Mike & Tony’s Gyros
1414 E Carson St, Pittsburgh, PA, 15203
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Address :
1414 E Carson St
Pittsburgh, PA, 15203 - Phone (412) 431-2299
- Website https://www.mikeandtonysgyros.com/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 10
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : No
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : No
Caters : No
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Greek Cuisine
Greek food is a fine melody of the finest pressed olive oil, fresh fermented bread, colorful vegetables, juicy meat, sea food all cooked in spices and fresh rosemary. The people from Greek were great scholars who aimed to excel in everything they do. The results are quite visible in their food as they are the inventors of olive oil which is beneficial to health. Greeks also made different type of wines from the best quality of grapes fermented in controlled environment.
Today, you can find hundreds of restaurants offering authentic Greek food or popularly termed as Mediterranean cuisine in New York city alone. People wait in line to taste the exotic Greek dishes like saganaki, taramasalata, souvlaki, loukoumades, spanakopita, moussaka, and many more. One thing which most people like about these authentic Greek dishes is abundant use of lemon juice, olive oil, fresh rosemary and sea salt. A smart mix of few ingredients can virtually take you on the pebble streets of beautiful city of Greece.
For those who don't have time to enjoy fine dining should try tasting the famous souvlaki with pita which is type of meat dish, also a trademark Greek fast food. For those who are vegetarian, or vegan can try different versions of Greek Salad. So, if you wish to enjoy a hearty yet healthy meal that tastes divine then try dining at the best Greek restaurant in your city. Greek cuisine not only tastes good but also help maintain your body in a natural way through healthy diet.
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Makenzie B.
I'm from Pittsburgh and currently live in Atlanta...and am yet to find a gyro anywhere that even comes close...I get homesick when I think of Mike and Tony's!
(5)Maria L.
Best Gyros in town, hands down!
(5)Sal G.
There are a lot of places that serve gyros in the area. And everyone that I spoke to said this was the place to try -- and I spoke to a lot of people. One fine day, I just happen to be near this location during lunch hour and figure I might as well try it. The interior is a tad dark and dank which tends to make it feel a bit dirtier than it might have been. The associates behind the counter were nice and were more than willing to help us. I was happy to see the spits of gyro meat turning at the front of the store -- no precut freezer meat here. We ordered the following at the counter: Fries Barqs Plain steak pita with cheddar sauce Gyro with tomato and tzitziki sauce on the side Taking the rootbeer with us, we found a table. It was a bit dirty from the previous customer and I couldn't figure out why -- the place was barren. The food was rather quick to come to the table and looked very good. As I normally do, I tried the meat and the sauce separately. The meat was over-seasoned while the sauce was underseasoned. I don't even think that it was tzitziki sauce, but I went forward with my meal. Trying to find that balance, I began adding the sauce to the gyro. With each bite, I had to add more sauce. It got to the point where I didn't want to add any more sauce. Luckily, I had added enough sauce to enjoy the gyro. I tried a piece of the steak pita and went back to my gyro -- the steak was full of fat and gristle while also being tough. I didn't need to eat anymore of it. The fries were your standard freezer fare and were fried properly -- crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. In the end, I would say that Lina G's has a better gyro. I really don't like my gyro swimming in sauce and if I have to choose between Mike's and Lina's, it will be Lina's every day. It is much easier to add seasoning to an unbalanced gyro with sauce than it is to remove seasoning from the meat. Still looking for a gyro that is balanced.
(2)Mike M.
I loved Mike and Tony's ... But since they got taken over under new management a few years back I can taste the difference and I don't like it at all...
(3)Marguerite M.
The BEST Gyros in Pittsburgh! The meat perfectly seasoned as is the tzatziki. I've tried other gyros around town and while there are good gyros to be found, each time I go back to Mike & Tony's I'm reminded of how much better theirs are!
(5)David B.
Gyros the way I like them. Delicious ingredients in ample proportions. Fresh pita. Fast service.
(3)Jake H.
The only legitimate Mike and Tony's in my mind. Some of it is clearly nostalgia and bias, but the other franchise places do not have the same 'burgh feel. In the south side establishment, you walk in, order your gyro in a non-standard way, talk a little pittsburghese, and then go out and enjoy carson street. Its got the steel town vibe. doesnt get much better. Its IMPOSSIBLE to find a gyro like this on the west coast. Not only do they make them terribly, they scream at you for not calling it a YEERO. ugh.
