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Döner Summer

Restaurant Bar Vegetarian restaurant Cocktail bar Vegan restaurant Doner kebab restaurant

One of the Top rated Vegetarian restaurants in York


Address

40 Gillygate, York YO31 7EQ, United Kingdom

Website

www.donersummer.com

Contact

+44 1904 849909

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (450 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Saturday: 12 to 10 pm
  • Sunday: 12 to 9 pm
  • Monday: 12 to 9 pm
  • Tuesday: 12 to 9 pm
  • Wednesday: 12 to 9 pm
  • Thursday: 12 to 9 pm
  • Friday: 12 to 10 pm

Featured Reviews


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  • 3/5 Amani H. 1 year ago on Google
    The food was very nice, good flavours and very generous portions. But 2/3 dishes arrived cold. The staff were friendly, but not very attentive, took half an hour to have our order taken, 20min wait for two beers, and an hour for food that was cold. overall we spent 2hours there and there were only 2 of us.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Elisa W. 4 years ago on Google
    We discovered Doner Summer at Spark tonight! What a great alternative to your normal fast food places! We had the Korean BBQ teller which had plenty of fresh vegetables and warm chicken pieces and sat on a bed of garlic fries. The portions are great and plenty of choice on the menu. The staff were friendly and welcoming. Will return again and try some of the salads on offer!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Edward M. 3 years ago on Google
    Poor service. They take they're time (to put it nicely) and when the food does arrive it's all Vegan! It's not like Spark is a great place either. Music is often too loud and atmosphere is unpleasant and cold (cause guess what; shipping containers aren't very habitable).
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Melanie M. 7 months ago on Google
    I love to buy some food here to takeaway when I visit the North. I wish there was a shop somewhere in the South too. The kebab is really good and the wings too. Food is always hot and tasty. I always use delivery services to order and it’s always quite fast. Never disappointed!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rachel O. 1 year ago on Google
    We went to York for 24 hours and ate here twice 😂 it was amazing both times. I loved the garlic and chilli sauce. The loaded chips (Teller Trays) were lussssssh! The burger was good and we had the wraps too which were also well tasty. So many gorgeous flavours that I was thrilled to still be able to taste for hours after. It’s happy dance worty grub. I feel sad there are none of these down south. Please come to Southampton or Salisbury or somewhere near there! It was BANGIN.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Corinne P. 4 years ago on Google
    Shared the Korean BBQ and shawarma trays and would travel across the country to have them again
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Charlotte B. 3 years ago on Google
    The best vegan kebab and chick'n you will ever taste!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Dean M. 3 years ago on Google
    The company advertised a Greek style gyro. What I got was doner kebab with goats cheese. I am Greek Cypriot this is not Greek food. A Percy order some 30 minutes before online I was given arrival time of 10. After 30-minutes I requested my food. I shaking incidents they said they were bringing it out . My doubts were confirmed when I was brought a cold gyro . The spark is amazing avoid this......
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Olivia Alice H. 3 years ago on Google
    My boyfriend and I loved the food and couldn't believe it was all vegan! The lady was very friendly and chatty, even though she expressed that she was new and it seemed busy! Will definitely be back next time we're in york, great service!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Phoebe P. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing food, friendly servers. The doner dog and the garlic fries were insanely good. Best vegan junk food in York hands down
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Monique D. 4 years ago on Google
    Tasty, fresh and vibrant street food with massive indulging portions. We're definitely coming back! And it's all vegan.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alexander S. 4 years ago on Google
    Had a fantastic lunch, the kebabs are huge, packed with tasty "meat", salads and flavoursome sauces. The staff are super friendly, and I can't wait to try more things here!

  • 5/5 Josh B. 2 years ago on Google
    The best vegan place in York! This was our first stop on our York Self Guided Vegan Food Tour, wish we'd come here last! My parents recently went plant based and nervous to eat out anywhere for fear of not finding a decent menu, however this place has loads to choose from - great tasting food and drinks and lovely garden to sit in! Thanks we will be back! 👍

  • 5/5 elisa m. 1 year ago on Google
    Very nice place, and optimal food. So good to have similar vegan options in the city! Well done

  • 5/5 Ayesha S. 1 year ago on Google
    We came here just on a whim after walking past it and absolutely loved it! The decor was so cute and such a nice set up with large tables and really gorgeous scenery. We came when it was sunny but the heaters above the table would mean you could come even if the weather wasn’t amazing. We were over the moon with how much choice there was and we were both super happy with the food- it was delicious and would definitely be coming back!

