While stopping through the area for another errand, we decided to make a stop at Charcoal Flame Grill for lunch. It's a standalone building with it's own parking lot. We didn't notice until our way out but they also have a drive-thru, and signs that say they offer delivery/are on DoorDash, so with multiple options, Charcoal Flame is convenient. This building looks like it possibly used to be an old 90s/00s KFC or Pizza Hut or something, but it's cozy and clean and we love an easy access parking lot. The menus are expansive and you order at the counter when you walk in. There are plenty of tables for dining in, and a few were taken while we were there. There was a steady stream of phone orders coming in for pick up, and the restaurant was busy overall. We were helped right away and the staff at the counter were so friendly. I ordered a Maxwell street sausage as a meal ($5 additional for a drink and fries) and my partner ordered the American Gyro sandwich and also as a meal. We grabbed a table and our drinks from the fountain machine and only waited a few minutes for the number on our receipt to be called with our order. The food here is so fresh and delicious. This is one of the best Maxwell street sausages I've had around, the bread was perfect and soft inside and crispy on the outside with the sausage split and grilled and perfectly sweet caramelized onions. The fries looked like they came in frozen/pre-cut but were fried up perfect and a generous portion. The Gyro came stacked with meat, it wasn't dry, and had great flavor. Because the food was so delicious I decided to grab a piece of baklava to go, which I was assured was homemade and delicious - and they were right. So sweet, fresh, textured, rich, luxurious. Don't skip the baklava when you stop by! This is definitely a spot that will be added to our regular rotation of lunch/dinner spots around town. Thank you so much Charcoal Flame Grill for a wonderful experience with super friendly staff! Can't wait to see you soon and try more menu items! read more

Charcoal Flame Grill - American Gyro - Greek Near Me - Morton Grove, Illinois

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Was excited to try out this place that I kept passing by in the past, not knowing what kind of cuisine they served. I assumed that with their name, that they might serve barbecues? Than I read something on instagram that they serve the best gyros, I just had to swing by. I ordered their Gyros Dinner Plate and their Pork Chops Dnner Plate. I also got their Kefte Dinner Plate for my son Alex. Alex said his kefte plate was good. I, on the other hand, found my touted Gyros plate, kinda "meh". The meat was kinda bland, although those humongous greek potato wedges were awesome! I bought the pork chops for din-din with my wife later that night. Unfortunately, the chops were tough and chewy! I know it's tough to cook pork chops, but, they're a restaurant. You'd think they'd know how to cook pork chops the right way. So, in conclusion, it was a big letdown for me on this new find. I'd have to say that their servings are quite abundant, but It terribly lacks in taste and texture, and I don't think quantity equals quality here. read more

The food was cooked while waited which is.great. I ordered the pork chop dinner that comes.with soup or salad and 2 sides. I picked the egg lemon soup and Greek rice. Mr irdered the beef kabob dinner with the same sides and some tatziki. Both dinners were.order for take out. The interior was clean and bright. The food is sooooo good. Just the right amount of tartness in the soup and the seasonings were.perfect. I can't believe we waited this long to visit this place. The cashier is so polite and you can tell the staff works.like a well piled machine. We are definitely coming back again. read more

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Just stumbled upon this place and it was just what I always look for. Family run diner feel with a strong Greek ethnic background. Had to try the gyros which was made from beef and lamb. Perfecto. There's a lot more I need to try off the menu. Good people, fast service, very clean restaurant! read more

Charcoal Flame Grill - American gyro plate - Greek Near Me - Morton Grove, Illinois

As always, they deliver delicious food made to order. This time around I ordered the leg quarters. Came with rice and potatoes that I replaced with fries and coleslaw. Flavors just ooze freshness and the taste leaves me wanting more. The ambiance is fairly quiet with many locals dining. Can't beat the daily specials...all with Greek dining choices in mind. read more

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I truly love this place--amazing food and such caring staff! My favorites are the American gyros, Greek potatoes, and ribs.

