The food is DELICIOUS! The place is to go but they do have a couple tables there if it's slow and you wish to dine in, but it's mostly to go. I ordered a Gyro Wrap and the gyro meat was outstanding! The pita was nice and soft and it was loaded with lettuce and tzatziki dressing. The poutine was fantastic as well. They used a lot of gravy and poured it on all over rather than just on the top. The artwork and murals inside are super cool. They did a great job with the murals. This place was really cool and really fast. I definitely like it a lot and recommend it for everyone that likes Greek! read more

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Grey skies Sundays call for some good comfort food. We went with Vasilis Express! We ordered delivery, and it came hot and in tact. The order was correct(big bonus) The portion sizes are HUGE! Definitely good portion to value. The chicken was very nice seasoned. The spicy feta chicken wrap hit the name, loaded with chicken, and very spicy! A good spicy! I got fries with my dinner and ordered side fries, well, lesson learned, the side fries is enough for a family of 4!! Cooked to perfection. Golden, crispy, and seasoned. Also got there house soup, very, very flavorful, if you love lemon this is the soup for you! read more

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This is such a trendy little café. The menu was bright and innovative, a big lure for customers who will wait for a table in the lobby. Servers are peasant, engaging, and eligible of the menu and specials. Treat yourself, you'll really enjoy this experience. read more

Excellent spot for a quick bite of tasty Greek food at a low cost. Very friendly and accommodating. The kind staff offered to refill my toddler's water bottle. We sat outside. They have sidewalk cafe seating for beautiful summer days that's perfect for conversation, ambience, and people-watching. read more

Vasilis Express - Chicken Souvlaki Dinner - Greek Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Quality has gone up tremendously, the prices are reasonable too. Excellent lunch and late night spot!!

forgot my dressing can't even eat my food( I ordered pickup and live 20 away). wasted my money all cause they're too lazy to put dressing in my salad order read more

Ordered dinner from Vasilis for delivery on DoorDash. My order was accurate,hot,delicious,and arrived quickly. I love greek food, and I've never had Vasilis before-I'm 100% satisfied, and I will be ordering again. I ordered the chicken souvlaki poutine- crispy fries and perfectly seasoned chicken! I also ordered the falafel salad-super tasty! Huge portions! Order now! read more

Vasilis Express - Falafel Salad - Greek Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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I would give zero stars if I could. DO NOT ORDER FROM HERE. No clue how this place is still even open. We ordered chicken souvlaki salads and my chicken was raw. Not to mention they completely forgot dressing. We also ordered Tirokafteri dip and it's feta drenched in hot sauce? Can't make this stuff up... GROSS read more

Vasilis Express - a half eaten sandwich in a styrofoam container - Greek Near Me - Buffalo, New York

So, I decided to order Door Dash for dinner. Ordered the Gyro Original pita, no onions or tomatoes, fries and tzatziki on the side (didn't want a pile of mush by the time it got to me). To my surprise, this is what I received. I should have read the description better because I would have seen that it doesn't come with lettuce (my mistake). The lack of meat startled me for the $10.00 price tag. No thank you. Never again. read more

Vasilis Express - Original Gyro Pita, no onions or tomatoes, fries and tzaziki on the side. - Greek Near Me - Buffalo, New York

I have an order I'm not able to eat. Allergy to onion pita had onion Asked for sauce on side no sauce Asked for spring mix got iceberg Asked for extra olives got no olives. Tried calling restaurant and the line says mailbox is full. Awful. read more

I got delivery from this location and it was fantastic the chicken souvlaki poutine was excellent and the baklava was sooo good - sweet, crispy, everything you want in baklava. read more

Vasilis Express - a tray of french fries - Greek Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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Horrible customer service. Whoever she is behind the counter, she has no people skills and was extremely rude. This wasn't my first time here but it will certainly be my last. read more

I decided to grab lunch at Vasilis today. I'd never been, but had seen their flashy front window and had meant to visit for a while. Finding myself driving by around 1pm I went for it. The first thing I noticed was the lack of traffic. There was a party of three enjoying salads, but they were the only customers I saw during my 10-15 minute wait for my order. The girl at the counter was coloring in a coloring book for lack of other work. She'd apparently already prepped and stocked everything needed. So how was the food? I went with a gyro wrap and fries to go. The fries were of the battered sort and pretty good. The wrap was mediocre at best. It was almost completely lettuce. The tzatziki sauce had no flavor and was basically plain yogurt. When combined with a shortage of onion and tomato it was basically just a lettuce wrap and a bit of meat. I like my gyros to have a bit of a bite. A delicious treat that results in your inability to talk to anyone for a few hours because it's given you some kicking breath! This fell very short. In addition, the wrap itself was more like the brittle crusty outer surface of a good sub roll hollowed out. It broke apart instantly and made eating a messy ordeal. Thankfully all I spilled was a bunch of lettuce... So why go to Vasilis? The answer is instantly apparent as you walk in. You'll quickly notice a wall of dollar bills with the letters of Greek houses from nearby Buffalo State University. This is late night food conveniently located. It's not good, but it's in stumbling distance of numerous bars. I say leave this one to the college kids. Elmwood has numerous other restaurants offering better Greek food for dine in or carry out. read more

