Greek Lady
222 S 40th St, Philadelphia, PA, 19104
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Address :
222 S 40th St
Philadelphia, PA, 19104 - Phone (215) 382-2600
- Website https://www.greeklady.com/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :9:30 am - 11:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : Yes
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : No
Caters : Yes
Categories
Greek Cuisine
Greek food is a fine melody of the finest pressed olive oil, fresh fermented bread, colorful vegetables, juicy meat, sea food all cooked in spices and fresh rosemary. The people from Greek were great scholars who aimed to excel in everything they do. The results are quite visible in their food as they are the inventors of olive oil which is beneficial to health. Greeks also made different type of wines from the best quality of grapes fermented in controlled environment.
Today, you can find hundreds of restaurants offering authentic Greek food or popularly termed as Mediterranean cuisine in New York city alone. People wait in line to taste the exotic Greek dishes like saganaki, taramasalata, souvlaki, loukoumades, spanakopita, moussaka, and many more. One thing which most people like about these authentic Greek dishes is abundant use of lemon juice, olive oil, fresh rosemary and sea salt. A smart mix of few ingredients can virtually take you on the pebble streets of beautiful city of Greece.
For those who don't have time to enjoy fine dining should try tasting the famous souvlaki with pita which is type of meat dish, also a trademark Greek fast food. For those who are vegetarian, or vegan can try different versions of Greek Salad. So, if you wish to enjoy a hearty yet healthy meal that tastes divine then try dining at the best Greek restaurant in your city. Greek cuisine not only tastes good but also help maintain your body in a natural way through healthy diet.
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Vichet O.
Once again, I'm amazed that I managed to not review a place that I go to at least once every other week. What can be said about Greek Lady that you don't already know? Probably not a whole lot, but whatever. In my experiences with various delis, flat top shops, and street meat purveyors, Greek lady really does do a gyro right. They fill up a warm pita with more meat than you likely thought you could, top it with fresh lettuce, tomato, red onion, fries, and tzatziki that's on the creamier (ie more delicious) side. I either go for the lamb or the house special, which I believe is pork. It's not as juicy as the lamb but makes up for it with spices galore. You can also ask for a mix of the two. That's not all though - try their sides! I tend to go with broccoli and lemon roasted potatoes, but pretty much everything is good. If I'm feeling heart-attacky, I'll order up some cheese fries. They're quite bacony. All-in-all, delicious. Pro-tip: Everything here is HUGE. Be prepared to have to take out your left-overs. Sharing is not frowned upon.
(4)Marissa R.
I have a soft spot for this place. The food is quick, fairly-priced and delicious, and most things come with fries! It's not gourmet, but it hits the spot and is very convenient. The remodeling has definitely made the restaurant ambiance more appealing... and there's extra seating now, however it's still hard to find a spot to sit during the noon lunch rush! I've also ordered catering from Greek Lady on numerous occasions. They are easy to work with and have delivered quality each time. I'll be back again, for sure.
(4)Rin Z.
Greek Lady caters mostly to Penn kids who don't know any better. The food's plenty fresh and it's nice for a quick lunch or drunken nonsense conversation. Since their food is 4 stars drunk and 2 stars sober, I'm averaging it out!
(3)Frederick G.
The food is awesome. Hands down some of the best food in university city. Prices are reasonable as well. The Achilles heel- they can take a very very very long time. Especially for take out orders. They don't show much concern either for customers that have been waiting 25+ minutes for their food. The product is awesome, but it may or may not be worth the wait
(2)Christine B.
I used to frequent this place pretty regularly in college, and when I made it up to Penn for alumni weekend, I decided to re-visit. First it's much bigger and fancier than the Greek Lady I ordered take out from as a student, but the prices still seem to be the same. I just stuck with my classic chicken gyro and it was delicious. The chicken is still really moist and flavorful, the tzatziki is awesome, and the fries are an added bonus. I'm glad I can still can count on their food to be delicious. The salads are really great too, and enough for two meals.
(4)Stef S.
Fries in a gyro? Awesomeness. The food is decent overall. I wouldn't call this incredibly authentic, and the gyro meat and souvlaki meat are super tough and chewy (and overly salty!), but overall i love the pita wrap/sandwiches here. They're definitely flavorful. Overall the staff is hilarious. I ordered a milkshake (meh mediocre), and the guy who made it felt he need to tell me that it was made in particular with love... whatever that means. I'd like to try the salads next time. I'd prob give them a higher rating if things were slightly cheaper. Satisfied all in all, but nothing particularly amazing.
(3)Susanne J.
The recent renovations are really lovely and the expanded seating area is a very welcome addition. The restaurant feels much cleaner and brighter. I like that the order and pick-up areas are separate to keep customers flowing. I enjoy their chicken gyro when I'm in the mood for "fast food". Something about the french fries inside just adds that extra, greasy, yet satisfying something. I may move on to trying other menu items at some point. I've gotten a peek at the salads ordered by other customers and they do look rather appealing. Greek Lady is also a good bet in a pinch when working a long shift at the hospital because they deliver fairly late and, chances are, the rest of the unit staff will want in on the order, too.
(3)Noheli T.
The Greek Lady is a great lunch spot for students as well as individuals working in the area! I ordered the Lamb Gyro and for the price and size it was delicious! It definitely kept me full for hours!
(4)Jenn V.
For some reason when looking through menus/grubhub for delivery, the idea of Greek never pops into my mind.. then i discovered The Greek Lady. Delivery was quick and the food was delivered hot. We ordered about $40 worth of delivery including delivery charge, tax and tip which filled us up for 2 full meals. We ordered the Greek Lady Sampler which was 4 of their dips along with 4 stuffed grape leaves. Each dip was fresh and flavorful- my particular favorite was the Feta Cheese Dip- it had the perfect amount of zest to compliment the tanginess of the feta. They also gave you a large portion of pita bread to go with it for dipping. I ordered a Chicken Gyro Platter , which for 10 dollars is a huge portion with 2 sides and a choice of salad. I ended up with the Greek Salad- which had an ample amount of feta on it. My only complaint with the greek salad is that i wasn't a big fan of the greek dressing- but that may be more personal preference. As for sides, I went with the mashed potatos and spanakorizo- I found the spanakorizo to be bland, however, adding some garlic power/salt/pepper to it on my own helped a bit. They ended up delivering a lamb gyro for me instead- which I was actually pretty happy with when all was said and done, because the meat amazing. Was tender, while still having amazing flavors to it. It ended up being exactly what I wanted. They served a generous portion of tzatki sauce with it as well. The fries inside the gyro were not what I was expecting, but were easy to be picked out and eaten on the side. I am excited to have The Greek Lady in my delivery rotation!!
(3)Anne K.
Love their lamb gyros! They carve the meat off of a rotating spit and serve it in a warm pita with fresh lettuce, diced tomatoes, raw onions, French fries, and yummy tzatziki sauce. I've also tried their spanakopita (spinach pie) - I wish they would sell them in smaller portions though. One order of spanakopita is actually 6 small spanakopitas - way too much for one person.
(4)A P.
Whenever I go I get a salad because their portions are generous-I can take the rest to go and have another meal or two out of it. The pita bread wedges are a nice compliment as well as their variety of dressings. However they skimp out on the grilled salmon. It was an anorexic piece compared to the mounds of grilled chicken on my friend's salad. However the price is fair which is what brings me back.
(3)David S.
This is a weekly stop for me. Gyro platter is all you need to order. Lamb gyro is best, house gyro is pretty good too. Don't forget about the sides. I would recommend the green beans. They sauce them up and they're delicious. Even choices like french fries are fried to perfection (can't say that about every place). Spanakopita is something that may not jump out at you but it is definitely worth a try. Great grape leaves, hummus and onion rings too.
(4)Anna L.
I ate at the Greek lady twice before and had an ok experience. Today I decided to order take out breakfast, 2 omelettes & 2 coffees. The breakfast was ready when I got there & they gave me a large paper shopping bag w take out containers (even though it was pouring down rain). I started walking the 3 blocks back to my apartment when the paper bag burst open. The only thing salvageable was the 2 coffees. So I kept the bag & receipt and called the restaurant when I got home. I told them what happened and asked if they could deliver the 2 omelettes to replace the ones laying all over the sidewalk. The girl taking the order asked how I was paying for the replacement omelettes. I told her she should cover the omelettes. She put me on the phone w the manager who insulted me and said it was my fault the containers fell out of the bag. I then asked to be refunded for the breakfast $15...and he said I was crazy. So basically I ended up paying $20 for 2 coffees & not getting the breakfast. I can say the Greek lady has the worst customer service ever & very ignorant when speaking with customers. Maybe the Greek lady should invest in plastic bags. Never going back here. I would give this place negative stars if I could.
(1)Jenn H.
Stopped here for dinner with the brother and cousin--pretty decent, but nothing that blew me away. Fries in the chicken gyro were a nice surprise--even though I'd read about it on Yelp. Wish there were a neater way of eating the gyro--there's really no good way to eat that thing without making a mess. Cousin got the chicken platter? looked like quite a bit of food. Will revisit next time i'm in philly :)
(3)Carrie C.
Everyone has been talking about Greek Lady since I moved to Philly last summer, and I finally tried it last week. Since then, I've been back twice and have been fully satisfied each time. The lamb gyro is juicy, messy, delicious, and filling. The lamb is tender, the soft warm pita is stuffed full of fresh ingredients, and the tzatziki sauce is cool and refreshing. I'm actually not the biggest fan of the fresh fries in the gyro, but some people love it, so it really is personal preference. The greek lady salad is HUGE and fresh, but it's not my favorite thing there. It's a little TOO MUCH and can feed me for 2-3 meals, but I don't usually feel wilty salad 24 hours later. However, the chicken and honey mustard are AMAZING, hence my next discovery.... The grilled chicken plate with your choice of two sides. The chicken is tender, flavorful, ad can still feed me for two meals. I love dipping the grilled chicken in the honey mustard sauce. My two sides were lemon potatoes (yummy, but a little too salty) and broccoli (nothing special, but I like broccoli!). Plus it comes with a warm pita, which is probably my favorite thing at Greek Lady! This will probably be my usual here. Overall, the food is a little too salty, but it is delicious. Plus, it really can feed me for two meals, is a reasonable price, and is super convenient. I will come back here often and look forward to trying everything on the menu!
(4)Megan M.
Professor Hubert J. Farnsworth: I'm sorry, Fry, but anchovies went extinct in the 2200s. Fry: Wha? Fry: So, none of you have ever had anchovies? Oh, man! You don't know what you're missing. They were salty and oily and melted in your mouth... Professor Hubert J. Farnsworth: Oh, my, yes. Fished out of existence... just about the time your people arrived on Earth, Dr. Zoidberg. Dr. Zoidberg: I'm not on trial here. * My anchovy habit is one of those it's kind of a closeted addictions that I don't really want to publicize. So when a coworker first turned me on to Greek Lady about a year ago, I was thrilled: Salty, oily, (ok so kind of hairy) little fishies delivered to my door? Hooray! Love the Greek salad with anchovies and grape leaves. The dolmas are not as good as some other places, but for the price, the size and all that creamy crumbly feta, as well as everyone's favorite stinky canned fish.... Solid. I actually have found the customer service for delivery to be outstanding and the on-line ordering interface is straightforward. No complaints, though I can't comment on the on-site dining experience at all. I was all set to award 4 stars, but today's salad came with some rusty bits and wimpy tomatoes. Nothing I'd call inedible, but more battle scarred than I'd prefer. Now granted, a good tomato in January is hard to find, but these looked like they were significantly past their prime. *Thanks to Matt Goenig. Don't sue me, OK?
(3)Marie C.
Casual, clean, good classic Greek food. Went here on a Friday night when I was in the mood for Greek. Was glad to find that there wasn't a long line- maybe one or two people in front of me. Good crowd, but now too packed. For starters, I split the Spanakopita with my boyfriend. I enjoyed it, good portion. I then had the House Gyro and my bf had the Lamb Gyro. I tried both and like the lamb gyro a little more, but both tasted great. The meat was a little dry for my liking, but overall very good. I especially liked the french fries in the gyros! great addition!
(4)Brad P.
Greek Lady's Gyros are good and their baklava will blow away your expectations. These are the only two things you need to know about Greek Lady. On the action-movie-parallel-satisfaction-scale, this restaurant is The Fifth Element.
(4)Dania D.
I tried this place a couple of time while temporarily staying in University City. I really liked that this place is opened late. Its usually busy but the line seems to move quickly. My first time, I ordered the Greek sampler which was way too much food for just little old me, but I did really enjoy the babaganoush and tzatziki. The pita is also yummy and warm. My hubby ordered the salmon platter which was unfortunately over-cooked...but fortunately the fries that came with it halfway made up for it. Another time I ordered a gyro which was very dissappointing...but its cheap eats so it got the job done.
(3)Michelle Y.
The greek lady was a huge disappointment as soon as I received my plate of food. However, the food is made relatively quickly and it's cheap, but it lacks in quality and definitely shows in the food. First of all, the employees seem to all hate their jobs. It was a highly unpleasant environment to eat in, that I contemplated packing my food and just eating in the car. Second of all, the greek food is americanized. This is hardly greek food, and any semblance of greek food is just that they serve rice and gyro. The potatoes are horrible and not seasoned well, and so is everything else on the plate/ Maybe I'm a bit picky about Greek food because I have grown up with a great authentic restaurant near my hometown, but The greek lady is definitely not a place I recommend to anyone.
(1)Lucy C.
First off, we waited in line for a long time. I don't know if it's always like that, or just because it was Spring Fling, but service was a bit slow. Also, my cashier was extremely rude to me, which significantly lowered my enjoyment. However the food was good. I got the lamb gyro platter. The broccoli was okay, a little bland but the rice was flavorful--loved it. The lamb gyro itself was okay, nothing crazy was still good. Also had side of chicken soup, which was very good. Overall though, the place was okay. Probably wouldn't stop by if I were there again.
(3)Ryan B.
Why weren't places like this around when I went to college? Why isn't this included in the brochures for potential Penn students? Consider me sold. I visited the GL on a particularly hungry morning and ordered both an omelet and a gyro. The omelet was run of mill yet filling. And the gyro was out of this world. I've been dreaming about creamy tzatziki sauce ever since. Their pits are soft and delecate. The gyro had authentic greek fries inside as well. I rolled out with a smile on my face. I'm excited to visit again. Price to food ratio was right in the wheelhouse.
(4)Chad W.
Real gyros!
(4)Stephanie R.
I went here for breakfast and it was fine. My Greek omelette was a little greasy as were my potatoes. The whole wheat toast probably came from a bagged bread full if preservatives. It was a good price and convenient but I've definitely had better.
(2)Lindsay M.
This place has TERRIBLE customer service. Delivery man called me practically screaming to come downstairs to get my delivery. He was so rude we cancelled the delivery. Don't order from here!
(1)Ceasar B.
I've had Greek Lady on several occasions now and generally find it always pretty decent. I'm giving it four stars because the food is not particularly stunning by any means, but it's always been enjoyable when I've gotten it. I'd recommend staying away from the gyros though and going for the salads (namely, the Greek Supreme). The gyros are okay, but the salads are huge (seriously, I could hardly finish), flavorful, and are generally much more satisfying (not to mention healthier).
(3)PA S.
Generous helpings of chicken with 2 sides, choice of side sauces, and pita for $7.95 - what a deal. Chicken was salty, but nicely grilled and not dry. Sides were OK. Seating is your choice, and you place a number on the table after you pay. Then your food is delivered to your table. Cleanup is confusing. Noisy student clientele and a reserved staff. Modern decor, including the bathroom. Definitely a good value.
(3)Vivian H.
Gyros are pretty good; sometimes I go and just get their pita because it's to-die-for when it's fresh and warm! Huge delicious salads loaded with chicken that you can split with a friend. and both be stuffed. It's a bit pricey but worth it for 2 meals in one! Almost always crowded, so expect a little wait and unhappy workers.
(3)David B.
Greek? Doesn't feel, sound, or look Greek to me. Just because someone Sells giros doesn't make them a authentic Greek restaurant. Pay attention to the reviews about poor to bad service. They are right on, but then again what so you expect from a bunch of college aged kids working and managing a restaurant? If you want GOOD GREEK FOOD AND SERVICE go to a nice Greek family owned and operated restaurant, and leave this one to the college aged kids.
(2)Jaci P.
When I first started going to Greek Lady it was a food truck, then it became a small restaurant, and then 2 summers ago it expanded into a "fancy" version of the restaurant. The food is awesome- as always- and not it is fun to eat here too. The decor looks great. It is still "fast casual." We come here for the food. We love it. Despite making the move from West Philly to Rittenhouse years ago, we walk back all the time. Great Greek Salad! Best Gyro in the city! And if you like nachos- try the "Greek Lady Chips" which is their greek version... Yum! The only negative with this place is that the students at Penn tend to be annoying, rude, and self-involved. I only wish Greek lady would open a second location!
(5)R H.
Some of the worst customer service I have ever received. We ordered our food ahead of time, but when we arrived it wasn't ready yet. The guy behind the counter was disinterested at best. He tells us our order should be ready soon. We wait for another 15-20 minutes before finally going back over to ask him about our food. He then looks down and sees a bag of food beside him....guess what? It's ours and has been sitting on the counter for 10-15 minutes. He failed to look at the bag and tell us that our food was ready even though we were standing 5 feet in front of him waiting. His level of interest didn't increase when he realized our food had been sitting there for 10-15 min. He said "Oh yeah...take it." Are you freaking serious??? No apology? But wait, it gets worse. Then we realize we need our drinks that we ordered, so we walk over to the girl behind the counter who is free. We are pissed about the previous encounter and tell her we waited forever etc.. etc.. and that now we just want our drinks that we ordered. Her response is "Did I take your order? If I didn't take your order then I don't know why you are telling me all of this." Management at the Greek Lady needs to get a hold on the young employees that they have working there, because they are giving the restaurant a bad image and I damn sure will never go back there. It's really a shame, because the food wasn't bad.
(1)Cecily R.
oh greek lady. how i love thee, let me count the ways! you've made it all the way from a food truck to the relatively large storefront you have today! i think i could live off of greek lady salads and mashed potatoes. the grilled chicken is the BEST.
(5)Brandon M.
They give you a lot of food here for the money. That's about all it's got going for it...well, that and the fact that Philly's souvlaki scene is non-existent, so it has virtually no competition anywhere west of the Schuylkill. Love the Penn suburban transplants raving about the "cucumber sauce" and looking confused when you say "tzatziki."
(2)Jennie B.
I have only purchased one food item here so I can only speak to that. Every time I come here I get the vegetarian gyro. I LOVE it. Hummus, feta, onion, tomato, lettuce, and a handful of fries. The french fries are the perfect addition to the sandwich. The only thing that annoys me is that they will not serve it warm. I always take it back to work and put it in the toaster oven before eating it.
(4)Cara B.
Bahahahaha I don't understand ANYONE who gives Greek Lady less than 4 stars at the LEAST! The Greek Lady & Co. alone are amazing as human beings, and I haven't even STARTED on the food! In a word: AMAZING. The french fries in the gyros (pronounced hYEE-roh, for you New Yorkers) is an awesome touch and even if you grab the food to go and then see like 37 people you know on the way home and so your food is cold by the time you sit down to eat it? Doesn't matter! This food rocks hot, cold, day, night, sober, hungover,... you get the point. Overall, anyone who disses Greek Lady food OBVIOUSLY doesn't know what they're looking for in life and should probbbbbably go home and reevaluate. Everything. Just sayin'. Also, try the omelettes. Yum!
(4)Adam P.
This is a famous Penn quasi-restaurant. By quasi-restaurant, I mean that the prices and service are somewhere between that of a food truck and restaurant. Expect to spend about $7 for dinner. You pay and order at the counter, pick up your food, and then eat it at a table on premises or to-go. Napkins are dispensed out of a rather unappetizing dispenser that looks as if it were designed for toilet paper. Aesthetics aside, the food is pretty good, although I always feel that I've gained a pound after eating. Needless to say, if you are in need of souvlaki or spanakopita, this is your place. Their salads, although expensive, are truly enormous.
(4)Kelly C.
Today i had the lamb gyro and it was great!! The ingredients were fresh and they dont skimp on meat or tzatziki sauce. The fries that are in the gyro were a welcome surprise. This will be my new gyro spot :)
(5)Kimberly P.
I had never tasted Greek food until I stopped at the Greek Lady. This restaurant used to be operated out of a food cart, but it was so popular that the owner decided to operate out of a restaurant. Though I recommend their gyros, their "American" food is amazing as well. The salads are HUGE and are enough for 2 meals. I love the fries and the chicken finger hoagie. You have never tasted pita bread until you have had some from here. My mouth waters just thinking about this soft and chewy bread. Because of its popularity, expect a wait around lunch time. During the school year, the Greek Lady stays busy through out the night. Good thing they have delivery!
(4)Stacy K.
This is an affordable and delicious option for me right by work. My regulars would be the chicken salad (enough to feed two) or the grilled cheese. Both are fantastic. I'll echo what others have said about the fries too - just right. It's busy at lunchtime. However, they work fast and it is worth it.
(4)Katy K.
I like the not-super-authentic gyros with fries in them. The fries and curly fries are tasty and their food is overall average in taste, gargantuan in portion size. The one thing that I love though, is the chicken. I am 99.9% sure that it's sprinkled with crack, because that's the only thing that could reasonably explain my addiction to a simple piece of chicken like I make myself at home 3 nights out of the week. If someone could confirm this it would put my mind at ease. I'm a fan of the new renovations.
(3)Jason S.
I'm a man of habit. Each Friday I celebrate the end of the week by getting a lamb gyro, curly fries, and a side caesar salad from the Greek Lady. The food isn't spectacular but its good for a delivery gyro. If you order a salad as an entree, be warned, it is ridiculously large. Many heads of lettuce rolled to bring you your leafy meal. The salads come with warm pita slices which is a welcome addition. I've dabbled in a couple of their other menu items as well. The grape leaves are a tad too oily and the spanikopita is usually a little burnt and terrible. On the dessert side, the baklava is as sweet, nutty and filicious as it should be. The restaurant itself is full of students, so I prefer to order, and generally my order arrives quickly. Decent spot.
(3)Stephanie T.
An someone who works around the corner, I've been coming here for years. They started out with five stars, but after their recent expansion service has suffered. While the food is still great and the dine in experience hasn't changed, their delivery service has gotten very slack. So, word to the wise, make sure to clarify your order if you're getting delivery service, or you might be missing an essential element to your meal.
(3)Tommy K.
Wow. This has been the worst Greek food I have ever had. I won't discuss their breakfast or other american choices, but as their main food and their name states...change it to just Lady. No no no flavor to any of their Greek food. Have done that culture and food a great misjustice. There are tooooooo many things wrong with all their food to go into it, so just trust me when I just say don't......don't eat there expecting a good gyro or souvlaki. It's a shame these students and local residents cant go a little further to the better Greek restaurants of Philly. Not a Greek atmosphere in terms of decor and music, but more of a family restaurant.
(1)Jake P.
For delivery, the Greek Lady is a fellow insomniac worker. I used to get gyros from her at 11 or 12 at night, and they were always welcomed distractions from the grind. Gyros are hard to screw up, and The Greek Lady certainly put more flare in her craft than the Middle Eastern-run places of competition. Still, I remember waiting over 90 minutes on occasion for things to arrive, and I also remember being disappointed with the portions on occasion. I haven't yet found a quality, authentic gyro in Philadelphia, but this suffices [barely] thus far.
(3)Neil D.
I order from this place via campusfood.com (godsend) and it's fantastic. I'm a vegetarian and enjoy their veggie gyro's although every time I have to ask for "just a little bit of feta," otherwise the Greek Lady has a feta fiesta on my gyro. Good service every time I'm physically in the restaurant as well. Great food and seems to be the home of the burgeoning Greek-Philly cuisine.
(4)Marge L.
I'm a fan of Greek Lady for the big salads, the tasty grilled chicken, and the lamb gyro w/ feta. It's also close to home, quick & cheap eats, and open 'til 11:00 (wish it was later). They do have off days (for example: the meat is dry, too salty, or fries are cold) but most of the time they're on point. Don't come here expecting restaurant service and authentic greek cuisine. It's a quality fast food joint - better than most of the places in that area.
(4)May A.
I love this restaurant. My favorite in the University City area. :)
(5)Kevin M.
Not bad, not good. If your on Penn Campus & want to grab a quick Americanized Greek lunch, guess this is the spot. I've been there 3 times for lunch & all 3 times they've screwed up my order; always fun. Like the fries though, considering they are the frozen type you throw into the fryer. Hard to screw those up.
(2)Jessica H.
Greek Lady is one of the stock choices for delivery at work. Their lamb gyros are great and the pita chips are good munching during the night. We know that we can always rely on them for a cheap, quality, filling meal.
(4)Tom G.
Freshman/sophomore year, I used to rock Greek Lady's truck for coffee in the morning and a gyro at lunch. Fries in my gyro. Nuff said.
(4)J P.
YOOO!!!! they put fries in my GYRO! And I loved it. I loved their Hummus platter too. Good for a quick greek bite. Its always crowded, but if you go in the summer you can just sit outside or across the street.
(4)caitlin p.
Lamb gyros and greek lady salad with chicken are amazing. Plates are really huge but great for all those hung over jocks. Call ahead on weekends to pick up your food, it can get really crowded.
(3)Candace C.
i like this place quite a bit. it is a litlte far from the law school (hey! im lazy! and its cold in philly!) but when i make the trek out there, it never fails to satisfy me. there is the surprise french fries in the gyro which is pretty cool. but also, their meat is really tasty. if i desire to be more healthy, i go with a salad or a chicken platter. their salads are plentiful... not the best tasting salad in the world, but for $7-9 bucks? yah, its a pretty good deal!
(4)Kelly O.
After hearing folks rave about it for months, I tried this place today. It was...ok. Not a bad pita, but nothing to write home about. Nice looking place with ok prices, but there is better about.
(2)Alison D.
College-y loud and kinda disorganized, it might take you a while to get your food if you go wait for it. Good for take out or delivery, though, and...they are open really late on the weekends. There aren't that many veggie options but i usually go for Hummos and Grapeleaves which is totally decent and enough for 2 people. The Tatziki that comes with the grapeleaves is yummalicious.
(3)Dave C.
If i believed in a god, i would damn him for creating a being capable of making an establishment like Greek Lady. This place makes me want to have sex with a chainsaw. I came into this place thinking i was going to be served imitation greek food, but i was dead wrong..... i was served imitation greek food prepared by a UPENN kid! Usually when i goto a ethnic place to eat i expept someone of that ethnicity to me making the food.....my logic is obviously flawed in this respect. One of the nightmarish creations i attempted to eat here was the "vegetarian gyro"......i should of ordered a priest to come with it because this abomination was something that i couldn't handle alone. from the outside it looked alright.... but on the inside learked something much fouler... this vegetarian thing was basically french fries....yes, french fries saturated in cucumber yogurt ( a hefty ice cream scoop worth) lettuce tomato onion inside a pita. it was revolting... and i had to toss it. the pepsi i bought was delicious though... worth the trip.
(1)B B.
I like this place for its consistency. Not the best Greek fast food in the word, but consistently good. Recommended any time you have the munchies.
(3)Jacquelin K.
With the constant racket emanating from this place and the overwhelming COLLEGE vibe, it can't get more than 3 stars. But GL earns those 3 on the strength of the chicken sandwiches alone. My favorite is chicken with spinach & honey dijon. On a long roll, it's easily 2 meals if you can stop yourself halfway. It's the sort of thing where your stomach is going to explode but it's just so good....
(3)rads d.
We ordered from Greek Lady after a movie at the Bridge one night. The chicken gyro platter was good, with the sides of garlicky potatoes and fries. I dint like the cheesecake that much...dont know bout the ambience though it looks crowded whenever we pass by.
(3)Parisa S.
tzatiki = amazing. the rest of it? decent. definitely not great. but they're quick and semi-healthy, in an area where decent food options definitely do not abound.
(3)Zoran M.
Awesome lunch place on Penn campus. Any of the salads are huge and phenomenal. The gyros are also great - they add french fries to the gyro - yummy. The place tends to get crowded during lunch.
(5)Janet l.
i came here for lunch on a nice day and enjoyed eating at one of their outdoor tables. i really liked my meal, but you should probably know that i am extremely biased because i love places that allow you to get healthy veggies as your sides. the gyro was tasty, i got healthy sides, i sat outside -- what's not to love? this korean-american lady is liking the greek lady!
(5)Mike P.
The food here is really great, prices are decent, and service is fast. My favorite is souvlaki platter with lemon potatoes and beans. The only reason it lost 1-star was the because the Greek food back in Astoria, Queens a little better quality plus they have a really odd practice of adding French Fries to their sandwiches .
(4)Matt A.
If you like good Greek gyros and tzatziki - then try out Greek Lady. Food: Their gyros, souvlaki, and tzatziki appetizer are on point. I've had both chicken steak and they are both flavorful and delicious. The fries are good too but make sure to try out their lemon potatoes and Caesar salad as well. However, I've had their combos with corn and I prefer and little more butter. Wasn't too please with their side dishes particularly. Ambiance: Very clean and modern on the inside. Great feel. Outside/covered seating as well. Price: Not bad for the food you're getting. The tzatziki appetizer is pretty big - too big for one person. The gyros and souvlakis are STUFFED full with plenty of meat as well. I'll defiantly be back for more!
(4)Sarah T.
I went here with a coworker for lunch, and this place was packed and busy with local students and hospital workers- always a good sign. The food is hot, fresh, and reasonably-priced. They have a nice selection of typical American lunch fare (burgers, hoagies, etc.) and Greek food (gyros, spanakopita, souvlaki, etc.)- and a large number of veg options for a Greek place. Lots of feta was seen on all plates headed for tables- another good sign. There were many workers behind the counter, and they were all working very hard, but they simply couldn't keep up with the volume. My friend ordered spanakopita and fries, which should have been fast. We waited for 20 minutes for the takeout order. It may have been longer, but my coworker started to ask the staff questions. The food is excellent. Portions are very generous. I would strongly suggest going early, calling ahead to get takeout, or ordering delivery.
