Kosta&#x27;s Gyros

The former JD's Que and Brew has been transformed into a lovely fast casual Greek restaurant with…read morecounter service. There is even a bar are with counter seating and three - five tables (two standard height and three counter height. There is a monstrous screen behind the bar for sports, but they mostly show videos of Greece, but they are mesmerizing videos of a beautiful country. It's a cleaner version of Dengeo's. And, dare I say, better version. Except for their avgolemeno soup. Such a weak travesty. Please fix this. It's just a watery mess. However, everything else is delicious. I ordered the Greek Chicken with their lemon-butter rice. They debone the chicken and serve atop a mountain of their rice. If also had their potatoes (which are good) but the rice is magical. The first time we went, they had a serve yourself soda fountain and they since got rid of it and sell soda in bottles and cans. They do still have a self-serve water station. Once you order, staff will bring to your table, so please tip when you order or leave on the table as they do come by and clear your table as well. It is first come first served and you grab your own tables. I've been there on weekends and weeknights and they get pretty packed. The food is flavorful and quite tasty. The portions are huge so you're definitely going to bring something home. Nostimo is now in our rotation of places to go in a pinch and they do have an outdoor seating area, too.

Food is always excellent here! Frappes are done perfect! They have indoor and outdoor seating!…read moreService is fast and always friendly! The inside is beautiful and plenty of room to take a seat and enjoy!!!!! Everything is delicious on the menu so you really can't go wrong here!

Beautiful and spacious

Saganaki Fritters

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Shrimp Kalimakia Dinner

The Village

4.7(55 reviews)

20.8 mi

Got the gyro dinner and the Greek salad. Big serving for the dinner but could use more pita bread…read moreand "Greek sauce". My husband really enjoyed it. I had the Greek salad. The chicken was super tasty and I loved the block of feta. Although, for 15.00, I could get double the salad and chicken and get pita bread at another local Greek restaurant. I would suggest adding more to the salad for the price of 16.50. I will try something different next time but I think my husband will stick with the Gyro dinner and we will just ask for more sauce and pita bread.

Took advice from Yelp reviews and chose The Village for lunch while heading to Blumen Gardens for…read moretheir holiday open house! More of a "hole in the wall" diner....but you could smell the food just walking through the door! The girl working the counter was most accommodating and friendly! Came for the creamy lemon rice soup and wasn't disappointed!! Delish!! Couldn't decide on entree so I opted for the $17.00 plate with pork skewer and taziki (sp) sauce soup and spinach pie! Was looking forward to trying their Pastitsio but they were out of it. Spinach pie was a very good second choice! Only downside was no liquor license and we didn't think to ask if we could byob.... They served fountain drinks and nice jugs of cold water ....one infused with cucumbers which was a nice touch. All in all very good food and way more affordable than a fancy Greek (or Mediterranean ) restaurant. Didn't have room for dessert. But looked like some nice offerings. I would go back...even if it were just for the soup!

Moussaka and Greek potatoes

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Ambrosia Greek Eatery

4.4(252 reviews)

16.0 mi

Best place to get Greek in Bartlett. It looks as if it's another mediocre strip mall place…read more Ambrosia is a lot better than it looks. Has a lot of the classic favorites on the menu. They also have combos so you can get lots and be saving. At lunch it wasn't crowded. It's got a counter to order. The rest of the area has plenty of tables. After ordering get a table and they will bring it. We were able to find lots of possible selections. It's about $9 for the Falafel Pita, and add a few more bucks to make it a combo. This adds a drink and fries. Everything was better than expected. The prices are okay and you get a lot. Certainly could get another lunch from here. It's located on Route 59 at Stearns. The menu says which items are okay for vegetarians.

The restaurant is nice and clean. The lady working at the front register was really nice and…read moreattentive. My husband ordered the Pistachio dinner. It came with a cup of soup, Greek potatoes, and rice. He said it was good. I ordered the Saganakl and was shocked that it did not come with any bread or crackers. It was good though. We will definitely be back again soon to try different items.

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Naxos A Greek Island Restaurant

4.3(319 reviews)

22.2 mi

Found this gem on Yelp. Welcomed warmly into this beautiful…read moreand airy restaurant. Seated and the outstanding customer service did not stop; the gentleman bussing our table was polite and attentive. Dionisi, our server, was excellent: friendly, personable and seemed to anticipate our needs without being intrusive. The food speaks for itself: delicious!! Hubby and I shared the spinach cheese pie, the saganakii, avgolemono soup, Greek fries and chicken kabobs:YUM YUM YUM Ate it all, no room for anything else. Reasonably priced. The restaurant steadily filled up, great to see. There's also a beautiful outdoor patio. Clean and pretty ladies bathroom. Thank you!!!

