Can't believe I didn't try this place sooner!! I thought that my donair from New Westminster could not be beat (I used to drive from downtown Van to New West just to eat there), but this one is off the charts. The owner of this one, coincidently actually worked New West one and recognized/remembered me from frequently eating there (which should clue you in on how much I eat donairs cause this was years ago) so extra points for that! The donair was sooo tasty, lots of selection of what to add for your personal taste and great staff.. lol.. Saw the comments of the very energetic girl, and I think I know who you guys are talking about.. But hey, I'd go for over energetically (is that word?) friendly anytime rather than super snob. I've eaten a lot of donairs in my life lol.. from many different places and I have to say for taste, size and price... this one cannot be beat. TRUST ME!!! :) read more

The Donair Dude abides. Too many perky, young woman staffing this place made me think that I have entered a Tim Horton franchise, but the heat thrown off the spits brought me back to reality. I ordered the grilled chicken pita donair and had basically every spread,sauce and veggie thrown on. The end product was large enough to feed a family of 4. Not too bad for 5.99 + tax. Tip number 1 - even if you plan on eating in, order it to-go as you will need the wrapping to take home the half that you won't be able to finish. I have never had a shawarma/donair in which the pita is grilled, a feature for which I was reticent, but it actually served a good purpose. It kept the sides firm so that the innards didn't flop out when I was eating it and it sealed the pita seams keeping the juices from flowing out everywhere. Even though they made my donair with chicken from a bin instead of off the spit, they were replenishing the bin frequently from the spit so it was still pretty fresh. The chicken was plentiful, juicy and tender but lacked a little of the flavor and spiciness which I prefer. Overall, I think this place is worthy of a return visit if I am hungry and around this part of Davie. read more

Best donair in downtown Vancouver, I'd give you that! It took me a while to get with the donair program, but I'm definitely on it now. Sometimes I find myself thinking about working my meals around Donair Dude. Such a quick and affordable meal that is scrumptious and satisfying. There are two reasons why Donair Dude trumps the rest of the places I've been. 1) Red chili paste and sweet sauce combo. 2) Crisping the donair on the panini press before it's wrapped. Winner! read more

Holy crap! My friend derailed our route home on the demand that we HAD to go to Donair Dude. I kept laughing at the name and calling her crazy, but I will laugh no more! Donair Dude is definitely worth going out of your way for. We're all vegetarians, so we just got the falafel, but it is a damn fine falafel like none other I've had. From their willingness to make it super spicy to the thin and (once toasted) pita, it's an absolute delight. They make it sandwich-place style, where once you order you tell them all the veggies and sauces you want in it, so you get the freedom to customize it just the way you like! I'll definitely be trekking into the Davie village again soon, just for this falafel! read more

Great value, great hours, very friendly staff. Generous servings. read more

For take-out or counter-seating donairs, you can't get any better! The meat off the spit looks fresh and juicy, not dried out and gross like most places. I would recommend asking for half of the veggies you want added otherwise you won't be able to fit the donair in your mouth when it's done (kind of like Subway where they will pile it on if you don't tell them how much). The sauces are sooo delicious and they grill the donair after stuffing it so all of the cheese melts. I'm addicted! read more

She didn't even try.... I almost had to eat it with a fork and knife. If I attempted to eat it one more time I wouldve been having a salad for dinner. Use to be my favourite place.. how unfortunate read more

Donair Dude - grilled pita donair.... - Middle Eastern Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Let me start by telling you I don't really remember my experience at Donair Dude too well. It could have something to do with the numerous amounts of Jager that I consumed prior to placing my order and the fact that I knew this was my only hope of waking up tomorrow without a bad case of the stupids, and the fattest headache in the world. I got myself a veggie falafel. I don't know how much it cost, for all I know they could have shortchanged me - I honestly don't remember. I find it kinda funny that I remembered to check in on Yelp though! Priorities right?! The falafel was pretty big though, so big I only ate half and stuck the rest in the fridge when I got home and it made a delicious breakfast. So I know it tasted good - even in the morning, it was nice and garlicky. I seem to recall the lady making my falafel being a bit curt with me, she probably had every right to though, I was a hot mess. So I don't know how helpful this review is, but I would like to thank Donair Dude for helping me cheat death by feeding me a delicious falafel in the wee hours of the morning. Thanks! read more

