Wow. When I walked onto Park avenue I was wondering why there was a crowd of people around, but then I realized it was the line for Uncle Gussy's. Intimidating? Yes. Long? Obviously. But they work so incredibly fast, it didn't take too long before I was next. With a relatively simple menu, it was easy for me to pick out what I wanted (the chicken and rice platter with the works). I STRONGLY recommend "the works" because you get the full enchilada...sorry, this is Greek, so I mean gyro. The food tasted fresh and the amount you receive is well worth it (unlike a lot of other places in midtown). Super friendly, quick service with excellent food. Need I say more? Don't be intimated by the line, just go for it--you won't regret it. read more

Uncle Gussy's - Chicken and rice platter with "the works" - Food Trucks Near Me - New York, New York

Uncle Gussy's is a very popular food truck. I fully appreciate their honest approach to serving food in the midtown area. They definitely provide excellent customer service and provide quality food at reasonable prices. Gyro is tasty and the chicken is nicely grilled. Highly recommended. read more

Uncle Gussy's - Menu - Food Trucks Near Me - New York, New York

Uncle Gussy's has of the best chicken/lamb and rice platters in the city, which translates well for their standing in my food truck ratings (top five). I'm surprised by the lack of reviews because I swear there is always a crowd at Uncle Gussy's around 12. The truck has become a weekly staple with me and my co-workers because of its superior quality, diversified menu and affordable prices. Platters are $5, soups and dessert run $3-$4 and specials range anywhere from $8-$10. I usually get the mixed platter with extra meat and the works for a cool $6. I can't find another place in the city (besides Famous Halal Guys) that serves this high quality food from a truck at such affordable prices. Honestly, the extra meat is unnecessary and a regular platter could fill me up but wouldn't it just feel weird to spend only $5 on lunch in Midtown East? My co-worker, who admittedly is more experienced with Greek food than me, says they have the best gyro in the city and I'm inclined to agree. However, I'm actually more partial to rice - fluffy and not oily - seems like the perfect complement to the heavier chicken and lamb. The tzatziki sauce, which can be only described as cool, seems authentic with hints of cucumber. My co-worker also got their pork chop special, which has him hooked on the truck. He said everything (pork chop, salad, etc.) all blended together for a complete, but not too heavy, meal. I believe the pork chop special are only available on Thursdays. Soups are always made by mom and desserts are made by Cousin Tony. I wouldn't doubt the homemade claims as there is just a je ne sais quoi about homemade food that makes the taste distinctive versus manufacture products. I heard Uncle Gussy's originated in Astoria, one of the most heavily populated Greek neighborhoods in NYC. I would be surprised if Uncle Gussy's did perfect their craft in Astoria. They aren't as sexy as some of the newer trucks, such as Korilla, but I think Gussy's is a solid contributor to the food truck scene. Follow them on twitter @unclegussys for daily specials. They are always parked at 51st and Lex. read more

Uncle Gussy's - lamb chop special with lemon potatoes and greek salad. $10 only! SO WORTH IT. - Food Trucks Near Me - New York, New York

OH.EM.GEE.... tried Uncle Gussy's for the 1st time today as I work on 42nd and I'm like do I realllllly want to walk 10 blocks there and back.. that's like 20 blocks and that's a long way...ehhh... but I'm so glad I did. It was even worth missing the free leftovers from the catered lunch meeting in my office. Got the combo platter with the works and it was so amazing. The Tzatizki sauce is everything I want in life. I want them to bottle it so I can buy it and bring it home to eat with everything... or just rub it all over myself. The rice was tender and flavorful, tomatoes fresh and delicious, onions were sweet, hot sauce gave a nice little kick... I can't wait to go back (prob next week) and try the souvlaki. And then the topper is you mean to tell me this whole big box was only $6? Shut the front door.... read more

Always good experience at this food truck. Side of vegetarian option and seasoned fries are to die for. Only thing that could get better is their salad with more options and dressings. Right now the only dressing they have is Balsamic Vinegar read more

