I got a Groupon for $20 worth of food at this New York Gyro eatery. There are two locations in Minneapolis. This one was closer to my hotel. I like getting a Groupon because it allows me to discover a new business. I drove over to this eatery after I was done working remotely from my hotel room and running a few errands. I parked across the street and walked over. It's not the fanciest place, but it works. There were a couple of tables occupied by a few folks eating. I lined up to place my order and looked at the menu to figure out what I wanted. I got a man who was behind the counter. I indicated that I had a Groupon. He nodded and asked what I wanted. I got the following meals: - Kofta kebab - Chicken tikka I got both on rice, with cucumbers, tomatoes, and corn as my side. The man said that it would take ten minutes to make the kofta kebabs. I was good with the wait. I got another woman at the checkout. I went over my allotted $20 by almost $5. It was fine. I paid with a credit card. I tapped. It worked, but the machine froze. There was a chair available. I sat down while I waited for my food. I people-watched. This eatery is connected to a building with a money exchange business across from where I was sitting. My order did take ten minutes. The man let his female colleague know that I had two orders. She nodded and packed everything for me in a plastic bag. I thanked her and happily left with my food. I then drove back to my hotel room to chow down. I had the kofta kebab for dinner immediately. I had the chicken tikka the following day for dinner. The kofta kebab was excellent. The kebabs were flavourful and so good. The rice was generous. I loved the veggies with white sauce on everything. It was comforting. I'd order this meal again. I had a microwave in my room. I heated up the chicken tikka the next day. It was good, but the kofta kebab was better. The chicken tikka had a lot of white pepper. It was disappointing. The chicken was tender. The rice with veggies were still yummy. I'm glad that I got takeout from this place. I'd definitely return for the kofta kebab. I should try a gyro next time and see if it's equally as yummy. (12) read more

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After a full day of work and not eating anything, into this being $20? I asked for so many vegetables (onion, pickles, tomatoes, salsa, and something else) and sauces. rice and 5 pieces of falafel is worth $20 here its not worth it at all and they dont listen to your toppings preferences i guess, cool. Tried calling too to see if they would sort this out and no one answered. read more

New York Gyro - Mediterranean Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

In my life I've had always had good to great Gyros. The gyros here are TERRIBLE. Gross. They don't even use a skewer or rotisserie to shave it off fresh. The meat was in cubes from a deli style heating tray. I took two bites at home and threw it away. It had no flavor and could have been old too. It certainly didn't taste anything like Gyro meat (it's in their restaurants name????) I was afraid I was going to get food poisoning. read more

Did not care for this place at all- Ordered the family platter- it was a huge platter of rice and only a little bit of meat. What should had been chicken, ended up being fish; weird! Falafel was hard as rock. They did not give cucumber or taziki sauce- they gave ranch, weird again lol! Just wasn't my thing. read more

I'm surprised this place has negative reviews. I've never had a bad experience in shop or door dashing from this location. It's not really a sit down restaurant, but there are a few tables people utilize. I appreciate the fact that the line is in front and they let you customize your plates similar to Chipotle. The value of what you receive compared to the cost is second to none, and the taste is always on point. You know what you're getting. The only reason I'm not giving it a 5 is because their Falafels always seem overcooked, or as if the grease could be rotated a bit more often. I think this is a place that you go in knowing what type of food you're looking for. If you do that you won't be disappointed. read more

New York Gyro - Inside of shop - Mediterranean Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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I found a Groupon for this place so I decided to try it! The staff was nice despite how crazy busy it was. The food was huge portions and very fresh! I'll definitely be back :) read more

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Don't eat here!, I got very sick after eating here but at first I didn't think much of it until some of my friends told me that they went through the same thing after eating there, one of my friends got so sick after eating at this restaurant that he lost quite a bit of weight over a span of a week due to sicknes, and I to have been dealing with non stop diarrhea for the past week, there giving people food poisoning stay away from this place, and this is coming from someone who loved New York gyro once. read more

I had twelve minutes til my bus came so I said I'd order four samosa if they could be ready in ten. I got on the bus empty-handed and hungry. I recognize this isn't fast food, but don't say you can do it if you can't. Argh. read more

Solid (not spectacular) quick order gyro spot on Lake Street. They offer "Chipotle style" made to order gyros with a crazy variety of toppings such as corn, every pepper imaginable, and cucumbers. The small, counter service spot offers around 4 tables or so if you want to sit down and eat real quick. At $10.49 for a regular gyro, they aren't the world's biggest, cheapest or the best in the Twin Cities. However, there are often times when you can find BOGO deals online, making things a bit more acceptable. Staff is crazy friendly and will certainly accommodate to any requests that you may have. read more

New York Gyro - Gyro - Mediterranean Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

