A Gyro is a wonderful thing. On Long Island there are many places you can find one. But you should never settle for just any ol’ Gyro. You have to have the Best Gyro on Long Island. With that in mind, we bring you this year’s winners for Best Gyro on Long Island.
Long Islanders Voted Mediterranean in Huntington Best Gyro on Long Island!
1. Mediterranean Snack Bar
360 New York Ave., Huntington. 631-423-8982. www.medsnackbar.com
Claiming the top spot for the second year in a row, the Mediterranean Snack Bar has been making the best gyro on Long Island for more than 29 years, and they cut no corners. Combining ground lamb and beef on the premises, with their own special recipe, you can even catch a glimpse of this beautiful artwork, as it is created, through the front window. Opa!
2. Aegean Cafe
35 Main St., Sayville. 631-589-5529. www.sayvilleaegeancafe.com
The Aegean Cafe is more than just a restaurant. It offers authentic Greek cuisine served up with traditional Greek hospitality. What else can you ask for? Sink your teeth into a one-of-a-kind gyro, while Greek tunes fill the air. It will be good. It will be very, very good.
3. The Greek Grill
1151 E. Jericho Tpke., Huntington. 631-421-3031
Lemon chicken soup. Greek salad. Charbroiled Haloumi. Fresh pita. Smooth tsatsiki. Yes, please. Oh, and their gyros are spectacular too. Toss on some tsatsiki and relish in homemade, warm pita heaven. This place is the total package.
