Rocky’s Gyros

Been here a couple times and had the two hot dog special. Which is great with all the fresh trimmings of a Chicago dog. And comes with fries.
Today I had the craving for a gyro. And Rocky’s delivered! I got the gyro plate and it was everything I wanted.
There was enough meat and pita for two or two separate meals. Plenty of fresh onions and tomatoes and plenty of tzatziki! The pita was toasted perfectly. The meat was flavorful and not greasy like other gyro joints. The plate also comes with a fresh lil side salad. And the fries were perfectly cooked nice n crunchy on the outside n soft on the inside.
I also got a tamale which was the lil frozen kind that they microwave. A nice side/​appetizer but not homemade.
I’ve been very satisfied every time I’ve eaten here and will continue to come here. Can’t wait to try more menu items. Very clean dining room. And the woman working the counter and answering the phone was very friendly and accommodating!

Just happened to be in the area on business and got hungry. Not having many places to choose from in the area I came across this place ! Seen they sell Gyro sandwiches, Haven’t had one in a long time I decided to stop and try it out. GLAD I DID! I forgot how good these were and definitely was not a disappointment here! Price was right not expensive at all either! Looks like they have a lot of other good items on the menu also. I will be making a return to Rocky’s next time I am in the area to try other items on the menu! I will keep you posted and recommend everyone trying this place.

Pretty good and reasonably priced. Nothing special though. Beware of the Greek salad in which the olives aren’t pitted.

I live close by and the food is always very good and the owner is a very nice man! It’s a typical hotdog stand as far as service and cleanliness.

This place is literally 2 blocks away and I eat here every so often. I like the hot dogs and fries. I’ve never seen anything dirty, my food was never cold or bad tasting and everything is priced moderately. Yes, the lady that works there does have an abrasive speaking voice but I don’t think she’s rude she just sounds like that. Overall this is a nice neighborhood eatery much better than checkers.

After searching for a good gyros in the area, we were thrilled to find Rocky’s. The gyros meat is well seasoned, and the sauce has an excellent cucumber taste. It’s nice to have a go-​to place for a great gyros!

I really like the food at this place but the customer service is so rude. After 18 years of going to Rocky’s, I just had to say forget it, it’s not worth it. I have called in orders many times and have bitten my tongue when this lady answers the phone. If it was only one time I wouldn’t care but this is every time she answers… The gentleman there are very nice but unfortunately after all these years… they will not get anymore of my business.

A while back I visited Rocky’s Gyros in Berkeley, not too long after I posted my review I got a message from management of this establishment who were a little unhappy about the fact that I gave them two stars for reasons beyond their control (particularly a beggar came into the restaurant, interrupted the meal and asked for money). So I put them on my list of places to revisit and here we are some months later and I’ve had this opportunity.
In my most recent visit to Rocky’s Gyros I got a hot dog and fries and a drink. The food was out quickly and I soon started to dig in after investigating the dog. The bun here was a non-​poppy seed bun. There was some dryness, though it was definitely soft. There was some celery salt on the hot dog (well mostly on the pickle slice), some thick tomato slices, and some nice sport peppers. The onion on this hot dog was thickly cut and a good compliment. The sausage used here was skinless, the relish was bright and green and had a nice taste to it. The mustard was well applied. Overall this was a pretty average hot dog, made well enough to not disappoint but nothing really stood out.
What was different about the food this time around was the french fries. The fries here used to be long steak style fries, these have been replaced by crinkle cut fries. I prefer the crinkle cut fries as they have a slightly crispier outside and a nicer potato paste taste on the inside. Overall I was happy with the fry upgrade.
I am going to raise my score for Rockys from two stars to three. This was definitely a better experience than my first visit, and I like the change in french fries.

Restaurants of this style are ubiquitous around Chicago, but for good reason. They do it right and they do it well. Rocky’s is a pretty small and unassuming place on St. Charles Road just after you cross 290 coming from Elmhurst, so if you’re headed in either direction on 290, it’s worth a little jaunt to check this place out.
My burger was really good, and I liked that they had taken the time to do it well, when a burger could otherwise be a menu item that they might be tempted to phone in. The chicken fingers we ordered were nice and fresh too, and nicely breaded. All in all, an inexpensive but really tasty place to eat.

I just had the pleasure of finding this restaurant yesterday: while I was in the area for a new job. I came in for lunch time: and had bought the Rocky Burger. This was cooked to perfection, and the toppings mad this a very tasty meal. It didn’t come with fries, which I thought it would have: but it really was my fault for assuming that.
Because I so enjoyed my lunch from them: I returned again a few hours later for dinner. I noticed when I arrived the second time, that they had rib tips: something that I love, and have had a taste for, for a long time. I ordered their large order, and I have to say: these were some if the best tips I have EVER had. The sauce was wonderful… the tips were tender, with minimal fat content. The price was fair: being what I would have expected for such a large portion.
The owner, John: is very personable and attentive to my needs. It was a wonderful experience, and I definately WILL be back!

I almost hate to admit it, but I’ve been known to get takeout at Rocky’s more than a couple times a week. The food is great, although I’m partial to their hot dogs and gyros (which I just finished). They have great salads, too.
John is always friendly and takes time out to say hi and ask how your day is going. The staff is friendly, too. If you’re driving down St. Charles Road, you should stop in and try for yourself. In all the time I’ve been going there, I’ve never once had a bad meal.

I used to like eating here until I called and asked if I could get a combo sausage and philly beef sandwich. I was first told «no» and then I was put on hold. I was put on hold waiting for someone to decide if they could put a sausage in beef sandwich and upcharge me $ 3 which I would have been glad enough to pay. They don’t have a combo sandwich on their menu. They don’t even have chili for a hot dog. So anyway, when the person came back to the line she asked «who may I ask is calling?» I hung up. Are you kidding me? Your answer should have been «sure honey, that’ll be an upcharge of $ 3, is that okay?» Not, «are you sure you want this sandwich?» Bye.

Great all round food for a gyro hut and the service was good. I liked the fact they had quality ingredients and a bit more than crappy ketchup and worthless napkins. Looking around the place, and the crowd, it feels they take pride in what they do and aren’t cheap about. Put it on your lunch list!