Not as good as the foster/kidzie location by northpark university. Not as busy. Food didn't seem as fresh. Gyros was just ok. The tzatziki sauce wasnt good. Wouldn't come back to this location. Felt like a dying business read more

Freshly made to order food with generous portions. The gyro plate was delicious. Probably should've asked for 2 pitas and made 2 small ones rather than one overstuffed gyro. Good quality food, I'll definitely be back. read more

Casually bumped into this place in the neighborhood and you know, it didn't disappoint! Food is great. Not too expensive and fresh ingredients prepared to order. Really tasty chicken gyro and fries. Service is cashier and ambiance is just casual. Everything very nice and the food is really good read more

Love it here! Everything is good. Owners are awesome! I would highly recommend eating here if you're in the neighborhood.

First time here and definitely coming back! Food was amazing, fresh, great taste and portion. Staff and owners were very welcoming and friendly. Casual place. Thank you read more

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Great gyros. Got both the traditional and American plates. Came with tasty egg lemon soup and a mixture of potatoes, veggies and rice. The pitas are very soft and fresh. Also, the tzaziki is creamy and delicious. The food is always hot and fresh and there is plenty. read more

Convient. Easy Parking. Pleasant customer service. Reasonable prices....delicious greek potatoes , soup and bread....BUT, this is the second time my take out chicken was UNDERCOOKED. read more

Food was good. It was counter service so not much to it. The place was clean. It's off my beaten path so I'm not sure if I'll be back.

This is a casual counter-service gyro joint - it has undergone many name changes, but the ownership (appears to have) stayed the same. The food is consistent day in and day out. They have both American (beef/lamb) and Greek (pork) gyros, which is the big reason I frequent this place. The chicken leg quarters are an amazing value for the portions you get. The biggest challenge is that I don't want to sample everything else on the menu (yet) cause I keep running back to my usuals. read more

Charcoal Flame Grill - Chicken leg quarters - Greek Near Me - Morton Grove, Illinois

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Just love coming hear for Greek gyros and all the choices on the menu. We tried the American gyros and pork shishkabobs too. Owner was nice, bringing out the food and making sure we were taken care of. Some seating to dine in. read more

The most delicious food, best chefs, owner, cashiers super tasty and consistent high quality food. From our favorite Avegolemno Soup, salads, and all of the gyros platters are our most craved food. Always the BEST! read more

Ever drive by someplace and smell and aroma that makes the car want to drive itself into the parking lot? That is exactly what happened here. There are few things that cause my car to be willing to careen across traffic to get somewhere and Charcoal Flame is one of those places. When you walk in you are greeted with by someone who looks and talks to like family. They take the time to explain the menu, the options, and the system. When he got to the soup or salad question I asked which kind of soups and he said chicken something. I honestly don't know if it was a word I never heard or just heard him wrong, but I took the chance and went with it. Let me tell you... chicken something is possibly the best soup I ever had in my life. All standards for chicken something soup have been set. The soup and drink were provided before I went to sit down. When my rib tips and rice were ready, they called my number and I brought it back to my seat. The ribs were good. The sauce provided a huge amount of flavor and they were covered completely. The rice is a great flavored rice that had me thinking of the Mediterranean region. Then there is the price. So much food, and the price is great. I highly recommend. read more

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Charcoal Flame Grill has been around in the Morton Grove' hood for a while, and their menu offers items such as spanakopita, Grecian boneless pork chops, and daily specials. This place is known for their pork gyros, but I came here to try their American gyros instead. I ordered: +the American Gyro Sandwich, which comes with onions, tomato slices, and tzatziki - the onions and the tzatziki came separately and on the side, which I appreciated; when the gyro meats are made-to-order and are super hot, you don't want the tzatziki sauce to be all warm! Same goes for the onions. Unfortunately, the tzatziki was super bland and super runny, having such a thin consistency. The onions came in a bag, and I wasn't really a fan of the amount of parsley that was mixed in. The gyro meat itself was fine, but the portions seem a little less compared to other gyros spots. Now, the pita, was one of the better ones I've had - it was nice and buttery, super fluffy and fresh. Staff were very friendly and welcoming, and there was ample amount of seating inside. There were plenty of call-ins and carry-out orders, too. They have a small lot for your vehicle, and getting out may be a bit tricky if you're trying to get back on Dempster; there are local streets to do a turn-around though. +tasty pita bread +bland tzatziki sauce +friendly staff +private lot for parking read more

