Found this sweet spot after a bike ride. Hit. The. Spot. May have ordered a bit too much to eat, but I got a little taste of everything...from pizza pocket to greek salad and a gyro plate! I would definitely go back next time I'm in the area.
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Rob W.
After years of living just a few miles from this place and receiving countless flyers in the mail from them, I finally decided to stop there for a gyro. Ordered the platter with fries and a drink - about $11 with tax. Fairly good! What I liked was that the bread it came on was really fresh and lightly heated without too much oil. The place was also really clean for an establishment that has been there for awhile - kudos to Kostas on that. Quantity for a gyros plate was average - seen better, seen worse. As for the meat itself, it was slightly dry. I'd prefer it this way vs greasy, but the best is somewhere in the middle. Overall as far as gyros in this neck of the woods goes, it's kind of a toss-up between them and Dengeos about 4 miles east down Dundee.
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Trevor M.
My favorite gyros in the area. I like their crinkly fries, the Greek salad is very tasty, and the broasted chicken is very good as well. Everything I've tried so far is very good.
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Halina B.
My family and I come to Kostas often for lunch. During lunch time it can get pretty busy, so it might be a while until you get your food because it is freshly made, and well worth it. My favorite thing on the menu is the Southwest Chicken Pita. Its made with fresh veggies, and an excellent southwest sauce, with fresh grilled chicken. Always tasty. If you order your food to go, sometimes they forget a sandwich, or sometimes you get something extra. I think this does have to do with how busy they are, but everyone is human. The older lady at the cash register is always really nice about it and makes sure you get your correct item. Overall they have a large variety on their menu, and I would definitely recommend this restaurant
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Ali E.
Very good food! I recommend this place for a very casual lunch or dinner. My only complaint was the girl working the front counter was very rude, made me feel very uncomfortable.
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He K.
I would give this place a straight 5 star review for the traditional Gyro, because the taste of the meat and the whole combination is really very good. But restrooms in food places are very important in my eyes, so i have to take 1 star for the ladys restroom. Its so old and kinda filthy. It needs to be renovated STAT :)
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James L.
If you feel like a gyros, burger or dog or something grilled and awesome, this is the place to go around here! Solid and tasty.
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Diane W.
First time here today. Southwest Gyro was good as was their traditional Gyro. Milkshake was tasty made with real ice cream. Greek salad was good with lots of feta and fresh romaine lettuce. Would definitely return if in the area. Would like real silverware for eating in...salad was hard to eat with cheap plastic silverware.
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William B.
I'm not ready to give this place 4 stars yet, as I've only been there once, and thought it was just OK. I had the gyro. I will forever be jaded on gyros by Yorkys, in Elmhurst. I hate mentioning other places in reviews, as places should be reviewed on their own. But really we do always compare to other places, and Yorky's in Elmhurst has the BEST gyro I've ever had, by far. Unfortunately, I don't work in Elmhurst anymore, so I'm on the hunt for a new favorite, and I doubt I'll ever come close to finding a comparable. The pita was doughy. they meat was too greasy and just not very flavorful. I did like that they put the onions on top, so I could redistribute to my needs. Sadly, the cheese fries did not survive takeout back to the office for lunch. They were a big blob of mush. I didn't know the cheese was going to be added on for me, and not as a side. I don't know, I might try them again, as they do look like they have a great menu. However, it was a bit out of the way for me to go for work lunch, so I doubt I'll be a frequenter. My hunt for the perfect gyro continues.
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Joseph P.
Like many, I've been coming here for Gyros or Chicken for years - before there was an "outside room", before the name changed, before Palatine was a town, er..... not that long. As some said, the food can sometimes be a bit pricey, but so long as the day's business has been steady (to keep it juicy), the gyros is top notch. Lately, they have added new varieties, particularly the "Southwest" version of Gyros and Chicken on a Pita that are especially good. The same guys have worked here "forever" and they know what they are doing, and they do it fast and well. An inside secret: go to their web site for really good coupons on Gyros or Chicken and the cost goes from "OK" to a "great deal" - but be careful, they have removed them as of late April 2013 because of perceived "counterfeiting"!.
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Michael B.
Decided to try a gyro sandwich here. The wait in line was minimal. When I walked in, there were three people in line. By the time I walked across the restaurant and got in line, the cashier had already attended to the others and it was my turn. I ordered the sandwich only. The gyro was prepared fresh. It was presented on a tray in a sandwich basket, and occupied the entire basket. It tasted very good. The restaurant and restrooms were clean. Highly recommend.
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Carol Y.
Another place that I have fond memories of dining at as a kid and a place I haven't been to in quite a long time. I came here on a the Sunday before Christmas. We were driving by and the BF saying "I'm hungry, lets go there." So to Kostas we went. The remodel is awesome and the menu is easy to read. I ordered to steak sandwich and he got a Gyro and a quart of chili. The sandwich was what I remembered. A lot of lettuce and tomato on it with an excessive amount of grilled onions. My only complaint was that I ordered it medium and it was well done. It was a little dry and tough. His gyro was great. He described it as one of the best he ever had. The chili we took with us and he loved it but he did say it was pretty spicy but that didn't stop us from ordering it again. (The second batch didn't have as much kick) I can't speak for the chili since the moment I heard spicy, I refused to eat it. I miss this place and the food is still as good as I remember it. Its a little in the pricey side. Our lunch was 30 bucks but we enjoyed it and that's what counts in my book.
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Bob S.
Been there a few times but have not visited in awhile. Had the Italian beef. Terrible, no flavor lacked any spice and a bit rubbery Actually was surprised since since normally I liked the food here. Again very pricey for fast food in my opinion.
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Dan E.
Kosta's is the place to go for the health code straddling ambiance where you can get some of the best food in Palatine. This is not for the "Gluten Free Folks" or the "Whole Foods Crowd," but I wouldn't have it any other way. Kosta's provides all of the Chicago staples from hot dogs to italian beef. Top it off with some of your favorite fried foods and some solid greek food. Kosta's always has a steady flow of traffic and that is a credit to the meals they dish out. Situated on the corner of Dundee and Hicks it resides in front of a Jewel Osco. It looks like a hole in the wall and tastes like heaven. I love their beef sandwiches and the breaded mushrooms, but I've never had anything I don't like. The only reason I don't give it 5 stars is because I am sure the ambiance will throw off some people. If you get past that though you should enjoy one of Palatine's hottest spots.
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Eric H.
Been here numerous times (20+) and I keep coming back, so they must be doing something right. I love their Gyros and although the meat was slightly burned one or two times, the vast majority have been great. I recently tried their burgers and the burger was one of the better ones I've tasted, which was surprising. Fries are generic and their soup was meh, but for what it is, Kostas is a great quick, higher-quality fast food place. The service is always excellent as well.
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Dave C.
Definitely a step up from the traditional fast food. If you're looking for a place that beats Wendy's, Arby's, etc... but don't want a family restaurant where you get waited on - Kosta's is the perfect "in between" place. The food is plentiful; prepared while you wait; and good quality for the price. With the Greek flair; focusing on Greek related food does you a little better. There's even Greek wine at a reasonable price. Yet... very family oriented. Popular spot and I can see why.
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Bob R.
We go to Costa's about once a month. Costa's ils a typical Chicagoland Greek diner with burgers, dogs, gyros, chicken, etc. It's not fancy at all, but it's kind of a nice family place. Whenever I've gone there, young families are there. So, it can get loud, but the laughter of children can be very cheerful. By the luck of the draw there were several people ahead of us in line who had large take out orders that took time to prepare. So, we ended up waiting a little. But, the gyros are good so the wait was worthwhile.
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Vicki B.
Solid place. Just your local corner gyro and more place. Best thing is the $2.50 for beer.
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Michele B.
Have seen this place around so I thought I would try it. Blah! Cold-bad service-food was warm at best and they could have cared less.
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Ashley R.
This place had great reviews, so we thought we'd check it out. Unfortunately, our experience was less than average :-/ and probably won't go back. The prices are inexpensive. The food is adequate. However, the service was sketchy. We were charged for something we didn't even order and then they did not include it with our meal. It would have been more of a hassle to go back up and ask for the rest of the dinner plate we paid for because they were busy and quite disorganized. They didn't call order numbers so we didn't know our food was ready. Our food sat there for a bit before my husband realized it was ours. Also, found a hair in my food. I don't blame anyone for that... it happens. It's not appetizing though.
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Beth F.
After living in Palatine for a year, I finally gave this spot a try. I usually don't do "fast food" which is why I've stayed away. The menu is extensive and the food is delicious and fresh. I always like a place that has a straight forward but extensive menu (with healthy options!) and reasonably priced. It didn't feel like I was eating fast food and I'm glad it's not a chain. So I'll definitely be going back!
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Dayna F.
Decidedly eh. I've had better. The rice was so so. The gyros were a little dry. OK in a pinch, but not great.
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Kat H.
This place has not changed in YEARS!!! And I wouldn't want them to... They have the best Tzatziki Sauce in the area! Their portions are generous and the serve is usually quick. They have several gems on the menu worth trying including their greek chicken and DEFINATELY the Gyros!
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Kaneishia H.
If you like cold food, you'll like Kosta's. I decided to try this place after reading reviews on here. Bad decision. I ordered a cheeseburger and gyro plate. Cold as a mutha'. I called and the lady who took order said bring it back and they will exchange. She crazy...that's when they spit in your food. I have a microwave, I'll fix your wrongdoings, but y'all wrong for that
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Patsy D.
Went to Kostas today for the first time. Ordered the Gyro Plate w/ fries (no salad) This would EASILY be food for 2 if both didn't want a pita... order another pita and you're golden for 2 great gyros. Nice fries, nice service. Clean kitchen and nice cooks.
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Jackie L.
when i come here... it's always because i have a craving for one thing. and that one thing is a gyro. this place is reasonably priced and always hits the spot for a traditional gyro. i love it when the meat is nice and crisp and a warm bed of pita. their sauce on top makes the whole combo great! i usually can't finish the whole thing in one sitting - so i try to enjoy the leftovers for breakfast the next day. can't beat gyro and eggs right? my doggie also appreciates kosta's too. :)
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Ajay S.
Stopped by for something to eat and had the chicken kabob dinner. Thought it was OK. I had it with potatoes and pita bread. It seemed like a busy place, but they should have the heat on. Must have been in the sixties in the place. BTW the Pizza pocket was disgusting.
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Brittney D.
i like this place.. pretty good food! i don't eat lamb, so i create my own little southwest chicken gyro.. (they don't call it that, but i do.) and they make it alright, not bad. i also really like their chicken fingers.. yum
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Emily N.
Great Food and Great Service! We we be back! Gyros are HUGE and fresh! Yum!
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Nicole L.
I was in the mood for something not too greasy and had just come from the Apple Fest in Long Grove that had nothing but overpriced unhealthy food, so I decided to stop here and try the chicken. The grilled chicken on the pita was yummy, as was the side of rice. I'd definitely visit again if I'm in the area. Visited: October 2, 2011
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Richard C.
restaurant is relatively clean and nice. staff seems nice and friendly too. but their food is just way too awful. i had italian beef and fries on first attempt, and second attempt i had shish kebob and potatoes. they all tasted really bad. i will usually devour almost any food in any restaurant. but the food i ordered from this restaurant, i couldnt finish, not because i was full, but they tasted so bad. not recommended. there are better places to munch in in the area.
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Jeff F.
My friends and I have been visiting Kosta's since high school fifteen years ago (it was called Kourtis "back in the day"). When I lived outside of the Chicagoland area and returned on vacations, I always made a special trip to Kosta's. My favorite food, by far, is the gyros. They get it right! The bread is soft, the meat is seasoned, the onions add a kick, and the cucumber sauce adds a cool touch. It truly is a definitive Chicago gyro. Their burgers are great. Big, beefy, and full of great toppings. My girlfriend loves the chicken: well seasoned and very juicy. The skin is crisp and very tasty. I pick at her plate when she's not paying attention or finish off whatever she can't! The only reason I couldn't give Kosta's five stars is because we've occasionally had a dry chicken or a sloppy burger. I'm not sure why such a great place puts up the occasional dry chicken. When they're hoppin' (as they often are), the presentation of their food sometimes suffers. Regardless, I find it offensive that another reviewer called Kosta's "suburban mediocrity," adding that "this place wouldn't last a month in Chicago or North Shore." I couldn't disagree more; this place would make an absolute killing in Chicago! I'm convinced this specific reviewer is some kind of "city elitist" whose reviews are directly proportional to the zip code. I'm thankful it's in the suburbs where it's easier to get to than the wannabe-Kosta's restaurants you'll find in Chicago. This restaurant is well worth a car trip. You won't be disappointed.
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Tom T.
I've been having cravings for tasty gyro meat lately. Luckily my brother lives near Kosta in Palatine. So a visit is in order. Kosta serves up a pretty good gyro. I've had their sandwich and gyro plate. You get a big heap of gyro meat with the plate along with fries! nom nom nom!!! The meat is slightly salty, seasoned, and a little greasy. I like that more than the dry gyro meat. Good gyro place. I'll have to try the other things on their menu in future visits.
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Bill S.
I have been coming in here since the early 80's when it was called Kourtis they use to have quarter beers and dollar pitchers and the gyro's where cheap back then, Have to say its still really good , over the past couple years I have been here maybe 4 times and the chicken pita and gyros are as good now as they where 30 years ago only somewhat more expensive , I swear they have some of the same people working the grill.
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Brian H.
I had a beef sandwich pizza puff and spicy fries. it was awesome food but dissatisfied abut the the spicy fries they were not spicy at all.
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Sherwin C.
On average the food is pretty reliable but not spectacular. Good for a quick burger, italian beef, or gyros. Some people may prefer the taste of Portillos more if they enjoy a more charbroiled flavor to their burgers or a bit more juicy beef. The only real issue with this restaurant is parking since it's relatively limited and the corner spot makes it difficult to get back on to the main road sometimes.
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AdriAnne B.
I have been in love with the restaurant forever one of my favorite is their Cream of chicken and rice. I went today 3/29/2012 after begging my best friend to take me. upon arriving there were only two customer beside myself and the woman taking orders was a rude and short and appeared to be having a bad night. I pt p with it because I have been sick all day and knew the cream of chicken rice always made me feel better. I do not live close but it has always been worth the trip. I get home open the lid and the soup is thinner than water there was not one grain of rice and it was outright disgusting. Besides being treated rude and made to feel like a bother I have never experience the cream of chicken soup like that but I will not be returning.:(
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Raul B.
Gyros and chicken gyros are a must. Kostas compares to photos, portillos and dengeos. It's an upper scale fast food joint. Expect to pay more for the same food as an old run down mom and pop joint. Non the less good atmosphere, plenty of parking and helpful staff.
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Mister M.
suburban mediocrity. This place wouldn't last a month in Chicago or the North Shore. Perhaps I ordered the wrong thing. I asked the girl behind the counter if they make their Italian beef in house. She said of course and highly recommended it. I can honestly say that it was terrible. Ever had Tommie's? Same reheated beef on a doughy, poor excuse for french bread. The sandwich was huge, probably to make up for the lack of quality. But it doesn't. The only reason I dont give 1 star is because I am assuming that I ordered the wrong thing. Maybe the Gyros and Chicken are the way to go.
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Gregory B.
Great rotisserie chicken--amazing prices. Fries, pita, slaw and Greek potatoes were superb. Pretty good chicken kebab. Bland but fresh Chicken Souvlaki and Cream Chicken Rice soup. REALLY nice people. I'd go back more often if it was closer to home.
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Mary W.
Very good food. Only knock was the TV volume which was distracting. Gyros were solid. We saw they had a Greek salad online, but it was not listed on the menu board. ?? They did have the salad, and it was quite good as well. I would definitely recommend.
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Teresa P.
Our favorite is the rotisserie chicken with Greek potatoes and cole slaw - the gyros aren't too bad either! We pick this up to go at least once a week - if we are lucky - we have a coupon and that makes it even more delicious!
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Jason P.
This place kick some serious @ce!!! I always come here when I visit my folks; right down the road; and decently priced. Quality food every time!!! Reminds me of my childhood; Italian Beefs, Polish Sausage, Gyros!!! This how it's done chief!! Everything is awesome here; you can't go wrong! Gyros of course rules!! they have electrical Gyro meat cutters; how awesome is that!! Chicken here is awesome as well! $6 pitchers of beer too my friends!
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Steve S.
Really good gyros; greek salad. Just the right amount of grease in this place to say it's the real deal. I would gladly go back and try the other greek dishes. Nice touch having a big TV so you can catch the Cubs and enjoy the food.
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Chris d.
Their Gyro sandwich was pretty rad. I'll definitely be back to try some of their other culinary delights.
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Howard C.
Kostas is a good little fast food Greek spot. They offer the best gyros in the area in my opinion. (Much better than Chiggys) If you ask me a real gyros is onion, tomato, sauce and meat. I like their breaded mushrooms and the fries are nice when hot. For some reason they taste like they are salted perfectly, which probably means heart-healthy. Just writing about it gives me hypertension. The greek potatoes are very tasty as is the chicken pita. I recommend a try.
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Greg G.
Best mozzarella beef!!!! Portillos still has the best regular Italian beefs, but when they put the mozzarella cheese on the beefs here, they become transcendental! Try one!!
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Alan M.
I always get the gyros here - I like them better than Chiggy's, they seem less greasy to me. They put quite a bit of meat in, I frequently will get a second pita (just order it) and basically split the sandwich in half. Unless you're quite hungry you could easily split a single gyros (or gyros platter) for two people.
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Richard L.
I haven't had a dish that i haven't liked in this joint yet.
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Cory P.
Great food, good prices, great attitude! I've been coming here since I was a little kid and I am never disappointed. The steak sandwich is to die for, as well as the gyros, salads, hot dogs and more. It is a great place to eat with small kids, never too crowded and always friendly. The perfect combo for a quick meal out :)
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D. I.
What a great deal for the money. Had a gyro platter that fed 2 of us!
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Christopher B.
The food is good and fast. It's the typical Chicago Greek place with burgers and gyros, but done better than usual. It isn't exactly fine dining, but you can get a pitcher of beer with your meal. It is always full of people, and that is usually a good way to gauge the quality. It might be a little loud sometimes, but better than a bar.
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Amy R.
i tried this place the other day when i was in a pinch for some plain grilled chicken. i thought the lady taking my order was really kind of rude. and i was kind of dissapointed that they use styrafoam cups. put the rest of the staff were very nice, and the chicken was pretty good.
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Alex D.
The gyros and chicken are great. I've never been disappointed with my order. Price-wise it's a bit on the high side but you don't feel like you're getting ripped off.
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Bruce T.
Excellent Gyros This place has had consistently high quality for years, with generous portions. You can eat till you bust!
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Marlo P.
I've been torn many times between Chiggy's Gyros and this place and honestly, I'd come here. I love my gyros at Chiggys but this place has good gyros too AND really good CHICKEN! Their seating and atmosphere is pretty pleasant and the kids love this place. The staff is very nice and it's pretty family oriented here. Been going here for years. =)
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Jon A.
Ok food but not great. A place to stop if you're hungry when you drive by but not a place to drive to.
