King Gyros Restaurant

ME AND MY HUSBAND LOVE THE GYROS WE EAT THERE EVERY CHANCE WE CAN.

Posted 09/27/09

At first glance, the little building at 400 Hamilton Road looks like any other small fast food restaurant, but spend two hours inside sampling the food and anyone will understand why there is a steady stream of customers lining up even in the middle of the afternoon when other restaurants are typically experiencing a lull.

King Gyros, owned and managed by Yanni Chalkias, can seat about 20 people comfortably and has a drive-through. Yanni is a first-generation Greek-American. He and his family opened the restaurant in 1991 using a handful of recipes handed down from his father. Most of the dishes on the menu do not exceed $10, so a family dinner at King Gyros will not break the bank. Parents will be happy to know that there is a kid?s menu with some less exotic options, such as hamburgers and chicken fingers.

King Gyros is a hidden gem here in Columbus that you must try. The staff is friendly, the portions are huge, and the flavor of the food is unique and superb. What?s more, all the prices are very reasonable. They even have a drive-thru, so you can get your Greek fix on the run at lunchtime. You can visit King Gyros on the web where you can actually order your food for pickup. King Gyros can also be followed on Twitter at @KingGyrosGreek.

Pros: Best Greek Food in Columbus

Posted 09/24/09

I love getting waited on by the owner, with a big, genuine smile. You love what you do and it shows!

Pros: Only place I know to get Greek Fire Feta

Cons: Small dining area

Posted 08/07/09

The food is simply the best greek food I have had. Read my entire review of King Gyros at

Pros: Out of this world gabbage rolls

Posted 08/04/09

If you like traditional Greek Baklava you will love it at King Gyro's! It is absolutely delicious!

Pros: Great variety of Greek dishes.

Posted 08/04/09

There is something for everyone and it is always fresh, hot and delicious. I just wish I didn't live over 20 miles away from this restaurant.

Pros: Tasty fries, salads and gyros

Posted 08/04/09

I drove past King G\yros for 12 years and finally decided to stop about a month ago. It was so good that I have been back 5 times already. I recommend them to everyone.

Posted 08/04/09

The best gyros and salads in town. The gyro salad is amazing!!

Only one suggestion: Move / franchise to the west side!!

Pros: Good prices, great food

Cons: Small building, only one location!!!

Posted 08/04/09

my mom and i first went to king gyros about two years ago, and we've been eating their food ever since! the gyros are outstanding and although we have a lot of special requests with our order, it's almost always made just how we like it. and the falafel is better than traditionally-made falafel in the middle east - it's delicious! i've been out of the country for months and have been craving king gyros this entire time - i will definitely be eating there as soon as i get back.

Pros: delicious food, low prices, convenient drive-thru

Cons: it's closed on sundays :-(

Posted 08/04/09

I really enjoyed the food and atmosphere at King Gyros It has become one of my favorite places to eat. The food there is top notch.

Pros: Best Gyros in Town

Posted 08/03/09

I love going into Kind Gyros, and everytime I enter they make me feel like family. I know I get the same great tasting food everytime!

If you are looking for quaility Greek food, then Get it at King Gyros!

Pros: Great Tasting Food!

Cons: None

Posted 08/03/09

King Gyros is the type of place that you will want to keep going back to. It is a small, simple establishment with fantastic food! I have taken out-of-town visitors there who will then ask to go back on their next visits. The food is truly authentic and they serve up large portions at very good prices. For Greek food lovers- it is a must! And for those who have never had Greek- you'll be pleasantly surprised. The dolmades and spanakopita are two of my many favorites :)

Pros: great food, friendly staff, reasonably priced

Cons: None

Posted 08/03/09

King Gyros is one of Whitehall most popular places to eat. It is not only well know but it is also a favorite to many families not only from Whitehall but from Greater Columbus. The food is unique and tasty, carefully prepared and selected. Besides, the service is always outstanding and you are guaranteed to have an overall great customer service and care. Eating at King Gyros feels like eating at home because it is enjoyable and comfortable. A worth experience to try.