(4)S Y.
holy large portions batman! this is my first time with greek food in philadelphia since i moved here a year ago. in ca, i frequented the many options for greek and mediterranean food...some were good and some were definitely not. i've had a craving for grape leaves for a few weeks now and finally gave in and ordered delivery. food arrived in half an hour and the delivery guy was nice and friendly. when i order for the first time at any restaurant, i try to start with the basics because if they can't do the basics right, who knows what some of their other foods taste like. i ordered the lamb gyro plate with a greek salad, roasted red peppers, rice, grape leaves with pita bread and tzatziki sauce. omg yum yum yum...everything is incredibly delicious and i'll have leftovers. this will def be my go-to spot for greek food!
(4)Sari A.
I ain't no Greek, but I've been several times to Greek lady. And what's better than cooking great greek food? Eating great greek food. Greek Lady at-a-glance: - Generous portions. - Quick-service. - Reasonable prices. - Greek Appetizer Sampler. Tasty and enough for two. - Delicious grilled salmon. - Flavorful chicken gyro, on homemade fresh, warm pita from the oven, with tsatziki sauce, lettuce tomatoes, onions, and french fries. French fries? Think weird? it's not always so! Last word: Me: .... , and one sweet Greek coffee, please? Cashier: We don't have Greek coffee! Me: You don't have Greek coffee in your Greek restaurant?!! Cashier: Sorry miss. All we have is Nescafé. ME: Say whattttttttt. Four solid Yelps.
(4)Ryan M.
I eat here all the time. All the time. To the extent that one staff member said I spent more time there than she did. Love the Greek Lady Salad, but everything is good. Only problem is that they can get bogged down filling catering orders and end up making customers in the restaurant wait far too long for their food. Apart from that, perfect.
(5)Nicole M.
I ordered the gyro during lunch here one day. It was very tasty but really difficult to eat. It wasn't the best gyro I've had but I wouldn't mind coming here again and trying something else. They have nice outdoor seating.
(3)Grace L.
Mediocre brunch; only come here if food trucks are not open, because they give you a better bang for your buck. I usually get an egg sandwich because I can make the platters myself at home (they're composed of an omlette and some home fries), and the french toast is made out of sliced bread. The gyros are pretty decent, though, especially when you're feeling like eating meat and fries. The salads are also very hearty (ask for dressing on the side, if you don't want to eat your daily caloric intake in one meal!), while their platters are not. The gyros are made out of very soft pita bread, stuffed with a good balance of lettuce, tomato, tahini sauce, and ample meat and fries. Their desserts and drinks, while slightly overpriced, are also very decent for university city! If you order delivery, they listen to your requests; sometimes we order a Greek Lady cake for last-minute birthday delivery, and they always include a birthday message and occasionally even a candle!
(3)Justin M.
First and last time I eat here and I haven't even tasted the food. Called ahead to pickup 2 salads and humus. Got to the restaurant 20 minutes later and am still waiting another 25 minutes now as I've watched the lobby fill and clear. Obviously very popular. Incredibly disorganized. I could have bought the ingredients and made my dinner from scratch at this point.
(1)Casey L.
Pros: ------- Solid, good-value choice for breakfast. Omelettes and scrambled eggs are hearty and substantial, and very reasonably priced ($5 - $7 for 3 eggs, depending on what you order). I sometimes don't finish and have enough for a lunch or second breakfast the next day. Comes with 2 slices of toast, fruit or home fries, and ample condiments (butter, jam, ketchup etc). French toast is pretty good too, if you're feeling indulgent - comes with ample butter, syrup, and real whipped cream. **Excellent business judgment calls: This morning the fruit we got with our eggs wasn't fresh (watermelon was clearly rubbery etc) - we talked to the server and he immediately gave us a fresh fruit salad free of charge and apologized. +brownie points for good customer service! Cons: -------- Have never gotten anything else because I don't like falafel and I'm vegetarian. Wait times can be kind of long during busy hours. Coffee here's not very good. Overall: best value for brunch on campus!
(4)Debanshu S.
I recommend trying the Greek Lady Salad. For just $10, you will get a yummy & very generous portion of chicken & feta. I've been here many times and the salads & wraps are always great.
(4)Justyn W.
Seriously can't say enough good things about this place. Being that I went to Penn I have been frequenting this place for years. No matter what I've ordered, whether it be the chicken platter, gyro, breakfast omelet, dessert, salad, or anything...it has rarely disappointed. I Also definitely helps that it's a place that's open relatively late compared to others near the area. I've moved around the city a ton, but whenever I'm in Philly I can't go too long without stopping by here. I must also stress that they don't hold back on their portions, which for the prices the advertise is a STEEAAAL!!! The place is clean inside and they have great outdoor seats for when the whether is nice. If you go or went to Penn you are bound to see someone you know while people watching just FYI. I've had so many spontaneous dinner part is that way haha, which just makes the whole experience that much better. Serious. This place is Penn classic, but worth the trip for anyone in the Philly area looking for a nice gyro.
(5)Grace H.
I probably come here at least once a week, but I've only ever had 3 things on their menu. The chicken gyro is great, starting from the soft pita to the fries inside - can't go wrong there. Weirdly enough, I've ordered pancakes there twice - also very good and super fluffy, alongside some homemade whipped cream. And lastly, the greek lady salad. I probably order that 95% of the time. It's about $11 but huge enough to spread out over 2 or 3 meals. I always get it in a to go container even if I'm dining in. They throw in a heaping amount of chicken, a hard boiled egg, cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, and the best darn feta I've ever had, all over a bed of lettuce with a super tangy oil and vinegar dressing. I always opt out of the red onion and ask for whole wheat pita. No bells and whistles at this place, just a solid meal that's fairly quick and healthy.
(4)Steven K.
I must say it was a pleasant surprise. They have much better food than you would expect from a counter-serve. We had lamb gyro; ingredients were fresh and crisp, and the portion was just right. Dessert (taifiki) was pretty unique with but tasted okay. Ample and comfortable seating is another plus. Will definitely return.
(4)Michael C.
The food here is just OK. A lot of college students come here because it is conveniently located and the portion sizes are pretty big. I like how a lot of their menu items come packed full of vegetables, like their gyros (stuffed full of lettuce with a side of salad) and their various salads (big enough to save for breakfast). Sometimes it's hard to get enough vegetables when you're just learning to cook for yourself. Worth trying here are the Lamb Gyro (it comes with fries inside the wrap), Dolmades (stuffed grape leaves), souvlaki, and the salads. The burgers and baklava (too sweet) are mediocre, though.
(3)Nick B.
Just ate here for the first time today. I served in the Navy and spent many months on the island of Crete. I longed to have some authentic Geek cuisine and wasn't disappointed with this place. The lamb Gyro was delicious. Its cooked the way they do it in Crete with slabs of meat on a rotisserie. The green beans and lemon potatoes were good as well. Loved the cheesecake. I believe it was a ricotta cheesecake. Light fluffy and awesome. They have fresh brewed tea in the display case. I had sweet tea with mint and lemon. It was very refreshing. This place is well worth a visit.
(4)Natasha S.
I called right before they were about to close and the woman took my order anyway! My chicken gyro was all of that! I never leave here unsatisfied.
(5)Sarah P.
Not much love for Greek lady on Yelp! I'm surprised. It's possible I could just be partial to Greek Lady because it reminds me of my days as a Penn undergrad, but I actually find this place to be better than many of its competitors in the area. Let's be real, it's no Kanella, but this is Greek fast food we're talking about. Within the cheap and casual realm, Greek Lady can definitely hold its own. The vegetarian gyros are so good, my college roommates and I once ordered them 4 days in a row during finals week (hellooooo freshman 15)! Their pita bread is incredibly soft and delicious and I'm pretty sure their tzatziki sauce has crack in it, because I cannot find any other logical reason why I would keep going back for bite after bite even when I am full to the bursting point. Greek lady also gets 5/5 for value because their 8$ Greek salad is easily two meals in one and their veggie platters give you a choice of an entree, two sides, and a soup or salad for 7.60. That is a crazy amount of food for under 10$. The one thing I will say is that sometimes the quality of their food suffers if you get delivery. They're not the fastest with delivery, and that means that sometimes the food is not quite as hot as it should be by the time it arrives at your door. Picking up your item or dining in is typically a better option.
(4)Cheryl J.
I placed an order today at 1pm. It is now 2:30pm and no one knows where my order is. I could not get through on the phone and when I did I was actually placed on hold for 10 minutes before talking to anyone. I order from here frequently for lunch but I will be giving it a break for awhile because I felt like my business was no longer necessary or important because you have grown so large.
(1)Allison M.
I like The Greek Lady for the value. They give you a ton of food for a very reasonable price. Salads are HUGE and if you order a gyro platter, you get two sides and a side salad for around $11. Great deal. I recommend the lamb gyro. The lamb is flavorful, the pita is nice and soft and the tzatziki is addicting. I usually get a Greek salad, which is of course, topped with fresh feta. Yum! Also, I usually get fries and some sort of vegetable for my two sides. Fries are okay, not very memorable and I will say that one major downfall, for me, is the vegetables that are so bland and tasteless that I can never finish eating them.
(4)Lucas T.
Good food and a nice atmosphere if you're in the area. The food was not to pricey and incredibly filling. Staff was nice. Everything was clean.
(3)Elise M.
Okay, so it is not like Greek Lady has amazing food. But it is pretty good and you get good value for your money. If you are in the University City area and need a casual, affordable breakfast, Greek Lady is great. My favorite dish is at Greek Lady is the Greek Omelet. It is an omelet with feta cheese, spinach, and tomatoes. All of the omelets come with home fries or fruit. I usually get the home fries. The fruit they give you is mostly melon-type fruit, which I don't really like. I also really like getting a gyro if I need a quick dinner. The best value on the menu for sure is the salads. They are HUGE. And that means something coming from me. Overall, definitely don't go more than a few blocks out of your way to come here. But it is really convenient and great if you are in the area.
(4)Kim A.
Its ok. Nothing extra ordinary. Kinda wished I stayed home and made the meal myself. Wouldn't go back unless someone had planned a gathering here.
(3)Brandon K.
Decent food. Usually go with the house salad which is topped with tons of grilled chicken. A lot of feta also adorns this bed of greens so unless you love feta and are not lactose intolerant, you may want to have them go easy on the feta or else risk spending 5 minutes picking all those pieces out. The gyros and platters are also good. Standard fare, fries in the gyro which is nice but you kind of lose the flavor because it ends up being mashed potatoes and meat...which actually doesn't sound half bad....
(3)Sophia H.
HUGE salads - great deal for the price. The salads could serve as two meals. Gyros are delicious, though I'm not a fan of fries inside them (would rather have them replaced with more meat or veggies).
(4)Hema K.
Came here for brunch while visiting a friend in town. The set up is a little weird--we weren't really sure where to order at the beginning, but it's cool that you can see the kitchen as soon as you walk in (some people might think that's weird though). We ordered off of the breakfast menu: I had the french toast platter with sides of home fries and scrambled eggs, and my friend had the greek omelette on a hoagie. The portions were huge--particularly the hoagie--and we left feeling very full. The french toast was good, but nothing better than I could probably make at home: very average white bread, evenly cooked, and a huge container of syrup. The scrambled eggs looked more like an omelette gone wrong--small flat pieces instead of clumps--but tasted fine. The home fries were the best part of the meal: perfectly seasoned and crispy on the outside. The prices were very reasonable, so a good option in the area if you're looking for a decent brunch with big portions. 3 stars for service. My friend's meal came out within 5 minutes, while mine took close 20 minutes (and I had to inquire in between about the delay).
(3)Michael O.
It's so-so. It's odd ordering and taking a big number to sit on my table. The gyro plate is average. The meat was what you would expect fast food style. It's pretty reasonably priced, but the staff is sort of in their own world.
(2)Elizabeth P.
For the price they charge, this place ROCKS. Fresh salads and quality meat. My go to place for a healthy bite to eat. One quick tip - they have a surprisingly diverse dessert section on display, but I say skip all of that and go to a bakery for dessert.
(5)Kamilah B.
Awesome fresh food w/ good customer service! So far, I like everything I tried, onion rings, sandwhiches, hoagies, salads, breakfast... Their desserts are good too. I've had the apple cobbler, baklava and something else (haha). The point is, it was good! They also deliver and will take a credit card over the phone, which is very convenient.
(5)David K.
Honestly, the food here leaves much to be desired. They think they are adding much by putting french fries in the gyro sandwiches, but in my opinion, the soggy fries dont add anything and dont even distract from the aggressively mediocre meat that they use. Service is good, and the place is clean, but I was left feeling like I just ate a meal at the McDonalds of greek food. Pretty bland and uninspiring. I would not go back unless I had no other choice, or was dragged there by someone I wanted to make happy.
(2)Perry H.
This is a strip-mall type eatery on the campus of UPenn. The place can get pretty crowded but the space is pretty spread-out to accommodate. Each and everytime I visit Greek Lady I get the same thing - lamb gyro. The fries come on the gyro, yes, the way it does in Greece. The meat is always tender and the tzatiki sauce is perfect. I can't speak for anything else on the menu, I just know I love thei gyros, the prices are affordable, and generally the service is quick. There's nothing fancy about this place - you walk up, order, and they call your name. It's a quick spot to grab a good gyro.
(4)Rob B.
Gyro was good. Fries cold, spinach warm. Sent them back. Cook microwaved them. Fries now soggy, Spinach boiling hot. One star for the Greek Lady. Space is well lit and nice but one star or less for customer service. You're no Lady--just another brazen hussy!
(1)K W.
my second foray into greek lady wasn't as tasty. yes, i received a mountain of food, but it was a mountain of mediocre food. i ordered a salad with roasted red peppers and gyro and a side of the lemon roasted potatoes because they were so good the last time i ordered them. the salad was enormous, but it was mostly iceberg lettuce, a few slices of cucumber, and a couple of tomato wedges. i shouldn't have ordered the red peppers (though they made my salad slightly more nutritious) bc i got so much less gyro. the lemon roasted potatoes must have been scraped out of the previous day's roasting pan because they were soggy...and broken down to almost have qualified as mashed potatoes. they were entirely too salty and did not live up to either being "lemon" or "roasted."
(3)Dhruv B.
I cannot believe that I had spent more than a semester in University City without ever trying this place out. I always gave it a pass , since I loved eating at Qdoba next door. Being an Indian, I saw this as natural. I associated Qdoba with fiery spicy food and and looked at Greek Lady as having just bland tasteless offerings. I blame the pleasant white interior at Greek Lady for this(against Qdoba next door). But , I must say I was pleasantly surprised when a friend dragged me into Greek Lady to try their delicious milkshakes. They were out of ice-cream for the milkshake so I decided to grab a bite to eat and ordered the Vegetarian Gyro. It would be an understatement if I said that I loved it , it was extremely fresh and the flavor was excellent , with this sauce they had put in it , I guess it was Hummus. My views about Greek food were changed for life. I suggest that everyone give it a try. I have been back to have their Vanilla Milkshake , with a Banana. I will not exaggerate when I say that they put five scoops of ice- cream in it. Its sinful is an understatement. I have been back thrice already since the banana adds a whole different charm to the concoction. A MUST have. I recommend Greek Lady to each and everyone who ever stops by University City, its very reasonable as well. Who would have guessed that !
(4)Dana B.
Greek Lady has a HUGE menu, but sometimes the wait can be a bit long for take-out. All I wanted when I stopped in was an order of stuffed grape leaves, which came with a side of pita and tzatziki sauce, which I realized got all over the container once I opened it. Tzatziki is a bit too sour for my taste, but the grape leaves were good, as was the pita. I'm willing to come in again and try their other selections!
(4)Matt P.
Big Greek salads. Gyro was good. Once I got a platter and all the food tasted old, i dont think they gave me the meat I asked for.
(3)Maureen V.
Wow! I got the Greek Lady Salad which is a Greek salad topped with juicy, freshly cooked grilled chicken. This salad was HUGE and had probably 3/4 of a pound of chicken in it! Very well worth the $10. Lots of creamy feta, peppers, lettuce, Kalamata olives, cucumbers, onions, and a hard boiled egg. Also came with a side of warm pita. My boyfriend got the lamb Gyro which was also huge and had tons of juicy meat in it and was loaded with the typical fixins (lettuce, tomato, tzatziki) and even a few fries! I guess that's their extra special touch to please the local college kids. A huge "sandwich" for $6.25. My friend got the chicken Gyro and was equally as pleased with the taste and quality although it looked like there might have been less meat than the lamb one. Quick and friendly service, great atmosphere. We will definitely be back!
(5)Suo L.
Hey Greek Lady. Whatever nasty substance you use to cook your home fries in, STOP USING IT.
(1)Nicole M.
I've been here twice for breakfast now. The first time, I chalked it up to a bad day. When it happens a second time, it's just bad food. My order came out 10 minutes after my friends who ordered after me, yet when I got my food, it was all cold. The turkey bacon felt like it hadn't even been cooked and was inedible. The coffee tasted like it came out of a truck stop vending machine and 7 sugars later, I still couldn't drink it. I will not be going here again.
(1)Vega X.
The food here is good. But this review is not about the food. Now you might question why I would post this here given that it doesn't have anything to do with the food. But I think it is important to know as part of the overall experience and so that you don't get surprised. Reviews should include these I believe. So here goes: I've got to admit, I don't remember the staff here as being white trash before the place was renovated last year. Now, they talk funny, loudly and rudely to one another. Not to customers, not once to me. But to one another and it can be a bit awkward and surprising as one waits there for a pick up order and you hear staff members speak inappropriate things loudly to one another. Its all in good humor I'm sure, but what are we supposed to do? Just ignore right? Just ignore is what I do, but what if you happen to be looking at them just as they say something or happen to follow the direction that they spoke in? I really don't understand why they do this - maybe they're underpaid or bored or maybe its an eligibility they need to meet to be hired here. I don't know.
(4)Erica L.
I used to eat here almost every single day back in college, getting a Greek Lady salad with grilled chicken. It was a reliable staple. The feta cheese was fantastic, service friendly, and price right for the serving size (one salad was easily two meals). I went back recently and was a bit disappointed. They've expanded the space, which I suppose is great for them but it seems to have lost a lot of charm. The salad didn't seem as fresh as I remember (although the feta was still yummy) and the pita bread was really stale. Maybe it was just an off day or maybe my memory is inaccurate, but I think the Lady has begun to let herself go.
(3)Matt S.
The food is extremely average, they have a decent variety, which is nice, but it's convenient. The service is embarrassing. It takes ages for the food, and the staff act like they're in summer camp. They just fool around while not attending to the food, and when they FINALLY get you the food, they act like they're doing you a huge service. It shouldn't take them 40 minutes to put together simple meals. I still go often for the convenience, but time and time again am waiting 35+ minutes, when it's not particularly busy, and the "chefs" are playing paddy-cake in the kitchen before they get to my food.
(2)Alli H.
Fast service, great prices. The veggie gyro was lacking in the vegetable department, but there were french fries stuffed into the middle of the gyro, so that makes up for it a little. Overall pretty good - I'll probably be back for another quick lunch :-)
(3)James S.
Went here last week for the first time in about a year and a half. I have been craving their gyros for so long and I'm so glad I stopped in. They are the biggest gyros you'll ever see. The meat is awesome. I recommend the lamb and house. The tzatziki is outstanding as well. The thing that puts their gyros over the top is definitely the french fries right in the gyro. It's awesome. The platters are great and will fill you up. I like getting the caesar or greek salad and the mashed potatoes are not bad either. The green beans and lemon potatoes are quite strong tasting so I avoid those. Also love what they've done with the restaurant. Makes it super quick and easy to drop in for a bite.
(4)Joe M.
Chose to order take out and eat at our hotel room. Quite a long wait. While my daughter stayed at the GL, I headed out to buy a 6 pack. This sure ain't Buffalo where you can find it in all stores including pharmacies and bars are open until 4 AM. It took me fifteen minutes to find a place. Returned to the GL and still waited. Finally got our take out and took it back to the cave, er...hotel. Daughter got chicken gyro and fries. I got chicken souvlaki and bacon cheese fries. Never heard of putting fries in souvlaki but that's how it's served here. Fries were soggy. I don't know what the meat in the bacon cheese fries was, but I doubt it came from a pig. Souvlaki was bland and the pita was like soft cardboard. I love Greek food. This is just a college garbage plate rip off business. Will never go back because this is the last time I ever have to visit the City of Brotherly Love.
(1)Cindy L.
This is the first thing I ate when I landed in Philly. It's conveniently located to my school. I ordered the house gyro. At first bite it was pretty delicious, but I felt a little sick as I was finishing it. It had lots of meat, veggies, etc. It even has french fries in it! The meat was a bit dry. Overall, it's alright but nothing to toot my horn about.
(3)Jim M.
Tried this place again after the expansion project was complete. Still underwhelmed. The space is nice but the food was still mediocre. This time the chicken souvlaki wasn't as good as the last time. The chicken seemed older and there wasn't any of that juicyness and flavor I tasted before. The roasted red pepper was ok, if a bit mushy. The greek salad was better, with fresher vegetables than last time and at least they were cut completely this time. The fries were a little better than last time, ie no blackened/bad spots. However the fries still didn't taste that great. Just another fast food Greek place next to a college campus.
(2)Jessica R.
Greek Lady has great, reasonably priced food (and the service is quick too!). Their platters can easily serve as two meals. The gyros are delicious - flavorful meat, fresh fluffy pita and the perfect amount of sauce. I also really like the Supreme Salad, which comes with pita and grape leaves (and is more than enough for two meals). I think it's the perfect mix of take out place and restaurant - there's plenty of seating, but you order at a counter so it can also easily be taken to go. I really love how it looks after the renovation - everything is open and airy! Loved Greek Lady before the renovation and love it even more after!
(4)Carolyn B.
I've been working at Penn for over a year now and just recently went to the Greek Lady. I've heard all about it from friends and students so I finally went to check it out. A friend of mine and I went to lunch here on a Friday afternoon. Although we were ahead of the typical lunch time (we were there at 11:45), the restaurant was well packed but not too crowded. Although there was a mid-size line, it went super fast. I'm sure they know to get through everyone fast during that time of day. After placing my order, my friend and I found a table. By the time we had returned from getting utensils, our food was already at the table!! What quick turn around! I ordered the House Gyro with Spanakopita. The spinach pie is definitely something to be shared, since they give you 6 full size pieces. Between the two of us, we finished it off but barely. As for our Gyros, they were stuffed to capacity. My pork was perfectly done and the tzatziki sauce was a great touch of sweet. There were only 3 french fries on the sandwich, so I don't think they should advertise that it comes with fries -- but I didn't order it for the french fries anyway. Overall, the food was delicious. It was my first time eating authentic Greek food, so I was impressed and satisfied. A great lunch location. I've heard the place has undergone renovations recently, so when I first got there I was glad to see that it was very nice inside. Although the lay out is somewhat confusing (there are people standing waiting for their take-out orders right around where the order-line starts), the seating area is spacious (for the restaurants' relative size) and airy. It did get loud during our meal, but that is to be expected during lunch hour. My only suggestion to the restaurant would be to have a menu that is on the wall. As far as I noticed, the only menus they had were printed ones, which tend to get wasted or thrown away after people look through them. If they have something posted where patrons can look up and order (similar to other take-out restaurants), it might speed up their process and reduce the waste. Other than that, I would say that this place is pretty good for the food it offers -- authentic Greek dishes with ample portion sizes!
(4)Robin A.
This is a review and an update all in one... I spent some time in Greece over the summer and ate my fair share of gyros. Cheap and delicious. I've had such a craving for one for the last 5 months but haven't found anything that satisfies the flavors of a real Greek gyro. I read about the Greek Lady and tried a gyro a couple of weeks ago. Meh. It was dry, no sauce, and no fries. Total disappointment. But in my search to satisfy my gyro craving soul, I went back tonight. They must have messed up my last gyro because this one totally rocks! It's everything I remembered from Greece. Pork sliced off the pit, creamy tzaziki, just a few fries and really good, fluffy pita. The thing is monstrously huge too. I heart The Greek Lady.
(4)Rose N.
Wanted something healthy after I went running. Greek Lady was the place to go for healthy flavorful food! Ordered the grilled chicken platter and man was I surprised at how big the portion was (MASSIVE). I loved it, the honey mustard sauce was so GOOD. I want to buy a jar of that to eat with everything! Also had my first baklava there; thumbs up! (although not so healthy) Must come back.
(4)Arthur C.
Ah yes, the well-known campus establishment known as Greek Lady. My first encounters with them were positive, but it's been all downhill from there. I am constantly amazed to find Greek Lady's seats filled for lunch or dinner. While they do present a different kind of fare from a Chipotle or Qdoba, the quality is only decent and the service is inconsistent. Each of the last three times I have been there, I have had to wait upwards of 20 minutes for my food. With a place that offers takeout as an option, that is just inexcusable for the in-house patrons. The location is the greatest boon to this restaurant, but I'd much rather walk a few doors down to HipCityVeg or to any of the excellent food trucks right across the street.
(3)Terrence P.
Delicious food! I ordered the grilled chicken gyro with veggies and fries inside and not only was it fresh but it was still hit by the time I got back to desk and that's 6 city blocks! I would definitely recommend taking a stroll here. I only had to wait 4 minutes for it to be ready. Cashier was really nice. Two thumbs up!
(4)Autumn E.
Okay, Greek Lady, you're a little expensive, but this is the best, most authentic greek food you'll get in the area with take-out speed and not exorbitant costs. Authenticity: The first time I got a gyro from greek lady and they put fries on it, I thought "that's weird." Apparently, though, in Greece, gyropitas are indeed served with the thick fries IN the pita. Lesson learned, thanks to my correspondent in Greece right now. Secondly, I took a glance at their stack of mail while standing at the counter. The name was something like Dimitri Dionopoulous. Check! Finally, have you seen that blonde woman at the assembly line??? And heard her talk??? I'm pretty sure her name is Maria, which just about does it. BAM. HELLO. Okay, so none of those things really vouch for authenticity very much, I just wanted to rant about them. The food comes in large quantities, especially if you order in versus take out.... you will be stuffed. The spanikopita is HUGE, perfect for two people sharing a side, and I go the feta and hummus and combined them? It's was FANTASTIC. Perfect on the warm pita, and perfectly filling. The gyropita are much better when you order them in, just humongous and difficult to finish if you have an average stomach. The lamb is divine. There's a really big platter I want to try there, probably called like the Meze or something... and it's also difficult to finish when shared, as my neighboring table offered. The hummus is especially sesame, which I found delicious, and the sweet of the hummus complimented the feta well. The spanikopita is especially rich and flavorful, one of the better spanikopita I've ever had, and it's good as a cold leftover, too. The service is relatively quick, but there are very long lines at lunch time. Oh, and if you don't plan on eating dessert, DO NOT LOOK AT THE DESSERT FRIDGE. It's terribly tempting, holy crap. Also, their lemon potatoes are ah-mazing, which correlates strongly with lemon sauces used in Greek cooking... I ate one to figure out what it was when I got it as a side, and I couldn't stop eating them. I completely finished the side before even touching the gyropita. Greek salad? YES PLEASE. So, meals are just around 10 dollars, depending on if you just get a sandwich, or if you get sides and a drink, too. If you get extras, it gets a little pricier, but it's otherwise an acceptable lunch price-range.
(5)Alex Z.
This place looks and operates like a fast food place and has very fast service, but the quality of the food is like a legit restaurant. Fresh, flavorful, balanced. Reasonable prices. All-around-good. Nothing really stands out as amazing but there was nothing objectionable about my meal. Even during a busy time, with a long line, the wait time was reasonable and the food came out quickly. And they don't just serve Gyros, you can also get spanakopita, grape leaves, and some of the other classic Greek dishes. I solidly recommend this place!
(4)Ajay A.
Visited this place for the first time yesterday. Nice airy place, reasonable prices, and reasonably good food. The service was friendly and super fast. Had the chicken gyro, was pretty good. Will be back for more. I have heard that the feta cheese served here is excellent.
(3)Geoff c.
I've been to Greek Lady several times over the past couple years. Since I'm moving out of Philly soon, I decided to write about this place. My most recent visit was 2 hours ago. Lamb gyro with everything. fries come inside. tastes good. Food is not mind-blowing, but it's good. Price is fair. Gyro and a drink = $8.50 A lot of reviews talk about how its hard to eat without making a mess, but its just like every other gyro. Eat it from the open side (duh). Make a tear on the bottom side (the pita side). As you eat tear downwards along the pita and open the top, spreading the foil out. It gets crowded on weekdays around lunch & dinner with all the students and med center employees coming around. But I've never had to wait a ridiculously long time. Greek Lady has never wronged me. Yay! I'm a fan.
(4)Melissa W.
Greek Lady! Wooo! The gyros are good. Love the tzatziki. The salads (~$10) are awesome and generally last me 2-3 meals. Fries and mozzarella sticks are always good, though the sticks are a tad on the expensive side. In fact, if everything on the menu were a dollar or two cheaper, this place would be perfect. This also used to be one of my favorite places to grab a cheesesteak in the city, though this may or may not still be true. Regardless, Greek Lady makes a really good cheesesteak. The new renovations make the place nice and snazzy, and quite a bit bigger than it used to be.
(4)Dave M.
Buffalo chicken cheesesteak = the bomb. I've had some disappointing gyros and wraps from this place though!
(4)Maya Y.
