This is an excellent, reasonably priced lunch spot. I usually get a banzo (falafel) pita sandwich…read moreand share a side of hummus with my husband. It comes with tahini sauce and I generally add a lot of chili garlic to it as well. You order at a counter and the staff brings it out to you when it's ready. There's indoor and outdoor seating - it gets busy but it has a fairly quick turnover.

The food was amazing!!!! The staff was okay, not overly…read morefriendly or willing to help. The outside seating was great in the summer but a little dirty. I would definitely recommend this as a place to grab and go!

Altim Grill and Bakery is a Middleton local treasure. We are working our way through the entire…read moremenu and are adding 3 new items to our list of favorites. The chicken salad is terrific because it is not loaded with mayonnaise, allowing one to savor the flavor of the chicken and vegetables. The fried chicken wings (6 large wings in an order) are crispy, tender and not greasy. In addition to the lemon cake, raspberry mousse is our new favourite. If you haven't been to Altim , put it on your "go to" list. You will not be disappointed!

I enjoyed my experience at Altim! I've heard great things/whispers around Madison and I always love…read moresupporting local. That being said, you need to know that this isn't a sit down restaurant, it's more of a food truck+ kind of place. Order and take it home to eat or to a park in good weather. They're also on door dash and when I arrived, everything was well prepared and on time. The owners greeted me and were excited to have the business. The front of the shop is clean and the menu is clear and easy to read. It's nice that they let you see the kitchen too, so you know exactly what they're working with. Now, let's get to the good part - The food. As you can see in the menu, they have a wide variety of options. Pastries to pizza to wings to dessert - truly, there is something for you here. We landed on the following - - Falafel App (3.5/5) : 4 falafels with a side of tahini. The falafel outer crust was flavorful but the inside was incredibly dry. It was also more puck shaped which has me thinking they were frozen, so that could be why it tasted as it did - Lamb Kebab Plate (5/5): FANTASTIC. The rice is super flavorful and is the same that comes with all plates. The salad was light and refreshing with some cheese that looked like tofu but tasted more like paneer. It was good and light and exactly what we needed to cut the richness of the lamb. Speaking of lamb though. It was exceptional. Clearly well marinated and well cooked, tender with some chewiness from the grizzle, which I love. Would absolutely have this again. - Beef Kebab Plate (5/5): Just like the lamb, very tender and flavorful. You could taste the char on it and it was truly, fantastic. - Chicken Donor in Homemade Bread (4/5): I think I would have preferred the shwarma wrap but the homemade title got me. It's basically just a pita bread, wasn't special. The chicken was well seasoned and the fillings were plentiful. -Kurabie Cookies (3.8/5): Nothing special, but a nice little treat. -Honey Cake (4.5/5): Not very sweet and still light. I continued to go in for more bites -Praga Cake (Chocloate) (4.9/5): RICH, decadent, deliciousness. So good, would highly recommend. - Azerbaijani Baklava (4.8/5): a really stinkin good baklava. I would get 2 for myself to eat. I didn't get any pictures of the food because we were starving and it smelled so good. Happy Eating!!

Perfectly seasoned shakshuka and TERRIFIC olive cake (lemon)…read more Try the "Ain't No Challah Back" sandwich if you like brisket, red cabbage, and huge portions. (Oh, and also really clever names!) Clean, bright, minimalist interior and fast, friendly service. Reasonable prices. COVID-19 prevention measures in place.

One of the best pastrami sandwiches I've ever had. We placed a lunch pickup order for a work team…read moremeeting. It was fresh, correct, packaged well, and ready on time. And everyone loved their sandwiches. So it was a definite hit.

(original review, 3 stars) Thought I'd give this place a try, as there doesn't appear to be any…read moreviable gyro joints in a decent radius of the south/southeast side of Madison. Long story short, it's a serviceable gyro place if you're jonsin', but would recommend others if they're a viable option, location-wise. Ordering online was quick and painless, and I didn't have to wait at all for my food. I knew exactly what I was getting, and received exactly what I ordered: I ordered a take-out lunch portion of the gyro plate and fries, with an extra side of sauce. The fries were absolutely killer; the best part of the meal. The "plate" itself was essentially a build-your-own gyro kit, with enough of everything for two gyros. The pitas were not as fresh/soft as I'd prefer, and the lamb was plenty, flavorful, though quite dry and hard. The portions of tomatoes and onions were pretty small (I love them heaped on), while the tzatziki sauce was essentially flavored, very thick sour cream. On the whole, this was a serviceable attempt, but I've had better. However, I would return to get my gyro fix in the future, and can only hope some of the items improve. EDIT: Just returned from my second attempt at carryout. Aside from a small snafu in the online ordering process, this was a 5 star experience. Everything was much fresher, especially the lamb, while the tzatziki sauce was actually a great representation of "sauce" this time around. Will definitely return.

I was roaming around the West towne mall, when I decided to have a dinner. This place looked the…read moremost promising in the mall food court. Falafal was the the best thing I had from here. It was not as good as I expected, but still good. Lamb gyro was ok. Lamb and beef shawarma was over cooked, and was not good.

