George's

Cheap and quick service. Friendly atmosphere too! :)

After moving back into Bridgeport, I decided to check out some of the local places that had a reputation for having good food.  Also, for the places that I remember fondly, it has been interesting to check in on those that are still around to see how things have fared.  George's is one of those places that always had a good reputation.  

Now, understand that this is fast food.  We are not talking about any culinary masterpieces but, that said, I am going to discuss it within those realms as a lover of all types and levels of cuisine etc.  

So, I decided to try the gyros sandwich because I have heard they were very good.  I had a craving for one and since Johnny O's, my fave fast food place in Bridgeport, does not have, I decided to call an order in to George's to get a gyros with everything on it and an order of fries well done (I specifically asked this of the nice woman that took my order and explained I like my fries crispy}.

I was pretty excited as this was my first "cheat" meal at a fast food place in awhile.  When I walked in, I noticed the place was clean looking and a straightforward looking place.  Menu items posted neatly and clearly.  

The staff, from the moment I called and spoke to the woman on the phone, were nothing but courteous and nice.  I was pleased and was really looking forward to the sandwich.  

After paying and heading home on this first day hovering around 100 degrees, I opened the bag so that I could plate the meal.  I was surprised at the lack of "heft" to the sandwich and originally a bit disappointed at that.  However, that was more me being in "glutton-mode" most likely.  Though I do maintain the sandwich seemed small, it was certainly enough to get a good feeling of having eaten enough.  

The sandwich fixings were meager.  One tomato and a few onion slices.  The sauce was sparing and the meat did not include any crispy edges.  

After eating my first piece of the meat, I was underwhelmed by the flavor.  It seemed almost non-existent.  I continued to eat it and the taste was not bad, it just did not seem distinct like gyros meat normally does.  It is hard to explain but it was not satisfying at all.  

I had an issue with my fries, however.  I made it a point to ask for the fires to be "well done" etc.  The portion was generous but the fries were half sort of well done and the other half were nowhere near being.  Considering this was a "cheat" meal, I was really looking forward to enjoying.  I was kind of surprised, since we talked about it on the phone, that this detail was grossly overlooked.  

You know, I am not sure when my next visit will be but based on the reviews that I have read here, and because the service was nice in terms of my interactions with the staff, I will give them another try in the future.  I will make sure to get those fries well done, dammit!  :)

Hi this is Barbara and I've been eating at George's for 20 years.
The wonderful family that runs George's is welcoming and genuinely friendly to everyone and probably know a couple of hundred customers by their first names.
It's a clean, small place with counter and booth seating, lots of curtomers get orders to go.
The menu includes anything that can be grilled or fried, as well as gyros on a spit and Italian beef, two different soups every day, some salads.
If you're in the mood for a big breakfast you can get an omelet, hash browns, toast and coffee with change from a $10 bill!. I always drop something in the tip jar. Expect to wait during rushed times. The woman who takes your order may also prepare the food, serve you, or be at the cash register.
There are some meatless dishes on the menu, but I don't think anything that would qualify as vegan.
Not too many lo-cal options. You don't have to get fries with your sandwich!
There are fountain drinks and bottled drinks. Try the Filbert's bottled root bear, it's locally made. Filbert's makes quite a few flavors and George's may have others in the cooler like cream soda or ginger ale. Nice bottles.
I know you will enjoy your visit to George's!