Lady at the front was so rude and didn't care at all about anything. Gyro was average. Not going again

Hubby and I stopped in one our way through Springfield on a trip. An obvious established Springfield restaurant, it is rough around the edges, but absolutely worth the stop. We ordered a gyro basket with extra meat and a mini gyro basket. The portions are great! We could have easily shared a fry which we will definitely do next time. The gyro meat is so flavorful by itself then you add the zitti sauce and man o man that is one tasty gyro. Everything was made to order so it was fresh and so yummy. The prices are really reasonable especially the basket prices. We were told this place has a following and we can absolutely see why. We rolled in at 7pm so we had to eat on the trunk of our car because the dine-in was closed, but ya know I didn't mind a little picnic in the parking lot. Will definitely be back when we are in the area. read more

The only place in Springfield to get a Gyro. Family business Take my family there all the time Not much else to say Not a lot of seating inside You can always get it to go. read more

Found through the Yelp app on a trip through town. I was just looking for something basic & substantial for lunch, and this place was highly rated. I probably never would've stopped in otherwise, because it's hidden to the side of a rundown strip mall, next to a martial arts studio. Judging by the number of to-go orders while I was there, it's pretty popular with the local businesses for lunch, but there was only one other party in the dining room. An easily readable, simple menu hangs on the wall and the exceedingly friendly staff will explain any questions. I ordered the gyro with double meat (and added feta & lettuce) and the Greek appetizer (grilled pita, olives, feta, olive oil, and oregano). The appetizer was good, but disappointingly small; it could've at least used another piece of grilled pita. The double meat gyro more than made up for it. The other person in my group had ordered a regular gyro and my double meat was easily double the size of theirs! Flavor was good, meat was perfectly cooked and juicy. For how small the space was, the fact that there were really no other guests, and it seemed as if the three staff (two male cooks & a female counter worker) cared about the establishment, the dining room was in a sad condition. The female staff member came out to hang out and chat with the other party in the dining room, but disregarded the fact there was trash and remnants of food scattered under most of the tables. One of the stools at the long communal table is broken in half and the seat is laying flat on the floor. I probably won't be back the next time I'm in town, but if I lived here I might order a gyro to go. Food: Solid, exactly what I wanted at the time, but still not something to drive out of my way for. 3.5 Stars Service: Other than the cleaning issue, these people are happy to be here and to educate you in their cuisine. 4 Stars Atmosphere: It wasn't ~filthy~, but not a place I'd want to hang out & eat again. Maybe that's why all the orders were takeout? 2 Stars read more

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They are the best gyros anywhere and the people that work there are so nice. Yannie is so friendly and is really a people person.

Best gyros hands down in town. The service is always amazing even with the new covid restrictions. Got to beat the lunch rush though or things move a little slow. read more

Wow! I stopped by Yanni's after a quick search of Yelp identified it as a place a few miles from our hotel with good reviews. Well deserved good reviews, it turns out!The gyros were delicious as was the baklava (mmmmm.... my mouth is watering as I type). Even the french fries were excellent! We will definitely be back! read more

Yannis Gyros - Greek Near Me - Springfield, Illinois

Looking for a quality Gyro in the Springfield area? Yanni's is the go to place. The traditional gyro basket is a must and the "Greek Style Fries" makes it even better. If you are looking for something different, you can try the spicy barbecue gyro with feta, sans the veggies (I know, crazy but he loved it). Thanks, Yanni! You've got us hooked! read more

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Yanni's is fantastic!! Went here on my way home, as the yelp reviews made it a no-brainer to venture off the interstate to find this spot. I stopped in the middle of the afternoon and had the place all to myself. I went in and ordered the spicy barbecue gyros, and one of the guys there said it was his favorite item on the menu. That's always a good sign! I should have ordered 3 of these, that's how good it was. Wow! Incredibly delicious, fresh meat and the toppings were perfect. One of the most flavorful, delicious gyro I've ever tasted. I will definitely come here again! read more

