This deli is one of the best we have eaten at. They have a great menu selection and our food was fantastic! Service was impeccable and the folks working there are super nice and helpful. We got fries w our meals and asked for them to be super crispy and they delivered awesomely. The deli had plenty of seating and was very clean. We will definitely be going back to try other menu items. read more

Went to Allison's on Black Friday evening, while everyone was out shopping mad, I headed over and tried out this local gem. They specialize in gyros, burgers, party melts and subs and several signature items including stuffed Pitas and Subs. I went with gyro combo. We frequent naf naf for schwarma bowls served chipotle style. Also Yassins is great for this caregory in Knoxville. However, Aladdin's exceeding my expectations. The fries were crisp golden and the gyro was delicately layered with lamb, tziziki, fresh onion, tomato and lettuce. The flavor was there and although fries aren't the most healthy, these weren't to be wasted. The interior was spotless and I could see why the 100 hung on the health score report. The gentleman was very kind and it appears this is a family owned business. Important to support for the Cheistmas shopping season. I will be back to bring the family after church. read more

Aladdin's cafe - Gyro combo - Sandwiches Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

The owner was so nice! We let him know it was our first time there and we were welcomed by him. I had to have a gyro and it was the best pita I have ever had. It was so fresh! A perfect health inspection was hanging on the wall. I commented on how wonderful this was. He was so proud of his accomplishments and this was apparently a repeat performance for him. My daughter had the pizza burger which was so good. read more

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This is isn't a typical strip mall restaurant. The place is clean and updated. You order from the counter and take a seat. The gentleman running the restaurant took our order and was extremely pleasant and friendly. We ordered the gyro with feta and a side of tzatziki. The pita was so fresh...did they just make it, idk. The meat was flavorful and juicy, but not greasy. The tzatziki had a fresh lemon flavor. The fries had a great seasoning on them and were crispy with a soft inside, perfection. If I lived near this place I'd be a regular. read more

Aladdin's cafe - Gyro Pita - Sandwiches Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Me and the mrs both had grilled chicken gyros. Pretty solid. Not too unhealthy feeling. Not greasy in any way but the bread is a bit decadent. But totally tasty and worth it. Overall a very decent lunch spot. read more

The owner is so nice. The food was great. You could tell everything was fresh. The set up is the exact same as the previous tenant (Penn Station). read more

You won't find any Mediterranean cuisine anywhere in Knoxville more delicious than the Mediterranean sandwiches to his hamburgers and French fries. When Al isn't behind the counter cooking he is cleaning. This restaurant has consistently made 100 grade cleanliness by the Knox County Health Department since he has opened. read more

I am originally from California which is saturated with amazing Mediterranean food. Today I was really craving a gyros sandwich and came across Aladdin's cafe in Knoxville. I must say, it was an exceptional experience that deserves nothing less than a 5 star rating. I ordered the Gyros Pita Combo, which included lamb (didn't pay attention to if it was grilled or off the rotisserie), Tzatziki sauce, crisp lettuce, tomato, and the perfect touch of onion. The pita was fresh and the flavors in this dish were high level, a true touch of Mediterranean cuisine. I requested my fries"well done," and they came out as requested. They were not only perfectly crispy but also piping hot. Not overcooked with just the right crunch and softness in each fry. Aladdins Cafe's cleanliness and inviting ambiance also enhanced the dining experience. The Cafe had an aroma that filled the air created an atmosphere that set it apart from neighboring Mediterranean restaurants. I wholeheartedly recommend Aladdins Cafe to anyone in search of an authentic and delightful and fairly quick Mediterranean dining experience. This establishment's dedication to flavor, freshness, and cleanliness truly sets it apart. If you're in the area give it a try! Five stars all the way! read more

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Really like this place... This is a low key restaurant with really good food and friendly service. I had the gyro with fries which was really good. I loved the fries. It surprise's me the I haven't found this place earlier. Worth a visit - I have to stop back to try a different meal... read more

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Visited here for a date night randomly. Definitely worth the stop, might have the best fries i've ever had and a really excellent Gyro. The staff is super friendly, and you can tell they got an A+/100 on their health score. the restaurant is extremely clean and put together. So amazing! read more

Aladdin's cafe - Perfect health score - Sandwiches Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

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The gyros are one of the best in Knoxville. The fries are a great side. I had a piece of German chocolate cake. Wow, baked in house and was fantastic. The cafe is extremely clean and service is outstanding. If you want a good gyro this is a great place to try. read more

As a first time visitor, my wife and I enjoyed this quick service restaurant. It appears the owner runs it almost by himself. I only saw one other employee, who helped prepare the food. We shared a Gyro with fries. I loved the super soft pita. The sandwich has plenty of meat, and plenty of flavor. The store is clean, and I liked the American flags. The owner has also posted Palestine Flags. However, with the emphasis on getting along (as demonstrated in posters on the wall) and his balance of flags, along with no political statements, I thought it was acceptable. read more

