A really good place if you're trying to eat healthy. I always get the salad and either add chicken or salmon. The grilled haloumi is so good too! read more

Ordered the kefta kebab platter and the troys salad. Really upset that the kefta kebab was raw inside. The troys salad was good. read more

Troy - Kefta kaboob - Greek Near Me - Alameda, California

Great food and life the ambience. One of my favorite Greek food spots in the Bay Area. The food is tasty and fresh. Great wines by local people in Berkeley. Only thing I would say that was a bit of a bummer was service. They there on there phones while sitting there for 45 minutes after finished. I had company to pass time so, wasn't horribly bothered. read more

Excellent, healthy, delicious food. Nice outdoors seating. Friendly wait staff. The mousaka is to die for.

I hadn't been to this place in a couple of years since I'm such a big fan of another restaurant that has similar style food just down the street, but I decided to come in for another try. This place is tiny with about seven small tables (2 seats to a table) crammed in the space, and two bigger tables outside. Since there wasn't anyone else eating here, I enjoyed sitting in the window. I imagine it being uncomfortable if the tables were actually filled, but everyone else who came in ordered to go. I ordered the chicken shawarma pita wrap for $7.50 and added a falafel on the side for $1. My food took long enough to arrive that it felt like I was at a restaurant, definitely not fast food. The falafel was incredible. It wasn't dry and had a ton of flavor. I'd definitely get falafels here over the other place down the street. My pita wrap was also good, but soooo messy. I was constantly wiping my hands with a napkin while the food fell out, and eventually just put it down completely to eat like a salad. The food was really good, but could have used some more flavor. I don't know, more garlic sauce or lemon? I added both green and red sauces (the green one is spicier) and they were good, but didn't add a ton of extra flavor. I think next time I will try their moussaka or the mezzanine platter to get more falafel and a taste of their other sides. Definitely a good place for food! I wish I hadn't been passing it up for so long. read more

Troy - 7" Chicken Shawarma Wrap and one falafel for under $10 - Greek Near Me - Alameda, California

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Food was fantastic! The owner needs to train the wait staff, lol! The young woman and young man acted like they didn't care that any of us were there. We stood at the door, he even looked at us and finally we asked if we could be seated. No smile, how are you..., or anything. Then the young lady came up and asked if we were ready to order - no pleasantries.... While the guy stood at the counter, looked at the tv screen, and looked at the counter. They were both like this with the three other customers - they weren't busy, just acted as if they didn't care or want to be there. Left us cold - will try again because the food was delicious! read more

Went for my birthday despite negative service reviews because I really wanted Greek food. Was I wrong! Woman taking reservation was curt. Martini we ordered with extra olives came with one because "we're running low on olives." Had to ask for the wine I ordered after martini arrived. had to ask for a table setting. Had to ask what happened to our appetizer after 20 minutes. Waitress had to come back to cofirm our order because she "got confused." After 45 minutes she came back to say the kitchen was backed up and the order wasn't ready. We told her to cancel and when we asked what the problem in the kitchen was she got huffy and told us she didn't like our attitude then walked away without giving us a receipt. Need I say more? read more

I just spat my salad out because I just found this bug in there. Fml. I guess I'll be eating fries for lunch.. read more

Troy - Bug - Greek Near Me - Alameda, California

After visiting Greece this past summer, we needed to find an optimal Greek spot near Park Street. We stumbled upon this place recently and stopped by on a Friday night for some Gyros. I ordered the large Gyro and the amount of meat on it was incredible. The sauce was also delicious and overall, it was an excellent Gyro. We also shared a salad as well and although it was a little heavy on the dressing, it wasn't bad. Finally, we ordered the fries as well and overall the amount of food was incredible for the price point. Will definitely be coming back for a fast casual Greek pickup! read more

Food was amazing. Fresh and delicious. Server was very attentive. I liked the falafel. It was crunchy and tasty

Although the food is good, I am really frustrated by the poor service. I ordered a take out order and they gave the wrong one to the driver. I had to drive over and get it myself and by the time I got there they had given my order to someone else. The restaurant was empty and Aleen and Joshua, the employees working, didn't take the time to make sure the order was correct, despite the empty restaurant. read more

I'm not a fan of Troy's new move. Everything everywhere costs more, that is no news. But seems like quality is not as great and service for sit down is less than the ordering at the counter before. read more

