Had the opportunity to order from Alpha's Shawarma for a work lunch, and wow was I glad that we chose this restaurant! I ordered through Uber but the food was so fresh, and was such quick service for how much food we had ordered! The pricing was really well, for around 8 people it cost less than $200! Now when it comes to the food, everything we ordered was so amazing! There was so much flavour and everything was beyond delicious! We ordered so much food including a Shawarma platter that came with so much sides including hummus, garlic sauce, fattoush salad and rice. I truly think this may be one of my new favourite places to get middle eastern food but i highly highly recommend. 10/10 recommend! read more

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Shawarma was very delicious. That garlic sauce that they slather on is perfect. This place was pretty busy so that's a good sign. My very picky son (who lives on pizza, burgers, nuggets and fries) loved his shawarma. Would definitely recommend read more

Alpha’s Shawarma - Perfectly seasoned fries - Middle Eastern Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

another visit today and we brought a family visiting from okc! he absolutely loved it here and cant to come back w.the rest of the group! thank you alphas! the absolute best in toronto- handsdown!! mist get their saj wraps!! crispy and tasty, theres nothing like it elsewhere! read more

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A bunch of hype on this place so me and my partner happened to be in toronto so we came by to give it a try. Inside was busy alot of people in line but orders were completed pretty fast. The food was decent. A little more on the expensive side. The amount of meat is good but normally the plate comes with a wrap on the side which this did not. The amount of rice and potatoes were not alot compared to the meat. Hotsauce was not spicy. The wrap was okay. The beef was a little on the dryer side of beef shwarma. The resturant was not loud at all and we could talk to each other without much difficulty. Would recommend trying it but wouldnt go out of my way yo eat here again read more

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Worst shawarma and service in Toronto. I got shawarma and so regret. Service was really slow and they are so rude.

based on my single experience here, I won't be back a visit that featured a sticky floor, fruit flies in the dining area and lack luster wilted veggies, this was not for me. this was highly recommended by a friend but absolutely missed the mark from the food standpoint on multiple fronts. the service and the staff were ok, the person who took my order left half way through preparing my meal which will forever be odd to me, the reason why this was bad is that the person who took my topping order took it verbally, but didn't relay the into onto the person taking over which didnt help the good experience maybe this was a one off visit, but i wouldn't take the chance again to find out read more

My friend... Since I tried this place, I've been back twice. It's bloody good. When businesses get it right, there's an energy about the place. It feels right. There are always patrons and the people behind the counter seem natural at their jobs. They are happy, they move around and serve like it's second nature. The spicy rice is incredibly flavourful and the meat is seasoned and beautifully cooked. Nothing not to like. This is where I would bring someone from out of town for shawarma in Toronto. read more

I came here for the second time yesterday and I was quite disappointed that I clearly told the cashier I wanted the extra meat on top of the shawarma, but they didn't give it until I told the person making the shawarma, I got the chicken shawarma and it did not taste good at all. They gave a little bit of pomegranate molasses and it didn't look like the beef shawarma at all, now I think Sumaq is way better than alpha shawarma, they make their own bread fresh, I can tell the quality of meat at Sumaq is way better than alpha, alpha chicken shawarma was not juicy it tasted very underwhelming, I think the best thing here is the beef shawarma, but I'm not coming back here anymore alpha is now the worst shawarma in Toronto read more

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Arguably one of the best shawarma spots in downtown Toronto. We went to alpha's on a weekday evening and it was packed. The restaurant is pretty small and narrow, so you need to squeeze through to place your order at the cashier. There is limited seating at the back and washrooms are in the basement. We got the chicken shawarma Arabic style, which included fries inside the wrap. They used saj bread and perfectly toasted it before giving to us. Prices are affordable for what you get and the ingredients are fresh. Fast service. Unfortunately we had to walk to Trinity Bellwoods to eat because it was too busy in the restaurant. read more

Alpha's is hands down my go-to shawarma spot in the city and my go-to late-night spot after a night out. Their Mixed Shawarma Plate always hits and their Chicken Shawarma Saj is to die for--juicy, packed with flavor, and toasted to perfection with that extra char from the fire. I was a little nervous about the new location, but I'm happy to say the quality is just as good as the original. Seeing a lot of the same staff was an encouraging sign too. The chicken and beef are sliced thick and juicy, the rice is super flavorful, and the portions are solid. And then their amazing sauces--the toum, molasses, and hot sauce- really bring it all to the next level. If you're looking for top-tier shawarma or just the warm, loving embrace of a loved one in the form of food, Alpha's is THE spot. read more

Alpha’s Shawarma - Medium mixed shawarma plate (picture doesn't do it justice) - Middle Eastern Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Top 2 best shawarma spots I've ever had. Sadly I have to fly all the way from Los Angeles to enjoy it. Even though they are busy they take the time to answer your questions. Glad they had indoor dine in. Great vibe overall. Tasty desert muhalabi as well. I hope they open a branch in LA! read more

