Donerka Shawarma & Cafe

Shawarma restaurant · Budlong Woods

Donerka Shawarma & Cafe

Shawarma restaurant · Budlong Woods

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5343 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

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Handcrafted shawarma, amazing desserts, fresh pastries, Karak tea  

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5.0
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5343 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625 Get directions

donerka.com

$10–20 · Menu

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5343 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625 Get directions

+1 773 766 8212
donerka.com

$10–20 · Menu

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Donerka Alma-Ata - Review - Lincoln Square - Chicago - The Infatuation

"Donerka Alma-Ata is a counter-service Central Asian restaurant in Lincoln Square. They specialize in chicken and beef shawarma which you can get in either a wrap or a sandwich. We haven’t been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists." - John Ringor

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P DF

Google
I am so happy this new eatery just opened in this neighborhood. The place is so clean, cozy and modern. The service is excellent. It might be owned and run by this very sweet couple. The food is fresh and so delicious. I love trying food from new countries. They also have amazing desserts! We came back twice now since Saturday. Try the yummy dark chocolate bar from Kazakhstan.

Baurzhan Arap

Google
I would like to express my gratitude to the restaurant for the pleasant atmosphere and delicious food! I would especially like to note the work of the cashier - a very polite, attentive and friendly girl. She helped with the choice, explained everything, served quickly and with a smile. Thanks to such employees, I want to come back again. Thank you for the excellent service!

Nurbol Omukeev

Google
Such a nice place. The cashier greeted us with bright smile and recommended us to try Istanbul style. I don’t really like garlic and her recommendation worked great for me I loved this shawarma. Highly recommended, fruit tea and sneakers macarons was good also

Zhanarbek Sapakov

Google
I recently visited this place and was pleasantly surprised! The shawarma was absolutely delicious – juicy, flavorful, and perfectly wrapped. The portions were generous, and the ingredients tasted fresh. The staff was friendly and the service was quick. If you’re craving authentic shawarma, this spot is definitely worth a visit!

Aidoni Shadaeva

Google
My favorite one is Kyiv shawarma with chicken 😍 I love that they put carrot's salad inside 👍🏻 also desserts like a macarons and pistachio rolls our favorites 👏🏻 and definitely recommend to try Karak tea

Max Rosen

Google
Outstanding shawarma. Came out piping hot, with a rather generous portion of meat and vegetables. Sauce added even more flavor to an already tasty chicken shawarma wrap. Service was friendly. Atmosphere cozy. Would recommend!

Tansulu Beygenova

Google
We’ve been waiting for this amazing place to open! The shawarma is absolutely incredible, and the fries are hands down the best I’ve ever had. The desserts are next-level—perfectly balanced sweetness, and the macarons are easily the best in Chicago! Everything was beyond delicious, including the tea. So happy to have you in the neighborhood—we’ll definitely be coming back. There’s nothing better than leaving a place fully satisfied and happy. Thank you for this experience! Simply the best!

Altynai Kalmanbetova

Google
Just had one of the best shawarma experiences! The Kyiv and Almaty shawarma was so good—definitely something we’ll be coming back for. The Snickers macaron was absolutely amazing! It’s officially my new favorite dessert. Big thanks to Luna for creating such a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Highly recommend this place!