Nick’s Gyros

There is none better the Steve’s Gyro in the west side market, Nicks is afraid to put meat in the sandwich or sauce they give you a little cup of sauce then charge you for another cup much better places.

#1 Gyro in the area. My tip is to try the CUCUMBER SALAD instead of fries !!! You won’t be disappointed. Side salad is phenomenal also, all fresh ingredients !!! Support Local !!! Best Sauce I’ve ever tried !!

Not what it once was. Remodeled for an upscale feel, and the portions have shrunk while the prices have risen. There are better Gyro options in the area now, which is sad because this was once the best. Last time, the meat was so greasy that it had to be soaked up with napkins.

While you’re sitting in your car while in the drive-​thru at Nick’s Gyro in Mentor, Ohio, you can look across the street at the McDonald’s, with it’s line wrapped around the building at lunch time, and wonder the same thing I did:
Why can’t these people drive across the street, get some decent food and help support a local business rather than a fast-​food chain they can find anywhere?
Anyone who’s lived in Mentor long enough, knows that Nick’s occupies what used to be a Burger King, and when they originally opened, the interior looked like one. They have since remodeled, and the new dining area is very modern, comfortable with stools near the window where you can watch the world go by.
The gyro’s at Nick’s are always generous and the Tzatziki (cucumber) sauce is really good. The ingredients are fresh, the meat tender and flavorful, and there’s nothing to complain about the service. I have found that the quality of the gyros can be hit or miss sometimes, but more often I’ve been pleased than disappointed.
I’ve not sampled their corned-​beef, but was told by one of the owners that it usually out-​sells the gyros, so if that floats your boat, give it a try. They also have a large selection of smoothies, fries and other sides.
Nick’s is what it is: I really good Gyro place, so if the fast-​food feel of the place is a little bit of turn-​off, I say give them chance, and be pleasantly surprised.
If I had only one suggestion, it would be that they held, «I’m drunk and need food» hours. There are so few places in Mentor open past 2100, they might make a killing selling gyros to idiots like me.

Great place to grab some food in Mentor. I have the luxury of going for lunch at work… I order the Fajita Gyro (substitute the meat for Gyro meat), and the cucumber salad as a side. The cucumber salad is all as fresh as can be, and absolutely delicious.
Highly suggest this place.

Amazing! I can’t believe I had never gone here before. I thought they only served gyros but they had the most amazing burger and Greek salad. I’ll be back as this is a keeper. Very clean inside and the people that work there are super friendly.

Fast food style but with sit down service. Salad and gyros were great. They have great service and really care about the customers. Wish more businesses cared like they do. We’ll be back for sure!

This restaurant is absolutely delicious! The workers are very friendly. My favorite meal here is the gyro with fries or the corn beef sandwich. Their food is always very fresh and very hot. I recommend this place!

Great place, excellent gyros. Exceptionally clean Second generation business. comfortable dining room and appreciative owners. Great food don’t pass this one up.

The staff is friendly and the food is good, but …
I miss the old Nick’s on Vine Street in Eastlake. The chicken pitas in particular were terrific; maybe it was a different grill. The Mentor location is fine, and definitely better than standard fast food. I’d rate their gyros above Best, and on a par or perhaps better than Freshly’s.
Odd thing, though, is that I’ve never seen many people here. Most of the times I’ve gone there, I’ve been either the only table or just one of two. It certainly deserves more customers.

I wasn’t sure about eating here when I first walked in… I wasn’t sure I was in the mood for a «fast food» burger. But… my family and I gave it a try. MAN! Am I glad we did! I ordered the gyro burger which consisted of a ¹⁄₃ lb burger, topped with gyro meat, and cucumber sauce. It was absolutely amazing! My wife and son were also very pleased with their picks.
Staff was super friendly and made us feel very welcome. We will be back for sure!
Note: Don’t bother paying the extra $ 1 for the flavored fries. We all ordered the parmesan garlic… Not worth it. However, this did not impact my rating!

Why aren’t people lining out the door of this restaurant?! The staff is fantastic. The Gyro and corned beef were amazing. Love going to Mentor because Nicks is there.

I went to Nick’s Gyros when I was stopped back at home to visit my grandfather and thought I’d give it a whirl. Needless to say my reaction was, «Meh, I’ve had better in Columbus». Their gyros are a combo between beef and lamb and, I’m sorry, but if I’m going to pay for a gyro, I want all lamb. To me the combo just seems like a cheap-​cop-​out. Their salad I got with my meal was nice and fresh — no fugly lettuce leaves and such so that was good. Overall, if I was REALLY craving a gyro and had no where else to go — maybe I’d go back but honestly wasn’t impressed despite the workers being very nice people.

Hummus is great! Corned Beef is awesome!

This place is decent. Popped in for lunch and got what they call a Greek pita which is a gyro as far as I can tell. The gyro meat is the shaved kind, not the gross frozen pre-​sliced garbage. The sauce is ok, but a bit watery. The portions are ample. Service is friendly enough. Overall, solid, but not amazing food in a community that has limited non-​chain food options.

Another reviewer referred to Nick’s as a «fast food joint.» If the definition of «fast food» simply means a place where you walk up to a counter, place your order, then wait for it to be prepared, then OK, it’s a fast food joint. But that’s where the similarities end; the food is truly scrumptious and portions are plentiful!
We stopped here while in town for a family member’s wedding. We had arrived a bit early and had some time to kill before being able to check into the hotel, so we decided to get a «late lunch.» I found this restaurant to be nearby our location via my Unilocal mobile app, and based on some positive reviews, chose this as a healthier and more suitable option than the standard «fast food» fare.
I had the Gyro Meal, a huge and freshly-​prepared lamb Gyro, accompanied by a very large Greek salad. It was mouth-​watering good!
So, if you have an appetite for good Mediterranean food, take the time to stop here!