Mike McAlpine's Blog-Pond
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Windy City Grill
5751 Byron Center Ave SW Wyoming, MI 49519
616-261-2489
Awesome! I went there with some co-workers (Andrew Wolgamott, Tal Gonyea and Chris House). It was torn between the gyro sandwich and Italian Beef but I finally settled on the gyro. I think the combo (drink and fries) was $7.99 They do it right. Shaving the meat off the rotisserie. Served on a warm pita with onions, tomatoes and tzatziki. This baby was packed full of meat. The guys I was with ordered the windy city club (chicken club grinder), steak grinder, and the turkey club on marble rye. Everyone loved it. The sub sandwiches are huge. We had the humus appetizer. 1/2 pound version was enough for 4 people to share. The only thing I would have changed would be use a bakery-style pita, more like home-made naan, than pita bread typical of what you'd find at the grocery store. The staff was great. The girl behind the counter came out to check on us a couple times. That's not typical of places where you order at the counter. The owner even came over to our table. Henry "the eighth" as he calls himself was cool. You get the feeling that they are really happy to serve you. We jumped at the baklava for dessert. It was was a great finish to an awesome meal. I've looked everywhere in Grand Rapids for a great traditional gyro sandwich and I think I've finally found one. I will be back!
5751 Byron Center Ave SW Wyoming, MI 49519
616-261-2489
Awesome! I went there with some co-workers (Andrew Wolgamott, Tal Gonyea and Chris House). It was torn between the gyro sandwich and Italian Beef but I finally settled on the gyro. I think the combo (drink and fries) was $7.99 They do it right. Shaving the meat off the rotisserie. Served on a warm pita with onions, tomatoes and tzatziki. This baby was packed full of meat. The guys I was with ordered the windy city club (chicken club grinder), steak grinder, and the turkey club on marble rye. Everyone loved it. The sub sandwiches are huge. We had the humus appetizer. 1/2 pound version was enough for 4 people to share. The only thing I would have changed would be use a bakery-style pita, more like home-made naan, than pita bread typical of what you'd find at the grocery store. The staff was great. The girl behind the counter came out to check on us a couple times. That's not typical of places where you order at the counter. The owner even came over to our table. Henry "the eighth" as he calls himself was cool. You get the feeling that they are really happy to serve you. We jumped at the baklava for dessert. It was was a great finish to an awesome meal. I've looked everywhere in Grand Rapids for a great traditional gyro sandwich and I think I've finally found one. I will be back!
Food: 9
Atmosphere: 8
Service: 10
Labels: gyros
Crankers Coney Island
454 68th St SW Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 827-1919Get directions
Went there with my hot dog eating buddy Andrew "The Pancake Man" Wolgamott. From what I understand there are a few other Crankers around MI. It's a typical Coney Island, highlighting Greek food but serves a little of everything. I went the tradition Detroit Style Coney route, 2 on 1, with the usual Mustard, Onion, Coney Sauce. I have to say they were pretty good. My only complaint is that one side of the bun on both dogs was hard like it had been steamed and is now starting to dry out. The dog itself was almost too hot to eat but that's far better than cold. I was happy to see they went with a natural casing vienna hot dog instead of selling out to a frankfurter. I regret not asking what brand hot dog they buy. Service was fast and friendly. They have a couple TVs for your viewing pleasure. I'd say it's the best Coney on GRs South Side. I'll go back to Crankers but my favorite coney in West Michigan is still The Grand Coney on Michigan Street in GR.
Food: 7
Atmosphere: 8
Service: 8
