This is the best Nick the Greek in the Peninsula, food is always fresh and service is great. The restaurant is also clean and large, spacious and has both indoor and outdoor seating. Just to prove my point, I want to add two photos of the Dubai Chocolate Froyo. Take note of how much pistachio paste they add and chocolate -- they give so much that there's still melty fudge in the cup. Whenever I go to the other Nick the Greeks, they pale in comparison. Anyways. This is the best Nick the Greek! read more

Nick The Greek - Greek Near Me - San Mateo, California

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Nick's is one of my go-to restaurants and one of my favorites near me! It's always fresh and delicious, which is why I keep coming back. However, tonight's food was unfortunately not how it normally is. The pita was dry and difficult to tear apart, the meat was dark and crusty, and I received about half the amount I normally do. The fries were also unseasoned, rough, and tasted as though they had been sitting out for a while. All the food was cold. I placed a pickup order, which is normally always fast and easy. Even though I arrived early and ate the food right away, it tasted almost as if it had been sitting out for at least an hour beforehand. I'm beyond disappointed because Nick's is one of my favorites, and I've always had great experiences in the past. I really hope this was just an off night and I see improvement in the future. read more

We had lunch here as our car needed to eat - i.e. we were getting a Tesla supercharging! We had the gyro plate and the chicken souvlaki plate. Came with a choice of rice or fries and salad. It is a 'self service" place. You go to the counter to place your order and the food is brought out to you if you dine in. The cashier was very friendly as he took our order and told us to go sit and he will find us with our food! We sat outside - it was a lovely day (a little windy) and was quite enjoyable. The food was relatively good. The gyro meat was a little dry and so was the pita bread. The salad was ok as well - a little weak on the dressing. We loved the rice - it was very flavorful and certainly made up for the lack of flavor in the other items we had. read more

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The quality at Nick the Greek has unfortunately gone downhill recently. I tried their falafel the other day and it was hard as a rock - so dry and overcooked. I couldn't finish them. There are better mediterranean fast food restaurants nearby. read more

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The gyro sandwiches here are really good. The meat, lettuce, onions, tomato, and Greek yogurt sauce are all in balance. They even add in a few fries, which work well with the fillings. The pita bread is super fluffy and soft, and ties the sandwich together in a mouth-watering way. Nick the Greek is a great fast food option without tasting like traditional fast food. read more

I ordered the Med bowl, Greek salad, gyro, and fries. They were all very tasty. The customer service was excellent. The restaurant was clean. The food was fresh and generally healthy.i would highly recommend it. read more

Nick the Greek corporate updated their systems and the local store was unable to locate my account, but I already redeemed multiple rewards in the app and applied it to the store but they couldn't see it on their end, and the app was missing the QR code. Jeremy and Avi was able to resolve the issue by honoring the rewards that showed redeemed in my app. So it is greatly appreciated that these two solved the issue. Thank you! read more

Nick The Greek - Mediterranean Bowl, Steak Pita, chicken gyro plate, and extra pita. - Greek Near Me - San Mateo, California

I work nearby so I frequent this location; at this point they know my order and warmly greet me when I arrive. All the staff are friendly, and during the day you can engage with the mother-son duo who are extremely kind and humble. I tell almost everyone I know about this specific location - I've tried to couple other locations and never ended up returning but something is special about the Laurelwood location. The quality of the food at this NickTheGreek is excellent! I usually just get their Souvlaki (kebab skewers) but have tried their salads, plates, and desserts - all equally delicious! I love the chicken and steak skewers and find they are the perfect protein packed lunch, quick and easy, and full of flavor. The meat is juicy and tender and the Taziki, chimichurri, and hummus are great sides. Try the donuts with froyo...try the froyo with baklava and honey! This is very tart frozen yogurt (and it's delicious). I don't know how many people I put onto this location at this point lol but I tell everyone... It surprisingly and shockingly will exceeded expectations of a casual dining/fast food spot. (And again, this location seems to be special.) I learned from the owner that they've had the same kitchen staff since they open in 2021(?) years ago and that the team gets along well. I genuinely believe that our food is being made with joy and love and that is what this place apart. read more

Nick The Greek - Chicken Souvlaki Steak Souvlaki - Greek Near Me - San Mateo, California

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I love Nick The Greek and that's never going to change. They never have issues with quality and their service is usually always kind and quick. Food stay bussin for ever will be bussin and I will be bussing my pant seams to be eating more of their nick fries and wraps. So yummy, and for a chain they're pretty consistent. read more

