Chicken swarma to die for! This restaurant is so delicious. Everything on the menu is fabulous. I…read morehave loved going here for years. Besides the dine in option, there is outside dining, as well. They have quaint chairs and tables outside in good weather. Staff has always been super nice and accommodating. They have been patient about special requests and substitutions. The decor is very nice and tasteful. The only problem I have with this restaurant is the location. It is located in downtown lawrence and parking can be an issue at times. It's not the fault of the restaurant, it is just a minor inconvenience. The restaurant is easy accessible and there is a parking garage a few blocks. Prices are reasonable and in line with the quality of food. Simply delicious food at this sweet restaurant.

The food is amazing and fresh. Our waitress was really nice and helpful. It's a really nice place…read morewith beautiful decor, we highly recommend! Get the rose lemonade. And can someone teach me how to get my hummus to be so silky?

I appreciated the authenticity of food…read more Chicken shawarma bowl was good, but very basic and small. And $14.99 for a small bowl of mostly rice. Mediterranean market on 23rd is much better and less expensive.

A gem of a place. You're going to want to do your shopping here - the knowledge and curation is…read moreworth a lot. Ask questions! The sizma olive oil is the best, along with the cured olives. The french feta, all the dips, the sandwiches, and the homemade desserts. The sardines and mackerel in the tins are excellent. Your health and flavor will improve here.

Twilight zone ah restaurant…read more The summer evening's gentle humidity greeted me as I woke up from a strange dream. I recall a long room. Tables set. A menu hanging by a thread, the crease counting on one hand how many openings it has left. What is that desolate counter doing there? And those Wayfair basket shelves? Sure, I'll get the Greek Platter. A tasty entree no doubt but an unholy matrimony: the saddest pita bread you'll meet. At no fault to Kinzi, cyclospora weighed heavy on me this meal. Just thought you should know. Soon I'm in the hallway. Washing your hands is righteous, right? Where am I? Laboratory light seems to come from nowhere. Dove white dry paint on the floor and the door. And the handle. Get me out of here. As I descend the steps of purgatory, a siren calls: "Hi! You are currently being recorded!" Motion detectors. But where? And what are we protecting? The patrons from themselves? I'm back, but not for long. This entire time I endured the music. The flat screen does no justice to these poor bare bellied women, forced to dance for eternity, only punctuated by YouTube ads. Then, suddenly, there's an incessant beeping. For a few minutes it won't go away. Then, "Hi! You are currently being recorded!" followed by the cutely sinister chimes. Oh, it's the ice box. He rips something out of the bottom and the beeps dissipate. The kind man approaches. "Hi! You are currently being recorded!" What? Oh! The plates, yes, and the check, yes. "Save Ferris," his shirt reads. Is that who we're guarding? As he walks back, "Hi! You are currently being recorded!" *jingle lingle ling* Time to go. The motion detector once again clocks me as I exit. Everyone should dare to dream. For now, I must wake up.

We ordered the tabouli salad, baba ghanoush, and lentil soup. None of the dishes really stood out,…read morebut the portions are generous for the price compared to many Mediterranean restaurants. The restaurant appeared to be severely understaffed, our server was also cooking, and it seemed like only one person was running the entire place. Because of that, service and cleanliness suffered a bit, and the tables and menus felt slightly sticky. I'd probably recommend takeout over dining in, but I also got the sense that this was more of a staffing issue than a lack of effort.

Grace and The Mad Greek: A masterclass in Philoxenia... "the ancient Greek art of making a stranger…read morefeel like a God at the table". In a world of mediocre service and soggy pita, Grace at The Mad Greek stands as a titan among mortals. I didn't just eat dinner; I underwent a culinary baptism. The legend began the second I crossed the threshold. The hostess didn't just greet our group; she provided a welcome so warm I personally felt like a long-lost Spartan war hero returning to my village. Her smile was the lighthouse guiding us through the fog of hunger, setting a tone that whispered, "You are home now," and also, "you are about to eat a lot of feta." It was the kind of personalized touch that transforms a simple "table for three" into a banquet for the gods. (My apologies for not asking your name... but that's a lack of management's oversight, as there should be a sculpture-bust of your likeness, decorated with string lights, highlighting your name on a plaque so it's emblazoned on ever guests' mind, your name on the very tips of their lips...) Then, there is Grace. If hospitality were an Olympic sport, Grace would be draped in gold, standing atop the podium while the national anthem of Flavortown plays on a loop. She didn't just "take my order", she curated my destiny. Her timing was so precise, I'm convinced she can see five seconds into the future. My water glass never dropped below the halfway mark, it was as if she were performing some sort of Greek hydro-kinesis. Grace is the GOAT. Period. Then came the Greek Combo. Calling this a 'dinner' is like calling the Odyssey a 'quick blog post.' It was a sprawling, epic masterpiece on a plate. The gyro meat was sliced with the precision of a master sculptor, and the souvlaki was seasoned by the gods themselves. As for the spanakopita, it possessed a structural complexity that would make the architects of the Parthenon weep, with more golden, buttery layers than the shifting labyrinth of Knossos. Every bite was a journey through the Mediterranean that didn't require a passport, just a very large napkin and a moment of silence. If you haven't been served by Grace at The Mad Greek, have you even truly lived? Five stars isn't enough. There's a 'Michelin' Standard being overlooked on Mass street... in the modern "culinary constellation," stars are the ultimate symbol of excellence. By adding a "sixth star" to capture the intergalactic in Grace's service, I'm coming close to being able to describe the celestial level this culinary experience became that even the night sky struggles to contain. Grace: our dinner party will never be able to 'eat Greek' the same again. You've officially ascended to the Acropolis of hospitality as our eternal Goddess of the Sixth Star. And as they used to say in the old country: , ! (...it's all just Greek to me!)