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Jacqueline S.
The gyros here are pretty good - I wish the cucumber sauce was thicker or something but this is our gyros go to place in the NW burbs. We recently had the whole chicken dinner (coupon on their website for $6.99) and it was really good. The skin was really great and the majority of the chicken was moist (a couple parts were a bit dry). So I liked the chicken very much but it didn't have some special greek flavor to me - just a good rotisserie chicken. We got the greek potatoes instead of fries and they were very good. I highly recommend getting both the gyros and chicken.
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Dan O.
YESS! I haven't been to this place in years but this place has the best gyros and italian beef in NW suburbs! I can't wait to go back!
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Franklin D.
The gyros here are excellent. The prices are low and the gyros plate (just meat, onions, lettuce and stuff) I ordered was so big I wasn't able to finish it.
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Krystal W.
Awesome gyros fast service good people!
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Alex R.
I used to live around the corner from this place. It was great! I had many lunches and dinners here, and I was never left unsatisfied. The portions are ample, and the gyros are top notch. Ever since they renovated the place, the ambiance improved as well.
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Darren W.
Kosta's - Named after the Greek God of Indigestion! This place has excellent Greek chicken, definitely amongst the finest I have found in the Northwestern suburbs so far, and I have enjoyed several of them over the past few years. Their gyros on the other hand are the absolute worst I have ever experienced. I haven't ever been pleased with their gyros, but after seeing the strong reviews here, decided to sway from my favorite chicken dinner there and give the gyros another try. The next day, and I am still experiencing severe pains that even the strongest antacids can't cure. This is odd as I haven't experienced internal dilemmas like this since eating from street vendors in the Middle East a few years ago. My date also experienced the same, describing it as 'internal spiked gremlins'. Despite the over-greasy, with horrible aftertaste gyros, I have enjoyed about every other meal at Kosta's, especially the chicken and salads. The ambiance isn't wonderful, definitely not a date place, and generally too loud for pleasant conversation, but I can see it as a place to take your children to. Not much of a view besides Walgreen's and street traffic. As I'm not a vindictive person, I'm not going to slam the rating down just due to the horrific gyros I have experienced at Kosta's, as I truly have enjoyed many other meals there and am generally pleased. Perhaps the word gyros in their name is as a warning for what not to eat. Service overall is friendly and prompt. As far as take out goes, they haven't always had food ready (or at times even available) after phoning an order in, but usually they can prepare a meal quickly for you. Again, I would highly recommend avoiding their gyros unless you have an iron dumpster stomach. Good fries though. Stick with the Greek chicken, or even the salad and you will be pleasantly surprised.
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ron k.
i've been going here for years and alas the most generous i can give for them is 3 stars... i love the seasoned curly fries, the dogs are adequate no celery salt... crinkle cut fries... but the gyros... no as great as i would like... you need to not cook it till it dries out or burns however you do need to cook it enough so that all the grease and trans fat renders out of it a bit so its not bland and more often than not it has not been cooked this way... perhaps its because i live close and i don't want to go when its busy but this has been my experience half chicken again its adequate the steak sandswich is ok compared to the other nearby grease pits nearby its just ok
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Kevin S.
I really enjoyed the gyros here. They were nice and moist and had a great flavor. The cucumber sauce wasn't all that great, though.
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Kyle S.
Typical neighborhood gyro/burger joint with better than average dine-in atmosphere for this sort of place. Good menu variety, with excellent Greek chicken and pretty solid gyros, if not the best in the world. You also get quite a bit of food for your dollar.
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Judy T.
We've been coming here for years. Very good gyros sandwiches. Lots of onions but not enough cucumber sauce. There always a coupon in the NW coupon flyers available. It's buy 1 get 1 with the purchase of fries & drink so it's a good deal too. Other reviewers seem to like Chiggy's too. Personally I like Kosta's better. Everyone's different. Excellent fries when freshly cooked too.
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Stephanie M.
Delicious gyros! I ate here at least once a week throughout my pregnancy and was never disappointed. They also have fantastic chicken and burgers. Be prepared to wait in line at busy lunch and dinner times, as this place gets packed!
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Matt S.
Great gyros. Better chicken gyros. Tasty fries and good service. What else could you want on a hungover Sunday afternoon.
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Amesa C.
Great chicken on pita sandwiches and Greek salads! Too bad they don't have a drive thru!
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Susan R.
Delicious gyros. They're huge! French fries are average, as are curly fries (but I like the curly fries better). We tried the popcorn shrimp, but the shrimp weren't deveined, so they were gritty - I won't order the shrimp again. Those are the only items I've tried. If you want delicious, huge gyros, go to Kosta's. You won't be disappointed.
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Wade D.
I need to try to explain how simply delectable this food was, specifically, the Southwest Gyro. If I had a genie and had three wishes, ALL OF THEM would be for one Southwest Gyro. Not unlimited, but one single fresh gyro. If I had a 1 in 100 shot at winning a free southwest gyro and it cost me double the regular price to get said gyro, I would take the chance. If Jessica Alba offered to fly me to her house in LA and be her stay at home boy toy and gave me a $10,000 weekly allowance with her ONLY stipulation being I could never have a Southwest Gyro from Kosta's Gyros, with tears in my eyes I would refuse her offer and immediately drive to Kosta's and have a Southwest Gyro and apologize to the Gyro for even considering such a proposal. This establishment is wonderful. Great service and great food. I'd recommend the Southwest gyro. Have a great day.
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Bob S.
Pretty good food, takes just a little longer for it to be ready. I've typically ordered gyro with everything and breaded mushrooms. The first couple times I ordered the mushrooms I was really disappointed with how many they gave me. The last time I asked how many were in an order and the woman taking orders wasn't exactly sure. I got only 8 actual mushrooms. :( The quality of the gyro meat and pita is good, but when put together and served with everything else leaves something to be desired. They don't put the onions on the bottom between the meat and pita. Not to mention they just sliced the onion and put the entires slice right on top. This was really poor presentation and pretty much shows how motivated their cooks are at providing good quality food. Overall I'll go back again since I'm not expecting too much and there aren't too many other gyro places around.
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Chet M.
The gyros here are as good and big as they come. A great value. Very generous on the sport peppers too :) Their rotisserie chicken is par for the course. And not quite like Greek chicken with all the spices, char, and lemony marinade sauce/juice. Greek potatoes are par too. The people that work there can smile more.
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melissa o.
If you like Greek Chicken they have the best!! I could eat here at least once a week (which my family probably does!!) The price for a whole Greek chicken and Greek potatoes comes to around ten dollars and is so worth it! Whenever I go to visit my family in Chicago I always have to stop here first and get some chicken. They are also great and have my order ready when I call in big orders such as 7 or 8 chicken dinners. the food is great and goes over well for family parties!!
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Sri Nagesh V.
Sumptuous Food, Great meat, very fresh ingredients. We had the chicken dinner and lamb gyros. Chicken was grilled to perfection and the gyro meat was very good. Although we had to wait for quite some time, the food was very good and the dining area was quite large as well as very clean
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Brad R.
Best Gyros in Palatine. Don't try to order the whole meat stick though because they won't find it amusing
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Angie R.
So I am new to the area (employment) and I've been looking on Yelp for places near me to have lunch at. Today it was Kostas turn. I checked out their website and knew I wanted a Gyro. I walk in and see a girl behind the counter. My smile and hello were ignored, all she said with a grumpy look and tone was "dine in or to go". So much for a welcoming hello. So I place my order, I pay and she at least says have a good night. I notice the dining area is big, its clean and they have a tv. I waited like 3 minutes and food was ready to go. I drive a whole 2 minutes back to work and open my gyro. Yum! It looked amazing! Plenty of meat, sauce, onions and big pieces of tomato. It tastes heavenly too!! I got an order of fries to and those were nothing special but my gyro sandwich was AMAZING! Fresh ingredients and the meat wasnt dry like some other places. I see a lot of lunch take outs from Kostas in my future. Oh and the unfriendly girl is forgiven, I can be rude back next time.
(4)
Matthew B.
I got the gyro plate with fries, and wow. Just terrific. Very generous portion. Very delicious. Crinkle cut fries aren't my favorite but that's life. =P Overall, great place.
(4)
Mark D.
First time here. Was shocked to see they had a smelt dinner on their menu. Delicious! My wife had their gyro and said the meat was very good! Will come back to again and again!
(5)
Rob T.
This place is a keeper especially if you're hungry...They have quality food at reasonable prices. "Try all", but you have to get their gyro....and don't forget an extra or 3 pita bread to share because you will have plenty, with a side of that greek salad....Yum! Yum!
(4)
Andrew M.
The food here is consistently good. I like to stop here on occasion and pick up dinner on my way home from work. I really like their gyros, but the kebobs are excellent as well. The food is always prepared fresh right in front of you, and it is good quality food. The menu has a pretty good variety, and I would be willing to try everything on the menu. I have never eaten at the restaurant, but there is plenty of seating and it seems to be kept clean. Overall, I would recommend this place for lunch or dinner.
(4)
Ann P.
My favorite local restaurant. Great Italian beef, great hot dogs. Clean tables. Fast service.
(5)
Julie T.
This place is one of the first local places we ate at and I do not regret it! I'm not a huge gyro person, so I can't comment on that but there Turkey Burger is delicious along with their Sweet Potato Fries.
(5)
Martin V.
I'm new to the area and had a craving for a gyro, the ones at Kosta's are pretty good. I don't know if I'm a weirdo when it comes to gyro's, but I'm used to a little more lettuce and tomato, and while the sandwich was very heavy on onions and meat, it just didn't seem to hit 'the spot'. As far as value though - terrific. The sandwich was about 5.95 and it was stuffed with meat, onions, and taziki sauce. I grabbed takeout, but the restaurant itself seems pretty good if you were going to grab lunch or dinner. They have a variety of food to choose from ranging across both greek and american, and they offer beer and wine by the glass as well as by the pitcher / carafe. We'll check this place out again, but it wasn't a new favorite.
(3)
Diane C.
I think their gyros are the best around. Their yogurt sauce is creamy and flavorful. Good fries. It's a treat.
(5)
Cheryl B.
Gyros gyros gyros!!!!! I love Laurie she remembers us every time we go. Always good fresh and fast. Everything on the menu is great
(5)
L A.
Great place. Been going there for almost 20 years. The gyros and fries are the best. Nice to sit down, eat, and what a little TV. The only issue is that parking can be a little tricky sometimes (small lot).
(4)
Jose G.
The cooks are lousy! They only took care of the Gyros. It took them 15 min before they put my bacon for my bacon burger on the grill. The guys I came with were done with their food before mine was even on the grill. My burger? Flavorless!! What a waste of $9.11 should've went to McDonald
(2)
Charles R.
Look around this restraint closely. It is not clean and is in disrepair. The staff is friendly. The place is busy and loud. The food is OK but not the best. The workers in the kitchen do not look to be following safe food handling practice, some with gloves, some without, some handling utensils bare handed then touching food.
(2)
Rory G.
Grew up eating at Kostas. Was a go to spot after little league baseball games and for lunch in High School. My favorite things to get here are the gyros, Mozzarella beefs, and turkey burgers. Great Greek salads too.
(4)
Olivia S.
I will drive a million miles for a kostas gyro! This place is amazing. The cucumber sauce is heavenly, the meat is fresh and so tender. I crave their food. Since moving about 20-25 minutes from the palatine area, I will still make the drive out to have some of the cheese fries (my 2nd favorite!) and the baklava is gooey with great flavor to! This is a must if you enjoy great Greek style food. As for the restaurant itself: there is lots of room to sit, and it's pretty clean. they have a big flat screen for background noise which usually has the news on. The menu is HUGE. There is something for everyone. Everything from chicken, to burgers, to deserts and milkshakes. The price of their food is fair, as is the portion. The only complaint my husband has once was that the polish sausage was very fatty to the point it over took the flavor or the sausage. But he also had a pizza puff that he enjoy immensely! Kostas is a must go if your I'm the area and hungry! (Ps: they have coupons they send out in the mail if you live near by!) Oh! I also forgot to mention one last thing, aside from your usual beverage choices, they do also serve wine and beer....your welcome ;)
(5)
Mark L.
Fantastic gyros! I have no idea why I got double meat....the regular gyro is plenty of food! The atmosphere is not anything special. Most importantly you get your food quickly, they have plenty of seating, and the food is reasonably priced.
(4)
Mykyta C.
This is one of my favorite gyro stops in the Northwest Suburbs! The food is always freshly made and the workers are real nice. I always get the gyro sandwich and ask for extra cucumber sauce on the side because it is just that good! You can't go wrong with this place because they are always on top of their game. The cheese fries is the side I always get but they have other great sides to choose from like onion rings and mozz sticks that are delicious. If you are around def stop by. The prices are friendly as well! :)
(5)
Danielle S.
Finally a good gyro place! We have been on a hunt for some good meats, and this is my favorite so far! They are super cheap, have quite the variety to choose from, and the food was tasty! I got the Southwestern Chicken pita and my friend got the traditional gyro. We both were very happy campers when we left. I downed every last bite! It is a small restaurant - nothing fancy here. They do not come around and serve you - you order at the front and pick a seat. I couldn't believe how busy they were. There was a line consistently the whole time we were there. The woman who took our order wasn't very friendly, but beyond that I was pretty happy! We will definitely come back for more!
(4)
Paul B.
I've been coming to kostas since I moved to palatine back in 1998 and 17 years later it's still the best gyro I've ever had. The only thing I would complain about is the cashiers. They have a knack for picking some of the rudest people to take your money. The girl that helped me tonight was very hostile for no reason. It's a small price to pay, to eat some great food! Definitely some of the best palatine has to offer!
(4)
Jack Z.
This place is horrible. Daughtered ordered Greek potatoes which had a hair in them. I got the $ back for this and the chicken breast she ordered, which was cold and cut into strips. I was taking my daughter to a birthday party after this so I decided to eat my Italian beef. Most bland beef I have ever had. Bread was dry as well. Will never go back. Also, the customers were weird. Like being at Wal-mart
(1)
Paul G.
I have had the pleasure of visiting this establishment a few times here and there. First the negative. The lady at the counter can be mean and grumpy. A nicer lady would be great. Other than that not too much I can complain about. The menu is huge. I have tried the Italian beef burgers hot dogs all to my satisfaction. Greek potatoes are yummy. Definately worth a try.
(4)
Brett R.
Always drove by and never stopped. Well one day I did and am super glad I did so! Nothing to spectacular inside but the food is what matters and they nail it!! The mozzarella beef was amazing, top it with sweet and hot peppers and you have yourself a great GREAT sandwich. Everyone is up in portillos and it's good but this Italian beef seemed to have way more love to it. I would literally take that sandwich over anything portillos has any day of the week, twice on Sunday. Will def be back, very very soon.
(5)
Connie H.
Got a gyro here, and it was huge! and delicious! They put a lot of meat in it, a lot of onions, and had just the right amount of sauce in it. Their crinkle fries were hot and crispy as well. The others I went with got cheeseburgers, and they were huge as well. Didn't get to try them though. Service is pretty fast, and there's always a booth or table to sit at (we got a bright and sunny one in the back this time). I would definitely come back if I was craving a gyro (or I'd maybe try their burgers or italian beef sandwiches next time)
(4)
Najaf A.
Love this restaurant! Delicious food! Gyros and Chicken are the best in the area. We periodically order their Athenian chicken every time we throw a party!
(5)
Phil S.
Just your standard Kronos gyros joint with all the other regular hot dog joint offerings. A little on the pricey side but they know they pretty much hold the market in the area for gyros since all the other places are sub-par. Our gyros meat was a little on the crispy side also known as cooked too long. They are decently generous with the meat so I guess that counteracts the overcooked meat. Kinda. The order of fries that comes with the gyros plate is ridiculously small. It's funny to see such a tiny order of fries next to a mountain of gyros meat. Disappointing after dishing out so much for a gyros. I come here because nobody else really does gyros halfway decent in the area. If something else opened up I wouldn't bother.
(3)
Annie C.
This place is awesome! the chicken dinner with Greek potatoes is to die for! Everything is reasonably priced and there's something on the menu for everyone!
(5)
Marcus O.
I had a gyro and fries and it was okay. Nothing special though. On the gyro I felt that the meat was slightly undercooked and was just missing that little bit of crispy that I like from a nice flame cooked gyro meat. Also something that was lacking from the Gyro was lettuce which I would think would be a standard. All said though the premises was nice and it was a reasonable price. But, there are other better Mediterranean restaurants in the area which I would probably choose first
(3)
Paul W.
This place is headed downhill. I guess the competition is killing them. Their coupon policy is to issue a coupon with an expiration date and even before expiration, they tell you point blank, we do not honor them. They did make a mistake in past by allowing you to print coupons on their website - an unlimited number with no expiration date - I can understand them saying enough is enough even though that was their mistake. However, they start issuing new coupons in print media and then don't honor them. In any case, try Dengeos, even Chiggy's, or upscale it at PitaPita - you'll do much better.
(1)
Jeremy C.
Discovered this place on accident...was actually meaning to go to our usual gyros joint...Chiggy's....lucky for Kosta's, when we pulled up, Chiggy's actually had closed down! We were left with an unfulfilled craving for gyros and jumped on yelp to hunt down another place...hence we found Kosta's! Love their gyros hands down MORE than we enjoyed Chiggy's. Our favorite thing about Kosta's gyros were that they were not only ample, but they were definitely less GREASY feeling than gyros we had at other places. I was able to eat it without that gross, overstuffed feeling at the end of the sandwich. The inside was also pleasantly clean and sunny, so the ambiance definitely won over Chiggy's, which was not always the best ambiance. We did order the mushrooms on the side, but they order was a bit disappointingly small and they were a-ok....We'll stick to just the gyros next time, which definitely won us over!
(4)
Valerie W.
Kosta's has been my go-to place for gyros in this area for about as long as I can remember. Actually, it very well may have been the first place I ever had a gyros. My mother treated my first gyro as a right of passage... no joke, she made a HUGE deal about it. Just another reason why I love my momma. Anyway, last week we were out shopping and hungry, and I suggested Kosta's. We stopped in, apparently right at the exact right time because there was NO line, but by the time we were seated and waiting for our number to be called the line was almost out the door. We ordered simply, 2 gyros, 2 fries, 2 waters, extra tzatziki. Our number was called quickly, but the food was hot and ready to go. They really load up their sandwiches here, so unless you're really super hungry, there's no need to order the gyros platter (double the meat). You will leave with a full and happy tummy every time. The restaurant itself, for a quick service (order at the counter, pick a seat, they'll call you when it's ready) is clean and inviting. They do have a "bus boy" (he's probably about 80 and owns the place for all I know!) who comes by to pick up unused trays and baskets, or to wipe down the tables. So much nicer than walking into a dump with food and garbage all over the tables. I'm definitely a fan, I'll definitely be back, especially when I'm jonesin' for some gyros. As a matter of fact, I'm pretty sure I've never even tried anything else on the menu. Hey, if it ain't broke...
(4)
Martin V.
