Stopped by Jimmy's A & A before heading to the airport to fly home to California. Amani was so generous and let us sample the meats first since it was our first time at the deli. She was incredibly friendly, patient, and helpful while we decided what to order. The donair was packed with delicious beef and chicken, and the garlic and sweet sauces really brought it all together. So tasty! We are definitely glad we went out of our way to try this place. Thank you, Amani, for making our first visit such a great experience! read more

Our first time their the other day, after googling donair shops. Jimmy's reviews and winning status drew us. We weren't disappointed. The service was immediate, so friendly, but the donair and platter were out of this world, and you get so much for your money. Afterwards, I told my whole family about Jimmy's A & A! Highly recommended! read more

Came here on a Saturday afternoon. Workers were friendly and the place looked very clean. Food was delicious! We also got some sweets to bring back and they were a perfect mix of nuts, honey, and filo dough. read more

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Was driving through Calgary and found this little gem tucked away in a little neighbor. This is a no frills shop, but don't let that scare you away - the food is incredible. We walked in and were immediately greeted by the staff, and asked if this was our first time. We had said yes, and they offered us samples of everything to try before ordering. I appreciated this because I went in thinking I was getting one thing, and after the sample changed my mind. I got the lamb - it was so flavorful and not greasy. the wrap was the perfect amount of food. I would recommend this to anyone coming to the area and will absolutely be stopping back if I'm ever in the area again. read more

Jimmy's A & A Deli - a person holding a burrito - Mediterranean Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Perfect service, such nice people. With an amazing vibe that keeps you feeling calm while they cook amazing food. Along with great food they sell many things that makes a grocery trip feel unneeded read more

Amazing service. The owner has a big heart and loves food. When he is there the food and service is fire. Highly recommend

This place was recommended to me by the local stagehands at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium. They all raved about it, so I had to check it out. The atmosphere is like a deli and the people are very sweet. The food was amazing, the service was very warm. I ate there twice during my week visit. I will come back when I visit Calgary. read more

Jimmy's s is an old standby been around for years when it started. Jimmy himself actually lived upstairs and went to SAIT. Many years later, there's still family on the front end and it shows. The Samosas are particularly amazing. You can watch them actually making them no factory stuff here. We also got the family platter. I think it said that it was good for five people, but they didn't say is it was for multiple meals excellent quality, food and lots of it read more

I personally think Jerusalem is still better. Especially in terms of donair meat and sauces. I think Jerusalem has way more flavour and their hummus and sauces are made better and have more flavour. However, their customer service is great and they do put A LOT of meat. I tried asking the guy behind the counter "how do I eat the grape leaf rolls" and he offered me a sample to try which I ended up ordering 3 and I really loved them. It had a slight tangy taste to it but it was good. This place is not terrible for donairs so it's worth giving it a try! I just personally think Jerusalem is still my favourite. read more

Would recommend! We stopped from out of town and when they asked if we had been there before, they kindly offered to give us samples of all the meat/falafel. Everything was so good! Tasty, flavorful, and filling. I had the chicken shawarma but could not have gone wrong with the other options. There is not much room in the building to sit, but outside there are chairs and tables. read more

Jimmy's A & A Deli - chicken shawarma - Mediterranean Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

From out of town and just walking around and ran into Jimmy's. Welcoming staff and awesome food. If I'm ever back in Calgary I'll definitely be going back. read more

I went to Jimmy's today around 6:30 for dinner. I originally wanted a lamb platter with 200g extra protein, sweet sauce and garlic sauce on the side and a chicken samosa, but I might've come too late and they were out of what I wanted. I instead ordered a beef and chicken dinner platter with 200g extra protein on the side and sweet sauce on the side. What I received was a chicken only platter with the extra meat added all together and only garlic sauce and a beef samosa? Because that's all they had. As it wasn't bad it just wasn't what I wanted x2 and because of that I didn't want to finish it at that moment. I understand I came later so menu items aren't always available. And the service was fine, it was a bit of a inconvenience that they didn't take visa but the person helping me allowed me to go to a atm to get cash. As a whole I see Jimmy's as a great business with superb service and excellent food. This one experience just disappointed me. read more

Thank you so much Huda for helping our prep for our banff hike! We decided to come to Jimmy's to get food for our hike this week and Huda made sure we had sufficient utensils, food, and everything. Her generosity is unmatched and the food is amazing! Thank you to the staff for giving us samples and making us feel like home. read more

Entertaining filling and so tasty the food is so fresh and delicious that you want more but the portions are so big that you can't eat anything else... but you must save a little bit of room for the baclava read more

Amazing place, in love with it after my first time going. The location is very close to my university and so easy. Great building as it's very neat and clean and I could tell right away this place meant something to them and they take care of it like a home. Awesome service there as it was so quick and made with love and they made sure it was exactly what the customer wanted and needed. Everyone was so nice there and was very welcoming and helpful. The food was amazing wow. I ordered a medium beef Donair and it was massive and so good. Couldn't of asked for a better Donair. So many drinks to choose from as well. I definitely recommend it and I will be going back at least once a week! read more

Tried Jimmy's for the first time after hearing many good things and wasn't let down at all. Great beef donair and even better customer service. Although the place was busy, we received our food in about 5 minutes. If you want authentic shawarma this is the place to go. All in all an amazing experience. read more

Best Donairs and Shawarma in Calgary. Fantastic service. Always met with a friendly smile and amazing food.

