Didn't get helped for like 15 minutes waiting up front. Long wait, I'll post another review if I just order online. Just anticipate a long wait if you go in store to place an order read more

Was take out. Food was good (soup) but not an ample serving. Ambiance not an issue as it was take out. Service was ok. This used to be my go to place but will be reviewing my options. I hope they consider that a bowl shown be 2 small servings as it just one small serving read more

I work just down the block from here and was excited when they reopened due to the pandemic. The prices here are very good for what you get. I always order the Traditional Gyro with lamb. It's tasty and not too overbearing which, that's how I like my gyros. As far as safety is concerned, everyone seems to be wearing their masks and gloves and everything is marked to respect social distancing. Whoa, this is the new age of reviews now! Service here is also super friendly. Niko's is truly one of Magnolias spots to check out if your are in the area and want a cheap bite to eat! read more

Great food everyone is loving it. Made in house fresh and hot off the grill nice little place. friendly people staff and customers too. I love the soups the fresh crisp salads the lamb plates and homemade meat loaf. read more

I have been going to Niko's Gyros since I was a kid, and I continue to come back at 20 years old. In my opinion these are the best gyros in town. Delicious Tzatziki sauce, delicious lamb, delicious chicken. I also really enjoy their fried zucchini, The only thing I would say could be upgraded is maybe the fries. I love Greek fries but I usually go somewhere else if I'm craving them. Either way you can't find a better gyro than this place. Also very sweet people work here and are very in touch with the community. Love this place and will continue to support them and tell people about this restaurant. read more

Excellent Greek food. I am new to Magnolia area and recommend Nikos to anyone looking for a good meal at a good price.

We ordered lamb shank and traditional gyro. I was pleasantly surprised by this amazing Greek restaurant in Magnolia. Small place but full of customers and the food is super tasty! Lamb shank with waffle fries, salad, pita bread and yogurt dip for $14.95!! I can't find anything with better value than this in Seattle. read more

Nikos Gyros - Greek Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Absolute perfection! I had a chicken souvlaki salad with pita bread, and baklava for dessert. The salad had a homemade dressing that was to die for. The baklava was incredible, the perfect sweetness and flakiness. Can't wait to come back for more! read more

Best gyro EVER. Seriously the best one I've ever eaten. The rice pudding is also incredible it's homemade and has a hint of lemon...it's perfection. This adorable family owned business is so quaint my husband and I will be sure to be back here on our next Seattle visit. The prices are extremely reasonable. read more

Nikos Gyros - Greek Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Absolutely disgusted and disappointed. Used to go here all the time several years ago and decided to get food here today. Ordered a lamb gyro (I saw them cook it, it was frozen meat). Also ordered the fries, there was someone's hair in it. The pita bread was hard and stale, and the hummus seemed store bought. Also the veggie gyro had like 5 veggies inside it. Also the worker at the register was watching me sign and tip which was very uncomfortable. Do not recommend this restaurant. read more

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It seems this restaurant has the somewhat anomalous practice of calling anything open-wrapped in a pita a "gyros". Having begun eaten gyros in the actual Greek-immigrant small business restaurant stands of Chicago in the mid-late 1970's, I'd always thought that gyros was something sliced thin from a vertical spit stacked w/ meat, which had been rotated close to a vertical gas grill close to the meat, resulting in quick-roasted meat, grilled at the surface and soft within. After querying by phone, I settled on the thin-sliced roast lamb "gyros". It turned out to be lamb, conventionally roasted/baked in a big chunk (w/o a hint of browning) , _then_ sliced thin, and then left to stew in its own or added juices. It was a really stuffed pita - no stinting - and quite tasty, rather like a lamb French-dip sandwich in a pita. Though it bore little resemblance to rotating-spit gyros of old (still available in a few non-chain operations out in the suburbs), I scarfed it right down; yum; the terminology quibble not withstanding. I never did get a look to see if they actually had one of the rotating-spit vertical rotating machines. The "fries" were another story. Not wanting the saturated fat in the feta or the spicing in the toppings, asked for "American" fries instead of the advertised Greek fries. "No problem". What a mistake! They came out tasting like frozen supermarket fries warmed up in a medium oven by a cautious cook, until they were soft. No evidence of having been in a fryer; neither browned nor crispy (even firm) in any way. If there was any oil or fat, it had long since soaked in. Maybe all the good taste comes from a second step, frying up w/ Greek spices and the feta cheese, but these folks just chose to leave that off, and do nothing to make the resulting product good. (And of course I was charged the full price of the Greek fries, the buttons on the computer terminal having no other option, I assume.) Made me wish I'd stopped off at Mickey D's for a medium fries on the way home instead. Anyway they have some interesting-looking pita wraps there called "gyros", and if the roast lamb was an indication, plenty generous portions at a good price. But if I get a taste for "real" gyros, I'll hunt up one of the old-fashioned "non - gourmet" little places in the suburbs. read more

