The Naughty Doner Co
Turkish restaurant · Union Park ·

The Naughty Doner Co

Turkish restaurant · Union Park ·

Halal döner spot with generous portions, spicy feta, mint lemonade

german doner
falafel
halal meat
vegan options
reasonable prices
chicken doner
beef doner
fries
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181 Snelling Ave N, St Paul, MN 55104 Get directions

$10–20

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Restroom
Accepts reservations
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Cozy

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181 Snelling Ave N, St Paul, MN 55104 Get directions

+1 651 219 4333
thenaughtydoner.co
@thenaughtydonerco

$10–20 · Menu

Features

•Restroom
•Accepts reservations
•Popular for lunch
•Popular for dinner
•Cozy
•Trendy
•Family friendly
•Good for solo dining

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Jan 19, 2026

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The Best Restaurants in St. Paul’s Mac-Groveland Neighborhood | Eater Twin Cities

"At this halal German-style döner spot along bustling Snelling Avenue, the sandwiches are so generously portioned that they could easily make two meals. Choose between beef, chicken, or falafel, served with a side of freshly cut fries tossed in a house spice mixture, and the restaurant’s signature white sauce, a tangy blend of yogurt and dill. For those wanting a little extra kick, make sure to order a side of spicy feta to dip your fries — Greek yogurt, feta, and spices, blended until golden and creamy." - Julie Yu

https://twincities.eater.com/maps/best-restaurants-st-paul-mac-groveland-neighborhood-macalester-campus
The Naughty Doner Co

Misty M.

Google
I’ve ordered from Naughty Doner Co twice before and had great experiences, so this third order was a real letdown. I’m honestly not sure what has happened to their quality control. Two of the items we received were so overcooked they were inedible. The donuts were literally burnt, and the falafel was also grossly overcooked. To make things worse, we were given the wrong doner. My husband ordered the German one, but what he received was the Greek version with feta and French fries. He ended up picking off the toppings and eating it because he was hungry, but it definitely wasn’t what we paid for. After three orders, the inconsistency is hard to ignore. I’m sharing this so others know that the food quality can vary a lot, and unfortunately this experience has me questioning whether I’ll order from them again. Photo is of the donuts and they look nothing like the menu picture.

T J

Google
We thought that we would try something completely different. It was our very first experience here but honestly was a good one. We were greeted right when we walked in and even offered help if we needed it. We thought the portion sizes were large which was great. I ordered off the app because they offered $5 off. We decided to dine inside. They had plenty of seating and very nice place.

M

Google
Tried the German Doner with chicken ($13) + fries ($3). Although the Greek Doner with beef my friend had looked better, mine was still good. Both were good size. The meat was what I would expect for the type of food.

Caden D.

Google
After just having returned from a German exchange trip earlier this summer, I can easily say that their döner box is just as good as the real stuff that I ate Berlin, maybe even better. Prices are very reasonable, and I’m glad I came back to check this place out after seeing it on my way to an MNUFC game. I’ll definitely be back!

Victoria Rose H.

Google
It was my first time at The Naughty Doner and I liked it so much I had to go back a day later! I loved the spicy mint sauce and mint lemonade. The meat was great and the bread was unique. Definitely will go back whenever I pass St. Paul.

sarah G.

Google
Really good falafel - soft, crunchy, not dry or dense, fresh and warm . Plenty of sauce and dip and crunchy veg (got the Turkish falafel bowl). Nice to see the meat is halal, for our exchange student who keeps halal.

David C.

Google
I rarely give five stars and this is a five star restaurant. The prices seem a bit high at first, but the portion sizes certainly make up for it. The amount of fresh veg in each sandwich is refreshing, and the bread and meat has solid flavor and texture combination. The restaurant itself is nice and clean, service is standard but the ordering machine makes it nearly obsolete. Overall; I would definitely recommend this spot for a lunch or supper, and there is are solid options for vegetarian customers

Shiva J.

Google
Naughty Doner is what I crave when I‘m happy and want to treat myself. The flavor combination and the large portion is so satisfying. I always get the German doner, and it doesn’t disappoint
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David P.

Yelp
Was really excited to try this place and glad we got the chance. I really enjoyed the food a bit more meat would be nice, but it was good. The service was lovely and very helpful. The only downer was their door was broken and would not shut so feeling a cold draft coming at you well eating was not that pleasant. Will definitely go back and try some other items.
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Misty A.

Yelp
I've ordered from Naughty Doner Co twice before and had great experiences, so this third order was a real letdown. I'm honestly not sure what has happened to their quality control. Two of the items we received were so overcooked they were inedible. The donuts were literally burnt, and the falafel was also grossly overcooked. To make things worse, we were given the wrong doner. My husband ordered the German one, but what he received was the Greek version with feta and French fries. He ended up picking off the toppings and eating it because he was hungry, but it definitely wasn't what we paid for. After three orders, the inconsistency is hard to ignore. I'm sharing this so others know that the food quality can vary a lot, and unfortunately this experience has me questioning whether I'll order from them again.
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Osan N.

Yelp
I was in the neighborhood so looked up a place, which I have not tried before (thank you Yelp!) and decided to give the naughty doner a try. It is street parking only so it can get dicey to get a spot without walking a block. Anyways, walked in, was greeted and asked whether, I had been here before and need any help while ordering. The place was clean and has a small seating area also (see pic). I ended up getting a diner box with fries. The portion size was generous, like very generous! The food tasted ok. It just did not have that extra oomph for me. The fries were amazing but the meat could have been seasoned better (imo). I paid extra to get the 2 sauces listed which did make the food pop. I am planning on returning to try their sandwiches!
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Janae J.

