Solid spot for a quick and reasonably-priced lunch near downtown. Service was kind and efficient. I liked how the Troy Salad (their Greek salad) came with pita so it was more filling. I was also able to add gyro meat, which is a nicer addition for protein than chicken! My partner enjoyed his 7-inch gyro. Good meat and some veggies too. Good flavor. Will be back. read more

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My lunch was quick. But, the chicken gyro was, in a word, bland. The red onions were the prominent flavor. The tzatziki was, perhaps, hiding somewhere in there where it couldn't be found by human taste buds. The pita wrap was fresh, though. I may give them another try someone. Or not. Nothing exciting here. And so many other places to try in the Financial District. read more

Ayola - Chicken gyro. - Greek Near Me - San Francisco, California

This was one of my favorite lunch spots when I went into the city for work. It's in a crowded street so I can imagine it would be difficult to find parking if you're driving. I always walked from my office so it's never an issue. The cashier is always friendly with customers. There's a couple tables in the restaurant. It's really catered for takeout orders during the lunch rush. Which is great because the food always comes out quick! My go-to order is a large gyro wrap and french fries. The french fries are superb. The best texture and taste. The gyro wrap is also great. It's extremely filling. I usually eat 3/4 of it on a day when I'm hungry. There's also a hot sauce that's self-serve by the door. I always grab it so I can smother my fries and wrap for extra flavor. read more

Ayola - Fries and gyro 14" sandwich - Greek Near Me - San Francisco, California

I've been going to both locations for years. Friendly service, great food. Possibly the best French fries in SF

Ayola has been somehow hiding in plain sight. Maybe it's the other mediterranean food around the square - sajj, sababa that overshadow its red sign, maybe it's the small entrance, but I hadn't tried their greek offerings until recently despite passing this area on Kearny many times over the years. I got a veggie box, and each serving inside was thoughtfully arranged. The hummus, baba ghanouj, tzatzkiki and the bread, all were hot and excellent. I hope they start doing in-house dining at some point, I'd be going in here a lot more often. read more

The perfect gyro! I've eaten here a few times now and it's quickly become a go-to when I'm in town. It's (relatively) cheap and (extremely) cheerful, just a great lunch. I prefer the chicken gyro, 7" will do you, it's tender and delicious and the salad toppings are really fresh. I love how they prepare the pita too, it's the perfect thickness and nicely grilled. This most recent visit, they didn't have chicken which was a shame, but the lamb and beef gyro is great too. Sometimes I find red meat too heavy but it wasn't greasy and it was just as well seasoned as the chicken. Their sign about having the best fries in town was what got me in the door, out of sheer curiosity. Well, I'm here to tell you that I haven't tried many fries in town but I've tried MANY fries in the world, and theirs are fantastic. Lightly seasoned, fresh and crispy, and fluffy in the middle. They know what they're doing here and it's consistent. read more

Ayola - Gyro - Greek Near Me - San Francisco, California

I love the chicken shawarma bowl. The service was quick. People are friendly. The food tastes fresh. Perfect for lunch! read more

Ayola - Great food! Chicken shawarma - Greek Near Me - San Francisco, California

I was craving a falafel, so of course as I'm on Kearny St. there's a popular falafel place next to Ayola. I passed it up for Ayola because you can get the best French fries here w your falafel. I got mine crispy & salted, DELICIOUS! Sababa doesn't have fries, and is expensive. Just look at the small falafel and half my fries. So good! Can't wait to go back. read more

Ayola - Falafel with a side of crispy, salted fries. Those are half of the fries, delicious! - Greek Near Me - San Francisco, California

Looking for a healthier lunch option? Ayola is a solid spot in FiDi. Quick service. Simple menu. Also most items come with complimentary pita bread read more

Ayola - Menu - As of 1/19/2022 - Greek Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I did not like my chicken gyro at all.. maybe it's the fact that I don't know what authentic chicken gyro should taste but I didn't like that my chicken tasted rubbery and it didn't taste like real chicken. It tasted like it was made of soy chicken but it definitely didn't have the consistency of real chicken that I would expect to taste. The gyro also felt like it wasn't saucy enough nor did it have any type of unique taste or kick to it even though I did lather hot sauce on it. I'm used to the gyro being warm (or at least the meat being warm) but this gyro was completely cold and just didn't fulfill my expectations. My friend got fries wirh his order of gyro and I thought the fries were delicious and well seasoned so that was one plus. There is a free baklava if you check in! I don't think I will be coming back again but if I do, I would want to try their falafel! read more

