Donair On The Run in Cochrane

407 1 St W, Cochrane, AB T4C 1A4, Canada

★★★★★
(730 reviews)
Categories: Restaurant
Website
donairontherun.ca
Address
407 1 St W, Cochrane, AB T4C 1A4, Canada
Plus Code
5GRH+79 Cochrane, Alberta, Canada
Time Zone
America/Edmonton

Business Hours

Sunday
12–7:30 PM
Monday
7:30 AM–9 PM
Tuesday
7:30 AM–9 PM
Wednesday
7:30 AM–9 PM
Thursday
7:30 AM–9 PM
Friday
7:30 AM–9 PM
Saturday
11:30 AM–9 PM

Services

Service options
Outdoor seating Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Coffee Healthy options Small plates Vegetarian options
Dining options
Breakfast Lunch Dinner Catering Dessert Seating
Amenities
Toilets
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy
Crowd
Groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids High chairs Kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot Parking

Photos

Reviews

4.7
★★★★★
730 reviews

Most Mentioned

shawarma (46) pizza (24) wrap (17) pita (14) garlic sauce (11) falafel (10) elk (8) toppings (6) gem (6) baklava (5)
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★★★★★
December 13, 2024

Food and service are always so good, the large beef donair is my go to. I sure missed the sweet donair sauce being away from Alberta but so happy to be back to enjoy and these guys are the best!

★★★★★
November 4, 2024

Cheap, yummy, good service. You cant ask for much more :) We keep coming back. I love the donair pita pizza and the wraps. Choose your topping and be happy :)

★★★★★
October 1, 2024

review for community paper, The Cochrane Post: ★★★★★ You’re going to LOVE it here. Really good food. Super fresh, flavourful. Extensive menu including vegetarian. Comfortable shop inside with lots of room and even a football game table. Outside patio with shade. Friendly owner with nice, knowledgeable staff. I went for lunch and got some takeaway to have later for dinner. Extensive menu with lots of choices – the owner and staff were both really good at making me feel comfortable even though I didn’t know what to get. They were helpful, friendly, knowledgeable and made good recommendations. The falafel was excellent – so flavourful and custom wrapped with my preferred veggies and sauce. The falafel balls were just right, not too dry and a good texture. I was told it was a family recipe and it tastes like a family favourite. Really good pita bread. Definitely get a bag to take home. Variety of sauces also really tasty as are toppings like pickled turnips, pickled red cabbage and most any vegetable you’d want. Outstanding hummus. Definitely get an order to take home with your pita bread. It could be my new favourite, especially with the pickled turnip garnish. Smooth, creamy and mild but very tasty. I enjoyed it with pickled turnip, diced cucumber and tomatoes on top and drizzled with olive oil. SO GOOD. I tried the baklava. What? Had to have dessert, it’s for work ... highly recommend. Relaxing atmosphere, great food and nice people, I’m looking forward to going back. You will enjoy the quality, variety, freshness and generous portions.

★★★
September 23, 2024

We're from Halifax, where Donairs were invented in the 70s. Donair on the Run does a good job, but if they made a few tweaks, it could be so much better. - a little more oregano - a lot more cayenne pepper - serve either fresh off the vertical rotisserie or take what's in the warmer and freshen it up on the griddle with a little oil to bring back the flavour (ours was a bit dry) - reduce the Donair sauce down a bit so that it's more runny, this was more of a mayo consistency (typical outside of Halifax, but not in Halifax). I'm around for 3 more weeks if you happen to make some of these changes and would like an update to the review. Otherwise, very very friendly staff and I can see why so many people love it.

★★★★★
August 24, 2024

A Cochrane favourite! Been many times but this time I tried the pizza it was delicious! Staff are always friendly

★★★★★
August 9, 2024

Delicious food the best on there I have had in Alberta clean restaurant and very great service with a wide selection of drinks and add-ons and many specials

★★★★★
July 24, 2024

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!!!

