After my first visit, I'm almost embarrassed to say I've been in back 4 or 5 times in a week. I'm a bad planner, the shelves here are full of delicious treats, and I only live 2 blocks away, so ... SHOPPIN'! The selection of pastas, pestos, cheeses, spices, etc. to take home and cook with are one thing, the selection of delicious bites at the bar are something else. I can't speak for the wines, but I'll get to them eventually! And then there's the cherry on top. The staff. They are warm, not pestery or fake, and the other night when I popped in to shop for dinner, Nikos (sp?) knocked my socks off. I noticed the cafe had pancetta-wrapped dates on the menu. Since they have a little deli case, I asked if they had pancetta for sale, as I was planning to pick some up at the QFC next door, but would much rather have bought it there. Nikos said, "We don't have any packaged for sale yet, but do you want me to see if the chef is willing to spare you a little? How much do you need?" 10 minutes later I was out the door with a little chunk of gold that turned my dinner into a little dream come true. A cute little shop with delicious, quality Mediterranean imports (including wines) a little snacky/wine bar, and shop owner that says "What do you need? If I can, I will get it for you." SCORE! read more

A wine shop with a dessert menu and cookies?! Oh, this place totally speaks my language. I decided to host a casual little get together for a Sunday afternoon/evening and had a glass of white and shared a bottle of red with Timothy & some other peeps. Overall I love the eclectic, homey atmosphere which fits right in on 15th avenue, but as with any new place, there are a few things to iron out: - the corkage fee is a bit high, and while I suspect it's due to the inflated rent in the neighborhood, paying as much for corkage as you did for the actual bottle of wine seems a bit steep. - the cookies are $1 / ea. and for what you get it seems slightly overpriced. I enjoyed the almond cookie with powdered sugar, but the sesame one was pretty dry and tasteless. I'm not sure if they're homemade or just unpackaged and displayed in an attractive way (which apparently worked on me, ey!), but they're 3-4 bites at most and I think something around 75 cents feels a bit more fair. - I love the selection of flavoured salts and olive oils, and appreciated the open tasting display on the shop tables. I'll likely swing by to pick up a veggie sandwich or some olive tapenade next time from the cold case so I can give a review on the eats! read more

I been to this shop twice and although it may look like a cute local shop the customer service has always been non existent. Without a flaw the moment I go in, I have no one helping me out although I clearly look like I'm indecisive about something, or debating btw bottles. Truth be told for that kind of customer service I would rather give my money to Whole Foods or even Trader Joe's. I am a huge supporter of small business when it's done right, this is just not... keep up the good work! read more

Underwhelming. Went in to try out the cuisine after stopping by a week ago and being told that this would be your last stop for gyros. Sadly, my quest for the best gyro place in Seattle will continue. Meat seemed like anything you could find at a store and cost more than authentic places. Lamb burger that was shown on another yelp review looked amazing but the patty was actually small AF. Sadly, will not be going back again to dine in but will perhaps try out some of the wine and other goods. read more

The food here is delicious and fresh. Just got back from NYC and the worst part about returning home is re adjusting to the subpar food. Eating here made me feel better about Seattle. I tried the fava bean salad, dolmas, the chicken rice soup and the spanikopita. All amazing. read more

excellent place to grab quick dinner and rotating high quality vino. great homemade desserts read more

The Shop Agora - good place to catch quick dinner excellent value - Wine Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

My new favorite spot for wine and deliciously wonderful Greek food. They have burrata!!! (really, enough said right there) Incredible falafel, giant beans, and cookies. I can't say enough about their phyllo dough, which they make in-house and is both egg-free and exceptionally flaky. So if they have spanakopita, got the spanikopita. Nikko, the owner, is extraordinary and has a story for every wine they have. And the wine! Excellent selection. The setting's a bit odd (it's a storefront with a bar and some booths), but the food and wine can't be beat. read more

They have greek pastries! Finally my hunt in the Capital Hill and neighboring hoods proved useful! Not just wines in here. Part of me suggests they make it more evident they have a bar to go along with your meal but then I'd have to fight all y'all for a spot. read more

Great little shop to have in the neighborhood. We stop in for lunch and late dinners and an occasional glass of wine. My husband often stops in with friends for lunch. The proportions are almost tapa sized. Soups are generally good and the avgolemono soup is excellent. The food ranges from excellent to okay, but never had anything awful. The restaurant area is small with two cozy 4 person booths and bar seating. Very nice take-out and to go counter. Wonderful wine shop. Good place to stop for specialty gifts. Neighbors of mine all have favorites, one neighbor likes the truffle salt and another stops in regularly at the take out counter. Other neighbors stop here regularly for wine. I belong to the wine club, which I highly recommend. If you like Niko's taste in wine (I do!) then the wine club is a treat. read more

The Boureki is phenomenal. I don't live in Seattle but every time I visit I make sure to make a stop here.