After a long drive from Oregon I just got home. My wife told me we were going to have a Greek style tonight. I was so excited when I got here. I could barely contain myself. I mean it's not even our anniversary.!! The food is amazing. We had falafel's , A Greek salad, veggie plate, and a GYrO plate. The ingredients are fresh the quality is great. Do yourself A favor and get food here read more

Beware of inflated prices! I looked at the photos of the menu and found one that was taken a little over a month ago. The moussaka was listed at $12. When I arrived to pick up my order, I found they had moved next door from the hole-in-the-wall they had been in, and they had a full bar and no menu in sight. The nice young lady that took my order on the phone had my order ready but it was $17.50! And upon returning to Yelp I see they have it in the menu (not a photo) for $14. I'm still giving them 4 stars cuz the moussaka was delicious and in the past I had the gyros which was also very good. Just maybe ask the price before placing your order if you care how much you're spending. read more

Had Troy for our monthly corporate lunch...we've had Mediterranean food from a few places, now, and Troy has hands down been the best thus far! The pita bread was thick, fluffy, soft, and warm.. the falafel weren't overcooked, and their baklava is the perfect finish! Add fresh salad ingredients, dolmas, creamy hummus, perfectly seasoned gyro meat, and you've got a killer basic Mediterranean meal! read more

Good thing we weren't in any rush. Ordered a meza plate at 3:30pm on a Sunday, only a couple people sitting already ahead of us. Everything in this order is pre-made except the falafels need to be cooked which doesn't take long at all. 4pm. 30 mins after ordering. Still nothing. Still only a couple people there. The person that ordered after us was visibly frustrated and went in to ask about it. A few mins later, they got their meal. What did they order? 2 meza plates and some other stuff.... Why is our 1 meza plate not ready? Why can 2 be made quicker than 1? Why does the person that ordered 2 after us get theirs first? Maybe cause we were silent they skipped our 1 order to give to the guy that ordered 2? So many questions with no legitimate answers. Anyways, 4:10-4:15pm. 45 mins after ordering. Our 2 falafels are finally cooked! Scoop up some hummus, some olives with feta cheese, eggplant, dolmas and toss in some heated up pita and the dish is finally done. I can only assume they had to grow the chickpeas themselves cause there is no other excuse for 45 mins for 2 falafels and some scoops of pre-made sides. Good food, but not worth the wait at all. Order ahead and go see a movie across the street. Food might be done if you didn't watch a short movie. And the tip was pre-selected. That's kind of scummy, but it was okay until it took as long as it did to cook 2 falafels. If it wasn't a to-go order and prepaid, the tip would have been held. read more

Been downhill since moving to the bigger place. My Gyro (7in) had barely any meat in it and for $13 I expect more...It was like the veggie Gyro with all the lettuce in it. I still have hope, but don't skimp on what made you great before. read more

Excellent Greek for in a fun area of Alameda. The moussaka was great and the prices were low. This place is tiny so their overhead must be low which explains the low prices. read more

Troy - Moussaka - Greek Near Me - Alameda, California

Troy puts the EEK in Greek. Thems items frightens when's I bites 'ems! The fal-awful MEHxecution across the entire meal turned my wife and I into foodie-snob investigators, mercilessly dissecting what motives were behind this murder scene of bad Mediterranean cooking. Apologies in advance. 2 S T A R S * FREE MEAL A generous and thoughtful friend picked up and delivered this meal to us for free because we just had a baby. So I'm kind of an asshole for shitting all over the meal in this review. Unfortunately for Troy's, I'm a Yelper, and this is what I do. * YUMMY IN THE TUMMY As crap as the cooking was, my tummy feels satiated and happy. No feeling over-stuffed, no extra acidity, no sharp corners, no bubbles. So according to my stomach, it was awesome! By the way: :::: Lamb & Beef Shawarma -- GOOD. The meat passed muster. :::: Jalapeño Chutney -- GREAT. Spicy and delicious. :::: Olives -- DECENT. 3 M I N U S E S - THE GREEKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW So many Eh's and Meh's! :::: Greek Salad -- MEH. Wife said tasted like they made it yesterday. So maybe it's actually a BLEH. :::: Pita Bread -- CHEWY-PATOOEE (MEH) Too chewy with no discernible crust. No-flavor flour, like white sandwich bread. :::: Hummus -- MEH. Generic, store-bought flavor. :::: Dolmas -- MEH. Over-cooked, rice too mushy. :::: Blahbaganoush -- EH. Zero smokiness, vinegary. - FULLY AWFUL FALAFEL Troy's falafel tasted pre-made from the frozen aisle. Crust seemed flash-fried and then fried again, garbanzo was a bit stale, and the interior was dry. BLEH to me, but my wife kindly called it 'less than decent.' My baby had no stated opinion because she can't talk. - THANKS FOR THE BLEHMORIES Memorably bad experiences at the very least give birth to stories that will enrich conversations for years to come -- this review being the first. But aren't telling stories about great meals, full of amazement and gratitude better than telling stories about shitty meals that will cause the inevitable snarky response of, "First world problems"? I just hate snarky responses. read more

