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Before seeing a concert at the Salt Shed in Chicago, we stopped at the food trucks lined up just inside the fence. They had a small variety of foods and I settled on DonerMen. Their food truck doesn't offer everything on the restaurant's menu; there were about 9 items. I decided to order the Currywurst Mit Pommes, something I never tries before. It consists a bed of of "crisp" fries, what I think was a boiled and sliced bratwurst, and a sweet curry sauce. I also had a can of Coke. You can't do anything to mess up a Coca-Cola so we'll skip that. The people working the food truck know their stuff. They offer gluten-free and vegan items for those of us who need the options. They were also friendly and patient. The Currywurst was just okay. The crisp fries were soggy from the sauce. And I wish the brat was grilled instead of boiled. It would have made for a better meal. The concept is good. I've heard many good reviews but I think they were mainly the restaurant and not the food truck. I also heard from more than one person that the best item on the menu is the Doner Kebab. If we make it to their restaurant, I'll the Doner Kabob then. read more

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Kendra M.

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Stumbled in here before a kickball game nearby, and it was an instant hit that we came back to all season! The bartender (who might also be the owner?) is super cool and has a great knowledge of their beers on tap. The food is GREAT as well. The chicken doner salad is so flavorful, and the pretzel is perfect. Also a hit were the cheese curds and curry fries. The vibes in the bar are perfect - the front room has a great mural and always a movie playing, plus endless board games. The back room has old gaming systems like an N64 which is a blast. I'll miss our Wednesday trips here but need to find a reason to come back! read more

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George M.

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Great place and atmosphere. Best Currywurst outside of Berlin. I don't live in Chicago anymore but when I get back, this is always on the list to hit up again. read more

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Ronnie A.

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This place is an absolute joke. The owner is incompetent and rude. He served nothing fresh, I took one bite and the chicken was frozen solid. There were even little hairs from his disgusting beard in my food. I asked for a refund and he bugged out on me, swore about 12 times in front of my 3 year old. This is all after he literally asked me to leave a tip, which I did. Don't ever go here. Terrible. read more

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Raneen R.

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I've never had German food before, and this was phenomenal! I sat down on a Monday at 11:00, one hour before the kitchen closed. My friends and I ordered a lot: pretzel, poutine (fries), chicken kebab, buffalo wings, curry wurst and veggie wurst. All of it was absolutely delicious and had generous portions. We all shared everything that we ordered, but my veggie wurst was my personal favorite. The bartenders and employees are extremely friendly. I will definitely be returning here this summer! read more

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Anamaria H.

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5 years ago

So I've heard about this place for a while but never ordered from them. Then I was searching the delivery apps and found their food. I swore they were a German place but their food is more Mediterranean. I ordered the Doner Guys Bowl over rice which was chicken over rice with tzatziki, spicy harissa, lettuce, cabbage, cucumber, a wild pickle, and onions. It was a solid bowl. Delicious flavors and very filling. The chicken was spiced so good. I would've wanted more tzatziki but it was overall solid. I also ordered a pretzel which I guess is the German part? It was still fairly warm by the time it got to me which was awesome - warm pretzels cool quick by nature of the food so I was pleasantly surprised when I didn't have to warm it up. Delivery though GrubHub was super fast. They said an hour but it was more like 40 minutes. The one thing that prevents me from doing 5 stars is their menu isn't really that balanced - they don't really have many starters that complement their menu. And the hummus starter is $10! A single pretzel for $6 isn't ideal but it was tasty. I just wish they had a more rounded out menu. read more

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Grace W.

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Had seen that Dönermen does completely vegan döner kebab and currywurst and they did not disappoint! I have not had these dishes since I was in Germany. I got both the döner kebab and the currywurst (pictured), and will say the currywurst was my favorite! It had a great amount of curry seasoning and an incredibly flavorful ketchup that compliment the curry flavors. Not spicy at all. Their doner was ok, I think it would have been better in the restaurant because it was cold by the time I received it. They're also a bar which seems like a fun place to hang out but I just got takeout. I would recommend if you're in the Avondale area. read more

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S J.

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The food is not bad but these are chicken wraps not Döner Kebabs In my opinion way too expensive for an ok chicken wrap / Burrito read more

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Edna C.

