I tried both the chicken gyro and chicken rice bowl. They absolutely nailed the flavors. The chicken gyro was fantastic, the pita bread is soft, warm and fresh. The chicken was perfectly seasoned, juicy and packed tight with fresh toppings and crisp veggies. The tzatziki sauce tied it altogether without making it soggy. I rated this entree 8 out of 10. The chicken rice bowl is an absolute sleepee hit. The rice is incredibly fragrant and fluffy serving as the perfect base for the generous portion of savory chicken. My wife rated this entree a 9 out of 10. read more

Happy Greek Cafe - Mediterranean Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Decent option, a step above fast food, but still quick service. Gyro was plenty of food for me, I didn't need any sides. I would have ordered more sauce, it was a little dry, but still tasty. A few tables inside, probably more popular for takeout or delivery. read more

Happy Greek Cafe - Chicken Shawarma Pita - Mediterranean Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

In this town we are Severely short on greek dining experiences so take em where you can get em. This Palestinian owned and operated establishment serves up fast food Mediterranean style with nods to their culture like the mint lemonades and shawarma and kofta skewers along with the regular Gyro and fries. Service is rather Piccadilly cafeteria style, prices are above the standard fare but where else is there to go for good Med food fast? Try it out when the Mediterranean bug hits you! L read more

Very fresh and delicious! Such a yummy spot, portions were the perfect lunch size. Service was great! Server was very nice and the meat was cooked fresh. It's a cute little spot with small tables for seating. It was a bit on the pricey side - one gyro, one rice bowl, and one bottle of water with tip was $40, but for the freshness and taste, it was worth it to us! read more

Happy Greek Cafe - Chicken Greek Gyro Pita, Classic Greek Rice Bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

SERVICE - polite and thankful ATMOSPHERE - offers limited seating mainly set up for to-go service. FOOD - The Hummus & Pitas- star of the show the hummus was smooth and creamy topped with whole chickpeas and olive oil, and the pitas were served warm and super soft. Loved every bite. - The Fries were perfectly seasoned served hot and crispy. (Chef's Kiss) - Chicken Shawarma classic Gyro was a lil dry but the pita was fresh and super soft. We added a chicken skewer. Large portions, Very filling read more

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First time trying this establishment upon arrival we were told to wait for them to up the kitchen approximately 25min food 6/10 mint strawberry smoothie 8/10 overall this place has potential read more

Happy Greek Cafe - Extra seasoning/hair 0/10 - Mediterranean Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Good food. Reasonable prices. Friendly staff. Good location. We will definitely return again soon.

Went today to get a Gyro. I love supporting local restaurants here in Memphis, Tennessee. My order took a little longer because it's cooked right after you order. There were many orders before mine and that was OK. The gyro was worth waiting for today. I ordered the Mediterranean Gyro with chicken, cucumbers, tomatoes, Taziki sauce, onions, and some yummy seasonings. I ate half of it and will enjoy the rest later. The restaurant is kind of small but has a lot of space. It is very narrow and located on the Highland Strip close to the University of Memphis. It is authentic Greek food and the owners are very nice and friendly. I asked about which gyro they would choose. I appreciated the recommendations. The parking is a little challenging since there are some in front and some down the street in the shared parking lot. I will return to try other dishes. It was quite good! read more

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3-19-26 We were here for lunch. Made to order. The food was hot and delicious. They give you large portions as well. We will be eating here again. read more

We would rate The Happy Greek 4.5 stars. We have eaten there happily recurrently. We always order a gyro with lamb and beef. Since COVID many restaurants have outrageous lunch time prices but we frequent The Happy Greek because we beieve their prices have remained fair for how generous the size of the gyro is. (My husband finishes his at lunch but I sometimes have 1/3 of a gyro left for later after eating lunch. It always tastes uniformly fine & in today's world is a good value. read more

We had a late lunch so the place wasn't extremely busy or crowded. The person taking our order was very nice and informative as we had never eaten here before. The food was fresh and hot. The restaurant was quiet as it was after lunch rush. Would return to try other menu options. read more

Falafel bowl with so satisfying. I have not had it in a while and it was better than I remembered. Quick service. Yummm

I've never had a bad meal here. Staff is always amazing and very kind. Food is great and I love both eating in and getting to-go with their casual ambiance. Very comfy read more