I find this place to serve large portions of Greek and American food. The taste is pretty average and the portions are so large such that you probably can't finish your dish in a single setting. The Greek Lady salad is huge and you should probably order it to go but eat in so you can finish it later (and order the dressing on the side). You'll never need to specify "extra feta cheese," because the portions are generous. I ordered the spinach, feta cheese, and grilled chicken sandwich (on a pita rather than a roll - I actually recommend the latter) on one occasion and thought the cheese flavor overwhelmed the sandwich. And since feta has such a distinct, tart taste, it's easy to get sick of it when the portions are so big. I've also ordered the Greek Lady gyro which I find to be the most palatable dish out of everything I've ordered here. The lamb gyro is more expensive and not as tasty as the Greek Lady gyro which contains pork shavings as its meat. The tahini sauce is tart and tasty and the lettuce has been sufficiently fresh every time I've ordered a pita. The cheese fries are a good item to order if you have several people with whom to share them. I don't recommend the shakes since they're somewhat runny (but then again this depends on the person who makes them), but there isn't much quality control in their preparation. I would go here again if I were very hungry and in the mood for a gyro, which isn't too often. As for service, sometimes the waiters/food preparers are tardy in getting the food out to you (one time I had to remind a waiter that my food was sitting out on the counter next to the food preparers) and somewhat negligent. This cannot be helped if the place is busy, but a friendly reminder can't hurt if they've overlooked bringing out your food in a timely fashion. Lastly, this place offers delivery service. Service: B Taste: B
(3)Jenny L.
I really liked this place (I've been here 2-3 times), but I'm starting to think that I can go without it. The halal trucks on the streets are just as good AND cheaper. I usually get the lamb gyro because it's usually more flavorful than the chicken (which it is). Nice touch with the fries in the gyro, but sometimes, i don't even notice there's fries in there. I remember my first time here was really good. I came back when they renovated and it was meh. Feels like a hit or miss. The chicken gyro could use more flavor, and the potatoes aren't as good as the reviews say they are. Maybe it depends on the time and day that you go? Who knows. I'll come back if my friends decide they want to get a gyro here, but I probably won't go out of my way because my food hasn't been consistent here.
(3)Yoona K.
I love the lamb gyros here... best gyros, hands down! It does get super busy, so anticipate a wait during meal rush times!
(5)Christine N.
I go to greek lady for my healthy alternative. There are many things that aren't healthy there, but I order the grilled chicken platter with 2 sides (usually roasted red peppers and spinach). Most of the people that I have introduced this dish to have resorted to it for their healthy alternative as well. I can't really speak for the other dishes. After the renovations, it has been a better experience eating there because it is more spacious and also the price is great! (more food for less money - the servings are huge!) as a side note: the bathroom is REALLY nice :)
(4)Ian A.
The Greek Lady is an excellent eatery. I'm not the biggest fan of Greek food, but I make an exception for Greek Lady because their food is some of the best Greek food I've ever had. I've visited this restaurant several times and always order either a chicken or beef gyro, both of which are always cooked well and delicious. The prices are very generous for the food they give you. The owners recently renovated the interior and is much larger and better looking than it used to be. The service is always great, quick, and mistakes are a rarity. Definitely recommend The Greek Lady to anyone who hasn't tried it yet.
(5)Tymika H.
I've never eaten here. A friend decided to pick up lunch. I came in and was surprised at how nice it was. They had a yummy "looking" dessert booth. I decided to endulge. I got this chocolate mousse type cake. Womp, womp, womp! It tasted like it had been in the fridge for a very long time. It was a $4 piece of cake. Don't let looks and price fool you. My friend suggested I call and complain, I declined, I won't be back.
(1)D.T. B.
The appetizer Sampler Plate is huge and everything on it tasted delicious. It fed four hungry people. My familyhad gyros and said they were good but not memorable. I'm a grape leaves aficionado and their's pass with flying colors. The hispanic woman who delivers the food to the table is super sweet, however the woman running the kitchen and take-out orders is a real b!&@&. She was yelling at the poor kitchen staff and was even curt with a customer who had food allergy questions. nothing is worst than witnessing poor treatment of restaurant workers who are trying to make an honest living. I would have given more stars if it weren't for that lady...hope she isn't The Greek Lady!!
(3)Dio S.
I work at Upenn and I went there twice for lunch. The first time, I ate the chicken and broccoli gyro with tzatziki sauce. It was quite delicious, but heavy on the sauce. The second time, I ate the chicken Cesar Salad. It comes along with some dry pita bread. The salad was OK, but they do give you a huge portion of grill chicken. You can get a great source of protein for lunch at this place.
(3)Johnny B.
This place is awesome. One of my favorite restaurants at Penn. Everything is good - from the gyros, to the salads (which are the size of an entire table), to the desserts. The chicken fingers are LIFE CHANGING. Also they are open late, and serve all of their food at all hours, which I appreciate.
(5)Joseph K.
Greek Lady is an important staple of a Penn student. Recently renovated, this restaurant serves up a mean gyro that's loaded with meat, veggies, and fries. Yup, fries. What I Ordered: Chicken Souvlaki Gyro. Can't go wrong with it. Lamb's pretty good too. Verdict: Good food at a pretty good price. Ask any student. Also, they always have football (European) on tv. Always a plus in my book.
(4)Simone A.
I started eating at The Greek Lady a few years ago because it is near my best friends work and we sometimes meet there for lunch. The Lamb Gyros are good quality, and the meat is properly prepared, although I am NOT a fan of french fries being added to my sandwiches, and always order mine without the added potato. My only problem with the sandwich is that the Tsatsiki tastes like it's at least partially made from sour cream as opposed to fully being greek yoghurt. It may not be, but that's the flavor. The lettuce and tomato and onions always seem fresh, which is a huge plus. One of the reasons I only give it three stars, is that there is nothing else on the menu I ever have any interest in ordering beyond the Lamb Gyro. The other reason is that the music is so loud, I often can't even hear the cashier as I'm placing my order. More on the positive side, the place is clean, especially the restroom, and the staff has always been nice to me. The service is also quick, which is useful when you only have 45 total minutes for lunch. One odd thing, at least to me, you don't bus your own tables. I always feel embarassed, at a non-service establishment, having someone else throw out my trash. All that said, any time I'm craving a Gyro, this is where you'll find me, and I definitely recommend that anyone else who has that particular hankering, join me. :)
(3)Sean H.
Greek Lady is great for what it is, an inexpensive place for Penn kids and locals to get good food, if not exactly authentic Greek cuisine. They deliver, which is key. The service is always fast and accurate. The fries are also my favorite in the area. Something about them just excites the taste buds. Aside from that, Greek Lady is always a good standby option when you want something cheap and tasty that requires very little effort.
(4)Ron-Shanita M.
I LOVE THIS PLACE! My favorites are the lamb gyro, chicken Caesar salad and wrap and the chicken and spinach pita. I've got all my coworkers hooked on this place. They make delicious food and have fast delivery. I would definitely recommend The Greek Lady to everyone. It's a must try!
(5)Krystal A.
Very clean, fast, good fast Greek food. Tasty lamb gyros. Nicest bathrooms I've seen in a small restaurant.
(4)Marc M.
Greek Lady - I used to enjoy going to Greek Lady. The delivery drivers, most of whom are North Africans, were always fun to converse with and they were always very polite and respectful. After my wife moved here in January we had frequented the spot as it was always decent food. And the portions were huge. But all that changed... We had ordered a salad and a souvlaki - simple fair for this establishment, but the salad was just downright horrible. The oil tasted as if it had gone rancid - a possibility if they keep it out and near the hot stove. When I brought this to the attention of the manager, he chose to inform me that, "maybe you're just not used to how it tastes." I rebutted that we eat here frequently and know what it should taste like. His final reply was to shrug his shoulders. So my wife and I shrugged ours, vowing to never return, and telling as many people as we know that Greek Lady doesn't care about the satisfaction of its customers. Or maybe they just don't know how their salads should taste...
(1)Jana V.
Great lamb gyro platters! (I get them every time I go - I got about once a month) The lamb gyro itself has lettuce, tomato, tzaziki sauce, the lamb (doh!), fries, and pita. Great combination. On Saturday my family got three lamb gyro platters with all different sides including: string beans, broccoli, lemon potatoes, salad, and fries. From that I was able to judge and compare which were the best. Hands down: string beans and lemon potatoes FTW! The string beans are made with a tomato-type sauce - they aren't the prettiest food, but they are very good. One huge platter to feed two people comes to about $9. Not bad at all for real food.
(4)Casey K.
Nothing to write home about, but the food is good (not great), the service is fine, and the restaurant is clean. They are open late, which is nice when you have a craving for lamb gyro at 10PM. I personally LOVE their greek salad -- if the lettuce doesnt turn brown, it's a two-mealer for me!
(4)Lauren C.
There's a reason Greek Lady is right on top of Penn's campus -- this is the epitome of college food. They're open late and the portions are enormous, but the quality, flavor, and ambiance (even after the remodeling) are only so-so. If you're looking for a charming restaurant with delicious Greek food, head to Kanella. If decent, filling take-out is what you're after, Greek Lady is a good bet.
(3)Anonymous A.
This review is for the service. I've ordered delivery several times, but the staff working the phones are becoming increasingly rude to the point that I start wondering whether the food is really worth the unpleasantness. This seems to be one of those establishments that the more you order, the worse they treat you. Instead of thanking you for frequenting the restaurant, they seem to think they are doing something wrong (being too inexpensive, etc.) that you begin to return. It's really unfortunate.
(1)Sophie U.
O Greek Lady, you may be loud and fratty, but your gyros and other 3000-calorie items will forever win my heart. Yeah, so your salads are monstrously big, but I don't mind; I've ordered one before and learned from my mistake. I don't know what your current hours are ( campusfood.com tells me you close before midnight every night, but I refuse to believe it), but remember the times I came to you in a drunken stupor at 2am to devour your delicious fries and/or gyros? Because I only have pictures to prove this ever happened. You were definitely my favorite place to gain three pounds overnight and not remember a thing upon waking up the next afternoon. I miss you. Come to DC.
(5)Rebecca C.
If you're looking for a quick place to eat good food, this is the place to go. I came here with some friends for brunch and the service was quick and good. You order at the cash register, pick up a number, and they bring you your food to your table. I ordered the three scrambled eggs which came with potatoes and toast. My friend ordered the French toast which was pretty simple. Overall the food was like any other breakfast cafe, but it's a good place to go for a quick sit down breakfast. I definitely want to come back though to try their gyros.
(4)Phillip Y.
I have been to this place twice while on campus. It certainly has a nice selection of Greek food. I had the traditional gyro which was really good as well as the skewered pork or Souvlakia with a Greek salad with lemon-peppered potatoes. I saved the Greek salad for later which was heavenly- olives, feta cheese, olive oil and vinegar, tossed greens with tomatoes. Lemon-peppered potatoes were good as well and much better than just french fries. Overall, can't beat the quality and price for an on-campus take-out.
(4)Dustyn S.
Economic, friendly, and average. I wouldn't call this authentic greek food, but for a campus spot it's not bad. French fries INSIDE the gyro were a nice touch, though.
(3)Alicia L.
The salads here are amazing, and that's not something I usually say about salads. What sets this place apart is that they have excellent grilled chicken and will put pretty much an entire chicken breast on your salad, the portions are huge, and the price is great. This salad can usually make two meals, so it's a great place for college students working on a budget. The fries are also a highlight. The restaurant also has a great new feel since they've revamped the place and there is plenty of room to sit down and dine in (unlike before when it was a very tiny establishment). It can get pretty loud and service is about average.
(4)Jimmi S.
Wow! I had a Greek Salad there for lunch and it was really good. The salad ingredients were very fresh and crispy. I really loved it. You got a nice warm pita with your salad and the dressing was on the side. The Greek Lady is very clean, bright and comfortable. The staff was nice and courteous. My only complaint was that they only had Pepsi and not Coke.
(4)Debbie N.
All I have to say is: They put FRIES in my lamb gyro without my request and without an extra charge. A million calories of heaven. It's LOVE.
(4)Jared G.
Best Greek delivery I've had in a while. That being said, I've never actually been there. Spanakopita? Flaky and light like phyllo should be. Spinach and cheese on the inside. Not greasy. Baklava? Light and flaky. Sticky and sweet. Not soggy. Chicken Souvlaki? Chicken well seasoned. Not too many onions. Light and fluffy pita. The addition of a couple french fries was interesting. Very good. Chicken Gyro? Excellent. Chicken was flavorful, just the right amount of tzatziki sauce. Not outrageously onion-y or garlicky. Solid simple Greek take-out. Definitely ordering from them again.
(4)Cindy A.
A favorite place to eat in University City. You can never go wrong with the sandwiches or platters. The sides are amazing!
(5)Aditi J.
Ugh, every time someone says "I LOVE Greek Lady," I admit I cringe on the inside and the outside. A lot of people are obsessed with its Greekiness and its gyros galore but for vegetarians, I think the options are somewhat limited. When I've ordered the Veggie Gyro, it's turned out to be crammed with either: an entire block of feta (no, not yummy crumbles--big, fat square blocks) OR five dollops of Tzatziki sauce. I always end up scooping out the excessive servings of these two things and eat a "gyro" that is just a pita, lettuce, and tomato. Definitely not worth $5-6. I went yesterday and ordered a spinach pita, trying to save what little mental appetite I have for Greek Lady. The first few pieces were good-ish. But then I realized the insides were cold and chunky and...not so good. It was better than a Veggie Gyro, but again, not my favorite. The one thing Greek Lady has going for it, in my opinion, are its amazing pita chips with a serving of Tzatziki sauce. AMAZING. And a large quantity too. Mmm, I'm tempted to bump up to 3-stars just for these tasty little chips. Maybe next time.
(2)Emily P.
Greek Food. Fast Food. A little slice of the motherland, served up fast and greasy. Mmm-mm. I go here when I'm craving a gyro. YOU should go here if you're having trouble sleeping, as I've found that consumption of their food makes me want a nap harder than I've ever wanted one in my life. Maybe it's the french fries inside the gyro that push me over the soporific edge...
(4)Josh Q.
While the lamb gyros are very good, everything else seemed to be average. I eat here often because it's convenient, decently priced, and had edible food - not because its food is particularly delicious.
(3)Jon L.
The Greek Lady actually began as a mere food truck and then expanded her business a few years ago into a full restaurant. The popular restaurant on 40th Street has a huge menu --- pretty much everything on there is worth a try --- but it still maintain the quick service philosophy that made it a successful as a food truck. Stuff that's good: Well, lamb gyros for sure (a Greek tradition); salads (very popular with weight conscious college girls); and (for the rest of us) excellent fries. They also do a justice to a lot of Philly classics, like the hoagie and the steak sandwich. Stuff that's bad: Loud, drunken patrons late at night, especially on weekends. Stuff that's funny: The Greek Lady staff is predominantly Mexican and Guatemalan, whereas the Mexican joint two doors down, Qdoba, doesn't have a single Mexican on the payroll. Not that I've seen.
(3)Alex C.
You can haz cheezburga heah....and lam giro an moussaka (kindza like greek lasagnas) & greek salat. I onli eatz giros an greek salats and moussaka heah. Moussakas iz slow. If I getz the plattah, I likez TWO geek salats. Grilt chickin salats is gooood and biig tooo. Itz cheap, tasteh, and theyz open late on weekendz. Brekfast samidges be betterz at the food truckz. They yellz your name really lowd heah. It hurtz my eahs.
(3)Rachael M.
One word: tzatzki. They give you a great size serving if you order it as an appetizer. Honestly, it's the whole reason I go to the Greek Lady. The only downside is the staff. I always feel like they're annoyed by each patron. However, I do understand their clientele are mostly Penn/Drexel students & they're probably not the easiest customers.
(4)Tysan G.
Had a chicken cheese steak that was mediocre at best. The honey mustard they have has too much mayo in it and it is not good.
(2)Travis G.
I'd give Greek Lady somewhere between 2 and 3 stars, but since it's convenient, open late, and takes phone orders for delivery/take out, I'll give it a 3. The food here is decent. Out of the options on their menu, I like the gyro sandwiches the best. I've tried the grilled chicken platter (basically a huge plate of chopped up chicken breast) and the veggie wrap (cheese, peppers, tomato, etc), both of which were so-so. Their salads are okay--the Greek Lady salad isn't bad, but the salmon salad has a disappointingly small portion of salad and is lacking in variety of vegetables included. I'd usually go around the corner to Hummus instead for pita sandwiches or salad. Greek Lady also serves breakfast/brunch, but I've never tried it--I've heard good reviews, however.
(3)Jenny L.
The house gyros are pretty good and service is lightning fast. My friends' orders were out before they had time to get their drinks and sit down. Not sure what the sodium content of those gyros are though because everyone who got one (pretty much everyone at the table) was really thirsty for the next 2-3 hours after the meal. I've heard it's "pretty authentic" but I wouldn't put much stock in that... I guess it's authentic in the sense that it made me really miss the sketchy hole-in-the-wall gyro places in Athens.
(3)Steve K.
Great Gyro! Love it here!
(5)Emily D.
i've been eating this kind of food for as long as i can remember. Toledo, my home town, is swarming with greek restaurants. so it's in my blood...probably literally....grease (and Greece) stays with you. (stop the pun madness!) anyway, i haven't had anything but the lamb gyro, but why bother ordering anything else? it IS the GREEK lady. the tzatziki sauce (which makes a good gyro) is pretty good, although they could put more on it. they also use soft greek pita, which is always the better choice in gyro sandwichery business. and before you order one with a side of fries, you must know that they put fries IN the sandwich! IN!!!!! but i'll take mine with a side of fries, please.
(4)Z J.
Ive been a fan of The Greek Lady since it was a lunch cart. The chicken salad, in your choice of format (hoagie, wrap, whatever) is amazing, and most of the other things I have tried are pretty good too. As mentioned here the restaurant space can be loud and get a little messy when its going full swing, but if like me you arent in sync with the college kid schedule its a great spot to stop for a relatively peaceful late lunch or early dinner. Oddly enough I have been disappointed on the rare occasions I actually order something Greek, but the rest of the menu is more than enough to keep me coming back.
(4)SilverGirl G.
Quick update: I went there for lunch on Wednesday. Counter service was quick and friendly enough, and I was in and out in under 5 minutes. I'll need at least one more quick and easy experience like that before I up it a star, but it's a promising start.
(3)Jordan F.
Since starting school in university city i've been looking for a good Greek place to get food. And Greek lady did not disappoint. The lamb gyro are tasty the only thing is that I didn't expect fries in my gyro it was a nice surprise. It's a good place for broke college students. And it doesn't help if you mention yelp you get a free drink. I will be back soon probably today.
(4)Linda S.
I would normally give this place 5 stars, but was just told they no longer make "off menu" items...like gyro meat in omelets. WTF?!? It's a GREEK RESTAURANT!! What poor business insight...hell, that's lack of insight!! Totally disgusted....
(2)Brian L.
The food is pretty good. The service can be lacking at times. Overall 3 stars.
(3)Jay J.
They have good food for a reasonable price and they give HUGE portions. Get the Grilled Chicken Plate all the way! Mmm.
(4)Katarina M.
Really great. I get the chicken pita or the Greek Lady salad (with chicken). Their grilled chicken is just phenomenal. And the fries are good. The cheese fries not so good. They never put enough cheese on the fries and the cheese gets cold absurdly fast. But other than that just get to know your favorites and you're good. Don't leave off the tzaziki sauce on any pita. It's great. And the fries they put in the house gyro so good. Meals run about $10. Oh, and their chocolate cake is great. Best in the area.
(5)Rosenthal A.
My favorite place in University City. Whenever I am remotely close, I have to stop and get a salad. Their regular salad with chicken is amazing. The chicken is absolutely delicious and you are guaranteed to get at least 2 meals out of it. And the best thing is that it cost less than $9!
(5)Julia C.
I gave The Greek Lady another chance because one day I was really craving Greek food. So, I can now safely recommend this restaurant. The Greek food is traditional and tasty. I have had the Chicken Souvlaki platter, and today the Veggie platter. I had the " Greek" lemon potatoes, Green Beans and mushrooms along with my spanokopita. Yum. Platter comes with soup or salad and pita bread. I had the lentil soup, which was pretty tasty. Now they have a lot of the Greek food except Avgolemono "egg lemon" soup. It's different than their Chicken Orzo, which is good. I will come back and bring friends when they visit.
(4)Khusbu P.
I've been going to Greek Lady for over 5 years now. It's right on Penn's campus so there are always students and families eating there. I love this place! I always order the lamb gyro platter with rice and mashed potatoes on the side...don't forget to get lots of hot sauce!!! Greek Lady is affordable, the ambience is very casual, and the food tastes amazing. The place is pretty big but never empty. Ben & Jerry's is also a few doors down so I always get that for dessert right after!!
(4)Lauren M.
Terrible service,found a hair in my food and they refused to refund me. I work at a near by hospital and my floor frequently ordered from them, we stopped because of all the order mix ups and rude attitudes.
(1)Melissa C.
I was somewhat apprehensive when my cousin asked me to meet her here for brunch, given this place is known for its gyros. Surprisingly, they have a great breakfast selection. I got the greek omelette and a frappe (my sister and I were addicted to these when we went to Greece). The greek omelette came with home fries and toast. It was very satisfying and tasty. The frappe was also pretty good as well. A nice casual brunch spot for cheap (~$12).
(3)Sara N.
Greek Lady is the embodiment of college food--good, not great, but it will power you through an all-nighter at the library or save you from a vicious hangover. In my opinion, the star of the show is the lamb gyro (don't forget the red hot peppers), but they are also known for their monster chicken salads and specialty platters. They prepare their gyros as you order, so you're promised a fresh comfort food at the beginnning or the end of a long night.
(3)Minh H.
I enjoyed the cheap Greek food here. The atmosphere is pretty decent of any fast food style restaurant. I got the gyro platter which gave a lot of food. I don't know much about authentic Greek food, but it was an enjoyable lunch/dinner for hanging out with a friend. They also serve breakfast,sandwiches, and burgers. Quite a diverse menu for one looking for a place to eat. Staff is also nice, and they take your plate!
(5)Jim P.
I usually come to Greek lady once a week since am from NJ. My wife loves the grilled chicken with the baked veggies, I get the Gyro platter with baked vegies and a small Greek salad. I wished they dint chop up the chicken in the Chicken platter but I guess that's the way they do it. The pita bread should be grilled a bit more to make it crisper. And they should have a small house salad like a Greek salad that comes with the Gyro plate that you can get ala carte. All and all the place Rocks. its clean and the service is quick
(5)Quenisha W.
This place is delicious! The food tastes homemade even though it's in a "fast food" mass production setting. Love this place and will definitely be back for more!
(5)Sam K.
Order chicken souvlaki got a kids meal. 2 tiny skewers of chicken. Way too much money for the portion. Even the chicken taste like average pizza shop chicken. No first and last time.
(2)Kimberly Y.
I would probably give Greek Lady four stars, if not for the slow service and inconsistent food. I used to stop by Greek Lady decently often, but I stopped coming back after a few mediocre gyros--especially one time when I brought my visiting parents here. I recently tried it again, and the food seemed much better than before. The salads are humongous and consistent, but I'm not really a salad person, so I usually go for the chicken gyros. Sometimes the chicken is hot and succulent, and sometimes the chicken is cold and dry. The fries and vegetables stuffed inside the gyro make it pretty delicious (and this is coming from a picky person!). Furthermore, I've had nice lemon roasted potatoes and then overly salty ones. Overall, the portions are pretty large, and the prices are decent. Beyond that, my biggest complaint is with the snail-paced service at Greek Lady. The cashier lines are generally reasonable. But when it comes to food preparation, I often wait at least 10-15 minutes for takeout here, and even longer when I eat in. They usually have a lot of customers (it's much nicer when they have outdoor seating, but otherwise it's pretty packed), but they also have a lot of kitchen help, so I don't understand why it takes so long... especially when the food sometimes comes out cold! Definitely set aside more time than you would expect when eating here. It'll be a hit or miss experience, but when it's good--it's great!
(3)Jonathan G.
This is a great fast food Greek spot. We routinely get chicken gyro platters to go here. They come with a Greek salad that's decent, and lemon roasted potatoes and green Beans. The one thing I would say is you should ask for extra tzatziki sauce cuz they don't seem to give enough.
(4)Victoria C.
The salads are huge! I've gotten the grilled chicken salad every time (with vinegar) and it is so amazing... every time. Literally an entire tomato, huge cucumber slices, fresh red onion, a boiled egg, and I would say 3 breasts' worth of meat. Definitely worth the money. Make sure to call in first if you plan on picking it up. I thought the gyro was just okay though. Nothing too special with that.
(3)Cynthia X.
I like this place. Mostly it's an inviting site to see instead of the usual pizza catering during lunch time info sessions / meetings at school. I came here myself one day when I stayed late on campus while reviewing for finals. I looked up the menu online, called in, walked over to pick up my order, and it was all seamless. I got a chicken gyro (which I prefer over the lamb). The wrap comes in a pita bread shell as well as fries wrapped in (my favorite part). I was so surprised to see fries in there my first time eating it that I thought it was accidentally mixed in, but I'm glad it's a deliberate addition. This place is great for catering to large groups if you want to mix it up a bit! (Though the meets can become a bit dry when sitting out for too long). It was my friends birthday that day, so I also got a chocolate cake for her (and of course she shared with me!) pretty good. I'm glad they have a dessert selection there!
(4)Jana P.
Convenient location with relatively quick (but sometimes inconsistent) service. It's spacious and comfortable, except for the fact that it's unpredictably either way too cold or too warm inside. The food is alright, a bit too greasy for my liking, but overall not bad.
(3)Lavada L.
Everyone at work raves about this place. I had a lamb gyro and it was pretty good. The service was super fast which was surprising since it is usually packed during lunch time.
(4)Dimitrios J. A.
This place is an excellent authentic Greek cafe style restaurant with both fast food and traditional home style Greek sandwiches and dishes. The decor inside it very nice with a vintage taverna feel with modern accents. I usually go for the chicken gyro sandwich and greek salads. I also like the home made Greek style dishes made daily on display right at the entrance. There are also very delicious desserts, I'd you like good baklava and other Greek delicacies of the sort.
(5)Larry F.
A stable go-to place on campus! I usually get four different things here: Lamb gyro platter - absolutely delicious. It also comes with two sides or a small salad I believe. Greek lady salad - definitely not the girly salad one gets across the block at Sweetgreen; this salad weighs several pounds and has a decent mix of meat and cheese! Milk shake - flat out delicious; definitely on the pricier side but who cares when you're feeling like crap after a midterm and this is the first thing on your mind! Mint lemonade tea - a recent discovery; after eating all that greasy food, you might as well fill the rest of the pockets of air in your stomach with this refreshing beverage, and it's pre-made so grab it on the go! On another note, I'm a bit sad that they don't offer fresh Greek yogurt!!! Maybe one day they will, and I'll add another star to this review then! Service and ambiance are great too. Food is served on a single platter so not much service is required here. The restaurant itself feels like a typical diner, so it's a good place for a casual dinner with friends
(4)Chuhan S.
Never been the the store but had their sandwich at a lot of club events haha. I guess all I have to say is I like it but I don't know if I would personally buy it from the store ahha since I just eat it at events
(4)James S.
Hands down some of the cheapest and best value for Greek food. Also put french fries on their gyros. I usually get their salmon or grilled chicken salad. Easily holds me over for 2 meals, well balanced and incredibly tasty. Easy for simple delivery, or a quick bite on the undergrad campus.
(4)Sam H.
Mostly echoing many of the other reviews here. I ordered take out: lamb gyro, chicken souvlaki, hummus, and a turkey burger. Everything was good, but not memorable. The only thing i would go back for is the hummus, which was excellent. Kanella still holds my vote as the best greek restaurant in philadelphia.
(3)Andres L.
I've eaten in and had delivery. All the gyros are solid and prices are decent as well. I'm not sure how authentic it is but I mean gyros in general are pretty good.
(4)Connie L.
1. Speedy service/convenient 2. Filling 3. Mediterranean? Consumed: Lamb Gyro I enjoyed my lamb gyro, but it wasn't overwhelmingly good. I've never had authentic Mediterranean food, so I kind of wonder how it compares.
(3)Mike L.
Greek Lady is a real hit or miss for me. It's slightly pricier than other potential options, but usually gives you what you expect. The hits: The Salads- Huge portions of lettuce and meat. It'll definitely fill you up. I generally prefer ordering the plain Caeser salad and adding the meats/other vegetables on top of it, I find it cheaper than ordering the Greek Lady Salad outright. Gyros- Hefty gyros filled with fries and great tzatziki sauce. Fairly standard. Great if you're graving their delicious lamb. However, you'll get a bit more food at Chipotle for the same price. The misses: Brunch- Nope nope nope. I keep ending up at Greek Lady for brunch on behalf of others, but each time I find myself wishing I had just made my own. First off, the individual entrees came out at different intervals. Next, portions are fairly small and of low quality. The sausages and pancakes remind me of what I'd get from frozen packets. Also, last time I went my friend ordered a sausage egg and cheese. What he got was a foot long hoagie, egg, cheese and four tiny (think frozen) sausage links. The Sides- The platter is admittingly a hefty amount of food for a cheap price. The gyro can be expected to be good, but most everything else is tasteless. They almost always fail to include gravy with their bland mashed potatoes. Any sort of vegetables you order on the side come out tasting like they were just boiled for a couple minutes. Desserts- Overpriced and stale. TLDR: Go to Greek Lady if you have a craving for a lamb gyro or a salad. Don't go for anything else.
(3)Monica S.
MMM..i love gyros & fast service! I came here when I visited my friend in Philadelphia! Not amazing or "anything special" gyros, but it will do! A pretty basic gyro and yummy yogurt sauce! The atmosphere was very upbeat and I knew It was a place that all the college kids went because it was inexpensive and good quality food! Definitely a place I recommend visiting if you are in the area!
(4)Bedir S.
Probably one of the worst places to order food from. I have eaten in the restaurant and had delivery (which never arrived). A few things to note: 1. The food is mediocre at best - and to top it off leaves you with an upset stomach. 2. They mixed up my order through grubhub and I did not receive my food despite being charged. 3. The staff are extremely rude - the manager hung up on me when I asked for my money back Dont eat at this place, there are far better (and healthier) places in Philly. I would give it zero if I could
(1)Mike F.
