Big Greek Cafe

The Big Greek Cafe - Oh man... GREEK FOOD 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 This place is amazing. It’s all very well lit up with Edison bulbs. The ambiance with the Greek music transports you to the Mediterranean. The food is authentic. Customer service is on point. It’s a shame there is not an option for 10 stars. ⭐️ Good for the whole family. Price is moderate. I strongly suggest. 👍🏻

This is a chain store but the food quality is good. There is a good amount of food. For the bowls, you have a lot of options in terms of sides/toppings. If you like a lot of variety and a combination of flavors, you will enjoy it when you get all the toppings available. If you prefer more focused flavors, you can select the toppings of your choice. Bottom line, you hold your own destiny.

It's just okay . The prices were decent and portions were good. The chicken skewers(souvlaki) were not up to mark. It was not as juicy as I expected and was a bit too salty. The island chicken was good on the other hand. The feta dip was too salty and the warm Pita was a bit too salty as well. The Green goddess dip was good. The next greens lettuce and the veggies were fresh. For a fast casual restaurant it's just okay.

My husband and I went here because it was a nice fall day and we saw online that they had outdoor seating. None of that seating had any shade, though, so we are inside. We shared a loaded fried, which my husband likes but I found it too salty. He had a gyro wrap that he found to be similar to but not as good as the loaded fried. I had a pork skewers and a beef skewers, and I want that impressed. The beef skewers was fine, nothing to write home about, but the pork skewer was gristly. The think I liked most was the dolmas. I want a fan of the dipping sauce they came with. It wasn't too my or my husband's tastes, but it was certainly clean and well decorated, so that's nice.

Came here with my wife after going to the Harry Potter Experience in Leesburg (Highly Recommended to all HP Fans) and Greek being my absolute favorite and nearby, we had to stop in. The food was, absolutely spectacular. I got the Lamb Wrap, and my wife got the Island Chicken Wrap combo. Both were amazing but my favorite has to be the Dolmades, they were absolutely incredible. Wish there was more then 4 per order but that's what I came for so I was prepared lol Unfortunately, as I'm writing this, and we just went yesterday, upon telling the kitchen staff that they're absolutely KILLING IT back there, we were told the business is closing permanently on Saturday. I'm just glad I was able to get in before they did so. I will forever be holding Stuffed Grape Leaves to your standard 🙌

Great place for Greek food. The meat tasted much more flavorful than most other Greek places I’ve been to in the area. Tried chicken, island chicken, lamb, and beefteki all were great. The fries were the only thing I didn’t like here. The portions on the smaller side, but the prices were not high either. I’ll be back!

Used to be my go-to place for an honest plate of food but no more. I’ve shared this stop along the way with many friends and family. I’ve driven upwards of an hour out of my way because I had that much confidence in this “brand”. I was utterly embarrassed after ranting and raving about this place to my colleagues only to arrive and be served nuggets of pork and chicken souvlaki smaller than the size of a quarter. The bifteki, not pictured, were like kids marbles. I should have placed them on edge for a photo, they were slightly thicker than a quarter, no joke! And no, it wasn’t just a few pieces. It was all of the sticks. I returned after a long hiatus. I was overseas. I came back to discover they had changed the packaging seemingly for the better. It was fine before. They tanked the quality and quantity of food. I know and understand inflation, but as you can see, bulk prices aren’t that much different than they were 5 years ago. Labor costs and the rest have gone up, more than they were 5 years ago. I’m a veteran in the business and understand this all too well. But get rid of the fancy packaging and put the money back into the labor costs and food. We work damn hard for every dollar we earn and expect more than this. I gave the same whole dollars and received fractions of what used to be served! This is insulting and you should be ashamed of yourselves.

There aren’t a lot of Greek restaurants in the area so I was excited to try this place. Overall it was great. Good atmosphere, clean, good staff. The koulourakia were a little too sweet and too low on citrus flavor, but no restaurant’s cookies will ever compare to yiayia’s. My only real complaint about this restaurant is the portion sizes. The gyro wrap was maybe 6” long and the souvlaki bowl came with only one stick of souvlaki. That said, the food tastes authentic and it was well cooked.

