I used to go here often when I worked in the area and was driving past and figured I'd stop in for a Gyro. The place was filthy, dirty dishes on the table next to me and the coffee was horrid, I paid for my coffee and left. Not the place it used to be read more

A Greek friend clued me into the Grecian Inn in Brookfield, telling me "it's the only really authentic Greek food in town." I've eaten at most of the other Greek-style restaurants in the area and while I don't have the cultural credentials to judge it The Best, I can say it's certainly the best I've ever had. The Grecian Inn exists only on Friday evening: during the rest of the week the Brookfield location is Capitol Café & Pancake House serving a more general menu along with a Greek food. On Friday evening, downstairs from the pancake house, the menu's full-on Greek (along with a fish fry because hey, it's Wisconsin.) Reservations might be a good idea, especially around holidays. We visited the Friday before Christmas and when I called about coming, I was advised that a big party was booked for at 7 PM and we might want to come earlier (serving starts at 4 PM). My husband, another couple, and I arrived at 5:30 and were promptly seated. All the tables shortly filled but the noise level remained fine for conversation throughout. I ordered a Greek salad and exohiko, shredded lamb encased in phyllo. The side salad was ample and had a good amount of feta. The phyllo was crisp, the lamb was moist and tender, and what I could not finish that night was still amazing two days later (I microwaved it for about 45 seconds to heat it through, then re-crisped it in the oven). The portions were generous overall; my husband's mousaka was so good he ate most of it, which he regretted on Leftover Day. If I'm remembering correctly, our companions each ordered a combination plate, and most of us ordered the Greek potatoes, small new potatoes cooked in (I'm guessing) olive oil, herbs and a bit of lemon. We passed on the wine but ordered desserts: galaktoboureko (custard with phyllo) was a new one for me - a creamy custard with a hint of lemon in a phyllo shell. Generally I don't care for baklava, which is often served pale and gooey, but the baklava here was crisp and golden brown and I find myself looking for an excuse to do errands out that way so I can stop in there just for dessert or take-out. Our server told me the baklava is made fresh daily by either the owner or her mother. read more

This is a fantastic place for breakfast or brunch especially on the weekends. It gets busy but be patient because it is delicious and hospitality from Stephanie and the other servers is worth while. read more