A&A Mediterranean deli - BEST DONAIRS IN TOWN

[copynpaste]

I cant say enough about this place aside from them having the tastiest donairs and shawarmas in town. Ive been to many donair places but this one tops them all EASILY. It says in bold on their menu "serving the tastiest" and trust me lives up to their promise! Most donair places ive been to in this city i found their meat to be dry and overcooked and their toppings are stale, not this place. Their meat is super juicy, super fresh veggies and their sauces arent watered down like other places.

They have two locations, (dont know the exact addy of the 20th Ave SW one sorry) but I go to the one on 6th Ave and Macleod Tr S...just on the other side of the block of Rocky Mountain plaza building. Ran by very friendly family and they load up your donairs with so much meat its awesome. You can tell they truly appreciate the business they get.

I usually get their medium which is $8.50, about 9'' but they pack it so much its well worth it. They also have the large size which is 13" for $11.50. All their prices include tax already.

If youre nearby or love donairs give this place is a MUST TRY, as far as im concerned no one in the city even comes close to this place.

[GQBalla]

i have to say, i don't like Jimmy's A&A.

heres a best Donair thread.

http://forums.beyond.ca/st/218147/best-donairs-lets-have-em-/

Jimmy's was mentioned a few times

but here's what i have to say, the shit is so huge that you cant even hold it. You basically need a fork.

i guess thats good for some but i like to hold my donair and eat it ahah.

the meat isn't even that good compared to other places too IMO

[Tik-Tok]

They aren't as good as they used to be. When it was Jimmy behind the counter with his mom and sister (I think that's who they were), that placed rocked, now it's bunch of pimple faced SAIT students picking their noses and yelling at each other.

Good on him for building up his business, but it isn't the same, and the quality is half what it was.

I much prefer Cedar's these days.

[copynpaste]

Originally posted by GQBalla
i have to say, i don't like Jimmy's A&A.

heres a best Donair thread.

http://forums.beyond.ca/st/218147/best-donairs-lets-have-em-/

Jimmy's was mentioned a few times

but here's what i have to say, the shit is so huge that you cant even hold it. You basically need a fork.

i guess thats good for some but i like to hold my donair and eat it ahah.

the meat isn't even that good compared to other places too IMO

Ive had Jimmys and they were good but not that great - like you said their meat wasnt that good. A&A med deli by far has the juiciest meat, you wont find a place with better donair meat in the city. Plus its huge. The large 13'' took me about 20mins to eat last time.

[Tik-Tok]

Originally posted by copynpaste


Ive had Jimmys and they were good but not that great - like you said their meat wasnt that good. A&A med deli by far has the juiciest meat, you wont find a place with better donair meat in the city. Plus its huge. The large 13'' took me about 20mins to eat last time.

:facepalm: A&A IS Jimmy's

[GQBalla]

oh wait, is Jimmy's A&A not the same as A&A med deli?

my mistake if it isn't

[Tik-Tok]

Originally posted by GQBalla
oh wait, is Jimmy's A&A not the same as A&A med deli?

my mistake if it isn't

It is the same. He has 2 locations.

[GQBalla]

ah thats what i thought.

LOL

[Neil4Speed]

I went there last week, really enjoyed it. I have to still say best donair in town. The trick is combining donair with the schwarma.

[copynpaste]

Originally posted by Tik-Tok
They aren't as good as they used to be. When it was Jimmy behind the counter with his mom and sister (I think that's who they were), that placed rocked, now it's bunch of pimple faced SAIT students picking their noses and yelling at each other.

Good on him for building up his business, but it isn't the same, and the quality is half what it was.

I much prefer Cedar's these days.

Im guessing the pimple faced SAIT students are at the other location cause the one on 6th Ave is ran by the son and daughter of the family. Theyre very clean in going about making your food.

[copynpaste]

Originally posted by Neil4Speed
I went there last week, really enjoyed it. I have to still say best donair in town. The trick is combining donair with the schwarma.

Ya the chicken and beef is awesome. I could easily eat 2 mediums. :drool:

[Tik-Tok]

Originally posted by copynpaste


Im guessing the pimple faced SAIT students are at the other location cause the one on 6th Ave is ran by the son and daughter of the family. Theyre very clean in going about making your food.

Hmm, maybe I'll give them a try then.



Originally posted by Neil4Speed
I went there last week, really enjoyed it. I have to still say best donair in town. The trick is combining donair with the schwarma.

