Highlights: *Wonderful service *Casual ambience while also having some Greek/Turkish influences in decor *Iskender Kebab highly recommended Food: Iskender Kebab (with yogurt on the side) Sounds like the yogurt is usually mixed in, so my picture will appear redder than usual. Meat was full of flavor and I loved the red sauce with the lamb. Great service: Server and whole staff were happy to explain the differences of the menu items.y party had a lot of questions and dietary needs (I asked for yogurt on the side instead of mixed into the sauce) and they were very attentive. read more

Cafe Agora - Iskender Kebab (with yogurt on the side) - Turkish Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

I had higher hopes but think it may come down to ordering well. For example, I'd much rather have had the homemade lavas (aka balloon bread) than generic pita with the baba ghanoush, which itself was good, not the best I've had in Atlanta. Falafel was nicely done, tasty with good dipping sauce. The rice on my friend's kabob platter was perfectly cooked and the chicken was plump. Skip the Turkish potatoes unless you like coated fries like served in a bar. They have beautiful seating indoor and out. read more

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I ordered pickup. There was no one dining in which was odd but I was helped quickly. Our foot was well packaged. We tried the lamb with double salad instead of rice and the mezze platter. Nothing blew me away flavor wise but they were good portions and tasted fresh. They have a lot out front. read more

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This place is bigger than I was expecting. It is a good casual dining spot. Parking will be tough though. They have ample seating inside and outside. The bar is pretty nice and has 2 TVs with a good selection of spirits. I ordered the Agora Mixed Grill. It came with a sampling of all the meats, side salad, pita bread, and rice. Everything tasted great. read more

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Fantastic restaurant! We were lucky enough to come on a nice evening in May, so we enjoyed the rooftop dinner and nice breeze. I had the shrimp and scallops, as well as the gumbo. Everything was delicious and spot on. Really enjoyed the whole experience and I'd definitely come back! read more

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Wow. Amazing service and AMAZING FOOD. I live in phoenix but if I'm ever in atl again I'm coming back here. The Gyro plate was fantastic as were the beef and cheese filo dough rolls. read more

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We ordered take out from this restaurant in Atlanta. It was quite good! The order was easy to place and pick up. The packaging worked well for our short walk to our hotel. Both of our meals were filling and delicious. The dessert was great too! I'd like to return and dine in as the dining area seemed vibrant and friendly. read more

Cafe Agora - Turkish Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

There is free parking in front of the restaurant. No reservations needed and no wait time. Waiter was super attentive. Enjoyed hummus for appetizer, and wines which included glasses of White Haven and La Jolie Fleur, and also a wonderful cocktail called Byzantium Breeze. Entrees were Chicken Gyro Platters and Lamb Kebabs. The waiter ended our meal with a sample of rice pudding. Also want to mention the pita bread was amazing, light, fresh and warm. Prices are very reasonable. I enjoyed the rice that came with my lamb kebabs it was so savory and delicious. I would recommend visiting if you want a nice filling meal for a decent price. read more

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My first time finally eating there. I liked the spanikopita and soup. Service was ok, and I wasn't too busy or too loud which was nice. Very pretty decor. Will definitely revisit. read more

Cafe Agora - Lentil soup - Turkish Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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SO SO SO GOOD. I'm obsessed with this place. They give you such large portions for a reasonable price. My favorite is the chicken gyro plate. The chicken is always on point. They are really quick with to-go orders which is what I normally do. They do however have a nice outside patio for outdoor dining. The staff is very friendly and kind excited to welcome and serve you every time. If you are looking for some really good Greek food I cannot recommended this place enough. read more

Cafe Agora - Chicken Gyro Plate - Turkish Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Cafe Agora is a very decent Mediterranean which does everything ok, nothing bad, but nothing great. We went to Cafe Agora after seeing great reviews and because Mediterranean is our favorite type of food. Upon arriving the restaurant was clean but pretty cold, a little dark, and we didn't feel like the service was anything great. To start we had Sigara rolls (cheese) which are basic but might have been the best part of the mean, we also had the hummus which tasted similar to a store bought hummus. We both had a gyro plate for our entrees and nothing really stood out over other Mediterranean places we have tried. To be clear nothing was bad or offensive but it was all very average. Overall I'd be interested in giving Cafe Agora another try if I'm nearby, but it's not a place I'm dying to come back to. read more