Ayola - Baklava - Greek Near Me - San Francisco, California

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The service was good but I wouldn't come back. I ordered a chicken shawarma rice bowl and everything was pretty bland. Felt like I could make it at home to be honest. Also a bit overpriced for the portion I received. read more

Chicken gyro was bland and had a strange texture. No char on the chicken or anything, just grey. I also think it was too expensive for the amount and quality of food. The staff is really nice, however, and the food came out quickly read more

This place always hit the spot! The fries are amazing so so crispy on the outside and delicious. I always get the gyro as the meat is juicy and flavorful and the pita pillowy soft. I placed a large order for the office and they labeled and packaged everything very well. I was extremely satisfied. I also got to speak with the owner as I claimed my free baklava from Yelp checkin and he was very sweet and helpful. Definitely recommend this place. read more

Ayola - Gyros Pita Sandwich - Greek Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Excellent gyros! This is the spot, you won't be disappointed. Be sure to try the sauce. Thank me later. read more

I'd make a terrible Greek. I can't dance, even if Anthony Quinn was holding onto my shoulder as he kicked up his heels on a beach in Crete. My everyday plates are Corelle, so they bounce when you try to smash them. Nope, I'd make a lousy Greek, which may mean you have to take my review of Ayola with a grain of salt or maybe a grain of orzo. But hey, I'm a big fan of the one on New Montgomery where they do something nearly magical with their fries, so I'm not sure why this one doesn't make me want to go "Ooom-pah!" Part of it, I have to admit, is location, as this Ayola stands in the shadow of Baladie on the same block where their gyros wraps are outstanding as you gaze at the mural of Petra. Here you just gaze at the condiment stand. On my first visit, I went for what I knew best, the $7.95 Lamb & Beef Gyros, the nine-incher as we say in the trade (..I have no idea what trade I'm taking about) with a splooge of tzatziki sauce (photo: http://bit.ly/1COyXgo). It was certainly big enough with a decent amount of meat shaved from the spit (presumably), but the pita wrap was crusty to the point of jaw-tiring. What's more, the fries were dry like Sahara-dry (photo: http://bit.ly/1CcfJMh). Needless to say, I was not all that motivated to come back until recently when I had a hankering for some Greek eats for lunch but wanted to be a bit more mindful of the calorie count. This time I ordered the $8.75 Neptune Salad described as a "Greek salad with tuna". Well, not quite but it was still pretty good. It was actually a pile of chopped Romaine with a few tomato wedges and even fewer Kalamata olives thrown in. On top was this mass of tuna that looked like it came from a can. Not that I'm complaining as I eat canned tuna voluntarily, but I had no idea Charlie the Tuna even knew the God of the Seas. Anyway, their special house dressing was on the side as were a couple of grilled pita wedges (photo: http://bit.ly/16Nld7Q). And halelujah, the fries were almost back to their magical form - hot, lightly crisped and oh-so plentiful (photo: http://bit.ly/16Nll7a). It was enough for me to reconsider the gyros at some point when I can afford the carbs. In the meantime, I sat up in the balcony where they set up a counter for diners to have a panoramic view of the first floor. It's the nearest I'm getting to a vacation for the next couple of months. FOOD - 3 stars...kinda hit-and-miss with their gyros and fries but the salad is pretty decent AMBIANCE - 3 stars...small space, not that comfortable but the view from the balcony is just...oh who am I kidding? SERVICE - 3 stars...order and pick up, no big whoop TOTAL - 3 stars...will Anthony Quinn ask me to dance? read more

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Lamb and beef meat all in one gyros was so yummy! It's my first time that I have a mix of lamb and beef meat mixed together and in a gyros! That yogurt in the gyros was at a good, tasty amount and add that hot sauce they provide on the side, then the combination is perfection! I literally devoured the gyros in 10 minutes. The cashier thought that I was rushing and told me to take my time, but I was eating it voraciously not only because it was way past my lunch hour, (it was 3:30 for my lunch break) it was also too delicious to put the gyros down, but in my mouth! Their meat had flavor and it wasn't dry. Of course, the hot sauce and yogurt sauce helped superbly! The pita bread was toasted to a warm crisp! Adequate seating with a mini, upstair seating area! Pondering on what to get for lunch? Their gyros is better than your average sandwich shop! read more

