I wish they could serve hot food. The gyro meat is never hot, warm at best. I have visited many times with the same results. Also the pita bread is dry. Some olive oil on it and a good heating would do wonders. The quality and serving size is pretty good. The toppings he puts on are sparse. The place just gets an okay. With more time spent on the "details" (serving hot food) it could be very good. read more

So much history. The current iteration is far different than the past. You need to go at least once. We went on a lively Friday. Good drinks and atmosphere, a lot of families having fun Decent taps. Gyros was serviceable. read more

Best gyros in Wisconsin, perfect amount of meat to veggie! Mine was a little light on sauce, they gave me more without paying extra! Win win! read more

Athens Grill - Gyro from the owners of the original gyro shop on State ST! Still as good as it gets - Greek Near Me - Waunakee, Wisconsin

Friendly service, clean establishment and good food. If you love gyro's, give it a try.

Great addition to the Westport area, I've tried almost everything on the menu and there isn't anything I don't enjoy. The gyro burger is amazing, the chicken pita, the salads, cookies and of course the gyros - all delicious! A warning for parents, the mac & cheese on the kids menu isn't the run of the mill type that starts with a K, the cheese is a little pungent (I think tastes great but my daughter won't eat it). The bar has an abundant selection of craft beers and wine at reasonable prices. We love the atmosphere, laid back (can be noisy at times) and they have cards and board games. read more

Best Gyros around! Plenty of dine-in space or they even have a drive-up window if you're on your way home. A bit on the pricey side, but the food quality and quick service is worth it. Whenever we are craving gyros, we always return to this place. read more

Don't judge a book by its cover! Sure you're getting a gyro in a gas station but who cares? Athens Gyros is hands down the best gyros in the Madison area....yes better than the Parthenon. A lot better. The tzatziki sauce and meat are fresh and made on site. The pitas are always warm and soft but not chewy like some. The seating area is small but always clean and well maintained. There are plenty of high chairs for your little gyro eaters and the bathrooms are clean. BONUS: Since it's in a gas station, you can basically get any kind of drink you'd like! We live 25 minutes from Athens Gyros but we regularly make the drive! read more

Phenomenal Gyro. Worth the trip from anywhere in the Madison area. Always been a fan of Parthenon's but always a pain to get downtown. These are right up there with the convenience of being able to call ahead for drive up service or a quick 5 minute wait. read more

This place is great. Tonight was my first visit to the restaurant since they built it. I had only had the food truck before. What a great place! The gyro meat is amazing. We got extra to take home. The staff is super friendly. They did a great job with this place, nice little bar as well. read more

So freaking delicious! I first heard of them from a co-worker when they were just a food truck and had to check them out! Now they have a beautiful restaurant! My favorite is the Loaded Gyro! Everything is always fresh and tasty, with loads of flavor! Highly, highly recommend you try this place if you want a 10/10 gyro or if you want to try something new! read more

I love Greek food and I've been wanting to check out Athens Grill for some time. We finally made it there last night for Friday fish fry. It was all that I hoped for, and more! We had the cod, which arrived at our table within five minutes of ordering from the counter, piping hot, not greasy, two plentiful pieces with a crispy gluten free batter. Perch is also available. The accompanying fries, heavenly soft oven warm roll, coleslaw and tartar sauce were absolutely delicious. I was able to order a half pour beer from the surprisingly extensive tap list at the bar, and the bar service was just as welcoming and fast as the food service. The interior is kind of open format, which is nice, and there are pub tables and chairs as well as regular ones plus bar seating. The place was about 3/4 full already at 5 pm, with diners ages 3-80. Everyone seems to love this place. The only slight flaw was the noise level, but that got a bit better after the shrieking kids left. Come for great food and service and a fun, family style atmosphere, not for quiet conversation. Also the Greek lemon chicken soup is top notch. read more

My favorite gyros ever! The new building is so cute inside too! It was cool to support them and see them grow from a good truck to a store front! read more

Good food, decent prices, and average service. I really like that they are consistent, located in a nice spot, have a nice and clean location. Can get in and out fast! read more

While Athens Grill has excellent traditional gyros, the rest of the menu is so well-crafted it shouldn't be overlooked. The eggplant pita sandwich is one is easily the top sandwich in Madison and the wings soar to top ranking with spices and herbed yogurt sauce. I also give the Mediterranean grain salad with inventive mix of vegetables, raisins amd pumpkin seed. read more