We have eaten here a few times and find the food to be excellent. It is fresh and made to order and the sides are generous. The chicken has excellent flavor and the greek salad is excellent. The pita and hummus have great flavor also. The service has always been quick and friendly. It is a clean place and has outdoor seating. I would recommend stopping by and giving it a try.

The restaurant was nice and clean. There were 2 people working. We ordered a family box sat down and waited. My boyfriend noticed the food was packed and ready to go but the restaurant staff didn't acknowledge us and let us know that the food was ready. My boyfriend got up and asked if that was our food. The staff (small cute latinas) seemed bothered that we asked. He simply stated "you didn't tell us it was ready." She didn't say anything and turned her back to us. ​ The food looks and smells good but the customer service is very poor. Very cute looking staff but the attitude is very unpleasant and non-customer friendly.

FRESH DELICIOUS FOOD MADE TO ORDER!!! That's the headline, that's the review, it's that simple! I mean the pictures truly capture exactly what deliciousness I had the pleasure of noshing on ... and the place itself is spotless and bright and airy ... and the customer service is impeccable as well! What could've made it 5 stars? I wanted to give it 4 1/2 but that's not possible ... and I'm not sure it's truly "perfect" ... but it's damn close for "fast food".

Very nice staff and I thought everything was delicious. It was nice to be able to choose your sauces!

I happened to stumble across Souvlaki Bar while looking for a quick place to grab some food for lunch. The place is very clean and it's a great fast, casual option. The dishes were pretty simple, but were satisfying. The gyro had good flavor and I enjoyed the sauces they offered. I would definitely come back if I was in the area.

I had Kyma salad (ordered online). I was not quite sure what it is like and imagined something like coleslaw. Well, this was an upscale coleslaw (if it's a coleslaw). Of course the flavor was delicious but they put the right amount of dressing so that the salad was not swimming in the dressing. There was an accent of sweetness in it too - maybe dates? I would love to try other dishes now! Of course I will order this salad again too!

Tasty! The chick pea fritters and dried zucchini chips are standouts! I usually get a chicken bowl and these two as sides. Yummy!

This is my favorite location of souvlaki bar. Great souvlaki wraps, excellent portion sizes - good value for money. Clean, bright, cheery dining area and helpful crew.

It has been over a year since my last visit. Prior visits I experienced lacking meat portions, no tomatoes or onions on my gyro. Today was a perfect gyro/wrap it was fantastic. Tender pieces of meat, perfect grilled pita, the Greek sandwich I love. I even picked up a baklava that was nicely done. I plan to go back next month.

Not worth coming and everything I tasted was extremely bland or too salty. While its nice to have a greek type place in sterling, I definitely will not be back. The topping options for the bowls that are offered, you can tell they got the cheapest ingredients possible. The gyro meat I got was overcooked & dry. The dolmades were ok. The dips (smoked eggplant & crazy feta) were extremely salty and not good. If you want a bowl just go around the corner to cava in the shopping center right across the street. If you want really good greek food just take the drive to ashburn and go to greek unique

When Souvlaki first opened, I couldn't get enough of the wings with Tzatziki sauce and the Greek salad. Sadly, within 6-months it slowly went down from there in terms of quality. The chicken wasn't always coated evenly, they started giving one Tzatziki instead of two and the Greek salad really dropped. Maybe two Kalamata olives, a sprinkle of feta and more finely chopped romaine than one knows what to deal with. The ambiance of the establishment is nice and it's always been clean. As far as service, again - the cooking has dropped in my opinion and the front end service leaves a lot to be desired. I'll still pop in here now and again, but it's not the solid place I used to love. If it changes, I'll come back and update!

Just tried Souvlaki Bar for the first time and it was better than what I expected! I ordered a chicken skewer bowl with basmati rice, and the chicken was flavorful and the rice was pretty good, the pita bread was also a good side to have. The staff was pretty nice and gave great recommendations, but the shop itself was a bit empty despite their being great seating and history of the restaurants on the walls. Even if its for take-out, I highly recommend stopping by!

Love, love, love Souvlaki Bar. My daughter is a huge fan of the Baklava and the wraps and fries are delightful!

