My husband and I were driving through Aurora on the way to Colorado Springs and wanted to stop for…read morea healthier, quick meal and we both love Mediterranean food. I checked Yelp and The Athenian had excellent reviews, so we stopped here for lunch. The restaurant has nice Greek decor, a smoking room, and a lot of inside seating. We were greeted and seated right away. We ordered the Athenian Platter for two, which came with either your choice of a side salad or lemon chicken rice soup. The platter was huge and filling! The flavors were excellent. We both loved the veggies, baked chicken, and sausage and peppers. I don't know how the hell they did it (I'm assuming they premade the platter and reheated the food) but the platter came out very quickly. Everything tasted great and I would definitely go back.

Whenever I come to Colorado to visit my family I come here…read more Family owned and operated. Cute and cozy vibes, consistently delicious and made with lots of loving care and quality ingredients If we had a place near us in Cali we'd be there at least once a week!

I've eaten here several times, but had not been in for awhile. I brought a friend. This is a…read morefamily-run business. The space is basic, but comfortable. The staff is very welcoming and helpful. The food is fantastic and the portions are generous. Prices are very reasonable. We shared the Baba Ganoush to start. This is pureed, baked eggplant. Here tahini and pomegranate molasses were added. I am not a big eggplant fan, but this was phenomenal. The presentation was gorgeous with the puree spread out beautifully on a large dish, topped with olives, paprika, parsley, and a very generous dollop of delicious olive oil. An outstanding version of this dish. We received a large plate of very fresh pita triangles to go with the baba ganoush. These were great. We definitely used them to scrape every speck of eggplant off that platter! We both ordered the Gyro Plate. The gyro meat was very authentic, extremely tender, and very flavorful. The plate included a large tower of savory rice, a rich tzatziki sauce, a nice side of silky hummus, some pickled vegetables, and more pita. Another delicious offering and a huge portion. We also had soup as the entrees come with soup or salad. My friend tried the lentil soup and said it was flavorful and tasty. I had the tomato soup which was hardy and richly-flavored. This was a great meal. There's a pastry case with a choice of many Middle Eastern desserts. My friend selected several to take home and we staggered out of the restaurant with lots of leftovers that will make a delightful lunch tomorrow. A wonderful experience.

Ordered via Ubereats and the entree was exactly what I was looking for; lots of hummus, protein and…read morea salad. The chicken had a honey sauce and was pretty tasty. The salad came with the dressing already on it and some of it leaked all over when opening. Dressing aside, the food was delicious.

10/10!!!! Go try it!…read more From the food to the service, Grape leaves was amazing and such a good experience. The ambiance makes you feel at home. The wife and I were getting hangry and couldn't decide what to eat. I said I'm stopping at the next spot I see, and it was here. Couldn't have come across a better gem, this place was a blessing! So fresh too

Finding little place with huge Mediterranean flavors. I missed fava beans ful after being in Jordan…read moreand this place transported me back. Everything absolutely everything in the menu is exquisite! Supporting small businesses like this one is always appreciated.

We don't come often. But every time we come here. The food is fantastic. Everything is homemade and…read moreyou can tell. Great food and Great service. We need to come more often.

Four friends were looking for a good restaurant. A search of Yelp revealed Olive Branch Grill with…read morea 4.6 rating. It is located about 30 minutes or more from our homes in a newly developed area surrounded by chain stores and chain restaurants. We reserved a table and took the significant drive out to the restaurant. Ambience: 2/5. Located in something of a strip mall commercial area. The dining decor is not impressive. Plastic plants and bathrooms located behind storage shelves along with a view of a liquor store across the parking lot don't make for a romantic setting. But as they say, you can't eat the atmosphere. Service: 4/5. Our waiter was capable. He was wearing a baseball cap, something I don't usually see at restaurants other than fast food joints, but he efficiently dealt with us and delivered the food in a timely fashion. Food: 5/5 We each ordered the three marinated and grilled lamb chops, which included a Greek salad and saffron rice. The salad was crisp and tasty, the saffron rice was delicious, and the grilled chops were downright wonderful. Overall: 4/5.