Oh My God! So, I'm not the best critic bc I haven't had many gyros in my day but I just had a lamb souvlaki gyro and !!!!!! It was so dang amazing I had to get another! Highly recommend! read more

Nikos Gyros - Entrance - Greek Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I tried to chicken gyro and greek fries a couple years ago and wasn't that impressed so i had not returned. I finally decided to give it another shot, but just have the traditional gyro, and i'm so glad i did! They changed their greek fries from when I originally had them (they used to be these little discs) and now they are waffle fries. They actually provide a generous amount of feta on them -- so when they ask if i want feta on my gyro i say no (because it cost extra) and then just take some of the excess from my fries and sprinkle onto my gyro :) Prices are reasonable and I know that some people have complained the older man behind the counter was really rude, but I had the opposite experience. He was very nice and told me he hadn't seen me there before and asked my name, told me what his was and shook my hand. Very family feel! read more

This place was a terrible let down. I've been told by a few people that I needed to try this place. I read the reviews on here and against my better judgement I decided to try it out. I was very disappointed. I had a gyro and Greek fries. First, the sandwich had barely any veggies and the meat was frozen food service disgusting trash. The fries were frozen fries with literally a tablespoon of feta. I'm giving 2 stars because the restaurant was clean and the service wasn't terrible. read more

Nikos Gyros - Greek Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Great food, terrific flavors & super nice people. This place is definitely very casual and probably can be defined as a hole in the wall, but if you're looking for no fuss, delicious Greek food, this is the place to go. Our favorite is to get the appetizer plate & a small salad to share. Just a taste of every yummy flavor in Greek food. You can also buy their salad dressing. read more

Not sure where other reviewers got the frozen gyro idea from as I've stood there and watched them make them by hand. Still a class act and wonderful Greek food. read more

My husband had a quick appointment for work on Dravus Street. Afterwards, we were headed home and saw signs advertising the Magnolia Farmers Market. We decided to stop and saw Niko's Gyros when we were looking for a parking spot. It looked like a good place to get some lunch and we were not disappointed. My husband had the salmon gyro and I had the vegetarian gyro with lettuce and tomatoes added. The pitas were fresh and the tzatziki sauce had great flavor. We don't get over that way all that often but will surely make a point to stop by when we do. Highly recommend. read more

Absolutely phenomenal place. Revived my love for greek food. Got the traditional and chicken gyros - pita bread was pillowy-like and the meat inside was simply delectable. Ate it so quickly I couldn't get any pictures of it. Theres also a little greek grocery section in the restaurant and they have a lot of cool greek ingredients/snacks. read more

I can be your gyro, baby! I can ease a stomach pain. I will order you forever, You can't take, my lamb away... Yes, you heard right folks. Niko's Gyros happens to be so amazing, it can make the straightest man belt out Enrique Iglesias like it's going out of style. And you know what? I don't even care if people look at me funny because of it Having spent a mere $4.25 for some Greek goodness this fine evening, I feel my route home may permanently be changed to include a stop at this establishment each day. It's that damn tzatziki sauce! I just want to bottle it up and bathe in it. **breathes** Well, maybe not that last bit - would hate to have ladies flock to me constantly if I tasted that good. Speaking of good, the strips of meat are seasoned beautifully, thankfully with a bit less garlic than what can be found in the sauce. Don't get me wrong, I love me some garlic - but would like to later open my mouth around humans without the fear of halitosis ruining my social skills. Niko's Gyros is family owned, simple, and delicious. There isn't much to the decor, but when the food is amazing and available for take-out - I sure as hell ain't complaining. Will I be back? You can beat your sweet, Mediterranean ass I will. Those dolmathes were calling me... read more