Donair and Falafel is better :thumbsup: (at least at Cedars)

[Tik-Tok]

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[copynpaste]

Originally posted by Tik-Tok


Hmm, maybe I'll give them a try then.




Donair and Falafel is better :thumbsup: (at least at Cedars)

Ya give it a try, i honestly cant see how anyone wont like their donairs. Huge quantity and huge quality, usually you get one or the other.

The rest of the fast food sandwich/pita places should take a hint from this place in whats reasonable quantity in giving your customers. *cough cough* Pita express* im looking at you.

I read the other donair thread and someone brought up Amin Donair on 7th...ive been there, years ago. If I recall correctly its inside a smoke shop? The guy there is nice, he will only sell to you if you can finish it. THe donairs are the size of your moms purse but the meat isnt the best quality. That one you NEED a fork and knife to eat its so big ha.

[nonlinear]

Jimmy's is pretty good, although I agree with other posters that it used to be better back in the early 2000s. the sandwiches are way too large (mostly because they are 50% shredded iceburg lettuce), the prices are a too high IMO.

i should also point the difference between beef schwarmas and donairs. JImmy's does NOT serve donairs (which are greek-canadian from halifax), they serve schwarmas (which are lebanese, like Jimmy). 'authentic' halifax donairs have spiced beef, onions and tomatoes, slathered in a very, very thick and sweet sauce made3 from sugar and evaporated mile. jimmy's schwarmas, on the other hand, have shredded lettuce, hot peppers, pickles and tomatoes. they use a garlic sauce which is far less sweet than you would find on a donair.

I do like a good schwarma, but IMO the schwarmas at Tazza are FAR superior to Jimmy's. they us parsley instead of shredded iceburg lettuce, better quality ingredients in general, and the family that runs it is far more professional than the goofs you often see at Jimmy's.

you can find more traditional halifax donairs at My Donair (several locations are the city) and Uncle Moe's Donair (although i find this place really gross and dirty, and the service sucks as you can see here http://forums.beyond.ca/showthread.php?threadid=285843)

[bubbley]

Originally posted by Tik-Tok


:facepalm: A&A IS Jimmy's

:rofl:

I disagree, the best donair I have had in town is Subs N More on 17th ave downtown. You will not find a cleaner place, great price, filling, and they use rooster hot sauce! Grilled to perfection!

[adidas]

Went to Jimmy's a couple of years ago with a friend. By far the worst thing ive ever had to eat. On top of it all, the buddy paid for the "large", which i had no clue how big it was and when it came time to eating it i had to down the whole thing as i didnt wanna throw his money down the drain.

Whatever it was that made that donair/shwarma sweet was absolutely gross. Ive never been back, nor will i ever recommend it to anyone.

[kaput]

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[Neil4Speed]

Originally posted by adidas
Went to Jimmy's a couple of years ago with a friend. By far the worst thing ive ever had to eat. On top of it all, the buddy paid for the "large", which i had no clue how big it was and when it came time to eating it i had to down the whole thing as i didnt wanna throw his money down the drain.

Whatever it was that made that donair/shwarma sweet was absolutely gross. Ive never been back, nor will i ever recommend it to anyone.

They usually put sweet sauce on the donair so that might be what you didn't like. And your second statement makes it sound like your complaining about getting good value for money.

[copynpaste]

Originally posted by nonlinear
Jimmy's is pretty good, although I agree with other posters that it used to be better back in the early 2000s. the sandwiches are way too large (mostly because they are 50% shredded iceburg lettuce), the prices are a too high IMO.

i should also point the difference between beef schwarmas and donairs. JImmy's does NOT serve donairs (which are greek-canadian from halifax), they serve schwarmas (which are lebanese, like Jimmy). 'authentic' halifax donairs have spiced beef, onions and tomatoes, slathered in a very, very thick and sweet sauce made3 from sugar and evaporated mile. jimmy's schwarmas, on the other hand, have shredded lettuce, hot peppers, pickles and tomatoes. they use a garlic sauce which is far less sweet than you would find on a donair.

I do like a good schwarma, but IMO the schwarmas at Tazza are FAR superior to Jimmy's. they us parsley instead of shredded iceburg lettuce, better quality ingredients in general, and the family that runs it is far more professional than the goofs you often see at Jimmy's.

you can find more traditional halifax donairs at My Donair (several locations are the city) and Uncle Moe's Donair (although i find this place really gross and dirty, and the service sucks as you can see here http://forums.beyond.ca/showthread.php?threadid=285843)

Actually I was talking to the girl the otehr day about their meat and they basically roast their meat in sweet sauce - exactly like you said, evaporated milk and sugar. Thats how they get it so juicy.

