very, very friendly staff, good food and super fast service. Highly recommend the chicken taco salad

This is one of the few remaining restaurants in downtown Buffalo by the courts and it never disappoints. The food is always good, the Wait staff are friendly and accommodating, and they get you in and out quickly if you are in a rush. I like their breakfasts for lunch, and also their delicious soups. read more

Taki's Restaurant - Diners Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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A nice spot to grab a quick greasy spoon lunch in downtown Buffalo. I like the chicken finger wrap, but I know a lot of people really like their breakfast that is available all day. read more

Taki's Restaurant - Chicken Finger Wrap two 2 Eggs, Home Fries, Toast and Meat - Diners Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Very nice little place, I'd go here more often if I was downtown more often (and who knows, maybe I will be depending on how my job goes). Fair prices and VERY friendly service, very nice. The place is clean too. The food is good, though my only complaint is that it's standard Greek fare you can get at any similar restaurant. read more

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This was the best Greek food I have ever had. The service was so quick and the options were endless, but the staff had a great immediate recommendation. Will be back for the best Greek lunch ever! read more

I stopped here this past Thursday to get lunch. (My coworker has gotten me a $10 gift certificate for Christmas that was burning a hole in my pocket.) I ordered the gyro melt. It was fantastic! It came with fries. I ordered a strawberry shake too. It was very thick and delicious. After the $10 gift certificate, I had to pay around $7.00. The food and drink were fantastic, as was the enthusiastic and helpful employee. read more

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Stopped in for lunch for my first time with some coworkers. Service was fast and friendly. Had the open beef souvlaki. It was the perfect amount for lunch and was delicious. read more

I stumbled upon this place for lunch and I'm sure glad I did. The greater me promptly and seated me immediately. The staff couldn't have been more friendly and accommodating. I challenge anyone to find a place with friendlier service. I was amazed how friendly and accommodating they were to all their patrons. They serve the standard breakfast/lunch Buffalo Greek diner type food, but it was prepared fast, fresh and delicious. I was hopeful for a more authentic Greek dinning experience, but unfortunately I have yet to find that in Buffalo. Rest assured, you'll have a great experience here. Thanks Taki's for an enjoyable lunch! read more

The food was awesome! Loved the gyro and feta omelette. Taki himself came by to say hi and huge recommendations. The service was very sweet and fast. The environment was nice and quiet - a perfect place for breakfast. read more

they hung up on me after i asked for the lentil soup, then they cursed me out and called me the f word. - written by Not Sam. PS Frick you kiera read more

One of our favorite spots in Buffalo for breakfast is Takis restaurant! In the heart of the court district this two story restaurant is second to none. The minute you walk in you are treated like family. This is a true family owned Greek restaurant with authentic, delicious food. Greek omelets !! The feta is fresh and the veggies crisp ! Let's not even get into the huge chocolate chip cookies! Rice pudding !! Amazing !! Do yourself a favor and get to takis !! Enter as a stranger and leave as family ! Authentic Greek food in a great welcoming atmosphere the ambiance is bright and sunny !! Thank me later !! read more

Solid food for a reasonable price. I ordered the Monday special which is the chicken finger melt - tasty and loaded with blue cheese, it could have used one additional chopped up chicken finger. Their fries are spectacular though. Also picked up the chicken souvlaki, the grilled chicken was tasty and I hate to say it but moist. read more

Taki's Restaurant - Chicken Souvlaki Lunch - Diners Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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I saw so many review's on here and figured there were too many positive reviews for me not to try it for breakfast and glad we did. We got there and Taki himself seated us, what a great guy, very friendly and happy to see us. Sat at one of the tables in the this little Greek cafe and had a simple egg ham and cheese on a hard roll #2 had french toast with strawberries. My sandwich was delicious, fresh roll, lean ham and egg with melted cheese, the french toast was by far the winner though, awesome! Coffee was fresh and as i mentioned, service with a smile, pity we are not around for lunch or dinner, Greeks know how to run a great cafe and i was eyeballing the chicken, lemon and rice soup...! read more