Had some authentic Greek food at this classic in Itasca. It has a casual yet classy atmosphere and…read morecertainly is the area's nicest restaurant. Naxos has a pretty big menu but is still limited in some things. A lot of it is meaty including fish. There's few choices for vegetarians but they have salad at least. Coming in here it looks a lot fancier than the places around it. It's actually still pretty casual and there's okay prices. There's a bar at the front and that's where we sat. Good stuff as far as alcohol. It's about $7 for the House Red Wine. A good one. It's about $11 for the Athenian Salad. This is pretty much like a Greek Salad. Okay but basic. The rest of the menu has classics like moussaka and spanakopita among lots of things you can get. Good enough that maybe we could go here again. It's located on Irving Park at Rohlwing. The Fried Eggplant is among the few things for vegetarians.

View from our table

Flaming Saganaki

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Niko’s Greek

4.1(22 reviews)

16.4 mi

I love Greek food so when I saw this place on Facebook I knew I had to try. Overall, I wish I had…read morebetter things to say. It was difficult to find. The location on Google Maps was not correct. The space is shared with a pizza place and the sign is not on the building but rather on the windows which are hard to see. I tried the chicken souvlaki plate with a side salad. I was torn between that and the feta fries but felt healthy so stuck with the salad. Wrong choice. The plate comes with onions and tomatoes and the salad was basically just onions and tomatoes. The chicken was really good though and the pita was warm and fresh! I also tried some of the lamb but it was very fatty and chewy. The only water option was bottled water which I was a little disappointed about since i don't like paying for water. It also took a lot longer to get our food than I expected since it has fast casual vibes. The place was pretty empty but it still took about 30 minutes. Overall glad I came to try but probably won't be back again.

Decided to check this place out, I'm in the neighborhood and wanted to support local. I think this…read moreplace is confused- good food but an identity crisis on how to present it and separate it from the pizza business working out of the same kitchen! The prices are more sit-down dining than order-at-counter and have a seat dining, that being said- you should then have flaming saganki and real silverware.

Classic Chicago Gyro Plate ($16.99).

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Molos Greek Taverna - Wheaton

4.5(138 reviews)

25.5 mi

Our double date crew has a tradition of meeting in Wheaton as the perfect geographic middle ground,…read moreand this time we wanted Greek. Molos did not just deliver, it set a new standard for our little group dinners. We started with the Pikilia tasting plate and built our own trio of spreads. The roasted red pepper hummus was the unanimous table favorite, bold and deeply flavorful. The melitzanosalata was earthy and subtly sweet, a quieter but beautiful complement. The tirokafteri was good on its own but genuinely shone when swirled together with the other two. And the pita. That pita. Pillowy and soft with just enough structure to carry a generous pile of spread without collapsing. Outstanding. The fried zucchini with skordalia was fresh and light tasting despite being fried, a real trick. The potatoes needed a touch more salt to fully wake up but were otherwise solid. The saganaki was a table highlight, lit tableside with a proper OPA moment, gooey and beautifully crisped on top. Think mozzarella stick that went to finishing school. Mains were all exceptional. The filet mignon was wonderfully cooked, the EVO lemon sauce bringing a bright refreshing contrast to the richness of the beef. The pork chops were well charred and seasoned with the same confidence. The chicken ala feta was bright, light, and satisfying all at once. Dessert was a sampler of everything on the menu, all some gorgeous variation of creamy whipped filling, phyllo dough, honey, and nuts. Every single one cohesive and complementary. We tried them all and had no notes. We sat outside on a lovely evening, left with leftovers for days, and paid a price that felt almost unreasonably fair for what we got. Excited to go back and try more of their menu!

The menu and the space are a lot bigger than when I was here in 2022. Prices have also gone up, at…read moreleast for the mains; that's life. The atmosphere is still delightful with little sparkle lights along the windows and plenty of outdoor seating. They've added an Instagram wall ("Ouzo made me do it"). They now have a proper roasted Greek potato on the menu, and a vegetarian moussaka which I'm very excited about. Vegetarian items still not labeled; GF are. For mains, and vegetarians can get the spanakopita; a buttered macaroni with cheese; or combine various tasty dips from the appetizer section. There's also salad which I ignore. The online menu has a few appetizers I didn't see (zucchini with skordalia! Oven-baked lima beans!). Warning, at least where I was sitting: the booths can move (not nailed down) - be careful when you get up. I got the chef's special spanakopita/tiropita and the roasted potato; be very specific when ordering as I was served the special "Molos Greek potato" with garlic yogurt and shredded cheese, which was fine but not what I wanted. The spanakopita and tiropita were tasty, with a good ratio between filo and filling, served on a folded cloth napkin (great idea, even perfect filo-wrapped items can be a bit greasy). Service started a little slow, as there was apparently a big party (they do that and they cater now). It was OK though I'm not sure English was my server's first language. I'll be back for the moussaka, which looks great (someone at the next table ordered it) and will be very precise when ordering my roasted Greek potato. Hopefully with a side of giant lima beans in tomato sauce.

