Covo Gyro Market

Hi im rating food 4 but whole ship 3 because there is a lot to improve , what is Unique Lamb Beef Gyro!!! Drink game 3 of 5 they could use OWN designed Zeus Swag cups Chicago Hipsters would LOVE I would add beer and Green River and most important Create Vegan Mushroom FULL GYRO with that rotation Robotech Swag going... Shamen We Are Forever people, I only was in Bolingbrook and I like their game and staff Clean fresh tasty They have Bonzai Painting that says not even Greak gods can say no Hahahahah You must deliver on that statement... hahahahahah

What a dissapointment!

Its expensive, the portions are small, and it doesn't taste as good as your standard gyro. Um, am I missing something? You rent out a large space on Milwaukee Ave, and you sell beer, so you think you can then rip off customers by providing average tasting expensive food. No thanks, i'll head to the Athenian Room or go to Greek town. I give Covo 6 months tops before they shutter their doors.

Don't waste your money. There are so many better food options in the neighborhood.

I hate giving 2 stars to a new place in the neighborhood that I'd like to see do well. However, after going here to redeem my groupon, I didn't think I could justify a higher rating.

First of all, ordering took forever. Upwards of 10 minutes to place my order and get my tray of food- not quite the well oiled machine operation one would expect of a fast food type place. They have college kids working there that couldn't care less about the business or customer service. They were out of pitas, so they had to run to the back to grab a plastic bag full of them- which just screams freshness. Next, I ordered the lamb / beef meat for my gyro. Nevermind that it took so long between the time I told the guy what I wanted and the time that he actually went to shave the meat from the skewer that he forgot what I ordered.

They shave the meat into a shovel looking tray, and there is no consistency whatsoever into how much meat they give you. My husband and I received barely enough meat to cover the bottom of the pita. We thought for a second they thought we ordered the mini. The girl behind us got a heaping pile of meat on her pita- if it's a small portion that's one thing but be consistent about it at least.

I did like that you could pick your toppings, however they were scraping the bottoms of the containers to give us just a crumble of cheese. When they put the tzatziki on my husbands gyro, they drowned his entire plate in it. Mine barely got any- I couldn't even taste it.

We each got a side- the couscous and the quinoa. Both were bland. It's called salt- anyone that has ever cooked a meal should know of its existence. I shouldn't have to add salt to anything when I dine out.

The sad thing is, the gyro actually was pretty decent. I didn't have any complaints about it other than the lack of sauce. However, for 2 gyros, 2 sides and a water it would have cost us $25 if we didn't have the groupon. Definitely steep for what it is, and considering we were both not stuffed when we left.

Hmm, I'm not sure if I visited a different restaurant or if they've improved, but my gyro was a) folded and b) made by super nice, knowledgeable staff.

I will say that the spot is a bit overpriced, we walked away for 2 at almost $30...which I think is a bit much. I like their 'draft wine' as an option, but overall, I think the food was pretty good, at exceptional prices. I also agree with some other reviewers that the lamb shouldn't be an upcharge (though, I will admit, I got a large portion size of it).

The staff when I was there was friendly and knowledgeable, so I can't knock them for being open about a week if some others didn't have a perfect visit.

The decor is cute and relaxing. I didn't see an issue with it being "upscale Chipotle looking" - if you're looking for a quick bite, there's nothing wrong with some cute decor.

So, aside from the pricing, I'd say that it's ok, nothing to seek out, but a good spot for a relatively quick option in the area.

Just went here for the first time the other day and I'll start with the bad parts...

1. The system is weird. At first glance it's like a Chipotle but for Greek food. But here, they write your order on a piece of paper, build the thing, then at the end of the line, they take it off the paper and move it to a plate or to-go container. Didn't make sense and made the line slow. Annnnd if you get it to go, be prepared for it to be all over the place by the time you get home.

2. How the heck do you eat the gyro? THe pita bread is grilled flat and stuff is piled on it, you can't roll it, it'll break. I ended up using a plastic knife (failed miserably) so it was just overall really messy.

