This is another branches of restaurants I enjoy. This is in The Hillandale Shopping Center . Its of the interstate I 495 and New Hampsbire . This place has three location areas near Redlands, Maryland, Silver Spring, Maryland and the new one in Hillandale in Silver Spring, Maryland. This is a place of a new Culture Traditions and Legacy and more . This place has a huge parking area.that can be seen from New Hampshire Avenue. As you go inside to the right you see the dining area , To the left , They have an ialse to go get take out . Far down the restaurant area yoy see the barista cashier area wirh great cashier staff and Ooe concept kitchen where they perform their magic to make your best foods you could ever want or ever find anywhere else . I hadn't been back in 7 years since the pandemic. This was my first time back . I handed in my resume to get the csshierand food runner position there . This place has their huge menus sign abive the barista when ordering inside or people can call in from ordering through the internet website QR CODE. MY Favorite things there are baklava , Spinalcopuda , Little Lamb Giro and more . This is a place where others tgat come there can be a part of something much bigger than themselves exploring and encountering a new Culture language and heritage. I hooe to come back here again sometime soon to have a new Job in Uganda the management will give me a chance prove myself what I can do as cashier and food runner . This place is a good place to come too to kick back and relax and have a great time . Please all Americans , Let's come back together there to boost business in . Thats why im writing this review on yelp to help the business . They desperately need our attention ro regain business . What happened during the Covid Pandemic it was unlawful inexcusable unprofessional Reprehensible irresponsible, Cruel , And down right wrong. We have a chance to prove we are the better men. This is our time to prove it once again. The food and the staff and customer service are fantastic here . This is a great Restaurant ti fone too in the hillandale Shopping Center. Come and enjoy yourself . If you love this place as I do, This place is for you. We all look forward to seeing you all there very soon. read more

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Great food! We got a couple of skewer platers with a variety of sides, and even my picky eater gobbled hers up. Each platter comes with a small Greek salad too! Very flavorful. Even the rice, which is usually just unflavored at most places, was delicious. We also tried the fries, steamed veggies, green beans, and orzo. The ambiance was a bit lacking, but who cares when your tummy is full and happy? read more

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I remember how delicious Big Greek was back in the day. They had the Big Greek fries for (I think) $5, and gyros for a special price as well one day per week. My colleagues and I were obsessed, as was everyone else! Now it's just...average. Not sure if trying döner and shawarma made me feel like gyro is just a knock-off, or the quality went down, or I just don't like it anymore...but their prices are fair. There is ample parking. It doesn't taste bad. It's just...kinda average when compared to other options. Sad this day has come, because I really did love them way back when. In fact, I was a supporter. I also had nothing to compare it to, so maybe that's why. Oh well. read more

Absolutely filling and delicious. I ordered the gyro and it was everything I could've wanted. The lamb slices were juicy and tasty, the tzatziki sauce was on point (should asked them to put it on the pita first, and then the gyro meat, and then some more on top), and the pita was solid too. I ordered the hummus appetizer to be for takeout, and when I got home, it tasted great. The inside has some chairs and tables for seating and eating. Good amount of parking outside. The people working were pretty nice and my food came out within 10 mins (wasn't super busy). I'm definitely going to check them out again. read more

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The food here was amazing and delicious!!! We loved the gyro and greek chicken salad.

Found this place by accident. I had 2 skewers of chicken with a side Greek salad and potatoes. Excellent tzatziki sauce. Great food and great presentation. I wish they would open a place closer to Baltimore. read more

The Big Greek Cafe - chicken skewers, potatoes, and a Greek side salad. Pita bread (not pictured). - Mediterranean Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

This is wonderful Greek food. We just moved to Maryland from another state where we did not find Greek food of this quality. Gyros, souflaki, falafel, all is perfect. I cannot say it more moderately. We are stunned and will come back. read more

We had a little difficulty finding it even with GPS and had to make a u turn at a busy intersection but it was worth it. I got felafel over a Greek salad, my husband got gyro meat over a salad, my vegetarian cousin got Spanakopita, another cousin had shrimp over the Greek salad and my other cousin got grilled pork chops and another cousin got a pork bowl. Everyone was very happy with their food. Restaurant and rest rooms were clean. You order at the counter and they either give you a number or bring it to you. Plastic ware and napkins you get yourself. Bottled drinks in cooler. It worked out great for all of us. read more

Came here randomly after looking up some Greek places nearby. Was NOT disappointed after just having the side salad ‍ everything was perfect with it. Didn't expect it to be that good for a side salad (think Cesar..). The chicken souvlaki sandwich? Fire!! WILL DEF come back Great good, great service! Lots of people coming in and out picking up orders or making them and others dining in like myself. It was a good spot for my first time. read more

