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Mr. Gyros
Categories: Restaurants Sandwiches Restaurants Greek Restaurants Middle Eastern Sandwiches, Greek, Middle Eastern [Edit]
8411 Greenwood Ave NSeattle, WA 98103
Neighborhood: Greenwood
(206) 706-7472
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 11:30 am - 8:30 pm
Sat 11 am - 3 pm
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- No
- Price Range:
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$
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Caters:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
401 reviews for Mr. Gyros
Review Highlights
"I much enjoyed my recent falafel gyro."
(in 73 reviews)
"The guys that run the place are great."
(in 11 reviews)
"...onions, and fresh soft pita bread makes it all better."
(in 17 reviews)
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401 reviews in English
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Review from Matthew V.
Seattle, WA
12/31/2011
Really great place. Super affordable and great tasting - I had the lamb gyro and it was delicious. They served it cut in half wrapped in paper which worked well - it was easy to eat. They also had complimentary mint tea available (for dine-in).
The staff was fantastic - the main guy (maybe the owner?) was very charismatic. Great atmosphere for a casual meal. -
Review from Agnus R.
Seattle, WA
2/3/2012
I really enjoyed going here. The food was good, the price was awesome, the people that cooked my food were personable and friendly and completely comfortable being as busy as they were. But I had to go eat it someplace else because there wasn't any seating available because there were so many people eating there. Doh!
I had the falafel sandwhich, fries, and a coke. My husband had the schwarma. Once we found a park to sit and eat in, the fries were still hot, the falafel was still crisp and flavorful, not at all stale, and the coke was a coke. He was quiet until the sandwhich was gone--which is a good sign for the schwarma. -
Review from Adam P.
Seattle, WA
1/26/2012
This place is a quintessential example of how wrong a bunch of white people on yelp can be. When George used to work here he'd dance and sing to you while blaring music on his little Hello Kitty boombox, then whip you up some good but definitely not amazing food, with generous servings. Back then this place deserved 4.5 stars. It was a perfect little haven to cheer me up after a soul crushing day at work.
Nowadays Mr Gyros is freakishly overrated. The food is consistent in that it's extraordinarily sub-par. Dry meat, limp fries, bland hummus, and little to redeem it other than being near my house. Yeah, the guys who work here are gregarious and good salesmen, but they have no place cooking food and expecting people to pay for it. I've been here dozens of times hoping they would regain their former glory, but I'm giving up on that. From here on out it's Zaina's for me. -
Review from Jeffrey C.
Seattle, WA
2/2/2012
We were told to try Mr Gyros by a good friend, and have returned often since.
Sammy and Johnny are friendly and put some -
Review from Peter L.
1/30/2012
Good gyros, decent shwarmas, great value! Definitely a very tasty gyro, but the shwarmas oddly didn't have as much flavor. For an additional $1.89, you get fries and a soda so for under $10, you can basically stuff yourself. Platters looked really good too so will have to try one. Place is small and cramp, with minimal decor but there is a TV on the wall with soccer playing. Service is fast and the guys behind the counter are super nice. Definitely a good option in Greenwood!
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Review from The Corey ..
Seattle, WA
1/29/2012
There is noting I can say that hasn't been said a hundred times below. My one point is that i feel like a regular even thought I only make it here a few times a year. They have it figured it out here so if you are in the neighborhood, please stop in.
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Review from Sarah F.
Seattle, WA
1/27/2012
What a fantastic local joint! Super quick service, yummy food, and what friendly, upbeat staff! They always have a smile for you, and try to remember your favorite order while working amidst happy dance music. Love it!
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Review from Nina W.
12/22/2011
What can I really say about Mr. Gyros that hasn't already been said by hundreds?
The gyro combo I had consisted of a small batch of "greek fries" (mass produced french fries topped with feta and lemon), a large overstuffed lamb/beef hybrid gyro, and a simple can of soda. It was very affordable at 8.10 including tax.
This tiny hole in the wall is best suited for to go orders, as it is very cramped to try and eat in here. I found a seat at the counter to enjoy my greek inspired goods after some ladies waiting on takeout left. The food was ready really fast. The pita was perfect and fluffy. The cucumber, onion and tomato were fresh. The feta was just tangy enough. I thought it was a really good gyro.
