Sam's Gyros

Possibly the best pizza we have had since moving to Kentucky!! We'll die as we asked! The fries…read morewere amazing the price was fair and the staff was all super friendly and nice!! Will definitely be back!

Wanted to try this place for a while and finally made it. I haven't had their pizza yet so we went…read moreon a Friday evening. I ended up ordering a Bowl and not a pizza. It was okay. Too much sauce in a bowl for me. I should have ordered the pizza instead. It had so much sauce that I could not taste the toppings. It warrants a return visit to sample the pizza. We WILL be back for the pizza. Oh, the people were friendly and the place was clean so no complaints there. Service was good too. See you next time.

Cheese and Crushed Red Pepper.

Firehouse Pizza - This is a chief made for a birthday party for a child we added a little personal touch to make it special just like the kid it was made 4!

This is a chief made for a birthday party for a child we added a little personal touch to make it special just like the kid it was made 4!

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8" Mini Meat Pizza in a Bowl

Griffs Deli

4.1(120 reviews)

1.9 mi

Food is consistently good - I had one of my favorites - the chipotle chicken panini. Plus it is…read morestill reasonably priced these days.

Great place to eat! Very similar to McAlister's Deli. We split the WiseGuy panini and chicken…read morebaked potato. Both were excellent!

Ranchero Wrap

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Geno's Italian Deli

4.2(114 reviews)

1.8 mi

This is the best place to eat. It feels like you're stepped back in time to a New York deli. We…read moreloved it!!! The desserts are amazing as well. I got the turtle cheesecake and best ever. Could not say enough good things about it.

Delicious hot Italian beef sub with grilled peppers and onions on crusty bread with a side of au…read morejus.

Desserts

Sicilian Chicken ($11)

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Fruit Salad ($3)

The Bike Rack Bistro

4.7(64 reviews)

2.2 mi

We're not impressed too often. But were really impressed with our visit here. We have some minor…read morecomments which I'll post at the end but those comments are really insignificant and didn't impact how much we enjoyed our lunch. Our server was friendly, helpful and attentive. We ordered the Bistro Burger; one with fries and one with the Bistro side salad. The burger was tender, juicy, and clearly the ground beef was mixed in the kitchen--so, there's attention to detail. Served with sautéed onion, raspberry preserves and pimento cheese with a delicious bun made for a really enjoyable experience. My fries were crisp on the outside and tender on the inside...perfectly fried. The salad was amazingly fresh with a variety of greens and the poppyseed vinaigrette was perfect along with fresh strawberries. Definitely A+ territory. Our small comments were that the onions would have played a more meaningful role if they were completely caramelized and the raspberry preserves was a bit sparse. The burger could have been elevated even further with a little stronger boost of the sweetness the preserves provide. But with that said, no complaints at all and only joy. If you're in Bowling Green, do yourself a favor and stop by here at least once.

Definitely got my vote! Awesome small establishment with all the comfort of home cook'in. Had the…read morespecial chicken salad(casserole) with a side of broccoli salad and a roll. Topped off with a delicious slice of peanut butter pie. Unsweetened tea, all for less than $20. But don't take my word for it do your tastebuds a favor and try it yourself and you decide.

A portion of the dinning area.

Peanut butter pie

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Jersey Mike's Subs

3.7(43 reviews)

1.8 mi

Tried JMS for the first time today. I've driven past the shop a million times, and never was…read morestopping in that shopping mall. I was greeted as soon as I walked in, ordered, and quickly had my sandwich. I ordered a roast beef on rosemary and Parmesan. It was pretty good. About the same price as other sandwich places, with more meat and provolone cheese than other shops for certain. I'll go back I'm sure. The picture doesn't do the sandwich justice because I crammed it in my bag before arriving at the office to eat it. The restaurant was clean. Kids would probably like to eat here. They have chips and cookies, too. Worth a stop.

Excellent sandwich quality from this location. I like their bread better than any other sub shop…read more Service is always fast and the place is clean. The staff is all business and they should smile a little more. Best sub in the area! We come here regularly.

