The Big Greek Cafe

The Big Greek Café on Norbeck Road is easily one of the best restaurants around. The service is exceptional, and the staff is always warm and welcoming. Cristian, in particular, goes above and beyond — he greets us every time we visit and treats us with such patience and kindness. The food is consistently flavorful and perfectly prepared, never disappointing. This is our go-to spot whenever we want a meal that truly satisfies. From the moment you walk in, you can feel the friendly, home-like atmosphere. The management runs the place beautifully. Highly recommend — truly a 10/10 experience.

I had been craving Moussaka and where we live has no Greek restaurants within a 75 mile radius. We found ourselves in Rockvill and came across the Big Greek Cafe. Their service was great, but food even better. Way better than I even expected. We will be back! Please give them a try if you are in the area, you won't be sorry!

Excellent gyros and other Greek style foods. Wednesday's are $7 gyro night. An excellent deal!!

Omg this is such a great place! We were in the area for a baseball game and needed a quick bite to eat. We discovered this place near by and it did not disappoint! The food was excellent. We also tried the almond wedding cookies, which didn’t make it home. They were delicious. They have $7 Gyro Wednesdays - we tried the chicken souvlaki and it was really good. Dining area with several tables to dine in. Note - the parking lot is horrible. Very small and difficult to get in and out of

Christian really took car of us! My wife is gluten-free and she didn’t realize the soup had noodles, he was brought out a new cup with out noodles for her. Service and food was so good.

A casual Greek spot that’s definitely popular for a reason. The place isn’t very big, parking is terrible, but it’s usually packed—and for good reason. The food is simple, the portions are generous, and the prices are super affordable, which keeps people coming back. Their $7 gyro on Wednesdays is hard to beat. It’s tasty, packed with meat, and totally hits the spot. While I’ve tried a few of their other dishes, none really stood out the way the gyros did. Stick with the gyros! Honestly, I’m giving this 4 stars based on the Wednesday special alone.

It is the best place for us to eat as a family for any occasion. The food tastes so good and the services are always as great as the place. The employees are always very welcoming specially Christian, he is always kind, humble, and is always attentive on his customers.

Cannot review the food or service, so only leaving one star for the atmosphere. Literally the worst parking situation I've ever seen for a business of any type. The food may be amazing, but I'll never know because it is impossible to visit the restaurant. The only way in to the restaurant's "parking area" is a very narrow, alley-like street that leads to an amazingly cramped and inadequate parking lot. The best part is, unless your vehicle is extremely small, once you get into the lot and realize there is of course no parking, the only way out is to slowly and perilously back out of the same narrow, car-lined alley you just drove into, while other drivers are also attempting to enter. Seriously, look at this parking situation on Google maps. There is another parking lot across the street for a different suite of businesses, but you can tell those places grew tired of overflow parking, because it is FULL of signs telling you that if you park there and go across the street to the Greek restaurant, your car will be towed. Would love to visit, but 100% not worth the parking hassle.

I was in the vicinity and decided to visit this spot right before the lunch rush and grabbed something to go. I ordered the Big Greek Bowl described as being layered with rice, red cabbage, carrots, fresh green lettuce, red onions, tomatoes, lemon olive oil vinaigrette, house made tzatziki, red pepper hummus with a few warm pitas on the side. You can add one of these proteins to the bowl: Chicken, Falafel, Gyro, Pork, Salmon or Shrimp. I opted to get Gyro. The vinaigrette was in a small container, and it was a perfect amount to spread across the bowl. The meal was plenty in the bowl as I felt full once I was finished. I would certainly get that again, maybe try another one of the proteins. I also ordered French Fries - it was a nice sized portion, had a little crunch, and was hot - like they just made it. I enjoyed this as well - didn't make it too far from the location as I was snacking away (it didn't need any ketchup). I liked that was greeted once I entered this spot. Friendly service.

