“This was our second visit, and we brought friends from out of town. Paige was such a joy, and so attentive. Amber gave us great wine recommendations. All of the support staff was on top of everything. We had such a truly wonderful experience, I couldn’t recommend it more. It is pricier than what we would normally spend on a dinner, but so worth it. Definitely get the Mezza platter with extra pita, and a lamb dish. What an absolute treat.“
“Great food with quality ingredients from Greece. Friendly & knowledgeable staff with top notch service! I'm 100% Greek and appreciate this concept opening in the neighborhood. Authentic foods you won't find elsewhere. The staff is approachable and will help you choose what to order. You can taste the quality. Highly recommend.“
“Friendly staff. Nice atmosphere. Great tasting food. It was my first time there and the food was very tasty. Not your usual sloppy pita sandwich, (although I love those, also). Nice variety of appetizers. I tried the zucchini keftedes and they were great. Nice portion to share or have it alone for a meal. (next time I'm going to order them with less sauce because I like the flavor og the kefteda). I'm happy to see a Greek food restaurant in the neighborhood. gives the neighborhood a continued variety of great places to eat. I will be back. Best of luck.“
“This place is special in a way that would almost makes me want to keep it a well-guarded secret. You don't really get this experience anymore, it takes a confluence of passion and community that's hard to come by in any era, let alone the modern, distanced, impersonal world we occupy now.This is the quintessential Chicago Mom n' Pop experience. Great food at ridiculously good prices served up with a smile and a friendly familiarity that makes you feel like you're right at home.The decor matches the patrons: humble, comfortable, working-class Americana and unapologetically Chicagoan to the core. You can tell most of the customers here are patrons for life, and with good reason. You always feel like a person here, not an order. They aren't just trying to turn over your ticket, they want to make sure you're taken care of.I can't tell you the last time I had perfect fries before this, like too-hot-to-eat, immaculate golden brown fries. I definitely can't recall ever getting them with a whole burger for under $7. I fed two hungry adults here for less than $20. It felt absurd, almost, like I wanted to pay more because it felt unfair to them that I'd pay twice that much at a lot of places.Just a positively perfect experience every time and we always make it a point to stop here anytime we're remotely close by.“
“Visiting from Indiana for training and decided to get Greek for dinner.....man o man o man.....was this a fantastic choice!When I pulled up, it was free valet parking and I was a little confused because I didn't anticipate it being that type of fine dining experience but I was wrong.We arrived at 6ish on Tuesday and let me say we beat the crowd. Within 20 minutes of our arrival, there was a wait for seating.As an appetizer we ordered the Flaming Cheese (Saganaki) And it was phenomenal. They automatically give you a platter of toasted bread and it was the perfect accompaniment.I ordered the chicken kebab meal which came with a soup and my choice of side. I chose the lemon chicken soup and greek potatoes...my tummy was in agreement with my choices.My friend ordered the Moussuka and it was a large portion that also came with soup and choice of side...she chose the mixed veggies and they were truly delicious.We tried the dandelion greens because neither of us had had them before. They weren't my fav but my friend loved them. This was simply a matter of preference nothing more nothing less.My friend got a baklava to go because we were too full for dessert at that moment.The portions are healthy, service was top notch and the food was obviously quality ingredients. There is something for everyone on this menu!“
“Fabulous meal and date night here. Quick and easy service. The short wait was worth it. The steak was juicy and tender. The apps and desert were fast to add. Incredible, reasonably priced for the meal. Only ding was it’s quite loud, cash only, and FCFS on seating, but if you know all that going in, it’s amazing.“
“A must go place every time we are in DT Chicago. It is a huge place and nearby parking is always available. Of course you can always choose valet. We just love their foods and drinks here.Vegetarian options: Lots of food for vegetarians to choose fromKid-friendliness: We always brought our kids here and they have a nice selection of kids menu!“
