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It was really good food. I should've looked more closely at the images. I thought everything was gonna be some Greek style. So I was a little disappointed. But the Lamb euro platter was really good and tasty. I love the fries. It was also very hot. Nice service. $10 I would get the Greek salad. That photo on here is what got me here! Pretty much just a halal cart read more

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Worst ever. It was supposed to be a sausage Gyro with everything on it and I got back to my apartment with sausage Gyro with nothing on it... Not cool. read more

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Picked up for lunch and not impressed at all. The chicken was bland and dry.Rice is not seasoned well.The sauces were okay.Not worth it.So many better places around. read more

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Have been to the Columbus Ave truck many times with varying results. The guy who appears to be the owner has been very nice but also randomly rude, ignoring the basic requests (pita instead of french bread), and today he was in a crazy angry mood that I don't need to tolerate as a customer. It's really a shame because I have chatted with him over time about how he has lost other trucks due to the economy and clearly is struggling a bit. Yet today he didn't greet me, despite our repeated conversations and my support in the past, rudely yelled that they didn't have the typical chicken souvlaki sticks I normally buy, and then yelled again roughly about my checking if he had included a sauce I'd asked for. Definitely lost a customer. I enjoy a nice walk to visit his truck typically, but that's over now. Don't take your shitty day out on loyal customers, guy. read more

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German B.

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I walk 10+ blocks to get gyros here. Need I say more? I will not take stars away for this but I once tried their platter and it really lacks flavor. The rice has no taste. But I come here for the gyros. Excellent price and even better taste. read more

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Jaelle J.

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Wasn't asked what I wanted on my burger they just handed it to me and asked me to pay for a total of $11.21 it's good, very filling. read more

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Mei Qin Z.

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Parked right outside Hunter's West Building, the Roadside Grill offers a wide range of fulfilling meals and platters, at a really cheap price too. For $6 to $8, you can get a small or large platter of chicken or lamb over rice. They also offer other food items such as hamburgers, shish kabobs, fries and what not. My favorites are the chicken over rice and the chicken tenders with fries. Different from your typical halal carts, their chicken over rice consists of large cuts of grilled chicken over yellow rice, with some mixed salad and tomatoes on the side. Their white sauce does taste a bit more like ranch rather than tahini sauce, but still pretty delicious. The shaved cuts of lamb over rice is also really good too. You can also get a mix of chicken and lamb over rice, but they only offer a large platter of this and it's a dollar more than the usual large platters. So $9. read more

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Aary E.

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Food is okay, very convenient outside Hunter College. Unfortunately, one of the servers was rude because I didn't realize they only took cash on Fridays. Never went back after that day. read more

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Michael D.

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Always great food, always fresh, and the friendliest people. Haven't had a bad dish yet and I try something different every time. read more

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William S.

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Just picked up a gyro/chicken platter. The staff was friendly and the portion size for $10 is unbeatable. Great meats, but we're sadly out of falafel today. I'll be back for that! read more

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Juliet F.

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Gyro and salad were just what I was looking for! Even more impressed by the two men working the truck. They were both friendly and seemed genuinely happy to help each customer. That is the type of business I like to support. Glad I found this food truck on Yelp. I'll be stopping by anytime I'm in the area looking for something quick and delicious to eat. read more

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Erica C.

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Now located at 67th and Columbus across from the ABC building. I am normally apprehensive about eating from food trucks, but I've been passing this one for a while and it caught my attention. I finally gave in, and it was a great decision! I had the gyro plate and spanakopita slice. Just great! Caveat: the plate doesn't come with pita, which I expected it too, but honestly didn't need it. Also, I suggest getting your sauce on the side so you can control the amount you eat and what it touches (if that matters to you). The guy working seemed a bit stressed, they moved very quickly and got the orders right. Definitely will return. read more

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Michelle T.

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Absolutely delicious! Fantastic greek salad. The owner was super nice. Can't wait to go back. This is going to be my new lunchtime staple.

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Good portions of good food for good price. A truck on the avenue near Hunter Colleges. And the drinks were affordable too. read more

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Jolie W.

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Such delicious food, such friendly staff, upset I waited so long to grab lunch from here! Will be back soon, thanks for making my day!

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I knew I'd regret eating here but I bought it anyway. Midtown is a true definition of a food desert, unless for some reason you can live off cafe pastries. $8 for halal. EIGHT! You can surmise the smile on their lips is from the killing they're making off the desperate hungry time-consumed patrons. The lamb sliced straight from the rotisserie is a nice touch, instead of chopped. The barbecue tastes like ketchup, the hot sauce: store bought, and the white... yeah, it's actually light and refreshing. The rice is lazy: a bag of biryani and water, really. I say I'm not gonna eat here again, but I know myself better than that. There's gonna be a time and I gueeeeeeeess this isn't such a bad compromise. read more

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Delicious phillycheese steak and chicken burger! Quick and affordable for college students! Staff are very friendly. read more

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Ilona C.