Ayola - Lamb and beef meat in a gyros! - Greek Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I was looking for a good Greek/Mediterranean place by work. Using Yelp, I found Ayola. October 2013 *Gyros platter ($8.95) with side of Hot sauce http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/ayola-san-francisco-2?select=-lGMZQcnN4_x1IQHt9ac0Q#-lGMZQcnN4_x1IQHt9ac0Q The Gyros platter comes with gyros meat, hummus, tzatziki, a small greek salad and pita. I'm not a huge pita person, so I made a salad with the meat and sauces. The meat was good, but it was kind of dry. It needed the hummus to give it moisture. The hummus itself was good. Full of flavor and smooth. I thought the tzatziki was a little too thick though. Made it hard to eat with the salad I made. Make sure to grab some hot sauce to add a little heat to the dish. Decent Greek food. And fairly cheap. read more

Staff was super nice and friendly. Food came super fast after I ordered. Ordered 2 9" inches for 3 people to share. $8 dollars for the 9" and 7 for the 7" with fries and drink is additional $3 dollars. The fries are a must get, super yummy! Also I love their hot sauce. I can dip that in anything. I really like the **Gyros Pita. It's made with Lamb and beef with tzatziki sauce. And comes with With lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers and red onions. Very tasty. **Chicken Gyros Pita Sandwich with herbs and tzatziki sauce. I didn't think it was as flavorful. I think it was lacking Tzatziki Sauce in the chicken. read more

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A satisfying gyro option in the FiDi. The gyro meat and tzatziki are quite rich compared to the omnipresent cold cut sandwiches nearby. Gyro Pita: The pita tastes very fresh; it is thin and chewy. Much better than those puffy pitas from the grocery store. The gyro meat was thinly shaved, though not particular crispy. I imagine they have such high turnover that it doesn't get much of a chance to sear on the spit. Still quite tasty though. The tzatziki was creamy and delicious. A bit too much romaine lettuce; I had to sweep half of it off. Falafel: Perfectly crispy on the outside then firm and grainy on the inside. It was a tad dryer than I like, but still enjoyable. Fries: Medium thickness. Not a limp fry in the batch. What really made these was dipping them in the smoky hot sauce instead of regular ketchup. read more

Ayola - Gyro Pita - Greek Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I don't know why I've never tried this Greek restaurant before. But I tried it twice this past week. I tried the gyros platter salad and the falafel. The portions are quite generous. The gyros meat is tasty and the salad tasted great. I couldn't finish, had to save the falafel for snacking on later! :) My second visit, I had the sparta salad--the chicken was just ok, the spices on it were great but it was a bit dry. I would stick with the gyros meats/dishes if I go again. I would recommend and I think the prices are fair for the amount of food (and the area). read more

Ayola - Sparta salad (greek salad with chicken) and fresh pita! It was very hot when i got it! - Greek Near Me - San Francisco, California

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The best gyro and salad in SF! Not really a salad person, but here it is so good and fresh and the gyro meat is amazing. Their cherry tomatoes are super sweet, their cucumbers are the crunchy variety with the NOT waxy skin, and their lettuce is always so fresh. Their pita bread is also very good even though it's nothing something they make in house. read more

Ayola - Greek Near Me - San Francisco, California

The food was amazing and the staff were very polite. Definitely recommend. Nice inside also.

Delicious! I had a falafel large pita. I love falafel and this didn't disappoint. It missed a little of spice or unique flavors but overall it was great. I'll definitely consider this place again for lunch during work! The pita bread was soft and yummy. The workers were nice. A couple seats and the place isn't too crowded. read more

Ayola's chicken shawarma is going to knock your socks off. It's literally out of this world and by far my favorite place for Greek/Mediterranean food in the area. So, I came in last Wednesday with my friend around 11:15am. Not busy at all. We ordered two chicken shawarma - one with hot sauce and one without. Me plus hot sauce don't mix well so I had to opt out. However, I did ask my friend if she liked it and she said it was the perfect amount of heat. Chicken shawarma - made with chicken, lettuce, sumac, and tzatziki. The chicken is infused with exotic flavor and the taste is incredible. The lettuce is fresh and the sauce... omg the sauce is what puts it all together to create an amazing wrap. With every bite you take, it's like a masterpiece of flavors and aromas in your mouth. Well worth it for $8.95 before tax. Overall, I love the chicken shawarma. Definitely my favorite. Staff is great - greets you when you walk in and service is quick and fast. read more