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Yes, this one was a pleasant surprise. I'd been told throughout the years that this location is "just okay" and too overpriced. I decided to give it a go. Well worth a shot! Pricey for what you're getting. But very standard in the gyro business as far as paying relatively under 20.00 for a decent sized meal. Their Greek salads look phenomenal as I was waiting for my food. Fresh olives and pita bread! Their Greek styled gyro sandwich was great. A little bit of different type of meat to the American gyro or at least chopped up differently. Comes with some fries already in the pita. Baklava was just okay. I'd hold off. Very friendly and chatty customer service! read more

My first memory of this place is wow, how my 6yo inhaled 80% of her adult sized burger in one sitting. Dang gurl, slow that growth spurt down! I would like to come back to try their burgers, just like my mini me. On our visit though, I wasn't feeling ultra hungry, so opted for the Meditteranean chicken sanddwich, which included pesto, Swiss cheese, and LTO. It was an extremely hearty serving, so lasted me 2 sittings. My husband's gyro plate got 2 thumbs up, and I can vouch for how legit the mozz sticks are. Crispy, ooey gooey, and piping hot! We'll definitely be back to this MG staple! Prices are reasonable, plenty of seating, and easy to park in the side lot. read more

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I've been meaning to drop in here for a long time, and the stars finally aligned to pick up a couple of Greek gyro dinners.  This place is well known for offering the authentic all-pork Greek gyros as well as the traditional American style gyro of a mix of beef and lamb.  I picked up two carryout Greek gyro dinners for $14.50 each, and which included sides of roasted potatoes and rice and a cup of avgolemono soup.  The dinner was generously sized and they offer a good value and it's no surprise that this place is popular with high ratings. Well, I enjoyed the Greek gyro and it was different than expected.  The pork was crispy and tasty but slightly dry (like pork belly cuts), but overall still delicious especially with the tzatziki sauce, red onions, and tomatoes provided, but the sauce was really needed.  Overall, nice to try, but I think I prefer the American style gyros as it is normally more moist and tender and I like lamb anyway.  I think it's just a personal preference, and depending on what I felt like eating at any given time, the Greek pork gyro could still work.  Perusing the reviews after the meal, it looks like roughly a 50/50 split on preference for Greek over traditional American.  My vote goes with beef/lamb but both gyros are good.  For what it's worth, my son had the other dinner, and he had the same opinion. While they were preparing the carryout, and as I often do if not interfering with anything, I killed time with the staff.  The two attendants up front, Elizabeth and Gus, were friendly and a hoot.  They encouraged me to also talk to Greg, the appreciative but busier long-time owner, and he obliged me with a Yelp photo op.  They have a comfortable dining room with a view across Dempster St of the newish Sawmill outdoor mall.  Great place, and drop by and check out your gyro preference. read more

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If I could give this place 10 stars I would. First time here & everything was EXCELLENT. The Chicken & Beef Kabobs were delicious. The egg lemon soup was great. They had a constant flow of takeout while I was waiting & the manager behind counter was like watching a great quarterback run the offense. read more

Charcoal Flame Grill - Beef Kabob plate - Greek Near Me - Morton Grove, Illinois

I love how fresh everything is. Everything I order always tastes good. The service is always quick too. I highly recommend this place to anyone craving some great quick Mediterranean food. read more

Exceptional is the word used to describe this joint...food and the staff! We've been patronizing this place for some years and I catered my block party from here. Dino was absolutely amazing in facilitating that! Whether you want to eat in, at home or cater an event...this is the place and the Greek gods smile upon it. No one is quite like Charcoal Flame Grill. Don't take my word...check it out for yourself! read more

