First off, been coming to the Danforth for Greek food for years!!!food has always been great but tonight we decided to come here with a party of 8. The whole night was Meh.. These guys were bringing the wrong orders over and over all night. Then got mad at us? Ummm ok. Sorry your incompetent and can't bring out what we ordered off YOUR menu. Beef kabab was over done and super salty. The A/C wasn't on, it was 32 degrees outside, thus, half the table didn't even finish their meal. 1 star, only because 0 is not an option. Tip: Keep walking. Much much much better Greek food elsewhere! And they'll probably have their air on when there's a heat warning in the city. read more

Messini Authentic Gyros - Beef kabab dinner - Greek Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

You've seen it everywhere - a big hunk of meat on a skewer revolving under a searing heat. It's a feast of street meat. There's always a good deal of fat on the meat to prevent it from drying. As you look at the sweaty meat you get hungry, and you also get somewhat ashamed that you are about to eat this artery-clogging street meat that's been revolving on a skewer for who knows how long. The meat is shaved and then scooped into pita bread, with some veggies and toppings. There are different variations on the theme, using different meats and spices. There are also different names depending on the origin, from shawarma to donair, to gyro. In my opinion this place can hold its own against any meat-on-a-stick in the city. There are several skewers for different types of meat all are delicious and nicely spiced. The meat is always seared nice and crisp on the outer layer. read more

The lamb gyro was great. Although the lamb was cooked well done, it didn't lose any of its juicyness. However, the entire gyro tasted a bit bland, which could be easily remedied with some hot sauce. The service, as mentioned before, is not great. But st $4-5/ gyro, just treat this place as you would for a food court. With lower expectations for service, you could definitely bite into your gyro a little happier! read more

Messini Authentic Gyros - Lamb gyro - Greek Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I'm so glad I came across this place via yelp and l planned an afternoon on the Danforth full of shopping, eating and some of its charm that is easy to miss when we go for the festival. Anyways this will now be my gyro fix go-to. This is massive for only $5. Comes with your choose of meat, veggies and French fries. Delicious... But I wouldn't be able to finish it on my own. We also ordered Greek fries... I've always only had feta crumbled on salad... But boy did this change my perspective on feta and life... This was so creamy and good, and part of the reason I couldn't finish my meat plate cause my fork kept sneaking across the table. Its like it has a mind of its own. For myself I got the meat plate with came with a salad (Greek, of course) and choice of roast potatoes, fries or rice. I got the pork and roast potatoes. ($13) It was good... The meat was moist but I got some crispy pieces in there too. So good I'm having leftovers for lunch today! The bill came to $29 which included a beer. The amount of food we got and the fact that I'm enjoying it today as well... Makes this place a steal! It gets busy, so be prepared to wait. We got there around 5:30 on a Thursday afternoon, so there was no wait but by 6/6:30 there was parties waiting to be seated. read more

Messini Authentic Gyros - Meat plate, greek fries, gyro and salad... Worth that button I lost but it was there for show anyways!! - Greek Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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This place is overrated potatoes meat and rice were not too good I feel like telling them don't be afraid to put salt in the food. If you want mediocre Greek food this is the place for you. read more

Messini a hit with the locals -- always busy and bustling. That's when you know you can rely on great food and atmosphere. It's a great in-and-out spot in Greek town. Price: Very reasonable and affordable. Messini doesn't skimp on the feta -- they are generously sprinkled over salads and baked on top over fries which is the Grecian way. Must-have(s): - Any gyro combo stuffed with fries - Fries with baked feta on top - Fresh, warm pita slices with olive paste for spreading/dipping - Greek salad Service: Friendly, quick, attentive and very accommodating. They don't "mess-ini" with your gyros here! Messini will guarantee a great meal every time. read more

