The Philly cheesesteak is a two-out ten. Their meat has no seasoning, and they put minimum peppers on the sandwich. Would I suggest this place no and it's overpriced. The food is very bland, so just save your money and go elsewhere. You'll thank me later. read more

Ugh, best gyro ever ? Hmm..I don't think so! In fact, its one of the worst ones I have had in so cal. The chicken gyro also tasted funny, almost like scrambled eggs. It was not very tasty in my honest opinion. The meat was oily, burned, and more dry than beef jerky. It was so hard to chew on my teeth and I hate to say it, but even that chain Daphne's has a better Gyro. The staff kept messing up my order and wanted to charge me extra for asking for another yoghurt sauce dip. Needless to say, I don't think I will be coming back. This place just isn't my cup of tea! read more

We have been getting lunch here for years but decided to try it for catering our supervisor's Going Away party. Marco was very helpful and made some delicious suggestions. The food was hot and ready to go when I picked it up. The food was a HUGE hit. There was plenty of food, even when extra people showed up and people took platefuls home when they left. The next day everyone was still raving about the food. We will definitely keep ordering from Petit Cafe!!! (Marco, you were right! Everyone loved the Steak kabobs!) read more

"Best Gyros in LA" proclaims the massive banner out front of Petit Cafe. Best. Says who? Not me. So I understand that people have given this place stellar reviews, but I'm not quite sure why. After having it bookmarked for weeks, I finally ventured over there for lunch yesterday. First off, I've never been to a parking lot with more aggressive drivers. Everyone is fighting for a parking spot, cutting each other off, flipping the bird, honking... a mess. And there were plenty of spaces. Are people simply too lazy to walk more than ten steps to the restaurants in the strip mall? Second of all, lunch for two was almost $30. What did we order? I had the gyros plate ($11), and my gf had a gyros sando with fries and salad. It came with a generous helping of gyros and rice, and a side salad. The gyros were dry and way too salty, and the rice was substandard. The fries had a good seasoning on them but they were limp and soft (and hence disgusting). The salad was totally inedible... the feta cheese was unlike any feta I've ever seen, almost a cream cheese consistency, and it tasted like two-day-old fart that's been trapped in a bottle (and I would know, because I had a friend who used to collect his farts). Just kidding, but that's what I think it would smell like if I had actually had a friend who did that. I hate to do this, but I'm going 1 star. The location, the food, everything was terrible. And forget about getting a table at lunchtime. I would have given 2 stars for the large portions, but the exorbitant prices take that star away (I would expect a big portion for that much money). I will never go back. read more

It's a Mediterranean cafe with a franchise feel. Nevertheless, they make a damn good ribeye steak and egg sandwich. That's all I have to say about that. read more

Was with a friend today when we decided to stop in for an early dinner/late lunch. I've been on a kabob kick lately so my taste buds were salivating just anticipating the carnival of delicious meats I was about to devour. I'm quite pleased to say Petit Cafe didn't disappoint. It's a small, clean, well appointed Mediterranean restaurant with a diverse menu of beef, lamb, and chicken options. I ordered the chicken kabob with rice and tabouleh. Everything was very flavorful and surprisingly delicious. My friend and I are both fans, I'm fairly certain you will be too. read more

Tasty gyros, although a bit on the pricey side for a quick lunch ($8.65 total for lunch special with a lamb gyro, salad, and drink). I don't think I've eaten anything else here because I'm always quite happy with their gyros. This plaza is a huge draw for employees of the aerospace companies, Mattel, and airport personnel, so if you're not here for lunch by 11:20, parking and seating is a pain. There are lots of restaurants here but most offer very little seating inside, most of the seating is from the limited tables outside. read more

This is one of the best places to get good gyros - period. They also seem to have some of the best french fries I've ever had. Get the combo: a gyro, fries or salad, and a fountain drink for $12+. It doesn't look like a lot when you get it, but if you finish it you'll feel completely stuffed and satisfied. The parking lot can get ridiculous during weekday lunch hours. However, lately there has been a guard directing the parking traffic, so it's less hectic. Still, for those not interested in dodging pedestrians, a guard, or hunger-crazed drivers, here's a little known secret...PARK UNDERGROUND. This place is definitely one of my faves! read more

Petit Café - What can best be described as "street fries." Perfection! - Greek Near Me - El Segundo, California

