National Gyro Day is September 1st! You could travel to Greece (if you didn’t already this summer) or have a look at what your local area has to offer, including the deliciously diverse Detroit food scene. Celebrate National Gyro Day in by visiting Greektown and other areas nearby that serve up classic Meditteranean cuisine.
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What better time to highlight Greektown than for National Gyro Day? Detroitist rounded up a list of not-to-miss authentic restaurants to celebrate National Gyro Day in Detroit. Fill up your platter and pitas in the most perfect way. Experience new Greek restaurants as well as the ones that know how to keep their place.
SPITIKO
National Gyro Day in Detroit will make the classics that much better. Head over to the special magic of Spitiko/Spitiko Greek Taverna for an original favorite you can’t beat. The Greek Original Gyro Plate features classic gyro meat served with French fries or rice for $18. Click HERE to view the menu and website.
Location: 561 Monroe St, Detroit
CELEBRATE NATIONAL GYRO DAY IN DETROIT’S GREEKTOWN, PHOTO VVK AGENCY/GREEKTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD PARTNERSHIP
MATI
Visit Mati to celebrate National Gyro Day in Detroit and for a blend of Mediterranean-inspired dishes. Guests can choose between a lamb or chicken gyro for $19, with gyro also featured as part of the restaurant’s Mixed Grill Platter. Click HERE to view the menu and website.
Location: 501 Monroe St., Detroit
PEGASUS TAVERNA
NATIONAL GYRO DAY IN DETROIT, PHOTO VVK AGENCY/GREEKTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD PARTNERSHIP
Treasure the old with Pegasus Taverna to celebrate National Gyro Day in Detroit. The longtime Greektown restaurant serves its Gyros with ground lamb sliced from the rotisserie alongside rice or fries for $17. Guests can also opt for Chicken Gyros, featuring marinated and spiced chicken served on pita bread for $16.Click HERE to view the menu and website.
Greektown location: 558 Monroe St. Greektown Detroit
THREE LEGGED GOAT
Celebrate National Gyro Day in Detroit at “Detroit’s favorite Sports Bar”. Each has a unique cultural name rooted in tradition as well. Located in the heart of Greektown, they offer a traditional Gyro with a choice of grilled chicken or gyro meat served in a pita with tomatoes, onions and house-made tzatziki for $16. The Shareables should make the experience even better as well as the hand-cut fries. Click HERE to view the menu and website.
Greektown Location: 558 Monroe St. Greektown Detroit
GOLDEN FLEECE RESTAURANT
Celebrate National Gyro Day in Detroit with golden grilled and ground selections. Check out what Golden Fleece Restaurant has to offer. Greektown’s longest-running restaurant serves both Gyros and chicken Gyros with tomatoes, onions, sauce and pita bread, plus a choice of rice or fries, for $19. Click HERE to view the menu and website.
Location: 525 Monroe Street, Detroit
IKO MITSOS GREEK FOOD & COFFEE
Stop by earlier in the morning to celebrate National Gyro Day in Detroit with Mitsos Greek Food & Coffee! The Greek breakfast sandwich may be a swell alternative if you don’t end up getting a Gyro. This high-rated place is a great option for breakfast/brunch, lunch, or dinner. Popular dishes include: Greek American Gyro, Traditional Gyro, and Traditional Greek. Click HERE to view the website and menu for more information.
Location: in Eastern Market- 2614 Riopelle St Unit 4 Detroit
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