The good parts?

1. The food was pretty good. Everything was fresh, pretty healthy and for a fast-food-ish kind of place, it wasn't bad, especially if you like veggies (they have lots). I got the beef/lamb combo but I think I want to try the chicken next time.

2. The atmosphere was really cool. The lighting, the seats, everything. Liked it.

- the meat was generally pretty dry on all variations of gyro
- the pricing was a touch steep for the quality/environment
- when I asked what I should get/what's the best on the menu, I was told "I dunno. What you want?"
-the "fixins" were pretty good
- the decor was nice (it is a lot like a chipotle, not that that's a problem)
- but that doesn't make up for, again, the severely dry and somewhat flavorless meat

I liked this place! It is exactly like a Chipotle for gyros, great comparison. there are only like 3 or 4 things on the menu. I got the chicken gyro and pasta salad of some sort.

The design is great, very cool place. It seems clean and I like that a lof of things are local and organic. My hubby got the sweet potato fries with the marshmellow dip or something, they were awesome. We both really liked our food. It was super fast, casual, but still nicer and seemed healthier than going to a fast food place.

Gyros are 'street food' and this isn't street food pricing, however, that is the world we live in today. You can go down the street to the stand on the corner if you want a $3 gyro. These are definitely higher quality. Similar to Antique Taco. I'm a fan!

Terrific local (non chain) hormone free loving gyro joint! Veggos find love here too in the veggie gyro, spectacular $3 salads! handcut ID spuds n beer!! We opted for the prairie lamb/beef gyro accompanied by a ton of free toppings of choice - feta, pepperoncinis, tomato, cuke, capers, on and on...amazing and only $7.50 and split it rather than 2 mini gyros, it's sooo big. From uber cool decor including the restrooms to the amazing salads -- chose artichoke medley and quinoa lentil tuscan greens -- 2 decent scoops for a mere $3?!! How can you go wrong? Cova is sure packed full of surprises. Eating healthy on a budget was never made easier. A MUST visit when in Wicker Park-- we say as slow food finder from Portland, OR! Killer $11 meal, So full, So soul satisfying.

Suggestion to owners - show your Upscale Fare with Lo-Scale $ Range : post your menu in doorway!! to tempt outsiders n non-locals as it just looks expensive from exterior. We almost gave it a pass based on this far off assumption thinking it was a bar with bites perhaps. Saw a few others peering into the dark windows to check it out too and walk off. I'm definitely heading back before I return to Pdx, and every visit from here on out to CHI. Still need to try 'em real handcut fried spuds, the chix gyro, the veggie gyro, mix up those toppings, the pasta salad, the Goose beer, you get the drift.

I've been waiting for this place to open..so here it is. And it was not what I expected. It is an upscale place to get gyros. Not Chicago style gyros, but almost like Subway. Although the toppings are better than Subway, it's all fresh stuff, from Greek Olives, feta, onions, green and red diced peppers, basil/parsley, tomatoes,cucumbers and a few other things I am forgetting.

The Tzatzki Sauce if you want to call it that came out of a mustard type dispenser, and had no flavor. The beef and lamb was also tasteless, but the fresh toppings made it edible. The Pita served more as a plate for the meat and toppings.

I had the Greek fries, greasy,mushy and lukewarm. Very little flavor.

For the Greek Fries there was an upgrade in the price, to have a lamb and beef gyro there was also an upgrade in price, my lunch was just over 13.50 ..no drink for me. No Coke, Pepsi here. They do serve Goose Island Beer and wine.

Nice seating inside, with a few odd tables set up outdoors. The music in Covo was too loud for a lunch crowd, and was a pretty bad mix of adult contemporary type music. This is a hip neighborhood, and that music was rank. I'll try it again in a few months.

Covo is my favorite restaurant in Bolingbrook. My husband and I have been here several times in person as well as ordering via door dash and not once have we been disappointed. The food is absolutely amazing.