I wanted to follow up on my previous review as I am graduating this week. If you're looking to eat a meal that makes ALL OTHER MEALS pale in comparison, then just come here. I'm surprised they don't have a Michelin star tbh. That's all, you got me insomnia, i camed. read more

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I walked in hoping to pick up a to go order. I stood around for 10 mins. No one ever even came out. I'm pretty sure some of the staff was at a table having lunch and watched me looking around for someone and no one said a word. From peering into the kitchen it looked a mess with broken down microwaves!? So I finally walked out. read more

You wouldn't think a Mediterranean restaurant in a small town this far from Southeast Europe would be that good. It is especially deceiving that a little hole in the wall open until midnight (or longer on the weekends) serves such great food. Insomnia, aptly named, is a pleasant surprise! Smack dab in the middle of Auburn's campus and frequently recommended by college kids, this is a wonderful experience! Admittedly, after eating food in Greece and Turkey, it's almost impossible for any restaurant in the U.S. to earn five stars from me. But trust me, this three-star review is a huge compliment. The thin-cut fries with spicy seasoning are absolutely outstanding, maybe the best menu item! The lamb kabob is pretty tasty, but the accompanying grilled vegetables are amazing. So is the Greek dressing on the salad! Everything is very fresh here! I'd skip the mediocre hummus, but the rest of the food ranges from good to incredible. Also, just realize how hard the few employees work. Imagine closing up on a weekend long after midnight, then being prepared to open the next day at 11:00 a.m., and putting a smile on your face for the customers. The employees couldn't have been kinder and more welcoming, genuinely nice people with a great attitude! And despite a considerable number of takeout and Uber Eats orders taking place as we entered, the food was cooked in an incredibly expedient manner and brought out within 20 minutes! That's a minor miracle! Thank you, Insomnia, for making our visit quite wonderful! read more

Insomnia Steak & Grill - Lamb Kabob Plate - New American Near Me - Auburn, Alabama

Nope, nope, and nope! Read the good reviews and we really wanted to like this place. Put the bad reviews aside, and tried to "keep an open mind". Boy was I wrong! Place was dirty, food was meh, hummus tasted/looked funky, and you could tell they don't change the oil in the fryer very often. Just bad experience all around. read more

My partner and I had the gyro pita wrap, and our vegan dining companion had the falafel pita wrap. We added a side of hummus with pita bread. The food was tasty, so flavorful. The service was friendly and relatively fast -- we were on the late side for lunch and it wasn't terribly busy by then. The only downside is that the place needs a good cleaning. If the food hadn't been so tasty, this would have had a bigger impact on my rating, but tasty food that we can all enjoy is a treat. read more

Insomnia Steak & Grill - Falafel pita wrap (ordered w/o mayo), hummus/pita in the background. - New American Near Me - Auburn, Alabama

Everything I've ever wanted in a falafel plate and some of the best falafel I've had. You can tell the hummus and everything is made with care. Yes, the restaurant is located in an old building- but a true foodie wouldn't bat an eye at such a thing. The man working the cash register was very nice and welcoming too read more

Insomnia Steak & Grill - New American Near Me - Auburn, Alabama

Dirty. Ice machine had mold. The dessert case was dirty, cracked, disgusting. The food tasted old as if it came from a frozen bag specifically the wings and "wild rice". The Greek salad had no feta. There was no tzatziki sauce either. It was hardly Mediterranean, nothing fresh about it. read more

Food is great! Their Kafta burger and fried catfish dinner are both regularly ordered items by my husband and me! We eat from there regularly, plus it's on our way home (and quick service) after AU football games... Plus! They are open late!!! read more

Before my best friend moved out of our college house, we had our "last supper" here. As graduated seniors, we are kicking ourselves for not coming here earlier. The food was served on plastic plates and made us feel right at home. Ton of food, homey atmosphere, and the perfect place to say goodbye to four years at Auburn. Good grub read more

Insomnia Steak & Grill - New American Near Me - Auburn, Alabama

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I really wanted to like it. I'm all for a hole in the wall that's not much to look at but has incredible food cooked with love and this just was not that for me. The place is dated and dingy which is absolutely fine; but what's not okay is the level of cleanliness. If I had used the restroom before I ordered, we would have left without dining. All of that being said--I was still holding out hope that the food would make the lackluster ambiance worth it and it was just such a let down. The Greek salad was just iceberg lettuce with an underripe cucumber and some veggies that looked like they had been sitting out too long. The dressing was good but what's the point if you don't want to eat the stuff that's dressed with it? The Kafta Kabob didn't taste like herbs or seasoning it just tasted like a cheeseburger. The silver lining were the pita and hummus--they were so good that I was able to choke down the kafta if I made little hummus, pita tacos with a little piece of it. I'm really not trying to be bratty and I don't take it lightly that reviews like this can impact a small business but I work hard for my money and I'm really disappointed in what $46 (plus tip) got me here and think the local health inspector really needs to be paying these folks a visit. read more

Great atmosphere! Feels very quaint and personal! Not too crowded which is odd bc this place is amazing! Food is amazing also!

