The Athenian Cafe
217 Union Ave, Altoona, PA, 16602
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Address :
217 Union Ave
Altoona, PA, 16602 - Phone (814) 949-0991
- Website https://www.atheniancafe.com/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 8:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : No
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Quiet
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Categories
Greek Cuisine
Greek food is a fine melody of the finest pressed olive oil, fresh fermented bread, colorful vegetables, juicy meat, sea food all cooked in spices and fresh rosemary. The people from Greek were great scholars who aimed to excel in everything they do. The results are quite visible in their food as they are the inventors of olive oil which is beneficial to health. Greeks also made different type of wines from the best quality of grapes fermented in controlled environment.
Today, you can find hundreds of restaurants offering authentic Greek food or popularly termed as Mediterranean cuisine in New York city alone. People wait in line to taste the exotic Greek dishes like saganaki, taramasalata, souvlaki, loukoumades, spanakopita, moussaka, and many more. One thing which most people like about these authentic Greek dishes is abundant use of lemon juice, olive oil, fresh rosemary and sea salt. A smart mix of few ingredients can virtually take you on the pebble streets of beautiful city of Greece.
For those who don't have time to enjoy fine dining should try tasting the famous souvlaki with pita which is type of meat dish, also a trademark Greek fast food. For those who are vegetarian, or vegan can try different versions of Greek Salad. So, if you wish to enjoy a hearty yet healthy meal that tastes divine then try dining at the best Greek restaurant in your city. Greek cuisine not only tastes good but also help maintain your body in a natural way through healthy diet.
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Daniel B.
Great place. My son LOVES gyro meat. Love it. He joked about ordering 15 side orders of just gyro meat, and really I probably would have let him. Sides of gyro meat here are a more-than-reasonable $2.50 and were a nice size plate of the classically seasoned beef and lamb mixture. The meat is really nicely browned, and crisped on the outside. But as it turned out the boy couldn't even finish one plate of the stuff. The gyro sandwiches are delicious. The thick pita is well toasted, there is ample meat, the tomato (at the end of July) was delicious, and I love the way the fat and the sauce collect in the folded end of the paper wrapper, making those last couple of bites an even more decadent experience. Based on some of the other reviews, I tried sides of tzatziki sauce and french fries. But while the sauce worked in the gyro, I wasn't crazy about it on the battered fries. Too much dill. But that's a personal preference. This place was almost empty on a weeknight for dinner. But the service was warm, the food was good, and what we ordered was a decent value. It sure as heck fire beats the chains that seem to rule the main drag of Altoona nearby. Did I just say heck fire? I've been in the country too long.
(4)Mary R.
The best Gyros anywhere I have been! Excellent service.
(5)Davis W.
Lamb gyro! Meat is incredibly flavorful! Bread is perfectly warm and soft but chewy and toasted! Mmmmmmm... so good I got one there and almost had to get one to go... great portions and good fries... fast friendly service! What more can u ask... this is my first yelp review.. I downloaded the app just so i could leave them a nice review.. I was very impressed!
(5)Beth O.
We were looking for a casual, kid friendly place to eat while traveling back to the DC metro area from Western NY. After consulting Yelp reviews for restaurants in Altoona, we settled on this place. Yelp got it right! We walked in with three kids (15,5 and infant) and it was underwhelmed by the decor. It struck me as a take-out joint, but there were a lot of tables. Not a lot of people, but we had a seat. Very friendly waitress helped us, and rather quickly, the place filled up and was quite busy. Our service was not impacted at all! Our food came quickly- wrap for my husband, spanikopita for the teen, cheeseburger for the 5 year old, and gyro for me. All was outstanding! Authentic Greek food - delicious! Both kids asked to come back on our next trip through the area. That's a great sign there. The ONLY reason I did not give them five stars was because there was no kids menu. Even if they just offered smaller portions of existing menu items for kids, that would have been helpful. My 5 year old selected the cheeseburger and it was huge!
(4)Den S.
I tried the felafel pita, spanokopita, and baklava and all were delicious! The felafel pita was stuff with giant size falefels, sauteed onions, and peppers. The tzatziki sauce went wonderfully with the pita.
(5)Mike T.
Great hidden little Greek joint in Altoona. The Gyro's are a really decent size, and packed with flavor! You can get a platter that comes with fries, and a Greek salad for about 9 bucks... and trust me it's well worth the money. They also serve some traditional American meals such as Steak Sandwiches, Chicken Fingers and Breakfast that's served all day for those in your party who may not like Greek fare. Overall a great place to grab some Greek food!
(4)Janet F.
