July 22, 2009 - Creative Loafing by Besha Rodell “How did you hear about us?” Al Ozelci demands the first time I visit Café Agora. It’s a rainy Sunday evening, and I’m unsure about how this particular restaurant works. When I walk in, no one greets me, tells me where to sit, or offers a menu. Ozelci is rushing around behind the counter — a one-man front-of-house, with one cook in back. When I approach him to find out what to do, Ozelci peppers me with questions. full review
January 07, 2009 - Creative Loafing by Jennifer Zyman Mediterraneans know how to live the good life. Everything is done at a pace that welcomes and relaxes. And that's why I adore Café Agora (262 E. Paces Ferry Road, 404-949-0900, www.cafeagora.com). No matter how much you have ordered, congenial owner Al Ozelci will insist you sit at the counter and feed you little bites of this and that until your food is ready. He says his hospitality is for "feedback," but it's really just his way. full review
April 24th, 2009 - Chow Down Atlanta It took a food buddy (in my case, buddha) to get me into the loving hospitality of Al, owner-slash-host-slash-cashier at Cafe Agora. I don’t exactly know why I’m probably the last person in the city to go here considering I love Mediterranean food and have tried just about every other restaurant offering this type of cuisine; but it doesn’t matter now.full review
11.09.08 - foodiebuddha A good buddy of mine joined me for lunch at Café Agora this past Friday; the experience was yet another in a long line of tasty meals at this Mediterranean eatery. With the demise of Shipfeifer, Agora is now the only spot in the ATL I go for a quality gyro and tasty Turkish food. While there are a handful of options in the burbs (that’s you Alpharetta), this is the best place in town and well worth the drive from Midtown. Overall, I rate the food here very highly, but there are two or three problems with the experience that prevent the perfect score..full review
Incredible and Authentic!" by ionyka (4 reviews) - URBANSPOON
Really likes it - Having gone twice because I just learned about this place I have to say it is the best by far for mediterranean food. The falafel is incredible and the hummus is to die for. All the food is fresh and prepared in a very authentic way. Extremely satisfied with everything I have had there so far and will continue to go back.
"Simply Wonderful" by libhock (1 review) - URBANSPOON
Likes it - I found this restaurant on Urban Spoon and decided to give it a try. Definitely an excellent choice. The service was excellent. The owner made you feel as if he had known you for years. On top of the service the food was amazing. So delicious. If you are a fan of Mediterranean food definitely give Cafe Agora a try.
David S. – YELP
Dear Yelp, can I give 6 stars? Please?
I just went back today, and basically was indecisive on what to order, so Al suggested the mixed grill. This is friggin GENIUS. Why decide when you don't have to, when you can have it all? It was superb, so much food, so many tastes, thank Zeus that my stomach has the ability to expand in cases of dire culinary emergency.
And, maybe even more important than getting yummy food, Al gave me a bit of advice from his own life. The jist of it was this "The best way to get ahead in life is with intelligence and kindness".
All this and gyros, too??
Great Greek! by snowbunnyct – CITYSEARCH
This is a hidden gem! Food is very authentic and service is excellent. We went there last week and had a gyro wrap along with humus and pita bread. It was amazing! Quality of food is great and I highly recommend this to you and your family. Be sure to try the dessert-it's completely over the top. I will definitely be going back soon!
Pros: Thumbs up! Food is amazing!
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