So, so, so good. I had the Philly cheese sandwich. Perfect 10. Greek fries awesome. Greek music in the back ground. Very friendly staff. Me and my family were so happy with dinner, we had to tell the chef how good the food was. We are coming back for sure. read more

The falafel changed my life. Oh my God. So good. The owners are so kind and this place is a comfort zone. My only regret is telling my ex about this spot. read more

Today, April 2, I got the hummus bowl with gyro. It was just as delightful as the salad. OMG!!! This is a great place. The portion is perfect!! Served with this wonderfully warm seasoned pita bread!!! Just delicious. The customer service just as wonderful as the first time I was there. I did order before reading everything they put on there & mentioned after that I didn't want any onions. I like them, but they have a hatred for me. She was so kind, double checked & made sure my order was to my liking. Next time trying the falafel. I can't wait! read more

Happy Greek Cafe - Hummus bowl with gyro & warm seasoned pita bread - Mediterranean Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Yet another predicament, where we've been out-and-about all day without even a thought of where or what's for dinner. Luckily this place caught our eye because it seemed like they were doing a brisk take-out business. Not anywhere close to home, we decided to eat in the restaurant. We ordered and waited for what seemed like forever... But eventually we got our chicken schwarma and gyro, Excellent... They were both excellent. The restaurant itself could use a good cleaning (sadly this is a recurring them in Memphis restaurants). But you can't fault the food. It was excellent. read more

Phenomenal staff and phenomenal food. REALLY GOOD food. Possibly the best gyros I've ever had. If you're dying for some REAL gyros... this is IT. Add in the friendly family atmosphere and this place is a gem. read more

Service, ambiance, and food are all 10/10. This is my favorite Greek cafe in Memphis and I think everyone needs to try the feta fries and shawarma! The staff are all friendly and helpful. read more

Happy Greek Cafe - Mediterranean Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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This place has good fries and gyros. The missing star is because it is slow. But the service is friendly.

The restaurant is small and clean with a simple menu. The staff were nice and are actually Greek themselves. The taste of the food was the real WINNER!! It was freshly cooked lamb and beef, seasoned perfectly. The combo came with a drink and fresh seasoned fries. It with so delicious! Easily one of the best Gyros in Memphis. read more

Don't place a big order with these people unless you want to wait over hour to get your food. Worst service ever

Fast and polite service, a neat restaurant, and great food! Can't ask for much more! read more

Loved the food AND staff here at happy greek. It's a family run business by the sweetest family, and everything here is homemade (including the delicious sauces). All of the food was served so fresh and I definitely will be returning. Parking is in the back and the restaurant has great seating options. The staff is super friendly and kind at explaining each dish. The hummus was the best hummus I've tried, especially in Memphis, and the chicken seasoning for both dishes were just the right amount. The portion sizes were stellar and they offer a student discount! The mint lemonade was refreshing and energizing and hit the spot after a fabulous meal. Took some falafel to-go and it smelled delicious. Can't wait to come back! read more

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Fantastic food and service!! It is made to order fresh and warm. The hummus bowl is enough for 2 people and so are the Greek fries ! The ingredients are bright, fresh, and tasty. The Falafel are some the best I've had. Didn't want to share them. read more

Happy Greek Cafe - Beef and Lamb Gyro - Mediterranean Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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As an international traveling food critic and unbeknownst to the staff, the following is what I experienced: + Authentic Greek! + Staff were welcoming and personable. + Comfortable atmosphere. + Grape Leaves were excellent! + Quality of food was extremely fresh absolutely outstanding! If you are in the area and don't take the time to dine here, you missed out on a superb experience. read more

If you are looking for a quick and easy place to grab a gyro this is our go to. The rice and hummus bowls are great and we never leave without a slice of baklava. read more

Happy Greek Cafe - A great place for Hummus and Beef and Lamb Gyro Bowl and a piece of baklava. - Mediterranean Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Gyros, hummus, Greek salad, and Greek fries all 10/10 items. The prices are not bad at all. definitely coming back

Got the hummus bowl and souvlaki along with mint lemonade. The food was very flavorful and tasty. They make all the food from scratch at the restaurant. The food is also very reasonable priced. Overall, I loved this cute cafe and will definitely be making it part of my regular rotation of Memphis restaurants. read more

Happy Greek Cafe - Mediterranean Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Chicken shawarma is amazing, great flavor and juicy, tender, topped with very fresh vegetables. Ordered the falafel rice bowl and spinakopita to go, still tasted great later. Very clean, staff are very friendly. read more

