This review comes from someone who lived in the neighborhood for a few years, so take it with that context. Gypsy Grill was my go-to for a quick, satisfying meal without having to think too much - consistently great over the years and a source of comfort and flavor for me and many others. My go-to order was the chicken shawafel sandwich. They offer three spice levels and the garlic sauce is amazing. I've had shawarma sandwiches at many places across the country and this one is among my top favorites. Their kofta sandwich was great too, the gypsy fries are well seasoned and crispy, and their baklava is delicious. Good value overall. The restaurant is family run and the people are incredibly kind and courteous - a couple of times they got my order slightly wrong and went out of their way to make it right. A true neighborhood gem and I hope it's still thriving. read more

Stopped by Gypsy Grill in the walking area of Jersey City and was pleasantly surprised. It's a small spot with lots of Middle Eastern options. I ordered the beef and lamb shawarma for a quick bite, and it did not disappoint. Packed with flavorful sauces, lettuce, tomatoes, and pickles, every bite was delicious. The guy taking my order was also super friendly and helpful, which made the experience even better. It's a super casual place with no bells and whistles. But great food! Definitely coming back! read more

I went in with a couple of my friends and we all had the chicken combo meal. It was delicious and would definitely recommend. Great service, great experience - can't ask for anything more. Would recommend to someone who has never had Mediterranean food. read more

The Gypsy Grill is a great spot for some middle eastern cuisine. Portions are huge but they do cost you. My plate was about 20 dollars with chicken kabob rice, mixed greens and a side of pita. They give you a tzatziki sauce and a red hot sauce (which is super hot) but enjoyable lol. The employees provided good service and made sure we got exactly what we wanted. This place doesn't have too much seating and seems to be more of a to go joint. Additional seating was provided outside. Gypsy Grill is right in pedestrian plaza, which is home to a ton of other bars and restaurants. This place is worth checking out. read more

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I really enjoy the food at this restaurant. Everything is seasoned well and tasty. The cost is also very fair. My only complaint is that I have found hair in my food on two different orders so I am completely turned off by their food. They need to do better in the hygiene department. I usually give restaurants a second chance if I find hair because it might have been a one off but not here I guess... read more

Absolutely delicious 10/10 falafel pita sandwich! The people who work here are so friendly and even gave us a free falafel ball each as we were waiting. I was craving a falafel sandwich and this hit the spot - incredibly flavorful falafel - tender and moist, accompanied by generous helping of hummus, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, peppers, garlic sauce and ESPECIALLY their hot sauce. Must get! It has a spicy, complex, fermented taste. For $10 this was a great light but filling dinner! read more

Gypsy Grill - Falafel Pita Sandwich - Middle Eastern Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Love such simple food corners! It's a small space with a few tables and chairs for a quick bite. Food is fresh, hot and delicious. I had a falafel sandwich and my husband and son had - chicken kebab box and chicken shawarma box. While the price point is not low, they serve big portion sizes. Service is quick and with a smile! We had been here for a week-day late lunch and would definitely go back again. Give this place a try if u haven't! read more

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Honestly the food was kinda buns. Got the BBQ Chicken Gypsy Box. Pita was cold and kinda stale, Chicken was undercooked (pink in center and def not the pink smoke ring), rice was bland, didnt give me the hummus. Honestly the only good thing was the side salad which was some cold and had pickles read more

The food here tastes clearly made with both skill and heart. The costs exceed norms, but good deals exist with timing. The staff delivers remarkable attention. The interior feels fresh and welcoming. I've denied myself this experience too long. read more

The food very fresh and authentic. Unbelievable test . Remind me of Been in Egypt . Reasonable price . Steve

I like the chicken shawarma sando for a quick meal. The food is better here than the other middle eastern spots in the neighborhood.