★★★★★
June 7, 2024

For almost 20 years my wife and I have came here, Camille has always made the best donairs I've had, hands down anywhere. My only complaint could be that he's now set the bar so high no other donairs stack up leaving me empty inside when out from town. My boys My wife and I thank you Camille and team for doing a great job 👍

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

Great food, and the staff are amazing! Would recommend to anyone

★★★★★
December 7, 2024

Great service and great food! A go-to spot for Cochrane residents and visitors alike!

★★★★★
December 7, 2024

Love their food, love their service. Always a friendly atmosphere and the toppings and sauces you have to choose from, makes it so you get a different donair every time. I will keep coming here.

December 7, 2024

Take out fish chips-$12, french fries ok- pathetic amount of food (see photo)- 20 fries- French fries being the cheapest a restaurant can offer customers- takeout box size pathetic- one SMALL piece of fish with fries smaller than my hand (see photo) bought another meal of calamari- 1/4 size of the fish chips- not worth it- added 5 baklava- asked for a minimum of $5 tip- bill total more than $36!! wouldnt fill a child- not a restaurant for people, just profit- likely because struggling ...stick to Donairs- 1 star. Un Reasibale portions no matter what the lame excuse below

★★★★★
December 7, 2024

Delicious beef donair!!!

November 30, 2024

Order from skip the dishes, terrible, inedible slop. Donair was so soggy, and way too much sauce, was more sauce than meat and I got extra meat. Fries were wet, sold, and also very soggy. Truly disgusting food, don t order it

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

Great food! Great service! A real gem in a smaller town like Cochrane! Food : 5/5

★★★★★
November 21, 2024

Food 10/10 staff 10/10 atmosphere 10/10. Go to spot every-time when in Cochrane.

★★★★★
November 21, 2024

Parking: Good with parking Kid-friendliness: Good with kids Wheelchair accessibility: Good with wheelchairs

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

My favourite Donair spot, its always awesome!

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

Stupendous! Best Donair place of all time! Theres no comparison, not even close! Food

★★★★★
November 21, 2024

Amazing food and service, and fantastic atmosphere with passionate employees. Don t skip the baklava!

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

Been coming to this place for 7 years and still loving every minute of it. This place is such a good atmosphere , staff and all. then the food really speaks for itself seriously, though, amazing selections, and all of them are absolutely perfect. Highly recommend and thank you for everything

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

Absolutely delicious

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

Absolutely the best!!!! Thank you!!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

My go to for shawarma in Cochrane! Awesome food

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

Easily some of the best donair in Alberta. Made fresh right as you order with delicious sauces to mix and match. The in-store experience is pleasant as well, theyve got a fantastic team!

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

Always amazing food

★★★★★
October 21, 2024

Excellent beef donair

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

Best Donair in Cochrane!

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

Best Donair ever. So fresh and gourmet. Lots of different topping options. Kind owners and workers. Great atmosphere and very clean.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

I was in town for work and let me tell you Id eat here everyday, food tastes amazing, owners/staff very welcoming and friendly, one of the best dining area for a donair place, and they have kids menu which many donair places lacks.

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

Excellent food and customer service

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

Best donair Ive had in Alberta. The guys who run it are super kind and service oriented. The food is beyond delicious.

★★★★
August 21, 2024

Great place to have a traditional breakfast. Great bottomless coffee for $1. I will be back

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

Great atmosphere, friendly staff. Donairs were delish. Lots of dining room & comfortable benches. Non-alcoholic & alcoholic beverages. Definitely recommended giving it a try.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

Amazing donairs! Been coming here for 20 years and will be back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

Ridiculously amazing food - big portion sizes and a variety of fresh options!

★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

Awesome food!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

Great place! The staff are all very friendly and professional and cook great food! The inside vibe of the restaurant is so nice, clean and chill. Would definitely come back here!

★★★★★
July 21, 2024

Pablo is the guy!

★★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

Love the donairs but they are too expensive. They dont give you feta with your wrap unless you pay $2.50 extra. However, I really enjoy the chicken donairs I just add feta when I get home

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

Love this place! The domains are awesome!