  • 5/5 Jonny B. 1 year ago on Google
    This might be the best burger I've ever had! We had a selection of dishes which were all fantastic! Definitely going to come back.

  • 5/5 Michael R. 4 years ago on Google
    Brilliant. Best kebab that I have eaten. Bread was great and the salad was ace. Nice to eat a kebab and not feel gross after.

  • 5/5 John W. 4 years ago on Google
    I was born in Germany and love German food. I’m not vegan, enjoy meat and have never thought of giving it up. I’ve eaten here twice in the last seven days and could now contemplate going meat free if it was always so tasty.

  • 5/5 Paul E. 4 years ago on Google
    It was amazing! Love it. Super tasty. The drinks were good too. The jam doughnut drink was fantastic. The food blew my taste buds away! I was sad when I'd finished.

  • 4/5 Bilal M. 10 months ago on Google
    For vegan food this was a very nice place. Staff were super friendly and I really like the layout of the place. Something different. Only reason I did not gave 5 stars was because it wasn't very clean. The table was sticky and the glass was a little dirty

  • 5/5 Abi P. 1 year ago on Google
    Really great food. Was lovely to get a different meal with my partner and share because both were delicious. Unfortunately they were very busy and therefore slow on the drinks, but they compensated for that. Would definitely go again

  • 5/5 Joe C. 10 months ago on Google
    Was welcomed with a smile straight away and promptly seated, service was amazing the whole way through and I even stayed for extra drinks just to avoid the rain😂, the food was the true masterpiece though, I had the “Chick’n Parm Teller” which was more than enough, slightly on the pricey side but all nice food is. Definitely worth a visit and will 100% be back when I return to york.

  • 5/5 Tyler W. 1 year ago on Google
    We were only in York for three nights but ate here for two of them. I was hanging for a yiros (tried the burger the second time) and found this place near where we were staying. We came in at 4.30pm so it was pretty quiet. I ordered the yiros and my wife ordered the chicken bites. We were given a couple of extra dips to try and the portions were huge. They actually forgot my extra chips which was perfectly fine as we took leftovers with us anyway and didn't need them. We had a couple of beers and glasses of wine. We even got to chatting with the owner and we were given a bag of some vegan gummy lollies to try. This place was awesome. My biggest regret is there isn't a doner summer in Adelaide. Yet. If you find your self in York and need a decent meal come and check this place out.

  • 5/5 Aayushi j. 1 year ago on Google
    Everything was perfect about this place. Paul suggested us dishes they tasted really nice best vegan burgers and kebabs I ever had. Chips they served as side was all crisps. Just loved it . Thanks for serving us Paul.

  • 5/5 AF W. 10 months ago on Google
    We went back twice in our short stay in bath. They slipped the kids lollipops and the portions were huge and I don’t think I’ve had better Buffalo chick’n wings!! Outdoor seating had a little heater and a pet squirrel and the staff were super kind and friendly both times. Fast service.

  • 5/5 Gwen R. 1 year ago on Google
    Delicious vegan food, generous portions. Can't wait for the outside dining to reopen. Have a great season Doner Summer 🌱💚🌱

  • 4/5 Jenny B. 10 months ago on Google
    I rated 4 stars for food because no gluten free options other than fries. I usually eat strictly gluten free but was with 3 friends who had their heart set on the place. I decided to eat gluten and had the salt and pepper fried chicken lunch which was tasty and very reasonably priced. The server was super nice and we met their resident blackbird, Roger, who kept us all company as we lunched. Outdoor seating had amazing heater lights overhead. Great spot overall, just asking for at least one NGCI menu option please.

  • 5/5 Josh P. 4 months ago on Google
    The best vegan food I have ever had, the restaurant looked really interesting but didn't clock it was vegan. Maddie who was serving us explained and recommended some dishes that were out of this world! We haven't stopped talking about how much we enjoyed the food at Döner Summer! Would definitely visit again!

