Trader Gus, Inc.

This profile of Trader Gus and Athens Gyros restaurant was written by Chris Connolly of Madison Magazine and appeared in their December 2007 "Top Of The Town" print edition. It has been posted here with the kind permission of Tiffany Thom of Madison Magazine.

" Munchies On The Move - Madison's Finest Foods On Foot"

By Chris Connoly

Madison Magazine

December 2007
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Athens Gyro
Trader Gus Shell Gas Station

Owned and operated by Gus Kyriakopoulos, formerly of State Street's Parthenon, Athens Gyro is cozily tucked into a Shell gasoline station on Hwy M, near the Hwy 113 intersection. Venture inside beyond the pumps, and you'll find a lot more than fuel on offer. A compact menu presents Mediterranean delicacies ranging from classic, overstuffed gyros to plump and tasty spinach pies and is augmented by an unexpectedly varied and excellent selection of Greek groceries. It's hard to confirm this kind of thing, but we suspect Trader Gus Shell may be the greatest gas station in the history of the universe.

-Chris Connolly

Gus Kyriakopoulos
Photo By Martha Busse