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GabbyGabby
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Update: Feb 2023 Dinner fare this time. After much back and forth between the Moussaka and Pork chops, the meat won and no regrets. Delicious and have to make special mention of their mashed potatoes which, I hardly ever touch but, this got me! Hubby got the Gyro Plate 👍. Sadly, they were out of Rice puddings. (Another reason for going back.) Instead got: Wedding cookie - sorry, but I found it too dry. Blueberry muffin was 👍. First visit on a weekday, noon. Luckily, no wait as table available. A lot of diners and continuous in and out of diners during our visit. Ordered: Pancakes Eggs Gyro Plate (with the Lemon Chicken and Rice soup & Mac n Cheese as side) Huge serving of pancakes and eggs that even my hubby couldn't finish it all. Same is true for my Gyro Plate that I had some of the meat to go. Have to make special mention of the Lemon Chicken and Rice soup....SUPERB! If anything else, I 'd go back to Zorba's for that! Saying that, it does not in any way, lessen the rating of the other food I had. The Mac n Cheese and the Gyro was 👌 as well. As we were really full but was not going to miss out on the bakery items, we also got to-go of their: Bread Pudding Rice Pudding Baklava and 1 other similar to the Baklava but with a different filling. The staff couldn't really tell us it's name as she herself claimed, they have a nickname for it. Well, we have devoured the 2 puddings and I personally ❣️ the Rice pudding while my husband ❣️ the Banana pudding. Will get to the Baklava and the other one later. Service is friendly and fast. The atmosphere is casual and homey. DEFINITELY recommend a visit! Only regret is not being able to taste the Moussaka and the Pork Chop which, we will definitely have on our next visit for dinner. Will definitely visit soon!
chichi gateschichi gates
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Zorba's is a neighborhood institution, the cultural center of the small business district on 12th Avenue near the Botanic Gardens and Cheesman Park. It is a family-friendly establishment, and a bit old-fashioned in some respects. For example, the staff is uniformly welcoming and attentive, and the atmosphere is quite homey. Customers will often run into friends whenever they visit, adding to the feeling of community beyond what you find in most restaurants. And the food? It's delightful, comforting, tasty. I enjoy going for breakfast, and the omelettes are excellent. For lunch or dinner, the Greek food is delicious, especially the moussaka - yum! But so are American classics, from their hamburgers to the fried chicken. I also have to mention their homemade soups, especially my favorite - chicken lemon rice soup. Don't miss it! Of course, a Greek restaurant lives or dies by it's baklava, and Zorba's has the best in town. Recently, they added a new dessert: baklava ice cream made with the help of the folks at Liks. It's fantastic. Zorba's is a neighborhood institution for all these good reasons and many more. Visit just once and you'll be want to return, again and again.But don't just take my word for it - read the 5/2019 review in Westword: "For Pita's Sake." It's a great article, and full of interesting BTS information about Zorba's.
Steve ReplogleSteve Replogle
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If you like breakfast, anytime, Zorba is your jam! I know it is certainly mine. Established in 1979 Chef Zorba’s restaurant is a quaint and delectable establishment, nestled in the tiny business district on E. 12th Ave., The appeal for me is the atmosphere! Friendly and attentive and truly heart warming. With street side patio seating, comfy inside booths and front row barstools! A very special way to embrace Denver. I highly recommend visiting! Robust flavors well defined with American and Greek burgers salads and sandwiches! What about the infamous Gyro’s? Oh they have ‘em! And of course the tzatziki sauce is on point. Don’t take my word for it. Oh my goodness, I almost forgot, how dare me! They have the most delicious baklava, of which is honey glazed. A sticky sweet treat, that you will most certainly become very fond of! I also saw on the menu Greek beers, wines and suggested favorites bloody Mary’s and mimosas. Get in there as soon as you can and enjoy!
Maylee StewartMaylee Stewart
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First time eating over at "Chef Zorba's". The atmosphere of this restaurant gives off a pretty chill vibe and the customer service was pretty decent as well. The Waitresses always checked up on me to see if I needed anything else. For my order, i ordered myself a mushroom swiss burger with onion rings and a coke. The burger itself wasn't anything special. It was somewhat bland and slightly over juicy where the bottom bun turned slightly into a wet rag. The onion rings were pretty good! Nice crunch and flavor to them and this place doesn't use cheap syrup for the sodas either. My meal costed $23 dollars and some change which is alright for a place like this. Would I come back here? If I were to ever be around this area again, I'd give the restaurant another go. Their menu is full of other goodies. I wouldn't say I disliked the place but I wouldn't say I liked it either. This place is alright.
Ed LosenEd Losen
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I feel quite disappointed with this place and their customer service. We ordered takeout and they didn't include utensils, sauces, salt, anything like that. We waited for the order in the front patio (completely empty except for one table) while two girls came out to check very rudely why we were sitting in their patio. When they finally gave us the order, we asked for the missing utensils and the girl with a very bad attitude told us that they were reserved for people dining in and that "people should just grab their food and leave", implying that we should leave the sitting area immediately. Speaking of the food, it really wasn't impressive, in the gyro the "mixed" meat was quite dry, one or two tomatoes and onions. It's not worth the poor customer service, the price is average and the flavor is not amazing.
Nicol ANicol A
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Nearby Attractions Of Chef Zorba's
Denver Botanic Gardens
Cheesman Park
Bluebird Theater
Carla Madison Recreation Center
Flora House Denver
City Park Farmers Market
Carla Madison Dog Park
The Holiday Chalet
Denver Botanic Gardens
Congress Park Market
Denver Botanic Gardens
4.8
(6.3K)Click for details
Cheesman Park
4.7
(1.3K)Click for details
Bluebird Theater
4.6
(987)Click for details
Carla Madison Recreation Center
4.3
(299)Click for details
Nearby Restaurants Of Chef Zorba's
Atomic Cowboy home of Denver Biscuit Co. & Fat Sully's NY Pizza
Pete's Kitchen
SPICE ROOM
Blue Pan Pizza
Illegal Pete's - Colfax
Bastien's Restaurant
Shells and Sauce
Pepper Asian Bistro
Yahya's Mediterranean Grill & Pastries
Peter's Chinese Cafe
Atomic Cowboy home of Denver Biscuit Co. & Fat Sully's NY Pizza
4.6
(3.4K)Click for details
Pete's Kitchen
4.5
(2.4K)Click for details
SPICE ROOM
4.9
(1.3K)Click for details
Blue Pan Pizza
4.7
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2626 E 12th Ave, Denver, CO 80206
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Everything from huevos & gyros to burgers & moussaka in a relaxed all-day hangout with bar & patio.
attractions: Denver Botanic Gardens, Cheesman Park, Bluebird Theater, Carla Madison Recreation Center, Flora House Denver, City Park Farmers Market, Carla Madison Dog Park, The Holiday Chalet, Denver Botanic Gardens, Congress Park Market, restaurants: Atomic Cowboy home of Denver Biscuit Co. & Fat Sully's NY Pizza, Pete's Kitchen, SPICE ROOM, Blue Pan Pizza, Illegal Pete's - Colfax, Bastien's Restaurant, Shells and Sauce, Pepper Asian Bistro, Yahya's Mediterranean Grill & Pastries, Peter's Chinese Cafe
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