We get take out from The Big Greek Cafe fairly often. We love their avgolemono soup, gyros, and bifteki pitas and their potatoes and Greek fries are really tasty. It always comes with their great tzatziki. It's super filling and always good. Always a solid choice and highly recommend!

I've wanted to come to The Big Greek Cafe for ages! I finally gave them a try and I am looking forward to returning. My husband and I ordered the Fish Sandwiches (with fries) and a Gyro. The fish sandwiches were huge! They are large filets of flounder fried to perfection with a thick crispy crust. The sandwich comes on the most buttery and well-toasted bun, served on a bed of crunchy lettuce and creamy tartar sauce. The sandwiches came with fries for $9.95 and the fries are lightly battered and so yummy. I asked for extra tarter sauce to dip the fries in! The gyro is made of beef and lamb, tender and salty pieces of meat, on soft pita bread. Apparently the gyros are $7 on Wednesday and that's a good deal! The gyro had lettuce and tomatoes, but only one block of feta. I would have liked more feta, but the creamy tzatziki sauce was a wonderful accompaniment. The employees were very thoughtful wrapping up the to-go order and I again, I was grateful they remembered the extra sauce I had requested. I would greatly appreciate it if the Cafe used cardboard/compostable carry-out containers (rather than plastic containers). Parking outside the restaurant does seem limited, but maybe there are more spots around the back? I found a spot after waiting about seven minutes for someone to leave... The order took about 10-12 minutes to be ready, not bad! There seemed to be a large area for indoor seating (no outdoor seating) and the restaurant was clean. Since I carried out I didn't pay too much attention to the seating.

Stopped by here for a late lunch on a Thursday. Called ahead to order in advance as the online ordering system seemed to be down (or at least, wasn't accepting our credit cards) and the person taking my order was incredibly efficient and let us know food would be ready in 15 min. The parking lot for the cafe was quite crowded and it's quite small on one side. As I walked in, I told the cashier I was here to pick up my order, she quickly rang it up and handed me my food, and I was in and out in less than 2 min! The place was cafe style and would have been a nice place to causally eat in the future. I ordered a bowl and got to try the triple dip appetizer, which comes with pita. The eggplant and spicy hummus were incredible. I especially kept going back for the eggplant. The feta dip was also great, and had a nice feta flavor. My chicken bowl entree was also fantastic. Easily lasted me two meals. Maybe a touch heavy on the lettuce but still very generous with chicken. Definitely a great spot for Greek food!

Greek food and ambience, great taste and prices and serving sizes... Small book clean restaurant area. Free parking. Very friendly staff. The Greek salmon salad was delicious, but the salmon was a little bit tough. The Greek standard salad was absolutely delicious and super tender gyro meat. Both salads came with generous portions of pita bread. The Greek french fries with feta cheese are also excellent. I highly recommend giving this place a try.

I haven't been to this restaurant in awhile, but I was disappointed in the quality of their gyros. They are way too salty and over spiced with garlic. I have been to other Greek restaurants, which prepare their food properly, but this place is definitely "heavy handed" with salt and a garlic.

This is an excellent Greek place esp their gyros are flavorable and very tasty compared to many other places where I have tried their gyros. This is a real good one!

Very nice people in here! And the food portions are huge! They have a lot more food options since the last time I was here, and that was a while ago. I'm glad I revisited this place again (even though it's super close to my house). Only downside of this place is that parking is a little crammed and limited since it shares with 2-4 other businesses. Just park where you can. Pita was flavorful per usual and not because of the sauce. The pita is huge and not thin. Like I said, portions are very good here and it is reasonably priced.

First of all, the food itself is good and also fresher at this location than Kensington. But, it never ceases to amaze me how they can somehow mess up my order literally almost every single time, over YEARS! I haven't encountered this at any other establishment. As just one out of many examples, the time I ordered delivery and the DRESSING for my big Greek salad was missing, well, that was pretty infuriating. So I guess it is a testament to the taste and quality of the food that I keep coming back.