(4)Aaron E.
Dear reader, I submit to you this humble comparison of two Gyro joints that sit within spitting distance of each other. But it's more profound than just bragging rights for the best Gyro, this is also a tale of Yelp vs. local word of mouth. You see, I was challenged by a friend not 30 minutes before on the quality of Yelp reviews vs. WOM. So I'm getting a ride from a local (thanks Bernie!) to the South Side, and he points out a Gyro joint as being the best in P'burg (Mike and Tony's) and then I see just across the corner another Gyro joint I recognized from Yelp reviews as having 4.5 stars. So it hits me. Let's put his tithe test. I asked to be dropped off, pull up Yelp and check reviews. Sure enough, my WOM rec, Mike and Tony's has only 4 stars, and Lesvos has 4.5. I see my opportunity to test local WOm vs. Yelp right then and there (and eat two Gyros instead of one!) I won't belabor the results: Mike and Tony's was a better experience for me, thought neither was perfect. M&T's - 4 stars Lesvos - 3 stars Now, keep in mind this is based on one visit, Gyro to Gyro. Sampling method is not perfect since there was a few minutes between eating each, and Mike and Tony's likely has an advantage since I was more hungry when I ate theirs (although I only ate half to try to control for this). Here are some details: M&T - total hole in the wall, but not in a bad way. Gyro came in seconds to my table, piping hot and absolutely piled with meat. It was juicy, and the pita had just the right amount of resistance. The meat was just a tad over seasoned, as another reviewer mentioned, but really food flavor overall. The tatziki sauce tasted like straight sour cream to me, with similar texture. It wasn't bad, but I prefer something a little mote delicate, with some lemon, cucumber, and a bit of yogurt tang. Overall, pretty freaking tasty. Lesvos - also pretty good ( and same price BTW), but just missing on a couple of things. The meat was a little dry, and though tasty, not quite as tasty. There was less meat although still a generous portion. The sauce was a tad more delicate, though still mostly tasting like sour cream. The bread was not bad, but just a tad more presence than ideal for perfect balance - a little too thick and chewy. Moral of the story? Not exactly sure, but if I had gone by Yelp alone, I would have missed out on the better Gyro just next door.
(4)Amil P.
Mike and Tony's is a bit of a local novelty. This little shack on 14th does produce a great Gyro at an affordable price. I remember the first time I went in there it reminded me a lot of my first visit to In&Out. Simple menu, so hurry up and order, there is a line behind you. What impressed me about this place was the quality of the meat and the quantity that they are able to load into the wrap. Wow. Normally I tend to ask for double/extra meat but at the time I only had $5 in my pocket so I went with normal. But I was pleasantly surprised at the amount of meat they stuffed into the wrap along with the fresh vegetables. Every time I get a chance, I definitely walk through the door of Mike and Tony's to get a little slice of gyro heaven. Cash Only
(4)Colin P.
Best food in the burg and great people that work there. The pita bread is amazingly soft and the meat tastes amazing. The prices are a steal as well. It's so good it makes the parking situation worth it.
(5)Teresa T.
Looking at the exterior alone, I wasn't so sure I wanted to go into Mike & Tony's but because of the high ratings on Yelp they pushed me in. When we walked in we were greeted with the pleasant smell of seasoned meat. The interior is a no frills, basic set up all in brown with some pictures and articles up; an arcade machine and a flat screen tv, playing espn. I instantly felt at home with the casual environment. Ordered the gyro platter and was amazed just at how cheap everything was for what we got. The meat was cooked and seasoned well and the tzatziki sauce was a thumbs up. Pita tasted fresh. Even though I ate everything off my plate and my stomach was stuffed to the max, my brain was telling me more. I know we will be back though Mike & Tony's is cash only.
(4)Jonathan R.
So after reading the reviews for this place I was psyched to finally get my hands on a tasty gyro sandwich. I made the eleven minute drive from my apartment to Mike and Tony's Gyros and Shish-Kabobs and I was rather disappointed. French Fries: Delicious, crispy, golden brown. Crunchy on the outside and just the right amount of soft potatoey-ness on the inside. They were also piping hot and made to order. Gyro: The meat was under-seasoned and the sauce was not very flavorful. I've definitely have had better tasting gyros. The bread was a little crunchy/hard on the edges. Coke: Delicious!!! Maybe it was the rising expectations that led to this Mike and Tony's gyro experience being not so great so I've decided to give them another try in the future. Until then I will be trying the gyro shop on the next block!
