Daphne’s California Greek

This place needs to lower their prices considering you don’t get very much food. $ 15 for 1 kabob rice and a half pita and a gyro that you could finish in 3 bites… won’t be wasting my money their anymore

This place is delicious and well priced. I haven’t had any of the issues other reviewers have experienced. Pretty healthy and more importantly very flavorful food!

We used to go here at least once a month. Good food at fair prices. However, it is now closed. Big bummer.

I eat here every week, I went last Friday and it was GONE! Closed, I couldn’t believe it. Does anyone know if they are just moving somewhere else?

Unexceptional food. gyros were not fresh. salad flavor was good but a bit on the dry side. Clean place and quick service though.

This place reminds me a little of a «Greek Chipotle». It is casual dining, a step up from fast food, with very good quality food and very reasonable prices. It is a perfect lunch stop and a welcome change from burger and sandwich shops.

I have been here a handful of times and have come to decide that the food is average at best. I really wanted to like this place, but every time I eat here I am not impressed. I typically go at lunch as it is fairly close to work, but I just think there are much better Greek restaurants to choose from. I feel like I come here in hopes that one day it will blow me away but that day hasn’t come yet. Their rice is bland, the pitas are just OK, and the salads are mediocre. The atmosphere is nice and the service has been pretty good but I think I am done with this place.

Great food and even better service!!! After 10 visits never a bad meal or service. Great work.

I usually come here for lunch every Saturday. I grab lunch and then head to Crackerjax to hit a bucket of balls.
I would say I have eaten here at least 40 times, conservatively.
Although others have complained about the service, I believe that it is top notch. My experience is that you will ALWAYS be greeted walking in the door, and thanked when you leave. On most occasions, someone will check in with you during your meal to see if things are good and «can I get you anything?» Today, I was actually asked if things were good three different times.
On to the food, it is delicious and healthy. I believe in a healthy lifestyle and this fits the bill. ‘nuf said.
The restaurant is also incredibly clean and it is very apparent that the staff is dedicated to keeping it that way.
Overall, I would respectfully disagree with anyone who did not give this the highest marks.
What would I recommend? The Shrimp Pita Sandwich combo, some Fire Feta (it has some kick to it) and without a doubt the Avgolemono (Lemon Chicken Soup).
Enjoy!

This place is frustrating — I’ve had a pretty decent food and service but mostly both are terrible. I’ve been here quite a few times, always in a pinch when I wanted to grab falafel that was close to the house… they never seem to have their act together.
The hummus is probably the only thing that I can say is consistently ok.
Today might have been the last straw for me, I ordered a couple of pitas and a wrap to go only to find that once I got home the pitas had a few soggy pieces of old lettuce and wilted tomato with falafel, missing the hummus and feta I ordered. The wrap had falafel and a small dollop of hummus. missing the feta, lettuce and tomato I ordered. At first glance I thought the wrap was actually empty — just a handful of beige.
I also find ordering more complicated than it needs to be, even their web ordering is confusing and the staff seems to be confused too. They should make it more of an assembly line system where the customer is pointing to what they want and all you have to do is scoop it into whatever.
I hope they figure this all out.

Good Service, but food was just ok. Don’t think I will try it again.

I’m back with a vengeance. Why?
–The Veggie burger on Pita is a great lunch option
–They revamped their loyalty program, much better
–They promote great music
–Good customer service

Never Again.
I stopped in after a late Yoga session and wanted to grab a quick bite. I had never been to Daphne’s before so I was a little unsure of the ordering process. I asked the guy behind the counter (who did not say one word when we walked in) what he liked best on the menu. He just started and me and said «i don’t know».
Ummm…ok. So i settle on a combo plate of falafel and chicken skewer (check out the picture). It took almost 20 minutes with no one else in the place, so I got up and asked for it to go. This pissed the mean guy off even more…
The Falafel was obviously frozen and in the shape of a sausage patty. Huh?
The chicken skewer was TINY with dry chicken and burnt veggies.
The hummus wasn’t even good and the pits tasted old and stale. All for $ 9 you have GOT to be kidding me!
I really wanted to like this place cuz it’s close to home, but I will never be back.