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I didn't know that gyros would now be a staple for me until I tasted one from Yannis. Oh my goodness, delicious!!! The meat is so flavorful and tender, the sauce is PERFECT, and it's all we could ever want in a gyro. read more

Best Greek food in the Midwest!!!! I eat here way too much but it's definitely worth it. Prices are good and the menu is great. They literally have something for everyone. read more

Went to lunch with my brother and kiddos. Really amazing gyros/Greek salad and the lady at the cash register was super sweet and helpful. At the end of the meal, she gave my son two packs of baseball cards. Customer service was spectacular and the food was really on par!! read more

Ah-MAZING, GIANT gyros. I can't stop going here and I've only been in Springfield for a week and a half. The gyro special comes with fries and a drink and it's about $7.00. I upgrade to the delicious Greek fries for fifty cents. The Greek fries are seasoned with lemon, oregano, and some other yummy spices. The Gyro itself has a huge pile of lamb, sauce, tomato and onion. It's so delicious! The people who work here are great- When I told them I was in town on business they offered to suggest other good restaurants in the area so I don't get burned out on Yannis. Ha! read more

This is the best gyros you can find in Springfield. Their sauce has a certain zip to it that says it didn't come out of a tub they bought from Sysco. The meat is Kronos (my favorite for years) and the pita bread is cooked perfectly. Add some very thinly sliced onions and a pinch of fresh parsley and you're in heaven. Also notable are the Greek-style fries. They take their usual fries (skinny and slightly crispy) and add lemon juice, oregano, and sea salt to make them a completely different accompaniment to the sandwich. Add a drink (with free refills) and all this is yours for about 7 bucks! Yum... read more

So I've got to give them 5 stars for this reason: Went in for a to-go order - my first time gong in, as my wife usually picks up orders or ate in as it was close to her office. Took it home, and there were issues with the order. Wasn't going to say anything and just deal, until I learned something else was missing or incorrect. I decided to call to let them know, and ended up speaking to Yanni himself. He apologized for the issue, and said he would have a gift certificate for me to cover my next order/replacement order. I went in a few weeks later, placed the exact same order, and as promised, there was a gift certificate waiting for me by the register. BUT - even more impressive, was that he gave me a gift certificate for MORE than my original order. He gave me the balance of the cert to take with me, and I told him I didn't need it, but only need the value for what I purchased the first time. He insisted, apologized again for the previous issue, and went out of his way to give me the balance. We are repeat customers regardless, but this kind of attention is only found by the true customer service champion - something you won't get from a chain... thanks, Yanni! read more

Best gyros in town. Everything else is delicious at well but get a gyro! It is a local family business and they support the community. Food is quick. The decor is what you would expect at fast food Greek. read more

I spent a week in Springfield and came to realize something about middle America. I know this is going to offend some people, but if you knew me, you would know I have opinions that are not mean spirited nor meant to be hurtful. In fact, I will go out of my way NOT to say something to hurt anyone's feelings, so please accept this from one who has done extensive traveling around our great country - middle America lacks personality. Some of the most wonderful people you will meet; solid Americans one and all, but nothing you can point to and say, THAT is personality. I think this extends from Illinois (minus Chicago) to the middle of South Dakota (including all of Indiana and Iowa), most of Minnesota and part of North Dakota, and south as far as Kansas (including all of Nebraska). Somewhat surprising to even me, it doesn't include much of Missouri - go figure. Ok, so I bring this up because as I read restaurant reviews for Springfield, I came across a general feeling of "this place (insert establishment name here) is all right. A-ok, and not half bad. Yanni's falls smack dab in the middle of this description. Yeah, the interior is a bit dated and worn, but it is clean and the family-style seating in the middle of the place is unique as it has mounted swiveling stools instead of chairs. The menu is on the wall (to the left as you walk in). I point this out to the readers of this review as I was somewhat rudely directed to read it if I wanted to know what they had. Apparently the young woman at the counter didn't know? Anyway, I selected the gyro with double meat, following a suggestion I read on here. It was prepared quickly and was certainly very large and hot. All good things. The gyro itself? Not so much. The first few bites were good. The tzatziki was flavorful but very thin. I expected it to be thick and creamy, but not so in Springfield. The onions, tomatoes and pita were fresh so that was good, but the meat was very dry and overcooked. Honestly I never had gyro meat that dry and leathery before. Seriously, much of it was more like jerky. I don't even know how one could get it to that sort of sinewy consistency, but Yanni's did. Come to think of it, it isn't a three star place at all, because I have had better. Sorry. read more

