Down a flight of steps, what we would have called the "garden level" in the 1950s, this Albanian-American greasy spoon serves up a wondrous variety of American diner food staples and other delicacies from afar. Walk in, past the small, umbrella table, outdoor eating area, and go order at the counter. A chalkboard has specials and the full menu, but there are printed menus, too. I kid you not when I say there are so many options that you'd better study up before you come in. Otherwise, you'll annoy the line of downtown folks awaiting the culinary delights this place has to offer. Walk up to the counter window and order. Your food will be speedily prepared and brought out to you. Is it the Ritz? No. Is it oftentimes elbow to elbow cramped? Yes. But this is the kind of mom and pop, one off restaurant that every city should be preserving because once these disappear, the corporate dregs we'll have left to choose from will be slim pickings. Breakfast and lunch service. Whether an eggs/maple syrup meal. Or a 'burger. Or a gyro. Or a salad. Or whatever. The food is tasty and reasonably priced. Limited street parking is available. One warning - this is a place where you walk out smelling a bit like the food, so if you're a dry clean only worker, prepare to hang your jacket or outfit to air out when you get home.

I have always heard about this local gem, and finally had sometime to check it out. I got the spicy chicken panini with a side of French fries. The chicken panini was very flavorful and tasty. The sandwich was the perfect size for lunch. The French fries on the side were awesome definitely had a crispy crunch to them. Overall the sandwich and fries combo was tasty. I was really impressed. The only thing that I would have changed about the sandwich is the cheese. But the service was fast and the folks were pretty nice. The restaurant outside was pretty clean and the inside was clean as well. I definitely would love to come back and try the breakfast menu!

I've been coming here for some months now but today's the first day i've gotten to try their breakfast. i usually get the cajun chicken gyro add banana peppers or the chicken ranch wrap. Those two lunch options never leave me unsatisfied. All the ingredients taste fresh and i love the small business vibe of this place. Today i tried the bacon omelette with a side of home fries and let me tell you. i'm going to be waking up earlier from now on. The service is always quick and friendly.

Good was fresh and well seasoned--- small but easily accessible from the street. Prices are reasonable but a up to date easy menu to read would have been helpful.. it looks like a great breakfast spot

Went here on a whim after seeing a post about it on the Downtown Columbus instagram - it was definitely worth the trip! Endless options - my meal was the Albanian Panini, so think a gyro turned sandwich. It was good - gyro meat topped with some veggies and a sauce of some sort! A bit thin for my liking but still tasty. Fries that came with were like those crinkle cut ones you get at a carnival - dipped them in boatloads of ranch. Honestly really filling - but a tad expensive IMO, spent $14+ on the sandwich alone. My friend got a drink too - lots of creative coffee options which is nice! When we walked in, we were the only ones there but in a matter of minutes the whole place was full for lunch rush. Not enough seating to accommodate the crowd, so we ate quickly to let people take our table since they were basically watching us wrap up. Had to basically leave the restaurant since there wasn't really anywhere to loiter. Service was quick - maybe 10 minutes from order to eating? Parking was a tad difficult - street options only. Anyways - an overall pleasant experience! Definitely a hidden gem.

Came here for a quick lunch. Staff was friendly and helpful. I got chicken gyro and added feta and banana peppers, with fries. It was very good, only criticism is the chicken was a little dry. Would return

I don't get downtown too much, at least till the last year or so, and I had never heard of this till a few months ago. I happened to drive by it, and looked it up on Yelp and decided to check it out when I had a chance. Finally had a chance, and I regret having not come many times before. It's small, and down below street level, but comfy and quaint for that. Some outdoor seats, a few on the sidewalk but most under an awning for shade or shelter from rain. Mostly indoor seating in a cozy wood area Order at the counter. They have a huge menu of sandwiches, and breakfast items, also salads, etc. I got an Albanian panini which is basically a gyro panini. It. Was. Amazing. My eyes were rolling back in my head. Just all the great gyro flavors, plus a perfectly done panini. Crispy and chewy and creamy and savory and all sorts of things going on in every bite. Very very good. The fries were good, although they are crinkle cut, and not really my style. Service is minimal, but very friendly and efficient. Order at the counter, they bring your food out and even clear the table. I will definitely be back, maybe for breakfast.

DELICIOUS! This place is so up my alley- amazing food, great prices, cozy atmosphere, locally owned. We got the Albanian panini and the Chicken panini. Both were absolutely amazing. I plan to come back for the chicken panini many times (it has peppers and this super good house made sauce) The Baklava was good but I'd skip it next time.

Nice little joint to get a quick bite to eat for breakfast or lunch. Note the current hours are Mon-Fri from 7:30am-2:30pm. We went for lunch. They have a decent selection of sandwiches and salads with a heavy focus on gyros. I got a chicken gyro with fries. The food came out quickly and the sandwich was warm. It was pretty good, but the chicken was a tad bit overcooked. I enjoyed the flavor of the tzatziki sauce. The inside has 8 tables ranging from 2 tops to 6 tops. They have a small patio area right outside, and more tables on the sidewalk area. Overall, definitely a hidden gem to grab a quick bite to eat for breakfast or lunch during the week.