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Undercooked chicken breast, white sauce has way too much garlic, tasteless rice for $9. Two blocks down the street you get awesome halal food for $5 Waste of money, throwing it out :( read more

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Shannon Z.

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Located right outside of Hunter College resides the Roadside grill. They offer your standard chicken/beef/lamb over rice or salad as well as shish kabobs, meatball parm sandwich, cheese fries. It's a convenient option when I'm running late for class and want a quick bite to go. Prices are reasonable. A decent option for lunch when you're in a rush. read more

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Linda W.

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I cannot even begin to describe how badly I want a lamb over rice combo right now.. The food truck is located right outside of the hunter west building. For $7 you get a nice hot order of yellow long grain rice with shaved gyro lamb and a mixed salad with your choice of hot sauce, bbq sauce, or tahini (white sauce). The guys are so quick with everyone's orders not to mention always precise ! They're pretty friendly too and give generous portions of meat :) Drinks are all $2. Will definitely try some other orders here throughout my next four years in college read more

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Kelly R.

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Very cheap! For 8 dollars, you get about 2 meals worth of healthy food! Great for sharing read more

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Robert M.

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Visited with my two kids for a few days in the city. This place would be our last lunch together before I had to fly back home. My daughter got her favorite: chicken fingers with fries. My son got a Philly Cheesesteak (with peppers and onions) while I ordered a lamb gyro. My son was the first to receive his food and he immediately went to work putting it away. My daughter thoroughly enjoyed her fingers and fries (with lots of ketchup) but could not finish it. I really liked the gyro with all the typical fixings / toppings. Since my son finished his Philly first, I gave him a bite of my wrap. After my wrap was gone, my son and I polished off what was left of my daughter's order (which was about half). At first my daughter protested that said she wanted to take her leftovers home (as in to my ex mother in laws fridge) but I calmly explained that her grandmother would promptly toss it in the trash on sight. My son concurred and we went to work. My daughter helped polish off the fries. If the weather is conducive to eating outdoors, this is one of the better food choices on the Upper East Side (with respect to quantity and quality for a relative to low price [$7 - $10]). The owner / operator is very entertaining with his affectations / schtick. read more

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Reagan B.

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THE Absolute Best Greek Salad! And I hate salads. But I crave their salads and their amazing meats. Bifteki is awesome, the pork is out of this world, and the chicken is perfect. You can't go wrong here. The little healthy honey snack is ridiculously tasty. You have to try it. And everything is extremely reasonable. Best meal in Astoria under $10 without a doubt. read more

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Zack S.

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Delicious!!! Long time fan. Great food and nice staff. I get the chicken over rice at least once a week. The fresh cut French fries are read more

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Nicole K.

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Even when there is a line, I receive my order quickly. The guy even recognized my usual order today, which pleasantly surprised me. This place is great if you want yummy, moderately priced food (but cheap relative to the area), when you're on the go. read more

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R M.

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Great food. Fresh, clean, tasty, fast and inexpensive. Hence the five stars. Portions are huge for the value. Try the pork gyro, if your religious beliefs allow you to, as it is as close and authentic to the gyro back in the homeland as can be. Just don't put lettuce!!!! Order fearlessly and enjoy. read more

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Panayioti C.

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Omg the best fooood ever great workers very friendly nice and tasty food mmmm I recommend this place 200/10 times...go there if you're in Astoria ny read more

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Llama T.

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Fresh and delicious food. Fast and friendly service. Great prices and nice portions. I'm completely satisfied after one of their gyros, chicken or pork. I would love a lamb option, since we're in Astoria, but it doesn't take away from the fact that what they are doing is fantastic. read more

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Philly cheese steak tastes great as well as the salad (chicken ) I think it was a chicken salad

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Clara L.

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This is for the Astoria location, the Greek fries are amazing!!!!! So is the cyprian sausage on a pita! Totally addicted now!

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Rolando C.

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The best and most underrated chicken over rice in the city! Their chicken, sauces, and portion control are viscerally amazing!

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Anna L.

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Super yummy food. I ordered the chicken souvlaki platter which came with chicken breast, rice, salad, and tzatziki sauce. I highly recommend. read more

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Ed O.

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Great food and fast. Try the kabobs or greek suasage, the best and really fresh. Who ever runs this truck knows what he's doing.

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Ashley G.

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This is a pretty good food truck that I sometimes frequent. It's fast and convenient which are the biggest selling points. Sometimes there is a bit of a line though so you have to catch it at the right time. read more

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Wankairys D.

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My usual go to cart packed around Hunter College. These guys are very nice and their food is great! not to mention very affordable considering lunch anywhere else in this location (UES) I recommend their chicken Shish kabobs, grilled chicken and gyros bc its what i usually order from them and its always fresh and delicious. (oh trust me get it with all three sauces spicy, bbq and lemon). They also serve many things like burgers, philly cheese steak, wings, fries ext.... friendly fast service everytime i go...or maybe they treat me this way because i'm pretty haha jk =) read more

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Stephan D.

