Al-Amir Cafe

This place isn't my favorite Greek place, it's just my favorite Greek place left downtown.  You could do much worse for a lunch downtown.  Price is ok.  Don't expect to dine in.

Much like the other location on 8th, which is now closed, Al Amir will do in a pinch. The place is definitely a dive, which isn't necessarily bad, but just keep that in mind. There are a hand full of tables to sit at and the atmosphere does very little to make you want to stay.

They don't have the best gyro in town but if you're craving one, it will definitely do. The lamb meat is pretty good but the rest of the gyro is rather lack luster. I think the fries are pretty good though, and oh my goodness do you get a lot. The fries is easily my favorite part of my meal.

Even though the food isn't the best around, $6 for a gyro & fries, it's definitely a solid choice for a quick lunch.

Pretty much your typical Mediterranean-style fare. The chicken Shawarma was pretty decent, and the Gyro was meaty. My favorite is the Greek Fries though... probably a heart-attack in a box, but this Greek take on the traditional shouldn't be missed, especially after a late night!