Mad Greek Deli

I came here for the first time 13 years ago and the food was amazing. After many visits over many years, I returned today after not dining here for several years and the food still blows my mind. Value for money amazing, the food tastes authentic; hands down my favorite Greek restaurant in Portland. I split a large Greek fries, small Greek salad, and a classic gyro with my wife and we have plenty to eat. Don’t forget the baklava; crispy, flaky and full of flavor!

Best gyros and potatoes wedges with omega sauce is a must! Great full bar setting but kid friendly for dining side. Never have to wait long. Great customer service

You know you've eaten yourself a darn good gyro when your significant other won't even make out with you after you eat it. Solution? Buy two and teat them to their own gyro! It is, as the kids say, BOMB.

I don't know what happened to this place but it sure isn't what it used to be. Our gyros barely had any tzatziki or feta on them and were really greasy. They used to be some of the best in town! The pondo tots had almost no oregano or lemon oil on them. There were only a few patrons in there and quite a few dirty tables. I actually saw a person have to wipe down a table on their own to sit at it. When the server got to their table, they still didn't wipe it down. Really no need to go back anytime soon unfortunately. Saturday 6/21 to answer the reply since there is not a way to do as far as I can see.

We have been enjoying sandwiches and Greek fries from Mad Greek for 20 years. Today we were told that we cannot have a one meat, one cheese sandwich. This used to be our favorite place to sit in a casual atmosphere, have a simple yet hearty and delicious sandwich made by very friendly staff. We felt like we were a chore and a bother and we were told that they don’t make a simple turkey sandwich with cheddar cheese. We spent nearly $70 on 3 sandwiches and 2 orders of Greek fries. So sad to say good bye to being customers at the Mad Greek. Edit: got home to eat our $70 worth of sub sandwiches and the boxes were SOAKED in oil and vinegar so we had to go to the grocery store and buy some sourdough bread to save the meat and cheese to make sandwiches we could actually eat.

Came here for a Timbers watch party. AWESOME experience. Food was excellent. Beer was excellent. Service was excellent, even with the place literally packed (no seats available). Atmosphere was great. Definitely a place you could bring kids. They even had a changing table in the restroom. We will definitely return.

Dropped into Mad Greek, been there many times starting back prior to 2000 at the OG Mad Greek location off 185th R.I.P. Pondo. So why review now, well in a word, Shakira (sp) (new employee I think), her enthusiasm and gift for customer service was pretty amazing. I think she is a keeper and if not she can come work for my anytime. Happy Hour$3 beers and $5 gyro's were not only a great value but very tasty. Thank you Shakira and thank you Mad Greek for giving me a great late lunch value but a very enjoyable experience.

Grossly overpriced. This was $17 dollars. The food tasted alright, but 17 dollars for something this small is just rediculous. Also, every single member of staff I interacted with was rude. There are plenty of Greek restaurants in Portland, go anywhere else.

Easy place for an informal gathering. The food always tastes great and portions are pretty big. I'm a fan of the gyro on burger.

This is really sad but this was the worst Greek food I have ever had. The Greek salad had 2 olives and 4 slices of onion. It was a cut up zucchini and tomatoes poorly seasoned. The hummus was the worst I have ever had. This place was once the best place in town and it's clear that nobody here cares. When I asked the kid up front if they were doing ok and that the quality had dropped greatly he told me I was barking up the wrong tree. Another Portland staple down the drain.

So good! The service was great and super friendly! The gyro meat was so juicy and the pita was so fluffy! We got the chicken gyro and the traditional. The Greek fries were THICK, I couldn't eat more than 2 but yum!

A haiku review: Always hits the spot Greek fries? Thick, hot, and seasoned Gyro is fuego!