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The story behind DönerMen is beautifully serendipitous: they haphazardly decided to mix Indian spices with classic German fare to create a street food style mashup dubbed the Cürrywurst. They also serve wraps, bowls, and a delicious-looking poutine; we opted for their signature cürrywurst ($9), which consisted of their pork and veal sausage over fries, topped with their curry spice sauce. The curry flavors don't entirely go hand in hand with the savory sausage and the slightly sweet sauce, so you end up with something in between that's not spicy enough to be entirely curry, but not traditional enough to be familiar. The sausage itself was juicy and satisfying, making a hearty snack. On a logistical note, I did appreciate the composition that was fairly easy to eat with a fork, without an excessive amount of toppings that spew everywhere as is possible with any form of grandiose fries. Altogether, it's an interesting concept but didn't quite pan out to be particularly life-changing--I wouldn't call it the best or wurst (pun intended) fusion ever. The staff are friendly, service is efficient, and the price is reasonable especially considering that they give you a 1/3 pound sausage (and the fact that you can't and shouldn't expect bouge street food to be cheap in America.) read more

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Alison Y.

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I tried DonerMen when I was at Christkindle Market in Chicago. After perusing most of the food shops, I decided on DonerMen because it seemed to offer the DonerBox that no other shop had. It boasted a mix of fries, veggies, and meat - the healthiest meal I could find there. Upon receiving it, I was disappointed that it came in a small container that could barely hold the contents inside. This made it very difficult to carry to my table and I lost some toppings along the way. This is definitely a food you cannot eat while moving and needs two hands to transport. Once I was seated, I was excited to dig in. Again, the container was small and I wasn't able to really mix anything up and had to eat from the top/outside in. Other than the sauce on top, I was not wowed by anything in this dish. The fries were not very well made (it was cold but not sure if it came out that way or my 15 feet walk cooled it down in Chicago winter... Ontop of having difficult eating it out of a small container, I felt that this wasn't a good value. For $11, I could have gotten a better deal with other offerings at Christkindle Market. I want to like them more because the concept sounds good...I may try their kebab if I ever run into them again and don't have any better options... read more

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Sergio V.

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Awsome neighborhood Bar grill. This place is a change from other food joints ,Great food and Beer choices! read more

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Zachary S.

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The best lunch truck in Chicago! I've eaten at several trucks over the years, but this place takes the idea of fusion food to a new level. The curry fries are amazing, fresh and very unique. The wrap was very flavorful and full of different tastes and textures. The artwork on the truck is creative and original. Kudos for a excellent truck. read more

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Jenna O.

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Got some bratwurst and druidwurst from the food truck. It was so great! Loved the curry sauce, just the right amount of spice. Very friendly workers. 10/10 read more

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Angela D.

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Food truck browsing on a sunny spring day in Chicago, I saw the description of the DonerBox. Spit-roasted chicken, Greek goat yoghurt tzatziki, spicy red pepper harissa, tomato-cucumber shirazi, wild pickle, sumac sprinkle, fries, and red lettuce salad. Delicious, right? I don't know how it's possible that this meal had next to no flavor. It was so disappointing. The fries were old and mealy, the chicken was dry and flavorless, and the whole thing was completely boring. The harissa had a nice bite but there was hardly any of it on the chicken. I'm sensitive to strong goat flavor so I was hesitant about the tzatziki, but it tasted like plain cow's milk yogurt. I think I paid $11 for this lunch and didn't even want to finish it. read more

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Nancy H.

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I've ordered from here twice. It has always been delicious. Today I got the döner box with fries and it was SO good. Very tasty and fresh. Pretty large portion. Will definitely be ordering again! read more

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Julia V.

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This is my favorite place around town. I live in Avondale and don't go here enough. Luckily I frequent the truck, as I work in the Loop. The food is AMAZING (can't get enough of the curry wurst), the beer selection is great, and the bartenders are the best. The music is always great and they have some fun stuff going on from time to time. LOVE! read more

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Mark B.

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(This review is for the food truck only) While strolling around The Loop trying to decide on lunch I came across the Döner Men food truck and decided to give it a try - it was a fine lunch. The truck itself will certainly catch your eye and the menu (large w/ big pictures and helpful descriptions) helps draw you in. The staff was... fine; not overly friendly but not bad at all. I had the Döner Box and it was very tasty. It had chicken and lettuce and fries, tomatoes and onions and... I don't even know what else was in there but it was pretty tasty. In fact, the sauces help to add flavor but it's the ingredients that really make this thing. The one issue I have, and I have this issue with almost every food truck, is that the prices do not seem to reflect the portion size you receive. The Döner Men truck is no stand out from the others: tasty food but small portion for the price. My lunch appetite is usually very sizable and that tends to keep me away from most food trucks. Every once in a while I give a new one a shot but, like my experience here, the visits are few and far between because the food is usually not insanely outstanding that I'd want to double-down on the order. I'm not sure I'll be giving this truck another shot. read more

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Bill M.

