The price is right and the food is good but the place is not a "greasy spoon" ... It's just dirty.
I admit, this review may sound a bit snooty... It's possible that the passage of time and a steady pay-check have changed my perspective. I'm sure I would have loved a place like this the (late) morning after a hard night of bar-hopping in my early twenties, but I'm over it. I like my restaurants to at least pretend to have a high standard of cleanliness.
What am I talking about? Look at the signs, the light fixtures, the floor ... anywhere really. The cobwebs, dead bugs, and a layer of grease over everything may discourage you from ordering; perhaps that's why they want you to head for the back counter to order when you enter.
With that said the food was good. I had the eggs Benedict and my wife had the chicken souvlaki. My dish was well prepared but my wife's chicken was a bit over cooked. The people that work here were quite friendly and accommodating. The cook even took time to make the rounds and chat-up the regulars.
Over all it was a good experience I just wish the place were a bit cleaner.