My introduction to the Mad Greek Deli was at their original west side location at 185th and West Union in Hillsboro. A co-worker was raving about the Mad Chicken sandwich and it certainly didn't disappoint. Marinated chicken, cheese and veggies, it's fairly simple but the flavors meld together in harmony. After the west side location closed, I made the trek over to 17th and Burnside just for the Mad Chicken. Visited the location again recently and it was solid, as it always has been. The sandwich comes with Greek fries and omega sauce, which is a perfect compliment. Sent a picture of my sandwich to aforementioned co-worker and he revealed they're opening back up on the west side, at the same intersection of 185th and West Union, on the opposite corner! RIP Rock Creek Corner, but I'll take it. Welcome home, Mad Greek!

I met the original owner and he is why I came to this place. I've been here many many times over a very very long time. And today's visit will be my last. Regardless of any compensation. I had the most absolutely worst gyro I have ever had. It was an insult and I feel actually ripped off. Even notified staff of my complaint and good chance that will not make a difference. It takes alot for me to write a bad review today they made it easy to do. I assure you...ANY FOOD CART WILL HAVE A BETTER GYRO. Charge more for half as much? Just means I will never return here. Even after about 10 years of going here. Go to any food cart you will get a better gyro

The Hillsboro location is spectacular. They have an outdoor lounge. It is covered in a beautiful pergola. Their drinks are cold, refreshing, and perfectly made. Don't leave without getting a Dole Whip with rum. It's an exciting time for the soccer community. Mad Greek Deli are firm supporters of local sports. Let's talk about their beer taps. They are the coldest and freshest taps around. I love that they feature local beers. Craft beers. Whoever does the tastings for them knows Oregon breweries. Jake is the owner. He has incredible experience in the food industry. Welcome back to Hillsboro!

Today was my first time back in about 15 years. Their Burger Week entry was my second favorite of all the ones I tried; Hop Capital Brewing was #1. They continuously make 'em, it looked like an assembly line; the turnaround time from order to execution was less than two minutes. It's a somewhat hefty burger, but still functional too eat (can't stand it when they're too tall.) The crispy pepperoncinis make it. The lemonade and peach cocktail was decent. Friendly staff, terrible parking, lots of regulars.

A local footballing fave! Having dined at Mad Greek before the COVID-19 pandemic, I knew that their Greek fare was above most of Portland's Greek food scene. So, I was thrilled when we decided to come and watch the NWSL final here. The ambience for football (soccer for any staunch American Footballers) was stunning. Thanks to the great energy of fans supporting the Thorns beneath the many football club scarves and memorabilia hanging above us, we started having a great time even an hour before the whistle blew. We got great seats around the front bar, and wow do these bar tenders ever work hard! There was not a moment when the team was not dealing with a long line of excited Thorns fans, and we consistently had our food and drink taken care of. Great service, and thanks for all of your hard work! The TVs were a little off sync, but we were happy that the audio was connected to the TV we had to watch, so our experience was grand.

I live at SE 22nd and Pine and have gone to this place for years. I have always held a special place in my heart for the previous owner who was the victim of a vicious attack years ago. But, I have to say, the other night when all I wanted was a greek salad was a let down. I attribute it to my timing and maybe a new person working there. The salad half filled the takeout container an the ingredients were not fresh...as if they been in the bin all day soaked in dressing. Maybe I'm wrong and if I'm wrong I apologize but it usually is served with a piece of flat bread....there was none. I took it home and ate it all and decided to say something. I'll go back...but...Harley

Happen to be in the area shopping. Hungry and noticed this place. So glad that we did. It is nothing fancy, but the food is so good and more than ample. The folks working there are friendly and nice. Will go back and try more things on their menu. A little neighborhood gem.

Even though the food is good the service towards people of color is not very good and distant, the treatment given by customers towards people of color coming into the bar is not comfortable, people stare at you,bump into the back of your chair sitting at the bar, being kicked out the bar for arguing with a customer who told me to go f*** myself and shut the he'll up nothing was done to that person I refuse to go back and so should other people of color

Ordered a Greek Salad for a Postmates delivery. It had no feta cheese and literally 2 kalmata olives in it. It was basically a cucumber and tomato salad. Won't be ordering again.