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Cambridge Market & Cafe

4.1(50 reviews)

2.9 mi

Late lunch while visiting from out of town. Loved the options available. Service was friendly and…read morefast. Food was good

Cambridge market and Cafe has intensified my craving for Brussels sprouts. If you like your…read morebrussels sprouts firm like little hard al dente balls of cabbage, then these won't be for you. These are cooked until they are very soft, mushy and so full of seasonings and flavorful that I think a small child would like them. Hence, my review is not just about Brussels sprouts. Although Cambridge Market has had to increase their prices in the last few years, they are still competitive. One of my favorite things to get is the four veggie plate; however, I had never ordered them to go before. Today's order prompted me to take a few minutes and write a review. You get your choice of four veggies or salads along with your choice of roll or cornbread (which I opt out on). The portions, -- especially when compared to fast food restaurants such as Popeye's mashed potatoes where you get maybe 4 tablespoons of instant potatoes with 2 tablespoons of gravy on them -- are profoundly different. Cambridge Market has real mashed potatoes and yummy gravy. (I am not completely adverse to instant potatoes, but I am adverse to paying for a restaurant side dish that has a quality and portion of a frozen TV dinner.) Cambridge market knows what they are doing for sure with my four favorites: Brussels sprouts, lima beans, mashed potatoes and gravy, and their crisply-sweet broccoli salad. Another menu item -- my friend's favorite-- Is their Manhattan style roast beef on bread with mashed potatoes in the middle. I was pleased that the young lady who took my order was polite on the phone (and in person), I was pleased that I was not charged for an accompanying glass of ice water, and I was pleased that my order had the required utensils and napkins in the bag. My total was $10.60 for all. My picture may be in here sideways, but I'm not going to risk losing the novel. I just wrote.

3 salad plate.

Ruben and Brussels

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Veggie plate to go

Which Wich

3.6(40 reviews)

6.0 mi

Hey this is a cool sandwich spot. I love that you mark on the bag what you want. This was a good…read moreplace to stop and try if it's one near you. The staff are very friendly and help answer questions. This location is small not a lot of space for big parties.

My husband was kind of excited to see this restaurant because it had been a while since he had…read moreeaten at one. We were headed back home and needed to get gas. This location is attached to a gas station. My husband walked in and was not acknowledged at all. Not a look. Not a word. We decided to spend our money elsewhere. We won't be back.

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Burger & Bowl

4.4(144 reviews)

3.2 mi

4.5 Burger & Bowl doesn't serve fast food, they serve good food, as fast as they can! Love their…read moremotto. Nice setup inside, lots of seating, and very clean. Order at the counter, then grab your food when they call your number. Zero complaints on the food we ordered. Everything was tasty and fresh. I love that they offer lettuce wrapped burgers. Highly recommend the onion rings.

This place has a cool vibe! It was very busy when we went but it didn't take long to get our food…read more All of the employees that we interacted with were very nice. The burger and chicken sandwich were good but nothing special. I definitely expected the El Diablo burger to be spicy but it wasn't. Fries were yummy. Might go back if someone else suggests it. It has a coffee shop vibe so it would be a nice place to work on your laptop or meet a friend for a chat!

Burger and bowl

Parmesan and herb fries with honey mustard sauce

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Lunch Box Cafe

3.7(22 reviews)

2.8 mi

Always great food! Always great service!…read moreThis is for sure a "don't judge a book by it's cover" restaurant!

Yes I highly recommend anybody to go eat breakfast and lunch here the food is so delicious you…read morecan't move you have to sit there for a minute B4 you can get up it makes you sleepy but you have to keep pushing to make it to your next destination me and my princess eat here all the time the food is delicious and the food is affordable and on a budget the stAff is top notch and the the restaurant is clean and immaculate in my honest opinions it's a quiet ministry we enjoy eating at in my opinion)if you haven't been here I invite, request, suggest and reccommend you to go and eat there and the place is nice and clean))

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Shelby L.

5 years ago

First time here and my meal was absolutely wonderful. They are very friendly. I will definitely come here again.

Jeff P.

13 years ago

Excellent food served by extremely friendly and patient owners and employees.

Hanna K.

9 years ago

Great food and friendly staff!

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Sam's Gyros is a hidden gem tucked into an average looking strip mall in Bowling Green, KY. My big…read moreregret about Sam's is that though I've spent months in Bowling Green, I hadn't tried Sam's until last week. Well, after my first visit, it's safe to say I've found one of my new Bowling Green Staples! Because of its nondescript location, it can be easy to overlook Sam's as just another restaurant in a sea of restaurants in a bustling College Town. However you'll find that it's often recommended both online and by locals as one of the ideal spots for a Mediterranean lunch. The menu is refreshingly simple, and offers most (if not all) of the entrees for less than $10. The ingredients are basic, but pack a punch where they're needed the most, taste and value. As a dining experience, it's no-frills, and honestly that's not at all a bad thing. Keto/ Low Carb Folks: I'd recommend going for a Chicken or Beef Greek Salad (It's even advertised as 0 carbs!). While there can certainly be some sneaky carbs in this dish, it easily fits what you're looking for in a Keto Meal. Overall, if you're looking for quick, high-value, low-cost, simple and tasty Mediterranean meal in BG, you owe it to yourself to give Sam's Gyros a try!

