Spiro's Mediterranean Cuisine

While American Pizza Manufacturing solves the takeout-and-bake problem and Girard Gourmet anchors the rotating-menu tradition, Spiro's differentiates by keeping gyro platters and falafel plates at prices that make sense for weeknight regulars, not just weekend tourists. The gyro fries — a platter of crispy beef-and-lamb topped with tzatziki — run about what you'd pay for a sandwich at most village spots, which explains the steady stream of families with scooters parked outside.

The counter-service setup strips away the table-service markup without sacrificing portion size. The gyro platter delivers enough meat, pita, and fries to split between two people if you're not particularly hungry, and the falafel holds its shape rather than crumbling into the tahini. The breakfast menu surprises — chilaquiles and breakfast sandwiches appear alongside Mediterranean standards, a nod to the owner's instinct to feed the neighborhood what it actually wants rather than enforce strict regional authenticity.

The patio runs parallel to Prospect, which means decent people-watching without the acoustic chaos of being right on the sidewalk. Dogs pull their owners in regularly enough that the staff keeps water bowls stocked. Parking is the usual Prospect Street calculus — meter luck or the structure behind Warwick's — but takeout moves quickly if you call ahead.

The chicken skewer platter shows up in repeat orders: actual char on the meat, rice that doesn't taste reheated, and enough vegetables to justify calling it a complete meal. Ask for dressing on the side for the salad unless you prefer it pre-dressed. The ambiance skews relaxed rather than polished — background music, family-owned pace, the kind of spot that works for a casual Tuesday as easily as a low-key group dinner.