This is my favorite gyro spot in the twin cities. This place may not be fancy but it's a gem and I'm glad to have found them. The lamb gyro meat is actually not dry here, it has tons of flavor and it's juicy. You also get to pick what goes on your gyro, which is one of my favorite parts of this! The portion is BIG, you get a lot for your buck here. This is where my boyfriend first tried a gyro and he became obsessed! This place is also open late, so that's a huge bonus. Parking isn't the easiest as it only counts with three paid parking spots right in front of the location but it's lake street so it's never really easy... but it's worth it ;) I've had their chicken and rice box in the past and it was also full of flavor, huge portion and a-m-a-z-i-n-g! I recommend you give it a try and don't shy away by appearances! read more

This place has never once gotten my order right no matter what I order but it's sorta cheap, open super late, delivers and is much more proper food than Taco Bell so I do continue to order it. It's still like a desert oasis after you're intoxicated. It will not blow you away but that's just not the purpose this place serves, it will fill your stomach with a well balanced meal, it may or may not be the food you ordered but it will be food every time. read more

Went to the new location on Lyndale tonight. Worst Gyro of my life. Terrible service. Too bright in there as well. Felt like I was getting arrested for having dinner. read more

This restaurant may be good at some things, but not at gyros. And I mean c'mon "Gyro" is in the name of the restaurant! MEH:  Mostly displeased with my experience overall.   The gyros were cut weird and generally inauthentic.   I know it's difficult to get real lamb gyros in the twin cities, but c'mon guys.   If you can't cut gyros properly from the spit, you may want to call it something else.    My fries were machine cut in a factory and not at all interesting, reminiscent of cafeteria fries. GOOD:   The baklava was excellent.   There are other items on the menu that offer a hint of this establishment's true specialties (hint: NOT gyros), and I may come back to try other items cited by reviewers.   But for now I'd suggest this restaurant change its name to more accurately reflect what they are good at. read more

Had Iftari with family today. The food was delicioUS. Loved the Kheer with Tea. Good old memories of back home watan e azeez Pakistan. Allah Bless NY Gyro (Amen). آج فیملی کے ساتھ افطاری کی۔ کھانا بہت لذیز تھا. چائے کے ساتھ کھیر بہت پسند آئی۔ وطن عزیز پاکستان کی اچھی پرانی یادیں اللہ NY Gyro کو سلامت رکھے (آمین) The KHAN Family :o) خان فیملی read more

Great most of the time, fresh and lots of topping options. However I have gotten a wrong order once and olive pits (did not order olives in my platter) 2 out of the 3 times I've ordered. read more

Ordered delivery which went fine, but this gyro has a mustard taste to it? The tzatziki is way off. Wanted to order again bc I like that they're open late, but I don't recommend a gyro here.. and it's what the place is named after ‍ read more

A man from cooking area very old and tall came towards me and started making face on us. It is harrassing. The other old man on who take order purposely ignored us and did not take order for fifteen minutes .It was a Sunday lunch they took 1 hr to cook the food. The old man who took order brought one halwa puri and said try this for now. I bought 100 dollars stuff but he gave me one only to try after one hr late. Shame on that guy, what he will tell God he used to do that to customer.Another very dark cook from India come and ask questions and delays. These three are being greedy on food and can't stand the food and shoeing miserable faces like they have not seen food people buy of hundred dollars.showing their greedyness. Very rude customer service Allah givectoufeeq to that old man or he is in loss by his God the day of judgement for bothering customers read more

We ordered delivery so can't speak to the restaurant location itself or staff, however we LOVED the food! We got the gyro and the platter. Dishes were flavorful with fresh ingredients. Great portion sizes and value overall. Looking forward to getting it again! read more

Everything! I love the service and the people. Awesome for late night places to get something to eat.

This was my first time visiting NYG and I must say I really liked my sambosa. So... i ate them too fast before snapping a pic, unfortunatley, but i will go back to provide more details of the visit. I didn't actually go in, my bf, actually went in to make the purchase since there was no available parking spots.. we were illegally parked in the furniture store's parking lot (since they were closed on Sunday), so i had to stay in the car. Ambiance: Unsure, I didn't get to go in, but from the outside, it looked like a typical store front restaurant where you order at the counter and not a sit down restaurant. Service: Unsure... didn't get to go in.. see above. Food: Delish! We were referred to an East African restaurant on Pillsbury from The African Safari restaurant, but neither had been there before to rate or trust the food, so we went to NYG, since he had eaten there before. You get three sambosa's with your order with a side of some sort of green condiment (reminded me of salsa verde sauce). Since i didn't go in, i'm unsure of the filling: i ate so fast, so it loooooked like chicken, peas, carrot; fried hard and crispy on the outside and tasted great. I will go back for more and provide a better review. Until then.... read more

