A relative newcomer to Vancouver’s Hazel Dell neighborhood, Patras Gyros is already a local favorite. Whether served on fries, in a gyro, or as part of a platter, Patras Gyros does not skimp on the meat; however, if one really wants to up their protein intake, an extra pound of gyro lamb is also available for $14. The sauces are all house-made and the fries are beautifully golden and crispy.

This family-owned Vancouver drive-thru — now with an outdoor seating area — has developed a cult following for its flavorful gyros, stuffed with produce and feta. The meat comes thinly sliced, and the fresh lettuce and tomatoes add a great crunch to counterbalance the soft, fluffy pita. If you like spice, don’t skip out on the house-made hot sauce.

Eleni’s Philoxenia has served flaming saganaki and racks of New Zealand lamb in Northwest Portland for more than two decades, specifically focusing on organic produce and hormone-free meats. While dinner is always a fun affair at Eleni’s, the restaurant’s happy hour is the real draw, complete with a satisfyingly salty, Cognac-flamed Kefalograviera cheese and a delicate, sweet-and-salty feta phyllo.

This neighborhood stalwart is known for its longevity as much as it’s know for its gyros: Established in 1977, the Burnside deli remains family-owned and run. Mad Greek’s approach to the cuisine blends the traditional — moussaka, gyro, souvlaki — with more free-wheeling dishes, like the restaurant’s feta-topped pondo tots and buffalo calamari. Interestingly, in 2014, it held a challenge where a Nebraskan woman consumed a 12-pound sandwich, one pound of fries, and a large soda in 54 minutes.

Located downtown on Southwest 2nd, this bright yellow food cart specializes in gyro and falafel, either wrapped in fluffy pita or served as a platter. The lamb gyro is a reasonably priced, popular item, covered in light and flavorful tzatziki. The cart’s baba ghanoush’s blends grilled eggplant, greek yogurt, and tahini for a nice accompaniment to anything on the menu.

Located in Milwaukee, this bright red food cart is easy to spot and is consistently open, hawking not only gyro but also salads, dolmas, and Greek fries. The cart’s lamb is full of flavor, served in chunks instead of the typical slice; it’s available wrapped in a pita with vegetables and tzatziki or in a salad. For those interested in dessert, the baklava should not be missed.