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    The Mad Greek

    3.2 (2.4k reviews)
    ModerateGreek, Mediterranean
    Open 8:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    The Mad Greek - Beef and Lamb Gyro - Greek Near Me - Baker, California
    The Mad Greek - A very spacious booth - Greek Near Me - Baker, California
    The Mad Greek - Chicken dinner- was good - Greek Near Me - Baker, California
    The Mad Greek - Entryway from parking lot. Food to the left & Restrooms to the right. - Greek Near Me - Baker, California
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    The Mad Greek - One of two dining rooms - Greek Near Me - Baker, California
    The Mad Greek - Outside seating. Nice when the temperature is under 86 degrees. - Greek Near Me - Baker, California
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    The Mad Greek - Chicken Gyro - Greek Near Me - Baker, California

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    The Mad Greek - Greek Near Me - Baker, California

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Chicken Souviaki - with hummus, no tomatoes and with Feta Fries/Drink.
    Monique W.

    On my way back to Las Vegas after going to the Universal Fan Fest on Friday evening, my husband and I stopped by The Mad Greek for lunch, on a Saturday morning around 10:15 A.M. We had been on the road for a few hours and wanted to get something to eat! The last time I visited the Mad Greek was about 20 years ago, on my way to Anaheim to visit the ADP HQ. It was good back then, and the food is still great! As soon as you walk inside the restaurant, you'll notice how spacious it is. There was table seating inside the restaurant in various locations. There is now self service kiosks where you can place your order, but there was also a team member at the register taking orders too. Their menu has changed though since I last visited. There are a lot more options you can choose from such as Breakfast items: Burritos, quesadillas and more! Hamburgers/Cheeseburgers Sandwiches (Patty Melt, BLT, Grilled cheese..) Salads Milkshakes and so much more! We decided to try the following Beef & Lamb Gyro Meal Combo - Rice/Drink Chicken Souviaki - with hummus, no tomatoes and with Feta Fries/Drink. The team member provided us with a buzzer which would let us know when the meal was ready. It was beautiful weather outside, around 80, so we ended up waiting outside at a table while our meal was getting prepared! We didn't wait too long either, about 10 minutes for the meal. It was pretty quick! My Chicken Souviaki included two skewers with lettuce and onions. The hummus was in a cup, so I was able to add as much of the hummus to the wrap as I needed. The hummus was more like a thin sauce though. It was still yummy! The chicken was quite flavorful and tender. I enjoyed the wrap. The Feta Fries though were super scrumptious! There was so much feta cheese on the Fries! I ended up dipping the French Fries into the hummus sauce! The French Fries were crunchy and just perfect! My husband and I ended up splitting the Feta Fries. I also had a chance to try out the rice, which was good, but I did like the Feta Fries better. We spent less than 30 minutes inside the restaurant, and then was back on the road to Las Vegas! The team members were helpful and friendly. The food was great. This would be my go to spot if I am looking for a quick meal at Bakersfield again!

    Strawberry shake (Oops! I guess I ate all the zucchini fries before I got a picture)
    Jasmine M.

    My suggestion is always get the fresh strawberry shake and the zucchini fries. These are my favorite picks. Crowded and always busy but we did manage to get a table. Service is only at counter (like fast food). Cordial but not personable. Could use an update in my opinion. Fast food vibe. Prices lean on the moderate to high but you can't get food like this at home and you have to consider the area.

    Beef and lamb gyro wrap
    Linda S.

    Finally got to try this place on the way to Vegas! I got the beef and lamb gyro wrap and it was delicious!! Super filling wrap. Will definitely be back to try more menu items.

    Debbie F.

    This was my first time stopping in Baker for a meal and it was decent. The restaurant had kiosk ordering and counter ordering available. Both were quick and easy. The portions are pretty large, but the price is also quite steep. I get it...there aren't many options, so they will command the higher price. Overall, the experience was good. I wouldn't make it a point to stop here, but if everyone I am driving with is hungry, I would definitely return. Service was very good and fast!

    Pastries at The Mad Greek!
    Coco G.