Vasilis Express - Vasilis Express! - Greek Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Ordered fish fry for takeout because I was in the neighborhood and had a craving, was sorely disappointed. Should have stayed with my usual place! The fish has skin on and then it's battered, creating an unappealing grayish color and slimy coating on the inside of the otherwise relatively decent batter. The order was missing a lemon wedge, tartar sauce, coleslaw and the mac salad...basically everything the meal is supposed to come with. I didn't discover this until I got home and only found soggy fries and a dry piece of gray-colored fish. I doubt I'll give this place another shot based on my first encounter here. read more

Chicken Souvlaki Salad is a favorite. In the summer I stay for dessert. With the price of food going up...14 is a lil pricey. I give it four stars, five stars if someone else is paying. read more

I just had a falafel...It was not very good at all...I think the falafel might have been ordered from a distributor or something because it was deep fried...Didn't think that was possible....It was also loaded with red onions....Wayyy too many, and wayyy too strong...I picked off a bunch of them, and I didn't even finish the falafel, and I still had nothing but onion taste in my mouth after..Yuck, and I am a big onion fan too.....Also, the dressing had no flavor, and the lettuce was iceburg.... I also got the poutine fries...They were probably the most bland I ever had...No taste here at all... In fact both items I got tasted like deep fryer....The falafel was deep fryer and onion flavor, and the poutine was deep fryer flavor... 2 stars only because last year I got some kind of pita thingies and dip or something that was not all that bad.... btw falafel and fries cost $12.98....that was with no drink. read more

I WILL START BY SAYING THAT I UNDERSTAND ALL THE CONCERNS OF THE LOW REVIEWERs- it is always disappointing to receive a meal you dont love!! Food is an EMOTIONAL experience as I have learned as someone who is at times spiritually unwell. **My experience however::: I REALY ENJOYED MY FOOD! I got a simple salad and hummus for the simple guy I am. And ill tell ya what, it really hit the spot. The wife liked it too. I would say perhaps to the owners maybe hear out some concerns (WITHIN REASON!!) thats the key. Unreasonable? No thank you. Reasonable? Yes please! It is my first time in "buffalo new york" and I will be eating here again before i go "down south" again!!!!!! Better luck on the maid of the mist. God bless read more

Place sucks. Use to be my top 5 places here in Buffalo but these incompetent people can't take an order. Asked for no onions they give me onions, fries cold and stiff. read more

Vasilis Express runs right in the middle for me - it's a place to grab a quick bite to eat but it's neither exceptionally inexpensive nor is it wonderfully tasty. But, again, that's partially because I'm a vegetarian and so I can't actually eat most of the menu. Spanikopita is a basic, but well done staple. That's usually what I get when I go there. It's basically the same price as other places in the area - so you could go anywhere and get the same thing. But, if you don't want pretentiousness, then this is a fine place to stop. A warning, but a good one - when you get french fries it is a huuuuuge order. Like, a whole container. You can definitely split this order with others. I always forget this and end up with extra fries for later. Not a problem, but something to know before ordering. read more

This was honestly my favorite place to eat when I use to attend Buff State. It was one of the places that stayed open late and actually served delicious food! I generally stuck to ordering a few things so I can't speak for everything on the menu. Cant go wrong with a bacon, egg and cheese on a bagel with fries, bbq tenders with fries, hot dogs with chili and poutine fries and I heard the gyros are good too. The staff usually really cool and the signature wall with the money and greek frats and soros letters is dope! I miss this spot so much especially when I come home late from a party. read more

Vasilis Express - Bacon, egg and cheese on a bagel w. fries - Greek Near Me - Buffalo, New York

