My body requested I eat some vegetables today, so I went to Ali Baba's in search of something fibrous. I felt a little rushed in the cramped, chiming space and quickly decided on the Mediterranean vegetable wrap with a spinach pie. The spinach wrap contained yogurt, hummus, a slab of fried eggplant, fresh parsley, carrot strings and probably some other roughage that remained indiscernible in the sea of yogurt. The wrap was all right. I think I ordered the wrong thing. Extra points go to the cashier, who complimented my necklace. read more

C'mon! The name alone has to at least get you interested. No? Well try some of the best Mediterranean in Atlanta. Broad street's gem, this is as good as it gets! This is no dine in place. Just enough room to get in, order, and either sit outdoors or find seating next door through the revolving doors to the left of the store. Just don't forget to grab your beverage at the open doors just a few steps away from Ali Baba's. If there's a gripe, and it is minor, is the first couple of times there, you may get called on to provide your order before you even get to look at the menu. The cashier sometimes moves slower than the food prepares, but that's okay. I'm going to go out on a limb and say that anything you order is consistently good and you will enjoy yourself. I had the chicken shish kabobs my last time here with a choice of two sides, so I had to get the hummus, phenomenal, and falafel, also really great. They'll always ask if you want your hummus spicy. Give it a shot if you like a little kick and give Ali Baba's a try in general...great food! read more

AWFUL.... This is NOT worth standing on line for... Being a turkish food lover, this is straight disrespectful. I ordered the Turkish Doner which should have been a ground lamb kebab but was actually given the gyro meat... After having waited on line for almost 15 minutes in a tight spot, I just took it and went back to work. I wish I would have gone some place else, because I ended up throwing the entire styrofoam filled container in the trash after only 2 bites. Being a native NY'er that has eaten at the REAL Ali Baba off of 34th street more times that I should probably admit, I think I am more than qualified to say that this place is TRASH - but that's just my opinion. To each is own & you like what you like. I can honestly say that if this was the only place open and I had a choice of going here or driving 30+ minutes in any direction; PEDAL TO THE METAL.... read more

The best gyro anywhere. We have had gyros in Turkey, and all over the USA but by golly this is the best Gyro. The owner's Dad actually is a chef in Istanbul and has a chain of restaurants there employing 300. So it was no surprise for us that every item on Ali Baba's menu that we tasted here on Broad street; was very palatable, very delicious, perfectly cooked and well seasoned. We tried the Bakalwa for desert. Sinfully delicious. Like all other Bakalwas this one was not dripping or soaked in honey. The amount was just perfect. Honestly, if you haven't eaten Gyro, falafal or for that matter; if you haven't eaten at Ali Baba Cafe you have no idea what true good Turkish food tastes like. I have spent two weeks in Turkey eating at authentic restaurants and even here in Atlanta at Turkish festivals and other so called authentic Turkish and Greek outfits. This is a fast food style cafe and seating is on the sidewalk. All I can say is get down to 60 Broad Street. You will be back. read more

Can the people who work here stop making me love them more? Probably not. I mean seriously we are at best food friend status. Mondays, some people may go to Moe's for $5 burritos, I come here for $5.25 (with tax!) wraps that probably taste a hell of a lot better. I come here like once a week now, and it's amazing it's not more often. For example, last week they had made a new side, a black eyed pea salad. I was intrigued so I was given a little sample, so I took it to eat with my gyro down in the seating. SO. GOOD. I went back to give my verdict before heading towards my class, and the farewell I get is "see you tomorrow." I stopped myself...somehow. For some reason I have enjoyed the falafel with a bit of hummus and spicy sauce on its own when given to me as a sample more than as a wrap. This could have been the work of the feta they put on it. I don't think there is any indication on the menu that they will put feta cheese on a falafel wrap, so be sure to tell them if you don't want it. I also tried the chicken wrap, which was okay, but all around I definitely love the true blue gyro the most. I also like that they have so many tables designated for their customers only outside. Today was the perfect day to eat outside, and a fellow Ali Baba diner at the table next to mine sure liked to talk. Usually I'm kind of like "oh god why is this person talking to me" whenever someone I don't know talks to me, but obviously since he has good taste in food, that was good enough for me. Delicious Mediterranean food can bring everybody together! #Yelp365 - 45/365 read more

