This place deserves 5 stars. Had stopped quickly for dinner at Babylon and got the chicken dinner as a take out. I have eaten at tons of middle eastern places, this might belong to the nicest ones. The salad with house vinegar dressing was quite fresh and crunchy. Coming to entree of rice and chicken. The chicken was perfectly grilled and was still soft with loads of flavor. Rice is one of the best I've had and completed the dish. I will visit again. read more

Babylon Cafe - Salad. Came along with the Entree - Greek Near Me - Richmond, Kentucky

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The old adage of "don't judge a book by its cover" certainly applies here. If you do you may miss out on some fabulous food and hospitality. We were greeted by a nice lady who took our order. Service was fast and the food..the food was delicious. I had the gyro salad and it was divine. The gyro meat has crispy edges and was tender inside. The only change I would have made was to ask for the salad not to be dressed. The tzatziki sauce was plenty for the salad. read more

Someone needs to call the police because what they are doing here should be illegal. I started coming here for the Gyros. 7$ can't be beat. Got to where I was eating it twice a week. 3rd visit in she recognized me and asked me if I wanted MY USUAL. That alone has to be a crime! They also accept constructive criticism (which undoubtedly is few and far between) with more grace than I have seen anyone in 39 years. Came in today and tried the steak and cheese sandwich. Same price, like Jesus came down and blessed this sandwich himself. One of the BEST things I've ever put into my mouth. I'm really screwed here. So much for dieting. read more

Absolutely awesome. We had regular and chicken gyros. Stuffed grape leaves were excellent. Who'd thought in Kentucky! read more

Babylon Cafe - Greek Near Me - Richmond, Kentucky

Two years later and this is still by favorite restaurant in the Richmond / Lexington area, by far. Unfortunately, the dinner platter for 2 has changed and isn't listed on the menu anymore. My husband and I still order it, though. We're regulars and they know what we want (the same thing we've wanted for three years or so, when we first discovered how amazing Babylon is!), so they put it together for us and ring it up accordingly. It's more expensive now, but still an amazing value. We always have enough left over for lunch the following day. The staff is extremely friendly. One time, we brought friends with us and they ordered several items on the menu. The girl at the checkout counter said, "That's too much food! You don't need to order that much unless you're planning meals to go." Their portion sizes are large, so she was definitely right. Our friends appreciated the honesty and even after taking a few things off their order, had plenty to take home for an additional meal. We love introducing people to this place! Everything is amazing. The hummus is to die for. I could seriously eat it every day and always order extra. We eat there a few times a month and our takeout order has only been wrong one time (and the only mistake was that she forgot to include the pita). She realized her mistake and the next time we came in we were treated to free baklava to make up for it. It was such a minor thing that we didn't even bring it up; she just remembered. You can't ask for better service than that. read more

Babylon Gyros is an amazing place to enjoy dinner, or even lunch, with loved ones, dinning alone or quiet business meetings. Babylon Gyros has quickly become one of my favorite eateries. read more

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I do t have anything to complain about. For $20 it was more food then we could eat And drinks included with great service. Gyros are great with great blends of flavors! Baklava is amazing as well! read more

Babylon Cafe - Gyro delight - Greek Near Me - Richmond, Kentucky

Best gyros ever. Excellent menu options and reasonable prices. So good I'm picking religion back up. I realized that there really is a god after eating here. read more

Babylon is my go-to for Mediterranean food in Richmond! Their steak and cheese is to die for! The staff is always great and they remember who you are and what you order. Be sure to try some of the baklava; my mouth is watering just thinking about it! The steak and cheese gyro is served with fries and taziki sauce. The taziki sauce is always so fresh tasting. The only problem with Babylon is the parking, but it is still 100% worth the effort! read more

Ambiance nothing to brag about but food taste and quality totally makes up for it. Owner's friendliness just added to a great experience. Maybe not the place to take your prom date, but if you want a great meal give it a try. read more

Just had take out we got the chicken platter it was delicious lots of hummus and the chicken was nice and tender not too spicy or anything and we liked the rice too. The salad was very surprising came with lots of tomato and olives and vinegar eye dressing it was really good, crispy fresh, and tasty . The chicken and rice also was so good with the added tomato's and onions thinly sliced added a flavorful touch . We will definitely be back and the personnel were very nice also oh and the pita bread was thick and tasty we really enjoyed the meals my wife even said we will go back! Thanks Babylon we will see you again soon read more

Great food and amazing customer service. The gyro and gyro shawarma rice bowl are 10/10.

