Reviewing GreCo: Delicious Greek gyro sandwiches and more in the heart of Boston. 

GreCo is a local Greek eatery that sells some of Boston’s best gyros. The quick-service shop started in Back Bay but has recently opened locations in Downtown, Seaport, and Hub Hall. This review is for the original GreCo location on Newbury Street.  

I visited GreCo at 1 pm on a Monday. Outside, there were around eight outdoor tables surrounded by greenery. It was pretty busy for a weekday afternoon – every table but one was taken. Since it was warm out, I quickly snagged the last table on the patio. The restaurant itself was in a small basement. The interior decor was very obviously Greek-inspired. The walls and floor had a white-blue color scheme reminiscent of what you’d see in Santorini. To the left was a small dining area with two tables and two rows of barstool seating. On the right were the registers and an open kitchen. Behind the counter were three spits of rotating meats and the staff cooking fresh pita bread.  

We looked at the menu board on the wall. GreCo specializes in the Greek gyro. This Greek sandwich is traditionally made with meat, tzatziki sauce, and vegetables in a pita wrap. GreCo had plenty of protein options like pork, chicken, bifteki, lamb, and falafel in a pita or on a plate. The menu also had build-your-own salad bowls, souvlaki plates, sides, coffee, and loukoumades. Compared to the surrounding restaurants in Back Bay, GreCo’s menu was very budget-friendly. 

We ordered the pork gyro, bifteki gyro, and chicken gyro. The food came out within ten minutes. The first gyro sandwich I tried was the pork. It included thin pork slices shaved off-the-spit, onions, tomatoes, fries, and tzatziki sauce served on pita bread. It was wrapped in paper making it easy to eat.  

Upon my first bite, I was pleasantly surprised by how warm and soft the pita bread was. I also absolutely loved the pork! The meat was tender and well-seasoned with herbs and spices. It paired well with the tzatziki sauce. The sauce was creamy and had a bittersweet aftertaste from the yogurt. I could also taste hints of dill. The raw onions and tomatoes added a satisfying crunch. My only disappointment was the fries. They were soggy and lacked flavor. 

I also tried the bifteki gyro. It came with two ground beef patties, onions, tomatoes, and fries in a spicy feta sauce. I worried that the beef patties would be bland but these concerns proved baseless. They had plenty of spices, herbs, and salt. Of all the ingredients, the spicy feta sauce was my favorite element of the sandwich. It was perfectly cheesy, salty, and tangy. I didn’t try the chicken gyro, but my friend loved it. Instead of tzatziki sauce, it came with a sweet honey mustard. They said the chicken was juicy and had a smoky, char-grilled flavor.

Once we finished our sandwiches, we returned to the service counter for loukoumades. Loukoumades are bite-sized Greek-style doughnuts.

We ordered the Yaya Loukoumades, which included eight doughnuts covered in hazelnut praline, crushed Oreos, and powdered sugar. I took one bite and instantly knew it was the highlight of my meal. The doughnuts were fresh, warm, and pillowy. The hazelnut praline sauce was essentially a liquid version of Nutella. The Oreos added a fantastic crunch. The flavors worked together harmoniously without being too sweet.  

I recommend GreCo to anyone looking for delicious and affordable Greek gyros in Boston. Its central location on Newbury Street makes it the perfect option for a lunch break between shopping. Make sure to try their gyros, and don’t skip dessert!