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Food Lover Döner

Essen, Germany

  1. WORLD’S BEST KEBAB & DÖNER SHOPS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 72 2026
Food Lover Döner

Small Essen doner shop where the meat is grilled over wood and queues form at peak times. Its meat and sourdough bread are highlights, but the meat is sometimes dry and prices are high.

Highlights

  • Wood-grilled doner meat
  • Crispy sourdough bread
  • Homemade ayran

Good to know

  • Waits of 30 to 40 minutes
  • Very few seats, no air conditioning
  • Parking is difficult on the main road

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