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The Mad Greek has been a Lawrence institution for over two decades. Family owned and operated since 1988, the Mad Greek himself has been bringing you original family recipes, straight from the villages in Greece and Italy. We serve unique combinations, with a wide variety of authentic Greek and Italian dishes.
Greek & Italian specialties, plus burgers, served in a bright cafe-style setting with a full bar.
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Address: 907 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS 66044
Phone: (785) 843-2441
Website: http://www.themadgreeklawrence.com/
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The Mad Greek is a Lawrence Restaurant located downtown on Massachusetts Street. Serving Greek and Italian food for 31 years.
The Mad Greek – Updated 2026, Greek Restaurant in Lawrence, KS
Greek Specialties · Gyros Dinner$10.59 · Souvlaki Dinner$12.79 · Dolmas Dinner$10.99 · Chicken Sharas$11.79 · Mousaka$10.99 · Grecian Mixed Grill$12.99 · Theo’s …
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Pita Wrapped Sandwiches ; Gyros (Yee-Ros). $9.99 ; Souvlaki Sandwich. $10.99 ; Brisket Sandwich. $11.99 ; Greek Grilled Cheese. $9.99 ; Chicken Skaras Sandwich.
Reviews
jamie ojeda
Absolutely amazing experience, first time here and definitely not the last!
As someone who works in hospitality, I always pay close attention to how guests are treated, and this place nailed it. Our server was fantastic: warm, attentive, and genuinely kind from start to finish. The manager on duty, Amy, personally greeted us and made us feel incredibly welcomed. It’s the little touches like that that make a big difference. The food? Fantastic. Highly recommend this spot if you’re looking for great service and even better eats!
Dessert: Baklava Cheesecake
… moreAs someone who works in hospitality, I always pay close attention to how guests are treated, and this place nailed it. Our server was fantastic: warm, attentive, and genuinely kind from start to finish. The manager on duty, Amy, personally greeted us and made us feel incredibly welcomed. It’s the little touches like that that make a big difference. The food? Fantastic. Highly recommend this spot if you’re looking for great service and even better eats!
Dessert: Baklava Cheesecake
Alvaro Escobedo
Yulisa made our experience personal and memorable! My partner and I had the Mad Greek burger which was one of the best burgers I’ve ever had and we had their soup and salad that you can’t go wrong with but Yulisa made this a 5 star experience showing us their various selection, especially their tiramisu! Mad Greek has never disappointed and our server Yulisa showed why!
… moreBorn To Be Retired
Stopped through town on our way to Maine. Grace was an amazing server. Food was excellent and loved the atmosphere. We had the spanakopita, hummus, green salad and lentil soup and they were all excellent . I even tried some Greek wine which I enjoyed
… moreAnson Thompson
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I came barreling into Lawrence, Kansas, half-mad on black coffee and the lingering fumes of a three-state run from the Colorado line, convinced the bats were finally closing in for good. The neon sign of the Mad Greek hit me like a divine revelation sliced from Olympus and dropped onto Massachusetts Street by some cackling god with a sense of humor sharper than a switchblade.
Inside: pure controlled chaos. Zorba on the speakers, ouzo in the air, and there, moving through the smoke and laughter like a benevolent fury, was Riley: server, shaman, high priest of the gyro. The woman doesn’t take your order; she reads your soul, nods once, and disappears into the kitchen like she’s off to wrestle the Minotaur herself!
Moments later the Greek Plate descends: a steaming Mount Olympus of lamb carved from the gods themselves, tzatziki thick enough to caulk the gates of Troy, rice that whispers ancient secrets, and pita still warm from whatever furnace Hephaestus is running in the back. Beside it, the Greek salad: crisp, defiant, dripping with feta and olives black as midnight sin. One bite and the bats scattered. Two bites and I remembered why mortals still bother with this planet.
The atmosphere? Electric Dionysian madness contained in brick walls: laughter ricocheting off bottles of retsina, plates clattering like cymbals in some ritual I was now unwillingly part of, and Riley orchestrating it all with the calm of a man who has stared into the abyss and handed the abyss a menu.
