Ali Baba Mediterranean in Atlanta
Site: http://www.alibabaatlanta.com/
- Monday:10:30AM–5PM
- Tuesday:10:30AM–5PM
- Wednesday:10:30AM–5PM
- Thursday:10:30AM–5PM
- Friday:10:30AM–4PM
- Saturday:Closed
- Sunday:Closed
Despite being easy to miss, this place truly has excellent falafels and gyros. Lots of food for your money. Excellent taste. Would recommend. This is not your typical sit down, though. You order the food and wait for it, then enter the adjacent building and go down the stairs to eat in what almost feels like an empty food court in a mall. Still worth it for the food.
Ali baba is a GREAT place for lunch, EVERYDAY. The food here is amazing and inexpensive as well. AND, they give you a LOT of food. A little on the greasy side, but not enough to keep me away! Everyone Ive recommended this place too says more or less the same. Everyone should try it.
The guy running the and making the food is very friendly and personable. He recognizes his repeat customers and will make you an order of whatever you want. Huge portions are great prices. Vegan and vegetarian options are no problem. Great place for a healthy and delicious lunch.
Literally a hole in the wall but those are always the best kind of restaurants. Always really good food and very quick.
The staff were rude and disrespectful when I walked in. The woman at the front counter was berating and aggressively dehumanizing a young woman as I walked through the door. I believe all human beings should be treated with respect and because of this I chose not to support this business or this type of behavior!
The lady at the cash register is rude and sarcastic. I chose not to give my money to that restaurant today. I have eaten there in the past and the food is descent.
So many businesses on campus closed during pandemic. Tried this place for the first time. Super friendly owner and great priced food. You get GOOD portions and its DELICIOUS! Seriously super yummy. Will be back! Glad to support the local businesses that stayed on campus
Amazing Gyro! Amazing Falafel. My Belgian husband was so happy to find great Falafel, and I was pleasantly surprised when I tried it. The owner is very friendly, and his staff is great! We will be back in Atlanta tomorrow, and we already know where were going for lunch.
I went today and got a gyro salad plate for me and a gyro wrap (it was called a “super” something...) for my husband. The staff were so kind and engaging and helped me decide what to order. They helped me figure out what each thing was and how to pick items best for me. The food was really tasty and very different for me to experience. I liked eating here and trying something new! Plus, the kind man preparing the food even gave me an extra sample of a side so that I could try a new item. Very kind of him! I appreciated it and will certainly go back.
I ate all my food before I got to take a pic. Trust me when I say its good. I sat by the window, best seat to people watch. Check the place out!
I stopped in here while on a layover in downtown Atlanta. The lamb gyro was wonderful. Thank you for being open during the pandemic.
It was my first time trying and I must say food was great for the price! Staff went above and beyond letting me try new things and very accommodating! Very nice and helped me order in my native language which made the experience so much better! When they noticed I brought my dog and we were eating outside they even brought my dog some meat and water. I’ve never met staff that cares about their customers as much as Ali Baba Mediterranean in downtown. If I could give 10 stars I would! I will be a returning customer and is now on my top recommended list.
This is a great place for a healthy, filling and cheap lunch. It is bar none my favorite place to eat lunch while in campus.For about $9 you get a rice or salad with chicken or lamb, a side, pita, and a drink.I always pick a chicken salad with hummus for a healthy meal that satisfies me all day.The people that run Ali Babas are very nice and courteous, and sometimes they throw in a little extra food for you to try.
Little hole in the wall on Broad Street with incredibly authentic & fresh food! Take your lunch to-go, or ask them about the indoor seating next door. Great vegetarian options- falafel salad, mediterranean wraps, hummus etc. The owner & cashier both are amazingly KIND. If you find yourself in downtown Atlanta, i would highly suggest making a trip to Ali Baba for lunch.
I work upstairs in the Healey Building from this restaurant and frequent it often. Great fresh food, the owner and employees are always accommodating to special requests, plus it is delicious, quick, healthy and a great value for the price. I always have enough leftovers for a 2nd meal!
I admire this spot! They offer excellent food, their menu is decent, The cook in that restaurant is a real authority in the kitchen, I love very much trying all their dishes. The dishes are always good, the attitude towards the visitors is efficient. I frequently visit this place and I not even once was discontended. I recommend it to all.
Greek salad with lamb is my favorite, and such a good price. Loaded with meat and veggies, itll fill you up for the day. So much parsley tops off the flavor explosion in this salad. Tiny spot for ordering, but you can eat either at a table in the sidewalk or in the area downstairs.
Been going to this spot for years and love it more and more. The food is delicious and the employees are nice. Gyro with pasta salad is my favorite.
