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Best Souvlaki in Newcastle

The best souvlaki in Newcastle right now is Yummy Junction (score 57 from 546 reviews), based on 7 venues re-ranked weekly.

Where locals actually go for souvlaki in Newcastle — not just what tops a Google search.
● Updated September 2026 · re-verified 7 venues this month
🔄 Re-ranked 2026-09-08: no moves since 2026-09-02 — the current order held steady.

The verdict: the best souvlaki in Newcastle right now is Yummy Junction in Hamilton (4.8 stars across 546 Google reviews), ahead of Zeus Street Greek Hamilton, Newy Kebab. That call comes from Google review strength across 7 ranked venues — no pay-to-rank, updated September 2026.

The numbers: 7 venues ranked · 4,045 Google reviews analysed · median rating 4.7★ · #1 leads the field by 2 ranking points. Updated September 2026.
Best souvlaki in Newcastle — quick facts (September 2026)
🏆 Top pickYummy Junction (Hamilton)
📊 Most reviewed{antojitos} Taqueria- Newcastle (1,655 reviews)
📍 Venues ranked7 across 5 suburbs
Head-to-head: top 5 compared (September 2026)
VenueSuburbPriceRatingKnown for
#1Yummy JunctionHamilton—4.8★—
#2Zeus Street Greek HamiltonHamilton$$4.7★Traditional Greek
#3Newy KebabCBD—4.8★—
#4{antojitos} Taqueria- NewcastleNewcastle West$$4.6★—
#5The Greek TavernaHamilton$$4.7★Traditional Greek
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Souvlaki at Yummy Junction, Newcastle
#1 of 7 souvlaki spots in Newcastle

Yummy Junction

57
📍 53 Beaumont St, Hamilton NSW 2303, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the kebab and chips; both are absolutely delightful.
🌱 Halal📍 Hamilton
★ 4.8 (546 reviews) on Google Maps
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Souvlaki at Zeus Street Greek Hamilton, Newcastle
#2 of 7 souvlaki spots in Newcastle

Zeus Street Greek Hamilton

55
📍 79/81 Beaumont St, Hamilton NSW 2303, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the halloumi fries; the spartan bowl is another standout.
Traditional Greek$$📍 Hamilton
★ 4.7 (844 reviews) on Google Maps
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Souvlaki at Newy Kebab, Newcastle
#3 of 7 souvlaki spots in Newcastle

Newy Kebab

55
📍 315 Hunter St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the kebab and chips; the Portuguese chicken burger is a must try.
📍 CBD
★ 4.8 (451 reviews) on Google Maps
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Souvlaki at {antojitos} Taqueria- Newcastle, Newcastle
#4 of 7 souvlaki spots in Newcastle

{antojitos} Taqueria- Newcastle

54
📍 11 Steel St, Newcastle West NSW 2302, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the tacos and nachos; the burrito is a sleeper hit
$$📍 Newcastle West
★ 4.6 (1,655 reviews) on Google Maps
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Souvlaki at The Greek Taverna, Newcastle
#5 of 7 souvlaki spots in Newcastle

The Greek Taverna

42
📍 13/17 Steel St, Hamilton NSW 2303, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the banquet; try the dips and vegetarian moussaka.
Traditional Greek🌱 Vegetarian options$$📍 Hamilton
★ 4.7 (183 reviews) on Google Maps
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Souvlaki at Riza's Kebab & Gozleme, Newcastle
#6 of 7 souvlaki spots in Newcastle

Riza's Kebab & Gozleme

37
📍 204 Union St, The Junction NSW 2291, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the kebab and chicken skewers; lamb skewers are the sleeper hit.
🌱 Vegetarian options📍 The Junction
★ 4.9 (40 reviews) on Google Maps
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Souvlaki at Zeus Street Greek Westfield Kotara, Newcastle
#7 of 7 souvlaki spots in Newcastle

Zeus Street Greek Westfield Kotara

0
📍 Westfield Kotara, 44/89 Park Ave, Kotara NSW 2289, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the Hermes wrap; the zucchini chips are the sleeper hit.
Traditional Greek$$📍 Kotara
★ 3.8 (326 reviews) on Google Maps
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Common souvlaki questions in Newcastle

Where's the best souvlaki in Newcastle for a special occasion?

Zeus Street Greek Hamilton ($$ price tier) is the highest-ranked venue worth the splurge, in Hamilton.

What's the best vegetarian-friendly souvlaki in Newcastle?

The Greek Taverna is the highest-ranked venue with confirmed vegetarian options, in Hamilton.

Keep exploring: Related: 🍔 best burgers in Newcastle · 🌮 best tacos in Newcastle · 🥙 best kebab in Newcastle · 🍟 best hsp in Newcastle. Souvlaki elsewhere: Melbourne · Sydney · Brisbane · Perth. By suburb: best in Hamilton. Q&A: your souvlaki questions answered. Nationally: best souvlaki in Australia, 14 cities compared. Also: head-to-head: the top two compared. See the data report.
How we rank
Venues are ranked by review strength: Google rating above a 3.8 baseline, weighted by review volume (a 4.6★ with 2,000 reviews beats a 4.8★ with 60). Global fast-food and dessert franchises are excluded — this site exists to find the best local specialists, not chains you already know. Community-consensus mining is added to high-traffic pages over time.

Frequently asked

What is the best souvlaki in Newcastle?

Yummy Junction currently ranks #1 for souvlaki in Newcastle with 4.8 stars across 546 Google reviews.

Where is the best souvlaki in the Newcastle CBD?

Newy Kebab is the top-ranked souvlaki spot in the CBD (315 Hunter St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia).

How does BestDish rank souvlaki in Newcastle?

Venues are scored by blending community mentions from local discussions with Google review strength (rating above a 3.8 baseline, weighted by review volume). Global chains are excluded.