Messini's
12 people recommend, 4 warn against itvia r/FoodToronto, r/askTO17 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many people recommend Messini, and several commenters praise its huge portions. One diner says it comes close to Asteria, a favourite of theirs. Some commenters say it has declined, and one describes the food as dry and pricey. Another says Athens is clearly better, and one commenter calls it good but not great.
Address
Messini Authentic Gyros, 445 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON M4K 1P2, Canada
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/crna-macka in r/FoodToronto · Jun 2026
Suggests Messini as an alternative to the closed favourite.
- Recommendsu/theproblem_solver in r/FoodToronto · Jun 2026taste
Says they really like Messini and it nearly matches the old favourite.
- Caveatu/Ludishomi in r/FoodToronto · Jun 2026consistency
Says Messini has declined and is no longer what it was.
- Recommendsu/codecrodie in r/FoodToronto · Jun 2026portion
Says Messini's generous portions work well for takeout or a park picnic.
- Recommendsu/Xxg_babyxX in r/FoodToronto · Apr 2025taste
Suggests Messini for its mezes.
- Recommendsu/LEAF_-4 in r/askTO · Jun 2024value
Recalls a past visit where the meal felt surprisingly inexpensive for what they ate.
- Mixedu/Hamasanabi69 in r/askTO · Jun 2024taste
Calls it decent but not excellent, with weak tzatziki and pricing they find too steep.
- Caveatu/booobsandwine in r/FoodToronto · Jun 2026taste
Says Messini is clearly inferior to Athens.
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- Recommendsu/Remarkable_Panda_414 in r/FoodToronto · Apr 2025portion
Notes Messini gives very large portions.
- Caveatu/asiantorontonian88 in r/FoodToronto · Apr 2025value
Calls it overpriced for food that is dry.
- Recommendsu/cabsauves in r/askTO · Aug 2026
Names Messini as a pick.
- Caveatu/Witty-Application920 in r/FoodToronto · Jun 2026taste
Says Messini is now very poor and surprisingly bad.
- Recommendsu/Bt-748 in r/FoodToronto · Jun 2026
Calls Messini the top pick.
- Recommendsu/LenientWhale in r/FoodToronto · Apr 2025
Judges Messini as far better than Alexandros, even at Alexandros's peak.
- Recommendsu/SonOfAragorn in r/FoodToronto · May 2024portion
Calls the portions huge at a reasonable cost.
- Recommendsu/kittenliciousness in r/FoodToronto · May 2024
Points to the lunch special and its meat dishes versus sandwiches.
- Recommendsu/Divatricia in r/FoodToronto · Jun 2026portion
Praises Messini's generous portions and good food.
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