Went out to grab lunch and felt the siren call of Uncle Gussy's. Pork Souvlaki sandwich with fries $8 and just delicious. My only complaint is the fries don't stay hot but it was a long walk. People in the truck are nice and friendly. I will be going back more often. No line since I went after two PM. The tzatziki sauce was amazing! read more

We pop over here from the office from time to time because this food truck is about as good as it gets. Décor: It's a food truck, but a pretty nice one. You can't miss it (It's large and it's blue) and they are always in the same spot. The menu is clear and easy to figure out/read and the drinks are right in the side of the truck, easy to grab. Bathroom: nope haha. Staff: Every time I go I am amazed at 1) how the heck the order guy gets my order correct (despite that is seems like he is half listening), and 2) how FAST they make the food (they are incredible!). Every guy is very friendly too. Food: What can I say, it's a food truck but it's delicious! I usually get lamb (double meat) over rice w/ a salad and a drink and there is MORE than enough food. The lamb is cut THICK too, which is just the way I like it! Such flavor! The hot sauce could be a bit hotter (Halal Guy's is SO GOOD) but everything else is spot on. Value: You can get away with lunch, and a SOLID helping, for under $10 easy. Great food at a decent price. I love UGussy's and will always come back when I have a taste for some really good street meat. read more

Best truck in manhattan! There's no question about it and my point is proven everyday at noon time by the long waiting lines. I have been here a bunch of times always ordering either the chicken over rice "the works" or the chicken greek salad...both are just awesome...two thumbs up...never disappoint. The three biggest reason for 5 stars are: 1) the portion - Uncle Gussy's is not stingy 2) the price - Can't beat $6 lunch 3) chicken - juicy and tender read more

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I ordered the chicken breast "hercules" platter which is grilled chicken breast over yellow rice, French fries and a greek salad, served with warm Pita and white and yellow sauces. Everything tasted fresh and the flavors were really good, especially the rice which tasted really good by itself( when does that happen? ) and the fries which stayed crispy even when cold. but the chicken breast itself was very tough and rubbery. The chef did warn be about that though so may be the next time i ll order a different kind of meat. The platter was for $13 and could easily feed 2 moderately hungry adults. You get a good value for your money! read more

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Lines are long in part due to the TV shows featuring them, but mainly due to the good food. The combo chicken and gyro meat with rice was great - the gyro meat was nicely seared which imparted even more flavor to it. Don't be afraid of the line, it moves pretty quick. read more

Great food, great price, great service, great staff, great value. Don't let the line scare you. These guys are good, line moves fast, worth waiting for. The Greek salad is awesome, gyro fantastic and the dark meat chicken is insane, extra Tatziki and you'll have the best Mediterranean lunch in the city. read more

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I've walked by 51st Street and Park Ave. a hundred times and there is always a line by this corner cart. I asked a client about it and he just said, "I'm buying!" The line is a bit shorter that I've seen before. Perhaps because it's cold and the wind chill shooting up 51st Ave. is knocking down the NYPD 17th Precinct barriers! What to order? Souvlaki, Lamb Chops, a Gyro? They all sound good. As I get up to the window to order, I'm blown away there is a grill burning red hot in the cart! I got a Souvlaki Plate. The grilled lamb is smothered with a tzaziki sauce (yogurt, not mayo) and a hot sauce that is so savory. Fresh crispy salad with firm tomatoes. And fluffy yellow rice. I may have committed a fax paus, but I mixed the whole plate up and just enjoyed every bite. My client rolled with a chicken n' lamb mix, which looked equally as good. Uh, no sharing tastes this time! So good, that when I left for the airport, I took a plate with me. The TSA Officer x-rayed my food and smiled, "Uncle Gussy's, huh?" Damn. read more

Uncle Gussy's might not be glitzy or glamorous like the Halal Guys on 53rd and 6th, XPL, and Biriyani Cart. However, it does a damn good job being a solid and reliable street meat destination on Park Ave/Midtown East. The chicken and lamb are consistently flavorful and offered in generous portions. Sandwiches and platters for $5 to $6 is on par with other trucks in the area. As much as I love the roaming food trucks, Uncle Gussy gets credit for being reliable day in and day out parked on 51st and Park Ave. The guys preparing your food are also nice and approachable. Once in a while, they do forget to give you sauce if you ask for it on the side, so make sure you remind them. Lastly, please be advised that the prices listed on the website are outdated. But all you have to do is just scale everything up one dollar and you are good to go. read more