Although, it has been called one of the best in the Seattle area, i'll give it that, it's ONE of the best, but not the best gyro I have ever had. The tzatziki on my gyro didn't taste that fresh, lacked garlic and cucumber flavor, and tasted as if it was cut by mayonnaise or greek dressing. The meat was ok, not as heavily spiced as I am used to from gyro meat. And, they put lettuce on the gyro. I know, people really like lettuce, but I don't think lettuce has any place on a gyro AT ALL.
The fries served with it were ok, nothing spactacular. I tucked them into my gyro, because that's how I like it, which was massive, and filling. It was really good, but it was not comparable to the greek restaurant in my hometown. I'd definately come back and order again when i'm in the neighborhood, but I wouldn't go out of my way to go there. -
Review from Larena H.
12/27/2011
Now *these* people know how to make a tasty gyro.
We pulled into the parking lot and noticed the signs warning not to leave valuables in our vehicle. I opened up my car door and noticed all of the broken glass on the ground. Wow, they weren't joking with that sign!
We walked in, and I couldn't help but notice this place is super, super tiny. But it smelled SO good! We ordered the gyro plate. The rice that comes with it is so darn tasty! The gyros were simply awesome too. They don't charge extra for feta cheese, and that's appreciated. It's become a major pet peeve of mine when gyro joints want to charge you $.25-$1.00 for a tiny bit of feta cheese that already should come with a gyro. To me, that's like charging for mustard/ketchup/mayo on a burger.
This place serves the best gyro I've had in all of Seattle. Sure, I haven't had a lot of them. But this was undoubtedly the best one I've had in a long time. -
Review from Anna P.
Updated - 12/25/2011
I just had to write a review update for the wonderful staff. I decided to celebrate finally having a car by driving to Mr. Gyros for dinner one night, and I was amazed that these guys still remembered us. It's been more than a year since we moved away from Greenwood, and we got the warmest of greetings on our first visit since then.
Oh, and also the falafel plate is still as delectable as I remember! I hope to make my way here more often now that I've got wheels.Listed in: GREENWOOD!, The Bestest
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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9/9/2009
Reasons I love Mr. Gyros about a billion times than I liked the Gyrocery in the U District:
1. They… Read more »
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Review from Jeanny M.
11/22/2011 3 Check-ins Here
Super yummy. Very tiny spot. I've been here for lunch on a weekday and a weekend. Both were excellent.
The guys working behind the counter are super friendly and appear to remember/know many of their frequent customers. Their customers will often take their meal suggestions easily. You can't go wrong with anything.
For newbie diners, they take the time to explain the difference between meats or platters. For dine-in customers, they are quick to offer their hot mint tea which was great for a chilly fall afternoon. We had their mint tea chilled when here during the summer and it is also great cold.
My favorite is their platter which comes with all sorts of yummy, tangy things..like the best humus ever which is drizzled with olive oil and some spicy sauce, olives, rice topped with tzatziki, large salad with crunchy cucumbers/sweet tomatoes/feta, pitas and your choice of two (lamb, chicken, or falafel). It's a lot of food and everything is SO GOOD. I pretty much say, "This is SO GOOD" between bites until I'm done. Lunch with me will be annoying unless you're doing the same.
Their sandwiches (served wrap-style) are also really good and stay tightly wrapped which I totally appreciate. If you get fries with your sandwiches they are not bad either.
The downside (perhaps that's why it's not a 5-star) is that Mr. Gryos isn't open for very long on the weekends (few hours on Sat, closed Sun). I always find a hankerin' for their platter on the weekend and weep when I realize I missed the window or that it's Sunday.
Otherwise it's a great place for a tasty meal served to you by friendly people! -
Review from Laurie M.
Seattle, WA
1/17/2012
Great Customer Service. That is where I feel I need to start. You will not get better service unless you have your own funny personal chef. With that being said let me talk about the food. All is absolutely amazing. The Hummus is the perfect balance between oil and citrus that I think most get wrong. The Lamb is amzing with the right amount of char and seasoning. The chicken was great and the beef Kabobs really good, but honestly the lamb will have me coming back for more. This will now be a weekly stop for me, even if it is out of my way.
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Review from Kristine H.
Seattle, WA
In a tiny restaurant on Greenwood, you can find some of the most succulent Middle Eastern food in the area. The aroma will hit you before you reach the entryway. Walk inside to find an open kitchen with a trio of vertical broilers roasting cuts of lamb, chicken and beef. The smell alone would turn a vegetarian back to a carnivore in a heartbeat!
