Pita Cruiser takes off: Charlevoix's new Greek restaurant draws crowds

Annie Doyle, The Petoskey News-Review
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Blake and Jami Miller pose in front of their previous Greek food truck. The pair opened the Pita Cruiser restaurant in downtown Charlevoix on April 26.
Blake and Jami Miller pose in front of their previous Greek food truck. The pair opened the Pita Cruiser restaurant in downtown Charlevoix on April 26.

CHARLEVOIX — A new Greek restaurant in Charlevoix is drawing large crowds eager to taste its offerings.

Pita Cruiser owner Jami Miller, who owns the restaurant along with husband Blake Miller, expressed her surprise and excitement at the strong response over their opening weekend.

“It's almost overwhelming for us and not in a bad way. We didn't really realize that people would respond this way. It's been really like, just surprising and exciting,” said Miller.

What began as a food truck in 2014 has now blossomed into a brick-and-mortar establishment. Their opening day was on April 26.

Miller said their lamb gyros are a customer favorite, and she also highlighted their chicken shawarma, which she makes fresh.

“The lamb gyros are the most popular thing on the menu. Everyone wants that because it comes off the spit. And it's juicy and so good. So everyone comes for that,” said Miller. “We put a lot of love into our food, but we just never thought that other people would really love it also."

On the menu at Pita Cruiser are fan favorites like lamb gyros and chicken shawarma.
On the menu at Pita Cruiser are fan favorites like lamb gyros and chicken shawarma.

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Pita Cruiser is located at 311 Bridge St. in downtown Charlevoix.
Pita Cruiser is located at 311 Bridge St. in downtown Charlevoix.

The restaurant's extended hours and commitment to fast service aim to accommodate the growing demand. Currently open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, Pita Cruiser plans to expand to full-time operation this summer.

Pita Cruiser is located in downtown Charlevoix at 311 Bridge St.

More information can be found at facebook.com/PitaCruiser.

— Contact reporter Annie Doyle at (231) 675-0099 and adoyle@charlevoixcourier.com

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