Being suggested by people sitting on my left and right hand side so I decided to give a try today. It was indeed the best platter I have had so far. What I liked the most about Gussy is that you have more options, apart from the regular chicken over rice and lamp over rice. Here I strongly suggest their pork sausage. And the sauce was much flavorful than other places. Hot sauce was a bit mild, but BBQ sauce was just about the right level. Will come back again given it's so convenient for me to grab a bite at noon. read more

LOVE LOVE LOVE! Best chicken and rice spot ever. I always get the chicken/lamb combo with tzatziki sauce+bbq. It comes with big juicy chunks of chicken, perfectly cooked gyro meat and fresh veggies. I wish this truck was open 24/7 instead of those 53rd and 6th guys. read more

Uncle Gussy's - Best $6 lunch combo! - Food Trucks Near Me - New York, New York

Of all the food trucks in the land, who is the fairest of them all? At least on Park Avenue, it seems Uncle Gussy's is the Snow White. No word on the Evil Queen. If you ever find yourself in the area around lunchtime on a workday, it is immediately obvious which truck has the longest line. As a New Yorker, I have been conditioned to avoid lines of almost any length. However, in this case the food justifies the wait. First off, the line moves swiftly as Uncle Gussy's is by now a well-oiled machine, completing orders in a minute flat. The concept is simple: pick your protein and pick your platter. I go for Greek salads, and even those come in portion sizes enough to satiate this hungry fellow. Both the gyro and pork souvlaki are good, though I would avoid the pork sausage, as it came out overcooked with a near-black exterior. If you are craving something more, feel free to opt for the fries or rice instead. read more

Tried Uncle Gussy's for the first time last week. I figured I should stop by since they're only two blocks from my office. With all the raving Yelp reviews, I honestly expected better. The experience was a great one (hence the 2 stars), but the positives stopped there. I ordered a combo greek style and carried the delicious smelling bag back to my office (5 minutes away). I opened my lunch to discover that the food was cold. First strike. I took a bite of the meat and rice, and was let down. I wanted some explosion of flavors in my mouth, but it was honestly taste-less. Don't get me wrong, it didn't taste bad. It just wasn't good. I had half of my food before tossing the rest in the trash. Now, I want give Uncle Gussy's the benefit of the doubt. With all these rave reviews, maybe they just had a bad day. They're only two blocks away, so no doubt I will be back to try their food again. Watch out for the review. read more

Uncle Gussy's - Current menu - Food Trucks Near Me - New York, New York

Hands down this is by far the best gyro I've had In NYC. I first tried the food truck at Wall st. I was hooked on the flavor of the meat. I also visited the one at the midtown location same quality food and the staff at both locations were really friendly. This is way better than Halal Guys. read more

I absolutely love this truck!!! I was very hungry one day and I see a long line for this truck, so out of curiosity I decide to try it out. The lady in front of me recommended me want to get and this is always what I order now. I always order the Combo (Chicken/Lamb) Platter Greek and Mild. I love this platter because the sauces are so tasty and so are the meats. Everything about this platter is perfect. They're also very generous with the portions which makes me super happy. So the price is right, the portion is awesome, and the food is perfect...what is there not to like! read more

Their Gyro Greek Salad was THE best thing I ate during my visit to NYC. Being from Seattle, we have a decent international selection so I've had a good Greek salad, but let me tell you the salad here was the best I ever had. They load up the toppings so you're not trying to ration them to the mountain of lettuce; there was plenty of food for a delicious bite, every time. I loved all the little extras that they threw in, and the gyro meat was fantastic. I almost passed by this place, but figured I'd give them a try after seeing the long line. So glad I did - now I just wish I could find something similar in Seattle. read more