Why dont they have something like this in So. Cal???? So, I had been out drinking and I was HONGREE. I told my cab driver I was hungry, as if he cared, as soon as we got near my hotel lol. It hit me all of a sudden. He looked at the meter and said "OK, I know the perfect place, and I wont charge you for taking you". YES!!!!! See ladies, low cut tops do work. So, he takes me to Donair (and waits for me, free of charge). Its late, but its packed. Its my time to order and I have no idea what to order (or what some of the ingredients are). I had a look of confusion on my face and the person helping me (cant remember if it was a man or woman....did I mention I was tipsy) guided me along my journey. The portion was HUMONGOUS. Seriously. But, it was some of the best late night food I ever had. It was so good I came back again on another night.... read more

I want to preface this review with a disclaimer: I'm from Montreal, where Lebanese food grows on trees, and I may have been bottle-fed on shawarma. Consequently, my standards for middle-eastern meat-filled pita food are probably higher than most Vancouverites. What I like about Donair Dude is that the pitas are stuffed with toppings, they don't skimp on the meat, the ingredients are fresh (except that they cut up the meat in advance instead of slicing it straight off the spit into your pita), there is a decent variety of sauces (hummus, garlic sauce, hot sauce, tzatziki... at least. I believe there are others as well). They have a varied menu that includes donair, shawarma, falafel, chicken pita -- and they will even make your sandwich on a tortilla instead of a pita. I like the cross-cultural effort. The prices are pretty good: you can get two regular pitas for $11 with a can of pop, or two large pitas and a pop for $13. If you're still hungry after that, have a large piece of baklava for an additional $1.50. They lose a star in my books for authenticity (this place is more like an extra-extra-good Pita Pit than a real shawarma/donair stand). The pitas are tasty but I feel like there's an extra step missing here... thicker hummus? spicier meat? brinier pickled turnips? I realize a step up in flavour will probably mean a rise in prices, so for now I like this place the way it is. read more

Came here on a Sunday during pride parade, there was no line up when we got there . We ordered the duo of lamb and chicken... both are pretty good and it's pretty stuffed with meat. Staff are friendly but service could be faster. read more

Donair Dude - Middle Eastern Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Work close by, so frequent often. Always order their donair. First few times got it with the pita it normally comes in, then started ordering it with their flavoured tortillas instead (curry, sundried tomato, spinach, etc). More tastier and less carbs (They use 2 pitas to wrap the donair to ensure it won't break apart). They make the tastiest donair since you can choose a flavoured pita and on top of that they've got 3 spreads to choose from (hummus, garlic spread and a hot sauce spread). I always get all 3. Then at the end there's even more sauces to put on: tsaziki, hot and a sweet sauce they call halifax sauce. Once they put all the veggies and the chicken, it sure is one HUGE meal. Good for days that i've skipped breakfast! Do agree that it would be better if they cut the chicken when serving instead of having it precut, but still DELISH! I've never had their plates before so can't comment on that, but for those i usually grab the chicken shwarma plates from Falafel King (Davie or Denman). Just noticed when i was in last week that they now offer a 10% discount for students and St. Paul's staff...whoo hoo! read more

Huge bang for your buck! Lotsa good food for the price. A lot of other places charge more for any extras, but not this place! Pile it on! Always super fresh and quick with friendly service to boot. I always have the chicken but the other meats (lamb, beef) look tasty as well. Although the pitas are super fresh, I find them harder than the norm to chew through. That's my only gripe and its a tiny one. The flavors coming from that donair are awesomely mixed together. read more

Seriously one of the best Donair places in Vancouver. They are always fresh, with the best bang for the buck!! Stuffed to the brim with fresh vegetables, although the cheese costs extra. I always go for the chicken but the lamb and beef are good as well! You gotta try this place. It will blow your mind. read more

Huge Donairs. I can't comment on the authenticity of such donairs but they are massive and filled with delicious vegetables and a good helping of your meat of choice. This thing is a meal and a half in itself! Probably enough fibre for the rest of your day. This place opens late and I usually end up here after a late night out if I want a relatively healthy bite. Filling my stomache at 2AM with one of these bad boys probably isn't 'healthy'...but hey..don't judge. read more

Do not look anywhere else, Donair dude is the best in town, period. I have gotten to know the owners after coming here for years and they are really humble and truly great people. They will treat you well if you're a loyal customer :) read more

Whether you are just finishing up a long night of dancing at the bar or looking for a quick bite you need to check out donair dude. The pita donair is fresh, tasty and eats like a meal. The price is unbeatable. For people from Ontario, this is the closest Vancouver has to offer in comparison to your fantastic pitas read more

