A few weeks ago we were tipped off to what one reader declared was the greatest gyro of all time. Apparently, a pizzeria near the King Street metro station was turning out a monumental version of what was already one of our favorite sandwiches. Upon arriving at Quattro Formaggi in Old Town Alexandria, we proceeded to dine on what was a fine example indeed. But it got us to thinking – is this really the greatest gyro ever? And more importantly, does the greatest gyro even exist?

Barring the inevitable bad examples of soggy bread and runny yogurt, the gyro is a surprisingly consistent sandwich. Order one at an Italian deli or a Greek diner, and you always get about the same thing: a flat bread stuffed with ‘lamb’ freshly shaved off a mystery meat popsicle that’s been rotating on a vertical grill for at least seven hours.

Now don’t get us wrong. While it may sound a little gross, we can’t deny its greatness. In fact we applaud the consistency of the mystery meat supplier that seems to serve every gyro vender on American soil. The gyro has turned into a wonderful safe bet, and rarely fails us whenever the rest of a menu looks a tad iffy.

So now we turn to you dear readers. Where can one find the greatest gyro of all time? Does one exist within the beltway or would you agree that for the most part, all gyros are created equal? Feel free to duke it out in the comments below. But before joining the melee, indulge in our take on the sandwich detailed after the jump.