If you are seeking to spice your life up a lil bit, and opt out of the bland meal you prepped last night, go out and check Uncle G's out. For just a fraction of the average cost of nearby competitors you can enjoy a jam packed chicken over rice that will leave you not only STUFFED but SATIATED. The only reason I provide a 4 star rating, is that the line is usually long during lunch time, and the meal is noticeably salty. As a result, consume Uncle G's with sufficient hydration sources, and be sure to have a coffee or an espresso afterwards to avoid that 3 PM burnout. Thanks Uncle G! Feel free to reach out to me with any questions. read more

Love the food. So good!! You can also order ur food ahead of time on seamless and pick up. I ordered a salad and today was actually quiet so they finished preparing my food earlier then expected time. They are so nice they offered to remake to food bc it was warm rather than hot. I said no worries but they make sure you are well taken care of. read more

Amazing food! I am a big fan of the rice platter with chicken. I don't do food trucks - but don't let that fool you. This food truck is pretty and the price is right. Even though the line is usually long, it moves quick and is worth the wait. read more

Uncle Gussy's - Rice platter with chicken and "the works". - Food Trucks Near Me - New York, New York

If you happen to walk by this food truck on 52nd and Park at around 1 p.m., you'll see a line wrapped around the church that is right next to it. I've always managed to get here before the rush. Today, however, I had to endure that long line, which I am glad to report moved rather quickly. As I stood there contemplating which meat, prep (sandwich, platter, etc.) and style (Greek style, Greek and mild, etc.), I overheard a tourist say, "If so many people are waiting in line, it must be good." New Yorkers are pretty impatient people (myself being considerably so). We wouldn't be standing in line for mediocre food. No, sir. The prices are great for midtown. $5 for a sandwich. I see these guys do their morning pick-ups at Parisi Bros. bakery so I KNOW their pitas are fresh - and the taste of course only confirms it. Also, every meat I've tried has been just the right amount of juicy (ok, the souvlaki could have been a more tender, but I still scarfed the whole thing down). The main reason I keep coming back here though is their homemade tzatziki. Highly recommend getting anything with tzatziki. read more

This place was quick and is a great place to try-out, however there is a bit too much hype for this food truck Delivery: Ordered it for lunch to my work. Took about 15 minutes for it to arrive for delivery was A+ since it was super quick Food: Chicken Platter: The food was not bad at all. But it wasn't the best Greek vendor food I've had here. The chicken is good but a bit dull, the sauce is a little too tangy and the rice isn't as filling for me. However they do fill up the box to the brim so plenty of food! Overall: I would say the hype is too much here but needless to say this place isn't bad just not the best Greek vendor spot! read more

Uncle Gussy's - Closed Box - Food Trucks Near Me - New York, New York

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$11 for a pork, chicken over rice the works. AMAZING. coma inducing. The price is well worth it even though it's overpriced for this type of food. The white sauce and hot sauce is good and unique (hot sauce is bearable compared to halal guys). The rice is firm and the veggies are fresh. The highlight of this dish is definitely the meat. You can taste the authenticity and both the chicken and the pork were grilled and the char on it just makes it awesome. WAAAAAAAY better meat than halal guys (14th st). Would have liked it to be cheaper tho. read more

Uncle Gussy's - Chicken pork the works over rice $11 - Food Trucks Near Me - New York, New York

I tried this famous Greek street vender for the first time. I got Combo rice platter for $7, which came with chicken & lamb meat over yellow rice,and accompanied with lettuce &tomato salad. They added Greek yogurt sauce and very hot red sauce upon request. The platter was not bad,but lamb was too dry. And it was a bit too much amount for me so I couldn't finish it,but it was good that I could try it. read more

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Best Greek food I've ever had! The line is super long but the food is just that good and fresh it makes it worth the wait. Tried the chicken pita with the works, delish. Planning on going back to try the chicken breast Greek salad, many had it and it looked tasty! The guys on the truck are also friendly and quick. Prices are decent- even cheap for NYC read more

Uncle Gussy's - Chicken Pita with Fries - Food Trucks Near Me - New York, New York

