Mr Kozak’s II

Great gyros! Sauce could use more cucumber. I love spinach pie, but it needs butter on the filo and a bit of feta inside. Overall, good to better.

One heluva good gyro! It had a lot of meat, great sauce and fresh tomatoes! The thin fries are really good as well. One if the best gyros I’ve had.

If you ever want to grab some Gyro with stack of meat in them, then you should stop by Kozak! Very generous and tasty!!!

Oh my goodness! That was the best Italian Beef I have had outside of Chicago. We were just passing through Holland and I Unilocaled Italian Beef and Mr. Kozak’s popped up so we thought we’d give it a try. I’m not an Italian Beef aficionado by any means but it was spectacular. Juice was rolling down my arm, always a good sign, and the bread was crusty outside and soft inside. The beef was so tender! It was a good portion, satisfying my husband and nephew, no easy task. The peppers were very flavorful and cooked just right. Yes, we all loved the sandwich! Then to top it we got chili cheese fries and they were wonderful too. The chili was homemade I’m sure. The cheese was standard. We all shared one portion and it was plenty. Another gentleman stopped in and got a gyro and said they were the best around. Maybe next time. It’s a little hole in the wall place but there is plenty of parking and some tables in the back with umbrellas. There’s a few stools inside but it is mostly a carryout joint. It’s not far off 31, just a little over a mile so if you are traveling by like us I would say definitely stop and skip the McDonald’s. They also had a good selection of Chicago dogs and something called a Chicago tamale which interests me but again, next time. The gentleman who got the gyro said traffic can be bad sometimes but it wasn’t when we were there and we were in and out quickly.

So we were looking for something different to eat while in holland on vacation. Bit off the beaten path but easy to find. Very small but I love small places. Burgers, dogs, and gyros, plenty of extras. Can get fries with chili and cheese. Minimal seating but the ac works well. They have a drive thru but we came in to experience it. Great little place. Son had the Italian beef and loved it. I had the chili dog and will be back for more. True hidden gem. Takes a bit of time to get food but worth it.

Small. Charges for drink refills and any extras you might want. Counter staff is brusque and to the point. In my 15+ years of searching for a gyro that matches Mr. Kozak’s, from MI to FL and many places in between, I’ve eaten hundreds of gyros and not one comes close to the quality of these. Best food in Holland. Maybe the best gyros in the country. Too much character for many Hollanders, which is perfect for me.

Went here after quite a few recommendations from friends. We were absolutely pleased!
The gyros were very filling, I would have liked a little more sauce and veggies on them but they are not stingy with the meat!
I personally love skinny french fries, so I was happy with them; especially french fries doused with cheese sauce!
I do think that in 2015 having to pay extra for a drink refill is a bit stingy and the staff are not especially friendly, neither are they unfriendly… they are there, that’s about all I can say on that subject.
It is best to get your order to go, there are literally 8 bar stools, but that is fine!
We have found a new favorite & looking forward to our next visit. We are actually planning it as I write this review!

I don’t know why this is not a more popular spot. I have been going here since I was a kid. I don’t live in Holland anymore but any time I come back to visit my family I have to make a stop at Mr Kozaks. It’s rare to find a Gyro of this quality outside of a big city. Between that and the fresh cut fries this place is a Holland staple for me.

Was recommended by some locals. After checking Unilocal I decided to give it a go. I drove through downtown trying to find this place should have taken I-​31 or Hoover Avenue from 16^th Street to 18^th street.
As others said this place only has about 8 bar stools. I was able to get one. The gyro was very good. Mine had plenty of tomatoes and sauce but no lettuce. It also had a lot of meat. The shell was on the smaller side but I was full after eating. The french fries were pathetic — skinny little things and very few. With an XL drink it came to $ 8.43. Very reasonable. Drink refills are 50 cents for XL and 25 cents for smaller cups. That’s annoying. Should give at least 1 refill.
They were fairly busy. Not the friendliest bunch of workers (as others said) but not rude either. They also have a drive thru. As others mentioned they also serve hotdogs and hamburgers but I can’t comment since I didn’t have them. I would give the place 3.5 stars but since I can’t it’s more of a 3 then a 4 star.