I walked in not really knowing what «California Greek» meant. My understanding of the definition is «Greek food with an attitude problem».
I tried it last night since I’d tried everything else within a 5 mile radius so it was time to try Daphne’s. I perused the menu and decided to keep it safe on my first visit. I ordered the Gyros, but I am a little picky with Gyros having enjoyed it all of my life in Chicago. I made certain to emphasize to the host (who seemed preoccupied with a lot of things) «NO TAZIKI. Just onions». I could tell that I might wind up with a sandwich that wasn’t right so when he repeated my order I reminded him «No Taziki… only onions.» He replied «no tomatoes or lettuce?» Hmmm I thought. They have a pita burger, maybe lettuce would be good on a Gyros, so I told him to put lettuce on there like it were a buger or taco or something like that.
It came out with lettuce with some sort of a Greek, vinagary style salad dressing on it. This was the last addition I wanted to a Gyros, and you’d think he’d of told me seeing as I obviously didnt want creamy sauces on my sandwich. It ruined the whole thing… was about as non-​traditional as you could imagine and I already felt like an outsider with this guy talking it up with his cook and running all around like he was on speed or something.
Normally I would have addressed it and gotten a new sandwich but for some reason I just didnt even feel like it here. I ate the Gyros and part of the pita and walked. I just had a feeling this guy wouldnt be receptive to my problem and frankly, for $ 6 it wasnt worth it. It’s not like I wanted the place to be good after the aura surrounding me.
It’s clean though. The menu seemed varied and the prices didnt seem bad, but the food didnt seem that good either. They did have whole wheat pita, but they serve it cold… like right out of the baggie. It’s not toasted or grilled.
At least now I can say that I’ve tried it, and that I know what California Greek is. Next time I’m with friends and they say «Hey…that place say’s its California Greek. Should we check it out?» now I know the answer. So the meal wasnt a total waste.

I have been here a few times over the years and the food is pretty good. If it is busy, you will have a little bit of a wait, but that is with any place you go to. Sometimes (but not always) there pitas can taste a little stale, as if they were sitting out to long, but all in all, the food is quite tasty. With the new design that has taken place over the years, the prices have definitely gone up, but still pretty good. Plus if you are on their mailing lists, you get a free lunch coupon for your birthday. Score! :)

This is a place that benefits by no ½ star ratings, as I’d like to give it a 2.5, but feel too bad giving them a 2. There’s nothing wrong with the place per se, it’s just not my cup of tea. This place is to Greek food what Rubio’s is to Mexican; not bad, but leaves you craving the real stuff.
Been here a few times and have tried a mix of items — their salads are probably the only thing I’ll actually come back for. I do like that they offer a multi-​grain pita, and it’s not too bad tasting either. the hummus isn’t bad.
Things I didn’t like? They always seem to be slow getting an order out. Their tzatziki sauce? Bleh. I’m a huge fan of tzatziki, but I don’t know what this stuff is. Actually, it reminds me of ranch chip-​dip that you make with sour cream and one of those flavor packets. Their pita sandwiches i think are too dry; meat, lettuce, tomato, onion — little or no feta, sauce, or dressing or any kind. Portions aren’t bad, but aren’t huge either. Especially for $ 9+ for a chicken pita combo (includes 2 sides & small drink). For that price, I wouldn’t have minded a bit more than the modest scoop of rice pilaf & veggies I got for my side items. (rice pilaf was kinda bland too.)
Like i said — i didn’t walk away thinking any of the food was bad or gross (except for the tzatziki) but i didn’t walk away impressed either.

The chicken gyro was a skimpy on the chicken. I would give that 3 stars. The roasted red pepper hummus was good. It’s regular hummus with a dollop of roasted red pepper in the center. That portion was a little skimpy too. I’d also give that 3 stars.
The hands down winner was the lemon chicken soup. OMG! Whoever thought of adding lemon to chicken soup is a genuis. My sister & I split that, we were both secretly wishing we could have it all to ourselves:)

A place like Daphne’s isn’t going to be a Unilocal superstar, but that does not mean it is bad. Personally, I find their food pretty good for what it is. It’s a chain… not a hole in the wall, mom & pop Greek restaurant. Once you have an understanding of that going in, it isn’t bad at all! I know I can go here, grab a quick meal to go, and be happy.
I always get the gyro pita… which tastes just like most other gyros I’ve had, yum, the pita has always been soft/​fresh. Along with my gyro I usually get a side of dolmas (stuffed grape leaves). Not the best dolmas I’ve had, but again, for a chain they taste freshly made and always satisfy.
I gave it 4 stars but only because there was no 3.5 :)

I visited Daphne’s on my birthday after receiving a free birthday meal in my email. They were extremely courteous and even sang me happy birthday. The manager Scott was friendly and of course the food is great.
Not too expensive on any day, and I always find Greek food to be filling. Highly recommend.

I signed up here just to write this review.
A few weeks back we were in the neighborhood trying to decide where to have early dinner. We had trouble finding them but we were very determined (better access is through Bell, by Verizon)
I had a coupon but had never been to Daphne’s.
I was a little disappointed because I didn’t expect a fast food place, but the service was great and the food was very good. I had a gyro and my husband a dinner plate. The manager (Todd?) made all the difference, it is great to interact with people with excellent customer service skills. Baklava was very tasty. We will be back!