Yum!! I'm always skeptical, yet amazed at what some people can whip up at a food truck! Long line, but worth the wait - entrees are under $10 - the fries are to die for. Crispy, seasoned and oh so good. They were in my veggie pita, but I still got a side on a hot summer day. They're THAT good. Cash/weekdays only. Blue food truck on the SE side of Park/51 in front of Park Ave Church. read more

Finally a real gyro! Line wasn't too bad, service is fast once your order is taken. My gyro was cooked perfectly and the sauce [they call it white sauce] was excellent...now let's talk french fries wholly @#$% they were GREAT, almost a lite tempura taste to them...MMM. For $7 I got the sandwich, fries & soda...I'm back next week read more

Serviceable midtown lunch option. I have gotten a platter here as early as 10:30, so those against the corporate America lunch hour grain can take refuge here. Nick and his guys are always engaging, friendly and attuned to customers' needs. The chicken is a bit gristly at times but for the most part juicy and always delivered in large quantity. Sadly, I have never been crazy about any of the specials, but perhaps I've simply never ordered the best ones. I would definitely recommend the homemade baklava. read more

As a newbie to food trucks, I doubt that I'll find one with better food than this one! Our food was delicious and was a good price too. The sandwich was so tasty (especially the sauce) that I wish they would drive the truck to Vegas! The guys were super friendly. We stopped by later in the day, and most of the popular items were sold out. Let this be a lesson to newbies. read more

Best food truck ever! I've tried the Greek chicken salad, Chicken K-Bob, & Veggie platter. All amazing. All about the sauce. I always get mine with "The works", you should too! More than enough food, but you can't help and eat it all b/c its soo good! Doesn't hurt that its very reasonably priced AND the staff are very friendly! Do yourself a favor and check em' out if you're in midtown east. read more

These guys give you a great deal on lunch with the chicken over rice. It comes with a bit of lettuce and tomato that is not quite a salad, but the amount of chicken and rice is more than sufficient. Nice guys remember what your regular order is. Tried the burger and fries. The burger is just meh,, and the fries are seasoned a bit and I found them to be ok. read more

Greek food that's delicious, cheap and quick. I got the combo platter: which comes with chicken, gyro, rice, lettuce, tomatoes, and tzatziki sauce. The portion was large and I was properly stuffed after I finished my platter. As far as food trucks go, this is probably my favorite one in recent memory. The only thing I dislike is that it's a one mile trip from my workplace, but Uncle Gussy's is worth the walk in my book. Cash only! read more

Uncle Gussy's - Gyro platter - Food Trucks Near Me - New York, New York

Not impressed with the Greek salad. It was salty and too greasy. Way overdressed with oil. Salads are supposed to be light and good for digestion. This is the second time it happened. I wish they fixed this. Giving this 3 stars for the benefit of a doubt. read more

This is delicious, likely not healthy (but you know that when you order it), and probably the best food truck Greek I've ever had. Line is always very long but if you go late or early for lunch you don't have to wait long read more

This is a very popular street cart in Midtown Manhattan on Park Ave. during lunch hours it is hard to miss this food truck as there is a big line to get food from uncle gussy's. Ordered the combo platter (chicken + lamb) with rice, tzatziki sauce, grilled onions and hot sauce. The lamb is alright but the grilled chicken had a ton of flavor. Price : $6.00 Will definitely return to try other things from Uncle Gussy's read more

Uncle Gussy's - Combo with chicken & lamb $6.00 - Food Trucks Near Me - New York, New York

I'm not really sure how this place has more than 4 stars. I got the Greek salad with souvlaki chicken breast and it was just an ordinary salad. The chicken was good but a little dry. Also it is strange that the Greek salad came with balsamic dressing. Usually it comes with red wine vinegar and olive oil which compliment the salad much better. I don't think I would order from here again. read more

Uncle Gussy's is unbelievable. Nice, welcoming and moderately priced. Amazing food, Chicken Platter was outstanding undoubtedly. This Chicken Platter was prepared just perfectly. The staff was extremely pleasant and service is excellent. Well done Uncle Gussy's. read more