Pros: Best Greek Food in Town. High quality customer service.

Posted 08/03/09

My wife and I discovered King Gyros when we moved to Columbus 13 years ago. I was born on a Marine base with a restaurant run by a Greek couple who opened it in 1950. My father befriended the owner, who spoke very little English at the time and they traded English lessons for Greek food. They are still friends today and I ate there often growing up. The owner personally delivered food to my mother in the maternity ward hours before I was born, so I guess you could kind of say it was my first meal.

With due respect to the Greek cuisine of my youth, King Gyros reminds me of home. From the gyros and stuffed grape leaves to the baklava, everything is fresh and fast. Don't let me forget to plug the cabbage rolls and lamb as well.

Bring an empty stomach ? you're going to need it.

Pros: Personal service and friendly staff

Cons: I don't live next door

Posted 08/03/09

King Gyros has the best Gyros and Greek Food in Columbus. It might be a small restaurant but the food is excellant. Great people working there also!

Pros: Great food and great people

Cons: Restaurant too small

Posted 08/03/09

What can't you say about this place. Nice little restaurant not to far out of the way. The food is delicious with plenty of choices. The service is excellent. Yanni is always a pleasure to meet and talk with while you are there. If you haven't tried King Gyro's before I highly recommend it and once you do you will definitely want to come back time and time again.

I have tried a variety of foods from there but usually get the Dolmades Stuffed Grape Leaves and the Big Fat Souvlake (Steak Gyro).

Pros: Food, Service, Quality, Quantity and Prices.

Cons: Closed on Sunday

Posted 08/03/09

I usually enjoy eating at King Gyro with only my 16 y/o but recently we decided to bring her 7 y/o sister along. Now I have 2 daughters that love King Gyro!! We just love the dressing...so good you could drink it!

Pros: DRESSING YUMMY!!

Cons: Coke Products

Posted 08/03/09

Born and raised into a Greek family, coming to King Gyros reminds me of my childhood. I'm always greeted with a smile and the smell of something authentic cooking in the background. Yanni takes pride in sharing his family's secret receipes with all of us on an everyday basis. You never know what he's going to do next! I don't know what I would do without King Gyros being part of my weekly routine!

Pros: Dolmades, Gyro Bowls, list keeps going...

Cons: Can't think of any!

Posted 04/17/09

I found this place 10 years ago and have been coming back ever since. I definitely recommend this place to anyone and everyone in Columbus. It is worth the drive, believe me, there is no better place for a gyro!

Pros: Best Gyros in Columbus!

Cons: Not open on sundays - the days I crave it the most.!

Posted 04/07/09

Yanni keeps a tight ship -- he ensures that food is consistently good and prices are not that high. His food is delicious.

Pros: Always consistent in quality; large quantities served

Cons: Restrooms not in the dining room

Posted 04/05/09

the orders are always correct...if not they go out of their ways and do everything possible to make it right and make sure you are not wasting your time. the food is good and there is a wide variety. it is good if you want to have dinner alone, as a couple, as a family, as co-workers. all around the place is great and the team there is very close and like family. that is the good thing about king gyros...the team is like a big family and they stick together no matter what.

Pros: good service

Cons: n/a

Posted 04/05/09

After being disappointed at "Greek" restaurants that really served a mix of Middle-Eastern fare and no real Greek food, I was so happy to find King Gyros. The entire menu is delicious. Before I found this place, it had been about 25 years since I'd had REAL baklava, and King Gyros makes it perfectly. They use the proper honey syrup (instead of heavy, straight honey which would make it too sweet). They add new things to the menu all the time. I go 12 miles out of my way to pick up a meal there. They are usually very busy, and even when I order ahead of time, there is always a wait to get my order, but it is so worth it. Besides, it is good they are busy; it means business is good, and they will stay open! They care about their customers and go out of their way to make sure you get exactly what you want, and they provide the rare treat of authentic Greek food.

