Horrible ambience, but excellent food! My husband and I got a Beef Shisk Kabob and a Gyro sandwich. It was the best we've ever had!! The Beef Shish Kabob was the tastiest wrap I had ever tried with incredibly fresh ingredients and lovely mix of spices! Highly recommend trying it! Just get takeout.. The ambience may disappoint you as it can use a good cleaning and a new set of furniture. But, all that aside, the food is amazing! Takes a bit long to prepare since it's a one man's shop. But, it's worth the wait! read more

What a great find! This restaurant in Lake City has amazing Mediterranean food. We had the appetizer combination and kebab combinations to go. And we'll definitely be back. Some of the highlights were the chicken shawarma, the gyros, and what I think might be the best baba ghanoush in all of Seattle. Amazing! read more

I've only ever got the gyro here. best tasting one in all of Seattle. Owner is always friendly. read more

We just returned from a trip to Greece where we rediscovered how good gyros can be. We decided to see if we could find a similarly good gyro restaurant close to home. We went to Lake City Gyro and boy, were we impressed. It's as good or better than any gyro we had in Europe. Hearty portions, quality ingredients and good prices. We also had an equally good Greek salad. Everything was made from scratch. You can't go wrong with Lake City Gyro. Give it a try. You'll be glad you did! read more

This is one of our favorite pit stops on our walk to Hellbent brewing! Their gyro sandwiches are fantastic. I have also tried their shawarma and chicken sandwich and it was equally as good. The food always is ready very quick and they are very friendly/helpful! read more

Gyro on Lake City - Gyro Sandwich - Middle Eastern Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The food here is really good. The flavors are some of the best in town, the pita is crisp and buttery, and the meats are perfectly seasoned. Even the rice is fragrant and delicious. The price is reasonable, not super low but not too high either. The only downside is there's only ever one guy who works here all the time, so it takes a long time to get your order and I don't always have 20+ minutes to kill to get take out or else I'd be here every day. Calling ahead might be a good idea. read more

So happy I found this gem. Super easy to find. The owner was very friendly & welcoming when my friend & I walked in. Growing up in Germany, gyros was always one of my fav dishes! I can't tell you how this lamb gyro made me feel lmao it was the best I have had since moving to the states, their tzatziki sauce is probably the best I have ever had! The restaurant was a little small, very clean kept. The food was just amazing! I definitely recommend. read more

Gyro on Lake City - Excited to see what the hype is about! - Middle Eastern Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Solid gyro spot that happens to be 60ft from my place. The food was well seasoned and you could really taste the garlic pop (which I loved) The portion sizes were great as well. I had the Greek fries and shawarma and will definitely head back to try other items on the menu! Five stars read more

First time ordering from here even though I live 1 minute away! Thought I'd try it based on the great reviews. Got Lamb Shawarma, the spices and the overall presentation was good, but the portion is WAY too small for an $11 entree. Also, the lamb was pretty tough and dry, and I'm not usually the one to complain and having to chew meat. Could use more salt or savory sauce too. Overall, a nice clean whole-in-the wall spot, just not as fabulous it is hyped to be. The owner and other workers are very nice and friendly, so I hate to leave it 3 stars, but I'm basing it by the food only. Probably won't be back again, the Aladdin in U-District was way better from what I can remember. read more

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The Greek Fries were basically crinkle cut fries from the frozen section of a grocery store with almost NO feta or tzatziki sauce on it. Not to mention they weren't crispy at all. It felt like they were simply popped into the microwave. Don't waste your money here. The are much better places to get Mediterranean food nearby. read more

To-go wasn't as good as I imagined. The beef was super smalll, hard and chewy. I ordered beef kabob, not small beef pieces. Sauce was mediocre today as well. In addition, not enough hummus but will give 2 star because my pita bread was good. read more

This tiny lil joint is great for food to go. Prices are very reasonable and the food is fresh and awesome. I stopped by to take out a falafel sandwich. The sandwich came with three Falafels that were fried fresh right in front of us. I asked for it to be spicy and they added some green chili paste. The stuffing included the usual fatoush salad and tahini sauce and some spices. One complaint though - the girl at the counter wrapped the sandwich in a paper first and then the whole thing in a foil. While it is a great option to prevent the sauces from leaking, when I opened it after a couple of hours, the paper was soggy and had stuck to the sandwich and was a pain to unwrap. Make sure to ask for just the foil, when you order. On the whole, the falafel was excellent and I will stop by whenever I pass by. read more

