Great food in a somewhat sterile looking environment...I mean, place is lit up like a hospital.

Best Ali Baba in all of GTA. My friend travels from Etobicoke specially for their chicken schwarma, thankfully I live only a few blocks down. The workers are super friendly (especially late night shift) and generous with their portions. It's actually almost absurd how much they pile in, one serving can last me two meals. My go to is the chicken schwarma, their chicken manages to stay juicy even on the spinning wheel of death for so long. Salad and onions are always crisp and fresh, and their garlic sauce is to DIE FOR. best part is they don't charge extra for additional dollops of sauce If you're looking for a cheap HEAVY (figuratively and literally) meal then do yourself a favour and pop in for a platter or a wrap read more

Ali Baba's - quarter chicken with extra garlic sauce and onions!!! - Mediterranean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Loaded shawarmas prepared fresh. Lots of veggies and pickles all inside the big roll. The spicy sauce prepared by Mahmoud is out of this world! They have a great deal everyday which makes it very economical. Definitely worth a try. read more

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The food is halal so I dropped in and it was pretty good. It was much better than I expected. read more

Ali Baba's - Menu - Mediterranean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Excellent food I got the combination platter of shawarma meat and rice. It cost 12.99 after tax which was a little expensive compared to other shops in the area, but the food was excellent! It was not dry, meat but crispy yet fleshy, staff were friendly. I'll be back but I might have to look for a cheaper option. Maybe try their wrap. read more

No turnip!!!!!!!!! Garlic sauce is water. Cinnamon in everything!! Does not taste anything like Ali Baba in Toronto. Not going back. read more

I like Ali Baba's a lot. Any location really. This location is as good as any. Consistent quality. Good prices. I've probably eaten more Ali Baba's than anywhere else. read more

They sell Baklava! And they were really yummy. I can't say much more than that. $2.50 for a large triangle slice. read more

I won't add a star, but if I could add 1/2 I certainly would! Why? Oh, heavenly chickpea-patty in a pita WITH PICKLED TURNIP, that's why! Popped in the other day and, lo' and behold, pickled turnip right next to the pink shredded cabbage. Guy behind the counter seemed very proud that it was there. Maybe they read my review and said to themselves, "ya! why don't we have turnip! shame on us!". See, Yelpers? It's all me, baby. You can thank me later. Or sooner, if you're inclined. read more

This location of Ali Baba's just opened on the south side of Bloor, just east of Landsdowne. It's so new that their website hasn't even been updated yet, but I guarantee that it's a great place for some cheap and healthy fast food. (Healthier than your typical fast food joint, that is). It's no secret that I love Middle Eastern cuisine. Ali Baba's is a place where you can get your typical shwarma, falafel, or chicken in a pita, and there are plenty of vegetarian options as well, all made fresh and at a low price. I got two falafel sandwiches and a carrot juice for about $8! The falafels were crisp and healthy, and the carrot juice was sweet and refreshing! This Ali Baba's isn't in the best of neighbourhoods, but don't let the seedy figures milling about outside deter you. If you are in the area, or need some quick grub on the go, coming out of Landsdowne station, this restaurant is a mere two minutes away. They have a large seating area in the back, and also offer take out and did I mention they serve a number of tasty desserts and drinks too. Coolest thing of all: Ali Baba's has a daily special, every day of the week. Tuesdays is two-for-one falafels and you get 2 of these tasty treats for only $2.99. For their size and taste-this is a STEAL! read more

I absolutely adore the Falafel Platter! It's a bit much with six falafel balls, but a really great deal for around $8. The crispy veggies, soft hummous and radioactive-pink coloured pickled turnips are all freaking amazing, to say nothing of the delicious lentil rice, laden with earthy cumin and the ever crunchy tabbouleh. It's a party on my plate with all the differing textures and flavours. Hot sauce has a nice bite and the garlic sauce is killah! Ali Baba's is a solid franchise with great Middle Eastern Cuisine. The quality is consistent at most locations. Although they advertise their food as being "healthy" I beg to differ. It is "delicious" but there is nothing "healthy" about anything that's spent time in a deep fryer. Knowing this, I feel that I'm still doing my body a favour by choosing this over McDonalds, but I wonder how this dish would stack up gram for gram against a Big Mac combo in a fat contest. Still yummier than the Big Mac any day! read more

