Mickey's Gyros

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  I was very happy to see a familiar place from my south-suburban upbringing move into the defunct Arby's on Route 53.  The frontage in that area was starting to look like a ghost town.  Mickey's has several other locations dotting the southland.  
  
  I've been here twice, both dine-in experiences.  They do have a drive-through option, but since the food is made to order, I'm not sure how the drive through is actually very convienet.  The interior is clean, semi-comfortable, with seating for about 35 people.  Two big screens are in the corners, usually tuned into some sort of sports.
  
  Service here is great.  You walk in and order at the counter; the menu is rather extensive for such a small place (Gyros, BBQ, hot dogs, burgers, beef sandwiches, ect....), but you never feel rushed to make a decision.  After you place your order, you get a number, seat yourself, and they bring the food out to you.  What I aprreciate the most, is that the cashier will come up with the best possible way to ring up your order.  Perhaps you were unaware of combos; they will ring you up for them automatically, instead of all ala carte like ordered.  I like the honesty.
  
  My first meal here consisted of the fried chicken dinner.  I know they come in sizes, and I'm not sure which one I ordered.  I do know there was a lot of food.  Large pieces of chicken, cole slaw, crinkle cut fries, and some BBQ sauce on the side.  The chicken was OK; better than the Jewel deli, but not quite good as Brown's.  The BBQ sauce was good, very tangy.  
  
  Second time, I had the gyros plate.  I'm sure the gyros sandwich would have been more than enough.  The plate is just massive amounts of food.  It comes with 2 pitas, a pile sliced onions and chopped tomatoes, lots of cucumber sauce, and some feta cheese. Crinkle cut fries, and a mound of gyro meat that rivals Mt. Olympus.  (Well, maybe not that much, but you get my point.)  The meat is good, very tender, flavorful and fresh.  
  
  I liken this place to a alternative to Portillos.  They have a similar meu, but yet Mickey's is way more affordable, without that machine-like atmosphere.  I know I will find my way back here again, since I live down the road.  I'm going to have to swing in to get a Chicago-stlye dog, and updated this review Dan B. style!

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  Posted on 03.04.13 Michelle H.

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  Gyros are great burgers are disgusting.  McDonald's burgers arev better quality and taste then these.  In the future I'll be sure to stick to the namesake and just order the gyro.  The jr gyro is normal size and the regular is HUGE

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  Posted on 02.16.13 Fran P.

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  Great that a fast food diner like this has opened, much needed along the SR 53 corridor. An excellent choice of foodstuffs and very attentive staff!
  
  A review by JCR stated that he got very little gyros meat, well that must have been a one off,-unless he works for the competition and was just saying that - as you get a tremendous amount of meat, flowing out of the bread in fact!
  
  All around, a great place to eat with much choice and a much welcome addition to Bolingbrook!

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  Posted on 10.18.12 Bill O.

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  2 Stars for great customer service, but 0 stars for the food.  To be fair, both of my kids and I ordered the same thing...burgers and fries.  My daughter compared the burgers to the low quality of her school cafeteria lunches.  She's absolutley right.  With White Castle, McDonald's and Wendy's in the same area, ANY are better than Mickey's.

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  Posted on 07.11.12 Dawn S.

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  Aha!  A way to satisfy my craving for Mickey's Gyros with feta and not have to break my vow never to return to the Crest Hill store!  I've had other good gyros sandwiches since my Mickey's boycott began last year, but there's something about the addition of the feta to the perfectly spiced meat and perfectly steamed pita that can't be duplicated anywhere else.  And so far, no one at this location has offended me, cause the drive-thru service has been fast, friendly, and terrific.

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  Posted on 06.30.12 Carmella P.

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  I received two gyros with 90% onions, 5% sauce, and 5% meat.
  
  I might try again in the future, but I like meat, like Doggie Diner.

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  Posted on 06.06.12 J. C. R.

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  Great food! Especially when you can't decide where you wanna go, they pretty much have everything with very different prices. I try something different each time and each time it is just as good as the last. Enjoy!

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  Posted on 05.25.12 Tomeca J.

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  Finally someone took over the old Arby's. I am assuming Mickey's has only been open less than a month. The staff was friendly and the cashier knew her menu very well. So that being said I placed an order for a Poorboy sandwich, soup of the day and a large Dr Pepper.
  
  I love how Mickey's has food runners that bring everything to your table. I would have loved to have my delicious cream of chicken with rice soup prior to my sandwich. Perhaps that was something I should have mentioned beforehand to the cashier. No big deal.
  
  Dining area has plenty of clean tables and great for family's of 5 or so. I was surprise to see that the building did not have a Mickey's Gyros neon sign on the front. During rush hour traffic stopped on route 53 would probably prove affective and in their favor.
  
  I do plan on a second visit for their BBQ side of the menu, for now 3 stars is what was earned. I do suggest this place to meat and cheese lovers whom enjoy Chicago style sandwiches. Oh and before I forget I notice 3 gyros cone spinning in the background, most likely 30 or 40 lbs each. Now that some serious product.
  
  See you all next time ;)

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  Posted on 03.28.12 Andres D.

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  Mickey's Gyros finally open in Bolingbrook.  Been there to eat twice in three weeks.  Gyros are unbelievable, the only place that I will eat them.  Also, try their char burger & their  ribs are OUTSTANDING.  Can't wait to try more items on their menu.  They are doing a great job from being greeted by the order taker who is so friendly to getting your order.  The prices are very reasonable.  The service is great and the portions are big.  Go and try.  Enjoy.

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  Posted on 03.19.12 Dorothy S.

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