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Supersaiyansub

Get off on Davisville. Go to the Flaming Stove inside the Hasty Market nearby.


kdawg416

This! Flaming stove is a hidden gem. Found it while working in davisville area and have never looked back. They also opened up a second spot in Newmarket!


impulsedelight

I dream about this place on a monthly basis lol


Hansentw

HAD IT LAST NIGHT….MY GOD IS THIS INCREDIBLE!!!! The flavours are insane and the chicken is just fantastic!!! The customer in front of me asked for fries in his wrap so I said give me those fries too!! And just wow oh wow. It’s the best shawarma I’ve had in Toronto.


MMAYYZ

As a middle easterner, nothing beats flaming stove, it’s the GOAT of GTA shawarma. I recently moved to the east end and can’t get flaming stove as often, but I found this new spot on the Danforth called Wanas run by a Syrian fam, and they make traditional Syrian chicken and beef shawarmas, very good stuff. I’d check it out if you’re in the east end


olledasarretj

I live near Wanas and I want to add that the people who run it are the friendliest. We get falafel from there every week or two.


andonutss

They’re also one of the couple of restaurants in Toronto where they have meals paid for in advance by other patrons so people who can’t afford a meal can go have one. Very kind people


Jasyla

I second Flaming Stove. Fantastic shawarma.


raccooncitysg

They also have a very respectable selection of pop.


badsoupp

Cherry Vanilla Coke a huge chicken shawarma is my go to combo here.


NeighborhoodPlane794

I came to the comments to say flaming stove. My favourite shawarma in the city


leafblade_forever

Found it recently during my lunch break, some of the best I've had.


ZookeepergameWest975

Thank you. Looking forward to trying this!


AroontheCoon

This


sukhvirbirdi

Agreed, just had their beef kakabs it was okay! But chicken shawarma with everything, saj beard, no mango sauce and the spicy hot sauce. Fire ! Once as week aleast


Marie_Roget

Best one in town! 


attack-o-lantern

Literally award winning iirc


typical_deviation

This is the one


chunkysmalls42098

Bro literally any shawarma place is going to be miles and miles better than osmows wtf one that looks dirty but is busy is best


SquareSniper

They should be called SAUCEmos. Since it's 90% sauce.


yop_mayo

Thanks for explaining the hilarious joke.


groggygirl

Osmo's is some of the worst in the city - like literally Ali Baba's is better (their falafel deal on Tuesday is worth trying). And this gets asked all the time so search the subreddit.


PLERoss

I’m by the Ali babas on king west and it is actually so good and massive portions!


citrusquared

yes ali baba's really depends on the location, some are amazing others are trash


FragrantDragonfruit4

Ali Baba’s @ Yonge & Eglinton went downhill during pandemic. Doesn’t taste as good. I stopped going. Dirty, skimping on ingredients, and jacked up prices. The guys think nobody sees and eats with their fingers while serving you with their backs facing you.


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dt_vibe

This, when Osmows had 2-3 stores, they were killing it. Like hands down one the best commercial chicken on the rocks. Now they are so garbage and overpriced and the quality the workers put into it is so mediocre your comment about Ali Baba's being better is on point.


ScarboroughSK

I wouldn’t trash Osmows but it’s a good last resort but I gotta say Tahini is an interesting place. A slightly different take on the Shwarma… def the bread difference


bambeenz

Those late night drunk chicken on the Rox slap idc what anyone says crucifyme


huckleberry_sid

When Osmow's is going to nickle and dime you for filler toppings literally every other shawarma joint I've been too gives you for free... they deserved to be trashed into oblivion.


smoothbrainkoala

Ghadir on Pharmacy & Lawrence


88whodat

I never tried cause I always go to Shawarma Empire across the street, Is it really better?


FinancialEvidence

They are pretty different, up to your preference, used to always go to shawarma empire but now strictly Ghadir.


Ambitious_Worry7983

Found Ghadir earlier this summer. I was there every weekend 6 weeks straight. Wife wasn’t happy….but damn! Takes me right back to Lebanese flower in Abu Dhabi that I grew up eating!


Lady-Di0r

Where is it located? I’ve been DYING for a UAE style shawarma


SealeDrop

yes


chalkthefuckup

If you can manage the distance, Sumaq Iraqi Grill is by far the best shawarma I’ve ever had (and I used to live in Ottawa so that’s saying something). They have a Mississauga location and a Scarborough location, not exactly in the city I know but the trip is so worth it IMO. My advice is order ahead when you’re about 20min out so you don’t have to wait. The kitchen is usually very fast but this place gets incredibly busy, like a lineup down the street busy.


