Opa Life Greek Cafe
227 E Baseline Rd, Tempe, AZ
Crema's Take
“Opa Life captures the warmth of a traditional Greek café where slow mornings and lingering conversations feel like the whole point, serving authentic Mediterranean fare that stands out in the Valley. The energy here comes from genuinely attentive staff like Isabelle who make you feel welcomed and cared for, paired with solid execution on classics like their Aegean club and Greek egg rolls that keep locals coming back. This is the kind of place where you settle in with a traditional Greek coffee and lose track of time, which seems to be exactly what they're after.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
I’m originally from New York City and have always loved authentic Greek food. After trying several Greek restaurants here in Arizona, most were just average. The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill had been my favorite—until now. This place truly stands out. The food is fresher, the flavors are richer, and the overall experience is exceptional. I highly recommend this spot to anyone who loves Greek cuisine or is looking to try it for the first time.
Overall, the experience was neither too bad nor particularly impressive. The food quality was acceptable, but the service significantly affected the visit. There were not enough staff members working, which resulted in long waiting times both for receiving the dishes and for getting the check at the end. The moussaka was enjoyable and well-prepared, but the gyro lacked sufficient seasoning and flavor. It was expensive for the quality and serving size.
Wow wow wow! First time here but for sure not the last. We split an Aegean club with Greek fries. Big enough for two and delicious. We also split some Greek egg rolls. We both loved the food and our server did a great job too. Looking forward to bring friends to come try it.
I come to Opa life all the time and order. This salmon entree has to be taken off the menu. I really do love all their food and I was super optimistic that their salmon would be good too because truly everything is! But I was so unhappy that my salmon had 0 seasoning, the potatoes were soggy and not edible. Disappointed with how this turned out!
This is our second time here. Isabelle is amazing, she always answer all our questions and makes great suggestions, all of that while being super energetic and smiling. The food is also great, from the souvlaki, Greek salad, pizza, pasta, hummus, etc.
Crema Reviews
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