Arrived at 4:50 PM on a Thursday in late January and there was one other patron in the dining room…read more No staff were visible but there was a self-service kiosk. I had no trouble entering my order, but was unable to pay because the kiosk's tap-to-pay wasn't working. So I dug out a physical card and tried swiping the card. That also failed. I got out a card with a chip and inserted that card, and finally was able to pay. About that time an employee came out and gave me a warm greeting. I also asked the kiosk to print out a receipt, which it failed to do. Nor did the employee provide one with my order. I asked the employee if I could get a cup and get my drink while my food was cooking, which he allowed (but hadn't offered). I noticed the peach and lemonade drinks were nearly empty (see my photo), but since I was getting a soft drink from the fountain it didn't cause me an issue. Their fountain isn't balanced and an excess of CO2 caused the dispenser to spit out mostly foam and it took a long time to fill my small cup. Speaking of which, a small drink costing $3.25 seems a bit steep to me, although the food items seam more reasonably priced. The dining room is small and all the hard surfaces and cheap metal chairs and stools makes for a cold, uncomfortable, and uninviting space. There is also a bar at the front window with stools. The food was surprisingly tasty. I had the gyro platter with feta and a side of tzatziki sauce added. The meat was very thinly sliced but good quality and a generous portion. The feta topping was pretty bland and unimpressive quality. The tzatziki sauce was good. The fires were crisp and nicely seasoned. The pita was the thinnest I've ever seen, but were soft. The rice was plump and almost creamy, nearly in a pre risotto state, and mildly seasoned and enjoyable. The whole meal was filling and one I would order again.

Franchise but this location is always solid on food. Seems to be running a skeleton crew these days…read moreperhaps. Food was good except the loaded fries have changed and my husband didn't like them this time. Gyro was solid! Bathroom had zero toilet paper and no one to tell. No paper towels no toilet paper nothing. Bathroom was clean just no paper products.

Gardenia Mediterranean Restaurant is an absolute gem in Cumming. My salmon special was cooked…read moreperfectly--tender, flaky, and loaded with bright Mediterranean flavors that are a world apart from my usual weeknight fare. My wife's chicken shawarma was just as impressive: juicy, well-seasoned, and layered with spices. Both dishes with flavor sensations we simply do not get in our daily diet, which makes eating here a great treat. Alex is a fantastic host and makes you feel genuinely welcome every time you walk in making you feel like you've walked into his home for a meal, not just another chain restaurant. Service is consistently top notch--attentive without being overbearing--and you can tell they truly care that you enjoy your meal. If you are looking for authentic Mediterranean food with outstanding hospitality, Gardenia is absolutely worth the visit.

GET THE LAMB SHANK! Rich layers of flavor, fall off the bone…read moretender. 2nd visit and we will definitely be back.

This delicious Mediterranean fare bistro, owned by a gregarious customer-oriented family, offers an…read morearray of mouth-watering gyros, Greek salads, hummus, schwarma and even luscious Nutella pitas (yes, please and THANK YOU.) The food is delightfully fresh, healthy and addictively tasty, the sunny, cozy environs charming and the staff always warm and friendly. Ok, now I'm hungry

I ordered a Gyro Philly with a slide of Garbanzo Salad via the app. Usually, it would cost $14.95…read moreplus tax but today I got it for $5.35 plus tax. The Philly was good and the Garbanzo salad was also good. The employees are very good and they are very punctual with their work. Also? the place was clean and it has a nice atmosphere. Overall, I would recommend stopping at Pita and getting there Gyro Philly. But get it quick, the Gyro Philly is only for a limited time. 5/5.

really food food awesome place and great staff! I would recommend this place to anyone who loves…read moreauthentic Greek food!

We just walked in at 8:33pm and the young gal walks out from behind the bar and said 'Sorry, we're…read moreactually closed' yet they don't officially close until 9pm (as advertised EVERYWHERE including the front door) and there were two tables with patrons eating. We walked in as a family of 5, 2 adults & 3 children, not a party of 12, yet that apparently was too much for them to accommodate within 30 mins of closing. We used to be loyal to this place, never again.

Docked this family run establishment a star because they screwed up my order -not because of food…read more Ordering take out in person should reduce mistakes. In spite of being disappointed, we will order from here again because of quality of the food. The details: Visited midweek before the dinner rush hour & ordered takeout directly from the counter. Ordered 2 greek salads. one w/ chick & one with falafel. For an additional side, asked if they had the babaganoush & on receiving the affirmative, oordered. They have a system where you order base, then protein etc ... easy peasy. On returning home found no baba ganoush & both salad entrees had chicken. So our pescatarian in the house was sol. Food quality is very good. The tomato & olives were good quality. The dressings & taziki excellent as is the humus. Improvements wished for: Greek salads should have the promised feta not feta dust. This is a true takeout type of establishment, a few tables are available as is a TV to view while waiting for your order.

House of hummus is a good addition to the coming area because it does give a variety of things that…read morewe don't typically have. I do love Mediterranean food, but quite frankly I can make a lot of this myself homemade by the way much better. Now I understand that some of this is per taste, and because I have lived in an area in which I've been able to experience extremely good Mediterranean food I know that that's used my opinion a little bit more. The service is at the counter and they do bring the food out to you, but it's not full service by any stretch of the imagination. That doesn't bother me to eat his own. And of course you're going to have your own business style that you'd like to focus on. And this is also a great way to cut down on payroll cost. The person at the counter was very polite and they walked us through how to order. The place is very plain in decoration. We did sit on the patio which was somewhat enjoyable and they did a good job given the fact that the patio is next to the parking lot in the street. But it did have nice shaded areas.

Tried their new salad Red White and Blueberry. It was delicious and had plenty of protein. I did…read morechange the cheese to cheddar but the rest was as advertised with strawberries, chicken, blueberries and pecans with plenty of lettuce. It comes with a raspberry vinaigrette dressing which tasted great but you can change it if you want. Great salad!

My favorite item to order is the Italian sandwich (sans some sauces). The service is usually pretty…read morefast and the dining room hasn't been overly crowded when I visited. The food quality for mine has been pretty good but their food is a bit on the pricey side.

I work nearby and when I have time to sit down and dine I often go here and get a tomato basil…read morebisque soup and a blackened Mahi sandwich. It's really great. I've also had the burger which is very good too

We thought we'd try a new breakfast spot. It's a quaint little place with a server and cook (who is…read morealso presumably the owner). This place has a lot of rave reviews for lunch and dinner (which were available at 10:30 am). Since it was a early yet, we ordered breakfast. The French toast was good. The breakfast potatoes were over-seasoned with what seemed like a Greek spice. The eggs were fluffy! The coffee was delicious but I believe I got the last 1/2 & 1/2 as everything else in the bowl was nondairy creamer. She was kind enough to offer me milk.