You can snag a sandwich stuffed with gyro meat (my favourite), chicken, falafel, shawarma (chicken or lamb), kabob (chicken or lamb) or chicken Caesar. All of these options are priced wonderfully ranging from $5 to $7. Or for those with larger appetites, grab a plate with any of the sandwich options plus hummus or baba ganoush, rice, Greek salad, and pita bread for $8 to $10.
This is a GEM in our neighbourhood ran by friendly brothers whose ebullience radiates to all in their busy kitchen. If I'm grabbing food for myself and my boyfriend, I'll grab a plate with gyro, some falafel and extra pita... and we are stuffed for hours. I'd recommend takeaway over dining there. It's no fault of the brothers, there's just limited seating. Street parking is a premium with Neptune next door and 826 Seattle across the street. Call in your order and send your companion in to pick it up. -
Review from Lambros A.
Manhattan, NY
1/15/2012
Everything was good.
Larena, a traditional gyro comes with tzaziki sauce - red onions - tomatoes. Feta cheese, lettuce and whatever people have experienced aside from those 3 items are add ons that amount to personal preference.
Besides, ever see how much feta cheese costs at the supermarket? Kudos for absorbing the cost Mr Gyros but I don't mind nominal "extras". Although I was floored once, not long ago, when I was charged $1 extra for a squirt of whipped cream on a latte!
Good job Mr Gyros.
Keep looking good Larena, you are too damn cute! -
Review from Gerardo D.
Seattle, WA
1/15/2012
Great food and great service!
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Review from Nadia A.
Seattle, WA
1/3/2012
One of my favorite spots. I heart u guys
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Review from Lauren M.
San Francisco, CA
12/7/2011
I go to Mr. Gyros every week that I travel to Seattle for work. I would probably be happy going to there more than once week but in a city with so many great options it's hard to only eat at one all the time.
My favorites items on the menu are the chicken shawarma and the daily special, beef kabob. Both of these items are so flavorful and just melt in your mouth. I always get the plates over the sandwiches because they come with a side of pita so I can make my own mini sandwiches with all the goodies on the plate. The plates come with salad (one of the best dressings I've ever eaten), hummus (AMAZING! just the right amount of spice and not overly oily), and rice (I don't even really like rice but this stuff I love!).
So if you haven't been to Mr. Gyros, you need to go! This probably one of my favorite places in Seattle and the owners are super friendly and remember their customers. :) -
Review from Peter G.
Seattle, WA
Updated - 1/5/2012
I'm a fairly regular customer: once every 3-4 weeks. Today's combo plate was less than satisfactory. The lamb was very dry and burnt. It looked like something I might purchase at Mud Bay for my dog.
Next time I want a good lunch I'll head to Paseo's.2 Previous Reviews: Show all »
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12/1/2008
great food
very freindly service
good prices.
I got the gyro sandwich and it didn't quite fill me up,… Read more »
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Review from Becky S.
Seattle, WA
10/26/2011
this place is amazing! I had a gyro and it was delicious. they put hummus AND tziziki sauce on, it with cucumbers (my favorite).
when I go again I will get those waffle fries...mmmmmm.... -
Review from Molly C.
Edmonds, WA
1/18/2012
This is far and away the best little hidden gem in Greenwood. I love this place. MY boyfriend and i come here on a very regular basis. Always when we cant what to decide we pick this place. To the point were i may have to take a little break just so i don't burn myself out! The guys at the counter are always super friendly and nice and the food is always ready in under 5 minutes. I will never order gyros from anywhere else in the city after this place. Cant say enough good things! GO! You will not be disappointed!
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Review from Katie C.
Seattle, WA
10/25/2011
This place is fantastic. The food always stellar (get the gyro plate - beef and lamb mixed), and the service is fantastic. The guys are always incredibly friendly, and know their clientele by name, which is a small feat for how busy they are each time I visit.
The Ballard location is great as well, and has much more seating (though no dedicated parking lot). -
Review from Kevin D.
Seattle, WA
12/21/2011
Wow....extremely tasty grub....and these guys are always in a good mood... I HIGHLY recommend checking them out. I've never had a better Gyro!
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Review from Alexis C.
Seattle, WA
10/28/2011
Reasons to love Mr Gyro?
Sammy an Johnny! The owners. They are some of the nicest guys you will ever meet.