Best shawarma in the city :P Super happy with the food :) Massive portions too!! Great location for me, read more

So good. I got a small and I was so full. One of the best shawarmas I've had. They also have so many Arabic sweets.

My first time here and I got the veggie falafel - really good and the small was a big portion for me! Friendly service and a wide selection of desserts, groceries, hookah, and snacks! Now I'm wishing I got some fries or an empanada! Only thing was that it took a while for my order to come out while my friends' meat shawarmas came out quick. I also just want to note that this was my first time seeing parsley garnish on a falafel wrap LOL If you ask for extra hot sauce on the side, I'm pretty sure it's just sriracha because it doesn't look like the red hot sauce with the pepper seeds that I'm used to with this cuisine?? read more

Got a donair, awesome. nuff said. I love this place and the people that work there. Cool new location too!! Well done Jimmys, no slip in quality here. \ 4.75/5 a tiny bit on the pricey side. read more

We live walking distance to Jimmy's and it's one of our favourite local spots. Even during the "Covid" epidemic the customer service is amazing and the portions are huge. My favourite is adding the Kalamata olives and the drool worthy garlic sauce. You will not be disappointed going to jimmy's for what I can easily say is the "best donair and shawarma" in Calgary. read more

Jimmy's A & A Deli - a burrito on a blue plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

My first visit to Jimmy's it was clear I was unsure what I wanted. Regulars were coming up behind me ordering like they do it everyday, which is probably not a stretch! I was offered a sample dish (with generous portions of meats and sauces!) and settled on the donair, and was easily convinced to grab a beef samosa as well. Although it's a deli, they have bistro tables with umbrellas set outside so you can have lunch al fresco and enjoy the day. I got a small wrap and it was still HUGE! Chock full of meat, lettuce, tomato and jalapenos with the creamy garlic sauce mmmmm Great first experience here, and it definitely won't be my last! read more

Jimmy's A & A Deli - Donair and beef samosa - Mediterranean Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Picture Homer Simpson when he sees something really delicious that he wants to eat. His eyes close a bit, his mouth waters profusely, and he makes that mouthwatering gargling sound. Do you have the image in your head? Well, that's probably me exactly when I think about eating at Jimmy's! It's so delicious that whenever I think about it, I have an instant craving! The amount of food you get for the price is unbelievable! The donairs and shawarmas are so big I struggle to finish one. Even when I'm stuffed to the brim, I can't bring myself to throw any away, so I always make myself sick by force feeding the remaining wrap into my mouth. I wouldn't for one second dream of wasting a Jimmy donair. I know that everyone who goes here will all be saying the same thing: it's so delicious and marvelous that nothing else will ever be satisfying again! The first time I went in here I had no clue what I was doing or what I wanted to eat. Lucky for me, Jimmy was behind the counter serving people and he pointed me in the right direction of something yummy. He was super friendly and extremely helpful. Don't tell Jimmy but I kind of have a little crush on him. Maybe that's why I keep going back. Nah, it's because of how fantastic the food is. Besides the donairs and shawarmas, they also have a bunch of little desserts you can buy. There is a whole display of baklava and other yummy looking treats. Along with the food, Jimmy's is also a great place to go if you want to buy some shisha or hookah pipes. They have a large assortment of different sizes and shapes, and all the flavours that you can imagine smoking. I seriously love Jimmy's so much. I miss the days when a friend used to live behind the store and we ate there almost everyday. Now I have to go a little out of my way to get there, but it's totally worth it every time. I love Jimmy's so much and I'm positive that everyone who goes there loves it too. It's just one of those awesome finds that everyone in the world should know about. *insert Homer Simpson drooling here* read more

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This is a real hidden gem. Just dropped in the other day with a friend because we had not been there for awhile. We ordered lamb donairs, the portions are generous and taste delicious. Yes, it's a bit pricier but worth every dollar. Only order a large if you are exceptionally hungry. Although it's only takeout and delivery for now it's worth the visit. Normally, you could eat in and browse their extensive deli selection as well as their dessert treats which by the way are delicious. Currently, they are insulating the outside of the building but still open for business. The staff here are always helpful and friendly. Certainly, worth trying!!! read more