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Yes working near the Sears (Willis) Tower is great because you can get some food truck traffic around here during lunchtime. The colorfully decorated DönerMen truck serves its take on German street food. I tried a Döner Box, loaded with all sorts of ingredients. In fact this böx öf fööd is a microcosm of my "balanced" diet in general, a pile of both "good and healthy" and "good but not that good for you" ingredients. There is the salad portion with lettuce, onion, tomato and cucumber and a generous portion of shredded roasted chicken, and somewhere in the box is a heap of fries, plus tzatziki yogurt sauce. It is a good and filling lunch box for sure. I think next time I will want to try the currywurst, which really is German street food to me. read more

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Dave R.

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Love this place!!! Go, get, whatever, you will not be disappointed. The first time I hooked up with my ex wife we made love after a great evening at the tap. My new girlfriend loves it too! read more

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Andreas B.

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We went to the Christmas market in Chicago and we ordered Doner Kebab. All we got was 3 Burritos, which we would never have ordered if we knew that these guys FALSELY ADVERTISE their food. They have no idea what german food is and especially what a Doner Kebap is! I am from Berlin and this company is a joke! read more

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Evelyn Z.

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7 years ago

Food preparation and seasonings on point but the quality of the meats can be questioned because my donor had a lot of cartilage in it. The owner or the manger sits in front of the restaurant with a nice smile on. They created a welcoming environment but place is not that busy. It appeared those it was a take out place for locals. read more

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Monica R.

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The food here is great. The dönerguys bowl is very filling and a nice alternative to the currywurst. The currywurst is pretty good, but if you're looking for more variety (I.e. veggies, sauces, etc) the dönerguys bowl is a more appealing. The dönerguys bowl is served over rice, but if you prefer you can order a dönerbox which has all the same ingredients (chicken, pickle, harissa, tzatziki, lettuce, cabbage, etc.) over fries. The only downside to this place is that a side order of fries is $6. The curry sauce served with them is delicious but at the end of the day, it's still just fries. read more

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Vincent D.

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One of my favorite food trucks that stops by Columbus and Randolph. I hadn't seen it in a while but it stopped by today! My coworker and I got the currywurst. The sausage that it comes with is always so tender and juicy. The curry has a really great flavor and is not too overpowering. If you eat it immediately, the fries are also crispy and you have a nice contrast in texture as you're going through it. A couple of my coworkers also got the Doner Box and they both loved it. Though the price may seem a little steep for the type of fare you're receiving. you definitely get full after eating it. The portion sizes are great and the staff that work at the truck have always been nothing but friendly with me. I'd never had German street food until running into this food truck and I definitely visit it as often as I see it. read more

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Emily C.

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I was at the Christkindlmarket and stumbled upon Donerman's stall. I've never heard of them before but it smelled great and looked family owned. I waited in line for about 15-20min. The line wasn't long but they were slow to serve (1 cashier and 1 chef). I ordered the Currywurst and I was so amazed at how delicious it was. I've never had Currywurst before so I may not be the best judge but the wurst and curry sauce tasted like something I've never tried before! The curry was sweet but not in a bad way. I was iffy about the wurst since I don't like lamb but it was actually really delicious! Glad I stopped by. read more

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Ray D.

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9 years ago

Now it's also a bar with food, not just a food truck. Love the food truck but this is a non-moving boozed up target, and convenient to me. read more

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Peggy T.

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Anytime I see this truck, I stop and get something. If not one of those sweet doners, a perfect curry fries or at least a Club Mate. One of my chicago favorites! read more

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Con K.

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A beautiful day today in Chicago means eating outside. Eating outside means food truck! I tried the doner box. It was very tasty. The chicken was tender and nicely flavored with a slight kick. The tzatziki and veggies went well with the chicken. The curry fries were a little soggy to my liking but altogether this was a really nice lunch for 10$. read more

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Austin H.

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I was wandering around wacker drive looking for a food truck that I haven't been to before, and I happened upon this humble truck. The menu looked great and the service was okay, but the currywurst was not my thing. Some flavors just are not meant to be combined. The curry itself was okay, as were the sausages, despite being hastily prepared and sloppily assembled. But together? Nay. read more

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Allie W.

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It's awesome that they can make any of their entrees vegetarian (except for the poutine). I had the vegetarian box and the veggies and sauce were really great. It's a little pricey at $11. read more

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Dennis H.