They refused to give me a cup of water with my food. It's a big sandwich I just wanted something to…read morewash it down with. The dude was a complete dick about it. He said he needed to make a profit. That's why I'm buying the sandwich, genius. I'm not asking for a free cup of water, I'm asking for a cup of water to help me enjoy the huge sandwich I am PAYING YOU FOR. So dumb. Horrible business sense. Zero hospitality. Zero professionalism. He was basically wearing pajamas back there. The opposite experience of the last time I went when it was a father and son working. Get rid of bald glasses guy who rolls out of bed and comes straight to work. He HIGH KEY does not want to be there, just looking so sad and angry stalking behind the counter in his pajamas. Bring back the father/son who know how to treat customers with kindness and generate business.

Griffs Deli

4.1

(120 reviews)

Food is consistently good - I had one of my favorites - the chipotle chicken panini. Plus it is…read morestill reasonably priced these days.

Great place to eat! Very similar to McAlister's Deli. We split the WiseGuy panini and chicken…read morebaked potato. Both were excellent!

The Bistro

4.3

(165 reviews)

We were in the area for the weekend & decided to stop here for lunch. It was fantastic! We sat on…read morethe back patio & our server was so attentive. My husband got the hot brown & couldn't stop raving about it! I got the chicken wrap special & also really enjoyed it. Definitely worth a stop!

Spent Saturday morning enjoying brunch here for my sister's birthday. It's been several years since…read moreI've dined at this restaurant but I was pleasantly surprised with the quality of the food, drinks, and overall service. Brunch/breakfast options are limited here in Bowling Green so I'm glad that The Bistro is offering something that's much needed.

Behar Cafe

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Bahar Cafe is one of my go-to spots…read more This is where I come to sit down, slow things down, have a cappuccino or Turkish coffee, and read or do Bible study. The atmosphere is calm, never overly busy, and just has a great vibe all around. The coffee is top tier--honestly the best cappuccino in town. And the food is just as good. The gyro is phenomenal, and the goulash is one of our favorites. What really sets this place apart is that it's a small, family-run business. I've been going here for years, and I genuinely love this family and what they've built. You can feel that it's authentic and made with care. If you're looking for a peaceful spot with great coffee, great food, and real people behind it, this is it.

What a great find! Our friend took us here when we were visiting. I don't think we would have even…read morefound this place without him showing us. It's a cute lil restaurant and convenience store. We ordered a few items and everything was delicious. It took some time for the food, but that was fine because it was worth it. The portion size was pretty big so bring your appetite. There was only one person prepping the food from what we could tell. The staff were all friendly. If I'm back in the area I'd definitely go here again.

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Thought had already reviewed this restaurant. We had been there at least four times since it opened…read morea couple years ago. The salads are one of the best parts and the lobster ravioli are sublime, but pricey. Otherwise, they have combination plates that are very reasonable and no more than what you'd pay it somewhere like the chain Olive Garden. I love the ambience -- it's in an "improving" part of town but once you step inside, it's charming.

We were in Bowling Green to visit Beech Bend and we wanted some Italian food. We saw Cafe Italia…read morewas highly rated on both Google and Yelp, so we decided to come here. I started with a soup, while my brother started with a salad. They were served with these garlic rolls, which were absolutely delicious to eat both alone and with the soup. Then came time for the entrees. I got the Sausage and Pepper Parmigiana, while my brother got the Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken. My Sausage and Pepper Parmigiana had a delicious mix of flavor and spice which I enjoyed every bite of, while my brother enjoyed his Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken. Additionally, we had thought from looking online that this would be one of our pricier meals out, but Cafe Italia actually ended up being a great value, as our meals included a soup or salad and rolls, and the portions were so generous, I needed to pack some of my entree away to eat in the morning. In short, we wholeheartly recommend Cafe Italia, both because the food is excellent but also because the portions are so large they are an excellent value. We are glad we chose to go here and would definitely come back here if in the area again.

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Stopped here for a quick lunch and it did not disappoint. The staff was friendly and the food was…read moreamazing!! Can't wait to go back the next time I'm in town

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