Ecerytime I come to school from my classes I get off around 12 and I come straight here and…read moreeverytime its so good, when I finish my bachelor's degree ill be very sad because I won't be able to eat here anymore because the prices are so good and they fill you up with good food.

This is hands down one of the best mediterranean /middle eastern meals in iowa. I ordered the steak…read moreshawarma, baba ganoush and baklava. The steak was marinated and you didn't even need the tzaziki. You could taste the spices in the steak, it was amazing. The baba ganoush was smooth and creamy and their fried pita chips were crisp and perfectly fried. Kind of like the small crispy fries at the bottom of the bag. The baklava was the best I've had, it was pistachio and drizzled in sweet honey water. Crispy yet sweet and nutty. I wish they were open for dinner. I beg you to support this place, not just because it's a local business but also because the food is amazing. Trust me.

This Mediterranean spot is always on point! Whenever we're in the mood for something different,…read morethis is one of our go-to places. The portions are very generous, especially when it comes to the meat, and no matter what you order, you can pretty much count on having leftovers. I personally love the chicken shawarma wrap or bowl, and the spicy potatoes are my go-to side. The gyro is also really good! Tonight, we tried their newer location for the first time since we usually visit the Fleur location, and everything was just as good as always. We also ordered a few extra side sauces, and they gave us plenty of extras. Great food, generous portions, and consistent quality no matter which location you visit. Definitely a spot we'll keep coming back to!

Finally got to visit this place after hearing people talk and I'd say my first impression of it was…read morereally good! Service was friendly and welcoming. We came for dinner on a weekend night and there was plenty of seating. I think most people stop in for carry out or online pick up orders. We got the #5 gyro platter plate and #10 gyro mix plate. Heavy portions that are worth the price! I think the gyro platter was better but the chicken for our gyro mix plate was delicious! Green sauce was great and has a little kick to it. I'm definitely going to ask for an extra sauce of it next time. Plenty of parking out front, had no issues finding this place. If you're dining in they give you menus after seating. Great casual dining spot.

I have been wanting to try this place forever and I'm so glad I finally did. I love a little bit of…read morea healthier option, but that is still quick and easy. There are many options for food and their ingredients are fresh! The staff has always been helpful and prompt. I have been here about once a week since I first tried this place and I still can't wait to go back every-time! The gyro meat is delicious and the tzatziki and garlic sauces are a must. I always make my own bowl and I love that it also comes with warm pita bread. This is a great option for food on the go that's not fried and good for you.

Garbanzo is fantastic! I was in Iowa for work and was looking for a quick but healthy lunch option…read morewhen I stumbled upon Garbanzo. Their food is fantastic, service is quick, and it tastes great! It's fast casual "build your own bowl" style place, very similar to Chipotle, just with Mediterranean options. Portion sizes here are great and all of the ingredients seemed very fresh. This is going to be my "go to" stop for the next couple of days for lunch!

Had lunch here yesterday for a rare chance to meet my wife between the work day. It. was…read more DELICIOUS! Also, the staff was very friendly and fast. Will definitely come again! We just got a gyro and chicken gyro. The fries were perfect and the Tzatziki sauce was amazing. Someday I'll order something else, but I've been unable to order anything other than the gyro in three visits.

We love their gyro's!! The French fries are also very good! They are both just consistently very…read moregood. We usually come in over the lunch hour. They receive a lot of traffic from Emerson. But we've always received excellent service! They have beautiful photos of Greece. The blue and white pictures you expect to see. Not our first time in or our last!

While someone has reported this place as closed, it isn't. I ordered from here Saturday through…read moreDoorDash. The food came hot, very tasty and was really good for recovery from stomach flu. I got the Gyro bowl. It had gyro meat, cucumbers, garbanzos, tomatoes, kalamatas and really good seasoned rice. I also got the hummus and pita and the falafel. My only complaint is that the bowl was a bit smallish, as was the falafel. But all was really good. I think this operates out of the Greek food restaurant on south duff, as a ghost restaurant. Prices were in the teens for the bowl and less than $10 each for the hummus and falafel. Lot parking, if you are visiting, which I've never done yet. Also, my DoorDash person was awesome. MarcyDiner'sTantrumScale 5/5- NoScreamingKids. CyHawkApproved

From the owner: The Simple Greek is a locally owned and operated, fast-casual Greek Restaurant that offers a…read morebuild-your-own concept. Featuring authentic flavors and healthy recipes from the Mediterranean, our menu offers a variety of proteins, fresh vegetables, spices, and made from scratch sauces. Our fast-casual, open kitchen concept allows you to create your own bowl or pita with ingredients you can feel good about. Eat Simple. Eat Fresh. Eat Greek!

Yum!! Food was fresh and absolutely loved that their falafel was gluten free! Portions were the…read moreright size, enjoyed the atmosphere! Music playing wasn't over powering and it was neat to be able to watch the chefs prepare the food. Highly recommend!

