Stopped by for lunch after a rare day of working away from home. The service is quick and no nonsense, you order at the counter with the food, pay and eat there or takeaway. Got the chicken shawarma platter and it comes with a tonne of food if you're feeling hungry! Ample amounts of garlic sauce, hummus, chickpea and green salad, roasted potatoes and picked veg with chicken shawarma over a bed of rice (choice of yellow or brown). The prices are reasonable for the quantity and the location slap bang in the middle of downtown. One of the better spots for Middle Eastern food in the area. read more

Ali Baba - Chicken shawarma platter - Middle Eastern Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I wasn't feeling very well a my friend was showing my around Toronto. A friend of a friend recommended me this place, as he said how amazing it was while he was in college. Just to find something to do we stopped by and I ordered a simple platter, first item on the top, with beef. i took one bite and i felt as if i was in heaven. absolutely delicious and i forgot about my allergies with caffeine. Next time I head back to this place, i hope inflation doesn't change the pricing because i'm ordering the same thing. Oh and the staff was very patient with me while i chose what to have in my platter. read more

Ali Baba - Platter, beef. - Middle Eastern Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I came here to get some healthy food, and grabbed some falafels in a platter $13 after tax. I went in for the fish, but I think this location is under renovation or recently has some done so they're not up to full menu pace. I asked to sub potatoes for rice, which the staff politely did for me. The falafels do take a minute to fry, but they come out golden and crunchy. These little balls are also dense. So be prepared for a full plate. Some items from the salad bar or standard veggies were missing. They didn't have taboluh salad, I didn't feel fried egg plants, or other items I'm used to seeing at this chain. I was happy with the taste of my food, but really wanted a better salad. The other thing is it could have used more sauce... I ran out of sauce before I was half way through my food. The staff are generally pleasant, and the service seems to be quick (minus the time is takes for fresh items to be cooked). I do wish they had my fish for the platter, but the falafel tastes great so I really can't complain too much. The store was clean, but there is very little room for seating at the front. I'm not sure if they have a back section for customer seating. They take debit, and Apple Pay. read more

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This is everything I could ever ask for in a shawarma wrap. It made me feel so happy and fulfilled read more

Ali Baba - Chicken shawarma wrap - Middle Eastern Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

We were visiting Toronto for the new year. Having heard the international food in Toronto is great, we decided to try Ali Babas. The food was amazing - incredible flavor and covered in yummy sauce (use the fork!). The staff was very friendly as well. The atmosphere was authentic, with middle eastern pop music playing. I'm usually not a big fan of pop, but there were some serious bangers! read more

I stopped for lunch with my daughter! This place is amazing original Middle Eastern food! We loved it, atmosphere was great price was good food was amazing!!! J will definitely be back for more!!! read more

Strict no stab policy. If you're in need of help, don't go here. They have zero humanity in their food or service. May your floors be clean forever and may you never have to clean them again. read more

I've always complained that I've never had a good Shawarma in Toronto. The only good one was in Lebanon. Last year a friend (student at Ryerson) swore that this Ali Baba makes the best Shawarma. I told him I've eaten at other Ali Baba's and it's meh. He told me to give it a try, so I did. INSTANTLY CONVERTED..... This has to be the BEST SHAWARMA in Toronto! This is what you do. 1. Chicken Shawarma 2. Add Garlic, Pickles, Pickled Turnip, Onions, (you can add tomatoes if you want) 3. Add a bit of Hot Sauce, Tahini, and Extra Special Sauce (this sauce is special) 4. Extra Toasted OMG, the chicken is so juicy. There's a nice crunch from the onions and pickles. The combinations of sauces are so fucking good. ** I would also recommend that you order their fries with hot sauce, special sauce and tahini and YOU CAN ADD EXTRA GARLIC. This experience will leave you so garlicky and happy! I come here often as it's so close to work. Thanks Friend for changing my life! read more

Ali Baba - Amazing MIND BLOWING Garlic Fries - Middle Eastern Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Got the chicken wrap - the chicken was extremely juicy and it was all topped off with pickled vegetables, garlic sauce, and a combination of sauces. The wrap was amazing! Everything was extremely flavorful to the very last bite. I suggest asking for only a little bit of all three sauces. Definitely worth the price if you're looking for a quick bite. read more

Ali Baba - a burrito with meat and vegetables - Middle Eastern Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Alibaba has decided to shrink the amount of food they give you. First,take-out they increased the price of their food, now they have decreased the size of their take-out containers so you are getting about 2/3rd of what you use to get. This is very disappointing. I use to eat there with regular frequency but no longer. It's one thing to increase your prices to reflect the increasing cost of food but making the portions much small as well, is not acceptable. Hey Alibaba, if you think no one has noticed the reduced portion, we have. My friends and I will be looking for a new place to eat. read more

