Quiet and cozy with great food! Staff is all very friendly and the gyros are amazing!

These people are the sweetest people ever! We didn't get to sample all of their offerings because Yelp reviews led us to believe they had stew and cornbread, which they have NOT had since 2020. (They sell gyros and Kalamata salad, just FYI.) Wanting to accommodate everyone in our party, we chose to move on, unfortunately. They were understanding and even recommended another place, and then when I tried to purchase their baklava, they insisted I take it for free!!! What genuinely hospitable people!! Love this place!! Will definitely stop in again if I'm ever here again. read more

Great gyros! Lovely customer service & a small family business No salt on the fries- which we appreciated read more

Great service and gyros! Best gyro joint in Southern Illinois, and it's not even close.

This place has an awesome nostalgic experience, in addition the story behind the business is worth asking about. Great food!! Simple menu ,it's worth a stop!!! read more

This is a hole in the wall, one of a kind local restaurant that serves 3 things: gyros, kalamata salads, and fries. Fortunately, they do all three really well: the gyros and fries are freshly made and the portions generous. We split a small salad and the fries which was perfect given that we probably could have also split the gyro. The owner and his wife operate this small restaurant and were friendly and attentive. They seem to do a brisk business - eat in and carry out - and had to turn away a 10 top while we were there as they didn't have room for another large party. It's not fancy, and the restroom is small, but if you're in the mood for a good, thick sliced gyro, go here! read more

Great gyro and fries. Limited menu keeps it simple. If your looking for a great lunch of these items, look no further. Cash only business, so make sure you stop by the atm beforehand read more

My family who is originally from Mt. V has been coming here for over 40 years. This place hasn't changed much but that's certainly part of its charm. Thoughtful and caring owners, simple menu, great food! read more

Great food very small menu but the gyros are packed full of meat and you always get a large helping of fries and the staff is very friendly

We had no idea that authentic and amazingly delicious gyros were available right here in southern Illinois. Two things to know: menu is specific focusing only on beef and lamb gyros, Greek salad, and crinkle cut fries, and it's cash only. It is highly recommended. read more

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Ok, sorry, I'm a fan, just "not as good as it gets". This is a gyro dive, with really nice food, and very nice owners. The gyros are great, the baklava, when available, is magnificent. The history (his parents founded the place in the 1970s) is discussable and fascinating. It's small, the decor is 70s with dark wood paneling, so you walk in and say "hmmm - why is everyone giving this five stars?" The tastes of the food, the friendliness of the owner, make the difference. So, yes, bypass the fast food joints, come on into downtown Mt. Vernon, IL - and have a great meal. Much better than the standard items you normally get. Just realize it's not heaven.... well except for the baklava. read more

Best gyro ever! Meat so tender & flavorful. Very generous portion. Taziki sauce delicious. Pita was soft & also really good. Baklava was huge & looked delicious but we were too full to try it. Menu limited to gyro, Greek salad, fries & baklava. Found this place via Yelp while on road trip. Just 5 min off Interstate 57 in Mt Vernon, I'll. It's a hole in the wall - don't let that deter you. Nice folks & great food. Cash only. Will go back on our return trip. read more

Basic doesn't do the menu justice. It's simple and that's what makes it great. Service is great. People are friendly. Food is great. Plenty of meat in the gyros. Ready now for food coma. Note that the address is listed incorrectly on Yelp. It is 1014 Main, NOT 1014 N. Main. read more

Jimmie James Blue Goose - Simple doesn't do this menu justice. It's like Henry Ford said of the Model T: it's available in every colour as long as it's black. - Greek Near Me - Mount Vernon, Illinois

Authentic Gyros for a decent price. The hours of operation could be more but a good gyro none the less

I really hope this little treasure can outlast COVID. We ate in for lunch, both of us having a lamb gyro. Out of this world good! A couple (no idea if they are family) runs the place, and very efficiently. If you are a baklava fan, be sure to get an order--SOO good! read more

Wow. What a great find while passing through Mt Vernon. It's just a quick side trip off 64 and so so so worth it. My wife and I had Greek salads with gyro slices on the side with pita bread. Everything was fresh and delicious. We left with full bellies and huge smiles. Locals were kind and we felt welcome. Its cash-only, easy to find. Easy to park right in front. Demetrius is the owner and chef--- drop by and enjoy a relaxing meal and get back on the road. read more

Yelp comes through again! This rating is a combination of the food, the investment, the ambiance, and the hospitality. Jimmy keeps it simple and serves up a killer gyro!! The baklava is one of the best I've had. Keep up the great work! See you next time I'm in Mount Vernon. read more

Jimmie James Blue Goose - Greek Near Me - Mount Vernon, Illinois

I'd bet you could put these gyros against any in the country. The meat is sliced thick and the sauce is excellent. This is a must if you're in Mt Vernon. read more

Businesses like this should run forever. Its a great family run place. The gyro I had is flavor packed. Every bite made me happy. The lamb is sliced thick and the tzatziki sauce is amazing. And with fries it cost me less than ten bucks. That's pretty unbeatable to me. I don't think they take cards so bring cash and an appetite read more

Simple menu, simple place, absolutely delightful food! Fresh, huge portions. Everyone is friendly, and it's got small town charm. I wish more places used this business model. Come with cash! read more