★★★
June 21, 2024

The food deserves more than 5 stars as its always delicious, however, the front staff service needs an improvement. They had a new item on the menu - Donair Mac & Cheese - so I asked what it is as I wasnt sure if it comes in a wrap or it comes as a platter as it wasnt written anywhere and the front staff looked at me like Im stupid and said Its Mac & Cheese and Donair - well, thanks for the clarification. Please train your staff better, you have great menu and shouldnt be losing customers because of someone who clearly doesnt want to work.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

Stopped in after a long work day, and definitely hit the spot!

★★★★★
June 21, 2024

First time eating from here. The elk shawarma late was absolutely amazing. 10/10 and can t wait to order again. The surprise for me however was the frozen pizzas they sell. I ordered the donaie frozen pizza just to keep on hand for a late night snack when drinking etc. I finally had it and I ll be loading my freezer up with those. 10/10 also beats any frozen pizza you d get from the grocery store and so perfect for when in a pinch. Will be a long time customer

★★★★★
June 21, 2024

Recommended by locals and I can understand why. We enjoyed donair wraps with really tasty toppings like pickled turnips and pickled red cabbage. Highly recommend!!!

★★★★★
June 21, 2024

Im a nova scotia guy, these donairs are best of the best donairs in AB better then NS. everyone needs to come have one here. Parking: free

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

Best spot in town

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

It is truly a great experience here at Donair on the Run located in downtown Cochrane great service and great food!

★★★★★
June 21, 2024

So good! 10/10

★★★★★
June 21, 2024

I ve tried for the first time this week and we loved the food and the atmosphere. Service could be a little faster but considering it was super busy they did a good job. Highly recommend.

★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

I had chicken shawarma but it was disappointing. Unfortunately, it didnt feel like there was any hummus or tehini inside. There was a bit of dull veggies and some dry chicken.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

We decided to drive from Calgary to Cochrane specifically to try Donair on the Run. Based on the pictures we saw on Google, it looked like a small place with good donair options. However, to our pleasant surprise, it turned out to be a spacious restaurant with ample seating and a wide variety of wrap and salad options. I opted for a chicken shawarma, and my wife chose a donair. We both decided on the regular size wraps, expecting a modest portion. To our surprise, the regular size was what we would typically call a large size. It was a lot of food, and we could barely finish our wraps. The service was quick and efficient, and the prices were very reasonable. We spent less on two wraps, including drinks, than we usually do for one large wrap and two drinks at our regular place in Calgary. Despite there being a line, it moved quickly, and there were plenty of tables available. The shawarma I had was delicious, and my wife loved her donair. The flavours were spot-on, and the portion sizes were more than generous. Donair on the Run is definitely well worth the drive from Calgary, and we ll be making this trip more often for their excellent wraps and great value. Highly recommended!

May 21, 2024

Worst taste, Ordered 14 Donairs and at least 10 of guys complained, they were made with steamed cold meat from the previous day cut, maybe this place can t manage large orders

★★★★★
May 21, 2024

Had lunch at Donair on the Run for a business meeting with the Cochrane Incubator. Butter curry bowl was awesome. Friendly and attentive service, welcoming atmosphere. Highly recommend this local restaurant.

★★★★★
May 21, 2024

Local gem. Highly recommend to anyone, the owner is a great guy and they make the best donair!

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

Must visit if you like donair. They have a great variety of breakfast menu and a lot more.

★★★★★
May 21, 2024

Excellent Donairs, very friendly service and a pretty cool store decor/interior. Definitely going back for some more flavour action!

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

This is probably the best place with shawarma, quiet, very tasty and you can also play table football

★★★★★
May 21, 2024

growing up i was never fond of donairs but ever since trying this location i have fell in love!! these are the best donairs ive had in all of calgary and cochrane! service is quick and super friendly, great high quality food and would recommend to all family and friends. super clean and kid friendly, warm perfect food every time and i have never experienced any dissatisfaction! food comes out exactly how i ordered every time! :) keep up the great work!

