Yall. It's been almost 5 years since I've had a donair from here (I moved out of the country), but I literally dream of this place at least once every few months. You might think I'm kidding when I say that, but I'm not. Like, I literally dream of a beef donair with sweet sauce and garlic sauce. When I lived in Cochrane I worked here for almost a year. I can attest to he owner's passion for excellence in all that he does, and for the care and quality that he puts into every last ingredient. Do yourself a favor and get a donair from Donair On The Run! read more

Good amount of choices in falafel, swarma type sandwiches. Lots of options on toppings and sauces. Big clean dining area with friendly helpful staff too. Two sizes in sandwiches small and large, I got the large and it was. Meats are shaved off of rotisserie and put in big pita then grill pressed. I will return. read more

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I thought I had eaten the best Shawarma in Cochrane until someone suggested DOTR. Hands down the best spot in town for donairs and Shawarma. I'm a consistent client! read more

I got 2 shawarma plates to go. Both went in the trash! Were given old rice and old pita. The meat(s) and rice tasted weird.. meats were too finely minced (and dry) and the rice was dry as well (coz old!). The Greek salad didn't taste fresh either. All stale. Quality and quantity just went downhill with their food. Lost $45, oh well. read more

What can I say? I googled family friendly, affordable dining and this popped up as the number one choice near me. I'm so glad that I found this spot. I'm from the USA and knew that I needed to try Donair while in Canada. I wasn't disappointed. I had the original Donair wrap and fries that were spiced to perfection. The Tabbouleh was super fresh and refreshing on this super hot day! Did I mention that this place is super KID friendly? The staff was super friendly and even gave me recommendations for other Canadian delicacies while here. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! read more

The Shawarma platter was the last to come out (at least 7 minutes after my family received their food) and the chicken was cold and dry. Very disappointing. read more

Just visiting and ate here while doing laundry down the street because of Jeremy F's great review and ordered what he recommended. Honestly it was amazing, I will be craving it on the rest of my Canada travels. The ingredients were fresh and the sweet sauce with the garlic was delicious. Definitely recommend this place to anyone who wants a quick, nutritious bite. Also staff was super nice which is always a plus read more

My favourite donair place and my kids agree it's absolutely the best. The service is always incredible and you cannot beat the price. Highly recommended! read more

Delicious!! Huge rave for the chicken shawarma!! First time ordering there and I'm a huge shawarma fan! Very impressed with the food! Service was fast as well! read more

Great donairs, grill plates, wraps and pita pizzas! really yummy homemade sauces. Order at the counter (including sauces and toppings) and your order will be delivered fresh when you get to the cash register. Excellent value for money, clean tables (flowers from the florist across the hall are a nice touch) and nice people behind the counter too. read more

We ordered the beef and lamb shawarma wrap. It was amazing. Staff is friendly. Nice indoor seating. read more

I love donairs, and I was anxiously awaiting for the experience. I waited for approximately 15 minutes to earn my spot at the front of the line. When I finally arrived the staff talked amongst themselves looked down and left me standing their hungry and not amused for FIVE minutes. I'm both hurt and hungry! read more

The good... With just enough selection to keep me interested, this place makes me want to come back to try it all. Prices are very reasonable and affordable; they certainly don't skimp on sauce and toppings. It's not that they overload it, but they certainly put enough in it. Great setting and decor. Very spacious and awesome to hang out in! The bad... The service was a bit slow. I wasn't in a hurry, but I also couldn't figure out what the young man was doing behind the order counter that he couldn't, at least let me know, that he'd be with me in a minute. Luckily, everything was made up for by his genuine friendliness. I'm sure he was busy, but I have a thing about being ignored when I am a paying customer. You might feel otherwise. The ugly... None! What we ordered... Two large traditionals, beef, with all the fixings and sweet donair sauce for 8 bucks each, plus tax. Return for more? Yes, most definitely. read more

Amazing service. Great price. Delicious food. We were helped by a young man named Ryley who gave wonderful customer service! He was so polite and on the ball, also very outgoing! Falafel is so so worth it and best Donair around. read more

Driving back from the mountains after a long day of hiking, construction on Highway #1 saw us detour onto the the 1A. Spirits were low, muscles were sore, and stomachs were empty. We had been told about this donair place on the opposite side of Calgary, but after nearly an hour of reading reviews, looking at photos, and drooling over the menu, we realized that, alas, it would be closed before we could make it there. This was rock bottom. Then, through a cloud of agony and despair, we realized that Cochrane may, just may, have something to offer. Turning to google we did a quick search and saw that Donair On The Run not only existed, but seemed to be well liked. Easy enough to find, we made it to the front door..... and this is where we embarked on what one could only call a spiritual experience. It made me believe in food again. Enough with the dramatics- get the supreme if you're hungry. The mama's sauce is amazing. When they ask if you want extra sauce on top of the vegetables, say yes. The people that work there are priceless characters. You won't be disappointed. read more

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Originating from Berlin I grew up with 'Doner Kebap' and must say this is the first time I actually had one in Canada. The ones I know were being served in a 'Fladenbrot' (https://derbrotdoc.files.wordpress.com/2013/05/barb3.jpg) which is different than the pita bread they use here. The choice of sides is definitely bigger at 'Donair On The Run' but is is delicious after all. No doubt I will add this place to one of my regular spots for a quick lunch break. read more