Wonderful Gyros, just reading your reviews & looking at the pictures makes me hungry for the best gyros in town!!! Thank you!

Great falafel and friendly staff, really cheap drinks and great happy hour prices. Also a huge vegetarian menu.

Food is good, but a bit inconsistent. Love the outdoor area. However, the interior is so bright!! The overhead lights are obnoxious! They really need to install some dimmer switches.

Absolutely love the restaurant, miss the original location in west union, this review is for their West Side Food Truck. The flavor of the food is the same as the main restaurant but there is a little inconsistency in how they are prepared and their accuracy of their menu availability; the only reason I removed 1 star. I on the regular get their Greek salad and every time I have ordered it's a little different depending on who makes it. One order came topped with taziki sauce which is not listed but it was delicious! Just an all together super refreshing salad. It's also huge! Another favorite are their Greek fries with a side of omega sauce. These leftover make for an amazing at home breakfast scramble. Can't wait for dine in to re open but the food truck has been a great food to go option during covid.

Good food and a fun environment; the biggest drawback is the lack of consistency. From the amount of meat in a gyro to amount of fries or sides given changes every time we go. Last time we spent over $8 on 4 mozzarella sticks as an app... previous time we ordered it was 8. Sometimes the gyros are big enough for two hands and other times they have about three pieces of meat.

I managed to try them on the last day of Burger Week this year and I tried the Papdopolis Burger. - Wonderfully seasoned burger - Feta cheese (I think) - A greek cheese sauce - Pepperochinos lightly deep fried - Candied Bacon The special potatoes came with an amazing dipping sauce that really made the meal IMO. One of the most flavorful burgers I've ever had. Wonderful staff! I wanted to try the Greek Salad but the menu was limited due to Burger Week, so next time :)

Super good food. I had the gyro and corn dog Togo. I'll be back! Thanks for the good service!

Disappointing at best. We grew up knowing George, Nick & later Pondo who delivered the best product & service. If gruff! The Burnside location has no parking, you're on your own for street parking. We went for lunch with a group of about a dozen employees some time ago. Upon entering the deli, several tables were no longer occupied but the tables hadn't been cleaned. Yet the staff behind the counter was standing around talking to one another. Nobody came out to clean the tables or offer us a spot to sit that had been cleaned. After ordering at the counter, we had to walk up later to grab our food. No one even attempted to deliver it to us. Lunch was "OK" but nothing to rave about. Service poor. Jake needs to hire a manager for this spot. Nobody wants to walk into a restaurant & see dirty tables. After that visit, we opted to dine at Fire on the Mountain next door.

We love the Mad Greek Deli. We've been going for years. The food is fresh and delicious. The Mad Greek Hummus plate is generous with a large block of high quality Feta. They make the Spanakopita from scratch. It's so good. It's also a fun and casual atmosphere with big screen TVs and a roomy bar.

i've been coming to the mad Greek for years I are used to live very close, so I came much more often back in the day, but I recently returned, and I have to say their current euros are some of the best I've ever had and that includes gyros from places like the Jewish ghetto in Paris and others in Europe I highly recommend adding feta to your euro absolutely delicious good service laid-back environment nice and cool in the summer A+

I LOVE their gyros and I have never been disappointed. Try their Omega Sauce... TO DIE FOR!

I have been here a few times recently and wanted to go again tonight by my husband said hold off so you don't get burnt out on Greek food. The gyros are Amazing full of thick cuts of lamb. The Greek fries are great and I love the garlic sauce that comes with the fries. The Greek salad is simple but super yummy.

I've been eating here since the 90's. I love it. I haven't been here since before the pandemic. Tonight I ordered takeout and it was as delicious as ever! They are so friendly here. I ordered the pondo gyro....just look at it!!!!!! So happy they are still in business.

