Athens pizza has been a family favorite for the last few years. My family is Greek and this is the most authentic restaurant in the Decatur/Druid Hills area. However, the quality of customer service has significantly declined since we first started eating at Athens (even pre pandemic). I'm not one to complain about customer service unless it is consistent visit after visit. The staff seems uninterested to provide a great experience overall. In our most recent visit, after waiting for quite a while to begin with, the server told us she would only be taking our drink orders only and we had to wait to order food. We waited over 20 minutes just to get our orders in. I should mention it was a weeknight and there were just a few tables being served. However, the food is consistently good. Their gyros are delicious, the pizza reminds me of the Greek pizza restaurants I used to go to in New England. The crust is really flavorful and buttery, and the toppings are always fresh (and they don't skimp on the toppings). If you are willing to look past the customer service, then I would say this is the place for you. read more

Athens Pizza - Santorini Special Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

Locally owned family restaurant serving Italian and Mediterranean favorites. So many items to choose from in their menu including some great salads I've never dined in but I have picked up and it's quite lovely inside. You can't tell it by driving by but they have a huge parking lot. I've ordered several times using the apps and they package their food well for delivery. Tonight I had their pizza, just check out my pic. It was packed with meat. I love onions too but had to order those extra. I hate to order extra toppings ... I know it's only a buck and some change more but typically you only get a few of those extra items. Not here! I got the perfect amount of onions... it's the small things!! read more

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Overall a very delicious meal on a Saturday lunch afternoon lunch date with the family. Food came out in waves with salads first, then appetizers, and then our entrees. Timing was good and service was attentive. The restrooms are in desperate need of updating (hence the loss of 1 star). That said, all good was flavorful and at a good temperature. Great menu selection and options for everyone read more

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Ordered baked spaghetti via DoorDash. The sauce has a weird taste. Spaghetti was also oily. No sign of any seasonings. Aside from the weird taste of the meat and sauce, this dish was bland and flavorless. This was a total waste of money. Garlic bread sucks too. If I felt like getting dressed, I would take it back to the restaurant. I do not recommend this dish. In the trash it goes. Nasty. If you want tasty pasta dishes, try EATaliano. Perhaps Athens should focus on pizza/salad and leave the pasta dishes to someone more skilled and more conscientious about what they are selling. Canned ravioli is better than the baked spaghetti at Athens. I'm still appalled at how gross it was. With large slices of mushrooms. Nothing cohesive about the dish. No flavor, aside from gross. read more

Athens Pizza - Baked spaghetti. Weird tasting meat and sauce. Not seasoned. Bland and gross. - Pizza Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

Excellent Greek pizza. Try the Mediterranean. My wife and I had one of our first dates with takeout pizza. We've been together 36 years now. It was the pizza... read more

Omg! This pizza is so fkn amazing!!!!!!!! The taste, the flavor is impeccable every time! I order the classic cheese pie. This is my 2nd time ordering via DoorDash. It is so good. We had company over and everyone thought it was great. I'm a NYer so I know. You're gonna love it! Go for it! read more

Athens Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

Simple, fresh, delicious. I ordered the Santorini pizza, which comes with feta, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, garlic, artichoke hearts and black olives. The 10 inch pie was more than enough for one person, and the flavors were top-notch. Buttery, crisp crust but soft to the bite. Can't recommend Athens Pizza highly enough. They're very quick with takeout. Support local businesses during this pandemic! read more

Athens Pizza - Santorini Special Pizza - 10 inch - Pizza Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

The worst meal I've had in years.. The spaghetti sauce w meat looked like taco meat and tasted terrible..the pasta was not properly drained so the bottom of the container had cold water in it..Garlic bread looked n tasted like they brushed butter on a pc of bread..The all meat pizza was undercooked w soggy dough..What a waste of money and my time..Ended up throwing everything away n microwaved a pizza hot pocket which was much better ..The Baklava was dry .. read more

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Great pizza and great atmosphere on a Friday night! We had calamari, house salad and a Mediterranean pizza. Tasty, affordable and fun! read more

Athens Pizza - Mediterranean Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

First time I've been here since they left Chamblee Plaza. It had always been our go to place for pizza with the kids. Today we were in the area and decided to pop in for nostalgia's sake I was not disappointed. The lunch special of moussaka, pasticchio, spinach pie and salad was delicious and plentiful!! Sorry I waited so long! read more

Get the Lemon Chicken soup. It's amazing! Stay for the soup and enjoy the great pizza!

