Bahar Cafe is one of my go-to spots…read more This is where I come to sit down, slow things down, have a cappuccino or Turkish coffee, and read or do Bible study. The atmosphere is calm, never overly busy, and just has a great vibe all around. The coffee is top tier--honestly the best cappuccino in town. And the food is just as good. The gyro is phenomenal, and the goulash is one of our favorites. What really sets this place apart is that it's a small, family-run business. I've been going here for years, and I genuinely love this family and what they've built. You can feel that it's authentic and made with care. If you're looking for a peaceful spot with great coffee, great food, and real people behind it, this is it.

What a great find! Our friend took us here when we were visiting. I don't think we would have even…read morefound this place without him showing us. It's a cute lil restaurant and convenience store. We ordered a few items and everything was delicious. It took some time for the food, but that was fine because it was worth it. The portion size was pretty big so bring your appetite. There was only one person prepping the food from what we could tell. The staff were all friendly. If I'm back in the area I'd definitely go here again.

Anna's Is the Foundation for My Love of Food…read more I first walked into Anna's in 2007 at the old location on Three Springs Rd. I was a 21 y/o small-town Kentucky kid whose culinary range extended to chicken tenders and French fries. I had no real curiosity about other cultures through food. I wasn't looking for adventure. I just wanted dinner. Then I took my first real date there. We ordered the lamb gyro, saganaki, and tzatziki. I still remember that saganaki arriving and the server screaming "OPA!", as it hit the table. That meal changed something in me. It was my first true cultural food experience, and it expanded my imagination in a way I didn't even understand at the time. From that point on, I went almost weekly. Everything Anna touches is gold. There is intention in the flavors, pride in the execution, and warmth in the experience. One night around 2010, I was the only customer in the restaurant. Vilson was serving me. I confidently ordered a White Zinfandel. He laughed and said, "Oh, some sweet tea with a bit of alcohol in it, eh?" Then he brought me a glass of Greek wine on the house instead. That small moment meant more than he probably realized. It was my invitation to GROW. I live in Seattle now. I've become an Elite Yelp reviewer and spend much of my time exploring restaurants, chefs, and cuisines from all around the world. I seek out bold flavors. I travel for food. I write about it constantly. And yet- twice a year, every year, when I return home to Kentucky, there is one place I always make sure to visit: Anna's. Always. Because this is where it started. If you read my Yelp bio, you'll see that saganaki from Anna's has been listed as my "last meal" choice since the day I created my account. That isn't nostalgia. That's impact. Anna and Vilson didn't just open a restaurant. They ignited a lifelong passion in a 21-year-old country boy who didn't know what he was missing. Some restaurants feed you. A few change you. Anna's changed me. Forever grateful.

Anna's is a great dining experience in downtown Bowling Green. The restaurant is inside a renovated…read morechurch, so it was fun to see stained glass windows from the bar. I came here with a group, and I had the Vegetarian Briamai, which can also be made vegan if you ask them to leave off the feta. We also had an order of pita and tzatziki for an appetizer, and that hit the spot. While we didn't order the Saganaki flaming cheese, we saw it come out for another table, and it's quite a show- even if I can't attest to the taste. The only reason for my four stars instead of five is that the menu the server hands you is not complete, so be sure to check out the online menu to see ALL of the offerings. They do have more seafood and vegetarian offerings than what the paper menu shows, and you can also view photos and reviews of the food on their website/online menu. One of the reviews from 2024 mentioned the price differences, and this is still true in 2026. The prices on the website and in real life are a bit more expensive than the menus, so if you want the true cost of your meal, pay attention to the online menu. Anna's is a great choice for dinner; all of us enjoyed our food and found something we liked, from meat eaters to vegans. Plus, the sensory experience of being in a renovated church is nice and not something you'd expect in a small town like Bowling Green.

We were in the area for the weekend & decided to stop here for lunch. It was fantastic! We sat on…read morethe back patio & our server was so attentive. My husband got the hot brown & couldn't stop raving about it! I got the chicken wrap special & also really enjoyed it. Definitely worth a stop!

Expected a little more upscale environment. Tablecloths or at least placemats would've been nice…read more We had the fillets and they switched the steaks so had to be switched which ruined the presentation along with the herb butter on top. I had the brussels sprouts which were very good, but the plate was too small for the steak, the potatoes and the brussels sprouts.

finally a Mediterranean restaurant in Bowling Green! It was really amazing food…read more We had the hummus, whipped feta. Both are amazing, comes with side of fresh pita bread or veggies. Falafel signature warp is good but lacked hummus in it, so had to dip it in the hummus. The veggies signature wrap with cabbage, hummus, tahini, cucumbers etc is amazing. Very good customer service also.

Food: Dry, very dry. Ask for extra whatever - hummus, Taziki sauce, ... The meat is dry, the rice…read moreis dry, the bread makes it drier. I was really looking forward to this pace after my friend posted a notice about the opening in Bowling Green, KY. My husband and I came down today for a soccer tournament and stopped in to eat prior to the game. He ordered a beef & lamb pita sandwich and I got the Original Bowl with beef and lamb. My bowl came with greens, tomatoes, their onion "salad" (I don't know what it's called a salad, there's no dressing on it. It's just sliced onions and maybe a little parsley.) and rice. It also had a container of the taziki sauce in the bowl. I poured every drop of it onto my bowl and it was still dry. Also know that if you get your food to go, they do not have salt and pepper packets so stop and use the table containers. We also got a side falafel and to round out the experience, we ordered a baklava crepe. Ok so now that we have established the dry entrees, let's move on. The falafel is good. The outside is crispy and the inside is good, not as dry as I expected after the entrees. The crepe however was awful! If you want to feel like you are eating perfume, order it. Otherwise I'd try one of the other options. All in all, it was expensive and definitely not worth it. Would I try it again? Yes, IF it was free. Then if it was more moist and a different crepe was better, I would update my review. I want to say again how much I was looking forward to this meal and maybe that's part of the disappointment. :(

Wonderful cafe in a charming town. We had lunch there two days in row…read more The second was because I inadvertently left my credit card the first day - duh! They were so kind and put in a lot of effort to try and contact me Figured out what I had done 24 hours later and 75 miles away .... But more to the point, the food is delicious and the service is above and beyond! We will definitely return should our travels take us near Franklin, KY again. Thanks so much! Y'all rock.

Love the decor beautiful inside, lots of seating. Great food!! Fast and Friendly service.read more

Lava Bar and Restaurant is run by a friendly staff and family. Adorable granddaughter always says…read morehi. I ordered a delicious smoothie on my first visit and checkout was via QR code . My 2nd visit I ordered the Gyro platter. The meat was dry in a bed of rice. The salad ingredients were great but it was extremely salty. I've never had a salty salad in my life. I won't be returning even though the location is very convenient.

Had a wonderful meal here a few weeks ago. I love Mediterranean food so I'm pretty picky about it,…read moreand this place did not disappoint. Excellent gyros, perfect fries, crispy Baklava, and the best falafel I've ever had -- I have always thought falafel was bland until now. Service was excellent. I will definitely go back!