Delicious food! We have eaten here or done take out so many times. But tonight I tried the roasted chicken special. So fabulous! The food is consistently wonderful, the general manager and staff are so polite and helpful. They earn the 6th star in a 5 star review!!

Small eating area here and its tables and chairs but friendly service and the have excellent dishes. I always get the gyro though. It's great. Get extra tsatziki sauce. Seems people mostly get takeout or delivery.

Have only been here a few times for the $6 Wednesday gyro special. This is the only food item we've had here so far (other than fries). The deal is available all day (not just lunchtime) and it is a good deal. Nice, meat-filled gyro with chopped onion, tomato and a tasty tzatziki sauce. The pita bread is a bit thick, but soft and tasty. Overall, it's a bit salty for my taste, but very good. I might ask for additional tzatziki next time to counter the saltiness. The $6 gyro comes with a nice cube of feta and a hot pepper on the side. You order at a counter and then sit. When it's not too busy, they bring the food to your table. The three times we've been here, the Staff have smiled and been friendly and helpful. The eating area is pretty small, but we didn't have a problem getting a seat. The other food looks good here and we likely will come back for lamb chops or try some other Greek items. There's a soda machine, so if you buy a fountain drink, there's free refills. Unfortunately, the parking situation here is very poor so we've started going to the Big Greek Cafe in North Bethesda. I'm not going to give points off for the parking.

A really good option in Rockville for Greek food. I simply ordered a chicken salad and it was very fresh and fulfilling. Service was amazing. They took my order over the phone because I had issues ordering online. By the time I arrived my food was ready. A very casual restaurant with limited seating, it looks like most people choose the carry out option at this location.

Always solid meals here. Tried the bifteki this time and it was great. Juicy piece of seasoned lamb/beef patty inside a stuffed pita. Fries here are always hot and crispy. This is where to get your Greek fix

Delicious Greek food at solid prices. They have some unique Greek foods, like the Moussaka (layers of sautéed eggplant and ground beef topped with béchamel), that's hard to find nowadays. Stop by Wednesdays for their $6 Gyros and you have a winning combination. Only downside for me is their food is a bit salty, and their yogurt sauce is $1 extra. Otherwise this would be a 5 star restaurant for sure!

Even though the parking situation can be stressful, it's worth the risk. You can order at the counter and take it to go, or they bring the food to your table. I haven't had a bad thing yet - all of the meats are flavorful, the veggies always crispy, the pickles be pickling. This is one of my go-to weeknight spots for when I just can't cook after a long work day but want something super tasty yet relatively healthy. I try to order a little extra because the moussaka and pastichio still taste awesome heated up the next day. The staff here is so incredibly nice. I've come multiple times and have been blown away by how warm and nice each person is.

Quick update. Almost every single thing that I've said good about this restaurant remains the same. The staff are friendly and helpful. The food is superb. the prices are ridiculously reasonable. However for the last 2 or 3 weeks (yes I eat there at least once a week ), the food has not been hot. it's been warm to lukewarm. The biggest offender is the roast potatoes. I don't know why but they are only warming. The pork itself is still at a proper temperature but those potatoes are meh and they aren't crispy anymore either. It is As if they were on a steam table That was not kept at the proper temperature. I mentioned this to the staff and they didn't seem to understand. I hope they can fix this tiny problem soon. it's not going to stop me from eating there but I really would be happy to have the potatoes a little hotter

Great food. We ordered the meat festival, the string beans, the roasted potatoes, and the kids chicken skewers. Everything was flavorful cooked perfectly not dry. It's consistently good no matter what day you order A+ highly recommend. We also ordered a side salad with the dressing on the side and it was very fresh. Nice flavors on the dressing.

The gyro is delicious. Especially when they have the weekly specials and a good lunch spot.

Wonderful food! We have been there many times and we love the food! They have a great menu and they even have a half price night on Wednesday!!! Delicious!