Happy Greek Cafe - Mediterranean Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Authentic Mediterranean cuisine, with a smile! Everything we tried was delicious and full of aromas and flavor. The beef & lamb gyro was excellent; tender juicy meat and greens on soft pita. The Falafel were very aromatic without being too spicy, and the hummus creamy with a rich olive oil flavor. The two ladies behind the counter are amazing, very friendly! I definitely recommend this place! read more

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I was visiting Memphis for work and was craving a Greek salad. Came to yelp to search and found this gem! I ordered a Greek salad, humus and a baklava- all were fresh, delicious and good size serving. The gentleman behind the counter did it all- took the orders and made the food. I kept thinking there was someone else there to help him out but he did it all and did it all with such grace. Great service and even better food. I will definitely be back on my next visit to Memphis read more

Decide to give this place a try, and so glad I did! The menu can be overwhelming with all the options but I decided to go with the Chicken Shawarma bowl. It comes with a choice of sauce, and they have so many to choose from! I got two. I decided on the hot sauce and the Tzatziki sauce. The bowl comes with rice and fresh toppings, as can be seen from the picture I provided from their toppings bar. It also included pita bread. The price was a little steep but so worth it! I thought I would eat half and save the other half, since the portion was so generous. But, it was so good I ate all of it! They made the chicken fresh, and this is the best part. It took about 15 minutes to be made. It was so worth it. If you're in a rush, I'd recommend calling your order in ahead of time. Will be back here again! read more

Happy Greek Cafe - Fresh toppings - Mediterranean Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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I got the bbq gyro and it was so good, the hummus is good as well. My husband loves their gyros and has been there a lot and we'll be going back, amazing food. Good customer service as well. read more

I always love coming to this location for a bite of Greek food. When you walk inside it gives off subway vibes. You can see all of the ingredients while they make your dish. BUT the food is so flavorful. They have a fresh slab of beef/lamb meat turning ready to cut off fresh. We spent about $90 on everything. 3 bowls, two appetizer's, and 3 spanakopita. Not bad! My favorite is the pita bread. It is so soft and warm. Perfect for dipping. I also want to give a shout out to the employees! I didn't catch her name, but she wore a gold necklace with dark brown hair. She cleaned off our table and took our orders. Thanks for keeping us happy at Happy Greek Cafe! Will be back for more. read more

Happy Greek Cafe - Spanakopita, beef/Beef and Lamb Rice Bowl, Tzaiki dip with pita, Hummus Appetizer, extra pita bread. - Mediterranean Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Highly recommend! Great Falafel & Hummus. Feisty Feta Dip is very good as well! Best dolmades in Memphis! read more

I love a good gyro, so I was pretty eager to see how theirs tasted! I ordered the Spanakopita and the beef and lamb gyro. The food had a good taste to it, but I cannot say that this is my fave spot for a good gyro. I definitely don't mind coming back though. The cashier that took my order was very kinda and my order was up quicker than what I expected. They were out of the original sauce that goes in the gyro but she offered me a garlic sauce on it instead. Not bad for my first experience. My pics aren't the cutest but here ya go! read more

Happy Greek Cafe - Mediterranean Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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The Happy Greek is a small storefront in the renovated Highland Strip, in "Tigerland," with limited parking & seating. But I'm guessing there's a lot of foot traffic & Carry Out, so the location is perfect for a Mom 'n Pop business. I enjoyed the Dolmades Appetizer ($4.99). Spanakopeta ~ Greek Spinach Pie ~ ($4.99) was barely warmed up. Beef & Lamb Gyro ($7.25) was stuffed with thick slices, could have used more sauce. Likewise the Philly Cheesesteak, which was actually more tasty than the Gyro. They were barely warmed. I didn't see a bottle of Hand Sanitizer. read more

Happy Greek Cafe - the front of the restaurant - Mediterranean Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Great location. Love the food. I have eaten here for dinner and lunch. The quality is consistent and the portions are reasonable. Don't let that small round tin container on the rice now fool you. I over eat every time. I do recommend calling in if you want a to go order. The wait can be frustratingly long. But no need to get in a tizzy, just call before hand. Problem solved! read more

Amazing, local & family-owned Greek restaurant with fresh ingredients. The chicken shawarma rice bowl is AMAZING. And the feisty feta? Don't even get me started, it is SO good and I can't get enough!! read more