The Big Greek Cafe Menu
The Big Greek Cafe in Silver Spring, MD offers a taste of Greek cuisine with a variety of delicious salads and sandwiches. The cozy restaurant provides options for delivery, takeout, and even catering services. Customers praise the friendly and fast service, as well as the generous portion sizes and reasonable prices. The menu includes favorites like gyros, veggie lasagna, salads, rice, hummus, and grilled salmon. Diners rave about the fresh and flavorful food, with highlights being the $7 gyro special on Wednesdays and the vegan options available. The Big Greek Cafe stands out for its quality service, large portions, and mouth-watering dishes, making it a must-visit spot for Greek food enthusiasts in the area.
APPETIZERS
TZATZIKI
Yogurt dip with cucumber, garlic & aill
HUMMUS
Chickpea, tanint, lemon, olive oil, herbs and garlic
RED PEPPER HUMMUS
FEISTY FETA
Whipped feta cheime with red chilies and herbs
MELIZANO SALATA
Roasted eggplant & greek yogurt dip with tomatoes & garlic,
TRIO DIP SAMPLER
Choice of three dips with pita bread
AVGOLEMONO SOUP
Chicken and oreo pasta soup
FALAFEL WITH TZATZIKI SAUCE
Ground Chickpes Fritters and Tzabilid Sauce for Dipping.
FRIED CALAMARI (KALAMARAΚΙΑ)
With lemon and tzatziki
DOLMADES
Stuffed grape leaves with rice and beef served with tzatziki.
SPANAKOΡΙΤΑ
Spinach and feta wrapped in crispy phyllo dough and baked to perfection.
BIG GREEK SALAD
Fresh greens, tomato, red onions, red peppers, cucumber, capers, olives, feta cheese and oregano. Served with OPA dressing. Anchovies on request.
PAPOU'S GYRO SALAD
A "Big Greek" salad with shaved gyro meat.
GRILLED CHICKEN GREEK SALAD
A "Big Greek" salad with marinated grilled chicken.
FALAFEL GREEK SALAD
A "Big Greek" salad with crispy house made falafel.
YIA YIA LEA'S GRILLED SHRIMP SALAD
A Big Greek" salad with marinated grilled shrimp.
GRILLED SALMON GREEK SALAD
A "Big Greek" salad with grilled salmon.
SALADS
SANDWICHES
OUR FAMOUS SOUVLAKI PITA
OUR FAMOUS GYRO PITA
Shaved beef and lamb served on pita bread
BIG GREEK BIFTEKI PIΤΑ
Beef and lamb patty with herbs and spices
CRISPY FALAFEL PITA
House made chickpea fritters on pita bread
HERCULES BURGER
Seasoned beef burger with tzatziki, feta cheese, lettuce, and tomato on a brioche bun
BIG GREEK FEAST
Pork skewer, chicken skewer, and gyro.
GRILLED LAMB CHOPS
Grilled marinated () lamb chops.
MOUSSAKA
Layers of sauteed eggplant and ground beef topped with bechamel.
PASTICHIO
Greek style lasagna.
GRILLED SALMON
Wild-caught salmon served with your choice of two sides
SPANAKOPITA PLATTER
Spinach and feta wrapped in crispy phyllo dough and baked to perfection.
CRISPY FLOUNDER
Panko breaded crispy fried flounder served with skordalia.
BGC FAVORITES
BIG GREEK BOWLS
GYRO
PORK
CHICKEN
FALAFEL
SHRIMP
SALMON
HOT DOG
GRILLED CHEESE PITA
CRISPY CHICKEN STRIPS
GRILLED CHICKEN SKEWER
Marinated grilled chicken served with orzo pasta and tomato sauce.
KIDS MENU
DESSERTS
BAKLAVA
Filo pastry with walnuts, butter, cinnamon soaked in our honey syrup.
RIZOGALO
Greek-style rice pudding.
BAKLAVA CHEESECAKE
Layers of baklava stuffed with cheesecake topped with powdered sugar.
FRENCH FRIES
ORZO PASTA WITH TOMATO SAUCE
Orzo pasta topped with house-made tomato sauce, parmesan cheese and parsley.
OUR FAMOUS "BIG GREEK FRENCH FRIES"
French Fries tossed with feta cheese, oregano, and other herbs. Served with tzatziki for dipping!
SIDE GREEK SALAD
A miniature version of our large Greek Salad.
STRING BEANS WITH TOMATO SAUCE
ROAST GREEK POTATOES
Oven-roasted with olive oil, lemon, garlic, and oregano.
JASMINE RICE
Simmered with olive oil, garlic and seasonings.