I'm a long time customer of Big Greek cafe, I've always been happy with the quality of the food and especially the top notch customer service. I ordered from there this week and I was VERY disappointed. The gyros were smaller, the meat was sliced much thinner and it was very greasy. I don't think I'll be going back, cost cutting just cost them a good customer.

This place just gets better! My daughter and I chose to eat in rather than take out and OMG! If the moussaka were any better it would have to be in a museum! I asked for a little extra sauce and it was given with a smile. My daughter's gyro was flavorful and generously filled. The fries are unbelievable! The salads are fresh and the dressing is delish. The portion s are huge and we had leftovers for lunch the next day. The guys behind the counter are very friendly and the cook is actually Greek! Eucharisto, to the cook and workers. Looking forward to my next visit!

Awesome gyros - Fairly priced and quick, polite counter service. We will be back often when nearby

I love Greek food!! So did you know on Wednesday they have $6 Gyro!! They don't skimp. I thought for a cheap price, I would get a tiny portion of meat. Nope not here! Delicious!! I'll be a regular! Friendly service! Parking lot sucks!! Very little parking. Dining area is small but cute. Can't wait to try their pasticho (Greek Lasagna) avoglemono soup etc... Definitely going back. They also have a lot locations in the DMV.

What can I say, anytime your in the mood for a gyro or a Greek made sandwich, this is definitely the place, food always is fresh, nice and hot, customer service is always on point, always willing to help you and give you great suggestions. By far this is one of my favorite places to order from. This place has a great cafe feel inside with plenty of pictures on the wall and etc. great feel.

I've been to Big Greek a number of times and it's my family's favorite place for gyros. Especially on Wednesdays, the $6 original gyros can't be beat. They're super filling and delicious. Service is very quick as well. Definitely recommend whether you want to dine in or take out!

//5 stars quick and convenient Greek restaurant with good customer service This restaurant caters both for carryout and dine in customers. If you do decide to dine in, you will have table service but you have to order your food at the counter. If you want a carry out, it will probably take 10-20 minutes to get your food out depending on the dish you order. Dolmades: This Greek style which has beef in the grape leaf stuffing. It is neutrally flavored, unlike Turkish dolma where it comes in with a tangy/sour flavor. I do prefer the Greek style as this restaurant offers you a lemon slice as well as tzatziki for dipping. I may say it was wrapped fresh because the stuffing tasted fresh. Good appetizer to start your meal. Chicken Bowl: They are generous with their ingredients as it was packed to the brim with rice, lettuce, veggies and chicken topped with red pepper hummus. The rice was cooked perfectly, the salad was fresh (even the tomatoes were delicious and not watered down); great amount of grilled chicken; and the combo of hummus and tzatziki sauce makes a great combination. I say this is a 2 meal size. Not only that, you feel light and healthy after eating it. Baklava: Greek cannot mess baklava - this is what I got. The size for the price is a steal actually. Crispy and soft at the same time - sweetness at a pleasant level to make the whole dessert a great ending. Customer service: Very attentive and professional. Repeated my order just to make sure he got it right. When I picked up, he wanted to make sure I grab the baklava from the counter - very attentive. Please try it once - I recommend it.

Wed. afternoon 06/04/25 ordered from Norbeck Rd via phone. Food was ready in 15 minutes as promised. Gyro was a bit dry but good enough that I would order again. I'm a long time patron & was disappointed and surprised at the decline in customer service. Female cashier with a very long fingernails did not make eye contact, did not say hi, did not say thank you for my purchase and did not say thank you when I put a $1 tip in the jar. This apparent lack of respect for my patronage does not warrant continued support of the business.

I ordered a delicious falafel bowl after my workout. It came with soft pita and I ate it all without thinking twice. The lettuce, tomatoes, onion and rice with the falafel was perfect! I'm glad I ordered my food to go because every table was taken when I walked in.

Review #2 The Big Greek Cafe makes the best Greek salads, Gyros, Gyro Bowls and Gyro Salads! The roast pork is delicious! The ambiance is comfortable and friendly! Best of all is the service! Go for the marvelous food and meet the wonderful people that work there.

