The beloved Greektown food festival Taste of the Danforth is on hold this year, but the flavour lives on. We’ve found the best chicken souvlaki in town, as chosen in a blind taste test by Toronto’s Greek culinary queen, Christine Cushing.

First Place

YOU ODYSSEY THIS VIEW

“This is the best pita by far — it’s charred but it’s still very tender inside. I like the quantity of the potatoes and good portions of tomatoes and onions. It has a clean and light flavour throughout. It really meets my expectations.” Aristos Souvlaki & Gyros, 265 Queen St. W., $13.99

Runner-up

THERA YOU ARE

“The portioning is really fantastic, and there’s a nice charring of the pita. I love the addition of the potatoes — in Greece, they always ask if you want french fries as well — so I really enjoy that here.” Tzatziki, 758 Mount Pleasant Rd., $13.99

GREEKING OUT

“I love the fries in this dish — they’re well cooked and not greasy. The fire-cooked chicken really stands out, and the tzatziki is packed with flavour.” Souvla, 105 Scollard St., $17

CENTAUR OF ATTENTION

“The charring of the pita is really visually appealing. Lettuce isn’t really commonplace in a traditional Greek souvlaki, but it adds a nice freshness to this dish. Nice all-around flavour, and the tzatziki is good and not too sharp.” Krystos Modern Greek Cuisine,
3200 Dufferin St., $14

WHAT’S ATHEN-IN?

“I think the chicken pieces could be a bit smaller, and the pita would be better if it wasn’t soggy. The tomatoes and onions are really fresh, though, and the lettuce might not be needed.” Pantheon, 407 Danforth Ave., $15.95

OUZOS WITH FLAVOUR

“I like that the tomato and the onion are diced. It really makes it more manageable to eat. The pieces of chicken are quite massive
though and a bit tough.” Zet’s Restaurant, 15 Jevlan Dr., Woodbridge, $14.95

Christine Cushing, host of Confucius Was a Foodie and judge on Wall of Chefs, shares her culinary passion on YouTube at MyFavouriteFoods.