Yaya Mas Greek Kuzina

“Had heard good things but we were blown away by the food— the gigantes beans, gyro plate, and incredible homemade pita.”

Had heard good things but we were blown away by the food— the gigantes beans, gyro plate, and incredible homemade pita. Service was super quick as well. Already planning our return visit!

Marlee Crews

Jan 2026

“I've dined-in and carried out at Yaya Mas, and had a great experience each time.”

I've dined-in and carried out at Yaya Mas, and had a great experience each time. While the restaurant itself is small, it is beaming with personality. You can tell a lot of effort goes into maintaining the dining room - it's cleanly, full of color and has unique decorations. I dig the style. I've tried many items on the menu, but the traditional gyros plate, feta with olives, and bougatsa cream (dessert) are my favorites. The gyro meat itself is seasoned to perfection. The pita bread was baked and had a crunch unlike a soggy pita you'd find at other establishments. For the most part, every item on the menu is a step above the average gyro in the area. Some might think the portion to price ratio is off, but I personally think the quality and care here elevates this to a more traditional Greek restaurant rather than a run down hot dog stand where some might be used to ordering late night gyros. The staff is always super friendly and eager to answer any questions I had about menu items I'm unfamiliar with. All I can say is Yaya Mas is legit. If you're in the neighborhood, definitely swing by. I ate my last meal so quick, I forgot to snap pics of the food. I'll share next time I visit...

Mike C

Jan 2026

“"I recently had the pleasure of dining at Yaya Mas Greek Kuzina, and I must say it was an amazing experience.”

"I recently had the pleasure of dining at Yaya Mas Greek Kuzina, and I must say it was an amazing experience! I called ahead, and my order was ready when I arrived, which was perfect for a busy evening. The customer service was top-notch - when I mentioned they didn't include enough pita bread with my double chicken Greek platter, they rectified the issue immediately, giving me extra bread on the house and even threw in a gift! The atmosphere was warm and inviting, and despite being semi-packed, the service was impressively fast. The menu selection was incredible, with a variety of dishes to suit every taste. I loved the different varieties of Greek cuisine they offered - it felt like a taste of Greece in the heart of Chicago! Overall, I'm so impressed with Yaya Mas Greek Kuzina and can't wait to go back. If you're looking for authentic Greek food with great customer service, this is the place to be!"

Mc Lainey

Jan 2026

“I loved it!! Coming from a Greek, it was perfect!! Everything we tried was so GOOD!! THANK YOU!”

Vanessa H

Dec 2025

“We got the: -Gryo sandwich -Bougatsa Delicious gyro sandwich.”

We got the: -Gryo sandwich -Bougatsa Delicious gyro sandwich! It’s a very obvious big step up from some of the others in the city. Very warm and filling. Good sauce to meat ratio. The bougatsa was sooooo tasty. I’m going to be thinking about it forever and will definitely be the item that brings me back here. The pastry was the perfect amount of flakiness. Not too overly sweet of a custard either! The gentleman at the front was very nice too :)

Elizabeth Restrepo

Dec 2025

“The gyros plate was so good I wasn’t expecting such a traditional flavor, the chef there at 3 am...”

The gyros plate was so good I wasn’t expecting such a traditional flavor, the chef there at 3 am had a very good additude despite how late it was

Rebecca Balog

Nov 2025

“The best lemon rice soup ever, annd it’s gluten free.”

The best lemon rice soup ever, annd it’s gluten free! Everything was delicious! Great find and will be returning!

Rachel Front

Nov 2025

“Delicious Greek food in a cute and cozy corner setting.”

Delicious Greek food in a cute and cozy corner setting. We shared the gyros with double meat and extra feta. The gyros was tasty yet not overwhelmingly seasoned and nicely served on a wooden platter. For dessert, we had two portions of bougatsa, a crispy pastry filled with vanilla custard. It was a bit less sweet than what you would get in Greece, but that was actually more to our personal liking. Staff (even though not from Greece ;)) was helpful and genuinely friendly. All in all a very pleasant experience. The only thing we would wish for on our next visit is softer music - the very loud and thematically not fitting music during our visit distracted from the cute Greek holiday atmosphere. Everything else was great.

Tim

Nov 2025

“Stumbled across Yaya’s and decided to stop in for lunch.”

Stumbled across Yaya’s and decided to stop in for lunch. My mom and I absolutely loved it. We split a Gyro Plate which was about $17.50. We thought the portion size was great. We both left full and content. The guys working were great and even treated us to a Greek cookie (pictured). We will be back!

Candice Brown

Oct 2025

“Very good vibe and the wrap is huge.”

Very good vibe and the wrap is huge. It also tastes good. The owner is very friendly.

Snow

Oct 2025

“Had a work mtg down the street and stopped by in the morning for a coffee.”

Had a work mtg down the street and stopped by in the morning for a coffee. The Freddo cappuccino was quite strong but delicious. The menu sounded so good I decided to grab an early lunch after my mtg. The spanakopita was flaky and perfectly crispy! The gyros was full of flavor - AND not too dry/not too greasy!! I ordered baklava to go because it’s a favorite. I didn’t take a pic, but it was fantastic-dripping with honey. 😋 I enjoyed Yaya Mas so much, I dragged my spouse and friends later that week.

Kristen Lezza

Oct 2025

“The hostess was very kind and got our order in quickly.”

The hostess was very kind and got our order in quickly. Me and a friend tried the mousaka. It was highly flavorful and I would definitely recommend stopping by this place if you are feeling up for some Greek bites.

Luis Ortega

Sep 2025