Uncle Gussy's – Greek
The vibrant energy of a Mediterranean marketplace comes alive at this iconic street-side destination, where the sizzle of the grill and the scent of wild oregano cut through the city air. Golden, hand-carved meats are nestled into warm pita alongside zesty tzatziki and crisp vegetables, delivering a bold, sun-soaked taste of Greece that transforms a quick midday break into a soulful culinary escape.
East 51st Street, NY, 10022 +19296001111 https://unclegussys.com/Rating: 4.7/5 (534 reviews)
Cuisine: Greek
Price range: $
Dietary options: vegan, vegetarian, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, alkaline
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Friday
- 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners rave about Uncle Gussy's as a long-standing lunch staple, celebrated for its generous portions of fresh, flavorful Greek cuisine. Standout dishes include the tender pork souvlaki with proper char, moist chicken thighs on crispy fries, and the massive Hercules meal, which reviewers warn might induce a food coma. While the lines can stretch down the block, guests appreciate the jovial service and efficient new digital system, though some suggest avoiding the glitchy website in favor of ordering in person.
Menu
Daily Specials
Featured items available for a limited time.
- Pork Chops & Lemon-Roasted Potatoes - $10: Large herb-dusted grilled pork chop, oven-roasted lemon potatoes, Greek salad Dietary tags: Mediterranean
Soups
Warm, homemade soups.
- Mom's Avgolemono Soup: Rice, shredded chicken, lemon broth, thyme
Sides
Accompaniments to your meal.
- Greek Salad: Fresh salad vegetables Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Lemon-Roasted Potatoes: Oven-roasted potatoes with a hint of lemon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline
Frequently Asked Questions about Uncle Gussy's
- Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?
- Uncle Gussy's supports keto, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo, mediterranean, and whole30 diets through dishes like Greek Salad and potatoes.
- What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?
- Diners highly rate the restaurant 4.7/5, praising generous portions of flavorful Greek dishes like pork souvlaki despite long lunch lines.
- Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?
- Uncle Gussy's accommodates mixed needs with over 30 dietary options including vegan Greek Salad, gluten-free Avgolemono Soup, and keto-friendly dishes.
- Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?
- This street-side destination features a vibrant Mediterranean marketplace energy and jovial service, though diners should expect long lunch lines.
- Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?
- Greek Salad fits keto and gluten-free diets, while Mom's Avgolemono Soup and Lemon-Roasted Potatoes are both gluten-free and dairy-free.
- What is the restaurant's atmosphere and style?
- This iconic street-side Greek lunch staple features a vibrant Mediterranean marketplace atmosphere, jovial service, and efficient digital ordering systems.
- What are this restaurant's hours of operation?
- The provided information for Uncle Gussy's does not specify the restaurant's exact hours of operation.
- Is this restaurant good value for money?
- Rated 4.7/5, this budget-friendly ($) restaurant provides excellent value through generous portions and the massive Hercules meal.
- What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?
- Customers express concerns regarding long lines stretching down the block and a glitchy website for placing food orders.
- Is this restaurant currently open and operational?
- Uncle Gussy's is operational as a long-standing lunch staple with an efficient digital system, though specific hours are not provided.
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