Athena's Cafe
591 River Hwy N, Mooresville
(704) 360-4320
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The food was very good and reasonably priced. My friend and I ordered a bunch of things and everything was tasty and fresh. I had leftovers, and it was even good the next day.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great place for Food. Nice menu at reasonable prices and great service, Thanks
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I am from chicago, so I am used to the gyros coming from a spit. That's not the case here. But they were definitely passable. The greek potatoes were amazing. The kebab was great. We loved the rice and the greek salads. We are definitely going back to try more options.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food and excellent service. Huge menu
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I stopped by around 6 p.m. on a Wednesday evening, excited to support a local spot. The place smelled great from the outside, which made me look forward to dining in. There were only two people eating inside and one takeout order picked up during the 45 minutes I was there.
The staff mostly stayed off to the side, chatting and laughing. Unfortunately, my water was never refilled, and the server didn’t really check in, which was disappointing considering I was the only seated customer for most of the visit.
The food, however, was pretty solid. I ordered the veggie lasagna, and while I was surprised by how sweet the red sauce was and pretty liquidy, I actually enjoyed the flavor all things considered. The pasta was cooked al dente, and overall the dish was flavorful. The salad, on the other hand, was a bit awkward to eat — the vegetables were cut in huge pieces and needed to be chopped down to fit in a bite. The dressing was pretty plain.
I also tried the baklava, which I’d rate around a 6/10. It was okay, but not particularly memorable.
If their lasagna is any indication of how they prepare their other pasta dishes and sauces, I’d say it’s worth coming back for that. Just be aware of the service on slower days — maybe consider ordering to go. Still, I encourage others to support local businesses like this one. With a little more attentiveness to guests, this place could really shine.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 2
A+++ Service and Delicious Food!....both of which keeps us coming back for more!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I’ve been going here for a while and every item I’ve tried from their menu has been absolutely delicious. They have a very diverse menu (breakfast and lunch) plus some very yummy dessert options too. Restaurant is clean and aesthetically-pleasing, staff have always been extremely friendly and attentive. This place is a gem! Totally underrated!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Everything i have had here was fantastic, service has always been great, prices are still fair for portions, and the food is fresh. The meatloaf was one of the best I have had! Sorry I was eating before I remembered to take a picture!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The cozy ambiance and friendly service made for a truly enjoyable experience. They also have the freshest food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I was in the restaurant when this last person rudely got up and left. The waitress was very respectful and did nothing wrong. The food is great and service terrific. I don’t know what these people had a problem with but maybe they came in with an attitude! Never have I had any issue with this restaurant! Best place for food and price!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Unfortunately the service was so bad we didn’t stay to order or eat. The waitress was so rude, we tried to ask her a question about the menu twice the first time she replied with attitude and kept going, we brushed it off and thought (ow, maybe she is busy and overwhelmed, the second time she replied in a rudely: I don’t know what you are talking about) and kept going with the worst attitude) we got up and left saying WE speak your language (English) if you don’t know what we are talking about and don’t know how to answer our question YOU DONT’E our business.Thumb down 👎🏻 to her service!
The menu looked good and seems to have good items but they need positive inviting servers!!
Service: 1
Great food and great fast service start to finish. Highly recommend for breakfast.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Out of town and stopped by for breakfast. Food and service were fantastic!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Huge bowl of shrimp and grits!
The Diner Debacle
We ventured out for breakfast on Saturday morning, choosing a seemingly quiet place they were not that busy and told us to choose a table. We did and it was so empty their were available booths on either side of the table we chose. After settling in, we placed our order with our waitress, expecting the usual breakfast fare.
However, we watched in surprise as the patrons who sat down on either side of us received their meals first. Puzzled, we inquired about the delay in our order. This led to an unexpected encounter with a second waitress, sporting what seemed like an exaggerated southern drawl, and very upset over our inquire. She then informed us that she had entered our order after the others, on either side of us despite our earlier arrival. She clearly does not see the issue.
When we questioned her involvement, given she wasn't our server, she retorted with a dismissive, "Well, you can leave." My husband, amused by the absurdity, chuckled and insisted we were there for the food. However, I was left uneasy, imagining the worst could happen to our meal. Spitting in it etc.
True to my suspicion, I couldn't bring myself to eat, worried about the potential sabotage. AS the other waitress was clearly spiteful and ready for revenge. Following this unpleasant exchange, the diner's owner appeared, offering apologies and a spontaneous 50% discount on our meal, along with complimentary cake, in an attempt to mend the situation. (We asked for nothing except our meal. But we took the discount and cake why not?)
While the owner's gesture was appreciated, it couldn't erase the discomfort caused by the server's toxicity. Her attitude was beyond unprofessional; it was downright harmful to the diner's atmosphere and reputation.
In the end, despite the owner's efforts, we've decided against returning again. The memory of the incident has left a sour taste that not even free cake could sweeten.
The Takeaway? Just as not every breakfast is a culinary masterpiece, not all customer service is created equal. If this server could shed her apparent grudge and attitude, she might just excel at her job. Also drop the fake accent we all know its not real Darlin.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
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