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we ordered a Greek salad with lamb and a chicken gyro with side of Greek fries. The food was alright, but for the price it was a small portion. Also there isn't much that is "Greek" about the fries, they're just normal fries with parmesan... why not use feta? so much better! read more

I stopped in to order take-out for lunch. The woman who took my order was welcoming and friendly, she said the wait would be around 10 minutes and I was pleasantly surprised when she brought out my food in less than 5 minutes. I ordered a greek salad in pita, it was delicious with generous portions and the price was right. This restaurant will definitely be on a favorites list. read more

Gyros, Chicken Swarma, Mousaka, Grilled Veggies, Bakalava, I've tried a lot on their menu. Our go-to when we want something fulfilling and good. read more

I would highly recommend getting a gyro here if you're looking for a quick bite to eat. Super quick service and delicious food. The gyro meat was super juicy and was paired with a bunch of fresh veggies. The Tzatziki sauce tasted really fresh but I liked the green hot sauce even more. Would advise getting the gyro over the gyro platter because it's more worth it for the price. read more

Had the impossible platter and wrap. The seasoning on this is delish. Like a smoky flavor.

I love the Gyros Platter here, as the Lamb and Beef is truly exceptional, along with the Gyros. There Greek Salads are very tasteful and have a lot of flavor. The Chicken Shwarma is another one of my go to dishes. Whether it is the Chicken Souvlaki, Meza Platter, Greek Fries or Hummus. You can not go wrong here. The portions are very filling and the food leaves me satisfied every single time. The jalapeno Chutney green sauce is a must try that will make your mouth water. But, my all time favorite is the Baklava, this dessert hits the spot upon every visit. If you have not tried Troy's yet, then what are you waiting for? I can never get enough of this place. read more

Troy has it's pluses and minuses- But I'll give it an 'A-OK' 3 Stars. Troy is quaint. It's a small walk-in restaurant with only about 5-7 tables(including outside seating). There's a huge menu on the wall and a single cash register at a counter. After you order, the waitress brings you your food. My Girlfriend ordered the 9 inch Gyro meal, I ordered the Mediterranean Platter. Both meals were good, but nothing was stand-out tasty. In fact, I would say that the flavors in both meals were 'subtle'. After the bite, you'd chew for a bit, and get the flavor in the after taste- it wasn't bad. The baklava was good- the flavor was light and not overpowering like some baklava can be... Also, I only got two small cuts of pita with my platter, which seemed a little skimp... but I managed. It's a little pricier than I expected, too. We spent $25 for the Gyro, Mediterranean Platter, and 2 Baklava. It I wanted to save some money I could go to Daphne's and probably not tell the difference in taste. For me, 3 Stars is a good rating. This place wasn't bad- but I'm not sure if I'll be back. read more

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I don't like chicken breast but the chicken souvlaki platter is absolute delish! Super moist and flavorful chicken pieces, delicious yellow rice and grilled vegetables!!! So happy to have them in Alameda read more

I've loved Troy for too many years to count. But lately their quality is hit or miss. Sometimes it's bomb and other times they miss the mark. When it comes to ordering delivery, they will not give you the green or red sauce. I've asked for it in all caps, on every item and they literally never give any. My love for Troy really comes from these amazing sauces so if you're like me, save yourself the reoccurring disappointment and just go pick it up. Even if you request it a million times, I bet at the restaurant you'll still have to ask them for some sauce lol. Come on Troy!!! read more