Food is amazing! Great wine collection! Awesome staff!!

Nikos is the nicest guy in Seattle! I work down the street from this shop, and I love getting food for takeout. I highly recommend the orzo salad and the avgolemono soup! The wine and chocolate selection here is great as well. If you're in the area, show your support for this amazing place and check it out. read more

well, i only had one dish but it was a well deserved 5 star! yummy. i happened to have a bit of time and was peckish so i popped in to this shop--they have great shelf items & a great wine selection too. perfect! read more

Love every single thing about this place!!! Excellent service, delicious tapas, knowledgeable staff, unique wines. Love!!

I stopped in looking to grab some food because the cafe was right next to my car. Instead of taking my food to go, I sat at the bar and savored the Avgolemono. Then I had rice pudding. Super delicious. The cafe was a wonderful respite on a busy day. It has great food and a great feel. Made my day!! read more

The Shop Agora is Seattle's very best restaurant. Nikos' food and wine selection is a hidden gem - unbelievably more delicious than the approachable price tag would suggest! But the priceless part is Nikos' thoughtful entertainment. He curates the small restaurant's crowd each evening, from a collection of happenstance strangers to neighbors who've raised a glass together. Tip well. Nikos and his team earn it every time. read more

This place always makes me wish I had a bigger stomach. I've tried so much here and always been impressed: dolmas, tiropita, spanakopita, avgolomeno soup, the dip variety, the falafel... And I always pick up something to go as well, whether a few chocolates or some zaatar. Of course, all this wonderful food is only made more delicious by the great service of the owner and the perfect pace of the place. You can feel comfortable grabbing a quick solo bite at the bar or whiling away hours chatting with a friend in one of the small booths. Enjoy! read more

My son and I each had a dish of avgolemono, and we split the lamb sliders. Everything was good, and the service was perfect. Reasonable prices, and quick service. Quiet. read more

Oh my gosh. I can't begin to describe all the ways I love this shop. First of all- great for gifts. I was able to buy gifts for all my clients, my cousins, my boss, and my dad in one fell swoop over Christmas. The stuff they sell is such high-quality, and it's really unique-you won't find it just anywhere. The other aspect is the wine-bar side. I have spent many hours lounging at the bar, drinking wine and eating amazing mediterranean food, discussing god-knows-what (politics? food? ghosts? interior design?) with the owners and friends. As someone else said, you really do feel like family here. It's such a great addition to Capitol Hill. Oh and the artichoke hummus is addictive. read more

I'm sorry, Agora, you have failed to impress me. I came here on a hungry Thursday night thinking I'd get a quick (15 min), cheap, good bite. I must've been misinformed. Their dining space is essentially around the bar and two tables, which I have no qualms with. I ordered the duck sandwich, and waited. 15 min later the waitress tells me they're low on arugula and asked if it's okay to substitute with other greens, and I said it's fine. Another 5 minutes later the sandwich came and it consisted of a generous portion of salad and the duck sandwich itself. I have not much to say about the sandwich other than it wasn't the best or the worst sandwich I've ever eaten. The salad however, was mysteriously salty. So salty that every time I chewed down some veggies, my mouth went numb for a sec. They did give me another salad after I told them about it, but this time the salad was....very vinegary. And finally, the rice pudding I ordered for dessert (cuz I was still hungry) was bland. Sorry, but I make better rice pudding myself :( All in all, I don't think this place fits my needs. It may for others, just not this girl here. read more

Awesome atmosphere for noshing on greek food late at night. Very personalized attention by Niko. I learn a lot about food and wine when I eat there. read more

This place is a fantastic addition to the neighborhood. The owners, Nikos and Alexis, are wonderful, and since this location is pretty new they are almost always there. They treat everyone like family. I have been in numerous times for a bite to eat (dinner or snack) at their wine bar. Prices are good, food is delicious. Mostly simple, but it's perfect when you just want a light dinner. The place is unpretentious, just a small bar within a store, and I love being able to come in, sit down, and feel welcome. I have a hard time finding places where I can go to eat alone, without feeling awkward, but Agora really fits the bill. I realize I haven't mentioned the store part. The only thing I've bought is a bottle of wine (which I tasted at the bar first). It was a great bottle, and a very good price. In addition to wines, they have a great assortment of gourmet products like oils and vinegars, and they even have a little deli counter where you can get some tasty eats to go. read more

Tiny Greek restaurant in terrific deli / wine shop. Best spanakopita I've had in Seattle. Everything else I've tried on the menu has been outstanding. Seating is limited, but you can take things to go. read more

The shop is adorable, owners amazing, and snacks/bar are unpretentious but delicious.