Got the rice bowl... chicken was dry Rice was flavorful & Moroccan carrot salad was good I think I got the wrong item here.... $17 cause I asked for feta cheese... pricey for what I got and I didn't even finish the food. read more

Place - easy to find. There 3 tables inside and there are also small second floor. I guess second floor is only opened at lunch. When I visited here at 3:30pm, second floor was closed. There are also 4 tables outside. Taste - I ordered Troy salad and chicken wrap. There were a lot of meat on salad, I loved it! I couldn't eat all. Salad came with flat bread and sour sauce. It was simple greek salad and great. Chicken wrap was good too. But to me sauce was too simple. Wrap bread was tasty: Service and Price - Service was nice and price was reasonable. read more

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I don't think it would be fair of me to review the location on New Montgomery and not this location since I do come here just as much and receive the same quality food and service. The workers are always so friendly! Actually, this is where I first tried the new(ish) rice bowls. When I came by one day for lunch, I was having trouble deciding what to order. So I asked one of the workers about the rice bowls and her stamp of approval had me sold. I ordered the lamb/beef gyro bowl, which I find myself craving from time to time. I love the rice! It's so flavorful and goes really well with the meat. Can't forget about the hot sauce they're known for. Everything goes so well together. I haven't tried the chicken shawarma bowl, yet. But I am due for another bowl! read more

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I ordered the chicken shawarma bowl through mealpal. There was no wait around 1pm. They have a counter on the side where you can add hot sauce to your meal/put it in a plastic container that they provide which was pretty awesome. The portion is a nice size of rice and chicken and also came with this salsa - well not really sure what you'd call it, but it has cucumbers, tomAtoes and onion pieces, it was pretty refreshing and went well with the chicken shawarma. I really enjoyed the rice, it was very flavorful and nicely textured. The chicken was nice and tender as well. However, I was not a very big fan of the tzatziki sauce, but that could just be me. I know I shouldn't compare this to halal cart or halal guys, but I'd get that instead next time, if I'm feeling Mediterranean food. read more

Ayola - Chicken shawarma - Greek Near Me - San Francisco, California

Maybe shawerma isn't the thing to get here? They have gyros, falafel, salads, and sides. I didn't see any vertical spits but decided to try the small 7" chicken shawerma ($5.95, a 9" is $6.95, add fries and soda for $2.25). The shawerma doesn't come in a lavash wrap and the portion is much smaller than most other places in town (Baladie, Yumma's, Sunrise Deli, etc.). The chicken pieces were a bit dry and not that flavorful. They could use more sumac. The sandwich, served on a soft, fluffy pocketless pita (might be Kontos brand) had lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions and a thin and tasty tzatziki sauce. You can also specify whether you'd like it spicy or not. It's a messy meal since the fillings aren't wrapped and there's quite a bit of sauce to contend with. Overall, it was an okay shawerma experience. The place has little décor and the food arrives quickly. Seating is limited as it caters mostly to the to go, downtown lunch crowd. read more

Ayola - chicken shawerma wrap - Greek Near Me - San Francisco, California

At most of the other places along this stretch of Kearny, it's necessary to call in your order ahead of time unless you want to stand around for 15 minutes waiting for your food. Not so at Ayola. Within minutes of paying, you are being handed your bag. Speedy and efficient. Yesterday I was in the mood for a gyro platter and wanted to try theirs in comparison to my usual Baladie. Ayola comes in just a tad behind. Baladie's portions are a bit bigger, their gyros a bit juicier and their price a dollar less. Ayola is good, but Baladie wins by a nose. Today I went back for their Macedonian salad of apples, walnuts, warm chicken and feta. It was excellent. Better than comparable salads at Working Girls nearby for about the same price. Good ratio of greens to toppings, and the perfect amount of vinaigrette. Ayola wins this one by a good margin. I'm eager to sample their other salads. Only complaint: Their pitas don't open. What is up with that?! read more

Sometimes you just want some great, traditional, and affordable Greek/Mediterranean food, and that's what you'll find at Ayola on Kearney. Their menu includes gyros, salads, platters, along with a number of dips and sides. My go-to order is the "Make Your Own Platter" with Hummus, Babaganoush, Dolmas, Falafel, and Pita ($10.50), but today I added Grilled Chicken (instead of Falafel) for $3 more. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and filling (I still have some leftovers). Ordering on GrubHub or Ritual is super easy. All available options are listed on both, you can easily add on items, request changes, or ask them to label each meal, which was very appreciated! The husband and wife who run this Ayola are really kind, helpful, efficient, and have a great sense of humor. Our food was ready when it was promised and this is a favorite lunch spot for our office, so I can't wait to get food from here again. read more