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Messini located on the Danforth is probably know to serve one of the best Gyros in Toronto and I haven't been until a few weeks ago, mainly because of how pack it is no matter what time and day. It's not only a cheap eat here but also a late eat spot, open till midnight from Sun-Thurs and until 4am on Fri-Saturdays. We arrive at around 2pm on a Saturday and the place was packed both with people ordering take out and people waiting for a table. Although it was packed, we had to wait for only 10-15mins Greek Fries $4.20 ~ It's basically Fries w/ oregano and feta then put under the broiler for a bit so the cheese just begins to melt. ~ It's just as simple and good as it gets ;) Rickard's Red $3.85 ~ At that price, Ben just couldn't resist ordering a beer to go with the Fries The best Gyros in town, so we have to order it and there's basically 4 choice : ~Chicken, Pork, Lamb & Mixed (Chicken + Pork) ~ which is shaved from the spit and served in a pita topped with onions, tomatoes, tzatziki & French Fries Chicken Gyros Pita $4.87 & Lamb Gyros Pita $5.31 ~ Although the lamb is very flavorful, we both liked the chicken better since there was crispy chicken skin in it which add flavor and texture. ~ Yes there's French fries in their pita here which apparently is the custom in many Greek cities especially Messini..... ~ the French fries make the already large pita extra filling. With high expectation, I was expecting more, although good it was definitely not mind blowing. ~ We also asked for hot sauce and we expected a house-made / Greek version but we were only given a bottle of Tabasco. Pork Souvlaki Stick $3.50 ~ Pork grilled on a skewer and served with tzatziki We were told that there's a 20 minutes wait for the souvlaki and that's why it only arrives toward the end of the meal. Although it was very well seasoned, it wasn't as tender and yummy as the ones at Loui`s Kouzina uptown. Verdict : ~ Cheap Eats & Good Food ~ Perfect if I ever had a late night Gyros crave ;) ~ I will definitely come back, maybe in the summer and get take out so there's no wait read more

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I'm a lover of Shawarma with fries so when this was recommended to me I had to try it. I love the chicken gyros pita :O !! For $5 you can't go wrong. It's packed with warm meat, stuffed with fries and has a load of garlic sauce. Definitely well worth the price. I prefer getting it to-go, because I think the combination of the steam from the warm meat softens the bread which can get quite hard. Their dine-in service is great, although they can be super busy. I had trouble with my pita being too hard, and he replaced it immediately without fuss. I got the combo with 2 items and 2 sides. I ordered a chicken gyros pita, souvlaki stick (came with pita and plenty of tzatiki sauce on the side), greek salad, and greek fries. The greek fries were these amazing round fries with feta. The feta was overpowering, so I wasn't a fan. But we were both stuffed and it cost $20 including tip. I even had half of my gyro packed up. read more

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I visited Messini for the first time a few years back during a "Taste of Danforth" celebration. I think most people who are familiar with Greektown already knows this, but Messini is kind of a really big deal. Last time I visited Messini was on a Saturday evening. A friend and I were just looking to get a quick bite to eat on-the-go before a concert, and thought that this place would fit the bill nicely. The place was absolutely full to the brim with hungry customers. To complete our rather simple order of two chicken gyros, we waited approx. 25 minutes. I expect that if we wanted a table for our meal, we would have had to wait twice as long. If you're planning to visit this place during peak hours, make sure you have something to keep you occupied. A good book or a long overdue catch-up conversation with an old friend, perhaps. The gyros themselves were fantastic and absolutely worth the wait. Messini's signature trademark is the addition of french fries on their gyros, and to be completely frank, I'm surprised more Greek places around the Danforth haven't followed suit. The fries go together perfectly with the hunks of grilled chicken and the hearty tzatziki sauce. Every time I go to Messini, I tell myself, "this time, I'm going to try something different on the menu". However, the second I walk through those doors, I know I'm going straight for that classic chicken gyro. Don't settle for those $1.69 value menu McDonald's burgers ext time you're on the Danforth looking for a quick bite. Treat yourself to some Messini. I promise you; it's worth the wait. read more