After walking around the Stanley Marketplace with my coworker friends on a recent Monday, we…read moredecided to sit down and have lunch at Boychik and it did not disappoint! We decided on sharing a hummus plate with both veggies and pita to start and it was delicious. I had the Greek Salad with chicken as my entree and the others had a chicken shawarma plate and a salmon plate. Everything is fresh and colorful and the portions are large and everything is plated beautifully. It's a modern atmosphere with good energy and service is attentive. I see there are locations in Boulder and Vail and also that catering is available. If I had a Boychik near me, I'd absolutely consider having them cater any of my personal events. If you're in the Stanley Marketplace area, don't miss a meal at Boychik!

Service was great. Friendly and attentive. The food, for me,…read morewas ok. I had the falafel hummus. I found the falafel kind of oily. I've definitely had better. The hummus was good- but didn't blow me away. W Ed also shared the whipped feta. I really loved the olive topping. The pita was soft and warm, which what you want! The space is nice and clean. I liked it, but would choose another option when I'm back at the Stanley.

I really wanted to love this place. I adore gyro sandwiches and it seems there are never enough…read moreplaces to get an authentic one. The order process online went smoothly and the food was ready promptly. I was disappointed by the gyro and ended up not eating it. For the uninitiated, a gyro sandwich is a pita bread filled with gyro meat, tzatziki sauce, and sometimes lettuce, tomatoes, and onions. The meat is made of a blend of seasoned lamb and beef meat molded around a vertical spit. The spit rotates and the outside is exposed to a heat source. As the meat broils, the chef carves off slices or chunks from the sections that have browned. Typically the gyro meat is cooked to "well done." The meat in my gyro was not browned; rather it was lighter colored and had a mealy mouthfeel. I've eaten gyros in traditional Greek restaurants and casual eateries in Chicago, Austin, San Francisco Bay Area, and now Denver, and this was the first time I've tasted the meat cooked this way. Three stars because the restaurant looked well kept and reasonably clean, the service was polite, and it's possible other people are not bothered by manner of preparation of the gyro. I also ordered a side of hummus and it was good.

Solid takeout food: went in on a saturday afternoon and ordered a chicken gyro and a chicken loaded…read morecheesesteak. Both were absolutely delicious as far as freshness of ingredients was concerned. They almost blend the chicken mushroom and peppers into a thick mince and it's spiced beautifully in the cheesesteak The gyro was more traditionally apart and a tad dry but perfect with the tzatziki (I would ask for 2) Fries were a solid side. Fast service and the seating area is small but pleasant.

6/7/26- Came here for good Mediterranean food after being disappointed at the Denver Greek…read moreFestival. I knew I could count on them for good food at a good price. Our server was super on top of drinks when we told her we had just spent hours in the sun. We never had to ask for a refill. Even though they were busy we got our food super fast.

We loved this place!…read more We came about a half hour before closing, and, despite the late hour, felt that we still received friendly service and fresh food. The hummus be shawarma was excellent and great for those who love hummus, but probably won't be able to finish a full hummus appetizer. I love having zaatar pie and cheese pie any where it's offered. Overall, I would say this is an excellent choice for a Mediterranean meal out. I'm on the fence between 4 and 5 stars, but regardless I think this is a great spot.

My coworker and I stopped into Halal Guys totally by chance during some office visits. We were…read moredriving down Alameda looking for lunch, saw the sign, and immediately turned in. We both got the beef gyro platter and it was great. Halal Guys is always solid! The food is tasty, the ingredients are fresh, and you know exactly what you're getting. But that's not actually why I'm writing this review. I'm writing this review because of Marcus. That guy is fantastic! Honestly, I'll probably come back here for lunch next time I'm in Aurora just because of him. He's welcoming, funny, and clearly loves working with people. This is one of those places where you pick your ingredients from the counter behind the glass, and Marcus is not shy about making recommendations. I love that. The peeps working here know the food best, so I usually just go with whatever is recommended. Hot sauce? Sure! Actually their hot sauce is pretty hot and Marcus will try to warn you. If you don't handle heat well you should listen to him :) He joked with us and just made the whole experience awesome. Thanks for making a random Thursday lunch a good time, Marcus. We'll definitely be back!

Came here for a solo lunch. Parking isn't that great but I was at one on the east coast years ago…read moreand remember it being fantastic. The place is simply decorated (lighting is a little dark) and the vibe is simple. Towards the back there's a menu and an open counter with the food displayed to order. I wanted to try a collection of things so I got the plate with the lamb, salad, hummus and falafel. All was fresh with great flavors-- hot sauce is also worth a shout out. Recommend.