Feeling a little off-base today I had no appetite except for a few things. I was first craving something Asian. But then I remembered seeing this Greek place across from the cinema. We went in and found out that there was no beer or wine and we had to order at the counter. Still my gyros plate hit the spot. Well flavored meat, perhaps a bit dry, with zaziki and a great tomato, cucumber, onion, feta salad. The waitress who brought our plates was a delight. She lived in Amman, Jordan for many years. That's why I love Alameda. Diversity is fabulous!!! read more

Great food. Great service. Easy to order online. Staff is amazing. The had my food ready ahead of the time it was supposed to be. When I get there they gave me 2 extra wraps that the made a mistake on. One thing you can appreciate is honesty and great customer service. I recommend this place to anyone who loves Mediterranean food. I will be back. (Btw this trip was my 2nd one in 4days. Lol) thanks Troy. read more

Troy - Mediterranean plate - Greek Near Me - Alameda, California

I don't know if Helen of Troy from Greek mythology was really THAT good looking, but if she could cook up a gyro as good as what I had at Troy, I can see what the fuss was all about. You know...the whole Trojan War and people dying thing. Fuss. Although I've only tried a tiny fraction of what the menu has to offer, what I had was enough to leave quite an impression. Since my friends and I were looking to get a quick lunch before watching a movie across the street, I ordered the Lamb and Beef Gyro since I knew it would come out fast...but who knew it would be so good though! My eyes told me it didn't look that impressive, but my taste buds disagreed after just a couple of bites (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/PsXZCd869_AwwWzc7FnwvQ?select=DEFBWvsHjEHBNe8STYKs2Q#jhbc4IHFDdxqY7qd1zpAIw). Both the lamb and the beef were tender and juicy, and the meat was very flavorful. The gyro was good enough on its own with the veggies and tzaziki sauce, but adding their hot sauce made it taste that much better. And their Greek Fries (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/PsXZCd869_AwwWzc7FnwvQ?select=DEFBWvsHjEHBNe8STYKs2Q#SS2PWjgK-k9lhBuODBl1Cg)? My friend ordered it for himself, but I may or may not have stolen a fry... or six. Since my experience with Greek food isn't super extensive (yet), it's easy for me to say it's the best gyro I've had so far. So while you may want to take this review with a grain of salt, just imagine that grain of salt sprinkled on top of their hot and delicious Greek fries, sitting next to a gyro or platter that (Helen of) Troy made just for you. Yum. And to think...you don't even have to go to war for it either! read more

Troy - Lamb and Beef Gyro - Greek Near Me - Alameda, California

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I've walked past this place so many times and have been curious to try it, however I didn't make the effort to pop in until today, at the recommendation of my sister who insists the eats here are delicious. Troy did not disappoint! We showed up for a late lunch. Parking was easy since it was a little past 2pm. The establishment is small, but clean, service is friendly and efficient, and prices are very reasonable. We both ordered the 7" falafel pitas. OMG! They were so good I was speechless. The pita was soft, light, and fluffy, the homemade falafel was flavorful, the veggies were crisp and fresh, and the hummus and tahini sauce added the perfect tart/creamy touch to each bite. I'm embarrassed to say that I scarfed that sucker down in mere minutes...very un-ladylike. Oh, and to further my Miss Piggy imitation, I was reading the wall menu the whole time I was going to town on my pita wrap, trying to decide what I would order the next time I come in. I want to eat everything. Needless to say, I'll be back. Maybe even tonight. read more

So I always try to find one reason to give a 5 star rating and refer other Yelpers! At Troy the hot sauce is kick ya teeth in hot! I mean the red is the ref in the game of hot! The green is OMG take home and lather your corn chips bomb. I mean who ever thought they'd rate a business 5 stars cause of hot sauce. I normally don't even consume much hot sauce, so since I had this reaction to it I'd love to see yours. read more

Troy - Bag of food - Greek Near Me - Alameda, California

HEADS UP. Take Out is a treat right now. I was so excited to have Troy's AWESOME falafel wrap. I ordered via Yelp - a regular wrap for me and larger size of same for my husband. Got there and no wait at pick up; Troy employees chilling. Maybe they could chill less. My husband's falafel wrap looked delicious. Me? I got a piece of pita bread with chicken. Not remotely what I ordered - and they had an hour to get it right. Clearly, they are not paying attention. If the kitchen/staff can't pay attention to this simple order when there's so little business, what else are they skipping??? read more