Location: 445 Danforth Ave Toronto ON M4K 1P1 (Greek Town) Price: $$ Service: ehh Out of honestly I never really had authentic Greek food- other than Mr. Greek and that doesn't ever count! This review is strictly base on taste and service- not how authentic or original the food is. Went to this restaurant two weeks ago with the fam. The line was long (typical cause it was a Saturday night) and they didn't even ask us about seatings until we spoke to them- wasn't too happy about that. I don't mind if the wait is long but seriously they didn't even brother to ask how many people we had or if we were dining in... Then when it came to seating us and checking up on our table it was pretty much non existence. Most of the time it was another waiter that had to check up on us because our waiter was no where to be found. We tried most of the items on the menu from the gyros to the grilled chicken to the salad... Overall it was alright nothing amazing. Most of the time the food was tasteless. The only thing that was saving the food was the sauce on the side that they provided. My favourite part to review is their fries haha. They had two types of fries; one was the regular rectangle style and the other was the ruffle potato chip style. To be quite honest they were both plain so it was picking the better of the two :(! There was something about the ruffle potato fries that made it yummy. It was sort of crispy but not too much to take way the taste of the softness inside- but it's not something I'll die for... Verdict: 2.5 read more

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Sorry Messini. Not sure if you are going through hard times but the quality of food was not good. We had the lamb/beaf gyro sandwich. Chewy, fatty meat. Frozen limp fries in my sandwich. Feta fries were limp old frozen potatoes. I couldn't even drown the food in hot sauce because you don't have hot sauce. Not even close to comparable to Allesandros or Greek&Co. sorry guys you need to step up. read more

Really amazing place! Food is really affordable and came out fast. We tried the Greek fries ( absolute yum), spinach pie, chicken souvlaki and deep fried calamari. The spinach pie was okay- it was a little bland for my taste. The chicken souvlakis were huge and they were pretty good. Their tatziki sauce is amazing and definitely made everything taste amazing. The deep fried calamari was terrible - really rubbery and didn't smell great. Overall - a good first time experience and pretty decent (not great) Greek food! read more

Messini Authentic Gyros - Greek fries - Greek Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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By Far the Best Place for Greek Food in Town! I feel like I'm eating at my own kitchen table! I feel at Home there! The Staff is Amazing at The Atmosphere is Loud and so European! I will recommend Messinis to EVERYONE! I recommend my Usual! 2 Gyros w/Greek Fries! DELICIOUS! read more

Messini Authentic Gyros - My Usual Everytime I Go to Messini Authentic Gyros! 2 Gyros w/ Greek Fries!! DELICIOUS!! - Greek Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This place rocks! Great food, large portions at a low price. Even the staff was very helpful. We were ordering dinners and he suggested we pair them up and have the special two plate which would save us money, and it did! Love the staff, love the food, love the portions. read more

I was very excited to go to Messini. I was not impressed at all. The lunch service at 2:30pm on a weekday was slow. We ordered drinks with no ice and all five drinks were delivered with ice. I ordered chicken souvlaki with rice, I found the chicken overcooked and dry. The quality of the chicken was poor. It was leathery inside. Of the 5 pieces on the skewer, one was absolutely inedible. I was very disappointed with the food as I had brought guests from out of town and I'd been telling them about this great Greek food place on the Danforth. Honestly, I've had better Greek food in a food court at the mall. read more

Delicious, cheap Greek food that's open late. Great for a quick bite. ~$15 before tax for a delicious chicken souvlaki dinner on a pita with Greek salad and roasted potatoes. It was delicious. If you're hungry and want good food without a fancy atmosphere, I'd recommend this. read more

Messini Authentic Gyros - chicken souvlaki on a pita dinner with greek salad and roasted potatoes = delicious! - Greek Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This place is known for their gyros. There usually is a big line to get one on the weekends. The price has gone up a few dollars, but the quality has gone down. When you order a gyro, request that you want to get the meat freshly cut off the spick; otherwise, you may break a tooth on a hard crusty piece of meat. I like the lamb when its newly cut, everything else seems to be too dry for me. When I eat in, I want to try something fresh and new, but I feel I'm getting just a larger version of the gyros. Serious carb overload. The occasional take out gyro is probably the way to go. read more

I love delicious AND cheap food and this restaurant does it for me. Notice that delicious is placed before cheap! Great lunch menu. Choose your dish, side, and pop, all for under $10!!! The pork gyro on pita was delicious. The meat was flavourful and tender. The salad was a sized portion with fresh crunchy cucumber, tomato and chunks of feta. The place is busy for a reason. Service is decent for such a busy place. Our party of three were in and out within 45 minutes for a weekday lunch. Note: they do have a patio but it's TINY. There's only 3-4 tables and they only fit 2-3 people each so if you're looking for a good patio in Greek Town, this is not it. read more

