Jimmie James Blue Goose

5 Best Day Trips from Chicago | Condé Nast Traveler

"This unassuming gyro shop has been a Mt. Vernon staple ever since it began serving Greek comfort food in 1978. The menu hasn’t changed much over the years (it’s still cash only), and neither has the décor, but it’s part of why the place is so beloved. Get a gyro and fries with a piece of baklava on the side, kalamata olive salad, or—if there’s a bit of chill in the air—warm up with a bowl of gyro stew: the juicy, tangy bite you love served in a rich, brown broth with chunky veggies and potatoes. The stew is the entree to choose for something quintessentially Jimmie James." - Jessi Roti, Joseph Hernandez