Theyve never made my donairs half lettuce lol, if anything its half meat lol and the rest toppings. I hate the places that cheap out and most of them use lettuce cause its cheap but not this place.

Like I said ive never been to the 20th ave location but they must be complete opposites cause the bro and sis on 6th ave location are very professional and friendly.

The prices are good IMO, considering the portions you get. Unlike majority of fast food chains who charge you the same but give you one thin slice of meat and the rest lettuce and bread lol :thumbsdow

[adidas]

Originally posted by Neil4Speed


They usually put sweet sauce on the donair so that might be what you didn't like. And your second statement makes it sound like your complaining about getting good value for money.

That makes sense then, wish i would of been told ahead of time what was savoury and what was sweet. Would of prob made it taste much better.

As for the second comment, i didnt complain about the value for the price. I thought it was more then fair. The thing was the size of a medium pizza folded in half lol. It's just the fact that the friend paid for it and i didnt wanna be a dick and just throw the thing out within have 2 bites.

[G-ZUS]

Originally posted by Tik-Tok
They aren't as good as they used to be. When it was Jimmy behind the counter with his mom and sister (I think that's who they were), that placed rocked, now it's bunch of pimple faced SAIT students picking their noses and yelling at each other.

Good on him for building up his business, but it isn't the same, and the quality is half what it was.

I much prefer Cedar's these days.


Cedars is gross, I once got a tendon in my sandwich. I prefer My Donair

[almerick]

I used to enjoy A&A donairs back in the day when Jimmy was working, talking and entertaining the customers. But as many of you have already mentioned, I don't enjoy food that either gets cold or falls apart while munching on.

[copynpaste]

I just had another chicken and beef combo and A&A, great as always. But I can never finish off a donair without making a mess at the end. Any tips? haha, cause everything by the last 2 bites always falls out. Id hate to eat one in public, haha.

[bulaian]

BTW the place on 6th ave by Rocky Mountain Plaza changed their name to R&R Mediterranean a few months ago

[Weapon_R]

Originally posted by copynpaste
But I can never finish off a donair without making a mess at the end. Any tips?

Hit puberty.

[nonlinear]

Originally posted by copynpaste
I just had another chicken and beef combo and A&A, great as always. But I can never finish off a donair without making a mess at the end. Any tips? haha, cause everything by the last 2 bites always falls out. Id hate to eat one in public, haha.

don't worry, the novelty will fade with time. wait till you get some meat from the bottom of the steam table. nothing like 3/4 cup of chicken grease dripping down your face and arm.

[nonlinear]

Originally posted by bulaian
BTW the place on 6th ave by Rocky Mountain Plaza changed their name to R&R Mediterranean a few months ago

yes, and from what i understand it changed ownership as well. it's no longer being run by the A&A folks (jimmy, his family, or whoever is ultimately in control heh).

[dino_martini]

I've never had a bad experience at any of the A&A places.

The past few times I have gone Jimmy is always there (Usually a Saturday). Jimmy reminds me of a Vegas type magican act or something. He sort of creeped me out the first time I met him. I figure he should start wearing a cape.

[bubbley]

Originally posted by copynpaste
I just had another chicken and beef combo and A&A, great as always. But I can never finish off a donair without making a mess at the end. Any tips? haha, cause everything by the last 2 bites always falls out. Id hate to eat one in public, haha.

Yeah eat it naked in a bathtub lol

[msommers]

We get it copynpaste, you're 1/100th of an owner of A&A and are promoting business!

[cancer man]

There is another place that opened up across from the Elbow river Casino it's a family Business and the St Mary Teens are always in there.I'll give it a try..Last time i had a donair was like 5 years ago.

[msouther]

I used to really like that place too, but the last few times I have eaten there, my stomach feels really weird after and I won't expand on that. I also find the talking etc. behind the counter awkward as the people who work there are usually quite strange. I wouldn't recommend it anymore to anyone. I used to eat a Babylon Foods on 28 Street NE, but I haven't been there forever either. I might try this Cedar's one day, because a good donair is nice once in awhile.

[dino_martini]

Originally posted by cancer man
There is another place that opened up across from the Elbow river Casino it's a family Business and the St Mary Teens are always in there.I'll give it a try..Last time i had a donair was like 5 years ago.

Flaming Cafe sucks.

Walk up 17th just past 2nd street sw. There is a donair shop called "Subs n More". They make a pretty good donair.

Its right beside the funeral parlor lol.