Been here a few times several years ago and found the food and service to be ok. Was in the neighbourhood recently so figured I'd stop by. Big mistake. There was a long lineup but we were able to get a seat within 15 minutes. After we were seated it took 20 minutes before anyone even came to check on us and take our order. Our server then brought our drinks and that was it. We waited over 40 minutes for our food (which never came btw) while watching other tables who were seated after we ordered get their orders and practically finishing it. There wasn't even an apology after we let the waiter know about the long wait. Needless to say we will not be back there are better restaurants in the area. read more

Cheap food and delicious calamari. Our waiter was very attentive but everyone else there didnt acknowledge us as they stood around chatting. Would come here again as it was recommended to me by many and would like to try other items on the menu. read more

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Everything I've read says awesome spot, good food, So why was my Lamb and Beef Gyro so disgusting? 80% fat that's why. just really fatty meat combo, you spend all the time to season and stack on that pole and then around and around the spit..but why the shit quality meat in the lamb beef thing? please revisit that bad boy cause as it is, it's gross as fcuk.. Pita land is ALMOST better, that's how low you guys are sitting right now.. read more

I love this place! The food is amazing. I enjoy the Greek salad, deep fried calamari and the lamb/beef gyros dinner plate. I highly recommend. read more

I was surprised to see so many negative reviews on this place because my boyfriend and I had a really good time here! It was a spontaneous trip to Greek town, so we had no idea which place is the best in that area. Messini was so packed compared to other restaurants at that time (Sunday at around 7pm). There were people waiting for take-outs and the dining area was also packed. The highlight of that meal was complimentary greek salad! A medium size bowl per person (I assume only if you order a platter?) made with crisp, fresh veggies and a generous amount of feta cheese! We were already full by the time we finished salad and pita bread with olive paste. The main dish... with potato on the side.... was MASSIVE. It could easily feed two people, and with the complimentary appetizer, the entire meal can feed three people. So guess how much food we had to take home! We got two platters just for two of us. Overall, service was quick, solid food, and HUGE portions! Now I know it is a crazy idea to order two platters for two people. read more

Messini Authentic Gyros - Greek Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Taste of the Danforth 2014! Here we go!!! It's been about 4 years since I have been to Danforth so it has been a while coming. I HAD to get the Gyro which comes with the fries inside the pita. I couldn't wait. Getting off the subway, we proceeded to the blocked off street. Crazy busy. When we got to the food tent of Messini, even BUSIER! The line up was utter insanely long! We were told to go to the right side to get tickets first and then fall in line. The Pork Gyro was $5 cash. People were passing through us in line down the street which was annoying but what can you do? It's a Toronto festival. Good thing for us that we were off to the left side and it was moving faster than the other lines. Score! I say we waited about 20 minutes. At the front of the line, I handed our tickets to the dudes putting the Gyros together and they were hella fast. Steamy pita, smacked a slab of tzatziki sauce, crisp onions, tomatoes, pork shavings and fries, wrapped all in one with the Messini wax paper. Got out of line quick and to the side to eat. The gyro looked amazing. Check the pic. Eating it, no doubt it was good and fresh but it just was not the best thing I have ever had. The whole thing was enormous and had trouble finishing it. The flavour of the pork was pretty mild and bland but had good texture. The tzatziki was decent, but not mind blowing. Fries were okay. The gyro was good, would I get it again, maybe not as I would try other places on the Danforth next time. I definitely had better as I said but I still enjoyed it. read more

Messini Authentic Gyros - PORK GYRO, Taste of the Danforth - Greek Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