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This is one of my go to take-out places for lunch when I'm at work. They have large portions, tasty food, and fast service. My favorite is the Mediterranean delight with gyro, and I'm not a big fan of salad, so I always substitute fries instead (which is no extra cost), and even the fries are freakin' tasty. My lunch buddy always orders the same as well, but they got his order wrong one time and gave him chicken kabob, and he was not angry at all, because he thinks he found a new favorite for lunch. I tried it, and confirmed its deliciousness, but I love gyro too much. It gets uber busy during lunch on the weekdays, so I always call-in my order and then drive over to pick it up, and it's always ready by the time I get there. They have petit and full size portions. The full size is only a few bucks more and I can never finish the whole thing, so it always ends up becoming two meals for me. It's pretty small outside and seating is limited, but there are a few tables outside if you plan on eating there. read more

I give Petit Café a strong four stars for the best chicken kabob in El Segundo . Some of the Lakers and LA Kings players eat here as the practice facility is just a few blocks away. I also see a lot of LAX workers visiting this place as well. Petit Café is not a full service sit down restaurant. They do have some tables but it's more or less a take out place. I wouldn't call this place cheap compared to the typical fast food joints, but the quality is great and very consistent. It's a step healthier than burger joints if you care at all. By far I mostly eat the Chicken Kabob plate (full size) and save half as a separate meal later in the day. I also like the Petit Breakfast and Breakfast Burrito. It's a common pick up meal going to/from work. I've eaten here at least 30 times. There's something addictive about this place. I think it's the balance between healthy and taste. If you order the Chicken Kabob, they give you the house garlic sauce that I don't care for. Just ask to substitute the garlic sauce for Tzatziki. BTW, a new In-N-Out burger is being built next door. read more

I went here for the first time today for the salmon kabob plate and I was so impressed! Everything on the plate was delicious and the cashier/service was so friendly and helpful. It's a very simple hole in the wall sort of place that could be missed but definitely shouldn't. I'll certainly be back soon! read more

I came here for lunch today at 11:30 AM and ordered the chicken and rib eye beef kabob plate to go. It was a bit over priced-- the total was $15 and change for two skewers, a plateful of rice, and a side salad (no drink.) It took about 15 minutes or so. The chicken was fine.. not much flavor but the sauce on the side made it a bit better. The beef kabob on the other hand was inedible and stale. It had a rancide and spoiled taste to it. I called to just notify the restaurant that there was something wrong with the beef out of courtesy and the guy who answered was extremely defensive instead of apologetic about the situation. I advised him that I was not calling for a refund OR discount of any sort and he got upset to the extent of telling me that "They just had a huge lunch crowd in this today and no one complained." Note to the owners at Petit Cafe: Your current staff needs to be trained how to be provide better customer service and be more solution oriented when there is an upset customer. Also when a customer is upset with the food, your staff should NOT ask them to bring the old food BACK to the restaurant so they could "taste" it to confirm there is something wrong with it... Absurd. read more

Their Philly Cheese Steak sandwich kicks ass! Although I have to give a word of warning to those who are looking for an "authentic" Philly Cheese Steak. What they have here is not authentic at all. No super thin meat, no cheese wiz (or similar kind of cheese). This is a steak sandwich, made with thin, but not paper thin rib eye, peppers, mushrooms, onions, and provolone cheese. The mayo and the juices from the meat and veggies medley combine to make this sauce that makes for a moist, AWESOME sandwich! The Philly Cheese Chicken is equally good, made with juicy chicken breast and the same fillings. In fact due to our bad hearts, we've now switched to the Philly Cheese Chicken. We are both happy, and sad. read more

Yes I am a fan! This savory little greek restaurant is minutes from my job and conveniently located off Sepulveda. I ordered the Original Gyros plate which included the succulent lamb meat (I know lamb IS meat, but it merited emphasizing) hunks of goat cheese and buttery jasmine rice. All well cooked, delicious, cheap and with little wait! read more

I have lunch at Petit Café once in a while because it is located near work. I usually get the gyros special, which comes with fries or salad and a drink. You also have a choice of regular or chicken. I normally order chicken. The food is definitely tasty. The meat is juicy and flavorful. However, for $10+tax that is a little pricey. Although they are located in a shopping center with plenty of parking, during lunch hours it can be difficult to find a spot. There is also little room to dine in. I'd say this small restaurant probably seats about 10-12 people. Overall it's a decent meal. I come back once in a while when I feel like gyros, but I usually order take out and eat at my desk. read more