We ordered the lamb doner salad. It was good but if you know the Turkish doner you know that it was not a doner but rather a gyro!!! That was disappointing as I could find many places to serve gyro but I can across town for a doner. read more

Falafel attempt #2: Nearly starving one afternoon, a group of classmates and I stumbled upon Ali Baba. I immediately noticed the falafel wrap, but I hesitated to order it. (My previous experience with falafel was less than optimal.) I let all of my friends order before me, and afer much internal debate, selected the falafel wrap with tabouli as my side. Okay...I'm still undecided about falafel. My wrap was messy, and I only received a fork with my order. Instead of going back to the place to request a knife, I relentless hacked away at the wrap with the edge of my fork. How frustrating. The tabouli, however, was excellent. The others who ordered it also concurred. When I later searched for ingredients to make my own tabouli, I discovered this interesting tidbit: in October 2009, chefs from Lebanon's state-run culinary school set a Guiness record for the largest ever dish of tabouli. It weighed over 7,000 pounds. Whoa. read more

Grabbed a bite to eat during lunch today. Quick and easy ordering, I ended up with a quick falafel wrap. Agreed - good falafel, but the wrap itself was kinda plain. And good feta, but 'eh' tzatziki. I did think it was cool to see the owner was out chatting people up and being friendly to customers seated out on the street, I'm always a big fan of owners building relationships. Small space, if that's what they mean by "no - not good for groups." Cause, you'd pretty much just end up sitting in the street seating area. read more

The food is delicious, fast, and the staff is friendly. The falafel wrap is my recommendation, and you can get it on a regular pita (default), a spinach wrap, or a tomato wrap, with mild or hot sauce (don't worry, they'll ask you which sauce before they slather it). Sides range from dolmas to hummus to tabbouleh, all very tasty. I used to head here for a falafel wrap for $3.50 and have it with my own bottle of water. Unfortunately, they raised the price by over a dollar, which I find ridiculous. So long, Ali Baba; I think price is part of customer service, and a 25%+ raise in a year doesn't sit well with me. read more

What's with all the glowing reviews? Beats the hell out of me. I can't find one redeeming quality about this place. The 'donner kebab' was pre-cut and sitting in a steel vat; salty, soggy, and gritty. Nothing more than processed garbage. The whole sandwich fell apart after two bites into a gloppy mess. The only reason why I ate it was because I was starving. read more

I feel sort of bad for writing this review after seeing so many high star reviews, but honestly, I wasn't that impressed with Ali Baba. Maybe it was because it was delivered to the office instead of eaten there? I don't know, but every other Friday my office supplies lunch for the office, so last Friday they brought in Ali Baba's. If there's one thing Ali Baba does well, it's size. There was so much food! And so many types: pita, hummus, rice, salad, babaganoush, tatziki, spanakopita, dolma, chicken kabob, gyro meat, falafel, meatballs, fruit salad, baklava and I've probably still missed a few things. Anyway, the portions were huge but the taste wasn't outstanding by any means. It was filling, it was plentiful, but nothing stood out to me as oh-my-gosh-I-need-a-second-helping. It was just okay. Like I said, maybe because it was catered? Anyway, decent job Ali Baba - you fed the hungry masses successfully. read more

Delicious, fast and convenient Mediterranean food, and the owner is extremely kind. I thought I had misplaced my wallet and he insisted on giving me a free meal, even after I found it. He told me he was observing Ramadan and wanted to feed others. I left a generous tip for his employees but that was all he would accept. His random act of kindness made me consider how I can be more generous today! read more

I ordered a chicken wrap - it was a cost efficient special that came with a drink and I order a side of lentil soup. The wrap just had too much sauce on it. Taziki sauce and what ever sauce the chicken was in over powered the tasted of any chicken onions and greens included in the wrap. It was so saucy that the wrap was soggy and I really could not enjoy it. I ended up having to eat the wrap with a fork. This is suppose to be a type of street food not a saucy mess. I was not impressed and won't be ordering this item again. The lentil soup tasted pretty good. It has a nice flavor that came with a good amount of pita bread. Overall I give it 2 stars because lentil soup is not a hard thing to make nor was it the nest I ever had. The wrap was up enjoyable. read more

Hole in the wall for sure but the people and food couldn't be better. The lamb is juicy but not greasy and the falafel is amazing with the spicy sauce. read more