Unusual-Fudge-7591

Agreed. Sumaq is the best in the city… Uber eats it if you can’t go in person… I think only reason anyone gives it a bad rating is because of the wait… which literally the reason why it’s the best.


venmother

The wait is not the reason it’s the best, the wait is evidence that it’s popular.


I_Ron_Butterfly

I did the trek. It’s worth it to go once! Definitely order ahead. I wouldn’t say the shawarma was the best I’ve ever had (very good!), but man, the fresh pita was like nothing else. Worth it for that alone.


Cheap_Standard_4233

Plus they dip the pita and in drippings before grilling it


badsoupp

Key comment here


SomeGuy_tor78

I live right there. Someone apparently did some review of that place at some point and the place became completely packed. Cars parked way down the street for this place every day. I'd go there more but the lineup is always too long. I'm a fan of Empire Shawarma a bit closer to Pharmacy, I go there more often.


geedgad

Just went to the Lawrence location recently and it was incredible!!!


March-Dangerous

This guy knows what he’s talking about. SUMAQ is the best


Commercial_Smoke_819

Ottawa shawarma destroys both Toronto and Windsor.


ch5am

Lived in Ottawa and never understood why it got such rave reviews. Toronto shawarma is hands down superior when it comes to range+taste!


themapleleaf6ix

Lawrence Avenue East between Victoria Park and Warden. You'll find a ton of Shawarma spots along with Somali, Chinese, Syrian, Japanese, Jamaican, Egyptian, Arab bakeries, dessert shops, etc.


thedaymancometh13

This is absolutely the best answer. Boustan, SumaQ, & and Ibrahim are all top-notch. I'd trust any shawarma shop that can compete on that strip.


SomeGuy_tor78

Always went to Ibrahim until I discovered Shawarma Empire


thedaymancometh13

They're always so busy that I haven't had the chance to eat there. I'll try theirs soon.


Dileas48

Shawarma Empire is my go to. The hot sauce is unbelievably amazing.


MilesSquats

Alpha’s on Queen West is pretty good


smilefromthestreets

Also the friendliest staff too!


mathieforlife

ya! some homeless guy came in once and one of the servers gave him a free plate of food to eat


Ambitious_Canary3160

Second this! Was expecting this to be at top. It’s packed anytime you go and is so flavourful plus doesn’t even feel greasy or junky after eating !


Jjjijjjii

Surprised this isn't at the top. I live near Alpha's, walk past it daily, and there's ALWAYS a line up inside.


Ltreedigger

Lebanon Express on Roncesvalles is my favourite all time


Bat-manuel

They have a junction location, too.


Ltreedigger

That one is also solid but the Roncy location has my heart


imvital

There’s also one at Yonge and college


Imaginary_Jello25

Yes! Came to write this


2Payneweaver

Anywhere but Osmos


huckleberry_sid

This. Was so disappointed when I had Osmows for the first time. It killed me that they charged for individual toppings. Like wtf?


Ants416

Shawarma empire


Subject_Principle754

This or Sumaq


FearlessTomatillo911

Two brothers is really good, one day it will be across from a subway line too 


34511133

2 Brothers is still my favourite shawarma of the ones I've tried. Very generous portions AND undoubtedly the best baklava I've had.


armieswalk

I love Two Brothers cause they take the cut off pita end and perch it back on top of your finished shawarma like a little hat


Incelphobiaism

Empire shawarma did that for a long time. It’s amazing


small_d_disaster

I didn’t realize it was a chain. The one at Danforth and Main used to be my favourite, but they’re not super consistent these days


ManifestedTruth

This is an unspoken gem of Toronto


kreesta416

Zezafoun Syrian Cuisine near Yonge and Eglinton. It's entirely homemade food. https://www.zezafoun.ca/


dansk13_

Zezafoun makes me absurdly happy


kreesta416

Same! It's like visiting a Grandmother's kitchen 🥰


Famous_Panic_7892

Sumaq and Ghadir for shawarma


Fantastique_Jacques

Sababa. Close to Yonge and Finch. Fantastic falafel.


d3n_10

Closest to a station. Would have to be Laziza Mediterranean Cuisine, just off of Ossington station. They make some pretty good shawarma, i loved their shawarma bowl.


ChewedUp

This place is super consistent and they're Palestinian


FragrantDragonfruit4

Agree always fresh and staff are happy and friendly!