Athens Pizza is an old-school, Greek-style pizza spot in Decatur that still serves up some pretty great, no-frills Greek fare. This spot has been around for decades, and you can tell- it's not gourmet, it's not trendy, but it is one of those neighborhood spots that you can depend on for good, simple food served fast in a comfortable environment. We stopped in for a quick lunch on a quiet Saturday. We were pleased to take a seat on their sunny patio, and ordered a couple of Greek beers from the friendly and attentive server. The beers were served in frosty steins, which was a nice touch on a warm afternoon. For lunch, we shared a Greek salad, an order of feta fries with a side of tzatziki, and a small cheese pizza. Everything was surprisingly good, and the fries were a standout. Athens Pizza is a nice place for a simple lunch, and worth a return visit. read more

We got the Athens special pizza and a pepperoni pizza. Both were very good. The crust is light, crisp, and has a good flavor. We also got an order of the garlic cheese bread which was very good. The staff was friendly and attentive. Service was very quick. We were never rushed and enjoyed our meal. It's an older building but clean. Whenever I'm in the Emory hospital area, Athens is a must. read more

Four stars for a fast casual Greek restaurant with tasty classics served up fast at reasonable prices. We also ordered online and it was very convenient. Also, there is both inside and outside dining and on-site parking. My husband and I ordered "to-go" from here during a weekday. I had a hankering for mousaka, which is basically an eggplant and béchamel sauce casserole with meat. At Athens Pizza, they also serve spinach pie (spanikopita) with this entrée. It also came with a small Greek salad and garlic bread. To be honest, the mousaka was kind of meh. It was adequate but sup-par. However, it was only $15 and came with a spanikopita, which was solid, and a Greek salad and a garlic bread. Even with a mediocre main, it was a solid meal for a good price. Overall, I think Athens Pizza is a solid spot for Greek food at a very reasonable price. I would definitely return. read more

I came here for a work lunch, and it was quite interesting. I've never heard of this place before and well since everyone in the office was celebrating a coworker's birthday we all came here. Athens Pizza serves pizza, yes that and some other greek food. I saw some very interesting types of pizzas that this place served. Coworkers ordered a pizza with shrimp on it. Yeah, you read right. The pizzas here are light on the sauce and so if you want a side of marinara, they will provide it to you. But, because I'm trying to cut down on carb intake (always trying), I just ordered a gyro, and to be honest there's nothing amazing about it. It was okay. The flavors were not that memorable, but it filled me up. They do pack the gyro up a bit on the meats, but it's not that much. It came with either Athen potatoes or fries. I got the fries, because I believe the potatoes is just like a type of hash. read more

Went on a Saturday night, and there were plenty of open tables. Not surprising when the food is not good. Avgolemono soup inedible. Salad nothing special and with rock hard tomatoes (don't serve tomatoes in the winter!). Buffalo wings weren't--they had bbq sauce. Gyro ok, pizza ok. Pleasant place to sit, and service was fine. But the recipes need a serious upgrade. read more

My favorite pizza place in the state of Georgia. Anytime I come in I'm greeted with a smile. Pizza is 10/10. You have got to try their ranch. It's addicting. read more

~$25 for a large Mediterranean pizza that fed three of us and then we had a few slices leftover. The pizza was pretty good. I've had a few pizzas from Athens Pizza before but I've never tried the Mediterranean. It's definitely thick and salty with the olives. I liked it. My wife has never tried a greek pizza before and she liked it also. I'm more of a fan of thin crust. Thre is plenty of seating and it was pretty packed with locals on a Monday night. There is plenty of parking. Would I come here again? Sure. I don't eat pizza that often but the prices are pretty decent and the quality is good. read more

Oredered Athens Special & son ordered meat lovers 10 inch pizza. Awesome tasting with light crispy crust. All toppings tasted fresh and not overcooked. I discovered this jewel of restaurant back in the late 80's while in graduate school. Can't wait until tomorrow to finish up leftovers. read more