We picked a family souvlaki box for a gathering on Saturday. It was really well packaged and still hot when we got home. The Greek salad was great and we could choose how much dressing to use. The spreads are delicious. Our only complaint was that they cooked the pork sticks too much and they were a little dry. the baklava is terrific.

Flavorless and dry their meats have no sauce no lemon but a load of oregano. I won't be back. But the kitchen is very clean, so much respect on that count

Very tasty Greek food! It's a very clean fast casual option that my family and I love to hit up once in awhile when we want something quick, tastes great no matter the dish, and reasonably priced. You can't go wrong with any of the wraps, although I am partial towards the pork souvlaki wrap, which is marinated and seasoned well (although may be over cooked once in awhile). The Greek bowls are also a great option if you want to customize, allowing you to get really creative with the dips and dressing. I personally think the lemon herb is the best! The front house are very patient and always a pleasure to speak with. I'm very glad to have this option in our community!

When the restaurant first opened we enjoyed the food from Souvlaki Bar. We hadn't gone in here for a couple of years. I stopped in to pick up dinner and it was not good. I ordered a large greek salad and chicken and lamb kabobs. The chicken and lamb were both mediocre. The chicken was rubbery and the lamb was very tough. When I opened the salad, 15 minutes after I picked it up, it was all soggy. They put the dressing, and a lot of it, on the salad instead on the side for a takeout order. This was a waste of money and will never go back!

I have been to this location multiple times. The restaurant is very clean and the staff is always friendly. I like getting the gyro bowl. They give you a ton of food and it's really good quality. I've had the chicken skewers too and it's always tender. I would recommend this restaurant.

Ordering was very simple. Large menus posted on the wall and more at the ordering station. The wait for food was not long (there were only a couple tables occupied). Lots of to-go orders waiting. Covid practices appeared to be followed. The seasoning in the souvlaki chicken was very good. Pita was warm and soft and the toppings were perfect. Ordering was easy and there were a lot of options to choose from. We really enjoyed it and will be b

We have driven past this place for the last year or so. Today, we decided it was time to stop in and give it a try. We were pleasantly surprised at the quality but also a little shocked at the prices. OK, its after the pandemic and everything has gone up in price, especially food. We ordered the Pork Souvlaki and Chicago Gyro, along with the Dip Sampler and a Baklava and two fountain drinks. All of the items were excellent. I did learn that eating the pita wrap with it still in the bag that it comes in is the best idea as the juices tend to drip out the bottom of the wrap. NOTE: All ordered are prepared as "Take Out" or "To Go", but "Dining In" is an option. The facility is immaculate. We plan on returning.

STERLING, VA 09/28/18 DINNER -The meat was over-cooked and dry. It also had a propane taste to it. -The lamb souvlaki was bland and unimpressive. -The prices are a bit high, in my opinion. Over $10 for a pita wrap? Moby Dick pita wraps are huge huge and around $8. -The french fries were pretty soggy. -No loyalty rewards program. +The chickpea fritters were good, crispy on the outside and nicely seasoned. +The tzatziki sauce was okay. The search for a legit casual Greek cuisine joint near Loudoun County continues...

Decent pork "yeero", asked if I wanted feta on it (yes, obvi). Spanakopita were nice and crispy, and served with tzatziki. Greek fries were the star - delicious. Clean, everybody is wearing masks, curbside pickup and delivery. Great fast casual option.

Key formula for a new Greek restaurant to open in an area populated with great Greek restaurants is to have an owner (read someone invested in making the place work) on site. The "kids" running the place were miserable and it reflected in the food. Worst part is the food is expensive no matter how "hand made" it is. $8.99 for a small souvlaki wrap with 3 pieces of meat is crazy business. They local and local is good BUT put the shoulder into it owners!