(2)Michael O.
I hit Mike and Tony's late night with a buddy. After a late night on Carson, this place is perfect. The gyros are nearly perfect, packed with flavor and doused with tzatziki sauce. At $5 a piece, not a bad deal either, especially when they are served quick and fresh. I would bet the fries are great too. I would even venture to visit during the day for a combo meal deal if in the mood for a gyro. As far as the setting, the place is nothing special, but this fits right in on Carson Street.
(4)Sergio K.
If you must have mystery meat snack after a night of over imbibing in South Side, make the stop at Mike & Tony's. Add some fries. Get some Ice Tea. Jam the gyro and fries down, wash it up with some tea, and you'll feel ready to blow cookies when you walk out. This means you will feel satisfied on all counts. Seriously, it tastes good. We're all gonna die anyway right? Oh, and if you get the meatshave gyro, get it with all the fixin's. C'mon, you know it's good! Don't forget to pay...oh, you'll pay, alright.
(4)Barbara T.
For a small local place - the food is great and you get what u pay for! I was here for the first time last week (1/27/12) - definitely will be heading back
(4)Amber G.
When I'm in the mood for gyros, I go here. They are delicious and they give you a very generous portion. If you're not a fan of a ton of sauce I recommend you ask for it on the side. They give you a very generous portion of that also. My only complaint is that I get too hot in the restaurant due to the meat cookers radiating heat at the customers ordering in line. That being said, this is my favorite gyro place.
(4)Matt T.
I grew up on these gyros. Thought they were great, until i tried someone else's. Their gyros are over priced, and are the size of samples. They've lived off of being the only game in town. Its not that way anymore. If your sober, you can tell the difference. Dont believe the hype. Want areal pleasing gyro? Try gali's pleasant hills
(2)Stacie C.
Hands down best gyro in Pittsburgh in my opinion. Possibly the best gyro ever. Even at 2am when there's a line of drunk people waiting, the staff is quick and efficient. Clearly they've been doing this for awhile. The fries are not the best, but for some reason I always get them with the gyro because they taste so good together. The gyro is so jam packed with goodness that when they hand it to you you don't think it's that big...until you unwrap the foil and start eating it. I always eat mine so fast that I nearly choke. I can think of no sweeter death. I used to frequent Mike & Tony's on a regular basis when I lived in the South Side. Now that I don't, I try to stop by whenever I happen to be in the neighborhood. I just can't resist.
(5)Christy P.
Delicious and priced right.
(5)Jaime J.
I won't order gyros anywhere else. These are fantastic and the tzaziki sauce is spot on. J and I like to get them to go and then go down to Riverside Park in South Side and eat them by the river on a warm summer day.
(4)Carlos T.
Excellent gyros and great waitstaff. Cant recommend this place enough.
(5)Benjamin R.
The gyros are delicious and the walls are made of brick. Solid brick.
(5)Mark P.
This place is tucked away, but they serve delicious gyros/ spinach pies and have great prices. It's no smoking inside so even though it's small I don't feel suffocated.
(5)Whitney B.
Good gyros, neat little place, sort of what South Side is all about
(5)F P.
The food is to die for. Its cheap, too. We got a steak gyro and a soulvaki gyro, both combos. For $7.50, you get the gyro, a soda and a ton of fries. For the three of us, the two orders of fries was too much. The gyros were awesome. I got the soulvaki and she got the steak. My soulvaki came with at least a dozen grilled chunks of meat enclosed in a soft pita, lettuce, tomato and tsatsiki. I ended up eating my sandwich with a knife and fork because there was too many contents for the pita. The steak was delicious, too. She got a solid sheet of steak about 1/4 inch thick. She said the tsatsiki was the best she ever tried. I liked it alot but I wouldn't say it was the best. I actually thought it was a little too salty. We also ordered the baklava. My girlfriend had never had it before but she loved it. As did our 2 year old daughter. My only complaint is that my pita started falling apart on me. We showed up pretty early in the morning, so maybe they were finishing last night's pita. But that's my only complaint! This place is apparently a Pittsburgh staple and it was our first trip there. Its definitely top notch. They have a pretty simple menu. Service was prompt and friendly. This place is cash only. And beware! You order first, then eat, then pay when you leave. We almost walked out after our meal.
