Gyros reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 311 Reddit reviews across 40 subreddits and 48 posts to rank the best Gyros brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/denverfood, r/chicago, r/chicagofood, r/minnesota, r/corvallis. Top-rated brands include It's Greek 2 U (4.4/5), Gyrostown (4.4/5), Laziza (4.9/5).
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Reviews311
Subreddits40
Posts48
Brands99
Products4
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#1
It's Greek 2 U
4.4
(10)
"It’s Greek 2 U is pretty fire."
"It’s Greek 2 U is legit. Big fan here, the owner is a sweetheart."
"The best I've every found in the COUNTRY is It's Greek 2 U Grill in Andersonville."
"It's real greek gyro. Not that Chicago style Kronos stuff."
"They make their gyros the traditional way... it’s now the only gyro I eat."
"They don’t use the Kronos meat but make it the traditional Greek way."
"It’s Greek 2 U in Andersonville."
"I also like(for non-Kronos gyro places) It's Greek to You, as well."
"It’s Greek 2 You is nice too"
"I do not care for the gyros at Greek 2 U."
#2
Gyrostown
4.4
(9)
"Gyroz fucking slaps."
"Definitely Gyroz."
"Gyroz, hands fucking down."
"Gyrostown is a fave for us"
"For a fast food gyro with fries gyroz is my go to."
"Gyroz is yummy!"
"Gyroz, is one of the only consistent options I've found."
"Love the chicken at Gyroz."
"I’m sure the Gyros are amazing at both but I always go shawarma."
#3
Laziza
4.9
(7)
"Laziza"
"Lazizas is great for a gyro."
"Laziza is the best one as far as I know."
"Laziza has a cool take on the gyro with their bread."
"Laziza and The Shishkebab are my favorites."
"Laziza in Evans is my go-to."
"Laziza (they are in Evans and now also Downtown) Came for the Gyro- stayed for the Shawarma!"
#4
Crystal's
4.7
(7)
"Crystals is amazing, I go there for their falafel a few times a month!"
"Go to crystals man. Authentic Mediterranean food right off campus. Family run family owned for a long time."
"These are good. Crystals Cafe is better."
"Crystals is the answer and it isn't close."
"Everything is delicious there!! https://www.crystalscuisineandcafe.com"
"Crystal's King of Falafel Cuisine is well regarded but I have not personally eaten there."
"Crystal's on Monroe, I can't speak to their gyros personally but everything I've had there has been excellent."
#5
Windy City Gyros
5.0
(6)
"Would definitely recommend."
"I love Windy City Gyros."
"Windy City Gyros on Broadway. The 🐐"
"Windy City Gyros, no contest"
"Also here to recommend Windy City gyros."
"I'll take no further questions."
#6
Charcoal Flame
4.7
(6)
"Charcoal Flame has two types of gyros. Is fantastic."
"This place is awesome. It has authentic pork gyros and Grecian delight."
"Charcoal Flame in Morton Grove."
"Really good they have the homemade traditional pork gyros."
"Charcoal Flame in Morton Grove. Serves Greek style gyro which is all seasoned pork which is what they serve in Greece"
"Charcoal Flame - Morton Grove"
#7
Gyropolis
4.5
(6)
"Gyropolis in Bloomington!"
"Gyropolis in Bloomington."
"[Gyropolis](https://gyropolis.com/) in Bloomington."
"Gyropolis in Bloomington!"
"Gyropolis for traditional style."
"Gyropolis in Bloomington!"
#8
Delish
5.0
(5)
"Delish. There is no competition."
"•Delish"
"Delish, or Thraka."
"Delish behind the agora, 100%."
"Delish is class as someone else recommended."
#9
Original by Greeks
5.0
(5)
"Original by Greeks is one of my favorites. Check out their brick and motor store out over on Broadway and Illiff. They also have a food truck"
"Original by Greeks is one of my favorites. Check them out over on Broadway and Illiff"
"Original by Greeks is one of my favorites."
"Original by Greeks is one of my favorites."
"Original by Greeks"
#10
Spitz
4.8
(5)
"Spitz is bomb."
"Is too fire, going later actually 😅"
"I’m a fan of Spitz."
"Spitz!"
"I’ve been ordering Spitz on DoorDash recently, and I’m quite a fan!"
#11
King Gyros
4.8
(5)
"King Gyros is best for sure, my fav location is the one on Goshen like others have said"
"I’ve only eaten King Gyros at three of their locations... and of the 3 I enjoyed the one on Goshen the most. But honestly, they were all tasty."