I'm new to the area and had a craving for a gyro, the ones at Kosta's are pretty good. I don't know if I'm a weirdo when it comes to gyro's, but I'm used to a little more lettuce and tomato, and while the sandwich was very heavy on onions and meat, it just didn't seem to hit 'the spot'. As far as value though - terrific. The sandwich was about 5.95 and it was stuffed with meat, onions, and taziki sauce. I grabbed takeout, but the restaurant itself seems pretty good if you were going to grab lunch or dinner. They have a variety of food to choose from ranging across both greek and american, and they offer beer and wine by the glass as well as by the pitcher / carafe. We'll check this place out again, but it wasn't a new favorite.
(3)
Diane C.
I think their gyros are the best around. Their yogurt sauce is creamy and flavorful. Good fries. It's a treat.
(5)
Cheryl B.
Gyros gyros gyros!!!!! I love Laurie she remembers us every time we go. Always good fresh and fast. Everything on the menu is great
(5)
L A.
Great place. Been going there for almost 20 years. The gyros and fries are the best. Nice to sit down, eat, and what a little TV. The only issue is that parking can be a little tricky sometimes (small lot).
(4)
Jose G.
The cooks are lousy! They only took care of the Gyros. It took them 15 min before they put my bacon for my bacon burger on the grill. The guys I came with were done with their food before mine was even on the grill. My burger? Flavorless!! What a waste of $9.11 should've went to McDonald
(2)
Charles R.
Look around this restraint closely. It is not clean and is in disrepair. The staff is friendly. The place is busy and loud. The food is OK but not the best. The workers in the kitchen do not look to be following safe food handling practice, some with gloves, some without, some handling utensils bare handed then touching food.
(2)
Rory G.
Grew up eating at Kostas. Was a go to spot after little league baseball games and for lunch in High School. My favorite things to get here are the gyros, Mozzarella beefs, and turkey burgers. Great Greek salads too.
(4)
Olivia S.
I will drive a million miles for a kostas gyro! This place is amazing. The cucumber sauce is heavenly, the meat is fresh and so tender. I crave their food. Since moving about 20-25 minutes from the palatine area, I will still make the drive out to have some of the cheese fries (my 2nd favorite!) and the baklava is gooey with great flavor to! This is a must if you enjoy great Greek style food. As for the restaurant itself: there is lots of room to sit, and it's pretty clean. they have a big flat screen for background noise which usually has the news on. The menu is HUGE. There is something for everyone. Everything from chicken, to burgers, to deserts and milkshakes. The price of their food is fair, as is the portion. The only complaint my husband has once was that the polish sausage was very fatty to the point it over took the flavor or the sausage. But he also had a pizza puff that he enjoy immensely! Kostas is a must go if your I'm the area and hungry! (Ps: they have coupons they send out in the mail if you live near by!) Oh! I also forgot to mention one last thing, aside from your usual beverage choices, they do also serve wine and beer....your welcome ;)
(5)
Mark L.
Fantastic gyros! I have no idea why I got double meat....the regular gyro is plenty of food! The atmosphere is not anything special. Most importantly you get your food quickly, they have plenty of seating, and the food is reasonably priced.
(4)
Mykyta C.
This is one of my favorite gyro stops in the Northwest Suburbs! The food is always freshly made and the workers are real nice. I always get the gyro sandwich and ask for extra cucumber sauce on the side because it is just that good! You can't go wrong with this place because they are always on top of their game. The cheese fries is the side I always get but they have other great sides to choose from like onion rings and mozz sticks that are delicious. If you are around def stop by. The prices are friendly as well! :)
(5)
Danielle S.
Finally a good gyro place! We have been on a hunt for some good meats, and this is my favorite so far! They are super cheap, have quite the variety to choose from, and the food was tasty! I got the Southwestern Chicken pita and my friend got the traditional gyro. We both were very happy campers when we left. I downed every last bite! It is a small restaurant - nothing fancy here. They do not come around and serve you - you order at the front and pick a seat. I couldn't believe how busy they were. There was a line consistently the whole time we were there. The woman who took our order wasn't very friendly, but beyond that I was pretty happy! We will definitely come back for more!
(4)
Paul B.
I've been coming to kostas since I moved to palatine back in 1998 and 17 years later it's still the best gyro I've ever had. The only thing I would complain about is the cashiers. They have a knack for picking some of the rudest people to take your money. The girl that helped me tonight was very hostile for no reason. It's a small price to pay, to eat some great food! Definitely some of the best palatine has to offer!
(4)
Jack Z.
This place is horrible. Daughtered ordered Greek potatoes which had a hair in them. I got the $ back for this and the chicken breast she ordered, which was cold and cut into strips. I was taking my daughter to a birthday party after this so I decided to eat my Italian beef. Most bland beef I have ever had. Bread was dry as well. Will never go back. Also, the customers were weird. Like being at Wal-mart
(1)
Paul G.
I have had the pleasure of visiting this establishment a few times here and there. First the negative. The lady at the counter can be mean and grumpy. A nicer lady would be great. Other than that not too much I can complain about. The menu is huge. I have tried the Italian beef burgers hot dogs all to my satisfaction. Greek potatoes are yummy. Definately worth a try.
(4)
Brett R.
Always drove by and never stopped. Well one day I did and am super glad I did so! Nothing to spectacular inside but the food is what matters and they nail it!! The mozzarella beef was amazing, top it with sweet and hot peppers and you have yourself a great GREAT sandwich. Everyone is up in portillos and it's good but this Italian beef seemed to have way more love to it. I would literally take that sandwich over anything portillos has any day of the week, twice on Sunday. Will def be back, very very soon.
(5)
Connie H.
Got a gyro here, and it was huge! and delicious! They put a lot of meat in it, a lot of onions, and had just the right amount of sauce in it. Their crinkle fries were hot and crispy as well. The others I went with got cheeseburgers, and they were huge as well. Didn't get to try them though. Service is pretty fast, and there's always a booth or table to sit at (we got a bright and sunny one in the back this time). I would definitely come back if I was craving a gyro (or I'd maybe try their burgers or italian beef sandwiches next time)
(4)
Najaf A.
Love this restaurant! Delicious food! Gyros and Chicken are the best in the area. We periodically order their Athenian chicken every time we throw a party!
(5)
Phil S.
Just your standard Kronos gyros joint with all the other regular hot dog joint offerings. A little on the pricey side but they know they pretty much hold the market in the area for gyros since all the other places are sub-par. Our gyros meat was a little on the crispy side also known as cooked too long. They are decently generous with the meat so I guess that counteracts the overcooked meat. Kinda. The order of fries that comes with the gyros plate is ridiculously small. It's funny to see such a tiny order of fries next to a mountain of gyros meat. Disappointing after dishing out so much for a gyros. I come here because nobody else really does gyros halfway decent in the area. If something else opened up I wouldn't bother.
(3)
Annie C.
This place is awesome! the chicken dinner with Greek potatoes is to die for! Everything is reasonably priced and there's something on the menu for everyone!
(5)
Marcus O.
I had a gyro and fries and it was okay. Nothing special though. On the gyro I felt that the meat was slightly undercooked and was just missing that little bit of crispy that I like from a nice flame cooked gyro meat. Also something that was lacking from the Gyro was lettuce which I would think would be a standard. All said though the premises was nice and it was a reasonable price. But, there are other better Mediterranean restaurants in the area which I would probably choose first
(3)
Paul W.
This place is headed downhill. I guess the competition is killing them. Their coupon policy is to issue a coupon with an expiration date and even before expiration, they tell you point blank, we do not honor them. They did make a mistake in past by allowing you to print coupons on their website - an unlimited number with no expiration date - I can understand them saying enough is enough even though that was their mistake. However, they start issuing new coupons in print media and then don't honor them. In any case, try Dengeos, even Chiggy's, or upscale it at PitaPita - you'll do much better.
(1)
Jeremy C.
Discovered this place on accident...was actually meaning to go to our usual gyros joint...Chiggy's....lucky for Kosta's, when we pulled up, Chiggy's actually had closed down! We were left with an unfulfilled craving for gyros and jumped on yelp to hunt down another place...hence we found Kosta's! Love their gyros hands down MORE than we enjoyed Chiggy's. Our favorite thing about Kosta's gyros were that they were not only ample, but they were definitely less GREASY feeling than gyros we had at other places. I was able to eat it without that gross, overstuffed feeling at the end of the sandwich. The inside was also pleasantly clean and sunny, so the ambiance definitely won over Chiggy's, which was not always the best ambiance. We did order the mushrooms on the side, but they order was a bit disappointingly small and they were a-ok....We'll stick to just the gyros next time, which definitely won us over!
(4)
Ali E.
Very good food! I recommend this place for a very casual lunch or dinner. My only complaint was the girl working the front counter was very rude, made me feel very uncomfortable.
(4)
He K.
I would give this place a straight 5 star review for the traditional Gyro, because the taste of the meat and the whole combination is really very good. But restrooms in food places are very important in my eyes, so i have to take 1 star for the ladys restroom. Its so old and kinda filthy. It needs to be renovated STAT :)
(4)
Valerie W.
Kosta's has been my go-to place for gyros in this area for about as long as I can remember. Actually, it very well may have been the first place I ever had a gyros. My mother treated my first gyro as a right of passage... no joke, she made a HUGE deal about it. Just another reason why I love my momma. Anyway, last week we were out shopping and hungry, and I suggested Kosta's. We stopped in, apparently right at the exact right time because there was NO line, but by the time we were seated and waiting for our number to be called the line was almost out the door. We ordered simply, 2 gyros, 2 fries, 2 waters, extra tzatziki. Our number was called quickly, but the food was hot and ready to go. They really load up their sandwiches here, so unless you're really super hungry, there's no need to order the gyros platter (double the meat). You will leave with a full and happy tummy every time. The restaurant itself, for a quick service (order at the counter, pick a seat, they'll call you when it's ready) is clean and inviting. They do have a "bus boy" (he's probably about 80 and owns the place for all I know!) who comes by to pick up unused trays and baskets, or to wipe down the tables. So much nicer than walking into a dump with food and garbage all over the tables. I'm definitely a fan, I'll definitely be back, especially when I'm jonesin' for some gyros. As a matter of fact, I'm pretty sure I've never even tried anything else on the menu. Hey, if it ain't broke...
(4)
Karen G.
Found this sweet spot after a bike ride. Hit. The. Spot. May have ordered a bit too much to eat, but I got a little taste of everything...from pizza pocket to greek salad and a gyro plate! I would definitely go back next time I'm in the area.
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Rob W.
After years of living just a few miles from this place and receiving countless flyers in the mail from them, I finally decided to stop there for a gyro. Ordered the platter with fries and a drink - about $11 with tax. Fairly good! What I liked was that the bread it came on was really fresh and lightly heated without too much oil. The place was also really clean for an establishment that has been there for awhile - kudos to Kostas on that. Quantity for a gyros plate was average - seen better, seen worse. As for the meat itself, it was slightly dry. I'd prefer it this way vs greasy, but the best is somewhere in the middle. Overall as far as gyros in this neck of the woods goes, it's kind of a toss-up between them and Dengeos about 4 miles east down Dundee.
(4)
Trevor M.
My favorite gyros in the area. I like their crinkly fries, the Greek salad is very tasty, and the broasted chicken is very good as well. Everything I've tried so far is very good.
(5)
Halina B.
My family and I come to Kostas often for lunch. During lunch time it can get pretty busy, so it might be a while until you get your food because it is freshly made, and well worth it. My favorite thing on the menu is the Southwest Chicken Pita. Its made with fresh veggies, and an excellent southwest sauce, with fresh grilled chicken. Always tasty. If you order your food to go, sometimes they forget a sandwich, or sometimes you get something extra. I think this does have to do with how busy they are, but everyone is human. The older lady at the cash register is always really nice about it and makes sure you get your correct item. Overall they have a large variety on their menu, and I would definitely recommend this restaurant
(4)
William B.
I'm not ready to give this place 4 stars yet, as I've only been there once, and thought it was just OK. I had the gyro. I will forever be jaded on gyros by Yorkys, in Elmhurst. I hate mentioning other places in reviews, as places should be reviewed on their own. But really we do always compare to other places, and Yorky's in Elmhurst has the BEST gyro I've ever had, by far. Unfortunately, I don't work in Elmhurst anymore, so I'm on the hunt for a new favorite, and I doubt I'll ever come close to finding a comparable. The pita was doughy. they meat was too greasy and just not very flavorful. I did like that they put the onions on top, so I could redistribute to my needs. Sadly, the cheese fries did not survive takeout back to the office for lunch. They were a big blob of mush. I didn't know the cheese was going to be added on for me, and not as a side. I don't know, I might try them again, as they do look like they have a great menu. However, it was a bit out of the way for me to go for work lunch, so I doubt I'll be a frequenter. My hunt for the perfect gyro continues.
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Joseph P.
Like many, I've been coming here for Gyros or Chicken for years - before there was an "outside room", before the name changed, before Palatine was a town, er..... not that long. As some said, the food can sometimes be a bit pricey, but so long as the day's business has been steady (to keep it juicy), the gyros is top notch. Lately, they have added new varieties, particularly the "Southwest" version of Gyros and Chicken on a Pita that are especially good. The same guys have worked here "forever" and they know what they are doing, and they do it fast and well. An inside secret: go to their web site for really good coupons on Gyros or Chicken and the cost goes from "OK" to a "great deal" - but be careful, they have removed them as of late April 2013 because of perceived "counterfeiting"!.
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Michael B.
Decided to try a gyro sandwich here. The wait in line was minimal. When I walked in, there were three people in line. By the time I walked across the restaurant and got in line, the cashier had already attended to the others and it was my turn. I ordered the sandwich only. The gyro was prepared fresh. It was presented on a tray in a sandwich basket, and occupied the entire basket. It tasted very good. The restaurant and restrooms were clean. Highly recommend.
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Carol Y.
Another place that I have fond memories of dining at as a kid and a place I haven't been to in quite a long time. I came here on a the Sunday before Christmas. We were driving by and the BF saying "I'm hungry, lets go there." So to Kostas we went. The remodel is awesome and the menu is easy to read. I ordered to steak sandwich and he got a Gyro and a quart of chili. The sandwich was what I remembered. A lot of lettuce and tomato on it with an excessive amount of grilled onions. My only complaint was that I ordered it medium and it was well done. It was a little dry and tough. His gyro was great. He described it as one of the best he ever had. The chili we took with us and he loved it but he did say it was pretty spicy but that didn't stop us from ordering it again. (The second batch didn't have as much kick) I can't speak for the chili since the moment I heard spicy, I refused to eat it. I miss this place and the food is still as good as I remember it. Its a little in the pricey side. Our lunch was 30 bucks but we enjoyed it and that's what counts in my book.
(4)
James L.
If you feel like a gyros, burger or dog or something grilled and awesome, this is the place to go around here! Solid and tasty.
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Diane W.
First time here today. Southwest Gyro was good as was their traditional Gyro. Milkshake was tasty made with real ice cream. Greek salad was good with lots of feta and fresh romaine lettuce. Would definitely return if in the area. Would like real silverware for eating in...salad was hard to eat with cheap plastic silverware.
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Bob S.
Been there a few times but have not visited in awhile. Had the Italian beef. Terrible, no flavor lacked any spice and a bit rubbery Actually was surprised since since normally I liked the food here. Again very pricey for fast food in my opinion.
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Dan E.
Kosta's is the place to go for the health code straddling ambiance where you can get some of the best food in Palatine. This is not for the "Gluten Free Folks" or the "Whole Foods Crowd," but I wouldn't have it any other way. Kosta's provides all of the Chicago staples from hot dogs to italian beef. Top it off with some of your favorite fried foods and some solid greek food. Kosta's always has a steady flow of traffic and that is a credit to the meals they dish out. Situated on the corner of Dundee and Hicks it resides in front of a Jewel Osco. It looks like a hole in the wall and tastes like heaven. I love their beef sandwiches and the breaded mushrooms, but I've never had anything I don't like. The only reason I don't give it 5 stars is because I am sure the ambiance will throw off some people. If you get past that though you should enjoy one of Palatine's hottest spots.
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Eric H.
Been here numerous times (20+) and I keep coming back, so they must be doing something right. I love their Gyros and although the meat was slightly burned one or two times, the vast majority have been great. I recently tried their burgers and the burger was one of the better ones I've tasted, which was surprising. Fries are generic and their soup was meh, but for what it is, Kostas is a great quick, higher-quality fast food place. The service is always excellent as well.
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Dave C.
Definitely a step up from the traditional fast food. If you're looking for a place that beats Wendy's, Arby's, etc... but don't want a family restaurant where you get waited on - Kosta's is the perfect "in between" place. The food is plentiful; prepared while you wait; and good quality for the price. With the Greek flair; focusing on Greek related food does you a little better. There's even Greek wine at a reasonable price. Yet... very family oriented. Popular spot and I can see why.
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Bob R.
We go to Costa's about once a month. Costa's ils a typical Chicagoland Greek diner with burgers, dogs, gyros, chicken, etc. It's not fancy at all, but it's kind of a nice family place. Whenever I've gone there, young families are there. So, it can get loud, but the laughter of children can be very cheerful. By the luck of the draw there were several people ahead of us in line who had large take out orders that took time to prepare. So, we ended up waiting a little. But, the gyros are good so the wait was worthwhile.
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Vicki B.
Solid place. Just your local corner gyro and more place. Best thing is the $2.50 for beer.
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Michele B.
Have seen this place around so I thought I would try it. Blah! Cold-bad service-food was warm at best and they could have cared less.
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Ashley R.
This place had great reviews, so we thought we'd check it out. Unfortunately, our experience was less than average :-/ and probably won't go back. The prices are inexpensive. The food is adequate. However, the service was sketchy. We were charged for something we didn't even order and then they did not include it with our meal. It would have been more of a hassle to go back up and ask for the rest of the dinner plate we paid for because they were busy and quite disorganized. They didn't call order numbers so we didn't know our food was ready. Our food sat there for a bit before my husband realized it was ours. Also, found a hair in my food. I don't blame anyone for that... it happens. It's not appetizing though.
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Beth F.
After living in Palatine for a year, I finally gave this spot a try. I usually don't do "fast food" which is why I've stayed away. The menu is extensive and the food is delicious and fresh. I always like a place that has a straight forward but extensive menu (with healthy options!) and reasonably priced. It didn't feel like I was eating fast food and I'm glad it's not a chain. So I'll definitely be going back!
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Dayna F.
Decidedly eh. I've had better. The rice was so so. The gyros were a little dry. OK in a pinch, but not great.
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Kat H.
This place has not changed in YEARS!!! And I wouldn't want them to... They have the best Tzatziki Sauce in the area! Their portions are generous and the serve is usually quick. They have several gems on the menu worth trying including their greek chicken and DEFINATELY the Gyros!
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Kaneishia H.
If you like cold food, you'll like Kosta's. I decided to try this place after reading reviews on here. Bad decision. I ordered a cheeseburger and gyro plate. Cold as a mutha'. I called and the lady who took order said bring it back and they will exchange. She crazy...that's when they spit in your food. I have a microwave, I'll fix your wrongdoings, but y'all wrong for that
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Patsy D.
Went to Kostas today for the first time. Ordered the Gyro Plate w/ fries (no salad) This would EASILY be food for 2 if both didn't want a pita... order another pita and you're golden for 2 great gyros. Nice fries, nice service. Clean kitchen and nice cooks.