If you know great Greek food than the 5 stars are misleading. This is not a 5 start place. Only for those who don't know Greek food. Good service and good food but not great like some claim. read more

The best! Everything is perfectly seasoned and delicious. Always hot and fresh. The only place I'll go for a gyro fix.

I just found this place and I will be back. I loved it. The gyro was delicious! I ordered Greek fries with the lemon and oregano, very good! Everything was quick and the service was awesome! With just gyro and fries, I was completely stuffed, you won't leave here hungry. Great price for as much food as you get. I noticed you could get extra meat on the gyro... You don't need it, it is packed full! Wonderful meal and I can't wait to bring my husband here to try one! read more

Dude this spot had some fire asssss gyros yo like oh man god dam an im from Chicago land so this a decent review

Soooo glad we read reviews on this and it was right on the way to the Abraham Lincoln Museum during our road trip! Oh soo good! The gyros is to die for and is soo BIG that you should get extra pitas bc they give you soo much meat that you can make 2 or 3 more. Love the garnishes and the seasonings are out of this world. Literally one of the best gyros I have had! The sauce is amazing and their fried mushrooms are soo delicious! Their greek fries is good but I prefer their mushrooms ;) We took it to go and they are super nice on the phone as we ordered too and had it all ready for pick-up. They are so inexpensive there too for the amount you get-so definitely if you are near this area, you must stop by for their gyros-get a platter :) Oh its a little hole in the wall but GPS led us there eventually so keep looking for it :) read more

This is probably the best Gyro I've had in 35 years. I've had great Gyros in San Diego, Washington DC, and numerous places throughout the U.S., and this is probably the best! The service is fast and efficient. Seems like plenty of seating. Location is close to I-55 either direction and parking lot seems large. It's not fancy, but the quality of the food is very high. I ordered extra meat on my Gyro, and that may have been a mistake. Now I'm stuffed, but happy. I will be back. read more

It is a fantastic place. Filled with a straight forward manner, Yannis' provides a very tasty Gyro. The ingredients are always ample and fresh. Each sandwich is made to order. A taste of Greece right here in Springfield. You will enjoy it. read more

Yelp has again helped us to eat well on our travels to Chicago. An easy stop off I-55 at Stevenson exit is Yannis located in a run down plaza. A true Chicago style gyro that is well stuffed and seasoned with all the trimmings. Got the Greek style fried seasoned with lemon juice and oregano. Large servings for a fair price. Should not have eaten all the fries but couldn't stop. Said they were slammed earlier and ran out of Italian beef and spinach pies. I'm sure the beef would be authentic Chicago style as well with the Cubs game playing in the background. Highly recommended upon your travels. read more

This is one of my favorite cheat meals. The place looks rough and could use some updating but the food is to die for. The portions are big and the price is reasonable. There's a reason people rave about this place like they do. read more

Overall pretty good food. Definitely a hole in the wall place but, the food was pretty good. I had the falafel gyro and it was better than first expected. The falafel waS soft and flavorful and the tzatziki sauce was run through the gyro perfectly. Nice food at a reasonable price and quick service even though they just call your name. read more

Small restaurant in a strip mall. We stopped here while driving through Springfield. Very good and authentic. We went on a day that offered 'free' upgraded fries. They were good, but not worth the normal up charge. read more