Work nearby and wanted something a bit healther than a burger or greasy Chinese food. Have walked by Petit Cafe many times, but today decided to give them a try -- and glad I did! Got the small beef gyro salad, which comes with some pita. Also order a side hummus (which was really good) that also came with bread. The salad comes with two dressings, one of which is an olive oil and red wine mixture if you want a healthier dressing. Found the food overall fresh and prepared well with good flavor (my father in law is Jordanian who grew up Greek Orthodox, so I've had my share of homemade hummus and other mediterranean foods; I've also eaten in Jordan). Will definitely make it back here on my lunch hours. Recommended! read more

The food is tasty (a little more greasy spoon than gourmet) and I've been sent home with freebies (that other customers never picked up) "for being a great customer." One time they forgot to give me the baklava I ordered and the next time I went in, they actually remembered, brought it up and apologized. I had forgotten! If you're a fan of bottled Mexican coke like I am - they sometimes will have a couple stashed in their drink fridge. read more

I am sitting at my cubicle, wolfing down the french fries that came with my Lunch Special #1 (Chicken Gyro, french fries, and a fountain drink for $8.49) and marveling at the quality of these tasty treats. Expensive? Eh, for lunch, maybe a little bit. Good Gyros? Yup, definitely, but that's not all. That's right folks, there's more to Petit Cafe than pitas and high priced kabob meat. One wouldn't necessarily expect a Mediterranean-style joint to have things like particularly delicious fries, or a breakfast platter with hotcakes, eggs and bacon, but Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, guess what?! Petit Cafe does... Parking here, however, as someone else has mentioned, is a pain in the ass, especially at lunchtime, which effectively means any time between 11am and 2pm. The reason is because Petit Cafe is located in a plaza that includes several other small eateries. If you're close enough, I'd highly suggest walking instead of driving. People in LA don't walk enough anyway, you lazy bastards. read more

I'm a pig! I ordered the Gyro plate To Go and finished it before the beginning credits were over in the movie I was watching. It was so delicious! AND they give you some spicy sauce to eat with your meal, which makes it extra delicious! They have a substitute for the salad and hummus to get some sort of potatoes. I didn't try it, but I was tempted to. The veggie plate also looked very appetizing. read more

Ohhhh my gawwwwwd! Best freaking gyro! So delicious and they are very generous on the meat. Tasty!!!! read more

Petit Café - Damn best gyro - Greek Near Me - El Segundo, California

This restaurant was highly recommended by one of my coworkers. We placed a total of 5 takeout orders. So who gets shot when the food order doesn't come out right? The Messenger, in this case me, the food runner. Out of 5 orders 4 were unhappy. Guess who the only happy guy was? The guy who recommended the restaurant in the first place. Everybody who ordered complained, myself included; half of my food was decent, the other half overcooked. I believe in second chances, so I'll return in a month or so. Better luck next time! read more

I recently dropped in to try their beef gyro lunch combo to go. The gyros is delicious. The meat was carved from the rotating roaster and is very tender. The veggies that were stuffed into the gyro was all good also. The pita had the perfect consistency; soft with good chew. The seasoned fries were pretty crisp even 10 minutes later back at the office. However, I think they're a bit heavy with the sauce cuz it gets all over the place. I'll have to ask for the sauce on the side next time, hopefully they can do that. read more

I'm actually kind of glad I didn't check the reviews before I ate here. That's where Yelp gets a bit misleading. I really didn't have much in the way of expectations coming here. I ordered the Gyro special, about $10 with fries a drink. A few minutes later, I got the gyro and fries and the fries were suprisingly crispy. It must be one of the stealth coating fries but it was delicious. I love the Lawry's seasoning salt. The gyro was also surprisingly good. It's not wrapped in foil like some places but it's wrapped in paper tube style similar to doner. Be warned like others have mentioned that it's saucy and it gets messy and it will probably fall apart before you are done eating it. That's why they give you a fork. I'm not sure if it's the standard lamb on a spit rod they sell at the restaurant store but it's cut nicely and has good flavor. The sauce is really the winner, it's not that light cucumber sauce you will find at other places, it's actually a tad on the salty side. I might ask for light sauce next time. I saw pictures of the Lakers on the wall that ate there. Looks like they frequent it when they practice. I must say, I've had a lot of gyros in different places and this is one of the best I've had. The only things I would change is I kinda wish the bread wasn't so thick, but it's probably necessary, and less sauce. Service here is also pretty poor but I didn't really care. Don't always trust a Yelp overall rating, there are plenty of good 3 star places out there! read more