Five stars isn’t enough. This place is a full-blown religious experience disguised as a restaurant. If you leave the Mad Greek anything less than reborn, you weren’t paying attention.
Tell Riley the Doctor from the high plains sent you. She’ll know. She always knows.
Yiassas, you beautiful lunatics.
… moreI came barreling into Lawrence, Kansas, half-mad on black coffee and the lingering fumes of a three-state run from the Colorado line, convinced the bats were finally closing in for good. The neon sign of the Mad Greek hit me like a divine revelation sliced from Olympus and dropped onto Massachusetts Street by some cackling god with a sense of humor sharper than a switchblade.
Inside: pure controlled chaos. Zorba on the speakers, ouzo in the air, and there, moving through the smoke and laughter like a benevolent fury, was Riley: server, shaman, high priest of the gyro. The woman doesn’t take your order; she reads your soul, nods once, and disappears into the kitchen like she’s off to wrestle the Minotaur herself!
Moments later the Greek Plate descends: a steaming Mount Olympus of lamb carved from the gods themselves, tzatziki thick enough to caulk the gates of Troy, rice that whispers ancient secrets, and pita still warm from whatever furnace Hephaestus is running in the back. Beside it, the Greek salad: crisp, defiant, dripping with feta and olives black as midnight sin. One bite and the bats scattered. Two bites and I remembered why mortals still bother with this planet.
The atmosphere? Electric Dionysian madness contained in brick walls: laughter ricocheting off bottles of retsina, plates clattering like cymbals in some ritual I was now unwillingly part of, and Riley orchestrating it all with the calm of a man who has stared into the abyss and handed the abyss a menu.
Five stars isn’t enough. This place is a full-blown religious experience disguised as a restaurant. If you leave the Mad Greek anything less than reborn, you weren’t paying attention.
Tell Riley the Doctor from the high plains sent you. She’ll know. She always knows.
Yiassas, you beautiful lunatics.
Alexis
I ordered to go and it was super delicious but I did find a hair in my pasta. Not a big deal for me but I do think it should be mentioned.
… moreRhonda Steines
Tried it for the first time and was not disappointed. Service was great, food came quickly and tasted wonderful. I recommend the saganaki appetizer, for starters. I had the Mad veggie combo, my husband had the Grecian Mixed Grill. Both meals full of flavor and delicious. We topped it off with baklava for me and tiramisu for my husband. The meal was filling and satisfying.
… moreYonah K.B.
Delicious, I’m a sucker for a good Gyro which the Mad Greek has expertise in. Feta cheese is extra but for the prices it’s similar to other restaurants. Two tables nearby had some kind of flaming dish served while we were eating which was awesome.
… moreKelly M
Very dated decor but the picture in my booth was nice. Service was great-no complaints. Food was just average.
My Greek salad didn’t have much flavor needed more dressing. The olives were amazing. Had the gyros dinner. The gyro meat was dry and unappetizing. Green beans were bland. The rice pilaf was fine. Overall I didn’t like what I ordered but will go back to try some other things.
… moreMy Greek salad didn’t have much flavor needed more dressing. The olives were amazing. Had the gyros dinner. The gyro meat was dry and unappetizing. Green beans were bland. The rice pilaf was fine. Overall I didn’t like what I ordered but will go back to try some other things.
Michelle B
Absolutely love this place. The atmosphere is so sweet and the food is incredible. I am very picky about falafel and this may have been the best I’ve ever had. Crunchy on the outside and creamy on the inside with the best flavors. We loved everything we ordered. The gyro meat was so good. Highly recommend when in Lawrence and you want to get your greek on!
… moreCate Whitlock
I’ve been going here for years. Our group of 3 went the Saturday after Christmas at noon to celebrate our Christmas. Our poor waiter was given many tables of 6-8 people. It was very loud and we couldn’t even hear our own conversation. Our food was cold. They have increased their prices, which is expected, however you don’t get what usually get on the platters. Parking is horrible downtown. We won’t be returning for a long time.
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