The Original Gyro

Not my absolute favorite gyros around but good because they are super close to home and I’ve had nothing but good experiences. Once, the cashier messed up our order and the owner made it right and sent us home with 2 more free gyos! Made us fans for life.

Always passed this place and wondered how the food would taste because I’m picky with my gyro’s. Finally stopped tonight staff is super friendly very welcoming, The pricing for stuff is very reasonable. And the gyro was super soft and the sauce is the best I’ve ever tasted. Will definitely be going back again

The gyro Special is a great deal ! Huge gyro fries And a tea for like $ 6. The only place I go for gyros

Was there today with a friend. The gyro was good and the service was fine. Very friendly waitress. However, the jerk of a cook, (Sam) wouldn’t stop yelling and pushing around our server. She couldn’t do anything right. Both my friend and I were angry. It made for an awkward lunch. We will NOT be going there again. I hope that poor woman isn’t his wife. He should be ashamed of his behavior.

Pretty solid gyros. I like how they give you big thick chunks of meat instead thin slices. The best part though is their baklava. I love baklava but some places make it too dry, not here. It was really rich, sweet, and tasty. I would go back just for it. If you’re looking for a quick bite to eat this is a good stop.

Good food for the price. I like the gyro very much, wasn’t too salty and the sauce was great. Only problem we had was that the owner I believe was berating his kitchen help the entire time we were there. It made it uncomfortable and that usually takes a lot for me to see before I feel weird. Hopefully it was a fluke but will give it another try.

Very good gyros and wow you can’t really beat the price. Gyro, fries and a tea 6.70 that to be is a deal!!! We be going here quite often.

Great place to grab a quick and tasty gyro at a great price that can’t be beat. There is limited seating available but take out is quickly and easy. The gyros are flavorful and packed with meat and all the right toppings so much that you better not be afraid for things to get a little messy! I didn’t try any but some sides and desserts are available. Service was quick and we were out in less than 10 min with our piping hot food. You can’t beat the prices. While the workers were friendly with us, they were having an argument amongst themselves right in front of us which was unprofessional but I will still be back for takeout because you can’t beat the product for the price!

We are fortunate to live less than 5 minutes from Original Gyro in Castle Shannon! Never dined in, but got pick-​up twice recently. The prices are very reasonable and good is ready quickly. Yesterday got the charbroiled chicken meal for my husband, with rice pilaf and a Greek salad. Enough for 2 people to share, and $ 9.99! Delicious. Also got 2 lamb gyros and French fries for my son and I to share. YUM. Would give them 5 stars except the cook nuked the rice pilaf in the microwave… what would Chef Ramsy say!!! All in all though, a fav and recommend highly!

Best gyro in Pittsburgh?
If your looking for the best gyro in the greater Pittsburgh area this just might be it. I don’t live in Pittsburgh but I have been to 2 other local gyro spots (mike & Tonys, lesvos) and I have to say the Original Gyro edges both of them out.
When it comes to gyros there are 2 main criteria: taste of the meat and the tzatziki sauce. Their lamb is cooked and spiced to perfection on a spitter and the amount of meat they give you is overwhelming, I honestly had to take some out so I could fit it in my mouth. The flavor of the lamb was sealed in my fingernails for a good 3 hours even after I washed my hands, a true sign of slowly seasoned meat. Their tzatziki sauce is nice and not too overpowering, like a cucumber cool whip, definitely no feta which I do not care for in my gyros.
I had to take off some point off for the cash only policy even though their prices are pretty reasonable ($ 5.50 for gyro only, $ 6.29 gyro, fries, drink). Also the lack of menu items is a lil disappointing, would love to see some spit roasted pork or chicken souvlaki like they have in Greece or some homemade moussaka.
But if your a Gyro Junky like myself you have to give this place a try.

The gyro with fries and drink special ($ 6.50) is a great deal. There are better gyros to be had in the area however

Not the best I’ve had but definitely not the worst. Plus, the cashier made a mistake taking our order and the owner (I assume) rectified the situation in a great way, so a+ customer service.