★★★★★
April 21, 2024

Loved the music and vibe !!! The service was so good

★★★★★
April 21, 2024

Came with my friends. Very fun. Great experience.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

Great food light pleasant atmosphere and super service! Kid-friendliness: My Granddaughter loved it! Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
April 21, 2024

Best Donairs/Shawarma place in Alberta!

★★★
April 21, 2024

Was really looking forward to trying out this place based on the reviews but I must admit it was a let down. Our order: 1 regular donair with cheese, one large donair with cheese & extra meat. With tip the total came to just over $47. This was a takeout order and when I got home the donairs were cold. Not cold like as if they had cooled down in transit (I also transported them in an insulated food delivery bag) but cold like they were never warm in the first place. The pita was cold and stiff and dry, the cheese was cold and never had melted and the meat was room temperature at best. At least the lettuce tomatoes and onions were cold I guess. Flavor was okay, had they been warm they would have been decent but it was nowhere near a $50 meal sadly. Would we eat there again? For the price, probably not. Disappointing first experience.

★★★★★
April 21, 2024

It s almost as if every time we go here it s better than the last!

★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

Great food and flower shop across the hallway was incredibly well priced

★★★★★
April 21, 2024

Parking: There is an open parking lot just after Tonys shoe repair. Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

Absolutely love this place. They recently started selling bottles of their donair sauce.

★★★★★
April 21, 2024

I dropped by at 7:30 pm on a whim and got a beef Shawarma for takeout - with my favourite toppings and sauces. It was delicious as always. Friendly and helpful staff food is always delicious and prepared quickly. A big thumbs up and a thank you to Donair on the Run.

★★★★★
March 21, 2024

12/10 best place in town! Actually, best shawarma place ever. If you have yet to try, you must ASAP

★★★★★
March 21, 2024

Best donair around! Always great!

★★★★★
March 21, 2024

Staff is always friendly and the food is amazing. Great team, great service wether staying in or taking out.

★★★★★
March 21, 2024

We eat here all the time!! Tasty chicken shwarma wraps! Great staff, good hours! Thanks Donair On The Run!!

★★★★★
March 21, 2024

I absolutely love the food at Donair on the Run. It s whole food that is packed with so much flavour! You can select healthy options which is key.

★★★★
Local Guide
March 21, 2024

Was looking for a new place in town to have a late lunch, I decided to let Google throw some ideas my way and this place was the #1 choice. I can clearly see why. Great value for your hard earned $ First timer, will be gladly returning. Best donair Ive had in atleast 4 years! Great customer service and spotless inside.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 21, 2024

One of the best Donair places Ive been!

★★★★★
March 21, 2024

Excellent donairs. Look forward to going back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 21, 2024

OMG! The best donair since I tried my first one in New Brunswick! Everything is made fresh to order. This is our new favorite lunch spot. So many things on your menu we want to try!

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

The best Donair place! They also have the best chicken shawarma I ve ever had!! I would 10/10 recommend this place to anyone looking for a bite to eat in Cochrane.

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

The Food was Amazing the Service was great and all in all it was a Fantastic Restaurant I would highly recommend their Pulled Pork Donair cause it is Delicious

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

Awesome pizza. Owner so friendly and staff are super pleasant! Parking: Usually easy Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
January 21, 2024

10/10 would enjoy these awesome donairs again & again Food : 5/5

★★★★★
January 21, 2024

Best donair around

★★★★★
January 21, 2024

Always awesome food! From traditional donair to pulled pork donairs with honey mustard sauce, everything at Donair On The Run is fantastic

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 21, 2024

Amazing food & amazing people!

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 21, 2024

Even when moving out of the country for many years, coming back down here on the run has been a staple for us. We love coming back and getting the friendliest service and the best food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 21, 2024

We absolutely love Donair. Donair on the Run is great! Always fresh and tasty.

★★★★★
January 21, 2024

This place is friendly, fun and the food is fantastic! There are healthy options and great house made sauces. The deep fried cheese curds are phenomenal! Parking: You can park either in front or behind the building. There is access from both sides!

