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Uncle Nick's

3.5 (110 reviews)
InexpensiveGreek, New American
Closed 10:00 am - 3:00 AM (Next day)

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Dogs allowed

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Mitch J.

Still the local GOAT of gyros. Can't beat the value too. Employees have actually been very nice the last few years so I'm impressed at the intentionality behind the increased customer service. Will always be a staple as a taste of Rockford.

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Jake S.

Italian beef was a solid 7.5/10, gyro was lacking the greasiness that I expected but was still good overall. The saganaki didn't look like anything special but was absolutely delicious and exceeded my expectations.

Gyro extra sauce

OG spot. My dad used to hit up this place in the 90s 30 years later I got to try it great spot

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Krystal C.

When the late night hunger hits get your fix at uncle Nicks! Could possibly be the largest slice of baklava I've ever seen, and I'm not complaining. It was very tasty as well. No complaints here. Great fires and great mozz sticks on the drive home. Rockford staple.

Darlene B.

Came here late one night after being out with some friends. I was told this is all part of the Rockford experience and it did not disappoint. There were a lot of cars waiting for their food when we got there, but the wait was not very long. I ordered chicken nuggets, a gyro sandwich, jalapeño poppers and some fries which I shared with my sister and one other girl - those didn't last. Portions are good, I actually tried to save the second half of my gyro sandwich but one of the guys found it and finished it! Anyway, this is probably one of the better places I've been to in Rockford.

Mozzarella Sticks

The food was delicious and fresh, The customer service was excellent as he brought the food out to my car for me, it gives you an old school type of setting that feels refreshing to the eyes! I ran in for a refill and he greeted me kindly and seemed excited about it! Overall great experience and I will be back! PS. The mozzarella sticks might be the best I've ever had!!!!

Misty S.

The gyro with extra Mozzarella cheese for $6.17 is pretty good. The meat is tender and savory. I'm more about the pizza puff, which only cost $2.49. Mine was a little overcooked when I got it, but it tasted ok. Other items on the menu includes: Italian beef, meatball sandwich, burgers, hot dogs, chicken pita wrap, chicken tenders, hot wings, Philly cheese steak, fish sandwich, and Greek salad to name a few. There is no indoor seating but they had tables with umbrella outside. ....| \ _ , , , - - , , _ , .../ , ` . - ' ` ' . _ \ - ; ; ; , _ ..| , a - ) ) _ . ; . ( ` - ` - ' - ' ' - - - ' ' ( _ / . _ ) - ' ( _ \ _ ) 2018

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10 years ago

Uncle Nick serves up the best gyro I've tasted in Rockford. Whenever I'm in town, Uncle Nicks is an absolute for lunch.

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Amazingly fast service during 4th of July parade. Gyro was not a disappointment!

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What makes a great Gyro? Great Tzatziki sauce, and Uncle Nick's has the best. This place is no frills, but a must!

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When it comes to great Greek food no one does it better than Uncle Nicks. Gyro's, baklava, spinach pie, etc. all wonderful.

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Always Good Food and pleasant People , I go here at least once a month

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19 years ago

the best gyros i have ever had in my life. i once saw a prostitute out in a police car here. it's the best.

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14 years ago

If you don't know about uncle nick's then you really don't know. Hands down,absolutely the best gyros in town!

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15 years ago

I was very disapointed. My Gyros was greesey & cold. After years of great food it sure has changed for the worse.

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16 years ago

great drunk food, not so good any other tiime.

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16 years ago

one of the best places to get an Italian beef sandwich any where on the planet!.You gotta try the spinach cheese pie,sounds bad,tastes GOOD!

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4.0(8 reviews)
0.2 mi

It was a frigid Thursday late morning in January. After being held against my will in a long…read morebusiness meeting downtown, I emerged from the building hangry. I was planning to hit up any fast food joint to cure my hunger, but to my surprise, parked adjacent to the parking lot was a big, blue food truck called "The Olive Branch." At 15 degrees Fahrenheit, the idea of standing outside for more than 30 seconds was unappealing, but my hunger was a bigger problem. With my wife in tow, I didn't want to have her sit and make her wait for me, but she asked if I wanted to order food from the truck. With her blessing, I decided to pull the trigger and walk over. I do love Mediterranean food, and to point out the obvious, this food truck was definitely that...but the first thing I noticed as I approached was "HOT CHOCOLATE $3" in big letters on the ordering window. I immediately decided that instant that I didn't know what I was eating yet, but I knew what I was going to wash it down with! The special, also posted on the window, was "Gyro Tacos" - and it showed a picture of two taco-looking items, but I assumed they had gyro fixings instead of taco meat. So, I told the nice lady, "Give me a hot chocolate and the special." I asked her, "Can you make those fast?" and she didn't hesitate. Within 2.5 seconds, she threw three tortillas on the cooking surface, and I was already thinking, "Hmm, three tortillas, not two - YASSS!" They accepted Apple Pay, so I appreciated their technological savvy in 2025. You know what else? She was so nice, she gave me a discount on the hot chocolate for no reason at all! All in all, I waited less than five minutes for the tacos. To fight the cold, I stood in the sun, rotating my body 180 degrees every 15-20 seconds. Meanwhile, amazing smells oozed out of the cracks of the food truck. After a quick moment, she handed me the "to-go" box and hot chocolate. I went back to my Jeep and opened the box. The tacos were neatly and skillfully assembled, visually packed to the gills. I basically devoured them like a dog being introduced to a perfectly seasoned, medium rare Tomahawk Steak at his last meal. They tasted like high-quality ingredients, very flavorful, with yummy, flaky, light feta cheese sprinkled on top. The hot chocolate was also the bomb. Afterwards, I felt full and satisfied. I don't normally tip the owner/chef/operator (which I assumed who this person was), but I decided to do so anyways due to their generosity. It was appreciated. If you're downtown and see this bright blue truck, swing by and say Joe sent you. I'd recommend this food truck to anyone. Thx for the extra taco and the discounts! I wish you luck through the winter!

