Olympia Gyro

The gyro was good snd a huge portion. I was stuffed after I ate it. And the service was speedy.

Got up and was in search of breakfast at the Reading Terminal. We ran into this great find and went from breakfast to lunch. I had the original Gyro. Everything was fresh and full of flavor. I wanted another but wife wouldn’t let me.

Ordered the baklava only so this review is solely based on that single sweet. Dear lord the baklava is sweet! I bit into it and thankfully the bizarre thing squirted out into the bag that held my dessert. WTH!
Husband had a thoroughly good laugh at my expense and takes a bite. It too shoots out this superbly liquid thing. We open the bag further and investigated and discover it’s honey! I’ve never seen such a phenomenon. Neither has my husband for that matter. I really didn’t like it. It was way too sweet for me. If someone out there really loves it sweet, this is for you. My husband (the one whose got a serious sweet tooth) said there’s sweet and there’s bad sickening sweet. This wasn’t to his liking either. Too bad because we really were hoping to love it.
Next eatery.

Been to Olympia multiple times, ran in there today 10 minutes before closing and they were cleaning up and still helped me out. I’ve been to some places where they will stop serving you if it’s too close to close but they were very friendly and helpful.
I really enjoy their chicken gyro. The sauce is so creamy and tangy with the chicken and the pita is so soft and warm. The spanikopita [sorry if I butchered that] is also really tasty. She warmed it up for me and gave me a very generous portion I couldn’t even finish it til I gave myself a 10 min. break! And of course since I was getting on the train I got some baklava to snack on and it was the perfect sweet to end my meal off with. Very light and more on the pastry side which I really enjoy.

Another solid place to grab food in Reading Terminal — I recommend the Olympia Special that includes a gyro, fries, and medium drink for $ 12.
The gyro meat here is moist and not dry, which can easily be the case for typical gyro meat. The fries are surprisingly firm and crisp although they just look like average steak fries. Light crunch of the fries compliments the creamy and savory gyro texture well.
They make the food very fast since most of the ingredients are all made ready to serve. For a big eater like myself, the gyro and fries just satisfies with more than enough room for dessert.
You can eat at the counter top or take it to go — cash or credit card is accepted!

This place has the best Greek Salad I have ever had. It’s honestly the highlight of my workday when I can head over to reading terminal market and get the Greek Salad. It’s a salad that comes with chicken and a hard boiled egg and it actually fills you up. A salad that you can eat and not be hungry an hour later. I highly recommend this place.

Reading terminal is full of great eats and Olympia gyro is no exception. The specialty here is big gyros with lots of tatziki and big fluffy pitas. It’s a satisfying, rich, yet quick lunch spot. Definitely one of my go to food stands.

I love this place!!! Get the gyro and add feta — heaven!!! they will fill you up, too. The meat is DEFINITELY slices though (like it should be) so not sure what Peter (below) is describing as «chunks» ???

The Reading Terminal Market has so many great places, it can be difficult to decide where to eat. After strolling around for a while, we became quite hungry and this place looked like a good option. I ordered the chicken souvlaki, it was prepared quickly and it was quite delicious!
I defintely recommend this place for lunch or dinner.

Salad was fresh. Never had Greek food before the server told me to get the gyro platter I did and it was great. Service was awesome the server was a hottie too :)

Very good gyro in my opinion. It’s made faster than a food cart — pay, they assemble right before your eyes, it’s in front of you before you sign your credit card slip. Very efficient. What I really like other than the sheer volume of the gyro is the fact that the lamb is in chunks, not thin slices. So it’s a hearty gyro. $ 8.25 is a bit steep, but the pita and ingredients were on point. And you get tons of cucumber /​tatziki sauce. Definitely not for those who aren’t a fan of sauce. Fortunately I am, so I gobbled it all up!
In the chaos that is Reading Terminal Market, I’ve found yet another place I enjoy!

Perfectly decent Gyro. I’ve had lots of gyros that have disappointed me. Gyros that were gamey or dried out. Meat that had been sitting out for who knows how long. On the flipside, I’ve also had super tasty and juicy gyro that’s perfectly cooked and seasoned. Or that has a tangy tzaziki sauce that makes up for it.
This place’s gyros are just simply somewhere in the middle. Although the tzaziki totally makes up for the otherwise average sandwich. So, if you come to the RTM and are in the mood for a gyro, you won’t be super sad. But there are plenty of other better options at the RTM.
Staff is super cool and service is quick. There’s a nice bar seating area too.

I don’t have a ton to say as I’ve been here only once, but I was definitely happy with the Gyro I got. They had it ready almost instantly and the pita was warm fluffy perfection.
It was a little too expensive, but so is everything else at Reading Terminal (except OK Produce with it’s varying levels of freshness).
Today I was in the mood for a gyro and I left satisfied. If you’re looking for the best in the city I’m assuming there’s at least a few better spots, but if you’re planning a trip to the Market then why not give Olympic a try. I’ll probably wander Unilocal in search for the best cheap gyro and if Olympic comes out on top I’ll definitely have an update.
But for now, 4 stars for the yummy gyro. And hey they take credit so that helps with the price.

i am picky. i am a female, so being picky is pretty much in my DNA. but, i have a few additional quirks: i don’t like sauce or dressing on my food unless I put it there. the ratio is never right when someone else does it.
except when that someone else is the guy behind the counter at olympic gyro.
i was a little hungover and a lot lacking sleep, so i forgot to request the tzaziki sauce on the side when ordering the gyro. whoops.
luckily the amount of sauce, and toppings were perfect, and i couldn’t have complained about a single thing. except i wish I had more.
the gyro was tasty, served quickly, and devoured in minutes. would i come back specifically for one of their gyros? nah. it was pretty standard– not outstanding, but definitely a good, solid choice. no complaints from this girl.