Mass and fast produced Greek food sums up this restaurant fairly well. Imagine your favorite gyro-serving lunch truck/wagon but in a permanent location and you'll have Greek Lady. Always a good choice for lunch, but be warned if you dine in, it is -busy- and may not have seating for you. Safe bets are to order out or avoid the 12pm hour as much as possible.
(3)Nina M.
Ordering delivery from here guarantees a lunch that is completely botched. They can't accommodate modifications, even the simplest ones like "make it a hot sandwich."
(2)Reva S.
Good, but not fabulous. Giant salads and gyros are tasty, but quality is the same as some food trucks in the area and costs about twice as much.
(3)Missi G.
Went in for a late lunch, around 3p. 'Parking is all metered street parking, wasn't difficult to get a spot but I imagine that's harder once the college students are back. No wait but over half of the tables were occupied, which seems like a good sign for that time of day. Lots of tables out front which I'm sure would be fun once the weather warms up. This may be a chance occurrence, maybe the food truck didn't come in time or something, but ordering was complicated. Tried to order one sandwich- out of spinach, picked a different one-out of roasted peppers. Friend tried to order a turkey burger- out of all burgers. It was almost humorous if I wasn't hungry! Finally settled on a chicken and mushroom sandwich. The sandwich itself was actually delicious- pita was soft and not too dry, chicken was tender and flavorful, tzatziki sauce was the right touch. Big portions for a sandwich too. Just another thing to consider...it was cold in there! About 40 degrees outside, so with the big glass windows along the front, I guess a little chilliness is to be expected. But the tables are all next to the window so there's no way to get away from it. So dress warm if you check it out in the wintertime.
(3)Banana B.
Delivery is NOT the way to go unless you don't mind getting food different from what you ordered. I have ordered the same thing on three different occasions and got three different items. Details, people, details! And oh yeah. The hummus? Use it to tile your bathroom...
(2)Carol C.
Nothing too special about this place. Just your average greek food for an average price. Got the house gyro, which came out to $7.51. You can get a similar but smaller gyro at the halal cart for less than $5. You can see the spits that they carve the meat from though, which is either great or gross, depending on your perspective.
(3)Elizabeth F.
The good was okay and came out quickly but the service left a lot to be desired. I got charged for something I didn't order but at least they were nice about removing the charge. I sat outside because it was warm, but apparently they expected me to go inside to get the following: sugar for my coffee, salt for my eggs, and a glass of water. It was a good deal but I am not a fan.
(2)Chris M.
I would cite one of the top 5 best food values in the city to be the Greek Lady salad. It's freaking huge and heavy, like you have to pass it back and forth between hands while carrying it back home so that one arm doesn't get more developed than the other heavy. It's basically a half a farm's worth of lettuce topped with all of the chickens that live in the hen house (grilled), with a bunch of boiled eggs (presumably from said, now-grilled chickens from hen house), a brick of feta cheese, and a grove of olives. All of this for $9. I also recommend any of the hoagies here (which are also leviathans in their own right), and of course any of the greek specialities. But seriously: try the salad.
(4)Wesley C.
I'm a little torn with this review. One on hand, I feel like I could give them a 4/5 for the value of their food (quantity for price), but on the other hand, I sometimes feel more like the quality of the food is good, but not spectacular. But hey, what do you expect for a relatively cheap greek diner off Penn's campus? And maybe it's not fair. I grew up in Tampa, and my family would drive out to Tarpon Springs on the weekends just to get Gyros and walk along the sponge docks. So I learned early on not only how to pronounce Gyros (Yee-rows), but how they should taste. However, does that keep me from coming back here not infrequently for their massive chicken caesar salad, or when I'm having a craving for gyros? No. But I find that it's mostly out of convenience because we only live a couple blocks away.
(3)Sheila D.
Pretty solid Mediterranean restaurant. I've heard pretty good things about the gyros, though I haven't tried them myself. I had the salmon salad a while ago, and although the salmon was really well cooked and seasoned, the greens in the salad tasted very un-fresh and straight from a bag. Their breakfast foods are pretty decent, but it's all pretty simply made (just different kinds of eggs) with fruit/toast. Even though the breakfast good is relatively cheap, I'd prefer making my own breakfast eggs... Especially because the service isn't particularly fast either.
(3)Ben W.
Never again. I've probably had Greek Lady 100 times due to the amount of Penn events it caters, but I don't know why I keep eating in store. The cons: food takes forever and is unevenly served. My table of four didn't get our food until about 25-30 minutes after ordering and the four dishes were served over the span of 15 minutes instead of all at once. My omelet was just okay, and the potatoes and toast were cold. I could've spent $2 per person at the grocery store and threw something even tastier and quicker than they did. I'll eat their gyros at events, but probably won't be stopping by again for purchase anything.
(1)Michael F.
Greek Lady is what it is, a former food truck turned restaurant that offers quick, fresh foods at reasonable prices. A step up from fast food, Greek Lady is not, nor is it trying to be, a high end restaurant with fancy food offerings that will make you wait for a seat or your food. With that said... I had the lamb gyro. I'll admit, I was taken by surprise by the fries (included IN the gyro), but otherwise enjoyed it. Our food arrived less than ten minutes after we ordered, the table we chose was clean, and we weren't rush out when we finished. Sounds like four stars to me!
(4)Ortho D.
Always dependable with a variety of foods. You can go Greek one day, american, sandwich, wrap, anything your heart desires. This was my go to place for 7 years in Philadelphia, being across the street from the dental school. They have great service. They deliver door to door in the dental school. That was a major plus!! Too many fond memories of this place, will always have a special place in my heart.
(4)Kristin H.
I met the Greek Lady yesterday after a long afternoon at LadyFest at The Rotunda. A friend and I were looking to eat something on the quicker and healthier side and figured that The Greek Lady might have some decent options. We both ordered veggie gyros: I've definitely had better. Iceberg lettuce, a few tomatoes, and french fries stuffed the pita it was wrapped in. Even thought I omitted the cheese and tzatziki sauce (since I'm vegan), I really don't believe that this would have saved it. I kind of wish they would have decided to swap the fries for something like broccoli or something with actual nutritional content. Yes, I've had way healthier Greek gyros of substance elsewhere. I was expecting something a little better for $6+. I think the thing that was more disappointing than the food was the attitude of people who worked there. They were clearly hating their lives and passing that ick off on me. Yeah, you're in college, and yah, it's a Saturday, and yep, you are working a register. I was once there, too, get over it! Or at least don't act like you're gonna punch someone when you're taking my order. We even bussed our own table. Yuck. The Greek Lady is a jerk.
(1)Justine J.
There is nothing Greek about this place. To be fair, I had some pretty kick-ass Greek foods. Yes, that includes Gyros. I would give this place 2 stars, but I got grilled chicken kabob which is essentially impossible to screw up, BUT it could be more flavorful (i.e. marinate it with lemon, oregano, olive oil like real Greeks). They're green beans was one of the foulest things I've seen. It looks like cellulose that's been processed and pooped out... all dark and squishy and yuck and etc etc etc. Lemon potatoes? Sounded kinda good but NOPE. Lemon soup aka avgolemono? Two thumbs down. Don't get me started on the gyro. Just because you have fries-stuffed gyro you can't name your joint anything Greeky. That's just pure deception. Only things marginally Greek about this place is their gyros (which were subpar) and spanikopita which they probably bought frozen at Trader Joe's and heated it up. Gyro - I felt like I was eating a crappy burrito with mushy fries in it. Not to mention, the staff are morons. Cheers to idiocy.
(2)Roopa S.
The veggie gyros here are pretty much god. Perfect pita, lettuce, tomatoes, white yogurt sauce, and best of all- the pita is stuffed with french fries. It's so stuffed and big that it gets hard to eat and super messy, but I guess the amazing flavors are still worth it. It's also fairly priced-- one sandwich is less than $7. I've also tried a egg and cheese on wheat bread sandwich, which was simple but excellent. I'll definitely be back to try more on their menu, though I'm sure the veggie gyro would be my favorite. It's great that a Mediterranean place on campus has a solid vegetarian menu!
(3)Emily K.
I've only ever eaten the lamb gyro here, but it is delicious. It includes french fries, which was a pleasant surprise to me. The restaurant is always clean and the service is fast and attentive. The only small quibbles I have with Greek Lady are that the free water cups they give you are incredibly small--like maybe 6oz--and it can be hard to find seating during peak lunch hours as the place is jammed with Penn kids. All in all a great place for a cheap, delicious meal.
(4)Cristina P.
Definitely a go-to spot on campus. In fact, going to Greek Lady is somewhat of an initiation ritual when one is accepted into Penn. One of my favorite dishes is the lamb gyro which is simply delicious. It is stacked high with lettuce, tomato, lamb, onion, and just the right amount of tzatziki sauce. Additionally, they put a few french fries inside which serves as a nice surprise in each bite. To accompany the gyro I always order, the crispy, perfectly-seasoned curly fries and what I consider to be the best milk-shake I've ever tasted. The milkshake is made form about a pint of ice cream and just the right amount of milk, making it silky smooth and creamy. Add to that a dollop of their freshly made whip cream and you have heaven in a cup. They satisfy my sweet cravings and in general are a good pick me up after any stressful day. In terms of the service, considering their high demand of orders especially after traditional class time, they are generally quick to serve you. The atmosphere is dependent on what time you go. the place itself is very nice, but on what I call rush-hour times the restaurant can get very noisy; however, I highly recommend Greek Lady as a casual place to hangout and pick up a good, affordable meal with friends.
(4)Ashley T.
I've ordered from Greek Lady several times, each experience more dismal than the last. The food quality is sub par. There are soooo many absolutely wonderful restaurants in our great city of fooderly love to choose from, so honestly going here doesn't really fit the bill. The food is not great, the delivery is nothing to write home about either. To recap, go somewhere better in Philly, and enjoy the great food our city has to offer.
(1)S. H.
Quick, reliable, tastes good, and fills me up. If I'm nearby and need lunch, I like to go here.
(4)Sarah S.
Updating this to 3 stars (from 2) for the egg / sausage / cheese roll. Roll was more like a hot dog roll than anything else, but it was tasty, hot and hit the spot when other stuff wasn't open nearby. Maybe it was my low expectations but was reasonably good for $5. OK gyro, maybe a bit small compared to other places in the area. It's OK, but I'd go elsewhere if time or delivery wasn't an issue.
(3)Caroline L.
Greek Lady occupies the eateries and shops on Penn row on 40th street between Locust and Walnut. Usually I avoid that area for food because I'm never in that much of a rush to eat. For a fast food type restaurant, it is one of the better with many selections. And it's hard to mess up Greek food. It's inherently delicious. The atmosphere is what you'd expect from a bustling lunch crowd. Snappy service, service to your table via numbers, and bus your own refuse. I went there for lunch with a friend, who was on her lunch break. I suppose I might go back and it fits the bill for what is says it delivers. The food is good and it's good when you are in a hurry.
(3)Paul B.
A decent gyro, very filling. The price is right if you're too lazy to cook and you're looking for something cheap and fast.
(3)Alex L.
The Good: Their gyros are large and meaty, plus they're filled with scrumptious french fries! What's not to like? They are addictive, and I'm not ashamed to say that I've put down three in one sitting. Also, their hoagies are delicious! I had them at a catered event one time and could not believe they were from a Mediterranean restaurant. Their menu has a huge variety of things to appeal to everyone's tastes. If you're unsure about what to get, you can't go wrong with one of their hoagies. The Bad: Their desserts are pretty awful, if you're into that stuff. Their cheesecake doesn't have the consistency of cheesecake, it's like a cross between cheesecake and plain white cake, if that makes sense. Their "creme brulee" is basically a pudding pie that was probably made from Jell-O mix, skip it. When I went for brunch, their breakfast potatoes came out cold and didn't taste fresh. In fact, they didn't taste like anything at all. Service is spotty as well; they mess up my order more often than I'd like. If you go with a group, don't expect to get your food all at the same time, you might have to wait 10 minutes for some people's food and 30 minutes for others'. Overall, Greek Lady is a little better than fast food. If it's catering we're talking about, I'm all for it, but the dine-in experience is better had elsewhere.
(3)Cindy C.
Not that impressed with the food here. Got the lamb/beef gyro. The table where we sat had a vent that blew on my food the entire time. My gyro got cold before I could finish it.
(2)Meg S.
Oh Greek Lady. I've probably had it over 40 times, despite not enjoying it that much, purely due to Penn 'free food' events. Sigh. The only thing I've liked here has been the Greek salad in store. The gyros are really nothing special here; they're not especially terrible but nearly all of them (despite different meats, flavor combinations, etc) taste the same. Isn't it a problem when multiple people cannot tell what they are eating by the taste and need to look at the label??! (Sadly, I've seen this happen at least 3 times). Service in store is bad for take out but pretty reasonable if you are eating inside. Delivery is also very hit or miss-when I've ordered it with other people, sometimes you get more than you ordered (one time, we all got fries with gyros) and other times you don't get something you asked for (we ordered grape leaves and got none). Unless you are absolutely desperate (or it's free), I would avoid Greek Lady.
(2)Gabbie N.
Got delivery last night. Noticed that my dessert was moldy when it was already too late. When I let them know when they opened this morning, they said they won't give a refund but might consider it if I bring the dessert to the restaurant to show them the mold. Luckily, like most people, I vacuum seal all of my rotten food and save it to put display on my mantel, right next to my gilded piles of garbage. Seriously though. Moldy apple crumble, no refund, no apology. I'm lucky I noticed it before I got food poisoning.
(1)Joanna H.
I had an hour lunch break and decided to tag along a friend who loves Greek Lady. When you first step in, you'll see stands different meat on the right side, and the people making the huge salads, gyros, wraps and more. I ordered a lamb gyro and it was definitely a good choice. The lamb was tender and abundant. It was slightly on the salty side for my taste but I think other people will not have a problem. When I was ordering, the cashier asked if I wanted everything in the gyro. I said yes, assuming it was the veggies and tzatziki sauce he was talking about. One creative? ingredient is that they put french fries in their gyros too. It totally reminded me of Pittsburgh b/c that's what they do, they stuff in french fries in their sandwiches and salad. but anyways!!! It was a great combo!! It was a different taste that went well. I would still like my fries on the side, but that's a personal choice. The tzatziki was tasteful because it was more dense than some other food carts. The gyro is huge because the pita is stuffed with all the ingredients. It was only about $6.50 I think. My friend got the lamb gyro platter and it came alone with fries on the side, really good string beans (you should try this) and some kind of soup for about $9. I don't go to Penn, but if I were a student here, I would definitely hit this spot all the time.
(4)Paulina K.
Haven't been there in a while but i used to love this place. First greek place i went to. The gyros sandwiches with fries inside (however its called) are delicious. And then, the thing i cannot find anywhere else------ PITA CHIPS! whenever i go to Philly it is the must for me to go there and get the pita cheeps wit tzatziki sauce. soooo good. Never had any problems with the service but i am sure people who work there changed. I love their food. and prices are great too
(4)Adam F.
Greek Lady has solid Greek/American fare at reasonable prices. Food here is decent if you stick to the main stuff (I recommend the gyro platter): - Gyros are solid and hearty. They put fries inside which is nice. Quality is ok, but good for the price and size. - Side salad was actually really good. Veggies were fresh, lots of feta, simple oil dressing - Fries were good but nothing special (the rest of the sides are mediocre) Portions are giant, which makes sense considering its vicinity to Penn and Drexel. Service is pretty mediocre, especially the people at the counter who take your order - they are pretty apathetic (although the ladies who clean up are pretty nice).
(3)Sara G.
I stopped in to grab a lamb gyro (with no fries inside - because I am too dignified for that) to go during lunchtime. They seemed pretty busy but I was in and out in under 10 minutes. The gyro itself is pretty much what you'd expect it to be, maybe a little messier than average, and would be better if the tzatziki sauce and lettuce were more even spread. I would stop by again if/when I'm craving a quick gyro fix.
(3)Leigh O.
I used to love Greek lady until they reopened from renovations. I don't know what it was after that but the place has just become ridiculously crowded, excessively noisy, and most definitely not for those looking to have have just a regular eating experience. Breakfast I would not recommend at all. Due to the crowd everything seems a bit rushed to the point where they made my sandwich incorrectly THREE times. I got so annoyed I just ate it, wrong order and all. Completely unacceptable. If you plan on going here and want to skip the raging undergrad crowd, just takeout. On the plus side their salads have large portions and I hear the gyros are highly recommeded. However, for me this place is no longer worth the time or effort it takes to dine in.
(2)Karen D.
great fresh food and a reasonable price. The atmosphere is not great - hard to find a table and it can get loud. Also, parking can be tricky. However, the quality of the food at these prices make it worth it.
(4)Stephen B.
Stumbled onto the Greek Lady today while wondering around the area. Looked very promising. Have not met too many Gyro's that I didn't like. I mean com'on, spicy meet on a grilled pita w/ tomatoes, onions, etc. and tzatziki sauce. Hard to mess up - right? Leave it to the Greek Lady to fall completely flat on their Gyro. I picked the Pork and Lamb combo. Thought, OK, two of my favorite meats together. Double the pleasure double the flavor and all. Nahhhh. Bad bad bad. The meat was basically pork jerky. And not in a good way. Had no hint of any lamb. Tomatoes, onions - TASTELESS and even the tzatziki sauce, which is usually the saving grace in instances such as this but not this time. Not really sure it was even tzatziki sauce. Tasted more like watered down yogurt. Pretty much no taste. OK, now the good. The soda was cold. Plenty of other places to choose from around these digs. Your time and $$ are better spent ELSEWHERE! Just say'n.....
(1)Katja G.
Pork gyro was good, not great. The wrap was a bit too bready and pork was dry. Liked the French fries and veggies, and tzaisiki sauce was good. Will try the chicken or lamb gyro next time.
(3)Scott M.
3.5 stars overall, a very solid value for food delivered FAST in University City. French fries inside my gyro? Don't know if I'll now start asking for that moving forward, but I gotta admit it wasn't too shabby. Lamb gyro (as large as your head) ... 3.5 stars Lemon potatoes ... 4 stars Green beans ... 2 stars Spanikopita ... 3.5 stars
(3)Danielle R.
The food is very good, but don't ever get delivery! Each time we order from here it takes over an hour to get here & we are 10 blocks from the restaurant! When the food gets here over an hour later something is usually wrong with the order.
(2)Ashley S.
I came here with my boyfriend for a late dinner one night. We were excited for Greek food, and it was pretty good here. I had the grape leaves which were great. They came with a really tasty side of tzatziki. My boyfriend had a gyro which he liked as well. They put fries in the gyro here, which we found pretty weird, and when he asked to get them on the side instead of on the sandwich, the cashier said no and didn't offer an explanation. Not great customer service there. The reason why this place is getting 3 stars instead of 4, though, is the hummus. It was just not good. It had no flavor whatsoever, and we ended up only eating a couple bites because it was so bad. We dipped the pita it came with in my tzatziki sauce instead.
(3)Sierra F.
I have ordered from Greek Lady for 4+ years since working in the city. The salads are very good and the portions are huge. I can't justify ordering a salad from any where else because the portions are so large. The last 3 times I ordered from here, I have been disappointed. The one time the chicken was undercooked and there were items missing from the salad. They did bring us a new one....45 minutes later. The delivery times have been about an hour and just yesterday it took them an hour and 35 minutes!! - I ordered online and after 50 minutes, I called them and the woman told me it was on it's way......it still didn't get to me until about 40 minutes later because they forgot to make it. I know this because it was written all over their ticket "make it! make it! make it! Delayed order!" I understand things happen, but if your food isn't right or you call because your order hasn't arrived after 50 minutes, at least apologize. The person answering the phone is never friendly which is why I resorted to ordering online. After my last 3 experiences though, I will not be ordering from here any more. If you order, expect a long wait time.
(3)Dan L.
They actually do a very good lamb gyro. Chicken, however, is wildly inconsistent. After giving them a few shots at redemption, I now only go for the lamb gyro.
(3)Brian T.
Fresh Salad, quick service, good gyro, What are you waiting for? Greek lady is a casual place for weekend brunch or friend meeting. The store locates at university city. So a lot of students come here during lunch or dinner time. I personally think they have the most fresh salad in university city. If you like fresh veggie, don't miss this place.
(4)Stephy S.
A go-to for those kiddies at Penn. I came here a lot when I was a wee little dental student. The chicken salads are still huge and good, and the gyros are still good as well.
(4)Shereen C.
Tried a Gyro. It was okay. Not amazing, not bad. 2 stars I liked the rice pudding. 4 stars
(3)Amy S.
Okay, first gyro I've ever had... Why has this been missing from my life? I have nothing to compare their gyros to, but this was so good it gets 5 stars. Good food, good portions, FAST service, good prices. YUM.
(5)Jennifer M.
This is the kind of place that I wish I had within walking distance of my alma mater of Radford University in Virginia. While I haven't been a college student in enough years that I decline to mention the number on here, I can easily remember being poor, hungry, and needing a diversion from campus fare. This is a Greek diner with honest food, for honest prices, all served up in an ambiance that is more modern and clean than most diners around. My boyfriend had the Greek Lady salad, which is a HUGE dinner plate full of grilled chicken over a typical Greek salad. We could have shared this between us and still been sated. I had however, the Lamb Gyro, which is my "test dish" for any Greek place. It passed with flying colors. I was a bit confused that the menu listed french fries and expected to see them as a side, but found them in my fluffy pita. Not quite authentic, but delicious nonetheless especially with the homemade tzatziki. Mmmm. As we ate our lunch, I looked around to see what others were getting; everything looked great including the breakfast items. I look forward to returning here and trying other items the next time I'm in the university area. Good job Greek Lady!
(4)Tina N.
Since my first review of this place 4 years ago, I've been coming more frequently just because it's entered my rotation of "Places to go when I'm too tired to decide". While my initial review remains entirely true, this place gets an extra star for consistency. In those 4 years, this place has been the same. The service is quick and pleasant, the place is bright and clean, the food is reliable and well portioned/priced. I usually get take out but the handful of times I've dined in have been relatively smooth too.
(4)Deeksha S.
Horrible experience. The food was okay, wasn't fresh at all, and the prices are low. Sure great thing. But we went there and sat down to eat. 15 minutes later they turned on the damn vacuum and no one could really talk anymore. It switched from from a quiet place to now a place with a loud vacuum cleaner running non stop. They kept coming to our table to sweep and mop in between us eating our dinner. We were told to move our feet , while our mouths were ful, so they could clean under our table. Not ONE Single server was cheerful or pleasant. I am never going back.
(1)Sooin L.
Greek lady is OK. It's quick and pretty good but like others said, all the gyros taste pretty similar. The salad portions are HUGE. Breakfast food is usually a miss. The French toast was 3 pieces of bread cut in triangles on a plate. The steak and eggs sandwich was a little dry. All in all, it will fill you up with OK tasting food for pretty cheap.
(3)Pratik A.
I am a fan of this place! Their pancakes are always a treat! their gyros very juicy and filling! The home fries are the worst! They can improve on their service though
(4)Gretchen E.
Hefty portions. Great for veggies and protein. Perfect for a night* you don't want to cook (* nights if you are a light-eater. The salads can last for days.) or when you want to eat out and don't want to spend much. The warm gold hues of the restaurant are nice for dining. I'm going to miss this place when I move.
(5)Kevin C.
This place is a University of Pennsylvania staple, which means that it's perfectly situated just slightly off-campus enough to make it cool, and still on-campus enough that white girls aren't scared to go here for a late night gyro when they're wasted. Everything here tastes fine and is reasonably priced, but keep in mind that portions are super-sized. This place is all about eating like a man - one and a half lbs of greasy hot processed lamb will put some hair on your tits. And everything on the menu has meat on it, even the meat. Last thing to note: the people that work here hate you. Not you, personally; their hate is empirical, if that's any comfort. After too many years of working in the late-night food-service industry and serving uppity, unthankful college kids, all the people who work here have developed this universal contempt for anyone younger than 30. It will throw you off the first few times you go here (freshmen), but here's a tip: be sure to SPEAK UP and don't break eye contact with the person taking your order, especially if it's a medium-sized hispanic woman with the dead eyes. You have to assert your dominance over the situation, or else that Medusa will run roughshod all over your bitch ass.
(3)Sara P.
This restaurant can produce a quick and tasty meal for a decent price. The food is good, not fabulous, but there is a nice variety of options. The greek salad contains about a cup or more of feta, no kidding, and the french fries could feed an army. The staff is very patient and helpful, although you feel a little bit like you are going through an assembly line (you place your order at the cash register before you take a seat). We sat on a corner bench that has no padding (I can't complaint because I did not alert any of the staff, so maybe they are not aware of it), and I am hopeful that there are no other seats like that. I love that they have stacks of take out boxes and bags so that you can take leftovers home without having to wait for someone to pack up your goodies.
(4)Grace S.
I like ordering from this place because they'll deliver to the law school. Also, people seem to love that they put french fries in their gyros which is interesting. I could do without them. Their meat is flavorful and their pitas are thick and quite soft (just don't leave the cut up pieces you get with hummus out because they go stale/hard quickly). You can tell this stuff is TERRIBLE for you but it's pretty tasty (prob from all the salt?) so if I don't have time to think about what I'm eating and I need sustenance, this place will do the trick. This place doesn't seem as greasy as Hummus but it doesn't taste exactly healthy either. It definitely feels more fast-food-y than Hummus so this place satisfies a more naughty fast-food-type craving. The greek salads are decent but they aren't very "authentic" (lots of iceberg lettuce). I love the salad dressing though (nice vinaigrette). I actually really like their lemony potatoes and their portion sizes are quite generous. The feta is decent. I'd stick to the lamb gyros and get lemony potatoes.
(3)Kenneth J.
Frequented this place quite often in dental school. The food is OK, though they've been two times at lesser where my order took an extremely long time, while the rest of the group had their delivered in 10 minutes of so. Both times I requested a refund since my lunch hour was over. Their cheesecake also taste like cardboard with the consistency of cottage cheese. Not good.
(2)Gus R.
As a Penn student, Greek lady is a well-priced, filling staple. It started out as a food cart and now has turned into a classy restaurant establishment. Almost everything you get here is a great bang for you buck. Try out the gyro combos (comes with a gyro + 2 sides) for like 8 bucks. I bet it'll last you 2 meals. The chicken salad is also the same way too much delicious food deal. Also, one of the reasons I loved to going to this restaurant that no other restuarants in this price range in this area is the fact that the servers would clean your area for you after eating. You don't even need to throw out your own food here! It's great. I recommend the lamb gyro [platter or not], anything with chicken, and even the breakfast [omelettes] are delicious as well.
(5)Ciara G.
The food here is decent. It's one of those establishments thats definitely always an option to go to. I won't lie, in the beginning of the school year it was a go to place...but that all changed after one of their employees was beyond rude to me. I had ordered my food, paid, and all. Not a problem, at an average restaurant a customer waits for their food, well i waited 45 minutes, and when i went to inform the staff (same girl that took my order) that i had gotten my food, she called me a liar. All of my friends had received their food except me. After being told i was wrong, I showed my receipt and had one of my friends tell the woman that i had not been lying. How can you tell a paying customer that they are lying when they have proof of payment??? Rude employees like that simply turn me off to establishments no matter how good the food may be.
(2)Margaret Z.
Maybe I'm just not a gyro person. My friends back home hyped up The Greek Lady, so when I stumbled upon it during my visit to UPenn this weekend, I knew I had to go in for a quick lunch. I ordered the chicken gyro with everything, since I'm not particularly a lamb person. While the dish itself gave you a decent amount of food, I wasn't blown away by the flavors presented. I did think it was cool that the french fries are wrapped into the gyros themselves, but the chicken was dry and lacked seasoning. Service itself is very quick, as our food came out in less than 5 minutes, but I still have yet to get a taste of a half-decent gyro... my quest continues.
(3)Monica H.
This place is great. I had the grilled chicken salad and it was huge! Very tasty grilled chicken and lots of it. The reason why I didn't give five stars is because they were skimpy with the veggies. I saw two small tomato wedges,a couple of cucumber slices and a sliver of red onions. I'm used to having more veggies in my salad. Especially for almost $10. It won't stop me from returning though. Next time,I'll try the lamb gyro.
(4)Mark W.
It was one week ago that I visited the city of Philadelphia. I had wanted to get a cheesesteak and due to wet and rainy weather, this was the closest place I could get to (I wasn't in the mood to go traipsing in the rain to Pat's or Geno's). The cheesesteak I got was all right. You could do a lot worse. The service though was BEYOND awful. When I asked for a cheesesteak, the waitress looked at me funny and said "no, you don't want that. You want a gyro." I almost walked right out of the place had the other guy at the counter not begged me to leave. As I was waiting, the rude waitress once more told me that I should get a gyro. When I go into a restaurant to eat, I usually know what I want ahead of time or I make up my mind after reading the menu. If I'm unsure of what's what or what is good there, I'll ask. But I considered it extremely rude for a waiter/waitress to tell me what to get. In conclusion, avoid Greek Lady at all costs unless you want to deal with smarmy waiters.
(1)Marcella G.
The food here is great but unfortunately the service and consistency is lacking as many other reviewers expressed. My office is located very close to the restaurant so we order from here semi-frequently. We almost always like what we get but I can not remember a time when we have not been missing one persons lunch! It happens almost every time, then we say we wont order again, but how quickly we forget and order again! Then whenever we call to tell them we are missing something (that we already paid for) the always give us a hard time. Overall the food is good but I am not sure it is worth it especially if you are getting delivery!
(2)Hank C.
Wow, Greek Lady's upgraded their location. Much bigger, much cleaner since my last visit. Food's still just as tasty and probably just as unhealthy for you, but at least it's still the same goodness that was there for years. Definitely big portions still.... though it is a tish more expensive now but still under $10 with a drink and a gyro.
(3)Lenny Z.