Another great spot that I'm sad I didn't come across earlier! I stopped in to grab lunch to go and opted for the beef gyros wrap lunch plate. The plate came with the wrap, fries and a salad. The fries were nice and crispy and had seasoned salt on them. The salad was a straightforward Greek salad with feta cheese, olives, and a oil and vinegar dressing. The gyros were really good; they slice it really thick, so it's like eating a steak sandwich instead of thin cut deli slices. The sauce is spot on and I love the red onions. I topped it off with a piece of their baklava which was really gooey and sweeter than other Greek restaurants. This is a really small space and can accommodate a couple wanting to eat in, but it seems like most take it to go, and if you had 4 people trying to eat together, it would be a stretch. There are a ton of companies with high rises in the area, so I would call in your order, and maybe come before the normal lunch rush for easier in and out. read more

We've been eating at Petit Cafe for years, usually at least once per week and love their food. So when we had our annual Halloween party, we decided to have them provide the catering. BEST. DECISION. EVER. The food arrived hot and fresh, the portions were generous, prices reasonable, the presentation was beautiful, and everything arrived right on schedule. We even managed to satisfy our hard-to-please vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and keto friends! Highly recommend the chicken kabobs, Greek salad, hummus and baklava. Everyone kept asking us where the food came from because the chicken was that delicious. If you're in need of catering, or just a healthy and yummy dinner, I highly recommend Petit Cafe! read more

I went there twice for lunch. It is good for the price. I had twice Kebab wraps, good quantity, good meat... The place is very small and crowded but we somehow always managed to have a table... read more

My boyfriend judges cities by the quality of falafel sandwiches available and El Segundo passes the test thanks to Petit Café. Although they close at 8pm on Sunday and we rolled in at about 7:35pm, they were welcoming and had no problem with us dining in, nor did they rush us out. They have pics of all the food on the walls and it all looked delicious. I ended up getting an original gyro plate which came with a salad and a drink and the bf got the falafel pita wrap with fries and a drink. We each gave the other half of our sandwich. Both were great. Warm pita, tons of meat/falafel. The gyro has grilled onions, tomatoes and creamy tzaziki...yum! The falafel had hummus and those crunchy pink pickled radishes. All this fresh, delicious food for under $20 and we were stuffed--like couldn't move, but couldn't stop eating cuz it was so good. I'll definitely hit this place up again, next time we'll probably just share one meal so we can maybe try some baklava! Haha!! read more

Great gyro. Chose to get a plate with gyro which included potatoes and salad too. It was so good.

Prices could be better but standard for a location near the airport. I had a gyro wrap that was tasty but so so greasy I couldn't finish more than half of it. I don't recommend this spot if you are after healthy, clean eating. read more

5 stars just solely for their breakfast burrito. Who wouldn't known that this little cafe would be home to such a great breakfast burrito? My coworkers and I make it a point to come here every Friday to grab these. Do yourself a favor and go! read more

If you think that food could not get any better the next day, then you obviously have not been to Petit Cafe. It's no wonder that this Mediterranean establishment is celebrating 18 years of business. Their gyros are absolutely A-MAAA-ZINGGG. As a creature of habit, I usually order either the original gyro wrap, or gyro plate, with basmati rice, greek salad, and seasoned fries. Whether I placed my lunch order over the phone for pick up, or ate in with coworkers, I was always greeted by name by the exceptionally friendly staff. On one occasion when my mom and I went there for dinner, NFL Today's sportscaster James Brown came in and chatted her up. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Brown_(sportscaster) Laker players are also repeat offenders at this place (their practice facility is nearby), and many of them have pictures posted on the wall. read more

I've wanted to try this place out for a long time. It's a little out of my way, but I was craving a gyro today and decided to give this place a try. I got the original gyro with mojo potatoes, and it was extremely delicious. I knew that when I took the first bite out of the gyro, that I was going to be in heaven for the remainder of the meal. It's not greasy like others have complained, at least mine wasn't. The potatoes were delicious. The restaurant was clean and the guy running the register decently friendly. The parking lot is tiny and the spaces are tight. Very difficult to find parking. I'd most likely come back here again though. read more

