Dino’s Gyros

After many years of loving the food at this location, we are very disappointed. They changed the menu so we are no longer able to get the combo plate which came with a nice variety so we always enjoyed it! The combo plate used to come with a salad, beef skewer, gyro meat, pita and 1 spanakopita. Now you pick a side, 2 proteins (beef skewers are not an option) and spanakopita is not an option, we did did not even see spanikopita or the beef skewers on the menu. The music was also so loud we had trouble having a conversation. We will not be back. Sorry.

Visit was on 9÷26÷2015
This place is SO DANG GOOD. I know it’s a chain and usually more authentic places will wow you over, but I have yet to find a good Greek place that isn’t overly greasy like Dino’s. I’ve tried Olympia in Osseo and was turned off by all the grease used in everything that was served to me, but Dino’s has me hooked.
My two favorite things to get is the Sampler with extra rice instead of salad, or the spicy gyro with feta cheese. Both those meals hit the spot. The kabobs are great too, but it can be hit or miss depending on who cooks your food. I’ve gotten some really great ones, then an overcooked one. It’s about quality control, but it is a chain. Doesn’t really bother me too much as the food is loaded with flavor.
The staff is always helpful and fun though. I always walk up looking like I’m going to try something else, but I can’t turn away from the sampler or the spicy gyro.
Try it out! Can’t really go wrong here. Add some sriracha to your tzatiki sauce.

Went there for the first time a few days ago, and I got the original and a phillycheesteak gyro and they were really good. The service was fast and the food was good. I would recommend for others to try out the good food.

The food here is really very good. My spouse is Greek, and he loves eating here. He says nothing can ever beat Yia Yia’s cooking, but this place satisfies his cravings while living away from home. The tzatziki is amazing, the meat is seasoned well, and the baklava is good too. It’s a bit chewy and hard to cut, but the flavor is on point. Also, when you get fries, get the seasoned fries. Definitely worth it. I cannot say for the chicken gyros, as we only ever go with original, but my parents tried them (they are both old school Scandinavian Minnesotans, so getting them to try this was quite the feat!) and they actually enjoyed them so I suppose if you prefer chicken, they would be a good option. Never thought I’d get a good gyro in the middle of über white Minnesota, luckily this place proved me wrong!

I always get the beef gyro and the only reason I didn’t give Dino’s a full five star is that I have to order lettuce on my sammie which I think it should come with lettuce and I wish the sammie came with more cucumber sauce w/​o having to order extra at the charge of .50 cents. I never tried the desserts but someday I will because they look so yummy and I actually am going to stop by here today.

I would say this place is mediocre. Don’t get me wrong, that won’t stop me from eating there, however I have had better. (Like the Black Sea (in St. Paul?)) I like the spicy gyro more than the regular. Spicy hit the spot tonight! It’s kinda been a more regular stop for me– like 3x in the last month– I have not been impressed with the pita chips and hummus any of those times. I think the pita chips are supposed to be crunchy and there has only been 2 – 4 crunchy ones in my bag. I’d totally be ok with another pita sliced up and not fried to dip in hummus. The hummus is definitely lacking– I’d almost prefer the hummus from Aldi… I get it, bring it home and add to it. If someone would get me another gyro place closer to Elk River then I’d be more inclined to be more picky. This will do for now.

Dino’s is awesome. I’ve been a regular customer for 2 decades and it has maintained the highest quality in product and recipe in the twin city’s area. I’ve been to a lot of independent gyro shops and there is no comparison.

Note: They only deliver on catering orders over $ 100. Otherwise the food is amazing.

it’s greek fast food… totally what you’d expect.

I’m just not a fan of processed pita bread, I don’t know why they don’t serve the traditional (easily sourced) authentic pita bread; what you receive is similar to a commercially prepared flat-​bread with a strange texture. The hummus is not anything special and generally found that the food is mediocre. There are some great places in the metro that serve authentic Mediterranean food, and this just doesn’t meet up to that quality.

Dino’s is fairly reliable, and is reviewed in the context of similar-​priced places in Coon Rapids. The gyros are good. What more can I say? I guess I could say «the gyros at the Holy Land are bigger, but not really any better.» And that these are Greek-​style, rather than middle Eastern-​style.

The portions are enormous in my opinion. Always more than I can eat at one sitting. They now have chicken gyros too and I love them. They have some good choices if you like it «spicy» too. Nice, local based restaurant chain.

This place does me a solid each and every time.
Each time I patronize this restaurant, their food is fresh and well-​cooked with friendly service. The interior of the location is adorabely decorated with themed accoutrements such as columns and… you know… Greek stuff. I’ve been here at least five times and each time the interior has been impeccably clean, including the restroom.
When visiting, I routinely get the falafel wrap and my husband the gyro. Unlike many in-​and-​out Greek restaurants, the falafel has never been that dry, crumbly stuff that makes you feel insulted to be a vegetarian. («Here. Eat wood.») In the wrap, there is ample amount of thick, «meaty» and moist falafel — so much that I routinely have to remove at least one nugget to get the damn thing in my mouth. The perfect amount of sauce, fresh tomatoes and crisp lettuce– nums. The hubs also speaks highly of the lamb gyro meat, and he has a very discerning palate… as in he only eats American food. Two points Dino’s.
Regardless of whether I dine in or order take out, the food is prepared and presented within five minutes. For take out, it has always been carefully bagged to ensure that warm food doesn’t affect the food best left chilled, and vice versa — a consideration that many fast food restaurants neglect to make.
Being a chain restaurant, I can’t speak to the authenticity of the recipes. However, the guy who appeared to be the store manager also appeared to be Greek… so that’s something.
I’ll definitely be back and would recommend that you take a peek, as well.

This is not my kind of food but it was good, the staff was friendly and the price was right. The selection seemed limited and it may have have helped to have more pictures since I really didn’t understand what most things were. We will try it again sometime soon.

Stopped by here yesterday afternoon, order vegetarian plater and banana smoothie. I always like Dino’s gyros, I think their spices just right and their pita bread is the best! I love the spinach pastry too. The smoothie has a strong banana flavor, I think it is from a real banana. And sweet and not thick. Staffs are friendly, the place is clean.

Dino’s is located at the end of a strip mall in Coon Rapida. The appearance is clean and it’s brightly lit inside with about 20 tables. We’ve been here a few times over the years. Tonight we got takeout and remembered why we don’t go more frcequently. We got the combo and gyro platters. Both were mediocre, at best. The gyro meat was pretty good, but the steak kabob was terribly overcooked to the point of being tasteless with a rock-​like consistency. The tomatoes were green and inedible. I know it’s January in Minnesota, but these weren’t even close to looking like a tomato!
On the plus side, we had a BOGO coupon, so the price was right. If we go back, it would just be for a gyro sandwich.

This place is great. Some of the best gyros since I’ve left the Chicago area. Staff is always friendly and there is a good variety of food. A little high priced for gyros but still worth it.