I had the new steak pita - it was ok. I think it would be better if the streak was in strips or smaller pieces instead of big chunks. Good fresh food though. read more

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I lived in the Bay Area for over two decades, and during that time Nick the Greek became one of those dependable, go-to places that never let me down. Whether it was a quick lunch between errands or a casual dinner when I didn't feel like cooking, I always knew exactly what I was going to get--fresh food, generous portions, and flavors that were simple but done right. My absolute favorite was the gyro salad with pork belly. It was the perfect balance of everything I love in a meal: crisp lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, olives, feta, and tzatziki, with rice for a little substance and warm pita on the side. I would always swap the red wine vinaigrette for the lemon herb dressing, which added just the right brightness to cut through the richness of the pork belly. It was filling without being heavy, flavorful without being complicated, and consistently satisfying every single time. I recently learned that the menu changed in 2025 and some of those original combinations were discontinued, which honestly made me a little nostalgic. That salad was more than just a meal--it was comfort food during busy days, long workweeks, and moments when I just wanted something reliable and delicious. It set the standard for what a great Mediterranean bowl should be. I moved to Charlotte in 2023, and ever since then I've been trying to find something that hits those same flavor notes. I've found some good options, but nothing has quite matched that perfect combination of freshness, balance, and simplicity that Nick the Greek delivered so consistently. If you're lucky enough to live near one, don't take it for granted. Places like this become part of your routine, and sometimes you don't realize how much you appreciate them until you move away. Still one of my most well-loved food memories from the Bay Area. read more

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Very good service and delicious food Lots of meat and veggies options for keto. Music is Greek and positive, makes you want to dance! Very clean atmosphere and seating. read more

Nick The Greek - Fountain drinks - Greek Near Me - San Mateo, California

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Got some Chicken Gyro Plate with salad.. The Pitas are so fresh and so with the salad.. Love it except it was over with Parmesan and Olive destroys the taste, for me it didnt work.. The chicken cut was ok, love the combination of tomatoes and onion together with their delicious yellow rice.. Fun to eat, lots of flavor, affordable and worth every penny... Packaging is wonderful, it's in a box and a paperbag to- go... So far the best gyro for me!! read more

Nick The Greek - love it.... - Greek Near Me - San Mateo, California

Tried their new Mediterranean bowl with pork gyro and this was delicious! The fried chickpeas are a total game changer. Tons of umami flavors. Will come back just for this! read more

You want simple ingredients, Mediterranean inspired flavors, and a quick bite to eat? Nick the Greek has you covered. The chain seems to be popping all over the place and there is an appreciating for the consistency across all the branches. Service is usually speedy and gets the job done.This location is very large with lots of seating and space unlike some of the others; it would be perfect for large groups who want to dine in. The food uses simple ingredients and delivers on good flavors. Whether you are grabbing a plate, a gyro or a salad, you'll be met with the same level of quality ingredients and Mediterranean style flavors. If you are looking for authentic Greek food, this may not necessarily be the spot for you, but if you are looking for a quick and healthy meal, it will do the job. Nick the Greek is about as authentic Greek food as Chipotle is Mexican. Value wise, it's not necessarily the best. You have plenty of meat and alternative options between the beef and lamb, chicken, pork, falafel, veggie, etc. You then decide on your choice of delivery system - on the go with a wrap, as a plate for a more traditional meal, or as a salad for a more veggie forward option. They even have bowls. Sides include classics like fries. You can upgrade them to the Greek fries with feta, or step it all the way up to the Nick fries with meat, feta, yogurt, sauces and more. They also have falafel, pitas, and hummus. Don't sleep on their desserts either - the baklava and yogurt aren't bad. Overall, if you're looking for a quick bite to eat that's mostly simple and healthy ingredients with some protein, Nick the Greek can serve you well. read more

Ordered the beef/lamb pita and baklava. The pita wrap had beef and lamb gyro meat with tomatoes, onions, and tzatziki sauce. The meat was tender and the other elements in the wrap complemented the meat well! The baklava was really sweet and harder than I was expecting. Service was quick and the workers were friendly. Parking is easy and plentiful as there is a large parking lot outside the restaurant. read more

Neat & clean, lots of tables to choose from. Good service. The food was very tasty. I had halloumi pita and Greek fries. They have a couple of unusual drinks-watermelon/dragonfruit & tangerine/cardamom. read more

Hands down best nick the Greek in the whole Bay Area! Not only does the customer service do an amazing job but the kitchen pushes out the freshest and tastiest dishes than any other I've been to. The mother and son team know how to run the show and you can tell how much the customers love them. Every time I walk in there I feel like family and I can't stop going back. read more

