I’ve eaten Mediterranean food all over the country and this is hands down the best I have had.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gyro Sandwich
Andy Baumann
This place has fallen off hard. Every time we get it, it’s different, and considerably worse.There are better options for Mediterranean now, can’t suggest this place anymore.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 3
Anna C.
This is my favorite hole in the wall in KC. I grew up on their lamb gyros and Greek salads!! The staff are always nice and personable
Sadie Johnson
One of the best gems in the city! It’s my favorite.
I'm sad this was so bad. We ordered salads, sandwiches, rice plate and apps. The Hummus was wet... why is it wet? There shouldn't be water but in the app dish we ordered as well as the side that came with the rice dish it was wet and very bland and tasteless. The salad dressing that came with the Greek salad tasted like store bought bad Italian dressing and the baba ganush was also bland and oddly wet. The gyro meat did have nice flavor so kudos for that, but come on, a Mediterranean place that can't make hummus is not a good sign. Lots of better places so I'm sad this one disappointed. I am a rare bad reviewer but this meal deserves it.
Kathy Bagby
This is a gas station grill so I always take out. The best Gyro sandwich.
I hadn't been to Papu's in several months, but thought the food and service would as it was... However, my experience on the evening of Jan. 31 was very disappointing. First of, last year they had a "Waldo Wednesday Special" of buy one gyro, get the second half-off. But let me start at the beginning. The man taking orders (older man, perhaps late 50s) was very unpleasant, not helpful, and looked liked he didn't want to be there. I asked politely if they had any specials (twice) and he just looked at me... I asked the man taking my order for hot sauce to be put on, and again, he looked at me with a "pissed off" look. Anyway, after asking several times about what I wanted on my order, I paid and waited... The gyros were extremely dry, no flavor, and the meat was extremely over cooked. They no longer use the nice, juicy meat that rotates over an open fire. The meat isn't even sliced into long pieces. The meat in smaller than bite size pieces, pre-cooked, and over seasoned. Since the meat is now precooked, the lady making the order warmed it up on an extremely hot grill and over cooked it. The meat didn't even look like gyro meat and it was overcooked. I was very disappointed and would not recommend this place anymore to anyone.
Rick C.
Despite all the bad jokes and movie one liners about "gas station food" Papou makes it work. This Mediterranean restaurant is located in the convenience store of a small gas station and the food is really good. The gyros are hot and tasty what do you have as a sandwich, or with a side of rice. I especially enjoyed their falafel sandwiches, because it's hard to find falafel in the Kansas City area. People are always friendly and there's a few tables to sit and eat quietly.
Sayan Grover
Food was great; workers were very nice. We will be back for sure! Highly recommend the felafel sandwich, and the baklava was really good too.
Papu is my best friend he is a master cheff 100 percent recommend the salad is amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I love their sandwiches.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gyro Sandwich
Absolutely delicious food and friendly service. Hidden jewel ?.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baklava, Chicken Shawarma Plate, Rice Shawarma Platter, Shawarma, Falafel Sandwich
I’ve eaten Mediterranean food all over the country and this is hands down the best I have had.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gyro Sandwich
This place has fallen off hard. Every time we get it, it’s different, and considerably worse.There are better options for Mediterranean now, can’t suggest this place anymore.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 3
This is my favorite hole in the wall in KC. I grew up on their lamb gyros and Greek salads!! The staff are always nice and personable
One of the best gems in the city! It’s my favorite.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shawarma, Tzatziki Sauce, Hummus
It's in a service station, but the food is amazing and the service is great.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Pita Bread, Shawarma Sandwich, Tzatziki Sauce
I'm sad this was so bad. We ordered salads, sandwiches, rice plate and apps. The Hummus was wet... why is it wet? There shouldn't be water but in the app dish we ordered as well as the side that came with the rice dish it was wet and very bland and tasteless. The salad dressing that came with the Greek salad tasted like store bought bad Italian dressing and the baba ganush was also bland and oddly wet. The gyro meat did have nice flavor so kudos for that, but come on, a Mediterranean place that can't make hummus is not a good sign. Lots of better places so I'm sad this one disappointed. I am a rare bad reviewer but this meal deserves it.
This is a gas station grill so I always take out. The best Gyro sandwich.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Consistently the best food and service in Kansas City!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dolmas, Gyro Sandwich, Gyro Sandwich Platter, Gyro Rice Platter, Hummus
Best gyro in
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I hadn't been to Papu's in several months, but thought the food and service would as it was... However, my experience on the evening of Jan. 31 was very disappointing. First of, last year they had a "Waldo Wednesday Special" of buy one gyro, get the second half-off. But let me start at the beginning. The man taking orders (older man, perhaps late 50s) was very unpleasant, not helpful, and looked liked he didn't want to be there. I asked politely if they had any specials (twice) and he just looked at me... I asked the man taking my order for hot sauce to be put on, and again, he looked at me with a "pissed off" look. Anyway, after asking several times about what I wanted on my order, I paid and waited... The gyros were extremely dry, no flavor, and the meat was extremely over cooked. They no longer use the nice, juicy meat that rotates over an open fire. The meat isn't even sliced into long pieces. The meat in smaller than bite size pieces, pre-cooked, and over seasoned. Since the meat is now precooked, the lady making the order warmed it up on an extremely hot grill and over cooked it. The meat didn't even look like gyro meat and it was overcooked. I was very disappointed and would not recommend this place anymore to anyone.
Despite all the bad jokes and movie one liners about "gas station food" Papou makes it work. This Mediterranean restaurant is located in the convenience store of a small gas station and the food is really good. The gyros are hot and tasty what do you have as a sandwich, or with a side of rice. I especially enjoyed their falafel sandwiches, because it's hard to find falafel in the Kansas City area. People are always friendly and there's a few tables to sit and eat quietly.
Food was great; workers were very nice. We will be back for sure! Highly recommend the felafel sandwich, and the baklava was really good too.
Food: 5
Recommended dishes: Baklava, Hummus, Falafel Sandwich