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I am from Berlin Germany and have been looking for a similar food experience to the Döner and the Curry Wurst for a while after I moved to Chicago. It is sad to say that what these guys offer is by no stretch even close to the German/Berlin original. While I understand that there is room for international interpretation of the food + americanization of certain foods, you shouldn't advertise to sell "iconic German street food and cuisine" especially the famous Curry Wurst that tasted nothing like the original. Overall both the Döner and the Curry Wurst lacked the bold flavor and texture you will experience from the Original, while the Doner was bland and flavorless. Back I am to the never ending search to find food close or similar to the taste of Berlin Germany as Dönermen did not deliver. Find a recipe online and make it yourself, you won't be disappointed. read more

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Ashley M.

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Doner Men came to visit me in the Willis today, and decided to try the Vegetarian Currywurst. The sauce was a little salty, but still delicious. My plate was clean in a matter of minutes. I'm already looking forward to trying the doner kebab. As a word to the wise, their potato salad is served cold. For whatever reason, the guy in front of me thought it ought to be served hot. When has ANYONE ever had hot potato salad? Anyway, without giving any attitude, the cashier immediately apologized and refunded the man. Overall the staff was great, and I really hope Doner Men comes to visit me again. I'll keep an eye out for the food truck too! read more

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H H.

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12 years ago

Amazeballs. Döner Kabab, food of champions. Hand cut Belgian fries topped with curry sauce. You can also get the fries with Kabab toppings. Can't get good like this in 'merica. read more

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Erin M.

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So good. Zehr gut is probably more accurate. It's hard to miss the colorful and elaborate Döner Men Truck on Chicago's street. The explosion of flavor in your mouth when you order confirms that the Döner Men isn't just another fly-by-night trendy truck. They've got the goods. I often struggle with what to pick from a food truck but when I saw the döner kebab fries the choice was easy. Finishing this mountain of flavor was not, on the other hand, as easy. Large pieces of flavorful chicken, hand-cut crispy fries, bright fresh salad with a light dressing. The biggest surprise was the goat cheese tzatziki sauce. I am not a goat cheese person but this was awesome and that says a lot. The truck also features curry wurst and a spicy curry sauce as well as the döner kebab in a wrap and salads. Next time I'll have to try something new because there absolutely will be a next time. read more

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Jason P.

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Amazing food. Kebab, doner box, curry fries, all of it is excellent...and addictive. I try to track them down for lunch at least once a week. I've never had food from a truck that is this memorable. And it's worth noting that the men in Doner Men are really cool, down to earth, and get the food out fast. Don't be swayed if the line is long... you'll have a delicious meal in no time. You can thank me later. read more

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Melissa G.

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Döner Men should apply for superhero status- they always show up when you need them in the most unexpected places. The döner is fantastic, perfect drunk food. Curry fries are also amazing. The only thing that is different from an authentic late-night German Dönerladen was the fresh vegetables. They are usually sad, slimy wilted iceberg snots- Döner Men served an awesome variation and must have a tomato garden in the truck. Last, they have Club Mate. At six bucks a bottle they are the only importer in the Midwest- and thank god for that. I bought all they had in the truck and would go back for more. read more

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Bland food and very overpriced. It was over $12 for some soggy fries on a bed of lettuce with some cucumber sauce... should have checked the yelp reviews beforehand. read more

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Daniel N.

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The decor of the truck caught my eye so I decided to grab this for a quick meal outside my work building. Nice down to earth dudes with super quick service. I got the Döner box just because it seemed like it was a good combination of everything they had to offer. I am still not really sure what I ate, but it was pretty good. The truck seems to be fusion-y with German and Mediterranean like foods. The Döner box had flavorful chicken kebob, fresh crisp lettuce, tomatoes, onions, delicious crispy fries, and homemade white and red sauce. All on point and blends perfectly together. Also, they lay the food in the box in a picture perfect manner (important for us asian food pic takers) The portions and price are typical of what you would expect from a Chicago food truck. It's about half the portion for the same price as Benjyehuda (reminds me of a box from there but cleaner and with less mushy vegetables). The Döner box portion is actually a perfect size since Benjye bowls can be split into two meals. If they were the same price I would choose Donermen over that any day. read more

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James C.

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8 years ago

Honestly used to be one of my favorite food trucks but the product has fallen off hard. Had a kebab just now that was flavorless aside from the taste of the wrap and tomato, with dry chicken that seemed to have several small chunks of bone in it. Used to be that it was a tasty meal, even if it wasn't the most authentic take on Mustafa's in Berlin (which I've eaten at a few times and am pretty sure is the inspiration here), but this was downright bad. Hope they improve in the future. read more

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Nicole B.

