Athenas Diner – Greek
Stepping into Athenas Diner feels like a warm embrace, where the theatrical sizzle of flaming saganaki and the aroma of flaky, golden spinach pie fill the air with Mediterranean charm. This lively neighborhood hub invites guests to linger over vibrant samplers of creamy tzatziki and zesty hummus, alongside a comforting array of crispy, golden-fried classics that turn every meal into a shared celebration.
South Cedar Street +15173940072 https://athenasdiner.comRating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Greek
Price range: $
Dietary options: vegan, vegetarian, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, dairy-free, nut-free, whole30, pescatarian, paleo, plant-based, mediterranean, low-sodium, low-fat, heart-healthy, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, south-beach, high-fiber, gerd, atkins, low-cholesterol, alkaline, aip, tlc, volumetrics, zone, renal, carnivore, macrobiotic, lectin-free, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Guests celebrate the relaxed vibe and attentive service, frequently noting that the staff is courteous and helpful with personalized menu recommendations. Standout dishes include the beautifully presented desserts, which diners praise for their perfectly crispy texture and satisfying finish. This spot is celebrated for its welcoming atmosphere and high-quality presentation, ensuring a consistently pleasant experience for every visitor.
Menu
Appetizers
- Sampler - $13.99: Mozzarella sticks, stuffed jalapeno poppers, and golden crisp chicken fingers Available at: dinner, lunch
- Saganaki - $9.99: Flamed kasseri cheese served with pita bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hummus - $9.99: Served with pita bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach Pie - $12.55: Served with pita bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tzatziki - $7.25
- Chicken Fingers - $11.55 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wing Dings - $10.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mozzarella Sticks - $7.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Mushrooms - $8.25 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soup of the Day (Cup) - $6.25: Ask our servers about the options Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soup of the Day (Bowl) - $7.99: Ask our servers about the options Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Great Greek Salad (Small) - $9.99: Mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, chickpeas, feta cheese, beets, onions, kalamata olives, and pepperoncini Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Great Greek Salad (Large) - $12.99: Mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, chickpeas, feta cheese, beets, onions, kalamata olives, and pepperoncini Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cobb Salad (Small) - $11.25: Mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, boiled egg, chicken, bacon, Swiss cheese, and shredded cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, South-Beach, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cobb Salad (Large) - $14.99: Mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, boiled egg, chicken, bacon, Swiss cheese, and shredded cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, South-Beach, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad (Small) - $9.99: Mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, croutons, and parmesan cheese Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad (Large) - $12.99: Mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, croutons, and parmesan cheese Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Salad (Grilled or Tenders) - $13.99: Mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, and chicken Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chef Salad - $14.99: Mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, boiled egg, turkey, ham, Swiss cheese, and American cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gyro Salad - $14.99: Mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, chickpeas, kalamata olives, feta cheese, and gyro meat Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tossed Salad - $6.15: Mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, South-Beach, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches
- Athenas Club - $12.5: Turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayo on toasted white bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken Breast Sandwich - $12.5: Grilled chicken breast, lettuce, tomato, and mayo on an onion roll Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Ham and Cheese - $10.99: Ham and American cheese grilled together on white bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Sandwich - $11.25: Hand-battered Alaskan Cod with lettuce and tomato on a grilled bun Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- B.L.T - $9.99: Bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayo on white bread Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Cheese - $7.25: American cheese on white bread grilled until golden Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Reuben - $11.75: Corned beef with Swiss cheese and your choice of sauerkraut or coleslaw on grilled rye bread Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Turkey Reuben - $11.75: Roasted turkey breast with Swiss cheese and coleslaw on grilled rye bread Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Turkey Breast Sandwich - $10.99: Turkey breast with lettuce, tomato, and mayo on white bread Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Philly Steak - $12.99: Thinly sliced steak sauteed with green peppers, onions, and mushrooms, topped with melted Swiss cheese on a sub bun Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Dip - $12.99: Roasted beef and Swiss cheese served on a sub bun with a side of au jus sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Sandwich - $15.95: Juicy steak grilled to order topped with grilled onions and green peppers on a sub bun Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Slim Betty - $12.5: Grilled turkey topped with Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, and mayo on a sub bun Available at: dinner, lunch
- Slim Jim - $12.5: Ham, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, and mayo on a sub bun Available at: dinner, lunch
Pita Sandwiches
- Traditional Gyro - $12.5: Sliced lamb or grilled chicken wrapped in a grilled pita with tomatoes, onions, and tzatziki sauce Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hani Gyro - $11.5: Sliced chicken patty wrapped in a pita with lettuce, tomatoes, mayo, Swiss cheese, and American cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Gyro - $10.25: Lettuce, tomatoes, onions, feta cheese, and gyro sauce wrapped in a grilled pita Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Club Pita - $12.55: Turkey breast, bacon, mayo, lettuce, and tomatoes wrapped in a grilled pita Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Kebab on Pita - $13.99: Grilled chicken, onions, and bell pepper served on pita bread with a side of tzatziki Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
Burgers
- Hamburger - $8.99: Topped with lettuce, tomato, and mayo Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheeseburger - $9.75: Topped with lettuce, tomato, mayo, and melted American cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Juicy Burger - $13.99: Two burger patties with your choice of cheese in the middle with lettuce, tomato, and mayo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Athenas Burger - $13.25: Two beef patties with American cheese, grilled onions, lettuce and tomatoes Available at: dinner, lunch
- Greek Burger - $10.25: Beef patty topped with feta cheese, lettuce, tomato, and olive sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mushroom Swiss Burger - $9.99: Burger topped with mushrooms melted Swiss cheese, and mayo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Olive Burger - $9.99: Beef patty topped with lettuce, tomato, and olive sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Turkey Burger - $9.99: Turkey patty topped with lettuce, tomato, mayo, and Swiss cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Burger - $8.99: Veggie Patty topped with lettuce, tomato, and mayo Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Steak Dinner - $17.99: Juicy steak cooked to order Available at: dinner
- Chopped Sirloin - $15.99: Sauteed with mushrooms and onions Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Two Center Cut Pork Chops - $15.99 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Liver and Onion - $15.99 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Chicken Dinner - $16.99 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Kabob - $16.99: Tender chicken skewered with bell peppers and onions, served with rice pilaf, pita, and tzatziki Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gyro Plate - $16.99: Traditional gyro meat sliced thinly with tomatoes and onions, served with rice pilaf, pita, and tzatziki Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish and Chips - $15.99: Hand-battered Alaskan cod deep-fried until golden Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Jumbo Shrimp - $16.99 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- French Fries - $6.25 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Onion Rings - $7.25 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rice Pilaf - $6.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coleslaw - $5.99 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pita Bread - $2.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Coffee - $3.8: Regular or Decaf
- Hot Chocolate - $4.5
- Hot Tea - $3.6
- Iced Tea - $3.7: Unsweetened
- Juice - $4.25
- Milk - $3.5: White or Chocolate
- Soft Drink - $3.7: Coke Products
Desserts
- Rice Pudding - $5.99: Warm rice pudding topped with whipped cream and cinnamon Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Pie of the Day - $5.99 Dietary tags: Macrobiotic
- Baklava - $5.25 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Milkshake - $6.5
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