New York Gyro - Lunch specials M-F - Mediterranean Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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We have cravings for a gyro salad nearly every week, so figured to try this place since it was close to his work in Uptown and looked like a relatively quick and cheap place for lunch during his break. It's a small, food counter with several tables and chairs. The place looked like it could use some major updating, but at least was clean. With photos of the items on the menu, you order at the counter. The worker was just Serious McSeriousson and looked like he could use a lollipop or beer to lighten up. We each ordered a meat salad for $7.99. I had the chicken and gyro combo and my husband had just the gyro. What's different about this place is you can choose whatever salad accompaniments you'd like from the bar in front of you. They had olives, pickled peppers and veggies, cucumbers, different sauces. My container was stuffed because I wanted all the things! When it came to the actual quality of the food- it was lackluster. The chicken and gyro weren't freshly cooked and were taken out of a food warmer with tongs. The spices were meh and because the salad stuff had been sitting out all day, it wasn't as fresh as I'd hope either (esp for $7.99). We'll likely look elsewhere when our gyro salad cravings hit. read more

New York Gyro - Chicken and gyro salad $7.99 - Mediterranean Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

yeah it is great food specially block away from me but tonight somethings not right because and this amount I never had it before I don't know what's going on and especially he put in a lot od hot souce read more

Definitely a hole in the wall, but well worth it. The food is good, tastes fresh, and is cost effective. The staff was nice, and didn't lose patience at my indecisiveness. I ordered the Chicken Gyro Plate with fries. Great flavors and big portions. Would recommend! read more

Ordered the baklava and chicken rice dish via a food delivery app. Both were fantastic! The rice was delicious by itself, and chicken was flavorful and cooked perfectly. I find similar dishes at other restaurants often lack flavor and have overcooked/dry chicken. read more

Great place to eat. Food is delicious and prices are affordable. Always visit here when I am in Minneapolis.

Still amazing. Ordered the chicken rice at 2PM today, it's almost 9 and I'm still full. To the people whining that the gyros aren't that great: grow up lmao. The food is great, the service is prompt, and the chicken especially is SO good. I love this place. The fried food is still fried to perfection, also. Yes, it clearly came from a bag. Who cares? They're always fresh and clearly fried in hot enough oil, which is more than you can say for the "we hand cut our fries and send them on a grand tour before kettle frying them" crowd. read more

Great food. Little spendy for the portion but always tastes great. Online order was smooth.

Fired up! Very delicious and cheap, I will be back for sure. The guy working might be on on his phone or nonchalant but didn't bother me the food was fresh and full of flavor. read more

New York Gyro - Curry chicken gyro, lettuce, red peppers, tomatoes, cucumber - Mediterranean Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

This is not a fine dining recommendation, but it is a recommendation for a particular itch. About a decade ago, I lived in New York and was obsessed with the chicken and rice from Halal carts. Every once in a while I get a craving, but without going back to New York, there's only so much you can replicate in a home kitchen. This place is the closest that I've found. Chicken and Rice is the order. Make sure to get maximum sauces and toppings, and just be happy. read more

Its NOT worth the money!!! The portions are really small... after my second time I just gave up both times my food was cold I work to hard for my money to just throw it away like that read more

I'm new to the neighborhood, so I stroll into the first neighborhood joint I see, which is this kebab house that reminds me of the ones In Europe. Huge menu behind the counter, three tables, and a few coolers. So far I had the fish burger (dropped fresh) and chicken rice (#1 on the menu for good reason). The attitude behind the counter is what makes it the New York which is fine by me but not for everyone. read more

*update* still loving this place, keep coming back for their lunch special. I recently discovered the hot sauce is tastier than the white cucumber sauce. I was in the neighborhood hungry for a new food experience, there's always something good and cheap on lake street. Got a chicken gyro (not sure I'd ever had one before) and it was amazing! I especially enjoyed the seasoned chicken and the sauces. It was messy but worth it. read more

Who can go wrong with Gyros. They are great treat for the long travel with an opportunity to experience some culture, there is no way for one to be wrong. read more

Wish I could give zero stars. This place is terrible. Their gyros come filled with olives and corn. Gross. Who puts that on a gyro?! And it wouldn't even be a big deal had they mentioned it on the menu, but they don't. I called to complain and they hung up on me. read more

Workers are very rude and all have attitudes. Don't listen to your preference make you talk to three different people to take your order which they still manage to mess up. They act like they know what toppings you want on your food and just start putting stuff on? Like what if I'm allergic..... overall very bad service and quality would not recommend AT ALL! read more

Food is always fresh and amazingly tasty. I order the chicken tikka with rice. Service can be slow at times but I don't mind because they cook fresh. read more

My friend lives in the area and recommends it to me and another friend while visiting at her house. Ermagerd, so delicious. While it seems to have a bit of an identity crisis (why is it named New York Gyro and also serve burgers, etc), the food we had was AMAZING and a great value. I can only speak to what I had - the number 1 (chicken and rice dish with a build your own salad with yummy toppings) and can't wait until I can go back again. I am definitely glad she told us about this place and will certainly go back! read more

Great food for such a great price. This cuisine is authentic and taste delicious. The chicken over rice is very flavorful and filling. I will definitely be revisiting New York Gyro soon! read more

Ordered a chicken gyro and fries - literally no taste to the tzatziki sauce, the meat was in sauce like some kind of shwarma which I totally did not expect (and didn't totally love) for ordering a standard chicken gyro. Also, everyone knows gyro places have amazing fries. These weren't even worth the $1.99. read more