I've had so many things at Gypsy grill and have loved it each time ! Recently went on Saturday to grab some koshary and was in love !!! So authentic and delicious i felt like my family member made it. Great service and great food i couldn't even take a picture because it was delicious i ate it too fast will be coming t back read more

No frills place with shwarma and falafel. I got a lamb box that comes in a round tin plate you'd find anywhere in NYC similar to halal guys. It's a pretty quick place to grab lunch to go. I thought it was pretty funny they kept their pita bread warm in a big rice cooker. Lots of funny stuff mounted as decorations on the wall. There's a TV inside, but it's so far behind the back of the restaurant, it's mainly for the workers. read more

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Amazing food as always , every time I get a chance to go downtown that's my spot, mixed grill platter is a must for everyone to try!

I don't understand the hype about Gypsy Grill. It's good, not great. I had the mixed shawarma box, gypsy fries, and hummus. The box was good, as were the fries, but the hummus was kind of gross and watery. The pita is not fresh and may as well have been a giant cracker by the time it arrived. Straight into the garbage it went. It crumbled the second I touched it. Delivery was on time, but they didn't include utensils like I asked. read more

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a friend of mine had ordered a meal to be picked up to avoid having to wait but it wasn't ready; I just don't understand why this even occurs. I was present when a person came in complaining... What is going on here? Was the person supposedly working paying more attention to her phone or something was more important than paid customers? read more

Great spot in Jersey City! Highly recommend. Their Chicken Shawarma Gypsy Box is phenomenal! read more

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The food here is amazing! Whenever I go I get the gypsy platter which has their falafel (which is phenomenal), rice, hummus, and chicken (also very very good) it comes with two sauces; the red spicy sauce is the perfect pairing with everything to add a kick. The employees are always very nice and helpful when I've asked questions about the different items on their menu. Their fries have a really good seasoning on them. Lastly the portions are big and I always have dinner for two days at least. read more

Gypsy Grill - Gypsy Platter - Middle Eastern Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Had ate food here a few days ago with 2 of my friends and wouldn't recommend. Gotten food poisoning from this place. Im not the only one. on 4/19/2025 my friends, and I went to eat lunch at their place and the whole time the cooks and the people that took our order, kept staring at us if we were gonna eat their food give them reviews. Very strange place and we did not feel comfortable in the next few hours. We felt very horrible food poisoning hitting her stomach throwing up vomiting diarrhea don't come here. read more

After two infuriating forays into Jersey City outdoor Phase 2 dining - many maskless revelers and multiple service errors from one prominent place understandably struggling with the new procedures - I was delighted to have such a pleasant experience at Gypsy Grill. (Necessary evils of 2020 details first, then food) There are three small outdoor tables. I got the one closest to the street. It's downtown JC so it's not pure isolation but it was relatively safe. And the food was super-quick which means less lingering. I got the Saturday-only koshary, a splendid assortment of carbs and sauces. Rice and macaroni are accompanied by lentils, chick peas and fried onions. Tomato sauce is already in the dish but there are extra containers of it, plus a container of the spicy dakka sauce, which I didn't know about before but seemed harissa-esque to this untrained observer. read more

The food here was great and the service was amazing as well! The food was fresh and still came out pretty fast. Their hummus and their falafels are a 10/10 !! Their portions were hearty to top it off. read more

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My wife and I come here pretty often. They're very kinda and welcoming. The ambiance is cool, the food is good and the service is great.

I walked up to the counter and ordered a Weekend Special Hawashi. It's oven baked and grilled mixed ground. The mixed ground is lamb and beef. It's stuffed into a homemade pita. It comes with a salad, pickles, and fries.(10.99) The person taking the order was professional, helpful, and quick. The persons putting the food together looked very clean and their station appeared very clean as well. I won't order the Hawashi again. I didn't enjoy it. I imagine it is authentic. It was well put together. I just think I would enjoy other items more. They have lunch specials M-F 11 am - 4pm, I will come back for that and try the shawarma. read more

Came here for lunch on a Monday. $6 for a falafel sandwich with fries and a drink. Such a deal and delicious, fresh and tasty. Warm and perfectly Cooked. Best falafel. And great portion. I was drooling at their meat on the spit so next time I will get shwarma. read more

