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| - At the far east end of Fountain Hills, almost to the Beeline Highway, next to Circle K on Shea and Saguaro is a great little eatery that is easy to pass-up because is not very big. The sign out front is not very eye-catching; the name is a bit dichotomous. There are a lot of cars coming and going on this busy corner, the driveway is short and narrow and parking is insufficient. However, it is worth seeking out Munich Gyros for a tasty bite to eat.
Inside there are only nine tables; some are hi tops and some are regular tabletops with chairs and sit-down tables. The kitchen area is open, within view of the public, and clean. Everything on the menu is made to order and the sauces, dressings, dips and falafel are made on premises. The dining area is clean, tidy and although small, it is arranged in a way that you do not feel uncomfortable eating so close to others. Music is always playing inside, which is nice. Some days you will hear Greek music, other days it will be Country music.
The menu is typical Mediterranean; Gyros, Pita Sandwiches, Salads, Grilled Meat and Vegetable Plates served with Rice, Soup and/or Salad. Also offered are Burgers and Baklava for Dessert. Fountain drinks are Coke products along with freshly brewed iced tea and also Monster drinks in a can. If you don't like the drink offerings, Circle K is right next door.
Munich Gyros is considered a quick service restaurant, however, fast it is not - the food here is made to order. A good portion of their business is call in orders for take out. Call in orders can be a bit difficult sometimes as dine in orders will sometimes be put into the queue first and take precedence, leaving you to wait for your call ahead order. When it is busy, typically during lunchtime, things can get a bit chaotic at the register with communication breaking down in the kitchen area and meals prepared out-of-order. Although I did experience this on more than one occasion, it was remedied and compensated by giving extra portions or additional food. The staff is friendly and passionate about their food and really wants you to have a good experience and return again.
In less busy times, the employees are often prepping and making food. The restaurant tables and kitchen area are impeccably clean and kept that way. However, there are some quirks too. It took my third or fourth visit to finally realize that the trash bin is tucked away, hidden in the corner, by the front door. Depending on who is at the counter you can either feel welcomed, where your food is brought to your table and you are given a friendly goodbye, or you can be rushed to order your food, be called back up to the counter to get your food and not acknowledged again. It all depends on how busy they are and who is at the register; either way, the food is consistently fresh and tasty.
The Falafel is among the best I have tasted. The Marinated Chicken Kebabs are moist, tender and flavorful. The hummus is satisfying, grape leaves are fresh and the Tzatziki sauce has a balance of zing, seasoning and bite that lends well to whatever it is put on. The salad is standard romaine with a few veggies, but is fresh and crunchy, feta cheese not withstanding. The Gyro meat is the same Beef & Lamb Kronos brand found at other establishments, which is to say it is a familiar flavor. The burger is average in taste and quality but it is cooked to order and with fries is a filling meal. The fries are thick cut and meaty, a.k.a. steak fries and are properly salted. The pita is soft and lightly toasted and the menu portions are ample. All in all, the food is tasty, fresh and a decent value.
Overall, the staff are friendly, caring and keep a clean restaurant. While service is a bit inconsistent, the food and well-intentioned employees more than make up for these few shortcomings. Munich Gyros is a solid choice for Greek Mediterranean food in Fountain Hills, especially if you are in this end of town; this is perhaps one of your better choices.
Overall: 3.8 Stars
Quality: 4 Stars
Service: 4 Stars
Cleanliness: 4.5 Stars
Value: 3.5 Stars
Atmosphere: 3 Stars
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