Where Is the Truck?
Hamid is usually on Kirkwood, but not always. Check the tracker before you come so you know the truck is open and marked for the day.
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Not Your Ordinary Gyro
Vertical Spit Döner
Döner means turning. The meat rotates slowly, gets shaved fresh, and carries the flavor of European street food.
House-Made Tzatziki
Hamid's tzatziki is made with yogurt, cucumber, cilantro, garlic, and salt.
Pickled Red Cabbage
Pickled red cabbage brings color and tang and is one of the fresh toppings you can choose for your kebab.
Looking for a Gyro in Bloomington?
A lot of customers find us by searching for a gyro. Hamid serves döner kebab, a related vertical spit street food with its own seasoning, sauce, and tradition. Whatever you searched for, come hungry.
Learn the DifferenceFrom the People
- ★★★★★
"I have been coming to this food truck for years, and I'm impressed every time. You get all the tasty veggies, your choice of spiciness, and made with love. You can NOT beat that. He is so nice! All of us in Bloomington appreciate you!"
via Reddit - ★★★★★
"Hamid is a great guy and seems to remember everyone who's been a customer. He always teases us with 'extra onion' even though my wife's order is always no onions."
via Reddit - ★★★★★
"Döner Kebab is my favorite food truck by far. Affordable, filling, and delicious! But I always need to wash my hands and face after getting through that wrap lol"
via Reddit
Common Questions
Döner comes from a Turkish word connected to turning or rotating. The meat cooks on a vertical spit, then gets shaved and served as a kebab or plate with vegetables and sauce. Hamid's version is inspired by the döner culture he knew from Germany.
They are related foods, but not exactly the same. A lot of Bloomington customers search for gyro because that is the word they know. Hamid serves döner kebab, with its own seasoning, sauce, and European street food style. For more detail, read our döner and gyro explanation.
The Falafel Kebab is the meat-free option. Toppings and sauces can be customized at the window; ask Hamid about dairy-free modifications.
Check the truck tracker at the top of this page. Hamid is usually on Kirkwood Ave, but not always. The tracker shows the current marked location after the truck is set up.
Yes. Baklava is available as a three-piece dessert.
Find Us & Contact Hamid
Phone
(812) 219-1956Usual Spot
304 E Kirkwood Ave
Bloomington, IN
Typical Hours
- Mon to Sat12 PM to 8 PM
- SundayClosed
Authentic Döner Kebab in Bloomington
Made the traditional way. Slow roasted, shaved fresh, served from the truck.