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Ok this shawarma spot is serious!! Honestly it's one of the best shawarma's in the city and deserves all the recognition it gets. I really like the bread - it gets so crispy, yet holds everything together intact. The chicken is nice and juicy. Service is also quite prompt, but I came right when it opened on a Saturday. Will definitely venture back when I'm in the area! read more

Alpha’s Shawarma - Chicken - Middle Eastern Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Omg so good! I went there for lunch and was lucky enough to beat a little lunch crowd. The chicken was so delicious and the sauces were full of flavor. I am definitely glad I found this place. read more

Alpha’s Shawarma - Chicken shawarma plate - Middle Eastern Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

OH.EHM.GEEEE!!! I've had a few shawarmas in my day but the one I had at Aloha's yesterday was by far the absolute best. Ordered it "Arabic Style" (toppings: hot sauce, garlic sauce, pickles & fries) on my boyfriend's suggestion & loved it! The quality of the chicken and the amazing bursts of flavour! It's no wonder there was a pretty substantial line. In a city with shawarma spots all over, this one is def best of the best! Can't wait to come back next time i'm in town. read more

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alpha's shawarma is hands down one of my favorite spots to eat. The food is absolutely fantastic--packed with flavor and always cooked to perfection. One of the things I appreciate most is the consistency; every time I go there, the food tastes just as great as the last time. It's clear they care about quality. The atmosphere is amazing--welcoming, clean, and a great place to sit and enjoy your meal. The employees are always very friendly and helpful, which adds to the overall positive experience. Plus, the portions they give you are more than generous, making it a great value for the price. If you haven't tried alpha's shawarma, I highly recommend it. You won't be disappointed! read more

It was my first time visiting the new Alpha's Shawarma Restaurant at Queen and Bathurst and absolutely loved this super delicious and huge Chicken Shawarma Arabic style! Creamy garlic sauce, pickles, fries, pomegranate molasses in SAJ bread made this so uniquely flavourful. We're here for National Shawarma Day, October 14th and shawarmas were only $5! I think they are regularly around $11 but still worth it. It's very filling. The ambiance was very clean with seating in the back. The restaurant replaced an old classic diner that's been there for decades. The service was very friendly and fast. Arabic style shawarma was new to me so I appreciated the server's patience with my questions about ingredients. Highly recommend you try this Arabic style shawarma! read more

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Alpha's has been hyped up to me as one of the best new shawarma spots in Toronto, so naturally when national shawarma day rolled around this was the first place in my hit list. Of all the shawarma places I walked by on the way here, this was the only one with an actual line, and we ended up waiting 30 mins for the a $5 chicken shawarma. The shawarma itself was pretty good. What really stood out to me was their toasted saaj bread, and the plentiful pickles and radishes in the shawarma. The chicken itself was solid but I would've liked more charred pieces, but I understand that's tough on a day as busy as today. Finally their garlic sauce was just okay, I would've preferred it to be a lot more garlicky, but they have a great hot sauce which helped bring the flavour I needed. Overall it was a very solid shawarma - looking forward to trying it again on a less busy day! read more

Alpha’s Shawarma - Chicken shawarma - Middle Eastern Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Had the beef shawarma plate. Not much to say except that it did not disappoint. Plenty of beef, the rice is extremely flavorful, fries are crisp, and just enough hummus and vegetables to bring together the plate. A little bit on the expensive side for a meal ($16) but would definitely come back again. read more

I visited twice within a span of a month, and both times my experience was quite pleasant! There is another shawarma place a couple of doors down from this one, but you can't go wrong with a spot that has higher ratings and more reviews. This place is always busy. I've seen lines during lunchtime and even after 10 PM on a weekday. It's always packed, but the food comes out quite quickly. All the workers are extremely nice, and they ensure that everyone gets the correct order. I recently ordered a chicken shawarma plate with just regular-sized rice. If you have specific requests, it's a good idea to remind the people packing your food, as they can sometimes forget special requests due to their busyness. I asked for a chicken shawarma plate with fries, no veggies, and no hummus. The person prepping my food accidentally put hummus in the container, but when I told him I wanted no hummus, he was happy to fix it and passed my request to the next station. The other person at the next station also ensured that I was getting what I asked for. Holy cow, the portion size here is crazy! I asked if I could get some pickles and turnips on my rice, and they were happy to give them to me at no extra cost. Everything is pretty much self-serve (like getting your own utensils and such), but it's a straightforward system. Again, it gets busy in here, so you might be very close to other people, but that shouldn't be too much of a problem. I will definitely go back soon for another one! read more

I've been a loyal customer of your establishment since it first opened and have often recommended it to friends and colleagues. Unfortunately, I've been disappointed during my last few visits. The quality just isn't the same. Each time I order a wrap, it seems to get smaller, and it looks like less care is being put into making them -- they're often thrown together with barely any filling. Today's wrap was especially disappointing. I truly hope to see improvements, as I used to really enjoy coming here. read more

ran into an old friend and we had a meal and it's good to run into strangers that aren't so strange.... and the shawarma here is THIS popular for a reason, best in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. read more

