Empire Shawarma

Delicious food! A true hidden gem on 17th Ave. Perfect for…read moreboth dine-in and take-out. I ordered a variety of their meat and cheese pies to freeze for my kids' lunches--such a lifesaver for busy moms who are tired of packing lunches every day! The dough is always fresh, and everything tastes amazing. Highly recommend!

Don't go there!! Just went on the weekend before we left Calgary!! Management was horrible, service…read morewas non existent and good was mediocre to say the least. Don't waste your money at this restaurant!!

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Beirut Bakery

4.6(18 reviews)

5.6 km

A super helpful and kind woman assisted us. We ordered shawarma which was delicious. We also…read moreordered an assortment of fatayer to go. We r looking forward to eating those later! There are a few places to sit and eat here, and a bar height table against the window. Though it seemed most people were taking their orders to go. Would come back!

I'd recommend either the freshly baked chicken pocket or the mixed pocket (beef/chicken). The…read morechicken pocket is only $11 bucks, and one pocket fed two of us. The portion is huge. I could detect a little cinnamon in the chicken. Garlic sauce wasn't overpoweringly garlicky. Pocket remained crisp despite the sauciness lurking beneath the crust. The wraps are more reasonable in size. I also hear the four cheese pocket ($5.99) is good as well. There are two other places nearby, but the freshness and service is far better at Beirut Bakery. The owners are very friendly.

Chicken shwarma

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Beirut Street Food

4.5(44 reviews)

10.7 km

Came here after we landed in Calgary and this place did not disappoint. Quick, easy, and super…read morefriendly. I will say, this place has one of the best falafels I've ever had.

My husband and I chowed down on BSF's Donair and Swarma. Although they were "regular size" - they…read morewere actually quite substantial! Be prepared to have enough for an extra snack. I am chowing down on the remainder while I write this! The meats are fresh, favourable, and a good quality as are the sides. I didn't try the tabouli or humus which is also available for taking home. The cookies with carmel chips also yummy and available to take home. The interior is modern and very clean. My food was take out, but I'd be happy to sit inside. This owner works hard and you can tell she cares about her food. I recommend Beirut Street Food to anyone. You will enjoy it! I wish she had one in Airdrie...

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Pita Basket

3.0(2 reviews)

19.1 km

I stopped by today for a lunch and the chef was wonderful. He gave me a taste of the chicken and…read morebeef and before ordering and i decided on the chicken pita. He prepared it by hand carefully and made a very nice plated serving. It came with fries and a drink for $10.00. Was lots of food. It was very tasty and filling and i would recommend it to anyone. I cannot wait. To go again and try the beef. Thanks again to get staff.

Are you serious wilted lettuce & soggy tomatoes was so disappointed how dare you serve this to the…read morepublic!

5.0 km•4th Street SW, Beltline

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Park By Sidewalk Citizen

4.8(8 reviews)

Walked in and it was self seating on a Sunday afternoon. It's situated right at the park so you can…read moretake a nice stroll while your body digests the goodness that is Park by Sidewalk Citizen. I had the fried chicken pita wrap and it was awesome. The crunch of the chicken complemented the softness of the wrap. It looked like a pretty small serving at first, but I was perfectly satisfied by the end. Ate all of it in less than 10 minutes, ha. That being said, since it is downtown, you have to find street parking. On other days of the week it looks like you have to pay for parking. Totally worth, though.

That falafel wrap, the salad and a cold beer and Turkish soda...yum! This was a great…read morerecommendation and worth the walk in the rain to get there. The friendliest servers and what a fun dining room. I liked it.

Fries Chicken Pita Wrap.

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Zaitunay Wraps

4.0(2 reviews)

4.8 km

Delicious authentic lebanese food, just like home…read more Try the lamb and the chicken, juicy and flavourful. The best home-made whipped garlic sauce.

Great kebabs, falafels and spicy halibut wraps. Awesome homemade baklava from someone that cares…read moreand needs your support.

Pita Basket

4.6(18 reviews)

21.9 km

I don't enjoy writing negative reviews, especially about a food I genuinely love. Chicken shawarma…read moreis one of my favorite meals and I've tried it at many restaurants across the area. Unfortunately, this experience was disappointing. The pricing was the first shock. Two large chicken shawarmas and a small order of fries came to nearly $65. Even two medium shawarmas without fries would have been around $45. In my opinion, those prices are extremely difficult to justify. More importantly, the food itself did not live up to the hype. The shawarma was edible and filling, but it was far from one of the better shawarmas I've had. Given the restaurant's popularity and the amount of praise it receives online, I expected something exceptional. Instead, I found it average at best. For the price, the quality simply wasn't there. It wasn't worth the cost, the wait, or the expectations created by the marketing and reviews. Unfortunately, I won't be returning.

Delicious place! Definitely worthy of all the accolades on the wall for Best of Airdrie. One large…read moreshawarma is enough to feed two just to the right amount.

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