(4)Evan M.
This place is classic Pittsburgh and I would probably send a journalist here rather than Primanti Brothers to give him a feel for 'old Pittsburgh'. I've been going here since I was a kid. It is dirty, cramped, low-ceilinged and dingy as the House of Usher, but the gyros are delicious. Which is great since that's really your only option. If you have an open lunch and are in the South Side, jump in here and enjoy a delicious unhealthy Pittsburgh tradition.
(4)Lee N.
Best gyros (hard g) in Pittsburgh
(5)Mike R.
Yum yum yum. Hungry for Gyros? This is your place.
(4)Amber T.
These are by far the best gyros in Pittsburgh. I went to a Greek food festival over the weekend and Mike & Tony's seriously put those gyros to shame. The meat is plentiful and well-seasoned, the perfect amount of sauce (plenty, but not dripping-oozing-soggy-gross) and the ingredients are fresh. And it's cheap! $5 for a gyro?! It's great treat when I'm out and about in the South Side.
(5)Abe O.
I gotta say, this place really does hit the spot..just don't tell your personal trainer you've been here. Your arteries will definitely resent you for a few days after a nice long visit to Mike & Tony's. Probably the best gyro in Pittsburgh, although I've only tried a one or two others. The cash only thing is annoying (mob ties?).
(4)Meghan B.
I have been a fan of this place for years! I love love love love love love this place. love! (get the picture?) =]. I have become a serious regular there- to the point that when I wasn't there for a month, an employee noticed right away lol. Amazing gyros! My boyfriend and I order the same exact thing every time we come here. I get the chicken gyro special with ranch instead of cucumber sauce and an Iced Tea as my drink. The boyfriend orders the gyro special with everything on it and a Coke. The food is always consistently good! I adore the chicken gyro. They marinate the chicken for hours and it is obvious when you take a bite out of it. It's full of flavor and it's juicy! Since it's cooked on the grill, it has that charred taste to it slightly and I love that! The ranch is awesome too, although it is a little runny. The pita bread is amazing too- soft, but at the same time it doesn't get very soggy if you order take out. The fries are delicious too- although, sometimes the cook (depending on who is working) over fries them and they are a little too crisp for my liking. My boyfriend LOVES the regular gyro. Never anything to complain about there. We are addicted to this place and do not plan on venturing out to try other gyro places. We already found our favorite!
(5)Casey N.
Oh Mike & Tony's, how do I love you! The saddest part of moving out of Southside was the fact that I would no longer be able to walk a block to indulge in the deliciousness that is Mike & Tony s. If I was forced to eat something for every day the rest of my life, it would be the gyro special with extra onions. There is just something about a gyro from here that makes me so happy. Service is always quick and really friendly. Gyros are hot and fresh and always taste amazing! I love their fries too, always goes good with a side of ranch. If you get it to go, they send you off with your gyro in a plain brown paper bag, just like a typical school lunch. Only this is way better than any school lunch i've ever had. Basically, you need to try Mike & Tony's. I sincerely miss being able to go there whenever I craved a yummy gyro, and I tell anyone and everyone to check them out!
(5)Latasha A.
I waited on forever and I only ordered one gyro. Everybody else had more orders and they were out the door quick. I feel like that's not fair if you have customers order one gyro than you should get them out first then take care of the big orders last. Only because there the ones that take more time.
(2)Tony D.
This is a very straightforward, no-frills place to get your gyro. Like many places in the area, it's pretty appropriate for crashing after barhopping or getting some drinks at neighboring joints. Prices are cheap, and portions are pretty big. The gyro meat is quite tasty, and they give you a lot if you order the plate--literally overflowing onto the salad part of the plate. The sandwich was okay too (we got the steak), though the meat portion seemed a bit less and it was a bit messy to eat by hand. So my verdict would be to go for a plate if it's late at night and you're looking for a filling meal. It's great how both the sandwich and plate also come with combos with things like salad, fries, and fountain drink.
(4)Michael F.