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Jackie L.
when i come here... it's always because i have a craving for one thing. and that one thing is a gyro. this place is reasonably priced and always hits the spot for a traditional gyro. i love it when the meat is nice and crisp and a warm bed of pita. their sauce on top makes the whole combo great! i usually can't finish the whole thing in one sitting - so i try to enjoy the leftovers for breakfast the next day. can't beat gyro and eggs right? my doggie also appreciates kosta's too. :)
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Ajay S.
Stopped by for something to eat and had the chicken kabob dinner. Thought it was OK. I had it with potatoes and pita bread. It seemed like a busy place, but they should have the heat on. Must have been in the sixties in the place. BTW the Pizza pocket was disgusting.
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Brittney D.
i like this place.. pretty good food! i don't eat lamb, so i create my own little southwest chicken gyro.. (they don't call it that, but i do.) and they make it alright, not bad. i also really like their chicken fingers.. yum
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Emily N.
Great Food and Great Service! We we be back! Gyros are HUGE and fresh! Yum!
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Nicole L.
I was in the mood for something not too greasy and had just come from the Apple Fest in Long Grove that had nothing but overpriced unhealthy food, so I decided to stop here and try the chicken. The grilled chicken on the pita was yummy, as was the side of rice. I'd definitely visit again if I'm in the area. Visited: October 2, 2011
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Richard C.
restaurant is relatively clean and nice. staff seems nice and friendly too. but their food is just way too awful. i had italian beef and fries on first attempt, and second attempt i had shish kebob and potatoes. they all tasted really bad. i will usually devour almost any food in any restaurant. but the food i ordered from this restaurant, i couldnt finish, not because i was full, but they tasted so bad. not recommended. there are better places to munch in in the area.
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Jeff F.
My friends and I have been visiting Kosta's since high school fifteen years ago (it was called Kourtis "back in the day"). When I lived outside of the Chicagoland area and returned on vacations, I always made a special trip to Kosta's. My favorite food, by far, is the gyros. They get it right! The bread is soft, the meat is seasoned, the onions add a kick, and the cucumber sauce adds a cool touch. It truly is a definitive Chicago gyro. Their burgers are great. Big, beefy, and full of great toppings. My girlfriend loves the chicken: well seasoned and very juicy. The skin is crisp and very tasty. I pick at her plate when she's not paying attention or finish off whatever she can't! The only reason I couldn't give Kosta's five stars is because we've occasionally had a dry chicken or a sloppy burger. I'm not sure why such a great place puts up the occasional dry chicken. When they're hoppin' (as they often are), the presentation of their food sometimes suffers. Regardless, I find it offensive that another reviewer called Kosta's "suburban mediocrity," adding that "this place wouldn't last a month in Chicago or North Shore." I couldn't disagree more; this place would make an absolute killing in Chicago! I'm convinced this specific reviewer is some kind of "city elitist" whose reviews are directly proportional to the zip code. I'm thankful it's in the suburbs where it's easier to get to than the wannabe-Kosta's restaurants you'll find in Chicago. This restaurant is well worth a car trip. You won't be disappointed.
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Tom T.
I've been having cravings for tasty gyro meat lately. Luckily my brother lives near Kosta in Palatine. So a visit is in order. Kosta serves up a pretty good gyro. I've had their sandwich and gyro plate. You get a big heap of gyro meat with the plate along with fries! nom nom nom!!! The meat is slightly salty, seasoned, and a little greasy. I like that more than the dry gyro meat. Good gyro place. I'll have to try the other things on their menu in future visits.
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Bill S.
I have been coming in here since the early 80's when it was called Kourtis they use to have quarter beers and dollar pitchers and the gyro's where cheap back then, Have to say its still really good , over the past couple years I have been here maybe 4 times and the chicken pita and gyros are as good now as they where 30 years ago only somewhat more expensive , I swear they have some of the same people working the grill.
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Brian H.
I had a beef sandwich pizza puff and spicy fries. it was awesome food but dissatisfied abut the the spicy fries they were not spicy at all.
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Sherwin C.
On average the food is pretty reliable but not spectacular. Good for a quick burger, italian beef, or gyros. Some people may prefer the taste of Portillos more if they enjoy a more charbroiled flavor to their burgers or a bit more juicy beef. The only real issue with this restaurant is parking since it's relatively limited and the corner spot makes it difficult to get back on to the main road sometimes.
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AdriAnne B.
I have been in love with the restaurant forever one of my favorite is their Cream of chicken and rice. I went today 3/29/2012 after begging my best friend to take me. upon arriving there were only two customer beside myself and the woman taking orders was a rude and short and appeared to be having a bad night. I pt p with it because I have been sick all day and knew the cream of chicken rice always made me feel better. I do not live close but it has always been worth the trip. I get home open the lid and the soup is thinner than water there was not one grain of rice and it was outright disgusting. Besides being treated rude and made to feel like a bother I have never experience the cream of chicken soup like that but I will not be returning.:(
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Raul B.
Gyros and chicken gyros are a must. Kostas compares to photos, portillos and dengeos. It's an upper scale fast food joint. Expect to pay more for the same food as an old run down mom and pop joint. Non the less good atmosphere, plenty of parking and helpful staff.
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Mister M.
suburban mediocrity. This place wouldn't last a month in Chicago or the North Shore. Perhaps I ordered the wrong thing. I asked the girl behind the counter if they make their Italian beef in house. She said of course and highly recommended it. I can honestly say that it was terrible. Ever had Tommie's? Same reheated beef on a doughy, poor excuse for french bread. The sandwich was huge, probably to make up for the lack of quality. But it doesn't. The only reason I dont give 1 star is because I am assuming that I ordered the wrong thing. Maybe the Gyros and Chicken are the way to go.
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Gregory B.
Great rotisserie chicken--amazing prices. Fries, pita, slaw and Greek potatoes were superb. Pretty good chicken kebab. Bland but fresh Chicken Souvlaki and Cream Chicken Rice soup. REALLY nice people. I'd go back more often if it was closer to home.
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Mary W.
Very good food. Only knock was the TV volume which was distracting. Gyros were solid. We saw they had a Greek salad online, but it was not listed on the menu board. ?? They did have the salad, and it was quite good as well. I would definitely recommend.
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Teresa P.
Our favorite is the rotisserie chicken with Greek potatoes and cole slaw - the gyros aren't too bad either! We pick this up to go at least once a week - if we are lucky - we have a coupon and that makes it even more delicious!
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Jason P.
This place kick some serious @ce!!! I always come here when I visit my folks; right down the road; and decently priced. Quality food every time!!! Reminds me of my childhood; Italian Beefs, Polish Sausage, Gyros!!! This how it's done chief!! Everything is awesome here; you can't go wrong! Gyros of course rules!! they have electrical Gyro meat cutters; how awesome is that!! Chicken here is awesome as well! $6 pitchers of beer too my friends!
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Steve S.
Really good gyros; greek salad. Just the right amount of grease in this place to say it's the real deal. I would gladly go back and try the other greek dishes. Nice touch having a big TV so you can catch the Cubs and enjoy the food.
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Chris d.
Their Gyro sandwich was pretty rad. I'll definitely be back to try some of their other culinary delights.
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Howard C.
Kostas is a good little fast food Greek spot. They offer the best gyros in the area in my opinion. (Much better than Chiggys) If you ask me a real gyros is onion, tomato, sauce and meat. I like their breaded mushrooms and the fries are nice when hot. For some reason they taste like they are salted perfectly, which probably means heart-healthy. Just writing about it gives me hypertension. The greek potatoes are very tasty as is the chicken pita. I recommend a try.
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Greg G.
Best mozzarella beef!!!! Portillos still has the best regular Italian beefs, but when they put the mozzarella cheese on the beefs here, they become transcendental! Try one!!
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Alan M.
I always get the gyros here - I like them better than Chiggy's, they seem less greasy to me. They put quite a bit of meat in, I frequently will get a second pita (just order it) and basically split the sandwich in half. Unless you're quite hungry you could easily split a single gyros (or gyros platter) for two people.
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Richard L.
I haven't had a dish that i haven't liked in this joint yet.
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Cory P.
Great food, good prices, great attitude! I've been coming here since I was a little kid and I am never disappointed. The steak sandwich is to die for, as well as the gyros, salads, hot dogs and more. It is a great place to eat with small kids, never too crowded and always friendly. The perfect combo for a quick meal out :)
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D. I.
What a great deal for the money. Had a gyro platter that fed 2 of us!
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Christopher B.
The food is good and fast. It's the typical Chicago Greek place with burgers and gyros, but done better than usual. It isn't exactly fine dining, but you can get a pitcher of beer with your meal. It is always full of people, and that is usually a good way to gauge the quality. It might be a little loud sometimes, but better than a bar.
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Amy R.
i tried this place the other day when i was in a pinch for some plain grilled chicken. i thought the lady taking my order was really kind of rude. and i was kind of dissapointed that they use styrafoam cups. put the rest of the staff were very nice, and the chicken was pretty good.
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Alex D.
The gyros and chicken are great. I've never been disappointed with my order. Price-wise it's a bit on the high side but you don't feel like you're getting ripped off.
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Bruce T.
Excellent Gyros This place has had consistently high quality for years, with generous portions. You can eat till you bust!
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Marlo P.
I've been torn many times between Chiggy's Gyros and this place and honestly, I'd come here. I love my gyros at Chiggys but this place has good gyros too AND really good CHICKEN! Their seating and atmosphere is pretty pleasant and the kids love this place. The staff is very nice and it's pretty family oriented here. Been going here for years. =)
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Jon A.
Ok food but not great. A place to stop if you're hungry when you drive by but not a place to drive to.
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Jacqueline S.
The gyros here are pretty good - I wish the cucumber sauce was thicker or something but this is our gyros go to place in the NW burbs. We recently had the whole chicken dinner (coupon on their website for $6.99) and it was really good. The skin was really great and the majority of the chicken was moist (a couple parts were a bit dry). So I liked the chicken very much but it didn't have some special greek flavor to me - just a good rotisserie chicken. We got the greek potatoes instead of fries and they were very good. I highly recommend getting both the gyros and chicken.
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Darren W.
Kosta's - Named after the Greek God of Indigestion! This place has excellent Greek chicken, definitely amongst the finest I have found in the Northwestern suburbs so far, and I have enjoyed several of them over the past few years. Their gyros on the other hand are the absolute worst I have ever experienced. I haven't ever been pleased with their gyros, but after seeing the strong reviews here, decided to sway from my favorite chicken dinner there and give the gyros another try. The next day, and I am still experiencing severe pains that even the strongest antacids can't cure. This is odd as I haven't experienced internal dilemmas like this since eating from street vendors in the Middle East a few years ago. My date also experienced the same, describing it as 'internal spiked gremlins'. Despite the over-greasy, with horrible aftertaste gyros, I have enjoyed about every other meal at Kosta's, especially the chicken and salads. The ambiance isn't wonderful, definitely not a date place, and generally too loud for pleasant conversation, but I can see it as a place to take your children to. Not much of a view besides Walgreen's and street traffic. As I'm not a vindictive person, I'm not going to slam the rating down just due to the horrific gyros I have experienced at Kosta's, as I truly have enjoyed many other meals there and am generally pleased. Perhaps the word gyros in their name is as a warning for what not to eat. Service overall is friendly and prompt. As far as take out goes, they haven't always had food ready (or at times even available) after phoning an order in, but usually they can prepare a meal quickly for you. Again, I would highly recommend avoiding their gyros unless you have an iron dumpster stomach. Good fries though. Stick with the Greek chicken, or even the salad and you will be pleasantly surprised.
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ron k.
i've been going here for years and alas the most generous i can give for them is 3 stars... i love the seasoned curly fries, the dogs are adequate no celery salt... crinkle cut fries... but the gyros... no as great as i would like... you need to not cook it till it dries out or burns however you do need to cook it enough so that all the grease and trans fat renders out of it a bit so its not bland and more often than not it has not been cooked this way... perhaps its because i live close and i don't want to go when its busy but this has been my experience half chicken again its adequate the steak sandswich is ok compared to the other nearby grease pits nearby its just ok
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Kevin S.
I really enjoyed the gyros here. They were nice and moist and had a great flavor. The cucumber sauce wasn't all that great, though.
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Kyle S.
Typical neighborhood gyro/burger joint with better than average dine-in atmosphere for this sort of place. Good menu variety, with excellent Greek chicken and pretty solid gyros, if not the best in the world. You also get quite a bit of food for your dollar.
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Judy T.
We've been coming here for years. Very good gyros sandwiches. Lots of onions but not enough cucumber sauce. There always a coupon in the NW coupon flyers available. It's buy 1 get 1 with the purchase of fries & drink so it's a good deal too. Other reviewers seem to like Chiggy's too. Personally I like Kosta's better. Everyone's different. Excellent fries when freshly cooked too.
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Dan O.
YESS! I haven't been to this place in years but this place has the best gyros and italian beef in NW suburbs! I can't wait to go back!
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Franklin D.
The gyros here are excellent. The prices are low and the gyros plate (just meat, onions, lettuce and stuff) I ordered was so big I wasn't able to finish it.
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Krystal W.
Awesome gyros fast service good people!
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Alex R.
I used to live around the corner from this place. It was great! I had many lunches and dinners here, and I was never left unsatisfied. The portions are ample, and the gyros are top notch. Ever since they renovated the place, the ambiance improved as well.
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Stephanie M.
Delicious gyros! I ate here at least once a week throughout my pregnancy and was never disappointed. They also have fantastic chicken and burgers. Be prepared to wait in line at busy lunch and dinner times, as this place gets packed!
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Matt S.
Great gyros. Better chicken gyros. Tasty fries and good service. What else could you want on a hungover Sunday afternoon.
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Amesa C.
Great chicken on pita sandwiches and Greek salads! Too bad they don't have a drive thru!
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Susan R.
Delicious gyros. They're huge! French fries are average, as are curly fries (but I like the curly fries better). We tried the popcorn shrimp, but the shrimp weren't deveined, so they were gritty - I won't order the shrimp again. Those are the only items I've tried. If you want delicious, huge gyros, go to Kosta's. You won't be disappointed.
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melissa o.
If you like Greek Chicken they have the best!! I could eat here at least once a week (which my family probably does!!) The price for a whole Greek chicken and Greek potatoes comes to around ten dollars and is so worth it! Whenever I go to visit my family in Chicago I always have to stop here first and get some chicken. They are also great and have my order ready when I call in big orders such as 7 or 8 chicken dinners. the food is great and goes over well for family parties!!
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Wade D.
I need to try to explain how simply delectable this food was, specifically, the Southwest Gyro. If I had a genie and had three wishes, ALL OF THEM would be for one Southwest Gyro. Not unlimited, but one single fresh gyro. If I had a 1 in 100 shot at winning a free southwest gyro and it cost me double the regular price to get said gyro, I would take the chance. If Jessica Alba offered to fly me to her house in LA and be her stay at home boy toy and gave me a $10,000 weekly allowance with her ONLY stipulation being I could never have a Southwest Gyro from Kosta's Gyros, with tears in my eyes I would refuse her offer and immediately drive to Kosta's and have a Southwest Gyro and apologize to the Gyro for even considering such a proposal. This establishment is wonderful. Great service and great food. I'd recommend the Southwest gyro. Have a great day.
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Bob S.
Pretty good food, takes just a little longer for it to be ready. I've typically ordered gyro with everything and breaded mushrooms. The first couple times I ordered the mushrooms I was really disappointed with how many they gave me. The last time I asked how many were in an order and the woman taking orders wasn't exactly sure. I got only 8 actual mushrooms. :( The quality of the gyro meat and pita is good, but when put together and served with everything else leaves something to be desired. They don't put the onions on the bottom between the meat and pita. Not to mention they just sliced the onion and put the entires slice right on top. This was really poor presentation and pretty much shows how motivated their cooks are at providing good quality food. Overall I'll go back again since I'm not expecting too much and there aren't too many other gyro places around.
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Chet M.
The gyros here are as good and big as they come. A great value. Very generous on the sport peppers too :) Their rotisserie chicken is par for the course. And not quite like Greek chicken with all the spices, char, and lemony marinade sauce/juice. Greek potatoes are par too. The people that work there can smile more.
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Brad R.
Best Gyros in Palatine. Don't try to order the whole meat stick though because they won't find it amusing
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Angie R.
So I am new to the area (employment) and I've been looking on Yelp for places near me to have lunch at. Today it was Kostas turn. I checked out their website and knew I wanted a Gyro. I walk in and see a girl behind the counter. My smile and hello were ignored, all she said with a grumpy look and tone was "dine in or to go". So much for a welcoming hello. So I place my order, I pay and she at least says have a good night. I notice the dining area is big, its clean and they have a tv. I waited like 3 minutes and food was ready to go. I drive a whole 2 minutes back to work and open my gyro. Yum! It looked amazing! Plenty of meat, sauce, onions and big pieces of tomato. It tastes heavenly too!! I got an order of fries to and those were nothing special but my gyro sandwich was AMAZING! Fresh ingredients and the meat wasnt dry like some other places. I see a lot of lunch take outs from Kostas in my future. Oh and the unfriendly girl is forgiven, I can be rude back next time.
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Matthew B.
I got the gyro plate with fries, and wow. Just terrific. Very generous portion. Very delicious. Crinkle cut fries aren't my favorite but that's life. =P Overall, great place.
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Mark D.
First time here. Was shocked to see they had a smelt dinner on their menu. Delicious! My wife had their gyro and said the meat was very good! Will come back to again and again!
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Rob T.
This place is a keeper especially if you're hungry...They have quality food at reasonable prices. "Try all", but you have to get their gyro....and don't forget an extra or 3 pita bread to share because you will have plenty, with a side of that greek salad....Yum! Yum!
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Sri Nagesh V.
Sumptuous Food, Great meat, very fresh ingredients. We had the chicken dinner and lamb gyros. Chicken was grilled to perfection and the gyro meat was very good. Although we had to wait for quite some time, the food was very good and the dining area was quite large as well as very clean
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Andrew M.
The food here is consistently good. I like to stop here on occasion and pick up dinner on my way home from work. I really like their gyros, but the kebobs are excellent as well. The food is always prepared fresh right in front of you, and it is good quality food. The menu has a pretty good variety, and I would be willing to try everything on the menu. I have never eaten at the restaurant, but there is plenty of seating and it seems to be kept clean. Overall, I would recommend this place for lunch or dinner.
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Ann P.
My favorite local restaurant. Great Italian beef, great hot dogs. Clean tables. Fast service.
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Julie T.
This place is one of the first local places we ate at and I do not regret it! I'm not a huge gyro person, so I can't comment on that but there Turkey Burger is delicious along with their Sweet Potato Fries.
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : No Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : No Drive-Thru : No Caters : Yes
Karen G.
Found this sweet spot after a bike ride. Hit. The. Spot. May have ordered a bit too much to eat, but I got a little taste of everything...from pizza pocket to greek salad and a gyro plate! I would definitely go back next time I'm in the area.
(5)Rob W.