    Stopped by Baker again on our way home to Pomona from Vegas this afternoon. This time we tried The Mad Greek. Plenty of seating, clean bathrooms, easy ordering of food on touchscreens, my husband ordered the beef gyro wrap and I just needed a beverage (still full from the buffets at the Paris Las Vegas conference). The staff was friendly, the food was ready within 10 minutes, and it was satisfying but not remarkable. Kudos to the Mad Greek for offering travelers food that isn't a fast food franchise.

    Beef/Lamb Gyro
    Amy T.

    Pretty good Mediterranean place as a quick pit stop lunch toward Vegas if coming from SoCal! My husband and I were pretty hungry and decided to get their gyros here. We both had their beef/lamb gyros and also their zucchini sticks. The gyros were filled with lots of meat and came with packets of tzatziki sauce which was nice. They were good and fresh. I wasn't too fond of their zucchini sticks just because it was way more batter than there was zucchini. Overall, I'd be back again for a quick gyro!

    One of two dining rooms
    Kellie C.

    The food here is good and it's a nice, cool (temperature) stop between Las Vegas and CA. Baker is a crazy roadtrip stop, anyway, to see the giant thermometer. So much parking at The Mad Greek, and so many tables! You order from the kiosk and they'll give you a number for delivery to your table. The food was classic American Greek diner food. A little pricey but fresh. We loved the baklava milkshake with whipped cream ($7.99) - I wish I had one right now. The large Greek salad (entree sized, $16.99 + $5.00 to add the beef & lamb gyro = $21.99) was fine. A small Greek salad was $11.99 (no meat). Both salad sizes came with a dolma. A falafel and tahini appetizer with fresh pita was good and was $9.49. A regular (~12 oz?) soda was $3.99. I don't know if I need to ever stop here again but it was clean and kind of amusing. Friendly staff was there to help you figure out the kiosk, bring your food to your table, and they kept the dining room very clean.

    Almost to Vegas
    Taylor J.

    Great little stop at The Mad Greek on our way to Vegas. After some time on the road, this was the perfect place to stop, take a breather, have a bite, then head on back on the road. Arrived at around 7pm after a treacherous few hours in holiday rainy weather up the Cajon pass. The staff were super sweet and kind when we took some extra time to look at the menu. The decor in this place was super cute and kitschy. Blue and white colors and Greek statues covered the place which was totally fun. They also had lots of grinch decor up for the holiday which was adorable. For food, we grabbed two gyros and some feta fries. I love a gyro, but the fries were the ultimate star of this meal. Lightly battered and fried, so good. We upgraded to the feta fries which was a great choice. Nice little 30 minutes spent before heading back on the road to Vegas. Next time I'll try one of the desserts!

    Beef and lamb gyro meal-delicious!!
    Yesenia L.

    Found this place as we were heading to Vegas. Driving in late and so happy when we saw they were open late in the middle of nowhere and it wasn't just fast food. Spacious place and was super clean. Loved that!! We had the Beef and lamb gyro meal. Also had the Chicken dinner. Gyro was delicious, Fresh veggies and tasty beef and lamb. Quite enjoyable ‼ Chicken was pretty good, very juicy and savory. Rice could be seasoned more. Other than that meal was quite enjoyable. Met a lovely lady who was very kind and helpful, she was cleaning around us, loved her kindness. I believe her name was Laura. It was very nice to meet her.When in Baker, don't miss this spot!!

    Helen Y.

    It's been so many years since I've came back. It was a nice stop for this recent road trip. They now have kiosk to help orders. Gyros still taste pretty decent. Their tzatziki sauce is the best part of the meal. It makes the gyros less dry and makes the food more refreshing. It's still a good quick meal for on the go.

    Gyro wrap with Zucchini sticks and Falafel Wrap with fries
    Suzanne K.

    Stopped here after camping for a quick lunch. The self-ordering was quick and easy. The Beef & Lamb Gyro is super tasty, love it. The Zucchini sticks are cooked perfectly, but needed a little salt. Dipping in Tzatziki sauce was fine but not as good as ranch would have been. The Falafel Wrap was good, tasty and filling. It comes with a tahini sauce and that was very good, but could stand a bit more garlic. The French fries were the absolute winner of the lunch though. Whatever extra crunchy goodness they have on it was amazing!

