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| - Messini is one of my favorite places to grab gyros on the Danforth, and now they've finally opened their new location in Midtown- just a block or so north of Yonge & Eglinton.
Like the Danforth location, this place is dim-lighted, narrow and small. Staff here is quick and friendly, and there is no waiter service here, yet. The have a small, clean and very simple dining area in the back where you can seat yourself after you pick up your order at the counter. They have take-out here as well and the food is priced very reasonably. The biggest hit here is the gyros and it's the best!
For those who have not had a gyros, it's a pita generally stuffed with meat (chicken, pork or lamb) and topped with tomatoes, onions, tzatziki sauce and french fries. This is considered Greek fast food and Messini makes the most authentic gyros. Their chicken souvlaki pita ($4.61) has a fluffy, warm and slightly crispy pita, the meat inside is fresh without being too greasy and generously stuffed in with the toppings- just perfect and super filling! The lamb gyros is a bit on the fatty side though. The Greek salad ($5.25 small) here is authentic too, meaning no lettuce! The Greek salad has black olives, fresh chunks of tomatoes, green peppers, sliced onions, refreshing cucumber and generously topped with creamy feta. I also like their feta fries ($3.95)- circular fries with olive oil, oregano with a ton of feta! I didn't like their side of rice ($2.95), it was too bland and boring.
Besides gyros, they also have a nice list of cheap appetizers, souvlaki entrees, dinner pita plates, meat and seafood from the grill and so much more. I'm looking forward to trying their kebabs the next time I stop by.
Overall, Messini is a great place to stop by for some inexpensive authentic Greek food that will keep you full all day.
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