Pros: Great prices, Fresh & satisfying food, Family owned & run

Cons: Drive thru & counter wait can be 15min+ at prime time

Posted 04/05/09

Gyros are real not frozen imitation. Authentic, tasty and worth every dime. Deserts are great. Reasonable prices.

Pros: Big Gyros Fresh Bread, Lots of Meat

Cons: Can't think of one

Posted 04/05/09

On first glance, you might be tempted to drive on by, but don't be deceived by the modest exterior. This is delicious Greek food! We have tried several dishes there and have never been disappointed. The dolmades, cabbage rolls, moussaka, gyros, and souvlaki pita are some of our favorites. My vegetarian friend enjoys the veggie pita or a dinner of dips! Don't miss the Greek fries! We've also tried most of the pastries and haven't met one we didn't enjoy yet. Our favorite is the classic baklava. The staff is helpful and accommodating. They will readily add more dressing or ingredients of your choice, or take items away at your request. You simply walk up to the counter, order your food and then sit and wait for it to be ready. As one reviewer also stated, they do have a drive thru window. This is classic food that is simple and delicious and worth a drive to Whitehall!

Pros: inexpensive, authentic, casual

Cons: note that it is closed on Sundays

Posted 09/20/08

Delicious Greek Food!!
We went there for the first time with my kids and my kids keep on taking us back for more good Greek food.
The Drive-thru works great for us because everyone stays in the car and we can still get something different.
My husband gets the Big Fat Gyro, I get the chicken gyro, and the kids like the Chicken dippers with their dressing that it is out of this world. We are glad our friend told us about this place we drive a couple of miles to get to. The place is worth it. Service is good, always pleasant. A very good change from the ordinary.

Pros: A pleasant change from the ordinary food, portions are quite big

Cons: Should of been next to my house

Posted 07/25/08

we have been there about 36 time in the last year.
eveything is good we have tryed something different each time but the gyro salad is so good we get it every time. best soup Broccoli Cheddar you can buy. the Stuffed Peppers is a nice choice. and it you still have to have a burger anf fries they got that too. lat time i got a Chicken Gyro it was so good tast like slow rosted.
i realy don't think there is a better fast food place as good as this one. Fresh and fast .

Pros: (order on line)great for party food-Fresh- fast food at it's best Chicken -lamb-Fish-Burgers-fries- soups-salads gyro's- Appetizers Greek Specialties

Cons: not open on sunday

Posted 03/24/08

Since I moved form New York, I have tried several Greek places but none Authentic as King Gyros,
their gyros are to die for and the grape leaves with the lemon sauce are the best I have ever had.
Now I know where to go. It is going to be a weekly visit.

Posted 02/02/08

I visited the Greek Festival this weekend and then discovered King Gyros. This is going to be my weekly destination, very well priced and unlike others, this guy is really Greek! The best gyros and 4-5 soups every day. A lot of Greek Dishes too.
I don't have to wait til next year for this Festival. Happy atmosphere even in the Drive-thru.
You won't be disapointed.

Pros: Very good and something different from the ordinary

Cons: Nata

Posted 09/01/07

I love it. The food is excellent and they have a drive thru! It is the perfect take out dinner. The owner is very friendly and the food is authentic. It is a casual place and very relaxed. I can't stress enough how good the food is and everything is fresh.

Pros: a drive thru!

Cons: none

Posted 06/09/06

I love Greek food but have wandered astray in the past months, mainly due to the quality of the food in surrounding Greek restaurants. I found this gem when I was about to give up all hope. King Gyro's is the best Greek restaurant in Columbus, period. The staff is friendly and accomodating, the menu is extensive, the prices are fair, the desserts are to die for and the food is outstanding! The baklava is simply the best there is!

Pros: Outstanding food, Tasty desserts, Fair prices

Cons: Parking lot, close quarter dining

Posted 05/19/06

I have had quite a few gyro's around town and this is the top on my list. This establishment also knows how to treat their customers. The owner is always warm and friendly and the associates follow suit. If you are looking for a great experience go to King Gyro, you will not be disappointed.

Pros: The owner, The $9.99 King Sack

Cons: Not a darn thing

Posted 07/11/05