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    Döner 97

    4.6 (43 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Combination Doner Bowl
    Jose C.

    This was my first time trying doner. Ive had my fair share of gyros, and what Mexican hasn't had Al pastor off the trompo, but never this type of Turkish style. I placed an order online for a combination diner bowl. It came with beef & lamb and chicken with lettuce, tomato, red cabbage, white garlic sauce, red pepper sauce and bulgur instead of rice. This is a new one for me. It's a healthier grab than rice and was very unique. Overall the bowl was delicious. It was very flavorful, but definitely on the pricier side. Would I order it again? Absolutely.

    Rie U.

    SO. GOOD. Back when I lived in Tokyo, I'd always go to this Turkish kebab stand after a night out. It was truly a no-frills shop and the only thing on the menu was their 500 Yen doner kebab sandwich-- but it was so fucking delicious. Doner 97's beef & lamb sandwich absolutely reminded me of that place. The pita pocket was warm and toasty, and there was so much beef & lamb packed into it along with some veggies that added a nice cronch. And the sauce! Omg the sauce was so fucking good! I'd buy a bottle of that for sure if they sold it. Let's not forget about the stellar service. The guy at the counter was so friendly! We'll definitely be back for sure!!

    Half chicken half lamb
    Olivia C.

    It's rare to find Doner places around where I live so I was super excited to see this place. Doner was good, have had better, could've been more veggies in it. Overall decent experience.

    The best Doner I have had in the US. Simply the best. My brother and I had it yesterday afternoon and made sure to swing back before we left town for one more!

    Hannah H.

    Just checked out this brand new spot on Clark street and it was yummy! Everything was SO flavorful and the menu items were unique. I loved the Kumpir, I've never had anything like it before and I'm so glad I got to try it. The Doner sandwich with chicken and lamb were both delicious. I can't wait to visit again

    Beef/Lamb Doner Bowl with Bulgur
    Monica W.

    Stopped in for the first time to grab a Beef/Lamb bowl to go. The bulgur is a healthier rice. The bowl was filling and so yummy! Had enough for leftovers. A nice alternative to my typical chipotle bowl. I will definitely be back!

    Tedi N.

    Food and service were 5/5. Will be going back. I had the doner original sandwich and fries. Both were A1.

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    Alice H.

    Hubby came back from Berlin and has been craving Doner kebab ever since. Enter Doner 97. Hubby tried the juicy cuts of meat & amazing thin, crispy bread & killer sauce and is no longer scouring the city for this dish. So so good. Only wish would be to add more meat to the pita sandwich :)

    Doner sandwich
    Scott L.

    Doner 97 was great. I got the sandwich to try the bread and let me tell you I can't wait to go back. The sandwich was filling and every bite was full of flavor. The meat was great, the bread was soft, yet sturdy and all the ingredients tasted very fresh. Make this your next meal!

    Döner sandwich and döner bowl.

    Food and service were great. Portion sizes are large. We will definitely go back next time we're in Chicago.

    NaywriChi W.

    Ahh! This used to be New York Pizza Style, remember that? The first location in the country. The staff and service is wonderful.

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    Extremely good food! The best Döner I've ever had. Their sandwich is packed with flavor and sauce. Good amount of meat for the price!

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    Food was burnt. I hope they fix things in the kitchen and turn it around. Service was very friendly, but you have to get the food right.

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    Excellent food! The lamb/beef sandwich was great. I ordered fries extra crispy and they actually made them well done. Thanks!

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    The best doner kebab in Chicago & possibly the USA. Just as I remember them in the UK.

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    Very expensive for what you get. But it tastes pretty good. Don't expect European style döner though but it ain't that far off.

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    2 years ago

    Legit, just like I remember the doners being in Germany (Frankfurt area). But these ones are even bigger, thumbs up!

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    Can't say enough how good their doner and kumpir are. We usually go with the meat doner, super delicious.

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    I have since returned twice for dinner. We had a lovely meal 3 years ago and returned lat night…read morereminiscing about it. We found the service to be incredible - warm, sincere, helpful. The staff genuinely cared to deliver a positive dining experience. Our water glasses were always refilled (so many restaurants these days don't do it). The menu is marked so well for allergens - my friend is vegan and I am vegetarian gluten-free - I was able to enjoy the soup, appetizers, and salads. They prepared a vegan cous cous for my friend. I recalled the salads being better - it was mostly greens with very little of walnuts/ beans, etc - the other ingredients that had previously made these wholesome and enjoyable. I might suggest cutting back on overall size of the salad but not on the ratios of the recipe. The soup was flavorful and they provided me with gluten-free bread. And my friend absolutely loved the cous cous - generous portions, flavorful spices. My husband had had the lamb shank last time which he found a bit dry. Last night he gobbled up the stuffed chicken delightedly.

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