I owe it all to Ali Baba's to what got me so addicted to gyros and falafels and Mediterranean food in general. It really is as good as it gets, especially for the Downtown/5 Points area. As a GSU student not too long ago, lunch at Ali Babas came several times a month when I could afford it. Not saying that this place is pricey, because it's not. $5 for a huge gyro is quite filling on the stomach. Add $1.25 and you get choice of side and a drink. But I was, still am, penniless. It was a treat every time, however!!! The food itself is exceptional. The lamb meat portions are generous and the falafels are fried to perfection. The ingredients are fresh and prepared daily. The staff are quick with their hands and friendly. It's no surprise the owners know me as a regular, even when I visit the L5P location sometimes! *has a halo of hearts floating over my head* The restaurant space itself is tiny! Definitely no space to sit, but they do offer outside seating on the sidewalk when weather permits and inside, down the stairs of the Healy Building that it's attached to. Besides, they treat every order like it's take-out anyways. If you're a GSU student, they offer discounts, like every other restaurant on Broad Street, but Ali Baba's, hands down, serves the best of them all. I will miss thee. I will sure come to fulfill my tastebuds next time I'm downtown.... read more

The restaurant setting was a little iffy since there was a lot of flies and didn't feel that sanitary to eat in. I liked my meal which was gyro wrapped in pita bread with vegetables. I would recommend the food but probably go to go next time. read more

This is the second-best falafel sandwich I've yet encountered (Jerusalem Bakery in Alpharetta will be tough to unseat), but that's saying something because I've eaten a lot of falafal. You might say an awful lot of falafel (go ahead- say it.) The sandwich was large and stuffed with some really fresh, tasty veggies. They had a large selection of sides to go with the combo I ordered, and after waffling on my decision (waffle falafel?) the guy dishing the food gave me two sides instead of just the one. The pasta was good, but the bean salad (chickpeas, red beans, corn, cilantro) was fantastic. I might see if they'll sell me a quart of that to go next time. It's a busy location, or at least the street outside is busy when GSU is in session, but service was pretty much immediate, and the sidewalk tables make for a nice scene when the weather is nice. I'll be going back again, and Ali Baba could be in the running for a fifth star. read more

I am not going to lie. I have a love love relationship with Ali Baba's. As a downtowner, I love the Broad Street lunch choices and for me Ali Baba is the best of the bunch. I adore their hummus, the wraps are great and the prices cannot be beat. I always walk away with way more food than I can handle and I know I will be full and happy for hours. The best part about Ali Baba's though is the staff. They are so friendly and kind and when they learned I was a newbie the first time I went, they let me sample some of the behind the counter offerings. What could be better than that? Make sure to get a rewards card when you go - because you'll certainly be back. read more

I love the food here. The Turkish doner kabob is just awesome. The meat and vegetables are fresh and the dressings are just right. The shop is very small and there is no room to sit. The place is only open for lunch, but the food is so good that it is always busy. The staff are all friendly. read more

Wow...I was impressed. There are a lot of Mediterranean eateries here in the Metro area, but for the quality and price - what a great value! I got lunch here this past Tuesday and had their lunch special which included cubed chicken, rice, chick peas, and I opted for hot sauce (which isn't terribly hot, but just the right amount of spiciness) and tzatziki sauce plus 2 sides. I opted for the hummus and then a little bit of of tabbolui, a pita, and one other side (cannot remember which one it was). They let me have smaller portions so I could try more things. And all of this was $7.25 (after tax) and included a fountain soda. Granted...the drawbacks to this place may be that they're only open during the day Monday - Friday and there is only outdoor seating (and street parking only), it's still a great meal if you're in the area. I will definitely be back :) read more

Conveniently located smack dab in the middle of Fairly Poplar, Ali Baba's is the perfect place to grab a quick delicious healthy lunch. You can note by the always present lunch-time line that extends out into the walkway that food is consistently good, fast, and cheap. The staff is always really friendly and accommodating, and when you're surrounded by shitty fast-food joints constantly, it's a breathe of fresh air to have some delectable healthy food choices. The Mediterranean platter is my lunchtime favorite and throwing in some scrumptious baklava always makes my day better. read more

