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| - The Quick Serve Greek food Mediterranean market is fairly saturated right now as there are quite a few competitive choices to choose from throughout The Valley. I've been to MVP grill several times now, and I'm still mystified by all of the high reviews and glowing raves (I started this review back in 2015 and did not finish it because I thought I might be missing something - but I haven't, and it still is an "a-ok" place). It's not that the food or service is bad per se, it's just the food isn't yummy enough to keep them at the top of my mind when wanting Mediterranean food. It's obvious that they use the same purveyor for foodstuffs as many others pita/gyro places in the valley . . . and that's not a bad thing, however, it really doesn't do much to set you apart from the crowd.
What MVPita does have are generous portions and friendly customer service. I've been there when it was completely empty at noon on a weekday and when it was fairly busy during weekend lunch or dinnertime and each time the staff is friendly and congenial - jovial even.
However, the service is not overly attentive nor is the food prepared or served in a quick manner. Granted, it is a Quickserve restaurant in which you walk to the counter, place your order and then the food is delivered to your table, so I really don't expect a lot, but it does take a bit longer to get your food than it should. Another oddity: there seems to be a disconnect from the friendly staff and the delivery of your meal to the table. It's a hands off affair in which there seems to be an indifferent attitude towards the taste and quality of the food served or the need for anything that might complement the meal further. Read; there is no follow from the friendly staff about the taste, freshness, or preparation of your food; if you need something or have a request or issue, go back to the counter and ask - friendliness then becomes procedural.
The Decor inside is nothing special, and somehow seems a bit cold despite having warm and inviting colors and textures such as dark woods and earth tones. I find that the lighting is a bit harsh and abrupt (perhaps lower wattage bulbs, less reflective surfaces or better aiming?) and then there's that odd room at the front of the dining room with nothing in it that seems like the naughty corner . . . I always want to ask what it is used for, but I don't because I feel like I am the only one who doesn't get the joke or understand its function. But I digress, as this is a casual quick service establishment not meant to be intimate or spend more than a minimal amount of time inside.
Drink fountain choices are limited in quantity, and are of the Coca Cola variety. I'm also sad to see that there is no fresh brewed iced tea despite the ample counter space for it. Although the main food offerings are sufficient in flavor and size, I find that the side dishes are prepared with less love and affection than the main dishes. This is evident in the falafel which can often be a bit dry and overdone, the Dolmas which share a dryness in the rice contained within, and the French fries which could, and should, be freshly prepared to order and not just kept warm - sadly, this was consistent on multiple visits.
My overall advice, if you're in the area and have a hankering for Mediterranean, MVPita will do, but don't have high expectations as I find the food, preparation and atmosphere just average . . . with the exception of friendly, talkative staff that helps to slightly elevate an a-ok experience and is perhaps the reason for the slightly elevated ratings found here on Yelp.
Overall rating: 3
Quality: 3
Service: 2.8
Cleanliness: 3.2
Value: 3
Atmosphere: 2.6
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