It doesn't look like much and we would've walked right by except there was a line of construction workers standing out the door. We knew the locals would know what was good at a fair price. We were not disappointed! We got the chicken shawarma wrap. We split it and it was delish! Great place to grab and go or eat quick. The line of locals didn't stop the whole time. read more

If you're into middle eastern food this is the place to go. They are affiliated w ryerson and offer a $10 platter no tax. Which is what I got. Chicken was nice and tender. I went late at night but all the greens and veggies were still nice and fresh. The potatoes were a little bit cold as if they have been there all day and the service wasn't too great. Dirty looking restaurant but great food! Middle eastern music was playing and I felt the vibe GARLIC SAUCE IS AWESOME read more

Boyfriend and i was walking down Yonge Street this morning. Most restaurants were just getting ready to open for business so we both decided to get something to eat. He ordered a falafel balls wrapped in a pita and 3 beef samosas. The pita wrap was amazing as the falafel were extremely fresh and not greasy. The beef samosas were tasty but a tad on the small side. We both still enjoyed the food. read more

Ali Baba and the forty thieves? More like Ali Baba and the forty people with no taste. I don't mean to sound like a poor man's Gordon Ramsay, but where's the beef? The shwarma is drier than a Ross McKitrick lecture and not even Nardwuar could find the lost flavor in the falafel. But my god....that baklava! It's worth every one of these four beautiful, shining stars. So to you sir, Mr. Baba - I say stay in your lane and away from anything that can be wrapped in a pita and park that big truck of yours on dessert alley and never leave. Because it's where you belong - and where we deserve you. read more

Best place for hearty shawarma in downtown, Ali Baba has a fantastic location here on Yonge which is steps away from Ryerson University. *Disclaimer: there's some strip clubs around the area here too. Oops! The chicken shawarma plates here are amazing, fresh, flavourful and priced decently for downtown at about $10. Best of all is the attitude of the workers here, positive vibes all around and an extremely welcoming atmosphere. To go with that, some good music while you enjoy your food. read more

Ali Baba - Chicken Shawarma plate for about $10 with tax. Healthy portion and outstanding flavour. - Middle Eastern Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I ordered chicken shawarma platter and this is what i received. No sauses(garlic , hummus )nothing How am i suppose to eat it Very pathetic When i called the restaurant regarding this, very unprofessional staff at the front desk gave me a rude reply Time : Oct 2nd, 2021 10:17pm read more

Pretty sure this place gave me and my friends food poisoning! Would not recommend no matter how cheap it is.

Ali Baba's is a chain and each location varies immensely in terms of quality, size and service. This location seems decent despite being surrounded by lots of other take out and cheap eat options. I had a chicken schwarma with all the fixings. It was about a 3/5 on the shwarmometer. read more

Student meal never gets old! Plus staff is always friendly and do an amazing job to establish a relationship. read more

Their shishtaouk are FIRE. Everything is fresh, chicken is awesome and juicy. The service is also really great, really good vybes over there! :) read more

During the 2017 Thanksgiving extravaganza in Toronto, we stumbled upon this place while looking for something yummy to eat. We had tried Ginger next door--which was AMAZING, so we decided to give it a shot a door over. Oh, what a great decision it was! The shawarma here was awesome! Fresh, savory, generous. Personnel was funny, prompt and courteous. We had the chicken shawarma and a special one (can't recall the exact name, but had a combination of meats). Both were excellent! Meats cooked to perfection, tasty, fresh pitas and veggies. Price was also right! You should definitely give it a shot if you're around. read more

Absolutely looove this place. I've only been here a handful of times, but the service is great - all the staff are super friendly and the food is also reasonably priced and amazing! It's also very accessible for students, and it's easy to grab in between classes. I haven't tried the shawarma so I can't say much about it BUT their fries are my favourite! I love grabbing the fries for a snack, however the large sized fries are enough to fill two people or can even be considered a full meal for a single person (depending on the person). read more

Amazing and quick service. Bossman was very kind and made sure that our experience was truly enjoyable.

It's sad when the best part about the food is the cheap price point. Portion wise, you get a lot of food for the amount you pay- definitely more worth it than Basil Box next door but I have my qualms about their food too. However, there was nothing great about the taste of my meal. I had a chicken shawarma plate and everything was bland, nothing stood out and the chicken was dry. The rice was also pretty hard as well as the potatoes. The sauces were okay, but more on the bland side and was not enough to eat with the meal. I got both tahini and hummus and neither sauce could redeem the dish. Maybe I'm just used to complex flavour pairings of middle eastern food from mississauga. Would not recommend this place or try it again. Osmows and Lazeez cravings for daysss, won't ever settle again. read more

