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    Athena Roasted Chicken

    4.2 (267 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    ATHENA ROASTED CHICKEN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Chicken Gyro
    Elizabeth M.

    Came here for a lunch with coworkers and was pleasantly surprised. I had never been here before or even heard of it but it was pretty decent. I ordered a chicken gyro wrap and they stuffed it to the brim! The flavor of the chicken was great, the pita was soft and fluffy, and the toppings (especially the sauce) were really good. You order at the register and then they call your name/number once your order is ready. The food was ready quickly and the staff was nice. There is a ton of seating inside and even at peak lunch time, there was a lot of availability.

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    Teddy D.

    Ive been eating at Athena Chicken for nearly 30 years. I just love this place. It's a simple, casual Greek restaurant slinging rotisserie chicken seven days a week. The restaurant space is filled with pictures of local friends, families, and events, combined with Greek landscapes and spaces. Order at the counter, listen for your number, and grab your delicious chicken. The staff is always happy to serve and help the newbies decide on what's best. They have all the classics - gyros, Greek salad with potato salad, and rotisserie chicken platters. The sides are my favorite like the roasted potatoes or pasta salad. My go-to order is the half chicken platter, potatoes, and green beans. Pro tip - The kabob special of Wednesdays is the best deal, but you gotta get there quick! It tends to run out.

    Zesty Feta With Chicken
    Cortney J.

    Five stars for flavor, price and speed! I love coming to grab a quick lunch at Athena's and have frequented it for the last decade or so. The BBQ chicken Pita and the zesty feta chicken pita are my go-tos! I also love their Mediterranean salad and regular gyros as well. I also just love how affordable and quick this is for lunch and super filling. I will comment that The service is not what stands out here - after all it is a walk up counter to order so my interactions are limited. As far as the ambiance goes, this isn't that kind of place and will feel a little chaotic; But this is exactly what I expect out of this type of restaurant. The lunch line can get quite long, they're hollering out order numbers and dine-in is a paper plate and plastic. So set expectations accordingly. Looking forward to my next lunch here. YUM!

    Chicken Gyro
    Janelle L.

    I have not been to Athena's in a SUPER long time (like 25 years) and I really don't know why because we used to come here all the time! The food js just as good as I remember ... and my palate has grown up a bit so things I would not try before I was excited to try now. Like the rice wrapped in grape leaves. The pita with hummus was excellent! The olives are soaked in wine and you can taste that delicious wine let me tell you. Soooooo good. The kids meal is a great size and my ten year old DEVOURS every bite. The chicken just falls apart it's so tender and perfectly seasoned. The Greek salad is big and the interesting thing about is the smear of potato salad on the bottom. I like that. I will be running back to Athena way sooner than 25 years I can tell you that. (Also what a great testimony to be around for so long... you know that food is good)

    Los H.

    I've known about this restaurant for years. They advertise themselves as the Best Chicken in Town. I finally decided to stop in for lunch with some coworkers. The dining space is a little small but obviously popular because it was packed. I was impressed right away with the menu options and variety they offered. I asked the employee working the counter what the most popular options were. Based on her feedback i choose the quarter chicken, roasted potatoes, and green beans. The food was good at a good price. I left feeling satisfied and health conscious. My coworkers all got wraps or pitas and were all equally impressed and satisfied.

    Janecia H.

    I love this food! Always fresh and delicious. The staff is always warm and welcoming. And the dining room is practically a Maitland museum. I get here about as often as I physically can.

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    Kiamiah S.

    After a long day, I was heading home and craving some good rotisserie chicken. Of course, I had to stop at Athena Chicken--the best in town! Their rotisserie chicken is always juicy, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned. It was exactly what I needed for a quick, satisfying meal.

    Nicole S.

    I ordered from Athena Roasted Chicken because I've heard great reviews. The order was a good temperature when delivered and I was impressed with the amount of food that I recieved -- great value! Everything was delicious, except for the chicken, which was dry. I added the chicken to a soup though and it was delicious. Would definitely order again!

    Tracy B.

    Chicken was delicious. Hummus and tabouli so so fresh!! Quick - reasonable price. Can't wait to eat my Greek salad. It looks amazing too!

    Dj L.

