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| - Like others, I was on this side of town a quiet Sunday morning...you know, when almost nothing else is open in Charlotte unless you want to positively battle the church crowd?! I was also jonesin' for a gyro and The Mad Greek (previously Hugo's Diner) seemed to be a convenient choice.
Inside, this place is definitely not much to look at. I doubt the booths or floors have been changed up since the late '80s and there was a sticky quality to the place. However, it's a diner. It's open until 4 am on the weekends, I half expected that.
Service was very friendly from the (owner - I believe) slingin' Greek greens in the kitchen to our server. As with the decor, the menu is straightforward. It's also worth noting that they do serve breakfast all day - pancakes, omelettes, breakfast sandwiches, waffles, etc.
Since it was almost noon, I went with the classic gyro sandwich. A well made, soft but toasty pita filled with gyro meat, tzatizki, onions and tomato. I decided to forgo the fries and snag a greek salad for $1 more. The gyro was tasty, warm and just what I was looking for. The salad was fine but the Greek dressing wasn't my fave...even though I'm certain they make it in house.
So, with good service, good food why not 4 stars? Well, others may disagree with me, but I found it a bit overpriced for what I received. The gyro, while tasty, wasn't giant like the others I've had. For example, Steak & Hoagie shop serves up a gyro for a bit over $4...here it's moderately sized and $7.95 (including fries). Hubs and I had two gyros, one with a side salad and one with a dinner salad and it cost us $27 with tip. That seems a bit steep for just a couple of gyros and salads. Regardless, if I was in the area and seeking a gyro, The Mad Greek would be a decent stop.
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