Started loving greek food after went to Greece and this place is great! The food was amazing in my opinion, I especially love the orzo rice and fries. The service is good too. They always make you feel welcomed and greet you as soon as you come in. I only dislike the location of this one a bit because it is in a very tight shopping center, you have to be extra careful.

Great deal for carry out. The new chicken avocado pita is great. Have always enjoyed the place. I just wish parking was a little easier.

Delicious food and love the variety. The pita chips are simply yummy! Sometimes the shrimp seems undercooked. We have ordered from here for work events and meals at home. The service is great too!

I'm a huge fan of Big Greek Cafe! The gyro meat is so tasty, the Greek salad is always fresh and flavorful (the dressing is so good), and the fries are super crispy! My mom loves the moussaka. Their rice pudding and baklava are also super!

I love the family history behind this restaurant, it gives it a lot more meaning knowing you can support a business such as this one and you can feel the love put into this restaurant! We had the Gyro Pita, the Hummus and Pork Souvlaki Sandwich. We also got the Baklava. All the food was very yummy and not too bad on price! For two people we spent around $30 and the food came quickly and the place was very clean! Greek food is a favorite of mine and this is the first place I've been to that makes me want to keep coming back!

I first started going here for $5 (now $6) gyro Wednesday's. Being from NY, I'll always love a good gyro, and their's does not disappoint. Their pork chop (or shank, depending on the location) is a great option as well.

Good food with quality ingredients, quick preparation and friendly service. Prices on the high side.

We got 2 gyro pita sandwiches and 1 souvlaki pita sandwich, and a side of fries. My date and I really enjoyed our huge feast and were pretty satisfied for the most part. We were both surprised that fries didn't come with our meals as a sandwich costs about $10 and assumed it would be added. Otherwise the food was good and I'd go again if I was around the area.

They cover the basics, and the baklava and avgolemono soup were quite tasty. A little strange we couldn't find lamb on the menu, but there is traditional gyro. I found the gyro overly salty, not sure if it was added to the pita or not. Interior very simple, some sun baked tables could use a refinish as they are very sticky. Service friendly and helpful.

This place is kind of amazing, the food especially, considering how simple and casual the atmosphere. I defy you to find an equivalent Greek salad or crispier French fries around. Clearly I'm not alone in my thinking, because this place has a line to the door on most weeknights! I really like the big Greek salad - it comes with capers on top and tzaziki and warmed pita on the side. I've gotten it with chicken too, but it's so filling even without the chicken. And the house dressing is delicious. I also love their desserts (not pictured, because they don't last too long around me). The baklava is so good, but the baklava cheesecake is the absolute best!

We ordered takeout here. The gyro meat was good but they forgot my toppings on the side. I highly recommend the rice pudding -- the cinnamon on top is a nice touch.

The name of this restaurant makes me think of the movie My Big Fat Greek Wedding! I guess it is all of the delicious Greek food they serve in the movie and at the restaurant. We have ordered a few times during covid and the ordering process could not be easier. You call them up, they take your order, and it is ready 15 minutes later. All of the virus protocol is in place, everyone is wearing masks, no seating inside, and there is hand sanitizer for customers. We ordered the falafel and humus for appetizers. They were both delicious. The felafel had a warm spice filled bite, but it was not spicy. The hummus was tasty and delicious. I took off one star because the portion size was on the smaller size. Both, were served on top of a salad, which was fantastic, but I would have appreciated more hummus or an extra felafel instead. The gyros are not to be beat! Tender, plentiful, tasty, and perfect! I preferred mine with Greek fries and a salad. It makes me want to grab a napkin and dance! They are amazing and always a huge hit with family members. So, big, bites of gyro, delicious Greek fries, and a Greek salad will fill my tummy and make me smile. Wednesday is $5.00 gyro night. So, head on over and help support this local business.