If I lived in Toronto, I would eat lunch here several times per week. The food is amazing and full of flavor. The meat is tasty and the veggies are fresh. I LOVE the hummus and the hot sauce! The hummus is super smooth the way I like it. The hot sauce absolutely makes the pita sandwich. Over the course of my two-night stay in Toronto, we had lunch at two Ali Baba locations. This Bloor location is interesting because it also has a hookah lounge in back. Awesome! Hookah and pita wraps make a great combo! Next time I am in town, I will def stop back for the hookah meal special! This is a great lunch spot. This location has friendly, helpful and accommodating employees. I liked the hummus so much that the second time I ate here, I decided to skip the meat and opt for extra hummus as my protein. The staff was happy to help me create exactly what I wanted! I can't wait to come back to Toronto so I can eat here!!! read more

I had place an order for take out and I strongly liked that food and service. :) Reasonable price with great food. read more

Ali Baba's - Chicken over the hello rice and salad. - Mediterranean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

First of I don't know if this location ever closes, all I know is any time past midnight, usually on a weekend, this place is open. There is nothing more pleasing to my tummy then their Shawarmas. The staff is friendly, even at those hours. Seriously at any other fast food joint for the late night hours I never seem to get any sort of decent service, but then I don't complain because not everyone is a night hawk. But I never seem to have that issue at this place. read more

Great prices(especially their daily specials), consistent quality food and they seem to always be open. read more

Ali Baba's - Mediterranean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Must must must check out!!! Amazing food. Great service. A hidden treasure. Do yourself a favor and check it out. You wont be disappointed. read more

The food here is subpar and rarely fresh. Thr only thing that is good is the hummus which I was lucky to see squeezed out of a bag into the contaoner which contained old crusty hummus. Hygiene is not a priority here and thr establishment is dirty. Will not be eating here again. read more

This is hands down the best Shawarma in The Annex. We always get the chicken shawarma sandwiches and they are AMAZING. The ingredients are always very fresh and the meat is so tasty. They apparently prepare and marinade it themselves (maybe this is typical, but I was pleasantly surprised to hear that). I think they may have new owners since a couple of months ago, but I am not entirely sure. The change in staff seemed so gradual that we almost didn't notice until much later. The quality also seemed to drop for a short while (but still much better than all the other shawarma in the area), but we had it again last night and it was as good as ever. It also looks like they might be opening a shisha bar at the back soon. read more

Really tasty food! I had quite a few dishes and enjoyed them all. Great value and very friendly staff! read more

Ali Baba's - Mediterranean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

the Toronto Lover system: 5 stars = Must visit! 4 stars = Really good. I take my friends here. 3 stars = Somewhat worth it... if you have nowhere better to go. 2 stars = Below average. Attend only when necessary. 1 star = Do not visit! You're greeted with a warm smile when you enter this generic "Middle Eastern" cuisine establishment that has a twin Ali Baba location nearby at Roncesvalles. All the standards are here: shwarma, falafel, tabouleh; they even offer some yummy fish or roasted chicken once in a while. The only reason to go here is if you're hungry and in a bit of rush, but they'll satisfy both of those issues. Try a chicken shwarma and go all out on the toppings. The vegetables are reasonably fresh. The hummus and tahini are reasonably flavoured. It's inoffensive, generic, pop falafel fare. You're no closer to Israel or Lebanon when you bite into a sandwich, but you'll probably be pleasantly surprised by the service and the taste. 3 stars read more

I have eaten here a few times I fail to see the big deal about this Ali Baba's location. To start, the food isn't even that good. My Shawarma lacked chicken and when I finally got a piece it was dry. That wasn't my biggest concern. My concern was how unclean this place was! Tables were dirty, funky smell, dusty area near my table, and some questionable chairs. I also found the giant colourful Kleenex tissue boxes on the tables weird. read more

This is my favourite of all the Ali Baba's in the city. I think it's one of their better locations. I only ever get shawarmas and falafels here. I sometimes think about trying something new, but I love shawarmas and falafels. These guys make them really well. All the vegetables that end up in your wrap are really fresh. They deep fry the falafel's right when you order, which is another key to a tasty falafel. The prices are quite cheap, and they have all sorts of daily deals. If you are in the area and want something quick and good, this place is all win. read more