I was craving something fresh and light and settled on Olympic. I ordered the veggie sandwich, which I assumed would be falafel. Turns out it’s a pita filled with lettuce, tomato, onion, tzatziki, and feta. Kinda… missing something. The service was fantastic, though. Quick and super friendly.

This is the best gyro I’ve had in Philly. Super classic, fresh shaved meat strips with a hearty serving of tzatziki, onions and tomatoes. The bread is always super fresh and delicious and it is SO QUICK. We always go on the weekends during the most crowded times and we never have trouble finding a seat at the wrap around counter and our order comes out in literally seconds.
The Irish guy at the counter is super efficient and I always see him cleaning all of the equipment which is awesome because I’m sure that stuff gets greasy really quick.
We’ve had both the gyro sandwich and the gyro platter and they are both amazing. The gyro platter is a deconstructed gyro (pita cut into quarters and piled with meat, then onions and tomatoes on the side, with a cup of tzatziki) and comes with a super standard Greek salad with feta and olives. It’s a solid meal and I really like having the salty feta on the side and being able to create my own little sandwiches.
They do take credit cards and you can get cups of tap water if you ask– and you’re done in 15 minutes and can move on to the rest of your shopping. Someday we’ll try the chicken souvlaki but it’s so hard to when the gyro is so good!

I actually came to eat here after stopping by with my cousin the week before when she wanted a gyro. The lady there was very nice and we got into a little talk about my shirt; Filipino organization at school.
I got a normal gyro which was pretty good the first few bites; I love the white sauce. After eating maybe half of it though, it was just okay. My brother (he had the chicken gyro) & I both agree, however, that it’d be really good with just all veggie. They diced up their veggie and with the white sauce it was very good.
Maybe I’ll actually go back and see if they have plan veggie ones.
They also have baklava that I would love but wasn’t in the mood for sweets.

Olympic Gyro, or technically now ‘Olympia Gyro,’ has been on my radar ever since I heard about the US Olympic Committee submitting a cease and desist order to them. Seemingly ridiculous, the 30+ year institution of Greek eats had to change their name, lest it impact the financial bottom-​line of the Olympic sponsors, such as McDonald’s and Coca-​Cola. Instead, the hard-​working owners had to fork up thousands of dollars to change the name of their eatery.
In any case, I had a hankering for a great gyro with succulent meat and creamy tzatziki, so I stopped by Reading Terminal Market.
Who knows, you might find some Vikings and Marie Antoinette out and about, supporting local Philly theatre!
But let’s get back to the Greek eats! I was helped by a lovely lady, who I assume was Mrs. Voulgadis, the wife of the proprietor.
Lamb Souvlaki ($ 7.50)
Sliced lamb, fresh pita, fresh tomatoes, onions, and tzatziki
Something you can find easily on the streets of NY, it was a familiar sight to see street meat turning on a spit. The lamb was sliced off the spinning spit and was surprisingly not dry at all. It may not be the juiciest or freshest that I’ve had — but pretty decent! The grilled pita was delicious, soft, pliable, and warm. The bite of the onion is subtle and not overpowering. A perfect vessel for the awesome tzatziki, which was creamy and garlicky. For all the naysayers who say the purveyors put too much tzatziki on the gyro — get off your high horse and take it off then. For those of you who like the sauce, they offer small containers of the stuff for about $ 2.
Chicken Souvlaki ($ 7.50)
Chicken cubed, fresh pita, fresh tomatoes, onions, and tzatziki
The grilled chicken was juicy, moist, and well seasoned with pepper. And of course, the ripe tomatoes, fresh grated cucumber, and that delicious tzatziki made the sandwich.
Spanakopita ($ 4.75)
I couldn’t leave a Greek joint without trying their spanakopita. I appreciated that they reheated the spanakopita in a steamer for you. The crispy, buttery phyllo bound the well-​seasoned spinach, which had a subtle kick to it. The salty feta melded beautifully within.
French Fries ($ 3)
While I wished these were Greek-​style fries and seasoned with oregano, they were certainly crispy. They also offer old bay fries as well. Regardless, pretty small for $ 3!
Olympic Gyro offers NY-​style Greek eats, along with a deliciously creamy tzatziki. It’s nice to see that they were able to forge on through after their fairly recent run-​in with the US Olympic Committee. While I’ve certainly had better, I for one was certainly satisfied with this quick and affordable option in Reading Terminal Market.

This place has the basics, but that’s all it needs. My boyfriend and I split a chicken sovlvaki yesterday and relaxed a bit, watching the Saturday craze at Reading Terminal. There were several open seats during our pit stop, but we were there between prime lunch and dinner time anyway.
I’d definitely stop back sometime.

In the reading terminal where’s there usually a 10 min line at everystand at lunch, one should be weary of a food stand with open counter space.
Being in a rush we sat down and took a chance. I don’t like that the meat is pre-​carved and sitting in a chaffing dish, but I was eating here during the lunch rush and this might be essential to quick service.
Typical food truck quality gyro sandwich (that’s a good thing, not a complaint). Nice flavoring throughout the lamb, fresh and bright sauce with a very generous portion, pita was warm and fresh. The Chicken gyro was seasoned just as well and served moist (so often it’s dried out when you order it in a gyro). Service was quick and friendly, and all at a very reasonable price of $ 20 for 2 people with drinks.
Not «fine dining», but a fine option for a quality lunch, and the lunch truck experience without the fear of eating at an unknown truck and the comfort of a lunch counter to eat at!