VIBE
This was an impromptu surprise when I find out that Penrose fish and chips was closed at 7 pm (oh, the joys of being on Mount Pleasant!)
I think this is the only other restaurant that doesn't look fancy nor do you have to pay over $16 for an entree (yes, I'm looking at you Simple Bistro).
Decor is non-descript -there are a few pictures of Greece in the wall. Why is this so typical of Greek restaurants in Toronto?!
Another thing typical of Greeks: The staff are stubborn. From my experienced in the actual country, this is spot on.
A play by play of my conversation with the waitress:
"I'd like the sauce on the side. "you no want it on top?" "no the side." "ok I put it on top." Ummmm...even when they're wrong and you're literally showing them they're wrong, they think they're right! (cough cough economic crisis COUGH). I had to tell the waitress twice that I didn't want the dinner, I wanted the a la carte. Sigh...
In a weird way, though, she was charming and sweet.
I ATE
I had a souvlaki "stick" which was about 5 good hunks of chicken souvlaki for about $5.50 For two sticks at Mr. Greek's on the Danforth you can get it for about $4. The rice actually came with no legitimate "sauce." There was some lemon compote on top. Obviously, I could have made it at home and it was $5. Again, I didn't really have a choice. This was a last resort type of deal. When in Greece...on Mount Pleasant...
OBLIGATORY CATCHY REMARK
A good last resort restaurant if you find yourself on Mount Pleasant. One of the more reasonable, casual places on Mount Pleasant. If you want the authentic Greek experience, this is it!