Vital to the success of any new restaurant is finding a niche that sets it apart , in order to attract diners who seek something special . Often , subjective qualities that make patrons feel welcome also add a certain seductiveness to the food being served . Such is the case with Agora Salads and Sandwiches in Tolland . A small Mediterranean restaurant with a Greek name that defines a bustling , ancient marketplace , Agora combines the element of friendliness with speedy service . Whether youget take-out or table service , youcan be in and out in a jiffy .

As owner of the semi-vegetarian restaurant , Deniz Yalim takes pride in preparing traditional Greek and Turkish meals , making everything from hummus to eggplant dishes from scratch . Breakfasts exclude meat in favor of vegetable or cheese omelets , or crepes spread with rich chocolate and filled with fresh fruit , cream cheese or maple syrup . Paninis , wraps , salads and daily specials are featured for lunch and dinner , and the fixings bar includes green olives , roasted red peppers , greens and seven kinds of cheeses , including brie . Italian cookies and cannolis from a popular Franklin Avenue bakery serve as dessert .

For a hearty , healthy lunch , I ordered the hummus panini with tomato , red onions , cucumbers and basil . A friend enjoyed the grilled chicken Caesar wrap , tasty and tender , with a delightful dressing . Another friend had the grilled chicken Buffalo wrap , dripping with a sassy sauce and topped with tomatoes and blue cheese .

Other menu favorites include roasted turkey and brie , or Tuscan pesto chicken paninis ; turkey cheddar , or tuna salad wraps ; a signature salad that tosses grapes , apples and pistachios with blue cheese crumbles ; and a wild Alaskan salmon salad served hot or cold with capers , tomatoes and red onions .

If youdo not see yourfavorite combinations on the menu , youcan choose yourown panini , wrap , salad , omelet , crepe or sandwich ingredients , proving that at the Agora , there is something for everyone .

The restaurant’s hours are 7 a . m . - 8 p . m . Monday-Saturday , and 7 a . m . - 5 p . m . Sunday .