It is NOT closed!! twice now the young lady who works here has saved me from starvation with the warmest, tastiest, and most comforting kebab in the entire state of Colorado. It is a godsend that it's just up the street from union station, if you are even close to Denver, do not bother with any other shop in the city, just come here. read more

So DELICIOUS !!! Very courteous !!! It was so tasty, loaded with meat. I am coming back for sure !!!

The food was great. The service was wonderful. Really nice people. serving sizes were huge.

YES. YES. TRIPLE YES. We landed in Denver for another great weekend adventure for Adventure Club in the Red rocks, and first order business: FOOD TRUCK FOOD. On yelp, indeed this is walking distance from our Le Meridien Hotel, so BOOM. Lunch-time hour together with the rest of the locals who probably work there line-up in enthusiasm doing our good-food-dance, and ordered a combo! The guy who cooks inside is very polite, he will even ask if you want extra of any of the sauce, or how hot you like it to be. *make it burn*--yum! I love Denver and it's great downtown area/city, we placed ourselves in the middle where chairs and table were available for city-travelers and tourists. Shared a combo meal and a Shawarma and Wallaaaaaaaah! Tummy happiness level: 9k. read more

Denver Doner - Mediterranean Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Got the lamb kofta, with salad and hummus, the lamb was dry and not very flavorful, once I ran out of hummus it was nearly not edible. I mean the best thing on the plate was the pickled onion... Granted that food in downtown Denver seems to be sub par overall, there is really no excuse for bland middle eastern food. Staff was nice, just the food was lacking. read more

The lamb and beef kebab plate with falafel... Yum... This food stand really knows how to make Mediterranean food. The lamb was delicious and tender, the falafel balls were rightfully made with a crunchy exterior, the salad counterbalanced the heavy nature of the rest of the dish. The pros go on and on. If you are in the area you have to give this place a try! read more

Denver Doner - Food Cart! - Mediterranean Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Fantastic vegetarian options and an outstanding falafel sandwich. Always super friendly and super fast. Vegan or vegetarian, you should stop by... Don't let the fact that it is a food cart worry you, he whips of a fantastic meal... read more

Having lived overseas for a bit and falling in love with the doner kebab, I have been eyeing Shondiz for a little while. Thanks to a slower week at work, I snuck out today to grab a sandwich. I was hoping they wouldn't be closed with the holidays and thankfully they were not. Of course I ordered the doner kebab sandwich but without onions. The sandwich was a big one with shaved lamb, tomatoes, lettuce, pickled cabbage and a spicy sauce that pulled it all together beautifully. The lamb was fatty but in a delicious way and the pickled cabbage helped to undercut a little of the fattiness which is a perfect harmony in your mouth. The sauce had a hint of spice to it which again married beautifully with the lamb. While this isn't an exact replica of what I had overseas it was delicious nonetheless and I would definitely keep going back. read more

I've worked in downtown Denver for over 8 years and Shondiz has always been a staple. I've been going here since before they were a permanent fixture on 16th Street Mall. The breakfast burritos are the best to be had, hands down. For $4.50, you're getting fresh eggs, potatoes, grilled veggies, spicy sauces, and cheese if you like. And it's a lot of food, definitely could fill you up for the entire work day if you're having a late breakfast. Of course there are a ton of breakfast burrito options in Denver, but for both the quality and the price of this, it's hard to beat. If you're open to spicy foods, ask the owner to make it as spicy as possible. He'll bring the heat which makes the food even more appealing, since so many places say they can make their food 'spicy' and it still falls flat. The falafel is also incredible. Freshly fried falafels are added to a warm pita, with tons of additions. Just a word to the wise, call ahead to avoid having to stand in the long lines that form around lunch time. read more

Awesome falafel!! Maybe the best I've ever had. It's made fresh in front of you and is perfectly moist. The cabbage and pickles and sauces pull the whole thing together. And the price and friendly service are awesome. HIGHLY recommend stopping by. I missed it the first time I walked by. The location is just a little food stand in the center of the walkway. read more

