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The Big Greek Cafe

4.5 (83 reviews)
ModerateGreek, Salad, Sandwiches
Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 1 month ago

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Gyro Platter - Greek fries
Jazmin A.

I've ordered Uber Eats from this place before and when I ordered the first time, I ordered it again the next day, it was so good. I was finally in the area and got a chance to go in person and wow, the experience of eating the food fresh there was even better - although I must say this food does travel very well. I wish I caught the young man's name, who was the cashier, but he was great! He was very friendly, just seemed like a good, hardworking kid. I wanted a classic so I just got the gyro platter, the Greek fries and the soup. The soup is so good and reminds me of my favorite Greek place back home in chicago, I used to eat this type of soup every weekend with my family. Ingredients are fresh here and quality is always A1. The Greek fries are my favorite and a guilty pleasure. They are so flavorful and have the best texture. The gyro was also very filling and they really don't skimp out here with their toppings. I'm an extra sauce kinda gal and here, they really just go above and beyond without you ever needing to ask them. I wish I had a closer location in DC! Manifesting a central dc location soon! thanks to your staff for a wonderful meal!

Monae S.

So I was struggling because low key I was on my way to chic fila but it was closed for construction. I was trying to make a healthy decision and stumbled across the big Greek cafe. I checked yelp and it had great reviews so I decided to give it a try. Best decision I made all day. The service I received was amazing. The cashier was super patient. I couldn't figure what I wanted so he had me describe what I had in mind and helped me order. My salad was fresh and delicious. My chicken skewers were so juicy. My potatoes were a bit greasy but tasted perfect. The price and portion were reasonable and don't get me started on the pita bread and the tzatziki sauce. I'll be back...

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Kendoll C.

We tried Big Greek Cafe for takeout and overall had a solid experience. I ordered the gyro salad and my husband got the sampler platter. The gyro salad was massive (definitely enough for two meals) though I made it one delicious night. I appreciated that the meat was packed separately to keep the lettuce fresh. At first it looked like a small portion, but once I poured it on, it was more than enough. The gyro meat was flavorful, tender, and everything you want it to be. The salad itself was fresh and generously topped. The sampler platter, on the other hand, was a bit of a letdown. While it came with a good variety and looked like a lot of food, the meat was dry and lacked flavor (it tasted like it had been sitting under a heat lamp for a while). We ended up using quite a bit of the sauces to add moisture and flavor, but even those came in very thick chunks rather than a smooth dip. Still, the portions were generous, and my meal was great. We'd probably come back, but would stick to the gyro or anything made fresh off the spigot.

Gyro Portion of the Big Greek Feast!!!
Scott E.

Thousands of years before, Kandor was a booming metropolis on the planet Krypton. That was several millennium before Krypton's most famous infant was loaded lovingly into a spaceship by his parents to escape catastrophe and destined to be discovered by the Kent's, and an even longer passing of time from when Brainiac stole and shrunk Kandor with then-Commissioner Zod's blessing. So, for philosophers and historians, a question arose, "What did life become for the residents of that 'bottled' city? I'd like to think the smallest and newest of the Big Greek Cafe's in Laurel, Maryland, at 13600 Baltimore Ave. provides an answer. Just as Laurel's Big Greek Cafe has quickly become a hotspot for citizens of the DMV to snag a Salmon Bowl, Rizogalo (rice pudding), Moussaka (Greek Lasagna-equivalent), a Hercules Burger, gyros, crispy flounder, and Baklava, so too would Kandor become a bustling destination for all Kandorian foodies. In Kandor, after all, there would be no other choice!

Tanisha B.

The Big Greek Cafe in Laurel is finally open and the food was delicious (lots of flavor). Although the restaurant was super busy today, I received my meal super fast and fresh. I highly recommend their gyro combo. HOURS: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Gyro bowl
Jessica O.

Absolutely loved my food from here. I tried the our famous gyro pita with fries. Tons of meat on the pita and the fries were amazing! My husband got the gyro bowl. He really enjoyed it. We shared the baklava cheesecake, so good! Just treat yourself and get it! I ordered there at the restaurant and took the food to go. I would say it took about 10 min for them to cook the food. Service was friendly and helpful. The restaurant was fairly small I would not bring a large party to dine in. It was clean inside. I'm not big into Greek food but The Big Greek Cafe may have made me change my mind! Everything was delicious.

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Brianna J.

This place is soooo good! Everything always tastes fresh and it is seasoned well. I go at least once a week.

A feast of faves
MaryLou B.

The Big Greek Cafe for the win! 13600 Baltimore Ave, Laurel, MD 20707 Yummmm ! Greek food has always been a favorite cuisine and this venue did not disappoint! Service was fast and friendly and welcoming. A lot of my favorite dishes. My friend excitedly made me aware that it finally opened! By Lulu's, Cold Stone, Sardis, and Longhorns, Shoppers, and Pets smart.... I think there was a Starbucks there at some time. I'm always down for trying out a little bit of everything for a first impression! I left with belly full of yummies and I had fun exploring the menu!

Gyro bowl (so good)
Maya D.

I think I could eat this every week. I'm trying not to. I had a Gyro Bowl twice and it was so good each time. I keep forgetting to take a picture before I start digging into it. One day I hope to go when I'm not so hungry. I would ask to add olives to the bowl. The lemon olive oil vinaigrette was not what I expected but so good with the pita. I think they need to work on consistency because both bowls had different amounts of ingredients that were obvious enough for disappointment. The Gyro Pita was super tasty! The Bifteki Pita wasn't seasoned as much, or at least to our liking, so we wouldn't get it again. The fries are perfect, of course. I need to go to Greece ASAP.

Delicious Gyro & Greek fries!
Mat G.

A solid 4 stars! Their gyro was fantastic & flavorful as it was wrapped in a soft pita. Their fries were good, just not as great as I have had from other Greek fast casual places such as Marathon in College Park. Food service was prompt, friendly & helpful staff, and the prices are very reasonable.

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The food was positively delicious. The service was terrific and it's a small space, but everything seems to work out somehow.

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Thank you Mar for your great review. See you soon at the Big Greek!!

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The food was delicious every time I come here and I am so full and never disappointed at all

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Food is absolutely delicious, love the greek fries! I can never seem to go wrong by ordering from here.

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