The Big Greek Cafe - Salad - Mediterranean Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

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Amazing customer service. I accidentally placed my order at one of their other locations, and the staff quickly offered to make my order at the location I was at without any hassle. The gyro was very good, and I'd definitely recommend checking this place out if you're craving Greek cuisine. read more

Food was fantastic. Tried the Hercules Burger and added the spiced feta. Also had the falafel appetizer and tiramisu. Falafel can be dry, and these were perfect. Prices reasonable, good portions, and food was very tasty. Takeout order no errors and ready on time. read more

I've been here quite a few times and let me tell you, the fries and greenbeans are where it's at. You can get the fries plain, or with feta, or loaded up with meat and other stuff as a meal. At many places I try to eat somewhat healthy but it's a crime to come here and not get fries. The green beans come in a tomatoey sauce and are surprisingly delicious. What about the actual Greek stuff? It's ok. The gyros have good flavor but are often a little bit overdone. I would skip the chicken, it's bland. They recently swapped out their soda fountain from pepsi to coke (hubs was excited) and it's hard to beat the Wednesday special except now that I know you can just get the fries with gyro meat on them... hmm. Dilemma. It's not the absolute best Greek food but they are the best fries in town, IMNSHO. read more

Not a place that you would want to hang out, but the food is good and reasonably priced. It's one of our "go to" places in Silver Spring.

Located in Hillandale shopping center where urban BBQ used to be. Order at the counter, if you're eating in they'll bring it to the table. Pop music was Greek to me. While this little outpost has corporate looking decor ,the food is pretty close to the original. Gyro salad turned out to be a good choice. Savory slices of gyro topped with layers of vegetables and rice, with a little tzatziki and feta made etch bite a little different. Served with fresh hot pita and lemony dipping oil. Good place to grab a bite that's a step up from industrial burgers. Four ****. read more

The Big Greek Cafe - Gyro bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

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I am sad to report that the food did not live up to Greek standards. What do I mean? Well ... please read on. My wife and I ordered the "Big Greek Feast" which came with a pork skewer, a chicken skewer, and gyro meat. It also included 2 sides where we selected the "Big Greek French Fries" and a Greek Salad. All the proteins that came with the "Feast" were overcooked, to the point where some pieces were not chewable. So disappointing. And the Greek Salad was served in a container where there had a watery mess at the bottom ... so it did not appear to be freshly made. The fries somewhat saved the day, but even they appeared to be previously frozen. I know this in one visit, but I am not sure I would want to return. There is great Greek food out there, and this is not it. read more

This was definitely a fantastic surprise! The gyro was so delicious and was so stuffed! The pita was fresh, just rightly toasted to perfection! I could've had more tzatziki sauce because I like it super saucy but it was good enough.I wish I ordered fries, they looked good at another table. Next time... Service was fast, the pleasant young man who took our order even brought them to our table. This cafe is kept clean including the bathroom. The location is so so but sometimes it's where you find hidden gems such as this. read more

The Big Greek Cafe - Gyro - Mediterranean Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

I usually don't try new/different things but I decided to give the big Greek a chance. I order a Gyro as they were half price and the calamari. The bread on the gyro was DELICIOUS as was the the meat. Only thing I didn't like was all the Onions. The calamari was ok but I've definitely had better. The side of lettuce they give they might as well keep. The staff was extremely friendly. The place was nice and clean. I'll return for sure just to grab a gyro but I'll be sure to hold the onions. read more

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I ordered the gyro (2) and fries. All three items came well prepared and delicious! The service was excellent! The lady at the register were very helpful in directing me to the store after I was totally lost I. The shopping center parking lot. There weren't many people in the store at the time, but The atmosphere was nice and cozy! read more

Stopped in for a quick bit and was pleasantly surprised! The restaurant was clean, inviting and had a clear menu to read. I opted for the gyro and it came out very quickly. It was delicious with a warm pita and flavorful meat! I will definitely be back to try more of the menu - so much to offer! read more

The Big Greek Cafe - Mediterranean Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

I went to restaurant on new hampshire ave today. I ordered 2 soups and a gyro. I have to say the soup needs improvement. I still see no eggs and taste no lemon juice in the soup. And it taste salty. Maybe ypu should take some time out to train your employees the right way to make the soup. read more