    Athena is a staple around Maitland. Classic locally owned Greek restaurant with a great chicken meal. I got the roasted chicken and a couple sides my 1st time. They have the chicken ready to go, so it makes coming for lunch a breeze. My last visit, I had the chicken Gyro and I loved that. Hot, fresh and authentic. You know it's going to be a good place when 90% of the restaurant is over the age of 60 directly after opening, you know that crowd is picky and won't eat just anywhere ;). Service was fast and efficient, you order a the counter and pick it up at the counter. I will continue to come back here!!

    Not recommended-  Gyro On Pita
    Elizabeth E.

    We saw this restaurant when checking out the nearby Lazy Moon Pizza. This restaurant is more like a deli in that it only offers counter service and has no waitstaff. A lot of people seem to be ordering food from here for delivery because we saw a steady stream of pickups while we dined in. The food was meh at best and nothing anyone in our party would go back again for. The mousaka was not very well seasoned and tasted like reheated two-day old leftovers. The gyro was ok but there was little meat to salad" ratio. A far better option is the Mediterranean deli on Fairbanks. The roast chicken was ok, the Greek potatoes were not great and the zucchini with tomatoes was also ok. The feta dip with grilled pita was the highlight of our dinner but not worth returning for.

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    The whole "best chicken" statement might be very accurate. It's definitely up there in flavor and taste and texture of rotisserie chicken. Quick service, I only got chicken and a side of pita so I cannot comment on the other items on the menu but everything looked good. Overall no lies were told in the comments about the chicken.

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    Yummy! I had a quarter chicken, potatoes, and rice. Wish I would've taken a picture, but was too hungry

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    We did to-go and they prepared our order so quickly. We ordered two lamb gyros and everything about it was amazing.

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    Amazing! Simply delish! No frills but they don't need it this was an amazing experience

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    This is not our restaurant! But that looks delicious nonetheless.

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    And healthy! Thanks Abbey, glad you enjoy our food.

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    So delicious. Loved the zucchini as a side dish and the chicken is perfection when you want an alternate to fried

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    Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken

    Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken

    4.3
    (196 reviews)
    1.8 mi
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    Rise always delivers! It's one of my favorite ways to start a Saturday. The food is always fresh,…read moreand the customer service never disappoints. My go-to order is usually the BLT and cheese tots, and they never miss. They have multiple locations, but the Winter Park location is definitely my favorite. I love that Trader Joe's is right around the corner, so I can grab a snack, do a little shopping, and enjoy the scenery of Winter Park all in one trip. If you're looking for a great breakfast spot with fresh food, friendly service, and a good atmosphere, I definitely recommend giving Rise a try!

    Never been to a Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken before. I saw there was one in Winter…read morePark and signed up for their rewards program. Well, guess what? They sent me an offer for a free biscuit sandwich for my birthday! Perfect timing since I was at the office that day! I walked in and asked the guy at the counter for recommendations since it was my first time. He took his time to help me decide, and I went with the Southern style. He was genuinely great and super helpful...kudos to him! He mentioned everything is made fresh, so it would take a few minutes. I waited patiently. The location is small, tucked among other restaurants and shops in Winter Park. It was very clean and well-maintained inside. I took my order back to the office (only about 10 minutes away). When I opened the bag... surprise! I was expecting a normal-sized biscuit, but this thing was twice as big as I thought. The chicken was super crispy, flavorful, and that melted pimento cheese was fire! It was seriously delicious and very filling. I'll definitely be back soon to try another biscuit...maybe something more traditional next time to compare. My experience was excellent overall, but I have to dock one point for no indoor seating. I know the space is tiny, but adding a small counter with a couple of high chairs against the window would be awesome. Just my two cents!

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    JAM Hot Chicken

    JAM Hot Chicken

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    Jam Hot chicken is definitely worth checking out if you're in the Winter Park area and into…read moreNashville style heat. I ordered their chicken sando, which came topped with slaw, pickles and their house sauce. I liked that they have 5 different levels of heat to choose from so you really are able to customize the spice to your tolerance. The chicks itself was juicy, crispy, and packed with flavor as all the toppings balanced it out nicely. The price did feel a bit steep for $16 for a sandwich with no side included. It is definitely a large sandwich so you will not be leaving hungry. I do think a side or slightly lower price point would make it a better value. Overall solid food and great flavor.