A truly great dining experience! A few friends and I decided to venture out and try a few new and well liked restaurants in the GTA. Messini did not disappoint! The food is fresh, succulent and absolutely delicious. We ordered Spanakopita, Deep Fried Calamari and Saganaki. The appetizers alone filled us up but we were eager to try their main dishes. We ordered the combination dinner with pork and chicken souvlaki as well as the feta fries. Paired with that was the chicken gyros dinner with roasted potatoes. Each dinner came with a side salad- we opted for Greek. The ingredients in the salad were crisp and fresh- none of the mushy or bitter tastes I've had with other Greek salads. The feta fries were covered in feta (they truly do not skimp on the ingredients) and we could not eat them fast enough. Both the souvlaki and gyros were juicy and cooked to perfection- no issues with overcooking or dry meat here. For 3 appetizers and 2 dinners, our bill came to roughly $50 for 3 people. Great price, even better food! Side note: Our server seemed a bit confused and was eager to serve us before having a chance to look at the menu. Everyone seemed to be doing their job effectively, however, would have liked to see a little bit more interest in connecting with customers as opposed to 'just taking an order'. Will most definitely be returning here and recommending it to friends! read more

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I ordered their pork gyro pita with salad and a drink. Total of $7.45+tax. The portion was awesome! I shared with my husband and we were both stuffed. Food is tasty although they could've thrown in some more of that delicious sauce they use. It's a perfect lunch place and I'm definitely returning to try more. read more

Messini Authentic Gyros - Greek Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I love going here before the Danforth Music Hall. Our favourite order for two: Two Greek Salads One order Greek Fries (MUST GET!!!!) Two Kalamaki sticks (the last option on the appetizer page) One order Gigantes Small gyro plate (just the meat) I dream about the Greek Fries - enough said. read more

Messinis is a great place to come for some Greek eats, my significant other and I often come here for a sit down bite. We love the Greek fries and they're more than generous with the feta! While the food is authentic and delicious we don't always receive the best service here. The kitchen staff is very friendly but sometimes our servers are inattentive. I order the Chicken souvlaki plate with rice and salad typically. read more

Messini Authentic Gyros - Chicken souvlaki plate with house made tasiki - Greek Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Poor service Food was sub par. I won't come back. The bathroom toilet seats were broken for both toilets????? Wait staff was oblivious and there were a lot of people on staff. Very typical for Greek service. I should have gone to Astoria bad service but good food. read more

I went to Messini for the second time the other night. Compared to my first visit years ago, I am impressed. Location: Right on the Danforth Greek town strip. You will need to spend a few minutes looking for parking unless you are taking the transit. It is 2 minutes from Chester Station. Restaurant: It was 30 minutes before close on a Saturday night, so restaurant was packed. They were only doing take out and I was there for take out anyway. For a busy night restaurant was still organized and clean. Even the restroom (that is an important tit bit for some people). Staff: Staff is friendly and professional. Because it was busy night a host was coming to let everyone who walked in that they are doing take out only. Which is nice for people who may have been looking to dine in. Food: I ordered a Chicken Dinner. Meat was cooked right and it was seasoned. Not at all dry like some places. Salad was proper salad, More than usual amount of cucumbers, onions, tomato, decent amount of decent Feta and few olives. Potatoes are seasoned, tasty and comes with a tiny amount of sauce. One less star is because dinner didn't have any rice. If they had mentioned it to me, I would have ordered a side of rice. I love me some rice. Will I be back? Yes and I will also tell me friends. read more

Food is cheap, but taste is just ok. The mixed (pork/chicken) gyro pita I got was really good for the first few bites, but then tasted pretty bland for the rest of it. I've tried the feta fries before too. It's chip-shaped fries with feta cheese on top. I thought it was ok, nothing too special. My friend got the entree with side of potatoes (which she said didn't have an flavour), and she wasn't too impressed with her chicken souvlaki. The tapenade is nice, as is the messini salad which has dill in it. read more