Big greek bowl (chicken) - Not as big as the name suggest. The bowl was plenty of food for a normal serving but not more than many other rice bowl restaurants. The chicken was flavorful and moist although it didn't seem like there was much. I enjoyed the vegetables in the bowl a lot although they are vegetables I don't like at all restaurants (They did well on the vegetables). The white sauce was a very delicious yogurt taste and stood out as something I enjoyed a lot. The rice was very plain and had a sticky texture that didn't mix well in the bowl. Overall, not bad but not somewhere I would go again for a rice bowl. The fries had a great texture and were crispy even when cooled down. Although they didn't have any special flavor and could have used more salt. The price was high for the quality and quantity being very average. My friends got sandwiches and described them as decent but not a great value. The employees were friendly and could be seen working hard from the register. Service time wasn't fast, but was fair. Loved the music and art on the walls. Tables were clean and restaurant had a cool aesthetic. read more

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The restaurant was clean and tidy, the service was nice, the food was good and the price was inexpensive. The portions were big. Overall it was a good dining experience. I would come back and support the alternative healthy fast food venues. We ordered 4*Spanakopita Platter with two side salads: Spanakopita was per normal. The two side salads were fresh and healthy. A nice sized portion of broccoli accompanied the main dish. Very decent and healthy fast food. 4*Horiatiki Village Salad: fresh and good. 4*Hummus: the bread was nice and warm. The humus was nice. read more

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Wife and I went for a lunch. This time we knew how big the portions were, and we ordered just one chicken salad bowl and an order of Greek French fries. Again enough food for a family of four! I was surprised to see so much rice in the bowl, but all in all, the meal was delicious. I own extra tzatziki and I was glad I did. I think this is a win. read more

The Big Greek Cafe - Gyro Pita with Greek french fries - Mediterranean Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

Everything I get from Big Greek cafe I enjoy. I would like the gyro bread to be charred a bit. I love the salads. I like the rice pudding and other desserts. I still think of the lamb dinner. and salmon salad. read more

First time ever eating from this chain. I know I know...don't judge me! I'm super late, but why didn't anyone tell me how good their greek fries are?! I'm a fan! This is a brand new location - in between Mattress Warehouse and Chipotle in the Hillandale shopping center! I think they just opened last week! I placed an online order and arrived 20 minutes later. I was greeted right away and my order was ready! I got the $5 Wednesday gyro (sans onions) and as mentioned earlier, the greek fries! Yummy! I would definitely come back. Congrats on the grand opening!! read more

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Really, really great Greek food. Service was fast and employees were friendly and helpful. We ordered the chicken big Greek bowl and the gyro (only $6 on Wednesdays!). Both were a lot of food and really flavorful. The bowl had lots of veggies, and the chicken was cooked well. The pita bread was delicious and came with multiple slices. The gyro was amazing-- only $6 and packed with tons and tons of meat, all on a soft pita. Would get again (and recommend everyone to check out the Wednesday deal!) read more

So happy that the Big Greek Cafe opened up in Hillandale! I've enjoyed their other locations previously and am so glad to have had them for lunch today. I ordered online and the food was ready on time. The location is conveniently in the Hillandale shopping center next to Chipotle and the Mattress Warehouse. Started with dolmades and they tasted homemade! The side of tzatziki sauce was generous. I had the Big Greek bowl with chicken and it was flavorful-I couldn't get enough of the delicious chicken. Hubby got the the Famous Gyro Pita with Greek fries. The Greek fries (with feta cheese crumbles) were so good. Can't wait to add this place into our regular restaurant rotation! Bottom line: I got the rice pudding for dessert and it is divine, though I'll probably get the baklava next time! read more

The Big Greek Cafe - Chicken Gyro with Greek Fries - Mediterranean Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

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Try the steak and cheese sandwiches Very good and delicious Also there's half off on Wednesdays Try it and see what happens read more

The falafel sandwich I just had was so full of flavor and cooked to the right balance of crispy without being dry (my big complaint with most falafels). The tzatziki was a perfect compliment and good enough to eat with a spoon. My friend had to gyro and also praised it highly. read more