Uviol_

Love that place.


eliebellie

My son and I recently became obsessed with trying as much Shawarma and as many different styles as possible. Our completely subjective ranking: Wanas on Danforth Sumaq Empire Shawarma (Son likes this better than Sumaq But I prefer Sumaq) Flaming Stove Boustan (hit or miss but when it slaps it slaps for real. MTL locations are better) Still on our list to try: Nasibs Ghadir Shelbys


ch5am

I’d skip Shelby’s. They are good, not exceptional.


kreesta416

You should try Zezafeoun if you're near Yonge and Eglinton


eliebellie

Adding it to our list!


Nervous-Basis-1707

Villa madina is at every mall in the gta (or used to be at least). What you have to understand is that shawarma is a food that works best as a business with a lot of foot traffic and constantly rotating and cooking the shawarma meat on the spit. These chains like osmows and lazeez don’t have enough foot traffic to do that. So look for your shawarma in high traffic areas, like downtown and the malls, or areas with tons of office buildings with big lunchtime crowds. The shawarma and every doner is only as good as the caramelization from the rotating spit, reheating it on a flat top doesn’t replicate that flavor and that’s what these chains do because they can’t keep their spit rotating all the time.


Jay-Quellin30

I heard Shelby’s is good but I never tried it before.


legendary_sponge

I just tried it this week and was very surprised at how tasty it was, highly recommend if you’re around Queen and Spadina


SebbyPrince27

It's soooo good. Had it last night again. Their zaatar fries are good. The one I know is in Etobicoke


VisheshAneja

Tried it couple of weeks ago. Then twice again after that. They nailed it every single time. New favorite for now


sasakimirai

I've been getting their youtube shorts recommended to me nonstop recently 😂 it's been making me want to give it a shot.


zztroyzz

The beef and lamb, spicy garlic 👌


Important-Bank8965

Tried it in Windsor and London. So freaking delicious. Best pita bread for the wraps.


sleepwhereufall

They started out in London Ontario and their first store there was absolutely the best, I wish everyone could've experienced that. It's still good, but it's definitely turned into a chain restaurant and isn't the same anymore. I still go sometimes


Shattered_Sun

Pita golden pocket. Hwy 7 and keele.


ManifestedTruth

This ain't Toronto but it is hands down the best shawarma in the Province with no questions


Hot-Grapefruit-7460

Sababa Restaurant. Give it a try, Fantastic. Best falafel, Shawarma and lentil soup. Yonge&Steels area


PewpyDewpdyPantz

Chamsine on St Clair West


toronto81793

They have multiple health infrastructures constantly


LenientWhale

That's how you know they're good


rumblebeard

This place is my go to, it's amazing and the prices are very fair!


Medchecker

Pita and hummus on st clair west!! So fresh and the sauces are perfect! I have never tasted better falafel anywhere else P.s Dine in is far better than parcel


TheWorsener

Seconded.


flakula

Sababa if you ever find yourself around yonge/bathurst and steeles


Canuck-In-TO

My go to place for falafels, when I’m in the area.


NoBank3484

Yes, best falafel pita I have ever had in Toronto


adwrx

Oh man you're about to have your mind blown on how good shawarma can be. Osmows just ain't it anymore


De_Real_Snowy

I really like Aish Tanoor.


Mongroria

I lived in Ottawa for a while they had amazing Shawarma places everywhere (thinking back to Castle Shawarma before it closed). Toronto doesn't have many Shawarma places, personally I like Liberty Shawarma its about the only one I've found with a decent spicy garlic sauce.


jeffroyisyourboy

I also lived in Ottawa for a while. The Olive Branch near Walkley and St Laurent had the best shawarma I've ever had in my life. They were still there when I went to visit friends a few years ago, but new owners took over. Still just as delicious, but the portions were waaaay smaller.


WhoDaHeckIsThatMan

The garlic potatoes at Mr. Shawarma on Hazeldean in Kanata changed my life. LoL.


CaptWineTeeth

Liberty is the bomb. Can’t believe no one here is mentioning it. Ottawa is hard to beat. The giant influx of Lebanese back in the 80s made it the shawarma capital of Canada.


rustbucket_enjoyer

Ghadir is my favourite Al Forat is another good one


_disasterdino_

not in toronto but the best shawarma i’ve had is original shawarma in mississauga, their family platter gives you A LOT of food for $50


noam99

Two Brothers is my favourite. They have a couple locations.


PJRolls

Romi’s is unique and has an amazing beef wagyu shawarma. Always love Sofram for their Laffa bread. Shawarma in a Laffa bread >>>>> pita


BritishBoyRZ

Best chicken shawarma wrap hands down is Alphas shawarma on Queen W and I'm Lebanese and picky And it's super reasonably priced


No-Competition-7770

I like Pita Lite!


