KALA Modern Greek
Mo Patellio · 581 Google reviewsKALA Modern Greek — Lincoln Park mediterranean that sets the standard. Order the Lamb Gyro. Clean, design-forward interior throughout. Vegetarian-friendly, BYOB. "Such a friendly, sunny vibe in the restaurant, the staff is so pleasant and hospitable" — Lana Ohs [$, patio]
What 803 diners keep saying
What 803 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“GO TO KALA NOW!!!!!!!! I cannot say enough good things about Kala. When I saw that I hadn’t already posted a review for Kala today, I was in shock. I genuinely eat here minimum 1-5 times a week ahhaha. The food is absolutely delicious and amazing quality but quick and at an amazing price (can leave here spending less than/just about $20. I tend to buy a lot haha). I typically get the chicken, steak, or shrimp bowls and they are truly amazing. The infamous frozen Greek yogurt is quite literally perfection and I get it more than I will admit. The girls who all work there are absolutely amazing and make me feel so welcomed (Hi Sara, Emily, and Maci hehe). I eat at fine dining restaurants regularly for work or personal reasons and sometimes I just would rather eat at Kala haha. Love the outdoor dining option and that the front windows open up. Overall: Run don’t walk to Kala”
“Frozen Greek yoghurt was amazing: tangy, refreshing, delicious with the olive oil, sea salt, and candied walnuts.”
“Modern, simple, yet incredibly delicious Greek food in a casual setting. A neighborhood must-try.”
“Such great food! The place was packed when we went, but great service and everything we got was amazing.”
“El mejor lugar donde comí en Chicago. 10/10 La atención de todas las personas es una chulada y sobre todo al señalar que vimos en TikTok las recomendaciones hasta nos dieron cosas para saborear más nuestros alimentos.”
“The sandwich was delicious, and the fries and the sauce on them were perfect. It's a very nice place.”
“Good food, service and staff is always happy. Oh, did I say gooooood food!”
“Yum!!! Got this as a last min lunch, and it was DELICIOUS. I got take out and the fact that the Fro-Go was still solid and intact like 20 min later says so much. Cannot stress how much of a great deal this is- I got the mushroom bowl & the sea salt and olive oil fro-go which is a must try. I will be back many times.”
“Super disappointed, especially for the price. The steak and shrimp skewer alone was $18, and for $32 total this is honestly embarrassing. The steak had almost no flavor, the shrimp were just okay, and all you get is a couple grilled peppers and onions. For that price it should at least come with rice or a decent side, not a few vegetables. The zucchini fritters were completely mushy inside instead of crispy. Nothing tasted bad, but nothing stood out either. Just really overpriced for the quality and portion. Definitely not worth what they charge. Update: Manager Stephanie personally called me after reading my review and even refunded my meal, which was never something I expected or was looking for. That’s not why I leave reviews. I leave them as honest, constructive feedback in hopes it helps the business grow. Stephanie went above and beyond, and I truly appreciate the time she took to reach out and listen. I think that says a lot about the kind of business they want to be, and I’ll definitely be back to give them another try in the future. Another update: We came back and had a great experience. The chicken sandwich and the veggie bowl with steak felt like a much better value, and the lemon rice was incredible. I still think the skewer platter would be even better if it came with both the pita and the rice instead of having to choose because I think that would really round out the meal. Also, another huge thank you to Stephanie for the gift card and for giving us another chance. Her kindness and willingness to listen truly turned this into a positive experience, and we’re so glad we came back.”
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