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This used to be one of the best Greek places in town but it has gone downhill rapidly over the past few years. My last three takeout orders have been made incorrectly and the staff that works at night doesn't seem interested in fixing the mistakes or customer service. The quality of the food, outside of the pizza, is also trending in the same direction. Athens had a good run but it's off my list of must-stop Greek places. read more

First time trying this spot the best part about my dinner was the salad sadly even the garlic bread was nasty the spaghetti has no flavor at all except the after taste of from the meat sauce which I'm going to assume comes out of a can because it taste like aluminum this is my first time once again so maybe a bad night idk I wouldn't recommend based off of the twice baked spaghetti that I had read more

Athens Pizza - Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce - Pizza Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

My wife and I have both worked in restaurants and would never walk in at closing time. Bad mojo. We always arrive at least 1/2 hour before closing, earlier if possible. Walked in last night at 8:30. Checked online, they close at 9:00pm. There was an OPEN sign on the door, and the posted hours stated they closed daily at 9:00pm. There were other diners eating. A young woman met us at the door and said "WE'RE CLOSED!." I asked about the sign. "We close early on Monday." (We checked the sign again, nope). When I asked again, she said they were open until 9:00pm but the kitchen closes at 8:30pm. How can a restaurant be open if the kitchen is closed? This is not a bar. A nearby Chinese restaurant was more than happy to serve us and take our money. Nice knowin' ya, Athens Pizza. I've enjoyed being a customer for decades, but it looks like you're no longer interested in my business. read more

Athens Pizza is a family owned and operated pizza restaurant that has been in Decatur since the 70s. It's a neighborhood pizza joint that has remained popular among locals all these years because of its good food, friendly service, and reasonable value. This is both a casual Greek and Italian eatery where you can order gyros and moussaka or pizza and pasta. On the Greek side, apps include "Athens potatoes," which are basically lightly fried chunks of potato, pita bread with cheese and/or hummus, fasolada (Greek bean soup), Greek lentil soup, and Greek salads. Entrees include the aforementioned moussaka (eggplant dish with bechamel sauce) and pastitsio (ground beef dish with bechamel sauce). If you're looking for something lighter, they also have a variety of pita wraps. You can build your own pizza or choose from one of Athens' specialty pizzas. Their specialty pizzas have a definite Greek spin, using ingredients such as Kalamata olives, gyro meat, and feta cheese. I'm a fan of the "Athens Special," which consists of feta, ground beef, sausage, pepperoni, mushrooms, onions, and green peppers. The pizzas are deep-dish, thick-crust style. The toppings are generally fresh. I like how the veggie toppings are more on the raw side than cooked. While there's nothing too fancy about it, I find the pizza here to be soft and satisfying overall. The pizzas come in four sizes: 6-inch, 10-inch, 14-inch, and 16-inch. The 6-inch is like a personal pan pizza. The 10-inch is typically good enough for two people. The gyro meat is pretty tasty. It's a combination of beef and lamb that has been flame-broiled on a spit. No matter how you order it, on a pizza, in a wrap, or as a platter, it's good. The strips of meat are tender and flavorful. The restaurant itself is basic with small booths and tables. There's usually ample seating inside. While the parking lot is big, finding a space can be difficult on nights when an event is going on nearby. You can pay for your meal at the register, which makes it easy for separating checks. Athens Pizza is located next to the strip mall with The Nest, Bhojanic, Community Q BBQ, and Pyng Ho Chinese Restaurant. read more

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Athens Pizza House is located on the Northern side of Decatur near Emory but before you get to North Druid Hills heading north. It's in a shopping center across from Publix - there are other good restaurants in the area like Community BBQ and Bojanic. I've mentioned this previously, but we've been going to Athen's Pizza off and on for 20 years or so - we love the consistency of the pizza and have a special fondness for both the Vegetarian and Santorini pies. Most recently we split a small Greek salad and went for 1/2 Athens Special and 1/2 Santorini. The Santorini has very strong flavors (a bit salty so keep that in mind) so mixing in the veggie moderates the overall experience. We also like to do half-Veggie special and half-Santorini. If you're in a group it's actually a bit cheaper to get separate pies rather than splits as recently they've changed their pricing (splits start with a cheese the up charge for the two halves. They used to just charge for the more expensive pie - the change in pricing adds a couple of bucks). Over the years their salads have improved over the prior iceberg lettuce offering - they now mix in some Romain. The salad flavors are typical of Greek pizza joints - very classic oil and vinegar with feta, red onion, ripe tomatoes and Greek olives. This is one of those foods if done right bring back the serendipity of first having such as a kid. Athens certainly brings back the nostalgia. Athens has also replied to changes in what people like in beer, offering Sweetwater 420 on draft which I don't mind at all. If you have room, Athens also offers slices of those gigantic cakes you see in Greek diners - there are also occasionally specialty desserts like chocolate rats (you have to see these to understand) and their baklava is well made, with real honey instead of that sickly sweet corn-syrup stuff you find elsewhere. The last time I reviewed, I would have given them 4 stars - call this a 3.5. I'm happy to say that the last two times we went to Athens, the experience was much better, as they seem to have their act more together. The new pricing for the half-half pies is a bit disturbing but I can live with the extra bucks. (longer review on my food blog) read more

