I typically get the Steak in a sack. I don't know how to describe it but deliciousness. Parking here is plenty. The vicinity is on the older side.
(4)
Aisha H.
This place came recommended to me. I've tried both this location and the location on Lee Hwy. This location seemed a little disorganized during my visit, but the food was good. My sandwich was messy and since I ordered to go, that was annoying. The only thing I like about this location is they do have a drive through for those days where you just aren't feeling going in, so that's nice. Parking plentiful.
(3)
Diana K.
Visiting for the weekend and picked here for dinner based upon the previous reviews. Maybe they had an off night....? Ordered 3 dinners to go. Pet peeve of mine is counter service with a tip line on credit card receipt. I used to be counter cashier in a restaurant, and that was a huge no-no. Anyway, I wrote in $5 tip and she didn't acknowledge it in any way. Watched cashier and 5-6 others stand around talking, waiting for the food to be ready. That's fine. I just mention this plentiful time to get an order right, as once our food was packed and handed to us, I asked if spoons and forks were included and she said they were. Guess who ate her dinner with her fingers because no utensil? My gyro platter was a good size portion, and while the meat was better quality than many gyros I've had in the south, it was dried out. The "gyro sauce" wasn't tzaziki, but seemed to be plain yogurt or a yogurt/sour cream mixture. The fries were average. No salt or catsup provided. The side Greek salad was the best part of my meal, with lots of feta and a nice dressing. The hamburger steak dinner was completely tasteless, despite the many onions. There were perhaps 3 slices of mushrooms with the onions. The brisket dinner was not good either, with dried out, poor quality "brisket." I should've known based upon the brisket photos in their restaurant. Trust the photo, for those who know what good brisket really looks like. The only things were enjoyed were the salads. We threw half the food away and are scratching our heads over the previous reviews, especially the one claiming this is the best food in Chattanooga. Oy.
(2)
Jeremy K.
This Ankars is good but not as good as the original location. Service is less friendly compared to the original but nothing to complain about. If your visiting it's worth driving to the 58 location but if you live in Hixson, middle valley or Soddy this one will get you buy.
(4)
Leonard M.
This here is why you have to be on your game if you are a restauranteer in Hixson. This place came out of the recesses of our memories, and has firmly taken its place as our agreed upon #1 place to eat out. Falafels with extra gyro sauce, fried mushrooms with ranch sauce, and that Dutch apple cheesecake. No one is laying it down like you guys are. Your sodas and tea and coffee are great. There is literally not one single thing I can think of that you could improve upon except for offering a version of Baba Ganoush or those flaky feta rolls that my wife loves. Or maybe tabouli and other middle eastern dishes. I would say that would be all I can think of. A slightly expanded menu, but you know your business and right now we would say you are the best out of all of our options. I will now do a rankings list and this list will reside underneath the review of the place that is winning. I do a similar rankings list for hobby style board games on boardgamegeek. I am a big fan of fast casual restaurants and bgg board games that are playable with two players! 1. Ankars Hoagies 2. Rafael's in Collegedale 3. Taco Bell (tostada on new dollar menu) 4. Provinos 5. Kabobster 6. New York Pizza Department 7. Sawasdee 8. Pizza Hut 9. The Curry Pot (because of new recipes, hotter yet less flavor) 10. Ryan's 11. Moes 12. Penn Station East Coast Subs
(5)
Amanda D.
When I was in Germany, I ordered the most amazing doner kebab. It was the typical gyro setup in a pita, but with the addition of fries. IN THE PITA. Yes. I dream about this sandwich. Everywhere where there are gyros served in a pita, I look for fries. I have been let down in Atlanta. But when I was back in Chattanooga for Thanksgiving, I decided to come back here. I'd been to Ankar's before and always got a falafel sandwich. Their falafel is really good, being a vegetarian definitely not required despite all the other options on the menu. I'd had their fries. I knew they weren't the weird, battered kind, which I ended up with the only other time I tried to recreate my dream sandwich. It's not the best gyro in the world, and it certainly doesn't have the good, slightly charred outer bits that my sandwiches in Germany and Belgium both had, but it worked. It worked so well. I could have cried. They cut just the top off a pita and stuff it full with gyro meat, lettuce, onions, and tzatziki sauce. Then...you just have to stuff it full of fries and you will be transported back to sitting in a hotel room on a Sunday night in Trier watching the hockey world championships while eating the greatest sandwich of your life. While the fries aren't anything special, they are what fries should be. They're nice and hot, and they are simply fries, which is all you really need. I had no idea I'd get as close as possible to making a substitute in Chattanooga. I love you, Ankar's.
(4)
Jason S.
One of the highlights in Chattanooga! Locally owned by an amazing family! They have the best onion rings I've ever eaten, wonderful falafel, great hoagies and more (homemade limeade!). It's a great lunch spot.
(5)
Bill O.
we had over 300 sandwiches/pitas made per day over the weekend and each one was excellent. they also were delivered right on time. the steak in a sack is especially tasty.
(5)
HotelDelta R.
I think there are several of these floating around in different corners of the city - as far as I know, there's a fairly homogeneous menu between all the stores. If you're on a diet, this a'int the place. Subway is half mile away, over off of 153. Delicious greasy-ness all the way around. The best onion rings in town aside from Nikki's Diner, and a heck of a lot easier to get to. The Special Hogie is probably their shtick. It's this total gut-bomb of salami among other pork-based lunch meats with cheese and mayo on a solidly tasty roll. A dash of tobasco and a half-done pickle and you're set for sodium overload, my friend. I grew up in the area, and when I get to come home I make sure I grab a special hogie. There's definitely other stuff on the menu, but I've never really branched out other than the Gyro - which is above average as well. Great place for a cheap lunch or take out for a self-indulgent dinner at home.