After years of living just a few miles from this place and receiving countless flyers in the mail from them, I finally decided to stop there for a gyro. Ordered the platter with fries and a drink - about $11 with tax. Fairly good! What I liked was that the bread it came on was really fresh and lightly heated without too much oil. The place was also really clean for an establishment that has been there for awhile - kudos to Kostas on that. Quantity for a gyros plate was average - seen better, seen worse. As for the meat itself, it was slightly dry. I'd prefer it this way vs greasy, but the best is somewhere in the middle. Overall as far as gyros in this neck of the woods goes, it's kind of a toss-up between them and Dengeos about 4 miles east down Dundee.
(4)Trevor M.
My favorite gyros in the area. I like their crinkly fries, the Greek salad is very tasty, and the broasted chicken is very good as well. Everything I've tried so far is very good.
(5)Halina B.
My family and I come to Kostas often for lunch. During lunch time it can get pretty busy, so it might be a while until you get your food because it is freshly made, and well worth it. My favorite thing on the menu is the Southwest Chicken Pita. Its made with fresh veggies, and an excellent southwest sauce, with fresh grilled chicken. Always tasty. If you order your food to go, sometimes they forget a sandwich, or sometimes you get something extra. I think this does have to do with how busy they are, but everyone is human. The older lady at the cash register is always really nice about it and makes sure you get your correct item. Overall they have a large variety on their menu, and I would definitely recommend this restaurant
(4)Ali E.
Very good food! I recommend this place for a very casual lunch or dinner. My only complaint was the girl working the front counter was very rude, made me feel very uncomfortable.
(4)He K.
I would give this place a straight 5 star review for the traditional Gyro, because the taste of the meat and the whole combination is really very good. But restrooms in food places are very important in my eyes, so i have to take 1 star for the ladys restroom. Its so old and kinda filthy. It needs to be renovated STAT :)
(4)James L.
If you feel like a gyros, burger or dog or something grilled and awesome, this is the place to go around here! Solid and tasty.
(4)Diane W.
First time here today. Southwest Gyro was good as was their traditional Gyro. Milkshake was tasty made with real ice cream. Greek salad was good with lots of feta and fresh romaine lettuce. Would definitely return if in the area. Would like real silverware for eating in...salad was hard to eat with cheap plastic silverware.
(3)William B.
I'm not ready to give this place 4 stars yet, as I've only been there once, and thought it was just OK. I had the gyro. I will forever be jaded on gyros by Yorkys, in Elmhurst. I hate mentioning other places in reviews, as places should be reviewed on their own. But really we do always compare to other places, and Yorky's in Elmhurst has the BEST gyro I've ever had, by far. Unfortunately, I don't work in Elmhurst anymore, so I'm on the hunt for a new favorite, and I doubt I'll ever come close to finding a comparable. The pita was doughy. they meat was too greasy and just not very flavorful. I did like that they put the onions on top, so I could redistribute to my needs. Sadly, the cheese fries did not survive takeout back to the office for lunch. They were a big blob of mush. I didn't know the cheese was going to be added on for me, and not as a side. I don't know, I might try them again, as they do look like they have a great menu. However, it was a bit out of the way for me to go for work lunch, so I doubt I'll be a frequenter. My hunt for the perfect gyro continues.
(3)Joseph P.
Like many, I've been coming here for Gyros or Chicken for years - before there was an "outside room", before the name changed, before Palatine was a town, er..... not that long. As some said, the food can sometimes be a bit pricey, but so long as the day's business has been steady (to keep it juicy), the gyros is top notch. Lately, they have added new varieties, particularly the "Southwest" version of Gyros and Chicken on a Pita that are especially good. The same guys have worked here "forever" and they know what they are doing, and they do it fast and well. An inside secret: go to their web site for really good coupons on Gyros or Chicken and the cost goes from "OK" to a "great deal" - but be careful, they have removed them as of late April 2013 because of perceived "counterfeiting"!.
(4)Michael B.
Decided to try a gyro sandwich here. The wait in line was minimal. When I walked in, there were three people in line. By the time I walked across the restaurant and got in line, the cashier had already attended to the others and it was my turn. I ordered the sandwich only. The gyro was prepared fresh. It was presented on a tray in a sandwich basket, and occupied the entire basket. It tasted very good. The restaurant and restrooms were clean. Highly recommend.
(5)Carol Y.
Another place that I have fond memories of dining at as a kid and a place I haven't been to in quite a long time. I came here on a the Sunday before Christmas. We were driving by and the BF saying "I'm hungry, lets go there." So to Kostas we went. The remodel is awesome and the menu is easy to read. I ordered to steak sandwich and he got a Gyro and a quart of chili. The sandwich was what I remembered. A lot of lettuce and tomato on it with an excessive amount of grilled onions. My only complaint was that I ordered it medium and it was well done. It was a little dry and tough. His gyro was great. He described it as one of the best he ever had. The chili we took with us and he loved it but he did say it was pretty spicy but that didn't stop us from ordering it again. (The second batch didn't have as much kick) I can't speak for the chili since the moment I heard spicy, I refused to eat it. I miss this place and the food is still as good as I remember it. Its a little in the pricey side. Our lunch was 30 bucks but we enjoyed it and that's what counts in my book.
(4)Bob S.
Been there a few times but have not visited in awhile. Had the Italian beef. Terrible, no flavor lacked any spice and a bit rubbery Actually was surprised since since normally I liked the food here. Again very pricey for fast food in my opinion.
(2)Dan E.
Kosta's is the place to go for the health code straddling ambiance where you can get some of the best food in Palatine. This is not for the "Gluten Free Folks" or the "Whole Foods Crowd," but I wouldn't have it any other way. Kosta's provides all of the Chicago staples from hot dogs to italian beef. Top it off with some of your favorite fried foods and some solid greek food. Kosta's always has a steady flow of traffic and that is a credit to the meals they dish out. Situated on the corner of Dundee and Hicks it resides in front of a Jewel Osco. It looks like a hole in the wall and tastes like heaven. I love their beef sandwiches and the breaded mushrooms, but I've never had anything I don't like. The only reason I don't give it 5 stars is because I am sure the ambiance will throw off some people. If you get past that though you should enjoy one of Palatine's hottest spots.
(4)Eric H.
Been here numerous times (20+) and I keep coming back, so they must be doing something right. I love their Gyros and although the meat was slightly burned one or two times, the vast majority have been great. I recently tried their burgers and the burger was one of the better ones I've tasted, which was surprising. Fries are generic and their soup was meh, but for what it is, Kostas is a great quick, higher-quality fast food place. The service is always excellent as well.
(4)Dave C.
Definitely a step up from the traditional fast food. If you're looking for a place that beats Wendy's, Arby's, etc... but don't want a family restaurant where you get waited on - Kosta's is the perfect "in between" place. The food is plentiful; prepared while you wait; and good quality for the price. With the Greek flair; focusing on Greek related food does you a little better. There's even Greek wine at a reasonable price. Yet... very family oriented. Popular spot and I can see why.
(4)Bob R.
We go to Costa's about once a month. Costa's ils a typical Chicagoland Greek diner with burgers, dogs, gyros, chicken, etc. It's not fancy at all, but it's kind of a nice family place. Whenever I've gone there, young families are there. So, it can get loud, but the laughter of children can be very cheerful. By the luck of the draw there were several people ahead of us in line who had large take out orders that took time to prepare. So, we ended up waiting a little. But, the gyros are good so the wait was worthwhile.
(3)Vicki B.
Solid place. Just your local corner gyro and more place. Best thing is the $2.50 for beer.
(3)Michele B.
Have seen this place around so I thought I would try it. Blah! Cold-bad service-food was warm at best and they could have cared less.
(2)Ashley R.
This place had great reviews, so we thought we'd check it out. Unfortunately, our experience was less than average :-/ and probably won't go back. The prices are inexpensive. The food is adequate. However, the service was sketchy. We were charged for something we didn't even order and then they did not include it with our meal. It would have been more of a hassle to go back up and ask for the rest of the dinner plate we paid for because they were busy and quite disorganized. They didn't call order numbers so we didn't know our food was ready. Our food sat there for a bit before my husband realized it was ours. Also, found a hair in my food. I don't blame anyone for that... it happens. It's not appetizing though.
(2)Beth F.
After living in Palatine for a year, I finally gave this spot a try. I usually don't do "fast food" which is why I've stayed away. The menu is extensive and the food is delicious and fresh. I always like a place that has a straight forward but extensive menu (with healthy options!) and reasonably priced. It didn't feel like I was eating fast food and I'm glad it's not a chain. So I'll definitely be going back!
(4)Dayna F.
Decidedly eh. I've had better. The rice was so so. The gyros were a little dry. OK in a pinch, but not great.
(2)Kat H.
This place has not changed in YEARS!!! And I wouldn't want them to... They have the best Tzatziki Sauce in the area! Their portions are generous and the serve is usually quick. They have several gems on the menu worth trying including their greek chicken and DEFINATELY the Gyros!
(4)Kaneishia H.
If you like cold food, you'll like Kosta's. I decided to try this place after reading reviews on here. Bad decision. I ordered a cheeseburger and gyro plate. Cold as a mutha'. I called and the lady who took order said bring it back and they will exchange. She crazy...that's when they spit in your food. I have a microwave, I'll fix your wrongdoings, but y'all wrong for that
(1)Patsy D.
Went to Kostas today for the first time. Ordered the Gyro Plate w/ fries (no salad) This would EASILY be food for 2 if both didn't want a pita... order another pita and you're golden for 2 great gyros. Nice fries, nice service. Clean kitchen and nice cooks.
(4)Jackie L.
when i come here... it's always because i have a craving for one thing. and that one thing is a gyro. this place is reasonably priced and always hits the spot for a traditional gyro. i love it when the meat is nice and crisp and a warm bed of pita. their sauce on top makes the whole combo great! i usually can't finish the whole thing in one sitting - so i try to enjoy the leftovers for breakfast the next day. can't beat gyro and eggs right? my doggie also appreciates kosta's too. :)
(4)Ajay S.
Stopped by for something to eat and had the chicken kabob dinner. Thought it was OK. I had it with potatoes and pita bread. It seemed like a busy place, but they should have the heat on. Must have been in the sixties in the place. BTW the Pizza pocket was disgusting.
(3)Brittney D.
i like this place.. pretty good food! i don't eat lamb, so i create my own little southwest chicken gyro.. (they don't call it that, but i do.) and they make it alright, not bad. i also really like their chicken fingers.. yum
(3)Emily N.
Great Food and Great Service! We we be back! Gyros are HUGE and fresh! Yum!
(5)Nicole L.
I was in the mood for something not too greasy and had just come from the Apple Fest in Long Grove that had nothing but overpriced unhealthy food, so I decided to stop here and try the chicken. The grilled chicken on the pita was yummy, as was the side of rice. I'd definitely visit again if I'm in the area. Visited: October 2, 2011
(4)Richard C.
restaurant is relatively clean and nice. staff seems nice and friendly too. but their food is just way too awful. i had italian beef and fries on first attempt, and second attempt i had shish kebob and potatoes. they all tasted really bad. i will usually devour almost any food in any restaurant. but the food i ordered from this restaurant, i couldnt finish, not because i was full, but they tasted so bad. not recommended. there are better places to munch in in the area.
(1)Jeff F.
My friends and I have been visiting Kosta's since high school fifteen years ago (it was called Kourtis "back in the day"). When I lived outside of the Chicagoland area and returned on vacations, I always made a special trip to Kosta's. My favorite food, by far, is the gyros. They get it right! The bread is soft, the meat is seasoned, the onions add a kick, and the cucumber sauce adds a cool touch. It truly is a definitive Chicago gyro. Their burgers are great. Big, beefy, and full of great toppings. My girlfriend loves the chicken: well seasoned and very juicy. The skin is crisp and very tasty. I pick at her plate when she's not paying attention or finish off whatever she can't! The only reason I couldn't give Kosta's five stars is because we've occasionally had a dry chicken or a sloppy burger. I'm not sure why such a great place puts up the occasional dry chicken. When they're hoppin' (as they often are), the presentation of their food sometimes suffers. Regardless, I find it offensive that another reviewer called Kosta's "suburban mediocrity," adding that "this place wouldn't last a month in Chicago or North Shore." I couldn't disagree more; this place would make an absolute killing in Chicago! I'm convinced this specific reviewer is some kind of "city elitist" whose reviews are directly proportional to the zip code. I'm thankful it's in the suburbs where it's easier to get to than the wannabe-Kosta's restaurants you'll find in Chicago. This restaurant is well worth a car trip. You won't be disappointed.
(4)Tom T.
I've been having cravings for tasty gyro meat lately. Luckily my brother lives near Kosta in Palatine. So a visit is in order. Kosta serves up a pretty good gyro. I've had their sandwich and gyro plate. You get a big heap of gyro meat with the plate along with fries! nom nom nom!!! The meat is slightly salty, seasoned, and a little greasy. I like that more than the dry gyro meat. Good gyro place. I'll have to try the other things on their menu in future visits.
(4)Bill S.
I have been coming in here since the early 80's when it was called Kourtis they use to have quarter beers and dollar pitchers and the gyro's where cheap back then, Have to say its still really good , over the past couple years I have been here maybe 4 times and the chicken pita and gyros are as good now as they where 30 years ago only somewhat more expensive , I swear they have some of the same people working the grill.
(4)Brian H.
I had a beef sandwich pizza puff and spicy fries. it was awesome food but dissatisfied abut the the spicy fries they were not spicy at all.
(4)Sherwin C.
On average the food is pretty reliable but not spectacular. Good for a quick burger, italian beef, or gyros. Some people may prefer the taste of Portillos more if they enjoy a more charbroiled flavor to their burgers or a bit more juicy beef. The only real issue with this restaurant is parking since it's relatively limited and the corner spot makes it difficult to get back on to the main road sometimes.
(4)AdriAnne B.
I have been in love with the restaurant forever one of my favorite is their Cream of chicken and rice. I went today 3/29/2012 after begging my best friend to take me. upon arriving there were only two customer beside myself and the woman taking orders was a rude and short and appeared to be having a bad night. I pt p with it because I have been sick all day and knew the cream of chicken rice always made me feel better. I do not live close but it has always been worth the trip. I get home open the lid and the soup is thinner than water there was not one grain of rice and it was outright disgusting. Besides being treated rude and made to feel like a bother I have never experience the cream of chicken soup like that but I will not be returning.:(
(1)Raul B.
Gyros and chicken gyros are a must. Kostas compares to photos, portillos and dengeos. It's an upper scale fast food joint. Expect to pay more for the same food as an old run down mom and pop joint. Non the less good atmosphere, plenty of parking and helpful staff.
(4)Mister M.
suburban mediocrity. This place wouldn't last a month in Chicago or the North Shore. Perhaps I ordered the wrong thing. I asked the girl behind the counter if they make their Italian beef in house. She said of course and highly recommended it. I can honestly say that it was terrible. Ever had Tommie's? Same reheated beef on a doughy, poor excuse for french bread. The sandwich was huge, probably to make up for the lack of quality. But it doesn't. The only reason I dont give 1 star is because I am assuming that I ordered the wrong thing. Maybe the Gyros and Chicken are the way to go.
(2)Gregory B.
Great rotisserie chicken--amazing prices. Fries, pita, slaw and Greek potatoes were superb. Pretty good chicken kebab. Bland but fresh Chicken Souvlaki and Cream Chicken Rice soup. REALLY nice people. I'd go back more often if it was closer to home.
(4)Mary W.
Very good food. Only knock was the TV volume which was distracting. Gyros were solid. We saw they had a Greek salad online, but it was not listed on the menu board. ?? They did have the salad, and it was quite good as well. I would definitely recommend.
(4)Teresa P.
Our favorite is the rotisserie chicken with Greek potatoes and cole slaw - the gyros aren't too bad either! We pick this up to go at least once a week - if we are lucky - we have a coupon and that makes it even more delicious!
(4)Jason P.
This place kick some serious @ce!!! I always come here when I visit my folks; right down the road; and decently priced. Quality food every time!!! Reminds me of my childhood; Italian Beefs, Polish Sausage, Gyros!!! This how it's done chief!! Everything is awesome here; you can't go wrong! Gyros of course rules!! they have electrical Gyro meat cutters; how awesome is that!! Chicken here is awesome as well! $6 pitchers of beer too my friends!
(4)Steve S.
Really good gyros; greek salad. Just the right amount of grease in this place to say it's the real deal. I would gladly go back and try the other greek dishes. Nice touch having a big TV so you can catch the Cubs and enjoy the food.
(4)Chris d.
Their Gyro sandwich was pretty rad. I'll definitely be back to try some of their other culinary delights.
(4)Howard C.
Kostas is a good little fast food Greek spot. They offer the best gyros in the area in my opinion. (Much better than Chiggys) If you ask me a real gyros is onion, tomato, sauce and meat. I like their breaded mushrooms and the fries are nice when hot. For some reason they taste like they are salted perfectly, which probably means heart-healthy. Just writing about it gives me hypertension. The greek potatoes are very tasty as is the chicken pita. I recommend a try.
(4)Greg G.
Best mozzarella beef!!!! Portillos still has the best regular Italian beefs, but when they put the mozzarella cheese on the beefs here, they become transcendental! Try one!!
(5)Alan M.
I always get the gyros here - I like them better than Chiggy's, they seem less greasy to me. They put quite a bit of meat in, I frequently will get a second pita (just order it) and basically split the sandwich in half. Unless you're quite hungry you could easily split a single gyros (or gyros platter) for two people.
(4)Richard L.
I haven't had a dish that i haven't liked in this joint yet.
(5)Cory P.
Great food, good prices, great attitude! I've been coming here since I was a little kid and I am never disappointed. The steak sandwich is to die for, as well as the gyros, salads, hot dogs and more. It is a great place to eat with small kids, never too crowded and always friendly. The perfect combo for a quick meal out :)
(5)D. I.
What a great deal for the money. Had a gyro platter that fed 2 of us!
(5)Christopher B.
The food is good and fast. It's the typical Chicago Greek place with burgers and gyros, but done better than usual. It isn't exactly fine dining, but you can get a pitcher of beer with your meal. It is always full of people, and that is usually a good way to gauge the quality. It might be a little loud sometimes, but better than a bar.
(4)Amy R.
i tried this place the other day when i was in a pinch for some plain grilled chicken. i thought the lady taking my order was really kind of rude. and i was kind of dissapointed that they use styrafoam cups. put the rest of the staff were very nice, and the chicken was pretty good.
(3)Alex D.
The gyros and chicken are great. I've never been disappointed with my order. Price-wise it's a bit on the high side but you don't feel like you're getting ripped off.
(4)Bruce T.
Excellent Gyros This place has had consistently high quality for years, with generous portions. You can eat till you bust!
(4)Marlo P.
I've been torn many times between Chiggy's Gyros and this place and honestly, I'd come here. I love my gyros at Chiggys but this place has good gyros too AND really good CHICKEN! Their seating and atmosphere is pretty pleasant and the kids love this place. The staff is very nice and it's pretty family oriented here. Been going here for years. =)
(4)Jon A.
Ok food but not great. A place to stop if you're hungry when you drive by but not a place to drive to.