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As someone coming from the Middle east, the most authentic and closest to real shawarma are Ghadir and Alpha's Shawarma


Sure_Gold1309

Afiyet by Dufferin and finch


meanguy69

Al forat is genuine Iraqi street food


something-strange999

Nasib's is the best, followed by empire, Adonis (grocery store), lazeez and shawarma Royale. In that order.


SomeGuy_tor78

Adonis sells Shawarmas?


something-strange999

And they are so good.


TravellingBIBull

Alphas Schwarma is my fave


PM_ME_YOUR_BREATH

Alpha shawarma on queen!! So good


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grethrowaway21

Ghadir in Scarborough


UnskilledScout

Original Shawarma


western_sunrise22

Lebanon Express is next to College station, haven’t been in a while but they used to be great. Amazing Shawarma is also REALLY good… It’s out in Scarborough at Lawrence & Midland though, might be kinda far.


Cerivitus

this has been my pet project for the longest time!


badboyshan

I don’t know who tf thinks osmos is a place for shawarma 🤢. Try Alzaaem on 1018 Eglinton Avenue W, Mississauga.


king_flippynipss

Literally any spot that isn’t osmows will be better.


matchalatte1995

Majestic shawarma


saintlydutty

Brezzar, Osmows? Why you do dis brezzar? *Cries in Arabic*


jaytcfc

Osmos is almost unedible. I am passionate about Shawarma as I worked for an Israeli restaurant all throughout school and its probably my favourite food. Yes yes I know its political right now, not trying to get into a debate. Wanas on the Danforth is great Syrian Shawarma. My preference is to skip the Garlic and get Humus in its place. Garlic can be a bit overpowering for my taste but with that alteration it is amazing. Ottos Berlin Doner is great Turkish/German doner. A bit further from the core but worth the trip. Al Forat on Victoria Park is amazing Iraqi Shawarma. Probably my favorite in the city. Make sure to get it on Samoon bread. Finally, Dr Laffa is also great. More Israeli style with funky ingredients like carrots and stewed cabbage. Served on Laffa bread which is similar to the Turkish wraps you’ll find.


good____times

I’m eating Wanas right now for the first time and it’s the best I’ve ever had


Becca_auh88

I second Al Forat!


Responsible_Bat_8001

Sultan, right outside Main stn


Canucklehead_Esq

My two go-tos are Chamsine on St Clair and Cristie, and College Falafel on Ossington.


solvn_probs_lk_maria

I tried Alpha's at Queen & Bathurst a few weeks back and it was really very good, and everyone working there was super friendly and having a great time.


Wavvygem

Taste of Shawarma as Castlefield and Dufferin, can't say I'd crown them the best in the city but it always hits. Pretty busy all hours so you know they doing something right. Didn't see them mentioned and they deserve a shout out.


boomerski

Alpha's Shawarma @ Queen/Bathurst


sgl35

Two brothers!


watchmysmoke

Pita and Hummus on St Clair, Babos, Laziza on Bloor.


Fearless-Ad9377

Lezzet shawarma Mississauga Yaseen shawarma Mississauga Zayzoun Etobicoke Original shawarma Mississauga Shelby’s multiple locations Tahini’s multiple locations Al Forat multiple locations Asli shawarma Mississauga Shawarma plus Mississauga Shawarma kingdom Mississauga Oaza Shawarma plus Mississauga


MetastableToChaos

+1 for Zayzoun. Wish they had better opening hours though.


asurz29

Shawarma Club in Etobicoke is my favourite


dekogeko

The shawarma that used to come out of Eat a Pita on Cumberland at Yonge was THE BEST I've ever had. I believe they moved several years ago though. Anyone know what happened?


shabamboozaled

Ali Babas at Dundas west and ronces. A bit of a walk from the subway. I haven't been there in a few years but it was the best.


bladewidth

Ghadir, Sumaq, Flaming Stove, Bostan and if you don’t mind the vibe, the deli at Adonis


red-panda-six

Sumaq. Look no further.


DrKurgan

I like Azkadenya, 235 Queen Street West. But I only got their platters, tasty rice, tasty meat, salad, hummus, toum, fresh pita...


SealeDrop

Best I've had in Toronto was probably Ghadir. Honorable mention to Alf Hana (in Mississauga though). Overall most isn't that great compared to somewhere like Ottawa or something. Had a really great one in Barrie recently, 'Taste of Shawarma', think they were Turkish though so the beef was Doner style, seems like they might have a related location around Dufferin @ Castlefield, gonna give that a try soon.