Not far from I 72, near smokestacks of power plant in a n old strip shopping center. Gyro basket arrived quickly. Good pita bread, fresh tomatoes and onions, the gyro meat was a little dryer than most. Friendly service. Good stop if you're traveling. read more

Yannis Gyros - the front of the restaurant - Greek Near Me - Springfield, Illinois

I just moved here a few months ago and prior to that had never indulged in a gyro. For lunch at my new job the person training me said I had to try one out, so we headed to Yanni's. The service was acceptable, nothing special about it. The reason it earned 4 stars from me though is due to a couple of things. 1-Pricing. Not bad on the wallet and for the price you get quite a bit of meat in their gyros. 2-Quality. I love food (as do most of us) and the quality and taste of the lamb was delicious. The spices used as well as their sauce blends so well together. Everything was nice and hot, with little wait time despite the lunch rush. All in all, I definitely recommend it for those who enjoy Gyros and especially for those who have yet to try one. read more

My husband and I have been coming here for years. I used to live in Chicago and I worked at the best Greek restaurant and I couldn't find anything comparable for many years (that was back in the 1980s). I found it here at Yanni's. I always order their authentic Greek food. The dolmades, gyros, spanakopita and the best moussaka I've ever had (their Friday special). The food is fantastic and so is the service. They have many more traditional items to choose from also. We have never been disappointed. read more

Talk about disappointing! We were driving from Chicago to St. Louis on Saturday, and Springfield is the last place with much restaurant selection, so we stopped about 1:20pm for a late lunch. I had scoped out restaurants on the way, and Yanni's was my top pick from the restaurants that Yelp showed to be open at that time, that I figured would be fast, and that looked like a tasty local restaurant. When we pulled up in the parking lot, my wife commented that it looked like they were closed. Sure enough, they were. No sign of anyone. Door locked. Yet the hours on the window (and Yelp and Google) showed that they were supposed to be open. Disappointed, I looked up the route to my second choice, Coney Island. We arrived there about 1:40pm (and they were supposed to close at 2pm). They were also closed, with one employee sitting inside in the dark. We ended up skipping lunch after wasting 30-45 minutes and many miles of driving, thanks to these two restaurants. They may have good food, but if they're not open when they're supposed to be, I have no way of knowing that. read more

Best tasting gyros in Springfield hands down, serving sizes are generous and they treat everyone well and as fast as they can while ensuring food quality. Love Yannis! read more

This is a great place to have Gyros, and much, much more, at great prices. This place is a must to stop by for the best Gyros in town, as well as, great service. read more

ask for Greek Fries - with Lemon & Oregano! Extra napkins are a must with Gyros! Delicious!

When my friend and I pulled up to the restaurant, we were dismayed with what we saw. The appearance of the restaurant is a little off putting and the interior is the same way. However do not let the appearance fool you, the gyros you can get here are unmatched. Their greek fries you can order are delicious and taste like they're directly from Greece and their service is quick. This family run business is truly a gem in springfield Illinois and I recommend anyone visiting to stop by and sink their teeth into a delicious gyro! read more

Had there Gyros sandwich with cheese sticks and fried mushroom. Great quality Gyros. Atmosphere is a hole in the wall dinner with pictures from Greece. Had there opportunities with customer service but not bad experience. read more

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The food was very good. Service was friendly. Good value! However, the restaurant was dirty. Not old, dirty. We went there the night before and even though it didn't close until 8, they closed the dining room 30 minutes early and only accepted take-out orders. We couldn't do that and had to go somewhere else. The food was worth the trip back, just wish it had been a little cleaner. read more

Never had a bad meal. Only wish it was a whole Greek experience. More like a short order diner. But seriously cannot go wrong with any food choice. Saganaki gyro or Greek fries all my faves. Oh ya and one word. BAKLAVA total food porn. read more

Gyro is excellent and service was great. Ordered to-go and it was ready fairly quickly. The gyro with fries was more than I could eat and the value was good for the amount of food you get. I would visit more often if I lived here, and will definitely be back the next time I'm in town. read more