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    The Spinning Gyro

    4.4 (86 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:30 pm

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    Chicken Taco
    Tejaswini R.

    We ordered Chicken Tacos and tasted really nice. Falafel tacos was nice too. Ambiance - Small little place to get some nice Mediterranean food Service - It was nice Parking - Street parking

    Beef & Lamb Chicken Gyro Combo Platter Special
    Justin J.

    Well-priced, fast, tasty Mediterranean food, what more could I ask for? The mixed gyro platter was good, the meat was real meat not the mystery particle board meat some places use. Because it is lower fat it is a bit more dry but I wanted something healthy and this was just right. It's a basic little hole in the wall place; nothing really to speak of in terms of ambiance or service but the food was good. J.Ja

    Beef & Lamb Gyro Platter
    German C.

    The place is turkish and the lady upfront was great.. she gave me recommendations and even warned me most people did not like the Yogurt- but Turkish people love it. I went ahead and ordered it. It was salty- so i understand her warning, but it tasted like a salty Kumis (colombian ). The first taste shocked me, I wasn't prepared but as I drank more I loved it. I had the falafel and it was scrumptious.. perfect texture and taste. the bread and salad were good too.. my girl has the meet which she also liked i loved the hot sauce

    The Vegan Gyro Sandwich on Turkish bread
    Raya V.

    I had this place before in Troy under a different name I believe. My review is based solely on their vegan offerings here as I haven't tried anything else. The vegan food here is not very wowing. It lacks flavor and I feel is overpriced. The Turkish bread is the best thing about the gyro, which is completely empty. There was one thin slice of seitan and a piece of lettuce and tomato. I ordered with baba ganoush, and white and hot sauce as well but did not taste any hot sauce or any baba ganoush. I saw it on there, but it was flavorless. I also think it would be worth the money if it came with fries, not potato chips.... I would probably never order from here again unless the prices went way down for the vegan gyro or unless it came with fries and not chips. Or maybe offer pita chips and hummus as the side. Not worth it in my opinion. I'm sure their specialty is lamb or meat so just want to stress this is a VEGAN review only. Don't let it stop you from trying their kebab meat offerings because I bet those are absolutely delish if seasoned.

    tommy w.

    Discovered a great gyro place a couple of blocks from the Hilton Albany called The Spinning Gyro. I literally was going to a pizza joint that was across the street and decided...I rather have a gyro! The place is very clean and well decorated with traditional paintings and objects. I was greeted by Enes, he was friendly, welcoming and seemed like he was genuinely interested in doing business with me. I looked over the menu which has a variety of delicious looking items. He said if I had any question, feel free to ask. I ended up choosing a beef and lamb gyro along with a chicken gyro and mozzarella sticks. While I waited, Enes offered me a cup of traditional tea. For whatever you order you are given a great quantity of food that is delicious and flavorful. Even the mozzarella sticks came with a red sauce that had a nice kick to it. After ordering I was offered a traditional tea while I waited. The service was fast and efficient and I plan to go back to try other items they have. I highly recommend you give The Spinning Gyro a try. Take care

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    John V.

    Was looking for something quick near a hotel post conference prior to heading to the airport and ended up here based on Yelp ratings. The place was packed upon arrival with lots of take out orders being placed and about half the tables occupied with people dining in. It was a bit loud when trying to place my order so I think I passed on some topping options that I would have liked to have included. As such, my gyro was a little plain tasting even though I did order the hot sauce. There were plenty of 'regulars' picking up orders so this is definitely a local favorite. I would def swing by here again but may order online to avoid any confusion due to the busy atmosphere.

    Beef & Lamb Gyro Platter

    Just came from greyhound and needed to catch a bus. Rly good food, and good amount too. Pickles are homemade.

    Spinach & Feta Burek
    Holly H.

    Got the spinach and feta burek and the kofte kabob platter and beef and lamb gyro wrap (neither picture because we scarfed em down too quickly). I loved the beef and lamb gyro wrap and would definitely get that again! Would probably not get the kofte kabob platter again though. One because the gyro was way better than the kabob and two because the platter came with rice and fries, but no sauce. I think if they started serving sauces with the platters, it would really up the level of the dishes as plain dry white rice and fries are just a waste in my opinion.

    Chicken pita
    Ashley J.

    This was a yummy spot in downtown Albany. The prices are incredibly reasonable, and the meat salad ratio is definitely skewed towards the meat. The chicken was incredibly well, seasoned and cooked to perfection. Despite being in a pita, I definitely recommend getting a fork as it does overflow. I called and placed an order for takeout, and the person who answered the phone was incredibly sweet and my food was ready when I arrived 10 minutes later.

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    Afnan A.

    I can't describe how good the food was here. Everything was mouth watering. Came to grab a quick meal, ended up becoming one of my favorites. The ambiance is very minimal with different paintings around the wall and couple of small tables to sit around. The quality of the food is overwhelmingly delicious. If someone asked me to eat here everyday, I would have no problem. The service was great too. I got a kofte kabab sandwich with extra sauce and it was really good. I recommend getting extra sauce with it to enhance the taste even better. The bread was crispy, the kebab inside was very juicy and packing full of flavors. Highly recommend it to anyone trying something new!!!

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    2 years ago

    Classic gyros and Greek takeout. Food was flavorful and delivered quickly. Portion size was generous. Will definitely order again

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    Delicious food and fast service. Got the beef and lamb gyro plate. Enough food for dinner too!

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    Food was excellent, I recommend their grape leaves, their service was above and beyond. Must visit if you're stopping by Albany!

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    Had a Greek salad with gyro meat and it was exactly what I was hoping for. The salad was fresh, and the meat was flavorful.

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    The food is Great, the price is decent, it's a nice location, came out quick, the people are nice. Thank you!

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