Gyro King

I go to Gyro King once in a while for lunch. The food is OK: street food quality. As long as you don’t have high expectations, it is ok.

Location okay, service was decent. I was not impressived by the food. Chicken gyro was dry and very bland. One plus side the serving portions were extremely generous for the price. It was a very slow day for them I believe this contributed to the food being poorly made.

Came here on a cold, rainy evening. Ordered the falafel wrap. For not even $ 7, I got something that hit the spot. It has a large variety of options if you want more than just wraps – from lentil soups, salads, spinach and feta pies, etc, it can fulfill any craving. Cheap, yummy, easy, and family owned. Can’t ask for more.

Before heading to a concert at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, my boyfriend and I realized we were starving. We looked around and saw this little place half a block away. We stopped in and were greeted by a very friendly gentleman behind the counter. All of their desserts and treats in their glass case looked so good but we decided to share a falafel wrap. I’m glad we shared because it’s huge! Also it only took less than 5 minutes to be served! They even split it in half and onto two plates for us which was very thoughtful. The sandwich was delicious and not dry at all. If I’m ever in this area and want a quick bite especially before a concert I’ll stop here again.

Excellent food, great service. It was crowded when I came, probably because of the good food. Owner was very courteous. Would recommend and come back. I suggest the gyro king combo grill dish!

Not the king of gyros. LOL.
The ingredients are all there, but they’re flavorless, so if that’s your thing. Wrap isn’t soft or warm, meat has no flavor other than a ground beef taste, and the tatsiki sauce taste like absolutely nothing.

When we decide to make random stops, we always seem to find ourselves going to a place we enjoy. We were headed to a play at the theatre and got there a bit early. We were starving and did not feel like typical fast food but we did have to get something in a hurry. The Gyro King was practically staring us in the face, so we made a go from it
From the outside, this place would easily classify as a dive. It is just off Market by the Orpheum in an alley. It is next to the BART station and civic center so it has is obligatory rough ground around. You walk in, and it is packed with tables, they happened to be cleaning so it had the wonderful aroma of Pine Sol. But if you looked into the display case, Mediterranean food beckoned. They had several Greek savory pies that now I wish I would have tried, in addition to the normal salads. Of course, by the name, the menu is dominated by Gyros. So, when you are in a hurry, need a handy food to go what do you get… It just hit the spot
We both had the lamb and beef Gyros. The bread is not pita but lavish bread, so while you don’t get the soft, sweet, slightly chewy bread of a normal Gyro, you get a nice crunch from a wrap type instead. Many will have one they favor, usually I don’t care. The beef and lamb meat was seasoned well, not overcooked but I would have liked a tiny bit of char on my pieces as I still miss that flavor from Athens. The veggies were fresh, crunchy. The sauce was a yogurt sauce and had a fair bite but maybe a tiny bit too much dill for me. Overall though, I can’t lie, I was happy
My wife also got a semolina type cake they were serving (sorry, cant remember the name) but she loved it. Overally, we were both pleased and considering it is usually impossible when you see a show to not get out of SF without a bill over 100 bucks, I was happy to go here and make it out under 40. Would go back for sure, just maybe not at night for me when going on a date…

I think they need to change the name. Gyro King makes it sound like it’s a fast food chain. It is so much more.
While it’s not fancy (I like that), the food is amazing. Fresh, made every day. Different specials. The lentil soup with mint and fresh lemon wedges is amazing. The salads and daily specials are great. Sure I’ve had better gyros, but the gyro platter is wonderful. I love the cold appetizer platter, the hummus, the spinach, feta and meat pies. The guys that work there are very sweet, and the service is quick. You order at the counter and take your plate to sit down — it’s fast, efficient, and the prices are reasonable for what you get. I go there as often as I can. For those who ask things like where they don’t serve butter with the bread, you might be in the wrong restaurant. Either learn what Middle Eastern food is and learn to appreciate it, or go to an American bar and grill.

Superb lunch. Excellent lamb kabobs.
Locally located. Well priced. Parking a little hard to find sometimes. Owner is very sweet. Try their tea afterwards.

Great tasting food and quick service. I had the chicken salad (healthy (big) portion chicken gyro meat on a bed of greens). It was excellent.

Pretty good gyro. The serving size was HUGE and the meats tasted great.
Service is excellent, but the atmosphere is a little lacking. More of a fast food vibe but with way better food.

This place is so underrated! Its really delicious, fresh, good quality, great service! I had the beef/​lamb gyro wrap and it tasted so authentic! They have a housemade yogurt sauce which is also super tasty, as well as their special hot sauce! The man who works the register is helpful and kind. People probably miss this place because its in a random location, but i definitely recommend it!