Denver Doner - Maybe the best falafel of my life (no onion) - Mediterranean Near Me - Denver, Colorado

THANK YOU EDDY! first time in Denver and so happy we stopped here. Not only was the shawarma amazing but also Eddy and his customer service :) I felt like family eating there and will be back before I go back to California. We got two shawarmas with everything on it. Added garlic and spicy sauce and they were so generous with that and their protein :) would recommend to stop and eat at the picnic tables around there. Thanks again , Eddy!! read more

Being a genuine doner fan, this wasn't it. Call it shawarma sandwich not a doner. Sweet and helpful guy who works there makes up for the weakness though. read more

Unhygienic place, horrible stench. Not sure how this place passes inspection. The meat tasted like road kill.

I was craving a hearty breakfast burrito and came here after being referred by my friend. First impressions are everything and once I got there, I was the only one in line so I went straight up to the window to order. I had a hard time trying to figure out if the man working in the booth was flat out ignoring me, or when it would be my turn to order. Turns out he was pretty backed up from people doing 'to go' orders. It would have been nice to be a little more clear in the communication because I felt like a fool standing there staring. From the looks of other yelp reviews, others have had this problem as well. If I were more in a hurry I would have left, however I was off work so I decided to stick it out for a green chili smothered breakfast burrito. I got to watch my burrito being made and food was shoved around,thrown into corners, and an overall lack of caring as it was prepared. Once I finally got my burrito, I shuffled home to eat it which I found a curly black hair in it. I completely understand that mistakes happen but I noticed when he was preparing the food that there were no gloves used, and no hair nets when this man has a full head of hair. Overall not the best experience, I wish it were better. I'm always willing to give places more chances so hopefully this can be a learning experience. read more

As the Gershwin brothers wrote (and Ella Fitzgerald sang): I say tomato and you say tomahto. I say potato and you say potahto. Tomato tomahto potato potahto, Let's call the whole thing off. Or maybe we should call it Shondiz. Yelp reviews rave about the wonderful shawarma, gyros, and doner served by the two brothers in a food cart located at 16th and Glenarm. And well they should. The pressed and spiced roll of lamb is wonderfully flavorful. Some reviewers complain about them using too much garlic in their preparations but for me that's one of the things that make their dishes so very tasty. Too much garlic? Eat an Altoid and get over it. Life is short. Eat what tastes great. And call it what you like. Those words (shawarma/gyros/doner) all mean the same thing but in different languages. They all mean "things cooked while turning on a spit." The best etymological explanation I've seen is at www.quora.com/Whats-the-difference-between-gyros-shawarma-d%C3%B6ner-kebab. So call it whatever you like. They don't care. But know that these Shondiz Brothers serve some of the best in town and they do it with enthusiasm and great smiles. Hope the place stays around forever. Sign me, David "Kebab" M read more

I've been waiting a long time to try this place. It finally worked out that I was downtown while they were open. It was a little bit of a wait, what one would expect from a one-person operation. It was worth every second. The doner kabob was excellent and I can't wait to make it back again soon! read more

Best breakfast burritos this side of Downtown. I've tried....a lot. The guys that run it are very nice - and the burritos are fresh and delicious. Word of advice -- go with the mild salsa....the hot will burn your face off (unless you like that sort of thing)...and I LOVE hot. Also, if you pick one up - please pick one up for me.....I'll be your best friend. read more

Not the fastest fast food on the mall, but it's well worth the wait. The falafel is bright and lighter than other places in town. I like that. The sandwiches are made with care, so you'll get a nicely composed meal that tastes great. If lamb or falafel aren't your thing, they can make a burrito too. I've had a breakfast burrito that was good too. A good lunch option on the mall. read more

Absolutely Amazing food!!!! True taste of Doners in America and few and far. Denver Doner has perfected the taste and customer service that goes well beyond expectation. From the breakfast burritos to the chicken doner. I love this place and wish I could bring it back home! read more

Everything delicious from yogurt drink to kebab in every way taste presentation done to perfection a must visit in Denver. Persian Mediterranean done so well. Thank you for keeping high quality food in Denver read more

Wow!! This place is so legit. Got the shawarma with grilled onions, chicken, and mild - with all the toppings. Best combination of flavors and heat in my mouth. I love the music and the set up of the cart. Did anyone else notice the AC? This will definitely be one of my core to go lunch places. Can't wait to try the rest of the menu. read more

Right out of a Seinfeld episode. No breakfast burrito for you! But so good and worth the 'tude lol

Best food, Good service, My falafel was made from scratch and fries were great as well as dolma.

