OUR STORY
The Gyropolis Story
On a lush green hilltop in the heart of Greece lies a picturesque village where the Contolatis’ family story began. Nestled among verdant pine forests, crystal clear streams, green pastures, and ancient ruins, the land could provide just enough for a simple and peaceful life. But in those years, Greece was very poor, and its growing population could not be sustained. The dreams of the “new world” led Dino’s parents, Tom and Rita Contolatis, to move to America in 1971. Tom and Rita brought with them their love of family and traditions, which was enough to raise their two boys, Constantine (Dinos) and George (Yorgos), to pursue something meaningful. Despite their move to Minnesota, their Greek village has remained part of their hearts and lives as Dino and his family often return.
Coming to America + Deli Supreme:
1996 – Tom and Rita purchased Deli Supreme in Bloomington, Minnesota, while establishing their roots in the local community. Deli Supreme was reinvented and they offered fresh sandwiches with a Greek twist. In addition to the storefront, Greek Taste, their concession business, also set up booths at local fairs and festivals. In those early years, the Contolatis family worked hard to get to know each and every customer and build what they hoped was a long-lasting friendship. Together, the family built the business to the point where it could no longer meet the growing demand in its 900-square-foot space.
Gyropolis
2005 – Dino was on his way home when he saw the familiar doughnut shop for sale on the corner of 90th and Penn. He thought it would be nostalgic to open a restaurant in the same place he used to hang out as a high school kid. Family recipes from Dino’s grandma were infused into the core of Gyropolis and continue to be fan favorites nearly twenty years later.
Gyropolis 2024
2022—In late 2022, planning for an expanded restaurant began. Working with the city of Bloomington, Dino and his team realized that redeveloping the corner of 90th and Penn was a unique opportunity to make Gyropolis a destination for everyone with expanded seating, a drive-up window, and a new patio. After many insightful meetings and reviews, the city of Bloomington gave Gyropolis the green light to build. The old gas station on the corner was demolished, and work began in the spring of 2024. In the summer of 2024, Dino opened the Gyropolis food truck to keep the business “open” during construction. Then, in the fall of 2024, the new Gyropolis was unveiled.
Gyropolis is not only a restaurant with incredible Greek food; it’s a story and a legacy. Gyropolis tells the story of family, community, and hard work. In essence, Gyropolis shares the story of many Minnesotans who traveled here from far places to pursue their dreams. It’s a place to gather, tell stories about the past, and dream about the future. So stop by and let us serve you incredible, authentic Greek food!