This place has had excellent food for decades. The employees are friendly and it's a great place to watch sports, have drinks, and eat great food!

I had a beef and lamb gyro and it was absolutely delicious. Full of meat and even had a little zing to it. Same with the dolmas (stuffed grape leaves)......they were very tasty. What took us off guard (and the reason for 4 stars) was the stack of plates they brought to us....they were greasy and dirty....not just one of them, but all 3. What a shame....it detracted from what otherwise would have been a very positive dining experience.

Great neighborhood-bar-cum-Greek-Deli, and in close-in Portland! Enjoy it while you can before it meets the fate of other such establishments that get torn down and replaced by housing/retail boxes. I have only been here twice, and had stellar experiences both times. The staff is super helpful and friendly; the prices are reasonable (unlike many Portland spots that used to be neighborhood dive bars but secretly got gentrified with prices jacked way up), the food is yummy, and the beer list is good! They also have great specials -- I first went there for Portland Burger Week and should have stayed there all week! Theirs was by far the best of the half dozen I tried. And I went back for Shot & Beer Week and damn, what a good combo. Plus there was another special running simultaneously, three wings for $1, that the bartender made sure to tell me about! Anyway, I'm fixin to become a regular. See you at the bar!

Popped by for lunch today for the first time, gyro was so good idk why they don't have higher reviews omg

Hmm, decided to try something new and ordered through GrubHub ... order was not correct but got a refund almost immediately. Ordered the Mad American and Mad Turkey sandwiches for the kids ... they were HUGE and delish! The chicken in my Gyro seemed raw but maybe it was that color because it's roasted ... good flavor but I didn't eat much of the meat because of the pink color. I wished the meat was shaved versus chunks so it would have been easier to eat. Asked for extra Tzatziki sauce on my husbands Gyro and they loaded it up!

Went to MGD for burger week. The Kentucky Lemonade burger combo was amazing, but the taste, while top notch, was not even the coolest part of this experience. The food came, tasting absolutely perfect, in less than 3 minutes. It was incredible! It's the best tasting meal that came in under 3 minutes that I've ever had. Must be a record. The combo came with in-house made lemonade which was also amazing. Thanks MGD!

This is a 3.5 star Greek gyro joint, one of the last remaining in Portland. Gone, sadly, are the days of Alexis, Demetri's, Greek Cusina, etc. 4 star service (friendly, quick, and helpful) 3.5 star gyro (diced lamb, slightly above average tzatziki sauce) Please note: have only ordered takeout...

This is my go-to-place for authentic Greek food at reasonable prices. Their gyros and lamb souvlaki are better than those served at the Greek Festival. And they are available all year round! The lamb souvlaki is my favorite. I always ask them not to cut the pita and to give extra lettuce and tomatoe. I then make my own gyro to eat right then and there, and another to take home. The lamb is very flavorful and cooked to my specifications, which is medium. Plenty for two meals. The atmosphere is casual and chill. I stop in on my own for lunch, to pick up souvlaki to take home, and recently sat at the bar for happy hour. Bartender is very friendly as were all the regulars. If you want a really good gyro or lamb souvlaki, this is the place!

This is what I imagine is the Greek equivalent to American bar food. Service was quite nice. Typical bar experience. Food is nothing to brag about. Lots of beers on tap (at least a dozen) including a CBD soda. If you want a decent bar to belly up, this is a nice place. The best way to describe the food is anemic. Food is served in plastic red baskets and sauces come prepackaged in plastic cups. My husband got a typical gyro and I got the falafel basket. The lettuce was on the cusp of rotten with a horrible taste and was nearly as white as the raw onions that came in the basket. The falafel balls left a funny, stale taste in my mouth, like the oil they were fried in had spoiled. The hummus was flavorless and soft and watery and the tzatsiki sauce was bland. Tomatoes, mushy. Olives, few. Didn't even bother ordering baklava because I didn't want to be disappointed. This would be a nice place to have some beers and watch a game at the bar. But I would not eat here again nor would I recommend the food, at all. They open early (7am) on the weekends so it's good for your early morning sports.

