Junkmail B.
Yelp
This little restaurant is located in Miami Springs, which is an elegant residential and small-business area sandwiched between the Miami International Airport and the City of Hialeah. The little hometown feel of Miami Springs is a bubble of tranquility between the madness of Miami and Hialeah.
I entered the door and noticed that the narrow restaurant was well laid out with an old fashioned lunch counter on one side and tables on the other. There are some fresh bakery goods in a small display case at the front. Specials are listed on the wall. You pick your seat. I like that.
I walked past two tables where others were eating and their entrées looked delicious and were nicely plated with fair portions.
I sat down to a table and was quickly and pleasantly greeted and presented with a menu. I immediately noticed that the table and counter tops were very clean. The floor was clean - even the area under the lunch counter. When I was presented with a menu it was also clean, no wrinkles, no food residue, and was well organized with several selections.
I ordered the stuffed grape leaves for an appetizer and the gyro platter with the potatoes for my main course. I know this combo well and knew it would be a solid benchmark to get a baseline for any future visits (there will be). It was prepared to perfection and generous portions. It hit the benchmarks all the way. I haven't had as flavorful of that meal arrangement in over a year and there have been a few unsuccessful attempts between.
The service remained properly attentive with amazing quality, old-school charm and in a balanced delivery. The decor is a cool mix of some nostalgic signs and positive wise sayings in a vertical curio cabinet display for you to enjoy as you dine.
For dessert. I got a cannoli from the pastry case. Yes, usually an Italian pastry, but Greece shares some similar Mediterranean foods with a similar palate of amazing flavors. The cannoli was fantastic, fresh and flavorful. Ther are other pastries but I selected this one.
The reception, food, preparation, presentation, service and quantity was amazing.
I recommend this little restaurant if you are in the area or maybe even drive out of your way to enjoy it. You won't be disappointed.