I absolutely love the Greek food in here. I decided to have lunch on this place. It is not my first time because I already visited this place last year. Their chicken is so tender, well-cooked and it is so good. Also, the place did not change, it is still the same clean, and cozy place and the staffs are still nice and friendly. There are many options on their menu but and I still chose to order their Greek chicken dinner and my friend ordered the gyro dinner. Service is pretty quick as expected. The food makes me really hungry just by looking on it. I was able to finish mine, the chicken has a huge portion and it is still the same tender and delicious chicken like what I had before. I really enjoyed and loved all of the food. This place never disappoints and I will definitely be back again for sure. Highly recommended! read more

Although I wouldn't call this an fully authentic Greek eatery, the food was remarkable enough to warrant a high rating. Counter service was quick and efficient as well. Their menu seems to fuse items found from your typical ma-and-pa red hot joint, as well as from gastronomic Greek street food places. I settled for the pork gyros plate w/ my choice of lentil soup. The soup was pretty average, with lentils not too mushy. Just wish it was served a bit hotter. But let me say, the pork gyros from here were the most tender and herby ones I have EVER had!! The rice pilaf packed the perfect softness (while not being watery) and potato wedges were nicely pillowy and lemony. The pita likely just came out of a Kronos package, expected that anyway though. The tzatziki, however, could use some improvement. I wish the dill aromatics would have come out more (if there even was any, that is). But the smooth and cool properties certainly were there. A pretty solid deal for $17 overall. And is guaranteed to fill you up, if anything! Another plus: unlike most places I've been to, there's no need to worry leaving with your shirt smelling like gyros. I would consider Charcoal Flame a great introduction for those who have never tried a non-American gyro before. But it also appears to be filled with locals who know good food! Would probably come back if I lived closer. read more

Charcoal Flame Grill - Bowl of lentil soup w/ crackers, included in meal - Greek Near Me - Morton Grove, Illinois

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WOW is literally all I can say. I was riding in the car and my friend asked if we could stop by. This place we got the traditional gyros and they were AMAZING. We went to the drive thru and they were quick. I also recommend getting the greek fries and eating them while they are hot and super crispy. My friends said they wish that there was more oregano on the greek fries but overall a phenomenal place and we are definitely coming back again' read more

Charcoal Flame Grill - Homemade Greek Gyro Sandwich - Greek Near Me - Morton Grove, Illinois

We came here on a double date with close friends. I picked the place based on yelp reviews, looking forward to trying the "authentic greek gyros" made from pork. I've been to Greece and let me tell you this was nothing like the flavorful gyros I've gotten on the streets of Athens, Santorini and Mykonos. Of course maybe if I had looked for the cheapest and dirtiest places in Greece, I might have found gyros like this; fatty, chopped into tiny little cubes, and crispy like pork cracklins filled with marshmallow. Blecch, I expect to have diarrhea tonight. I'm now embarrassed because I convinced my buddy to come, promising one of the cheapest and best Greek restaurants on the North Shore. And this guy, a pescatarian with a worldly heritage, knows the best Mediterranean places and vegetable dishes to get across Chicago. We passed over his recommendations to try "a great undiscovered place.". He ended up getting a tuna melt because he couldn't find anything else on the menu that was compatible with his diet. And he ended up having the best meal in our group because it came from a can. Besides my "authentic" gyros (aka "Superfund gyros [https://ballotpedia.org/Superfund_sites_in_the_United_States]) which came with a single pita and stingy amount of tomato, others had Greek Salad with American gyro meat and roasted chicken kabobs. The former had a single pepperoncini, sparse feta, and a couple of olives, although the American gyro meat was tasty and I stole some off my date's plate so I had something to enjoy. The kabobs were "okay" per my friend's date's report. Unsweetened iced tea from the fountain was flavorless but the tap water was okay. Ice and styrofoam was complimentary. The dining room was worn and dingy, floor was dirty, and men's room was a toxic waste site with a "yellow tide" bacterial bloom in the toilet and urinal. They should use the ammonia vapor from the restrooms to clean the floors. Finally, I will recognize the reasonable counter service and competitive prices. read more