This is a great location - formerly it was Captain Jack's Fish and Chips. For some reason I never wanted to go in there. It smelled like a grease factory. Once Vasilis Express opened, I noticed front and center on the menu a picture of their Pita Gyro. A soft thick pita filled with gyro meat, tzatziki, and french fries. French fries in the Pita Gyro?! I remember the first time I had a mega schwarma wrap in Bahrain with french fries packed inside. Come to papa. I was going back for more. Needless to say I was delighted to see that mega schwarma somewhat replicated here in the form of the Pita Gyro. Try it out - I don't think you'll be disappointed. For what this place is - it excels at what it does. It's located on the way to and from Mr. Goodbar and Cole's. It deserves some credit for supplying a tasty gut bomb that at least feels healthier than the Jefferson Steak Hoagie I would get at Jim's Steakout. I actually feel pretty great afterwards. I tend to rate places on how well they excel at what they should be. This place does a pretty dang good job. They haven't closed down yet like 'ol Captain Jack's and there's a reason for that. read more

It used to be delicious and cheap. Complete garbage now. What's crazy is that it's still the same owner and the food got worse and more expensive. Might as well go to panos across the street or louis Texas reds. Hopefully they fix this place up read more

Great for a cheap and quick fix but still, another disappointing gyro. It seems like no Buffalo Greek spot has authentic gyro meat. If you know of one and you are reading this, please tell me. read more

We ordered (Falafel and Poutine) we didn't like it tasted so bad, and the place very pricey.

We live just a few blocks away and discovered Vasilis when we were doing our kitchen remodel and needed food (a few times a week for a few weeks) that was quick but not profoundly unhealthy. This did the trick. The menu has diverse offerings--from wraps, to salads, to a fish fry (and a good one, according to my pretty picky husband--and plenty of VEGETARIAN choices that are ready to go in a flash. Crispy fries, hummus appetizers, rice pudding, and all the other things you expect to find at a Greek restaurant are also on the menu. You can even call ahead. The prices are reasonable; not as cheap as Burger King, but less than a "sit down" Greek restaurant. If there's one complaint I would offer, it's about the use of styrofoam containers. Something more environmentally friendly would be wonderful--and would get me through the door more often. read more

Best tasting Greek we have tried yet in Buffalo. Got the open beef salad it was fantastic! Will be back soon for trying the dolmas and the feta chicken. read more

One of my go to spots for Greek food when I don't feel like making it myself. Nice vegetarian options like the falafel pita or veggie burger. Giving it 4 stars because I asked for tzatziki on my pita instead of tahini, but instead they gave me a side of blue cheese...what was I gonna do with that But overall good. When you check your food, nothings wrong and when you don't something is read more

Quality of food has gone down hill. The mega wraps are a joke what the hell happened the great wraps they used to have. Just a good piece of pita with lettuce slapped in the middle no dressing? dry and gross. I will not continue to give my business to this establishment any longer after many years oh and the staff is very unhelpful. Take the drive and go to Kostas why better quality and portions. Yuck read more

Always enjoyed the food here, but someone new must be cooking. Had the cheeseburger like I always do and there was no cheese. Then I got home put my own cheese on, took a bite and it tasted funny. I took a bite of just the beef and it still tasted shady. I'm not saying it was turned but it didn't taste right, so I threw it away. They used to have these thick very crispy fries and now they have unseasoned shoe string fries. Not a single fry was longer than 2 inches. We also got chicken fingers which were good but they didn't even include blue cheese. We won't be back. read more

I just recently wrote a review, yet I feel the need to update it soley due to the fact that I have been here three times in the past week. Apparently I am on a chicken-souvlaki-greek-food kick, but whatever it is, they are doing it right because it keeps me coming back. It can also be the convenience and close proximity to my house. Or perhaps it is my exhaustion from the work week, pure laziness to look further for a dinner option, and my lethargy has kicked in stopping me from going to wegmans and cooking for myself. Consequently, two chicken souvlaki salads and a falafel pita wrap later, I am giving them one more star. I ordered the falafel wrap on a whim, and I was thoroughly impressed. It was a little dry though, and caused me to steal the greek dressing from my salad that I was saving for lunch the following day to put on the wrap. The reason I can't give it 5 stars, regardless of my (too) frequent visits, is...more dill sauce issues!!! (see last review). After paying for the dill sauce and not getting it last time, I was determined to not let that happen again. Unfortunately, this time they were out (whaaaaatt???) of dill sauce! I was looking in the fridge behind the girl, like I didnt believe her. Two days later, when I called to grab a salad for dinner I asked the girl on the phone for dill sauce...still out!!! (unbelieveable). So I said ok, please add a side of Tzatziki sauce. Go in, pay for my order (including the Tzatziki sauce), get home....NO TZATZIKI SAUCE! Oye! read more