I've been ordering delivery from here for years, and their gyros and baklava are some of my favorites. For some reason, I only tried their avgolemono soup earlier this year. That stuff is soul healing, I order it in bulk. I've been going through a lot of health struggles for the last several months, which recently led to a hospital stay/surgery, and both before and after, that soup is better recovery food than homemade chicken noodle soup, I swear. I'm sure it tastes just as spectacular while healthy, and I'm looking forward to testing that theory once I'm fully recovered. 10/10 would recommend.

Used to love this restaurant we ordered at least twice a week the last two years I can honestly say not the same restaurant at all. The salads have changed. Ordered catering for Christmas hoping it would be as nice as before the order was wrong the incorrect food that I was stuck with was a dinner nightmare not sure what happened to this place maybe they got to big to fast and forgot what they grew the business on which used to be decent Greek food. Very unfortunate for those who used to be a big supporter of their business.

We've carried out from here several times but always ordered the same things. Tonight we went in different directions and there were highlights and ok-lights. The moussaka was very tasty. I think they make them well in advance and heat up portion sized containers for take out but it was really flavorful and a good sized portion. The hummus was not as smooth as we like and more garlicky than lemony. I think this might be a difference between Greek and Syrian styles. The Big Greek salad with grilled chicken was very good - the chicken was tender and flavorful but maybe a little dry. Served with lots of tzatziki and dressing and pita. Oh yeah, the fries... the fries are, as everyone else has written, very good. Tough to have fries stay crispy for take out but these held up well. A solid 4-star take out experience.

From my house to the Big Greek Cafe, it's about 8 miles, and along the way, you'll pass by several other Greek restaurants. But, for me, it's worth the trip. The BGC isn't much of a "restaurant," but more of a cafe, a quick spot to pop in and get take-out, and the menu isn't going to be a wealth of variety. (There is seating, but it fills up quickly). Mostly, you're here for one thing: a gyro. You can also get falafel, and bifteki, and salads, but I'm a gyro kinda guy. You can also order a hamburger, but if you do, I'm not going to ever speak to you again. They also have a few larger menu items, like a grilled pork platter, but I've never tried this -- maybe some day. The gyros are great, with well seasoned meat, lots of spices, fresh veggies, and feta, tzawhatsits sauce, and a good pita. They're just awesome. But, I feel like gyros are kind of one of those things where "really good" is fairly normal; there are bad gyro spots out there, but all of the ones that aren't those are kind of on a level field. So, what sets BGC aside? They have some fantastic sides to go with their gyros. Try the Greek potatoes. And get yourself some dolmades to start off with. These are a grape leaf wrapped around rice and meat, with seasoning, that you squeeze lemon over. They are so delicious, and if you've never had them, give it a try. I also love that despite being a pretty large chain (with like six locations), I have popped into these locations and talked to The Guy On The Logo. Nick is a little bit older than the cartoon, but he's still the same guy, and an incredibly friendly, nice dude to chat with. The Norbeck Road location (this one) is a little bit tricky to get in and out of, with a very tight parking lot; especially during busy times, it can be a real pain in the pita bread to get in and out of this location.

I started to get the open-faced pita because the gyro is too big for me to bite so I always end up eating it with a fork and knife anyway. I recommend this if you're not a gracious hand-held eater. The pillowy pita is packed with goods. The meat is tender, flavorful, and plentiful. The tzatziki is thick and just garlicky enough. The feta is salty and crumbles with the slight force of the fork. The veggies are a must, for me, to balance the mass portion of meat (lettuce upon request). You will think you're stealing from them at $5 a pop. Yep, it's only $5. Every Wednesday from open to close for a long as I can remember. While you're there pick up some apps, sides, or other entrees. They're delicious!

Food is top notch and the baklava cheesecake is awesome. New location in Columbia was nice and staff very friendly.

I drive by this location so many times on my way home. I decided to give a try and order the Salmon entree, fries, and the chicken bowl. It was delicious and perfectly seasoned. Staff is friendly as well...I will def go back.