Greek Corner
2366 Mass. Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02140
(617) 661-5655
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--- Winner, Best Greek Restaurant in Boston Area, 2010 (also 2006) ---
I must admit, I have lived near Greek Corner most of my life, but only discovered it over the past ten years or so (thanks to a friend). It is easy to drive by the restaurant and not even know it is there, because it is located in an unassuming building in a relatively quiet section of North Cambridge. The food, however, is anything but plain, and thus makes Greek Corner a true hidden gem of the Boston restaurant scene (though Guy Fieri of "Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives" did put it on the map for at least a little while by featuring it on his show in 2010).
Although it looks like one of many tiny shops and restaurants along this stretch of Mass. Ave. in North Cambridge, the low-key, family-owned Greek Corner is deceptively spacious; once inside, there are two rooms of tables, with the main dining room to the left having plenty of space for large and small groups alike. It is rarely crowded, though occasionally the place can get full, especially on weekends. Parking can be difficult (Cambridge can be a very tough city for parking), but you should be able to find something if you drive around the block a few times.
Greek Corner features freshly-made food that, as is the case with many Greek restaurants in the Boston area, won't break the bank. Lovers of Greek food will probably want to start with the chicken, lemon, and egg soup (called "Avgolemono"), which is a must on a chilly day. Both the meat dishes and the vegetarian dishes are recommended, with standouts being the flaky spinach pie, chilled grape leaves, hearty pastitso (a kind of Greek baked ziti or lasagna), a slightly spicy moussaka, a rich and delicious lamb and beef gyro, and any of the kebabs. Sandwiches are mostly good, and some of them (such as the falafel wrap and the aforementioned gyro) are quite large and filling enough to warrant a doggie bag. Drinks include a couple of decent Mythos beers (including a red beer). Save room for dessert, as the baklava is excellent here.
Greek Corner may be a bit out of the way, especially if you depend on the MBTA to get around, but it is well worth the effort, since there are few places in the Boston area with better Greek food. Plus, you can tell your friends that you found a great Greek restaurant that even many of the locals--myself included, until fairly recently--don't seem to know about.
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