For the life of me, I cannot figure out how this restaurant has 4.5 stars…read more My wife and I stopped by for an early dinner on a Saturday. The place was empty. No slow. I mean there were no one else in the restaurant. It was 3:00, so I didn't think anything about it. We stood there for 5 minutes waiting for someone to seat us. Finally, the waitress came in the front door. Not sure where she had been. After being seated, the waitress was very attentive and helpful. She did a great job. I ordered the French Onion Soup to start. It was ok, but nothing exceptional. It lacked flavor and the richness you expect from French Onion Soup. It needed seasoning and something to set it off. It had a few croutons and very little cheese. When I say very little cheese, I didn't see and cheese, but it did string out when I pulled the spoon next to my mouth. I then had the Wrangler Burger. It was pretty good, but the hamburger patty hadn't been seasoned before frying. Again, it lacked seasoning, which is the theme for the whole dinner. I will say the type of bun was very good and grilled just right. My wife had spaghetti and meatballs. She said the pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was really good. The meatballs were tough and dry. I would guess they were microwaved. And one more thing, check your tables. Ours rocked back and forth to an extreme. Once a week, level the tables. Well, we really wanted to live this place but their battle cry is, "Strive for the mediocre."

Their chicken and gyro platters are amazing. I did find their dips to be a touch too salty. But I…read moredid enjoy their fried pita. I didn't try their cocktails but a lot of fun drinks to try. Create atmosphere and vibes.

First time stopping by this restaurant (located on the back street of where google map directs)…read more The food was delicious! Sophia is in her 70s and is the owner, chef, waitress all-in-one. After making my takeout order she talked with me for 20 minutes about her family, business (has operated this restaurant for 53 years!), and travels. On top of that, she made everything with one hand while wearing a cast from surgery from last week. Such a neat character, restaurant, and amazing food.

First of all, I wanted to say that the main owner of this place is the kindest woman I've ever met…read moreher whole ethos is bringing people together to have conversations and I think just to have that mentality and compassion for people and that desire to bring people together around food is something that I inspired to Inculcate in myself. She honestly sat down and right away told me about her story told me about her family allowed me to join the conversation as well and it just felt like I was at home just for her. I would come back multiple times as far as the ambience goes. The door is always creating an inviting environment. it's one of the places where you just go and you feel like you're transported to another country where you can just relax. The food also felt very healthy. It wasn't heavy at all. It was a little bit on the pricey red but still, it just felt so homey so organic and overall the ambience made the whole experience.

It was super convenient making a pit stop here for lunch, and the food was very yummy! We got the…read morelamb shish kebab, the cabbage rolls, and the homemade bread. The lamb was flavorful, but it was a little on the tougher/chewier side. We were surprised by how much we enjoyed the cabbage rolls! They were perfectly cooked and flavor packed. However, the bread absolutely stole the show. It was crispy and chewy, and we loved dipping it in the broth of the cabbage rolls.

The food was BOMB. I was mind blown by the lamb kebab. Akop was very personable and conversational…read moreand helped us with our order. The food was made fresh to order. It took us 20 mins to get our food. Man I was speechless when I took the first bite. Absolutely phenomenal. Wish this place was closer because I'd be a frequent customer.

Best Greek food in the area hands down, authentic and delicious and you can tell Ted loves what he…read moredoes!

Took my daughter for lunch. I had the octopus salad. The lettuce was scarce and not very fresh. The…read moreoctopus was rubbery and tasteless. I was disappointed. The service was friendly.

These guys just moved to the valley a couple weeks ago, we tried them at the Waverly fall festival…read moreand they were great! Got the baklawa and the kebob chicken platter and it was so good! They will make a great new addition to the valley and I highly recommend them!

