Milwaukee/ Food & Drinks
Published on January 07, 2020
3 top options for low-priced Greek eats in MilwaukeePhoto: Sinbads Grill/Yelp

Craving Greek food?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable Greek restaurants around Milwaukee, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to meet your needs.

1. Oakland Gyros

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Topping the list is Oakland Gyros. Located at 2867 N. Oakland Ave. in Cambridge Heights, the Greek spot is the highest-rated inexpensive Greek restaurant in Milwaukee, boasting 4.5 stars out of 232 reviews on Yelp. On the menu, look for a classic gyro, a chicken shish kabab platter, a cod fish filet, a large Greek salad and more. 

Yelper Lauren G., who reviewed Oakland Gyros on Dec. 21, wrote, "The service is fantastic, the tables are clean, the food is consistently outstanding."

Yelper Ben W. wrote, "The gyro is the best in town and at an affordable price under $7. I would definitely recommend the gyro platter."

2. Apollo Café

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Next up is the Lower East Side's Apollo Café, situated at 1310 E. Brady St. With four stars out of 141 reviews on Yelp, the Greek and Mediterranean spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a budget-friendly option. 

Start out with an appetizer such as fried potatoes with oregano and feta cheese, breaded fried onions or mozzarella sticks before opting for heartier entrees such a gyro, a fish sandwich, a burger or lamb shank. Check out the full menu here. 

3. Sinbads Grill

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Timmerman West's Sinbads Grill, located at 11414 W. Silver Spring Drive, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the low-priced Mediterranean, Greek and Middle Eastern spot four stars out of 32 reviews. 

As to what the business is known for, "Fresh Mediterranean food," is listed on Yelp in the section about specialties. "Best gyros with homemade tzatziki sauce. Chicken, beef and gourmet kofta kebabs marinated in our own special blend of spices."


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