Things are labeled as gluten free, but they are not. Falafel is fried in the same oil as gluten containing items, so not celiac safe. Person at the counter was reassuring me it was gluten free until I said I have Celiac, then he said, "oh, let me check". couldn't answer any questions about seasonings or dressings, so didn't feel safe eating anything. read more

After driving down to Normal for a conference, it was dinner time and I was hungry for something different. I went to Yelp looking for some restaurant that was close and realized that the Rock was just around the corner. I went down the elevator and walked about 400 feet to get there. I ordered a loaded Gyro, with French fries and fried mushrooms, no wait on a Thursday night at 6 pm. In 10 minutes they had my order ready and I just walked back to my hotel room. Take a look at my photos, the loaded Gyro was good, a little dry, should have asked for more tszike sauce. The fries and mushrooms were very good, ranch came with the mushrooms. Fair price and good food will always bring me back. I will... read more

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This place is always my go-to in Uptown! Amazing food, great service, and a place I always bring my friends to. Love the seating and the owner is very nice. If you ever decide to eat here, make sure to try the grilled chicken. The rock is the perfect place to eat at! read more

Went here for lunch with Jr based on past reviews from other Yelpers. Both Jr and I ordered the regular Philly Cheese Steak sandwich and we split an order of Onion Rings. OUTSTANDING sandwich. Well made! Onions were how we like them....crunchy! Great job! I only wish we had room for some of the desserts. I plan on visiting here again! read more

The Rock Restaurant - Regular Philly Cheese Steak sandwich and onion rings - Greek Near Me - Normal, Illinois

Always good service. The gyros are my go to at the Rock. They never disappoint. I don't go there enough.

The staff member who took our order had no eye contact, didn't know the menu and was kind of rude. Also, be aware that they charge a 3% "courtesy fee" if you use a charge card. I have not encountered a restaurant that does this in a long time. Finally, when you pay your bill (before you get your food) you are asked to tip the standard amounts 15%, 18%, 20% etc. Be aware that those percentages include the tax you paid, plus the 3% upcharge for using a charge card. Tips should be figured on the cost of your meal only, pre-tax. This is not a good practice in the restaurant world. Food is good, but my gyro had cold French fries mixed in the gyro, even though I didn't order fries. I was imagining the kitchen staff throwing fries into my basket, then fishing them out when they realized I had not ordered them. Ew. read more

I will have to say that the food has improved, as far as the presentation. The taste was never an issue for me. What I am really giving the 5 Stars for is the attitude of the owner, or who I think is the owner. IT IS AWESOME! Both times I went in to pick up the food he has gone out of his way to stop what he was doing (helping cook in the kitchen), greet me, make sure my order was correct and thank me for ordering from his business. That is true customer service. He is aware of who really keeps the business running, the customers. Because of this I will continue to frequent The Rock and send others their way as well. read more

I feel like The Rock doesn't get as much attention as it deserves. The food is always delicious and the variety is awesome. The garlic chicken sandwich is incredible (but prepare to have garlic breath all day!) and they have some of my favorite fries in town. The location is super nice and the customer service is always wonderful. read more

If I could leave a 0 star review I would. This is an establishment I would avoid at all costs unless you like mediocre food and to be personally treated like garbage. The owner is pompous, arrogant and demeaning to his customers and this is no way to run a business. I don't see how he can keep his doors open treating customers the way he does. read more

Harley LOVES it when we cycle to The Rock. The food is authentic, delicious, made fresh to your order. It's right off the trail in uptown Normal. The staff is super cool. Friendly, accommodating. Everything here is Delicious but I always get the gyro. No one does a better gyro! read more

The Rock Restaurant - Gyro - Greek Near Me - Normal, Illinois

Gyro meat is good, sauce for the gyros (I'm not even sure you can call it tzatziki) was ok - not a ton of flavor. Fries are the breaded kind and really good. Service was friendly and fast. Kids both liked their food (grilled cheese pita and cheeseburger). A solid 4 stars. read more

Also, we do carry out once or twice a month. This is the place. Gyro cheese burger and the best fries anywhere.