Alpha’s Shawarma - busy cuz it's good - Middle Eastern Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I couldn't get enough of this food! I was on vacation and stayed 2 blocks away. I think I was here every other night for a late "snack" haha. Also came by to order food to go for my flight. Because they are that good and decent prices for the area they are always busy. Definitely worth the wait. I ordered the chicken shawarma minus the dairy (yogurt based item) and tasted good. Also appreciate their late hours bc I was hungry late at night. read more

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Continues to be my favourite shawarma joint in town!! Eat in and enjoy the warm crisp wrap!! Try chicken with everything!! Added bonus will be the extra scoop of garlic on top!! read more

Terrific schwarma! They are so kind in there. I ordered like a dummy and they added things I hadn't paid for just to be nice. It was so good we got back in line for another round. Where we didn't make same mistake twice. The garlic sauce is best I've had. read more

Alpha’s Shawarma - Middle Eastern Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Excellent service! Excellent Food! Excellent people! Service is always great and the staff is lovely and accommodating. read more

Alpha’s Shawarma - Beef shawarma disassembled in a bowl! - Middle Eastern Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I can see this place is busy and popular but they need to care about the washroom situation. Unacceptable. read more

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Wow. This place is great, I'm surprised there weren't any reviews on Yelp but I'm happy to be the first! The restaurant is very clean and there's lots of seating in the back. The owners are very friendly and the service is quick. There's LOTS of filling and sauce options, you can really customize your meal to fit your palette. They also use lavash bread which they toast and it gets nice and crispy on the outside. The shawarma is HIGH QUALITY. Very fresh, perfectly cooked. Everything from the vegetables to the sauces worked well together and there wasn't a dry bite. The flavour was very savoury and a little sour from the picked veggies, I feel like a touch more sweetness would've balanced it out beautifully. Other than that, it's an affordable, quick and tasty meal option if you're in the area. I'd highly recommend checking them out! ***UPDATE: My second experience was a 5/5 star experience thanks to the the Shawarma Plate. Their rice is god tier! It included a fresh salad, lots of hummus & garlic sauce and pickled vegetables. I'd highly recommend getting the plate over the wrap because they pack it FULL! read more

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I've tried many shawarma places downtown and Alpha is officially my new favourite. The beef in particular was incredible. Everything was delicious, fresh, and quick. The location is convenient, the restaurant was clean and spacious, and the service was lovely. I'll be coming back for sure! read more

Alpha’s Shawarma - Half chicken and half beef plate, crush to drink, and a chicken shawarma. - Middle Eastern Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

We were in the area and we've been waiting to go to this place for a long time. The restaurant is very simple and the prices are also very reasonable. There's a large seating area in the back. I was expecting to have the best shawarma in the city but it fell short because of the oil smell in the shawarma sandwich. I'm not sure if it's from the grill that they heated the sandwich on or the grease from the chicken. Either way, it wasn't pleasant. All the fixings inside the sandwich, including the spreads, veggies and sauces, are pretty generous and bulks up the sandwich nicely. Overall, it was an ok experience. read more

Avoid their Uber eats BOGO offers. They double the prices of their items and then offer a $2-$3 discount on what two of the same dish might be so you think you're getting a deal. Outside of that, the food is pretty great and the portions are pretty filling too. read more

10/10 must try the spicy potatoes. An absolutely must for 2am shawarma. Love this joint! read more

The shawarma plate here is delicious and large. The portion sizes are huge. The interior space is also quite large which is nice. The person at the counter was super nice, made helpful suggestions and brought out the food to the table. It might be my favourite shawarma place in Toronto! read more

Alpha’s Shawarma - Chicken shawarma plate - Middle Eastern Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

There's no ambiance in this place. It looks like any other shawarma store. The food was bland. It was missing something to it. Chicken had no flavor and the pickled pickle was very salty that it over powered the whole wrap. Every bit made me thirsty, at the end it wasn't that good. But I'm giving it a 3 star for the costumer service as it was good. read more

Alpha’s Shawarma - Chicken shawarma - Middle Eastern Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

chicken shawarma. The wrap was very thin and they added pomegranate sauce and lots of garlic sauce. I thought it was okay but still really good - good service and average ambience. read more

I order through Uber Eats at the recommendation of my husband. He swears that this is the best Shawarma he has had in Toronto. My mom is visiting and I realized they had a bug 1 get one special on the quarter of a chicken platter. Let me say the portions were not disappointing. The chicken was falling off the bone it was so well cooked. The skin was perfectly crisp. My mom was convinced she did not like hummus going into this, but walked away from the table loving it. Highly, highly recommend the falafel, chicken, fatoush salad and the hummus. read more

By far I could say this place offers the best Shawarma in the area. The staff are super friendly and generous . I wish I could give them more than 5 stars Definitely highly recommend this place if you're looking to have a delicious shawarma. read more

Quite possibly the best shawarma I've ever had. Amazing flavours with an almost burrito like chewy creamy bite!

Very nice and clean place, food quality is excellent and delicious

best shawarma everrr! Beautiful family run buisness! delicious food! all homemade too!!

Great food. Portions stupidly large. The physical space needs work, (music please), it's not cozy and welcoming but the owners are.