    Seating Area
    Sara Z.

    This is definitely one of the places I really don't understand all the bad ratings because personally I LOVE The Mad Greek going to and from Vegas. Their fries are absolutely delicious! They are definitely some of my favorite fries anywhere. The strawberry shake is scrumptious too with all the fresh strawberries in it. The lamb and beef gyro is a favorite of mine and after living in Israel for 6 months I am definitely picky when it comes to good Mediterranean food. The fact that they have Baklava is a win for me too, since that isn't something you can just get anywhere. For those less adventurous the Burgers are good too! There's always plenty of seating and parking every time I have been. The dining area and bathrooms are kept pretty much spotless. All my interactions with the staff have been good as well. The Mad Greek is definitely a must stop for me when making the Los Angeles to Las Vegas drive. I just need to to remember to actually take pictures of my food next time I come haha

    Strawberry shake and fountain drink
    Nicolas J.

    Not sure why there's a few negative reviews for this place I've been here a few times coming to or from Vegas to or from California. The fries here are really good as are the strawberry shakes (some of the things we constantly return for) the burgers aren't bad and they have Pepsi products which is always a positive for me. They have all kinds of treats like baklava and "Greek food" which I haven't explored too much but it is an option. Zucchini were good the first time I visited, both times the only things that lasted long enough for a pic were the drinks lol Staff was friendly and service was quick. Plenty of inside dining options with well maintained restrooms make this a great pit stop when on a road trip

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    I'm traveling tomorrow from California to Vegas, is it open? It's already 9/5/2021 Please update me...

    Closed. Sadly. Looks like they are renovating. It was closed two weeks ago maybe they finished? Won't hurt to stop off that exit tho!

    Does anyone know if and when they will reopen?

    I just passed by, still closed😩it's still on renovations 7/6/21 I'm soooo disappointed

    Is it open?

    7/8/21 still closed.

    Update 5/7/21: drove by to and from Vegas from SoCal. Closed. No work being done. No sign or info. I will now hate to drive to and from Vegas as this was the oasis in the desert during this drive. Please re-open!!…

    Last went 4/17 and still closed with no opening in sight. I peaked inside and it didn't look like they are opening anytime soon

    Are you back open?

    It's not open right now I just checked on way home from Vegas and got so sad.

    Are you open at all during the pandemic for takeout?

    It's not open right now I just checked on way home from Vegas and got so sad.

    Is the falafel gluten free? Does it have flour in it?

    I don't think this place is health conscious..I don't see any signs. A little gluten ain't gonna hurt

    It's closed to no more 24hr?

    It's open 24hr 7 days a week

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    First time! I have been wanting to try this place. I heard mixed reviews…read more The place was empty except for the guys working. It was quiet and peaceful. The guy that took my order recommended my plate and my son ordered the Shawarma Fries. Amazing flavor!!! Absolutely amazing!!! Delicious. I was so full but I wanted to eat every last bit. Definitely must try this place!

    I ordered the Beef Shawarma Wrap and the Chicken Kabob Plate, and both were outstanding --…read moredelicious, savory, and packed with bold, authentic flavor. The beef shawarma wrap was incredibly satisfying: juicy, well-seasoned, and loaded with warm, smoky spices. Each bite was rich, flavorful, and perfectly paired with the fresh toppings and creamy sauce. It's the kind of wrap that keeps you thinking about the next one before you're even done. The chicken kabob plate was equally impressive. The chicken was tender, beautifully grilled, and seasoned to perfection, with that irresistible light char and aromatic savoriness that makes kabob truly crave-worthy. The portions were generous, the presentation was clean, and every element on the plate came together for a savory, hearty, and satisfying meal. What really made the experience even better was the staff -- extremely friendly, welcoming, and attentive. Even though the restaurant looked a bit empty at the time, don't let that fool you -- they were efficient, well-organized, and surprisingly fast. You can tell they run a tight ship because the service was smooth, the food came out quickly, and everything was done with care. They're small-place efficient, big-restaurant sufficient. Great food, great people, and a great vibe. If you love savory, authentic Middle Eastern flavors with top-tier service, this spot is a must. Highly recommend -- can't wait to come back!

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