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    Gyro Stand

    3.3 (65 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Chicken shawarma
    Michael B.

    I went here a second time and wanted to update the review. The menu was still overwhelming and they actually had even more signs up than last time. I asked what the Athena dinner cost and then the teenager cashier was trying to figure out the difference between the a la carte vs dinner with the chef. I think it was the dinner comes with rice? But the cook said something about an avocado. I said the regular chicken was fine. Then half way through the chef loudly asked or maybe told me I ordered something else? And something again about an avocado? And I said I already paid so whatever I paid for. The cashier didn't seem to think this was weird. The chicken Athena a la carte was very good. Basic half of a whole chicken (with bones) Greek style. Maybe odd that it's just chicken but that's what I ordered. The custard is better in a dish. The patio is very close to cars coming through the driveway and touching the next property, car lot. The wasn't relaxing enough for me so I stayed inside.

    Plain gryo
    Greg B.

    I was in the area and needed a quick meal. My Yelp bookmarks showed a few options to pick from, but a gyro sounded good when I saw The Gyro Stand was one of them. As is my usual, I ordered a plain gyro sandwich with just the meat and pita. The pita was good. It didn't seem to be dry and had some nice crispy edges. The gyro meat was cut much more thinly than I prefer because I usually pick the meat up a piece at a time and eat that separate from the pita and save the pita for near the end. Because it was so thin, eating it that way would have taken way too long due to the sheer number of pieces. The flavor of the meat was a little off compared to other gyros I've had; not in a bad way, just a little different tasting. I'd rather have Oakland Gyros or Golden Gyros, but The Gyro Stand works in a pinch.

    The Gyro sandwich.
    Steven T.

    I have driven past this place for years and I have it bookmarked so today I finally went over because I love me some gyro meat. As you walk up it is smaller than it looks and dated with a small parking lot. The inside is totally dated also and looks like a 90s hot dog stand with the old menu boards. It's so busy behind the counter with all the menus and things crammed in the kitchen area. There is purple booths and and wire table/chairs and it feels cramped. The menu is pretty big with everything from burgers to sundaes but I'm getting the regular Gyro because it's in the name. The Gyro was the over stuffed kind with out getting the bigger options topped with two tomato slices and tons of thin tender onions, the onions would be great grilled on a burger. The tzatziki sauce was two cups with an off taste. As I took my first bite I thought the pita was thin and fresh with that slight chew which stood up to the over stuff. The Gyro meat was a little disappointing because it was the crispy/dry and super thinly sliced kind, this is why I get excited when I get thick cut juicy Gyro meat from other places. When you slice the Gyro meat razor thin, your slicing the crispy/dry/crust off the hunk so there is no moist meat on the sandwich. I will admit that is some skill with out a deli slicer for consistency because all the Gyro meat was perfect thin sliced, LOL. Overall the Gyro was good but just average and not that knock your Sox off kind which didn't topple my Milwaukee favorite place.

    Rick R.

    A friend of mine said one of the best burgers he had in town was at this stand. I'd driven past it dozens of times and never gave it a thought. So I stopped in and ordered a bacon cheeseburger with fries. WOW! Now I can say this was one of the best burgers I've had in town, too. The burger was juicy and the patty was nicely seasoned. The bun was buttered and toasted on the grill. The fries were solid, but the burger is what left the impression. This is a burger I will go back for soon!

    Two gyros, large seasoned fries, and a soda
    Alison P.

    We live so close and had never been but will be back. Be forewarned that it is cash only but they do have an ATM on premise. Staff was incredibly friendly and accommodating. On a Saturday night they were definitely busy. Our total came to $20 exactly for two gyros, large fries, and a soda. The gyro were very big and delicious. There were options to add more meat and veggies which I can't imagine doing because it was pretty big just on its own. Fries were okay but the downfall of the meal in my opinion. There were lots of sundae and shake options. I wanted vanilla custard with caramel and pecans on top and they made it happen!

    Vanilla custard.
    Megan L.

    Okay so I'm new to Milwaukee and because I'm obsessed with custard/ice cream, I decided to ignore the reviews that the custard was okay at best. I went anyway. Um. The decor hahahaha. What is going on with this place? The booths are purple with some 80's like design. The chairs were heart-shaped metal. I was a little confused. Also there was no one in this place at 1pm and tables were dirty. Hmm. Anyway you all were right. The custard is mediocre at best. And it was $4.50 for a large cone. Honestly I'd probably hit this place up for custard because it's sooooo close to my house, however at that price I'll just go to Leon's instead. Haven't tried any of their other food and when desperate times call for desperate measures, I might think about hitting this place up again. But that won't ever happen, so...

    It was pretty good!
    Eric S.

    Talk about a hidden gem right in my own backyard. I used to walk by this place with my dog every day. It wasn't until an old lady sitting at one of the tables outside that drew me in. My dog was hot and she offered him water and a few bites of gyro meat. We got talking and I decided to come back when I didn't have my dog to order inside. I returned a few days later without Duke and went inside. It's your typical Greek style hole in the wall place that Milwaukee has a lot of. It's cute, it's cool in summer and they have the Gameshow Network on a small TV in the corner. I went to the counter and ordered a cheeseburger with fries. They asked if i wanted them seasoned, which I said sure. I remember the total being cheaper than I expected, HOWEVER -- it's cash only. They have an ATM in the back, but there's a fee. To the good parts, the food. Simply put -- the burger is terrific. After taking the first few bites, I was surprised and upset with myself for never coming here before. It's always Kopps, or Gillies or some other place. But The Gyros Stand definitely belongs in that class. The buns are toasted with butter (Wisconsin classic style) and they put just the right amount of pickles, tomatoes, mustard and mayo on it (I like weird condiments). The burger itself had a great taste to it -- a thin patty but large in circumference. It was tender and juicy cooked perfectly in between that delicate haven of goodness; not overdone, not undercooked. Just perfect. For the fries, I didn't mind the seasoned fries but it just wasn't my thing. I'm not a huge fan of seasoning on my fries. I've had the regular style (crinkle cut with salt) since and enjoy them. If you've ever wondered what underrated tastes like, please do yourself a favor and stop in.

    Rita D.

    I love the Gyro Stand! Perfect place for some greasy food and a malt. It definitely holds its own with all the Oakland Gryos around Milwaukee. I've only had hot dogs and ice cream the couple times I've been lol, but the charm and sweet owners will continually bring me back. I've also had their Greek fries, which were good (Ma Fischer's will always be my favorite Greek fries tho). A little oily, but my bf and I had no problem eating them all. Just moved to the area, so looking forward to many summer stops. Don't forget to bring cash!

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    9 years ago

    Awesome family owned place, my husband loves the burgers and their chocolate malts are a weekly staple.

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    Order the gyro deluxe and you will make this a regular stop for life awesome and unbelievable for price and flavors

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    14 years ago

    Food is terrible .Staff is rude.Atmosphere is cheap.Will not return.Quanity is not quality. Skip this place

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    9 years ago

    Restaurant of last resort. Greasy, overpriced by far, and decidedly non-Greek.

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