"King Gyros Goshen Rd is the only answer."
"Gotta get that sweet basil souce too."
"The one on Colusium is actually called Georgios King Gyro. It was still good, but not as good as the OG KG"
#12
Apolis
4.8
(5)
"Apolis in Lisle. Real layers of meat on a spit, not a Kronos cone. Pork, chicken, or lamb."
"Apolis over in Lisle."
"Apolis’ pork gyros are awesome."
"Apolis in Lisle!!"
"Would be my pick for best Gyros"
#13
Pita Central
4.6
(5)
"I like Pita Central in LoHi."
"Pita Central in the Highlands is the only place that I have found with authentic Greek gyros."
"Pita Central in LoHi"
"Found a place called pita central that sell pork."
"Pita central."
#14
9 Muses
4.6
(5)
"I also recently had a pork belly gyro from 9 Muses that they had on special and it was one of the best things I’ve eaten in a while."
"The chicken shawarma gyro at 9 Muses in Greektown is the closest thing I’ve found to the gyros I ate in Athens."
"Absolutely slaps"
"9 muses"
"I really liked the gyros plate at 9 Muses."
#15
Gyros
3.1
(7)
"Not in Denver but worth a trip to Aurora; Gyroz. So bomb and they have a drive-thru."
"Gyroz on E Colfax and Gaia Masala & Burger in Lodo are solid!"
"Gyroz is excellent for the price point and fast food vibes"
"Gyroz for low end, Boychik for premium."
"Gyroz is solid imo. Just a classic basic gyro for a decent price tag"
"I usually go to gyroz for a quick Americanized gyro."
"Good luck. Every Greek place that I've found makes their gyros out of that same lamb/beef sausagy weird shit."
#16
Holy Land
5.0
(4)
"Holy land or olive and lamb."
"Holy Land hands down"
"I like Holy Land and they have Tahini."
"Holy Land"
#17
Kronos
4.0
(5)
"Go to kronos and you will remember me."
"Feel as if/seems like The Rock, Super Gyro, and Windy City all just have the same Kronos gyro and pita."
"Hard to find a bad gyros in Chicagoland tbh …95% of places do them very well."
"House made traditional gyros are worth comparing. Those vary a lot."
"I find that most places can't screw up a gyro because they all serve Kronos Brand and they mostly taste very similar, lol...I guess it's all in the preparation and the sauces they use that may define one restaurant over the other."
#18
Mazzat
4.8
(4)
"Mazzat is the best by FAR imo."
"Mazzat is amazing best spot west of morrils corner"
"Mazzat in Portland"
"Mazzat is amazing but it's Middle Eastern so if what you're hunting is the classic New England Greek-style gyro it doesn't quite scratch the itch"
#19
Zeus
4.5
(4)
"My personal favorite is Zeus."
"Zeus is definitely the best."
"Zeus in maryhill is great btw."
"I really like Zeus although they are not Greek owned."
#20
Central Gyros
4.5
(4)
"Every other place I’ve tried, including Athenian room and Avli, can’t beat it."
"Central Gyros at Central and Belmont is my go-to."
"Central Gyros is my favorite."
"Central Gyros does a good job."
#21
Gyro Gyro
4.5
(4)
"This place is incredible."
"Best gyro: Gyro Gyro or Lefteris (multiple locations)"
"Gyro Gyro is excellent."
"Gyro gyro is pretty good, but expensive."
#22
Piatsa Gourounaki
4.5
(4)
"PIATSA GOUROUNAKI"
"+1 for Piatsa Gourounaki"
"Το πιάτσα γουρουνάκι προσωπικά δεν με απογοήτευσε ποτέ!"
"If you are looking for a more "healthy" gyro try "Piatsa Gourounaki" or "Athinaiki Gonia"."
#23
Athenian Room
4.3
(4)
"Athenian Room has a pretty good gyro."
"I've always had a soft spot for the Athenian Room."
"Athenian room in LP."
#24
Oasis
4.3
(4)
"- Oasis near the center"
"Oasis will make you a great pita gyros."
"Both were good, small, but good."
"Oasis is fine but it closes early around 17:00-18:00 and you have nowhere to sit."
#25
Hayati
5.0
(3)
"Hayati on downing does a North African version that is incredible"
"Hayati!"
"Hayati beats the brakes off Gyroz and it's less than $10"
#26
Appolonia
5.0
(3)
"Appolonia has been nothing but wonderful for 10+ years."