The food outshined the service!…read more Ambiance: 4 stars Food: 5 stars Service: 2 stars Well, I came here with a friend for lunch. He loves the place and said the Gyros are fantastic. So I went with his recommendation. First impressions: The place is small and nicely located in the District at Prairie Trail in Ankeny. They have adequate seating and were only slightly busy when we arrived (I would say it was at half capacity the entire time we were there) We stood at the reception location for a while before we were 'greeted' and finally seated. We sat for quite a while before the guy with the headset to came back to take our orders. This was the weird part - he was fine, but he spoke so quietly we were not sure he was addressing us or talking to someone in his headset. Eventually we got our orders in, and we again waited. Some time later the water showed up, then after another pause the drinks we ordered were delivered, and sometime later the food showed up. He even remembered the dipping sauce which I thought I was going to have to ask for. We ate our entire meals without once being asked how things were, and eventually after the food was all gone, he came back to unceremoniously plop the bill on the table, and after another extended period he came back to process the payment. All-in-all the interaction with this guy was 'just weird'. (It was suggested that he might be the son of the owner...) He was doing his job but there was absolutely not any extra effort put in to make us feel welcome, and the total lack any real interaction was off-putting. The overall appearance of the place was nice and appeared clean, the decor was fresh and classy. However the bar area around the kitchen was very cluttered and looked like it was being used for overflow storage and it was a bit chaotic and had lots of clutter. Please forgive the fact that I forgot to take pictures of the delicious food. I got into conversation with my friend and just forgot! It was a very well made traditional Gyro with generous portions of meat, fresh hummus and a perfect portion of super fresh tzatziki sauce. I ordered fresh jalapeños and they got that right too! The side of fries were delicious as well, seasoned perfectly, crispy and fresh, and the garlic sauce...well did not lack for garlic! Wowza!! Overall I do recommend this place for the food! I will most likely return and I hope that the service will be a little better next time around.

4.8* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 5* Value: 4*…read more Service: 5* Would I go back / Recommend?: 5* (Definitely) Total check/person: $50 05/15/2026 My wife is fond of her Lebanese heritage, so when we saw Open Sesame on the Des Moines Register's Must Go List in East Village last month, we knew we needed to check it out. Last night was our opportunity and boy was it ever a memorable experience! Their website speaks of it being a colorful decor - and that is true both inside and out (see pictures)! We were warmly greeted and promptly seated - and asked if he could take our picture under the billowing, colorful ceiling (see picture). We started with a a round of drinks - my wife ordered the Ishtar's Revenge (see picture) and I went with the Yazmina (see picture). All of the cocktails are quite unique and we enjoyed both of these. As we started talking with our server, MJ - he looked familiar and his story sounded familiar. We asked and he confirmed that he used to own Gazali's in Clive, IA - a restaurant closer to our home that we enjoyed several times. MJ recommended the the Vegetarian Sampler Plate (see picture) for an appetizer and we loved it - offering the opportunity to sample several different Lebanese menu items on one plate. For our main courses, my wife ordered the Shawarma Chicken Pita Wrap (see picture) and I opted for the Combo Rice Plate (see picture), done spicy per MJ's suggestion. As we always do, we shared tastes of each of our dishes and loved them both! Lastly, the Jalab (rose and date infused water - see picture) caught my eye - so I ordered one of those to enjoy with my meal. Again, it is highly recommended! What visit to a Lebanese restaurant would be complete without Baklava (see picture), which MJ recommended that we enjoy with Turkish Coffees (see picture and video of pouring). We even got an education on how best to each the Baklava - pick it up with your fingers, take a bite, then keep that bite in your mouth while you take a sip of the Turkish Coffee - then enjoy! While it is hard not to enjoy Bakalava, it was even better when paired with the Turkish Coffee. If you found this review helpful, please Share, Follow & Like.

MJ and his family are so awesome and kind! I stopped in to try a refreshing drink on my walk in my…read morefirst time ever in Iowa on my walk to the beautiful golden capital and what a warm welcome it was. I met his whole family and he introduced me to all the customers. It was so fun and familial and inviting. Not to mention the decor inside is gorgeous! I love supporting local and trying new things. Definitely give this place a visit if you want good vibes, good energy, and delicious food made with love for real.

They have multiple branches and every branch provides you with a different experience. This one is…read moreparticular is awesome. The staff greets you the moment you walk in. The gentleman with the long hair was awesome and made sure I was getting a sandwich that I would love. Provided awesome service and accommodated every request.

The food was fresh, hot and tasted really good. It was my first time trying baba ganoush and I…read moreliked it. I ordered through DoorDash and picked it up in restaurant. Place was clean and staff was friendly. I'd had the same gyro bowl at their store in Ankeny, delivered via DoorDash, so I knew what I was getting. I got the cilantro sauce and dill sauce for topping. Lot parking here. My only complaint was there was no fork to eat my food with. MarcyDiner'sTantrumScale 5/5- NoScreamingKids. CyHawkApproved.

Tasty food, wish the portions were bit more but all in all I was full, fortunately I ordered a side…read morepiece of pita bread which helped with fullness

I can't understand how there are so many good reviews for this place. The food is terrible! I have…read moreto say it's probably the worst tasting food I've ever eaten. There were no Mediterranean spices on the meat and it was so bland and tasteless. I wish I could give this zero stars. My husband and I had a graduation to go to at the Knapp Center so we wanted to grab a quick bite somewhere close beforehand. We both got the beef and lamb gyros. The meat wasn't cut fresh off of a big hunk of meat like it is at most gyro places. It was pre-sliced and kept in a bin at the counter along with the other cold ingredients. The man making the gyros did put a lot of meat and vegetables on the pita but it was all flavorless. I have made much tastier Mediterranean food than this. We both couldn't believe how awful the gyros were. The meat was so dry and unseasoned. I have never missed Gazali's food more. Their gyros always had such great spices and flavor and that's what I was expecting of this place. I don't know how this place can call themselves a Mediterranean grill. Their food is just unseasoned meat and vegetables on a pita. There's nothing Mediterranean about it.