Very close seating

Gyro plate

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Lamb Chops!!

Little Greek Fresh Grill

4.4(213 reviews)

17.3 mi

The food is always fresh and delicious. They always get our orders, accurate, and we have a child…read morewith severe food, allergies. The place is always clean, and the staff is professional and courteous. Highly recommended!

I took my wife and mother-in-law for an early evening bite after walking a local festival. We chose…read moreGreek because we were craving gyro and kabobs. The place was very clean inside and the service was very good. We orders the cream lemon rice soup. It was delicious. The gyro sandwich was not very warm and became cold by the 3rd bite and the pita was dry. The salad was good. The Greek potatoes were very bland. Being in the foodservice industry and understanding culinary standards and operations as a chef I was disappointed in the experience and execution of the meal. I also understand that this is a franchise. My recommendation is that the owner retrain their line cooks on proper holding times and proper serving temperatures. This is key if you want the customers to give you a second try.

Seating

Extra Lamb Skewer

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Violi

4.0(370 reviews)

31.1 mi

•$$$

Had such a great experience at Violi! Came with a girlfriend and absolutely loved both the…read moreatmosphere and the food. We started with the Greek fries and spanakopita, and both were incredibly delicious. My friend ordered the filet, while I had the chicken thigh souvlaki, and everything was cooked perfectly and full of flavor. The servers were kind and helpful. There was a DJ playing, which added such a fun energy to the restaurant. The atmosphere felt upscale while still being lively and welcoming. Definitely a great spot for a fun night out with friends! Would absolutely come back!

Loved our visit to the bar at Violi for happy hour…read more The spicy margs were delicious and a great deal during happy hour. We also enjoyed fresh oysters, a delicious tzatziki, and an order of saganaki. Great atmosphere and service. It was a perfect light dinner!

Ambiance

Greek Fries

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Cast iron moussaka

QP Greek Food With A Kick

4.4(346 reviews)

17.4 mi

This guy had just watched Adam Witt - a Chicago you-tuber - talk about broasted chicken and was…read morehankering for a taste of this moist-yet-pressure-fried chicken- a bit of research? Voila! QP Greek Food with a Kick popped up! Natch - I had to check this place out! A short drive from home and there it was! I was quickly greeted and seated - and naturally a Greek beer followed () - I quickly ordered the Greek Meatballs as my app, and the aforementioned broasted chicken as my main! The meatballs came out fast and I mean fast! They tasted pretty good, actually - I would definitely order them again! But the star of the show was the broasted chicken! Man. Crispy yet moist- and utterly delectable! Highly recommended! And of course? The Greek beer washed it all down perfectly. Will I come again? Heck yeah! And you should try it too if you like both Greek food and would like to try this yummy broasted chicken!

Very good chicken kabobs and Greek salad, also veggies…read more Inside dining is also nice! The location is a bit cramped wish they had a bigger lot. But food and service are always good!!

Feta Fries

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Cindy S.

11 years ago

Worst service ever! First time Ive been and bc of the very crabby rude young male cashier I will never go back. If youve been Im sure you know who Im talking about. Slamming my change on the counter,answering the phone while Im in the middle of asking him a question then doesnt even have my full order and is arguing with me that I ordered and extra drink when it was food that I ordered. They need to get rid of this kid with the attitude or they are going to continue to lose business! Food was decent and would have gone back. read more

Jim K.

12 years ago

Kostas has fantastic chicken/and gyros.Friendly staff and good service.Its a good feeling when you finish a meal and the owner walks up to you and asks if everything was good.Have repeated going here several time and will continue. read more

Rachel S.

16 years ago

I absolutely loved it here. I love going in with my family and being able to sit down in the comfortable environment and enjoy a great meal. Pricing was pretty good as well! Definitely recommend! read more

Justyna K.

7 years ago

Came in for a half Greek chicken - SO good!! Service was quick and the food was outstanding. Nice to have a place like this for a quick dinner. read more

Luffy M.

2 years ago

you shouldn't call this place KOSTA'S gyro. shame on you not even a Greek flag or anything from Greece! and you sell fake gyro read more

Bubbles D.

13 years ago

ok food but FAR too expensive for what is basically take out or buffet

Thomas C.

Elite 12

146

19 years ago

Stopped in here today and had some of the best Gyro's in a long time.

Tim N.

13 years ago

Not liking it lately.....it seems like they're jumping the shark

S. S.

14 years ago

great food, always fast and fresh....love the place

Olivia P.

Elite 19

369

13 years ago

Just isn't the same as their Palatine location

Kris V.

11 years ago

Best gyros and very good beef.

Mike K.

11 years ago

Excellent place to eat

Lisa M.

163

15 years ago

Never consistent

Kosta's Gyros - hotdogs - Updated September 2026

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