Today makes my second visit here. I ordered the gyro yesterday and it was so good that I decided to come back today. The lady at the front had the most stank, unappealing attitude Ive ever encountered. I asked for the falafel to be my side, but what they put in the box didnt look the same. I asked her if it came with what I asked and I was met with belligerence. The experience was so unpleasant that Im probably never going back again. Its unfortunate cause the food is really good and decently priced. Ill come back though if shes not there...
From the moment you come to that place the waiters give you a comfortable feeling. Very friendly team, it is a lovely place to enjoy with buddies or with your date. delicious cuisine, experienced chef, honest pay and attentive service. Highly recommended.
Absolutely amazing local restaurant on the Georgia State University campus. Looking for lunch theres no better place to go
I love Ali Babas for a quick lunch on the go at a reasonable price. I always get the Gyro + Mediterranean Salad combo for $7. Its filling, delicious, cheap, and comes prepackaged in a styrofoam to go container. The super gyro is more meat and sauce, which makes it a bit harder to eat. The drinks are in a separate storefront. They offer discounts for GSU students. There isnt a place to sit down here, its more of a permanent stand than a restaurant. The park is barely a block away, and they have lots of seating there, so I recommend that.
Fast and friendly staff. Great mediterranean food . I prefer to hold the hot sauce.
This is an excellent facility with outside tables and chairs to view the scenery. They have an array of Turkish foods and desserts that melt in your mouth. If you like international foods I suggest you go check this eatery out. You will be Surprised!!! Thank you Fevzi Karabulut whos the owner and his delightful staff, especially the cashier. Peace, Love and Joy to you all.
Dont let this hole in the wall foo. you. The food is delicious. My go to item is the gyro salad. Its got a ton of veggies: tomatoes, cucumber, peppers, olives, onions and of course the meat. And the falafel is delish!
Tiny place. Split by another entrance, but you can get great quality very quickly here. Try the falafal! Ive had the falafal, gyros, and a couple of other items. All very good. Expect to haul it off to eat it. Some outdoor seating under the trees nearby. Soda machine/drinks are not in the space in which you order!
My girlfriend and I got lunch at Ali-babas today. I had the Falafel salad and she had the lunch special with chicken (meat over rice w/ two sides). The serving size to price ratio is good; just under $8 for a very filling lunch. The quality of my salad was mehhh. The falafel was smothered in yogurt and hot sauce to the point that I felt like I was eating a buffalo chicken salad. But, more notably, my girlfriend got food poisoning from the chicken.I gotta believe that this place has something to offer based on all the good reviews it has. Id say check it out if youre on GSU campus and need a filling lunch, just hold off on the sauce if you want to taste the food and stay away from the chicken.
Always enjoy the Mediterranean wrap from this place but dealing with the lady behind the register is enough to stop me from going here unless I’m in a hurry. She is curt, unhelpful, and generally unpleasant, which is why I’ve only ever ordered one item off the menu—I’m too anxious to ask questions about other menu items because I excpect a rude and scornful response (which I’ve seen her deliver to other customers countless times). If you’ve got an itch for Mediterranean food in Downtown Atlanta, I recommend making the short walk over to Baraka Shawarma instead.
I have been to Mediterranean restaurants all over the country. It is one of my favorite foods. I typically order a falafel sandwich. The falafel part of the sandwich was luke warm or cold. It was tasty. But they just put in a small piece. I would have preferred a slightly larger portion. But it is very lazy for the restaurant not to warm it up. The pita was good and the fixins inside were good. I also got grape leaves. They were terrible. Very mushy and also too cold. I also got a samosa. That was also cold. They said they could heat it up but in a microwave. It is 2014, how can a classy place heat things up in a device that ruins food. I ate it cold and it was pretty good. I think if this place had their ingredients at the right temperature they would be much better off. So if you want cold/luke warm food this is your spot.
The food is fine, but the owner (I assume the guy making the food is the owner) will put hot sauce on everything you buy no matter how much you beg him not to. Im sick of him screwing up my order and wont be going back.
Dont overlook this place. Tiny stall and a little rough looking, but this place will get you some delicious food quickly and with friendly service. I was getting it to go, but they pointed out theres indoor seating in the building they butt up against which resolves the only issue Id have with the place.
If you enjoy tasteless and oily meat then this is the place. In all my years eating Gyros( Lamb or Chicken) in NYC never...ever have they been flavorless or oily....not even from the street carts/vendors..Lol!! Straight BASURA ( garbage/trash).When you know better..you eat better!! # FACTS
Excellent Mediterranean food. The portions were plentiful and the food was really solid. This is the best Mediterranean Ive had in Burbank.
