Elia Athenian Grill (Downtown), Columbus OH

Super sad when the 11th Street location closed. Not many options in that area for great food, but Elia's was one of the few.

It was a little busy when we first arrived noon on a Thursday, but the line moved fast! Food was good, fast, fresh and healthy! Love the rice, I'll be back!

Been rockin' with this joint since literally day one when they opened next door to campus. Day ONE. The folks who own/run it are incredibly warm and kind. Always kind service. The food is always fresh. Sad day when they shut down the campus location and went downtown only. I could walk three blocks when they had the campus location. However, lunch around noon-1230 gets PACKED now. But their employees work very fast, but attentively.

I always get a make your own bowl. Loaded with power greens and nearly every veggie item they have. Always get the chicken kabob as my protein option. Their hummus and sauces/dressings are to die for.

Prices are oddly low. Been going there for nearly seven years now and will happily continue. A genuine joy in serving folks, always fresh, always delicious, low prices and the place is always spotless clean.

**Side note: I admire the dignity in which the manager and employees treat homeless folks who come in. Just a caveat. But they always treat them with warmth and respect whereas most others wouldnt.

One of the best salads I’ve had in a while. All the veggies were chopped and ready to eat, and the lamb was so tender, juicy and flavorful. Can’t wait to visit in person!

The food was delicious (I had a falafel pita), the ingredients were fresh, and the staff was super helpful and kind. I will definitely be back.

Great food, big portions, and excellent service from the owner himself! Very very nice place to eat!

Best and sweetest staff! Amazing experience making small talk with the owner who ended up giving me a piece of cake from his wife's bakery (delicious). Food was amazing and overall atmosphere was wonderful!

Highly recommend - support this local family business!

I loved this little gem downtown. We walked over from COSI because I'm always looking for a good gyro made by Greeks. The pictures online showed that they had an option for a chicken gyro with fries with orange sauce, just like you find all over Greece (not lamb). Sure enough, I ordered the classic and it delivered.