(3)Jacqueline S.
The gyros here are pretty good - I wish the cucumber sauce was thicker or something but this is our gyros go to place in the NW burbs. We recently had the whole chicken dinner (coupon on their website for $6.99) and it was really good. The skin was really great and the majority of the chicken was moist (a couple parts were a bit dry). So I liked the chicken very much but it didn't have some special greek flavor to me - just a good rotisserie chicken. We got the greek potatoes instead of fries and they were very good. I highly recommend getting both the gyros and chicken.
(4)Dan O.
YESS! I haven't been to this place in years but this place has the best gyros and italian beef in NW suburbs! I can't wait to go back!
(4)Franklin D.
The gyros here are excellent. The prices are low and the gyros plate (just meat, onions, lettuce and stuff) I ordered was so big I wasn't able to finish it.
(4)Krystal W.
Awesome gyros fast service good people!
(5)Alex R.
I used to live around the corner from this place. It was great! I had many lunches and dinners here, and I was never left unsatisfied. The portions are ample, and the gyros are top notch. Ever since they renovated the place, the ambiance improved as well.
(5)Darren W.
Kosta's - Named after the Greek God of Indigestion! This place has excellent Greek chicken, definitely amongst the finest I have found in the Northwestern suburbs so far, and I have enjoyed several of them over the past few years. Their gyros on the other hand are the absolute worst I have ever experienced. I haven't ever been pleased with their gyros, but after seeing the strong reviews here, decided to sway from my favorite chicken dinner there and give the gyros another try. The next day, and I am still experiencing severe pains that even the strongest antacids can't cure. This is odd as I haven't experienced internal dilemmas like this since eating from street vendors in the Middle East a few years ago. My date also experienced the same, describing it as 'internal spiked gremlins'. Despite the over-greasy, with horrible aftertaste gyros, I have enjoyed about every other meal at Kosta's, especially the chicken and salads. The ambiance isn't wonderful, definitely not a date place, and generally too loud for pleasant conversation, but I can see it as a place to take your children to. Not much of a view besides Walgreen's and street traffic. As I'm not a vindictive person, I'm not going to slam the rating down just due to the horrific gyros I have experienced at Kosta's, as I truly have enjoyed many other meals there and am generally pleased. Perhaps the word gyros in their name is as a warning for what not to eat. Service overall is friendly and prompt. As far as take out goes, they haven't always had food ready (or at times even available) after phoning an order in, but usually they can prepare a meal quickly for you. Again, I would highly recommend avoiding their gyros unless you have an iron dumpster stomach. Good fries though. Stick with the Greek chicken, or even the salad and you will be pleasantly surprised.
(3)ron k.
i've been going here for years and alas the most generous i can give for them is 3 stars... i love the seasoned curly fries, the dogs are adequate no celery salt... crinkle cut fries... but the gyros... no as great as i would like... you need to not cook it till it dries out or burns however you do need to cook it enough so that all the grease and trans fat renders out of it a bit so its not bland and more often than not it has not been cooked this way... perhaps its because i live close and i don't want to go when its busy but this has been my experience half chicken again its adequate the steak sandswich is ok compared to the other nearby grease pits nearby its just ok
(3)Kevin S.
I really enjoyed the gyros here. They were nice and moist and had a great flavor. The cucumber sauce wasn't all that great, though.
(4)Kyle S.
Typical neighborhood gyro/burger joint with better than average dine-in atmosphere for this sort of place. Good menu variety, with excellent Greek chicken and pretty solid gyros, if not the best in the world. You also get quite a bit of food for your dollar.
(4)Judy T.
We've been coming here for years. Very good gyros sandwiches. Lots of onions but not enough cucumber sauce. There always a coupon in the NW coupon flyers available. It's buy 1 get 1 with the purchase of fries & drink so it's a good deal too. Other reviewers seem to like Chiggy's too. Personally I like Kosta's better. Everyone's different. Excellent fries when freshly cooked too.
(4)Stephanie M.
Delicious gyros! I ate here at least once a week throughout my pregnancy and was never disappointed. They also have fantastic chicken and burgers. Be prepared to wait in line at busy lunch and dinner times, as this place gets packed!
(4)Matt S.
Great gyros. Better chicken gyros. Tasty fries and good service. What else could you want on a hungover Sunday afternoon.
(4)Amesa C.
Great chicken on pita sandwiches and Greek salads! Too bad they don't have a drive thru!
(4)Susan R.
Delicious gyros. They're huge! French fries are average, as are curly fries (but I like the curly fries better). We tried the popcorn shrimp, but the shrimp weren't deveined, so they were gritty - I won't order the shrimp again. Those are the only items I've tried. If you want delicious, huge gyros, go to Kosta's. You won't be disappointed.
(4)Wade D.
I need to try to explain how simply delectable this food was, specifically, the Southwest Gyro. If I had a genie and had three wishes, ALL OF THEM would be for one Southwest Gyro. Not unlimited, but one single fresh gyro. If I had a 1 in 100 shot at winning a free southwest gyro and it cost me double the regular price to get said gyro, I would take the chance. If Jessica Alba offered to fly me to her house in LA and be her stay at home boy toy and gave me a $10,000 weekly allowance with her ONLY stipulation being I could never have a Southwest Gyro from Kosta's Gyros, with tears in my eyes I would refuse her offer and immediately drive to Kosta's and have a Southwest Gyro and apologize to the Gyro for even considering such a proposal. This establishment is wonderful. Great service and great food. I'd recommend the Southwest gyro. Have a great day.
(5)Bob S.
Pretty good food, takes just a little longer for it to be ready. I've typically ordered gyro with everything and breaded mushrooms. The first couple times I ordered the mushrooms I was really disappointed with how many they gave me. The last time I asked how many were in an order and the woman taking orders wasn't exactly sure. I got only 8 actual mushrooms. :( The quality of the gyro meat and pita is good, but when put together and served with everything else leaves something to be desired. They don't put the onions on the bottom between the meat and pita. Not to mention they just sliced the onion and put the entires slice right on top. This was really poor presentation and pretty much shows how motivated their cooks are at providing good quality food. Overall I'll go back again since I'm not expecting too much and there aren't too many other gyro places around.
(3)Chet M.
The gyros here are as good and big as they come. A great value. Very generous on the sport peppers too :) Their rotisserie chicken is par for the course. And not quite like Greek chicken with all the spices, char, and lemony marinade sauce/juice. Greek potatoes are par too. The people that work there can smile more.
(3)melissa o.
If you like Greek Chicken they have the best!! I could eat here at least once a week (which my family probably does!!) The price for a whole Greek chicken and Greek potatoes comes to around ten dollars and is so worth it! Whenever I go to visit my family in Chicago I always have to stop here first and get some chicken. They are also great and have my order ready when I call in big orders such as 7 or 8 chicken dinners. the food is great and goes over well for family parties!!
(5)Sri Nagesh V.
Sumptuous Food, Great meat, very fresh ingredients. We had the chicken dinner and lamb gyros. Chicken was grilled to perfection and the gyro meat was very good. Although we had to wait for quite some time, the food was very good and the dining area was quite large as well as very clean
(4)Brad R.
Best Gyros in Palatine. Don't try to order the whole meat stick though because they won't find it amusing
(5)Angie R.
So I am new to the area (employment) and I've been looking on Yelp for places near me to have lunch at. Today it was Kostas turn. I checked out their website and knew I wanted a Gyro. I walk in and see a girl behind the counter. My smile and hello were ignored, all she said with a grumpy look and tone was "dine in or to go". So much for a welcoming hello. So I place my order, I pay and she at least says have a good night. I notice the dining area is big, its clean and they have a tv. I waited like 3 minutes and food was ready to go. I drive a whole 2 minutes back to work and open my gyro. Yum! It looked amazing! Plenty of meat, sauce, onions and big pieces of tomato. It tastes heavenly too!! I got an order of fries to and those were nothing special but my gyro sandwich was AMAZING! Fresh ingredients and the meat wasnt dry like some other places. I see a lot of lunch take outs from Kostas in my future. Oh and the unfriendly girl is forgiven, I can be rude back next time.
(4)Matthew B.
I got the gyro plate with fries, and wow. Just terrific. Very generous portion. Very delicious. Crinkle cut fries aren't my favorite but that's life. =P Overall, great place.
(4)Mark D.
First time here. Was shocked to see they had a smelt dinner on their menu. Delicious! My wife had their gyro and said the meat was very good! Will come back to again and again!
(5)Rob T.
This place is a keeper especially if you're hungry...They have quality food at reasonable prices. "Try all", but you have to get their gyro....and don't forget an extra or 3 pita bread to share because you will have plenty, with a side of that greek salad....Yum! Yum!
(4)Andrew M.
The food here is consistently good. I like to stop here on occasion and pick up dinner on my way home from work. I really like their gyros, but the kebobs are excellent as well. The food is always prepared fresh right in front of you, and it is good quality food. The menu has a pretty good variety, and I would be willing to try everything on the menu. I have never eaten at the restaurant, but there is plenty of seating and it seems to be kept clean. Overall, I would recommend this place for lunch or dinner.
(4)Ann P.
My favorite local restaurant. Great Italian beef, great hot dogs. Clean tables. Fast service.
(5)Julie T.
This place is one of the first local places we ate at and I do not regret it! I'm not a huge gyro person, so I can't comment on that but there Turkey Burger is delicious along with their Sweet Potato Fries.
(5)Martin V.
I'm new to the area and had a craving for a gyro, the ones at Kosta's are pretty good. I don't know if I'm a weirdo when it comes to gyro's, but I'm used to a little more lettuce and tomato, and while the sandwich was very heavy on onions and meat, it just didn't seem to hit 'the spot'. As far as value though - terrific. The sandwich was about 5.95 and it was stuffed with meat, onions, and taziki sauce. I grabbed takeout, but the restaurant itself seems pretty good if you were going to grab lunch or dinner. They have a variety of food to choose from ranging across both greek and american, and they offer beer and wine by the glass as well as by the pitcher / carafe. We'll check this place out again, but it wasn't a new favorite.
(3)Diane C.
I think their gyros are the best around. Their yogurt sauce is creamy and flavorful. Good fries. It's a treat.
(5)Cheryl B.
Gyros gyros gyros!!!!! I love Laurie she remembers us every time we go. Always good fresh and fast. Everything on the menu is great
(5)L A.
Great place. Been going there for almost 20 years. The gyros and fries are the best. Nice to sit down, eat, and what a little TV. The only issue is that parking can be a little tricky sometimes (small lot).
(4)Jose G.
The cooks are lousy! They only took care of the Gyros. It took them 15 min before they put my bacon for my bacon burger on the grill. The guys I came with were done with their food before mine was even on the grill. My burger? Flavorless!! What a waste of $9.11 should've went to McDonald
(2)Charles R.
Look around this restraint closely. It is not clean and is in disrepair. The staff is friendly. The place is busy and loud. The food is OK but not the best. The workers in the kitchen do not look to be following safe food handling practice, some with gloves, some without, some handling utensils bare handed then touching food.
(2)Rory G.
Grew up eating at Kostas. Was a go to spot after little league baseball games and for lunch in High School. My favorite things to get here are the gyros, Mozzarella beefs, and turkey burgers. Great Greek salads too.
(4)Olivia S.
I will drive a million miles for a kostas gyro! This place is amazing. The cucumber sauce is heavenly, the meat is fresh and so tender. I crave their food. Since moving about 20-25 minutes from the palatine area, I will still make the drive out to have some of the cheese fries (my 2nd favorite!) and the baklava is gooey with great flavor to! This is a must if you enjoy great Greek style food. As for the restaurant itself: there is lots of room to sit, and it's pretty clean. they have a big flat screen for background noise which usually has the news on. The menu is HUGE. There is something for everyone. Everything from chicken, to burgers, to deserts and milkshakes. The price of their food is fair, as is the portion. The only complaint my husband has once was that the polish sausage was very fatty to the point it over took the flavor or the sausage. But he also had a pizza puff that he enjoy immensely! Kostas is a must go if your I'm the area and hungry! (Ps: they have coupons they send out in the mail if you live near by!) Oh! I also forgot to mention one last thing, aside from your usual beverage choices, they do also serve wine and beer....your welcome ;)
(5)Mark L.
Fantastic gyros! I have no idea why I got double meat....the regular gyro is plenty of food! The atmosphere is not anything special. Most importantly you get your food quickly, they have plenty of seating, and the food is reasonably priced.
(4)Mykyta C.
This is one of my favorite gyro stops in the Northwest Suburbs! The food is always freshly made and the workers are real nice. I always get the gyro sandwich and ask for extra cucumber sauce on the side because it is just that good! You can't go wrong with this place because they are always on top of their game. The cheese fries is the side I always get but they have other great sides to choose from like onion rings and mozz sticks that are delicious. If you are around def stop by. The prices are friendly as well! :)
(5)Danielle S.
Finally a good gyro place! We have been on a hunt for some good meats, and this is my favorite so far! They are super cheap, have quite the variety to choose from, and the food was tasty! I got the Southwestern Chicken pita and my friend got the traditional gyro. We both were very happy campers when we left. I downed every last bite! It is a small restaurant - nothing fancy here. They do not come around and serve you - you order at the front and pick a seat. I couldn't believe how busy they were. There was a line consistently the whole time we were there. The woman who took our order wasn't very friendly, but beyond that I was pretty happy! We will definitely come back for more!
(4)Paul B.
I've been coming to kostas since I moved to palatine back in 1998 and 17 years later it's still the best gyro I've ever had. The only thing I would complain about is the cashiers. They have a knack for picking some of the rudest people to take your money. The girl that helped me tonight was very hostile for no reason. It's a small price to pay, to eat some great food! Definitely some of the best palatine has to offer!
(4)Jack Z.
This place is horrible. Daughtered ordered Greek potatoes which had a hair in them. I got the $ back for this and the chicken breast she ordered, which was cold and cut into strips. I was taking my daughter to a birthday party after this so I decided to eat my Italian beef. Most bland beef I have ever had. Bread was dry as well. Will never go back. Also, the customers were weird. Like being at Wal-mart
(1)Paul G.
I have had the pleasure of visiting this establishment a few times here and there. First the negative. The lady at the counter can be mean and grumpy. A nicer lady would be great. Other than that not too much I can complain about. The menu is huge. I have tried the Italian beef burgers hot dogs all to my satisfaction. Greek potatoes are yummy. Definately worth a try.
(4)Brett R.
Always drove by and never stopped. Well one day I did and am super glad I did so! Nothing to spectacular inside but the food is what matters and they nail it!! The mozzarella beef was amazing, top it with sweet and hot peppers and you have yourself a great GREAT sandwich. Everyone is up in portillos and it's good but this Italian beef seemed to have way more love to it. I would literally take that sandwich over anything portillos has any day of the week, twice on Sunday. Will def be back, very very soon.
(5)Connie H.
Got a gyro here, and it was huge! and delicious! They put a lot of meat in it, a lot of onions, and had just the right amount of sauce in it. Their crinkle fries were hot and crispy as well. The others I went with got cheeseburgers, and they were huge as well. Didn't get to try them though. Service is pretty fast, and there's always a booth or table to sit at (we got a bright and sunny one in the back this time). I would definitely come back if I was craving a gyro (or I'd maybe try their burgers or italian beef sandwiches next time)
(4)Najaf A.
Love this restaurant! Delicious food! Gyros and Chicken are the best in the area. We periodically order their Athenian chicken every time we throw a party!
(5)Phil S.
Just your standard Kronos gyros joint with all the other regular hot dog joint offerings. A little on the pricey side but they know they pretty much hold the market in the area for gyros since all the other places are sub-par. Our gyros meat was a little on the crispy side also known as cooked too long. They are decently generous with the meat so I guess that counteracts the overcooked meat. Kinda. The order of fries that comes with the gyros plate is ridiculously small. It's funny to see such a tiny order of fries next to a mountain of gyros meat. Disappointing after dishing out so much for a gyros. I come here because nobody else really does gyros halfway decent in the area. If something else opened up I wouldn't bother.
(3)Annie C.
This place is awesome! the chicken dinner with Greek potatoes is to die for! Everything is reasonably priced and there's something on the menu for everyone!
(5)Marcus O.
I had a gyro and fries and it was okay. Nothing special though. On the gyro I felt that the meat was slightly undercooked and was just missing that little bit of crispy that I like from a nice flame cooked gyro meat. Also something that was lacking from the Gyro was lettuce which I would think would be a standard. All said though the premises was nice and it was a reasonable price. But, there are other better Mediterranean restaurants in the area which I would probably choose first
(3)Paul W.
This place is headed downhill. I guess the competition is killing them. Their coupon policy is to issue a coupon with an expiration date and even before expiration, they tell you point blank, we do not honor them. They did make a mistake in past by allowing you to print coupons on their website - an unlimited number with no expiration date - I can understand them saying enough is enough even though that was their mistake. However, they start issuing new coupons in print media and then don't honor them. In any case, try Dengeos, even Chiggy's, or upscale it at PitaPita - you'll do much better.
(1)Jeremy C.
Discovered this place on accident...was actually meaning to go to our usual gyros joint...Chiggy's....lucky for Kosta's, when we pulled up, Chiggy's actually had closed down! We were left with an unfulfilled craving for gyros and jumped on yelp to hunt down another place...hence we found Kosta's! Love their gyros hands down MORE than we enjoyed Chiggy's. Our favorite thing about Kosta's gyros were that they were not only ample, but they were definitely less GREASY feeling than gyros we had at other places. I was able to eat it without that gross, overstuffed feeling at the end of the sandwich. The inside was also pleasantly clean and sunny, so the ambiance definitely won over Chiggy's, which was not always the best ambiance. We did order the mushrooms on the side, but they order was a bit disappointingly small and they were a-ok....We'll stick to just the gyros next time, which definitely won us over!
(4)Valerie W.
Kosta's has been my go-to place for gyros in this area for about as long as I can remember. Actually, it very well may have been the first place I ever had a gyros. My mother treated my first gyro as a right of passage... no joke, she made a HUGE deal about it. Just another reason why I love my momma. Anyway, last week we were out shopping and hungry, and I suggested Kosta's. We stopped in, apparently right at the exact right time because there was NO line, but by the time we were seated and waiting for our number to be called the line was almost out the door. We ordered simply, 2 gyros, 2 fries, 2 waters, extra tzatziki. Our number was called quickly, but the food was hot and ready to go. They really load up their sandwiches here, so unless you're really super hungry, there's no need to order the gyros platter (double the meat). You will leave with a full and happy tummy every time. The restaurant itself, for a quick service (order at the counter, pick a seat, they'll call you when it's ready) is clean and inviting. They do have a "bus boy" (he's probably about 80 and owns the place for all I know!) who comes by to pick up unused trays and baskets, or to wipe down the tables. So much nicer than walking into a dump with food and garbage all over the tables. I'm definitely a fan, I'll definitely be back, especially when I'm jonesin' for some gyros. As a matter of fact, I'm pretty sure I've never even tried anything else on the menu. Hey, if it ain't broke...
(4)Martin V.