Well I had high(er) hopes for this nice "up"town Normal Greek restaurant. But the 3 stars may be higher praise than they deserve. Food was pretty good. I had the 1/2 lb gyro burger and side of fried mac & cheese bites. The "burger" messy but tasty. The m&c bites was a big pass. One other big star drop... Tables need a good wipe down. What's the old business owners adage: "if you got time to lean... you got time to clean" read more

Love the food every time we order from here! Big portions!! Hummus and Pita is my go to. Also Super Gyro is great!!

A potpourri of sandwiches, are available at The Rock. You can enjoy everything from a Gyro to a Burger and then on to a Chicago Style Hot Dog. They even have Grilled Chicken and Philly Steak. The Rock is a simple set up, you order at the counter, give your name and once your order is ready, a runner will come out of the kitchen and shout out your name. A simple wave from you, and your order is quickly placed in front of you. The Rock is a Pepsi restaurant and they have one of those high-tech touch screens where you can add flavors to your favorite soda. I personally love adding vanilla flavoring to my "diet" soda, which totally makes it un-diet. I ordered the Gyro with Seasoned Fries for lunch. The Gyro mea was seasoned well, but was a little light on the portion compared to Greek Restaurants back in St. Louis. However, I will say the price point was lower, so it's an appropriate match. The serving of fries was rather generous. Instead of little packets of ketchup, they had pumps where you could fill a little paper cup with your condiment. I'll definitely return to The Rock, next time I'm in Normal. The price and food were both winners. When: September 29, 2015 Why: Business Lunch read more

The Rock Restaurant - Two Chicago Dogs - Greek Near Me - Normal, Illinois

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Food was good. Very small portions for the expensive prices. I love local and walked to pick up the food I ordered. When I went to the register, some rude person just pointed the other way. I wasn't sure what she meant. I kept walking and there was another room, where they just put the bag of food on a wire cart. Seating is awkward if you want to sit there. Everything is pushed against the walls. I'm not a fan. I will take my business elsewhere. read more

the owners are the nicest guys always remembering me and thanking me for coming. I love supporting small local businesses and the food is fantastic and always made super fast. read more

Really great pickup meal and dine in atmosphere. I've never had a bad meal here and the baklava is Great!

Just passing through, but OMG! The fries have to be the best I've EVER had in my life! The Greek salad was also delish! Worth driving out of the way for this place! Great job!! read more

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I came in to The Rock for the first time today. I ordered a tenderloin sandwich that I was very excited for. Instead what I got (which sadly I realised after I had already gotten home) was this: a chicken sandwich with a chicken patty that was 1/4" thick and three times the size of the bun it was on. Who would eat something like this? It was inedible and visually unappealing to even look at. I will not be eating at this restaurant ever again. read more

The Rock Restaurant - Im guessing this is their signature chicken sandwich thats to die for. - Greek Near Me - Normal, Illinois

The rock is excellent I love everything about them I've been going there since the very beginning and say opened then they moved to downtown normal sex excellent place I know the owners and everything I went there when my mother was living my mother loved that restaurant so that's excellent and that was in the 90s read more

Good spot, had the lunch special with a chicken gyro/fries & drink. Fries were good, had a good crunch and season to them. For the drink they have a Pepsi machine so you can create your combination etc. The chicken gyro was ok, very dry! I wish they offered some type of sauce in it and add a pickle to it as they do to their other gyros. read more

Delicious food, incredible service and efficiency, and the kindest staff. I highly recommend this place to anyone who loves gyros, fries, and falafel. Soooo good! read more

I am bummed because this Italian beef sandwich had potential. I specifically came here because they offered both sweet and hot Giardiniera,unfortunately my sandwich contained almost none of the sweet and zero of the hot. What a shame. read more

The Rock is always clean, and the food is always delicious and very filling. The employees are friendly and appreciative of the business we bring them. read more

This restaurant is crazy fresh and delicious! We asked for fries sandwiches with garlic sauce, in Lebanese bread! It was perfect. Perfect hummus with warm pita bread. Great service. And super clean restaurant. We're Lebanese passing through town and the Rock Restaurant was an oasis of friendly people and delicious food! read more

The Rock Restaurant - the front of the building - Greek Near Me - Normal, Illinois

Ample parking space not in front of the restaurant. Walking distance from ISU. Service is good. Friendly staff. Ambience is good. Pricey for the portion served. read more

Good, but pricey. Their gyros are like what you'd get in Chicago, but unlike a typical gyros place, they have other Mediterranean foods.