My husband & I just tried this & I'm always looking for good fried chicken spots. I got the wings &…read morefry meal & he got the gyro burger which was massive w fries! We also got the fried okra & the banana pudding for dessert. My chicken wings were top tier, & I have high standards when it comes to my wings, haha. When looking for good wings I love a dry rub & these had that w a unique flavor & were seasoned really well. At times I'd get a little hit of spice but overall savory & not spicy. It'd be awesome if it was an option to make them hotter for those of us that like that but again, they're delicious as is. They have a perfect crisp, the meat was cooked perfectly & they're good size wings & meaty, not full of cartilage or fat which I hate. The meat came easily off the bone too. My husband begged for some & we both will be going back for wings for sure. The fries it came with were great too. Nice & crisp on the outside, soft on the inside & seasoned well. The fried okra was good & I liked that they weren't too heavily breaded so u could taste the okra. My husband loved the gyro burger & he normally can finish his meal but it was so big he got two meals out of it. It's impossible to bite so eating some meat first is key. Lastly, the banana pudding was great & a large portion so again, we had leftovers of that too. I do recommend ordering pickup as it's a smaller place with a few tables & takes a while to cook certain menu items but again, was cooked perfectly & was hot & fresh. Also, the owner & her staff were super friendly & it gave a home cooked meal vibe. Our wait went by quickly with all the laughs & conversation. Looking forward to returning!

Great gyro and very nice workers! So much meat.. save room for dessert. Clean and great serviceread more

I loved my meal of lamb, salad and delicious rice, but was too full to try the ice cream for…read moredessert. Next time! The ice cream selection looked amazing and I'm so curious to try it! The owner, Nar, greeted us and explained the menu, letting us know everythis made fresh and she baked the desserts, too. She's super friendly and welcoming. She's done a great job making the space colorful and cheery. I love the checkered carpet. Free parking. Super clean. Spacious. Well lit. We had a casual family dinner here, four main courses, and everyone loved their meals. The restaurant was half full, but not loud. There were two TVs on, one playing a children's program and another TV playing a Turkish news program, which was cool to watch although I didn't understand the Turkish language. But it was great to see and learn something new. I'll definitely return! Loved this restaurant, especially Nar herself.

First, I like that this is a limited menu, so it's easy to make decisions. We ordered at the…read morecounter and the individual who took our order was very friendly. It didn't take much time at all and our to-go order was ready. We ended up getting the chicken wrap, mix of chicken and lamb bowl, and the rice pudding. There were good flavors on both the bowl and wrap, but the chicken was very dry. I did appreciate that they provided hot sauce packets and sour cream, which helped to add moisture to the wrap. The wrap did have less filling than I was expecting; a decent amount of chicken, bit could have used more tomatoes, cucumber, or lettuce. The bowl also needed a little more sauce to combat the dry chicken, we added bbq sauce and mustard. It was a better portion size for the price compared to the wrap. For dessert we ordered the rice pudding and we were kind of surprised that it didn't have more flavor. It was a plain, sweet rice pudding. We were kind of expecting a cinnamon or nutmeg or some other spice. Overall, staff was friendly and the atmosphere was nice, but the food we ordered wasn't what we were expecting. Maybe we should have tried the kabob.

4/1/22 - 12:20 PM A…read morequick search for Mac and cheese lead me here. Drove by the place for years but never knew it was a restaurant? Feels more like a cafeteria. Very interesting breakfast/lunch menu with items I would like to try (cheeseburger/French toast). Opted for the Mac and cheese with bacon, and a side of sausage patty.....delicious! If I worked around here, this would be my Mac place! Very surprised by this, will return again. Pros: Clean, bright place off the square Gluten free options Vegetarian options Nitpicks: No alcohol

I came here with coworkers for lunch. We had called ahead days in advance and said there was a…read moregroup arriving at a specific time on a specific day, so they should have been fully prepared. Except, they were not... unless you opted for the salad bar. As someone else commented, it gives off the vibe of the cafeteria space - specifically from the tv show Scrubs. Myself and several others order a sandwich from the menu and it took over 30 minutes to receive our food. I wish they would have informed us the kitchen was running far behind schedule as it was frustrating to wait so long for our meal only to have a few moments to eat before returning to work. Prices seemed on the high side for lunch. Honestly, I would not seek this establishment out if it hadn't been convenient for work. If you do find yourself here, opt for the salad bar.

Went here to grab dinner on a week night when it was way to hot to cook. There was only one other…read moreperson there so it was easy to grab a table after we ordered at the counter. A very friendly person took our order and gave some recommendations on the menu. We ended up getting the grab and go shrimp spring rolls, a taro milk tea, and the lemongrass chicken bahn mi. The bahn mi was the star and quite large. It was easy to split between two people. The bread was the perfect texture and the pickled veg was standout. Only complaint is that it's always hard to get a bite with meat and veg. The milk tea was fine, but I did like that you could pick the sweetness. Probably would not get the shrimp spring rolls again. The sauce was nice and was also good with the bahn mi, but the seasoning on the shrimp and in the roll made it feel a little less fresh than we hoped. Overall, worth a try and I'd go back for the bahn mi. I also want to try their purple sticky rice and maybe one of the curry specials. Feels like a good addition to this side of town.

Drinks were very nice and creative. There is a flavor for everyone. Clean environment with some…read moreindoor and outdoor seating. The staff were friendly when I stopped for lunch. I did order the lemongrass chicken bowl and got a bit of food poisoning/stomach issues from it. It could have just been an off day because everyone that got a sandwich was totality fine. I would not risk the chicken here.