For the price: amount:taste:convenience, the chicken gyro was 3.5 stars. I’m not someone who gets Greek food a lot (and if I do I hazard on the vegetarian side bc it’s so amaze) but I was on the way to the Symphony (pinky raise) and I was hungry!
I only had 15 minutes to eat, so I quickly got off Civic Center bart, walked a couple blocks to Gyro King (on the way to the Symphony), scanned the menu quickly, and ordered what I considered a safe option — the chicken gyro. For $ 7 it was quite the deal! They prepped it while I used their restroom (woot). Two minutes later, I was out the door.
The bread was fluffy, warm, and dang tasty. The chicken was bland (and I tend to like slightly under seasoned foods)! I was so sad. Combined with a lackluster tahini sauce and salad items, it was only A-​OK.
That said, the convenience can’t be beat! I go to the Symphony (pinky raise) 3x year and each time I’m in a rush… so I will give this place another try and another try and another try. But next time, I will try the lamb or beef gyro.
Btw, they also serve baklava, which looks so gud (what baklava doesn’t?). I won’t get it here though since I’m close to Oasis in Belmont, which serves wholesale baklava, meaning 24 pieces for $ 8. I cannot pay $ 3 for one piece, GK, but perhaps YOU can.
Anyway, try this place out and support your local musicians aka the renowned SF Symphony!

Wonderful customer service, great food, and quick eats. Boyfriend and I ran in here before watching a show at the Orpheum and were in and out in 25 min. We each had a wrap, one falafel and one lamb shish kebab. Both were delicious though I wish mine had some raw onions in it, just as a personal preference.
What really put this place over the top was the owner. We chatted with him a bit about the homeless problem right outside of his store and it’s very clear that the guy has a big heart. He said they often give free meals to those outside but that feeding the people cannot solve all of the problems they have. While I completely agree, I respect that he does what he can.
Until next time Gyro King…

Gyro King Indeed!
Despite the well-​presented, yet ultimately uninspired, salad, Gyro King soared to new heights in our office lunch fare.
Their meats were exquisitely and surprisingly succulent, as if freshly cut from the gyroscopic rotisserie of a small Mediterranean street vendor’s shop, dripping, sizzling, and crackling in its own savory juices. The spices were expertly chosen — their recipe likely plucked from the lips of an old greek granny, a yaya if you will, deep in the roots of this family-​owned business’s familial tree.
An interesting shock, their falafel sported new yet not unwelcomed flavors, unusual of falafels of caterers past.
Long live the Gyro King! My tastebuds stand his loyal subjects.

The food is very consistent every time I have eaten at this establishment. Their falafels are my fav.
Eat healthy:)

This place was close to the Orpheum and we wanted to grab dinner before our show. I really wanted to like this place, but things didn’t turn out that way. I ordered their king gyro salad and my BF got their gyro wrap, and we shared a slice of ravani.
My gyro salad actually came with chicken instead of lamb, which was surprising since this was the first place I’ve been to where gyro is chicken instead of lamb. The veggies in salad was tasty; nice, tart, and crisp. The chicken however was incredibly dry. It looked good, but overlooked I guess. My BF also thought his wrap was dry. He ended up taking my yogurt for his wrap. The ravani was interesting. It was soaked with a sugary syrup, making the cake really wet and sweet. Maybe it’s me, but I’m just not used to eating cake wet.
Service was nice though. The people are really friendly.

Great service. Even though it’s a very hole-​in-​the wall order-​at-​the-​counter type of diner, the kind where you’d imagine staff to be jaded and to not care about service, I got a great vibe from the guys at the counter here. They gave our group an enthusiastic hello and bright smiles. The man who took my payment went out of his way to bring my dish to my table.
* Free bread — 3.5 stars
Very thick crust, soft on the inside. Plain but would’ve tasted fantastic with butter! I was wondering why they didn’t have any.
* Gyro King Salad ($ 7.99) — 3.5 stars
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Lots of food! Pretty good chicken, a little on the dry side. The salad’s a bit lackluster, the ingredients simple and not the most fresh.

Me: «What’s the most popular meal sold here?»
Owner: «…HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA»
Me: «Wait what’s so funny?»
Not a good first impression. I’ve never tried Mediterranean food, so I wanted to ask what’s good for fucks sake. I ended up getting the lamb and beef gyro wrap that I found mediocre. It was the size of my forearm and it probably tasted the same as it would be if I actually ate my forearm — utter despair.
The wrap was incredibly dry and flaky. The meat was juicy and sliced very thinly. It was overpowered by the dry wrap so the combination of the two was poor. The sauce was thin and liquid-​like so it was dripping from my hands onto my plate. The vegetables were not evenly distributed, so I was only chewing on meat and wrap until I ripped it completely open to see the vegetables on the bottom. I was disappointed.
I hate to give this places bad review. My company enjoyed their meals. They had the gyro on a plate and kebabs they enjoyed the side of bread they provided as well. Maybe I’ll try that next time to give this place another chance.

My partner and I went here today for lunch. It was his first visit.
We were greeted by a very nice man as soon as we entered. As usual, I ordered a lamb gyro while my partner ordered a chicken gyro. He also got a couple of pieces of baklava for dessert.
We beat the lunch crowd so we picked a nice table along the wall. The gyros were ready in minutes. As soon as I smelled the warm lavash, I became very hungry.
My gyro was delicious. The lamb was tasty and just needed a little pepper. I wish there had been more tzatiki sauce.
My partner like his gyro, too, and we both ate everything. The baklava was the perfect finish to our meal.
We will be back!

Ich war heute das erste und ganz bestimmt nicht das letzte Mal dort. So einen Laden habe ich hier immer schon vermisst. Ich liebe Döner und alles was damit zu tun hat.
In diesem Laden habe ich wie art türkische Pizza gefunden. Wirklich ganz lecker und kommt dem in Deutschland ganz nah.