The staff was amazing, so friendly and nice. You would find some amazing cheap and delicious food at this place.

Great food. Some of the freshest tasting falafel I've ever had. You can tell they're made in house. They're about the size of an egg! read more

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We order twice during the "stay in place" requirement. The gyro plate in worth the drive from Berea.

One of my all time favorite places in Richmond to eat! They give you sooo much delicious food for a very good price. Very friendly people, great service. My favorite is their Gyro dinner meal with rice which comes with a gyro, tons of rice, and a greek salad. I also love the baklava and i always use a ton of tsatziki sauce. Definitely a must eat place here in richmond. read more

Amazing gyro and made in house tziki sauce and hummus. Also have some amazing French fries. Ran by a nice husband and wife. Great tasting food. read more

Great food and service. Truly a wonderful local business which caters to those interested in trying something new

I regularly crave Babylon. The food is fresh and delicious. They have lots of drinks to choose from. I love the folks and the food! Support this local joint! read more

I used to work around the corner and the incredible smells wafting from Babylon frequently drew me to their doors. The people working are incredibly friendly and service is quick. I love the hummus and chicken but everything is really, really tasty. Two very minor things keep me from a 5 star review. First, there are times when onions can overpower the dish and since I'm not a fan of raw onions, even taking them off isn't enough to get past. Second, the salad tends to be overdressed and a little soggy. Neither of these is enough to keep me away whenever I go back to town. read more

Another amazing small town restaurant in Richmond. I hadn't ever had this type of food before but now that I've been to Babylon I'll definitely be back! I had the lamb gyro and it was to die for! It was so fresh and plum full of yummy lamb! Also have a wide variety of beverages to try! I had the strawberry aloe drink and it was really good! read more

Honestly, one of the tastiest places in Richmond, KY. We always take people visiting here first!

I understand people don't have a lot of options in Greek cuisine around here, but this menu leans towards middle eastern food then it does Greek, and so do the flavors. Also customer service was lousy made me feel like I was putting them out trying to be a customer. Gyro meat was grossly grisly to the point that ends of the meat had a crunch, more so than the lettuce and skimpy with the sauce and the pita was the opposite of soft. Not one component of the gyro was good, just like the customer service. read more

We loved this place! My wife and I shared the combo platter. That was the best Greek food I've had outside of Chicago. The service was outstanding too. I wish we were in Richmond more often so I could go here again! Great job folks, keep it up! read more

This place was pretty cool. Great, friendly staff, good coffee and smoothies. Can't beat free WiFi. I went in to get some work done. #missionaccomplished read more

Excellent hummus and falafels! I highly recommend trying them both. I tried the gyros platter with lamb/beef and rice and it was also good. My friends ordered the chicken; however, and I believe it was a little better than the beef/lamb. The chicken was extremely flavorful and had a kick to it! If I have the opportunity to eat here again, I'd order one of the chicken options. Nice local spot with good prices! read more

Very good food very fresh, will fill you up. Try the baba ganoush. No, really. They make it right.

One of the best restaurants in Richmond. If your a Greek beginner go for the Gyro. If your a vegetarian they have a falafel and Greek salad for you. My favorite is the Philly cheesesteak made with the gyro meat. Also they now deliver through Colonel delivery. read more

Traveling thru to SC saw past reviews. Decided to stop for lunch. Great food, large portions,fast and friendly service. Would defiantly recommend this hole in the wall. Don't judge it by the appearance. 2 of our group ordered the gyros combos LOTS of meat and nice and crispy fries. Gyro rice bowl came with hummus, tomatoes,olives, pickles and onions. VERY large (enough to share). The last item was the Lite gyro bowl on hummus. It too was very large and would make a nice appetizer for 4-6 or enough to split between 2. Price was excellent and included a beverage. read more

Found this place on Yelp and was super excited since we don't have any Greek places in my hometown. The service was fast and friendly and the gyro was spot on! Delicious and is definitely recommend! read more

Solomon the owner sure knows his cooking spices and meat. The goat is a must try among very many many great items. Come hungry his portion sizes are the best and match the reasonable affordable price. read more

This is the perfect hole-in-the-wall place to eat. Food is always fantastic and the atmosphere is great.