Holy cow, Athens' can really fit a LOT of food on a plate. That is, only order a gyros plate if you and your two friends are REALLY hungry. I was NOT that hungry, and carted 3/4 of my order home to my appreciative husband. The gyros themselves were pretty good, although I occasionally crunched down on a piece of not-quite-ground-up herb/spice that was a little off-putting. I'm fairly certain I've had better tzatziki sauce, though I'm not sure if it was Parthenon or that gyro joint I went to in Florida... I digress. Food aside, I'm not a huge fan of eating inside a gas station. I had to suppress the urge to grab a bag of chips from the shelf right next to my table, and there were frequent walk-bys from customers on their way to the john. I'd recommend hauling your two pounds of food elsewhere. read more

The famous Gus's Gyro now is served in an enviornment that it deserves! Gus trained and mentored the new owner over the past couple of years before transitioning and opening this new stand-alone restaurant! Counter service inside is easy and there is plenty of seating inside. The even have a bar with outstanding craft beer selections on tap and an impressive liquor selection (their bourbon line-up is quite impressive)! Prices are still reasonable, but most importantly of all, the gyros are still the best in town! read more

Great food, great staff and beautiful new building. I took one star off for how loud the place is. Between staff and customers moving and dragging chairs across the floor to people holding conversations with people two tables over had me gulping my food to get out of there. read more

Consistently delicious. Their new expanded menu makes them the best option in waunakee/Westport. Beyond the go-to gyro, the Carr Valley cheese curds, mac n cheese, and cheeseburger were outstanding. Beyond this, the highlight was the eggplant pita-ammmmazing! read more

If you need a gyro fix, this is the place. The menu isn't large by any means, but what they offer is done well and the portion size will satisfy the biggest appetites. If the traditional lamb/beef gyro isn't your thing, chicken and eggplant versions are available, as are salads and soups. Dessert choices include baklava and frozen yogurt......a full bar and drive through is also available. It's great having this on the north side of Madison......I will be back! read more

My daughter picked Athens grill to celebrate her 11th birthday because she loves gyros. The food was delicious and they surprised her with birthday day ice cream. Very nice! We'll be back. read more

Athens grill is our new favorite restaurant. The food is consistently fresh, hot and beautifully prepared. The staff are warm, friendly and get along great with one another and genuinely like their customers. The venue is beautiful, flooded with sunlight and they play great music. The prices are affordable too. Bonus - they now have 1/2 price tap beer 3pm- 5pm and the beer selection is excellent. Thanks Athens Grill for being a Northside standout! Keep up the great job. read more

Gas Station Gyros...crazy right? These gyros rock. Don't even try to eat it in your car as you'll end up with a lap full of tzatziki sauce. Hey is that tzatziki sauce on your pants or are you just happy to see me? Fries are fresh hand cut with the skins on. They have other greek specialty items as well however once I smell that gyro meat roasting, I'm committed. Love these gyros!!! read more

My wife and I eat at Athens Grill a couple of times a month with friends. The gyros are fantastic and the portions are very generous. The new building is very pleasant but I have one complaint. The decor is pleasant but the building echos terribly, it needs some softer interior panels to kill the noise level. We usually leave after we finish our meal because we can't hold a comfortable conversation. If we want to hear each other we have to talk loudly and then everyone can hear what we are saying. With better noise management, we would sit and enjoy some beverages. read more

Food is excellent and spot-on every single time. Great gyros and mac-n-cheese. The kids mac-n-cheese seemed a bit peppery for children, but I liked it. Have visited several times and food is great every time. read more

This IS the ONLY place in Madison to get a good gyro. Its in Trader Gus' gas station. (Shell)

The owner was one of the rudest persons I have ever dealt with. For a business owner, the man had no class. He made us feel like we were an inconvenience. His friendly staff was the only reason my group of 12 did not walk out. The food was good, but we will never return. I feel bad for his employees. read more

Ordered through the drive up window. When I got home, they never included the pita breads that come with the gyro plate. When I called the restaurant they said my phone was going in and out and hung up. I was using a land line. Bad customer service. Check your orders before you drive home. read more

Not only are the gyros fantastic, my wife had the steak taco special and we have to admit the Greeks outdistanced Mexican restaurants on these--big chucks of real steak (not flank steak). Delicious! Also had the Greek salad. Everything very fresh and well prepared. Give this place a try! read more

Athens Grille is now located in a food cart in the back of Gus's prior Shell station parking lot. Their menu is modest and includes occasional specials, but what they do, they do very well. The traditional and chicken gyros are delicious and the fries are always crispy and pleasantly salted. The food is good value for the money, and the produce is locally sourced. Their summer tomatoes tasted like they had come right from the garden. read more

Went for a relaxing dinner on Friday evening and was blown away by the excellent staff, great beer selection and thoughtfully prepared fresh food. We saw there was a lamb roast Saturday and we returned with friends because how often do can you get roasted lamb? The meal was superb, portions generous, and the sides were inspired. There was a Three Floyds tap takeover and a raffle for a great local charity. This place has its heart and soul in its food and community! read more

Love this place. Great Gyros and other Greek delights and light on your pocketbook...