I can appreciate the relatively low price for a bowl ($10.99), but the amount of meat (chicken souvlaki, in my case) you receive is downright paltry. I was given one small, bone-dry skewer: literally half the amount you'd get in a yakitori or grilled chicken appetizer at a bunch of places around here for about 6 bucks. You can choose from toppings, but what this really means is that you get pathetically anemic amount of thin red onion slivers, diced tomato, cucumbers that aren't even noticeable because they're so small, and the tiny dregs of the bottom of the feta container that you'd normally throw out when the block itself is finished. It looks like a lot, but they really just trick you by giving you a mountain of rice and covering it with an extremely thin layer of toppings. As I said, the cucumber and feta were so sparse that I didn't even taste them in there and only several minuscule pieces of diced cucumber and tomato when I actively dug around and searched for them. I got a respectable portion of tzaziki, but that's only because I ordered a double portion of it. I eat a moderate amount at lunch by anyone's standards, and yet was still ravenous after I finished because I didn't want to eat the 2-3 cups of plain brown rice that was left over after I finished the yogurt and the 4-5 tiny pieces of chicken with a veritable garnish of tomato, microscopic diced cucumber bits, and phantom feta crumbles. I had to go to the grocery store, buy some ground beef and cook myself a burger after this meal. Just raise your prices. Then again, we all know that when they inevitably do, they're not going to increase the amount of food they give. Or the quality.

Souvlaki bar is pretty mediocre. The chicken is moist, but flavorless. The fries are like ball park fries. We got the chicken yeero. It was ok, won't be coming back when there is much better Greek fusion food around.

Souvlaki Bar has become a staple in my house. We go about once or twice a month and are never disappointed. I love the white rice bowl -- always plenty for leftovers -- and the feta fries!

We drove by this restaurant on our way out and decided to stop by and grab a bite. This is a new restaurant in the newly developed shopping center. High ceilings clean decor with parkings right outside Food: Extensive Greek offerings, we ordered a chicken, a lamb gyro, and a dip sampler. All delicious, the pita bread was warm, crisp on the edge. Lamb and chicken both have a great flavor. I expected the fries to be on the side but instead it was just a few fries tucked in the wrap. Not very satisfying. For $11 per gyro I expected a bit more food but instead, it was just one wrapped gyro, so it feels pricey. We also had a Greek beer, which was just OK. Service: It's self-service, fast food style, so not much of service required but the register was friendly.

I'm sure my visit was the anomaly because it wasn't a pleasant experience. The chicken gyro was very dry. I wasn't feeling well for 4 days after eating the sandwich either. Several trips to the restroom. Not sure it was food poisoning or not. Either way this experience was bad I'm hoping for a better result next time.

Absolutely the best Greek food in town for lunch. Can't get enough of this amazing food. I always order kabobs, they never disappoint me!!

Recently we visited Santorini, Greece & indulged with Souvlaki everyday so ww know the exact taste. When we got back, we found out about this place & gave it a try. I must say the food quality & taste is very very close to what we had in Greece. It's very authentic! We always get their Chicago Style beef & lamb wrap that comes with fries, onions, tomatoes and tzatziki sauce inside. That's a real deal! This place is pretty neat & clean and the staff is friendly.

Pork Gyro, that does not come with feta. You may want to exit stage left now if you are reading this at the spot. Bread was not toasted or heated in any way. (Soggy too) The tzatziki was bland and only a little on top. Asked that they hold the tomato, but they ignored. (no surprise really, the nonexistent customer service I received was a good hint) Meat was dry, chewy and worst of all, tasteless. 4 French fries on the whole sandwich. The fries that came with my combo were good. But they don't have vinegar available to top those fresh fries with. And they have no idea what vinegar, besides balsamic is. Horrible experience overall. Definitely will not be returning. Sad too, I love a good gyro. Guess I still have to drive into Vienna to visit "Plaka Grill" if I want real Greek fast food done fresh and right!?! I can not stress to anyone reading this enough, this shop is run by young adults who seem absolutely miserable and this was when I was the only customer in the entire service area and only two tables had people eating at them. This is a self serve, fast casual restaurant that I had high hopes for. But it seems the franchisee should have opened an Arby's if they were gonna let the Moody Mod Squad run the place while they count their money anywhere else but at the restaurant they should be running themselves.

Delicious. Good value. Clean restaurant. Ordered online for carryout. Order was ready on time.

Really good food and quick service. Consistent. I'm partial to their almond cookies and chicken yeero. It's the only place I've found it. We always do takeout because of the pandemic, and it's no problem.