A great place to get inexpensive, delicious comfort food! Service can be a hit or miss, but the delicious food and amazing prices keep me coming back time and time again! During dinnertime there is often a line to get a table, however I find that the line goes quick. The estimated wait time they give you is also usually an overestimate. I've never had to wait for over 20 minutes for a seat! Take out is also a popular option, especially if the wait is too long! The gyros definitely give you the best bang for your buck. Gyros come with fries, tahziki, tomatoes, onions, and your choice of chicken, pork, lamb, or beef. My personal favourite is the chicken, but whatever your meat of choice is, I can guarantee that you won't be disappointed! One word of advice: GET THE GREEK FRIES. If you love fries and you love feta cheese, you will definitely love the greek fries! The greek salad is also a great side, if you're looking for something lighter. It's fresh, loaded with feta cheese, and one of the best I've had. On the topic of feta, I think it's important to note that they are not skimpy with the feta (or any of their food for that matter)! I find that the best deal is the "Combinations" found near the back of the menu. For $17.95, it comes with two entrees (choice of gyros, pita, or souvlaki), a salad, and either french fries, roasted potatoes, or rice. An absolute steal, especially since I always have enough leftovers for lunch the next day. Authentic AND delicious? 100% yes! read more

The parental unit and I came here for dinner last night. The service was really, really good! read more

Cheap greek food on the danforth. It use to be alot better but after recent encounter we have established a better greek place in sauga. Can't go wrong with their greek fries though.. so delicious and cheap! Their fried calamari is also very good but portions were on the smaller side. Chicken Slovakia pita is also very good and delicious but the gyro was only OK. We've had better elsewhere. Service is good and quick and would recommend if you were in the area, but danforth has so many other sit down greek restaurants that are also on par that you can't really go wrong with any of them! read more

There's always a long line up at this place at the annual Taste of the Danforth event. I've tried it at their annual event, ordered take-out and also dined in. My friend and I ordered the combination meal which consist of 2 items from their list of gyros/souvlaki; choice of French fries, roasted potatoes, or rice; and salad. I ordered the chicken and pork gyro. Their gyro is unique - as it comes with fries inside. I also ordered the French fries but upgraded it to Greek fries and feta cheese. I highly recommend upgrading this because it tastes delicious. The Greek fries are put in the oven which makes it so crispy. I also love their Greek salad - comes with tomatoes, cucumbers, onions and green peppers, olive oil? and lots of feta cheese. They are definitely not cheap with feta cheese as they gave us generous amount in the fries and salad. Lastly, if you dine in, they give you pita bread with olive dip. The olive dip tastes really good, and the pita bread taste average. read more

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Out of all the greek restaurants on the danforth this is my favorite. My partner and I go here atleast twice a month for a quick dinner. Like any good place in toronto there is generally a line, worth the wait absolutely. I generally go for the gyros plate or lamb/pork kabob plate. The lamb/pork plate will take a bit to cook compared to other items but it certinally worth it read more

Messini Authentic Gyros - Lamb/pork kabob plate, my fave 10/10 - Greek Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I called at 5pm for take out and they said it's ready in 15-20 minutes. I told them I'll pick up in one hour. We get there 10 minutes early for pick up and had to wait another half hour on the street/ store while social distancing with a toddler in the car and gatherings of different groups standing right beside our car. The danforth is packed today for what is suppose to be social distancing. Apparently our order was ready the entire time and after paying for it they told us to move aside and wait. Everyone got their orders and we see everyone clear and we're still waiting!!! The whole place was a disaster. It's so disorganized. The amount of people all over during social distancing and the whole restaurant operation was a disaster. This place was already slow and a disaster before this covid take out. Our food is now cold and soggy! DON'T DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

Not sure why Messini has 3.5 stars. The food is amazing. The value is great! Their greek fries is a must! Service is quick and straight forward! I keep going back to Messini as they never disappoint! read more

I've had Messini twice this week already - it's that good and cheap. I had the chicken gyros and the pork gyros, and both were delicious. The gyros contained thick, creamy and rich garlic sauce, fresh tomato slices, and crispy and well seasoned french fries, and the combination of ingredients with a delicious fluffy, crispy wrap created a wonderful layering of authentic greek flavours. Truly a go-to spot for me when I want to spend less than $10 on a delicious and filling meal! read more

Messini Authentic Gyros - Chicken Gyros - Greek Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Service is terrible to be frank. Had to wait 40 mins plus and didn't receive even the most basic items such as a salad or bread. Tables who arrived after me go their order which made me confused. Asked server and was told you'll get your when you get yours. Unbelievable. read more