Troy Greek Cuisine is located on 2318A Central Ave in Alameda, CA right across from the Alameda Theater & a short walk from Alameda Natural Grocery. They have two other branches in Berkeley. They are proud to be family owned & operated. I went here yesterday for dinner following the Warriors game at the Alameda theater. I love Middle Eastern cuisine as I spent a few weeks in the Middle East exploring Jordan, Egypt, Israel, & Turkey a few years ago. Hummus is religion in the region like Espresso is to the Italians or like Cheese is to the French. I ordered the Mezza Platter for $9.25. It came with one toasted pita cut into quarters, two large falafels covered w/ tahini & fresh parsley, eggplant salad, kalamata olives with pits so proceed with caution when chewing them, hummus topped w/ EVOO, two dolmas-vine leaves stuffed w/ rice. Two clear bottles might be on or near your table with green & red condiments that look like chutney yet they are hot sauces. Hot sauces ala New Mexico style- green & red. The green hot sauce had a touch more heat than the red hot sauce & beware that it isn't mint chutney ;0 Another diner in the restaurant was enjoying Greek fries for $3.75 that looked interesting. The Mezza Platter was an enjoyable sampler & vegans can have it w/o the Feta cheese :) I look forward to coming back as the Mezza Platter was the perfect size for a simple dinner. read more

Healthy options, tasty and great service. Sooooo glad to not hear the same 5 songs on a loop since they moved to new location. Owners: your customers are just as tired of the Zorba music on repeat as the employees. I stopped eating here in the past because of that. read more

I ordered the Gyros Platter, which is described on their menu as "Beef and Lamb gyros, tzatziki sauce, and grilled vegetables". What I got was stupidly far from the description. Two quarters of pita bread, several thick slabs of lamb meat that was akin to salty vulcanized rubber, and a sad pile of tomatoes and cucumber. No actual gyro wraps, not even a full pita, meat that is WAY TOO THICK for gyros, and no grilled vegetables. Since I ordered it as take-out, I didn't see the sorry excuse of a meal till I was already home. Will not return to this place. read more

Troy - I see no gyros. Gyros are wraps. And those are not grilled vegetables. NOT what is described in the Gyro Platter. - Greek Near Me - Alameda, California

This place is small & intimate. Falafel hands down one of the best I've ever had. Crispy on the outside & nice and tender in the inside. Made fresh to order. Their gyro platter was really tasty and tender. The only thing with the platter is that you only get 2 halves of a half pita round. Their home made sauce was a great compliment to the dish. Nice & spicy how i like it. Would definitely recommend this place if you're ever in town. read more

Troy - The most delicious Falafel ever - Greek Near Me - Alameda, California

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A plus. Would recommend the Lamb Kapama. Delicious, get it every time. Service and the sparkling rose pairs with it nicely. read more

Troy - Lamb Kapama Platter - Greek Near Me - Alameda, California

Small place with 3 tables for outdoor seating and about 6 or 7 small tables for indoor seating. Large menu on the wall with lots of Greek options, platters, salads, gyros, appetizers and dessert. Came in for lunch on a Saturday at noon. We were greeted soon after stepping in by the cashier/runner. I ordered the chicken platter which comes with rice, grilled vegetables, pita bread and sauce. I also tried the dolmas appetizer. Pay the cashier, take your table number, find a table and the food will be delivered when ready. The dolmas came pretty quickly. 4 per an order with a huge mountain of yogurt sauce. The dolmas were alright, not the best I have had they lacked a little flavor. The platter came soon after. The portion was large. The grilled chicken was very juicy and had the right amount of seasoning. The rice was okay, not much to remember, grilled veggies were tomato, eggplant and zucchini, they were good. Pita bread was soft and light, too bad only two small pieces were served I could have enjoyed more. I tried some of the lamb meat on the gyro platter. It tasted good with the seasoning but a little on the dry side. The gyro platter came with a small Greek salad, pita bread and a ton of meat. Prices are reasonable for the portion and quality. Misc. info: No public bathroom, even for paying guests. Make sure to plan accordingly. They accept credit cards. read more

Troy - Lamb gyro platter - Greek Near Me - Alameda, California

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