I've been to this spot a couple times. It's decent, but not knock your socks off type of food. The price is good and the service is fast. I like the Chicken Souvlaki Platter. The chicken is tasty and does well when dipped in some of their yogurt sauce. As for the sides, I've liked them all. The fries are done well. The steamed broccoli is what it is. Like most broccoli, it needs some salt. The green beans are better than the other veggies, mainly because it's seasoned very well, rather than plain. But be warned, it has a little kick to it. So if spicy is not your thing, stay away, or ask for them plain without the seasoning.
(3)Jen K.
Average food for reasonable prices. This is basically a Penn college student staple. The gyros are decent and stuffed with french fries. I came here a few times for "brunch." Brunch really isn't that good...omelettes are dry and not fluffy. Potatoes are usually overcooked and flavorless. You basically need to load up on ketchup, salt, and pepper. Actually now that I think about it, most of the food items err on the dry side. Only plusses are fast service (except for brunch on Sat/Sun) and close location to campus.
(2)Stephen B.
Stumbled onto the Greek Lady today while wondering around the area. Looked very promising. Have not met too many Gyro's that I didn't like. I mean com'on, spicy meet on a grilled pita w/ tomatoes, onions, etc. and tzatziki sauce. Hard to mess up - right? Leave it to the Greek Lady to fall completely flat on their Gyro. I picked the Pork and Lamb combo. Thought, OK, two of my favorite meats together. Double the pleasure double the flavor and all. Nahhhh. Bad bad bad. The meat was basically pork jerky. And not in a good way. Had no hint of any lamb. Tomatoes, onions - TASTELESS and even the tzatziki sauce, which is usually the saving grace in instances such as this but not this time. Not really sure it was even tzatziki sauce. Tasted more like watered down yogurt. Pretty much no taste. OK, now the good. The soda was cold. Plenty of other places to choose from around these digs. Your time and $$ are better spent ELSEWHERE! Just say'n.....
(1)Katja G.
Pork gyro was good, not great. The wrap was a bit too bready and pork was dry. Liked the French fries and veggies, and tzaisiki sauce was good. Will try the chicken or lamb gyro next time.
(3)Scott M.
3.5 stars overall, a very solid value for food delivered FAST in University City. French fries inside my gyro? Don't know if I'll now start asking for that moving forward, but I gotta admit it wasn't too shabby. Lamb gyro (as large as your head) ... 3.5 stars Lemon potatoes ... 4 stars Green beans ... 2 stars Spanikopita ... 3.5 stars
(3)Danielle R.
The food is very good, but don't ever get delivery! Each time we order from here it takes over an hour to get here & we are 10 blocks from the restaurant! When the food gets here over an hour later something is usually wrong with the order.
(2)Ashley S.
I came here with my boyfriend for a late dinner one night. We were excited for Greek food, and it was pretty good here. I had the grape leaves which were great. They came with a really tasty side of tzatziki. My boyfriend had a gyro which he liked as well. They put fries in the gyro here, which we found pretty weird, and when he asked to get them on the side instead of on the sandwich, the cashier said no and didn't offer an explanation. Not great customer service there. The reason why this place is getting 3 stars instead of 4, though, is the hummus. It was just not good. It had no flavor whatsoever, and we ended up only eating a couple bites because it was so bad. We dipped the pita it came with in my tzatziki sauce instead.
(3)Sierra F.
I have ordered from Greek Lady for 4+ years since working in the city. The salads are very good and the portions are huge. I can't justify ordering a salad from any where else because the portions are so large. The last 3 times I ordered from here, I have been disappointed. The one time the chicken was undercooked and there were items missing from the salad. They did bring us a new one....45 minutes later. The delivery times have been about an hour and just yesterday it took them an hour and 35 minutes!! - I ordered online and after 50 minutes, I called them and the woman told me it was on it's way......it still didn't get to me until about 40 minutes later because they forgot to make it. I know this because it was written all over their ticket "make it! make it! make it! Delayed order!" I understand things happen, but if your food isn't right or you call because your order hasn't arrived after 50 minutes, at least apologize. The person answering the phone is never friendly which is why I resorted to ordering online. After my last 3 experiences though, I will not be ordering from here any more. If you order, expect a long wait time.
(3)Dan L.
They actually do a very good lamb gyro. Chicken, however, is wildly inconsistent. After giving them a few shots at redemption, I now only go for the lamb gyro.
(3)Brian T.
Fresh Salad, quick service, good gyro, What are you waiting for? Greek lady is a casual place for weekend brunch or friend meeting. The store locates at university city. So a lot of students come here during lunch or dinner time. I personally think they have the most fresh salad in university city. If you like fresh veggie, don't miss this place.
(4)Stephy S.
A go-to for those kiddies at Penn. I came here a lot when I was a wee little dental student. The chicken salads are still huge and good, and the gyros are still good as well.
(4)Shereen C.
Tried a Gyro. It was okay. Not amazing, not bad. 2 stars I liked the rice pudding. 4 stars
(3)Amy S.
Okay, first gyro I've ever had... Why has this been missing from my life? I have nothing to compare their gyros to, but this was so good it gets 5 stars. Good food, good portions, FAST service, good prices. YUM.
(5)Jennifer M.
This is the kind of place that I wish I had within walking distance of my alma mater of Radford University in Virginia. While I haven't been a college student in enough years that I decline to mention the number on here, I can easily remember being poor, hungry, and needing a diversion from campus fare. This is a Greek diner with honest food, for honest prices, all served up in an ambiance that is more modern and clean than most diners around. My boyfriend had the Greek Lady salad, which is a HUGE dinner plate full of grilled chicken over a typical Greek salad. We could have shared this between us and still been sated. I had however, the Lamb Gyro, which is my "test dish" for any Greek place. It passed with flying colors. I was a bit confused that the menu listed french fries and expected to see them as a side, but found them in my fluffy pita. Not quite authentic, but delicious nonetheless especially with the homemade tzatziki. Mmmm. As we ate our lunch, I looked around to see what others were getting; everything looked great including the breakfast items. I look forward to returning here and trying other items the next time I'm in the university area. Good job Greek Lady!
(4)Tina N.
Since my first review of this place 4 years ago, I've been coming more frequently just because it's entered my rotation of "Places to go when I'm too tired to decide". While my initial review remains entirely true, this place gets an extra star for consistency. In those 4 years, this place has been the same. The service is quick and pleasant, the place is bright and clean, the food is reliable and well portioned/priced. I usually get take out but the handful of times I've dined in have been relatively smooth too.
(4)Deeksha S.
Horrible experience. The food was okay, wasn't fresh at all, and the prices are low. Sure great thing. But we went there and sat down to eat. 15 minutes later they turned on the damn vacuum and no one could really talk anymore. It switched from from a quiet place to now a place with a loud vacuum cleaner running non stop. They kept coming to our table to sweep and mop in between us eating our dinner. We were told to move our feet , while our mouths were ful, so they could clean under our table. Not ONE Single server was cheerful or pleasant. I am never going back.
(1)Sooin L.
Greek lady is OK. It's quick and pretty good but like others said, all the gyros taste pretty similar. The salad portions are HUGE. Breakfast food is usually a miss. The French toast was 3 pieces of bread cut in triangles on a plate. The steak and eggs sandwich was a little dry. All in all, it will fill you up with OK tasting food for pretty cheap.
(3)Pratik A.
I am a fan of this place! Their pancakes are always a treat! their gyros very juicy and filling! The home fries are the worst! They can improve on their service though
(4)Gretchen E.
Hefty portions. Great for veggies and protein. Perfect for a night* you don't want to cook (* nights if you are a light-eater. The salads can last for days.) or when you want to eat out and don't want to spend much. The warm gold hues of the restaurant are nice for dining. I'm going to miss this place when I move.
(5)Kevin C.
This place is a University of Pennsylvania staple, which means that it's perfectly situated just slightly off-campus enough to make it cool, and still on-campus enough that white girls aren't scared to go here for a late night gyro when they're wasted. Everything here tastes fine and is reasonably priced, but keep in mind that portions are super-sized. This place is all about eating like a man - one and a half lbs of greasy hot processed lamb will put some hair on your tits. And everything on the menu has meat on it, even the meat. Last thing to note: the people that work here hate you. Not you, personally; their hate is empirical, if that's any comfort. After too many years of working in the late-night food-service industry and serving uppity, unthankful college kids, all the people who work here have developed this universal contempt for anyone younger than 30. It will throw you off the first few times you go here (freshmen), but here's a tip: be sure to SPEAK UP and don't break eye contact with the person taking your order, especially if it's a medium-sized hispanic woman with the dead eyes. You have to assert your dominance over the situation, or else that Medusa will run roughshod all over your bitch ass.
(3)Sara P.
This restaurant can produce a quick and tasty meal for a decent price. The food is good, not fabulous, but there is a nice variety of options. The greek salad contains about a cup or more of feta, no kidding, and the french fries could feed an army. The staff is very patient and helpful, although you feel a little bit like you are going through an assembly line (you place your order at the cash register before you take a seat). We sat on a corner bench that has no padding (I can't complaint because I did not alert any of the staff, so maybe they are not aware of it), and I am hopeful that there are no other seats like that. I love that they have stacks of take out boxes and bags so that you can take leftovers home without having to wait for someone to pack up your goodies.
(4)Grace S.
I like ordering from this place because they'll deliver to the law school. Also, people seem to love that they put french fries in their gyros which is interesting. I could do without them. Their meat is flavorful and their pitas are thick and quite soft (just don't leave the cut up pieces you get with hummus out because they go stale/hard quickly). You can tell this stuff is TERRIBLE for you but it's pretty tasty (prob from all the salt?) so if I don't have time to think about what I'm eating and I need sustenance, this place will do the trick. This place doesn't seem as greasy as Hummus but it doesn't taste exactly healthy either. It definitely feels more fast-food-y than Hummus so this place satisfies a more naughty fast-food-type craving. The greek salads are decent but they aren't very "authentic" (lots of iceberg lettuce). I love the salad dressing though (nice vinaigrette). I actually really like their lemony potatoes and their portion sizes are quite generous. The feta is decent. I'd stick to the lamb gyros and get lemony potatoes.
(3)Kenneth J.
Frequented this place quite often in dental school. The food is OK, though they've been two times at lesser where my order took an extremely long time, while the rest of the group had their delivered in 10 minutes of so. Both times I requested a refund since my lunch hour was over. Their cheesecake also taste like cardboard with the consistency of cottage cheese. Not good.
(2)Julia C.
I gave The Greek Lady another chance because one day I was really craving Greek food. So, I can now safely recommend this restaurant. The Greek food is traditional and tasty. I have had the Chicken Souvlaki platter, and today the Veggie platter. I had the " Greek" lemon potatoes, Green Beans and mushrooms along with my spanokopita. Yum. Platter comes with soup or salad and pita bread. I had the lentil soup, which was pretty tasty. Now they have a lot of the Greek food except Avgolemono "egg lemon" soup. It's different than their Chicken Orzo, which is good. I will come back and bring friends when they visit.
(4)Khusbu P.
I've been going to Greek Lady for over 5 years now. It's right on Penn's campus so there are always students and families eating there. I love this place! I always order the lamb gyro platter with rice and mashed potatoes on the side...don't forget to get lots of hot sauce!!! Greek Lady is affordable, the ambience is very casual, and the food tastes amazing. The place is pretty big but never empty. Ben & Jerry's is also a few doors down so I always get that for dessert right after!!
(4)Lauren M.
Terrible service,found a hair in my food and they refused to refund me. I work at a near by hospital and my floor frequently ordered from them, we stopped because of all the order mix ups and rude attitudes.
(1)Melissa C.
I was somewhat apprehensive when my cousin asked me to meet her here for brunch, given this place is known for its gyros. Surprisingly, they have a great breakfast selection. I got the greek omelette and a frappe (my sister and I were addicted to these when we went to Greece). The greek omelette came with home fries and toast. It was very satisfying and tasty. The frappe was also pretty good as well. A nice casual brunch spot for cheap (~$12).
(3)Sara N.
Greek Lady is the embodiment of college food--good, not great, but it will power you through an all-nighter at the library or save you from a vicious hangover. In my opinion, the star of the show is the lamb gyro (don't forget the red hot peppers), but they are also known for their monster chicken salads and specialty platters. They prepare their gyros as you order, so you're promised a fresh comfort food at the beginnning or the end of a long night.
(3)Minh H.
I enjoyed the cheap Greek food here. The atmosphere is pretty decent of any fast food style restaurant. I got the gyro platter which gave a lot of food. I don't know much about authentic Greek food, but it was an enjoyable lunch/dinner for hanging out with a friend. They also serve breakfast,sandwiches, and burgers. Quite a diverse menu for one looking for a place to eat. Staff is also nice, and they take your plate!
(5)Jim P.
I usually come to Greek lady once a week since am from NJ. My wife loves the grilled chicken with the baked veggies, I get the Gyro platter with baked vegies and a small Greek salad. I wished they dint chop up the chicken in the Chicken platter but I guess that's the way they do it. The pita bread should be grilled a bit more to make it crisper. And they should have a small house salad like a Greek salad that comes with the Gyro plate that you can get ala carte. All and all the place Rocks. its clean and the service is quick
(5)Quenisha W.
This place is delicious! The food tastes homemade even though it's in a "fast food" mass production setting. Love this place and will definitely be back for more!
(5)Sam K.
Order chicken souvlaki got a kids meal. 2 tiny skewers of chicken. Way too much money for the portion. Even the chicken taste like average pizza shop chicken. No first and last time.
(2)Kimberly Y.
I would probably give Greek Lady four stars, if not for the slow service and inconsistent food. I used to stop by Greek Lady decently often, but I stopped coming back after a few mediocre gyros--especially one time when I brought my visiting parents here. I recently tried it again, and the food seemed much better than before. The salads are humongous and consistent, but I'm not really a salad person, so I usually go for the chicken gyros. Sometimes the chicken is hot and succulent, and sometimes the chicken is cold and dry. The fries and vegetables stuffed inside the gyro make it pretty delicious (and this is coming from a picky person!). Furthermore, I've had nice lemon roasted potatoes and then overly salty ones. Overall, the portions are pretty large, and the prices are decent. Beyond that, my biggest complaint is with the snail-paced service at Greek Lady. The cashier lines are generally reasonable. But when it comes to food preparation, I often wait at least 10-15 minutes for takeout here, and even longer when I eat in. They usually have a lot of customers (it's much nicer when they have outdoor seating, but otherwise it's pretty packed), but they also have a lot of kitchen help, so I don't understand why it takes so long... especially when the food sometimes comes out cold! Definitely set aside more time than you would expect when eating here. It'll be a hit or miss experience, but when it's good--it's great!
(3)Jonathan G.
This is a great fast food Greek spot. We routinely get chicken gyro platters to go here. They come with a Greek salad that's decent, and lemon roasted potatoes and green Beans. The one thing I would say is you should ask for extra tzatziki sauce cuz they don't seem to give enough.
(4)Victoria C.
The salads are huge! I've gotten the grilled chicken salad every time (with vinegar) and it is so amazing... every time. Literally an entire tomato, huge cucumber slices, fresh red onion, a boiled egg, and I would say 3 breasts' worth of meat. Definitely worth the money. Make sure to call in first if you plan on picking it up. I thought the gyro was just okay though. Nothing too special with that.
(3)Cynthia X.
I like this place. Mostly it's an inviting site to see instead of the usual pizza catering during lunch time info sessions / meetings at school. I came here myself one day when I stayed late on campus while reviewing for finals. I looked up the menu online, called in, walked over to pick up my order, and it was all seamless. I got a chicken gyro (which I prefer over the lamb). The wrap comes in a pita bread shell as well as fries wrapped in (my favorite part). I was so surprised to see fries in there my first time eating it that I thought it was accidentally mixed in, but I'm glad it's a deliberate addition. This place is great for catering to large groups if you want to mix it up a bit! (Though the meets can become a bit dry when sitting out for too long). It was my friends birthday that day, so I also got a chocolate cake for her (and of course she shared with me!) pretty good. I'm glad they have a dessert selection there!
(4)Jana P.
Convenient location with relatively quick (but sometimes inconsistent) service. It's spacious and comfortable, except for the fact that it's unpredictably either way too cold or too warm inside. The food is alright, a bit too greasy for my liking, but overall not bad.
(3)Lavada L.
Everyone at work raves about this place. I had a lamb gyro and it was pretty good. The service was super fast which was surprising since it is usually packed during lunch time.
(4)Dimitrios J. A.
This place is an excellent authentic Greek cafe style restaurant with both fast food and traditional home style Greek sandwiches and dishes. The decor inside it very nice with a vintage taverna feel with modern accents. I usually go for the chicken gyro sandwich and greek salads. I also like the home made Greek style dishes made daily on display right at the entrance. There are also very delicious desserts, I'd you like good baklava and other Greek delicacies of the sort.
(5)Larry F.
A stable go-to place on campus! I usually get four different things here: Lamb gyro platter - absolutely delicious. It also comes with two sides or a small salad I believe. Greek lady salad - definitely not the girly salad one gets across the block at Sweetgreen; this salad weighs several pounds and has a decent mix of meat and cheese! Milk shake - flat out delicious; definitely on the pricier side but who cares when you're feeling like crap after a midterm and this is the first thing on your mind! Mint lemonade tea - a recent discovery; after eating all that greasy food, you might as well fill the rest of the pockets of air in your stomach with this refreshing beverage, and it's pre-made so grab it on the go! On another note, I'm a bit sad that they don't offer fresh Greek yogurt!!! Maybe one day they will, and I'll add another star to this review then! Service and ambiance are great too. Food is served on a single platter so not much service is required here. The restaurant itself feels like a typical diner, so it's a good place for a casual dinner with friends
(4)Chuhan S.
Never been the the store but had their sandwich at a lot of club events haha. I guess all I have to say is I like it but I don't know if I would personally buy it from the store ahha since I just eat it at events
(4)Nick B.
Just ate here for the first time today. I served in the Navy and spent many months on the island of Crete. I longed to have some authentic Geek cuisine and wasn't disappointed with this place. The lamb Gyro was delicious. Its cooked the way they do it in Crete with slabs of meat on a rotisserie. The green beans and lemon potatoes were good as well. Loved the cheesecake. I believe it was a ricotta cheesecake. Light fluffy and awesome. They have fresh brewed tea in the display case. I had sweet tea with mint and lemon. It was very refreshing. This place is well worth a visit.
(4)Natasha S.
I called right before they were about to close and the woman took my order anyway! My chicken gyro was all of that! I never leave here unsatisfied.
(5)Mike L.
Greek Lady is a real hit or miss for me. It's slightly pricier than other potential options, but usually gives you what you expect. The hits: The Salads- Huge portions of lettuce and meat. It'll definitely fill you up. I generally prefer ordering the plain Caeser salad and adding the meats/other vegetables on top of it, I find it cheaper than ordering the Greek Lady Salad outright. Gyros- Hefty gyros filled with fries and great tzatziki sauce. Fairly standard. Great if you're graving their delicious lamb. However, you'll get a bit more food at Chipotle for the same price. The misses: Brunch- Nope nope nope. I keep ending up at Greek Lady for brunch on behalf of others, but each time I find myself wishing I had just made my own. First off, the individual entrees came out at different intervals. Next, portions are fairly small and of low quality. The sausages and pancakes remind me of what I'd get from frozen packets. Also, last time I went my friend ordered a sausage egg and cheese. What he got was a foot long hoagie, egg, cheese and four tiny (think frozen) sausage links. The Sides- The platter is admittingly a hefty amount of food for a cheap price. The gyro can be expected to be good, but most everything else is tasteless. They almost always fail to include gravy with their bland mashed potatoes. Any sort of vegetables you order on the side come out tasting like they were just boiled for a couple minutes. Desserts- Overpriced and stale. TLDR: Go to Greek Lady if you have a craving for a lamb gyro or a salad. Don't go for anything else.
(3)Monica S.
MMM..i love gyros & fast service! I came here when I visited my friend in Philadelphia! Not amazing or "anything special" gyros, but it will do! A pretty basic gyro and yummy yogurt sauce! The atmosphere was very upbeat and I knew It was a place that all the college kids went because it was inexpensive and good quality food! Definitely a place I recommend visiting if you are in the area!
(4)Bedir S.
Probably one of the worst places to order food from. I have eaten in the restaurant and had delivery (which never arrived). A few things to note: 1. The food is mediocre at best - and to top it off leaves you with an upset stomach. 2. They mixed up my order through grubhub and I did not receive my food despite being charged. 3. The staff are extremely rude - the manager hung up on me when I asked for my money back Dont eat at this place, there are far better (and healthier) places in Philly. I would give it zero if I could
(1)Matt A.
If you like good Greek gyros and tzatziki - then try out Greek Lady. Food: Their gyros, souvlaki, and tzatziki appetizer are on point. I've had both chicken steak and they are both flavorful and delicious. The fries are good too but make sure to try out their lemon potatoes and Caesar salad as well. However, I've had their combos with corn and I prefer and little more butter. Wasn't too please with their side dishes particularly. Ambiance: Very clean and modern on the inside. Great feel. Outside/covered seating as well. Price: Not bad for the food you're getting. The tzatziki appetizer is pretty big - too big for one person. The gyros and souvlakis are STUFFED full with plenty of meat as well. I'll defiantly be back for more!
(4)Sarah T.
I went here with a coworker for lunch, and this place was packed and busy with local students and hospital workers- always a good sign. The food is hot, fresh, and reasonably-priced. They have a nice selection of typical American lunch fare (burgers, hoagies, etc.) and Greek food (gyros, spanakopita, souvlaki, etc.)- and a large number of veg options for a Greek place. Lots of feta was seen on all plates headed for tables- another good sign. There were many workers behind the counter, and they were all working very hard, but they simply couldn't keep up with the volume. My friend ordered spanakopita and fries, which should have been fast. We waited for 20 minutes for the takeout order. It may have been longer, but my coworker started to ask the staff questions. The food is excellent. Portions are very generous. I would strongly suggest going early, calling ahead to get takeout, or ordering delivery.
(4)S Y.
holy large portions batman! this is my first time with greek food in philadelphia since i moved here a year ago. in ca, i frequented the many options for greek and mediterranean food...some were good and some were definitely not. i've had a craving for grape leaves for a few weeks now and finally gave in and ordered delivery. food arrived in half an hour and the delivery guy was nice and friendly. when i order for the first time at any restaurant, i try to start with the basics because if they can't do the basics right, who knows what some of their other foods taste like. i ordered the lamb gyro plate with a greek salad, roasted red peppers, rice, grape leaves with pita bread and tzatziki sauce. omg yum yum yum...everything is incredibly delicious and i'll have leftovers. this will def be my go-to spot for greek food!
(4)Sari A.
I ain't no Greek, but I've been several times to Greek lady. And what's better than cooking great greek food? Eating great greek food. Greek Lady at-a-glance: - Generous portions. - Quick-service. - Reasonable prices. - Greek Appetizer Sampler. Tasty and enough for two. - Delicious grilled salmon. - Flavorful chicken gyro, on homemade fresh, warm pita from the oven, with tsatziki sauce, lettuce tomatoes, onions, and french fries. French fries? Think weird? it's not always so! Last word: Me: .... , and one sweet Greek coffee, please? Cashier: We don't have Greek coffee! Me: You don't have Greek coffee in your Greek restaurant?!! Cashier: Sorry miss. All we have is Nescafé. ME: Say whattttttttt. Four solid Yelps.
(4)Ryan M.
I eat here all the time. All the time. To the extent that one staff member said I spent more time there than she did. Love the Greek Lady Salad, but everything is good. Only problem is that they can get bogged down filling catering orders and end up making customers in the restaurant wait far too long for their food. Apart from that, perfect.
(5)Nicole M.
I ordered the gyro during lunch here one day. It was very tasty but really difficult to eat. It wasn't the best gyro I've had but I wouldn't mind coming here again and trying something else. They have nice outdoor seating.
(3)Grace L.
Mediocre brunch; only come here if food trucks are not open, because they give you a better bang for your buck. I usually get an egg sandwich because I can make the platters myself at home (they're composed of an omlette and some home fries), and the french toast is made out of sliced bread. The gyros are pretty decent, though, especially when you're feeling like eating meat and fries. The salads are also very hearty (ask for dressing on the side, if you don't want to eat your daily caloric intake in one meal!), while their platters are not. The gyros are made out of very soft pita bread, stuffed with a good balance of lettuce, tomato, tahini sauce, and ample meat and fries. Their desserts and drinks, while slightly overpriced, are also very decent for university city! If you order delivery, they listen to your requests; sometimes we order a Greek Lady cake for last-minute birthday delivery, and they always include a birthday message and occasionally even a candle!
(3)Justin M.
First and last time I eat here and I haven't even tasted the food. Called ahead to pickup 2 salads and humus. Got to the restaurant 20 minutes later and am still waiting another 25 minutes now as I've watched the lobby fill and clear. Obviously very popular. Incredibly disorganized. I could have bought the ingredients and made my dinner from scratch at this point.
(1)Casey L.
Pros: ------- Solid, good-value choice for breakfast. Omelettes and scrambled eggs are hearty and substantial, and very reasonably priced ($5 - $7 for 3 eggs, depending on what you order). I sometimes don't finish and have enough for a lunch or second breakfast the next day. Comes with 2 slices of toast, fruit or home fries, and ample condiments (butter, jam, ketchup etc). French toast is pretty good too, if you're feeling indulgent - comes with ample butter, syrup, and real whipped cream. **Excellent business judgment calls: This morning the fruit we got with our eggs wasn't fresh (watermelon was clearly rubbery etc) - we talked to the server and he immediately gave us a fresh fruit salad free of charge and apologized. +brownie points for good customer service! Cons: -------- Have never gotten anything else because I don't like falafel and I'm vegetarian. Wait times can be kind of long during busy hours. Coffee here's not very good. Overall: best value for brunch on campus!
(4)Debanshu S.
I recommend trying the Greek Lady Salad. For just $10, you will get a yummy & very generous portion of chicken & feta. I've been here many times and the salads & wraps are always great.
(4)Kim A.
Its ok. Nothing extra ordinary. Kinda wished I stayed home and made the meal myself. Wouldn't go back unless someone had planned a gathering here.
(3)Brandon K.
Decent food. Usually go with the house salad which is topped with tons of grilled chicken. A lot of feta also adorns this bed of greens so unless you love feta and are not lactose intolerant, you may want to have them go easy on the feta or else risk spending 5 minutes picking all those pieces out. The gyros and platters are also good. Standard fare, fries in the gyro which is nice but you kind of lose the flavor because it ends up being mashed potatoes and meat...which actually doesn't sound half bad....
(3)Justyn W.
Seriously can't say enough good things about this place. Being that I went to Penn I have been frequenting this place for years. No matter what I've ordered, whether it be the chicken platter, gyro, breakfast omelet, dessert, salad, or anything...it has rarely disappointed. I Also definitely helps that it's a place that's open relatively late compared to others near the area. I've moved around the city a ton, but whenever I'm in Philly I can't go too long without stopping by here. I must also stress that they don't hold back on their portions, which for the prices the advertise is a STEEAAAL!!! The place is clean inside and they have great outdoor seats for when the whether is nice. If you go or went to Penn you are bound to see someone you know while people watching just FYI. I've had so many spontaneous dinner part is that way haha, which just makes the whole experience that much better. Serious. This place is Penn classic, but worth the trip for anyone in the Philly area looking for a nice gyro.
(5)Grace H.
I probably come here at least once a week, but I've only ever had 3 things on their menu. The chicken gyro is great, starting from the soft pita to the fries inside - can't go wrong there. Weirdly enough, I've ordered pancakes there twice - also very good and super fluffy, alongside some homemade whipped cream. And lastly, the greek lady salad. I probably order that 95% of the time. It's about $11 but huge enough to spread out over 2 or 3 meals. I always get it in a to go container even if I'm dining in. They throw in a heaping amount of chicken, a hard boiled egg, cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, and the best darn feta I've ever had, all over a bed of lettuce with a super tangy oil and vinegar dressing. I always opt out of the red onion and ask for whole wheat pita. No bells and whistles at this place, just a solid meal that's fairly quick and healthy.
(4)Steven K.
I must say it was a pleasant surprise. They have much better food than you would expect from a counter-serve. We had lamb gyro; ingredients were fresh and crisp, and the portion was just right. Dessert (taifiki) was pretty unique with but tasted okay. Ample and comfortable seating is another plus. Will definitely return.
(4)Michael C.
The food here is just OK. A lot of college students come here because it is conveniently located and the portion sizes are pretty big. I like how a lot of their menu items come packed full of vegetables, like their gyros (stuffed full of lettuce with a side of salad) and their various salads (big enough to save for breakfast). Sometimes it's hard to get enough vegetables when you're just learning to cook for yourself. Worth trying here are the Lamb Gyro (it comes with fries inside the wrap), Dolmades (stuffed grape leaves), souvlaki, and the salads. The burgers and baklava (too sweet) are mediocre, though.
(3)Sarah P.
Not much love for Greek lady on Yelp! I'm surprised. It's possible I could just be partial to Greek Lady because it reminds me of my days as a Penn undergrad, but I actually find this place to be better than many of its competitors in the area. Let's be real, it's no Kanella, but this is Greek fast food we're talking about. Within the cheap and casual realm, Greek Lady can definitely hold its own. The vegetarian gyros are so good, my college roommates and I once ordered them 4 days in a row during finals week (hellooooo freshman 15)! Their pita bread is incredibly soft and delicious and I'm pretty sure their tzatziki sauce has crack in it, because I cannot find any other logical reason why I would keep going back for bite after bite even when I am full to the bursting point. Greek lady also gets 5/5 for value because their 8$ Greek salad is easily two meals in one and their veggie platters give you a choice of an entree, two sides, and a soup or salad for 7.60. That is a crazy amount of food for under 10$. The one thing I will say is that sometimes the quality of their food suffers if you get delivery. They're not the fastest with delivery, and that means that sometimes the food is not quite as hot as it should be by the time it arrives at your door. Picking up your item or dining in is typically a better option.
(4)Cheryl J.
