YANNI'S GYRO EXPRESS CAFE, Monticello - Restaurant Reviews, Photos & Phone Number

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CUISINES

Mediterranean, Greek

Special Diets

Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options

Meals

Lunch, Dinner, Brunch

FEATURES

Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Free Wifi, Table Service

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4.5

166 reviews

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3

Kelly L

195 contributions

Greek Goodness

Jun 2021 • couples

This was our first trip to Yanni's and I would defintely come back to try more of the menu. (Dimotri's homeade desserts looked amazing but we were full from the meal). The toasted pitas with fresh tzatziki sauce were a delicious app! I wanted a lighter gyro, so the crepe sandwich was perfect. I had a savory veggie crepe with grilled peppers, eggplant and mushrooms, onions and creamy, melted feta cheese. It came with a soup or salad option, the pita wedges mentioned above, oven roasted veggies and a choice of orzo or fries. I had the avgolemono soup (greek chicken soup) in a cup, pita, orzo and a roasted veggie (I think it was zucchini). I felt like I has such a filling meal, and it was almost completely comprised of vegetables. My boyfriend got a platter with spanakopita, kabobs, and a few other things. He enjoyed everything on his plate too.

Written July 25, 2021

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Doug F

Middletown626 contributions

More than Gyros

Sep 2021 • none

We ordered the Gyro Platter and the Moussaka. With the Gyro Platter we ordered the Greek salad and with the Moussaka we ordered the Greek Soup-avgolemono. The Greek soup has chicken, rice, lemon, and egg. Both the Greek salad and the Greek soup were very good. Additionally, pita pieces were included with the entrees. We ordered the fries with the Gyro Platter and orzo with the Moussaka. The moussaka was excellent. The eggplant was fresh and had an earthy taste. The Gyro platter was not as good. The lamb was dry and overcooked. This Gyro Platter has large thick pieces of lamb instead of the thin shaved pieces of lamb on gyros. Everything else was excellent. The restaurant is small, about a dozen tables with chairs in a small dinning area. We think there is very limited outdoor seating. When we entered the restaurant there were no tables available. We sat at the small counter, four seats. Within minutes there was a waiting line for tables. There is a relatively small parking lot. We had to park on the street. The service was very good and the prices are reasonable. The restaurant is located on the left side of Route 42-Pleasant Street -as you enter Monticello from Route 17.

Written October 30, 2021

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Paradise33094442003

2 contributions

Great casual dining.

Oct 2024 • family

Enjoyed. Is this casual Greek restaurant. Great food, great service and great prices. They had a large variety of food. But we were there for Greek food. Waitress was prompt and actually suggested a combo appetizer which was very delicious. Stopped by on our way home just for the appetizers.

Written October 27, 2024

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jtscats07

Northville9 contributions

Great food & great staff

May 2023 • couples

Stopped for lunch on our way from the Finger Lakes to Mystic. This was a great find. Called ahead to order the food. Had Chicken Ranch Wrap with Stuffed Grape Leaves & Chicken Caesar Wrap with small Greek Salad. Food was ready as promised & the staff were very friendly & attentive. Everything was delicious. Loved the Grape Leaves.

Written May 17, 2023

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Inspire49676766329

1 contribution

Mouthwatering

Mar 2024 • family

We travelled nearly 40 minutes for this dinner and I have to say, we will do it again! The chicken souvlaki and tzatziki alone are worth the trip. After dinner, we could not stop eyeing the dessert selection. We succumbed to not one, but 2 desserts. The ekmek Kataifi was so delicious we struggled to move on to the next dessert….peaches and cream (tres leches). This dessert was a refreshing and sweet way to end the meal. Homemade tastes you cannot find in most restaurants.

Written March 29, 2024

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Cheryl J

30 contributions

Great gyro and love the eggplant.

Oct 2024 • couples

Great place to stop on Rt 86 going down to NY city area. The service is good, food is good… can get off the highway, have a meal and back to highway in about 30 minutes. Love this place. Best gyro I’ve had in a long time.

Written October 22, 2024

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avgjoey

Barrie551 contributions

Best Gyro Ever!

Dec 2023 • solo

A great lunch. The Original gyro was huge and extremely delicious! I also had the Avgolemono soup which was tasty. Service was fantastic and restaurant was clean and inviting. Prices for the meal was more than fair. Parking is ample! Great Lunch!

Written January 15, 2024

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Jesse Kellar

32 contributions

Delightful and appropriately priced food

Jul 2020 • none

I've been to Yanni's several times, and keep going back because it's great. The food is super tasty, the vibe is great, there's outdoor seating, and it's affordable. Coffee is surprisingly super good, and I highly recommend the dolmades and greek salad.

Written December 12, 2020

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Max L

2 contributions

All was great

Feb 2023 • family

Had a falafel platter, veggie wrap and panini. All was great. Couldn’t finish everything. The staff was nice too

Written February 27, 2023

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FBH611

Allentown153 contributions

Great Gyros

Sep 2022 • none

Fantastic food! We had Chicken gyros, falafels and some of the sweet desserts. All were wonderful! We like to stop here whenever we're up at the Resorts Casino. The staff are great, very friendly.

Written October 10, 2022

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Charles F

Hastings on Hudson34 contributions

Good for lunch, good alternative to chains

Mar 2022 • couples

Good for lunch. Had Moussaka and Greek salad. Good and plentiful. Good alternative to chains and burgers. Good service. Well attended at noon.

Written March 11, 2022

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Mscherylann

Painted Post31 contributions

Good lunch spot on Rte 17

Jul 2021 • family

Great place for a sandwich on the way down to NYC area. Service was good, food was great - gyro, portabello panini, fries. I will be back!

Written July 29, 2021

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Gwendolyn F

Liberty3 contributions

Veggie gyro disgusting

May 2020 • business

I ordered a veggie gyro it was disappointing. This is the third time I got something from there and it’s not appetizing. Whom ever is making the veggie meals are using old vegetables. Thank you so much for ruining my lunch 🙄

Written May 4, 2020

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Sean W

Woodridge54 contributions

Wow!

Dec 2019 • solo

Every time I go there they call me by name! The food is amazing. The service is great. Is does get very busy at lunch time but worth the wait. Love the staff and owner! Great people!!!

Written March 5, 2020

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Ellen B

New York City2 contributions

Surprising location and quality

Nov 2019 • none

Tried small restaurant in an unlikely place. My partner and I had been traveling throughout northern Europe, expecting little more than a fast sandwich. Everything, from the eggplant to the meat, was just right.

Written November 19, 2019

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