Jimmie James Blue Goose - Greek Near Me - Mount Vernon, Illinois

OK, so we see a trend here and are going with the flow! Very nice family. Gyro meat cooked on a spit. Nothing fancy here and limited menu ... just good food and great service. Close your eyes and savor the deliciousness! Tip: iPhone map app guides you to the wrong spot. The restaurant is on Main, downtown, a block or so from the appellate court house. read more

Jimmie James Blue Goose - a storefront window - Greek Near Me - Mount Vernon, Illinois

You get a lot of fries and the gyros are delicious but that's the only options here. They have different ways of serving it but if your looking for gyros this place hits the spot. read more

We came with a large group of eight, and the wait staff was less than thrilled to seat us. The food was good and portions were generous, but the service disappointed. read more

What an opportunity...my one hundredth review and such a great restaurant to review. This restaurant in Mt. Vernon, IL is a great example of Greek food. I first had lamb many years ago by eating a Gyro sandwich. Oh My...love at first bite! Well, although now many restaurants use a combination of beef and lamb...my sandwich was fabulous. Of course, being a low carb eater, I opted to forgo the pita bread. My husband said his was fabulous. They gave ample portions of meat, lots of lettuce, tomato, onions, and tzatziki sauce to compliment. It was a gyro salad for me. In addition I ordered the small Greek salad with calamata olives. Yum. But to top it all off we had to try their Baklava. I've had comparable, but not better. It is made by the owner, using a recipe passed down from Momma. What a joy to use Yelp to find such a lovely restaurant during our travels. It became even more special as we followed the Yelp instructions to the restaurant and passed all the major fast food places as we left the highway. Right in the middle of down town Mt. Vernon, parallel parking in front, and just maybe five minutes from the highway. I will visit again when I am in the area. read more

The food was good, super small salad and not a lot of options to have with it. Cash only. They have a good amount of people there.

If you like confusing menus - this place isn't 4 U. Kalamata salad, gyros, gyro stew, French fries and baklava. Stew is great and comes with a cornbread that will beat grandmas - moist and hast a crust that tastes like honey. Basically beef stew with 1/4 the broth unlike most stews that are all broth. Gyros are great, order one with 2 sandwiches and you'll get more than U need. Owner is great and makes sure everybody is taken care of-asking if everything is good and talking to people when not busy. DID I SAY BEST DAMN CORNBREAD EVER - even without butter or honey and you cannot find that anywhere. Most cornbread is dry hard crumbly crap. read more

Definition of a true local joint. Tucked away downtown, this little Greek restaurant has a limited but perfected menu. Delicious gyros, stew, greek salad, cornbread, crinkle fries, and baklava. Perfect stop for lunch. read more

Come for the gyros...and keep coming back for the baklava (again and again)! I highly recommend this place to anyone that likes Greek food. While the menu is limited, they focus on perfecting the dishes they serve. read more

Jimmie James Blue Goose - Their amazing baklava! - Greek Near Me - Mount Vernon, Illinois

The very definition of a whole in the wall a very small drop in restaurant more appropriate for take way then for eating in at the handful of tables. The reason you want to eat in is the owners they are typically Greek. Robust in there greeting and customer care. You come in as strangers and leave as family. The food is exquisite reminded me of being back in the Greece. With limited hours and menus selection you don't get to embrace the full Greek cuisine but is a treasure nevertheless. With its tucked away location it's almost exclusively locals who get to enjoy the food. Which is ok ever town needs it's hidden treasure we have the Blue Goose. read more

I love Jimmy Blue Goose food and atmosphere such great food for little hole in the wall literally only 25 feet well this is the only place for gyros in southern Illinois read more

This was an unplanned stop but this was one of the best lunches we have had on our 14 state road trip. Truly worth going out of your way to stop. Your choice is a gyros sand, greek salad or a greek stew. Their baklava is outstanding. The owner learned to cook from his mom. He keeps the menu successfully simple. Support our mom and pop businesses. Make America great by supporting small business. read more

GREAT authentic food. Simple place- nothing to look at but the stew, gyro & baklava are all fresh made and are delicious!

Wow! I'm full! Jimmy James stuff the Gyros to overfill capacity! Fresh and so tasty! The staff here are great. So friendly and personable. Definitely recommend this place. Downtown Mt.Vernon for over 40 years for a reason. Sit down order a Gyro and bowl of stew and some baklava and you won't be hungry for the rest of the day! You will tell everyone you know about your meal. read more

An exceptional gyro and salad place... Clean, owner is very nice... what more can you ask for :-) Want to embarrass him?? Tell him his place is the highest rated place in town (which it is), for for it to be a small mom and pop Gyro place speaks well of the place lololol Thanks Jimmie... read more

The gyros were delicious!! The gyros stew was exceptionally good. The baklava was better than Greek town in Chicago!! And the service was friendly!! Would definitely go back!! read more

Good food and friendly staff. Gyro meat was tasty as was the salad with two nice slabs of feta. Definitely worth the stop.

Always great food! If you like gyros, this is the place to go! Remember they do not take card. Cash only! Well worth that small inconvenience. read more

Good food. Fast service. Open for lunch til 5 pm. Cash only. read more

Jimmie James Blue Goose - Mmm... gyros... - Greek Near Me - Mount Vernon, Illinois

Fabulous food!! Can't say enough good things about the food. Small menu but what they have is perfect!!! Great gyros & baklava!

If you thought you have had the best Greek food ever try this place. WOW is all I can say