Ayola was quite the pleasant surprise. Maybe it helped that I wasn't expecting much, but what I got for a very reasonable price was a deliciously rich and flavorful chicken shawarma filled with tender and juicy chicken, even better than the one from Oasis (which was also good). My colleague also raved about the lamb gyro as well. This is definitely one of the better lunch options in the FiDi. Whatever you order, make sure to take advantage of the turkish hot sauce, some seriously good stuff. The place is small and unassuming, not the type of place one would expect to be good, especially since the neighboring places (except Muracci's) are mediocre. I see myself not just coming back, but likely being a regular. read more

Ayola - Chicken Shawarma (4/5) - Greek Near Me - San Francisco, California

Welcome to the latest edition of food kid f.A.A.t city's morning show. Please give a round of applause to our special guest, the Best Fries in FiDi Award winner......AYOLA FRiES! food kid - "Well congrats on winning the Best Fries in FiDi Award. That's quite a distinction." Ayo-Fry - "Thanks, but I can't take all the credit. I need to thank the owners of Ayola for making me so hot and crispy. Seriously, I didn't know I'd be able to get grown men to drool over my thick-cut figure." food kid - "Can't argue with you there. You've partner with Schwarma, can you tell us a little about him?" Ayo-Fry *blushes* - "Oh Schwarma was such a pleasure to work with. I really want him to win the Best Supporting Lunchie Award. He brings so much meat and substance to the table. Without Schwarma, I don't think we would be the satisfying and fulfilling lunch that FiDi knows us to be." food kid - "There are a group of people out there who believes that you robbed Super Duper's Garlic Fries for the Best Fries Award. Let's look at this footage from the award ceremony." *********************Footage Start******************* *Kanye Zest storms on to the stage* Kanye - "Yo Ayola, I'm really happy for you, and IMMA LET YOU FINISH, but Super Duper has one of the best Garlic Fries of all time. OF ALL TIME." *********************Footage End************************* food kid - "That was harsh. How did you feel?" Ayo-Fry - "I try to not let it bother me. There are people like Kanye, and then there are nice people. For example, the Ayola employees are super nice. They provide SUPREME customer service even during busy lunch hours. I try to focus on nice people like that." food kid - "Great answer. Well, have you spoken with Super Duper since the award?" Ayo-Fry - "Yes, I have. I tried to make light of the situation and I send him a text. Apparently, it got screenshot and now it's going viral on the internet. Here it is." -----------screenshot----------- YOU MAD BRO? ------------screenshot-------------- food kid - "kendricklamarshouldvewonomgforgetstupidmacklemore" Ayo-Fry - "Pardon me?" food kid - "Ahem. Nothing. Well thank you for coming to the show today. Another big congratulations to Ayola and their Award-Winning fries!" read more

Ayola - I believe in Karma when I'm eating Schwarma. credits to awkwafina - Greek Near Me - San Francisco, California

This is a solid Greek restaurant by my work. Every time you walk in, it smells horrible and then I realized, it is the smell of lamb. I love lamb but this place reeks of it for some odd reason and I have been to tons of other Greek/Middle Eastern restaurants. The food here is around average but they don't give you much meat. I ordered a lamb gyro sandwich and they gave me a huge and thick delicious pita bread and tons of sauce and lettuce but the meat just doesn't seem as much as the other ingredients. If they could be a bit more generous, it will be a huge hit for me and perhaps somehow eliminate the smell of lamb. read more

*** In Short *** Alright Mediterranean for the area, but if you can, do yourself a favor and trek over to the much tastier Oasis Grill on Drumm. *** In Depth *** My old manager loved this place. I, on the other hand, after discovering Oasis Grill a few months ago, have always gone out there when I need my falafel fix. Sure, it's a bit further, but I'm on wheels: I get around pretty quick. Now, call it laze, or call it... okay, it really was just laze, but my coworkers didn't feel like trekking out an extra ten to twenty for lunch one day, so we gave Ayola a try instead, given our manager's preference for it. Comparing like to like as much as I could, I went with their falafel pita, which wasn't bad, but lacked the flavor oomph of Oasis, so it's hard to justify ever coming here again when a little more work gets you a lot more taste. ***Accessibility Info*** Venue - Assuming you're just coming in and buying food to go, the place is super accessible. Even if you're sitting down to eat, I do recall a few tables around that shouldn't pose any problems. Bathroom - Didn't try. read more

