Very nice. I had been wanting to come here for a long time so finally we got up off the couch and went. We were not disappointed. I really wanted the spinach feta pie, but they were out, so I got the tuna pita instead, which was wonderful. I was there with a party of five (including my child) and everyone was really happy with their meals. The service was fantastic and friendly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]My parents were a little late arriving, so my son enjoyed playing in the little toy kitchen set-up they had in the corner.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] (He found dinosaurs in one of the containers, so he was in his element.) [[HIGHLIGHT]]What a great distraction for the kiddos, along with coloring books and crayons.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We all had dessert too and while I didn't get to try the baklava, I think among all of the others the limoncello was my favorite. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very cool ambiance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]As for the decor, it is cluttered and quirky and very Greek. Loved every corner.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Even some historic politicians were enjoying the food and the ambiance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Opa! read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]This place is so much fun! Wax figures and hilarious signs populate the tables and walls of this gem.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Funny and down to earth staff keep the energy right, and the Greek food is terrific. The flaming cheese was an "Opa" inducing spectacle for the whole restaurant to marvel. And it tasted great! As did the Athens fries (it's amazing what a little vinaigrette and feta can do)! The gyro also did not disappoint. My wife ordered a Turkey melt, which she thought was okay. I think the lesson is to order Mediterranean from a Mediterranean restaurant, and you won't be disappointed. read more

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Oooof! Coffee wasn't even fair. Dusty eggs. Staff had a sense of humor that was...well.... Anyway it was open at 6am. Pretty generous ratings for sure. read more

Athens Restaurant - Front entrance 6am. - New American Near Me - Canton, Ohio

Went yesterday with wife for breakfast...normally go for lunch......anyway, great service, oversized portions IMO......very tasty.....I had the country fried steak with hashbrowns and wife had a huge omelet...Great taste! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Wonderful little eclectic restaurant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Food was wonderful and the wait staff is awesome. Highly recommend

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Fun, eclectic restaurant with a fun and friendly staff![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We started out with flaming cheese which was delicious. Then we split the gyro bowl and the special was pastitsio. Both were healthy portions and very tasty. I would highly recommend this restaurant. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The fun decor is a plus - you need to see it!![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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We were introduced here by Frankie and Lyndie who are locals in the area, (we're from Florida) and we were not disappointed whenever we visited Ohio we always had to be here and enjoyed their awesome food, the staff were all amazing, accommodating and always had smiles on their faces and it showed how they love to be working there. Food so great, ambience so unique and interesting. I even bought one of their t - shirt. it. We will never get tired coming to this awesome restaurant. Thanks so much everyone. read more

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My first Greek breakfast and it was amazing! Awesome food and great service. [[HIGHLIGHT]]A quirky place that feels like family.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Athens Restaurant - two plates of food on a table - New American Near Me - Canton, Ohio

Can't leave Canton without eating at Athens. Good home cooked meals and fantastic, personalized service. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance is a must see![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Don't leave Canton without visiting this place first breakfast or lunch! read more

Amazing food! Amazing service! The "sex on the beach" dessert was amazing! I LOVED IT ALL! read more

Food is wonderful! Loved the Greek platter. Wished we could have ordered the flaming cheese too.

My family and I love eating at Athens. We usually eat there at least once a week. Everyone who works at Athens is so nice and the food is amazing!! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]At first we were a little weary walking in and at first seeing human like props of an old woman and man at the front room table, later to learn that the props and old fashioned-homely feel of the restaurant kept a smile on our faces throughout the whole experience from start to end.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Service was great, the young sweet girl serving coffee was on point and the family feel was awesome and just the whole environment within the restaurant was well worth the visit which made the food taste so much more richer and delicious.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We came all the way from Maui, Hawaii and we loved the experience. A place to remember for a lifetime, for sure. I hope this place stay opens forever. Mahalo, Ohana Artates (Awakea & Erica) read more

Found my favorite Greek dish, Pistachio as a lunch special. Very good. The Christmas decorations were great. Service was very attentive.