I'm new to the area and had a craving for a gyro, the ones at Kosta's are pretty good. I don't know if I'm a weirdo when it comes to gyro's, but I'm used to a little more lettuce and tomato, and while the sandwich was very heavy on onions and meat, it just didn't seem to hit 'the spot'. As far as value though - terrific. The sandwich was about 5.95 and it was stuffed with meat, onions, and taziki sauce. I grabbed takeout, but the restaurant itself seems pretty good if you were going to grab lunch or dinner. They have a variety of food to choose from ranging across both greek and american, and they offer beer and wine by the glass as well as by the pitcher / carafe. We'll check this place out again, but it wasn't a new favorite.
(3)Diane C.
I think their gyros are the best around. Their yogurt sauce is creamy and flavorful. Good fries. It's a treat.
(5)Cheryl B.
Gyros gyros gyros!!!!! I love Laurie she remembers us every time we go. Always good fresh and fast. Everything on the menu is great
(5)L A.
Great place. Been going there for almost 20 years. The gyros and fries are the best. Nice to sit down, eat, and what a little TV. The only issue is that parking can be a little tricky sometimes (small lot).
(4)Jose G.
The cooks are lousy! They only took care of the Gyros. It took them 15 min before they put my bacon for my bacon burger on the grill. The guys I came with were done with their food before mine was even on the grill. My burger? Flavorless!! What a waste of $9.11 should've went to McDonald
(2)Charles R.
Look around this restraint closely. It is not clean and is in disrepair. The staff is friendly. The place is busy and loud. The food is OK but not the best. The workers in the kitchen do not look to be following safe food handling practice, some with gloves, some without, some handling utensils bare handed then touching food.
(2)Rory G.
Grew up eating at Kostas. Was a go to spot after little league baseball games and for lunch in High School. My favorite things to get here are the gyros, Mozzarella beefs, and turkey burgers. Great Greek salads too.
(4)Olivia S.
I will drive a million miles for a kostas gyro! This place is amazing. The cucumber sauce is heavenly, the meat is fresh and so tender. I crave their food. Since moving about 20-25 minutes from the palatine area, I will still make the drive out to have some of the cheese fries (my 2nd favorite!) and the baklava is gooey with great flavor to! This is a must if you enjoy great Greek style food. As for the restaurant itself: there is lots of room to sit, and it's pretty clean. they have a big flat screen for background noise which usually has the news on. The menu is HUGE. There is something for everyone. Everything from chicken, to burgers, to deserts and milkshakes. The price of their food is fair, as is the portion. The only complaint my husband has once was that the polish sausage was very fatty to the point it over took the flavor or the sausage. But he also had a pizza puff that he enjoy immensely! Kostas is a must go if your I'm the area and hungry! (Ps: they have coupons they send out in the mail if you live near by!) Oh! I also forgot to mention one last thing, aside from your usual beverage choices, they do also serve wine and beer....your welcome ;)
(5)Mark L.
Fantastic gyros! I have no idea why I got double meat....the regular gyro is plenty of food! The atmosphere is not anything special. Most importantly you get your food quickly, they have plenty of seating, and the food is reasonably priced.
(4)Mykyta C.
This is one of my favorite gyro stops in the Northwest Suburbs! The food is always freshly made and the workers are real nice. I always get the gyro sandwich and ask for extra cucumber sauce on the side because it is just that good! You can't go wrong with this place because they are always on top of their game. The cheese fries is the side I always get but they have other great sides to choose from like onion rings and mozz sticks that are delicious. If you are around def stop by. The prices are friendly as well! :)
(5)Danielle S.
Finally a good gyro place! We have been on a hunt for some good meats, and this is my favorite so far! They are super cheap, have quite the variety to choose from, and the food was tasty! I got the Southwestern Chicken pita and my friend got the traditional gyro. We both were very happy campers when we left. I downed every last bite! It is a small restaurant - nothing fancy here. They do not come around and serve you - you order at the front and pick a seat. I couldn't believe how busy they were. There was a line consistently the whole time we were there. The woman who took our order wasn't very friendly, but beyond that I was pretty happy! We will definitely come back for more!
(4)Paul B.
I've been coming to kostas since I moved to palatine back in 1998 and 17 years later it's still the best gyro I've ever had. The only thing I would complain about is the cashiers. They have a knack for picking some of the rudest people to take your money. The girl that helped me tonight was very hostile for no reason. It's a small price to pay, to eat some great food! Definitely some of the best palatine has to offer!
(4)Jack Z.
This place is horrible. Daughtered ordered Greek potatoes which had a hair in them. I got the $ back for this and the chicken breast she ordered, which was cold and cut into strips. I was taking my daughter to a birthday party after this so I decided to eat my Italian beef. Most bland beef I have ever had. Bread was dry as well. Will never go back. Also, the customers were weird. Like being at Wal-mart
(1)Paul G.
I have had the pleasure of visiting this establishment a few times here and there. First the negative. The lady at the counter can be mean and grumpy. A nicer lady would be great. Other than that not too much I can complain about. The menu is huge. I have tried the Italian beef burgers hot dogs all to my satisfaction. Greek potatoes are yummy. Definately worth a try.
(4)Brett R.
Always drove by and never stopped. Well one day I did and am super glad I did so! Nothing to spectacular inside but the food is what matters and they nail it!! The mozzarella beef was amazing, top it with sweet and hot peppers and you have yourself a great GREAT sandwich. Everyone is up in portillos and it's good but this Italian beef seemed to have way more love to it. I would literally take that sandwich over anything portillos has any day of the week, twice on Sunday. Will def be back, very very soon.
(5)Connie H.
Got a gyro here, and it was huge! and delicious! They put a lot of meat in it, a lot of onions, and had just the right amount of sauce in it. Their crinkle fries were hot and crispy as well. The others I went with got cheeseburgers, and they were huge as well. Didn't get to try them though. Service is pretty fast, and there's always a booth or table to sit at (we got a bright and sunny one in the back this time). I would definitely come back if I was craving a gyro (or I'd maybe try their burgers or italian beef sandwiches next time)
(4)Najaf A.
Love this restaurant! Delicious food! Gyros and Chicken are the best in the area. We periodically order their Athenian chicken every time we throw a party!
(5)Phil S.
Just your standard Kronos gyros joint with all the other regular hot dog joint offerings. A little on the pricey side but they know they pretty much hold the market in the area for gyros since all the other places are sub-par. Our gyros meat was a little on the crispy side also known as cooked too long. They are decently generous with the meat so I guess that counteracts the overcooked meat. Kinda. The order of fries that comes with the gyros plate is ridiculously small. It's funny to see such a tiny order of fries next to a mountain of gyros meat. Disappointing after dishing out so much for a gyros. I come here because nobody else really does gyros halfway decent in the area. If something else opened up I wouldn't bother.
(3)Annie C.
This place is awesome! the chicken dinner with Greek potatoes is to die for! Everything is reasonably priced and there's something on the menu for everyone!
(5)Marcus O.
I had a gyro and fries and it was okay. Nothing special though. On the gyro I felt that the meat was slightly undercooked and was just missing that little bit of crispy that I like from a nice flame cooked gyro meat. Also something that was lacking from the Gyro was lettuce which I would think would be a standard. All said though the premises was nice and it was a reasonable price. But, there are other better Mediterranean restaurants in the area which I would probably choose first
(3)Paul W.
This place is headed downhill. I guess the competition is killing them. Their coupon policy is to issue a coupon with an expiration date and even before expiration, they tell you point blank, we do not honor them. They did make a mistake in past by allowing you to print coupons on their website - an unlimited number with no expiration date - I can understand them saying enough is enough even though that was their mistake. However, they start issuing new coupons in print media and then don't honor them. In any case, try Dengeos, even Chiggy's, or upscale it at PitaPita - you'll do much better.
(1)Jeremy C.
Discovered this place on accident...was actually meaning to go to our usual gyros joint...Chiggy's....lucky for Kosta's, when we pulled up, Chiggy's actually had closed down! We were left with an unfulfilled craving for gyros and jumped on yelp to hunt down another place...hence we found Kosta's! Love their gyros hands down MORE than we enjoyed Chiggy's. Our favorite thing about Kosta's gyros were that they were not only ample, but they were definitely less GREASY feeling than gyros we had at other places. I was able to eat it without that gross, overstuffed feeling at the end of the sandwich. The inside was also pleasantly clean and sunny, so the ambiance definitely won over Chiggy's, which was not always the best ambiance. We did order the mushrooms on the side, but they order was a bit disappointingly small and they were a-ok....We'll stick to just the gyros next time, which definitely won us over!
(4)Ali E.
Very good food! I recommend this place for a very casual lunch or dinner. My only complaint was the girl working the front counter was very rude, made me feel very uncomfortable.
(4)He K.
I would give this place a straight 5 star review for the traditional Gyro, because the taste of the meat and the whole combination is really very good. But restrooms in food places are very important in my eyes, so i have to take 1 star for the ladys restroom. Its so old and kinda filthy. It needs to be renovated STAT :)
(4)Valerie W.
Kosta's has been my go-to place for gyros in this area for about as long as I can remember. Actually, it very well may have been the first place I ever had a gyros. My mother treated my first gyro as a right of passage... no joke, she made a HUGE deal about it. Just another reason why I love my momma. Anyway, last week we were out shopping and hungry, and I suggested Kosta's. We stopped in, apparently right at the exact right time because there was NO line, but by the time we were seated and waiting for our number to be called the line was almost out the door. We ordered simply, 2 gyros, 2 fries, 2 waters, extra tzatziki. Our number was called quickly, but the food was hot and ready to go. They really load up their sandwiches here, so unless you're really super hungry, there's no need to order the gyros platter (double the meat). You will leave with a full and happy tummy every time. The restaurant itself, for a quick service (order at the counter, pick a seat, they'll call you when it's ready) is clean and inviting. They do have a "bus boy" (he's probably about 80 and owns the place for all I know!) who comes by to pick up unused trays and baskets, or to wipe down the tables. So much nicer than walking into a dump with food and garbage all over the tables. I'm definitely a fan, I'll definitely be back, especially when I'm jonesin' for some gyros. As a matter of fact, I'm pretty sure I've never even tried anything else on the menu. Hey, if it ain't broke...
(4)Karen G.
Found this sweet spot after a bike ride. Hit. The. Spot. May have ordered a bit too much to eat, but I got a little taste of everything...from pizza pocket to greek salad and a gyro plate! I would definitely go back next time I'm in the area.
(5)Rob W.
After years of living just a few miles from this place and receiving countless flyers in the mail from them, I finally decided to stop there for a gyro. Ordered the platter with fries and a drink - about $11 with tax. Fairly good! What I liked was that the bread it came on was really fresh and lightly heated without too much oil. The place was also really clean for an establishment that has been there for awhile - kudos to Kostas on that. Quantity for a gyros plate was average - seen better, seen worse. As for the meat itself, it was slightly dry. I'd prefer it this way vs greasy, but the best is somewhere in the middle. Overall as far as gyros in this neck of the woods goes, it's kind of a toss-up between them and Dengeos about 4 miles east down Dundee.
(4)Trevor M.
My favorite gyros in the area. I like their crinkly fries, the Greek salad is very tasty, and the broasted chicken is very good as well. Everything I've tried so far is very good.
(5)Halina B.
My family and I come to Kostas often for lunch. During lunch time it can get pretty busy, so it might be a while until you get your food because it is freshly made, and well worth it. My favorite thing on the menu is the Southwest Chicken Pita. Its made with fresh veggies, and an excellent southwest sauce, with fresh grilled chicken. Always tasty. If you order your food to go, sometimes they forget a sandwich, or sometimes you get something extra. I think this does have to do with how busy they are, but everyone is human. The older lady at the cash register is always really nice about it and makes sure you get your correct item. Overall they have a large variety on their menu, and I would definitely recommend this restaurant
(4)William B.
I'm not ready to give this place 4 stars yet, as I've only been there once, and thought it was just OK. I had the gyro. I will forever be jaded on gyros by Yorkys, in Elmhurst. I hate mentioning other places in reviews, as places should be reviewed on their own. But really we do always compare to other places, and Yorky's in Elmhurst has the BEST gyro I've ever had, by far. Unfortunately, I don't work in Elmhurst anymore, so I'm on the hunt for a new favorite, and I doubt I'll ever come close to finding a comparable. The pita was doughy. they meat was too greasy and just not very flavorful. I did like that they put the onions on top, so I could redistribute to my needs. Sadly, the cheese fries did not survive takeout back to the office for lunch. They were a big blob of mush. I didn't know the cheese was going to be added on for me, and not as a side. I don't know, I might try them again, as they do look like they have a great menu. However, it was a bit out of the way for me to go for work lunch, so I doubt I'll be a frequenter. My hunt for the perfect gyro continues.
(3)Joseph P.
Like many, I've been coming here for Gyros or Chicken for years - before there was an "outside room", before the name changed, before Palatine was a town, er..... not that long. As some said, the food can sometimes be a bit pricey, but so long as the day's business has been steady (to keep it juicy), the gyros is top notch. Lately, they have added new varieties, particularly the "Southwest" version of Gyros and Chicken on a Pita that are especially good. The same guys have worked here "forever" and they know what they are doing, and they do it fast and well. An inside secret: go to their web site for really good coupons on Gyros or Chicken and the cost goes from "OK" to a "great deal" - but be careful, they have removed them as of late April 2013 because of perceived "counterfeiting"!.
(4)Michael B.
Decided to try a gyro sandwich here. The wait in line was minimal. When I walked in, there were three people in line. By the time I walked across the restaurant and got in line, the cashier had already attended to the others and it was my turn. I ordered the sandwich only. The gyro was prepared fresh. It was presented on a tray in a sandwich basket, and occupied the entire basket. It tasted very good. The restaurant and restrooms were clean. Highly recommend.
(5)Carol Y.
Another place that I have fond memories of dining at as a kid and a place I haven't been to in quite a long time. I came here on a the Sunday before Christmas. We were driving by and the BF saying "I'm hungry, lets go there." So to Kostas we went. The remodel is awesome and the menu is easy to read. I ordered to steak sandwich and he got a Gyro and a quart of chili. The sandwich was what I remembered. A lot of lettuce and tomato on it with an excessive amount of grilled onions. My only complaint was that I ordered it medium and it was well done. It was a little dry and tough. His gyro was great. He described it as one of the best he ever had. The chili we took with us and he loved it but he did say it was pretty spicy but that didn't stop us from ordering it again. (The second batch didn't have as much kick) I can't speak for the chili since the moment I heard spicy, I refused to eat it. I miss this place and the food is still as good as I remember it. Its a little in the pricey side. Our lunch was 30 bucks but we enjoyed it and that's what counts in my book.
(4)James L.
If you feel like a gyros, burger or dog or something grilled and awesome, this is the place to go around here! Solid and tasty.
(4)Diane W.
First time here today. Southwest Gyro was good as was their traditional Gyro. Milkshake was tasty made with real ice cream. Greek salad was good with lots of feta and fresh romaine lettuce. Would definitely return if in the area. Would like real silverware for eating in...salad was hard to eat with cheap plastic silverware.
(3)Bob S.
Been there a few times but have not visited in awhile. Had the Italian beef. Terrible, no flavor lacked any spice and a bit rubbery Actually was surprised since since normally I liked the food here. Again very pricey for fast food in my opinion.
(2)Dan E.
Kosta's is the place to go for the health code straddling ambiance where you can get some of the best food in Palatine. This is not for the "Gluten Free Folks" or the "Whole Foods Crowd," but I wouldn't have it any other way. Kosta's provides all of the Chicago staples from hot dogs to italian beef. Top it off with some of your favorite fried foods and some solid greek food. Kosta's always has a steady flow of traffic and that is a credit to the meals they dish out. Situated on the corner of Dundee and Hicks it resides in front of a Jewel Osco. It looks like a hole in the wall and tastes like heaven. I love their beef sandwiches and the breaded mushrooms, but I've never had anything I don't like. The only reason I don't give it 5 stars is because I am sure the ambiance will throw off some people. If you get past that though you should enjoy one of Palatine's hottest spots.
(4)Eric H.
Been here numerous times (20+) and I keep coming back, so they must be doing something right. I love their Gyros and although the meat was slightly burned one or two times, the vast majority have been great. I recently tried their burgers and the burger was one of the better ones I've tasted, which was surprising. Fries are generic and their soup was meh, but for what it is, Kostas is a great quick, higher-quality fast food place. The service is always excellent as well.
(4)Dave C.
Definitely a step up from the traditional fast food. If you're looking for a place that beats Wendy's, Arby's, etc... but don't want a family restaurant where you get waited on - Kosta's is the perfect "in between" place. The food is plentiful; prepared while you wait; and good quality for the price. With the Greek flair; focusing on Greek related food does you a little better. There's even Greek wine at a reasonable price. Yet... very family oriented. Popular spot and I can see why.
(4)Bob R.
We go to Costa's about once a month. Costa's ils a typical Chicagoland Greek diner with burgers, dogs, gyros, chicken, etc. It's not fancy at all, but it's kind of a nice family place. Whenever I've gone there, young families are there. So, it can get loud, but the laughter of children can be very cheerful. By the luck of the draw there were several people ahead of us in line who had large take out orders that took time to prepare. So, we ended up waiting a little. But, the gyros are good so the wait was worthwhile.
(3)Vicki B.
Solid place. Just your local corner gyro and more place. Best thing is the $2.50 for beer.
(3)Michele B.
Have seen this place around so I thought I would try it. Blah! Cold-bad service-food was warm at best and they could have cared less.
(2)Ashley R.
This place had great reviews, so we thought we'd check it out. Unfortunately, our experience was less than average :-/ and probably won't go back. The prices are inexpensive. The food is adequate. However, the service was sketchy. We were charged for something we didn't even order and then they did not include it with our meal. It would have been more of a hassle to go back up and ask for the rest of the dinner plate we paid for because they were busy and quite disorganized. They didn't call order numbers so we didn't know our food was ready. Our food sat there for a bit before my husband realized it was ours. Also, found a hair in my food. I don't blame anyone for that... it happens. It's not appetizing though.
(2)Beth F.
After living in Palatine for a year, I finally gave this spot a try. I usually don't do "fast food" which is why I've stayed away. The menu is extensive and the food is delicious and fresh. I always like a place that has a straight forward but extensive menu (with healthy options!) and reasonably priced. It didn't feel like I was eating fast food and I'm glad it's not a chain. So I'll definitely be going back!
(4)Dayna F.
Decidedly eh. I've had better. The rice was so so. The gyros were a little dry. OK in a pinch, but not great.
(2)Kat H.
This place has not changed in YEARS!!! And I wouldn't want them to... They have the best Tzatziki Sauce in the area! Their portions are generous and the serve is usually quick. They have several gems on the menu worth trying including their greek chicken and DEFINATELY the Gyros!
(4)Kaneishia H.
If you like cold food, you'll like Kosta's. I decided to try this place after reading reviews on here. Bad decision. I ordered a cheeseburger and gyro plate. Cold as a mutha'. I called and the lady who took order said bring it back and they will exchange. She crazy...that's when they spit in your food. I have a microwave, I'll fix your wrongdoings, but y'all wrong for that
(1)Patsy D.