Usually really good, the fries are the best. Very heavy food though, a bit greasy so if you're looking for something light this isn't it. Great place though :) read more

Dinner time on the road and we needed a place to stay. One out of two isn't bad. I didn't realize it was the first day back to school and everything is booked. But we stumbled on this. It's definitely a college town vibe. I hesitated ordering a gyros, cause I'm often not thrilled. First bite, I thought I'd die. It was the best and I think a lot of it is the chunks, and not slices of meat. It's slathered in the most delicate sauce. It's wrapped in a way that it doesn't get sloppy and you don't lose anything inside. A pretty tasty hummus. I'm booking reservations next year. Not missing out on this. read more

Great restaurant in Uptown Normal. Nothing fancy, but great food at a decent price served in a casual atmosphere.

This is a family favorite. We typically get the hummus with gyro meat. The hummus flavor is great and the gyro meat is cooked right. Tonight we ventured out a bit and two of us got a burger. It was a large half pound of the gyro meat. It was a hit and there was nothing left. read more

The Rock Restaurant - Greek Near Me - Normal, Illinois

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I came here for a quick bite with family and we had a very enjoyable time. My cousins, ISU students, recommended this spot and it was a solid choice. There is plenty of room to accommodate whomever you show up with and the food is made promptly and tastes great! The menu is clearly displayed and the staff was all very friendly. This is a solid spot where you can't go wrong - I'm sure I'll be back in the future. read more

This is my favorite lunch / dinner spot in the whole Blono area. I went all 5 years of college and have continued to make a trip down just to get a meal here. You can't go wrong with anything. The owners are fantastic guys and extremely friendly. This is a world class place! I'll keep coming as long as you are around. read more

We have been craving some good Mediterranean food and boy did this place nail it!! The Super Hero was delectable, the gyro platter was perfect and the falafel wrap was on point. Even the fries that come with the combo are the perfect balance of crunchy. And to top it off the service was perfect, accompanied by smiles all around. Oh and their pop machine has flavor shots, how cool! We will definitely be back (to try that cookie dough, yum)! read more

The Rock Restaurant - Super Gyros Special with Fries and Drink 1lb Gyro Meat Falafel Special with Fries and Drink - Greek Near Me - Normal, Illinois

Restaurants food was very good. Came in here for a casual business meeting with a client and we enjoyed good food in a nice clean environment with good staff. Ordered a hot dog myself and it was delicious. Highly recommend. read more

I love going to eat at The Rock. It has certainly made its way into my top 5 restaurants to eat in BloNo. Coming in at $9, The Rock Special is my go-to choice from the menu. The combo meal comes with an excellent gyro, great fries, and a fountain drink. Theirs pita and hummus is fantastic as well! On a side note, one of my friends from Manhattan, Kansas is visiting. Before he came he said, "Can we eat at that Mediterranean place? Anytime I think of Normal, I think of eating there." When non-locals dream of it, you know it's good. Keep up what you guys are doing! read more

The Rock Restaurant - The Gyro Special - Greek Near Me - Normal, Illinois

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Gyros, hummus, and babaghanoush are all I order because they are great. I eat the fries but would prefer real potato. A must try in our twin cities. read more

good place for an affordable and tasty meal...definitely recommend the Rock Salad. It's basically a greek salad with chicken and shaved gyro meat.They have a good selection of Greek/Mediterranean food options. Pretty quick service and friendly enough. I do have to say I have had better though. read more

The Rock Restaurant - The Rock Salad - Greek Near Me - Normal, Illinois

Gyros were decent but everything on the menu is so overpriced for example they sell hot dogs for $6.99 on the kids menu! they also charge a "convenience fee" even if your paying cash definitely consider the prices before ordering read more