"Appolonia, Olympia, Michaels, and cafe nova are in our frequent rotation."
"Appolonia is my go to."
#27
Olympia
5.0
(3)
"Olympia is the best spot by far."
"Olympia is great."
"I second Olympia and will add that Vinnie's on Ivanhoe has a great quick gyro too!"
#28
Charcoal Delights
4.7
(3)
"Des Plains location of Charcoal Delights. The. best. gyro."
"Love Charcoal Delights."
"Charcoal Delights!"
#29
Mediterranean Grill
4.7
(3)
"Not near downtown, but Mediterranean Grill & Grocery is amazing!"
"Mediterranean Grill/Grocery in Parkwood are the 2 spots in Durham that have real gyro meat."
"It’s definitely not outrageously good or anything, but Mediterra on Erwin near duke is solid."
#30
Lefteris
4.7
(3)
"Best gyros - Lefteris."
"Gyros = Lefteris (the one in Tarrytown is the best of their locations)."
"I like the gyros that lefteris has."
#31
Greek Grill
4.7
(3)
"[Greek Grill] in Eden Prairie is a hidden gem."
"I drive across town for their gyros and galaktoboureko 👌"
"Ariana's is dope but I personally think Greek Grill and Dry Co edges it out."
#32
Andros Taverna
4.7
(3)
"They make their own lamb (correction: pork) gyro meat and it's other-fucking-worldly."
"If you're looking for a pricey sit-down option Andros Taverna is very good."
"For bougie gyros"
#33
Blue Agori
4.7
(3)
"For Gyros try Blue Agori and there is a hidden place on Corvin as well."
"Blue Agori on Margit korut, or Floga Grill on Fehervari ut."
"Blue agori."
#34
Alley Gyros
1.6
(8)
"I like alley gyros off of second street"
"I do want greasy fries on my sandwich! But they have to actually be good, which ally gyros fails to do."
"I went once, it was not great. The Barn in Albany has a food truck with much better gyros."
"Hard agree about Alley Gyros, overpriced, bland tiny portions."
"“Subpar” understates just how bad Alley Gyros is."
"Worked at Alley Gyros for a summer. They don’t follow standard food safety. It’s so gross in there."
"Absolutely, I'll never go back. Can't understand how they're in business"
"The way Alley Gyros just slaps the meat on your pita and has the customer finish it from the communal toppings bar is both lazy and gross to me."
#35
The Athenian
4.3
(3)
"The Athenian's tzatziki makes it the winner for me."
"I rather enjoy The Athenian."
"The Athenian are pretty good."
#36
Black Sea
4.3
(3)
"Black Sea on Snelling in StP across from Hamline."
"I like black sea on snelling in saint paul."
"[Black Sea](http://blacksearestaurant.com). It’s a small Turkish chain, just two restaurants."
#37
Yahya’s
4.3
(3)
"BIG shout out to Yahyas on colfax!"
"Yahya’s on easy colfax."
"Yahya’s or Melita’s are always solid choices."
#38
Mediterranean Deli
4.3
(3)
"Hands down Mediterranean Deli and Food Mart located in Parkwood neighborhood."
"Mediterranean deli in Carrboro."
"Mediterranean Deli in Chapel Hill is pretty tasty."
#39
Ela Greek Eats
4.3
(3)
"I also really like Ela Greek Eats."
"Best Greek food I’ve had in LA but still isn’t truly authentic."
"I think Ela Greek Eats on Lincoln and Rose in Venice is pretty damn good."
#40
Hari Kebab
4.3
(3)
"It’s either Hari Kebab (near Keleti) or Leonidasz Gyros (Kispest) for me they are huge portions and tasty"
"Gyros/döner: Hari Kebab, Melissa, Istanbul Akacfa"
"Hari kebab is really good, I suggest you try it."
#41
Nick's Drive-In
4.3
(3)
"My personal favorite is Nick's Drive-in located on the fringe of the city in Edison Park. The gyros are consistently the best I've had."
"Nick's Drive- In - chicago on Harlem(it's basically Niles)"
"Nick's Drive In on Harlem and Touhy. Not Kronos meat."
#42
Athens
4.3
(3)
"Athens in Roswell on Mansell Road."
"Makes good food in general. Idk if it's always the most authentic but I think it's pretty good."
"Athens is good and Green Goat has a good gyro as well."