  • 5/5 Golden H. 5 months ago on Google
    Our first visit. Taylor welcomed us, was a wonderful server and we felt so welcomed and happy to be here. I had a banana concoction that was so sweet and creamy. We both had chicken kebab with chips, I think. See pics. Everything was gorgeous, delish! Highly recommend. Modern, arty decor and menu! Craft beers and alcohol too. ALL VEGAN 🥰🥰🥰🥰

  • 5/5 Anna U. 9 months ago on Google
    Went for lunch here after the York 10k on Sunday. Cannot rate this place high enough. Food was delicious, huge portions, and service was spot on. The one guy serving was friendly, helpful, and speedy. It was just such a good place. Can't wait to go again!

  • 5/5 lisa m. 5 months ago on Google
    We found this vegan restaurant on Happy cow, we didn't know the area as we were in York for a couple of days. OMG the food was absolutely amazing & really wished the owners would open a restaurant in Hertfordshire/cambridge as I would be a regular. The staff are super friend especially Paul. My favourite was the festive special which I think the restaurant should keep all year round it was that amazing. Thank you to the staff for a nice experience.

  • 5/5 Prakash R. 9 months ago on Google
    Wow what a perfect spot! The food from here is amazing! Even though I'm not a vegan, and this really does beat 90% of other traditional burger and chicken spots. The food is so fresh and delicious and am told is full of protein! The staff are amazing and the atmosphere is perfect for date nights. Can't recommend this place enough!

  • 4/5 Alex R. 3 years ago on Google
    Just tried the Berliner kebab and was really impressed; flavours were great, and unlike most vegan places, there was plenty of food. Also nice that everything came in cardboard and foil rather than plastic/polystyrene. Fries were a bit grim, but that might be to do with the 45 minutes they spent in the Deliveroo rider's bag

  • 5/5 John D. 3 years ago on Google
    My son wanted to try some vegan food while we were at Spark this afternoon, so I ordered the "chicken" kiev wrap for him. Now, we did have a bit of a grumble about how long it took to arrive, but it's hard to begrudge them for being popular and they did make it right by bringing us a big bag of sweets! The food was delicious, it was too much for my son to finish so I helped him. It was great and I think I'll be ordering from Doner Summer for myself the next time we go to Spark.

  • 5/5 Stan B. 3 years ago on Google
    As a non-vegan, I can't help but rave about the food from Döner Summer! It is probably my favourite street food place I've been to. Honestly, the fact that they nail the taste and texture of the faux meat is the least part of the story. All their dishes are delicious, generously portioned, and look absolutely scrumptious! Where other places might've stopped at a few pickles and a generic salad, here you get a veritable bouquet of fresh greens, spring onions, seeds, beans, cabbage, etc depending on the dish. The presentation is fantastic, making you eager to chow down. One note of caution: good food takes time and depending how busy they are, there might be a bit of a wait for everything to be ready. So enjoy your drink (they offer a selection of good craft beers) and wait to get called up. If you're in a rush for the bus, maybe pick a different time to visit. Another note: their menu changes up. I'm sad to have missed out on their frankfurters (hope they come back!) but made it in time to try the honey butter chick'n (in the pic). So visit often!

  • 5/5 Fleetfantasy 3 years ago on Google
    An absolute favourite of mine. Always delicious and always swift with delivery in these weird times! Once deliveroo went down while I ordered and they even called us up to tell us and offer us to come and collect and gave us extra goodies:) The vegan wings are my favourite takeaway food and the different sauces and flavours always brings something new. Everything on the menu is fabulous. The special edition boxes that pop up are always my fave - I love the variety of things they bring! Thanks for being awesome :)

  • 5/5 Paul W. 3 years ago on Google
    Very very good. Large portions and tasty. Will definitely be back

  • 5/5 Jim C. 3 years ago on Google
    My first ever Vegan Kebab and It was really impressive! Tastes amazing! Now they’re just on Gillygate I’ll be back soon!

  • 5/5 Knop 9. 3 years ago on Google
    One of the best vegan fast food stalls that I have ever been to! So flavoursome, hardly any grease, an abundance of fresh vegetables and delicious flavours! Can recommend to both meat eaters and vegetarian/vegan!

  • 5/5 Jess P. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing Food. Would highly reccomend. To anyone Vegan or otherwise.

  • 5/5 Christophe D. 3 years ago on Google
    Delicious kebab, wouldn't have known it wasn't real meat at all.