Just had their $10.50 gyro sandwich. It was a standard tasty gyro. Shame they put a bad taste in…read moreyour mouth before the first bite, by charging excessively high prices for less than large portions. To support local business, I would have given this truck four stars until the chef added insult to injury by asking for a tip! To do what? Wrap a sandwich in tin foil and handing it out a window... with NO bag, napkins, utencils, sauces or sides? (None was offered either.) And in case you paid cash - so they couldnt shake you down to add a tip to a card - they've conveniently placed a tip jar at the window for any change you receive. Greedy guy won't get any more business from me.

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4.6(179 reviews)
57.1 mi
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We decided to come here as 2 of my sons wanted to try this place. We invited my in-laws and my…read morebrother-in-law and his family. Since there was a total of 11 and the seating is first come first serve, we decided to call to see if they had reservations. They did take our name and reserved a table. When we arrived we noticed a table was reserved and we were informed that it was our table. We sat and looked over the menus. When we were ready my 2 boys and I went up to place our order. My one son has major allergies so we spoke to the chef and he came back out to recommend the dishes he can have. It was great that he did so and gave us confidence that my son would be able to eat without worrying too much about the ingredients. I ordered the Shrimp Kalamakia with a side of the Greek Rice. My son with the allergies ordered the Pork Kalamakia with Greek Rice and no pita, my other son ordered the Traditional Pork Gyro with Greek Rice. The sides we ordered: Saganaki Fritters and Spanakopitakia. My son that ordered the Pork Kalamakia devoured it. He said it was tender and juicy and probably could have eaten 4 skewers. My Shrimp Kalamakia was nicely charred and seasoned, I squeezed some lemon and it provided a nice tang over the seasoning. The Lemon rice pilaf was soft and cook just right and was nicely balanced. I had one Saganaki Ball and it was delicious. My son had the Pork Gyros said it was really good and the Tzatziki sauce was creamy and rich with flavors. My in-laws bought the table desserts and I got the Baklava and my wife got Loukoumades (Greek Donuts with Nutella) and both did not disappoint. I really loved the citrus honey syrup in the Baklava. The Loukoumades had a crispy shell and nice a fluffy on the inside and the Nutella amount was perfect. This place is very good and well worth the price in my opinion. I loved the fact that they took the time to make sure my son with allergies was safe.

Very tasty Greek meats in an upscale fast-casual space. Came here for a weekend dinner for four,…read moreate very well for $85 including tip. Food was flavorful, portions were large, and service was good. I'd come back.

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Nostimo - Beautiful and spacious

Beautiful and spacious

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4.6(646 reviews)
45.4 mi
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Really great food large portions. Very busy place be…read morepatient! Fast service and owner is very friendly.

I used* to* love* Kabobs, BUT sadly I fear it's becoming commercialized and the quality is…read moresignificantly suffering. Please hear me out. They have always* struggled with CONSISTENCY issues ever since they started (I've had raw chicken multiple times from them, now it's all burnt/dry), but it's more and more apparent recently. The meats are not only overcooked and EXTREMELY DRY, but the burnt exterior is a genuine *carcinogenic* (fact-check me) issue that leaves a disgusting taste in my mouth that is worse than sand IMO. The gyro meat is more grainy and un-chewable lately. The chicken is overcooked and dry as heck. The rice is undercooked and almost hard. The salads are less fresh, and I notice a distinct difference in the olives lately (more bitter and mushy, YUCK- I love good Kalamata olives, but NO thank you). I genuinely write this in a probably naive attempt to warn Kabobs that they are cutting too many corners that will probably, eventually, bite them. I would be very sad if that happened. I used to love Just Kabobs-- I've had great gyro and chicken and salad, etc, so I KNOW FROM THE PAST that they can do better. The main problem now* is that they are SUPER busy and they probably don't care about quality control because the money is rolling in, but I hope they will reverse course and get better quality ASAP. (PS; at their peak they are capable of 5/5 stars.-- I just feel that the quality has significantly* declined lately and it's sad to see, and waste money on. I couldn't stomach the burnt dry chicken kabobs I got last night and it's going to waste in my trashcan ).

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Just Kabobs - Many menu choices

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