This place is legit!!! Great thing about it is they stay open all night and the service is consistently the same. The grilled lamb kabob was so tender, seasoned and flavorful. the hummus was perfect. Can't wait to visit again. read more

Insomnia Steak & Grill - Lamb Kabob Plate - New American Near Me - Auburn, Alabama

Very interesting location and building but the food was amazing! Very friendly staff! They could update the decor some.

Fast, authentic, and delicious! We had the gyro combo and it was truly perfect. Definitely will be back

Worst slop I've ever seen called Mediterranean food. Because the Greek salad has nothing on it but bell pepper and Feta cheese, I chose a steak and cheese. It consisted of a hard, fatty piece of pot roast, onion and some poured on cheese sauce. read more

Insomnia Steak & Grill - 15.00 Sandwich and I paid 1.00 extra for salad dressing they CALLED taziki - New American Near Me - Auburn, Alabama

This Philly Cheesesteak so wet an good. I feel in love with it the flavor in this is amazing. Very friendly staff read more

Insomnia Steak & Grill - Philly Steak Sandwich - New American Near Me - Auburn, Alabama

This place is a hole in the wall, which is usually a good thing, but this was a good thing. I've had true Mediterranean food, and this was as close to it as I've had. Even the sweet tea tasted like it had cinnamon and spearmint in it, which was a good add-in if it was. You definitely can't go wrong with anything here. I heard an Auburn student tell her friend, "You have to have their fries, they are lit! " if I ever get to come back here, I'm going to get their hamburger and fries just to see what all the fuss is about. read more

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I came here while visiting my best friend, and she INSISTED on bringing me here for the amazing wings! Well, the prices were great (especially coming from CA) but the size of the wings was very sad. They were very tasty, and she was right, the sauce is not ur regular Buffalo sauce. The fries were also crispy, fresh, and delicious (also having their own seasoning), but I can't get over how small the wings were, they were like 3inches long which is sad when they were so delicious you would want more! Overall, the service was nice (we got takeout) and they give you 2 free ranches, which I also appreciate, but I do wish the wings were bigger! read more

Ordered the kafta kabob plate which comes with a small salad, pita, oranges, rice, hummus & the kabob. Really tasty & do recommend! A little pricey but the portions are big! Also, ordered the gyro w/ side of fries. It was a little over seasoned but still very good. When you pull up try not to judge the curb appeal the food does make up for it! $32 well spent :) read more

Insomnia Steak & Grill - Kafta Kabob Plate - New American Near Me - Auburn, Alabama

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Don't let the curb appeal deceive you, this food is 10/10. Get the gyro and don't skip out on the fries!

The food is delicious. Best burgers in the area, generous servings. Love their shush kabobs, the grilled veggies are great and there is so much! Owners are so friendly. The ambiance is just okay but the good food makes up for it. It's clean but nothing fancy. If you haven't tried it go here for a great meal! It's open late pretty much everyday and food is cooked when you order it not kept in a warmer. The sweet tea has mint added to it so if you don't like that get something else but it has a great flavor. They have sodas as well. If you are in Auburn definitely try this place out. As someone else stated the curb appeal isn't great but it's close to campus and the food makes up for it. Sirloin Tips are great. We go all the time! read more

The wings are bomb. Always cooked fresh to order so it takes a while for your food to come up. But they come out super crispy and the sauce is finger licking gooooood. The gyros are also really good and I love the seasoning on the fries. To go orders always come out quickly and the staff is friendly! read more

Insomnia Steak & Grill - The wings and half of the fries. Bitten into gyro also shown. - New American Near Me - Auburn, Alabama

Excellent take-out. Food was quickly prepared and was delicious. We loved the kafta beef, hummus & gyro. The portions were generous and prices are fair (recently raised but still fair). Owner was very kind and offered great service. I hope to try other items on the menu soon. With a good health score & kind service I recommend for take-out. read more