How this location or any of them in general has great reviews is beyond me. The food is very mediocre and way over priced. I paid over $20 for a gyro combo. The gyro was the most soulless gyro ive had. The onions were bad. Fries tasteless. Service was fine. Ambiance is clean so thats a plus. read more

Consistent, flavorful and fast Gyro bowls and wraps. My family LOVES their yogurt with honey and baklava and sometimes go in just for the yogurt. read more

No. Just No. Our server was no ware to be seen, Who knows what is in the food. It seemed the the Goblin Gang in the kitchen cant cook to save there lives and it took 3 years to get to our table. read more

Nick The Greek - This was our food - Greek Near Me - San Mateo, California

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Amazing service and even a better food I have had many Greek platers but this one is one of a kind read more

Nick The Greek - Gyro. Loved it - Greek Near Me - San Mateo, California

We visit this location weekly and genuinely like the food. However, there is a young female staff member who consistently appears rude and unfriendly. She worked there tonight at 7pm, who consistently comes across as rude. Her facial expressions and tone feel dismissive and unwelcoming, almost as if customers are inconveniencing her. Such a bad attitude for working at a restaurant. Customer service matters just as much as food quality. If this behavior continues, we will stop coming to this location. I hope management takes this seriously. There is another person who is extremely friendly and kind , I think his name is Dimitri ?! read more

This place is fire. I was amazing by how big and delicious the falafel wrap was. The staff did mess up my order and it took me a minute to actually be able to talk to someone about this but they fixed the issue relatively fast and without quarrel. The amazing wrap melted away my annoyance. The place also has a nice ambiance for what I'd fall a fast food style Mediterranean spot. There were a lot of people and makes sense since CSM is right there. If you are planning on eating some Nick the Greek this is the location to go to. It stands apart compared to the rest! I am thinking we will order catering for the medical scholars clubs this semester from here. read more

Always love a Nick the Greek, and this location is solid: - plenty of indoor and outdoor seating - bright, nice indoor ambiance - tv screens had euro soccer on! Woohoo - staff were super friendly and nice, and brought our food out to our table rather than me wrestling with the kids and going to get food - two clean, single stall accessible bathrooms - food always fresh and good quantity - this location does great with the baklava quantity on froyo. No skimping here Nick's fries is a HUGE portion so be forewarned! The staff also kindly let me sub cucumber slices instead of fries or rice in my son's kids meal. read more

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We ordered to go here and I got a bowl. I thought the food was okay. The chicken didn't taste that special and the ingredients were fresh but the overall flavor was just okay. I've been to the Nick the Greek in Willow Glen and wanted to give this a chance but I was disappointed by the to go order. The taste of the meat can really make or break a dish. Overall, I think there are other spots that have great bowls as well and a lot of great flavor nearby in San Mateo. I tried the chicken souvlaki and this is where I felt the flavor hit the mark. The rest of the items of the bowl were good but I don't think I'd come here again. read more

Ordered DoorDash. Just the Greek FroYo. My only advice is TRY IT. Amazing. And even delivered, it arrived still frozen, in covered containers. Perfect, tart, not too sweet. Huge portion too! Quick service, no complaints. Sorry no photo. I ate it too fast. read more

Specifically ordered Greek fries- yes you have to pay $1 to make it Greek now. At Nick the Greek(!). But ok. Fries come out without feta. I go ask for feta. And. They give me some hard graded Parmesan instead. Fail? Fail Ok so the owner said it was feta but graded and imported from Greece. You know we all love classic, soft, chunky feta and nobody in Greece serves hard graded feta on their fries. I know cause I spend summers there. So don't fix it if it's ain't broken. You now I'm forced to go to places that continue doing it right. Without soft feta everything was dry and tasteless today. Soft feta is the critical key to success of Greek food!! read more

I ate the Mediterranean Bowl which is new on the menu for lunch just now. The slow cooked chicken melts in your mouth so delicious and healthy lunch. I had lunch alone but the manager Demetra who was working the registers couldn't have been nicer . She made my delicious lunch even better with her positive and bubbly attitude. I will definitely be coming back! read more

Nick The Greek - Mediterranean Bowl - Greek Near Me - San Mateo, California

This location is my favorite out of all of theirs in the Peninsula. They actually cook the chicken souvlaki here properly, give you good portions and have excellent customer service. Greek girl working the register is hella beautiful too fr she makes coming in here worth it, definitely the best NGT! read more