I've known the owner for years and I can say this man works hard for his restaurants and creating the best quality food for the price. There's everything from burgers to gyros to poutine fries. There's vegan and vegetarian options including falafel and hummus. The service is always friendly and the food always comes out the window fast. If you're in the Elmwood village do yourself a favor and give Vasilis Express a try. read more

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"Express" is a great word to describe this restaurant. Since my visits here have been very short and to the point, my review will be, too. The food here is perfectly serviceable. It's not the best Greek food I've ever had, but when I'm in a hurry, it's filling, flavorful, and cheap. The brief encounters I have had with the staff have been overwhelmingly positive. The staff is always friendly, ringing up my low-cost food with a smile. Basically, don't bring a date here (unless you want to scare them off) and don't expect an authentic Greek meal. But if you're looking for some yummy, cheap food and big portions, Vasilis Express is a great option. read more

My experience here on Friday night was the worst service I've ever received. I'll sum it up quickly - took 1.5 hours to get food (was told it would be 25), the cooks were eating and drinking in the back, apparently they don't offer refunds and the food was greasy and salty. Just don't go here. Ever. ** side note: I used to love this place. Everything changed within the past couple months. It's a shame. read more

I am honestly so sick and tired of the vast abundance of false advertising and crappy restaurants in Buffalo. Vasillis Express is a complete mockery of not only Greek food but of food in general. It's painfully obvious that Vasillis couldn't care less about being a proper restaurant and hope only to capitalize on the indiscriminate student appetite. Their house speciality is the worst Gyro I have ever had. Even ordering it felt surreal. How does the cashier of a Greek restaurant not know how to properly pronounce Gyro? And is it even a Gyro if the chef quick cooks some bits of fatty low quality meat on a griddle? Oh, and you can add about four french fries for $1.25! Sadly, Buffalo's only Fish and Chip restaurant used to live here. Hey Captain Jack, any chance you can move back in when some pre-law student sue Vasilis for false advertising and they go under? read more

Love the chicken poutine! I have gotten falafel salad and they are really crispy but they soften up once you put the dressing on them. Chicken tenders and fries are also pretty solid, nice and crispy read more

I have been going to Vasili's for years as it is at the corner of my street and it used to be really good. Lately the quality has slipped and for the price it isn't worth it. I paid $21 for two chicken souvlaki salads. It was made with half wilted iceberg lettuce and tomatoes that look like they were prepped 3-4 days ago. Not fresh. On top of that I got it for take out and they forgot the dressing. So, now we have two gross dry salads. I called for a refund and the girl was nice who answered the phone and she asked the manager who was in the kitchen what to do. His solution to the problem was exactly this "we don't give refunds, but take his name down and we'll give him extra dressing next time." What am I going to do with double dressing next time? Great job running your business. You lost a valuable repeat customer today. read more

Usually when I eat here the service is beautiful!. But today... girl no. The girl that answered our phone call supposedly ordered our food but didn't. so instead of waiting 25 minutes we had to wait an hour and a half and be served after everyone waiting . Just because someone was rushing to get out of work. These girls have to go.and also my friends didn't receive the fires with their meal. I don't know how busy it was today but this is insane if you can't deal with food, get out of food service. read more

Ordered for delivery. Ordered two orders of chicken fingers and a gyro. They forgot one order of fingers, and the food that arrived was not good and cold. Will not order from here again. read more

This place is good for certain things not for others. Just a place to grab a bite when you dont really want a whole sit down experience. Get: burgers, fries, chicken souvlaki, gyro Pass: chicken avoglemodo soup (its like drinking lemon juice) Its cheap, its clean, the folks are friendly enough. Just make sure you check for condiments, sauces and utensils. read more

I came here on my first night in Buffalo. I decided to explore the neighborhood with a couple of kids from my dorm. I do not remember what attracted us to this particular place but whatever it was, thank you. Pros: They have the best burgers, fries, milkshakes, chicken gyros etc. Whatever you order on the menu, you can not go wrong! A burger with fries usually ranges from $7-$11 depending on what you put on your burger. Cons: I do not really like using my debit card when I come here, not they have scams going on or anything, but I have found when I make a purchase with my card it will charge a couple of dollars over the actual price of my order. The charge corrects on its own but it takes a couple of days for it to reflect in your account. I have told the girl at the register about this and she said that is just how their system works. I am sure they can correct that if they wanted to but it is not a big deal but if your order is, for example, $8.50 and you only have $9.00 on your card the order will not process. Besides that, this is a great place. read more