"Ok...Peno is the real deal all around! Recently grabbed lunch here since I had a hankering for an authentic, Greek Gyro. Since options in Wilmington appear to be very limited with Mediterranean Middle-Eastern eateries, Peno has a nice reputation for delivering wonderful food and fast, pleasant service...consistently. I completed on an online order for pickup, using mobile pay, ready in 15 mins and bypassed a wait in a very busy S. College location. FOOD: The Greek Gyro. My dear Lord this thing is monstrous, packed, stuffed and every other type of condensing word you can use. The combination of beef lamb meat, marinated and cooked wonderfully, melts in your mouth. Combine this robust flavor with fresh feta cheese, black olives, house-made tzatziki sauce, red onion and the oh-so fresh pita bread...and then deliver that same pita bread with the freshest hummus I've ever had...and you're in bliss. Refreshing bites combined with light cooking oils will take your palate into Mediterranean utopia. SCORE: 5 STARS!! SERVICE: Here's the interesting thing about this brief visit. Not only was my food hot, prepared ready inside a packed bag at the cashier's station, but it was also done with a pleasant tone of voice and smile by the young lady. To your right at this same station, there is a framed, marketing poster hanging on the wall, showing a photo of the founder and owner of Peno, Jamal Haddad with his quote and vision statement. Then as I look to my left on the grill...is Jamal, himself, hustling and setting the example of hard work and being part of the team he helped build and create, himself. He was smiling and full of energy in the thick of lunch hour without missing a beat of taking care of the customers. This is admirable and highly respected. I was thanked for stopping in, asked to enjoy my lunch and off I went. Fast service, hot food and efficient service. SCORE: 5 STARS!! OVERALL SCORE: Somehow, some way, Jamal has pieced together quite the small franchise and is excelling well at it. I have only tried this location and not the other few stores around Wilmington, but if I were to take an educated guess, one would think that Jamal's leadership team is well-trained and I would trust the same quality of food and service if I dined at another location. Well done and well deserved. 5 STARS!!"