Okay woah. Jimmy's A & A is a true hidden gem located on the corner of 20th Avenue in the NW, sure it may look ghetto but its ghetto good!! Its a small place with a ton of food. Whenever I go, I always order a shawarma which is a Arab sandwich-like wrap. They make the BEST CHICKEN SHAWARMAS in all of Calgary. They're truly amazing. Sometimes they can be out of the chicken or beef so you would have to wait a couple minutes, but its definitley worth the wait! Fresh chicken or beef? Yes please!! Just like everyone else said, the SMALL is huge! (~$9) They stuff the wrap with the meat and have this amazing garlic sauce, lettuce, pickles, onions and tomatoes (if you want all of the toppings) and you can get it spicy or not. The spice is just some hot chili sauce they squeeze on. But the wrap itself has SO MUCH FLAVOR! Not only can you taste it, but you can actually see the spices on the meat. Its mouth watering. There is a very strong garlic taste but I love garlic! So I dont mind.. They do have a big selection of food, from salads to shawarmas to samosas to baklava! I ordered 3 random pieces of baklava for after and they were nice and flaky. They seem really oily (which they are) but they're delicious! Ps. If you order a shawarma, be sure NOT to take the shawarma completely out because it can get very messy...the paper bag and wax is like a support system for the wrap. Keep it in or it'll all fall out! :) Pps. If you haven't been there, I suggest you to go ASAP!!! You won't be disappointed. read more

I am always pleased when I find local, family owned business such as Jimmy's A & A Deli. The moment you walk in you get that special feeling and you know your meal is going to be awesome. The gentlemen that help us, who I presume is the owner was super friendly and made you feel welcomed. When he learned this was our first time he had us sample a few items and everything was delicious and full of flavors. He explained everything was home made and the food flavors confirmed it. We all decided on the meat with garlic shawarma/wrap since the meat was tender and full of flavor. We also took a selection of stuffed olives, eggplant and hummus that was outrageous. We enjoyed the place so much that we decided to stop on our return trip home(Miami, FL). read more

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The service from the staff was excellent, the food is very generously portioned... the baked goods isle is mesmerizing. We had the beef donair and chicken schawarma. We ordered the small, and it was already bigger than the size of my face. Beware of super garlic-y breath after consuming food from Jimmy's. Awesome beyond words. You can also get everything from hookas to pita bread while you're there waiting for your food to be served. What a great little local joint! read more

Jimmy's A & A Deli - Chicken schawarma left, beef donair right. size small, and a order of hummus - Mediterranean Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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Most hospitality deli in town! The owner is very high standards and demand on the food. All the deli food are fresh and tasty. We ordered the medium Chicken Shawarma to share, it was big :p Next time I would like to try the Baklava, and they looked really good. Love here read more

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Best shawarma in Calgary! Great portion sizes, friendly staff. Flavourful and worth every mouthful. Please check it out, if you have not already! read more

The people who work here are so so kind and always treat you like a friend. Plus, the food is absolutely delicious! Definitely worth checking out. read more

This was the worst donair I've ever had. We ordered donairs and a donair platter and let me tell you that is not called a donair platter. it came with nothing and when asked for veggies the guy said it's $2 a veggie.. who the hell charges for veggies on a platter. The donairs were tasteless.. if I could give this zero stars I would. very disappointed.. you shouldn't be charging $17 for a large donair when it has no taste.. don't waste your money and time. read more

-----Food----- People in Vancouver, Toronto and Kelowna talk about this little tiny donair place. It's incredible that this place is still small and hasn't expanded yet. Best donairs in Canada apparently. -----Condition----- Clean, I hope they get enough business that they can make it nicer tho -----Service----- Excellent -----Cosmetics----- Like a street corner convenience store in the suburbs -----Accessibility----- Street parking read more

HUGE Donairs! Great sauces. Tons of veggies. Fast service. Perfect hangover Donair!

Excellent quality shawarma. I'm a sucker for their falafel wraps and get everything on it! (Even all the delicious spicy things) Been going here for years. read more

We lived in the house next door to this place for nearly the first two years of my life and my dad swears it's the some of the best donair in Calgary. When we visited this past summer and I got to try it, developed memories intact, I can finally agree with him. It has a great little market too, and it's so close to confederation park you can buy food and then just walk over and grab a picnic table or something. Super nice. I'd still live next to it if I could. read more

We got lamb shawarma, chicken samosa. Jamaican Chicken Pastry, and an assortment of baklavas. The samosa was good, the pastry was good, the small sized shawarma was really huge and delicious. The all the types of baklava were really really delicious. Awesome place to get some good delicious food. read more

I really enjoy this place. The food is always tasty and the ingredients fresh. Plus they have interesting things in their small market/grocery section and the staff is friendly. read more

Best shawarma, had so many shawarmas all over the world. Very friendly staff and very good vibes, nice owner! 10/10 Recommend very juicy

I had the small chicken shawarma. The presentation was great and the portion size of meat was very generous! The small is like a large for me so I saved the remaining half for later. The shawarma was flavorful. They also sell ethnic food so I got a chicken samosa, haloumi cheese and ayran yogurt drink. The establishment is well maintained and the staff are very friendly! read more

Jimmy's A & A Deli - A small chicken shawarma which is more like a large. Great taste and presentation! - Mediterranean Near Me - Calgary, Alberta