★★★★
Local Guide
January 21, 2024

First time here. Its really good, and the service is great. Keep it up. Updating my review: visited again on Friday night January 19. Love your food but service was overall poor. Also when I went to wash my hands in the washroom and there no paper towel. Please try to improve and Ill visit more often. David Award nominated recording artist, published author,

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

From the west coast where donairs are plenty, but I think this place was my favorite. I had the shawarma pizza on a pita, and was so flavourful. I could have used a bit more heat but thats preference. Even if you dont like donairs/shawarma I tasted my partners poutine and it was very tasty. Not sure if they double fry their fries but extremely tasty. This will be added to our favorites for future visits to Cochrane.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Great food! Friendly staff. Quick service.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Always a great place

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Yesterday I tried the Elk Shawarma and was completely blown away. It was by far the best shawarma I ve ever had anywhere. A great environment and friendly staff. I highly recommend this place to everyone. Thanks again!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

We recently had Donair on the Run cater a large staff holiday lunch and it was fantastic. They were awesome to work with, very friendly and accommodating, large portions and the staff loved the food! Everything was thoughtfully prepared and well organized, and most important- delicious! Thanks again to the Donair on the Run team! We ll be back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

It might seem impossible to find a legitimate East Coast style donair anywhere west of the NB/QC border, but this is for real. The mixed beef and chicken is the surest way to get all the flavours in one trip. Salad is huge and delicious with lots of added protein!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Returned to Cochrane after being away for 5 years and have tried many a Donair across Alberta and always compared them to this joint...Donair on the Run was always won that contest! My return was just as good as the first time! Staff was courteous and efficient, covid precautions in place. The food was delicious and hot I will return often. ***Update*** I usually have a Donair and meat poutine on my weekly visits, today I tried the Shawarma and it was delicious. I havent had a dish I didnt like yet!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Best Donair in the west!! Parking: Parked 10 feet from the door.. Kid-friendliness: Kids loved the ability to decide on all the ingredients.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Love Donair On The Run! Came from Calgary for our favorite donairs, falafel and shawarma! Fantastic taboulleh as well. Parking: Spots right out front!

★★★★
December 21, 2023

Good portion, good service, good staff, great food

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Best Donair I have ever had. Their sweet sauce is out of this world! Highly recommend - In addition to delicious food, the employees are very friendly and kind!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Food was amazing! Thanks Ester for the great service. Will be back for sure!!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Ordered for an office in town. Absolutely amazing service!! 10/10 Gave us extra to make sure we had everything, very thoughtful and went the extra mile to make sure we were happy with the food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Great service! Good food!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Really good fries

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Excellent donair !! Fast and tasty and not too expensive

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Best poutine ever in my opinion with real cheese curl , great fries and lots of variety u can customize with bacon/saute mushrooms and oignons everyone should try!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

I promised the owners that I would leave a review after a visit last week with my oldest daughter. I told the guys that out of all the donairs and shawarma I have had in my life, the one I had just eaten was easily top 3 of all time. No joke. And here is why: I ordered a beef and chicken mix and the toppings were fresh, tasty and plentiful! So many choices. The meats were juicy and tasty. The sauces are dynamite and again, way more choices than other places. But what really caught my attention was the size of the end product, which was huge (so great bang for the buck) and the bread used to wrap the shawarma. I forget the name of the bread but it is not a pita which is used for donairs only AFAIK. This bread is thin and crisps up so nicely when they throw it on the panini press. You get a nice crunch with each bite followed by the delicious meat and the super tasty sauces with the great flavours of fresh toppings. I tell ya...you will not be disappointed with the food at Donaire On The Run and I am pretty thankful we have them in Cochrane.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Amazing donairs!! Worth the drive from Calgary Food

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Delicious food!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Always amazing food and service. Its a little pricey, but then again so is everywhere now.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Today, I saw this place by chance and I decided to try it. I tried the beef and lamb shawarma. I was really amazed by the flavor of my sandwich. I will definitely go back there when I come to Cochrane again!!