This place is good, really good. Like some of the previous yelpers, I, too, had been looking for a Doner Kebab ever since my backpacking trip in Europe about 5 years ago. Wandering the streets of Budapest, Prague, and Paris looking for cheap eats, I found lots of little Doner Kebab shops with their beautiful meats slowly rotating in front of the vertical cooker. The aroma was intoxicating, unfortunately, I had not been able to find a place remotely close to those European shops back here in the States until I was in Denver attending a conference at the Convention Center. I was drawn to this little street stand like a moth to light in the middle of hot summer day as soon as I saw the glistening rotating meat! All for just $6.50! This kebab is definitely legit and comparable to those in Europe. Their chilli hot sauce was absolutely amazing as was their tzatziki sauce. My only regret is that I probably will not be back in Downtown Denver for awhile since I'm on the east coast. Sigh! read more

Denver Doner - Doner Kebab Plate with Dolma - Only $6.50 (May 2011) - Mediterranean Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Who would have thought you could find such good falafel in downtown denver? Not me, thats for sure. Fresh falafel made right in front if you. First i had the kabeb, which was good, not great, but I went back for falafel today and it was awesome. My work colleague agrees. Really want to try their breakfast burritos next. read more

Denver Doner - Donore kabeb with rice. Rice is excellent as well. - Mediterranean Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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I've been looking for a kebab since we visited Berlin. I dream about it. Finally found it in downtown Denver. Get it with garlic sauce.

This is my second attempt at a review...Yelp pulled my first one for no good discernible reason. I visited this location about two weeks ago while in Denver at 10:45 am on a Tuesday. The worker (owner ?) in the food stand refused to cook up a shawarma for me for the stated reason that lunch does not begin until 11:00 am. That was after waiting at least 3 minutes for him to even recognize my presence with a greeting of any sort. Seemed overwhelmed with cooking up one breakfast burrito at the time.... I could see perfectly "good to go" shawarma rotating on the spit. That's just not a reasonable response. I happily went down the 16th Street mall to another shawarma business and received fantastic food and service at 10:50 am. You can find my review about that alternative if you look at my profile. This business seems to have an ongoing issue with providing good service, let alone good service with a smile. Take a look at the other negative reviews on the site - many from fellow Yelp Elites. Also, be aware that this business' score is higher than it probably would be if the owner was not so aggressive at challenging reviews just like mine for supposedly violating Yelp review policies. I'm sure he'll try again.....but you can count on me to continue to post the honest facts of my visit and my opinion of the business. I thought that was what Yelp was for. read more

We tried to go to this place Saturday the 25th of March. They were closed before 5pm. Was all hyped up with it supposedly being about like the döner kebabs in Germany, but nope. 30 min drive wasted + parking fee. Update your damn hours. Yelp says 5pm, Google says 6pm for Saturdays. Bayou Bob's had some good étoufée...Just half a block away. read more

Great food , great and friendly service. We are visiting from Las Vegas and We are happy that we found this place here in Denver. I highly recommend it read more

Denver Doner - a plate of food on a table - Mediterranean Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Legit Streetdöner. Got to be one of the best in the US. Very friendly owner, too. Dolmades were yummy, too. Have to go back and try more menu items. read more

The breakfast burritos here are addicting. The spicy tomatoes sauce, sausage, cheese sauce, eggs, and French fries combine to make a heart stopping delicious start to your day. If you eat two of these bad boys, you'll be full for the entire day. read more