I came to visit family in Pittsburgh and was told I had to try a gyro from here. Wow, it didn't disappoint. Lots of gyro meat piled on with a delicious yogurt sauce. The pita bread was hot but not burnt and was so soft. I can't wait to come back again!
(5)Vi L.
This is a great place to stop by for a quick bite, either for lunch break or late night after party munchies. They throw together a tasty gyro in minutes. $5 will get you a gyro packed with layers and layers of meat. I never thought I'd be saying this but there was too much meat. The meat to wrap ratio was just divine. The meat was beautifully seasoned, although slightly a bit salty. The sauce tasted straight up like yogurt. I wasn't very impressed. I wish there was more "Tzatziki" in the Tzatziki sauce. Overall, the gyros at Mike and Tony's really gave that bang for my bucks. Will come back!
(4)Betsalel W.
Great value and excellent taste! I got a few gyros which were loaded with tastefully seasoned meat. I ordered two because usually it takes that much to fill me up, but I was full after the first one :) Their feta / olive side was also favorably portioned with enough to share between two people. They'll get me next time in in the mood for gyro.
(5)Anne C.
A gyro under 5 bucks? Yes. It was filling, tasty, and quick! My friend and I biked to South Side for the sole purpose of obtaining a gyro. Under her recommendation we went here and let me tell you - it was worth the life risking bike ride. The bike ride isn't bad, I'm just a horrible biker, so getting here is actually quite easy. We ordered our gyros, went to wash our sweaty hands and came down to sit to our freshly made gyros. I love, love the gyro bread, the fluffy goodness that cushions your jaw with every bite. I would advise everyone to get this. EVERYONE.
(4)Celeta S.
The best gyros in Pittsburgh, The are friendly, the food is delicious and they are fast. The lunch rush gets hectic but they work well together and get you in and out. I always get the gyro platter with the fries and drink. There portions are great and you leave stuffed. They have a location downtown and on the southside. I've been to both and never had an issue. If you love gyros you must get one from this place.
(5)Maria B.
I go to salon on the South Side, and since my appointments are typically after work, it's better for all involved if I get something to eat before I have to sit in a chair for awhile and drive 30+ miles home afterward. I figured that, hey, "You're in the South Side. The world is your oyster!" when it comes to good, inexpensive, quick eats that aren't necessarily from a chain. After a quick Yelp sweep, enter the five-dollar gyro from Mike and Tony's. Hot, and more importantly, FRESH, and fast. And cheap. And goooooood. I tortured the poor receptionist and assistant at the salon as I inhaled it in the waiting area like a hungry racoon before going back to get my hair done because it smelled as delicious as it tasted. If a gyro is this good on a stone-cold sober Tuesday evening, can you imagine what people do after stumbling out of Mario's Saloon? Mike and Tony must have to avoid getting full on mouth-kissed by patrons left and right! One more thing: it's cash only. That's probably contributing to how they can keep the prices so reasonable. Don't worry, they have an ATM right there in the restaurant. Ante up!
(5)Heide W.
The best gyro I ever had. Only place in Pittsburgh to get one from. The fries are good too!!
(5)Melissa M.
Every time I'm in Pittsburgh this is a must stop for a gyro. Had one just last night and it was amazing!! This gyro taste like I shoulda ordered two!!!
(5)Donna H.
We ordered what they're famous for (gyros and fries) and...I loved everything about it, except the food, which was just okay. The service was great, the staff were nice, but to achieve true greatness, I think the pita needs to be fried on the griddle with a bit of butter for crispy contrast, and the tzaziki does need a little zip, and even some cucumber. Don't get me wrong: this is a solid entry in the "what should we eat for lunch?" quiz, but it needs a little more finesse to knock my socks off.
(3)Dave M.
This little hole in the wall dive, makes the best Gyro I've ever had in my life. You won't believe it. It's so good. I was in town on business, and searched for gyros on Yelp. Went here late in the evening, ordered to-go, took the gyros back to our hotel room. they were fantastic.
(4)Kim D.
These are the best gyro's. I been going here for years with no problems. One day I ordered ahead of time and sat down to eat. The owner told me I had to get out because I ordered ahead of time and it is to go. I said I am waiting for someone and they are ordering, he said I cant eat there OMG! I felt discrimination quite quickly! I never had this problem until the owner is there so I am good enough to order but not eat there! He gave me a bag and told me to get out. Horrible OWNER!