My bf was speaking wonders of a breakfast gyro while we were in Santa Monica and a quick yelp search found that this cafe had a gyro omelet. It wasn't too far from where we were so we stopped in for breakfast. The cashier was super nice and patient as we browsed the menu. We both got the original gyro omelette and sat outside to enjoy it. It was gooood. Quintessential "A-OK" read more

This is one my favorite Mediterranean place. It's a very small place, tucked in a little shopping center (btw, this shopping center represents most major cuisines... kinda crazy!). My foodie friend introduced me to this place sometime ago and I've become an instant fan here. We went on a Saturday early evening. There was literally only few other people there. What a contrast from my last visit on a week day lunch hour. It was packed and barely found two open seats for us. They don't skimp on food and comes out very hot (a plus for me!). You can taste the freshness in each bite. I had a gyro wrap plate, which was one of the "specials of the day." You get a big gyro wrap and french fries (I think you can substitute salad, too) just for $9.99. Not bad! If you are in the area, give it a shot! It's right by LAX. BTW, the owner of this place opened a restaurant-style version of their restaurant in Riviera Village @ Redondo. I went there after my first visit at this El Segundo location in hopes that their food is as good as here and closer to my home. Boy, was I wrong!! If you want some descent food and some level of customer service, I would avoid that location. read more

I had to realized this cozy warm place changed from excellent to bad. Food are awesome and delicious still. That was the good part now let's see the bad-side: First problem is the friendliness and customer service what went below zero. I order some food to go by phone. A young lady answered my call and immediately she told me to hold for a second. After few minutes she took my order rushing me. After I arrived to pick my food it was 2 customer front of me. They also had some issues. When it was my turn she told me to hold on because she need to do something. Again few minutes later she get back and the phone rings. She answered the phone and took a phone order instead put them on hold and helping me out first. First come first serve and not to mentioned that when I ordered my food I had to wait. I kindly asked her (the cashier) why she did that to me?! But she told me she's busy and I should tell what I want! This place turned to be a none friendly place with zero customer service. She never smile she never say Hi to me or anybody I see in the store. I do not recommend this place anymore. If you like to be feel a customer who important for the business THIS IS NOT THE PLACE! read more

Food was good. Lots of choices to select from. The restruant eatting area is very small yet comfortable. Look forward to eatting here again in the future. We both got gyros and the plate combos. Glad they have a large screen TV to view events. read more

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I would give a 3.5 star. I ordered a small size Gyro Plate ($11.95). It came with Gyro with grilled onion, rice, pita bread, and salad. It was good, but I don't know how they got voted for LA's Best Gyro as claimed on the receipt. This place cooks the Gyro on the grill, and gets a lot of grease out of the meat. Maybe it's healthier that way, but the meat is shrunk To small pieces and dry. I think Hummus Factory gives you more meat for the same price and hummus. Service was fine. It was busy around lunch time. I'm not sure if I will come back again. I may try other place. read more

Petit Café - Petit size Original Gyro Plate to go. $11.95 - Greek Near Me - El Segundo, California

Petit Cafe is one of our favorite greek restaurants. We order from here every month or so - the gyros are classic and delicious, and the other greek options on the menu also deliver in terms of quality, freshness, and deliciousness. We preferred the old style fries that they used to serve though. The staff knows us by name, and are always helpful and friendly. The owner is rarely around, it seems. read more

I love this place. The gyros are tasty and kabobs delightful. The service is really fast too. Everything is really fresh. There only downfall is it is really small, and it is definitely a take out place. Its really close to LAX, so if you are ahead of schedule, take a stop in, you wont regret it. read more

This place has a great gyro, either chicken or lamb! The lunch specials are the best in town. They are always quick to get the order out and the kitchen is directly behind the counter where you order from. Though this place always tends to get crowded for the lunch hour, they always manage to have enough seating for the people that are dining in. The only drawbacks to this place is the fact that if you do eat in, you will more than likely have someone standing right over your table waiting for their order. Also, they tend to be stingy with their sauces, charging extra for garlic sauce or skimping on the ketchup packets in your to go order. Other than these very minor drawbacks, this place is great! read more