So, I was strolling the mall and I happened on Shondiz per the recommendation of one of my co-workers. As I approached the food cart, the guy inside asked if I wanted a sample their meat. While I usually have a standing response for guys who ask me such things, I simply smiled, said "sure," and then grabbed the offering from between the tongs he presented before my face. I fully anticipated that this would be just like any gyro that I had tasted, but, lo, was I ever mistaken. The meat was moist and quite flavorful, so I immediately asked for the Döner kebab sandwich. Apparently, Döner kebab is a traditional Turkish sandwich that is readily found at street vendors. (WiseGeek[dot]com, 2010) The sandwich looked like a gyro: freshly grilled meat, thinly sliced from the spit and splayed out onto a slice of pita bread. it is then adorned with lettuce, tzatziki sauce, pickled red cabbage, and sliced tomatoes. In less than 5 minutes after walking away from the stand, I had inhaled my sandwich, and I really wasn't that hungry, but it was OH SO GOOD!!! I then washed my meal down with the Mediterranean lemonade I had purchased from the cart as well. It is lemonade that's made with ROSE WATER!!!! OMG!!! I completely felt as if I were at the Aveda Spa as I slurped down my beverage. And all this for $5. Yep, that's right! And it's well worth it!!!!! WiseGeek[dot]com. (2010). What is Döner Kebab? Retrieved October 14, 2010 at http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-dner-kebab.htm read more

Every time I go to a new city the first thing I do is Yelp around for "Doner Kebab". This has been the first time EVER that I've actually found an authentic style Doner like you would have in Europe! Everything was fresh, hot and amazing! The owner let us sample each meat (chicken or lamb) first before we decided what Doner to order. We are headed back through Denver on Tuesday and can't wait to come back for a second sandwich! My partner always made fun of me for my fruitless Doner search/infatuation. Now, aone sandwich they have even joked about flying back to Denver to get another Doner when the craving hits! read more

I've known my friend and coworker for 3 years exactly and since day one, I have known that her favorite food in the whole entire world is Doner Kebab from when she ate it in Australia almost 10 years ago. After searching for over a year or so and posting a yelp talk about finding said meal, I was so excited when I received a message from Mark T. saying that if my friend and I were still interested to check out Shondiz on the 16th Street Mall. She's had the Australia version of the Doner so we each got the chicken with all the dressings (purple cabbage, chili sauce, lettuce tomato, tzatziki sauce) and onions, of course. Except we got ours in what reminds me of a tortilla or laffa. We also got an order of falafel, a can of pop and a Mediterranean lemonade, all for about $12.00! We sat in the sun on the 16th street mall and devoured the deliciousness in front of us. I wasn't so much a fan of the Mediterranean "rose water" lemonade. It sorta tasted like I was drinking incense but it definitely could be for some people! Next time we'll get the lamb right off the spit which looked so delicious and I'll ask for extra tomatoes. Shondiz totally deserves 5 stars because it was relatively quick for such a small cart. The two guys working, one cooking the other greeting and taking money, were extremely nice! They take credit card but there wasn't a spot to tip, so make you sure you take some cash or change. They definitely deserve it. It's located right in front of Hard Rock. They sell breakfast burritos all day! Pictures coming soon! read more

This paltry one-star rating isn't because I got a bad meal at Shondiz, it's because I wasn't allowed to have a meal at Shondiz. When I arrived, eager to try the Yelp-lauded breakfast burrito, the proprietor told me that since I hadn't called in, he couldn't accommodate me for 15 minutes. Not particularly nicely, either. I'd give another star for service if he'd at least pretended to regret he wouldn't serve me. Fine. Do what you gotta do. But this was my first impression of Shondiz. I'm not likely to make any effort to go back. The person who shows up at your place of business - money in hand, asking to support you - should probably earn a cut in the line of people who quite literally phoned it in. read more