Great hole in the wall option on Broad. Good Med flavors. Salad is great. Chicken and rice is great. Hummus and falafef great. Friendly people. Know
This is my favorite spot on Broad. IM A Georgia State University employee and Im calling out to you Panthers....eat HERE. Its healthy...tasty and you cant beat the great service. Shouts out to their main Cashier (the brunette lady) she completely understands Customer retention. Ill be back 100%
The best gyro anywhere. We have had gyros in Turkey, and all over the USA but by golly this is the best Gyro. The owners Dad actually is a chef in Istanbul and has a chain of restaurants there employing 300. So it was no surprise for us that every item on Ali Babas menu that we tasted here on Broad street; was very palatable, very delicious, perfectly cooked and well seasoned.We tried the Bakalwa for desert. Sinfully delicious. Like all other Bakalwas this one was not dripping or soaked in honey. The amount was just perfect.Honestly, if you havent eaten Gyro, falafal or for that matter; if you havent eaten at Ali Baba Cafe you have no idea what true good Turkish food tastes like.I have spent two weeks in Turkey eating at authentic restaurants and even here in Atlanta at Turkish festivals and other so called authentic Turkish and Greek outfits.This is a fast food style cafe and seating is on the sidewalk.All I can say is get down to 60 Broad Street, Atlanta GA. You will be back.
The food has always been great when I went there. The tiny store is always busy, with a line that occasionally goes half-way down Broad Street, which is my only complaint. Overall, it is a well priced, worthwhile experience that I will continue to enjoy on my afternoon walks.
Great street food. Good tzatziki sauce. Good sandwiches and very reasonable pricing. They offer student discounts too. No indoor seating.
My favorite place to eat for lunch downtown. The food is amazing. The guy with the Michigan hat at the front is very nice. I try to eat here every week. If you get a chance try the spanakopita.
RUDE customer service. I was the only person inside the restaurant (so there was no line/wait) and asked the lady behind the counter questions about prices and the menu. She seemed bothered by my asking questions and gave me attitude. She called me sweetie and condescendingly said I think youre confused. It was exactly like interacting with a bully. Needless to say I did not lunch with them, and will never step foot at Ali Babas again.
I was passing through Atlanta and was looking for a place to eat ... I happily found this place, I loved the food and the owner was super friendly and attentive. Thank you very much for the good food and the good time !!!
Its super delicious! They have great falafel, and the staff is very kind. Definitely worth the trip for anyone who has doubts.
This place is delicious and the people are nice. I think theyve given me extra sides many times for just being friendly and smiling. Great food and a guilt free lunch with lots of veggie options!
The hunnus here is awesome. The men that do the cooking are also very nice. But the lady who runs the register is NOT! She is very unwelcoming & rude. I try to avoid going there when shes there.
Amazing food great portions
Very flavorful food from a very likeable guy! Hes been there a long time. A local staple for the lunch crowd. Wont be disappointed!
Great people and food quality. The serving a good size and it tastes amazing. Good gyro and greek salad.
Really bland gyro, no taste. I got the chicken gyro and I could see the grease. Had to throw it away after two bites. Plenty of better places to get gyro than here, I wouldn’t recommend.
Great place for a quick bite. The super gyro is top notch.
They have great gyros, always fresh and well seasoned meat. They usually have a special that will feed you twice.
Great hole-in-the-wall Mediterranean restaurant. Delicious lamb gyro! But if you are looking for atmosphere and excellent service, go elsewhere.
It is the best Mediterranean restaurant in Atlanta. It beats the fancy upscale restaurants in term of taste. The falafels taste better than the ones at other Mediterranean restaurants.
Amazing customer service and amazing food,
When I approached the cashier with a question, no hi, hello, nothing. She continued to play on her phone, barely answered my question. Very rude & unconcerned.I went next door to the pizza joint and received excellent customer service. I will never go there again. I assumed. because the cook didnt speak English that the establishment would be friendly to people of color! WRONG!!!!!!!!
This place obviously knows how to treat their clients. Constantly with a friendly attitude. The food is affordably priced, constantly flavorful and clean.
Actually I was next door at the pizza place for my fave spinach and anchovies pizza. Ali Baba’s is okay, too. Interesting place Broad Street in downtown Atlanta. Cool places to have a quick bite. Ali Baba’s falafel used to be the bomb. Hope they’re still going strong.
Exceptional food, super nice staff members, regularly great atmosphere. They charge fair rates and the food quality is excellent. Fantastic work.
Cant remember what I had. Id been eating out frequently. I do remember, it is worth going again.
This place has very good and authentic food, one of my personal favorites around the city.
Great med food, fast, cheap, legit. Dont pass this up.#travelformortals
Best falafel wraps downtown! They also have excellent vegan samosas.
THIS PLACE DOES NOT HAVE OPEN HOURS POSTED. I am here thirty minutes after noon and it is closed. This is the second place in Atlanta that failed my family. We are glad that the Naan Stop neighboring restaurant serves some halaal.
