Name: Kosta's Gyros
Address: 401 E Dundee Rd, Palatine, IL, 60074, US

The story

Kosta's Gyros has become a Palatine institution, serving generous portions of gyros, Greek salads, burgers, hot dogs, and other Greek-American fare. The restaurant is known for its family ownership, consistent quality, reasonable prices, and loyal customer base spanning multiple generations. One reviewer noted it's "still the same as it was in the 80's" in terms of food quality.

Everything that was here

1995–present
Kosta's GyrosRestaurant
Kosta's Gyros has become a Palatine institution, serving generous portions of gyros, Greek salads, burgers, hot dogs, and other Greek-American fare. The restaurant is known for its family ownership, consistent quality,…
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1978–1995
Kourtis GyrosRestaurant
In 1978, the Kourtis brothers (Greek immigrants) purchased the former gas station property and converted it into a Greek restaurant. They opened "Kourtis Gyros" in November 1978 with a focus on authentic Greek cuisine,…
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1950–1978
Gas StationGas Station
The property at the corner of Hicks and Dundee Roads housed a gasoline service station. The specific brand name has not been documented in available records, though there was a "Dundee & Hicks Standard Service" station…
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Did you know?

The family-owned restaurant spans multiple generations of loyal customers, serving generous portions of Greek-American fare.

Kosta's Gyros (opened 1995) has become a Palatine institution, with one reviewer noting it's 'still the same as it was in the 80's' in quality.

In November 1978, the Kourtis brothers (Greek immigrants) opened 'Kourtis Gyros' with a focus on 'no frills, no glory, just good food at great prices.'

Before becoming Kourtis Gyros in 1978, the property housed a gasoline service station during the mid-20th century automotive boom.

Built around 1960, this corner location at Dundee and Hicks Roads has served Palatine for over 60 years.