Okay... I went to Cochrane High School and religiously walked to "Donair on the Run" every Friday. I became friends with the owner, which I think made the experience all that more special. THE DONAIRS ARE AMAZING!! Mediterranean goodness with a Western flair. 'You want cheese on that?' .. No question really ;) Although I haven't had the opportunity to visit this place recently, I am giving Donair on the Run 5 stars because of the great memories and food I have had there. You can show me a quality Donair with classic fillings, but it will never taste as good as one from here. They also have a variety of other foods; Greek Salads, Fries, Falafel.. Pretty much anything you can think of! I suggest trying the "Donair Pizza" with your own twist of taste, much worth the indulgence! Do yourself a favor! When you're in Cochrane next grab a Donair from here, or just stop by to enjoy the wonderful scent coming from the open kitchen. read more

Went here yesterday, and it was perfect as always! I always place rather large orders as we have a large family, and the order is always made lightning fast. All of the ingredients are fresh, including the the most amazing thing there next to the donair's and pita pizza's, the Tabbouleh! The service is not only fast and perfect, but friendly as can be. No matter the size of your order they treat you as a priority, and make sure that you leave happy. It is a small place with limited seating, but it's more of a grab and go place that makes your food to order. It is also very clean, cleanliness is important to me. If you are going to come out to Cochrane for an ice cream cone like so many do, make sure you leave a little earlier and have something from "Donair On The Run" first. Your life would not be complete without it! read more

We use every trip to Cochrane as an excuse to get a Donair here. I have my favorite Donair places in just about every city I've been to, but this one is the tops. Super food, the best service I've ever experienced and a stomach so full you'll feel like you've had a 9 course meal. (The fries are a great add on - try them IN your Donair.) McKays Ice Cream needs to be replaced by this establishment as the reason to take the drive to Cochrane. read more

Went to Cochrane for a drive and looked for lunch options. This was a pretty non-descript storefront but kind of neat inside with windows along the front and the counter along the back. Some cool art on the walls. Being from the east coast and having lived in Halifax, aka donair capital of Canada, I was DELIGHTED to see an east coast style donair. Not at all Mediterranean style, but 100% the way straight to my heart. East coast style is donair meat, chopped onions, tomatoes and garlic donair sauce. Simple and so tasty, and nostalgic for many east coasters I'm sure. I do love a traditional Mediterranean donair but this was a nice deviation, and I would go back solely for that option. read more

Great service, Wonderfully food, quick and good but high quality! And also the only Donaire place in town! It is a must go!

Love this place. Almost too many choices. Good variety, nice new location Decent price Recommend the Donair or Donair pizza! read more

Was working in the town and wanted something for lunch. Was told about this place so thought I'd try it out!! Glad I did!! Ordered a large chicken shawarma and it was fantastic!! Lots of extras you can add at no charge! It was real tasty and a large was a lot of food!! I would suggest this place to anyone who might be looking for reasonably priced food with great service!! Good job guys!! read more

From recommendations all over various websites we took these to our hike in banff. The summit and the amazing treat of donair on the hike at the top was totally worth going all the way to cochrane for fewdz. read more

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Awesome donairs & pita pizzas! Lots of selection too... Can be pretty busy at lunch, so leave yourself a few minutes extra, as everything is made to order. read more

The reviews don't lie! Well priced food, amazing staff, and since moving into a new building, the atmosphere has increased as well. I have always had amazing food here and LOVE the variety of meats they serve. I totally recommend the HOMEMADE tzatziki sauce. I WISH I could take home tubs of it! You can really tell that everything is fresh and the workplaces are clean. This is a staple to a proper "cochrane diet" and we are so lucky to be able to eat such amazing food here. read more

Fresh, tasty and fast. Great selection and don't be afraid to ask the friendly guys for some suggestions on what combo to have.

So glad other Yelpers helped me find this literal "Hole In The Wall!" I will definitely be back. The donair was exactly what we needed after a long drive and walk around town. The beef donair comes loaded on warm naan bread with fresh fillings, a good amount of meat and the best sweet sauce. I'll definitely be back and might even take a detour through Cochrane to have another one! read more

First time going here the other day after living in cochrane for 9 months, best donair I have had in a longtime, really friendly service took, defiantly going back! read more

This fantastic place has the best donair I've ever had. You must try the home made falafel! Always topped with fresh veggies and flavour. The owner is also five star. Check it out! read more

Seriously the best donairs ever, and the service is top notch. If McKays is the first reason people come to Cochrane, this should be the second. A definite example of quality and service. read more

Absolute best place to get a Donair in the world! They are literally to die for and their prices are great. Always super welcome too and have the best customer service! read more

The bread was tough and the sauce Is just average. The large size is not as large as what people claimed. And the price is $13 to $16. Not cheap. read more

Excellent donairs. Very friendly staff. I visit Cochrane from the US every year and I never miss an opportunity to have a donair here.

Donair On The Run is such a great local gem. The new location and Reno's are simply fantastic. The atmosphere and cleanliness are top notch. There is even a small kids play area that was a lifesaver for a hungry mom ( my daughter ) who actually had a few minutes to herself to scarf down her delicious Donair before my granddaughter got bored ( as toddlers do ). Beef Donair is fantastic and perfectly spiced, made to order fresh every time. I order mine with sweet sauce and garlic sauce ( highly recommended this sauce combo). Fries are seasoned nicely and a huge hit with all of us . Location is great and lots of parking behind the building . The only downfall was ,my pitas have not been as supple and soft as I like . I would give them a 4.5 if possible due to that small factor. Nice place , great food , fantastic staff and the ladies room was super clean too. read more

Such good donairs, easily the best in town. Highly recommend it for lunch or dinner! It seems to always be busy, but the service is quick. The guys in there are very charismatic. It's worth the trip! read more

This is one of our favourite restaurants in Cochrane! The new location is wonderful and a bonus is that they are licensed for beer and wine!! My husband usually has the Shawarma Plate, the potatoes that are included are amazing! I enjoy the wraps and I have never been disappointed. read more