Big Papa Gyro – Greek
Sun-drenched Mediterranean flavors meet the satisfying crunch of golden-fried favorites in this lively, welcoming space where every plate is a celebration of texture and spice. Diners tear into warm pita to scoop up velvety baba ghanouj and zesty feta, savoring the delicate, flaky layers of spanakopita alongside heaps of aromatic basmati rice and hand-rolled dolmatas. It is a vibrant retreat that bridges the gap between traditional Greek soul food and indulgent comfort, turning a casual meal into a hearty, flavor-packed feast.
University Drive Northwest +12564899050 https://bigpapagyro.comRating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Greek
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Guests appreciate the approachable atmosphere and find the setting suitable for a relaxed, casual meal. Reviewers highlight the straightforward experience as a practical choice for an unpretentious visit, noting the environment is decent for
Menu
Starters & Sides
- Hummus Dip-N-Pita - $6.49: Garlic mashed chickpeas with lemon and olive oil, served with grilled pita slices Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Feisty Feta-N-Pita - $8.18: Feta cheese, green peppers, tomatoes, and spices, served with grilled pita slices Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baba Ghanouj-N-Pita - $7.14: Grilled eggplant dip served with grilled pita slices Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dolmata - $6.75: Vine leaves stuffed with herbed rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Falafel (5 pieces) - $7.14: Herbed chickpea patties, served with tzatziki sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spanakopita (4 pieces) - $8.18: Flaky pastry filled with spinach and feta Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Basmati Rice - $4.54 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mozzarella Cheese Sticks - $7.79 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy French Fries - $4.54 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Mushrooms - $7.79 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Potato Wedges - $5.19 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Potato Wedges - $4.54 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Onion Rings - $5.19 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Greek Salad - $7.79: Romaine lettuce, tomato, onion, Kalamata olives, cucumber, pepperoncini, and feta cheese with Greek vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rotisserie Gyro Salad - $17.54: Rotisserie Greek seasoned gyro meat on top of Greek salad Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken Salad - $17.54: Greek marinated and grilled chicken breast on top of Greek salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Mediterranean, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tabbouleh Salad - $7.79: Bulgur salad with aromatic herbs, vegetables, and lemon vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mediterranean Salad - $11.69: Mixed greens, red cabbage, sundried cranberries, beets, walnuts, and feta cheese with balsamic vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups
- Papa's Famous Soup - $6.49: Spinach and split pea soup Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lentil Soup - $6.49: Potatoes and lentils with herbs and spices Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meatball Vegetable Soup - $7.14: Meatballs with hearty vegetables Available at: dinner, lunch
- Avgolemono Soup - $7.14: Traditional Greek lemon chicken soup Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Pita Wraps
- The Big Papa Gyro (BPG) - $11.69: Rotisserie lamb and beef with lettuce, tomato, bell peppers, onions, tzatziki, and feta Dietary tags: Mediterranean, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Gyro - $11.69: Greek seasoned rotisserie chicken with lettuce, tomato, bell peppers, onions, tzatziki, and feta Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken Breast Wrap - $11.69: Grilled chicken breast with lettuce, tomato, bell peppers, onions, tzatziki, and feta Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
- Greek-Style Steak Gyro - $12.99: Grilled premium beef steak with lettuce, tomato, bell peppers, onions, tzatziki, and feta Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Wrap - $11.69: Flaky fish with lettuce, tomato, bell peppers, onions, tzatziki, and feta Dietary tags: High-Protein, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Gyro Wrap - $11.69: Greek seasoned grilled vegetarian patties with lettuce, tomato, bell peppers, onions, tzatziki, and feta Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
- Falafel Wrap - $11.69: Falafel with lettuce, tomato, bell peppers, onions, tzatziki, and feta Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches
- Hamburger - $10.39: 1/2 pound beef patty on sesame bun Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheeseburger - $10.99: 1/2 pound beef patty with cheese on sesame bun Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Philly Cheesesteak - $12.99: French bread with sautéed peppers, onions, and melted provolone Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meat Ball Sandwich - $11.69: Served on French bread Available at: dinner, lunch
Combination Plates
- The Classic or Beef Gyro Plate - $20.27: Beef and lamb or beef with sautéed peppers and onions on Basmati rice, served with Greek salad and pita Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Platter - $24.69: Grilled marinated salmon with herb and garlic potatoes, sautéed peppers, onions, and carrots Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mousaka Plate - $20.27: Eggplant lasagna with ground beef and béchamel on Basmati rice with hummus Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
- Khoreshteh Ghormeh Sabzi - $20.27: Herb stew with sirloin, red beans, and Mediterranean herbs on Basmati rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Linguine Combo Plate - $20.27: Choice of gyro meat or chicken with sautéed peppers and onions on linguine Available at: dinner, lunch
Kids' Combos
- Crispy Chicken Nuggets - $9.74: Served with French fries and a small drink Available at: dinner, lunch
- Junior Cheeseburger - $9.74: Served with French fries and a small drink Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Baklava - $5.19: Flaky pastry layered with chopped nuts and honey Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Kataifi - $5.19: Shredded phyllo dough wrapped around a nut filling Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Cheese Cake - $6.49 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Mango Smoothie - $7.14
- Strawberry Smoothie - $7.14
- Fountain Drink - $2.99: Coke, Diet Coke, Dr. Pepper, Sprite, Fanta, Lemonade
- Iced Tea - $2.99
- Bottled Water - $1.99
Add-ons & Extras
- Tzatziki Sauce - $1.29
- Small cup of Hummus - $1.29 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic
- Gyro Meat - $7.79 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
- Pita Bread - $1.94 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
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