Don't be discouraged by the appearance, the food is outstanding. Husband and I tried the gyros, pita, dolmades, and spanokopita--all were outstanding. After gorging on the tasty entrees, we took two orders of baklava to go. So about 8 hours after lunch, we realized that they might have the best baklava in the area. It was truly outstanding. Thick slices with delicious honey and nuts, not entirely dominated by the pastry (I am so tired of baklava that is more pastry than everything else combined). So skip the chains and stop in to the Athenian Cafe, it is so good!
(5)Sue W.
Really good Greek food in a small cafe you might miss if you're not paying attention. Try the lamb gyro. It has tender, perfectly seasoned and cooked lamb with all the fixings. Wonderful service! Best little greek cafe in Altoona.
(4)Steph K.
Great restaurant! I am a big fan of the spanikopita, it is flaky and filled with spinach and feta cheese. The pita is fresh and the tzatziki sauce is flavored just right. The baklava is without a doubt the best in town! I have gotten it at The Pheonician and there is just no comparing. You can tell it is authentic and homemade at The Athenian Cafe. Great place for a quick lunch or dinner.
(5)Michael K.
This is the absolute best restaurant I have ever eaten at in Altoona! Everything that you get from here is literally delicious, and it will never disappoint you. As far as seasoning goes, nothing is underseasoned, for everything tastes delectable. My personal favorite is the steak kabob... it doesn't get much better than that! If you ever have the chance to go here, make sure you do!
(5)Tami L.
Friendly and fast service. The food was authentic and fresh. Absolutely delicious! Portions are big and prices are reasonably fair. It was a little tricky to find at first because the sign is small. We will definitely come again!
(5)Stephanie D.
Stopped here on a road trip. I like trying a local place instead of going for chains. We had the gyros, which was pretty standard, and the hummus appetizer. There was nothing exciting about our meals. The hummus came in a generous portion with only four pita bread triangles, but that wasn't really the problem. The hummus just wasn't addictive and it's supposed to be addictive! I like my hummus with more olive oil flavor. Service was friendly though, food came out quickly enough. Just not excellent enough that we have to go back if we ever drive through again.
(3)Jamie C.
Great lunch! My wife and I went for lunch last week and the food was great as was the service!
(4)Sarah L.
We stopped her on out way home from a PSU game based on other reviews. The spanikopita and the gyros are deeelish. The tazitkas sauce that goes on the top of the gyro is perfectly seasoned and the grape leaves made a wonderful appetizer. The food was very good and we got so full that we didn't have room for dessert. We will make a return visit next time we are in the area.
(4)Stephanie P.
This might seem like a little hole in the wall diner in a kind of odd, out of the way location, but trust me, it is by far the absolute best Greek food you will find anywhere. Go in around lunchtime one day and you'll see why they don't need to be in a super visible location, or why they don't need expensive advertising campaigns. The restaurant will be packed and the phone will be ringing off the hook with take-out orders. The owners are so nice and really care about their customers. They seem to truly love sharing their authentic Greek food with their customers and take pride in providing a quality product. If you love Greek food you'll love the Athenian Cafe. If you don't think you like Greek food because you've had it elsewhere, give the Athenian Cafe a try, I guarantee you'll notice a difference!
(5)Jezebel U.
Love it. Love the fries dipped in the tzatziki. I don't eat meat anymore, but i remember the gyros are delicious and the spanikopita is too. I like the baklava and the owners are so nice :)
(4)Nancy B.
Yum Yum, authentic Greek food. They make the best spanakopita ever!!
(5)Ronica S.
Don't spend the time trying to find it--it's CLOSED. :( We looked for half an hour and ended up going to Chili's anyway. Disappointing.
(1)Mark O.
The food was good, but nothing special and generally under-seasoned for Greek. (The Gyros were tasteless.) OTOH, I have to agree that the fries were among the best I've ever eaten. Not great, but good enough we went back for breakfast.
(2)Ryan S.
Love the gyros here! The other food is OK--nothing special, but we usually only ever go here for the gyros. They are super fast, too, and will have your order ready within 10-15 minutes of calling if you are ordering out.
(4)Andrea W.
My fiance and I recently discovered Athenian Cafe, and now I can't pass through Altoona without stopping here! I love the gyro- and the fries.... My aunt is a huge fan of the falafel. When we visit her, we dare not show up without some takeout falafel! My only complaint is how long it takes for takeout. Still, I can't stay away- it's worth the wait!
(5)Mary R.
The Athenian Cafe is fantastic - we had a group of 20 for a wine dinner one night, which also happened to be the night of the Kentucky Derby. They accommodated by making mint julips for us and we watched, sang and hooted and hollered as the Derby took place. The staff cooked everything to perfection and delivered the meal timely, after our tasting was done. I like going back there for dinner. Best in Altoona area by far.
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