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The Pita Grill
Category: Restaurants Sandwiches Sandwiches [Edit]
2185 Wyandotte St WWindsor, ON N9B 1K1
(519) 258-3814
- Hours:
Mon-Tue 11 am - 3 am
Wed-Sat 11 am - 3:30 am
Sun 11 am - 2:30 am
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$
- Good for Groups:
- No
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- No
6 reviews for The Pita Grill
6 reviews in English
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Review from Robert S.
9/15/2011
Staying overnight in Windsor after traveling from Chicago to see a sporting event in Detroit. It was time to see what Windsor had to offer and The Pita Grill was on the list.
Did the sign on the window say,"World famous Poutine"? What's all this talk about it being all about the layers and no shredded cheese? And gravy? I don't even put ketchup on my fries, or how am I going to like this?
Well let me say every good thing I read was correct. The cheese curds, fries, and gravy were layered perfectly. The fries were cooked to order and melted well with the other ingredients. The gravy was a thick beefy goodness that even made a non-gravy person like myself appreciated the taste. If this stuff isn't homemade I don't care because it was good. I can see how this would be good after leaving a bar and needing a snack to absorb the alcohol. Just like the "sliders" they sell in my area this would make a great "after bar / late night" snack.
The service was great. The young lady was very friendly and informative on how they handle foreign, aka American, money. I didn't try anything else, so the stars are for the Poutine and the service.
Loved The Pita Grill and next time I'm in the area I'll be back. -
Review from Brian S.
7/30/2011
I have waited to review the Pita Grill as I had to come back a few times to make sure if what I was experiencing was actually happening. I can't even begin to tell you how lucky we are as Americans to have the Pita Grill next to us in the city of Windsor. If you think you have to go to Montreal or Quebec City for good Poutine, think again. It is right here next to us. So the name the Pita Grill is somewhat confusing - who is getting the pita ? I am sure it is good too.
Last February, I came to the Pita Grill and had their Poutine. I sat in my car and ate out of the styrofoam cup and it was surreal. Almost like giving a eskimo a banana split for the first time. Imagine never tasting chocolate for the first half of your life and then someone gives you a assortment of German chocolates. The Pita Grills Poutine is like having sex for the very first time. It is a sexual dish and so incredibly good. When I eat it, the gravy is like from your great grandmother's kitchen and the perfect amount of cheese at such a perfect balance. The heat out of the cup. Could it even be better ? Thinking of chunks of smoked moose now in my Poutine. I could really eat this everyday.
I think this cup of Poutine has convinced me to find a Canadian wife. I don't want the hassle of crossing the border anymore to get it, so endless laps of the Ford Test track are too follow in order to bump into her. I really can't imagine what could make a better Poutine. I have had Poutine in Montreal, Quebec City and up the St Lawrence, but nothing compares to Pita Grills version. I have tried it in Toronto, London and even other chain places in Canada, but Windsor has the best.
I don't think I have had anything better to eat than this...Listed in: Places in and around Windsor !
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Review from Paul M.
Toronto, ON
2/15/2011
Since my first taste of the poutine from Pita Grill, I've searched far and wide across Ontario for a poutine worthy of standing alongside the greatest poutine creation this great land offers. In six years of searching, nothing comes even close to being mentioned in the same breath as the magnificent production the Pita Grill puts into the white styrofoamy mug they hand over to you.
I describe Pita Grill's poutine as a production, because in my opinion it's largely the process that can make or break a poutine.
You can't just throw fries, gravy and cheese curds together and expect a great tasting poutine. Yes, I know it looks like you could, but you can't! This isn't a stew, where you throw in whatever is lying around the kitchen and 9 times out of 10 it will turnout. If you've ever had a poutine and only managed to get only fries on your fork sans gravy, and sans fromage....then you know what I'm talking about! In the culinary world of fast food that's about as large of a faux pas as serving an overcooked sirloin.
At the Pita Grill it goes like this. Small layer of fresh fries, a healthy dose of cheese CURDS, not shredded cheese.....CHEESE CURDS ( I have a huge problem with poutines that don't use curds, get that weak shredded or grated cheese off my poutine!) and a nice big heap of gravy. They then repeat that process a few times until your white styrofoamy mug is filled to the brim.
So exactly why is this production process important?
Because it ensures that no matter how many times you stick that plastic fork into that styrofoamy mug of yours, you're guaranteed to hit poutine gold! And for those who don't know, poutine gold consists of a fork full of fries that are covered in gravy avec le fromage! A good rule of thumb here for you Americans who don't know what a poutine is, if you don't experience the poutine trifecta when you're eating said "poutine" then it's not poutine that you are eating.
While the ambiance at the Pita Grill looks like it might be sub-par, don't worry it only adds to the character of what I consider to be easily the best venue for poutine this fair land offers.
Agree? Disagree? Think you've got a poutine that stands up to this? I doubt it, but I'd love to hear about it! -
Review from Laura T.
2/16/2011
Why didn't I think to review Pita Grill sooner? For a poutine enthusiast (self-proclaimed, I can't believe I forgot the BEST poutine in the world. Yes I said world, and I would bet my life on it).
There's something about the poutine at Pita Grill that is simply magical. The fries are packed in nice and tight, the gravy is delicious, AND the cheese curds are sprinkled not only on the top, but in the middle as well! It's like the double cheese burger of poutines! Truth be told, I've never had anything else there (after over two years of frequent visits), but with poutine that good, why would I even bother?
I have to give a BIG shout out to the staff as well. Usually University of Windsor students, they put up with a LOT of drunk students and the occasional brawl. Pita Grill is open late, so it's the perfect post-bar target. It's a little off the beaten path, not close to the 'club' area of downtown Windsor, but it is close to the university and the river. There are also some great hole-in-the-wall bars close by!
There very limited seating, it's more of a grab and go Pita Pit feel. -
Review from Bob F.
Windsor, ON
8/29/2011
The interior of the restaurant, especially the cooking area around the deep fryer is filthy. Grease is splattered all around the fryer, on the walls, the exhaust hood and the fridge beside it. The grease is dark and caked, and it's in plain sight right behind the counter. I guess no one cares about cleanliness. The health unit gave the place 4 stars out of 5 though, go figure.
The quality of the meat in the gyros is about the same you get in the frozen packages at the grocery store, and could very possibly be what they are using. The fries in the poutine were soggy and the gravy was salty, could have been made from instant boxed gravy. At least the portion sizes were large.
I went here because I got a deal on Groupon, and I know I won't be going back. I'd like to know if these raving reviewers on here were paid, especially Brian F. who seems to write glowing in-depth reviews for just about every restaurant he visits. -
Review from A.J. S.
4/15/2010
Located across the street from the University of Windsor and next to a couple bars, it's pretty obvious what sort of crowd Pita Grill caters towards. That being said the food here is fairly decent.
My favorite thing to eat here is the poutine. For those of you who are unfortunate enough not to know what poutine is, it is cheese curds on fries covered in gravy. I know this probably sounds disgusting to you, but it's delicious. Especially when you are either drunk or hungover, it just soaks everything up. Poutine reminds me of home, like Tim Hortons and Hockey.
The Pita's are pretty good, they cook the meat and stuff on the spot and put toppings on as you want them. They are also a pretty filling meal, also good when you are out drinking.
So, yea, I like this place.