I placed an order today at 1pm. It is now 2:30pm and no one knows where my order is. I could not get through on the phone and when I did I was actually placed on hold for 10 minutes before talking to anyone. I order from here frequently for lunch but I will be giving it a break for awhile because I felt like my business was no longer necessary or important because you have grown so large.
(1)Allison M.
I like The Greek Lady for the value. They give you a ton of food for a very reasonable price. Salads are HUGE and if you order a gyro platter, you get two sides and a side salad for around $11. Great deal. I recommend the lamb gyro. The lamb is flavorful, the pita is nice and soft and the tzatziki is addicting. I usually get a Greek salad, which is of course, topped with fresh feta. Yum! Also, I usually get fries and some sort of vegetable for my two sides. Fries are okay, not very memorable and I will say that one major downfall, for me, is the vegetables that are so bland and tasteless that I can never finish eating them.
(4)Lucas T.
Good food and a nice atmosphere if you're in the area. The food was not to pricey and incredibly filling. Staff was nice. Everything was clean.
(3)Elise M.
Okay, so it is not like Greek Lady has amazing food. But it is pretty good and you get good value for your money. If you are in the University City area and need a casual, affordable breakfast, Greek Lady is great. My favorite dish is at Greek Lady is the Greek Omelet. It is an omelet with feta cheese, spinach, and tomatoes. All of the omelets come with home fries or fruit. I usually get the home fries. The fruit they give you is mostly melon-type fruit, which I don't really like. I also really like getting a gyro if I need a quick dinner. The best value on the menu for sure is the salads. They are HUGE. And that means something coming from me. Overall, definitely don't go more than a few blocks out of your way to come here. But it is really convenient and great if you are in the area.
(4)Sophia H.
HUGE salads - great deal for the price. The salads could serve as two meals. Gyros are delicious, though I'm not a fan of fries inside them (would rather have them replaced with more meat or veggies).
(4)Hema K.
Came here for brunch while visiting a friend in town. The set up is a little weird--we weren't really sure where to order at the beginning, but it's cool that you can see the kitchen as soon as you walk in (some people might think that's weird though). We ordered off of the breakfast menu: I had the french toast platter with sides of home fries and scrambled eggs, and my friend had the greek omelette on a hoagie. The portions were huge--particularly the hoagie--and we left feeling very full. The french toast was good, but nothing better than I could probably make at home: very average white bread, evenly cooked, and a huge container of syrup. The scrambled eggs looked more like an omelette gone wrong--small flat pieces instead of clumps--but tasted fine. The home fries were the best part of the meal: perfectly seasoned and crispy on the outside. The prices were very reasonable, so a good option in the area if you're looking for a decent brunch with big portions. 3 stars for service. My friend's meal came out within 5 minutes, while mine took close 20 minutes (and I had to inquire in between about the delay).
(3)Arthur C.
Ah yes, the well-known campus establishment known as Greek Lady. My first encounters with them were positive, but it's been all downhill from there. I am constantly amazed to find Greek Lady's seats filled for lunch or dinner. While they do present a different kind of fare from a Chipotle or Qdoba, the quality is only decent and the service is inconsistent. Each of the last three times I have been there, I have had to wait upwards of 20 minutes for my food. With a place that offers takeout as an option, that is just inexcusable for the in-house patrons. The location is the greatest boon to this restaurant, but I'd much rather walk a few doors down to HipCityVeg or to any of the excellent food trucks right across the street.
(3)Terrence P.
Delicious food! I ordered the grilled chicken gyro with veggies and fries inside and not only was it fresh but it was still hit by the time I got back to desk and that's 6 city blocks! I would definitely recommend taking a stroll here. I only had to wait 4 minutes for it to be ready. Cashier was really nice. Two thumbs up!
(4)Mike F.
Mass and fast produced Greek food sums up this restaurant fairly well. Imagine your favorite gyro-serving lunch truck/wagon but in a permanent location and you'll have Greek Lady. Always a good choice for lunch, but be warned if you dine in, it is -busy- and may not have seating for you. Safe bets are to order out or avoid the 12pm hour as much as possible.
(3)Nina M.
Ordering delivery from here guarantees a lunch that is completely botched. They can't accommodate modifications, even the simplest ones like "make it a hot sandwich."
(2)Reva S.
Good, but not fabulous. Giant salads and gyros are tasty, but quality is the same as some food trucks in the area and costs about twice as much.
(3)James S.
Hands down some of the cheapest and best value for Greek food. Also put french fries on their gyros. I usually get their salmon or grilled chicken salad. Easily holds me over for 2 meals, well balanced and incredibly tasty. Easy for simple delivery, or a quick bite on the undergrad campus.
(4)Sam H.
Mostly echoing many of the other reviews here. I ordered take out: lamb gyro, chicken souvlaki, hummus, and a turkey burger. Everything was good, but not memorable. The only thing i would go back for is the hummus, which was excellent. Kanella still holds my vote as the best greek restaurant in philadelphia.
(3)Andres L.
I've eaten in and had delivery. All the gyros are solid and prices are decent as well. I'm not sure how authentic it is but I mean gyros in general are pretty good.
(4)Connie L.
1. Speedy service/convenient 2. Filling 3. Mediterranean? Consumed: Lamb Gyro I enjoyed my lamb gyro, but it wasn't overwhelmingly good. I've never had authentic Mediterranean food, so I kind of wonder how it compares.
(3)Missi G.
Went in for a late lunch, around 3p. 'Parking is all metered street parking, wasn't difficult to get a spot but I imagine that's harder once the college students are back. No wait but over half of the tables were occupied, which seems like a good sign for that time of day. Lots of tables out front which I'm sure would be fun once the weather warms up. This may be a chance occurrence, maybe the food truck didn't come in time or something, but ordering was complicated. Tried to order one sandwich- out of spinach, picked a different one-out of roasted peppers. Friend tried to order a turkey burger- out of all burgers. It was almost humorous if I wasn't hungry! Finally settled on a chicken and mushroom sandwich. The sandwich itself was actually delicious- pita was soft and not too dry, chicken was tender and flavorful, tzatziki sauce was the right touch. Big portions for a sandwich too. Just another thing to consider...it was cold in there! About 40 degrees outside, so with the big glass windows along the front, I guess a little chilliness is to be expected. But the tables are all next to the window so there's no way to get away from it. So dress warm if you check it out in the wintertime.
(3)Banana B.
Delivery is NOT the way to go unless you don't mind getting food different from what you ordered. I have ordered the same thing on three different occasions and got three different items. Details, people, details! And oh yeah. The hummus? Use it to tile your bathroom...
(2)Carol C.
Nothing too special about this place. Just your average greek food for an average price. Got the house gyro, which came out to $7.51. You can get a similar but smaller gyro at the halal cart for less than $5. You can see the spits that they carve the meat from though, which is either great or gross, depending on your perspective.
(3)Elizabeth F.
The good was okay and came out quickly but the service left a lot to be desired. I got charged for something I didn't order but at least they were nice about removing the charge. I sat outside because it was warm, but apparently they expected me to go inside to get the following: sugar for my coffee, salt for my eggs, and a glass of water. It was a good deal but I am not a fan.
(2)Chris M.
I would cite one of the top 5 best food values in the city to be the Greek Lady salad. It's freaking huge and heavy, like you have to pass it back and forth between hands while carrying it back home so that one arm doesn't get more developed than the other heavy. It's basically a half a farm's worth of lettuce topped with all of the chickens that live in the hen house (grilled), with a bunch of boiled eggs (presumably from said, now-grilled chickens from hen house), a brick of feta cheese, and a grove of olives. All of this for $9. I also recommend any of the hoagies here (which are also leviathans in their own right), and of course any of the greek specialities. But seriously: try the salad.
(4)Wesley C.
I'm a little torn with this review. One on hand, I feel like I could give them a 4/5 for the value of their food (quantity for price), but on the other hand, I sometimes feel more like the quality of the food is good, but not spectacular. But hey, what do you expect for a relatively cheap greek diner off Penn's campus? And maybe it's not fair. I grew up in Tampa, and my family would drive out to Tarpon Springs on the weekends just to get Gyros and walk along the sponge docks. So I learned early on not only how to pronounce Gyros (Yee-rows), but how they should taste. However, does that keep me from coming back here not infrequently for their massive chicken caesar salad, or when I'm having a craving for gyros? No. But I find that it's mostly out of convenience because we only live a couple blocks away.
(3)Sheila D.
Pretty solid Mediterranean restaurant. I've heard pretty good things about the gyros, though I haven't tried them myself. I had the salmon salad a while ago, and although the salmon was really well cooked and seasoned, the greens in the salad tasted very un-fresh and straight from a bag. Their breakfast foods are pretty decent, but it's all pretty simply made (just different kinds of eggs) with fruit/toast. Even though the breakfast good is relatively cheap, I'd prefer making my own breakfast eggs... Especially because the service isn't particularly fast either.
(3)Ben W.
Never again. I've probably had Greek Lady 100 times due to the amount of Penn events it caters, but I don't know why I keep eating in store. The cons: food takes forever and is unevenly served. My table of four didn't get our food until about 25-30 minutes after ordering and the four dishes were served over the span of 15 minutes instead of all at once. My omelet was just okay, and the potatoes and toast were cold. I could've spent $2 per person at the grocery store and threw something even tastier and quicker than they did. I'll eat their gyros at events, but probably won't be stopping by again for purchase anything.
(1)Michael F.
Greek Lady is what it is, a former food truck turned restaurant that offers quick, fresh foods at reasonable prices. A step up from fast food, Greek Lady is not, nor is it trying to be, a high end restaurant with fancy food offerings that will make you wait for a seat or your food. With that said... I had the lamb gyro. I'll admit, I was taken by surprise by the fries (included IN the gyro), but otherwise enjoyed it. Our food arrived less than ten minutes after we ordered, the table we chose was clean, and we weren't rush out when we finished. Sounds like four stars to me!
(4)Kristin H.
I met the Greek Lady yesterday after a long afternoon at LadyFest at The Rotunda. A friend and I were looking to eat something on the quicker and healthier side and figured that The Greek Lady might have some decent options. We both ordered veggie gyros: I've definitely had better. Iceberg lettuce, a few tomatoes, and french fries stuffed the pita it was wrapped in. Even thought I omitted the cheese and tzatziki sauce (since I'm vegan), I really don't believe that this would have saved it. I kind of wish they would have decided to swap the fries for something like broccoli or something with actual nutritional content. Yes, I've had way healthier Greek gyros of substance elsewhere. I was expecting something a little better for $6+. I think the thing that was more disappointing than the food was the attitude of people who worked there. They were clearly hating their lives and passing that ick off on me. Yeah, you're in college, and yah, it's a Saturday, and yep, you are working a register. I was once there, too, get over it! Or at least don't act like you're gonna punch someone when you're taking my order. We even bussed our own table. Yuck. The Greek Lady is a jerk.
(1)Justine J.
There is nothing Greek about this place. To be fair, I had some pretty kick-ass Greek foods. Yes, that includes Gyros. I would give this place 2 stars, but I got grilled chicken kabob which is essentially impossible to screw up, BUT it could be more flavorful (i.e. marinate it with lemon, oregano, olive oil like real Greeks). They're green beans was one of the foulest things I've seen. It looks like cellulose that's been processed and pooped out... all dark and squishy and yuck and etc etc etc. Lemon potatoes? Sounded kinda good but NOPE. Lemon soup aka avgolemono? Two thumbs down. Don't get me started on the gyro. Just because you have fries-stuffed gyro you can't name your joint anything Greeky. That's just pure deception. Only things marginally Greek about this place is their gyros (which were subpar) and spanikopita which they probably bought frozen at Trader Joe's and heated it up. Gyro - I felt like I was eating a crappy burrito with mushy fries in it. Not to mention, the staff are morons. Cheers to idiocy.
(2)Roopa S.
The veggie gyros here are pretty much god. Perfect pita, lettuce, tomatoes, white yogurt sauce, and best of all- the pita is stuffed with french fries. It's so stuffed and big that it gets hard to eat and super messy, but I guess the amazing flavors are still worth it. It's also fairly priced-- one sandwich is less than $7. I've also tried a egg and cheese on wheat bread sandwich, which was simple but excellent. I'll definitely be back to try more on their menu, though I'm sure the veggie gyro would be my favorite. It's great that a Mediterranean place on campus has a solid vegetarian menu!
(3)Cristina P.
Definitely a go-to spot on campus. In fact, going to Greek Lady is somewhat of an initiation ritual when one is accepted into Penn. One of my favorite dishes is the lamb gyro which is simply delicious. It is stacked high with lettuce, tomato, lamb, onion, and just the right amount of tzatziki sauce. Additionally, they put a few french fries inside which serves as a nice surprise in each bite. To accompany the gyro I always order, the crispy, perfectly-seasoned curly fries and what I consider to be the best milk-shake I've ever tasted. The milkshake is made form about a pint of ice cream and just the right amount of milk, making it silky smooth and creamy. Add to that a dollop of their freshly made whip cream and you have heaven in a cup. They satisfy my sweet cravings and in general are a good pick me up after any stressful day. In terms of the service, considering their high demand of orders especially after traditional class time, they are generally quick to serve you. The atmosphere is dependent on what time you go. the place itself is very nice, but on what I call rush-hour times the restaurant can get very noisy; however, I highly recommend Greek Lady as a casual place to hangout and pick up a good, affordable meal with friends.
(4)Ashley T.
I've ordered from Greek Lady several times, each experience more dismal than the last. The food quality is sub par. There are soooo many absolutely wonderful restaurants in our great city of fooderly love to choose from, so honestly going here doesn't really fit the bill. The food is not great, the delivery is nothing to write home about either. To recap, go somewhere better in Philly, and enjoy the great food our city has to offer.
(1)S. H.
Quick, reliable, tastes good, and fills me up. If I'm nearby and need lunch, I like to go here.
(4)Sarah S.
Updating this to 3 stars (from 2) for the egg / sausage / cheese roll. Roll was more like a hot dog roll than anything else, but it was tasty, hot and hit the spot when other stuff wasn't open nearby. Maybe it was my low expectations but was reasonably good for $5. OK gyro, maybe a bit small compared to other places in the area. It's OK, but I'd go elsewhere if time or delivery wasn't an issue.
(3)Alex L.
The Good: Their gyros are large and meaty, plus they're filled with scrumptious french fries! What's not to like? They are addictive, and I'm not ashamed to say that I've put down three in one sitting. Also, their hoagies are delicious! I had them at a catered event one time and could not believe they were from a Mediterranean restaurant. Their menu has a huge variety of things to appeal to everyone's tastes. If you're unsure about what to get, you can't go wrong with one of their hoagies. The Bad: Their desserts are pretty awful, if you're into that stuff. Their cheesecake doesn't have the consistency of cheesecake, it's like a cross between cheesecake and plain white cake, if that makes sense. Their "creme brulee" is basically a pudding pie that was probably made from Jell-O mix, skip it. When I went for brunch, their breakfast potatoes came out cold and didn't taste fresh. In fact, they didn't taste like anything at all. Service is spotty as well; they mess up my order more often than I'd like. If you go with a group, don't expect to get your food all at the same time, you might have to wait 10 minutes for some people's food and 30 minutes for others'. Overall, Greek Lady is a little better than fast food. If it's catering we're talking about, I'm all for it, but the dine-in experience is better had elsewhere.
(3)Cindy C.
Not that impressed with the food here. Got the lamb/beef gyro. The table where we sat had a vent that blew on my food the entire time. My gyro got cold before I could finish it.
(2)Meg S.
Oh Greek Lady. I've probably had it over 40 times, despite not enjoying it that much, purely due to Penn 'free food' events. Sigh. The only thing I've liked here has been the Greek salad in store. The gyros are really nothing special here; they're not especially terrible but nearly all of them (despite different meats, flavor combinations, etc) taste the same. Isn't it a problem when multiple people cannot tell what they are eating by the taste and need to look at the label??! (Sadly, I've seen this happen at least 3 times). Service in store is bad for take out but pretty reasonable if you are eating inside. Delivery is also very hit or miss-when I've ordered it with other people, sometimes you get more than you ordered (one time, we all got fries with gyros) and other times you don't get something you asked for (we ordered grape leaves and got none). Unless you are absolutely desperate (or it's free), I would avoid Greek Lady.
(2)Gabbie N.
Got delivery last night. Noticed that my dessert was moldy when it was already too late. When I let them know when they opened this morning, they said they won't give a refund but might consider it if I bring the dessert to the restaurant to show them the mold. Luckily, like most people, I vacuum seal all of my rotten food and save it to put display on my mantel, right next to my gilded piles of garbage. Seriously though. Moldy apple crumble, no refund, no apology. I'm lucky I noticed it before I got food poisoning.
(1)Caroline L.
Greek Lady occupies the eateries and shops on Penn row on 40th street between Locust and Walnut. Usually I avoid that area for food because I'm never in that much of a rush to eat. For a fast food type restaurant, it is one of the better with many selections. And it's hard to mess up Greek food. It's inherently delicious. The atmosphere is what you'd expect from a bustling lunch crowd. Snappy service, service to your table via numbers, and bus your own refuse. I went there for lunch with a friend, who was on her lunch break. I suppose I might go back and it fits the bill for what is says it delivers. The food is good and it's good when you are in a hurry.
(3)Paul B.
A decent gyro, very filling. The price is right if you're too lazy to cook and you're looking for something cheap and fast.
(3)Joanna H.
I had an hour lunch break and decided to tag along a friend who loves Greek Lady. When you first step in, you'll see stands different meat on the right side, and the people making the huge salads, gyros, wraps and more. I ordered a lamb gyro and it was definitely a good choice. The lamb was tender and abundant. It was slightly on the salty side for my taste but I think other people will not have a problem. When I was ordering, the cashier asked if I wanted everything in the gyro. I said yes, assuming it was the veggies and tzatziki sauce he was talking about. One creative? ingredient is that they put french fries in their gyros too. It totally reminded me of Pittsburgh b/c that's what they do, they stuff in french fries in their sandwiches and salad. but anyways!!! It was a great combo!! It was a different taste that went well. I would still like my fries on the side, but that's a personal choice. The tzatziki was tasteful because it was more dense than some other food carts. The gyro is huge because the pita is stuffed with all the ingredients. It was only about $6.50 I think. My friend got the lamb gyro platter and it came alone with fries on the side, really good string beans (you should try this) and some kind of soup for about $9. I don't go to Penn, but if I were a student here, I would definitely hit this spot all the time.
(4)Paulina K.
Haven't been there in a while but i used to love this place. First greek place i went to. The gyros sandwiches with fries inside (however its called) are delicious. And then, the thing i cannot find anywhere else------ PITA CHIPS! whenever i go to Philly it is the must for me to go there and get the pita cheeps wit tzatziki sauce. soooo good. Never had any problems with the service but i am sure people who work there changed. I love their food. and prices are great too
(4)Adam F.
Greek Lady has solid Greek/American fare at reasonable prices. Food here is decent if you stick to the main stuff (I recommend the gyro platter): - Gyros are solid and hearty. They put fries inside which is nice. Quality is ok, but good for the price and size. - Side salad was actually really good. Veggies were fresh, lots of feta, simple oil dressing - Fries were good but nothing special (the rest of the sides are mediocre) Portions are giant, which makes sense considering its vicinity to Penn and Drexel. Service is pretty mediocre, especially the people at the counter who take your order - they are pretty apathetic (although the ladies who clean up are pretty nice).
(3)Sara G.
I stopped in to grab a lamb gyro (with no fries inside - because I am too dignified for that) to go during lunchtime. They seemed pretty busy but I was in and out in under 10 minutes. The gyro itself is pretty much what you'd expect it to be, maybe a little messier than average, and would be better if the tzatziki sauce and lettuce were more even spread. I would stop by again if/when I'm craving a quick gyro fix.
(3)Leigh O.
I used to love Greek lady until they reopened from renovations. I don't know what it was after that but the place has just become ridiculously crowded, excessively noisy, and most definitely not for those looking to have have just a regular eating experience. Breakfast I would not recommend at all. Due to the crowd everything seems a bit rushed to the point where they made my sandwich incorrectly THREE times. I got so annoyed I just ate it, wrong order and all. Completely unacceptable. If you plan on going here and want to skip the raging undergrad crowd, just takeout. On the plus side their salads have large portions and I hear the gyros are highly recommeded. However, for me this place is no longer worth the time or effort it takes to dine in.
(2)Karen D.
great fresh food and a reasonable price. The atmosphere is not great - hard to find a table and it can get loud. Also, parking can be tricky. However, the quality of the food at these prices make it worth it.
(4)Maya Y.
I find this place to serve large portions of Greek and American food. The taste is pretty average and the portions are so large such that you probably can't finish your dish in a single setting. The Greek Lady salad is huge and you should probably order it to go but eat in so you can finish it later (and order the dressing on the side). You'll never need to specify "extra feta cheese," because the portions are generous. I ordered the spinach, feta cheese, and grilled chicken sandwich (on a pita rather than a roll - I actually recommend the latter) on one occasion and thought the cheese flavor overwhelmed the sandwich. And since feta has such a distinct, tart taste, it's easy to get sick of it when the portions are so big. I've also ordered the Greek Lady gyro which I find to be the most palatable dish out of everything I've ordered here. The lamb gyro is more expensive and not as tasty as the Greek Lady gyro which contains pork shavings as its meat. The tahini sauce is tart and tasty and the lettuce has been sufficiently fresh every time I've ordered a pita. The cheese fries are a good item to order if you have several people with whom to share them. I don't recommend the shakes since they're somewhat runny (but then again this depends on the person who makes them), but there isn't much quality control in their preparation. I would go here again if I were very hungry and in the mood for a gyro, which isn't too often. As for service, sometimes the waiters/food preparers are tardy in getting the food out to you (one time I had to remind a waiter that my food was sitting out on the counter next to the food preparers) and somewhat negligent. This cannot be helped if the place is busy, but a friendly reminder can't hurt if they've overlooked bringing out your food in a timely fashion. Lastly, this place offers delivery service. Service: B Taste: B
(3)Gus R.
As a Penn student, Greek lady is a well-priced, filling staple. It started out as a food cart and now has turned into a classy restaurant establishment. Almost everything you get here is a great bang for you buck. Try out the gyro combos (comes with a gyro + 2 sides) for like 8 bucks. I bet it'll last you 2 meals. The chicken salad is also the same way too much delicious food deal. Also, one of the reasons I loved to going to this restaurant that no other restuarants in this price range in this area is the fact that the servers would clean your area for you after eating. You don't even need to throw out your own food here! It's great. I recommend the lamb gyro [platter or not], anything with chicken, and even the breakfast [omelettes] are delicious as well.
(5)Ciara G.
The food here is decent. It's one of those establishments thats definitely always an option to go to. I won't lie, in the beginning of the school year it was a go to place...but that all changed after one of their employees was beyond rude to me. I had ordered my food, paid, and all. Not a problem, at an average restaurant a customer waits for their food, well i waited 45 minutes, and when i went to inform the staff (same girl that took my order) that i had gotten my food, she called me a liar. All of my friends had received their food except me. After being told i was wrong, I showed my receipt and had one of my friends tell the woman that i had not been lying. How can you tell a paying customer that they are lying when they have proof of payment??? Rude employees like that simply turn me off to establishments no matter how good the food may be.
(2)Margaret Z.
Maybe I'm just not a gyro person. My friends back home hyped up The Greek Lady, so when I stumbled upon it during my visit to UPenn this weekend, I knew I had to go in for a quick lunch. I ordered the chicken gyro with everything, since I'm not particularly a lamb person. While the dish itself gave you a decent amount of food, I wasn't blown away by the flavors presented. I did think it was cool that the french fries are wrapped into the gyros themselves, but the chicken was dry and lacked seasoning. Service itself is very quick, as our food came out in less than 5 minutes, but I still have yet to get a taste of a half-decent gyro... my quest continues.
(3)Monica H.
This place is great. I had the grilled chicken salad and it was huge! Very tasty grilled chicken and lots of it. The reason why I didn't give five stars is because they were skimpy with the veggies. I saw two small tomato wedges,a couple of cucumber slices and a sliver of red onions. I'm used to having more veggies in my salad. Especially for almost $10. It won't stop me from returning though. Next time,I'll try the lamb gyro.
(4)Mark W.
It was one week ago that I visited the city of Philadelphia. I had wanted to get a cheesesteak and due to wet and rainy weather, this was the closest place I could get to (I wasn't in the mood to go traipsing in the rain to Pat's or Geno's). The cheesesteak I got was all right. You could do a lot worse. The service though was BEYOND awful. When I asked for a cheesesteak, the waitress looked at me funny and said "no, you don't want that. You want a gyro." I almost walked right out of the place had the other guy at the counter not begged me to leave. As I was waiting, the rude waitress once more told me that I should get a gyro. When I go into a restaurant to eat, I usually know what I want ahead of time or I make up my mind after reading the menu. If I'm unsure of what's what or what is good there, I'll ask. But I considered it extremely rude for a waiter/waitress to tell me what to get. In conclusion, avoid Greek Lady at all costs unless you want to deal with smarmy waiters.
(1)Marcella G.
The food here is great but unfortunately the service and consistency is lacking as many other reviewers expressed. My office is located very close to the restaurant so we order from here semi-frequently. We almost always like what we get but I can not remember a time when we have not been missing one persons lunch! It happens almost every time, then we say we wont order again, but how quickly we forget and order again! Then whenever we call to tell them we are missing something (that we already paid for) the always give us a hard time. Overall the food is good but I am not sure it is worth it especially if you are getting delivery!
(2)Hank C.
Wow, Greek Lady's upgraded their location. Much bigger, much cleaner since my last visit. Food's still just as tasty and probably just as unhealthy for you, but at least it's still the same goodness that was there for years. Definitely big portions still.... though it is a tish more expensive now but still under $10 with a drink and a gyro.
(3)Lenny Z.
I've been to this spot a couple times. It's decent, but not knock your socks off type of food. The price is good and the service is fast. I like the Chicken Souvlaki Platter. The chicken is tasty and does well when dipped in some of their yogurt sauce. As for the sides, I've liked them all. The fries are done well. The steamed broccoli is what it is. Like most broccoli, it needs some salt. The green beans are better than the other veggies, mainly because it's seasoned very well, rather than plain. But be warned, it has a little kick to it. So if spicy is not your thing, stay away, or ask for them plain without the seasoning.
(3)Jen K.
Average food for reasonable prices. This is basically a Penn college student staple. The gyros are decent and stuffed with french fries. I came here a few times for "brunch." Brunch really isn't that good...omelettes are dry and not fluffy. Potatoes are usually overcooked and flavorless. You basically need to load up on ketchup, salt, and pepper. Actually now that I think about it, most of the food items err on the dry side. Only plusses are fast service (except for brunch on Sat/Sun) and close location to campus.
(2)Emily K.
I've only ever eaten the lamb gyro here, but it is delicious. It includes french fries, which was a pleasant surprise to me. The restaurant is always clean and the service is fast and attentive. The only small quibbles I have with Greek Lady are that the free water cups they give you are incredibly small--like maybe 6oz--and it can be hard to find seating during peak lunch hours as the place is jammed with Penn kids. All in all a great place for a cheap, delicious meal.
(4)Ortho D.
Always dependable with a variety of foods. You can go Greek one day, american, sandwich, wrap, anything your heart desires. This was my go to place for 7 years in Philadelphia, being across the street from the dental school. They have great service. They deliver door to door in the dental school. That was a major plus!! Too many fond memories of this place, will always have a special place in my heart.
(4)Vichet O.
Once again, I'm amazed that I managed to not review a place that I go to at least once every other week. What can be said about Greek Lady that you don't already know? Probably not a whole lot, but whatever. In my experiences with various delis, flat top shops, and street meat purveyors, Greek lady really does do a gyro right. They fill up a warm pita with more meat than you likely thought you could, top it with fresh lettuce, tomato, red onion, fries, and tzatziki that's on the creamier (ie more delicious) side. I either go for the lamb or the house special, which I believe is pork. It's not as juicy as the lamb but makes up for it with spices galore. You can also ask for a mix of the two. That's not all though - try their sides! I tend to go with broccoli and lemon roasted potatoes, but pretty much everything is good. If I'm feeling heart-attacky, I'll order up some cheese fries. They're quite bacony. All-in-all, delicious. Pro-tip: Everything here is HUGE. Be prepared to have to take out your left-overs. Sharing is not frowned upon.
(4)Marissa R.
I have a soft spot for this place. The food is quick, fairly-priced and delicious, and most things come with fries! It's not gourmet, but it hits the spot and is very convenient. The remodeling has definitely made the restaurant ambiance more appealing... and there's extra seating now, however it's still hard to find a spot to sit during the noon lunch rush! I've also ordered catering from Greek Lady on numerous occasions. They are easy to work with and have delivered quality each time. I'll be back again, for sure.
(4)Rin Z.
Greek Lady caters mostly to Penn kids who don't know any better. The food's plenty fresh and it's nice for a quick lunch or drunken nonsense conversation. Since their food is 4 stars drunk and 2 stars sober, I'm averaging it out!
(3)Frederick G.
The food is awesome. Hands down some of the best food in university city. Prices are reasonable as well. The Achilles heel- they can take a very very very long time. Especially for take out orders. They don't show much concern either for customers that have been waiting 25+ minutes for their food. The product is awesome, but it may or may not be worth the wait
(2)Christine B.
I used to frequent this place pretty regularly in college, and when I made it up to Penn for alumni weekend, I decided to re-visit. First it's much bigger and fancier than the Greek Lady I ordered take out from as a student, but the prices still seem to be the same. I just stuck with my classic chicken gyro and it was delicious. The chicken is still really moist and flavorful, the tzatziki is awesome, and the fries are an added bonus. I'm glad I can still can count on their food to be delicious. The salads are really great too, and enough for two meals.
(4)Stef S.