I'm not sure if I can get behind the name, as much as I use the word dude, it just doesn't seeem riiiight to name your grub hut after an Encino Man outtake. Anyway, you can tell by the setup that it's not your average falafel fry, this spot is clean and staffed with normal human beings wearing smiles. The price is a little high for late-night drunk food, but maybe during the day it makes more sense. That being said, the portions are very large, and the taste is UNIQUE and powerful! Something to be said for tha Dude, cause I'm not really into this scene anymore (except when it's 1:30am and I'm drunk...often). My GF had the lentil ball plate, and it was cold, which confused me, but we even had leftovers, and once heated, I could taste their genius. Damn, dude, I dig your grill. Thanks for serving us with a smile and heaping on the greatness. I'll be back, but I've gotta save up first cause that meal was half a phone bill (I'm poor, hire me, I can do nice designs for you). read more

I've been going here for about two years. Excellent doner, absolutely the best in the town.This is a great place to get a donair in Vancouver.They also serve Baklava. it was near perfect Seek this place out and give it a try. You will be so, so thankful, trust me! The flavours are great and fresh anytime.Well done! read more

Maybe I'm being a bit too biased towards nice, young women serving me, but it's the first time I've experienced at a donair place, instead of the usual, middle-aged owner. Does have clean decor, and nicer than the ones on Granville, imho. the portions were good, but you do have to tell them to be easy on the sauce, if you're watching your weight like me. Good fresh ingredients. Very busy part of Davie, so don't expect to find much parking during rush hour where you can't park. read more

Gut busting good. Great value. We got the 2 pitas w soda special which came out to $16.78 The pitas are thin and they fill em up with all the goodies you want. The sauces (hummus, garlic, red pepper paste) are so tasty. If you want a healthy quick bite, come here. read more

the Dude or the King? after we left I was like we should've gone to the Spot. it was good but nothing like what I had at the donair spot earlier in the week. I thought the subway-ness of have it your way was nice but people ahead of us went a little nuts with the cold fillings. like I said in my donair spot review I hate it when doners become veggie wraps and that's what the dude tasted like. we ordered and shared the lamb and chicken shawarma and we didn't over fill it but all I could taste was hot pressed dough and veggies. that's another thing, this isn't a Cuban doner, there's no need to hot press it. if we were trying to melt cold cheese with the shawarma with nothing else, press away, but the combo of cold veggies and hot dough didn't work for me because i'm also a texture eater. from what I picked off, the shawarma had good flavors, its just too bad they didn't fill it half meat and half veggies like the donair spot. the only yelpdown while we were there I think. it was such a letdown that I wish I had a donair spot before we left. read more

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Food is limited when it comes to Vegetarian options but it's understandable. Mainly, it is a bit small and service can be slow when it's busy. But all in all, it is alright but can improve more. read more

Yep! This is the place. Specifically, this is my go-to place for donair. I used to live 700 metres from Donair Dude, and the walk there took me past two or three other donair shops. Even when I was completely famished because I skipped breakfast or lunch or whatever, I'd walk past the other places to go here. Now I live 4.5 kilometres away, and this is *still* my go-to place for donair even though I now drive to get here. It's consistently excellent food and great value. The chicken donair is awesome--the meat's properly seasoned and cooked, not under- or overdone, and there are lots of options for how to have it done up and what to have on it. The dolmas (stuffed grape leaves) are delicious. The big kicker? This place is so good that it smells amazing even if you're walking past it and you're stuffed because you just ate somewhere else. read more

Not only is their food 5 star worthy but can Tibet get any more adorable? ;) My friends and I will definitely be going back! read more

My favorite spot to grab a donair. They have the best donair customization I've seen so far. All the choices are spread out nicely like you'd get at a typical sub shop. That makes it easy when it is late and all you want to do is point at your selection. Donair Dude always does the trick. Great deal: 2 donairs and pop for 12 bucks read more

Just had some food from here and the portions are huge and so very good. I will be coming back again for sure.

Terrible service, very rude manager. Not willing to sell their "special salad" I even offered to pay extra. First rule in customer service, customer is always right and you never use the word NO! To bad because that was one my fav Donair shops in town. I don't think I'd ever go back, maybe if they get rid of a poor excuse of a manger! Otherwise there are many good Donair shops. A really good shop actually just 2 blocks up the street. Never seen a manger so rude! Definitely not qualified to serve ppl, I wouldn't let her serve my dog! read more

This is a grab and go situation when I need something cheap and on the run. I would advise bringing some napkins as they love to pile on the sauce. Even when you tell them to go easy on the sauce...they still give you a ton of sauce... read more