So sad I went to the original one all the time as a rock creek student so was pumped to see it reopen. The atmosphere and decore is great a truly lovely place. The service was horrible we where there for 1 1/2 hours they where nice just didnt understand how to be efficient or care to be. I took a half hour to get a beer while one of the waitresses spent 15 min. chating with the couple at the next table cause they where friends,she brought thers out quicker cause her friends shouldnt wait. The food smelled great and we where hungery, unforunately they where out of some things. We got 3 greek salads with gyro meat and a gyro. The gyro meat was very salty, PIta shell was tough, and the salads were horrible. The ingrediants were good, tomatoes, cucumber, olives and red onions, all floating in a dressing of water, I am not kidding just water, topped with salty meat and a thin blessing of greated feta. There was no tizik or anything all for the grest price of just over $100. Portions where big, atmosphere was great, food sucked and service sucked more. Sadly we will not be back.

Gyro meat stuffed pita very satisfying though $1 xtra for feta? should be a given. Could use more salad for crunch but not in place of the meat pack! 4 stars on gyro, 2.5 for the rest... Add on $4 for fries n salac ie. coated jo jos with greek salad that btw has not One kalamata olive in sight?? Jo jos were barely warm, sent them packing and fresh wedges returned, 5 shades lighter than the now obvious gravy brown old stock. Starchy filler without the crisp edges jojos and Spanakopita should have. Phyllo was tough, tearing instead of crisp cut; again lukewarm, sent back and 2.0 version was 2 shades darker and offered better crisp, cutting. Flavor not quite on point but for $9 with salad and fries its still worth taking down hunger. Lindsay at bar does great job, comping the $4 add-on for lukewarm food and, makes great Bulleit old fashioneds $7.50 and happily accommodates game and volume requests on the 6 or so flatscreens. Kitchen was in disarray with plates executed on 2 occasions with no apparent customer order..and the surrounds are dingy, where this could be a great neighborhood find vs dive :/ Stocked shelves with Meditteranean/Greek staples would also be a plus for the foodies about town. With a full bar, citrus stand juicer, and oranges and saw grapefruits in the house, cocktail menus and happy hour eats would find a home here! Though there is a cocktail menu online Lindsay had never seen printed ones in the bar and said they dont really have cocktails. Know your pours and sure she'd be happy to oblige.

Ordering from Mad Greek Deli for pick up is like a game of food roulette in terms of what you'll find in your takeout bag when you get home and whether they'll know if the sign on their door says closed or open when you get there.

Great food and beverages. Great place to watch away Timbers games and soccer particularly. My usual is the gyro (lamb) but the Green salad is also great!

This was our first time trying it out, and we won't be back. My gyro was the best thing, and it was quite good - lots of meat, lots of flavor. A little on the small side. The chicken tenders were ... fine. The fries that came with the were huge - they only served 4 of them and each was as big as a typical chicken tender. The turkey sandwich was bland, but a truly massive amount of meat in it. The worst, by far, was the veggie platter. Fifteen dollars for very meager portions, especially the salad, which was less then a third cup of iceberg lettuce. My wife was not happy!!

Not what it once was Not sure what happened here, The food at one time was fresh, Greek and inspired. I had the "mad greek" sandwich, it was big but lacked flavor and quality meats, not to mention the dressing that gave it a nice fresh citrus, oregano, olive oil pop. I gave half the sandwich to my friend, not because I was full mind you. Spanakopita was flat as well, maybe I caught a older slice.. JoJo wedge potato, under seasoned, soggy and boring. General first impression, was it a deli..or a sports bar, or just a bar? the bar is kinda enclosed from the open seating area. The staff seemed "just there" can't describe it, just a vibe.. If they sold the business or closed it would not surprise me one bit. Not wishing they would, but improvements would be welcomed.

