Extreme Pita

Extreme Pita
1320 W Elliot Rd
Tempe AZ
(480) 752-7482

I don't want to review many chain restaurants, because it is mainly useless. You should already know. And if you don't , it can't matter too much. Either someone will drag you there or you will be in the wrong place at the wrong time. I'm not saying all chains are bad. Many are of decent quality, and provide reliability to people who want to be sure of having an enjoyable dining experience. But quality-assured dining is antithetical to the purpose of this very blog. That said, I will give a brief review of Extreme Pita because I didn't know it was a chain until I went. It is like a Subway for Gyros (which I always pronounced "j-eye-row" like in gyroscope, but I guess the more popular way is "yee-row" now. An east/ west coast thing?): one can choose the basic recipe and then customize it with a slew of toppings. Meat, peppers, onions, and mushrooms are grilled on a flat skillet, like a cheesesteak or mongolian bbq. Go if you like gyros or falafel sandwiches, and if you are into the horrendous "WRAP!" craze inspired by the Fatkins Diet. Good choice if it is on a limited list and time is a factor. I was in and out in 5 minutes with two pita sandwiches.
Bottom line: a good cheap gyro in a bright, clean, corporate environment.