{"id":338947,"date":"2026-09-05T18:24:12","date_gmt":"2026-09-05T18:24:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/338947\/"},"modified":"2026-09-05T18:24:12","modified_gmt":"2026-09-05T18:24:12","slug":"where-to-get-your-gyro-fix-at-the-2026-new-york-state-fair-this-is-cny","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/338947\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to get your gyro fix at the 2026 New York State Fair \u2013 This is CNY"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fans of Kiki\u2019s Authentic Greek Food<\/a> have been missing their favorite dining spot since the brick-and-mortar restaurant closed shortly before Thanksgiving last year.<\/p>\n

Then came the New York State Fair<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Since 2008, Kiki\u2019s distinctive blue-and-white booth on Restaurant Row was a destination for fairgoers craving a gyro, Greek fries or a hefty plate of Greek food. But this year, the familiar booth is gone, too.<\/p>\n

Kiki\u2019s owner Bob Cosselmon decided to take the year off from the 13-day fair for several reasons, including the recent death of a longtime employee who worked the grill at Kiki\u2019s.<\/p>\n

Taking Kiki\u2019s place on Restaurant Row this year is newcomer Mamacitas<\/a>.<\/p>\n

So, where can Kiki\u2019s fans get their gyro fix at the Fair?<\/p>\n

We found five spots serving gyros around the fairgrounds, including the crispy gyro, made popular by TikTok. <\/p>\n

\"\"Gyros of the NYS Fair A classic lamb gyro from King David’s at the 2026 NYS Fair. Sunny Hernandez | ahernandez@nyup.com (Sunny Hernandez\/Sunny Hernandez | ahernandez@nyup.com) King David\u2019s<\/p>\n

Located on Broadway along the Midway, King David\u2019s has multiple takes on the classic gyro. Their menu includes BBQ gyros, gryo fries with feta crumbles, gyro bowls and the crispy gyro. <\/p>\n

\"\"Gyros of the NYS Fair The crispy gyro which went viral on social media can be found at King David’s near the Midway at the 2026 NYS Fair. Sunny Hernandez | ahernandez@nyup.com (Sunny Hernandez\/Sunny Hernandez | ahernandez@nyup.com) <\/p>\n

The crispy gyro is a monster of a meal, packed with meat, lettuce, onion, tomato, fries and tzatziki. Grilled to a crisp, it is then brushed with a salty, spicy oil. <\/p>\n

Cost: $14 for the classic gyro, $18 for the crispy<\/p>\n

\"\"Gyros of the NYS Fair Stephen’s Greek Cuisine inside The Eatery has been serving up gyros for over 40 years. Sunny Hernandez | ahernandez@nyup.com (Sunny Hernandez\/Sunny Hernandez | ahernandez@nyup.com) Stephen\u2019s Greek Cuisine<\/p>\n

Before Kiki\u2019s or King David\u2019s, there was Stephen\u2019s. Inside The Eatery, formerly the International Building, Stephen\u2019s Greek Cuisine has outlasted a building name change, multiple fair directors, and a coronavirus pandemic. Owned by Stephen Nicolaos, he\u2019s been making breakfast for fair workers and classic Greek dishes for over 40 years. His gyros come with thick pieces of lamb or chicken if you prefer, soft pita and all of the toppings you expect. His variations include a Buffalo chicken gyro, BBQ, and even a vegetarian version.<\/p>\n

Order \u201cMy big fat Greek dinner\u201d as a splurge. <\/p>\n

Cost: $15 for gyros <\/p>\n

\"\"Gyros of the NYS Fair A classic gyro from the Butcher Boys at the 2026 NYS Fair. Sunny Hernandez | ahernandez@nyup.com (Sunny Hernandez\/Sunny Hernandez | ahernandez@nyup.com) Butcher Boys<\/p>\n

Most fairgoers hit up Butcher Boys for their London Broil sandwiches, but the restaurant also serves up traditional gyros. Sweeter than some, the pita wrapped dish comes with a healthy amount of tzatziki, so make sure to grab some extra napkins. Butcher Boys has two locations: one on Restaurant Row and one near Gate 10 at the corner of the Expo Center.<\/p>\n

Cost: $17<\/p>\n

\"\"Gyros of the NYS Fair Big Kahuna’s chicken gyro at the New York State Fair. Michelle Breidenbach | mbreidenbach@syracuse.com (Michelle Breidenbach\/Michelle Breidenbach | mbreidenbach@syracuse.com) Big Kahuna\u2019s <\/p>\n

If there is an award for number of gyro variations, Big Kahuna\u2019s might be the winner. Their brightly lit blue and red booths offer beef, lamb, chicken, falafel, and veggie gyros. You can also get a \u201cgyrito\u201d walking taco or a Euro gyro. This is on top of their extensive menu of burgers, chicken fingers, double fried bacon corn dogs and more. <\/p>\n

Cost: $16<\/p>\n

\"\"Gyros at the NYS Fair A lamb gyro from Syracuse Halal Gyro comes topped with a creamy, garlicky sauce and hot sauce. Sunny Hernandez | ahernandez@nyup.com (Sunny Hernandez\/Sunny Hernandez | ahernandez@nyup.com) Syracuse Halal Gyro<\/p>\n

Syracuse Halal Gyro, located on Restaurant Row, is slightly different from the Greek-style gyro many diners may be used to. The lamb is seasoned with garlic, cumin and coriander, then tucked into warm pita with lettuce. It can be topped with a creamy, garlicky sauce that\u2019s thinner than traditional tzatziki, along with hot sauce for those who like some heat. The food truck also offers chicken and falafel versions.<\/p>\n

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