February 3, 2023 @ 12:20p.m. My best friend, Marti, had lunch together at Athens Restaurant today on this freezing cold bitter day. The Flamming Cheese was so delicious and Kim lit the bread with a squeeze of lemon. It was really neat! We had a nice time as we shared on 'what would be her mother's 96th Birthday!" What a great memory to have with my school teacher friend. A place of warmth, laughter (with all the funny quotes on the wall) and great food, service and fun! We will definitely be back to visit. Julia Englehart read more

Best Greek food in town. Not open for dinner though. Traditional Greek cuisine. I love the Gyro platter for lunch.

Came with local clients for lunch and had the Athens small salad with gyro. Pretty typical. The waitress recalled both my guests lunch favorites. I duplicated their order. Boring, but functional. I returned after lunch for a Greek Coffee and "GalacticBooty" (spelling phonetically)...wonderful dessert recommended by owner extraordinaire, the Deva Demetria, or just "D." Meeting the owner of any establishment is a special treat for every diner: Meeting Demetria is a Privilege and Honor. Within the walls of her Athens, you experience her soul. Delightful! Ask her to read your fortune in your coffee; but be prepared for a surprise. The Oracle will Speak! read more

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I have always loved this place, from the eclectic furnishings to the food to the staff and lovely owner! Unfortunately, I don't get to frequent Athens as much I did at one time, but my visit today was right in line with every memory I have there. My favorite staff member, Tasha, gave us great service, as well as her warm personality. All of the staff was very nice. Great hires! The gyros! I love their gyros! (No matter how it's pronounced.) We ended by taking an order of baklava to go and introduced my in-laws to the best baklava ever this evening. Love this place! read more

Wonderful food. Incredibly friendly service. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Immaculately clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Good prices. Greek food at its finest

Friendly staff and generous affordable meals. Had a Saturday breakfast here and thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere and the food.

Every time I visit Canton I eat at Athens. Last time I visited Canton for three days and ate at Athens everyday for lunch. The food is delicious (the Greek Bowl and Greek Salad are my fave) and the service is super friendly and quick. My favorite place in Canton! read more

Excellent Greek food. The quality is high and the cost is low. The decor is hard to describe, but it is a warm welcoming place. The staff are very attentive and friendly. My colleague and I came to Canton several times over three months and hit the restaurant every trip because the food was so good. Look at the daily specials, we had several over our visits and they were all excellent. read more

I had a taste for a chicken salad at 6am. Called around and this is the only restaurant in the area who would make me one. The atmosphere is great. The owner and everyone inside was extremely nice. The food was EXCELLENT! This place is FIVE STARS! I will be frequenting here from now on. read more

Visiting in town and came across this place. Food was on par. Service was great and the Baklava (First Time) was awesome. You will not be disappointed. read more

Went to Athens Restaurant for the first time ever on Saturday for breakfast. The waitress was welcoming, the service was fast, the omelet was excellent and the price was very modest in a fun and relaxing atmosphere. I cannot wait to go back. A number of other customers said 'good morning' as well, telling me that going here is generally an uplifting experience for the regulars. This was a very encouraging outing in the world of rude people, bland food and high prices. I should have gone here 50 years ago and been a lifelong regular myself. read more

Had a taste for a salad and decided on a salad named The Village ,Came with a dinner roll and it was probably one of the better salads l have ate in a long time .Dont slip on this one read more

For one the staff here is the best in town, the food is great and comes out at a good time, the restaurant it self is classic old Greek style and nice read more

I have been visiting Athens restaurant for a number of years and it reminds me of the atmosphere of the show "Cheers, where everyone knows your name." Great and friendly people where you can go and relax, have fun, enjoy the food and friends. read more

Athens Restaurant - The Lady of distinction and a great hostess. Second generation Greek owner, Dee. - New American Near Me - Canton, Ohio

I work at this place the environment is so nice there is time to joke around and when we get busy all the workers are on top of everything love this job will have it for the rest of my life. read more

This place is great! In town on business and it is close to my client. Glad I checked it out. Very good atmosphere, price and service. Had the Gyro, it was really good. Look forward to coming back and trying something else. read more

Absolutely fantastic little spot! Had the gyro bowl and already dreaming about when I can have it again.