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Cafe Agora Lentil Soup is a healing elixir. I survived emergency open heart surgery to repair an aortic tear 1/month & 5 days ago Today was one of first official days out to take in Sun - As soon as tasted soup I could feel vitality albeit low frequency coursing through me. This is my only second time here - and Cafe Agora always rises to excellent food and stellar guest service. read more

Cafe Agora is a decent spot for Mediterranean food! There is seating both inside and outside and the interior of the restaurant has a rustic feel with some cool decorations. The service was also good. I got the Chicken Shish Kebab which was good, but I felt like the chicken was not super tender. The Turkish Potatoes were a bit of a let down because I felt like the sauce was what made it goodthe potatoes itself did not taste like they had a lot of seasoning and so the overall flavor was not really there. I really liked the Hummus! It tasted yummy and paired well with the Pita. I also got the Pistachio Baklava which was delicious. read more

Cafe Agora - Chicken Shish Kebab, Köfte Kebab, Hummus, Pita, and Turkish Potatoes - Turkish Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Love the mezze platter where you can try a variety of dips with pita bread. My favorite was surprisingly the carrot salad. For the main entree I got the lamb shish kebab. The meat was super tender, juicy, and flavorful. Rice and salad was just ok. Service was great! Parking was hard to find spots but eventually we were able to find a spot in the lot . read more

Cafe Agora - Turkish Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

45 min to receive our lunch food after ordering. The Greek salad was small and only lettuce, onions, tomatoes and small amount of sprinkled feta. Their dressing was oil/vinegar and a bit of spices. The chicken plate was uneventful too, small portion. I would skip this place read more

Glad we finally came! We came earlier on a Saturday night so free parking out front was available. We were seated immediately and our server is as prompt and friendly. I had a tamarind bourbon drink that was delicious. Portions are very large so you won't leave hungry. Lamb dishes were all delicious, from the shank (suucculent and rich), Turkish lamb version, lamb gyro plate and lamb gyro itself. The gyro wrap was large and very filling. We were so full that we just shared a pistachio baklava, flaky and delicious, not too sweet. We will definitely be back read more

The food is consistently good, fresh, and flavorful-especially the lamb gyro and falafel, which are my go-tos. Portions are generous without being over-the-top, and everything tastes like it was made with care, not rushed. The vibe is casual and a little quirky, which honestly fits the place. It's great for a quick lunch, an easy dinner, or when you just want something satisfying that isn't heavy or pretentious. Service is usually friendly and efficient, even when they're busy. It can get pretty crowded during peak hours, and seating can feel a bit tight-but that's also kind of a sign of how popular it is. read more

My husband and I visited this place for lunch yesterday. They have a parking deck right in front, it's free. The did not even require advance reservations, it was pretty empty. The host was friendly, interiors were very Mediterranean. It mentally transported me back to Mykonos. The blue and white walls and the paintings really set the mood. The food arrived pretty soon. The falafels were the best I've had in town so far. Also my Adana kebab was fabulous. It was a decadent minced lamb kebab with spices. The food wasn't spicy at all for my palate. My husband seemed to enjoy his chicken gyro. I will return to this place to try other different things as well. read more

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We came here to lunch with a friend around 11:30 am and we were first ones there. We sat on their patio and were taken care right away. I got mixed gyro plate and it was a lot of food. Their pita bread was so soft and everything was delicious. Perfect lunch spot read more

Cafe Agora - Mixed Mix Gyro Plate - Turkish Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