Fries in a gyro? Awesomeness. The food is decent overall. I wouldn't call this incredibly authentic, and the gyro meat and souvlaki meat are super tough and chewy (and overly salty!), but overall i love the pita wrap/sandwiches here. They're definitely flavorful. Overall the staff is hilarious. I ordered a milkshake (meh mediocre), and the guy who made it felt he need to tell me that it was made in particular with love... whatever that means. I'd like to try the salads next time. I'd prob give them a higher rating if things were slightly cheaper. Satisfied all in all, but nothing particularly amazing.
(3)Susanne J.
The recent renovations are really lovely and the expanded seating area is a very welcome addition. The restaurant feels much cleaner and brighter. I like that the order and pick-up areas are separate to keep customers flowing. I enjoy their chicken gyro when I'm in the mood for "fast food". Something about the french fries inside just adds that extra, greasy, yet satisfying something. I may move on to trying other menu items at some point. I've gotten a peek at the salads ordered by other customers and they do look rather appealing. Greek Lady is also a good bet in a pinch when working a long shift at the hospital because they deliver fairly late and, chances are, the rest of the unit staff will want in on the order, too.
(3)Noheli T.
The Greek Lady is a great lunch spot for students as well as individuals working in the area! I ordered the Lamb Gyro and for the price and size it was delicious! It definitely kept me full for hours!
(4)PA S.
Generous helpings of chicken with 2 sides, choice of side sauces, and pita for $7.95 - what a deal. Chicken was salty, but nicely grilled and not dry. Sides were OK. Seating is your choice, and you place a number on the table after you pay. Then your food is delivered to your table. Cleanup is confusing. Noisy student clientele and a reserved staff. Modern decor, including the bathroom. Definitely a good value.
(3)Vivian H.
Gyros are pretty good; sometimes I go and just get their pita because it's to-die-for when it's fresh and warm! Huge delicious salads loaded with chicken that you can split with a friend. and both be stuffed. It's a bit pricey but worth it for 2 meals in one! Almost always crowded, so expect a little wait and unhappy workers.
(3)Jenn V.
For some reason when looking through menus/grubhub for delivery, the idea of Greek never pops into my mind.. then i discovered The Greek Lady. Delivery was quick and the food was delivered hot. We ordered about $40 worth of delivery including delivery charge, tax and tip which filled us up for 2 full meals. We ordered the Greek Lady Sampler which was 4 of their dips along with 4 stuffed grape leaves. Each dip was fresh and flavorful- my particular favorite was the Feta Cheese Dip- it had the perfect amount of zest to compliment the tanginess of the feta. They also gave you a large portion of pita bread to go with it for dipping. I ordered a Chicken Gyro Platter , which for 10 dollars is a huge portion with 2 sides and a choice of salad. I ended up with the Greek Salad- which had an ample amount of feta on it. My only complaint with the greek salad is that i wasn't a big fan of the greek dressing- but that may be more personal preference. As for sides, I went with the mashed potatos and spanakorizo- I found the spanakorizo to be bland, however, adding some garlic power/salt/pepper to it on my own helped a bit. They ended up delivering a lamb gyro for me instead- which I was actually pretty happy with when all was said and done, because the meat amazing. Was tender, while still having amazing flavors to it. It ended up being exactly what I wanted. They served a generous portion of tzatki sauce with it as well. The fries inside the gyro were not what I was expecting, but were easy to be picked out and eaten on the side. I am excited to have The Greek Lady in my delivery rotation!!
(3)Anne K.
Love their lamb gyros! They carve the meat off of a rotating spit and serve it in a warm pita with fresh lettuce, diced tomatoes, raw onions, French fries, and yummy tzatziki sauce. I've also tried their spanakopita (spinach pie) - I wish they would sell them in smaller portions though. One order of spanakopita is actually 6 small spanakopitas - way too much for one person.
(4)A P.
Whenever I go I get a salad because their portions are generous-I can take the rest to go and have another meal or two out of it. The pita bread wedges are a nice compliment as well as their variety of dressings. However they skimp out on the grilled salmon. It was an anorexic piece compared to the mounds of grilled chicken on my friend's salad. However the price is fair which is what brings me back.
(3)David S.
This is a weekly stop for me. Gyro platter is all you need to order. Lamb gyro is best, house gyro is pretty good too. Don't forget about the sides. I would recommend the green beans. They sauce them up and they're delicious. Even choices like french fries are fried to perfection (can't say that about every place). Spanakopita is something that may not jump out at you but it is definitely worth a try. Great grape leaves, hummus and onion rings too.
(4)Anna L.
I ate at the Greek lady twice before and had an ok experience. Today I decided to order take out breakfast, 2 omelettes & 2 coffees. The breakfast was ready when I got there & they gave me a large paper shopping bag w take out containers (even though it was pouring down rain). I started walking the 3 blocks back to my apartment when the paper bag burst open. The only thing salvageable was the 2 coffees. So I kept the bag & receipt and called the restaurant when I got home. I told them what happened and asked if they could deliver the 2 omelettes to replace the ones laying all over the sidewalk. The girl taking the order asked how I was paying for the replacement omelettes. I told her she should cover the omelettes. She put me on the phone w the manager who insulted me and said it was my fault the containers fell out of the bag. I then asked to be refunded for the breakfast $15...and he said I was crazy. So basically I ended up paying $20 for 2 coffees & not getting the breakfast. I can say the Greek lady has the worst customer service ever & very ignorant when speaking with customers. Maybe the Greek lady should invest in plastic bags. Never going back here. I would give this place negative stars if I could.
(1)Jenn H.
Stopped here for dinner with the brother and cousin--pretty decent, but nothing that blew me away. Fries in the chicken gyro were a nice surprise--even though I'd read about it on Yelp. Wish there were a neater way of eating the gyro--there's really no good way to eat that thing without making a mess. Cousin got the chicken platter? looked like quite a bit of food. Will revisit next time i'm in philly :)
(3)Carrie C.
Everyone has been talking about Greek Lady since I moved to Philly last summer, and I finally tried it last week. Since then, I've been back twice and have been fully satisfied each time. The lamb gyro is juicy, messy, delicious, and filling. The lamb is tender, the soft warm pita is stuffed full of fresh ingredients, and the tzatziki sauce is cool and refreshing. I'm actually not the biggest fan of the fresh fries in the gyro, but some people love it, so it really is personal preference. The greek lady salad is HUGE and fresh, but it's not my favorite thing there. It's a little TOO MUCH and can feed me for 2-3 meals, but I don't usually feel wilty salad 24 hours later. However, the chicken and honey mustard are AMAZING, hence my next discovery.... The grilled chicken plate with your choice of two sides. The chicken is tender, flavorful, ad can still feed me for two meals. I love dipping the grilled chicken in the honey mustard sauce. My two sides were lemon potatoes (yummy, but a little too salty) and broccoli (nothing special, but I like broccoli!). Plus it comes with a warm pita, which is probably my favorite thing at Greek Lady! This will probably be my usual here. Overall, the food is a little too salty, but it is delicious. Plus, it really can feed me for two meals, is a reasonable price, and is super convenient. I will come back here often and look forward to trying everything on the menu!
(4)Megan M.
Professor Hubert J. Farnsworth: I'm sorry, Fry, but anchovies went extinct in the 2200s. Fry: Wha? Fry: So, none of you have ever had anchovies? Oh, man! You don't know what you're missing. They were salty and oily and melted in your mouth... Professor Hubert J. Farnsworth: Oh, my, yes. Fished out of existence... just about the time your people arrived on Earth, Dr. Zoidberg. Dr. Zoidberg: I'm not on trial here. * My anchovy habit is one of those it's kind of a closeted addictions that I don't really want to publicize. So when a coworker first turned me on to Greek Lady about a year ago, I was thrilled: Salty, oily, (ok so kind of hairy) little fishies delivered to my door? Hooray! Love the Greek salad with anchovies and grape leaves. The dolmas are not as good as some other places, but for the price, the size and all that creamy crumbly feta, as well as everyone's favorite stinky canned fish.... Solid. I actually have found the customer service for delivery to be outstanding and the on-line ordering interface is straightforward. No complaints, though I can't comment on the on-site dining experience at all. I was all set to award 4 stars, but today's salad came with some rusty bits and wimpy tomatoes. Nothing I'd call inedible, but more battle scarred than I'd prefer. Now granted, a good tomato in January is hard to find, but these looked like they were significantly past their prime. *Thanks to Matt Goenig. Don't sue me, OK?
(3)Marie C.
Casual, clean, good classic Greek food. Went here on a Friday night when I was in the mood for Greek. Was glad to find that there wasn't a long line- maybe one or two people in front of me. Good crowd, but now too packed. For starters, I split the Spanakopita with my boyfriend. I enjoyed it, good portion. I then had the House Gyro and my bf had the Lamb Gyro. I tried both and like the lamb gyro a little more, but both tasted great. The meat was a little dry for my liking, but overall very good. I especially liked the french fries in the gyros! great addition!
(4)Brad P.
Greek Lady's Gyros are good and their baklava will blow away your expectations. These are the only two things you need to know about Greek Lady. On the action-movie-parallel-satisfaction-scale, this restaurant is The Fifth Element.
(4)Dania D.
I tried this place a couple of time while temporarily staying in University City. I really liked that this place is opened late. Its usually busy but the line seems to move quickly. My first time, I ordered the Greek sampler which was way too much food for just little old me, but I did really enjoy the babaganoush and tzatziki. The pita is also yummy and warm. My hubby ordered the salmon platter which was unfortunately over-cooked...but fortunately the fries that came with it halfway made up for it. Another time I ordered a gyro which was very dissappointing...but its cheap eats so it got the job done.
(3)Michelle Y.
The greek lady was a huge disappointment as soon as I received my plate of food. However, the food is made relatively quickly and it's cheap, but it lacks in quality and definitely shows in the food. First of all, the employees seem to all hate their jobs. It was a highly unpleasant environment to eat in, that I contemplated packing my food and just eating in the car. Second of all, the greek food is americanized. This is hardly greek food, and any semblance of greek food is just that they serve rice and gyro. The potatoes are horrible and not seasoned well, and so is everything else on the plate/ Maybe I'm a bit picky about Greek food because I have grown up with a great authentic restaurant near my hometown, but The greek lady is definitely not a place I recommend to anyone.
(1)Lucy C.
First off, we waited in line for a long time. I don't know if it's always like that, or just because it was Spring Fling, but service was a bit slow. Also, my cashier was extremely rude to me, which significantly lowered my enjoyment. However the food was good. I got the lamb gyro platter. The broccoli was okay, a little bland but the rice was flavorful--loved it. The lamb gyro itself was okay, nothing crazy was still good. Also had side of chicken soup, which was very good. Overall though, the place was okay. Probably wouldn't stop by if I were there again.
(3)Ryan B.
Why weren't places like this around when I went to college? Why isn't this included in the brochures for potential Penn students? Consider me sold. I visited the GL on a particularly hungry morning and ordered both an omelet and a gyro. The omelet was run of mill yet filling. And the gyro was out of this world. I've been dreaming about creamy tzatziki sauce ever since. Their pits are soft and delecate. The gyro had authentic greek fries inside as well. I rolled out with a smile on my face. I'm excited to visit again. Price to food ratio was right in the wheelhouse.
(4)Chad W.
Real gyros!
(4)Stephanie R.
I went here for breakfast and it was fine. My Greek omelette was a little greasy as were my potatoes. The whole wheat toast probably came from a bagged bread full if preservatives. It was a good price and convenient but I've definitely had better.
(2)Lindsay M.
This place has TERRIBLE customer service. Delivery man called me practically screaming to come downstairs to get my delivery. He was so rude we cancelled the delivery. Don't order from here!
(1)Ceasar B.
I've had Greek Lady on several occasions now and generally find it always pretty decent. I'm giving it four stars because the food is not particularly stunning by any means, but it's always been enjoyable when I've gotten it. I'd recommend staying away from the gyros though and going for the salads (namely, the Greek Supreme). The gyros are okay, but the salads are huge (seriously, I could hardly finish), flavorful, and are generally much more satisfying (not to mention healthier).
(3)David B.
Greek? Doesn't feel, sound, or look Greek to me. Just because someone Sells giros doesn't make them a authentic Greek restaurant. Pay attention to the reviews about poor to bad service. They are right on, but then again what so you expect from a bunch of college aged kids working and managing a restaurant? If you want GOOD GREEK FOOD AND SERVICE go to a nice Greek family owned and operated restaurant, and leave this one to the college aged kids.
(2)Jaci P.
When I first started going to Greek Lady it was a food truck, then it became a small restaurant, and then 2 summers ago it expanded into a "fancy" version of the restaurant. The food is awesome- as always- and not it is fun to eat here too. The decor looks great. It is still "fast casual." We come here for the food. We love it. Despite making the move from West Philly to Rittenhouse years ago, we walk back all the time. Great Greek Salad! Best Gyro in the city! And if you like nachos- try the "Greek Lady Chips" which is their greek version... Yum! The only negative with this place is that the students at Penn tend to be annoying, rude, and self-involved. I only wish Greek lady would open a second location!
(5)Michael O.
It's so-so. It's odd ordering and taking a big number to sit on my table. The gyro plate is average. The meat was what you would expect fast food style. It's pretty reasonably priced, but the staff is sort of in their own world.
(2)Elizabeth P.
For the price they charge, this place ROCKS. Fresh salads and quality meat. My go to place for a healthy bite to eat. One quick tip - they have a surprisingly diverse dessert section on display, but I say skip all of that and go to a bakery for dessert.
(5)Kamilah B.
Awesome fresh food w/ good customer service! So far, I like everything I tried, onion rings, sandwhiches, hoagies, salads, breakfast... Their desserts are good too. I've had the apple cobbler, baklava and something else (haha). The point is, it was good! They also deliver and will take a credit card over the phone, which is very convenient.
(5)David K.
Honestly, the food here leaves much to be desired. They think they are adding much by putting french fries in the gyro sandwiches, but in my opinion, the soggy fries dont add anything and dont even distract from the aggressively mediocre meat that they use. Service is good, and the place is clean, but I was left feeling like I just ate a meal at the McDonalds of greek food. Pretty bland and uninspiring. I would not go back unless I had no other choice, or was dragged there by someone I wanted to make happy.
(2)Perry H.
This is a strip-mall type eatery on the campus of UPenn. The place can get pretty crowded but the space is pretty spread-out to accommodate. Each and everytime I visit Greek Lady I get the same thing - lamb gyro. The fries come on the gyro, yes, the way it does in Greece. The meat is always tender and the tzatiki sauce is perfect. I can't speak for anything else on the menu, I just know I love thei gyros, the prices are affordable, and generally the service is quick. There's nothing fancy about this place - you walk up, order, and they call your name. It's a quick spot to grab a good gyro.
(4)Rob B.
Gyro was good. Fries cold, spinach warm. Sent them back. Cook microwaved them. Fries now soggy, Spinach boiling hot. One star for the Greek Lady. Space is well lit and nice but one star or less for customer service. You're no Lady--just another brazen hussy!
(1)K W.
my second foray into greek lady wasn't as tasty. yes, i received a mountain of food, but it was a mountain of mediocre food. i ordered a salad with roasted red peppers and gyro and a side of the lemon roasted potatoes because they were so good the last time i ordered them. the salad was enormous, but it was mostly iceberg lettuce, a few slices of cucumber, and a couple of tomato wedges. i shouldn't have ordered the red peppers (though they made my salad slightly more nutritious) bc i got so much less gyro. the lemon roasted potatoes must have been scraped out of the previous day's roasting pan because they were soggy...and broken down to almost have qualified as mashed potatoes. they were entirely too salty and did not live up to either being "lemon" or "roasted."
(3)Dhruv B.
I cannot believe that I had spent more than a semester in University City without ever trying this place out. I always gave it a pass , since I loved eating at Qdoba next door. Being an Indian, I saw this as natural. I associated Qdoba with fiery spicy food and and looked at Greek Lady as having just bland tasteless offerings. I blame the pleasant white interior at Greek Lady for this(against Qdoba next door). But , I must say I was pleasantly surprised when a friend dragged me into Greek Lady to try their delicious milkshakes. They were out of ice-cream for the milkshake so I decided to grab a bite to eat and ordered the Vegetarian Gyro. It would be an understatement if I said that I loved it , it was extremely fresh and the flavor was excellent , with this sauce they had put in it , I guess it was Hummus. My views about Greek food were changed for life. I suggest that everyone give it a try. I have been back to have their Vanilla Milkshake , with a Banana. I will not exaggerate when I say that they put five scoops of ice- cream in it. Its sinful is an understatement. I have been back thrice already since the banana adds a whole different charm to the concoction. A MUST have. I recommend Greek Lady to each and everyone who ever stops by University City, its very reasonable as well. Who would have guessed that !
(4)Dana B.
Greek Lady has a HUGE menu, but sometimes the wait can be a bit long for take-out. All I wanted when I stopped in was an order of stuffed grape leaves, which came with a side of pita and tzatziki sauce, which I realized got all over the container once I opened it. Tzatziki is a bit too sour for my taste, but the grape leaves were good, as was the pita. I'm willing to come in again and try their other selections!
(4)Matt P.
Big Greek salads. Gyro was good. Once I got a platter and all the food tasted old, i dont think they gave me the meat I asked for.
(3)Maureen V.
Wow! I got the Greek Lady Salad which is a Greek salad topped with juicy, freshly cooked grilled chicken. This salad was HUGE and had probably 3/4 of a pound of chicken in it! Very well worth the $10. Lots of creamy feta, peppers, lettuce, Kalamata olives, cucumbers, onions, and a hard boiled egg. Also came with a side of warm pita. My boyfriend got the lamb Gyro which was also huge and had tons of juicy meat in it and was loaded with the typical fixins (lettuce, tomato, tzatziki) and even a few fries! I guess that's their extra special touch to please the local college kids. A huge "sandwich" for $6.25. My friend got the chicken Gyro and was equally as pleased with the taste and quality although it looked like there might have been less meat than the lamb one. Quick and friendly service, great atmosphere. We will definitely be back!
(5)Suo L.
Hey Greek Lady. Whatever nasty substance you use to cook your home fries in, STOP USING IT.
(1)Nicole M.
I've been here twice for breakfast now. The first time, I chalked it up to a bad day. When it happens a second time, it's just bad food. My order came out 10 minutes after my friends who ordered after me, yet when I got my food, it was all cold. The turkey bacon felt like it hadn't even been cooked and was inedible. The coffee tasted like it came out of a truck stop vending machine and 7 sugars later, I still couldn't drink it. I will not be going here again.
(1)Vega X.
The food here is good. But this review is not about the food. Now you might question why I would post this here given that it doesn't have anything to do with the food. But I think it is important to know as part of the overall experience and so that you don't get surprised. Reviews should include these I believe. So here goes: I've got to admit, I don't remember the staff here as being white trash before the place was renovated last year. Now, they talk funny, loudly and rudely to one another. Not to customers, not once to me. But to one another and it can be a bit awkward and surprising as one waits there for a pick up order and you hear staff members speak inappropriate things loudly to one another. Its all in good humor I'm sure, but what are we supposed to do? Just ignore right? Just ignore is what I do, but what if you happen to be looking at them just as they say something or happen to follow the direction that they spoke in? I really don't understand why they do this - maybe they're underpaid or bored or maybe its an eligibility they need to meet to be hired here. I don't know.
(4)Erica L.
I used to eat here almost every single day back in college, getting a Greek Lady salad with grilled chicken. It was a reliable staple. The feta cheese was fantastic, service friendly, and price right for the serving size (one salad was easily two meals). I went back recently and was a bit disappointed. They've expanded the space, which I suppose is great for them but it seems to have lost a lot of charm. The salad didn't seem as fresh as I remember (although the feta was still yummy) and the pita bread was really stale. Maybe it was just an off day or maybe my memory is inaccurate, but I think the Lady has begun to let herself go.
(3)Matt S.
The food is extremely average, they have a decent variety, which is nice, but it's convenient. The service is embarrassing. It takes ages for the food, and the staff act like they're in summer camp. They just fool around while not attending to the food, and when they FINALLY get you the food, they act like they're doing you a huge service. It shouldn't take them 40 minutes to put together simple meals. I still go often for the convenience, but time and time again am waiting 35+ minutes, when it's not particularly busy, and the "chefs" are playing paddy-cake in the kitchen before they get to my food.
(2)Alli H.
Fast service, great prices. The veggie gyro was lacking in the vegetable department, but there were french fries stuffed into the middle of the gyro, so that makes up for it a little. Overall pretty good - I'll probably be back for another quick lunch :-)
(3)James S.
Went here last week for the first time in about a year and a half. I have been craving their gyros for so long and I'm so glad I stopped in. They are the biggest gyros you'll ever see. The meat is awesome. I recommend the lamb and house. The tzatziki is outstanding as well. The thing that puts their gyros over the top is definitely the french fries right in the gyro. It's awesome. The platters are great and will fill you up. I like getting the caesar or greek salad and the mashed potatoes are not bad either. The green beans and lemon potatoes are quite strong tasting so I avoid those. Also love what they've done with the restaurant. Makes it super quick and easy to drop in for a bite.
(4)Joe M.
Chose to order take out and eat at our hotel room. Quite a long wait. While my daughter stayed at the GL, I headed out to buy a 6 pack. This sure ain't Buffalo where you can find it in all stores including pharmacies and bars are open until 4 AM. It took me fifteen minutes to find a place. Returned to the GL and still waited. Finally got our take out and took it back to the cave, er...hotel. Daughter got chicken gyro and fries. I got chicken souvlaki and bacon cheese fries. Never heard of putting fries in souvlaki but that's how it's served here. Fries were soggy. I don't know what the meat in the bacon cheese fries was, but I doubt it came from a pig. Souvlaki was bland and the pita was like soft cardboard. I love Greek food. This is just a college garbage plate rip off business. Will never go back because this is the last time I ever have to visit the City of Brotherly Love.
(1)Cindy L.
This is the first thing I ate when I landed in Philly. It's conveniently located to my school. I ordered the house gyro. At first bite it was pretty delicious, but I felt a little sick as I was finishing it. It had lots of meat, veggies, etc. It even has french fries in it! The meat was a bit dry. Overall, it's alright but nothing to toot my horn about.
(3)Jim M.
Tried this place again after the expansion project was complete. Still underwhelmed. The space is nice but the food was still mediocre. This time the chicken souvlaki wasn't as good as the last time. The chicken seemed older and there wasn't any of that juicyness and flavor I tasted before. The roasted red pepper was ok, if a bit mushy. The greek salad was better, with fresher vegetables than last time and at least they were cut completely this time. The fries were a little better than last time, ie no blackened/bad spots. However the fries still didn't taste that great. Just another fast food Greek place next to a college campus.
(2)Jessica R.
Greek Lady has great, reasonably priced food (and the service is quick too!). Their platters can easily serve as two meals. The gyros are delicious - flavorful meat, fresh fluffy pita and the perfect amount of sauce. I also really like the Supreme Salad, which comes with pita and grape leaves (and is more than enough for two meals). I think it's the perfect mix of take out place and restaurant - there's plenty of seating, but you order at a counter so it can also easily be taken to go. I really love how it looks after the renovation - everything is open and airy! Loved Greek Lady before the renovation and love it even more after!
(4)Carolyn B.
I've been working at Penn for over a year now and just recently went to the Greek Lady. I've heard all about it from friends and students so I finally went to check it out. A friend of mine and I went to lunch here on a Friday afternoon. Although we were ahead of the typical lunch time (we were there at 11:45), the restaurant was well packed but not too crowded. Although there was a mid-size line, it went super fast. I'm sure they know to get through everyone fast during that time of day. After placing my order, my friend and I found a table. By the time we had returned from getting utensils, our food was already at the table!! What quick turn around! I ordered the House Gyro with Spanakopita. The spinach pie is definitely something to be shared, since they give you 6 full size pieces. Between the two of us, we finished it off but barely. As for our Gyros, they were stuffed to capacity. My pork was perfectly done and the tzatziki sauce was a great touch of sweet. There were only 3 french fries on the sandwich, so I don't think they should advertise that it comes with fries -- but I didn't order it for the french fries anyway. Overall, the food was delicious. It was my first time eating authentic Greek food, so I was impressed and satisfied. A great lunch location. I've heard the place has undergone renovations recently, so when I first got there I was glad to see that it was very nice inside. Although the lay out is somewhat confusing (there are people standing waiting for their take-out orders right around where the order-line starts), the seating area is spacious (for the restaurants' relative size) and airy. It did get loud during our meal, but that is to be expected during lunch hour. My only suggestion to the restaurant would be to have a menu that is on the wall. As far as I noticed, the only menus they had were printed ones, which tend to get wasted or thrown away after people look through them. If they have something posted where patrons can look up and order (similar to other take-out restaurants), it might speed up their process and reduce the waste. Other than that, I would say that this place is pretty good for the food it offers -- authentic Greek dishes with ample portion sizes!
(4)Robin A.
This is a review and an update all in one... I spent some time in Greece over the summer and ate my fair share of gyros. Cheap and delicious. I've had such a craving for one for the last 5 months but haven't found anything that satisfies the flavors of a real Greek gyro. I read about the Greek Lady and tried a gyro a couple of weeks ago. Meh. It was dry, no sauce, and no fries. Total disappointment. But in my search to satisfy my gyro craving soul, I went back tonight. They must have messed up my last gyro because this one totally rocks! It's everything I remembered from Greece. Pork sliced off the pit, creamy tzaziki, just a few fries and really good, fluffy pita. The thing is monstrously huge too. I heart The Greek Lady.
(4)Autumn E.
Okay, Greek Lady, you're a little expensive, but this is the best, most authentic greek food you'll get in the area with take-out speed and not exorbitant costs. Authenticity: The first time I got a gyro from greek lady and they put fries on it, I thought "that's weird." Apparently, though, in Greece, gyropitas are indeed served with the thick fries IN the pita. Lesson learned, thanks to my correspondent in Greece right now. Secondly, I took a glance at their stack of mail while standing at the counter. The name was something like Dimitri Dionopoulous. Check! Finally, have you seen that blonde woman at the assembly line??? And heard her talk??? I'm pretty sure her name is Maria, which just about does it. BAM. HELLO. Okay, so none of those things really vouch for authenticity very much, I just wanted to rant about them. The food comes in large quantities, especially if you order in versus take out.... you will be stuffed. The spanikopita is HUGE, perfect for two people sharing a side, and I go the feta and hummus and combined them? It's was FANTASTIC. Perfect on the warm pita, and perfectly filling. The gyropita are much better when you order them in, just humongous and difficult to finish if you have an average stomach. The lamb is divine. There's a really big platter I want to try there, probably called like the Meze or something... and it's also difficult to finish when shared, as my neighboring table offered. The hummus is especially sesame, which I found delicious, and the sweet of the hummus complimented the feta well. The spanikopita is especially rich and flavorful, one of the better spanikopita I've ever had, and it's good as a cold leftover, too. The service is relatively quick, but there are very long lines at lunch time. Oh, and if you don't plan on eating dessert, DO NOT LOOK AT THE DESSERT FRIDGE. It's terribly tempting, holy crap. Also, their lemon potatoes are ah-mazing, which correlates strongly with lemon sauces used in Greek cooking... I ate one to figure out what it was when I got it as a side, and I couldn't stop eating them. I completely finished the side before even touching the gyropita. Greek salad? YES PLEASE. So, meals are just around 10 dollars, depending on if you just get a sandwich, or if you get sides and a drink, too. If you get extras, it gets a little pricier, but it's otherwise an acceptable lunch price-range.
(5)Alex Z.
This place looks and operates like a fast food place and has very fast service, but the quality of the food is like a legit restaurant. Fresh, flavorful, balanced. Reasonable prices. All-around-good. Nothing really stands out as amazing but there was nothing objectionable about my meal. Even during a busy time, with a long line, the wait time was reasonable and the food came out quickly. And they don't just serve Gyros, you can also get spanakopita, grape leaves, and some of the other classic Greek dishes. I solidly recommend this place!
(4)Ajay A.
Visited this place for the first time yesterday. Nice airy place, reasonable prices, and reasonably good food. The service was friendly and super fast. Had the chicken gyro, was pretty good. Will be back for more. I have heard that the feta cheese served here is excellent.
(3)Geoff c.
I've been to Greek Lady several times over the past couple years. Since I'm moving out of Philly soon, I decided to write about this place. My most recent visit was 2 hours ago. Lamb gyro with everything. fries come inside. tastes good. Food is not mind-blowing, but it's good. Price is fair. Gyro and a drink = $8.50 A lot of reviews talk about how its hard to eat without making a mess, but its just like every other gyro. Eat it from the open side (duh). Make a tear on the bottom side (the pita side). As you eat tear downwards along the pita and open the top, spreading the foil out. It gets crowded on weekdays around lunch & dinner with all the students and med center employees coming around. But I've never had to wait a ridiculously long time. Greek Lady has never wronged me. Yay! I'm a fan.
(4)Melissa W.
Greek Lady! Wooo! The gyros are good. Love the tzatziki. The salads (~$10) are awesome and generally last me 2-3 meals. Fries and mozzarella sticks are always good, though the sticks are a tad on the expensive side. In fact, if everything on the menu were a dollar or two cheaper, this place would be perfect. This also used to be one of my favorite places to grab a cheesesteak in the city, though this may or may not still be true. Regardless, Greek Lady makes a really good cheesesteak. The new renovations make the place nice and snazzy, and quite a bit bigger than it used to be.
(4)Dave M.
Buffalo chicken cheesesteak = the bomb. I've had some disappointing gyros and wraps from this place though!
(4)Rose N.
Wanted something healthy after I went running. Greek Lady was the place to go for healthy flavorful food! Ordered the grilled chicken platter and man was I surprised at how big the portion was (MASSIVE). I loved it, the honey mustard sauce was so GOOD. I want to buy a jar of that to eat with everything! Also had my first baklava there; thumbs up! (although not so healthy) Must come back.
(4)Dio S.
I work at Upenn and I went there twice for lunch. The first time, I ate the chicken and broccoli gyro with tzatziki sauce. It was quite delicious, but heavy on the sauce. The second time, I ate the chicken Cesar Salad. It comes along with some dry pita bread. The salad was OK, but they do give you a huge portion of grill chicken. You can get a great source of protein for lunch at this place.