I don't know what the big deal is here, they barely put any meat in the shawarmas. I'm getting tired of these shawarma places that rely on the franchise name for business cuz that's how we get tricked into thinking it's gonna be worth it. The fundamental flaw with this place is, yeah, their ingredients taste good, but what does it matter when the whole shawarma is loaded with lettuce to hide the fact that you only got four chunks of meat? We all know that stingy businesses are probably cutting back on other things like hand soap for employees and diluting soft drinks. I ate with two other people who liked their shawarmas in the beginning, but shortly after they realized how much meat there WASN'T and changed their minds. We only went cuz Chitos was closed and you blew it! You get no love Ali Baba. 3 Stars! read more

My wife and I were dogsitting for friends and my wife grabbed dinner on the way. I had a traditional falafel and she had the dinner. Mine was yummy and hers was very good too and huge, she couldn't finish it. My wife said the person that served her was super friendly and made the food fast. One thing that my wife mentioned that I love is the guy that served her didn't look at her her like she had two heads for asking for extra condiments. A+ in my book because it's all about the lubes. read more

The beef platter is amazing. Very affordable. The staff is friendly. I recommend fully. Good space in side.

I love Ali Baba's. They are consistently tasty and cheap!

This is my favourite fast food joint. Great specials, friendly service, always tasty. And yeah, he pickled turnips are worth the shout out; it's sad when there is a shortage and they are not in the condiment rack. read more

One of the worst shawarma I have tried at Dundas and Church. No argument that the food is cheap, but you get what you pay for. The vegetables in the sandwich tasted really old and the sesame sauce was awfull. read more

STINGY!!! They'll charge you extra for things that are supposed to be included. It's even in the picture on their menu above. I would've kept going but they became too greedy and lost what would've been a loyal customer since I live near and am too busy to cook most of the time. Get's an extra star it otherwise wouldn't have gotten for decent, healthy enough food on the go. But stinginess for no reason makes me stingy towards them. read more

I love the falafel here!! I always get it. My wife loves their beef shawarma...and we are both big fans of the baklava which is sinfully delicious. read more

Love it, only if they opened up in FL (sigh). Great kabobs for really good price. Healthy fast food with great flavour.

order the = SHAWARMA! everytime i go to toronto i have to go to ali baba and get myself a shawarma. i have been here at least 5 times. mind you, i've only been to toronto on 2 separate occasions. the food here is always fresh, the sauce is out of this world, and it's dirt cheap! portion sizes are HUGE! i love you, i love you, i love you! you have made me a fan for life. don't ever change! my life would be complete if i could get ali baba to come open up a store in brooklyn (where i live) i dream about eating your shawarma's all the time. NY i hate you for not having a shawarma anywhere near the deliciousness of ali baba's! read more

The food is good, I go there twice a week and I pretty much always get a chicken wrap or platter with the same ingredients everytime. However this time I have a different guy serving me, who I think is just joking when he puts a tiny bit of tabuleh on my wrap and says if you want more it will be 50cents extra. Now I only get about half the ingredients they offer and inorder to get more than just a sprinkle (saying sprinkle is generous, it was a zesting) of tabuleh your charging me extra!? Then I want chickpeas on it (which I always get) and yet again he says 50cents extra for more than a little sprinkling! The same wrap that I've been getting twice a week for 3 months just cost me a $1 extra?... Listen a $1 is nothing but there is no signage saying anything about any extra costs other than if you want eggplant. read more

Cheap prices, crappy food. Don't waste your money on this. If you want good food, go to the Ali Baba on Lawrence. No connection to this.

The Ethiopian workers are just terrible. I went in and ordered shawarma. The idiot ladies working there couldn't even split pita bread open. They stuffed my sandwhich with lettuce my entire sandwhich was a mess actually, and they barely put any chicken in my sandwhich. It was like i was eating a veggie sandwhich. They also gave me my sandwiches cold. When i asked for napkins they did not give me any. read more

I drive all around the city for work and this is hands down the best Ali-babas! In fact this is the best place to buy shwarma

The falafel wraps taste like cat food. The chicken tastes like mush. The lentil rice tastes like mush, The eggplant is greasy and delicious. Can't beat that 2 for 1 cat food falafel Tuesday deal though. read more