#43
Zorbas
4.3
(3)
"Zorbas"
"Zorbas"
"I like zorba's in Round Rock it's my go-to."
#44
Hubs
4.0
(3)
"Hubs on Lincoln fs"
"Hubs - Skokie & Chicago"
"Hubs is pretty good on Lincoln."
#45
Gyros Town
4.0
(3)
"Gyros Town is great."
"Gyros Town on S. Colorado Blvd."
"Gyros Town on Colorado and Iliff is solid."
#46
Michael's
4.0
(3)
"Michael's, Cafe Nova, Olympia, Dado's in that order."
"Michael’s and Olympia!"
"I second Michael’s. Gyros are very good and dolmades are super good!"
#47
Greek Islands
4.0
(3)
"The kontosouvli at Greek Islands is amazing."
"There Chicken is bomb as well."
"Recommend 9 muses, Greek Islands, or Athena."
#48
Jerusalem
4.0
(3)
"Jerusalem on DU’s campus. Vegi plate is solid although portions have shrunk over the years."
"Jerusalem by DU s legit."
"I love the gyro platter at Jerusalems."
#49
Nick the Greek
3.7
(3)
"Nick the Greek is pretty great but maybe not the best"
"Nick the Greek in Daly City (near the SF side though)"
"I personally find their gyros a bit too dry."
#50
Gyros King
3.3
(3)
"I really like Gyros King over in Aurora."
"I really enjoy Gyros King in Edgewater Market."
"Gyros King in Downers Grove was the best, but sadly they closed."
#51
Crave Mediterranean
5.0
(2)
"Crave Mediterranean on Colorado is phenomenal and very reasonably priced."
"Crave Mediterranean’s is my favorite"
#52
Kipos
5.0
(2)
"The best Greek food I have had in the area is at Kipos. Absolutely amazing tzatziki."
"For specifically Greek, Kipos in Chapel Hill *cannot* be beat."
#53
GyroZ
5.0
(2)
"GyroZ hands down."
"GyroZ"
#54
The Naughty Greek
5.0
(2)
"The most authentic gyros you can get in the Twin Cities are at The Naughty Greek."
"[The Naughty Greek](https://www.thenaughtygreek.com/) for authentic Greek pork (and sometimes chicken) gyros."
#55
Yeros
5.0
(2)
"Yeros is fantastic."
"Go to Yeros in Finneston."
#56
Ayola
5.0
(2)
"Ayola in FiDi is good."
"I haven't found better gyros than Ayola"
#57
Pete’s
5.0
(2)
"Pete’s"
"Best gyros hands down."
#58
Arby’s
5.0
(2)
"Arby’s gyros with Buffalo sauce drizzle 🔥"
"Arby’s gyros really hit."
#59
Cafe Nova
5.0
(2)
"Cafe Nova is the best."
"Cafe Nova is amazing!"
#60
Lefteris o Politis
5.0
(2)
"Just go to Lefteris o Politis and have the kebab pita."
"If you want authentic Greek souvlaki, then I believe lefteris o politis is the place to check out."
#61
Gyradiko Pita Bar
5.0
(2)
"+1 for Gyradiko Pita Bar"
"Gyradiko Pita Bar - It’s an authentic greek restaurant with separate gyros booth."
#62
Mumtaz
5.0
(2)
"Mumtaz in Lafayette is fire!"
"It’s a hike up north but Mumtaz in Lafayette is fantastic."
#63
Kyros
5.0
(2)
"Kyros Gyros (Hegedűs Gyula u. 34) It has a wide range of Greek dishes (and the best gyros) thanks to the Greek nationality of the owners."
"'Kyros' Gyros is the best"
#64
Mr. Gyros
5.0
(2)
"Bayrischer Platz, Mr Gyros. So good that a friend of mine drives there every week from Spandau."
"Mr gyros @ Grunewaldstraße 54, 10825 Berlin"
#65
Trieste Cafe
5.0
(2)
"It’s the real deal"
"Trieste Cafe Lumber Exchange was my go to!"
#66
Big Fat Greek
5.0
(2)
"Big fat greek is great."
"Shout out to big fat Greek."
#67
Mad Greek
5.0
(2)
"I really like the classic gyro and fries from Mad Greek in south salt lake."
"I am also particularly fond of Mad Greeks gyro for some reason I can't identify."
#68
Gussy's
5.0
(2)
"Gussy's has the real gyro meat that they shave off the rotating spit."
"Gussy's at Miami and Alexander."