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Went to their food truck at the Christkindlmarket in the loop. The menu says any item can be made vegetarian which was a nice surprise. I had a veggie wrap which tasted fresh, spicy and delicious. read more

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More info about DönerMen

2849 W Belmont
Chicago, IL 60618
Avondale
Directions
(773) 961-8757
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http://www.donermen.com/

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Hours

What time does DönerMen open?

DönerMen opens at 4:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.DönerMen opens at 12:00 PM on Friday, Sunday and Saturday.

What time does DönerMen close?

DönerMen closes at 2:00 AM (Next day) on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.DönerMen closes at 3:00 AM (Next day) on Saturday.

Mon-Thu 4:00 PM - 2:00 AM (Next day)Fri, Sun 12:00 PM - 2:00 AM (Next day)Sat 12:00 PM - 3:00 AM (Next day)

Payment methods

Does DönerMen take Bitcoin?

No, DönerMen does not take Bitcoin.

Does DönerMen take credit cards?

Yes, DönerMen takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does DönerMen have catering options?

Yes, DönerMen does have catering options.

Does DönerMen have a happy hour?

Yes, DönerMen has a happy hour.

Does DönerMen serve alcohol?

Yes, DönerMen serves alcohol. Full Bar

Indoor Amenities

Does DönerMen allow dogs?

No, DönerMen does not allow dogs.

Does DönerMen have TVs?

No, DönerMen does not have TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does DönerMen have bike parking?

Yes, DönerMen has bike parking.

Does DönerMen have outdoor seating?

No, DönerMen does not have outdoor seating options.

Does DönerMen have parking?

Yes, DönerMen has parking options. Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is DönerMen wheelchair accessible?

Yes, DönerMen is wheelchair accessible.

Does DönerMen have free WiFi?

Yes, DönerMen has free WiFi.

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Specialties

Make catering, parties and special events all the more special with our hand painted Berlin street food truck. We can show up anywhere with a full service kitchen on wheels and a friendly staff.

History

Established in 2013.

DonerMen started with German Imbiss (street food) and have expanded to street foods from around the globe. DonerMen is anthropology through food. Try Currywurst, a post-war Berlin invention combining Indian spices via British Imperialism and German sausage in one dish. Or try the other DönerMen stalwart, Doner Kebab, a marriage of flavors brought to Germany by Turkish immigrants in the early 1970's, now served around the globe. Sound highfalutin? It's not. You know how the U.S has tex-mex? This is sorta of a Ger-Turk. Or is it Turk-Ger? Either way it's delicious. In this spirit of this emergence, daily specials will evolve to showcase grilled meats and flavor combinations from around the world, but with a tip of the Seppelhut to Deutschland. Prost!

Meet the Business Owner: Shawn P.

A food truck turned brick and mortar, inspired by street eats around the world, with culinary origins in Berlin.

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1.4 mi•North Center

I really enjoy coming here. Anytime I'm in the area...if I have any reason to shoot this way, I…read moremake the effort. Food was great. Chicken Paprikash with spaetzle and red cabbage was great. I started with a cup of goulash soup and dark rye bread. Fantastic. A complementary aperitif was served at the end. Excellent. Service was great. Very accommodating and very helpful. Seems like there are many regulars here and although I am not a regular I felt very welcomed. Ambience is local with a lot of history. Great pictures on the walls. Great posters on the walls. Bar with high tops out front low top tables a couple stairs up into the back. Great atmosphere. Plenty of German beer here good stuff on tap. The wine list also looked very good. I stuck with an HB and it was just fine. The cost of the food and drink I would say is on par with most places however, this is all home-cooked food. A far step up above many places. Definitely worth a visit.

Always a comforting delicious meal here! It's been several years since we've been back but we…read moredecided to celebrate my mom's bday tonight and we had a great time! We ordered the potato pancakes, I had the chicken schnitzel with roasted potatoes and red cabbage...yum! Also, I saved room for apple strudel and omg...so scrumptious! They also brought a candle out with my mom's dessert and they gave us a complimentary apple schnapps!