Was in Atlanta for a meeting this morning and was walking to catch the train to the airport and decide to find some lunch and just happened to find this place! So glad I walked up the street which I have no idea what the name was but found this tiny hole in the wall place!!! I knew I had found the right place to eat when little old ladies from the Middle East were buying bread from them. I lived in Turkey/north Cyprus for 4 years and this was one of the best doner kabob that I have had since being back in the states. I even had a few Iraq's sitting next to me! Great little place to sit outside and watch all of those southern ladies walk by!!! What a great day!! Now off to catch my flight back to Tampa. read more

Ali Baba Cafe - Mediterranean Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

This is a great place for awesome gyros, falafels, etc. It's in the nice Fairle-Poplar district near GSU bldgs., Realto theatre, etc... It's nice to sit at the outside tables and enjoy the fresh (city) air. They now serve home-made ice cream to finish off your meal. read more

The food was delicious and warm. I picked it on time when I arrived there. The older guy was super generous and friendly. The price is good and definitely will be back again. I recommend it for middle eastern cuisine lovers. read more

I love this place! I'm a regular there as someone who works downtown. They claim to have the best falafel and they really do. I usually get the falafel salad vs. the wrap but you can't go wrong either way. Also, all of their soups are amazing. My favorites are the tomato basil and the mushroom soups. The crab corn chowder is also delicious. M-F from noon-1 pm is the most crowded time, unsurprisingly. There is always a line for Ali Baba's. The prices a so reasonable as well. You can get a complete and drink for less than $10. Can't beat it for lunch. read more

Get that white woman OUT!!! She is rude and condescending, I go to Georgia state and usually go here than the other Mediterranean spot bc it is closer to my school for connivence. The white lady is trifling, first when I went with my friend, my friend had asked for a side of falafels and hummus and the white lady said "I can only give u one." We stood there shocked she explained they only make a certain amount but one is ridiculous for a side. The guy in the back looked annoyed so it seemed like this isn't the first she's done something like this. The next time I went, I decided to give the place another try, the guy behind she was screaming at him in a not so polite way, than she rung me up for 9 dollars. I was like weird okay, but maybe it was tax. I skipped and didn't give a tip bc I was picking it up and going to my next class and it was already more than I anticipated to pay, and she gave me a really weird ugly smile. Kind of like she wanted to say some foul stuff but couldn't. Keep in mind I added humus inside my wrap (that's what she was screaming at the guy for he kept putting in the box and not in the wrap) and no tip. I came one last time (today) and I asked for the guy in the back for hummus in my wrap and he said okay and did it and I said thanks. She than gave me one of those smiles I usually find with racists. And CHARGED ME 46 CENTS FOR THE HUMUS. I than asked why she did that and she said "we tip for humus and I forgot last time." NO U DON'T U JUST WANTED A TIP, I didn't give her a tip again SHOCKER and she looked mad or disappointed. The guy in the back even looks fed up with her, she be loosing customers. The way she speaks to customers is flat out rude and she shouldn't be doing that in general and her attitude is ridiculous, also the way she be talking to the man in the back is flat out rude. I wanted to slap tf outta of her. Maybe I didn't give you a tip bc your a rude lady. read more

Yum and great portions. The greek salad with meat and sides is easily good for 2 people

Can I even begin to tell you how delicious the food is here! Today I was going to walk out because the falafel was room temp not hot. Well, the owner stopped me in my tracks and made me try it. It was amazing! I got back in the end of the line and ordered mine as a wrap. Everything was fantastic. So good that when I got back to the office and a co-worker asked what I had for lunch today, I told her I just was out of the building and picked up lunch. She looked at it, tasted everything, and left to go buy her own! Now that should tell you all you need to know. Yummy!! read more

I Love when I find new places, that were right in front of my face the whole time. I was a little intimidated when I walked in but luckily the owner (I think) made me feel right at home. I had no idea what I wanted so he made me a special salad plate with meat and Falafel. Omg! Amazing!!!! I've been eating off Broad St. (Reuben's and Rosa's) for almost 15 years. I will definitely become a regular. If you're looking for some Great Greek/Mediterranean food, that's well priced, Please give this place a try! read more

Took a risk on this place since the Greek cafe across the street shut down. Should have stuck with GLC or Aviva for my Mediterranean food. I ordered the chicken gyro and the meat was just bad. Seemed like expired chicken that was slow cooked with tons of spices to try and mask the decay. Nice folks inside and it was quick. Cold sides looked ok so I may give it another shot. The chicken was hard to eat and the lamb looked highly processed, so I recommend you go elsewhere for gyros. read more