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

The taste is okay but you barely get any meat.... I dont know how anyone can say this is the best theyve had??? I guess if your a vegetarian....theres no MEAT theres literally 3 THIN slices. Maybe it is the best donair in Cochrane and possibly the only one??? IDK but Its not authentic when you go to a real arabic donair place you get A Lot of meat and flave. Its not terrible but its not good either... Bighting in to a bunch of toppings and sauce and thick bread with no meat defeats the purpose. DEEGLA & SAWARMA PALACE in Calgary ANY of their locations are awesome authentic full meat donairs and shawarmas. Maybe the owner of this shop should go sample one and then will understand you need meat... even if thevprice increases whatever but it will be a meal. I dont give this place more than 2 stars. I gave them three because their staff is awesome.... Good natured kind quick great customer service!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Great food and quick service, lot of tables if you want to eat in. Parking: Parking in front and back Kid-friendliness: Great food Wheelchair accessibility: Wheel chair accessible

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

We were craving a donair after our three day road trip through the mountains. Randomly found Donair on the Run and they did not disappoint. We were impressed by the selection of sauces you can choose from. The service was amazing. Everyone raved on our 2 1/2 hour drive back home. And we all agreed we will stop by everytime we drive down toward Calgary (and yes we will make the detour just to have a delicious donair) plus we were so hungry we forgot to take a picture (next time)

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

WOW. The falafel was out of this world. Really Traditional Flavors and a clean quiet healthy atmosphere.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Great place to have a donair in Cochrane. Friendly service and great food.

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

JUNE 2023 i do remember and love this place since it was a hole in the wall a couple doors down. but honestly since then its been a bit of a decline. the food is still really hearty but the prices have been gouged higher than the relative inflation rate and the portions have been cut back. again, the food is well made but its in smaller portions and it seems like theyre employing cheaper cash-grab strategies. also how did you get all your furniture from sears?? they closed years ago. AUGUST 2022 great donair here! i put this outfit together this morning and i was really feeling it so me and nobody else went for some donair. it was so good.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Great customer service and delicious food. Clean facilities, nice and comfortable. Highly recommend this place. Food : 5/5

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Nice little Donair and Shawarma place in Cochrane. Menu is small but fully customizable with many options. They have Elk, lobsters and fish on the menu as well. Food tasted great, and I will definitely come back here for more.

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Its ok but not the best Ive ever had

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

I just recently stopped in for my favourite Chicken Shawarma and forgot how good they make them!!! So much flavour and amazing service as always. My kids also love to sit outside and share the poutine. I cant say enough about the friendly staff and good food. If you are down on Mainstreet in Cochrane its the place to stop in! Kayle Niven

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Fast courteous service and the food is just excellent

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

This locally owned restaurant is delicious. Everything is made in store and is fresh. You can even buy their home made sauces to take home with you. The staff are all very very nice! A real gem on mainstreet

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

My husband raved about the schwarma sine his last visit in July of 2022. We made it a priority to visit this year. We were not disappointed and it has been our favorite so far this week. I had the Elk schwarma with mamas garlic sauce. The staff were super friendly, helpful and were willing to customize for dietary needs.

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Descent food , felt rushed,

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

best french fries in Cochrane. freindly service too.

December 21, 2023

With past reviews was thinking wouldn t be so bad, but was very disappointing! Cold and not good at all Kid-friendliness: Yes

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Awesome donair. Also plenty of other delicious food if donairs are not your thing.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Im only here for a suggestion. Calamari Wrap! Im wondering how come yall havent offered this on the menu. Your calamari is one of the best in town, would love to see it in a wrap. Lets make it happen folks, Calamari Wrap!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Enjoyed their chicken shawarma and baklava

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Shawarma is delicious. The service is excellent. Furnishings 5 points. But I wanted classic shawarma. With classic sauces. Therefore 4 points for the food.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Burnt the bottom of my pizza, toppings were awesome. Buddy I was sitting with had his meal 15 min before mine. Usually really good place to eat. This was disappointing Food : 3/5

