Reviews for Aleko's Village Cafe in Middletown, MD
Hands down the best Greek food I?ve had in the US. Aleko?s is paradise for a vegan or vegetarian with their falafel, vegan meat,... and salads. My favorites are the falafel gyro and the vegetarian platter. Finally I found a place with fresh food that tasteslike you?re eating in Greece! Read more
Great selection, big portions and the food is absolutely delicious from a wonderful family owned business! ?? My favorites are... the chicken souvlaki salad, gyro and their steak and cheese subs are the best. Read more
I ordered the Falafel Platter with a side Greek Salad. What a disappointment. The falafel was super dry, the platter totally... lacking flavor, and they did not provide any tzatziki sauce (extra-disappointing considering how dry the falafel was). And notan olive to be found in my ?Greek? salad. Read more
Not what you would expect inside a gas station, but the food was great. There were lots of pick-up orders, but service was... still relatively fast when we ordered from the counter. We will be back! Read more
Some of the best food in Frederick tucked away in a little corner of an unassuming gas station!! Owners/staff are fabulous and... everything homemade. I can honestly say that I have loved everything I've ever gotten from there, which includes, but is notlimited to, some of the best falafel, souvlaki and potato soup I've ever had! Don't let the long lines deter you - Alekospersonnel are not only friendly but speedy as well! Read more
Wow!! I was 5 mins away and because my dogs are traveling with me and it's 85-90+ degrees out... To save time, I called ahead. I... stopped by Exxon and got some gas, and the food was ready seconds after I walked in! The young lady working there was very sweetand friendly, and the staff was great! This is my first time here, and didn't know what to expect. Because I am visiting in thearea, I asked to stop by the restroom because picking up the food after I already paid, and the young lady took my food to theback counter and got it for me when I returned. I ate in my car and when I opened the container, I was Wowed! So much food. TheI tasted the salad, gyro and then chicken. Yummm... The gyro is one of the best I had and didn't expect it from a gas stationrestaurant. The chicken has a nice herbal flavor, Italian like. I got the combination gyro platter "Gyro and Souvlaki meatstossed together, served on a bed of basmati rice with tomatoes, onions, feta and tzatziki sauce". I could use extra tzatzikisauce, but fortunately the gyro and Souvlaki meat have so much flavor that they are yummy alone. If I love ???? n the area, Iwould come here at least once a week!! It's enough for 2 meals!! Read more
April 6, 2021 - Imagine. . . ?You?re going to the Gas Station for dinner?? ?Not really, it?s Aleko?s , you know, that Greek... place in Middletown (Maryland).? Imagine convincing people that a good Greek Cafe operates out the back of a gas station? Ican only award Alekos 4.5 stars for quality of their ?carry out? food. If driving along Old National Pike, stop at theMiddletown Exxon gas station, for authentic Greek cuisine! Our party of 6 walked up to the ?take out window? to place ourorders. ************************************* Quick Greek Food Guide Greek ?Gyro? is pronounced ?He-ROW? Greek Gyro, mixtureof lamb & beef w/spices Tzatziki sauce blended seedless cucumbers, Greek yogurt, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt & pepper,touch of dill or parsley Souvlaki is chicken in a Greek marinade ( garlic, oregano, rosemary, sweet paprika, olive oil, lemonjuice, dry white wine) roasted and served on skewers Falafel is a fritter, made from white fava beans/ chick peas formed into around/patty shape with herbs & spices then fried, usually covered with Tahini sauce. ( Alekos swapped Tzatzikisauce) Souzoukaki meatballs originated in Turkey, Greece adapted later. Mix beef & pork, with garlic, onions, served in afootball shape in red tomato based sauce. Baklava is thin phyllo/filo dough layered with honey or sugar, cinnamon, and choppednuts . . . is a common dessert in the Middle East ***************************************** Our party of 6 decided to eatoutside at their pergola style cafe setting, with 4 tables. Rather quaint with a Greek village mural painted on one wall. Luckyto enjoy sunshine and temperatures in the 70?s. My gyro of lamb & beef on a lettuce bed with tomatoes, olives, feta cheese,was excellent ! Robust flavors triggered by the herbs & spices ! My wife order a sampler with Dolmades, hummus, olives, etcwhich she liked, but her Lebanese father would often fill the Dolmades with rice & meat mix. One of my daughters ordered the Read more
Dankest Greek food in the county. Don't let the gas station fool you. It's top notch and you won't find better ????????