Octoberfest @ Laschet's Inn . 2119 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60618

Good hackepeter but a little bland

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Cool German pub vibe w/great food

The Berghoff Restaurant

3.7(1.4k reviews)

5.5 mi•The Loop

Arrived about 2:00pm Sunday afternoon with my family of 4. No wait. Walked in and seated right…read moreaway. Waiter was professional and quick. Loved the history of the restaurant and enjoyed the wall art!! Wisconsin Fried Cheese Curds - Chickpea wasabi crust, apricot wasabi sauce Surprised by the dip being apricot but the taste was delicious!! Family loved. Would never know it was wasabi anything or chickpea crusted. Potato Pierogies (5) - Beurre blanc sauce, quinoa arugula salad, sour cream Very tasty. Definitely worth getting. I enjoyed the salad and the sour cream. Bread Basket - House-made rye, sourdough, wheat, lavash My family enjoyed the bread. 100% My son ordered and he ate it up. Disappointed it was not warm but still good. Wiener Schnitzel - A la Holstein - Pan-fried breaded veal cutlet, substituted fries instead of creamed spinach, pickle, house-made spätzle - German noodles, plus 2 fried easy side eggs, capers and anchovies Very good!! Family member could see why it was the most popular item on the menu. Enjoyed the spatzle as is that was underneath the breaded veal. Sauerbraten - Marinated roasted beef sirloin, sweet and sour gravy, asparagus, green beans, mashed potatoes Second most popular entree ordered on menu. Roast tender, gravy took some getting use to but was good overall. Went well with the potatoes and veggies - asparagus, carrot, green beans. Schlachteplatte - Smoked pork-chop, chopped bratwurst, knockwurst, smoked Thuringer, sauerkraut, fingerling potatoes Smoked pork-chop was smoky but a little dry per family member but other meats were tasty. I did enjoy it but I only sampled. Overall delicious. Ordered a side of spatzle - German noodles Disappointed spatzle was cold. Had them warm with butter elsewhere and was good. Lemon Tortellini - Spinach, dill, blistered tomatoes, roasted garlic cream. Very tasty!! Felt like the Tortellini melted in your mouth.

Years ago, we used to dine in The Berghoff Restaurant in downtown Chicago very often when we were…read moreactively attending Broadway shows. Its location makes it such an ideal restaurant to have a pre-show dinner. A couple of days ago, we played it a visit again as we were going to a show in The CIBC Theatre, which is only a 4-minute walk away. We parked at the Adams Wabash iParkit Garage, which is a mere 2-minute walk to the restaurant. The Berghoff has more to offer other than its ideal location. The restaurant is the oldest restaurant in Chicago, but it is maintained really well, clean and beautiful. When we visited, it was festively decorated for St. Patrick's Day. They serve delicious authentic German fare. As we were in a hurry, each of us just ordered a drink and an entrée. Berghoff must have tons of experience serving food for show goers, as the staff were efficient and the food came out quickly. Daughter had a In Cold Blood ($13) and a Reuben Sandwich ($21.95), hand-carved corned beef (or turkey), Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, on house-made rye. She ordered it without Thousand Island dressing which was included in the menu. Hubby and I each ordered a Wiener Schnitzel ($27.95 each), pan-fried breaded veal cutlet, creamed spinach, house-made spätzle. He had a Root Beer ($3.6) and I had an Iced Tea ($3.4). The Wiener Schnitzel was piping hot, nicely cooked with a crispy light batter and rather tender veal. It even brought back good memories from our respective trips in Germany and Austria. I enjoyed the house-made spätzle a lot. Daughter liked her Reuben Sandwich too. There is a 3.5% surcharge to every check, as specified in their website. Good thing that it was not a surprise for us. Actually, the service stood out the most this time. When we were caught in very slow traffic in the expressway on our way to the restaurant, I called The Berghoff and spoke to Brian on the phone, and told him we would be 15 minutes late. He was very kind, assured we would have our table, and thanked me for telling him. When we finally arrived 25 minutes late, Brian was still so welcoming, cheerful, and friendly. As he was leading us into the dining area, he let us choose either a booth or a table. Fortunately, it was still early for dinner, around 5:30 pm, there were still a few tables available. When we were eating, the restaurant became packed. Our server, Isaiah, offered flawless service too. He's also very kind, friendly, and professional. I informed him that we only had an hour before we needed to leave for the show. He assured us that he would make sure we leave on time, and he delivered his promise. Actually, it only took us about 52 minutes from sitting down to finish! Our dining experience at The Berghoff was delightful and perfect!

Classic German dining room

Jager schnitzel

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Bavarian Pretzel

Resi's Bierstube Restaurant

3.8(274 reviews)

1.5 mi•North Center

Responsive. Good workers. Efficient. Kind. We had a big job that required a compressor which was…read moreadditional. We would prefer to have known that cost up front. Other than that, all was good.