“LOVE NICKS! Great service, family owned, upbeat & inviting staff ? good energy all around, you can feel the mutual respect amongst the ranks & I love that. Happy employees = happy customers WHO COME BACK. *Nicks drive in* is the perfect example of this & my family always runs it back?NOW... FOOD? Nick's is known for their HOME-MADE GYROS & they are delicious by ALL accounts!! If you like gyros, you will LOVE theirs! Nicks makes burgers, hotdogs, mozzarella sticks, chili, popcorn shrimp, shakes & many more options, kids meals etc. Sit down & stay a while or drive-inn & drive out.I've been coming to nicks since I was a little girl getting lunch with my grandpa or grandma. Saturday night dinner out with dad. I think I may have even had a birthday party at Nick's in the mid 90s. Nick's is family. Iykyk & if you don't know.. GO FIND OUT.Yesterday I called in a pick up order& forgot my brother's milkshake on the counter. & instead of getting all the way home & changed out of my 'heavy snow storm--triple layered clothing' only to realize my mistake.. "NICKS" was calling me. AMAZING SERVICE !! Many wouldn't do that over a milkshake, thank you ?Anyway, TLDR..? Go to >> nicks drive -in chicago. You're welome ✨️?Parking: Alot of space to park unnless it's busy. NBut it's quickKid-friendliness: Alot of space for kids to be kids“
“The chocolate rum balls and spinach pie are delicious and the owner is so sweet. The chocolate rum balls had nuts and were super fudgy- they just melt in your mouth. This is a great neighborhood spot! Very reasonably priced so make sure to have cash.“
“Excellent value and quality Mediterranean food. The chicken shawarma came with generous portion and great flavor. The addition of four complimentary topping (I picked baba ghanouj, hummus, and grape leaves) also tasted amazing and very fresh.“
“Met up with some friends here this past weekend. The atmosphere is really nice, but it's such a small space... I wish there was more seating! Luckily, we didn't have to wait long for a table to open up. I ordered a hazelnut latte and pistachio croissant- both were delicious!“
“Really lovely little Ravenswood hideout local bar. It’s nice and clean, not a dive. Reasonable priced drinks and they sell food late, mostly Greek menu that always satisfies. Several ciders on the beer list which I always appreciate, and they take cash and credit and have a jukebox as well as one TV in the corner by the bar. Many tables throughout that are usually fairly quiet when I’ve gone. Bar is for chatty folks. I strongly prefer places that don’t have TVs in every corner Bathrooms are always well stocked and patrons are friendly but not cliquey.“
“BYG appears to be back to the ways they were before the pandemic of 2020. Their portions are generous again as before I felt there was major cutbacks in quality and quantity due to businesses suffering due to Covid. Loved the pork kebab (Souvlaki), tzatziki sauce along with the Greek potatoes and rice pilaf.“
“Great spot for in and out service! They offer fast service while still maintaining high quality eats. Burger stand ambiance with top quality food. I've ordered from here many times, and haven't found anything I didn't like. Some of my favorites are Philly cheesesteak and Philly chicken. Both are super yummy! Gyros, burgers, Italian beef, bbq beef, all delicious. Oh, don't forget the fries. I order mine well done and they nail it spot on every time. The pizza puffs RULE! That's it dear diners, check them out and enjoy.“
“The service is great, I'm adopting the owner as my mom, and the food is very good and reasonably priced. Not very crowded right now because it's artic weather out. We bought a bottle of wine from across the street. Perfect night.“
“This is the best Greek village salad I’ve ever had. This is my favorite type of salad and usually the only type of salad I will eat. I got it from here a few weeks ago and have been thinking about it ever since….so glad I went back for it again today - YUM!!Their marinated meats for the grill are also delicious!!“
“This is an iconic Greektown bar and restaurant that has been serving the community and others for decades, along with their companion restaurant, Meli Cafe, the best breakfast/brunch/lunch spot around. Great food and drink and nothing beats a nice day when they open all the windows and let the fresh air in. Friendly staff and customers and wonderful owners. A true gem.“
“5 star food. The fries are delicious, the burgers are huge. I haven't tried much else but the few things I tried off the menu have all been stellar. The menu is just huge, full of Chicago favorites. This little mom n pop can roll with the best of them. If you're looking for good food and not worried about glare, this is the place. I guess it's like they say, the more dangerous the neighborhood the better the food.“