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

We were driving through Cochrane on the way somewhere and looked online for some ideas. As soon as I saw the elk shawarma I was sold! I wanted to advance order online as we were tight for time. Unfortunately, I didnt see the elk option online and called to verify if it was available. The woman that answered was super helpful and made a note to change my order to elk once received. I ordered 2 regular elk shawarma, 2 drinks, 3 cookies and 2 garlic fries. You could pick 2 sauces but wasnt a fan of the 3 veggie limit. The order was ready when we picked it up right on time and were running ahead of schedule so actually ate in the surprisingly large restaurant. The shawarma was delicious and I loved the elk. I thought the fries could have been crispier (parts not covered in garlic sauce were soggy) and cookies didnt seem the freshest.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Just when we thought it couldnt get any better Camille takes it to a whole new level, Donaires are delicious with so many great toppings and sauces, Donair pizza or shawarma plate both excellent options for something different.

Local Guide
December 21, 2023

We ordered a plate and a wrap. My rice lacked any flavor, the donair beef was dry and had a stale texture, almost like sandpaper. There was hardly any chicken, and the potatoes were soggy with a terrible aftertaste. The wrap was equally disappointing. Its quite disheartening because we had visited this place last year, and the food was excellent back then. Im not sure what has happened to this place, but the quality has certainly declined. We had actually traveled there specifically to try the donair and were very disappointed. Were not likely to return. Following a generic response from the establishment, I regret to inform you that I wont be willing to give it another try. This decision is primarily due to the terrible quality of the food, which is not something that can be rectified overnight.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Great shawarmas!!!

December 21, 2023

Best Donair hands down. Even with how pricy it is at almost $20 for a large shawarma, it is totally worth it. However after my experience today, I am disgruntled and frankly very worried at the quality control or lack thereof being practiced here. Pictured is my beef shawarma with half a bread clip that I found as I cut into it. Of course this is coming from their bags of pitas. How this went unnoticed and also how it got there as they filled up my shawarma is very alarming and shows an extreme lack of care with their food prep. C mon guys, this is unacceptable. Especially with todays economy and folks being more choosy with where to eat out, this makes me second guess my choice for Donair on the Run

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

The best food in Cochrane! My favorite is the elk shawarma with spicy blueberry garlic sauce.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Best donairs Ive had in Alberta. I dont live in Cochrane anymore but still try and grab one when Im in the neighborhood. Been a customer since 2012.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Very helpful, delicious food; I was looking for something different and I ve heard that the Poutine is delicious. I was pleasantly surprised at the size, amount of lamb , just the right amount of gravy and cheese. The spices are delicious. Will definitely be ordering poutine again. Parking: Park in the back and walk through the back.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Always amazing

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Just a great place to eat

December 21, 2023

I have eaten donairs for years now and this place is by far the worst! 2/3 times I have eaten here the donair meat is COLD like it just came out of a cooler. Absolutely terrible! And they were not busy at all (other than visiting amongst themselves). Then when I asked for a bag, it was basically thrown at me. No thank you, I will take my business elsewhere for now on

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Donair Mac n cheese n donairs 10/10

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Fair food

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

So delicious could eat for days

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Absolutely delicious! We had beef donairs on fresh pita bread. There was a multitude of options for dressing your donair (sauces, lettuce,tomato, olives, jalapeños, pickled turnip, onions and more. Service was fast and friendly.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

I love the consistency of the quality and flavour of the food. The flavours are great and the people are super friendly and accommodating!

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

This place is excellent. Food, atmosphere, and prices were surprisingly exceptional. I seldom find a place that I go out of my way to recommend, but today I did that.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

I just had an amazing lunch prepared for me by these gems. Amazing bark on the donair meat along with great sauces!! Many thanks guys!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Good food . Great service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Amazing staff and food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Was in from out of town on business and needed to quickly get lunch for myself and two colleagues - Grace was super awesome and very sensitive to the fact that one of my colleagues has a dietary restriction. The meals were ready quickly and also tasted great. Thanks very much!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

The most Iconic donair spot that has been a staple in cochrane for years!, my dad took me here as a kid and the ownership has always been super helpful and friendly. I still eat here frequently as an adult! Everyone that I have taken to eat here has loved the food, support local businesses in Cochrane like this one!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Great staff. Clean and professional. The shawarma game is top shelf

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

I have been going to this restaurant since it opened up shop and it was a 1 man operation. It never disappoints and makes the best greek salad around! The donairs are good as well! Highly recommended!

