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The Best Late Night Souvlaki and Gyros in Toronto

The best late night souvlaki and gyros in Toronto are the substantial, meaty, full-flavoured dishes that will see you through till morn. Meals that satisfy the way fast food can't, these are the affordable dishes to seek out when it's been eons since dinner, and the agony of waiting for breakfast just isn't an option.

Here's where to find the best late night souvlaki and gyros in Toronto.


Souv Like
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Souv Like

At the Pape Village location of this cheery spot, diners pile in for traditional wraps and rotisserie dishes. Until midnight on Mondays, and 1:00 a.m. the rest of the week, tuck into behemoth wraps overflowing with seasoned chicken or pork, veggies, sauces, and fries.

Vesta Lunch
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Vesta Lunch

From Thursday to Saturday, this Annex spot sates cravings around the clock. Offering a Greek-Canadian menu, where little (save prices) has changed since 1955, this retro spot is a no-brainer when late-night cravings for chicken or pork souvlaki — on a bun or as a whole meal — hit.


Alexandros
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Alexandros

Twilight meanderings are only improved with a stop at this take-out Harbourfront spot, where stacked pitas are made for on-the-go munching. Succulent and well-seasoned, chicken or pork gyros can be had every night until 4:00 a.m.

California Pub & Grill
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California Pub & Grill

More sit-down than grab-and-go, this cozy restaurant in Pape Village is for nights when there's no rush to get home. Until midnight, and 2:00 a.m., on Saturdays, the team prepares a slew of Eastern European dishes, including textbook chicken and pork souvlaki served on pita or as a dinner, with salad and fries.


Markham Station
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Markham Station

There's no bad time to hit up this 24-hour spot in Scarborough for fast, fresh, approachable fare. Sift through the cluttered menu to find classic pork and chicken souvlaki, served with potatoes, rice, Greek salad and a requisite drizzle of tzatziki. A pita option, with onion and tomato, is also available.


Tzatziki on Pape
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Tzatziki on Pape

A Greek-style diner, this casual spot in Pape Village serves up homey dishes until 3:00 a.m., daily. Opt for warm, fluffy pita fattened with a generous helping of hand-shaved gyros, or order a platter if you prefer a meat-carb-and-veg combo you need a knife and fork to get through. Rich and tangy, namesake tzatziki is non-negotiable.

Esquire Restaurant
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Esquire Restaurant

Fresh, tasty food is served until 2:00 a.m., or 4:00 a.m., on Fridays and Saturdays, at this unfussy Scarborough haunt. Beyond burgers, souvlaki and gyros monopolize the succinct menu — meaning they must be good. Options range from complete dinners to buns piled high with your favourite meat, veg and sauces.


Dairy Freeze
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Dairy Freeze

Options abound at this old-school Corso Italia diner, where souvlaki and gyros can be inhaled until 2:00 a.m., and 4:00 a.m., on Fridays and Saturdays. On days when even a stuffed pita won't do, splurge on the complete souvlaki dinner — an impressive plate of seasoned meat, Greek salad, house tzatziki, fries or rice, and a warm, squishy roll.

Oh My Gyro!
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Oh My Gyro!

The name says it all at this Queen West take-out spot, where hankerings for meaty wraps are met with a slew of stout options. At the beginning or end of the night, few things mollify the hangry quite like mouthfuls brimming with savoury meat, sauce, fries, and crisp veg. Tuck in until midnight, every Friday and Saturday, or 11 p.m., the rest of the week.

Lead photo by

Jesse Milns at Tzatziki Restaurant. Additional photos, @californiarestobar, @torontof00d, @eatwithcassie


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