If anyone remembers the old Penn Station that was here before, it was a place you went in once and never came back. I'm so thankful Aladdin's moved across town from Central and Woodland to where he is now, right in the heart of West Hills. The sandwiches are fire: steak in a sack, falafel, gyro, cheeseburger heaven, etc, and not to mention they have one of my favorite sides Fried Okra!! So if you find yourself in the West Hills area, and want a good meal, stop by and grab a gyro or whatever sandwich you may be craving. I know you will love it! Cheers & Enjoy! read more

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Delicious food! We had the Gyro and the Chicken Shwarma. Sorry, no pics. The food was that good! The tzatziki sauce was next level! Everything was made fresh. The pita was soft, the fries were hot and crispy, and the meat had a delicious flavor. We will definitely be back our next time through Knoxville. Oh! And they have a 100 heath score! Bonus points in my book! read more

Super friendly folks and Great food! Was down this way to shop and checked Yelp for a place to grab some lunch. It caught our eye that Gyros, Shawarma were on the menu alongside breaded okra - No, really. My wife loves breaded okra and said this was the best she's ever had! She had the Gyro pita with okra and I had the chicken shawarma pita with fried mushrooms. All was fantastic! Such nice people enhanced the experience! Definitely on our list for repeat visits. They also had some good looking desserts but we didn't try those, yet. read more

Aladdin's cafe - Gyro pita with a side of breaded okra. - Sandwiches Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

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Love this plate. The food is amazing and the service is exceptional. The cafe is extremely clean and well kept.

Another great meal at Aladdin's two weeks ago. This time we met some friends there and now they are huge fans! Food is great! Service is exceptional! I don't think that there is a cleaner restaurant in Knoxville. It's spotless!! We started going for the food and return for the amazing customer service! Falafels and Gyros are excellent and their pasta salad is a favorite of mine. read more

Tried them for the first time today, and 100% will be back. Friendly service, the place was immaculate, and the food...AMAZING! I had the steak shawarma with fried okra and my husband had the gyro burger with onion rings. We shared the Greek salad. We will for sure be putting this on our regular list of places to eat. read more

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Friendly service and great food. Easily one of the best gyros I've had and the fries are fantastic as well.

The reception was great the man had the cash register was nice. The steak sandwich was mostly onions. The french fries were overcooked and the hamburger was OK. But they do spend a lot of time cleaning. It doesn't help the food. read more

The good first. The place is very clean. Its a quiet diner with an amicable owner who always asks how your food was. Its never a long wait to order or to get your meal which is often an advantage of diners. The menu has some great sandwiches, gyros, and subs. I like to get things like the Chicken Philly, Shawarma, or lamb gyros. The main food is always good. The bad. The crinkle cut fries that you can get as a side are just okay as they aren't seasoned (or well enough for me to taste it) so I always get some dipping sauce too. The prices are just too high for diner food. Last time I get a chicken shawarma pita, fries, and a fountain drink for $18. There are places in town that make comparable food that are much cheaper than this and amazing. There is a little sign by the register claiming that you get a discount if you pay in cash instead of card, but I tried this one day (ordering the same thing I ordered before) and was charged the same price while handing over my cash. I like the food here and its close to where I live but with these prices I just don't think I can do it. read more

First visit - this was the BEST GYRO I have ever had!! So that's 40+ years of gyros from high end to low end. Hands down THE BEST! I will definitely be back! read more

It was so good!! I LOVED the chicken shawarma they had! My mom got the chicken gyro and they did NOT disappoint! The food was spot-on and the fries were seasoned so well, there's no doubt about the authenticity. The taziki was amazing and everything they make is made in-house (I suspected as much, and later the owner confirmed this). The care they provide is so good as well. Not only did the cook come out to check on us, but so did the owner. Amazing service! Negative? Sadly I forgot to take a picture of my shawarma because it looked so good I immediately started eating it and forgot that I could do that until halfway through it. It was that good. read more

Aladdin's cafe - Aladinn's cafe: Full menu - Sandwiches Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Highly recommend this place!! The owner is always friendly and the food is fantastic! My go-to is typically the steak shawarma or the falafel pita, but everything I've had is great! read more

Aladdin's cafe - Steak shawarma and falafel - Sandwiches Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Amazing Gyro! The owner is awsome as well. It is great every time that I go. Highly recommended!

Covid Carryout: My honey and I both had a taste for Mediterranean food and my husband suggested this restaurant. I don't eat a lot of fried food, but I had to try this restaurant. This was my first time eating a falafel. It was seasoned to perfection and surprisingly very filling. For those who don't know (I didn't) a falafel is deep fried chickpeas or fava beans or both. This ball of goodness had a very flaky and crunchy exterior with a soft and chewy interior. The tahini sauce had a bit of a zing to it and was very tasty. The breaded okra tasted like some thing my great grandma would make. The seasoning was spot on and although they were fried, they didn't have a greasy feel or taste. I wouldn't eat here regularly because we typically don't eat fried food. But, this spot is great to satisfy any fried cravings or if you just want to try something new. read more

Aladdin's cafe - Pita falafel with breaded okra - Sandwiches Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