Gyro on Lake City - Falafel sandwich in the making - Middle Eastern Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This place is great the guy who runs it is nice, and the food is affordable, and also like, so good. The hummus is my favorite. I'll admit I'm not too experienced but it's the best hummus I've had so far. def come here. read more

Food 2/5 Service 4/5 Location / access / 2/5 Value 2/5 I still have yet to find a place that makes a better gyro sandwich and better greek fries than Taki's Mad Greek. We have tried nearly all Gyro places north of the cut, and nobody comes close to quality, price, and service. Having said that LCG is not abysmal or inedible. The interior is really small and not that nice. I normally don't nit pick on interior, but honestly it could be spruced up a tiny minimal amount - walking in there doesn't whet your appetite. Food itself is fairly average. Owner is nice and friendly and seems committed to serving customers though. Do I go back? Probably not. Better off going to Taki's. If Taki's is too far, then delivery via UberEats is an option. We have delivered from them several times and food still comes in warm and fries crispy. It works. read more

Gyro on Lake City - Menu as of 3/24/2018 - Middle Eastern Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Reviews are spot on! 1. Service is Amazingly Friendly. 2. Food is Tender and Plentiful. 3. Reasonably Priced 4. Sample your Meat as you Wait. 5. Many Options to Choose from. My Fiancé and I tried the Combination Kabob Entree and a Lamb & Beef Gyro "Wrap". The Lamb Kabob and Gyro were my favorite! Tender, Juicy and Flavorful! I wasn't a fan of the chicken kabob. It was little too dry for me but so far, Lake City Gyro is my top choice when I am craving Greek. TIP: Keep in mind, it is a very small restaurant with limited seating and street parking. I'd recommend ordering take out, eating curb side or with a small group. read more

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I have just recently moved to Seattle, and knowing those small but fantastic spots to eat have been harder then I would have thought. So I always like small spots like Lake City Gyro's. This restaurant is realllly good the only and I mean only thing that is negative about this place (also why they didn't get a 5 star rating from me) is that all their wraps are really dry. Meaning...they give a lot of meat in the wraps and without the extra side that I have come to realize MUST be added, I don't like to eat the wrap I end up picking it apart because it needs sauce :( Problem solved with an extra side of their awesome hummus. However if you have read this, and you are going there follow my advice and your in for a cheap but fantastic meal. ORDER THIS: Falafel wrap. EXTRA SIDE OF HUMMUS. Now read carefully this part is important, debating if I should even tell you this part....okay I will ***MUST TRY BAKLAVA***** that part is serious. I go in there for just them. I'm seriously addicted to these!!!! Their amazing seriously the best dessert I've had in ages. You can thank me later read more

Gyro on Lake City - The best Baklava ever. - Middle Eastern Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Preggy craving for the evening = Gyros The hubby picked up a couple of gyros for dinner, along with 2 orders of fries. He ordered the traditional lamb/beef, and I the chicken. He wasn't impressed, but said it was ok. I really enjoyed my chicken gyro although, I know they didn't cook the chicken on the stick they use for the lamb. It was chunky pieces of chicken breasts that were heavily seasoned and mixed with onions and crisp lettuce. The size of both were decent and the pita was warm and chewy. I could have used a bit more sauce, but I'll remember that for next time. The fries came in small brown paper bags and were crispy and crinkle cut. I thought the portion was small for the price. Total for 2 gyros, 2 fries (think McDonalds Small) was about $17 and some change. This place is close to home so I'm sure we'll try them again when the preggy craving hits (it surely will). read more