Excellent joint for a late night bite. They are open till 5am which is great for people who get back after partying hard. I tried the chicken shawarma sandwiches and shish tawook and also some samosas. Everything was great. I will highly recommend this place. Loud arabian music makes u feel you are in a different world. The short guy behind the counter was very friendly and prepares your dish with a lot of passion. Good value for money. The sandwiches were $6 and samosas were $1 each. Great food at great location. I stayed at the Chelsea and this place was just right outside. read more

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Platters and wraps your choice they are always fresh and hot. Great flavours and great staff. I love the 1/4 chicken platter. Great prices and fast service. read more

The perfect classic shawarma. The meat was perfect, they had all the toppings and fixings that I wanted and it was all fresh. Had the leftovers the next day and it was still amazing. Definitely one of the best in town. read more

The 2 near college station is better. But this one is better than the food court at the Theatres upstairs by the food court. when I went here today, i paid ~12$ for a shawarma beef platter. The beef is a bit dry and tasteless. If you have your Ryerson Onecard, then it is 10$ for a plate. I had it on me but I saw the deal after I paid full price for mines. I asked them if they can give me a refund for the difference; They said they will give me a free drink for this time, and the next time i come back, they will honor it the ryerson deal. i don't know why they didn't just refund me... Me personally, I wouldn't come here again based on the service I received today and the quality of the food based on this occasion and the 1 other time I was here. However, I think this is the cheapest place you can get a platter for assuming you are a ryerson student. read more

I used to come here all the time when I worked nearby. They're very busy during peak times. My only criticism is that their student discount is only for Ryerson students and sometimes they burn the chicken shawarma. One of the few places that serves their shawarma right off the rotisserie. read more

You know you're getting consistent value for your money. The food is delicious, especially the Chicken Shawarma.

My family of 7 stopped by here for a quick halal shawarma lunch while visiting Toronto. The space was very clean, but a but on the tiny side so either grab your food to go, or come in small parties. Food wise, I really enjoyed our chicken/gyro plate. We ordered 3 of those, and they easily split between our group of 7. I thought the flavors were strong, and the quality of ingredients very fresh. I devoured the pickled radish/cabbage they give you with the plate, that was everyone's favorite aspect. The potatoes were soft and the meat was very plentiful. Overall, one of the better shawarma places comparable to the States. read more

Never ever visit again. Really really not value for money. Just few pieces of chicken in their shawarma which was burned. Much better off with Osmow's. Do not go here ever. Nice staff. But they need to really work on their portions. read more

Came here on the way back from the gym having not eaten for several hours. Was immediately greeted by very cheery (and funny) staff. Told them I was very hungry, so they recommended the mixed shawarma plate. Friendly staff, great food, and even better portion sizes (seriously, these things are HUGE). Hands down my favorite shawarma in Toronto read more

This place is right in the heart of downtown at Yonge and Dundas. Went on a Friday and as soon as I walked in the energy was insane! There was music and the employees were hyped up taking orders and singing. Had the crazy wrap special with chicken, large size. It came with fries and a drink. The large size was enough for 2 people at a good price of $11! The meal was delish! The chicken was cooked to perfection and had fresh cut fries. Going back to try there other menu items! read more

I just had the most AMAZING chicken shawarma plate and fries here. I highly recommend this restaurant. TERRIFIC food and excellent service. The location is very convenient, too (just a minute walk from Ryerson university). We were all very impressed with the quality of food, and the price it came for. The $20 two shawarma plates and pop deal is a steal. Definitely will come here again! read more

We tried the chicken and lamb shawarma and it was really delicious. The service was fast and the location was great since we walked everywhere in Toronto. read more

This place is awesome! I was extremely happy to find out that they have a discount for Ryerson students and I got a chicken shawarma platter for a great price. The platter comes with rice, chicken, mixed salad, potatoes and red cabbage. Everything was delicious! One thing that really stood out to me was the apple slices in the salad, so good! The serving size was huge and I left happy. There's a surprising number of seats inside the shop with great upbeat music and friendly employees. I will definitely be coming back here. read more

These guys make an amazing falafel. And the vibe and hospitality to match. Yelp insists I wrote more so I'll say it again: delicious.

I've been meaning to write a review of this location for a couple months now, and during that time I've only had THE best experience there. Perhaps the best experience ever when it comes to 'fast food' although I wouldn't group Ali Baba's extremely fresh and tasty food with that of other fast food chains. I've been to other locations which have been fine, but this one is by far the most clean and quick and I can't say enough about the staff that work here. They are so hard working and really friendly with great energy and big smiles on their face. I'm treated better here than most fine dining restaurants! read more

What is up with the size of the shawarma? Smaller than my size 5 shoes. I am very disappointed that they use the small size pita bread for their wraps. Also, meat was dry and pickles need to be more sour. Would go again read more