They took Lebanese influence and made their food so authentic I like it better than my aunts (I am Lebanese).
That being said, everything I have had here has bee great.
I'm serious. Gyros, shawerma, kebe, hummos, rice, salad. Its all good.
I like the sandwiches but I LOVE the plates. There hummos is the best I've ever had in a restaurant, and its almost better than mine :)
It doesn't break the bank and they are really fast. Also the atmosphere is great, I always feel welcome and happy when I go here.
They have great service and they will try to remember you!
Try the Mr. Gyros in Ballard too, its their new location and the window is open really late on Friday. Such good drunk food. -
Review from Amanda N.
Lynnwood, WA
12/7/2011
This place was awesome, fast and friendly service. The gyro's are amazing soft fluffy pita, crispy veggies, tender meat mmm! I literally inhaled my gyro as if someone was planning on stealing it lol. I also tried the Greek fries which were just OK for me definitely worth the drive and I'm sure I'll be back there again soon YUM!
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Review from Diego S.
8/28/2011
Great little spot, service is great, food tastes great.
I had the gyros basket, which included fries & a soda.
I've heard a lot about this place & now I can scratch it off my list, but I'd def go back the combo of tastes was good. -
Review from Kelly D.
Seattle, WA
9/23/2011
Unbelievable that I have not written about this city GEM that is in the ville of Greenwood. Whenever I want a healthy meal that covers several food groups and is so delicious and addictive that I think it is laced with something illegal, I go to Mr. Gyros for a kebab.
In a simple kebab, you get perfectly cooked meat (I always go for chicken), a *bunch* of fresh lettuce, onion, and cukes, and a toasty pita around it. Usually gyros are a little too greasy and not fresh enough for my taste, but this is not the case here. I am searching my head for superlatives and cannot come up with anything good enough.
There usually is a line but the owners and staff move everyone through quickly and there is a pretty jovial atmosphere that pervades. The space is small with two outside tables and it is not a place for long, lingering conversations but it is awesome for a quick bite. The owners are brothers Sammy and Jonny who are, quite possibly, the nicest people on earth. Always cheerful and they seem to know everyone personally. They just opened a store in Ballard and, while I have not been there yet, am sure that it is amazing as well.
To summarize: my compliments to the chefs! -
Review from Bryan S.
Seattle, WA
1/11/2012
y favorite place to get a quick bite in Seattle! High quality ingredients and a warm environment make Mr. Gyros my go to take-out place on a night in or out.
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Review from Anthony L.
Seattle, WA
9/30/2011
Best Gyros in Seattle. No question about it. The only place i've been to that comes close is Mawadda Cafe, on Graham street, near Rainier Ave. Mr Gyros is in a much better neighborhood, too.
These guys really know what they're doing. Last time i had a gyro here was during the greenwood car show, and i've been craving another one ever since. Even Mawadda can't quench the craving i have been feeling for Mr. Gyros, though!
Must... get another.. gyro.. .soon! (from mr. gyros, of course) -
Review from Michael K.
Seattle, WA
6/16/2011
One of the most commonly mispronounced words in North America, the gyro stands as a testament to hit or miss food staples. Mr. Gyro, you are Barry Bonds on all sorts of steroids. The only reason I'm not here five times a week is the fact that every time I leave my house to get myself a gyro or falafel, I have to walk past Naked City, and their clever little sign not offering but REMINDING me that I want beer is always too much for my will-power. These two places need to switch locations in order to better suit my needs =P
The gyro was fantastic. The meat was tender in a way that you would never imagine a little shop like this would be capable of producing, the veggies were all fresh and perfect, the sauce is something I can't imagine being able to duplicate through trial and error... And seriously, why hasn't McDonald's jumped on the greek fries bandwagon yet?? Not that they'd be even close to as delicious as they are here, but the premise itself is just so wonderful. Greek fries... .... Yum.
I've tried to make hummus from scratch a dozen or two times, and it's never bad or anything, but it doesn't even come close to the stuff they're turning out. I guess it's hard to say for sure if it's a secret recipe (or a huge tub), but I'm a fan of it nonetheless.
4 blocks from my house... Inside my heart.Listed in: The area surrounding Naked…
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Review from Vega S.
Seattle, WA
7/10/2011
One of the best and most reasonably priced gyro I have ever had!
If you are going to get a gyro, definitely go with the lamb because the chicken was a little bland.
