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    Gyro Shack

    4.1 (35 reviews)
    InexpensiveMediterranean, Greek
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Divey
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Frozen cherry yogurt
    Brandon W.

    The lady that rang me up today was so nice and pleasant I got the black cherry frozen yoghurt. It's sooooo good. I got in the cup or you can get a milk shake. Will be getting this again for sure.

    Gross gyro
    Alixx C.

    Omg omg. This food is so gross. It's literally inedible. I'm starving now and in the next 10 mins I know what I'll be : even hungrier. The gyro meat they use is absolutely disgusting. Fatty , greasy and has an off taste. Their slogan is "no one does gyros like us". Yeah they are right about that. I think they added just enough disinfectant cleaner to make this taste like the dried out rubber it is. Whatever seasoning they use needs to be stopped. IMMEDIATELY. Gyro plate came with one pita. I guess they know what they are doing. They figured this would go straight to the trash so the one pita is less garbage for the environment. Not to mention less punishment for the consumer. This place needs to be renamed CRAP SHACK

    Laura U.

    This place appeals to all demographics - when I was there today, I saw both a guy with a giant neck tattoo and a dude in business clothes working on his laptop. It would appear that everybody loves good food at a great bargain. My advice is to round up some friends and order the gyro plate. For $6.99, you get a huge heap of meat, onions, tomatoes, feta cheese and kalamata olives with french fries buried under it. Order a few extra pitas and additional containers of sauce because this thing is designed to be shared. My coworkers and I managed to split it among five people and each of us had a gyro full of meat and toppings to enjoy. The appetizers are massive, too. For under $4, you get probably 20 or more fried mushrooms. The cheese fries arrive drowning in cheese sauce and have to be eaten with a fork - the mark of good cheese fries, in my book. Oh, but don't plan on eating there. There are only a few stools by the window and a handful of picnic tables outside. This is a definitely a "take it home and enjoy it" sort of joint. When they call it a shack, they're not kidding - that's the size it is. It isn't fancy and the neighborhood is a little shady - I passed both a "sensual boutique" and a taxidermist to get there - but I'll take great food over pretension any day.

    Over a decade long custumer. The past few years, i noticed Pete (owner) has been spending less time there. Quality is slipping.

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    12 days ago

    Love their Gyros. When I have a taste for Gyros I will go to the Gyro Shack on Washington st.

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    2 years ago

    Was just okay. Not great gyro, a little greasy and not very hot. Fries were soggy, charged way too much.

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    4 years ago

    Just a small neighborhood joint but never been disappointed. Broad menu for fast food. Love their Greek salad!

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    This is a great place, the food is pretty good, prices are fair, and on the Gyro Platter two maybe three people can eat off of it. Dave

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    9 years ago

    There hot dogs are good and there large cheese fry is good too they give you alot! I had 5 people eating of of it

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    10 years ago

    Love the food....great small place..not overpriced like many others. Support small local businesses

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    11 years ago

    Always make a stop here for the BEST Gyros on the planet!! Ask for an extra pita because you will need it!!

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    Called in a take out order; guy was super friendly and thorough, said give him 10-15 mins- order was ready when I arrived and accurate.

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    06/23/2026 Second stop on the road heading West and my wife…read morefound this excellent restaurant in the middle of Joliet. Our waiter, Nick was very patient in answering all our questions and very personable. We started with the spread sampler which was plentiful. My wife had read how their steak was "amazing" so we went with the Mprizola (a 16 oz steak) that was served perfectly and was an excellent cut of meat. Paired with the steak we shared the grilled vegetables which were also excellent. Knowing we were heading for a wedding and probably "too much" food, we passed on any dessert. Thought about stopping in on the return trip, but ended up taking a different route. Next time though...

    Located in downtown Joliet, this is a Greek restaurant conveniently located near the parking…read moregarages. There's also a parking lot next to here for closer spots. It's in an old bank. It's cool to see the vintage interior designs. We went in the evening and it was pretty quiet. The staff were extremely friendly. I appreciate that they take a couple of minutes to engage with you in conversation. We got an "appetizer" that was a shot of alcohol. I believe it was called an Aperitif drink. The server said it's a tradition before you start a meal and helps encourage your appetite. It was good. I ordered the lamb burger and fries. It was delcious. It was cooked perfectly with a lot of flavor. I was full after that meal. I had no room for dessert! The prices were reasonable, too. It's a sophisticated yet informal type of restaurant if that makes sense. I don't visit Joliet often, but I would come back and try something else off of the menu.

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    8.4 mi

    Do not let the strip mall fool you. Do not let the kiosk ordering fool you. Do not let the…read moreunassuming interior fool you. Just go. Taste of Jerusalem is the kind of place that reminds you why you should never judge a restaurant by its zip code or its signage. Tucked into a perfectly forgettable strip mall in Plainfield, this little spot is quietly serving some of the best food in the area and I am genuinely annoyed it took me this long to find it. The chicken kabob plate was a revelation. Massive portions of beautifully marinated chicken laid over a split of white rice and spicy rice. That spicy rice deserves its own paragraph. Fragrant, deeply spiced, with a slow building heat that lingers just long enough to keep pulling you back for another bite. Addicting is the only word for it. The hummus was exactly what hummus should be, fresh, delicious, also addictive. I added falafel and pita and those falafel were genuinely among the best I have ever had. Perfectly cooked, not a trace of that greasy heaviness that ruins lesser versions. Just fragrant, spiced, crispy little bites that I genuinely savored. My partner got the chicken wrap and said every component worked together without competing, tasted fresh, and left him full without feeling heavy. High praise from a man who knows his way around a wrap. The space is clean and simple. You order from a kiosk. None of that matters because the husband and wife team running the grill are pouring obvious passion into every plate and it comes through in every single bite. Plainfield has a gem here. Treat it accordingly.

    The food was great. I ordered the chicken and beef shawarma with the half white half spicy rice…read more The meat was seasoned well and the beef had a great char on the edges. I never enjoy ordering from a kiosk, but would return for the food. With a water my bill was $22

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    Every year. Every. Year. I make the 45+ minute drive to get gumbo from this establishment, and I am…read morehesitant to write about it because then there'll be less for me, but it must be said: that dish is absolutely delicious. I buy multiple plates of it and freeze it in case I'm having a bad day or there's a freak snow storm in May. I'm not sure if the man who makes the gumbo is also the owner, but he needs a raise. It comes with cornbread. The most delicious also, and not a sliver; they give you a brick of cornbread. Such a friendly place, and actually this time while I was enjoying the quirky signs around the bar, I did take a peek at the rest of the menu. It looks like everything they have is equally worth eating. I tell you what, my soul was pretty happy walking out of there.

    This seems like a fairly new, but very nice little place. We did not get to take advantage of the…read moreoutdoor seating as it was kind of chilly in a little bit rainiy that day as we went to the Rialto Theatre for a concert. This place is directly across the street from the theater, so the convenience cannot be beat. It is a comfortable place with a decent bar and excellent bartender. The customer service could not be beat. The owner was on hand, making sure everything went well through the rush prior to the show across the street. waitresses and food runners were busy, thorough and efficient. The sandwiches we got were fine, but the fries were excellent! Seasoned perfectly and had a great crunch to them. The appetizers were a basic fare. Nothing to write home about, but they hit the spot.

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    Beer and fried food when your concert at The Rialto gets canceled. Not a bad consolation prize!

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    Beer and fried food when your concert at The Rialto gets canceled. Not a bad consolation prize!

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