The Counter staff is unpredictable and occasionally bad-mannered. Be sure to phone your order, because they'll take phone orders and put everyone in the real line "on-hold." The kitchen staff is disorganized and slow. It's often possible to read the day's newspaper while waiting for your sandwich. They don't use fresh ingredients and don't carve the meat off of a spit like the good Greek lunch spots. The gyro meat is gray frozen strips that they slap on the grill to thaw (and they don't seem to bother prepping any for the lunch rush). The rubbery feta costs extra and the pitas are leathery. The "Greek fries" are soggy cash-and-carry waffle fries with stale oregano and the aforementioned rubbery feta sprinkled on top. I've had better gyros from roadside carts, and I can't stand all of the overpackaging, especially the styrofoam containers. I think that they should try to master a few items and eliminate at least half of their menu, especially the more complicated recipes that require more attention. They should stop buying institutional ingredients and start using fresh meats and produce.The bar for Greek food is being raised in Seattle and this place has fallen by the wayside. Niko's needs to start using good olive oil, fresh pitas, and quality feta like Vios or Lola. It seems like the only reason that they stay so busy is that there so few choices for lunch in Magnolia Village, and some of the other places are even worse. read more

Sooooo delicious. What a gem in Magnolia. The hardest part is deciding what to order. The traditional gyro is A+ and the pita/hummus is divine! read more

We discovered Nikos after an afternoon at Discovery Park - so fitting! I had no idea Magnolia was home to a great strip of stores and restaurants. This was a real find. The owner, in a beret, took our order and was so sweet, the experience was off to a great start. We had hummus and Greek salads with gyro meat, plus a little dish of kalamata olives. All were really tasty - but I know we were missing out on the entrees and sandwiches; other diners were holding big, thick, pita wrapped meals that appeared to be delicious from the look of awe on their faces. Or maybe they were just as hungry as we were and anything would've satiated them. I think my only complaint is the service ware: flimsy plates and serving the hummus in a plastic tub. That could improve, but overall, the goods are good and the vibe is charming and genuine. Opa! read more

I've been living in Magnolia for 3 years and finally made my way to Niko's to try their Falafels. Sadly, my first visit was also my last. Dry vegetable balls, wilted lettuce, and overall poor customer service. Poor customer service in the sense that one of the two Falafels ordered was w/o lettuce, onions, etc. - which was by request. However, the team fulfilling the order felt is was ok to belittle my wife for ordering a Falafel w/o veggies since after all, the core ingredient is actually a vegetable based. None the less, they felt it was ok to make jokes about it as if we weren't there though we were standing right next to the front counter ... Whatever - we' re never going back and will never recommend this place to all our friends and coworkers who live in the area. read more

I always pass by here and think about getting a gyro. Finally, the moment had come. The gyro was outstanding, the pita bread with dip and the salad were all fresh, tasty and filling. I loved their service and the last minute carry out. After I walked in, they tried to take my order, I love that they did not turn me away at closing. Kudos for excellent service and a great attitude! I received my carry out and it was everything I dreamed of. I will be back this week. I loved the service, cheap prices and the quality of food. I should have came here last year when I eyed it up and down and added it to my list of places to try. You walk in and know you can't go wrong. The aroma is AMAZING!! P.S. Always, tip your peeps on a carry out or not. They definetly deserve it. So good all around!!! See you soon! =0) read more

David A back in June hit it right on the money - I want to bathe in their tzatziki. I don't know if I've ever had a "traditional with feta" gyro that wasn't excellent at Nikos. Big slices of tomatoes, good chunks of onion, and a tzatziki that I always get a side of to go with my Greek fries. One of the friendliest places I've ever eaten. I live in Issaquah, but will drive on my day off to get a gyro if I've got a craving (I work in the Village). They know my name, they know what I order - and if they see me crossing the street, they'll start making me my favorites. Love Nikos. Love 'em. read more