This spot has free parking in the city so it should definitely be given some credit for that. It's in a really good area in Buckhead. It has a lot of area and places to go if you want to walk around after dinner. But the spot itself is very nice and well kept but it's still looks kind of rural and rustic in a Mediterranean sense. It's a really good aesthetic. Not over the top and not too much. That been doing outdoor seating so depend on the weather you could do both. And there's plenty of patio so there's more than two or three tables outside. But the indoor is very nice and aesthetically pleasing so if you wanted to stay in the air conditioner this would be a good spot as well. I got seated right away, and I got water right away, even though it took a minute for the server to get to me. But the service here was really nice, I don't have any issues overall. I got suggestions on what I could try. Everything was good though. Now I'm very biased because where I'm originally from they have a heavy population of people who are of Mediterranean descent so I am very spoiled lol. But I try to go into it with an open mind! Sigara (beef) rolls were pretty good. There is a lot of dill flavor in them so if you don't like dill then they may not be for you but I enjoyed them. They were brought to me still hot and the sauce added a little extra cool taste. Just think of them as egg rolls. My only gripe with them was they came out a little bit burnt so they may have said enough fire a little too long but they still at the same flavor though. Chicken gyro was good. It comes with a salad but I got a substitute of fries instead. The gyro was very big, even to be a little messy (which I dont mind). It was stuffed to the brim! The fries were very well seasoned also. Adana kebab plate was good, it was hearty and filling. Presentation was solid, it came with rice and salad, it was a good choice. read more

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Ive been frequenting this establishment now for 15 years and can recall when Algora's was two smaller cafe's before they moved to the current location. The current location is very upscale, roomy and has a bar area as well which I dont recall either location having before. The service has never been bad. For food, its never been bad. I would recommend the Mezza plate and ballon bread. The Mezza is an appetizer that has Hummus, Baba Ghanouj, Tabouleh and other savory sauces while the ballon bread is flat bread that "ballons" up in the middle when baked. Its fresh and made to order. For the main course I always get the Adana Kabob, the seasoning is perfect along with a little zing as well which is served with pita bread, short grain white rice and a salad which are also fresh. Ill mention that the gyro meat, both the beef/lamb and chicken have always been decent but I dont go here for the gyros. To me going to this place to order a gyro patter is like going to a steakhouse and ordering the chicken. There are other places if you're looking for gyro meals at a reasonable price but still if that is your thing... Overall, this a must for anyone looking for a place that is high quality near eastern food. They are on the pricey side but nevertheless, the quality has been consistent, and this is after a decade and a half of being a patron here. read more

The service was great and best of all, the FOOD!! Yummy!! We started with the sampler plate of different dips followed by Dolmas (stuffed grape leaves), and buttered and fried cheese sticks that I cannot remember the name of at the moment Also the shush kabob of lamb and fries with salad that it came with. Everything was exceptional!! Ended with a pistachio baklava dessert that was perfect! Highly recommend. I know that there are a ton of really fancy, over priced restaurants in Buckhead but this place is amazing and I highly recommend!! We also had a beer and a soda and the bill was 100 dollars! Gotta love that read more

Great spot in Buckhead for authentic Greek cuisine, with great service. Ample parking. Great location

I opened my order after it was delivered ered to find the ordered chicken gyro plate was not there. 4 pieces of pita bread had been delivered. My call of complaint to the restaurant went straight to the mailbox with an announcement saying the mailbox was unavailable. I then called their Midtown location, explaining my situation and asking for a working number for the Buckhead restaurant where the order was placed. The woman with whom I spoke put me on hold and came back saying she would get a number and get back to me An hour later no call. Over $20 have gone down the drain. I have no review for food not eaten. read more

The best greek and Turkish food. Great staff and reasonable. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I ordered for dinner a few nights ago & everything was as listed. I had some modifications to the salad that were followed as well as an extra sauce that was also included. The service is average. The ambiance has Greek decor/vibes. read more

Cafe Agora - Chicken Gyro Plate - Turkish Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Came here with my partner for a delicious weekday lunch. Self parking was easy and we were seated on the patio immediately. We had the tabouli, sigara rolls, and the mixed grill platter. Everything was delicious and seasoned well. The chicken kabob meat was a bit dry, but everything else I'd order again. The watermelon cocktail and old fashioned were made well. We'll be back! read more