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Want to know a restaurant that has been in the same place for over 45 years? Athens Pizza is that place! This family owned establishment is an iconic restaurant in Atlanta (Decatur) and was the first to bring "Greek Style Pizza" to the South. The recipes for the food have not changed since opening day and several authentic Greek items have been added to the menu. During my visit here, I wanted to try all the Greek staples off the menu. I ordered the Spanakopita (Spinach Pie), Meatball Appetizer, Athens Greek Salad, & Gyro Platter to start. Of course, I had to try the Greek Style Pizza, so I ordered the cheese, peperoni & the Athen's Special! I also order the Pastitsio (Greek Lasagna). My favorites were the Pizzas. The 10 inch was the perfect size, especially for the Athen's Special that had lots of toppings. The dough is the perfect combination of soft, spongey dough with a thin layer of crispiness on the outside. They use white cheddar instead of mozzarella cheese and they are not shy with the cheese, which I love. Everything I ordered was great and decently priced too. I had tons of leftovers and everything tasted great warmed up the next day. Trust me, you won't leave her hungry! Athens Pizza is one of those places that you must visit and bring all your out of town friends to! Add it to your list if you have not been yet! read more

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I hate to be that guy but I'm about to be. I order from Athens solely for the fact that they deliver and SOMETIMES, the food is -ok- but WHY is there no consistency?! I always order the same thing- the tex mex rice bowl with chicken AND steak tips and extra veggies. The portions sizes are almost always different- the quality of the meat is unpredictable and quite frankly I never know if I'm getting a rice bowl or rice soup! Tonight it was more of a soup as it was drenched in an overflow of the sauce they use... which was extra messy because they used a very small container to pack it all in. And tonight was the first night that I got CRUNCHY rice!!! Undercooked or old I really can't tell ya Yes I continue to order from them- but I have few good things to say at this point. I just don't get why they can't just get it together. The potential is there but quality is lacking. Big fat thumbs down for Athens tonight. Sorry guys. I support your business frequently but I'm seriously about to cut my ties. -insert big fat eye roll here- read more

I've ordered takeout twice and have been very pleased both times! First time we got the Santorini pizza and it was great! This time we got the Spanakopizza and the Tyropizza, they were SO GOOD! Can't wait to try more!!! read more

I've been here multiple times. The pizza is really what it's about. The dough is unique to the Greek style pizza. It's thick and chewy, with a crispy crust. Definitely holds up to the weight of the toppings. The toppings are also great, very fresh and cut thick, so every bite has a bit of something on it. Calzones are also good because of the dough, toppings and cheese. Definitely not skimpy. I've also always enjoyed the Greek salad due to the home made Greek vinaigrette dressing. Not too much great to say about the other dishes. Pasta isn't fresh. Sauces lack flavor. I've never tried the wrap so I don't have anything to share about those. So if you go, get some pizza! read more

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Pizza so-so. Good service. Not worth the money. Excellent rice pudding. Parking on site but an issue if busy.