RIP, $5 gyro deal on Wednesday (it's $6 now, and while it's still a deal, it just doesn't have the same ring to it as the $5 deal). I came here for lunch on a Sunday. Service was excellent! I wasn't expecting much from such a casual spot. We ordered the falafel (comes with three pieces and a side salad) and calamari as starters. The falafel came out looking extra crispy. They were deceptively small in size but just one piece was plenty filling if you want to save room for the rest of your meal. The calamari was adequate (on par with what I was expecting for the ambiance). We also ordered a small and large avgolemono soup, thinking that it was a cup vs. bowl scenario. The sizing is actually based on the carryout container size, so the large was quite large (I would estimate about 2.5x larger than the small). The soup also comes with fresh pita. The employee brought out our dishes as they were ready, and I appreciated that she announced each order as she set them out. All dishes were delivered with care. For my entree, I chose the spanakopita plate which comes with two sides. I chose the rice pilaf and roast Greek potatoes. I would've liked the spanakopita to be a little flakier, as it was a little soggy when I finally cut into it (but in a nit-picky way). It was a generous serving of the feta topping and Greek potatoes - one could have easily had their dinner in potatoes here! All in all, it was a pleasant spot to get some Greek food; I would come here again. read more

I love this restaurant not only for the great food but amazing customer service from CERTAIN employees. My mother and I came in 30 minutes before the place closed wanting to eat in, granted we weren't aware that it was closing. The cashier said out loud we're closing in 30 minutes very rudely and quickly and when I asked her what if she could repeat what she said, she replied "Never mind". I don't understand what the need for hostility is and would understand if it was closing soon but to rudely dismiss what I asked was very unprofessional. I am very disappointed. read more

Sharp shard of plastic was buried in the moussaka. Finding it in my mouth was a real bummer. read more

The Big Greek Cafe - Shard of plastic buried in the moussaka - Mediterranean Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

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Wow! We had the regular fries and the Greek fries, the Greek burger, a fish sandwich, and a gyro! The gyro was absolutely fabulous! We highly recommend it. The fries were good by themselves! They are crunchy and delicious. I didn't think the Greek fries were anything special, because the fries by themselves were so good. The burger was good - big and tasty. It was a little too well done for my taste. read more

Never disappoints, food is always hot and well made. Good quality meats, fresh veggies. Delicious desserts as well (the baklava cheese cake is to die for) read more

Stopped in for a late lunch. A lot of items on the menu. I picked the shrimp bowl and falafel with sauce. The falafel was fried a tad hard and the sauce was mild but not bad. The shrimp bowl was large and came with pita bread. Very flavorful. read more

Quick service, small location but the food is good they're very generous with their portions!

This was a terrific find! The restaurant was pleasant and clean and the staff were warm and friendly! The salad was fresh and overloaded with delicious meat and warm pita! I really enjoyed this lunch stop and will be looking at it again when I am back in Maryland! Check them out. You won't be disappointed. read more

The Big Greek Cafe - Souvlaki Greek Salad with Anchovies - Mediterranean Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

On a friend's recommendation we tried the Big Greek Cafe in Bethesda and I gave it 5 stars a few weeks ago. It was terrific! Back in that area this past week and we decided to pick up dinner from the New Hampshire Ave location. Once again, absolutely delicious food! I ordered the moussaka and it was out of this world. Heavy in the meat , some eggplant and potatoes, topped with a bechamel and tomato based sauce that combine to make an incredible dish. This came with two sides and since there were three of us, we got two orders of fries. Crispy and delicious. I could have the moussaka daily! Large portion so I had the remainder for lunch the next day. Fantastic! The pork souvlaki was well received, tender and tasty meat, and it us served with Tzaziki, pita and salad. The gyro sandwich is plentiful and delish. So much meat that DH couldn't finish it! If I could give more than 5 stars I would! Looking forward to being back in the metro DC area again so I can enjoy another one if these fantastic meals! read more

Absolutely delicious. I had the spanikopita, my boyfriend had a gyro, and we both got the Greek fries. As an appetizer we got the feisty feta (aka the best thing I've ever put in my mouth), and we split a piece of baklava cheesecake for dessert. Everything was fresh and delicious, I very highly recommend and will be going back! read more

The Big Greek Cafe - Spanikopita platter with Greek fries - Mediterranean Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

Super excited to have tried this place out so near to wear I do my thrift shopping. The customer service was very friendly and professional, and the food was phenomenal ! The salmon bowl which is what I had was just perfect in every way. I can be so indecisive when it comes to choosing what I want to eat and that bowl was a perfect combination of healthy but filling all in one. The salmon was so flaky and moist and the sauces on top just blended so well with it all, the crunchiness of the cabbage and carrots were so satisfying I would order that bowl once a week maybe even switch it up cause they have options of different proteins which I love ! The chicken tenders was for my kid but they were so good couldn't help but to have a little bite, their fries were so crunchy and so soft at the same time loved it. The baklava was also good I saw they had a cheesecake baklava which I'll have to give a try, I enjoyed the syrup that was in it. Overall the options the portions and the distance will probably have me coming back here a couple times a month. read more

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