“Excellent Greek and Chicago specialties. We started with Saganaki (flaming Greek cheese), they used to flamblé at table side, now they flamblé near the table and when it goes put they serve it. We also had calamari (kalamari). I strayed from the Greek traditional dishes and tried the fried smelts; if you grew up in the midwest, you might have tried smelts, and Central Gyros served them exactly as I remember my mother did. We also got Pastitsio, a Greek lasagna type dish. All entrées are served with soup, and we all chose the egg lemon soup. Solid choice. Overall Central Gyros has been doing Greek food for decades and provide great food at reasonable price.Parking: There is a free multi-level parking garage across the street.“
“The owners made me feel like I was a regular, and had been going there for years.., but it was actually my first time eating there . The Lemon chicken soup was the best I've ever had! Went back the next day to bring some home to Missouri. (Here on vacation and wanted to share with friends when I get home) I will definitely be back. Ohh and the homemade bread they serve with the soup came out of the oven while they packaged my soup to go, and it was warm and sliced for me on the spot. It doesn't get better than this family owned hidden gem. Thank you Grapevine, I'll be back next time I visit!“
“We came for lunch with some friends who are regulars and we were not disappointed. The food and service were great. The food was quick and everything was delicious with generous portions. We had the Avgolemono soup, chicken pita, filet mignon pita, Greek Style Ribeye sandwhich. Skirt Steak Sandwhich, and a burger. We around 2:00 and it wasn't busy and were able to find free street parking easily.Parking: Parking can be challenging. Read the signs carefully as some parking is by permit only, some is free, and some is paid.“
“Transform to Greece with Athena’s authentic dishes! The open air space and retractable roof with an outdoor patio is the perfect Greektown spot no matter the weather. Can’t beat the spreads, gyro plate & chicken souvlaki kebab! Reminds me of my summer trip to Greece!“
“I love a good gyro and Mr. Greek always delivers on that! The gyro meal was about 12$ for a hefty gyro, lots of fries and a drink. Good price on a super filling, fresh tasting meal. The wait was not long at all, and the restaurant was clean. Will definitely be back.“
“Wonderful food and service! There were 7 in our group and we shared plates of tzatziki, hummus, fried cauliflower and octopus with main courses of lamb kebab, oven roasted half chicken, and souvlakia. Great wine paired with the food. Will be back“
“Just came from ordering a chicken breast combo, a pizza puff and a cheese burger.. and let me tell you. This place never lets me down. I’m very picky on my chicken breast and they are nice and juicy grilled just right. Always order mayo lettuce and grilled onion and the onions are even on point. They are definitely not greedy with the chicken either.Parking: Never a problem with parking.!!“
“The food came out super fast like within 7 min of ordering it. The food was plentiful and tasty (just a little salty but I like low salt food in general so for others it might be just fine). The rice was a little mushy and I like less mush but some like it mushy but it was good. For $15 plus tax ($17 ish) you get a platter of chicken and gyro meat plus salad with excellent vinaigrette sauce w very fresh salad and a choice of rice or French fries. Parking on the street w meters. Quick bite and dine in no waiter service so in and out easy. Great staff!“
“The place itself first of all is amazing.I had the Natural burger(medium rare) a few times and it's great,but my favorite is the steak sandwich it's ridiculously good also medium rare and I love the fries. You have to check out Big League Burgers you will not be disappointed.“
“This is a Chicago style restaurant. You go in you order at the counter and then wait for your number to be called to pick up your food. They have a very large menu with a little something for everyone. The prices are fair and the food is tasty. They offer bottled beers as well as some Mexican drinks. There is usually some sort of sport game playing on the large TV. They also have a separate gambling room. I have been here numerous times and try something different to eat each time. Overall, it's a nice place to stop and grab a quick bite to eat. The atmosphere is just a place to eat with customers ranging from people of all backgrounds. If you are in the area and need a quick bite this is a good place to go eat.“
