The SBRRP has been on a brief hiatus while I was away on a European adventure, but I am picking it up promptly upon my return. This time, we visited the Simple Greek! Originally, I was going to omit franchises, but some friends who are fond of this place argued that I should include it because it is the only one in Colorado, and I decided it wouldn't hurt to check it out. There is a fine line between this kind of place and a fast-food chain, but the distinction is more or less clear in my own mind, so here it is!
You order at the counter, and you select a "base" (pita or rice), a protein (traditional [lamb/beef] gyro, chicken gyro, grilled steak, grilled chicken, and a couple of other possibly vegetarian options that I failed to note), and various sauces and toppings. There is also a selection of sides and a few dessert options. G had a pita with traditional gyro and topped it with the "salad" (a mix of cucumber, tomato, and red onion), some garbanzo beans, and tzatziki sauce. He also had a side of Greek fries, meaning French fries topped with crumbled feta. I had a rice bowl with traditional gyro and topped it with the salad, the Lemonis potatoes and green beans, some additional cucumber, a few kalamata olives, and tzatziki. I also added a couple of dolmas (grape leaves stuffed with seasoned rice), which are served cold.
When I first posted this on Facebook, I avoided expressing an opinion, but I will add here that I thought the food was just OK. It wasn't very warm, and the gyro was a bit dry.
When we first arrived on this chilly Tuesday evening, we were the only customers, but several others came in while we were eating. The Simple Greek is on South Boulder Road across from Sprouts.
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