My boyfriend and I noticed this place and decided to stop by. He had the steak shawarma and I had the gyro, they were both delicious and so fresh. The restaurant is cute and nice and clean, it makes the atmosphere very relaxing. The owner was very friendly. We will definitely be back! read more

Been wanting to try this place. One of my meet up groups were here today, so perfect chance to try. I ordered a chicken shawarma on pita. It was good, but not very generous for $10.49. They could easily added some pickled turnips or some pickles as a garnish. The restaurant was very clean and proudly displayed a health score of 100. read more

Aladdin's Cafe has a Bakery case with baked fresh cakes and cobblers desserts They have the best triple berry cobbler and lemon icing cookies from scratch. Aladdin's Cafe has the best full size kid's menu with fries and drink for less than $6. It's a great place to have lunch or dinner with family and friends with indoor and outdoor seating area. read more

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Aladdin's Cafe is truly the best Mediterrean Cafe in town. Al makes everything from scratch including gyros, baklava (homemade!), falafel (made in house), steak and chicken shawarma; as well as burgers, subs, salads and hot and cold sandwiches. Everything is homemade, fresh, and made to order. They have great sides including all the favorite southern ones like fried okra, fried mushrooms, chicken tenders; hot, fresh fries, beer-battered onion rings, pasta salad (Al's own recipe), coleslaw and potato salad. Clean (100 health score), friendly staff, fair prices, eat-in or takeout, they even have outdoor seating with umbrellas! 10/10 Don't sleep on this place! read more

Aladdin's cafe - Gyro with extra homemade tzatziki with fried mushrooms. - Sandwiches Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Five star review left a few months ago is now redacted. One star only because I can't give zero. Update: I decided to eat in at Aladdin's today since there was nobody else using the dining room. Imagine my shock and frustration when this dude comes out from the back with no mask on. He walked around the entire dining area with no mask on to pick up the wet floor signs, coming within four feet of my table. Lost my appetite, put my mask back on, and left. Wasted half a burger and my money. Shame on you, Aladdin's. One out of three employees that I saw was wearing a mask. I will never be back. read more

Aladdin's cafe - Sandwiches Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Trying to outrun the Coronavirus and Governor DeWine from the Great State of Ohio and ended up here in Knoxville, TN. It's a good thing. Great weather, plenty of pickleball courts and this restaurant. We actually got to eat inside to enjoy a wonderful meal. Big selection and super clean restaurant and the owner and staff are crazy friendly! We will come back everytime we pass through this beautiful city. We'll bring our friends and family with us too. Thanks for the wonderful hospitality!!! KK read more

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Awesome food! Me and my girlfriend were looking for places that had good chicken shawarma and we definitely found it! Great atmosphere, caring service, and the best food! read more

Best food ever. I got the Aladdin burger which has gyro meat and it was delicious. Clean restaurant and friendly staff. Will definitely be coming back!! read more

Aladdin's cafe - Alladin burger with fries and gyro with onion rings - Sandwiches Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

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I was looking for a different place to eat today and ran across Aladdin's. Conflicted on what to get I ordered the grilled ruben off the strong recommendation of the gentleman behind the counter. He said that I wouldn't regret it and he was right. I would recommend Aladdin's to anyone who is looking for a quick quality meal without the big restaurant hassle. read more

Aladdin's cafe - Grilled ruben with fries and past salad - Sandwiches Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Finally tried this place and ... Wow! As soon as you walk in, the cleanliness is obvious! Everything looks brand new and sparkling clean! And the owner is so sweet! He makes you feel like you're a regular even on your first visit! He was super kind and helpful. We ordered one ham sandwich and four Philly Cheesesteaks! Everything was delicious! My son said the french fries were the best he's ever had! This is definitely a new favorite for us! We have been looking for a great sandwich in Knoxville and we finally found it! I also tried the baklava for the first time and it was awesome! read more

I've been a few times, each time I get something new and I have not been disappointed once! The food is just amazing. The service is also great, they have been so kind every time. I will definitely continue coming back! read more

I hate to give this a five, since I want to keep it a secret, but I love this little cafe! I had a grilled chicken in a sack, that was on the lightest, tender pita I have ever had. Hubs had the Philley Steak, sorry, no cheese whiz, more like a steak sammie on a hoagie roll, delicious all the same. Nice selection of sandwiches and salads, maybe next time. We will be back again and again! read more

Aladdin's Cafe is incredible! We ordered to-go for lunch today, first timers! I got a bacon cheese burger with fried mushrooms & hubby got the Aladdin's burger with fried okra. Seasoned perfectly, may be the best we've had in town! Everything was hot, toppings were fresh! Baklava for dessert! Please order to-go if you're in the Deane hill area or dine outside on the patio! Legit delicious y'all, they're doing it right! read more

Aladdin's cafe - Bacon cheeseburger with fried mushrooms - Sandwiches Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

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the food is absolutely amazing, i am busting out the seams right now. the owner is very kind and generous. 100% an amazing environment. aladdin is not displayed anymore though but that's okay because the gyro i just devoured was so good. read more