Insomnia Steak & Grill - New American Near Me - Auburn, Alabama

Love the food here! It's quite good. Get the mint tea! The best baba ganoush is here. The falafel platter and gyro salad are good for 2-3 meals! Order away. You won't regret it. The best time is while students are away on break. read more

Does not look like much from the outside, but I was pleasantly rewarded. Mediteranian as well as American options (if a friend goes with your who is not as adventursome). My husband got a regular hamburger, and I ordered the Kafta burger, both came "all the way". Very tasty. Two days ago I ordered a gyro. All meat was very tender and flavorful. Widely diverse menu, and I can't wait to try the other items offered. Falafel, Lamb, Baba Ghanounj, hummas, chicken, and kids meals. You can get just sandwiches, Pita roll-ups, or plates. I can't list it all. Rate less than a 5 only because we were pretty cold eating in the dining room. read more

Do NOT pay attention to the building! food is extremely tasty and the building has an exceptional health score of 95 (I could literally smell the cleaner)! The employees are also very friendly. read more

Didn't expect such good food and friendly staff from such an unassuming hole in the wall. Definitely gonna be a repeat customer.

Ordered the sampler plate. The chicken was dry but the rest of the food were excellent specially the Kafta meatballs. The rice was also very delicious and loved the hummus dip. However, it's a little bit pricey for the portion of food that I received. The sweet tea was also amazing. It's my first time to try sweet tea with mint flavor in it but it tasted really good. They could improve on the decor and the tables and chairs because it looks dilapidated and not very neat. Will come back to this place again and try their other dishes. read more

Insomnia Steak & Grill - Sampler plate - New American Near Me - Auburn, Alabama

This is HAND DOWN one of the best restaurants in auburn. I hate myself for not coming here sooner. I've been a student here for a year and decided to swing by this place and my socks were knocked off. The gyro was amazing and the fries were out of this world. Don't let the looks deceive you, it may look like a hole in the wall but this place is worth it, trust me. I will definitely be back here again some point in the near future. read more

Incredible Mediterranean food!! first time trying lamb kabobs and I'm hooked. The veggie kabobs were really good as well as the rice.

I ordered the Kafta Kabob Lebanese Meatballs Pita Roll-Up. If you order this and substitute the mustard and mayonnaise with babaganoush, it's a home run. The prices here may seem a little high at first but they really give you your money's worth. My Kaftka Kabob Pita Roll-up was $5.50 but it was a large roll so you won't go hungry even without adding a combo. The guy working here is really nice but if you ask him what people usually order here, he'll tell you that this place has the best chicken wings and burgers in all of Auburn... They're located next to a liquor store. They also have Mediterranean gifts in a glass cabinet beneath the hookahs. read more

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Food was amazing. Philly steak is one of best I've ever had. Fast service and not too expensive.

Great food. We got a gyro and chicken sandwich with fries. Everything was perfect. Hookah was enjoyable too and the owner was very friendly. Great spot. Highly recommended. read more

Food arrived with no utensils!! No fork or knife I contacted restaurant and they advised that maybe person who delivered gave me wrong order. I described order and said yes this is what we prepared but we do not provide utensils??? Food is in my fridge I will not pay for this I had no way of eating salad and beef tips!! Too bad food looked good. read more

BEST FOOD IN AUBURN!!! Insomnia is my go-to place when I come back into town after living here for 5 years. I have never found a better spot to relax and eat. The wings are the best wings I've ever had! Not to mention the hummus or the to-die-for fries with his special seasoning. YUM!! The falafel is also bomb! Best place for quality Mediterranean type food! Cannot express this enough to everyone!! read more

We really appreciate the service here and their late hours of operation! A couple of our favorite sandwiches are the tilapia and the mahi-mahi. Of course, we also get baklava! read more

The best place in auburn. It's a like a home cooked meal. The food and customer service is amazing. I don't have a single complaint.

Great gyros that never disappoint! Definitely an underrated place that should get more recognition.

Went here to get falafel for lunch (aside from the PitaPit I think this may be the only place in town to get a falafel) The place itself is sorta run down and crappy looking inside ... almost to the point of making me concerned about my food ... so if you get something get it to go. Better yet call ahead and order for pick up so you don't have to hang around and wonder what the kitchen looks like. The guy working there was pretty nice. The food was passable but that was about it. I might go back if I can't find any place else to get a falafel. read more

Awesome little hole in the wall. TRY THE HOT WINGS. You will not be disappointed. They also have pretty good traditional Greek food. Get it to go unless you feel like smoking a hookah and sitting outside. Atmosphere is not the best. read more