This place is just the best. Chill vibes, great food, good prices, friendly service. We got the…read morewurst plate (essentially a sausage sampler) to die for. Along with the classic potato pancakes, and a schnitzel served with German potato salad. Totally in heaven, this is a favorite spot of mine whenever I'm in Chicago!

Schnitzel and potato pancakes (served with sour cream and apple sauce)

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Edelweiss Restaurant

4.1(475 reviews)

6.2 mi•Dunning

Was looking for German food again when I came to Chicago for a work trip. I already tried the one…read morein the loop so I ventured out to this place. The reviews advertised authentic German food. As a German I had to try it. The potato pancakes were a good start, tasted like mom used to make. The Platter had a lot of food. I don't know what region this place is from, the sauerkraut and Blaukraut were not Bavarian, the Spätzle felt ready made and not home made. The Bratwurst was too fine for me, I'm thinking north German. The strudel was good tho. The service was fantastic! From host to server they took care of me and made sure I wanted for nothing, so I can't complain there. Decor wise this looks like what you'd imagine a German restaurant looking like in the US. Lots of banners advertising beer and German flags hanging on the walls with a collection of steins everywhere you look. Overall it's not "authentic" for me, but the food tasted good and the service was exceptional.

The Staff here at Edelweiss Restaurant is dressed up nicely in Bavarian, Black-Forest, Rhineland,…read moreand Saxon-German outfits, like Lederhosen, Dirndls, and other Disneyland-style Costumes, which makes things extra fun, especially when the accordion starts being played in an "Um-Pah" way. At Christmas time (Weinachten), the staff at Edelweiss Restaurant decks the entire places out like a Christmas Market (Weinachtmacht) in Munich. It is Delightful. I have eaten here many times, over numerous decades. It is a 5 minute drive from the cemetery where my entire family is buried. Oktoberfest 2025 begins on Saturday Sep. 6 and goes until Sunday Nov. 2 (it is a lot of fun if you like beer and live traditional German songs. I almost always order one or more of the following: Steak Tartar (as a starter), followed by Leberknodel Soupe (liver dumpling soup), and then either the Bavarian Pork Shank, or the Sauerbraten, or the Wiener Schnitzel (a breaded & fried veal cutlet that's as big and pounded flat as a large pancake) as my main. Get these with the Spätzle and the sweet stewed Red Cabbage for the best experience. There is truly no reason to order the burger or the salmon.

2.5 mi•DePaul, Lincoln Park

The oompa band roams and will come up to your table if it's your birthday!!

Bavarian Pretzel

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Octoberfest @ Edelweiss Restaurant. 7650 W Irving Park Rd, Norridge, IL

Prost

3.8(534 reviews)

Came here for drinks with an old family friend and her baby a couple days ago. Great selection of…read moredraft beers and a fun vibe over all. Lots of open seating and enough room for a stroller (!!). Good the Prost cinnamon draft (name?) - honestly really good. If you like a flavored beer this one tasted like cinnamon toast crunch which was interesting. Server told me it's been on draft for like 10 years or so. Servers were attentive and friendly, asked a couple questions about the menu and they were pretty helpful. I'd definitely come back another time with friends or to check out trivia!

German style beer hall in Lincoln Park. What a nice find. The seating is long wooden tables with…read morebenches. The ceilings and walls are decked with German paraphernalia. Staffed walked around to check on your order. The beer imported with a nice variety of breweries and styles. There are multiple volume options, even das Boot. Wurst platter came with all the traditional accoutrements. You can pick and choose traditional flavors with modern ones. Small is plenty to share with 2 people. Next time will be tempted to get the large pretzel.

2.1 mi•Ravenswood, Lincoln Square

Always a good choice!

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Himmel's

4.0(230 reviews)

We tried a few German dishes as well as a pizza-all were excellent. The beer was fresh and very…read moretasty. Fun atmosphere, they had a live band.

Gigantic chicken schnitzel, massive calzones, fantastic ambiance and great staff. They also had…read moreRosti which was fantastic potatoey Gruyère greatness. Only other thing I could ask for is Weihenstephan beer.

4.1 mi•Old Town, Near North Side

Bavarian bar!

Pizza Rustica

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The Glunz Tavern

3.8(165 reviews)

Went to visit Glunz tavern on Saturday according to their website the bar restaurant opens at noon,…read morewe arrived there at 2:30 PM The liquor store was open however we did have to ring the bell and one of the owners was behind the counter, When asked why isn't the restaurant open like it says on their website, she said the website was wrong. It cost me $8.50 to park at a meter for nothing but misinformation, disappointment, and frustration. Please correct your mistakes to avoid pissing off other potential customers.

