Donairs as we know them in Canada may have originated in Halifax, Nova Scotia, but Edmontonians have fully embraced this hearty dish. Whether you go for original donair beef, chicken or falafel, the delicious mix of meat, veggies and sweet sauce will always hit the spot. These donair shops are all open late, so you can satisfy your craving whenever it strikes.
This casual donair place is in a prime location, smack dab in the middle of Whyte Avenue. It's surrounded by bars, and it plays to its target audience: The late night crowd. Donairs and side dishes, such as crispy fries, are available until 3 a.m. seven days a week. The open facade of the restaurant welcomes you in, and keeps you here. There are several tables to eat at but, of course, the best thing about donairs is that they are easy to eat on the go. But, the monster-sized donairs are stuffed with delicious ingredients, so things messy quickly.
Whether you go for the cheese, chicken, regular or mixed donair here, it’s always going to be fresh and hearty. Their huge platters come in chicken, beef or mixed donair, and come with rice, salad, hummus and your choice of sauce. If you’re craving more greens, try the salads. They offer some great combos for good value, and you can even have it delivered.
They’re open every day of the week from 11 a.m. to midnight, so you never have to starve. Every donair is full of delicious donair meat, lettuce, tomato, onions, sweet sauce and cheese. You can also opt for a chicken donair or donair salad. Donairs come in regular, super and jumbo, and you can also make it into a combo. For added convenience, you can order online, and arrange for delivery or pick-up.
Simply Donairs focuses on making their donairs as amazing as possible. They offer beef, chicken or falafel donairs, or a mix of chicken and beef. If you want the taste of a donair without the pita wrap, go for donair poutine or a beef donair salad. They also offer a donair platter, which comes with rice and salad. They offer pickup and delivery, so you never have to be without your favourite donair.
This shop has read the minds of hungry people everywhere – they’re open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Their homemade donairs are made with meat that is shaved, then fried, plus cheese, onions and tomatoes. The sweet sauce consists of evaporated milk, sugar, vinegar and garlic. It’s all wrapped up in fresh pita bread for a snack or meal that is both portable and tasty. They also offer citywide delivery service, for those days when you crave a donair but are in the middle of a Netflix binge session.
This unassuming donair shop, located on Jasper Avenue, is a favourite spot for late night eats. The ingredients are always fresh, the sauce is always tangy and delicious, and the donairs themselves are always huge and messy. Whether you go for spicy tzatziki or the sweet sauce, you’ll be more than satisfied. There are a few tables inside for dining in, as well as some picnic tables outside. Plus, they are open every night of the week until 1 a.m.