Tony’s Donair & Pizza

My boyfriend and I are big fans of donairs so we decided to give Tony’s a try. We ordered two regular donairs and a 9″ garlic
The donairs seemed much smaller compared to other places and the meat was lacking the normal donair spice kick that donairs in halifax are famous for. Service was quick and had no issues with our order. So overall, it was just average for us.

I can honestly say that I have not had a single bad experience at Tony’s — the quality of the food is impeccable and the prices are reasonable.
You have your choice of 4 different sizes of pizza ranging from 4 to 12 slices, there are various types of subs and pita wraps, souvlakia, poutine, chicken shawarma, and appetizers like onion rings, nachos, and chicken wings. It’s also important to note that Tony’s donairs were voted Best in Halifax by The Coast Magazine.
I ordered a small Italian Meat Lover’s Pizza (Pepperoni, Salami, Sausage, Ham, Bacon, and Mozzarella) while my Mother had a large donair sub. We received free delivery with our purchase since we lived within a 10-​minute driving distance from the establishment; however, I am uncertain as to the co-​ordinates of this ‘free delivery area’, so I would advise potential customers to perhaps call ahead to avoid the disappointment of an extra charge.
As expected, the food arrived within 30 – 35 minutes and it was first rate; there was next to no grease dripping off the pizza and Mom’s donair was not too messy. If you do have a late night craving on the weekend then you’re in luck as Tony’s is open until 4:00 AM on Friday and Saturdays.

Last night, I got off work and all I could think about was a donair. Sometimes you just need one right? Well I live around the corner from Tony’s and had never tried their donairs… Glad I made the trip!
They were quick and friendly, the donair was also very well wrapped and held together, which meant I could easily eat it without everything falling out and making me covered in donair sauce (I mean it’s not the worst thing, but always a plus when you can avoid it) The meat was spicy but not overly. The perfect balance of the spice with the meat and the sweet of the donair sauce! I would definitely recommend Tony’s for your next donair craving!
Now that I am writing this, I think I want another…

Drunk or sober, this is a great spot to get a slice or a doner late night. parking is sketchy though.

Tony’s used to be my roommate’s go-​to for late night donairs, but since those experiences were from years ago and *ahem* a little blurry, I’ll stick to more recent encounters.
Recently I had the opportunity to put in the food order for a meeting for work so I chose Tony’s and got a few different pizzas, including their donair and works. Don’t worry, this was an evening meeting, so we didn’t have to worry about the donair weighing us down in the afternoon.
We ordered well ahead of time and the pizzas came right when we requested.
The donair pizzas had a thick layer of meat, and was fairly moist and had a good donair flavour to it. A generous layer of cheese, onion and tomato on top completed the donair experience, as well as a generous dollop of their thick donair sauce. The crust wasn’t bad, but was nothing to write home about, although any delivery pizza tends to be that way.
The works came with pepperoni, sausage, onion, mushroom and green pepper. The meats had just the right amount of salt and savoury goodness, and the veggies were fresh and added a nice pop of flavour to each slice. No re-​inventing of the wheel here, but a solid entry.
As I just live a few blocks away, I occasionally stop by for a slice of the works, and it’s a dependable piece of ‘za.
Tony’s is a good choice if you’re looking for a good pie, and I’ll get back to you when I finally have one of their donairs again. That is, if I’m in a condition to do so.

Used to eat at Tony’s maybe TOO often back when I was in university and lived nearby. Was back in Halifax recently and came here the day after a disappointing donair experience on Quinpool Road.
Found the meat a bit dry and the sauce seemed a little like vinegar. Overall pretty good, and you can hardly beat $ 4.95 for the regular size as a workday lunch.

Usually the best per-​slice pizza place in town but sometimes it can be really stale, so make sure it’s a fresh one.

Excellent pizzas, not too expensive. The donair is also delicious. The pizzas could use a little bit more of sauce. The place is usually open until 2 am and 4 am on Fridays and Saturdays. It is a small place, not ideal for a group of people larger than four.

