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UNCLE Nick's

214 N 5th St, Rockford, IL 61107-4023
815-968-8939
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Ranked #22 of 164 restaurants in Rockford
Dining options: After-hours
Most recent review
- 24 Apr 2013
Restaurant details
Dining options: After-hours
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Gurnee, Illinois
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78 reviews 78 reviews
74 restaurant reviews
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013 via mobile

The gyros was ok. They only offer the sandwich and it doesn't have any tomato? The menu board is VERY limited. The greeting at the window was one of I was bothering their day. Fries were good. This place isn't the best in town! Check out Spanky's just a few miles away! It is full service, has an extensive menu,... More

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Machesney Park, Illinois
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14 reviews 14 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

The place looks run down and greasy but you wont find a better gyro in Rockford. Ask anyone who has lived here for more than 10 years they'll tell you the same.

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Dubuque, Iowa
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117 reviews 117 reviews
70 restaurant reviews
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2013

Wow I have been to this one in the picture and go to the other one in the other side of town. I make special trips to go here when traveling. We love going here after a late night out on the town while visiting family.

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Chicago, Illinois
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57 reviews 57 reviews
29 restaurant reviews
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2013

Cheap, stick to your ribs, good real potato fries. It's a tiny place, near the other fast food in this area, but beats it. We ate at the Wendy's nearby and got sick. This place is worth it. Don't get sidetracked by the funky little building. Go in and get your fix. Skip the baklava. It wasn't all that good,... More

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Rockford, Illinois
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14 reviews 14 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 January 2013

I have tried Gyros at other restaurants and Uncle Nick's is still hands down the best. I always go to the Uncle Nick's in down town Rockford. The place is not much to look at and only enough room for about six people to stand inside while waiting for their orders. But its worth the visit.

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Rockford, Illinois
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29 reviews 29 reviews
25 restaurant reviews
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 December 2012

Uncle Nicks advertises the best gyros in town, and they used to be, but several other places in town have much better ones. Roast beef is good.

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Rockford, Illinois
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24 reviews 24 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 December 2012

Gyros is their specialty, and the frys are great. Kind of a creepy place, converted gas station downtown Rockford, but very well lit. You order at a beat up counter, and wait to take. The gyros are really good, especially with their cucumber sauce. They are open all kinds of hours and just the right place to go after the... More

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Rockford, Illinois
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35 reviews 35 reviews
17 restaurant reviews
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 December 2012

I've ate gyros all over the usa, including greek-town in tarpin springs, and these are by far the best I've ever had.

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Rockford, Illinois
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 September 2012

Gyros are to die for! I go here at least once a week for lunch. Service is fast, staff is friendly, prices are reasonable.

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Rockford, IL
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17 reviews 17 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012

You wouldn't think to order Italian Beef at a Gyro place, but this is worth the risk! OUTSTANDING flavor, tender, smothered in cheese, fresh bread .... you have to try it! I think the location on 6th and State St keeps later hours for those leaving the bars.

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