The creamy cheddar bratwurst might be my favorite bratwurst of all time. So much cheese! I was in…read moredisbelief that I would be so into the bratwurst. Will be back again.

Jameson And Pretzel

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Döner 97

4.6(43 reviews)

3.1 mi•Lincoln Park

One of the best meals in the city. Authentic doner with fantastic sauces. I took my wife here and…read moreshe was extremely skeptical because she doesn't like Mediterranean/schwarma. The entire meal she was saying how good it was. Highly recommend.

My cousin Mickey and his wife, Minnie, drive from Skokie twice a month because of their love for…read morethe place. It's more fast food than dining room, even though there are tables and chairs, if you prefer. The döner sandwiches are something special. It's clear they use fresh ingredients and put a little tlc in every one they prepare. If you're into baked potato check out the build your own Kumpir. Butter drenched potato with your choice of veggies and proteins added. A meal in itself! I sampled and loved their Red Lentil soup and Bulgar dishes. The big winner this night was the Ćevapi sausages in their special flatbread. Pro Tip: consider splitting something. The portion size is impressive. If you like leftovers, ignore my tip and get two completely different dishes that you can share the next day. Actually, that's two tips in one. So Pro Tips! The cost was fairly reasonable and the waitstaff very efficient. Cousin Mickey (his name is Michael, her's is Amelia; they DID have the nicknames before meeting each other) spent two years traveling back and forth between Germany and Turkey and he claims this fare to be very authentic. 09/25

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Doner Dner Sandwich

Pleasant House Pub

4.4(1k reviews)

6.5 mi•Pilsen

I've been a fan of the savory pies for years but was able to try the breakfast version. The crust…read moreis actually the perfect vehicle for a breakfast sandwich. All that was missing was maybe a packet of hot sauce. The take away Steak n Ale pies hit just like always. Great service as well.

I recently went in and asked about the wait time for a table for two. They asked me if I had signed…read moreup to be part of the waitlist, after I said no, she explained that I had to scan the QR code to get placed in waitlist and the waitlist is currently 45 minutes. I scanned the QR code and went to the bathroom. As I walked back there, I noticed there were 4 open spots at the bar and there were 6 2-top tables set up, which was confusing because there was a 45 minutes wait. Walking back from the bathroom I thought I would ask the bartender if the seating at the bar was also reserved by through the waitlist. I walked up ( did not attempt to sit down as that part of the bar was not clean) and the bartender started rudely saying "have you spoken to the host " I said yes but I had a question, and she continuously said " you have to speak to the host." I told her that I just had a question for her then she rudely said again "sometimes we use this as seating so-rry." My partner and I decided to leave after that. I had never been treated that way in my life. I open my mouth to say something and I couldn't because I was rudely interrupted. I felt like I was hurried out of the area. After being here countless times before and exploring the menu with friends and family, I don't think I will ever come back as this left a bad taste in my mouth. It's hard to go back when you feel you were discriminated against. My partner and I felt like we were that night as the attitudes and behaviors from the bartender and hostess were rude.

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Breakfast pie: spinach, egg, and cheese

Staropolska Restaurant

4.5(665 reviews)

1.0 mi•Avondale

Ahead of a few rounds at Revolution Brewery, we stopped by this amazing Polish restaurant. The…read moreatmosphere was a classic Eastern European vibe - dark wood, a well stocked bar, plenty of seating and a separate room for larger parties. The food here was excellent. I had the cheese and potato pierogis which were delicious and covered with grilled onions and bacon. My wife got the stuffed cabbage and enjoy equally. Service was top notch. We ate at the bar and were served promptly and with lots of courtesy.

Absolutely five stars! We stopped by here for a quick lunch after getting some groceries from the…read morePolish supermarket. The food was incredibly authentic and comforting from start to finish. We had the cheese and potato pierogis, Żurek, pickle soup, and the goulash with potato pancakes, and every single dish was packed full of rich, homemade flavor. The goulash and potato pancakes were so good that we honestly wished they gave more than two. Our waitress was amazing as well, super friendly, attentive, and genuinely helpful. The portions were generous, everything arrived hot and fresh, and you can tell a lot of care goes into every recipe. It felt like a true home cooked meal in the best way. We left full, happy, and we're already planning our next visit. Also side note - We've also ordered their food through DoorDash, and it was just as delicious. Some places lose quality when delivered, but not this one, everything still tasted fresh, authentic, and full of flavor.