(3)Curtis H.
Not the same since it was sold years back. They changed the sauce and the gyros shrunk. Go to Mike & Tony's downtown for the best gyros.
(1)Darren W.
Note: Cash Only!!! Heed my words. When you go to Mike & Tony's, order the gyro, the french fries, a beverage, and nothing else. Do not deviate from this path. I made a fatal error one evening last week prior to the Exodus concert at The Rex Theater. After debating where to go eat with my fellow metallions as we waited for The Rex's doors to open, they all swayed me towards Mike & Tony's, a franchise I was acquainted with and whose low prices were too tempting for this cheapskate to resist. Why didn't I order the gyro after relishing it once before at their other restaurant? In the name of Yelp and wanting to try and therefore review something different, I ordered Souvlaki. Gyros don't take long. A young man with hair long enough for me to wonder if he was depressed over having to miss an important metal concert just doors away utilized some sort of hand-held electric slicer with a disc for a blade, whizzing and whirring away at the lamb loaves flicked by small orange flames, manufacturing flaps and flaps of grey-ish, speckled protein. He crafted at least 10 gyros as I sat in a wobbly chair at a wobbly table sipping on a Hi-C watching coverage of the recent Boston Marathon bombings unfurl horrifically. The more my Souvlaki was delayed, the deeper the feeling of potential disappointment sank into my heart, paralleling that of current evens. I watched the nuggets of pork being neglected and could almost smell them burning as news of the dead and injured flashed on the television. When the sandwich arrived in front of me with no plate provided, my hunch proved correct. The meat was the consistency of a door stopper. It felt as if I had stolen a 100-piece o-ring set from a plumber in a fit of insanity and was trying to chew a handful of them. The pita bread haplessly crumbled upon each bite as chunks of elastic beef spilled out of it, bouncing...bouncing off of the table's surface, nearly scalding my mouth. "We have no idea right now who did this or why, just to reiterate," I heard a male, middle-aged voice state coldly, his deep, authoritative voice resonating throughout the busy restaurant. With 1/4 of the sandwich left to eat, I hurled the rest of the sham into a trash bin and left angrily. "What's wrong, man?" One of my buddies asked. I was silent. "What happened? Didja get the gyro?" Matt knew something was amiss. "No, I uh...got Souvlaki." "What??? You dumb-ass!" The sound of a dozen groans and half as many hands smacking against foreheads could be heard. "I need dessert," I blurted flatly. With some more time left to spend and wanting to leave disappointment behind, I headed over to The Milkshake Factory for comfort. A lesson was learned: Just order the gyro at Mike & Tony's. Exploring the remainder of their menu will result in grief, one that cannot be compared to that which was brought about in another state or is rained down daily overseas by our military but grief nonetheless. P.S. I should note that I've also been to M&T's Downtown Pittsburgh location and had a much better experience, their gyros being very moist, tasty, generously appointed, and filling (that tzatziki sauce could use a little more zip, however). Not ordering the gyro was folly.
(2)Chelsea S.
Seriously, the BEST & biggest gyro I've found in Pittsburgh. Sometime's they'll have a deal for gyro, fries & a drink for around $7. Great deal for such a great amount of food! :)
(4)Fox E.