“The Owner is Nice and Very Polite but the lady worker is very Arrogant and the way she answered you is like She's the owner ? I asked her if she can give me extra sauce for the Gyros and she replied " I didn't heard you say that " with a higher pitch voice ? Be Nice and Be Friendly most of the times.“
“10/10 experience from the food to the atmosphere to the service! I went for the spinach stuffed chicken and I highly recommend it. The portion was perfect. Daniel (the bartender) offered great service and great conversation. Although it was cold outside, I can tell this place will be amazing in the summer when the patio is open. I’ll be back!“
“I love Avli!! The locations I’ve been to, Winnetka and Avli Taverna, have a great philosophy, atmosphere and is intimate for couples, yet easily accommodates a family of 4 comfortably for a casual yet fine dining experience. The menu is thoughtful, including imported Greek oils, crafted unique Greek dishes masterly designed with every detail. Every desire the guest needs is addressed and executed. The plates are exquisite and the atmosphere is heavenly, magical! (No doubt, I imagine, and kudos to your VP and marketing genius Ian) I passed Avli on the Park New Year’s Eve and did take a video which I will gladly post/share! The energy and vibe permeated outside to the guests in line waiting to enter to celebrate the New Year with Ian Vlahakis and the friends and family of Avli! Laura Kennedy media market manager recruiter for Lincoln Park territory~chicagoland and north shore 847-477-6972 thank you so much God bless and happy new year! best to you in 2023, Laura Kennedy“
“Used to live nearby and was a regular customer. Place hasn't changed over the years. Typical Chicago gyros spot with go-to menu items that hit the spot all these years later.Parking: Very few spots but other businesses in this small strip mall were closed or out of business.“
“Such a nice restaurant. My wife suggested we go there since she used to go there often as a little girl. That's small, a local neighborhood joint which is what I really like to frequent.The food was delicious and the atmosphere was very nice.“
“My recent visit to Artopolis Bakery, Cafe & Agora left me thoroughly impressed, and I couldn't wait to share my wonderful experience! From the moment I walked in, I was greeted by the inviting aroma of freshly baked goods and the warm ambiance of the cafe. It's truly a hidden gem that offers a blend of bakery delights, cozy cafe vibes, and a unique Agora concept. The bakery selection is a heaven for pastry lovers. The array of fresh bread, pastries, and treats was a feast for the eyes. I couldn't resist trying a variety of items, and each one was a testament to the craftsmanship of the bakers. From flaky croissants to decadent cakes, everything was made with attention to detail and a genuine passion for baking. I ordered Le Symphony a chocolate cake with dark chocolate mousse. The marriage of the velvety chocolate cake with the rich dark chocolate mousse was nothing short of a masterpiece. The chocolate cake, soft and moist, laid the foundation for this culinary masterpiece. Its delicate texture provided the perfect contrast to the boldness of the dark chocolate mousse that graced its layers. As I savored each bite, I was treated to a symphony of flavors that danced between the sweetness of the cake and the luxurious depth of the dark chocolate. "Le Symphony" was not just a pastry; it was an experience that showcased the artistry of pastry-making. The attention to detail and the evident passion that went into crafting this dessert were truly commendable. It's a dessert that can elevate any occasion, from a quiet morning treat to a grand celebration. My visit was a treat for the senses, with the sights, smells, and flavors creating a memorable experience. I wholeheartedly recommend this place to anyone looking for a delightful culinary and cultural journey.“
“I always have a great experience when ordering from here! I love the food, it's very tasty, the Gyro is one of my favorite, I wish I could eat it everyday! I truly appreciate the great customer service though, we don't see that much now a days and its refreshing talking and ordering from someone that is nice, and knows what they are doing! Thank you Little Greek Kitchen I will be ordering again soon! :)“
“The Greek salad was Awesome!!! Had everything in it and anchovies upon request! The Grecian Chicken meal and Gyros sandwich Awesome! Don't forget the freshcut fries, nice and hot upon pick-up! We'll be coming back real soon...We're neighborhood folk, and like to enjoy a nice delicious meal away from home, just like eating at home! You won't go wrong trying this place, if you haven't already!Parking: Parking is very convenient...right out in front“