  • 5/5 Rebecca R. 3 years ago on Google
    The food is delicious! The prices are fair and the staff are lovely. We've tried vegan food in many different countries and this is up there with the best. We had the Shwarma Teller and Bad Girl Kebab Wrap and it was delicious. The grapefruit beer is well worth a try. 👍🏼

  • 1/5 Jason C. 3 years ago on Google
    First off I should say that this place has only been open a couple of weeks so they might fix some of my issues after being open a bit. I ordered the falafel doner ( or whatever it is called) but even though I was inside they refused to take my order directly and made me order on the internet, which took 10 minutes and cost me an extra 50p ( processing fee) why I don't know. Also I tried to ask what the different types of bread that I had to choose between were, but I was ignored, and it didn't explain on their website. So I chose at random and received what was essentially an open salad sandwich with no sauce, the veg had not even been washed properly as I kept biting on pieces of grit. I have to admit however that the only thing they actually cooked was nice, the falafel, just not enough. So I paid £8 for an open, dry, salad sandwich, which was in a very nice box. I don't think I will be going back.

  • 5/5 Srividhya V. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing vegan food

  • 5/5 sophie t. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food and friendly staff

  • 5/5 Anthony O. 3 years ago on Google
    Possibly the best vegan eatery in York. Good value for money, super tasty and all vegan!

  • 5/5 Stephen B. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing menu, delicious food.

  • 5/5 Rachael D. 4 years ago on Google
    Gorgeous food and always friendly staff, Highly recommend.

  • 5/5 James G. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent service, gorgeous food. Got the Bad girl kebab and the Buttermilk special and it was well worth the money. Will definitely be back!!!

  • 1/5 Tom R. 3 years ago on Google
    Previously my favourite place to eat in York. Great food but sadly the service has declined so much I will not be returning. Tried to eat there today. Queued for 20mins despite there only being 2 people in front of me in the line. When I finally placed my order the card reader was unable to recognise my card (not a problem with my card as I had no problem using it elsewhere today). When I offered to pay cash I was told they could not accept a cash payment even though I had exact money. I asked the girl at the counter if she would mind waiting 30 seconds whilst I grabbed an alternative bank card from.my family who had ordered from another of Spark's stalls a few yards away. Instead I was made to join the back of what now an even longer queue to place my order again. Having waited another 20 mins I was still queueing when my family had finished their meals from the stall next door. Not wanting to keep them waiting for me any longer I gave up hope of ever getting served and left hungry and very disappointed. As I was leaving I noticed that the gentleman in front when I was first queueing had only just been called to collect his food over 40 mins after ordering it. Sadly it would appear this poor service is not a result of social distancing as I had a very similar experience there before lockdown started which I had just assumed was a one-off bad day. But now it appears this incredibly poor service has become the norm. I will not be returning because as good as the food is, it is not worth standing around for the best part of an hour waiting for it.

  • 5/5 Matthew E. 3 years ago on Google
    Me and my partner got kebabs from here and went to eat them in the university grounds next to the geese. It was lovely. Excellent food and the beers are interesting. The helpful lady who served me said she would serve from the side enterance so I would have to que to get into the food court. Made me feel special. Definitely my favourite take away

  • 5/5 Charlie K. 3 years ago on Google
    Absolutely bangin and totally plant based! Will be back often!

  • 5/5 Felix Y. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing! Only a few days ago did I go to the Döner Summer in Leeds but I tried the Fava Balle Wrap instead of the Fried Chick'n Combo Platter this time. The food was delicious and the staff were friendly, couldn't ask for any more really.

  • 5/5 Corrie L. 3 years ago on Google
    Awesome spot!!

  • 5/5 Harry E. 3 years ago on Google
    Really good food, highly recommend

  • 5/5 Charlie E. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing vegan kebabs. I'm not a vegan and I would choose the food here over any of the other Spark offerings. The fries are also delicious.

  • 5/5 Liam S. 4 years ago on Google
    Absolutely amazing guilt free kebabs and extras, absolutely love this place. Great to grab a quick bite, I even managed to stagger halfway across York on a night out just to get one. Taken none vegans and they've loved it too.

  • 5/5 Peter B. 4 years ago on Google
    Great kebaby stuff

  • 5/5 Jane de V. 4 years ago on Google
    Absolutely the best vegan chicken I've ever tasted - I had the Korean BBQ Teller and it was completely delicious

  • 5/5 Amanalki 4 years ago on Google
    Absolutely amazing food, staff are so friendly and the atmosphere in general just feels friendly and relaxed. I recommend the staff just as much as the food and the portions are bigggggg!!!! 😃


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Halal food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Free water refills
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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