The food and service were really great. Had a delicious falafel sandwich sitting outside and the…read moreserver did everything perfectly. Perfectly kind, attentive, never had to ask for a thing!

EAT HERE!! It's awesome food and the family that runs it is so sweet!…read more We had the mixed kabobs, house salad, rice, pita, tzatziki...and finished with their homemade gelatos. One pistachio and the other was Turkish coffee!! Let me just say this spot hits on all points. From the clean and modest dining room with only 4 tables, this unassuming gem is welcoming. The meats were juicy and flavorful. Easily the best kafta I have ever had! Steak and chicken were succulent and fresh. Nothing was dried out or over cooked. And gluten free options abound! Those gelatos were incredible and we can't wait to go back for the shawarma options, lamb, gyro, and more. They also have a surprising offering of milkshakes, tarts, and other gelatos. The family took care of us and even shared in some good natured laughs. They made our night! This is the kind of place I can't wait to get back to.

What a neat little place run by big hearted people. Stopped in today for a beef and lamb gyro and…read morea chicken shawarma sandwich. It is all made fresh. The gyro was packed with meat, and the pita was fresh and warm. It has tzatzika sauce on the gyro and there some additional sauce on the plate. It is a big serving. We also had a chicken Sharma. It is in a wrap. The chicken was tender and the filling was good. It also had some hummus on the plate. If I could I would make one change, that being to put it on a pita - however, there is so much meat that it would not be close to fitting. Nice and enjoyable lunch out with great food.

The food is delicious, and the portions are quite large! I almost felt like I had been invited into…read moretheir home. Though it's not on their website, the food is halal. Edited to add that many others seemed to repeat customers. I saw 2 people get hugs from the owner. If I lived in the area, I would definitely be a regular, as well!

Service is super friendly and informative. Our first time looking for food in Kansas City, so happy…read morewe came here. The soup and salad that came with the entrees were delicious. Really enjoyed the Combo Platter. Kept a shawarma wrap to go. Very nice decorations and ample seating. Highly recommended.

Always love coming here. Small Mediterranean restaurant with plenty of seating. The staff is super…read moreaccommodating and you can choose where you sit. Food comes out very quickly and always tastes amazing. This is the first place I recommend to anyone visiting the area. I'm a big fan of their hummus and falafel for a little appetizer. The Greek salad is standard and good enough that I forget to take a picture.... This time I tried the chicken sun dried tomato meal which came with naan and rice. The rice has little flavor, which I enjoy compared to some places that add a lot of cinnamon or other sweet spices. The chicken and tomato's are well sautéed and come out steaming. The naan is cooked perfectly, not crispy yet not too doughy. There just enough sauce on the plate for you to finish the meal! I have yet to try any of their desserts but they're in a display case when you walk in and look so tasty.

Nice service. Ambiance could use some deep cleaning, starting with windows. Food was just ok.read more

Amazing food! So good! I will definitely be back. The staff was very welcoming as well!read more

I don't write reviews often. This place is a little hole in the wall hidden gem. I've been by it…read moreseveral times and never seen anyone in there and it threw me off. So I decided to give it a try today. It was perfect. I got the butter chicken which usually comes not very spicy the worker said but he added spice for me and it was perfect. The sauces were good and my colleague had the barbecue chicken sandwich combo and his was great as well. Not sure how no one comes in here, highly recommend. Oh it was quick too but if they get busy expect a wait because there was only one worker and he was working his but off.

Amazing !! Food is always fresh and clean. Welcoming and friendly staff. Have eaten at the…read morerestaurant and ordered takeout. This is a once a week staple for dinner !!! Soooo good

The food here is very good. The falafel is crispy on the…read moreoutside and fluffy on the inside. Very generous pieces. Not your typical round shape but more of a tube/long shape which really works great for dipping them in tzatziki. We also had grape leaves which come warm. Yummy! We had a chicken shawarma and gyro entree. Both came with rice, salad, pita, and hummus. All very good. My one criticism is I prefer my protein sliced more thinly instead of a thick cut. It's a texture issue for me. The thicker, the chewier. The chicken also had a bit of chewy skin. It could have had more flavor. Still good but this is what made my review 4 instead of 5 stars. I thought the gyro had a little more flavor than the chicken. You order at the counter and then they walk your food out to you when it's gone. Our two appetizers came out very quickly. Our entrees just a few minutes later. Service was smooth and very good. The guys working there were all friendly. Great service! The restaurant is very clean, plenty of seating, and lots of appropriate artwork. It was cold in there but it was really hot outside that day so they had the air turned up. It did make my dining in experience a bit tough since I couldn't escape sitting under an air vent but I don't really want yo criticize them much for running the air in a hot day. That's better than the alternative. On the way out I got a small variety pack of baklava and a rice pudding. Both really good! I'm still eating the baklava. I really like being able to get the variety! It's hard to choose. We would definitely go back again. On the way out, we saw 2 gentleman with gyro salads. Wow, it's a huge bowl with gyro piled high! Looked fantastic and I want to try the gyro salad now!

My Favorite Fast Casual in Crown Center. The food is…read moreflavorful and made too order. The service is casual counter service. I usually pop in less then hour before they close, so sometimes the cups aren't stocked at the soda station and sometimes the appetizer is delivered the same time as the entrees, but the food is always delicious! I almost always get the chicken gyro wrap with fries, but the Falafel, Spanakopita, and Chicken or Lamb Shawarma are all tasty as well.

This is really great food in a place where you wouldn't expect it. (a mall)…read more Great portions, great seasoning, good prices. The only bummer is that this place gets very overwhelmed very easily. If there's any line at all, it's probably best to try somewhere else. I'd highly recommend calling an order in ahead of time.