Takis! Takis has a little piece of my heart now baby Brekky! Brekky's one thing you can get here now baby Have it! Have an open chicken souvlaki now baby You know it's Taki's if it tastes really good! Damn I should seriously go into commercials because I am that good. No? OK never mind. What to get: Open Chicken Souvlaki So this is one of the best Souvlakis in town, with delicious salad too, it's nice and greasy, it's unbelievable. The most recent time I went in the service was actually awful, she was having a very bad day and had a lot of customers to deal with, so if that happens to you, don't say I didn't warn you. Thank you to my friends who told me to go here. Honestly some of your downtown dining destinations have underwhelmed me but you were right on the button (mine) with Fables in the library and you've gone and done it again here. Taki's has unbelievable, and unbelievably cheap lunch souvlaki, average size portion and omgggg it was really good! It wasn't like some of the other souvies around here that I love (Towne, Altons, Nick's on Amherst, Spilios), it was more well done and charry tasting but it was very marinaded and I absolutely loved it. The marinade makes the souvlaki because it carries all the taste and the juice, and this marinade was utter perfection. Having had it twice now, it may be my fave Sousou in town and definitely the best one near downtown. Top 3 easily in the region and in a town with this much Souey in it, and this much good Suva in it, that is a real achievement. I really love Slak, it's one of my fave foods and it's really healthy and fairly cheap too. My little kitten Starlight adores Ski too. She says that Soki is her fave type of human ish food to eat. So there you have it. I highly recommend everyone try Taki's. If you don't, I'll come up with even MORE weird nicknames for Sovk. read more

Taki's Restaurant - Lunch - Diners Near Me - Buffalo, New York

My entire family came here for breakfast after a wedding, they were more than accommodating for our very large group! The food was absolutely delicious, it was fresh, they kept refilling the trays and service was excellent. This is really one of the best places in Buffalo to have a very delicious, nice, tasty, plentiful and inexpensive meals. Thank you so much for going above and beyond for our family! Takis restaurant is amazing!! read more

I came into town for work. I give this place for stars, only cause the server didn't understand sunny side down or didn't clarify understanding of "over easy". Felt the server was annoyed I was asking to fix it, by throwing it back on the grill. No utensils on the table, I had to ask for it. I know they were closing soon, but a quick breakfast shouldn't have been an issue. Food was average, potatoes weren't great. I think the only thing that makes this place great was the owner. He was polite and kind. read more

Definitely a gem for downtown breakfast with great specials between opening and until 11am for breakfast. I ordered the steak and eggs for $8. Oh my god. This was the best value and meal I've had in a long time. The steak was super tender. So good. It was a thin cut, but still I would say at least 5oz or so. It was tenderized beyond belief and melted in my mouth. It was served with a side of A1 sauce, but it was so perfectly seasoned it practically didn't need it. The over easy eggs were perfect and the rye toast was delicious. The home fries were great as well. For $8, it was a steal! The restaurant has so much space too! Two floors. What a downtown gem. If you're looking for breakfast, Taki's does not disappoint. Give them a try! read more

Nostalgic southern diner atmosphere. Highly recommend this place. Food choices are numerous and all I have tried are excellent. Wait staff are friendly and attentive. read more

Came here for lunch and ordered the open chicken souvlaki. Warning: Don't come looking here if you like a tasty and FRESH chicken souvlaki. It's a shame, b/c the marinated chicken strips were some of the BEST and most flavorful I've ever had!!! But they serve it with what is *undoubtedly* bagged lettuce/salad. You know how pre-packaged salad mix has the vaguely chemical taste? Yup. You'll find that here... and the telltale carrot sticks/purple cabbage, iceberg mix. There was No romaine at all, which was sad b/c it's a standard at other great Greek local restaurants. It's disconcerting to eat a "salad" which is mostly WHITE in color! How is this even possible??? I find it very hard to believe that it's cheaper to buy pre-packaged salad mix versus just chopping up some heads of iceberg and romaine lettuce!!!! The only other highlight was the pita that came with it that was delicious, toasted nicely, and served warm. The greek dressing that was on the table was an absolute disappointment, also. Very very little seasoning in the jar and no "bite" or vinegar taste at all. It was seroiusly like pouring out mostly oil on your lettuce, as it had virtually no flavoring to it. Positively the WORST greek dressing I've had in Buffalo. (I have a hard time even calling it dressing since it was basically a container of oil with some seasoning flakes floating in it.) This would be zero or one star if not for the insanely good chicken. What a bummer, b/c the place is super cute and I enjoyed the setup with the elevated 2nd level looking out onto the rest of the restaurant. read more

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If you work in the downtown core and have not tried Taki's yet you are missing out! The food is fantastic. My favorite is the breakfast sandwich on a hard roll. But today I had a hankering for onion rings and was pleasantly surprised when I saw they were real and delicious. They know they cater to working professionals and as such are diligent about remembering the little things and especially cutlery. Oh and their prices are totally reasonable! Get to Taki's asap!! read more