Best Falafel Everrrrrr! Customer service is great too. They're very nice. I will be a frequent customer

One of the best doner kabobs in Atlanta! Used to work downtown and ate there frequently. Owner is a great guy! Definitley get the works and ask for hot sauce. Hummus, grape leaves falafal .... all good but I love the kabob! Just found out they are in Little Five so I'll be haeding there soon to try it as it's much closer to me! read more

Their food IS AMAZING. It's amazing and cheap. Some of the best mediterranean food around. The cooks are super nice and will work with you about sides and extras, etc. but the horrible woman working the cash register is actually horrible and almost always makes me wish I had gone somewhere else. She yells at customers and talks down to them. She is rude to the cooks too. Not bad enough for me to stop eating there because it's so good but omg please tell that cashier to stop being so generally awful. I hate standing in line listening to her berate customers while I wait for my food. I hate that I have to request my 10% discount. I hate that when I ask her for a bag she acts like she's doing me some giant queenly favor. read more

Owner very nice and accommodating to your diet. Quick and GOOD. I got the veggie wrap with a veggie samosa.

Under 9 bucks for a box full of gyro, greek salad and two sides--- Not bad. Ali Baba Cafe is VERY small--- meaning only 2 people can stand physically inside and order at a time. However, the guy is super quick so line moves fast. I thought the salad was fresh and the gyro okay. I would come back for a quick lunch. read more

Don't let appearances fool you, this place is quite good. About the only mediterranean place that compares to it is the greek place across the street. Which is also very nice. But it's usually packed so I go here instead. read more

Unpretentious and delicious food and super friendly staff! They even gave me a sample of some falafel as I was waiting even though it was a mere 1 minuet that I had to wait! read more

What the hell? I've come back to Ali Baba a couple of times to make sure that my tastebuds weren't deceiving me, but the food's just awful. I really don't understand all of these four- and five-star reviews. The falafel wrap was, without a doubt, one of the worst things I've attempted to eat in the past year. Stone-cold, soggy balls of falafel. Rancid-tasting toppings. I took two, maybe three bites, and chucked the rest of my wrap into the trash. My subsequent visits, during which I tried both the lamb and chicken doner kebab wraps, fared slightly better, but not by much. No utter revulsion from me on these visits, but the meats here were still pretty mediocre, the dry and flavorless chicken in particular. If I had to pick something, I'd stick with the lamb doner kebab, but I'd rather just avoid this place altogether. Fortunately, I wasn't out much cash, since the meals here are dirt cheap, despite their including a side of hummus, baba ghanoush, dolmas, tabouli, fruit salad, or pasta salad. It's difficult to find a cheaper meal that's just as filling while you're downtown (Rosa's, maybe?). Still, I won't be back. read more

I'm back in Atlanta for work for a few days and decided to try something new. There's another Mediterranean restaurant that I always walk past but when I checked their menu it seemed like their gyro is a mix of beef and chicken rather than lamb. So I hopped on Yelp and found Ali Baba. It's basically just a walk up counter with no indoor seating and it seems like everything is packaged to go. There were 3 people in front of me but it moved quickly and I was probably in and out in around 5 minutes. When it was my turn to order the guy handed me a sample of falafel which was very good but I already knew I wanted a lamb gyro. He asked if I wanted it spicy, which I've never been asked before when ordering a gyro. I said no and also asked for no onions. I ordered a side of babaganush which comes with pita slices, and they also threw in another side dip. I have no idea what it was, but it was tasty, as was the rest of the meal. I started eating the babaganush and I thought that I didn't even need to order the gyro, I would have been happy just snacking on babaganush all afternoon. Then I eventually tried the gyro and OMG, I loved it. The lamb was amazing - very tender and flavorful. The tzaiki sauce was great too and everything just tasted wonderful together. The portion size is huge too and the whole meal only came to $8.35. This is definitely going to be one of the regular restaurants I visit whenever I'm in Atlanta. read more

Ali Baba Cafe - Mediterranean Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

This is the finest Gyro in Atlanta. They will remember you and give you your normal order in no time. Jolly guys, Turkish Techno, Kick Ass Food. What more can I say? read more