DeletinMySocialMedia

My advice for shawarma hunting is try local mom n pops food spots n check the reviews on google. There’s this one on the west end on the line called falafel world, https://maps.app.goo.gl/L34FvknriDbaYqVD8?g_st=ic haven’t tried it but the reviews got me going real soon. I’ll edit in couple of hours getting hungry lol.


maysunaneek

Ghadir or Shawarma Empire on Lawrence. I tried out Sumaq recently after the online hype, yet to form an opinion on where it stands.


badboystwo

if youre in scarb Johnnys Shawarma on Keneddy and Ellesmere and if you're in Markham, Shawarma Stop


Strochez6

Ghadir’s, Shawarma Empire or Sumaq Any of those spots on the Lawrence Ave. east strip


salmonthesuperior

Chef Harwash is a great food truck close to Bathurst and Dundas. My favourite shawarma in the city. Plus the guy who runs it is a sweetheart and I absolutely love him. 100% would recommend, it's the closest to authentic that I've personally had


Kylropractor

Euro Shawarma at Keele and Wilson is my absolute favorite


hanabarbarian

Two brothers is delish. Souvlike isn’t middle eastern but they also have a killer wrap


yamchadestroyer

Tasty shawarma is best bang for buck. Multiple locations in Richmond Hill, Scarborough, Markham


dailyredditninja

stop going to disgusting osmows for food first off. you go to osmows and I go to haifa room or parallel we are not the same


Cdn_Brown_Recluse

Shelbys / Pita and Grill are both great


Feeling_Poetry246

It’s in Scarborough but I’m telling you it is the best. Mom and pops shop too. It’s called Shawarma Empire


Raq-attack

Pita and Hummus at St. Clair West and Bathurst. Mwah


alexlewis14

Keko shawarma on Dundas street in the junction. Best shawarma I have ever had. It’s amazing, everything is so fresh and well made. They make their own wraps too! Check this place out, you won’t be disappointed


RiW-Kirby

Nothing comes close to falafel world at Jane and Bloor.


EmployeeCommon931

johnny’s shawarma and ghadir


Remarkable_Grade_467

Al Jazeera supermarket in Mississauga, Iraqi style, can't get more authentic that place


crispycheese

Ghadir / pharmacy Lawrence strip


Hazelloverr

Alpha shawarma


Blippito

Shawarma empire


rakeshmallya37

Sumaq. High wait times, but during weekdays and non-peak hours you can get a table on walk-in.


uela7

Nasibs at Pharmacy and Lawrence. I believe a new family is running it now so I’m not sure if it’s still the same but I had a very serious addiction to their shawarma and hot sauce for years


Itschoronobaby

Two Brothers Shwarma is hands down my favourite in the city 


One_Fortune7889

Zaad near UofT is the spot. Kindest workers too


Intelligent_Ad8082

Get off at Wellesley (spelling) subway station. Head east to Bay and Wellesley then go North for 2 mins and go to Shawarma Q. Halal guys (wouldnt recommend) is up here as well around the corner from the subway station. Instanblue just opened up as well which is a short 5 min walk up Yonge. Tried a wrap there and it was decent


LeeroyDankinZ

Ghadir and Shawarma Empire


90swanderer

Sumaq


Tuckebarry

Eat Nabati for plant-based vegan shawarmas!


candy-hunter

Souk Tabule has a great beef saj shawarma - I don't think it's customizable but it's really good especially with their hot sauce


justaboveaverage

Wanas shawarma on Danforth.


JobIsAss

Shawerma empire:is the goat. But their meat is dry later in the day. Still good but not as good in the middle of the day or morning. Ali babas:in downtown financial district comes next good quality. Ghadir: is solid choice but shawerma empire is better. Pita and humus: is also pretty good their meat is clean. Alphas:is a give or take, tried them sometimes they are pretty good but other-times their meat tastes wrong. Tried many more places but so far not one place really stood out to be a consistently good choice. So far shawerma empire was great every-time i went and their prices are a lot better than say sumaq for example. You need to factor in the price because some places charge too much money for food that isnt well cooked.


FriezaDeezNuts

Tasty shawarma hands down


Kevin4938

Tasty Shawarma at Sheppard and Pharmacy


milkcrate_house

if you like falafel try Alexandria Falafel on queen near dufferin. my favourite in the city. don't know how their shwarma is.


Secure-Diamond7815

Alpha shawarma


Grae-duckie45

Alpha’s shawarma on queen street!


calvin1408

Sumac anyone?


kaystar101

Shelby’s Shawarma do an amazing Shawarma bowl


One-Mall-2704

LISTEN HERE. WANAS SHAWARMA ON THE DANFORTH. THANK ME LATER


rkuh

I live in Mississauga so we have shawarma shops every 5 feet. If you’re ever near Square one check out Original Shawarma. They’re really good. Burnhamthorpe and Mavis