Ok, I'll admit. I've only ever eaten at Mr. Gyros, which is like, heaven in a gyro. I expected Niko's to be the same. Let's not fool ourselves. I was craving a gyro but didn't want to cross the bridge to get one, so I ventured over the hill into Magnolia and chose Niko's based on their great reviews here. Immediately upon entering, the guy taking my order/owner (?) was not friendly. He muttered under his breath when asking for my order, grumbled out "do you want feta?" (without telling me it costed extra, not a big deal because I could see on the menu it costed extra, but it's weird to me to offer something w/o explaining it's an added charge) and when my food was ready he just grumbled it was up and that was that. I like the service at Mr. Gyro's better. The gyro: delicious, of course. However, far too much tzitzki sauce, and there was literally one piece of lettuce on my gyro. Like the kind of lettuce you put on a burger. I am accustomed to the plethora of chopped up, fresh, delicious lettuce you find at Mr. Gyro's, so that was disappointing. I also ordered the greek fries which were crosscut and delicious. Those were far superior to Mr. Gyro's I have to say. Will I come back and eat? Yes, of course. Will I leave walking on sunshine like I do at Mr. Gyro's? Definitely not. read more

We've only gotten gyros from here (takeout) but have done so on many occasions. They are always well prepared with the right amount of meat, sauce and pita. Make sure you get the feta cheese added- it really makes a difference. If you want a nice place to sit and eat magnolia park is a quick drive or 5 minute walk away. read more

This was my first time eating here, so I tried the appetizer plate for $13. (Picture in photo section) Water is serve yourself at the busing station. The feel is a bit diner style, plastic tablecloths, pictures and clippings on the walls, a mural in the second room and an open cooking area complete with drink refrigerator next to the cold case. The menu has a large number of Greek offerings. Prices ranging from about $5-$13. But as mentioned, I chose the Appetizer Plate so I could sample a little of "everything." The hummus was good, though very garlicky. Tzatiki and pita were standard. The feda was a good quality and was nice with the fresh and beautiful cucumber and tomato slices. Olives standard Kalamata with pit. The spanakopita was ok, but a bit saturated with butter as it was re heated via grill top and seemingly brushed with more clarified butter to "toast" it up a bit. The filling was nice. The dolmades were well prepared and not overly minted or at all soggy. I had one, rather large keftede (meatball) on my plate to sample. It was moist and well seasoned. And the falafel (3 little round balls) were ok. Overall, not a bad experience. I am full and happy. More than likely I will return for my hummus cravings in the future. read more

Nikos Gyros - A little of everything. - Greek Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Hole-in-the wall favorite, located in Magnolia. This fine Greek restaurant is family owned and operated. Friendly, great fresh food, and reasonably priced. I love the chicken gyro! I've visited here at least 50 times with ZERO COMPLAINTS! **The best option for a dinner solution after a long day at work. You can call in and place and order to go. They're very fast :) read more

Easily some of the best Greek in Seattle. Hidden gem tucked away in Magnolia. Family owned and operated. Authentic and delicious. I wish I still lived in Magnolia, I miss getting Niko's as often as I used to. Anyway. The Gyros are great. My favorite things to order however is a Large Greek Chicken Souvlaki Salad with a side of Greek Fries. It's hard to order wrong. Take it to go and eat it at Ella Bailey Park nearby for dinner with a great view of the city and sound. read more

On the surface, it's a no frills family run Greek joint serving up quality fare. I've only ever eaten gyros there, but they've always hit the spot. Unfortunately, my experiences after eating them have been hit and miss. The last two times there, my stomach wasn't quite right for the rest of the day. I can't say if it was me or the food, but it definitely has me thinking twice about my next visit. I'm kinda bummed too because like everyone else around here, I think Niko's might be one of the better places in Magnolia. Living in Magnolia and always choosing to eat, drink and spend my money in other neighborhoods, I can tell you how unusual it is for anything there to even be worth talking about. Maybe I'll branch out the next time I'm around in hopes of finding something both delicious AND agreeable. read more