[turbotrip]

i believe A&A uses the lowest quality chicken out of any donair place ive been to in calgary; thats how they can afford to put so much in each sandwich

[Cozmanator]

Originally posted by msouther
I used to eat a Babylon Foods on 28 Street NE, but I haven't been there forever either.


Thats the best shawarma place I been to ; their large mixed wraps are amazing.:drool:

[turbotrip]

Originally posted by msouther
I used to eat a Babylon Foods on 28 Street NE, but I haven't been there forever either.

Babylon was by far the best spot in town, but new owners took over a few years ago and i think its just okay now; I heard the original Iraqi owners opened up in TD, have yet to try it though

[Kritafo]

but what about a good falafel. All the crap you get here is premade and microwaved.

We had decent schawarma at the chickpea on 8th ave

[Integra10]

Originally posted by dino_martini


Flaming Cafe sucks.

Walk up 17th just past 2nd street sw. There is a donair shop called "Subs n More". They make a pretty good donair.

Its right beside the funeral parlor lol.

This place is delicious. The super donair is huge!

[azy12]

the best donair in town prince of donair and pizza

it is new placeon 17 ave and 41 st se calgary

it is east coast style donair and the sweet sauce creamy the way it should be every one should try it if u really like donair

[a social dsease]

I was reading this thread yesterday and it really made me crave a donair.... So I went to Jimmy's to pick one up.

I have to say, I think the quality of the food @ Jimmy's has gone downhill in recent times. The donair just wasn't as good as I remember it being in the past (meat was very greasy, shitty vegetables, and not much sauce). Also, after I ate it I felt kind of sick and greasy.

I should also add that one time when I went there last year, I asked for a light amount of hot sauce (but no banana peppers). Went home to eat it and not only did it have a copious amount of hot sauce, it also had banana peppers on it, pretty much ruining the donair for me......

Not sure how hard it is to get such a simple order so wrong, but I think in the future I will be checking out one of the other places listed.

I have been to Tazzas in Bridgeland and it was definitely much better quality meat.

Cheers

[takkyu]

Unless I am blind, I saw nobody mention The Chick Pea, down on 8th ave and 7st SW by Ceili's.

I am pretty new to the donair scene, and have only been to a few places, but so far The Chick Pea is my favourite.

[big A]

I was just at A&A and Jimmie was there, he asked if the kids want any samples so I said that would be great because my daughter is a picky eater. When he heard that he invited her to the other side of the counter and gave her a sample of anything she wanted, then he custom made her a pita.
Over all food and service was great.

[nonlinear]

i've noticed they've really cleaned up their act in the last year or so. not as much yelling, throwing shit around, acting like foolish kids, etc. actually, the only time i've seen them fucking off in the last while was when it was just that one white guy and some chick working.

[Kona9]

Tazza has an amazing Chicken Shishtawouk (sp?)

[nonlinear]

^^absolutely. tazza rules.

also - Village Pita in Short Pants Plaza has fucking AWESOME schwarmas. finally tried it for the first time last weekend. i still like Tazza better, but Village is most def worth checking out.

[msommers]

Originally posted by Kona9
Tazza has an amazing Chicken Shishtawouk (sp?)

Fuckin eh they do! Bit of hot sauce, order a nice coffee...aww yaaa.

Next time you're there, take home some fatayers. If you aren't sure what they are, just look for the things similar to a Calzone. Sooo good!

[dirtsniffer]

man, i went to jimmys last night the medium domair i got was soo good. have you ever had their samosas? they make them from scratch and dang are they good. im definitely going back:D

[Guillermo]

if you go back in this thread, you will find some posts where Jimmy (or someone else clearly affiliated with A&A) started posting about the hot chick working there, and had all of beyond drooling all over their keyboards. well, i just got a donair from there, and have to report that they actually now have a SMOKIN' HOT girl working there. she works at the register which is nice, cause you actually get to interact with her a bit LOLOLOLOL. she's actually been there a couple of months or so, and i've noticed her before, but today she looked extra good so i had to let you all know about it. i'm not kidding, she's the type of chick you look at once and instantly fall in love. :love: :love: :love:

so, to the smokin' hot girl who works at Jimmy's A&A deli: hi, my name is guillermo. that's spanish for bill. if you see this, please email the beyond admins so that you can get an account here, and them send me a PM so we can hook up a date.

also, if you go back in this thread, you'll see where some idiot named nonlinear was birtching about how jimmy's always fucked up his order because the juveniles making the food behind the counter were always fucking around, throwing food at eachother, etc. im happy to say those days are gone, and A&A is now staffed by mature, professional schwarma artists. i think it has something to do with the increased presence of Jimmy's beautiful MILF of a mom. :thumbsup:

[GQBalla]

pics ?