These gyros are hard to beat. Good meal value excellent taste. Quick service. If you are looking for a gyro in the Pittsburgh area, check these guys out. I have been to a lot of gyro places and this one has done it right. You won’t be disappointed

I’ve found my go to Gyro joint! As a longtime, (now former Tom’s Diner) gyro eater, I appreciate the simple, and satisfying experience of Original Gyro. My daughter, is usually my eating out side kick, and if we’re in the Castle Shannon area, it’s rare to pass up a stop for her plain (meat & sauce) gyro. We’ve been in enough times, that our orders are in progress when we walk in. I’ve thought of trying something different, but why mess with the streak?
The Gyro special is the big hit, for $ 5.75+tax, you get a gyro, fresh cut fries, and an ice tea. This is my kind of ‘fast food’, not dried slabs of bark like gyro meat that turned me off from gyros at other places. Walk up to the counter, watch your pita warm up on the grill, watch the moist, tasty meat fall onto the pita, and catch yourself drooling as the order is bagged up, (because I take it to go).
If you know what you’re looking for, it’s all you need to know.

Wow! Don’t judge a book by it’s cover! Although Original Gyro looks like a hole in the wall that would serve poor quality cheap food, I assure you it is quite the opposite. Per hubby’s request, we stopped at the OG on our way home the other night for some quick take out. For $ 8 each we got a meal with our choice of protein, pita and two sides. I chose the chicken with fries and a salad while hubs got the pork kabob (forget the official name) with rice and a salad. We watched as the cook cut the potatoes and cook my fries on the spot! Delic! My only criticism is that they were is desperate need of salt. The salad was huge with large chunks of cucumbers, tomatoes, olives and feta. The vinegarette was tasty but a bit sweet for my liking. My chicken was spot on. So much so that my husband quickly gobbled down my leftovers before I could save them for tomorrow’s lunch. All in all, good food, great quality and huge portions. I’m a fan!

The OG is still CASH ONLY!
After visiting my aunt and uncle in a nursing home way, way out in South Fayette last evening, Dad decided to treat us on the way back.
The dolmades are still divine, and the fries are twice-​cooked, hot fat glory, but that gyro, which I had been itching to sample was a worthy challenger if not the very best I’ve ever eaten. The pita bread was fresh, plush, and studded with cornmeal, the meat was fall-​apart luscious, but the ace in the shirt pocket was the tzatziki sauce which recalled ranch dressing with its union of lardy, tangy, and sweet.
And the baklava was yet again nutty, flaky, honey-​drenched pleasure.

Great Gyro’s. I had the Gyro Express special; an awesome Deal for $ 5.75!

I’m learning to appreciate strip mall restaurants.
The Original Gyro is located in a strip mall in the S Hills, and my Dad freaking LOVES this place. Its a quick drive and he loves gyros. The man always wants a gyro.
Example 1: It is 10:30 am, and I open the fridge because I am about to go grocery shopping and want to assess what we have and what groceries i need to get. Upon hearing the fridge door open, my Dad comes in the kitchen and says, «Are you hungry? We could go get gyros. THe place opens soon.» THE PLACE.
Example 2: My dad picks me up after work at the grove t stop. He asks, «What did you have for lunch today?» Me: «Not much, I brought a banana…» Dad: «Oh, you must be hungry!» Does an immediate turn into the Original Gyro’s parking lot. «We should get gyros!»
Example 3: Me: «I can make vegetarian hamburgers for dinner…» Dad: silence, but takes car keys and leaves house. Returns 20 min later with… gyros.
The gyros are pretty good. Gyros are always pretty good! Here’s what isn’t good: gyro’s are 15 Weight Watchers points. I’m just putting that out there. Maybe I mention this bc in the two weeks I have stayed with my Dad I’ve had like, five gyros. I think I owe WW points right now. Anyway, that’s got nothing to do with the restaurant but I feel its a good warning bc these gyros are good.
Someone finally figured out how to make a gyro that:
1) is not greasy! woo hoo!
2) Is not all lettuce, so when you bite into it, all the vegetables don’t fall into the lap
3) They don’t dip the entire pita into tzatki sauce. They use just the right amount!
4) The feta cheese is $ 2.00 extra, but brother you get feta! Huge chunks of fresh feta, not crumbled
Added plus: the one guy there looks and sounds like a wrestler from the 80s, and thats awesome.
I’ve only had the gyros, and the baklava. The baklava is excellent.
The prices are reasonable.
The only concern I have is that this place is never crowded. My father will be heartbroken if it goes out of business, but I suspect he may be at least 60% of their revenue.
If you live in the S Hills, try this place out! Maybe you take the T home from work and get off at Memorial Hall (the Grove) — Original Gyros is very close. Take some gyros home for dinner!