(3)Jenny L.
I really liked this place (I've been here 2-3 times), but I'm starting to think that I can go without it. The halal trucks on the streets are just as good AND cheaper. I usually get the lamb gyro because it's usually more flavorful than the chicken (which it is). Nice touch with the fries in the gyro, but sometimes, i don't even notice there's fries in there. I remember my first time here was really good. I came back when they renovated and it was meh. Feels like a hit or miss. The chicken gyro could use more flavor, and the potatoes aren't as good as the reviews say they are. Maybe it depends on the time and day that you go? Who knows. I'll come back if my friends decide they want to get a gyro here, but I probably won't go out of my way because my food hasn't been consistent here.
(3)Yoona K.
I love the lamb gyros here... best gyros, hands down! It does get super busy, so anticipate a wait during meal rush times!
(5)Christine N.
I go to greek lady for my healthy alternative. There are many things that aren't healthy there, but I order the grilled chicken platter with 2 sides (usually roasted red peppers and spinach). Most of the people that I have introduced this dish to have resorted to it for their healthy alternative as well. I can't really speak for the other dishes. After the renovations, it has been a better experience eating there because it is more spacious and also the price is great! (more food for less money - the servings are huge!) as a side note: the bathroom is REALLY nice :)
(4)Ian A.
The Greek Lady is an excellent eatery. I'm not the biggest fan of Greek food, but I make an exception for Greek Lady because their food is some of the best Greek food I've ever had. I've visited this restaurant several times and always order either a chicken or beef gyro, both of which are always cooked well and delicious. The prices are very generous for the food they give you. The owners recently renovated the interior and is much larger and better looking than it used to be. The service is always great, quick, and mistakes are a rarity. Definitely recommend The Greek Lady to anyone who hasn't tried it yet.
(5)Tymika H.
I've never eaten here. A friend decided to pick up lunch. I came in and was surprised at how nice it was. They had a yummy "looking" dessert booth. I decided to endulge. I got this chocolate mousse type cake. Womp, womp, womp! It tasted like it had been in the fridge for a very long time. It was a $4 piece of cake. Don't let looks and price fool you. My friend suggested I call and complain, I declined, I won't be back.
(1)D.T. B.
The appetizer Sampler Plate is huge and everything on it tasted delicious. It fed four hungry people. My familyhad gyros and said they were good but not memorable. I'm a grape leaves aficionado and their's pass with flying colors. The hispanic woman who delivers the food to the table is super sweet, however the woman running the kitchen and take-out orders is a real b!&@&. She was yelling at the poor kitchen staff and was even curt with a customer who had food allergy questions. nothing is worst than witnessing poor treatment of restaurant workers who are trying to make an honest living. I would have given more stars if it weren't for that lady...hope she isn't The Greek Lady!!
(3)Johnny B.
This place is awesome. One of my favorite restaurants at Penn. Everything is good - from the gyros, to the salads (which are the size of an entire table), to the desserts. The chicken fingers are LIFE CHANGING. Also they are open late, and serve all of their food at all hours, which I appreciate.
(5)Joseph K.
Greek Lady is an important staple of a Penn student. Recently renovated, this restaurant serves up a mean gyro that's loaded with meat, veggies, and fries. Yup, fries. What I Ordered: Chicken Souvlaki Gyro. Can't go wrong with it. Lamb's pretty good too. Verdict: Good food at a pretty good price. Ask any student. Also, they always have football (European) on tv. Always a plus in my book.
(4)Simone A.
I started eating at The Greek Lady a few years ago because it is near my best friends work and we sometimes meet there for lunch. The Lamb Gyros are good quality, and the meat is properly prepared, although I am NOT a fan of french fries being added to my sandwiches, and always order mine without the added potato. My only problem with the sandwich is that the Tsatsiki tastes like it's at least partially made from sour cream as opposed to fully being greek yoghurt. It may not be, but that's the flavor. The lettuce and tomato and onions always seem fresh, which is a huge plus. One of the reasons I only give it three stars, is that there is nothing else on the menu I ever have any interest in ordering beyond the Lamb Gyro. The other reason is that the music is so loud, I often can't even hear the cashier as I'm placing my order. More on the positive side, the place is clean, especially the restroom, and the staff has always been nice to me. The service is also quick, which is useful when you only have 45 total minutes for lunch. One odd thing, at least to me, you don't bus your own tables. I always feel embarassed, at a non-service establishment, having someone else throw out my trash. All that said, any time I'm craving a Gyro, this is where you'll find me, and I definitely recommend that anyone else who has that particular hankering, join me. :)
(3)Sean H.
Greek Lady is great for what it is, an inexpensive place for Penn kids and locals to get good food, if not exactly authentic Greek cuisine. They deliver, which is key. The service is always fast and accurate. The fries are also my favorite in the area. Something about them just excites the taste buds. Aside from that, Greek Lady is always a good standby option when you want something cheap and tasty that requires very little effort.
(4)Ron-Shanita M.
I LOVE THIS PLACE! My favorites are the lamb gyro, chicken Caesar salad and wrap and the chicken and spinach pita. I've got all my coworkers hooked on this place. They make delicious food and have fast delivery. I would definitely recommend The Greek Lady to everyone. It's a must try!
(5)Krystal A.
Very clean, fast, good fast Greek food. Tasty lamb gyros. Nicest bathrooms I've seen in a small restaurant.
(4)Marc M.
Greek Lady - I used to enjoy going to Greek Lady. The delivery drivers, most of whom are North Africans, were always fun to converse with and they were always very polite and respectful. After my wife moved here in January we had frequented the spot as it was always decent food. And the portions were huge. But all that changed... We had ordered a salad and a souvlaki - simple fair for this establishment, but the salad was just downright horrible. The oil tasted as if it had gone rancid - a possibility if they keep it out and near the hot stove. When I brought this to the attention of the manager, he chose to inform me that, "maybe you're just not used to how it tastes." I rebutted that we eat here frequently and know what it should taste like. His final reply was to shrug his shoulders. So my wife and I shrugged ours, vowing to never return, and telling as many people as we know that Greek Lady doesn't care about the satisfaction of its customers. Or maybe they just don't know how their salads should taste...
(1)Jana V.
Great lamb gyro platters! (I get them every time I go - I got about once a month) The lamb gyro itself has lettuce, tomato, tzaziki sauce, the lamb (doh!), fries, and pita. Great combination. On Saturday my family got three lamb gyro platters with all different sides including: string beans, broccoli, lemon potatoes, salad, and fries. From that I was able to judge and compare which were the best. Hands down: string beans and lemon potatoes FTW! The string beans are made with a tomato-type sauce - they aren't the prettiest food, but they are very good. One huge platter to feed two people comes to about $9. Not bad at all for real food.
(4)Casey K.
Nothing to write home about, but the food is good (not great), the service is fine, and the restaurant is clean. They are open late, which is nice when you have a craving for lamb gyro at 10PM. I personally LOVE their greek salad -- if the lettuce doesnt turn brown, it's a two-mealer for me!
(4)Lauren C.
There's a reason Greek Lady is right on top of Penn's campus -- this is the epitome of college food. They're open late and the portions are enormous, but the quality, flavor, and ambiance (even after the remodeling) are only so-so. If you're looking for a charming restaurant with delicious Greek food, head to Kanella. If decent, filling take-out is what you're after, Greek Lady is a good bet.
(3)Anonymous A.
This review is for the service. I've ordered delivery several times, but the staff working the phones are becoming increasingly rude to the point that I start wondering whether the food is really worth the unpleasantness. This seems to be one of those establishments that the more you order, the worse they treat you. Instead of thanking you for frequenting the restaurant, they seem to think they are doing something wrong (being too inexpensive, etc.) that you begin to return. It's really unfortunate.
(1)Sophie U.
O Greek Lady, you may be loud and fratty, but your gyros and other 3000-calorie items will forever win my heart. Yeah, so your salads are monstrously big, but I don't mind; I've ordered one before and learned from my mistake. I don't know what your current hours are ( campusfood.com tells me you close before midnight every night, but I refuse to believe it), but remember the times I came to you in a drunken stupor at 2am to devour your delicious fries and/or gyros? Because I only have pictures to prove this ever happened. You were definitely my favorite place to gain three pounds overnight and not remember a thing upon waking up the next afternoon. I miss you. Come to DC.
(5)Rebecca C.
If you're looking for a quick place to eat good food, this is the place to go. I came here with some friends for brunch and the service was quick and good. You order at the cash register, pick up a number, and they bring you your food to your table. I ordered the three scrambled eggs which came with potatoes and toast. My friend ordered the French toast which was pretty simple. Overall the food was like any other breakfast cafe, but it's a good place to go for a quick sit down breakfast. I definitely want to come back though to try their gyros.
(4)Phillip Y.
I have been to this place twice while on campus. It certainly has a nice selection of Greek food. I had the traditional gyro which was really good as well as the skewered pork or Souvlakia with a Greek salad with lemon-peppered potatoes. I saved the Greek salad for later which was heavenly- olives, feta cheese, olive oil and vinegar, tossed greens with tomatoes. Lemon-peppered potatoes were good as well and much better than just french fries. Overall, can't beat the quality and price for an on-campus take-out.
(4)Dustyn S.
Economic, friendly, and average. I wouldn't call this authentic greek food, but for a campus spot it's not bad. French fries INSIDE the gyro were a nice touch, though.
(3)Alicia L.
The salads here are amazing, and that's not something I usually say about salads. What sets this place apart is that they have excellent grilled chicken and will put pretty much an entire chicken breast on your salad, the portions are huge, and the price is great. This salad can usually make two meals, so it's a great place for college students working on a budget. The fries are also a highlight. The restaurant also has a great new feel since they've revamped the place and there is plenty of room to sit down and dine in (unlike before when it was a very tiny establishment). It can get pretty loud and service is about average.
(4)Jimmi S.
Wow! I had a Greek Salad there for lunch and it was really good. The salad ingredients were very fresh and crispy. I really loved it. You got a nice warm pita with your salad and the dressing was on the side. The Greek Lady is very clean, bright and comfortable. The staff was nice and courteous. My only complaint was that they only had Pepsi and not Coke.
(4)Debbie N.
All I have to say is: They put FRIES in my lamb gyro without my request and without an extra charge. A million calories of heaven. It's LOVE.
(4)Jared G.
Best Greek delivery I've had in a while. That being said, I've never actually been there. Spanakopita? Flaky and light like phyllo should be. Spinach and cheese on the inside. Not greasy. Baklava? Light and flaky. Sticky and sweet. Not soggy. Chicken Souvlaki? Chicken well seasoned. Not too many onions. Light and fluffy pita. The addition of a couple french fries was interesting. Very good. Chicken Gyro? Excellent. Chicken was flavorful, just the right amount of tzatziki sauce. Not outrageously onion-y or garlicky. Solid simple Greek take-out. Definitely ordering from them again.
(4)Cindy A.
A favorite place to eat in University City. You can never go wrong with the sandwiches or platters. The sides are amazing!
(5)Aditi J.
Ugh, every time someone says "I LOVE Greek Lady," I admit I cringe on the inside and the outside. A lot of people are obsessed with its Greekiness and its gyros galore but for vegetarians, I think the options are somewhat limited. When I've ordered the Veggie Gyro, it's turned out to be crammed with either: an entire block of feta (no, not yummy crumbles--big, fat square blocks) OR five dollops of Tzatziki sauce. I always end up scooping out the excessive servings of these two things and eat a "gyro" that is just a pita, lettuce, and tomato. Definitely not worth $5-6. I went yesterday and ordered a spinach pita, trying to save what little mental appetite I have for Greek Lady. The first few pieces were good-ish. But then I realized the insides were cold and chunky and...not so good. It was better than a Veggie Gyro, but again, not my favorite. The one thing Greek Lady has going for it, in my opinion, are its amazing pita chips with a serving of Tzatziki sauce. AMAZING. And a large quantity too. Mmm, I'm tempted to bump up to 3-stars just for these tasty little chips. Maybe next time.
(2)Emily P.
Greek Food. Fast Food. A little slice of the motherland, served up fast and greasy. Mmm-mm. I go here when I'm craving a gyro. YOU should go here if you're having trouble sleeping, as I've found that consumption of their food makes me want a nap harder than I've ever wanted one in my life. Maybe it's the french fries inside the gyro that push me over the soporific edge...
(4)Josh Q.
While the lamb gyros are very good, everything else seemed to be average. I eat here often because it's convenient, decently priced, and had edible food - not because its food is particularly delicious.
(3)Jon L.
The Greek Lady actually began as a mere food truck and then expanded her business a few years ago into a full restaurant. The popular restaurant on 40th Street has a huge menu --- pretty much everything on there is worth a try --- but it still maintain the quick service philosophy that made it a successful as a food truck. Stuff that's good: Well, lamb gyros for sure (a Greek tradition); salads (very popular with weight conscious college girls); and (for the rest of us) excellent fries. They also do a justice to a lot of Philly classics, like the hoagie and the steak sandwich. Stuff that's bad: Loud, drunken patrons late at night, especially on weekends. Stuff that's funny: The Greek Lady staff is predominantly Mexican and Guatemalan, whereas the Mexican joint two doors down, Qdoba, doesn't have a single Mexican on the payroll. Not that I've seen.
(3)Alex C.
You can haz cheezburga heah....and lam giro an moussaka (kindza like greek lasagnas) & greek salat. I onli eatz giros an greek salats and moussaka heah. Moussakas iz slow. If I getz the plattah, I likez TWO geek salats. Grilt chickin salats is gooood and biig tooo. Itz cheap, tasteh, and theyz open late on weekendz. Brekfast samidges be betterz at the food truckz. They yellz your name really lowd heah. It hurtz my eahs.
(3)Rachael M.
One word: tzatzki. They give you a great size serving if you order it as an appetizer. Honestly, it's the whole reason I go to the Greek Lady. The only downside is the staff. I always feel like they're annoyed by each patron. However, I do understand their clientele are mostly Penn/Drexel students & they're probably not the easiest customers.
(4)Tysan G.
Had a chicken cheese steak that was mediocre at best. The honey mustard they have has too much mayo in it and it is not good.
(2)Travis G.
I'd give Greek Lady somewhere between 2 and 3 stars, but since it's convenient, open late, and takes phone orders for delivery/take out, I'll give it a 3. The food here is decent. Out of the options on their menu, I like the gyro sandwiches the best. I've tried the grilled chicken platter (basically a huge plate of chopped up chicken breast) and the veggie wrap (cheese, peppers, tomato, etc), both of which were so-so. Their salads are okay--the Greek Lady salad isn't bad, but the salmon salad has a disappointingly small portion of salad and is lacking in variety of vegetables included. I'd usually go around the corner to Hummus instead for pita sandwiches or salad. Greek Lady also serves breakfast/brunch, but I've never tried it--I've heard good reviews, however.
(3)Jenny L.
The house gyros are pretty good and service is lightning fast. My friends' orders were out before they had time to get their drinks and sit down. Not sure what the sodium content of those gyros are though because everyone who got one (pretty much everyone at the table) was really thirsty for the next 2-3 hours after the meal. I've heard it's "pretty authentic" but I wouldn't put much stock in that... I guess it's authentic in the sense that it made me really miss the sketchy hole-in-the-wall gyro places in Athens.
(3)Steve K.
Great Gyro! Love it here!
(5)Emily D.
i've been eating this kind of food for as long as i can remember. Toledo, my home town, is swarming with greek restaurants. so it's in my blood...probably literally....grease (and Greece) stays with you. (stop the pun madness!) anyway, i haven't had anything but the lamb gyro, but why bother ordering anything else? it IS the GREEK lady. the tzatziki sauce (which makes a good gyro) is pretty good, although they could put more on it. they also use soft greek pita, which is always the better choice in gyro sandwichery business. and before you order one with a side of fries, you must know that they put fries IN the sandwich! IN!!!!! but i'll take mine with a side of fries, please.
(4)Z J.
Ive been a fan of The Greek Lady since it was a lunch cart. The chicken salad, in your choice of format (hoagie, wrap, whatever) is amazing, and most of the other things I have tried are pretty good too. As mentioned here the restaurant space can be loud and get a little messy when its going full swing, but if like me you arent in sync with the college kid schedule its a great spot to stop for a relatively peaceful late lunch or early dinner. Oddly enough I have been disappointed on the rare occasions I actually order something Greek, but the rest of the menu is more than enough to keep me coming back.
(4)SilverGirl G.
Quick update: I went there for lunch on Wednesday. Counter service was quick and friendly enough, and I was in and out in under 5 minutes. I'll need at least one more quick and easy experience like that before I up it a star, but it's a promising start.
(3)Jordan F.
Since starting school in university city i've been looking for a good Greek place to get food. And Greek lady did not disappoint. The lamb gyro are tasty the only thing is that I didn't expect fries in my gyro it was a nice surprise. It's a good place for broke college students. And it doesn't help if you mention yelp you get a free drink. I will be back soon probably today.
(4)Linda S.
I would normally give this place 5 stars, but was just told they no longer make "off menu" items...like gyro meat in omelets. WTF?!? It's a GREEK RESTAURANT!! What poor business insight...hell, that's lack of insight!! Totally disgusted....
(2)Brian L.
The food is pretty good. The service can be lacking at times. Overall 3 stars.
(3)Jay J.
They have good food for a reasonable price and they give HUGE portions. Get the Grilled Chicken Plate all the way! Mmm.
(4)Katarina M.
Really great. I get the chicken pita or the Greek Lady salad (with chicken). Their grilled chicken is just phenomenal. And the fries are good. The cheese fries not so good. They never put enough cheese on the fries and the cheese gets cold absurdly fast. But other than that just get to know your favorites and you're good. Don't leave off the tzaziki sauce on any pita. It's great. And the fries they put in the house gyro so good. Meals run about $10. Oh, and their chocolate cake is great. Best in the area.
(5)Rosenthal A.
My favorite place in University City. Whenever I am remotely close, I have to stop and get a salad. Their regular salad with chicken is amazing. The chicken is absolutely delicious and you are guaranteed to get at least 2 meals out of it. And the best thing is that it cost less than $9!
(5)R H.
Some of the worst customer service I have ever received. We ordered our food ahead of time, but when we arrived it wasn't ready yet. The guy behind the counter was disinterested at best. He tells us our order should be ready soon. We wait for another 15-20 minutes before finally going back over to ask him about our food. He then looks down and sees a bag of food beside him....guess what? It's ours and has been sitting on the counter for 10-15 minutes. He failed to look at the bag and tell us that our food was ready even though we were standing 5 feet in front of him waiting. His level of interest didn't increase when he realized our food had been sitting there for 10-15 min. He said "Oh yeah...take it." Are you freaking serious??? No apology? But wait, it gets worse. Then we realize we need our drinks that we ordered, so we walk over to the girl behind the counter who is free. We are pissed about the previous encounter and tell her we waited forever etc.. etc.. and that now we just want our drinks that we ordered. Her response is "Did I take your order? If I didn't take your order then I don't know why you are telling me all of this." Management at the Greek Lady needs to get a hold on the young employees that they have working there, because they are giving the restaurant a bad image and I damn sure will never go back there. It's really a shame, because the food wasn't bad.
(1)Cecily R.
oh greek lady. how i love thee, let me count the ways! you've made it all the way from a food truck to the relatively large storefront you have today! i think i could live off of greek lady salads and mashed potatoes. the grilled chicken is the BEST.
(5)Brandon M.
They give you a lot of food here for the money. That's about all it's got going for it...well, that and the fact that Philly's souvlaki scene is non-existent, so it has virtually no competition anywhere west of the Schuylkill. Love the Penn suburban transplants raving about the "cucumber sauce" and looking confused when you say "tzatziki."
(2)Jennie B.
I have only purchased one food item here so I can only speak to that. Every time I come here I get the vegetarian gyro. I LOVE it. Hummus, feta, onion, tomato, lettuce, and a handful of fries. The french fries are the perfect addition to the sandwich. The only thing that annoys me is that they will not serve it warm. I always take it back to work and put it in the toaster oven before eating it.
(4)Cara B.
Bahahahaha I don't understand ANYONE who gives Greek Lady less than 4 stars at the LEAST! The Greek Lady & Co. alone are amazing as human beings, and I haven't even STARTED on the food! In a word: AMAZING. The french fries in the gyros (pronounced hYEE-roh, for you New Yorkers) is an awesome touch and even if you grab the food to go and then see like 37 people you know on the way home and so your food is cold by the time you sit down to eat it? Doesn't matter! This food rocks hot, cold, day, night, sober, hungover,... you get the point. Overall, anyone who disses Greek Lady food OBVIOUSLY doesn't know what they're looking for in life and should probbbbbably go home and reevaluate. Everything. Just sayin'. Also, try the omelettes. Yum!
(4)Adam P.
This is a famous Penn quasi-restaurant. By quasi-restaurant, I mean that the prices and service are somewhere between that of a food truck and restaurant. Expect to spend about $7 for dinner. You pay and order at the counter, pick up your food, and then eat it at a table on premises or to-go. Napkins are dispensed out of a rather unappetizing dispenser that looks as if it were designed for toilet paper. Aesthetics aside, the food is pretty good, although I always feel that I've gained a pound after eating. Needless to say, if you are in need of souvlaki or spanakopita, this is your place. Their salads, although expensive, are truly enormous.
(4)Kelly C.
Today i had the lamb gyro and it was great!! The ingredients were fresh and they dont skimp on meat or tzatziki sauce. The fries that are in the gyro were a welcome surprise. This will be my new gyro spot :)
(5)Kimberly P.
I had never tasted Greek food until I stopped at the Greek Lady. This restaurant used to be operated out of a food cart, but it was so popular that the owner decided to operate out of a restaurant. Though I recommend their gyros, their "American" food is amazing as well. The salads are HUGE and are enough for 2 meals. I love the fries and the chicken finger hoagie. You have never tasted pita bread until you have had some from here. My mouth waters just thinking about this soft and chewy bread. Because of its popularity, expect a wait around lunch time. During the school year, the Greek Lady stays busy through out the night. Good thing they have delivery!
(4)Stacy K.
This is an affordable and delicious option for me right by work. My regulars would be the chicken salad (enough to feed two) or the grilled cheese. Both are fantastic. I'll echo what others have said about the fries too - just right. It's busy at lunchtime. However, they work fast and it is worth it.
(4)Katy K.
I like the not-super-authentic gyros with fries in them. The fries and curly fries are tasty and their food is overall average in taste, gargantuan in portion size. The one thing that I love though, is the chicken. I am 99.9% sure that it's sprinkled with crack, because that's the only thing that could reasonably explain my addiction to a simple piece of chicken like I make myself at home 3 nights out of the week. If someone could confirm this it would put my mind at ease. I'm a fan of the new renovations.
(3)Jason S.
I'm a man of habit. Each Friday I celebrate the end of the week by getting a lamb gyro, curly fries, and a side caesar salad from the Greek Lady. The food isn't spectacular but its good for a delivery gyro. If you order a salad as an entree, be warned, it is ridiculously large. Many heads of lettuce rolled to bring you your leafy meal. The salads come with warm pita slices which is a welcome addition. I've dabbled in a couple of their other menu items as well. The grape leaves are a tad too oily and the spanikopita is usually a little burnt and terrible. On the dessert side, the baklava is as sweet, nutty and filicious as it should be. The restaurant itself is full of students, so I prefer to order, and generally my order arrives quickly. Decent spot.
(3)Stephanie T.
An someone who works around the corner, I've been coming here for years. They started out with five stars, but after their recent expansion service has suffered. While the food is still great and the dine in experience hasn't changed, their delivery service has gotten very slack. So, word to the wise, make sure to clarify your order if you're getting delivery service, or you might be missing an essential element to your meal.
(3)Tommy K.
Wow. This has been the worst Greek food I have ever had. I won't discuss their breakfast or other american choices, but as their main food and their name states...change it to just Lady. No no no flavor to any of their Greek food. Have done that culture and food a great misjustice. There are tooooooo many things wrong with all their food to go into it, so just trust me when I just say don't......don't eat there expecting a good gyro or souvlaki. It's a shame these students and local residents cant go a little further to the better Greek restaurants of Philly. Not a Greek atmosphere in terms of decor and music, but more of a family restaurant.
(1)Jake P.
For delivery, the Greek Lady is a fellow insomniac worker. I used to get gyros from her at 11 or 12 at night, and they were always welcomed distractions from the grind. Gyros are hard to screw up, and The Greek Lady certainly put more flare in her craft than the Middle Eastern-run places of competition. Still, I remember waiting over 90 minutes on occasion for things to arrive, and I also remember being disappointed with the portions on occasion. I haven't yet found a quality, authentic gyro in Philadelphia, but this suffices [barely] thus far.
(3)Neil D.
I order from this place via campusfood.com (godsend) and it's fantastic. I'm a vegetarian and enjoy their veggie gyro's although every time I have to ask for "just a little bit of feta," otherwise the Greek Lady has a feta fiesta on my gyro. Good service every time I'm physically in the restaurant as well. Great food and seems to be the home of the burgeoning Greek-Philly cuisine.
(4)Marge L.
I'm a fan of Greek Lady for the big salads, the tasty grilled chicken, and the lamb gyro w/ feta. It's also close to home, quick & cheap eats, and open 'til 11:00 (wish it was later). They do have off days (for example: the meat is dry, too salty, or fries are cold) but most of the time they're on point. Don't come here expecting restaurant service and authentic greek cuisine. It's a quality fast food joint - better than most of the places in that area.
(4)May A.
I love this restaurant. My favorite in the University City area. :)
(5)Kevin M.
Not bad, not good. If your on Penn Campus & want to grab a quick Americanized Greek lunch, guess this is the spot. I've been there 3 times for lunch & all 3 times they've screwed up my order; always fun. Like the fries though, considering they are the frozen type you throw into the fryer. Hard to screw those up.
(2)Jessica H.
Greek Lady is one of the stock choices for delivery at work. Their lamb gyros are great and the pita chips are good munching during the night. We know that we can always rely on them for a cheap, quality, filling meal.
(4)Tom G.
Freshman/sophomore year, I used to rock Greek Lady's truck for coffee in the morning and a gyro at lunch. Fries in my gyro. Nuff said.
(4)J P.
YOOO!!!! they put fries in my GYRO! And I loved it. I loved their Hummus platter too. Good for a quick greek bite. Its always crowded, but if you go in the summer you can just sit outside or across the street.
(4)caitlin p.
Lamb gyros and greek lady salad with chicken are amazing. Plates are really huge but great for all those hung over jocks. Call ahead on weekends to pick up your food, it can get really crowded.
(3)Candace C.
i like this place quite a bit. it is a litlte far from the law school (hey! im lazy! and its cold in philly!) but when i make the trek out there, it never fails to satisfy me. there is the surprise french fries in the gyro which is pretty cool. but also, their meat is really tasty. if i desire to be more healthy, i go with a salad or a chicken platter. their salads are plentiful... not the best tasting salad in the world, but for $7-9 bucks? yah, its a pretty good deal!
(4)Kelly O.
After hearing folks rave about it for months, I tried this place today. It was...ok. Not a bad pita, but nothing to write home about. Nice looking place with ok prices, but there is better about.
(2)Alison D.
College-y loud and kinda disorganized, it might take you a while to get your food if you go wait for it. Good for take out or delivery, though, and...they are open really late on the weekends. There aren't that many veggie options but i usually go for Hummos and Grapeleaves which is totally decent and enough for 2 people. The Tatziki that comes with the grapeleaves is yummalicious.
(3)Dave C.
If i believed in a god, i would damn him for creating a being capable of making an establishment like Greek Lady. This place makes me want to have sex with a chainsaw. I came into this place thinking i was going to be served imitation greek food, but i was dead wrong..... i was served imitation greek food prepared by a UPENN kid! Usually when i goto a ethnic place to eat i expept someone of that ethnicity to me making the food.....my logic is obviously flawed in this respect. One of the nightmarish creations i attempted to eat here was the "vegetarian gyro"......i should of ordered a priest to come with it because this abomination was something that i couldn't handle alone. from the outside it looked alright.... but on the inside learked something much fouler... this vegetarian thing was basically french fries....yes, french fries saturated in cucumber yogurt ( a hefty ice cream scoop worth) lettuce tomato onion inside a pita. it was revolting... and i had to toss it. the pepsi i bought was delicious though... worth the trip.
(1)B B.
I like this place for its consistency. Not the best Greek fast food in the word, but consistently good. Recommended any time you have the munchies.
(3)Jacquelin K.
With the constant racket emanating from this place and the overwhelming COLLEGE vibe, it can't get more than 3 stars. But GL earns those 3 on the strength of the chicken sandwiches alone. My favorite is chicken with spinach & honey dijon. On a long roll, it's easily 2 meals if you can stop yourself halfway. It's the sort of thing where your stomach is going to explode but it's just so good....
(3)rads d.
We ordered from Greek Lady after a movie at the Bridge one night. The chicken gyro platter was good, with the sides of garlicky potatoes and fries. I dint like the cheesecake that much...dont know bout the ambience though it looks crowded whenever we pass by.
(3)Parisa S.
tzatiki = amazing. the rest of it? decent. definitely not great. but they're quick and semi-healthy, in an area where decent food options definitely do not abound.
(3)Zoran M.
Awesome lunch place on Penn campus. Any of the salads are huge and phenomenal. The gyros are also great - they add french fries to the gyro - yummy. The place tends to get crowded during lunch.
(5)Janet l.
i came here for lunch on a nice day and enjoyed eating at one of their outdoor tables. i really liked my meal, but you should probably know that i am extremely biased because i love places that allow you to get healthy veggies as your sides. the gyro was tasty, i got healthy sides, i sat outside -- what's not to love? this korean-american lady is liking the greek lady!
(5)Mike P.
The food here is really great, prices are decent, and service is fast. My favorite is souvlaki platter with lemon potatoes and beans. The only reason it lost 1-star was the because the Greek food back in Astoria, Queens a little better quality plus they have a really odd practice of adding French Fries to their sandwiches .
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