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Best Late Night Greek Restaurants in Chicago

6 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked

Last Updated: February 2026

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Our Top Pick
Jimmy’s Gyros & Grill
A Loop staple for fast, satisfying gyro-and-pita fixes with late hours.

Notable Picks

$$ Loop Greek, Mediterranean
A tight Loop counter that hits the Greek-American classics with fast turnaround—especially when you stick to one sandwich lane and a single side. The gyro is the main draw, but the broader Chicago fast-food menu makes it useful for mixed cravings when you keep the order focused.
Must-Try Dishes: Gyro sandwich, Chicken pita, Greek salad
What Makes it Special: A Loop staple for fast, satisfying gyro-and-pita fixes with late hours.
$ Elsdon Greek, Burgers
A South Side fast-food institution where the Greek-leaning move is the gyro plate—big, filling, and built for repeat orders. It’s not a traditional Greek dining room, but it’s a high-volume neighborhood counter that delivers reliable comfort when you order like a regular.
Must-Try Dishes: Gyro plate, Pizza puff, Milkshake
What Makes it Special: A high-volume neighborhood counter where the gyro plate is a proven go-to.
$ Uptown Mediterranean, Greek
A classic, no-frills Chicago gyro stand where speed, portion size, and late-hour dependability are the point. It’s not built for ambiance, but it’s a steady go-to when you want a straightforward pita-and-fries meal that shows up the same way every time.
Must-Try Dishes: Gyro sandwich, Grilled chicken pita sandwich, Hot dog with fries
What Makes it Special: Old-school gyro stand energy with reliable, fast portions.

Worthy Picks

$$ South Shore Greek
A late-night South Shore counter built around gyro sandwiches and combo-heavy fast-food comfort, with delivery popularity doing most of the volume talking. Best used as a focused gyro stop—pick one signature sandwich, add fries, and keep the order tight for peak freshness.
Must-Try Dishes: Gyro sandwich, Gyro Jim Shoe, Chicken wings dinner
What Makes it Special: A South Shore late-night counter where gyros drive the demand signal.
$ Little Italy Greek
Mr Greek Gyros’ Taylor Street outpost brings a decades-old Greektown brand’s gyros, burgers, and kabob plates to University Village with long hours and counter-service convenience. It leans into big portions and late-night service more than polish, making it a reliable option after classes or games.
Must-Try Dishes: Gyros Plate, Chicken Kabob Dinner, Big Baby Double Cheeseburger
What Makes it Special: Little Italy offshoot of a decades-old Greektown favorite, focused on gyros, burgers, and late-night comfort plates.
$ Beverly Greek
A Racine Ave takeout counter that reads as a local sandwich-and-snack stop, with gyros and gyro-forward sides anchoring the best orders. Keep it tight with one sandwich and one fry-style side so everything lands hot and snackable.
Must-Try Dishes: Gym Shoe Sandwich, Gyro Fries, Mozzarella Cheese Sticks
What Makes it Special: A gyro-leaning takeout counter known for gyro fries and sandwich combos.