As others have said, Athens has really gone downhill in the past few years. Food is not always consistent quality and things are often left off of dishes. Most recently when we ordered takeout we had the chicken left off our chicken kabob platter... of course we didn't notice until we got home to eat it, which is terribly inconvenient because it means someone is either hungry and wasted money or has to go back to the restaurant. We ended up going back and they fixed the situation. read more

After bringing my father to the VA today, I stopped in as it was close to get a to go order. It was my first visit and certainly won't be the last just for the acts of kindness from Hannah at the door! I walked in asking for a Coke immediately as my blood sugar dropped drastically. Without question I had a Coke in my hand in 30 seconds along with some crackers. She brought the food to the car although I was there and able. She opened the car door and thanked my father for his service having known we just came from the VA. You don't find people that care this much anymore. Thank you Hannah! Oh, and the food was great too! read more

In all my years I had never ordered the Thursday Night Special Lamb Shank. How I missed out. It was just awesome. Now I'll have to decide between my old favorite Wednesday night and new favorite Thursday night. Also a great job getting into take out or limited inside mode. read more

Various forms of chicken soup have been called grandmas penicillin and other similar nicknames. The lemon chicken soup here fits this description and knocked the tickle right outta my throat and no copay required. The boyfriend really ate an entire medium sized pizza and told me how good it was. Our kind server kept the beverages flowing and we will be back soon read more

Athens Pizza - Ladies room needs some artistic touches - Pizza Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

I've been a customer of Athens since high school so at least 25 YEARS. and I tried to give them the benefit of the doubt during covid. I've continually supported them this past year almost as often as before covid. We came weekly before covid and about 2-3 times a Month since covid. But I just can't anymore. It sucks cause I want to support but between wrong orders, EXTREMELY cold pizzas and tonight's rude little teenager behind the counter literally counting wads of cash while I'm standing there waiting for my food, they've just lost me as a customer. read more

I've been coming here for years, and I'm honestly shocked that I've never written a review. Let me preface this with the fact that I don't eat the normal fare here; what this place is for me is my place to order for delivery or carry out the junk food that I eat in private (I say private because if it were a secret I'd be outing myself with this review). What do I get? Garlic bread with cheese, cheesesticks, and originally french fries and now Athens potato basket. Because it's a warped carryover from undergrad for me, I'll try to provide info that normal diners can use: 1. I switched from french fries to the Athens potato basket because they started using those battered fries, but I stay with the potato basket because they're amazing, especially with the seasoning. 2. The mozzarella sticks are 100% the ones that seemingly every restaurant buys frozen and deep fries, but they're still delicious. 3. The garlic bread with cheese is good but not great or special. Several times now when I've ordered it I've thought, "won't order next time" and yet I always end up getting it. 4. Their marinara sauce is amazing. Normally marinara sauce just kind of exists, but it comes with both the garlic bread and cheesesticks, and it's the freaking star. I pour it on the potatoes, too. Pour some marinara on me, oh, in the name of love... The other thing that I love about this place is it's just old school and feels like something you could easily find in a small town (same cheesesticks as a restaurant called Village Inn from my hometown in WV, in fact). It's not fancy or cool, but it's unpretentious and solid. read more

This is such a wonderful place. We felt so incredibly welcomed and the food was out of this world. If you're looking for affordable, delicious Greek food with phenomenal staff, this is the place to go. We will be back!! read more

Have gone here for years and always a tasty experience. Went there tonight, 3-3-21, and the meal was awful with the exception of the Greek side salad. My dinner companion's meal, chicken and eggplant parmesan, came out cold, not cool but cold. I tasted just a small bite of the garlic bread, it tasted of some type of accelerant, the back of my throat is still irritated. My veggie pizza wasn't bad but it reminisced of the quick pizza I threw together during my 30 min lunch break a few weeks ago. Admittedly, the lady who brought the check to the table said there was a new cook. Bring back the old recipes and cook if possible. read more

We ordered 2 gyro wrap combos for take out. They were fine. Nothing exciting. Meat was a little dry. Fries were good. Potatoes were boring. Will definitely give it another try but will try something different. read more

I have been eating at Athens Pizza since 1977 at its original location. The pizza and the authentic Greek specialities have been amazing since that time. They remain amazing today. I stopped in a few days ago for lunch. I had an individual pizza, a Greek salad, and galaktoboureko . All items were fresh, the pizza was hot, and the galaktoboureko was indescribably good. If you want authentic Greek food served by a friendly and attentive staff, then Athens Pizza is your destination of choice! read more

Great pizza but stay far away from the weird, awful baked spaghetti. I don't see how anyone could think that dish tastes good at all!