This was so good! I live in Bakersfield and am out visiting family for the thanksgiving holiday. Before the family has the chance to throw down in the chicken for turkey day we had the opportunity of trying this beautiful place the day before. (And I'm so glad we did) I ordered the beef/lamb gyro pita...I planned on taking pictures but the food didn't last too long...sorry But I can assure you that everything tasted great!!! The pro's are your taste buds will be slapped, belly filled and satisfied. The con's are, you're gonna lick your fingers, you may make a mess and smell like the perfect fusion of garlic and onion. I for sure will be back! read more

Well, my fear of eating there chicken slouvaki has finally came true. I always had a feeling of sliding chicken off of a skewer would leave a splinter somewhere and it did. The burned end of the skewer splinters lodged itself in the upper roof of my mouth. It took me one hour with a pair of tweezers, a flashlight, and another small inspection mirror to finally remove the splinters. I will never eat here again until they resolve this safety issue. read more

Nick The Greek - Splinters I removed. - Greek Near Me - San Mateo, California

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I came to have dinner tonight at Nick, the Greek and Genevieve Recommended an amazing dinner tonight mediterranean steak bowl and it was just about wouldn't be an amazing I was strongly advised you to come and visit them the taste of the food is just amazing read more

Chopped salad was good although I asked for no and they had to remake it. That was OK because it was delicious! I'm back for another one. Chicken on skewer was also very moist and coming back for another! The baklava was out of this world and just as good as Greece! read more

Imagine craving a Greek salad so bad and receiving a literal bowl full of tomatoes and cucumbers? No lettuce, no olives, no feta, some weird shredded crap. I took 3 bites and tossed it in the garbage. How can a Greek place get a Greek salad wrong? Super disappointing. read more

Nick The Greek - Greek salad - Greek Near Me - San Mateo, California

I had lunch today as a customer nearby was running late. Had a beautiful Greek salad and the burger. Food was great service was excellent and the bathrooms were immaculate. I love that I can charge my Tesla while enjoying a nice healthy lunch! Cheers read more

Great place to hang out while charging your EV and get some yummy and healthy food. Gyros are always yummy, greek salad is generously sized and fresh, and the greek frozen yogurt is great. Very clean space with plenty indoor/outdoor seating. One of our favorite fast casual places! read more

Ever since we first tried Nick's Greek froyo in passing, we've been hooked. We specifically enjoy visiting this location in San Mateo for several reasons: -we really like the open well lit ambiance with the option of sitting outdoors on their nice patio with our dogs. -the employees are super kind and friendly. -have I mentioned they make a bomb froyo? We occasionally order their gyro wraps, fries and salads. The portions are perfect. Not too much not too little. The taste is pretty consistent from location to location. Great for a quick bite or a prolonged leisurely meal! read more

Nick The Greek - Greek Froyo with Honey and Baklava - Greek Near Me - San Mateo, California

Food was good, and consistent with other NtG locations. Tables were super sticky. I assume it's their table cleaning chemicals interacting with the tables finish. Staff seemed annoyed by questions about their menu. For example, French fries are one price, Greek fries are a small upcharge, and Nick's fries are a larger upcharge. I asked what the difference was, because their menu is *too* simplified, and doesnt list what comes on/with it. Staff person said the Nick's fries comes with meat. But...that's a) not all it comes with, and b) doesnt include all of their meat options, and c) it also includes non-meat options...and they still didn't tell me what "Greek fries" are and why they are an upcharge from the French fries, until I asked again. This time, their answer was one word, "Seasoning", before walking away from the counter to stack napkins. I'm not some boomer who thinks Staff should fall over themselves wwith "yessir!" or curtsey for the customer, but the huffing and puffing and pouting, as if I'm ruining their day, is fairly off-putting. read more

I've been loving eating at Nick The Greek for quite a while now! I was introduced to NTG when I lived down in San Jose and was HOOKED on their food, atmosphere, and staff ... ALL of it! :-D Fast-forward to 2023. Lo & Behold there's a Nick The Greek only a few miles away from my parents' house! A very modern, clean space with a big outdoor patio space. The menu is just perfect. I myself have become completely enamored with the Gyro Bowls: They're Gastronomic Alchemy that's easy and fun to eat! Be sure to download the Nick The Greek app from your favorite app store, and you'll be able to collect points for many of their great menu items. Nick The Greek also has a couple locations very close to my house. In fact, I'm smack-dab in between two of them so I'm spoiled for choice. :-) read more