Yelp
This was so good!!! The service is kinda non-existent cause you just order on the screen and then they set the order by the door dash order pick up area but the food made up for the lack of service (also I came late so I'm sure they were ready to clean up and get outta there. I appreciated all the difference was to order the food. It has a sandwich which looks really good for a Shawarma wrap or a bowl. The pool was amazing. I enjoyed the showroom as well with the euro meat. I love the sauces they put on in the different toppings like purple cabbage, pickles, and hummus. I would definitely go back if I'm in the area.
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Neil S.

Yelp
Excellent doners. Really good fries, too. If you're hankering for this kind of sammich or wrap, you won't be disappointed. The OG is a good place to start if you've never had.
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Gita B.

Yelp
Very good chicken doner! Quick process to order and pick up. Pretty quiet on a cold weeknight. Hot tip: get the doner box with fries and salad. Better deal with what seems like almost all the same flavors as the bowl! Enjoyed the baklava as well. Go check them out!! Very good food.
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Elly P.

Yelp
It's semi-self service. ordered at the counter and they delivered the food. Also they bussed the table, I think! because we didn't. Ambiance is too fancy for an actual German Style Donner Kabob. I have been to many of those, and this one is a glamorize version of that type of restaurant. actually looks like something that someone that has never been to one think of when they heard about "German Style Donner Kabob" I think it's more appropriate to call it Fusion Fast Food loosely inspired by German style Donner kabob. The food is actually tasty but again it's missing all the good & authentic elements. Such as greasy goodness, messy packaging, messy PILES of foods and the authenticity. Turns out this place is same owner as one before that one "spicy feta" but decided to re-brand. It's good and tasty food, I think you should just own it. Call it Minnesota version of Middle eastern food fusion or something. It is just misleading. Halal does not make it authentic by the way! I enjoy the food but feel so deceived that I may think twice of going back just out of principal. The chicken wings are good though, again taste more like Korean Fried Chicken wings...maybe this restaurant is just confused about their concept. ps: another suggestions - 1. Maybe have menu also available either on the wall or printed so we don't have to wait to order. The only way to order is on a touch screen which has the only menu in the store, so most of the time customers will spend time browsing menu instead of actually ordering. While the next in line waits patiently or impatiently. 2. When a customer ask what's the different between 2 items in menu, it is helpful to actually explains to them in person since you work there, instead of instructing us to look for description on the touch tone menu/ordering system.
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Ken T.

Yelp
Street parking to a cozy little spot in St Paul. I liked the location and the vibe of just eating then walking around afterwards. You order though tablets, which I've come to enjoy because you get to see the food and all of the options. The service was still good though. They brought the food out to our table, and were were cordial. We split the OG German/Turkish Doner Wrap with Chicken and Beef w/fries, the German Bowl with Chicken and Beef, and Turkish Baklava. The sauces we had were, tzatziki, spicy green mint, and mango amba. There was a good amount of flavor in each, but the sauce really kicked it up a notch. The tzatziki hit home and worked well with all of the dishes.
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Ann J.

Yelp
This restaurant is one of those where you order at a kiosk, which is fine. Once you have placed your order you sit at a table to wait for your order, beverages are self serve. We ordered the OG German wrap and a donar sandwich. The table we sat at was a bit sticky, and service was slow, we waited about 1/2 hour for our order to come. From what we saw a lot of their orders were takeout/DoorDash. The bread was pretty flavorless, but the meat was good, very flavorful. The servings were plentiful, a lot of food for the money (our total was about $45), and very filling. The salad was good, but had a bit too much dressing on the side. Maybe order it with dressing on the side if that is an option. Fries we ok to good. Our server was nice and informative. Parking is street parking, and it is handicap accessible. There appeared to be about three people working. We were there from about 5:00 to 6:00 on a Saturday, and it was pretty busy.
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Dan D.

Yelp
Fresh, tasty and great service. Nice to have Mediterranean flavors back on Snelling.
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Alex X.

Yelp
Eaten here twice now. Had the beef the first time (meat was a little dry and chewy) and had chicken the second time (perfection!). This sandwich is the closest version to the kind of doners I've eaten in Berlin, Germany. Several other local restaurants have sandwiches they misleadingly call "doners" but they are not it. Until I visit Germany again, this is the only place I will go for German-style doner sandwiches.
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Ebrahim K.

Yelp
This hit the spot for my doner craving. It more upscale and less greasy than the doner I tried in Germany, so that is one caveat, but it wasn't as trendy as other doner that I've tried in the US (e.g. doner and boba). It would be nice to have a big menu posted apart from the touch screens so people could plan what they want to order before poking around the interface. The wings were awesome and the green sauce was worth the upgrade

Katie H.

Yelp
Food was delicious and staff went above and beyond to help with allergy questions. Nice clean restaurant and good vibes!

Inman P.

Yelp
2 stars for nice and attentive staff. That's unfortunately where the experience ended for us. The food itself was all around not good - we were a large party and several people got the chicken and beef doner meat only to find that it was dry and brittle with chunks of fat interspersed. We will not be returning.

Jennifer M.

Yelp
Great location, but small. Less ambiance than when it was the Naughty Greek. The kiosk to order from, doesn't point out the differences in menu items that all seem the same. The feta fries need the seasoning from the Naughty Greek. I was dissapointed overall in the flavors. Sorry

Andrea C.

Yelp
Wtf happened to the Spicy Feta? Just ordered from this place and it is no where near as good. Gamey meat..no tzaziki sauce..even the fries sucked. Sad and feel ripped off. We have eaten at Spicy Feta 10 times so can tell the difference.