The service was wonderful and when the cook/owner realized we were new to the area, he came out from behind the counter and chatted with us. :) -
Review from Katsura K.
Seattle, WA
11/29/2011 1 Check-in Here
Always delicious and great service. It's a little crowdy inside but it's all good get friendly.
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Review from chase c.
Santa Monica, CA
9/2/2011
Hands down, balls out, the best gyro I've ever had. And I've eaten my fair share. Perfect in every way, the pita, the meat, the spice- spectacular.
Totally awesome.
Also it's worth mentioning that it was by far the fastest service I've literally ever had. This one revives the coveted 5 stars. Highly recommended. -
Review from Jennifer P.
Seattle, WA
8/24/2011
These are the best gyros in the universe. Every time I think of them, I HAVE TO EAT ONE. Immediately.
The side of hummus is downright ridiculous. It's HUGE and comes with a ton of pita for dipping.
The food would be enough to keep me coming back even if it was run by a horrible angry troll, but Mr. Gyros is run by the NICEST DUDE ON EARTH. Seriously. He should be the honorary mayor of Greenwood or something. -
Review from Corinne K.
Seattle, WA
10/26/2011
yummy! I don't eat lamb so I got beef instead. it was sooo good, service is fantastic. The place is hard to find parking for and the place itself is tiny but so worth it. there is normally people crammed inside and out the door to get gyros here. doooo ittttt
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Review from Brandon O.
Seattle, WA
8/16/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Quick tip: Big smiles here everytime :)
I haven't found a ton to compare with in Seattle (Aladin's in the udistrict is also super tasty) but this place is downright excellent. The service is fast, the food is scrumptious, and the people behind the counter always deliver on the smiles; I love it! Totally geared up to become a regular here.
Pro tip: They aren't open very late (close at 8ish) which is understandable since there isn't a ton of nightlife in greenwood. Also, they take a mid day break for an hour (3-4?) but I managed to sneak in once and get an order going. It's a small, humble, local business success story. I'll have to visit the Ballard location and revisit this review. -
Review from Eric A.
Seattle, WA
10/13/2011
Got a chicken gyro with fries and a soda. Given the rave reviews about this place I expected a better tasting gyro. It must have just been a bad day. The gyro was dry with bland sauce and poor quality chicken (and I don't have high standards for gyro meat). There were also a million little pieces of chopped onion that overwhelmed what little flavor the gyro had.
On the plus side, the fries were better than expected and the people there were very nice.
I would rather eat at: 1) Zaina, 2) Mawadda's, 3) Aladdin's.
I would rather eat at Mr. Gyros than: Gyro Hut. -
Review from Shradha R.
Seattle, WA
8/3/2011
If not for the food alone, this 5 stars is upheld by the owner himself who always remembers me and even paid for part of my meal once because a friends card was rejected. I actually feel bad that I haven't been there in a while and am probably gonna go right after writing this review.
If you couldn't care any less about customer service then let me tell you that the food looks and tastes amazing. Everybody I have ever taken there is blown away and extremely satisfied. Although I have yet to recognize the difference between a Gyro meat and Shawarma I'd say you're pretty much safe to order anything and be satisfied. Also, add some fries with the awesomeness of greekness all over it. One love. -
Review from Clare F.
Seattle, WA
11/28/2011
My favorite is the Gyros Salad as I am on a diet. I order the lamb / beef meat "extra crispy" and it just makes this dish incredible! They put the meat on the griddle to cook it a little bit more . I pass on the pita bread so I don't get tempted to eat it. The quality of the food is excellent and fresh. These guys give the best service with a smile and really know how to run a small business. I have been going here for years and it is my all time favorite place to get quick gyros salads.
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Review from Charisma G.
Seattle, WA
10/20/2011
I love this place. I've been to both Greenwood and Ballard and the quality has always been great. I usually get the lamp gyro sandwich meal. Their fries topped with feta are so good that now I periodically have cravings for them. Very affordable. Easy 5 stars!
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Review from gretchen m.
Seattle, WA
5/27/2011
What sets this place apart is not only the good food but how friendly the staff are. There's always a smile and welcome. And the price is right.
The lamb gyro is excellent and a good value as is the falafel.
We take out from there about once every month or two. Both the Greenwood and Ballard locations are good - but the Greenwood one has a parking lot to make it easy.