#69
Crave
5.0
(2)
"Is really good"
"Crave is the best and everything there is priced pretty reasonably for the amount of food you get."
#70
The Great Greek
4.5
(2)
"The Great Greek in Westminster, hands down. Best I’ve had since Pete’s Gyro Place closed."
"The Great Greek in Westminster. Worth the drive."
#71
Crown Burger
4.5
(2)
"Yall, Crown Burger at 2192 makes an amazing gyro."
"Crown burger is legit."
#72
Floga grill
4.5
(2)
"Floga grill, if you want Greek style"
"For gyros, Floga grill"
#73
Thanassis
4.5
(2)
"You've got to check out Thanassis at Monastiraki Square."
"Thanassis in Monastiraki have good Kebab. Not gyros but maybe worth a try."
#74
Greek Corner
4.5
(2)
"Damen and augusta Greek corner slaps."
"Greek Corner slaps."
#75
Shish Kabob Grill
4.5
(2)
"Run don't walk to Shish Kabob Grill on colfax across from the Capitol."
"I like Shish Kabob Grill on Grant and Colfax."
#76
Gyroz
4.5
(2)
"When I want an American style classic Gyro I go to Gyroz everytime."
"Gyroz on East Colfax."
#77
Melitas
4.5
(2)
"Melitas’s has tremendous gyro and fries"
"I’ve always liked Melitas."
#78
Zakia Deli
4.5
(2)
"Zakia deli in Minneapolis makes some bomb gyros!"
"Zakia Deli!! Great gyros and salads"
#79
Dengeos
4.5
(2)
"Dengeos is the best but in the suburbs"
"I keep trying gyros at places that aren't Dengeos and I keep being disappointed because it's not as good as Dengeos."
#80
Biblos
4.5
(2)
"Is hard to beat!"
"Biblos! They do amazing sauces... That said I'd still choose taka taka!"
#81
Kostas
4.5
(2)
"Kostas in Palatine."
"Kostas in Paletine is darn good."
#82
Athenian
4.5
(2)
"\+1 for the athenian... they also make their own sauce which is fucking incredible."
"For street food (what you were asking), Athenian or Taka Taka."
#83
Nicks
4.5
(2)
"Nicks Gyros!!"
#84
Pete's
4.5
(2)
"Best I ever had is Pete’s in oak park."
"Pete's is good but hits the spot diner is great."
#85
Jaffa
4.5
(2)
"Jaffa in Falmouth is as good as it gets. Lots of other great Mediterranean food too."
"Jaffa in Falmouth"
#86
Gyradiko
4.5
(2)
"Love Gyradiko. They’re bifteki skewers are also great."
"Gyradiko Bexley"
#87
Gyros and Kabobs
4.5
(2)
"Gyros and Kabobs on Parker and Dayton."
"Gyros and Kabobs on Parker Rd. and Dayton."
#88
Tony's
4.5
(2)
"Tony’s"
"Tony’s"
#89
Greek Palace
4.5
(2)
"Greek Palace"
"Greek Palace"
#90
Barbur World Foods
4.0
(2)
"Otherwise, Barbur World Foods, which also has a location in the Pearl."
"Barbur World Foods has some solid choices."
#91
Naughty Greek
4.0
(2)
"Naughty Greek off Grand."
"I'm a big fan of Naughty Greek, myself"
#92
Ari's
4.0
(2)
"I’m a big fan of Ari’s on Hampton."
"Ari’s on Hampton"
#93
Cross Rhodes
4.0
(2)
"Crossrhodes in evanston is damn good"
"Cross Rhodes > Athenian room"
#94
Falafel House
4.0
(2)
"I think their gyro was pretty good, but their shawarma is really good!"
"I think their gyro was pretty good, but their shawarma is really good!"
#95
Rodini Park
4.0
(2)
"I really like Rodini Park in north Hollywood."
"Rodini park in playa vista."
#96
George's
4.0
(2)
"George's pizza is both Greek and has gyros"
"I’ve heard George’s on Halsted in Bridgeport is pretty good"
#97
Ephesus
4.0
(2)
"I’ve heard good things about Ephesus but I haven’t gone yet."
"I've heard great things about Ephesus but never been."
#98
Mr. Greek
4.0
(2)
"Mr. Greek in Greektown!"
"I've always preferred Mr Greek."
#99
Safura's
4.0
(2)
"I was coming here to say Safura’s as well. Nice family run business and the and the food is delicious."
"I always found Safura's to be good."
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