Big John’s Gyro

When your restaurant’s name includes a dish it should be good not a mistake.
The huge menu had us intrigued but in the end you can find better. First of all, the prices on their website are outdated by .15 to .25 which isn’t terrible but should be corrected. Second, the menu doesn’t specify certain things like what’s in the combos or what is in certain items.
One thing we ordered was the Super Gyro Sandwich, which we assumed was a bigger gyro. What we got was an average size gyro with cooked onions, sliced canned mushrooms, and a side of watery tzatziki. Is this how they make their gyros or is this the ‘super’ version? Total failure, no self respecting gyro lover would dare think of putting mushrooms on a gyro let alone CANNED. No tomatoes? You cooked the onions? My Italian beef and sausage combo wasn’t bad but the sausage didn’t snap when bitten, it just fell apart almost like ground beef. That sounds gross having typed it out so I’ll stop thinking further on it. My dad’s Ribeye Steak Sandwich wasn’t great either but I had a feeling he go for the cheesesteak instead.
Fortunately I live much closer to a bunch of other restaurants with far better options. Portillo’s, Costas, Nikko’s… the list goes on and on. The fact that I’m giving 3 stars after having the most disappointing gyro in the Chicago area shows how kind I am. If you favor cost over quality you probably won’t mind.

I don’t understand any of the negative or average reviews, because I have only had excellent experiences at Big John’s :). My boyfriend’s family lives in the area (I am from California) and whenever I visit we have to stop by here. Yes, it is not jam packed filled with customers, but I find that as a good thing when I go, as I usually get a more personal experience. The owner is always friendly when we are ordering and eating, and always chats with us. The gyros are delicious! And I love Mediterranean food, it is my absolute favorite. They give a HUGE portion of tender meat with just enough Tsaziki and a soft fluffy pita bread. The fries are good too, and they give a large portion with the combo meal. Also, you can’t beat the $ 8 price for a filling meal!

Fast, easy, clean looking, good food. Only reason it’s not 5 star is they don’t offer a unique reason to visit there. They don’t really offer a food item I couldn’t find elsewhere close by.

Had a gyro sandwich and some fries it was ok not the best gyro I ever had but not the worst. The fries were good though but I’ve been to way better restaurants that were hole in the wall joints that were better

Cheap prices. Food is tasty. I got gyros so not sure about other items on menu. Gyro I would give 4 stars

Their daily specials do not come with any fries or drink. I ordered the gyros combo and wasn’t surprised by how average it was. There was barely any tzatziki sauce on my gyros but a good hunk of meat.

First time diner. Ordered the Gyro Sandwich, the Italian Beef, and onion rings for less than 14 bucks. Ate the Gyro for lunch and was the best gryo I’ve ever had. Lots of meat, onions and tomato, and a great sauce! Onion rings were good and crispy with the onion inside, still juicy. For dinner I reheated the italian beef in the oven, wrapped in tin foil, and it was just as good (if not better then) Johnnies Beef. There are so many other things on the menu that this will be my new goto for awhile. I can’t wait to go back! Its a hidden jewel. Once you find it, you’re set.

Consistent quality here. Very good gyros, good burgers, polish sausage and sides. Nondescript looking location (tucked inside a small strip mall) but I usually order for take out anyway. They feature daily specials. I just wish they were open Sundays!

The food is above average, the prices are decent. Good variety. Not a bad spot. The issue with the place is it has zero personality. There’s never anyone in there. The owner works the counter and looks a bit depressed. If he asks if you want to add fries and you you say no he seems a bit ticked off. Also, they don’t keep very late hours.
Not a bad spot overall. Burgers and Gyros are solid entries.

It’s simple: big portions, cheap price, delicious food! Came here for lunch and was full for the rest of the day! By far my favorite place to get gyros

Awe, yeah! I’m not a big meat eater… but the Gyros here is un-​real! And what makes it unreal, other than it being fresh, is the AAAAAMAZING Tziziki sauce. Look, if the tziziki sauce sucks, then my gyro does too because I cannot eat Gyros without the sauce. The tziziki sauce makes it or breaks it for me. And extra sauce! Theirs is tangy & thick & fresh… but it needs to come in larger containers. Fries are yummy. I live right next door to this place. It’s difficult not stopping in for a pick up. A Gyros isn’t exactly health food.

such a nice place with nice staff and very delicious food for cheap

Hidden Gem!
I have been going here since I was in high school. Im super picky about gyros and they hit the spot! You want some good grub? You need to go here.

Love this place. Closes too early at 9pm but that’s the only knock. It’s your neighborhood grill that has a lot of character. The food is really good at a bargain price. Always clean and well kept. Fast and friendly service. I go out of my way to get here. My place of choice for a gyro in Mount Prospect.

Great gyro, I go here any time I’m craving one and don’t feel like driving to JK’s in Wheeling. I had a steak sandwich here once and was extremely disappointed, but the gyro had never failed to be delicious. The fries are great, super crispy and fried to order, not sitting under heat lamps. The prices are great too!

My friend and I were craving a gyro, and I wanted to try somewhere new, so we ended up here!
First off, they have a gigantic menu, and everything is cheap! For under $ 8 I got the gyro combo meal (comes with fries and a drink). If you don’t like gyros, no worries. They have all sorts of sandwiches, soups, hot dogs, burgers, salads, and more! They also have daily specials (Monday is gyro day!). I thought the gyro was pretty delicious — a little salty, but still good. The pita and the sauce were also very good. The fries come out piping hot, and are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Just how I like ‘em!
The inside and outside aren’t much to brag about. It’s a very small place — you can eat in, but it was pretty cold and there are not a lot of seats. Next time I will probably take my good to go. However if you want a cheap, not-​so-​great-​for-​you meal, this is a good place to go.

I had the gyro and I really liked the Tzatziki sauce (which really makes it for me). The price was good and so was every component of the gyro.

VERY solid food at Big John’s Gyros in Mt Prospect. Had their 99cent hot dog special on Saturday (take out) and it was great. The dog and bun were cooked properly and dressed with everything including 3 or 4 sport peppers and a nice wedge of pickle and a couple slices of ripe tomato. A regular order of fries for an extra $ 1.69 was enough for 2 people to share.
I’ve heard great things about their gyros and will try them out on the Monday special ($ 3.95). The guys behind the counter were friendly, competent, and quick. Good food, good job. Definitely check their daily specials.

Your typical fast food joint but these guys don’t play.
They take your order and deliver piping hot, fresh, and tasty treats.
I love the soups. My kids love the hot dogs.

A big bangin’ gyro for less than $ 5 (and just $ 2.99 on Mondays!). Pretty damn delicious, if I do say so myself. Fries are hot and crispy (could use a little salt), the gyro meat is tender and the portions are generous!
Big John’s isn’t much to look at from the outside or inside, but it’s slam packed with not-​good-​for-​you-​goodies like the aforementioned gyros, fries, hotdogs and the like. Expect a small soda foundation, complete with styrofoam cups, hard bcked booths and crap TV on in the background.
Beyond my delicious gyro, the most entertaining part of my visit was seeing how the staff and some of the customers got roped in to the Maury episode airing during the lunch hour: «I’m My Sister’s Baby Daddy.» Terrifying.