PapaGus Gyros

Lake Zurich, United States

3.8

Closed now

20 reviews

Accepts Credit Cards

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Telephone:
+1 847-550-6027
Website:
papagusgyros.com
Address:
454 N Rand Rd, Lake Zurich, IL, 60047
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Takes Reservations
No
Delivery
No
Take-out
Yes
Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Good For
Lunch
Parking
Private Lot
Bike Parking
No
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Good for Kids
Yes
Good for Groups
Yes
Attire
Casual
Ambience
Divey
Noise Level
Average
Alcohol
Beer & Wine Only
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wi-Fi
No
Has TV
Yes
Waiter Service
No
Caters
Yes

Today

Today 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Closed now
Local time (Lake Zurich) 5:40 AM Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Business hours

Monday 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Tuesday 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Wednesday 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Thursday 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Friday 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Sunday 10:00 am – 9:00 pm

Description

Specialties

Gyros, Rotisserie Chicken, Souvlaki

History

Established in 1995.

Excellent Food and Great Environment!

Vicinity

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20 reviews of PapaGus Gyros

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Place rating: 2
Streamwood, IL
Good Food! The owner needs some manners. You don’t talk about your customers in spanish to your workers. Rude behavior.
Place rating: 5
Lake Zurich, IL
We come here a few times a year, when we are craving gyros. We have never been disappointed with the food from here. We like the gyro plate and burgers. I heard their beefs are pretty good as well but haven’t tried it. Anyways, it’s definitely a solid choice for fast food in the area!
Place rating: 5
Fox River Grove, IL
Good place been going to this building for 15 years. Kourtis north was good and PapaGus is as well!
Place rating: 4
Lake Zurich, IL
One Gyro sandwich and one gyro plate and 2 soft drinks. The plate comes with fries. $ 19.09 The food was great, but, a little pricey.
Place rating: 5
Greenwood, DE
Friendly staff
Quality and delicious food
Quick service
Won’t break the bank
I wish I wasn’t moving out of the area because I will definitely miss this place.
Place rating: 5
Crystal Lake, IL
Had another gyros there today and it was heavenly and sizable. I spoke with the owner and he mentioned that the gyros company they use has 5 grades of gyros and he uses the highest grade available (of course it costs him the most). Sooo juicy with seasoned garlicky deliciousness. He does it right and this is one of my once a week musts.
Place rating: 5
Barrington, IL
My boyfriend and I ate here again yesterday. We both got the Gyro Plate — yummy as always! I also tried the Jalapeño Poppers (which I’ve had a range of experiences with), and I thought they were good. It was a great combo of pepper to cream cheese, and an order for 5 was a reasonable price. My boyfriend also ordered a burger, and a man who says most things are «its ok» (which means good) said «It’s really good.» While I understand he may have been super hungry, haha, he’s not one to be overly complimentary.
I’ll continue to stop in here when I’m in the area (but I won’t tell my boyfriend sine we’re starting diets, ha).
Place rating: 4
Lake Zurich, IL
We are regulars for carry out at this great little place. The Chicken Caesar Wrap is outstanding, as are the gyros. The outdoor patio is very nice too, and it is cute that they have their own herb and veggie garden.
Place rating: 5
Ingleside, IL
Great atmosphere and food great service. The best alkohol and food in the area. I love the owners! Very friendly they actually always remember what you want when you come often. I always come here and order blue moon with orange at firsts they did not have any oranges but when they notice I always ask for the oranges they started buying them. So awesome!!!
Place rating: 4
Chicago, IL
Lou R must have this place confused with someplace else. No female manager, not a former bar/​lounge. No resemblance at all to his review. I think the review was placed in error.
BTW, this is my go-​to place for gyros, Greek salad, chicken, good burgers, and good overall fare. I also find the owner and all workers there to be very nice.
Seriously, I don’t think this is a difference if opinion with Lou, I think he posted a review for some other place.
Place rating: 3
Hawthorn Woods, IL
I’m a huge fan of good Gyro’s and I usually go to Bellaluke’s down the road, but I figured I’d give this place a try. As i’m sure many others do, when you see the type of food you love in the name of the business, you «ASSUME» that food must be fantastic.
I was unplesantly surprised at 2 things
1. The amount of meat and
2. The sauce quality/​consistancy
The amount of meat was very lean (meaning they don’t give you a lot. :-(
The sauce was very runny (watery)
I think I’ll be sticking to Bellalukes or will be trying another place.
Place rating: 1
Fox Lake, IL
Food sub-​par, place ismells like sewage and is dirty, bar service is terrible and the female manager/​owner is a snot. She lacks social skills to welcome customers & ensure they get served well.
So disappointed this place took over a prime restaurant /​bar location and made it just another crap-​food place in town.
Place rating: 4
Wauconda, IL
We thought everything was delicious we had hot dogs gyros fries and chocolate malts everything tasted delicious and fresh prob the best gyros we have had since moving to the area the place is a bit run down but food is great and that’s all that matters!
Place rating: 4
Lake Zurich, IL
The food is great! The employees are pleasant. The building itself has seen better days, but is kept clean. I enjoy their gyros. Another favorite is their grilled chicken on a pita. It can get a little noisy, but usually that’s from them shaving the gyro meat off for you.
Place rating: 1
Barrington, IL
This place charges the same price for a hot dog as Portillos and it doesn’t taste half as good. It’s very dated. Prices are way too high considering low overhead. Wont be back.
Place rating: 4
Palatine, IL
Great Gyro, one of the best I’ve ever had. Food is made to order so it does take some time to get your food. It’s worth it though!
Place rating: 3
Chicago, IL
I have been going to this place since it opened (I used to live near the location). The food is pretty decent, I really enjoy their cheese fries and chocolate shakes. They run the place really well, however, the customer service is meh. It is family owned and the family that runs it isn’t too friendly. There is one guy who has always been super nice, but everyone else is just kind of rude. The family that owned the location before (it was called Kourtis and was literally the same kind of place) was a lot nicer.
Place rating: 4
Lake Zurich, IL
I’ve been going to this location since I was in HS and you can always expect a delicious meal. The guys have great service and I’ve gotten many a free cookie or order of fries, and they’re always very welcoming. Whether I order just chicken fingers or a full out gyros meal, I always have left satisfied.
Also, definitely recommend a chocolate shake from there! try it out!
Place rating: 4
Mundelein, IL
Family owned and staffed. Food is great! TV is great for quick news catch up at lunch.
Place rating: 3
Bloomingdale, IL
I’ve been here a few times now, the most recent being last night with a +1. Now, I love me some family-​owned Greek places, but IMO each Papagus experience has been no more than 3-​stars.
He had the Gyro and I had a Chicken Caesar Wrap. Both were good as far as portion size, but flavor was lacking. My chicken was overcooked and dry. We both got fries + a drink. The ketchup and mustard bottles were sticky… like, more-​than-​one-​person-​made-​them-​sticky sticky. I know it’s a little joint, but those could be wiped down here and there.
The place has a lot of potential; I just don’t think it’s quite there.