Service was good, staff was nice. Food was dismal. Have been going to this Souvlaki since it ordered. Used to go every week until 2 years ago when I moved to other part of NOVA. Loved it. LOVED the fries, craved them since last trip about a year ago. Went to today. WHAT HAPPENED?? I asked the nice young man who worked there if there were new owners. He said no, a chef had come in an worked on the menu. What a mistake and a pity. In no particular order - dislike the way the bowl ingredients are lined around the edge of the bowl. They were better in a deeper bowl where you could get a bite of everything at once. Hummus - UGH. Didn't even eat it all. It used to be the best part of the bowl, creamy, delish, soft and big portions. Now -skimpy tablespoon, gritty, dry. I swear it's only ground up chickpeas with no olive oil or spices. Chicken was wierd. Used to get one stick of souvlaki. Big chunks, tender. Now - you get tow but they're smaller and have no flavor, taste like they were frozen chicken they "grilled". They used to have grill marks, none now. Think they just microwaved them. The fries. OH MY GOD why did you ruin those too? First of all, loved the spices on them. Opened the box and saw what I thought might be some pepper. I asked if they still use the Greek flavoring. Yes. I said " look, do you see it?" They gave me a little container to spread on. They used to need a touch of salt. OH GOD SO SALTY NOW they are un edible. Worst tho - SO dry and hard. They used to be almost greasy ,but so good. Sort of soft and just so good. Now dry dry dry. The price?? Give me strength. One bowl and small fries to go -19$ and change. Sorry they changed it. They lost me forever. Never going back. ** I've easily eaten there 50 times, probably more. So sad the the new chef ideas ruined this good food. And side note -it was almost 4 pm on a sunny weekday. I was the only customer the whole time I was in there eating, about 30 minutes. It just looked dead. Used to have someone cooking, someone at counter, someone doing other stuff. When I went in - 2 employees just sitting at a table doing nothing. Period.

I love souvlaki bar. The bowls are large and can almost make for two meals. The gyros are tasty, but a bit expensive for what you get. I think the bowls could have more toppings that you can customize and add. We loved the Greek caviar and were absolutely crushed when it was removed from the menu. Fries are hot and crispy. Fried zucchini slices are yummy, but get soggy fast. Nice to take home and put in an air fryer. Pleasant to sit and eat there. The food can take a little while to come out since they make it fresh. Pita comes with the bowls which is nice.

A delightful surprise and delicious, authentic Greek cuisine. For the past few years, I have regularly driven by this place thinking that some day I'll stop in. I'm always mildly surprised that it's still in business simply because a) it's a relatively new restaurant; b) it's in a not so great location; and c) we are living in a post-Covid world where a lot of restaurants have not survived, sadly. Today my husband was out running errands with my teenage daughter. I wasn't feeling well so he decided to pop into Souvlaki Bar in Sterling to bring home a little something to perk me up. I'm so glad he did! This is the Greek Chipotle! Delicious gyros, wonderful tzatziki and pita, super fresh ingredients. So authentically Greek but with a dash of American fare such as the most amazing fries with goat cheese and herbs. Very friendly and efficient staff made for an overall great experience. My one regret is it took so long to finally try it. My family and I are looking forward to going back soon!

Went here for dinner Thursday night! I got the bowl with chicken yeero and mixed the rice and lettuce. I loved it! I think it's a good place to go if you want a healthier fast food option. Reminds me of cava. The staff were nice and the tables and bathrooms were clean. Will be back!

Delicious! We came in and ordered a Gyro bowl and a Gyro Chicago style wrap. The bowl was very good, but the Gyro was one of the best I've had in a very long time! The combination of the meat, which was cooked very well, with the french fries and the tzatziki sauce, on the one, fluffy pita bread was phenomenal! I usually don't rave a lot about food, but these gyros deserve the hype! The space is very clean and organized. The staff are very friendly and attentive. Great job, Souvlaki bar, and we will definitely be back again soon!