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Belinda B.
I typically get the Steak in a sack. I don't know how to describe it but deliciousness. Parking here is plenty. The vicinity is on the older side.
(4)Aisha H.
This place came recommended to me. I've tried both this location and the location on Lee Hwy. This location seemed a little disorganized during my visit, but the food was good. My sandwich was messy and since I ordered to go, that was annoying. The only thing I like about this location is they do have a drive through for those days where you just aren't feeling going in, so that's nice. Parking plentiful.
(3)Diana K.
Visiting for the weekend and picked here for dinner based upon the previous reviews. Maybe they had an off night....? Ordered 3 dinners to go. Pet peeve of mine is counter service with a tip line on credit card receipt. I used to be counter cashier in a restaurant, and that was a huge no-no. Anyway, I wrote in $5 tip and she didn't acknowledge it in any way. Watched cashier and 5-6 others stand around talking, waiting for the food to be ready. That's fine. I just mention this plentiful time to get an order right, as once our food was packed and handed to us, I asked if spoons and forks were included and she said they were. Guess who ate her dinner with her fingers because no utensil? My gyro platter was a good size portion, and while the meat was better quality than many gyros I've had in the south, it was dried out. The "gyro sauce" wasn't tzaziki, but seemed to be plain yogurt or a yogurt/sour cream mixture. The fries were average. No salt or catsup provided. The side Greek salad was the best part of my meal, with lots of feta and a nice dressing. The hamburger steak dinner was completely tasteless, despite the many onions. There were perhaps 3 slices of mushrooms with the onions. The brisket dinner was not good either, with dried out, poor quality "brisket." I should've known based upon the brisket photos in their restaurant. Trust the photo, for those who know what good brisket really looks like. The only things were enjoyed were the salads. We threw half the food away and are scratching our heads over the previous reviews, especially the one claiming this is the best food in Chattanooga. Oy.
(2)Jeremy K.
This Ankars is good but not as good as the original location. Service is less friendly compared to the original but nothing to complain about. If your visiting it's worth driving to the 58 location but if you live in Hixson, middle valley or Soddy this one will get you buy.
(4)Leonard M.
This here is why you have to be on your game if you are a restauranteer in Hixson. This place came out of the recesses of our memories, and has firmly taken its place as our agreed upon #1 place to eat out. Falafels with extra gyro sauce, fried mushrooms with ranch sauce, and that Dutch apple cheesecake. No one is laying it down like you guys are. Your sodas and tea and coffee are great. There is literally not one single thing I can think of that you could improve upon except for offering a version of Baba Ganoush or those flaky feta rolls that my wife loves. Or maybe tabouli and other middle eastern dishes. I would say that would be all I can think of. A slightly expanded menu, but you know your business and right now we would say you are the best out of all of our options. I will now do a rankings list and this list will reside underneath the review of the place that is winning. I do a similar rankings list for hobby style board games on boardgamegeek. I am a big fan of fast casual restaurants and bgg board games that are playable with two players! 1. Ankars Hoagies 2. Rafael's in Collegedale 3. Taco Bell (tostada on new dollar menu) 4. Provinos 5. Kabobster 6. New York Pizza Department 7. Sawasdee 8. Pizza Hut 9. The Curry Pot (because of new recipes, hotter yet less flavor) 10. Ryan's 11. Moes 12. Penn Station East Coast Subs
(5)Amanda D.
When I was in Germany, I ordered the most amazing doner kebab. It was the typical gyro setup in a pita, but with the addition of fries. IN THE PITA. Yes. I dream about this sandwich. Everywhere where there are gyros served in a pita, I look for fries. I have been let down in Atlanta. But when I was back in Chattanooga for Thanksgiving, I decided to come back here. I'd been to Ankar's before and always got a falafel sandwich. Their falafel is really good, being a vegetarian definitely not required despite all the other options on the menu. I'd had their fries. I knew they weren't the weird, battered kind, which I ended up with the only other time I tried to recreate my dream sandwich. It's not the best gyro in the world, and it certainly doesn't have the good, slightly charred outer bits that my sandwiches in Germany and Belgium both had, but it worked. It worked so well. I could have cried. They cut just the top off a pita and stuff it full with gyro meat, lettuce, onions, and tzatziki sauce. Then...you just have to stuff it full of fries and you will be transported back to sitting in a hotel room on a Sunday night in Trier watching the hockey world championships while eating the greatest sandwich of your life. While the fries aren't anything special, they are what fries should be. They're nice and hot, and they are simply fries, which is all you really need. I had no idea I'd get as close as possible to making a substitute in Chattanooga. I love you, Ankar's.
(4)Jason S.
One of the highlights in Chattanooga! Locally owned by an amazing family! They have the best onion rings I've ever eaten, wonderful falafel, great hoagies and more (homemade limeade!). It's a great lunch spot.
(5)Bill O.
we had over 300 sandwiches/pitas made per day over the weekend and each one was excellent. they also were delivered right on time. the steak in a sack is especially tasty.
(5)HotelDelta R.
I think there are several of these floating around in different corners of the city - as far as I know, there's a fairly homogeneous menu between all the stores. If you're on a diet, this a'int the place. Subway is half mile away, over off of 153. Delicious greasy-ness all the way around. The best onion rings in town aside from Nikki's Diner, and a heck of a lot easier to get to. The Special Hogie is probably their shtick. It's this total gut-bomb of salami among other pork-based lunch meats with cheese and mayo on a solidly tasty roll. A dash of tobasco and a half-done pickle and you're set for sodium overload, my friend. I grew up in the area, and when I get to come home I make sure I grab a special hogie. There's definitely other stuff on the menu, but I've never really branched out other than the Gyro - which is above average as well. Great place for a cheap lunch or take out for a self-indulgent dinner at home.
(4)