If you happen to walk down on Lake City Way and have a hunger for some tasty gyros and such, there's a cute hole in the wall place called "Lake City Gyros." The place itself is small with limited dining tables and for parking, it's going to be mostly street parking since the restaurant is located on the main road. Overall, I was a bit let down by the food. Despite the many glowing reviews of the place, one thing that struck me the most was the level of cleanliness exercised at this place. As I watched my gyro + salad + appetizer combo being made, the cook (who was the only person present), handled the food preparation, cash and getting supplies using the same gloves. To some, this wouldn't be a big deal however, it does pose a health concern. If you handle cash (which could be infested in germs and such) and then directly reach for a fresh hot gyro to stuff meat/supplies inside of it without changing the same gloves, that would be a bit iffy yes? The set up of the place allows people to see what the cook does openly so it's cool at the same time to see your food being made but a bit irking to see how it's being handled. As for the food itself, the gyro was very tasty. The sauce used was savory and light and for the portion you get, it was pretty decently priced. As for the salad and appetizer combos, these were so so. The appetizer combo consisted of the popular items (hummus, falafel, etc) and it was served rather cold and lacked any real taste to it that would make the dish memorable. As for service, the cook was very friendly and outgoing. There is a fair amount of traffic that came through here when I visited, so expect a wait if you're going near peak dining time or late night food. Would I come back to this place? Maybe but in the surrounding area, Aladdins (U-District), Gyro Hut (Northgate) are pretty good competitors when it comes to serving gyros and such. read more

Best gyros around. Especially love the spicy sauce! We also order our meat extra crispy and it's perfection!

This is definitely one of those place that I am completely stuffed half way through my meal but its so good I just want to keep eating. My little brother and I stopped by here for some lunch. I got the chicken gyro (extra onions!) and Beau got the gyros (extra onions- copy cat). Each got a side a fries with tzatziki sauce. Beaus beef/lamb combo was freshly sliced in front of us. They packaged it up nice and it was still piping hot when we got home. I thought the pita was amazing, it wasn't too thick, and everything was perfectly cooked. Nothing over done or undercooked. Every bite was full of flavor. I've only had bites of other peoples gyros in my life, but this was a great lunch. Next time I am going to try the falafel- looked amazing! And like everyone has said, owner and his son (?) super nice and welcoming! read more

I had been talking about gyros for days we was finally able to get my craving satisfied at Lake City Gyro. We were looking for a spot close to home and came across Lake City Gyro, which was close enough. This is such a hole in the wall place and definitely something to give a try if you're looking for shawarma or gyros. Upon entering we were the only one in the shop and we were greeted immediately and ordered a few items to share. We went with a gyro (sandwich version), greek fries and a shawarma plate. During our time here we should a few people come in and order to go, looks like a spot that is very popular with the locals who want a bite to go. Our favorites were the greek fries and the shawarma but the gyro could give other places a run for their money as well. Everything was so yummy and definitely satisfied my craving! read more

Gyro on Lake City - Shawarma Plate, Gyro and Greek fries! - Middle Eastern Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Nice little gyro place-Gyros $6.49 plus tax ($7.14). It's a small place but has very delicious food. Prices are very reasonable and the food is fresh. I highly recommend it for a quick bite or meal. read more

Gyro on Lake City - Gyro $6.49 plus tax = $7.14! Excellent! - Middle Eastern Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Consistently delicious gyros & shawarma -- I always get the urge every few weeks to keep coming back. The prices are great, and you can easily order through Postmates/UberEats/etc read more

Nice guy and always excellent food! This is my number one choice for local Mediterranean food

What better way to start the new year, than to write a review about a great place! First of all, the owner is really nice. He bought the place from Malek early last year, and has actually made the gyros even better. So, what do I like here? Well, the gyros of course! In my opinion, the gyros he makes here are one of the top two in Seattle. What makes them so good? I'm glad you asked. :-) Part of it is that he uses Kronos gyro meat, which I have learned over time has the best quality and taste. Then, he grills it with just the right amount of onions to make it pop, before packing it into a pita with fresh lettuce, tomatoes, and tzaziki sauce to make a tasty, juicy gyro that is packed with delicious meat. I recommend the fries with it too, as they are quite tasty. On top of that, the other food that he makes is also good, but if I had to pick one thing to try, it would be the gyro! read more

Mediocre at best. I got a $9 gyro salad was practically cheap iceberg lettuc with bairly any gyro meat over it. No feta, olives, tomatoes... table was sticky. No water or drink options were offered. Not sure how this place has 4.5 stars. read more

Just a hole in the wall place with only a few tables. I agree with the review that says horrible ambience and I think they could work on that. But they serve very good Middle Eastern food. It's a real family affair. The kind of place I like to support. We had a falafel sandwich and a falafel salad. The falafel was better than average--very tasty plus crisp on the outside and moist inside. When I'm in the area and looking for a good place to eat lunch, I'll go back. read more