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The Good: An awesome choice for delivery. I order the salmon plate which includes rice, pita bread, and a small Greek salad. Not a fan of the Greek salad. Excellent value, healthy, the salmon & rice are very good. Excellent Value The BAD: If you are there during dinner, the DoorDash orders are flying out the door. While the customers in the restaurant wait too long for their orders. read more

Love coming here for lunch. The food is always fresh and amazing. Try the mix gyro plate you won't be disappointed. They even give you a small complimentary dessert after your meal. The restaurant is decorated traditional Greek decor. The service is fast and the server is nice. read more

Cafe Agora - Mix Gyro Plate - Turkish Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Good Greek food in a nice atmosphere. We love their hummus and warm pita for a starter, and their Greek lemon chicken soup will cure what ails you! My husband loves their lamb gyros but they have plenty of other items to choose from. The lamb is truly delicious . . . Flavorful, tender, and juicy. The pita bread is fluffy, soft, and warm. Such a fun place for lunch or dinner! read more

Two snaps for a solid casual meditteranean choice in Buckhead. Seated promptly for Friday lunch! The lentil soup wss heart warming. Delicious flavor. The hummus was very smooth. I had the falafel and devoured it. no pic. sorry. My friends had the mix plate and loved as well. Service was on point, considering it was one server for the whole place. He made sure to check on us regularly. read more

calamari - 2/5 to oily falafels - 3/5 fried to hard did like beans inside salmon plate - 5/5 well seasoned taste great with the salad adana kebab 5/5 it was prefect nothing over cooked great blend of choices. service 5/5 wine 2/5 read more

Cafe Agora near buckhead village has been consistently serving up wonderful middle eastern food. Their kebabs are to die for! The service is amazing too and not too heavy on your pockets! We went with some friends on thanksgiving weekend and still found the food and service both to be really good. Note: food portions are big! Order accordingly. People jumped on the food before I could get my camera out - so pics reflect that!! read more

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This was one of the most scrumptious meals I've had in a good while! I enjoyed the mixed grill and it did not disappoint! The ambiance was nice and the service excellent. The flavors authentic. The only thing that I didn't care for were the dolmas as they bordered on sweet, rather than the lemony, savory flavor I prefer, but that's just my preference. I'd definitely eat here again! read more

Cafe Agora - Agora Mixed Grill - Turkish Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Whenever I am near Buckhead, there's only one restaurant I think about going: Cafe Agora. I trust the authenticity of the food from here. And always looking forward to the rice puddling they give at the end. I post a lot of Asian food and rarely Mediterranean, so I look forward to learn & share more in the future. Dolma has a pleasant fresh tarte taste, it's soft and filling (since it's stuffed with rice). First time having grape leaves and everything works together very well. I recommend at least trying this at least once. Hummus ain't strong in flavor like the ones you get at the store (which can be overly salted). The flavor hits in the after taste. Light in color so you know it's fresh. Sigara Boregi Beef - imagine crispy spring rolls that's savory and packed with beef whenever you take a bite, then you will like this. Wish this came in fours so we don't have to split the last one. Chicken Shish Kebab is a classic dish. I'm a lamb lover but chicken was tasty too. I always enjoy the fresh greens they serve with it. Lamb Shank (dinner menu) - I crave this dish but I can't get it alone. The lamb is soft & perfectly cooked off the bone. The tomato sauce is delicious but the tartness can be overwhelming. The only veggies are roasted tomato and green bell pepper. This is why I need the salad from my partner's plate. It makes the dish balanced. Doner Kebab Plate - not my dish but the fries were fantastic. Pistachio Baklava - The first time I was served Baklava, it was the size of a brick. When I saw their portion, I was disappointed by the contrast. But learning how sweet this dessert was, it's meant to be a one-biter. This pastry is very sweet & sticky but I enjoy the crispiness on the top. Sutlac (Turkish Rice Pudding) - They serve a small cup of this when you checkout which is the perfect ending to any meal. I always debate if I should get one togo. Follow me on socials for more foodie finds @yvon_ow read more