    Had such a great lunch here today! Had my pup with me after dog training and wanted to grab food at…read morea spot with outdoor space. This restaurant is perfect since it is a walk up window to order and several tables outside to sit and eat out to enjoy Hannibal Square. I got here around 11:15am after they opened at 11am. The guy who took our order was extremely helpful explaining the menu and the heat levels of the chicken. I got the 6th Man Wrap with plain chicken and my boyfriend got the 3 tenders and fries. We waited maybe 10 minutes for the food since we got their early. My wrap was PACKED with chicken and really flavorful. I enjoyed the slaw inside and the chicken itself had good crispiness to it. I did wish the wrap was a tad saucier. My boyfriend enjoyed the tenders. 1 order of fries came with alot and plenty to share between 2 people. We ended up getting a to-go box for half my wrap, a tender, and some fries. The food is definitely plentiful and worth the cost. I really liked the location, service, and quality of the food. I plan on coming back real soon!

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    Kook’n with Kim

    Kook’n with Kim

    4.8
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    Working at the office today called for my favorite go to soul food place!…read more I ordered me and my assistant the smothered pork chop dinner with 2 sides , corn bread and two slices of cake. I ordered through door dash and it was delivered hot and fresh within 30 minutes. It's enough for left overs and my cake for later this evening as my treat lol. I absolutely love this place and I have already placed a large catering order for my family reunion and baby shower coming up.

    The Meatloaf alone is 5 stars…read more Love love Ms. Kim's meatloaf - Its savory seasoned well and oh so tender. I am not sure if she adds pork in the meat mix but it is delicious and tender soft. The gravy that comes with it is delicious. The bread pudding is also one of the best you will have from a scratch kitchen. I have seen caucasians come here and grab food because I hear them say its the best meatloaf they had - to the cooking in general reminds them of their southern family member cooking. This day the black eyed peas was a popular side choice. I never tried it but it was a popular one. I spoke to Ms. Kim and her grandson this day just to have a conversation - Ms. Kim introduced herself to me with her First Name - She asked me if I was this ethnicity and she was right LOL she then stated to me she is part Thailand. Her grandson was also nice. I was sharing to him my past experience as a Yelp Diner at this establishment and both Ms. Kim and her grandson were not fond of the experience I had and then Ms. Kim adviced next time that happens at any food establishment to just get a full refund back. They were shocked of the experience I had. It was a pleasure talking to them both them hearing me vent it out about my dining experience from another establishment. On a weekday around close to 12pm this place can get a line for food. By far Ms. Kim's place is the best soul food IMO in Orlando and the portions are hefty! Next time you stop by - its nice to chit chat with Ms. Kim and her grandson who is pretty much the cashier.

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    The Hen & Hog

    The Hen & Hog

    4.4
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    Coming back from New Orleans is tough, especially when this foodie ate his fill of fried chicken…read moreand gumbo. But I had an urge to find some fried chicken that is lightly battered and this place hit the spot. Located just off of Park Avenue and Fairbanks is The Hen & Hog. Got a 6 piece fried chicken anf a few sides which consisted of mac and cheese, fries and a pickled slaw. Juicy freshly fried and ever so gently battered chicken that was crisp with every bite. Definitely some tasty chicken. I really liked the slaw that had garlic onions celery and some other items but it cut through the savoriness of the chicken. Yes, i ate all of it to the bone. Wife also got chicken and waffles which she thoroughly enjoyed. Also had fried banana peppers with a pimento spread. Pretty nice combination. Staff was super helpful. They also have wings with a lot of great sauces to try. That will be my order for next time. Cant wait to come back.

    My friend and I stopped in over a weekend for lunch. We were greeted by the friendliest guy who…read morecame up to the front who explained everything on the menus we saw upfront on the screens, about specials, and how to order at the counter. We took our time scanning through all the options and I settled upon the cuban sandwich and my friend had a burger. You order at the counter and they bring the food to you. The inside of the restaurant was cute. I really enjoyed the live stream of the cows grazing in the fields. The rustic vibe fit the brand great. It only took a short while to get our food. My cuban was great. The bread was nicely toasted. The meat was extremely juicy on the sandwich. My friend enjoyed the taste of her burger. We both thought the fries had nice crispiness. There were several families enjoying lunch inside while we were in here. I saw they had a brunch menu and think in my next visit I want to experience the chicken and waffles I keep hearing about.

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