I was SO excited when I found out that I could get a Döner Kebab in Denver. I lived in Germany back in the mid 90s and loved having fresh döner mit schafkäse. It hit the spot, especially after a late night of partying like a 20 year old (which I was at the time!) These döner kebabs at Shondiz were quite awesome, even though I'm not in my 20s anymore and it was the middle of the day. Ok, so maybe this WAS the first döner I had while sober. Anyway, I got mine with feta, which was great. The bread was really fresh and the meat was moist and well spiced. I would maybe ask for extra onions and more spicy sauce next time, but that's just the way I like 'em! Come on down to 16th & Glenarm, and grab a döner to go. The stand is run by two friendly Iranian brothers, and they are worth getting to know! One speaks German also... they take pride in their cuisine and customer service, and it shows. Working through lunch? You can call ahead at (303) 351-4492 and order, and they will have your lunch waiting for you - you can drive across 16th on Glenarm, and they'll bring it to your car! Awesome service. They have a little space heater you can stand by on cold days while you wait. Go get one on any weekday. We hope they start limited service on Saturdays, because that's the day we're most often in downtown Denver. We will go back SOON. A döner a day keeps the hungries away! read more

This is the best Mediterranean food that I have had in Denver. To make it even better, they have the best service I have gotten in a VERY long time. They will let you sample anything that you would like to and always give you a falafel while you are waiting for your order to be prepared. I stumbled upon this cart while I was going to get a salad from Cook's Fresh Market. I was enticed with all of the sampling they were offering me. After trying their meat and hummus just that one time I was hooked. I have been back 2 times a week since then. I am on a first name basis with the wonderful owners and find myself craving it Doner Kebobs over the weekend. Seriously, this is a MUST try food cart. It is on 16th and Glenarm right outside of Cook's Fresh Market. read more

This food stand is amazing. The quality, freshness, flavor, and quantity of the food that churns out of here on the daily, at a really impressive pace, is consistently delicious. Run by two brothers, they have this situation on lock-down. Anything on their menu is going to be just what you wanted, and they're awesome about making your food exactly the way you like it. This is one of the best kept secrets on the mall--not only is this place affordable, they're super friendly guys, and your tummy and your taste buds will thank you for the rest of the afternoon. Happy lunching! (Also, breakfast burritos from here are killer. Do this, you'll have a very happy morning, indeed) read more

15 years ago I had a Doner Kebab in France. Here in Denver, I have been searching for any place that makes Doner Kebabs. Finally someone has brought them to Denver! Service is fast, pleasant and the food is excellent! The price is reasonable given the prices of food downtown. Try getting the hot sauce on them and add a little Ranch to the Kebabs. It's excellent! Two of my coworkers and I tried the beef and lamb as well as the chicken Kebabs, and both tasted great. These aren't gyros. I don't like those nearly as much. Too much lamb. This meat is thinly sliced and spiced wonderfully. As for the rosewater lemonade, it's a great unique feature. I suspect people will either love it or hate it but it's a unique flavor and worth sampling. When you're waiting, watch out for the mall bus! It gets close to the food line. I'm still just thrilled I can finally get a Doner Kebab in Denver! Try it out people! read more

Denver Doner - The doner kebab meat. - Mediterranean Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Shondiz food truck is located on the 16th street mall in the middle of the bus path. This location is super important for me, in particular, because as my friend Dan and I walk to this location, the Romanian dance song gets in my blood and I have to dance. Fist pumps, high kicks, body pops... I am very engaged in the dancing while Dan orders the burrittos. It's important to understand the song coming out of the speakers is good, in the bad "This is so bad" music that it becomes funny and joyful. But that is what the owner, Ahmed, projects as he serves you. Pure joy! As he carves the meet off the rotating rotisserie, preparing lunch for the later hours, his enthusiasm for what he is doing is apparent. He makes the burritos in front of you, cracking the eggs against the skillet, and masterfully pulling the shell apart with two fingers, dropping the eggs into the sizzle. There are other burrito food carts on the 16th street Mall, but this one takes the cake for freshness (I've tried at least 5). Another fantastic perk to Shondiz' is the call ahead option. You call, Ahmed answers, gets your order, and starts it while you walk that way. He has hot options, several meats, and breakfast-style b'tto's, and he has a lunch. Prices are super-competitive, $3.75 for one b'tto compared to a restaurant-style from nearby Cook's market that could cost twice as much. OH! He also has a loyalty card.... for a street cart! read more