Captain Gyro's

Awesome portion sizes, Gyros are really good, fries are always fresh. Place is a bit worn looking, for lack of a better word, but I like the atmosphere and the local "mom and pop" feel they got going, a refreshing change from many other local chain restaurants nearby. I wouldn't suggest the spicy Gyro, it's just a regular gyro drowned in some uninteresting hot sauce. Never ventured too far off the gyros on the menu but why would I? when you got a good thing going, stick with it.

Wow, I'm pretty surprised at all of the negative comments on this place. While I was attending Purdue for 5 years, I've been to this place more times than I can remember. But I wouldn't forget a bad experience, and I've never had one from this place..

Though I would LOVE some feta cheese with the gyros, I absolutely LOVE them without it. I have had gyros at SO many places, but this is still my favorite. I always saw the same 2-3 people working almost every time I went in.

The gyros are priced just fine. I usually didn't get fries or anything else with mine unless I was sitting down to eat. Many times, I'd just order on the phone after class and pick it up on my way home. Always ready in 5-10 minutes every time I've called. The pitas were always soft, the meat was just the same almost every time. I've been to too many places that have random hard pieces of meat, but I've never had that issue here. Their sauce is amazing. Whenever I make a trip back to Indiana, I'll definitely make the hour trip to Lafayette from my house just to get some yummy gyros from this place. :) Can't wait to go back.

Also, a word to the wise.. I've seen many people complain about their orders being wrong (at all different take-out joints) and not realizing it until they get home.. Check your order before you leave the restaurant! It's not hard to quickly open a bag and peek through it. Better than having to make a second trip.

My husband and I call this place "Mom and Pop Gyro Shop."  Although we have moved away from the area we still talk about the spicy gyro combo.  True it is not a "traditional" Greek meal, but there are other places for that.  If you want decent prices for a delicious fast-food type of meal (but WAY better than regular fast food) go to Captain Gyro's.