SAYS BEST FALAFEL IN TOWN BUT IT IS THE WORST FALAFEL IN TOWNTHE FALAFEL LITERALLY TASTE LIKE DOUGH!!! Throw in lettuce, tomato, mix veggies and you have your wrap.
I tried this spot already with my friend and I am obsessed since then. I enjoy the awesome character and delicious food and beverages. Great work.
Best falafel in Atlanta! The falafel sandwich is full of veggies and falafel and so satisfying.
Friendly and delicious and quick
I have been there once while in Atlanta. OMG so delicious food and exceptional service! Thank you!
The food is awesome so is the owner who treats customer with respect and care. Highly recommended.
Wonderful meal at a great price. The salad was great as well as the hummus.
Favorite Gyro place on GSU campus. Located in a tiny space off of Luckie Street.
For my money, best falafel in town. Always speedy service. I’m never disappointed.
Really good meat and vegi options at an ultra conveiniant location. The prices are reasonable, I could go everyday.
Best Falafel Everrrrrr! Customer service is great too. They’re very nice. I will be a frequent customer
One of the better doners Ive had state side. My only disappointment? No Frites.
A certain staff member made me feel sub human. I would not eat here if you paid me.
I love the Mediterranean platter!!! Best Falafel ive ever had!!
Consistently the best in town. I love the fact that theyre only a block away from where I work, which makes them great for lunch.
Chicken gyro is a must try! Delicious!
Worst experience ever, staff was extremely pff putting. Do not eat here.
Best meal and service I have ever seen! Love it!
FRESH quality food! I loved my lunch from beginning to end
The best mediterranean food everything is fresh and hot thank u 👍
Amazing and authentic!
I ordered shawarma but i didnt like it. It was full of spices.
This place has the best Gyros in Atlanta.
The place is scary, the service rough, but it taste good :)
I go here A LOT. The gyro is the best in Atlanta.
Good food and hospitality. Prices reasonable.
GSU student discount 10%
Very delicious foods. I love it.😍
Great food excellent customer service
Literally crave the Mediterranean wrap. Simply amazing!
This is a hole in the wall, but I like the vegetarian wrap.
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So good! Will definitely be back!
The best gyros in Atlanta.
Its ok
Wonderful food!
Good service good food
Super tasty!
Super
Food is not good
Constantly Good
Best Shawrma
Very delicious
Give it a try!
Amazing!!!
Its closed
So delicious! The gyros and the pasta salad are to die for.
Total reviews rating 4.3
119 Reviews for Ali Baba Mediterranean 2023:
Review №1
2022-07-15The best falafel ever. My friend and I purchased two falafel and made it into a wrap. We included their special spicy sauce in it and other spices and it was too good to be true.
Review №2
2022-02-25First time there and I will definitely be back. A great price for even better food and awesome portions. I got the Chicken Doner and the Baba Ghanoush and I highly recommend it being spicy too. 100/10
Review №3
2022-08-17This was my first time eating at Ali Baba and I must say I had a great experience. The owner was so freaking nice! The cashier and the guy helping the owner with the orders were both nice as well. Now to the food...AMAZING!!! This was my first time trying Falafel and it was delicious! I had the Gyro with Lamb with side of hummus and salad, both were really good! You get a lot of food for a reasonable price. I am definitely going back and I highly recommend trying Ali Baba, you wont be disappointed.
Review №4
2022-08-15One of the absolute best places to get a Mediterranean meal in downtown Atlanta. Great falafels (your choice of a wrap or salad). Great vegan options. Definitely recommend.
Review №5
2022-09-03New favorite restaurant. Very friendly staff. I have not ordered something I didnt enjoy. Reasonable prices and pretty filling servings.
Review №6
2019-10-16Really friendly service. Authentic food that was delicious. Affordable prices. Some seating outside but additional seating inside downstairs. I would recommend checking it out
Review №7
2022-01-19GSU student here - this is absolutely my favorite lunch spot any day I am on campus. The owners are very personable and get to know their customers and treat you well. The food is great and always fast served. This restaurant is worth the walk from anywhere downtown. I am very glad they made is through the pandemic and continue as a part of the campus community.
Review №8
2022-03-24I love Ali Baba! I work nearby and I get it all the time for lunch. My friends at Ali Baba always hook me up with a generous Greek salad with chicken and pita, and plenty of babaganoush on the side. For $10, you absolutely cannot beat it. Did I mention how tasty? Stop reading reviews and get some now!
Review №9
2022-06-23I got the lamb gyro with a salad, and it was amazing! The gyro was so good and it was a good amount of food for a reasonable price.
Review №10
2019-10-31I walked passed this place a few times. The location is very small, blink and you will miss it. I ate here two days in a row. Enjoyed my salads very much.