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    Ali Baba's

    5.0 (7 reviews)

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    2 years ago

    Super duper delicious I would highly dighly recommend super good yummy in my tummy definitely go there

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    6 years ago

    Ali Babas new cheese baklava is so good. Flakey, sweet and nutty. Got some at the farmers market and loved it!

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    9 years ago

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    12 years ago

    My favorite Athens food stop. Solid gyros with good, fresh ingredients and generally friendly service. Classic Athens. A must have. Woo

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