★★★★
December 21, 2022

It was a good donair, could have been put on grill to brown the edges and bit more. Thanks for what you all do.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

These fries are amazing!

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Love the donairs from here, but never having one again after today. Tried a butter chicken and rice wrap ..wow .mind blown

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Great food and very friendly staff! They have lots of gluten free options as well!!!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Best donair youll ever have..and the service is fast from the friendly staff, I make a point on stopping for lunch or supper whenever Im in Cochrane, highly recommended. Barry Parking: Street parking is available and free, but it can get busy seeing the restaurant is on the towns main street, there is a free parking lot about 15 meters to the east. Kid-friendliness: Kids are more than welcome.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Convinient, large portions and super delicious! Everything tastes fresh too

December 21, 2022

I waited for 15 minutes to get to the front of the line. No problem you re busy I understand . However I finally made it and they just lowered their heads and let me stand there for FIVE MINUTES!!! Not just a moment. Not sorry we re really slammed. Nothing. Food could be the best I ve ever tasted, but now I ll never know. They really should be ashamed at the lack of common respect they show people who are willing to spend a hard earned dollar!

December 21, 2022

SOOO hungry ,and it really did smell amazing. However I stood in line for a really long time only to be treated with indifference. The staff talked and laughed with one another as I stood hungry and anxious for a meal. After literally minutes I said to myself Nothing is worth this! and walked out. Needless to say I wont be back and cant believe theyre even in business. SHAME!!!!!!!!!

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Do you like food? This is the place for you! Do you like good people? This is the place for you! Do you like warm environment? This is the place for you! TLDR: This is the place for you.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Decent taste and good value. The Large Donair is REALLY large!

Local Guide
December 21, 2022

The food was stale and not good at all. Also the hygiene was very concerning, one staff was dusting the ceiling and spraying chemical cleaners near where food was being prepared.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

My family absolutely loves Donair on the Run. Staff, service, prices and quality of food are amazing.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Yummy

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Love this place. The staff are always super pleasant and welcoming when you are ordering. The options are endless. I love making a buffalo chicken shawarma!

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Today my family and i were in town from Olds for an appointment and we were hungry so we found ourselves at Donair on the Run. The Staff were incredibly friendly, the menu was very diverse with something for everyone, even those who dont like donairs. The food was DELICIOUS and fresh and the service was quick. We all enjoyed our meals and will 100% be coming back anytime we get a donair craving

Local Guide
December 21, 2022

This is the 3rd review Ive given, as their quality of staff fluctuates so much. My last experience through skip the dishes sucked. Missing items from my order and when I phoned them- no apology from Grace, after checking with someone else simply said Theres nothing we can do. No apology, nothing. Truly horrible customer service. I will not be back. The only reason you get one star is that your food is good(when the correct order is recieved). Boooo!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Best donairs around hands down! This is the original, all other donair shops are merely trying to imitate.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

The spicy pizza was delicious!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

The Elk shawarma is incredible!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Amazing food with equally amazing service definitely check this place out!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

I traveled all the way from Calgary SE to Cochrane just for their Chicken shawarma and that travel was worth it. the other shawarma places Ive been to dont have that many toppings and sauce options. The shawarma bread was crispy, the chicken was fresh and juicy, toppings were on spot. The lady at the counter was really nice and sweet. 5-stars!! cheers!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Great family run and friendly. Portions and taste were very good.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

I cannot eat this kind of food all the time cause of my dietary restrictions. But the shwarmas they have here are some of the best. Every time I go here its busy but the service is never slow. Great place.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

The food is great. And everyone is super friendly