Pete's Greek Town

Denver’s Best Kept Secrets

Pete’s Greek Town

I grew up in the suburbs of Chicago and I vividly remember the great gyros I could get out there. Since I have moved to the Denver area I have been desperately looking for a place for good gyros, and I think I have found the closest to my memories of home. Pete’s restaurants have been a Denver staple since 1962. Pete’s Greek Town is the one place I have found that can bring me back to my roots.

This local restaurant is located on Colfax Avenue and with its large blue and white building it is hard to miss. The open kitchen and restaurant set up is more like a dinner, with booths and tables, and seats up at the kitchen bar, and a nice patio wrapped around the side and back of the restaurant.

With a very diverse menu that not only includes Greek food but also other sandwiches, everyone and anyone can find something they will love.  The one item that can bring me back to my favorite gyros place is nothing other their gyros plate ($11.95).  A warm pita bread piled high with a mix of lamb and beef that is slowly roasted on a spit, then shaved and topped with onion and sliced tomatoes. All of this is served with a choice of potatoes and vegetables, sided by Tzatiziki sauce, a thick yogurt and cucumber.

Other traditional items include Mousaka, layered eggplant, sliced potatoes and seasoned ground beef that is topped with a rich cream sauce and baked, then served with vegetables and feta cheese ($11.95). The kabobs are cubes of marinated rib-eye steak or chicken skewered with an assortment of vegetables then grilled and slathered with more Greek inspired sauce and served with rice and vegetables ($14.94).

Other choices include the California chicken sandwich, grilled chicken breasts topped with sliced avocado, crispy bacon and Swiss cheese, served on a Kaiser roll, sided by lettuce tomato and onion and a choice o French fries, coleslaw, or potato salad ($9.45). Another option is the Texas BBQ chicken, a grilled chicken breast topped with crispy bacon, cheddar cheese and slathered in BBQ sauce, served on a Kaiser roll, sided by lettuce, tomato and onion and a choice of French fries, coleslaw, or potato salad ($9.45).

For the best gyros and ones to bring me back to home without leaving Denver, Pete’s Greek town will do the job. A great late night hang out for friends and family. This is one place you must try at least once while in Denver.

Pete’s Greek Town

Mediterranean Cuisine

2910 East Colfax Avenue Denver, CO 80206| (303) 321-1104| entrees: $9.45-$14.95| Hours: restaurant- 6 am-11 pm and Lounge –  10 am- 2am| all credit cards accepted| parking lot| breakfast, lunch and dinner