Charcoal Flame Grill - dining room with missing ceiling tile - Greek Near Me - Morton Grove, Illinois

Amazing food, excellent customer service, and very friendly staff. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and served promptly. Highly recommend and will definitely return! read more

Delicious food! Awesome value! Gregory runs a top notch service. I have been going there for years and always pleased. We use them once again to cater our daughter's graduation party. It was a huge hit! Food was awesome and the price was right. Always tap on our list for our next party or our next casual dinner out. read more

I just moved to MG from the Indianapolis area and have been excited to try ordering from local places. Charcoal Flame Grill did not disappoint! I ordered my food for pickup so I used the drive thru and didn't go in. I ordered the gyro dinner and it was delicious! Very generous portion size so much so I had enough for lunch the next day. Staff were kind when I picked up. Will definitely order again. read more

Charcoal Flame Grill - Homemade Greek Gyro Dinner with rice, not pictured is the side salad that accompanied the meal. - Greek Near Me - Morton Grove, Illinois

$4.25 for burnt fries - the cooks are OK serving this! Prices are also very high! A hot dog is $5 with no fries. Everything is over priced. Chicken Caesar salad with an extra dressing was almost $20 read more

Charcoal Flame Grill - Burnt fries - Greek Near Me - Morton Grove, Illinois

not so busy at dinner time. came back to try and taste the difference between Greek gyros which is pork base and I didn't know that's how they do it in Greece and the American or us gyros which is lamb and beef. I prefer the American or us gyros over the pork I didn't taste the wow to this version in Greece I don't know in Greece they put fries inside your gyro sandwich? it was okay or meh as a millennial would say back in 2018. otherwise their American gyros here is delicious and Cook right compared to other greek restaurants. read my previous review read more

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I have a buddy who's Greek and he tells this is one of his go to spots for gyros. I ordered to go from the counter and the service was nice but I did think it took a bit long for it not being too busy. I ordered a Greek gyro platter and a kefta sandwich, both were good but I did think the sandwich was overpriced for just a small sandwich alone($10). I'd definitely go back for that Greek gyro platter though, which is a homemade pork spit. I also loved their tzatziki sauce. The inside has an old school Chicago Wendy's feel and it's a plus they got some espn on for me. Not a bad spot for some Greek style foods. read more

Last time I was here I got the chicken sandwich, I tried the cheeseburger today, omg talk about delicious with a very generous serving of ketchup and mayo, grilled onions to perfection, absolutely amazing, of course I will be back for other items on the menu read more

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To start, the patty melt and the Greek salads with chicken were really good. The gyros was the worst 2 people said. They said the meat was not in strips but in cut pieces. They felt it was probably left overs from the day before. Both were feeling bad after the meal and were sick later in the day. Not sure why they advertise "the best gyros", they seem to make everything else better!!! read more

Delicious!! The greek salad is heavenly good!! Also I had hamburger SO GOOD! I want to go back. Highly recommend!! read more

Came here for the "authentic" Greek Pork souvlaki gyro based upon recommendations. It was not that good. It is pre-made in house, but tastes nothing like a fresh pork souvlaki gyro served on almost any street corner in Greece. The meat is re-heated so it isn't very tender. There just aren't very many places serving up an authentic gyro. The tzatziki was ok. But if you order the sandwich and look forward to having French fries inside you are out of luck. You have to pay $5 for entire order of fries. That bumps the total to nearly twenty bucks. A gyro and fries should be eight bucks tops. This place serves up below par food. read more

Amazing food for your money!! Best greek potatoes, their homemade gyros is very flavorful, but rich! My favorites are the chicken kebabs, rib tips, and the Mediterranean chicken sandwich!! read more