When I was a work'n stiff on Market Street, I came here once a month or so for a lamb gyro. They have a loft upstairs and a nice bar. The seats at the bar have a commanding view of the street and the customer area. Below the loft is a giant menu of all the things at Ayola. Pretty girls come in off the street to order their food. They look up at the menu from below and smile. It appears they are smiling at me as in, "Oh! What a cutie you are!". That was the first time it happened and I wondered how it was that a lovely young girl could give a look like that to a sucked out old geezer. Then I figured it all out - she was making a menu selection. Now I go there and just pretend they are all smiling at me. I don't smile back and wave though.... that would be bad form. I have never eaten anything but the lamb gyro's here. When I first came to this place I started eating at the other gyro places. After sampling 3 different establishments with inferior gyros I made this place my one and only gyro shop. There is an Ayola on Montgomery but it isn't as good as the Kearny shop. I would only go there if there was a hard rain. They make their own hot sauce for the food. I love it and put gallons on my gyro. You should too. read more

Ayola - The one on Kerney street is better than the one on Montgomery. - Greek Near Me - San Francisco, California

I decided to try here during lunch time, so I ordered through ritual. When it was time to pick up my order, it was pretty crowded inside so it was a good thing I ordered online. The line seemed to go relatively quickly though. You just walk in and pick up your food on the side cart. I got the chicken shawarma bowl. It gives a good amount of food. I was very stuffed after. The chicken is pretty good, slightly dry. I wished they came with more tzatziki sauce, that sauce is good. I didn't want to pay extra for it though. The side salads that the bowl came with were good and refreshing. It adds a nice crunch to the dish and acts as a palette cleanser between bites, so it's not just chicken and rice. read more

Ayola - Chicken Shawarma Bowl - Greek Near Me - San Francisco, California

My husband and I were in the city and decided that we wanted to eat something fresh, easy and affordable. We stopped by Ayola and ordered the Gyro and Beef salad with a side of Tabouleh Salad. The salad was decent, not the best meat I've had out there. It could have been more flavorful. I felt like that salad was a big size, enough to share with two people. The tabouleh salad was good though and I enjoyed it with the fresh pita bread we got with the entree. Overall, decent but nothing to write home about. Not sure where the restrooms are the seating area is limited. read more

I was introduced to Greek food when I was on vacation in Montreal years ago (Montreal has the best greek food, no?). Anyway, it's really slim pickings here in the Bay Area (not sure why). I've been circling around Ayola for awhile and I finally gave in and ordered a Chicken Gyro w/ side of fries & pop for about $10. Service was pretty fast but I don't know whether it's because this place is small or what but people just do not pick up their orders when the server calls out their numbers. I stood around for 10 minutes listening to the server drone #49, #49 about three times. That wasn't the first occurrence either. Geez, people either pay attention or maybe Ayola should get a mike. Food - they gave me a lamb and beef gyro instead of my chicken. Since I'm too lazy to walk back and exchange, I ate it anyway. The gyro was pretty good. Although the meat looked dry, it didn't taste like it. Fries were well seasoned and crispy. Overall it was a very good, filling lunch. Maybe I'll go back next time and try for the chicken gyro again! read more

Had a hankering for some Greek food and Ayola was conveniently located in the direction I was heading, so I made a pit stop for some yummy fuel. I arrived around 1 PM and there was only one guy in line ahead of me. The man at the counter was really nice, and I ordered the chicken gyro with no sides. They have free water, utensils, and spicy sauce on a little cart which was awesome because I was super thirsty and didn't want to pay for a soda. I grabbed my water, hung out by the cart, and only waited five minutes or so before my food was served up in a convenient paper bag by a smiling young lady =) I headed to the park near the Transamerica tower because it was pretty crowded inside and I wanted to get some fresh air. The gyro was quite good, I really enjoyed the liberal amount of lettuce and tomato inside, but the pita was kind of dry on the edges. The meat was nice and tasty and moist and the tzatziki sauce was delicious. I grabbed some of the hot sauce on the way out and poured some of it in my pita while I was eating which gave it a delicious kick. The seven inch sandwich was definitely enough to fill me up, no sides needed! read more

Ayola - Chicken gyro - Greek Near Me - San Francisco, California