Charming spot / feels like you're in Greece! I stopped by Agora with a plan to take a soup to go (based on a recommendation from a regular). I ended up dining in, and had a delicious lentil soup and Greek salad (wow, the feta is incredible), and chatting with Nikos and some other patrons. I'm excited to bring my boyfriend and family members back here! The dining area is small, but perfect, and they have beautiful wines and pastas and European specialty foods in the market part of the shop. If I lived in the neighborhood, I would probably be a regular. A wonderful gem! read more

The cutest spot! Loved stumbling across this place and having some delicious small plates and wine. The owner himself, Nikos, served us and was charming and attentive but not overly so. Sitting at the back of the wine shop is casual and cozy and perfect. Since we just had snacks and no more than 2 glasses of wine each, the price was very reasonable. Also bought a couple very reasonably priced bottles of wine. I will definitely be back! read more

This is the best place in Seattle to find good Greek olive oil. The dolmades and tzitzki are fantastic, and it has a great selection of wines. It's too bad there isn't an outdoor space because then you could spend all day here. read more

I've come to The Shop Agora several times for their wine (excellent rose selection) and specialty foods and finally had a chance to go for dinner this week. The food is incredible! Every thing we ordered was well executed and delicious. I'd highly recommend the gazpacho spanakopita. In my opinion, Agora is by far the best greek food on Capitol Hill. There is limited seating, so I may recommend take out, but every time I stop by there are open tables. They also have a bar to try wines and order food. The owner Nico makes every experience at Agora feel so personable. He's always so inviting and kind. read more

very nice mix of high end sundries and daily treats. This has been my go-to place for wine over the winter and spring. They have a fantastic selection of domestic, spanish, italian, (and of course) greek wines for very reasonable prices ($10-22). If its not too busy staff is always happy to pour you a sample or make thoughtful suggestions as well. Tzaziki is the first I have had with a light amount grated carrot - a nice touch, and olives are carefully curated. read more

I LOVE this little place. The store had great food items, sometimes difficult to find in groceries. The food counter/restaurant wonderful.

The Shop Agora is the perfect place to buy your wine, olive oil, and ingredients for delicious cooking. I often stop in for a glass of wine at the wine bar or to taste different wines on Saturday or Sunday when the shop hosts wine tastings. Nikos, the owner, is knowledgeable and super friendly. He has helped me pick out yummy wines for gifts and entertaining. read more

The best dolmades I have ever had! I visit the area every year or so and I make sure to pick some up each visit. The baklava was good as well. read more

Love this place for a quiet dinner spot. Good but not great gyros. Nice wine. Great lamb burgers.

The staff is amazingand the wines are great. This is my favorite spot to stop in and grab a small bite and drink on 15th. I recommend anyone dropping in and discovering this place. I had no idea it was even there. read more

We stopped here for lunch and a very nice waitress named Emily helped us. We had the vegetarian sampler, bean soup, chicken soup, and a side salad. We didn't know they served a side salad but Emily brought us one upon request. Everything was delicious and this place is so relaxing. The spreads included in the sampler are small portions but very high quality. The soup was served in a nice big bowl. The side salad was light, fresh, and tasty with a vinaigrette dressing. read more

We love the great food and friendly staff. Alexis and Nikos bring delightful tasty GREEK food and wine to Seatlle. Thank you!

I love this place. I used to live around the corner and came here regularly. Even though I'm no longer living on the Hill, I still come out here every now and then. The food is always delicious and Nikos really knows his wines. Its a great atmosphere and one of those rare places where people sit at the bar and actually talk to each other instead of staring at their phones. read more

I had dinner here with my wife a few days after they opened. Enjoyed a great vegan couscous and glass of wine. We will definitely be back.

What is not to love. The new Shop Agora on Capital hill is my favorite new stop for a glass of wine and delicious authentic Greek cuisine. The best part is that it is a hidden treasure in our city and I have never once had to wait for a seat. The owners Nikos and Alexis are always available to recommend a wine and explain the menu. Not only will you get an explanation but you will more than likely get a beautiful story along with it. I love to hear about the vineyard and the tradition behind the wines or the story of the artichoke hearts and the people who grow and harvest them. How beautiful it is to feel a connection to the food that you enjoy at Shop Agora. My only request would be to see a wine flight on my next visit. read more

I love this addition to the neighborhood. It is warm and cozy and I always feel so welcomed by the owners and staff. The food is excellent. I love being able to pop in and get great wine advice. Plus it is a great place to get a gift that makes people feel spoiled and luxurious. read more