Went to Kostas today for the first time. Ordered the Gyro Plate w/ fries (no salad) This would EASILY be food for 2 if both didn't want a pita... order another pita and you're golden for 2 great gyros. Nice fries, nice service. Clean kitchen and nice cooks.
(4)Jackie L.
when i come here... it's always because i have a craving for one thing. and that one thing is a gyro. this place is reasonably priced and always hits the spot for a traditional gyro. i love it when the meat is nice and crisp and a warm bed of pita. their sauce on top makes the whole combo great! i usually can't finish the whole thing in one sitting - so i try to enjoy the leftovers for breakfast the next day. can't beat gyro and eggs right? my doggie also appreciates kosta's too. :)
(4)Ajay S.
Stopped by for something to eat and had the chicken kabob dinner. Thought it was OK. I had it with potatoes and pita bread. It seemed like a busy place, but they should have the heat on. Must have been in the sixties in the place. BTW the Pizza pocket was disgusting.
(3)Brittney D.
i like this place.. pretty good food! i don't eat lamb, so i create my own little southwest chicken gyro.. (they don't call it that, but i do.) and they make it alright, not bad. i also really like their chicken fingers.. yum
(3)Emily N.
Great Food and Great Service! We we be back! Gyros are HUGE and fresh! Yum!
(5)Nicole L.
I was in the mood for something not too greasy and had just come from the Apple Fest in Long Grove that had nothing but overpriced unhealthy food, so I decided to stop here and try the chicken. The grilled chicken on the pita was yummy, as was the side of rice. I'd definitely visit again if I'm in the area. Visited: October 2, 2011
(4)Richard C.
restaurant is relatively clean and nice. staff seems nice and friendly too. but their food is just way too awful. i had italian beef and fries on first attempt, and second attempt i had shish kebob and potatoes. they all tasted really bad. i will usually devour almost any food in any restaurant. but the food i ordered from this restaurant, i couldnt finish, not because i was full, but they tasted so bad. not recommended. there are better places to munch in in the area.
(1)Jeff F.
My friends and I have been visiting Kosta's since high school fifteen years ago (it was called Kourtis "back in the day"). When I lived outside of the Chicagoland area and returned on vacations, I always made a special trip to Kosta's. My favorite food, by far, is the gyros. They get it right! The bread is soft, the meat is seasoned, the onions add a kick, and the cucumber sauce adds a cool touch. It truly is a definitive Chicago gyro. Their burgers are great. Big, beefy, and full of great toppings. My girlfriend loves the chicken: well seasoned and very juicy. The skin is crisp and very tasty. I pick at her plate when she's not paying attention or finish off whatever she can't! The only reason I couldn't give Kosta's five stars is because we've occasionally had a dry chicken or a sloppy burger. I'm not sure why such a great place puts up the occasional dry chicken. When they're hoppin' (as they often are), the presentation of their food sometimes suffers. Regardless, I find it offensive that another reviewer called Kosta's "suburban mediocrity," adding that "this place wouldn't last a month in Chicago or North Shore." I couldn't disagree more; this place would make an absolute killing in Chicago! I'm convinced this specific reviewer is some kind of "city elitist" whose reviews are directly proportional to the zip code. I'm thankful it's in the suburbs where it's easier to get to than the wannabe-Kosta's restaurants you'll find in Chicago. This restaurant is well worth a car trip. You won't be disappointed.
(4)Tom T.
I've been having cravings for tasty gyro meat lately. Luckily my brother lives near Kosta in Palatine. So a visit is in order. Kosta serves up a pretty good gyro. I've had their sandwich and gyro plate. You get a big heap of gyro meat with the plate along with fries! nom nom nom!!! The meat is slightly salty, seasoned, and a little greasy. I like that more than the dry gyro meat. Good gyro place. I'll have to try the other things on their menu in future visits.
(4)Bill S.
I have been coming in here since the early 80's when it was called Kourtis they use to have quarter beers and dollar pitchers and the gyro's where cheap back then, Have to say its still really good , over the past couple years I have been here maybe 4 times and the chicken pita and gyros are as good now as they where 30 years ago only somewhat more expensive , I swear they have some of the same people working the grill.
(4)Brian H.
I had a beef sandwich pizza puff and spicy fries. it was awesome food but dissatisfied abut the the spicy fries they were not spicy at all.
(4)Sherwin C.
On average the food is pretty reliable but not spectacular. Good for a quick burger, italian beef, or gyros. Some people may prefer the taste of Portillos more if they enjoy a more charbroiled flavor to their burgers or a bit more juicy beef. The only real issue with this restaurant is parking since it's relatively limited and the corner spot makes it difficult to get back on to the main road sometimes.
(4)AdriAnne B.
I have been in love with the restaurant forever one of my favorite is their Cream of chicken and rice. I went today 3/29/2012 after begging my best friend to take me. upon arriving there were only two customer beside myself and the woman taking orders was a rude and short and appeared to be having a bad night. I pt p with it because I have been sick all day and knew the cream of chicken rice always made me feel better. I do not live close but it has always been worth the trip. I get home open the lid and the soup is thinner than water there was not one grain of rice and it was outright disgusting. Besides being treated rude and made to feel like a bother I have never experience the cream of chicken soup like that but I will not be returning.:(
(1)Raul B.
Gyros and chicken gyros are a must. Kostas compares to photos, portillos and dengeos. It's an upper scale fast food joint. Expect to pay more for the same food as an old run down mom and pop joint. Non the less good atmosphere, plenty of parking and helpful staff.
(4)Mister M.
suburban mediocrity. This place wouldn't last a month in Chicago or the North Shore. Perhaps I ordered the wrong thing. I asked the girl behind the counter if they make their Italian beef in house. She said of course and highly recommended it. I can honestly say that it was terrible. Ever had Tommie's? Same reheated beef on a doughy, poor excuse for french bread. The sandwich was huge, probably to make up for the lack of quality. But it doesn't. The only reason I dont give 1 star is because I am assuming that I ordered the wrong thing. Maybe the Gyros and Chicken are the way to go.
(2)Gregory B.
Great rotisserie chicken--amazing prices. Fries, pita, slaw and Greek potatoes were superb. Pretty good chicken kebab. Bland but fresh Chicken Souvlaki and Cream Chicken Rice soup. REALLY nice people. I'd go back more often if it was closer to home.
(4)Mary W.
Very good food. Only knock was the TV volume which was distracting. Gyros were solid. We saw they had a Greek salad online, but it was not listed on the menu board. ?? They did have the salad, and it was quite good as well. I would definitely recommend.
(4)Teresa P.
Our favorite is the rotisserie chicken with Greek potatoes and cole slaw - the gyros aren't too bad either! We pick this up to go at least once a week - if we are lucky - we have a coupon and that makes it even more delicious!
(4)Jason P.
This place kick some serious @ce!!! I always come here when I visit my folks; right down the road; and decently priced. Quality food every time!!! Reminds me of my childhood; Italian Beefs, Polish Sausage, Gyros!!! This how it's done chief!! Everything is awesome here; you can't go wrong! Gyros of course rules!! they have electrical Gyro meat cutters; how awesome is that!! Chicken here is awesome as well! $6 pitchers of beer too my friends!
(4)Steve S.
Really good gyros; greek salad. Just the right amount of grease in this place to say it's the real deal. I would gladly go back and try the other greek dishes. Nice touch having a big TV so you can catch the Cubs and enjoy the food.
(4)Chris d.
Their Gyro sandwich was pretty rad. I'll definitely be back to try some of their other culinary delights.
(4)Howard C.
Kostas is a good little fast food Greek spot. They offer the best gyros in the area in my opinion. (Much better than Chiggys) If you ask me a real gyros is onion, tomato, sauce and meat. I like their breaded mushrooms and the fries are nice when hot. For some reason they taste like they are salted perfectly, which probably means heart-healthy. Just writing about it gives me hypertension. The greek potatoes are very tasty as is the chicken pita. I recommend a try.
(4)Greg G.
Best mozzarella beef!!!! Portillos still has the best regular Italian beefs, but when they put the mozzarella cheese on the beefs here, they become transcendental! Try one!!
(5)Alan M.
I always get the gyros here - I like them better than Chiggy's, they seem less greasy to me. They put quite a bit of meat in, I frequently will get a second pita (just order it) and basically split the sandwich in half. Unless you're quite hungry you could easily split a single gyros (or gyros platter) for two people.
(4)Richard L.
I haven't had a dish that i haven't liked in this joint yet.
(5)Cory P.
Great food, good prices, great attitude! I've been coming here since I was a little kid and I am never disappointed. The steak sandwich is to die for, as well as the gyros, salads, hot dogs and more. It is a great place to eat with small kids, never too crowded and always friendly. The perfect combo for a quick meal out :)
(5)D. I.
What a great deal for the money. Had a gyro platter that fed 2 of us!
(5)Christopher B.
The food is good and fast. It's the typical Chicago Greek place with burgers and gyros, but done better than usual. It isn't exactly fine dining, but you can get a pitcher of beer with your meal. It is always full of people, and that is usually a good way to gauge the quality. It might be a little loud sometimes, but better than a bar.
(4)Amy R.
i tried this place the other day when i was in a pinch for some plain grilled chicken. i thought the lady taking my order was really kind of rude. and i was kind of dissapointed that they use styrafoam cups. put the rest of the staff were very nice, and the chicken was pretty good.
(3)Alex D.
The gyros and chicken are great. I've never been disappointed with my order. Price-wise it's a bit on the high side but you don't feel like you're getting ripped off.
(4)Bruce T.
Excellent Gyros This place has had consistently high quality for years, with generous portions. You can eat till you bust!
(4)Marlo P.
I've been torn many times between Chiggy's Gyros and this place and honestly, I'd come here. I love my gyros at Chiggys but this place has good gyros too AND really good CHICKEN! Their seating and atmosphere is pretty pleasant and the kids love this place. The staff is very nice and it's pretty family oriented here. Been going here for years. =)
(4)Jon A.
Ok food but not great. A place to stop if you're hungry when you drive by but not a place to drive to.
(3)Jacqueline S.
The gyros here are pretty good - I wish the cucumber sauce was thicker or something but this is our gyros go to place in the NW burbs. We recently had the whole chicken dinner (coupon on their website for $6.99) and it was really good. The skin was really great and the majority of the chicken was moist (a couple parts were a bit dry). So I liked the chicken very much but it didn't have some special greek flavor to me - just a good rotisserie chicken. We got the greek potatoes instead of fries and they were very good. I highly recommend getting both the gyros and chicken.
(4)Darren W.
Kosta's - Named after the Greek God of Indigestion! This place has excellent Greek chicken, definitely amongst the finest I have found in the Northwestern suburbs so far, and I have enjoyed several of them over the past few years. Their gyros on the other hand are the absolute worst I have ever experienced. I haven't ever been pleased with their gyros, but after seeing the strong reviews here, decided to sway from my favorite chicken dinner there and give the gyros another try. The next day, and I am still experiencing severe pains that even the strongest antacids can't cure. This is odd as I haven't experienced internal dilemmas like this since eating from street vendors in the Middle East a few years ago. My date also experienced the same, describing it as 'internal spiked gremlins'. Despite the over-greasy, with horrible aftertaste gyros, I have enjoyed about every other meal at Kosta's, especially the chicken and salads. The ambiance isn't wonderful, definitely not a date place, and generally too loud for pleasant conversation, but I can see it as a place to take your children to. Not much of a view besides Walgreen's and street traffic. As I'm not a vindictive person, I'm not going to slam the rating down just due to the horrific gyros I have experienced at Kosta's, as I truly have enjoyed many other meals there and am generally pleased. Perhaps the word gyros in their name is as a warning for what not to eat. Service overall is friendly and prompt. As far as take out goes, they haven't always had food ready (or at times even available) after phoning an order in, but usually they can prepare a meal quickly for you. Again, I would highly recommend avoiding their gyros unless you have an iron dumpster stomach. Good fries though. Stick with the Greek chicken, or even the salad and you will be pleasantly surprised.
(3)ron k.
i've been going here for years and alas the most generous i can give for them is 3 stars... i love the seasoned curly fries, the dogs are adequate no celery salt... crinkle cut fries... but the gyros... no as great as i would like... you need to not cook it till it dries out or burns however you do need to cook it enough so that all the grease and trans fat renders out of it a bit so its not bland and more often than not it has not been cooked this way... perhaps its because i live close and i don't want to go when its busy but this has been my experience half chicken again its adequate the steak sandswich is ok compared to the other nearby grease pits nearby its just ok
(3)Kevin S.
I really enjoyed the gyros here. They were nice and moist and had a great flavor. The cucumber sauce wasn't all that great, though.
(4)Kyle S.
Typical neighborhood gyro/burger joint with better than average dine-in atmosphere for this sort of place. Good menu variety, with excellent Greek chicken and pretty solid gyros, if not the best in the world. You also get quite a bit of food for your dollar.
(4)Judy T.
We've been coming here for years. Very good gyros sandwiches. Lots of onions but not enough cucumber sauce. There always a coupon in the NW coupon flyers available. It's buy 1 get 1 with the purchase of fries & drink so it's a good deal too. Other reviewers seem to like Chiggy's too. Personally I like Kosta's better. Everyone's different. Excellent fries when freshly cooked too.
(4)Dan O.
YESS! I haven't been to this place in years but this place has the best gyros and italian beef in NW suburbs! I can't wait to go back!
(4)Franklin D.
The gyros here are excellent. The prices are low and the gyros plate (just meat, onions, lettuce and stuff) I ordered was so big I wasn't able to finish it.
(4)Krystal W.
Awesome gyros fast service good people!
(5)Alex R.
I used to live around the corner from this place. It was great! I had many lunches and dinners here, and I was never left unsatisfied. The portions are ample, and the gyros are top notch. Ever since they renovated the place, the ambiance improved as well.
(5)Stephanie M.
Delicious gyros! I ate here at least once a week throughout my pregnancy and was never disappointed. They also have fantastic chicken and burgers. Be prepared to wait in line at busy lunch and dinner times, as this place gets packed!
(4)Matt S.
Great gyros. Better chicken gyros. Tasty fries and good service. What else could you want on a hungover Sunday afternoon.
(4)Amesa C.
Great chicken on pita sandwiches and Greek salads! Too bad they don't have a drive thru!
(4)Susan R.
Delicious gyros. They're huge! French fries are average, as are curly fries (but I like the curly fries better). We tried the popcorn shrimp, but the shrimp weren't deveined, so they were gritty - I won't order the shrimp again. Those are the only items I've tried. If you want delicious, huge gyros, go to Kosta's. You won't be disappointed.
(4)melissa o.
If you like Greek Chicken they have the best!! I could eat here at least once a week (which my family probably does!!) The price for a whole Greek chicken and Greek potatoes comes to around ten dollars and is so worth it! Whenever I go to visit my family in Chicago I always have to stop here first and get some chicken. They are also great and have my order ready when I call in big orders such as 7 or 8 chicken dinners. the food is great and goes over well for family parties!!
(5)Wade D.
I need to try to explain how simply delectable this food was, specifically, the Southwest Gyro. If I had a genie and had three wishes, ALL OF THEM would be for one Southwest Gyro. Not unlimited, but one single fresh gyro. If I had a 1 in 100 shot at winning a free southwest gyro and it cost me double the regular price to get said gyro, I would take the chance. If Jessica Alba offered to fly me to her house in LA and be her stay at home boy toy and gave me a $10,000 weekly allowance with her ONLY stipulation being I could never have a Southwest Gyro from Kosta's Gyros, with tears in my eyes I would refuse her offer and immediately drive to Kosta's and have a Southwest Gyro and apologize to the Gyro for even considering such a proposal. This establishment is wonderful. Great service and great food. I'd recommend the Southwest gyro. Have a great day.
(5)Bob S.
Pretty good food, takes just a little longer for it to be ready. I've typically ordered gyro with everything and breaded mushrooms. The first couple times I ordered the mushrooms I was really disappointed with how many they gave me. The last time I asked how many were in an order and the woman taking orders wasn't exactly sure. I got only 8 actual mushrooms. :( The quality of the gyro meat and pita is good, but when put together and served with everything else leaves something to be desired. They don't put the onions on the bottom between the meat and pita. Not to mention they just sliced the onion and put the entires slice right on top. This was really poor presentation and pretty much shows how motivated their cooks are at providing good quality food. Overall I'll go back again since I'm not expecting too much and there aren't too many other gyro places around.
(3)Chet M.
The gyros here are as good and big as they come. A great value. Very generous on the sport peppers too :) Their rotisserie chicken is par for the course. And not quite like Greek chicken with all the spices, char, and lemony marinade sauce/juice. Greek potatoes are par too. The people that work there can smile more.
(3)Brad R.
Best Gyros in Palatine. Don't try to order the whole meat stick though because they won't find it amusing
(5)Angie R.
So I am new to the area (employment) and I've been looking on Yelp for places near me to have lunch at. Today it was Kostas turn. I checked out their website and knew I wanted a Gyro. I walk in and see a girl behind the counter. My smile and hello were ignored, all she said with a grumpy look and tone was "dine in or to go". So much for a welcoming hello. So I place my order, I pay and she at least says have a good night. I notice the dining area is big, its clean and they have a tv. I waited like 3 minutes and food was ready to go. I drive a whole 2 minutes back to work and open my gyro. Yum! It looked amazing! Plenty of meat, sauce, onions and big pieces of tomato. It tastes heavenly too!! I got an order of fries to and those were nothing special but my gyro sandwich was AMAZING! Fresh ingredients and the meat wasnt dry like some other places. I see a lot of lunch take outs from Kostas in my future. Oh and the unfriendly girl is forgiven, I can be rude back next time.
(4)Matthew B.
I got the gyro plate with fries, and wow. Just terrific. Very generous portion. Very delicious. Crinkle cut fries aren't my favorite but that's life. =P Overall, great place.
(4)Mark D.
First time here. Was shocked to see they had a smelt dinner on their menu. Delicious! My wife had their gyro and said the meat was very good! Will come back to again and again!
(5)Rob T.
This place is a keeper especially if you're hungry...They have quality food at reasonable prices. "Try all", but you have to get their gyro....and don't forget an extra or 3 pita bread to share because you will have plenty, with a side of that greek salad....Yum! Yum!
(4)Sri Nagesh V.
Sumptuous Food, Great meat, very fresh ingredients. We had the chicken dinner and lamb gyros. Chicken was grilled to perfection and the gyro meat was very good. Although we had to wait for quite some time, the food was very good and the dining area was quite large as well as very clean
(4)Andrew M.
The food here is consistently good. I like to stop here on occasion and pick up dinner on my way home from work. I really like their gyros, but the kebobs are excellent as well. The food is always prepared fresh right in front of you, and it is good quality food. The menu has a pretty good variety, and I would be willing to try everything on the menu. I have never eaten at the restaurant, but there is plenty of seating and it seems to be kept clean. Overall, I would recommend this place for lunch or dinner.
(4)Ann P.
My favorite local restaurant. Great Italian beef, great hot dogs. Clean tables. Fast service.
(5)Julie T.
This place is one of the first local places we ate at and I do not regret it! I'm not a huge gyro person, so I can't comment on that but there Turkey Burger is delicious along with their Sweet Potato Fries.
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