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We had the combo gyro platter. It was delicious. Dinner came out fast. It was reasonably priced and clean

This is place is absolutely delicious. It was my first time and I will definitely be back. The food, Cocktail and dessert were excellent. The service was top tier. I really enjoy the decor and ambiance here. We ordered the chicken gyro and the lamb rack it was perfect. We finished both our plates so we didn't have room for dessert, but the server brought out a complementary rice pudding. It was delicious. We ended up getting a rice pudding to go. read more

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We went here for my Friend's birthday two days ago around 1pm. My friend reserved a table for 14 people inside and was hoping to have a great time overall. However, a few unfortunate incidents took place that I thought of sharing. The very First thing that went Wrong: The host was walking towards the door of the restaurant from the patio and we were right behind him. He clearly saw us so I thought he would hold the door but it slammed right on our faces which shows he did not bother. Second incident: No greetings at all or asking how we are. He just asked if we had a reservation and I said yes, the rest of the party is already seated so should I just go look for them or do you know where they are seated? His response: There are too many people in there but go ahead see if you can find your friends. I did not like his tone at all. Third incident: We are sitting for almost 30 mins, no one showed up and asked if we wanted anything to drink or wanted any appetizers. Finally, he came and with an attitude took everyone's orders- wasn't interested in explaining the menu or anything. Fourth incident: Two of our friends needed to leave early so they asked if they could get their check, our server says: No there is only one check so I cannot separate it now. My friend said, well but we were all gonna pay separately, is there any way you could try that? The server said: No it is not possible for me to make separate checks since you didnt tell me during ordering. So don't you think he should have asked us if it will be one check or separate? Because all the restaurants ask about it before they bring you the check. How are we supposed to know to let him know before we ordered the food? So I requested and said: I am sorry we cannot pay all together, we would have told you if you asked but we would really appreciate if you try to separate it. His response: OH MY GOD! and he leaves. Fifth incident: When we were done eating, we wanted to cut the cake so we asked if they could clear the table a bit but no one bothered to do that, instead he asked us to walk up to the register and pay before leaving. How is this professional at all in a restaurant like Cafe Agora? It is a nice elegant restaurant so we expect to receive the check and not walk up and pay like we do in fast foods because I am paying extra money for the service too. Well, the food was great and I would love to go just for the Adana Kabob or even the mixed grill platter, however, the service is really poor and that makes me not want to go ever again. Our server was Daniel, I hope he understands that these kinds of behavior can really ruin someone's birthday lunch and it is not professional at all. read more

Cafe Agora - Turkish Coffee $4 - Turkish Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Decent Turkish cuisine. But, nothing really outstanding. In other words, it was just average. The best item was their mezze appetizer featuring various dips and spreads. I think most people would like that one (see picture). The entree options were kind of limited. Mostly gyros or skewers. Other than that, there's 2 fish entrees and mousaka. I had the chicken and the flavor was fine. But, I've had similar at the ubiquitous Greek quick service places. Other than the food being average, I was also annoyed by how they dealt with my kids orders. My daughter ordered off the kids menu. My son (11 years old) asked for the salmon. I interrupted him while ordering and said that he needed to select the kids meal options (which didn't include salmon -- which was a $23 item). He ordered the same thing as my daughter. So, when the food came out, the waiter brought a kids size for my daughter and an adult entree for my son! This was done despite him hearing me correct him and order the kids entree! Overall: A pass. Not really worth it. It's average. read more

Cafe Agora - Mezze and potato appetizers - Turkish Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

we order Uber eats from here a lot. I would say their food qualities is fairly consistent along with their flavors. Their lamb gyro is delicious. Their carrot salad and their baba ghanoush for appetizers is yummy. There's plenty full pita bread. We also got their mixed plate and their rice is amazing with pineapple, chicken and lamb and other meats. In the past I've also gotten the coconut cake and the tiramisu and it was delicious. Their food quality is consistent although I've never been inside the restaurant itself.it's delivered quickly. We often get food from here and we love it. read more