The Best Souvlaki and Gyros in Toronto
The best souvlaki and gyros in Toronto can be plated or handheld, but never skimp on flavour. With marinated meat that's tender and tasty, and customization options ranging from tzatziki and hummus, to French fries and hot sauce, it's no wonder that this typically Greek fare has found favour on this side of the Atlantic.
Here's the best souvlaki and gyros in Toronto.
A must-try, this spot could be called Souv Love and nobody would argue. At its Greektown and Roncy locations, spit-roasted meats beckon to passersby who invariably cave into temptation. The reward? Jam-packed wraps holding seasoned pork or chicken, fries, house-made tzatziki and, ideally, a cheeky lick of hot sauce.
It's impossible to ignore the old-school vibe — and retro pricing — at this Danforth Avenue restaurant. Still, sample the weighty gyros on a pita, made with beef and lamb, and you'll see there's more than nostalgia keeping customers piling in. Don't ignore zingy marinated souvlaki, on a pita or toasted roll.
Follow the aroma of expertly seasoned meat to this casual restaurant's two downtown locations, at Queen's Quay and Danforth Avenue. A place that doles out succulent pork and chicken gyros every day of the week until late, this spot relies on fresh ingredients for every satisfying menu item.
Find the antidote to your hunger level at this Etobicoke spot, where tender gyros can be ordered in pitas, as a dinner or plate, and piled high onto fries, salads — even poutine. Family-run since 1967, this relaxed restaurant is open for dine-in and takeout, Tuesday to Sunday, with every savoury, saucy bite also available through DoorDash, Skip The Dishes and Uber Eats.
Classic gyros and souvlaki — in dinner or sandwich form — are popular orders at this no-frills spot, with locations on Mount Pleasant Road and Pape Avenue. Tailor your meal to your liking — with add-ons like kopanisti cheese, hummus, and special sauce — and taste a medley of garlicky, savoury, pungent flavours in every bite.
West-end kids head to this spot in the Junction when they can't get the vision of juicy chicken souvlaki out of their heads. Served on a bun, or with Greek salad, rice, and roasted potatoes, it's a restaurant meal that (almost) feels homemade. Gyros fries, on the other hand, are decidedly less homey but shouldn't be ignored.
Hector Vasquez at Messini, @souvlikepape, Square Boy, @christinas.cravings at George the Greek, Jesse Milns at Tzatziki Restaurant, @kathysgrill
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