Tried this place out for lunch and it was pretty good. I enjoyed the atmosphere with tv's playing, videos of Greece, photos of Greek culture, accessories, and Greek radio! Maybe because I am authentic Greek I really enjoyed myself. The owner has a young boy working the front which he was pleasant and helpful, and also typical Hispanics running the kitchen. The Greek bowl was pretty good. It was a large bowl of rice, veggies, tzatziki, Chicago style lamb, etc., & came with pita bread. Everything was pretty delicious. Overall, felt like I was in my own room with good music, food, and great vibes! Efharisto.

Decided to give this place one more try. Tonight when I ordered the yeero and asked for fries separate from the wrap, and the $1 souvlaki outside the wrap also, he rang up $3.49. I said I wanted the $1 souvlaki outside the wrap and I was told that the souvlaki could only be in the yeero for $1. I told him to simply leave the souvlaki on the stick and put it in a bag and don't put it in the pita. I heard the woman who was attending the grill say "fries separate" and she put a skewer on the grill. When I got home, neither the extra souvlaki nor the separate fries was in the bag. The commonality between the last visit and tonight's was the same woman on the grill. This was a good addition to the restaurant scene here, but the high prices, skimpy serving sizes, extremely poor customer service, and employee attitude mark this as one place that will not make a go of it for much longer.

Fresh and soooo flavorful. Not sure why the low reviews. But the food is fantastic! Chicken souvlaki gyro, green fries, and spicy feta dip. Would eat here every week if I lived around the area.

This visit didn't disappoint. After having a catered luncheon I brought family in for lunch. It's a nice clean fresh space. The staff is amazing and the food is out hog this world! If you haven't tried it you must!! We'll be back for sure

New fast casual Greek joint in Sterling in a new shopping plaza. We are big fans of Opa in Leesburg and Plaka in Vienna so glad there is new restaurant closer by. Nice decor, clean and new...menu is very similar to Opa and Plaka. I choose to go with my standard which is the Pork Yeero (gyro) wrap. The wife goes with the Pork Souvlaki wrap. They top both wraps with lettuce, tomato, tzatziki, onions, and french fries. Really enjoyed the Pork Yeero...fries are nice and crispy and the pork is nicely seasoned. The wife's initial comment was that the Pork Souvlaki was quite small...not a whole lot of pork in the wrap and I agree. Will be back to try additional items...happy with our first visit and definitely a good addition to the Sterling eating scene...

After seeing the other reviews mentioning insufficient portion sizes I was a little wary going here, but my girlfriend and I were running some errands in Sterling and decided to give this place a shot anyway. I got a falafel wrap while she got the 3 chicken skewers platter. The food was quite good and we were both perfectly satisfied with the portions. The fries with feta on them were delightful. It's not the best Greek place in NOVA, but for the Sterling area I'd say it's easily above average.

After finally getting around to trying Souvlaki Bar, we were a little disappointed in the food. We ordered their Greek salad bowls. Presenting online was easy enough. The greens seemed reasonably fresh but the gyro meat was under seasoned and very much lacking in flavor. Both salad bowls were also missing the dressing we had requested which would have helped. We've had better Greek food in the area, I doubt we would come back.

The food is so tasty here- Referring to the french fries, chickpea fritters, cucumber dressing, tzaziki, and pita bread. I wanna love this place even more but every time I've gone there (3/3) the amount of toppings added to my bowl order is so sad! I ordered banana peppers as a topping and got one, singular banana pepper in my bowl. I requested more and almost got charged had I not mentioned the single banana pepper I got. Please dont be stingy with the toppings! I want to keep coming back here!!

We have been eating here about once a week since they opened. Food used to be excellent and a great value, but the chicken sticks have gotten smaller and smaller, and the fries which used to be amazing and well seasoned are now pretty generic. They got rid of some family favorite menu items too. Just not what it used to be.

We order here quite often but todays order was hopefully a one off. I ordered two Bowls with souvlaki chicken but got dry, burnt gyro chicken (which is why I order souvlaki). We also ordered two orders of spinach pie, which are always good however todays were exceptionally dry. When I called to explain about the food quality I was told I was wrong on the order, the pies are cooked daily and was then hung up on. We won't be returning.

Not worth the money. Paid $13 for a gyros sandwich and it was not even close to the original taste.