Little place you might drive right by if you didnt know it was there. Good Italian Beef. Decent polish dog. Good fries.

People telling me it is really good. Just got the gyro it was tasty, lots of meat, not much tomato and could have had a little more cucumber sauce (ask for a little more on the side). I will be back to try some other items!

The best Chicago Hot Dogs and Gyros! Fresh and delicious. Also good hamburgers. It’s a small place and can get a bit overwhelming for the small kitchen but well worth the wait.

Gyro’s were good but not amazing. Never been there and was unaware you walk in and pick up (unless you want to sit on a stool).

Really good gyros, just wanted a few more veggies. Very good though.

The Gyro’s here are hands down 5 star. Limited seating and long wait at lunch time is the only reason it’s not a 5 all-​around. This just became a regular place to dine for me.

Wow! Finally, a place that says it is an authentic Chicago style and it really is. I had their Gyros special with fries and a drink for just $ 7.55. The Gyro was packed with meat and just the right amount of sauce, onions and tomatoes. Great taste! the French fries were made from real potatoes and were perfect! I can’t wait to try their Chicago style dogs next time.

Indulge in your wicked temptations here at Mr. Kozak’s.
Chicago Dog is perfection. The Italian Beef is so spicy and so moist. Whoa. I crave this place whenever I’m in Holland.

Stopped in for lunch. Tiny seating area – I counted 8 stools along two counters.
We ordered gyros/​fries/​drink special. A heaping order of gyros with tzatziki sauce, onions and tomatoes. I read about the feta on top, but thought it would have been included when I ordered «everything». It wasn’t.
The gyros was hot and good, though. A little greasy, but that’s to be expected especially when they grill the meat before serving it up. Fries were fresh cut, if a little soggy.
Service was slow, though. We must have stood behind the counter for about 5 minutes before anyone behind the counter recognized we were there. Granted, they appeared to be working diligently preparing orders (especially the drive-​thru, which seemed to get more prompt service than the walk-​up customers) but a simple «Hi folks, be right with you!» would have gone a long way. Really, it seemed as though the ladies behind the counter thought we were invisible.
Also, a 50 cent charge for a drink refill is kinda stingy. Especially when you have to fire off a flare gun to get the attention of the folks behind the counter.
On the whole, good gyros, decent fries. Mediocre service. We’d come back.

I just finished writing a review for a restaurant here in Chicago where I now live that lots of people feel serves some of the best gyros in Chicago. The reason they did not get a better rating is because as far as flavor goes they can not come even close to the flavor at this gyro stand I used to enjoy when I lived in Holland, MI.
The best way to describe the flavor of Mr Kozak’s gyros is to say they are better than sex! I wish this restaurant was here in Chicago so I could eat at it instead of the local restaurants. I’m sure there have to be gyros here in Chicago that taste this good, but in the year and a half I’ve lived here I haven’t found them yet.
The service when I’ve eaten here has always been very friendly and that is another major reason for the 5 star review. While most of my rating is based on flavor friendly service or lack thereof can easily bump a reviews ratings 2 or 3 stars in either direction. In this case the food really deserves the 5 star rating, but the service has impressed me too.
There is VERY limited seating and it’s very utilitarian so it’s certainly not going to be a place to take a first date, but on the other hand if you’re already very comfortable with your special somebody then this very casual atmosphere would be fine.
As far as the portion size their gyros are huge and well worth the cost. You get plenty of bang for your buck here.
If you’re looking for some of the best gyros you will ever taste I say this is a must try restaurant. It not only rivals but it beats the flavor of gyros I’ve had here in Chicago. Give this place a try if you like gyros and you’ll be hooked!!!

I hadn’t had a gyros with feta, and I have to say it’s pretty good! I was in the mood for something I hadn’t had one in a while, but was surprised that there was a spot like this in little ol’ Holland. I think I paid about $ 6, and there was a lot of meat. Good taziki sauce. I will certainly keep this in mind for my next craving.