[max_boost]

Pics of smoking hot girl please! lol

[Guillermo]

oh shit, i'm not that brave but i bet some fearless young beyonder can grab some whilst on their lunch break from SAIT or somthing.

[flipstah]

Originally posted by Guillermo
if you go back in this thread, you will find some posts where Jimmy (or someone else clearly affiliated with A&A) started posting about the hot chick working there, and had all of beyond drooling all over their keyboards. well, i just got a donair from there, and have to report that they actually now have a SMOKIN' HOT girl working there. she works at the register which is nice, cause you actually get to interact with her a bit LOLOLOLOL. she's actually been there a couple of months or so, and i've noticed her before, but today she looked extra good so i had to let you all know about it. i'm not kidding, she's the type of chick you look at once and instantly fall in love. :love: :love: :love:

so, to the smokin' hot girl who works at Jimmy's A&A deli: hi, my name is guillermo. that's spanish for bill. if you see this, please email the beyond admins so that you can get an account here, and them send me a PM so we can hook up a date.

also, if you go back in this thread, you'll see where some idiot named nonlinear was birtching about how jimmy's always fucked up his order because the juveniles making the food behind the counter were always fucking around, throwing food at eachother, etc. im happy to say those days are gone, and A&A is now staffed by mature, professional schwarma artists. i think it has something to do with the increased presence of Jimmy's beautiful MILF of a mom. :thumbsup:

Off to Jimmy's! I'll do it next week when my cheat day returns :)

[Guillermo]

AWESOME! :rofl:

[max_boost]

we might be getting trolled here lol :rofl:

[Tik-Tok]

Originally posted by max_boost
we might be getting trolled here lol :rofl:

That was my first thought too. If I didn't just have a donair from Cedar's yesterday, I'd go and report, lol.

[Guillermo]

hey guys, i'm not kidding! would I lie????????? :D

[bourge73]

Flipstah will do it, all you have to do is double dog dare him. :rofl: (BTW +1 for Cedars. Donair meat in a chicken schwarma + a couple of falafel balls for good measure ) :drool:

[dirtsniffer]

is cedars the place on 14th st by chicken on the way?:drool:

[Guillermo]

i've never tried cedars, but i think it's on edmonton trail isn't it? i'm gonna have to hit it up now!

wasn't there a cedars at the University like, 8 or 10 years ago? i remember going there buy then it changed the name to Pita on the Run or whatever. i don't know if it was the same as the cedars on edmonton trail though?

[bourge73]

^^ yup off Ed. trail you'll like.

[dirtsniffer]

the place by cotw is called royal kabob, i like it way more than a&a

[Guillermo]

^^oh royal kabob, never heard of it. why do you like it more than jimmy's?

i'm a giant donair fan and eat them whenever possible, so i'm always open to try new places! but right now, i have to day i like jimmy's the best, because they have IMO the best meat. i also get them a lot at My Donair, but it's not nearly as good cause the meat is kinda squishy.

Village Pita also makes excellent everything, but it's in the NE and I try to avoid that area lest i get raped, mugged, or shot. :(

[bourge73]

I also like Falafel King's Donair on Stephen ave :dunno: maybe you could go on a Donair safari across the city and rate em!

[.norco.]

Originally posted by bubbley


:rofl:

I disagree, the best donair I have had in town is Subs N More on 17th ave downtown. You will not find a cleaner place, great price, filling, and they use rooster hot sauce! Grilled to perfection!


yeah deffs such a good place..:drool:

[rage2]

Originally posted by Guillermo
if you go back in this thread, you will find some posts where Jimmy (or someone else clearly affiliated with A&A) started posting about the hot chick working there, and had all of beyond drooling all over their keyboards.
I doubt that would be the case. The girl in question actually got a little creeped out and asked us nicely to remove the thread. I'm sure if it was Jimmy or A&A, they'd tell her.

[Guillermo]

Originally posted by rage2

I doubt that would be the case. The girl in question actually got a little creeped out and asked us nicely to remove the thread. I'm sure if it was Jimmy or A&A, they'd tell her.

oh damn, do you think it's the same girl? (i thought that whole thing was a shill.) if so, i'm sorry for the comments... i was in a jovial mood and trying to be funny, but i certainly don't want to scare anyone. :(