“LÝRA Chicago is a delightful spot that rivals Bagatelle, offering a sumptuous bread spread and an array of dishes including succulent scallops and tender octopus. The short rib pasta is a must-try, easily ranking in the top 3, while the lobster linguini falls short. With a nice bar and decent vibes starting from 10 PM, the highlight is the light show at 11. Be sure to order before the last call for food at 11 PM. A vibrant dining experience awaits!“
“First time here, the beef and sausage was off the charts! Wife had pizza fuffs and shared with me! Loved the flakey crust, its like having a pizza shoved into a deep fried Cresent roll. The fries are super crispy and I loved it. My daughter plowed through their hamburger and my son tore ul thr hotdogs. Before I leave I will be back!“
“There are a lot of Greek restaurants along this stretch of Halsted. In fact, this area is known as Greektown. There are many old school Greek restaurants here. One of those old school restaurants is Athena Greek Restaurant. This is, of course, not to be confused with The Athenian Room in Lincoln Park (also on Halstead).I have been here a few times, and once recently. One, the food is very good. They have a very traditional menu. So if you looking for fusion or ultra modern this restaurant would not be for you. I ordered spanakopita, pork chops, spanakopita and the lamb loin chops. I enjoyed everything, but I particularly enjoyed the spanakopita and the lamb loin chops. The dough for the spanakopita was crispy and the filling was delicious. The lamb loin chops were tasty and tender. They also lit the saganaki, which is a must for me. Second, the atmosphere is amazing. I've only gone in the summer, and that the best time to go. They have a great patio and they open up a wall of the restaurant to create a great indoor/outdoor atmosphere. Third, the service was very good. The staff and my waiter were very friendly. Also, my food came out hot and fast.In sum, this is a must visit Greek restaurant in Greektown.“
“Homey, cozy family restaurant - glad we stopped in for breakfast (after driving past for years)! I don't know of any other place in the neighborhood that makes Dutch Baby / German Pancakes ... and Dappers does them RIGHT. My husband's skillet breakfast was great, and the coffee's nice and strong, too.We'll be back!“
“"Franksville Chicago earns my highest praise for its diverse menu and consistently delicious food. Whether it's gyros, Greek chicken, or burgers, every dish impresses. Even when we arrived close to closing time, the staff graciously accommodated us, allowing us to enjoy our meal without feeling rushed. Their kindness and quality cuisine make Franksville Chicago a standout dining destination."“
“I stopped in for a quick bite on my way to the dentist. They still serve the American usual hot dog Polish burgers tenders stuff like that. The Chicken shawarma wrap was absolutely amazing with veggies. I'm sure the falafel is awesome as well I'll be back soon.“
“Italian combo is the bomb, they also have real lemons in their Italian ice. I ordered one and ate it driving off, I was mad as hell that I didn't buy two, prices are unbeatable as well as the quality they provide. Will be my go to place for Italian beef combo.“
“The inside of this place looks great. Very old school diner type vibe.I had two burgers. Didn’t try the fries or any drinks. The burgers themselves were satisfactory. Nothing special but good.If you’re more adventurous than me, I would definitely give their other menu items a shot. I would visit again if given the chance.“
“This location is right next to my gym, but I just went here today for the first time. I got the chicken pita wrap with Mediterranean salad and garlic potato, and it was excellent. I've been pretty disappointed with Chicago food in general since moving here from LA about a year ago, but I finally found a place I will likely return to weekly. Price seems just a bit high for the size, but given the tastiness its not a bad value.“
“Been coming here for many year I want to believe ever since they open and started out as HDOG I can’t say enough how great this place is. The food is 5 plus stars and the service is 10 stars! The workers are very kind and respectful, definitely our family restaurant ?“
“Great Greek food is my favorite but the burgers, hot dogs, ribs and chicken are the best. They have catered several family events and are kind sweet people to work with! The decor is strictly fast food but there's always a lively group enjoying themselves.“
“Nadine was an amazing server! She was prompt and knowledgable about the establishment. Food was good, but nothing to rave about.Definitely would come again if someone wanted to meet here, but don't think it would be something I'd crave to come back on my own terms.“