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This was my regular go -to place 6 years ago..moved to burbs and never got a chance to go there again...my recent (back to back) visit to JC made me go back to this spot and this place hasnt changed a bit! 1st- they serve the best halal gyros / shawarma's. Its well made, juicy, delicious. 2ndly - they are cost-effective...6 yrs and the price hasnt changed! Its a small place so dont expect lots of seating or it to be a hang out place but they are quick in to-go orders. Extremely friendly staff very customer centric. You can always grab your order and sit at the Newark Ave street which is pleasantly made. My fav is chicken sandwich with extra white sauce read more

Food is very good, and they are very fast and will compromise when the timings are off. Service-wise they were very nice and will help you out. read more

They sent me an incorrect order and did nothing to refund or correct it except expect me to drive down there to pick up a new sandwich.

we are from DC and we visited New jersey for the first time, we really enjoy the food specially the kofta, kabab and the falafel. I strongly recommend Gypsy grill. also all the stuff are super friendly. read more

We came from out of state and found this jewel . The ground beef kofta tasted very good unlike any other kebab restaurant . We had the mixed grill for family . All the meat was juicy and very well marinated. The service was the best that we had ever received . We will definitely be ordering to take to go for the road trip back . You will not regret it! read more

The Best mix grill and falafel. I would come back again and again every time I visit New Jersey

I was visiting for a week and had to come here twice for their shish kebab pita. It was my favorite pita sandwich I've ever had! I'm sad I'm not local, I'd be here all the time. read more

The order sent to us was wrong and we were told to drive there to get our correct order. What's the point of ordering food then if you still gotta drive to the place? read more

I was craving some shawarma and a Yelp search led me to Gypsy Grill. We ordered for delivery via Uber Eats and food arrived in a timely manner. We got three shawarma sandwiches and a side order of hummus. The shawarma sandwiches are larger than expected and one is definitely enough! The shawarma was pretty good - not Dearborn good, but pretty good. I would definitely order again if I was craving some good chicken shawarma. The hummus was also really good and paired really well with our halal-style dinner the next day. read more

The review is based on delivery. Good Mediterranean place in terms of both quality and quantity. Tried assortment of grilled meats and all of them are tender and flavorful. Baba Ganoush is one of my favorites and they did it right here! read more

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Fast service, great portion and tasty food. I ordered a lot last time for take out. Got multiple platters and lunch boxes. Overall I liked the shawarma the best. Lamp chops and kebabs were both a bit overcooked. Sauce and seasoning on protein tasted great. Rice was a lot - bottom part was greasy. Salads and pickles on the top were great. I also got Baba and Spinach and Feta Cheese Roll for apps - baba was great. The rolls were bit greasy. Overall not bad. Price was very reasonable. Will come back for grabbing something quick again. read more

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The food here is delicious and affordable! They are very generous with their portions. The owner is super sweet and the energy in this place is very welcoming. I highly recommend! read more

I walked in hungry one Sunday and was overwhelmed by the menu. The staff was patient while I decided what my tastebuds would experience. They gave the recommendation of the mixed shawarma and I think it has been the best middle eastern food I've had in Jersey, it fed me for two days and even when I swallowed my last bite it was still amazing. read more

Got the chicken kabob pita for takeout from here and I really enjoyed it. You can pick your spice level as well. The chicken was cooked really nicely! read more

Gypsy Grill - Chicken Kabob Pita Sandwich - Middle Eastern Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Its been a few years and prices are up. Quality is down. Delivery is GONE. The falafel that once was spiced and nice is now pretty drab. They must have gotten a new owner or something. Used to have like different levels of hot sauce. Now you have to ask for hot sauce. The lentil soup is mostly vegetables... LOL. I used to order from here once a month, now its maybe once every 6. Anything on Grove is doomed to low quality these days because of the amount of drunken foot traffic it receives. read more

So delicious and fast!!! Loved everything we ordered. Lucky to have this place in our community