Well they started out really good and then for some reason I guess they decided the beef they were using was to EXPENSIVE or something because they changed the BEEF and now it dry doesn't taste very good. They also use to have Cheddar & Mozzarella cheese and the last couple of times we went there all they had was FETA YUKKKK. We use go everyday and enjoyed it now I won't waste my time or money on it. It is a shame as we really enjoyed going there oh well Thanks read more

I'm that Asian lady whom Brad S mentioned below. I have been working here for over 2years. The most important thing that we always keep in mind is cleanliness and hygiene. We put on a new, clean gloves every single order. Even though it makes our hands so dry and hurt, we wash our hands more than 100 times everyday for hygienic conditions. In that moment, that customer was ordering a pita, I I fixed my hat things but he thought that I was digging my ears. It's ridiculous. I also got upset too cause he TOTALLY GOT ME WRONG and complained it. That was the reason why I ignored his saying. (I apologize for my improper conduct) If I made that un-hygienic conditions, like he said, I deserve to be fired. We use the hygiene hat (hair net) to prevent hair from falling down. I was fixing that hat. That's it! I'm sorry for his inconvenience caused by me. But the only thing I really want to say to him is, I swear I never did it and I never would!!!! I always do my best for providing better food and service to all our customers. Don't want to make other customer misunderstand me again, Taking this opportunity, will be more careful next time when fixing the uniforms and will pay special attention to washing my hands after. Thank you. read more

Food is disgusting! It was cold and was not fresh! They obviously do not care about the quality of their food. Was not our choice of take out but it was the only place open after an unexpected evening. The good reviews are probably all from friends and family because this place should probably actually be shut down! smarten up donair dude on davie! read more

Not Good... it's not fresh no matter how well they prepare it.. chicken is not freshly taken out, they keep it in a box and it releases moisture making it stale sooner. Only go here if they cut the meat right in front of you and use that for your order. read more

I fucking love "the dude". This place is unbelievably bomb! it's late and you want to mow down on some tasty ass food fast. hit up the Dude, it's a no-brainer. I usually get a chicken pita donair and load that puppy up with 3 different sauces, fuckin garlic spread, roasted red pepper spread and hummus! All great. The selection of vegetables is original and exciting, I always throw pineapples on that puppy. They top it off with a selection of different sauces and throw in meat hot off the roast. The best part is once it's rolled up they grill it in a George Foreman style grill to seal in all the dudely goodness and give it a perfection crunch! 10/10 but what happened to the handsome buff dude with the shiny jerry curls?? He was the true dude. read more

OMG.... Best bang for my buck. It was like a Mediterranean Calzones! Such a huge Mediterranean pocket filled to the brim with deliciousness. There's not a lot of space for you to sit in. I have to say that we did receive the worst service here in Canada and it wasn't even so bad. The cashier was pretty rude and did not care for us. She really didn't want to deal with us. Garlic Spread wasn't as strong as I would like. Red pepper paste was not spicy at all. There is so many toppings to stuff in the pita. They actually use 2 pitas and grill the whole pita calzones! The gyro is very delicious. They actually charge you for cheese which is super weird. read more

Crispy, delicious donairs - my only complaint would be to have tzatziki sauce with lots of garlic. They have hummus spreads and also what they call donair sauce (sweet sauce), but neither have enough garlic for my liking. The rest of the donair was great though, and a great deal too. $12 for 2 donairs and a pop. They load the donair with meat and toppings, and they spread it out so that you don't get bites of lettuce only - it's all evenly distributed and then pressed in a grill machine so it's crispy and delicious. Friendly service. Lots of people, very minimal seating. read more

This place used to be better. They have cut the portions so that you don't even get a full box(special) of food anymore. Another example of expanding too fast at the expense of quality. read more

Been here several times over the last years and have never had a bad experience here. The cheesy name was the fact which draged me into this place. :-) I know donar (or Döner) from Europe and it's a bit different which my be caused by local tastes. The product is fresh mad the ingredients are fresh too so nothing to complain about and I think a good snack for a fast bite. read more

Finally! Great donair in Vancouver with beloved Halifax style sweet sauce. All fresh ingredients, very tasty, and plenty of meat and toppings stuffed in the pita shell. They grill it which I wasn't a fan of at first but they did a great job and the crunchy pita really added to it. Would have been 5/5, but they pulled meat out of a tray instead of freshly sliced off the spit. Will definitely be a return customer. After being bit by the donair bug in Halifax and Edmonton, it's something I've been greatly missing coming home to Vancouver. read more

This place used to be good, but the portion sizes are smaller now and the food is bland. The choban salad is also tasteless... I don't think I'll be going back there. read more