I’m attempting to eat as many donairs as possibly while in Halifax without having a heart attack. At my dad’s recommendation this was the first place on my tour de donair. At 10PM on a Thursday evening I had a mighty fine donair.
These guys appear to be donair veterans, they even have a special meat cutter that I‘ve never seen before. It cut all the pieces into completely even thin slices. The guy making my donair made it in record time. It was pretty reasonably priced, I think it was $ 7ish for a regular.
The meat was seasoned very nicely. My dad, the donair expert, said it was up to his high standards. They gave me generous amounts of onions and tomatoes which I like, and they added a ton of sauce which is also awesome. The sauce was quite sweet which I like. They didn‘t add THAT much meat to it and I was able to eat it easily. I can‘t really figure out if that‘s good or not. Something I have to give them credit for: they added a layer of plastic before the tin foil layer so it wasn‘t so ridiculously messy, great idea!
They were making a shawarma when I was in, and I go to school in Ottawa which pretty much has more shawarma places than the entire Middle East, so I can confirm the shawarma looked awesome.

Tonys is what all donairs must compare to! Been eating here for at least 20yrs and have never been disappointed … ever! Last night I picked up 4 d-​bombs for me & the ladies and it was the first time all night there was pure silence. When we all looked up all the plates were empty.
The meat is always crispy, which is what I look for cause who wants soft mushy meat?
Tonys is consistent & the reason I keep coming back year after year!
Now all I need is for them to deliver to the Larry uteck area! We will pay extra for u to deliver your wonderful delights!
If you didn’t pick up on it yet, Tonys is where its at for donairs.

So I had to work late one night, and work was buying me dinner. I decided on pizza, and was told to try Tony’s for their donairs. I don’t like donairs, but I thought I would still give their pizza a go.
I ordered (for a colleague and myself) a medium Hawaiian pizza and garlic fingers. I was not impressed. I found that there was very little sauce, next to no toppings (I actually had two pieces that had no pineapple on them), and little flavor to the dough when it came to the pizza. The garlic fingers were dry and not that cheesy. I asked for garlic dipping sauce, as the deal was supposed to come with two sauces. They only delivered one.
I cannot say I will be ordering from here again.

I’ve only eaten Tony’s food a few times and all in the past few years. I was really surprised to find out that this pizza place has been around for 25 years. My uncle who attended his undergrad in Halifax, claims that the pizza still tastes the same now as it did back then (which might not be a good thing).
I’ve ordered delivery from Tony’s a few times and usually it arrives at my door on time and hot. Usually. It seems like Tony’s is the only delivery place in this city that doesn’t listen when I tell them how to get to my apartment. It’s an outside walk-​up and the delivery people will go to my downstairs neighbours and once even gave them my order (still not sure how they didn’t realize the mistake) and left me waiting for my food for a while.
The debit at the door option is convenient (if they can find your door that is) and so is picking up a slice from Tony’s if you’re in the neighbouring area. It’s not the best tasting pizza in the world, but it’s cheap.

Boy was this a hot stop at 2am! Normally packed to the rim with people coming from a wild night after our local night clubs closed. Always on the way home stopping for one of Tony’s famous donairs was the thing to do.
Great Donairs great portions always enough to save for the next morning. To me I was not fan of the pizza but the Donair meat was always nice and spicy. The Sauce as well was not sweet like some are it was just right.

I’m pretty sure I came into Tony’s Pizza at the worst time a pizza shop would want a Critic or Reviewer to walk in: 10:00 pm on a Monday. In the evening on Mondays there is nothing going on in Halifax. At least nothing when compared to the thousands of people enjoying the nightlife on a Sunday Night or even a Wednesday. But I was hungry and thought that if they were able to serve me a decent enough pizza on this day, at this hour, that would say a lot. And surprisingly, I got more than a good slice of pizza. The service was great! The woman working behind the counter was professional, pleasant and looked as if she enjoyed working there. In fact the entire pizza shop had a very relaxed feel to it. So service is four star at Tony’s but the pizza was quite average. Perhaps I am being tough on them though because the pizza was still pretty good quality given the day and time I was there. It wasn’t that rubbery kind of pizza where you know its sat under the heat lamp for hours on end. It still had flavor and was a decent size. The price was also, I’d say fifty cents less than other pizza shops closer to downtown. And I’m a bit of a cheapskate so for me every penny counts.
If you are near the Halifax Commons area and are aching for a pizza, Tony’s is not far away. It’s a good alternative to any place near Quinpool Road for a few cents less you still get everything you’d want in a pizza.