King Gyros has been a birthday dinner tradition for plenty of Indianapolis families, and that kind of loyalty is easy to understand. Still, Indiana has a whole lineup of gyro counters that deserve a spot on your rotation too.
This list covers seven of them, from a late-night Westside stop in Indianapolis to a college-town favorite in Bloomington and a Chicago-style hot dog and gyro combo up in Merrillville. Each one keeps things casual, with counter ordering, fair prices, and pita piled high.
Some offer drive-throughs, some stay open past midnight, and a couple even share the King Gyros name. If you love a good gyro and a quick, no-fuss meal, these are the places I would save for your next road trip, lunch break, or family celebration around the state.
1. Mr Gyro’s, Indianapolis, IN
Late-night gyro cravings have a dependable answer on the Westside. Mr Gyro’s stays open until midnight Monday through Thursday and until 2 AM on Friday and Saturday nights.
The family-owned counter at 5358 W 38th St leans Greek, but the menu stretches well past pita. Chicago-style Italian beef, pizza puffs, a Vienna Chicago hot dog, lamb over rice, and catfish nuggets all share space with the gyros.
The gyros themselves come generously sized, often topped with feta and homemade Greek croutons. Fish fans will spot Alaskan white fish and wing-and-fish combos too.
Families get a kids’ menu and high chairs, and there is a drive-through for nights when nobody wants to get out of the car. Parking is free and easy.
Save room for baklava or a milkshake, because dessert is part of the deal here.
2. Btown Gyros, Bloomington, IN
College towns run on quick, affordable food, and Btown Gyros fits that need on E 4th St in Bloomington.
The menu keeps its focus tight. Gyros arrive fresh and hot, the falafel comes out crispy, and baklava rounds out the meal without much wait.
Students make up a big share of the crowd, which tracks with the prices and the speed. The dining area is clean and casual, and there is outdoor seating when the weather cooperates.
Hours run 11 AM to 8 PM every day of the week, so it works for a lunch between classes or an early dinner after a campus visit. Delivery and takeout are both options if you would rather eat at home.
3. King Gyros, Fort Wayne, IN
Yes, there is a King Gyros in Fort Wayne, and it carries its own family-owned following on Goshen Ave.
Portions are the headline. Gyros come loaded with nicely seasoned meat, onion, and tomatoes inside hot pita, and the Greek fries topped with gyro meat make a strong side.
The menu also covers Midwestern counter classics like a pork tenderloin sandwich, perch sandwich, patty melt, onion rings, and a chicken gyro. That range makes it easy for a group to order without debate.
Kids are well covered with a kids’ menu and high chairs, and dogs are welcome at the outdoor seating. Reservations are not taken, so plan around the busier Friday and Saturday evenings or use the drive-through.
4. T. Allen’s King Gyros, South Bend, IN
A second royal entry, T. Allen’s King Gyros on W Western Ave keeps the South Bend version simple and fast.
The gyros plate is the order to know. It comes with fries, feta, onions, tzatziki, pita, and a serious mound of meat.
Late hours give it an edge, with doors open until 11 PM most weeknights and 11:30 PM on Friday and Saturday. A drive-through helps after a game or a long day.
The space is clean and casual, with outdoor seating and free parking. There is no delivery, so this one is a stop-in spot.
5. Lily’s Mediterranean express, Evansville, IN
Baklava cheesecake is reason enough to pull into this Evansville counter on N First Ave. Lily’s Mediterranean express takes a classic dessert and gives it a fun twist.
The savory side is just as broad. Chicken shawarma, gyros, hummus, and falafel lead a menu with full vegan and vegetarian options, which makes it a smart pick for mixed groups.
Convenience is a big part of the appeal here. Curbside pickup, a drive-through, delivery, and outdoor seating where dogs are welcome all cover different kinds of evenings.
Friday and Saturday hours stretch to midnight. For a family birthday dinner, Lily’s also takes reservations and has a kids’ menu, which is not a given at a gyro counter.
6. Akropolis, Lafayette, IN
Lemon rice soup on the menu is usually a good sign at a Greek spot, and Akropolis on South St in Lafayette delivers it alongside a full lineup of traditional dishes.
Gyros here are generous, and the spicy gyro with fries gives regulars a little extra kick. Greek chicken is another solid choice for anyone skipping the pita.
Dessert matters at this family-owned place. The baklava gets plenty of attention, so it is worth ordering even after a big lunch.
Hours are shorter than most on this list, running 11 AM to 8 PM Monday through Saturday and 11 AM to 4 PM on Sunday. Sunday afternoons get busy, so arrive early if you are heading over after church or a Purdue visit.
7. Simon Sez Gyros, Merrillville, IN
Northwest Indiana borrows plenty from Chicago, and Simon Sez Gyros in Merrillville shows it on the menu.
Gyros made to order sit beside Chicago-style hot dogs, chili dogs, Polish sausage, and homemade Italian beef. The pita is soft and the meat is tender.
Hungry tables can add loaded fries, onion rings, chicken fingers, or a shrimp basket. It is the kind of menu where every person in the car finds something.
Plan ahead on the weekend, since it closes on Sundays. Monday through Saturday it runs 10:30 AM to 8:30 PM, with curbside pickup and a kids’ menu ready for family orders.
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