They're fast, they're cheap, the portions may look like they're on the small side but they're filling. If you need a place to go for lunch where you know you'll get it fast and it tastes good, head to Takis. I don't think I've ever ordered anything that takes more than 15 minutes and they really make sure you are cashed out quickly and efficiently. I've dined in once and I was a bit close to other people to be honest but they have sanitizer on all the tables and work to make you feel safe. That, also, was fast enough to get back to work on time. Perfect spot for a quick, delicious lunch! I'm a fan of the chicken soulvaki sandwich and the Greek fries. read more

How many times have I chided establishments for favoring ambition at the expense of the simple, the basic? It doesn't matter how good your aioli is if the fries haven't been cut properly. Woops. I certainly can't accuse Taki's of delusions of grandeur, of bombastic ambition. It seems to aspire to simply deliver the simple. And you know what? The result is a staple. FOOD: Simply put, everything I've ordered here has been cooked *properly*, nigh perfectly. Home fries here are cooked in a delightful mixture of butter and oil, and the result is the most luscious side I've feasted on in the entire city. Order an egg poached (as I am wont to), and the egg will emerge silky and necessarily but not overly runny. (Buffalo restaurants have a bad habit of both undercooking poached eggs and often ignoring the application of a slight bit of vinegar to help them retain their shape, resulting in bad imitations of sunny side up eggs that ooze yolk all over the plate. Ugh.) Pancakes are thick and rich. Bacon arrives crispy with a nice degree of char. I could go on. These are all simple foods, but do you have any idea how many places manage to mangle such fare? The one caveat I do have to deliver is that Taki's does not appear to be employing marquee ingredients. Organic, free range, cage-free, and other such nomenclature are nowhere to be found on their menus. Oh well. These breakfast items arrive prepared so well that they satisfy where their more ambitious yet less precise brethren can't. SERVICE: Taki's only remains open until 3.00 p.m. daily, banking on the busy downtown breakfast and lunch crowds. (It seems as though their plan works well for them.) The operative word here is busy, and Taki's has accordingly employed a waitstaff that understands the needs of efficiency. Whereas peer restaurants like the Towne employ whomever they can, Taki's employs experts. Order details aren't missed. Bills aren't switched. Requests are fulfilled seamlessly. When I order my toast dry (no butter), it always arrives dry. Mugs of coffee get refilled as well as the waitstaff at Ristorante Lombardo refill water, at near robotic perfection. Why on earth am I praising restaurant 101? Because I've been to Bacchus, and Rue Franklin, and Towne, and Betty's, and on, and on and not received this level of efficient service. ATMOSPHERE: The decor of Taki's is stuck in that awkward but comfortable era of the late 80's and early 90's defined so well for me in the restaurant settings of "Sleepless in Seattle." Taki's lacks the chicness of Betty's, the oldtimeyness of Bertha's or Lake Effect, the grunge of Amy's, or the kitsch of Howling Rooster that imbue each setting with so much personality. But plush carpeting, super abundance of green, cheesy posters, and variety radio at a low hum invite. Though I'm often hear on my own with little but an iPad, I often find myself staying longer than I meant to. VERDICT: When I moved out of North Buffalo, I was pining for a regular, reliable breakfast spot like Howling Rooster (which I have so often raved about) within close proximity of my apartment. I tried Towne, Betty's, Mythos, Acropolis, and on and on. But nowhere was able to satisfy my demands for efficiency, comfort, value, and tasty breakfast numnums like Taki's has. If I'm eating breakfast out and not making it myself, I'm eating it here. 4.5 stars for food 5 stars for service 5 stars for atmosphere 5 stars overall read more

Taki's Restaurant - Gyro breakfast, eggs over easy. - Diners Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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I love, love, love this place. The first time I ever went was with a man friend of mine, who is a vegetarian, and we both got the broccoli and cheese omelet. It was good but I wouldn't get it with american cheese again, probably swiss. The big thing about Taki's for me, though, is their absolutely delicious home fries. THEY ARE SO GOOD. You can taste the subtle garlic and butter and the herbs are just perfect. The second time I went back just for the damn home fries. I dream of them. And the breakfast is cheap, too, about $6 or $7 a meal. As busy as this place is for breakfast/lunch I'm surprised it doesn't have more reviews. Try the breakfast, try the home fries! You won't be disappointed. read more

Amazing breakfast, lovely owner. Really enjoyed ourselves here. My boyfriend said this was the best bacon he's ever had.