You know what, these might actually be the best Gyros I have ever had. Mr Myers and Mr Danza should be proud of themselves. I've never been to Greece, and if I had to think of a better Gyro, the only one that comes close, is Central Gyros in Chicago. I can't choose which one I like better, so I'm going to have to say they're jointly the best Gyro I have ever had, and therefore this really is the food gem of Pittsburgh. Of course you have to try Fiore's Pizza and Peppi's Roethlisburger too, but if you only have 1 meal, 1 time, in Pitt, and you like Gyros... here, my friends, is your Mecca. Brought to you by Mr Tyson and Mr Romo. There are actually two locations of this, and because it had a shorter line, i think I like the Southside version better. But there is one downtown that caters to the lunch crowd, and they are excellent too. Another thing that is fantastic about Mike & Tony's is the price! Their Gyro (piled with juicy delicious meat, with loads of fluffy Gyro style pizza, sharp onions, juicy tomatoes, and creamy yogurt sauce), is cheaper than most burgers! Extremely impressive! Just like the founders, Mr Jackson and Mr Hopkins. Gyros should be made a certain way. There's an exception, in Buffalo, where "Gyros" are something else entirely in some Greek diners, and are very good, if not as good as traditional Gyros. But what I cannot stand is those fake, frozen, pre-packaged Gyro strips. They are already cut out in Gyro strip shape, and they just grill those and bam, Gyros. No thank you! Gyros are supposed to be shaved off a large spindle, delicious and juicy and fresh... that's the only way to go. Add some yogurt sauce, onions and tomatoes on a Gyro Pita - the end. The best in the world are Mike & Tony's in Pittsburgh, and Central Gyros in Chicago. Nom nom nom. This place does Gyros RIGHT! So thank you Mr Jordan and Mr Soprano. Parking is tricky and tight at both locations, so be careful. They're always a little tow-happy in Pittsburgh, though not as bad as NYC. Try around the corner from the Southside location, that's your best bet. I asked owners Mr Buble and Mr Bennett and they told me the same thing. Mike and Tony's - you are absolutely outstanding!!! My original review (what was I thinking) One of the best Gyros in America, hands down. Very cheap too. Eat it while it's hot, that's the way it's supposed to be. Then let's make out, so I can taste some of that Gyro too. Well, no, I mean, I'd love to make out anyway, but tasting the Gyro is a bonus. OK OK, I admit it, I just want the Gyro taste! You caught me Blue-and-white handed! (the greek flag. Although there is nothing greek about this place. It just happens to make better Gyros than most Greeks). So thanks again to Mr J. Fox and Mr Hawk for opening this place!
(5)Brandi K.
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!! I absolutely love Mike & Tony's. My order is exactly the same every time I go (gyro, fries, iced tea, and an extra side of sauce for dipping fries and gyro). I moved away from Pgh for a few years and always made Mike & Tony's my first stop when I visited home. I've even eaten here 2 times in one day...they are that good! I'm glad to be home. Even though they are a good 20 minutes from my house, I probably go at least once every 2 weeks, if not every week. The ambience leaves much to be desired, but I will chalk it up at character. But one bite of the best gyro ever and you won't care. Service is faster and prices are less than a fast food restaurant. Keep in mind that they only accept cash. I don't see this as a deterrent. It helps them keep their prices low. If you forget your cash, they do have an ATM with a $1.75 fee. I'll gladly pay the fee to get cash for my gyro. Did I mention I love Mike & Tony's? :)
(5)John B.
Let me paint you a picture. It's 2 am, the bars just closed and all of a sudden the only thing driving your feet forward is your hunger. For some reason after consuming gallons of alcohol all you wanna do is shove food down your throat. You are wondering around the southside with your friends, 2 girls you met in a bar and a random homeless guy who you thought was the funniest dude alive. All of a sudden you stumble onto a little shack type place with a lit sign outside that says "mike & tony's." My friend you have just hit drunk heaven. For the rookie orderer at mike and tonys it may seem like the "soup nazi" skit from seinfeld. You need to know what you want, these guys move quick, they only take cash and the gyro is an even 5 bucks. Don't studder or they will move on to the next person until you are ready. Once you order, move to the right, wait for your bag and get the hell out! Usually by the time you get to the corner you have unwrapped it and taken your first bites of this magnificent spectacle. I've seen many a rookies first reaction. You slightly tear up at first, embarassed you wipe the tears of joy from your face. Then you look down at this magical wonder you have just traded for five dollars of currency and try to speak through your full mouth of tender lamb meat, "this is the greatest thing I have ever eaten." They have won, Mike & Tonys will forever be a southside tradition now.
(5)Maureen K.
Yummy gyros for cheep. All ingredients are fresh and they make it right I front of you so you can see everything that goes into your gyro. Fast service. Food is ready in less than 3 mins. Perfect if you are looking for a fast meal or just like gyros. Hits the spot after a long night out on the Southside.
(4)Rich D.
Best. Gyro. Ever. This place is nothing to look at, but their gyros are hands-down the best I've ever had. I always have to eat at least two, and have even been known to take down three. I really wish I hadn't started writing this review. I'm salivating and realizing I won't be back to Pittsburgh for months! I think that a M&T Gyro should be the thing you get for out-of-town visitors instead of the overplayed Primanti's sandwich.
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