The food is fresh and delicious. Craft beer, wine and spirit selection is amazing. Service is among the best in the Madison area. You will not be disappointed. Try the Mediterranean Grain salad with the gyro meat and chicken wings! read more

The gyros was very good,, however, we got the flakey spinach and feta thing and it was soggy not flakey at all.. Not bad but wasn't 5 stars like the reviews said.. read more

Wow. Had dinner here last night. Georgio's pizza was epic. Then we had to try the wings--perfectly fried with outta this world sauces. It goes without saying, but I'll say it any way, the gyro was delicious. I came back tonight for the burger and fries. Amazing--great burger, homemade buns, crisp fries. I'm afraid if I go on much more, yelp won't post this review, but Ive gotta mention the cocktails, perfect Manhattan and New York Old Fashion! Athens Grill is a true hidden gem! read more

How did we live in Waunakee for a full year without finding this place?!?! First of all, Google LIES when they say they aren't open anymore. The food is just soooo good, and very reasonably priced. They've got tables outside, but we usually get ours to go. The meat is great, cooked rotisserie style (like it should be) and none of those punk ass heat and serve strips that some places call a gyro - seriously people, no. Anyhow, you can do regular, loaded, eggplant, or plate. My favorite is to order a loaded gyro, but instead of adding extra meat, add eggplant. Yum! I also like that they use local veg while it is the season. I did get some pretty spicy greens once, but that just added to the experience. They said they are moving to an indoor location for the fall, which I honestly hope is is downtown Waunakee so I can eat them everyday and get crazy fat, cause why not. read more

I can't say enough good things about this place. It used to be tucked inside a gas station but they completely redid it into an AMAZING restaurant. They even have a drive-thru! They're known for their gyros but they make the best burger and fries (and chocolate chip cookie) I've had in forever, and I hear that their fish fry is excellent. You can buy beer, wine and canned cocktails. Bright, clean and spacious, with excellent service. read more

Gyros in a gas station...sounds naughty but actually they are surprisingly good. Every couple of months I hit the self destruct button and get a hankering for good mystery grub...stuff that falls into the Spam category. These are perfect for spontaneous spam night. I will return. read more

Just wanted to let you know I brought my 11 year old in for dinner for the first time tonight at 415pm. Your bartender put on a zombie movie that was so disgusting I lost my appetite. I threw out half my dinner and luckily had my child turn away before he saw any of it. When I complained, they simply turned it off and took my dinner when I said I was done. We won't be coming back. There are too many choices of great places to eat in Dane County to deal with that level of incompetence. read more

Let me start by saying I've been a big fan for many years, and have always been extremely pleased with the Hospitality and Quality of the food. This was one of my go to places. That was however when Gus owned it. Gus has since retired, and it's a shame the new owners didn't learn anything from Gus, but if you ever met them you'll understand why. They're not restaurant people, and shouldn't be in the business. Not any of the former employees work there, and it's evident in their product. Don't make the mistake that I made. I picked up a Gyro plate, drove home, and was completely disgusted with the meal. It was absolutely horrible, and honestly I wouldn't have given it to my dog. The gyro meat was dried out and hard, the fries were old and cold, no onions accompanied my plate, the tomatoes were non-existent, and the pitas were hard, and cold, and the proportions were 1/3 of what they use to be. The sad thing is the new ownership wouldn't accept constructive criticism, but then again I'm not surprised. My reccomendation, don't waste your time or money here when you can go right next door to Murphey's Naut-I-Gal or Willows. You'll be far more satisfied with both the presentation and quality of the food, proportions, and professionalism from people who have succeeded in the restaurant business. read more

Really good quick place to get food. Love their chicken gyro. Have a drive thru window but the inside is also nice to eat in. They have a little bar and play good music. Overall, one of our favorite places to go in waunakee (Westport) read more