Olympia Gyro FAQ | Hours, Menu & Directions at RTM

Question 1

What are Olympia Gyro's hours?

Accepted Answer

Olympia Gyro is open 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM, every day, seven days a week. There's no day we're closed during regular market operation. Come on a weekday or the weekend — you'll find us serving Greek food from morning through early evening.

Question 2

Is Olympia Gyro inside Reading Terminal Market?

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Yes. Olympia Gyro is a stall inside Reading Terminal Market in Center City Philadelphia. We're not a separate storefront — you'll find us among the market's food vendors at Unit 463. Olympia Gyro is also the only authentic Greek vendor inside Reading Terminal Market, run by the Voulgaridis family.

Question 3

Does Olympia Gyro have seating?

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Olympia Gyro is a grab-and-go stall, so there's no table service at our counter. Reading Terminal Market has shared, communal seating in its central court, which all vendors share. Order your gyro at Olympia Gyro, then grab a seat anywhere in the market's common dining area to eat.

Question 4

Is Reading Terminal Market cash only?

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No. Reading Terminal Market is not cash-only overall, though some individual vendors there are cash-only. It varies by stall. Olympia Gyro accepts credit cards, so you don't need cash to order from us. If you're visiting other vendors, it's smart to carry some cash just in case.

Question 5

Do you take credit cards?

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Yes, Olympia Gyro accepts credit cards. You can pay by card when you order in person at our stall inside Reading Terminal Market. Cards also work through our delivery partners. We'll publish the full list of accepted cards once it's confirmed.

Question 6

Can I order Olympia Gyro for delivery?

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Yes. Olympia Gyro offers delivery through Mercato and DoorDash, so you can get our Greek food brought to you. For catering, we use EZCater. One tip: ordering in person at our stall is the lowest price. The delivery platforms add their own fees.

Question 7

What's the best gyro at Olympia Gyro?

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At Olympia Gyro, the chicken and the pork/lamb gyros are the most popular, so they're a safe first order. We also serve lamb souvlaki and a veggie fritter gyro. There's no single "best" — it depends on your taste. See the full menu to pick the gyro that's right for you.

Question 8

What is the Olympia Special?

Accepted Answer

The Olympia Special is any gyro — chicken, pork, lamb, or veggie — with fries and a medium soda for $18.65. It's our combo deal and the best value if you want the full Olympia Gyro experience in one order. You can swap in any gyro on the menu.

Question 9

What kind of meat is in the gyro?

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Olympia Gyro's gyro meat is roasted and sliced Greek-style. You can choose chicken, pork/lamb, lamb, or a mixed gyro, depending on what you like. The meat comes off the spit and is sliced fresh to order. Order it as a sandwich on pita with tzatziki, or as a platter.

Question 10

Does Olympia Gyro have vegetarian options?

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Yes. Olympia Gyro has several vegetarian options: the Greek salad, the veggie fritter sandwich (made with fried edamame), the vegetarian sandwich, and Mama's spanakopita. Despina makes the spanakopita by hand every morning. These are the vegetarian items at Olympia Gyro, so there's a good choice if you don't eat meat.

Question 11

Is Olympia Gyro vegan-friendly?

Accepted Answer

Olympia Gyro has one fully vegan item: the stuffed grape leaves, served six per order. We want to be honest about that — our other dishes, including the vegetarian ones, aren't vegan. If you eat vegan, the stuffed grape leaves are your option at Olympia Gyro. They're made in the Greek tradition.

Question 12

Is the baklava handmade?

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Yes. Despina Voulgaridis makes the baklava from scratch every morning at Olympia Gyro. It's handmade by the same family that has run the stall for decades, not bought in. We also make a baklava cheesecake if you want something a little different. Both are worth saving room for after your gyro.

Question 13

Is the spanakopita made fresh daily?

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Yes. Despina makes Mama's Spanakopita by hand every morning at Olympia Gyro. The spinach pie is prepared fresh daily, not pre-packaged, using the family's Greek recipe. You can order it as a side or as a platter. It's one of the vegetarian dishes at Olympia Gyro and a longtime favorite.

Question 14

How long has Olympia Gyro been at Reading Terminal Market?

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Olympia Gyro has been at Reading Terminal Market since 1982, when the stall first opened. The Voulgaridis family has owned and run it since 1984. That's more than 40 years in the same market, under the same family. You can read the full history in our story.

Question 15

Who owns Olympia Gyro?

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Olympia Gyro is owned by the Voulgaridis family. The current owner is Athens Voulgaridis. His parents, George and Despina Voulgaridis, took over the stall in 1984 after emigrating from Greece. Despina still cooks daily. Roula is part of the family business too. It's been family-run for over 40 years.

Question 16

Are the recipes authentic Greek?

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Yes. Olympia Gyro's recipes are authentic Greek, brought from home by the Voulgaridis family, who emigrated from Greece. Despina makes the baklava and spanakopita by hand every morning, the same way the family has for decades. This is real Greek food in Philadelphia, made by a Greek-immigrant family — not a chain.

Question 17

What's the must-try Greek food at Reading Terminal Market?

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Olympia Gyro is the only authentic Greek vendor at Reading Terminal Market, so for Greek food specifically, it's where to go. The must-try items are the gyros — chicken or pork/lamb — plus Mama's spanakopita and Despina's handmade baklava. If you want Greek food at the market, start at Olympia Gyro, Unit 463.

Question 18

Is Olympia Gyro at the "Best Public Market in America"?

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Yes. Olympia Gyro is inside Reading Terminal Market. USA Today 10Best readers named it the Best Public Market in America in April 2026. It was the market's third win, after 2021 and 2022. Olympia Gyro is one of its longest-running vendors and the only authentic Greek stall inside.

Question 19

What's a good lunch under $15 in Center City?

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For lunch under $15 in Center City, Olympia Gyro inside Reading Terminal Market is a solid pick. Sandwiches run $11.25–$13.75 and platters start at $10.10. A gyro sandwich is $12.50, and Mama's spanakopita platter is just $10.10 — both filling Greek lunches under $15. You'll find Olympia Gyro at Unit 463.

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