When you have a catering order, don't expect to be able to get ahold of anyone if you need…read moreanything. The main State College line is automated and the number on the invoice is headquarters with no help. Response to manager's comment below - does not make a difference, nobody responds back

5/5 Food: Great for fresh options. I had the falafel, chicken shawarma, and spicy steak bowls and…read moreliked each one. The portion sizes are large, enough for lunch and dinner. The spicy foods were actually spicy, and the falafel was fresh and not dry. Definitely my quick go-to salad/ fresh bowl place for now. It is cold and cafeteria-style. Great option for state college. 4/5 Ambiance: modern/ industrial fast casual looking interior- tile-like wall is pretty, as are the jars of pickled vegetables and the cage lattices separating the dining high tables. Overall a clean feel and not too sterile feeling, though it may be on the border of being a bit too-bare-bones. This is the kind of place I could see bringing someone from out of town to. Music was really loud, as seems to be the style at these kinds of places, which could make quality conversations hard to do. 4/5 Service: Service was good. I ordered three bowls and they were served promptly. It didn't seem like anything special to make the dish, the server was literally looking at the recipe on the receipt and putting scoops of each into the bowl, which makes sense, especially for custom made bowls. This destroyed all imaginations of a chef custom making a dish to be tailored to the seasons, etc but the food was still tasty. (0/5 Bike parking: after looking I couldn't find a place to secure my bike) 5 : I will actively tell other people to go here 4 : I am happy to go back. 3 : I will go back if a friend suggests it. 2 : I will go back if someone is really insistent. 1 : I will not go back.

Honestly one of my must go to restaurants when I visit State College…read more 1) Service is amazing. The guy is so friendly, will help you with your order/figure out what's best for you, and is so speedy it's actually insane. 2) The portions are huge. Where in 2021 can you feed two people (and get cokes) for less then ten bucks and still have leftovers??? It's amazing. Side note: I did try to do two orders and came nowhere close to finishing it hahah so come with a friend or be prepared to have leftovers. 3) THE FOOD. It's amazing. I always get the lamb over rice with the white and red sauce (red is spicy cause I like a little kick). It's phenomenal the rice is cooked to perfection, the lettuce they have is always crisp, and the lamb is always tender and tastes phenomenal. 10/10 you have to go.

Service is fast. Food is excellent, very flavorful, and filling. We've been back a couple of…read more times. Highly recommend.

The Greek is one of my favorite restaurants in State College and made me realize I love Greek food…read more The Kalamari Skaras is the best kalamari I've ever had; it even comes with pitas which are perfect for dipping in the leftover olive oil. My favorite entrée is the Traditional Platter which offers a generous portion of delicious pork, fries, pitas, and tzatziki. Every time I come here, I expect (and receive) incredible service and food at a great cost.

I enjoyed a light supper at The Greek. The layout was fun with the dining upstairs and the bar and…read morecarryout downstairs. We ordered their main Gyro with the Lamb-Beef. Food was very tasty! Servide was prompt and friendly. I would definitely go back! Note, it was early in dinner hour on Thursday night, so was not too busy. There is room for a lot of people, though.

Looking for an authentic Greek meal near the Hershey Lodge? Look no further!…read more Simply Greek was a great alternative to the food at our accommodations. I ordered a traditional gyro and feta fries. Both very delicious. I also had a Greek coffee to go. Delicious! The service was kind and helpful and the seating area and restrooms were clean.

We missed our turn when trying to turn in from the west. We persevered and are glad we did! We ate…read moreappetizers and dessert-- Avgolemono soup was SO GOOD, especially on a cold day, and a generous serving. Sweet potato falafel was crispy on the outside and tender inside, dipped in tzatziki, with perfect seasonings. Next up, wings were PERFECTLY done, topped with feta. Dolmades were bright and shiny and made me happy. For dessert we had Galaktoboureko, a custard pie with flaky phyllo drenched in syrup. YUM! Ok, GO and say hi to Saul!

I went with a group of 3 friends on a rainy Saturday night. Best decision we made all day…read more What a great meal! I had the grilled romaine for a starter. Oh, what a treat! Rack of lamb with puréed sweet potatoes and grilled Brussels sprouts finished my entree. Just go!

First time dining here. We didn't have a reservation but we're seated right away. Waiters and…read morewaitresses were very nice. Food was delicious! Portion sizes a bit small for the price. Deserts were tasty as well, and size rather large (we should have just shared one!) Ambience is slightly upscale yet relaxed. Diners range from retirees, middle age to college kids. There's something for everyone. Would come back again