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    Gyro Cafe

    3.9 (113 reviews)
    InexpensiveMiddle Eastern, Halal
    Open 10:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Lamb Gyro Platter and Chicken Gyro Platter
    Heidi M.

    Whenever I get free DoorDash credits, I try to order from somewhere that will give me the biggest bang for my buck. Call me frugal but with my $25, I was able to order 5 different things from here! And that, my friends, is what I call a win. Gyro Cafe is a really solid spot for your classic, affordable halal cart-style chicken over rice platter ($9.75). Generous portion, filling and overall very yummy. My bf had the lamb gyro platter ($9.75) which was just okay - the texture reminded us of mystery meat. We would've preferred it in smaller portions, perhaps in a mixed plate with other proteins. We also tried a couple of kebabs - the kofta ($1.50) and chapli ($3) - which were also okay but I'd personally skip next time. I'd just stick to the basics: chicken gyro platter or mixed platter and perhaps their namesake, a gyro (pita sandwich)! And if anyone was wondering, I got an Arizona iced tea with my last dollar. It was a well-balanced New York meal.

    Deborah W.

    My office has ordered from here a couple of times and they're a great choice for halal platters. I usually always get their mixed plates. The meat that it comes with tastes very fresh and is flavorful. The rice on the side is fragrant. Additionally, the salad it comes with has a nice mix of veggies and is very fresh. My main complaint is that I wish there was more meat and rice than salad since the former would be more filling. However, the portions that come with each order are huge. I can usually split one platter between two meals. All in all, a solid lunch choice.

    A hot ass mess. Exactly how it came. Does this look appetizing to you? 13.75 for this.
    Jany R.

    One thing I can't stand when it comes to food establishments? Negligence and carelessness. If you're not going to prepare someone's food with the same care and respect you would want from someone preparing YOUR FOOD, then you shouldn't own a restaurant or any type of business for that matter. This place was my go to and then I started ordering less and less because they got sloppy and started to ignore special instructions/requests. Not to mention I also realized that their prices didnt make that much sense compared to other spots in the area with better service and portions. However, I really did enjoy their lamb and so I decided to order from them tonight. I placed the order 30 minutes ahead of their closing time on Doordash which was 12:30. Their official closing time is at 1. When it comes to halal in general, my only request EVER has always been that the meat be chopped up very small. I have a pet peeve with large chunks of lamb or chicken, especially cause it's usually dark meat. I also get my sauce on the side. That way I can heat it up in the oven without it getting soggy. My order arrived in a plastic grocery bag that wasn't even properly sealed or wrapped. The aluminum container could've been accessed by anybody and tbh I would'nt be surprised if it was with the way that it looked. The white sauce was spilled all in the bag. And the biggest let down? It literally looked like they didn't even bother to put any type of effort into my order at all. I have never seen pieces of chicken that big in a halal platter in all my years of living. It looked thrown together or worse, like someone had their hands all up in my food. No way for me to know though so it went in the garbage. I even tried calling them to let them know and they sent me to voicemail. So to be frank, fuck this place.

    Salad Bar
    Elizabeth E.

    This is the spot. Fresh lamb and chicken shaved in front of you. A FULL salad bar that is immensely fresh. Don't forget about their menu that is extensive - veggie options. The best in BK.

    Lamb Gyro Sandwich
    Lisette C.

    This was my first time ordering from this restaurant and I was quite satisfied with my gyro sandwich. It was quite tasty. The meat seasoned well and very tender. I loved the white sauce as well. My only complaint is that I requested additional sauce on the side but it wasn't in the bag. Oh there were no napkins or utensils either. Overall it was a good experience and I'll be ordering again.

    John Y.

    I have never been to the famed "Halal Guys" food cart in Manhattan. But we stumbled into this place around midnight as it was one of the few places open and still serving food... Oh man... I don't know how good the OG Halal Guys food cart can be, but I can't imagine it being any better than this chicken plate I got at Gyro Cafe. It was one of the best meals I've had during my trip to new york. maybe my whole life... Now where can I get me some halal food back in Oakland?? I've been to a sanitized "Halal Guys" chain location somewhere in southern california, but that does not light a candle to the plate of chicken and aromatically seasoned rice I got at Gyro Cafe... Someone please help me!

    Falafel
    Sharon T.

    Happy with my order. Very fast delivery. Some of the food was spicy which is a plus. Would have been 5 stars if the sauce was good. Very watery and mayo based...I don't know what the red sauce was it was horrible, glad I tasted it before I put it on my food. Will order again

    Chicken over rice.  White sauce overload.

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    4 months ago

    Portions are generous and tasty. Service is good. I get the food for take -out only. The atmosphere in the dining area is austere.

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    Felafel was very undercooked. They also repeatedly either didn't hear or ignored what I asked for.

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    Best gyro i ever try in nyc. Fresh meat and vegetables with fresh pita bread amazing

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    4.5 They have a location in Industry City, but read this is…read morethe original. (Anyway, made it our first destination for our Red Hook day). From the entrance, we joined the line to place our order. Menus posted on the wall. Music playing. Bar area, self-serve water dispenser, utensils/napkins, to-go containers (which we did need) are in this area. One of two dining areas is in the same room. Longer tables, some communal, are in the next room, where we sat. Temp that day was in the 90s, was ok indoors but still could use ceiling fan/s like in the first room. Restrooms available. Meats are priced by 1/2 lb. Carved and weighed at the front counter. Ordered everything else and paid there too. Most of the food was prepped as we ordered so able to take a whole tray already. So be ready for a bit of wait on the line but not in getting the food. Got a number and someone brought our jerk rib tips, which were made-to-order. Our favorite was the brisket - very tender with some fatty parts. Pulled pork was slightly sweet, was ok. I wasn't into the Jerk rib tips' flavor by itself, but was better with ranch dressing it came with. Meats were not so salty which was great. Can add the bbq sauces if wanted. Fritos pie was just a small bag of chips with toppings and was overall a bit salty for me. At least we got to taste their chili. For sides: Large size is not that large but ok for sharing if getting a few sides. We liked the vinegary mashed potato salad and mac and cheese. My family found the collard greens bitter but I liked them. Honey cornbread $7/square was sweet on the top. Want to try other things on the menu so for next time. Take Bus 61 at Boerum Pl/Joralemon St. to Van Brundt St/Beard St stop (bus is accessible from a few subway lines).

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    Nice location right off the Boardwalk. I came here with my husband and 2 kids. It's a child…read morefriendly place - first time I've ever been to a restaurant that has a built in play place. My daughter checked it out but she didn't have socks to play so she stayed at the table with us. For appetizers, we ordered the dumplings (so cute and delicious), the pancakes and the pizza. The pizza was mediocre. For our entrees I had the shrimp avocado salad and my husband got the gosht burger. Our entrees were really tasty. We also got a side of fries for our daughter which we didn't really have to order. It is a little pricey but look at their location! When we got the bill we were charged $10 for the play place. I asked for it to be removed because my daughter didn't really play there and didn't have socks so our waitress removed it. It's not a big playground area and how long can kids really ply there if they're there for the restaurant? They charge $10 on weekday and $15 on weekends.

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