Popped over from Aultman on a whim. Went with a few friends who visit Greece often. We all loved our meals; we suggest the Gyro Bowl, Greek BLT and the Baklava. read more

Fantastic food!! Great family environment and service. Loved the flaming cheese, Mediterranean plate, and gyros.

I felt like I was back in Athens...in 1974! So the decor. I was a little confused when I first visited here and ate at the what could best be described as the diner. The rest of the decor is also dated, the seats are a little tight in the booths, and there's creepy little dolls/statues/mascots(?) positioned randomly around the restaurant. So you may have seen that I gave this 5 stars. Well, that's because who really cares what it looks like. It's down the street from the steel mill. All I want is nice servers and good food, and Athens delivers. The greek salad is probably a 10/10 for me, with amazing dressing, amazing feta, and enough cucumber and tomatoes to really hit the spot. It's not authentic Greek salad, it does have lettuce, but it's exactly what people expect in the US. The gyro was a 8/10, which is great because there's no gyro spots within a reasonable distance from home. Pita was fresh, as were the ingredients. Our waitress was super friendly and attentive, and even replaced my napkin when she noticed mine fell on the ground. read more

Stumbled upon this place. Parking lot was packed at lunch so we decided to give it a try. The working man's restaurant. Timken, AEP, Aultman rubbing elbows with the nearby seniors. Love the home style diner decor. Small Grecian salad was basic. I had hoped for a more seasoned chicken for the topper. House dressing was good. Gyro platter was good as well. Not terribly generous on the gyro meat.l though. read more

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We woke up craving breakfast on Saturday morning, and this place immediately popped to mind. It's a bit off the beaten path, but don't let the location deter you! Inside, it is warm, inviting, and everything you would want from a breakfast joint. We each got hotcakes, bacon, and scrambled eggs -- I had Kara's Favorite, to be exact, with the whole wheat hot cakes. They were delicious and fresh -- slightly crispy, yet still melted in your mouth. I got mine with a side of blueberry topping which hit the spot. All in all -- $15.00 + tip, bottomless coffee, and great service on a Saturday morning? Can't really go wrong with that! Give it a try before you head to IHOP or Bob Evans. read more

Lunch special fried cod fish was as good as claimed by our friendly waitress. Almost as good as the customer service... our fish came out before our salads, no big deal but the manager was paying attention and willing to take our meals back and redo them... we declined but she twisted our arms to give us a little treat: baklava a la mode! Very good. If you give Athens a go, get this even if your salad is on time! read more

This Canton, Ohio landmark serves an outstanding breakfast and Greek food. The gyro salad is fantastic and they have all sorts of lunch specials every day, most Greek entrees. Everything is homemade and I haven't had one bad thing yet. Try the flaming cheese appetizer - OPA!! It's outstanding. You'll come as a guest and leave a family. Wonderful family atmosphere and service. Loads of homemade deserts, too!! My ONLY complaint... The creepy people-looking doll things creep me out. read more

what a great place. literally from the second i walked in the door i felt welcomed. as the sign behind the bar says "enter as strangers, leave as friends" the staff were all spectacular, and the large grecian salad with gyro meat was the best i've ever had. what a great find. i'm from out of town, here on business. i will make sure i return during my next trip to canton. read more

I love this little restaurant I take my daughter here before school in the mornings always fast and friendly service and they have a little play area for kids with dress up, make believe and color. Great place a delicious authentic GREEK FOOD read more