Highly disappointed with this restaurant and wondering why the reviews are so good because there are much better options with far better food, prices and cleanliness. It seems they have raised their prices quite a bit, but I noticed how small the portions were and low quality of food. This was one of the worst gyros I've ever had. The meat was overdone on the grill and dry, the pita was almost stale and the sauce had no flavor. Also the wait was quite long with no other customers ahead of me. One major turn off was how filthy the area where they prepare food was. It's in plain sight and really disgusting. I'd recommend going to get your Mediterranean food somewhere else. Many better options in U District. read more

Overall decent taste and the owner was really nice. The meat was tender and flavorful but the rice could use a bit more seasoning. I would definitely go back again read more

Gyro on Lake City - a meal in a plastic container - Middle Eastern Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Very good! A very small setup but delicious food. My go to order is a falafel sandwich with a side of fries and tzatziki. I love the tzatziki from here! It's one of my family's favorites:) read more

The guy who runs this place is a hard worker and makes some great food at a really fair price. You should support this business!

Beef/lamb gyros- perfectly seasoned, crunchy pieces of meat, wrapped in a warm/grilled pita with salad, chunks of tomatoes, and excellent sauce. Portion is big, fresh, and satisfying. I always order hot sauce (house made) that is absolute perfection in hotness- sharp, but short lasting. Also, I sampled their falafel and it was excellent to the last bite. It is crisp, but soft on the inside with perfect balance of spices. It is served on a bed of lettuce with lots of garlic inspired sauce, side of hummus and topped with a bit of sumac. Hummus was delicious just like everything else and there was no doubt in my mind that it was house made... Excellent and friendly service. So far one of the best gyros in the entire city of Seattle! read more

Came here on a Friday evening and was greeted by the friendly owner. I got the gyro with greek fries and my girlfriend got the gyro salad. Both were very delicious and the gyro had the right amount of sauce for my taste. Other gyro places like to over do it on the sauce and drench it. The greek fries were excellent with feta. Since it is a one man show, the owner works hard to make your food, clean the tables, etc so please be patient. I know I will return for the delicious food and I recommend this restaurant. read more

Delicious gyros! Not super saucy like gyros can be, instead all the flavor comes from the delicious spices they use. If you like spicy food, ask for their green hot sauce on the side--absolutely DELICIOUS and SUPER SPICY. We will be back, and will recommend it to others! (** also, the prices are amazing, especially for Seattle!! Another win!) read more

Great food and nice owner. A handful of small tables so yes not good for large groups. The sumac on top of the hummus was a nice touch. We had the shish-kabob entree and the gyro entree. Both very good and nice portions. The Greek fries were amazing! Definitely going to return and bring / tell others. Thank you Lake City Gyro! read more

I feel so lucky to have this in LC. This is a real treat to be able to walk to from our house. If you are looking for some good fast food, but not in the mood for Dicks, head across LCW and go into this semi-hidden gem. If you are having a hard time finding it, its a few doors north of the back door pub. They make one of the best Gyros I have ever had. Mmmmm Döner . I just had one a few hours ago and I could seriously go for another right about now. I get the hummus as a side every time. They warm up the pita on the griddle which is a nice touch. There is a ton of it too, so hopefully you have some pita chips at home for a nice side to your lunch the next day. read more

Gyro on Lake City - ready to be torn open - Middle Eastern Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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We enjoyed the takeout we got! Very tasty salad, felafel etc. and a friendly owner too.

Lots of these reviews are professionally written. This place has incredible service and incredible food. Just a small place that has fantastic food at great prices. Gyros for days for me and fries for days for my girlfriend read more

Wow! First place we've eaten since moving here. The food is first class! Authentic and well prepared and seasoned. Definitely a hole in the wall gem! Huge portions too! Highly recommend read more

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I'm a big fan of this restaurant, the food made here, AND of the owner. He's a super nice guy. I spent some time talking with him last time I was there. Would you like to read more about him? Check out this interview I just stumbled upon over at Enjoy Lake City's website : "Q&A with Mohamed Abdel-Aziz, Owner of Gyro on Lake City" https://enjoylakecity.org/qa-with-mohammed-owner-of-gyro-on-lake-city/ read more

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