Niko's is one of Magnolia's friendly, neighborhood restaurants. It is family-run, cozy, and offers consistently tasty Greek food. I have come here a handful of times since recently moving here. Fast service, friendly staff. I absolutely love the greek fries. The atmosphere is very family friendly. Not too spacious, but that doesn't matter really as it's mainly frequented by folks living in the neighborhood. I always order Gyros here. What I love most about their traditional gyro is that all the ingredients are perfectly proportioned. Their gyros aren't sloppy. Everything tastes fresh, and most of all---I don't feel like there's a brick in my stomach after I eat here, which is what I mostly feel like when I go to other Gyro joints. I would recommend this place to anyone stopping by in the Magnolia neighborhood, or to those outside of this neighborhood looking for a cozy Greek place to enjoy a gyro among neighbors! :) read more

Nothing beats Nikos Gyros, period. This was my favorite haunt when I lived in Seattle. The family that runs the place is always very friendly and really cares about their customers. The food is excellent, though a bit expensive. I enjoy the souvlaki platters and the gyros. The Greek fries are to die for. Whenever I get back to the Puget Sound, no matter where I'm going, I always make a trip to Nikos, but "Never on Sunday" read more

Nikos does not need another awesome review, because it clearly excels in all things Greek. I do want to note some interesting facts: 1. Dress is causal. This is an order at the counter, take a number to your table type of place. 2. They have bottled beer and wine. No beer on tap. 3. This is family owned. Look for three generations of family, all in the restaurant at one time. 4. Portions are large! Spit everything possible! 5. As the sign on the door says "Never on Sundays". read more

Thanks to Niko's, my 9 year old loves gyros! This is one of the best gyro places in town. Add to that nice sidewalk seating during warm weather, and you have a great summer lunch outing. The kid plates are terrific - plenty of food and a good value. My man is picky about his gyros, and he gave it his approval stamp - plenty of tzatziki and some of the best gyro meat we've had. I had the greek salad, but am knocking down one star since there wasn't much to it beyond the lettuce and olives. Next time I'll stick with the gyros. My son is already bugging me about when we will go back.... read more

Deep in the heart of Magnolia Island lies an oasis of Roman history in the form of gyros and hummus. Like the wonderful floating paradise of Corfu off the coast of Greece, this anomaly of a tzatziki tossing tavern floats playfully to the West of Seattle sitting quiet in its humility of knowing their food following fellows will forever keep the spirit of Socrates' hunger for life alive and well. Wear a toga, get half price...that's what I heard. read more

Best Greek spot in all of Seattle. Like others have said before this place is totally charming and very welcoming. It's always refreshing and enjoyable to go into a family owned and run place. I went on Thursday at 7 and it was pretty crackin' inside. Many people dining in and many grabbing their food to go. The gyros are probably the best I've ever had. I also had the Greek fries, some were a little too crunchy, like a really thick Ruffles chip. I just moved to Magnolia a little over a week ago from Burien (blech!) and this is one of the places that has made me fall in love with this neighborhood! read more

A nice family owned restaurant. The table and utensils were very clean. Service was great. The food presentation and taste was good. Food took a little long. read more

Nikos Gyros - Nice out door seating - Greek Near Me - Seattle, Washington

It is a bit of a drive for me to get here but it is totally worth it. Their gyros have plenty of meat in it, (sometimes so much that I have to take one out, and my boyfriend loves it.) with the right amount of sauce and spice. My favorite at Niko's is Lemon Chicken soup. It reminds me of some either Filipino or Korean traditional soup. I always remember to order this every time I go there. Very subtle taste of lemon and ginger and delish!! read more

There is a reason Niko's (as it is lovingly called by locals) receives consistent five star reviews: it's a family owned establishment that puts a lot of love into their authentic Greek cuisine. The menu has all of the Greek classics: souvlaki, avgolemono, keftedes, dolmathes, saganaki- I could keep listing, but it's really hard to beat their house salad, a plate of fries and their traditional gyro with feta. Everything on the menu is delicious and prepared very rapidly at no loss to quality. You could say very efficiently. Call in an order for 5+ people and it'll be ready in 15. My family has been going here as long as I can remember- back when it was split down the middle with an Americana joint called 'The Big Scoop' and had only three tables to sit at. They expanded into the other half some time later and the place really became family/group friendly. The SINGLE complaint I have is the high volume human traffic during food rush hour, but that isn't the restaurant's fault- it is simply an expression of the sheer love and appreciation for this place by the community. Love it, love it, love it. read more