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Babylon Cafe

4.7 (167 reviews)
InexpensiveGreek, Mediterranean
Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 1 month ago

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for kids
Dogs allowed

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Babylon Gyros Delight - A serving of gyros with grilled pita bread, topped with a creamy meat and vegetable filling, accompanied by French fries and a pickle, on a blue and white paper plate.
Cade A.

This was a really good restaurant, we will definitely be back ! Prices were typical for this kind of food and the portions were very generous. The food was also very fresh and I really appreciated the waitron's attention to detail about vegetarian/vegan dietary needs. The food came out very fast & we enjoyed the cooler of drinks to grab as opposed to refill service. The two employees were super friendly and gave good recommendations/explanations. We are suckers for a small, downtown restaurant so the vibes here were perfect to stop in and get a quick lunch.

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Kriss W.

Que Hall and Oats....How does it Feel to be Back? I haven't worked in Richmond since 2015 so it has been that long since I was in this delightful little place! We had a pretty sunny day and I felt confident in finding a parking spot in downtown Richmond! I scored a spot on the street right in front of the restaurant and I was excited to be there. It was 12:30 pm and I was expecting a crowd, back in the day there would have been a line and folks jockey for tables. But I walked right up to order and I didn't see a menu - so I just told the gentleman at the counter I wanted hummus and falafel and hoped for the best. I was not disappointed! I got a l lovely plate of smooth garlicy hummus, with pickles, tomatoes and Kalama olives as garnish. Three warm, crunchy on the outside light and flaky on the inside falafel, warm peta and my own little tub of their homemade tzatziki sauce. My service was fast and friendly. I am so happy they are still there serving up tasty treats, and I am thrilled To Be Back!

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Jeremy M.

Delicious food and excellent service! The best falafel in Kentucky! The falafel is perfectly cooked and absolutely delicious! Did I mention the falafel is served on a bed of tasty hummus, with delicious garnishes and warm pita bread! The gyro and fries both eaten with lots of their tasty tzatziki sauce are a must try as well! Order the gyro with feta cheese and extra tzatziki sauce and you won't regret it! Chicken and rice and chicken shawarma are also excellent choices! The Greek salad is delicious as well! Meals also include a can or bottled beverage and their are lots of great options to chose from!

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Kearston D.

A classic gyro from Babylon is one of my top favorites when wanting something hearty yet on a higher protein meal. The owner is always kind and patient while ordering and speedy with the turn around time for the order.

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Alyona Z.

Came here on a Wednesday afternoon for lunch. I ordered the lunch pick 3 special for $8.99 I had the Greek salad, rice and chicken shawarma. Everything was very delicious and very filling, I couldn't eat the pita bread the sandwich came on so I just added to my salad. Super tasty! Definitely worth coming here if you're in the area. Great Mediterranean food and the staff here was super friendly and helpful. I will return next time I'm in Richmond.

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Total hole in the wall with the best food ever. This place is a hidden gem. Fairly priced and sooo yummy.I will be back!!

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Every meal we've had at Babylon is superb! New management has keep the quality and service. Babylon is a Richmond treasure

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This is a amazing place too eat and enjoy friends and family the owner's are great love this beautiful place

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Well done! Authentic and delicious! The ambiance was lacking but I like hole in the wall when the food is excellent.

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The Parthenon Greek-American Eats

The Parthenon Greek-American Eats

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Delish! Stopped for lunch with colleagues while in town and everyone enjoyed what the had. Menu has…read moreplenty to choose from. Inside is small, but good tables for small groups. Service was fast when ordering at the counter and they bring food out as soon as it's done. The Greek coffee was great too.

In NYC, this might be a three star experience. In Danville, KY, where it's the ONLY Greek…read morerestaurant, it's a decent four star experience. One must adjust expectations depending on the situation. I had the chicken souvlaki platter, which is essentially a kebab. It comes with a nice fresh Greek salad, rice, and tzatziki sauce. Not exactly juicy, not exactly dry, but not bad. My companion had the mousasaka, which is layered eggplant, potatoes, and meat sauce topped with Bechemel cream. Also comes with rice and the salad. We also had the fries, which are not the typical you see in Greek restaurants. Rather than the crispy crunchy fries with the golden outside, these almost seem air fried. But they were light and airy and we enjoyed them. This restaurant also serves gyro, falafel, spanakopita, hummus and pita, a Greek burger. The reason this place is called Greek-American is because they also serve cheeseburgers, fried chicken, fish, Reubens and BLTs, steaks, salmon, etc. I wish they would focus on just Greek food and make that better, but I understand that is probably tough in a place like Danville. They probably have to have other cuisine options to stay afloat. The service was very kind and attentive and the restaurant is super bright and clean. My friend said it was better than the last time she ate it. She also agrees that this is a, "good for what it is" selection.

Athenian Grill - Avgolemono Soup

Athenian Grill

(246 reviews)

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The Athenian Grill is small but flavor packed. We were greeted at the counter as soon as we walked…read morein by a super helpful young man. He was courteous, knowledgeable and welcoming! While we were waiting there was a steady stream of customers picking up their online orders. The staff was fast and efficient. There are no tables downstairs, but there are a few tables in a dining area upstairs. Everything was clean and bright! My husband ordered the Greek beef stew (Kokinisto) the beef was so tender you could break it apart with a plastic fork and swimming in a delicious red sauce. He chose lemon garlic potatoes and pita bread as his sides both were excellent! My son had the Avgolemono soup (a traditional Greek soup with chicken broth Arborio rice, egg, lemon and chicken) which he loved and an order of freshly made pita. I had the children's portion of Chicken Santorini in a sundried tomato mushroom sauce which was outstanding. The chicken was so tender that again it could be cut with a plastic fork and the sauce was heavenly. I had the roasted vegetables as my side to balance the calories from the rich sauce. Everything was wonderful and I highly recommend as a stop when you are in Lexington!

Full disclosure, as always: this was delivery/doordash. And that jacked the price up, which is…read morenot Athenian's fault. It also almost always affects the food, but overall I would call this 5/5 Greek. And it did arrive fast even after we ordered past 9 PM! I got the chicken gyro, extra meat. Chicken was juicy and moist. They did indeed give me a LOT of it. It was bursting out of the pita. Tons of fresh veggies included. The fries were crispy, could maybe have used a little more seasoning. Non-doordash without extra meat, is 11 dollars. You can get a combo with a side and a drink for 15 dollars (again, non DoorDash). My colleague got a gyro bowl, which he enjoyed. They allow you to build your own bowl, choosing grain or green, up to two dips, a protein, toppings, and dressing. Athena is the typical Greek restaurant (no insult meant by that). Usual suspects of spanakopitakia, falafel, Greek sausage, Greek salads, moussaka, chicken Santorini. They also have entrees like pastitsio, meatballs, grilled branzino, chicken Santorini, grilled lamb chops. They offer pasta and several other types of sandwiches. I enjoyed this spot, though would prefer it without the DoorDash next time. They have three locations in Lexington.

Babylon Cafe - greek - Updated May 2026

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