The Gyro Joint

I am writing this review as I go through the dining experience.

First impressions:

It's in a strip mall. The place is counter order, but table service. Family operated, mom is working the counter. Dad is in the kitchen. Son(?) is working on the computer off to the side.

I explained that we had read a good review and we here to check it out.

Mom is a riot! Warm, engaging, lively. In between running food to patrons, she stops to make friends with my daughters.

We ordered.

BE WARNED: Wednesday's you get a free order of hummus and pita bread. THIS STUFF IS LIKE CRACK. Our order is still cooking and I had to go back to order a second one. The hummus is lovely. LOTS of garlic. Not too much... the hummus is noteworthy.

Ok... food is here. Details to follow.

1. Cheeseburger and onion rings split between the girls. Nice half pound burger with lettuce, tomato, etc. It was a solid offering. The burger is good, but who orders the burger at a Greek joint??? Well, kids you know...

2. Greek salad: comes with a pita cut in sections, and a big side of tziki sauce. It was decent.

3. Gyro sandwich: the sandwich is BIG. Excellent quality. Definitely worth the drive and the price.

4. Gyro platter: Oops! Probably didn't need to order that Greek salad. About 1/2 a salad worth comes with the platter. Again, excellent quality and well worth the drive and price.

We added some dessert...

5. Christina (we've met now, and become old friends already) makes the Baklava heeeelf in the back. It's very good.

6. The Greek donuts... Christina explained that they wait until we are about finished with the meal to drop them into the frier.

Hot, crisp on the outside, chewy on the inside, topped with cinnamon and some honey liqueur.

She was right... they steel the show. Oh, my god, they are so good.

Along the walls of the place are photos in the form of a mural that depict the family's journey from immigrating to the US to the present at the restaurant.

This place is just a heart warming, delightful restaurant that really does deliver a great plate of food, and at a great value. The family really just shines with their hospitality.

In a time when no one wants to come to work, and those who do don't want to be there, this place is a real exception, a great value, and a delightful experience