The Purple Onion

The Purple Onion is a Turkish and Greek restaurant at 1840 N Academy Blvd in Colorado Springs, run as a small business for more than 30 years. The menu centers on gyros, which come with fries and can be built with lamb and beef, chicken, falafel, steak or shrimp, plus a choice of sauce and toppings.

Beyond gyros, the kitchen turns out rice bowls, kabobs, Philly cheesesteaks, handmade burgers, Greek salad and appetizers such as hummus, babaghanoush, falafel and dolma. Baklava and a kid's meal are also on the menu. Online ordering for pickup or delivery is offered, or you can call ahead.