The Search for Germany's Next Top Döner: Sofra Döner

The next stop on my search for the best Döner kebab around was Sofra Döner (Biegenstr. 1, in the not-so-historic Lahn Center), which came highly recommended. I had a Kalbfleischdöner mit Käse, alles drauf, mit Joghurtsose und ein bisschen Scharf. (I wanted a Hänchendöner, but they had just run out of chicken, so I had to settle for what I think is...veal?) The owner and her daughter appeared to be the only ones working, but they were both very friendly. The owner even offered me a free cup of tea. And unlike in some kebab shops, since I was eating my Döner there, I didn't have to pay until I was done. Overall, I feel like I've had better Döners elsewhere, but the staff is really nice and very approachable. (Many Döner shops make me feel like I'm ordering from the Soup Nazi. It can be very intimidating.) Definitely a good place for a Döner, and when you're done you can have a coffee at Tapas and Co., a nice little cafe with free wireless internet.

Waiting time: 5 minutes
Service: Very good. Mother + daughter were incredibly friendly, and appeared to know many of the people who walked by.
Price: €5,80 for a Kalbfleischdöner + a mineral water.
Size of Kebab: On the small side for the price you pay.
Meat Quality: Very good. Their Hänchendöner are also quite tasty (and not too dry!). However, the amount of meat was disappointing.
Toppings: So-so. The toppings weren't falling out of the pita, so eating the kebab was actually manageable. However, the toppings themselves were unfortunately proportioned: lots of lettuce and onions, but very little red cabbage, tomatoes, etc.
Sauce: Joghurtsose - a bit bland. Perhaps the garlic sauce is the way to go.
Overall impression: I probably won't stay away long, given the great location and friendly staff, but I think the Döner connaisseur could do better.

The Search for Germany's Next Top Döner: Bereket Döner Kebab

As the first stop on my quest to find the perfect Döner kebab, I stopped at Bereket Döner Kebab (Pilgrimstein 31) for a kleinen Döner mit Käse, alles drauf, mit Knoblauchsose und ein kleines bisschen Scharf. It was quite busy - probably due to the Stadtfest that was going on in Marburg this weekend. However, I was able to find a place to sit and eat my kebab in peace. The shop is small but gemütlich, and the staff is reasonably friendly. The Döner itself was pretty satisfying and sets a good standard for comparison. More reviews to come!

Waiting time: 15 minutes
Service: Good. A bit slow, but pretty friendly for as busy as they were at the time.
Price: €4,40 for a small Döner + a small Sprite
Size of Kebab: Very good. I ordered a small Döner, and what I got was still enough for the husky appetite. I hate to think how big the regular-sized Döner would be.
Meat Quality: A bit dry. (But I think I got the tail-end of the Dönerspieß.)
Toppings: Lots and lots of toppings. A large part of them fell out when I set down my plate on the table (see left). This could be partially due to operator error, however.
Sauce: Knoblauchsose (garlic sauce) - very tasty!
Overall impression: Worth another visit.