I went this week again and it is only take outs but it is so good. Very dry and amazing Portland style restaurant. Food of great. Don't trust my word just go try it and see for yourself if this Greek food is up your alley.

Since there is no longer a Hillsboro location, it is worth the drive to the east side. Went in on a Sunday, there were only two young men running the show, and they have definitely have their act together. Excellent service and attentive customer service, yes with only two guys and also servicing the bar. The food was outstanding, gyro, hummus plate, and Greek fries. The fries-Omg done to perfection and omega sauce, heaven!!! Go there now and tip big, no regrets.

I was only there for a souvlaki sandwich, so I can't vouch for the drinks. But the chicken souvlaki was mediocre--chicken didn't seem seasoned, huge chunks of raw onion, on the small side. I will say the seasoned sauce was great! It took almost a half hour to get the sandwich. I long for the olden days when it was The Greek Deli and the food was delicious and timely. Oh well, it seems to be popular with people who want to watch sports and drink.

Randomly decided to go here for a quick lunch with a friend. We didn't know what to order, so we asked for a recommendation. The employee suggested that we get the mad chicken sandwich and a foti gyro to split...both were super tasty. The only thing that wasn't superb was the Greek fries (jojos...potato skins..)as they were not hot. I would give this place a 4.5 stars because of the quick and friendly service. Also, the place has also changed from the last time I've been there as there is now a bar set up where the old groceries use to be.

So, I for many years worships the Mad Greek location on the other side of town. This location is now sadly closed. I was finally able to come over here for some lunch which was so delicious I could have cried. Personally, I'm not so into their Gyros....BUT..... Those aren't really my speed. Their Fried Chicken, on the other hand is ridiculously good in my opinion. Add some Greek salad, Greek fries and that crack cocaine they refer to as Omega sauce and I am floating in Greek heaven.

The meal I had here yesterday will go down on my top three worst restaurant meals - ever. My husband and I went in a 4:00. There were a few people in the bar but no one eating in the restaurant area. That might have been a hint. We ordered the same thing - Gyros "special" which meant for $4.50 extra we got Greek salad and Greek fries. I guess I should say we were SUPPOSE to get those two extra items. When the guy brought our food baskets to our dirty table - and they ALL were dirty in spite of no customers - there was no Greek salad, either. I might have spoken up but frankly I was so dubious of the food - on sight alone, I didn't ask. I'll spare the details and keep it to saying - I can't find one positive thing to say about this meal. Well, except that we didn't get food poisoning. I've been coming here for over 30 years - back when it was Fotis Greek Deli - everything was beyond awesome back in those days. But I hadn't been here in the past two years. I don't know what happened - but whatever. I'll never go back. Yeah - for what amounted to $14 each we got a mystery meat gyros in a stale pita - one slice of tomato on it and two crumbles of feta - and the Greek fries, which were literally inedible. We also got a small pop. Okay - the pop was fine. And the ice...

Pondo Gyro with fries and Greek sauce. I get a craving for Gyros from time to time and besides one other place in town, this is an equal favorite spot! Parking sucks but if you find a spot you're in for a lunchtime treat! Soccer is all over the Many huge TVs and the overall atmosphere is casual and sporty. Service was prompt and polite and the food will stuff you to the brim so take your time and enjoy it! Free water cups are a plus as you will need to wash it all down as it is very rich. The Baklava smells amazing though I've never tried it here before.

Yum! The Grilled Cristo Supreme, enough said! Best sandwich. Plus, I love watching the Blazers here. One of my faves. I'll be back!

The food here is less than edible. Spanakopita was hella soggy, falafel was hard as a rock, and the hummus and tzatziki just tasted...off. The hummus especially tasted like moldy lemons and was completely inedible. Ok pita bread but likely not made in house. We walked into an empty dining room and every other table was dirty even though there were 3 guys in the kitchen standing around... Save your money.