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Paid $9 for the mixed over veggies. Told the guy bbq sauce. By the time I got back to the office after 15 minute walk from the truck, I see that they gave me hot sauce. I learned my lesson- stick to the halal trucks you used to read more

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This truck is parked in front of Hunter West all five weekdays, from the early morning to night. A good portion of the student body from Hunter and several workers from the nearby businesses all come here to get their halal fix, although they also serve hamburgers, gyros, french fries and the like. Their lamb over rice is made with a good portion of shaved, crispy gyro meat, placed over a bed of yellow, long grain rice and a small salad (which can be better) and placed in round, aluminium container. All of this will set you back $7. I was not impressed with their chicken and falafel variants, as they were respectively tasteless and fried to a crisp. Some choices are great to munch on once in a while but with the price they are offering, you are better off ordering somewhere else. read more

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BUGS IN THE FOOD! And then given a hard time about it when i brought my food back! Go ANYWHERE else, unless you like bugs and attitude.

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Huge portions & extremely friendly. Great for Hunter students or anyone. Made quick but still with care. Not like other falafel trucks. Lamb and falafel over rice is great. so is the shish-kebab or falafel gyro. read more

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George K.

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This truck is below average at best and terrible at worst. It advertises itself as authentic Greek food and everything is frozen processed garbage. Sorry, if you want good Greek food from a clean truck then go a few blocks over to the one on 31st Street and 31st Avenue. No comparison. The food there is authentic, fresh cooked and always on point. Never had an issue in over 10 years going there. Roadside Grill? I had an issue from day one. Don't go here. read more

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68th St and Lexington Ave
New York, NY 10021
Upper East Side
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(347) 865-4144
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Hours

What time does The Roadside Grill open?

The Roadside Grill opens at 9:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.The Roadside Grill opens at 10:00 AM on Saturday.

What time does The Roadside Grill close?

The Roadside Grill closes at 5:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.The Roadside Grill closes at 4:00 PM on Saturday.The Roadside Grill is closed on Sunday.

Mon-Fri 9:00 AM - 5:00 PMSat 10:00 AM - 4:00 PMSun Closed

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Does The Roadside Grill take credit cards?

No, The Roadside Grill does not take credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does The Roadside Grill serve alcohol?

Yes, The Roadside Grill serves alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does The Roadside Grill have TVs?

Yes, The Roadside Grill has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does The Roadside Grill have bike parking?

Yes, The Roadside Grill has bike parking.

Does The Roadside Grill have outdoor seating?

Yes, The Roadside Grill has outdoor seating options.

Does The Roadside Grill have parking?

Yes, The Roadside Grill has parking options.

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Yes, The Roadside Grill has free WiFi.

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2.0 mi•Kips Bay

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Turkish Kitchen is my neighborhood mainstay, I can't even count how many times I've been over the…read moreyears. The birthday coupons are what had brought me in every year, but even though they stopped during Covid, I still enjoy visiting. My go-to dish is the Iskender Kebab - delicious slices of lamb with tomato sauce and yogurt over baked pita bread. I also enjoy the combination platter with dips - the baba ghanoush is delicious. The atmosphere is classy but down-to-earth. The cocktails are tasty. The service can be slow, but it means we are never rushed out. The prices are mid-high, but commensurate with the quality of food. I recently came with a large group, including kids. Service was welcoming despite the chaos. Our bread was frequently replenished and our bottles of wine poured. On top of that, we were given tastes of dessert & liqueur - such a nice treat at the end of a long meal. I especially appreciated that the head guy alerted us that gratuity was already added to the check. We had such a great time, that we opted to tip more! I was happy that my group had such a positive experience, and surely will continue to return.

A group of my friends were in town, and we happened to pick this place just by walking down the…read morestreet in the area until we saw something that looked tasty. We could not have been happier with what we got for a place that we picked totally randomly. First of all, the place is popular and we did not have resos, but the staff were super nice and found us an open table that we could eat at as long as we put in our orders quick so they could get the table ready for a later reservation in an hour. Then the food itself arrived and was really delicious and well presented, just look at those kebab plates and dips! They also gave our group free baklava at the end I think just because they felt a little bad they had to rush us, which wasn't even their fault and was super appreciated. Also, the interior decoration is fantastic. The restaurant feels super classy and elegant. Great vibes for a date, a business dinner, or just a fancy dinner. Overall, easy 5 stars. Great food and amazing service. Oh and the wine was delicious too.

1.9 mi•Kips Bay, Midtown East

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The Original Pita and Beyond

4.5(19 reviews)

Sunday 90 minutes bottomless brunch with my besties. Good portions, delicious food and Fernando…read morekept our drinks flowing.

Absolutely no frills…read more Great staff, great food, reasonable prices. They have great deals and everything is made from scratch. I especially love their homemade soups. I don't come here for the ambience, I come for good food without breaking the bank! Great takeout option as well.