Classic diner food with a Greek twist. Husband and wife operation. She's out front and he is in the kitchen. Great service . Super friendly. We had breakfast. Steak and eggs were as good as any I've hand. The bacon was superb. Really standout bacon. Coffee was not watery. Baked goods are fresh. This is an easy 5 stars. read more

Unexpectedly great. We were just hungry and in a town that we knew almost nothing about, and stumbled upon Taki's. It's got a crazy layout, with an open second story. Service is non-nonsense and efficient. Sometimes, you just know when a server is really good at their job. You'll never have to wave at her twice, or repeat your order. That's what it was like Food is very good. Completely reliable and tasty diner food. Funny quotes up on the walls weaving Taki into bits of Greek mythology :). read more

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The friendliest restaurant with great food! A wholesome and relaxing diner vibe, very reasonably priced with tons of options. This is a comfy spot that's hidden in plain sight. read more

If you like the basic Coney Island place, then this is for you. If you want anything a step up from that, (which we did) it's not. We were the only customers and service took FOREVER. The food was bland/forgettable and we would never go back. read more

I absolutely love Taki's. I live nearby and visit occasionally (I have to restrain myself from visiting too much!) I always take family here for breakfast or lunch when they visit. The owners are amazing. The food is always great and very quick. The owners are very nice people! I wish more restaurants operated like they do. read more

Went there during lunch break, it was an event in convention center and the restaurant was crowded . We got there about 12:10 and we immediately ordered our food which was relatively a simple one. We got chicken souvlaki platter , however it took almost 1 hour for our food to be ready. This was kind of a disappointment as we were both late to go back to work. However the food itself was tasty and healthy. Chicken tastes really good. read more

Quick and easy for lunch. Friendly, competent waitresses and fairly portioned lunches at fair prices. The chicken souvlaki lunch salad was fresh and I would get it again. Five stars for a good standard downtown lunch spot! read more

Just what we were looking for on a windy and cold day! We were looking on Yelp for a good breakfast place and came across Taki's. We were immediately warmly greeted and given a seat next to the heater...great start to the meal! Taki's is definitely a no frills diner...simple menu but all you need. I had an open faced gyro with tasty gyro and warm pita to accompany. I had to get some extra! They asked if I wanted tzakihi however the waiter did not disclose it was 75 cents extra for a small container. It would be better to disclose the extra charge and also plate it given the fact that it was an extra cost. I'd recommend if asked if you want something with your meal, perhaps asking if it comes with! But solid meal, friendly staff read more

Easily best Greek restaurant in Buffalo. Can't believe I never heard of this place before. My husband works downtown so we relied on yelp to find us a place in walking distance. Best soulvaki. The chicken is just so good. Place is cute - 2 story. Only open weekdays for breakfast and lunch. read more

Taki's Restaurant - The breakfast bar - Diners Near Me - Buffalo, New York

I have been here twice. I take a long bus trip to visit my mother and uncle who are housebound and the second bus I transfer to- the stop is across the street from Taki's. Both times I have had the place to myself, after breakfast but before lunch. Excellent service. Both times I got the steak and eggs with toast and bacon. Perfectly cooked and the glass of orange juice is huge. The price is more than reasonable. I am looking forward to visiting again soon since the weather is warmer. I was able to use my e-cig in there, no complaints- with my coffee before and after. Maybe it was because it was empty, not sure, but with the front door open it gets a really good breeze so i don't imagine any complaints in future. read more

Solid breakfast and lunch option during the work week. All your Greek staples are here and they're delicious. The souvlakis are as good as any other "nice" Greek restaurant but they're much cheaper. Staff is friendly and food comes out quickly. Really great option for anyone working downtown. read more

Perfect lunch place. Good reubans. Best chicken souvlaki downtown. Nice fries. Definitely save room for the baklava. The servers are nice and helpful and get you in and out quickly without rushing you. read more

I had to wait a little while for my omelette but darn was it good! One of the best I've had in a long time, hands down.

Very good diner offering a lunch stop at reasonable prices. Breakfast all day is a winner for me when I need a quick break from work or court. read more

Great little dinner within walking distance of Niagara Square. All standard Greek diner food. Disappointed in cheap maple syrup, but otherwise, a consistent diner that's great for a quick bite. read more

First time here and I loved it. Looks very nice inside and they were seating people pretty quickly. I got my order to go and it took about 8-10 min. I also could have called early to place the order as well. Chicken souvlaki lunch and rice pudding were amazing!!! Definitely on my places to go for lunch spot! Plus you can order breakfast all day! read more

Taki's Restaurant - Front of menu - Diners Near Me - Buffalo, New York