Awesome Mediterranean food! To get this type of taste in town like Richmond, KY is a blessing! The falafel are nicely cooked and tastes awesome! read more

Great service, great food. From the time I sat down to the time I walked out the door I was completely taken care of. Think I found my new place to frequent. read more

Wish I could give 10 stars! I've been eating here for years and it never fails to satisfy, every single time! No idea why people are giving 4 stars because of such things as "lack of ambience". If you're looking for ambience go to a chain restaurant, if you're looking for phenomenal food and service on every visit, then this is the place to go! Portions are huge and food is always fresh and produce is crisp and never wilted. You cannot beat the price for what you get here. Highly recommended. read more

Been going here for years on years now and still is just as great as ever, a must have if you're anywhere near Richmond. So much food for so cheap and the quality has stayed great for as long as I can remember. read more

You never really expect to find a taste of the Mediterranean in the middle of Kentucky. But if you're going to be salivating over shawarma, you can get a satisfying fix in Richmond with the Babylon Cafe. I believe it was formally known as Babylon Gyros when it opened but has expanded its space and menu. To start, as a disclaimer, I went between a three and four star with Babylon. This is because while it good Mediterranean food in Richmond, it also stands alone with no comparable competition. For this fact alone, I would give it a three. You can go up the road to Lexington and probably try a few places to compare. Variety is the spice of life, and with Mediterranean food it makes all the difference with subtle nuances of recipe and presentation. Note that this is great (and arguably four stars) for Richmond, but you have to keep some perspective. The decor is quiet and, upon entrance, almost feels like you've stepped into a small coffee cafe. Brush that aside and make your way back to the counter to see a chalkboard with all the goods on it. The prices is decent for what you get and you would be hard-pressed to find a better lunch combo in downtown Richmond. Your dollars go a long way here. The service is pretty fast since you order at the counter and they bring it out to your table. We went with the falafel sandwich, the falafel lunch combo, and lentil soup. The falafel sandwich was wrapped up really nice and warm! I had to peel back a few layers and discovered that it was more like a falafel taco than a wrapped up sandwich. This automatically forces you to either eat it out of the wrapper or open that present and get a little messy. The falafel was moist and had a great, iconic crispness to it. Couple that with the tzatziki sauce, delicious. The lentil soup with pita was warm and had the right amount of kick to it, no doubt very filling too. The lunch combo came with a falafel sandwich, some rice, and what looked to be Greek salad. There was plenty of eats on the plate and it was just right for the price. All good things, but there is some dysfunction. Since their expansion, their adjacent dining area kind of throws off the atmosphere of Babylon Cafe. One side is quiet, cool, and muted, while the other aspires to take you to the Mediterranean with its bright greens and baby blues. The expanded side also serves as a delivery entrance, so it was kind of a bummer when they were receiving stock while we were sitting right there. In the summer it would've been no problem, but it was still chilly and getting hit by a wave of cool air every time the door opened wasn't that desirable. In these regards, some improvements can be made. Overall though, Babylon Cafe does make some great Mediterranean food and it is something to really be appreciated by a small town like Richmond. Now you don't have to travel to the fertile crescent, Babylon Cafe brings the goods to you. read more

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The vegetarian dinner is great. It's hard to find a creative veggie option in Richmond Kentucky. Very friendly and nice shop. Takeout Order ready on time. read more

Stopped in on the way home from a long trip and glad we did. It's a small place, took maybe 15 minutes to get our order. The food was fresh and hot. We got the gyro and falafel, both were great. They bring out the taz sauce in a squeeze bottle so you can you add as much as you'd like. The sauce is some of the best I've had and the fries had a nice seasoning on them. Prices were reasonable with two combos being about $15 after tax. I would definitely recommend this place. read more

Stop saying euros. It's JY-ROWS. I don't care what you think. The G is hard homie. 5 stars.