Delicious food! A true hidden gem on 17th Ave. Perfect for both 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! read more

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

An amazing place to stop by and get an authentic Shawarma and Donair. Located on your way West out of Calgary. Great place to grab some regional food before you head West to Banff. We were greeted right at the door even though there were many people in line. Uplifting attitude permeates the shop and the food was not only priced fair but probably some of the best Middle Eastern street food I have had in a very long time. Hats off! Highly recommended! read more

Little Lebanon seems to be the equivalent to Edmonton's Sunbake Pita Bakery. They make everything fresh, made to order but their selection of eats is more diverse than Sunbake's. We came for a late Saturday lunch, around 3:00pm, and the place had a consistent flow of people coming in and out. I can see why. Just look for the sign. They're located across from a McDicks. Interesting that there's a Korean place right beside them. Will have to check them out next time! LL did renovations over a year and a half ago. The inside is clean, bright and there's ample space if you want to dine in. That's always tricky to find with Lebanese joints as they're usually grab and go spots. Menu starts off with plates. Don't think you can go wrong with any of the three options. There's also the typical donairs, perfect for if you come solo. The manakeesh is one of my favourite things to order. They even have pockets! Salads so that you can put some healthy things into your body and lastly, mezes. I like how there's two sizes for all these. That just means you can try more things out! The dessert is in a separate display case to the side but all of it looked really good. I'm not 100% sure but I believe they get their baklava's from Manara Baklava Factory. That's my guess based on the set boxes you could buy. - Humous original ($4.00 regular) - Baba ghanoug ($4.00 regular) - Tabouli ($5.00 regular) - Fatoush ($4.25 regular) - Kafta plate ($14.99) - Lahem b'ajeen ($6.50 loaded) - Manakeesh zaatar ($4.25 loaded) - Spinach pocket ($5.50) - Baklava read more

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Good food. Not super great but good. A little bit expensive compared to other middle eastern foods.

WARNING: These guys advertise false prices online. Large wrap is $14 now and they have the audacity to charge an extra $1.50 for hummus, which typically comes included in the price anywhere else in the city. read more

This place slaps! Some of the best donairs I have ever had. Great fast service. Lots of choices. Great value.

fantastic food, good Value. they load you up. I'm mot expert but my Fiancée and I loved our Lunches here.

I got to the store 1 hour before close. Ordered reg chicken shwarma and asked for it to be grilled. It was never grilled and meat was cold. I have gone here for 3 years and never had bad service. + Lots of meat in shwarma, 3 out of 5 read more

Ok, I thought I found my favorite place in Calgary for Shwarma and the like with the Cedar Deli, when I was introduced by John Gilchrist to the Little Lebanon. Wow. From start to finish, I was quite impressed. The second I walked in, they offered a nice little amuse bouche of Baklava for me to snack on while deciding my order (sadly, being allergic to pistachios and almonds, I had to refuse). Then when I did order a Chicken Pocket (with all of the typical veggies and so on) and a Chicken Shwarma sandwich (no, not all for me, I don't eat THAT much normally...), they prepared the filling of the pocket in fresh dough, and ran it through an automated pizza oven to ensure that warm fresh taste. They didn't skimp on the veggies, the meat was cut fresh and was nicely seasoned, and they offered both white and brown pita options. And when they found out I couldn't eat baklava for health reasons, they then gave me this awesome little beef turnover instead to try out. All in all, it was a pretty pleasant visit, and they will see me much more often even though I have to make one heck of a detour from home (its like 25 blocks out of the way for me... but its worth it). The place itself is fairly simple in decor, and down the basics really, but they make plenty of fresh dips and personal savory turnovers and lebanese pita "pizzas" (apologies, never really knew the name) covered in herbs and spices or with a form of ground meat "sauce". Still, it works well for them, as it was 8 pm at night on a tuesday, and there was still a line up for food so they're doing something right. So, that's my tale as I rode off into the sunset, with the staff of the Little Lebanon waving me off as I disappeared over the horizon (or actually just turned left around the corner on 37th st sw on the long trek home...) read more

Little Lebanon - The small Chicken Schwarma on brown. Only $6.50! - Lebanese Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

The place is located in the corner of 17 ave se and 35 st and has lot of parking. It has open kitchens and offers you choices right upfront. They have the quite a lot of lebanese options to chose from. Salad, shawarma, pita wraps and plates that come with pita bread, sheesh taouk or shawarma with the sides of rice, garlic potato/hummus and fattoush. A note, if you need tzatziki sauce it's a dollar etc. They also have a bakery that serves baklava, cookies and samosa. The staff is polite and friendly. Coming to the food. The garlic potatoes are nicely done and have just right amount of garlic flavor. Fattoush is fresh and carries the real taste. Sheesh taouk is authentic Lebanese taste so is the tzatziki sauce. They throw in an extract piece of baklava with the plate. Great place for Mediterranean cravings. read more

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What a gem! The people working at the restaurant were so kind - they actually give a piece of baklava with meals! Hubby and I ordered a chicken pocket and a Donair pocket. They were both good but we liked the donair pocket the best. I love the fact that they have siracha on every table. The baklava was so fresh and perfect too ! It seems like most if not all the baked goods were made in house as well. All the meats are halal. read more

A family favourite for many years now. Best meat pies in Cowtown by far! Oh, and the donair's and pockets are pretty darn good too. Almost always offered a free piece of baklava every time we go. Support local. Support Little Lebanon! read more

There's a reason this place is always busy! This is an amazing Lebanese restaurant. Do not think that the strip mall location isn't worth stopping for! It is worth the wait-and often you get rewarded for your patience with free Baklava! My favourite is the stuffed chicken pita. This is fresh pita dough stuffed with typical wrap toppings and fresh baked. The Fatoush salad is also delish and never heavy. You will not be disappointed by this little gem! read more

Little Lebanon - Love the new Reno! - Lebanese Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Little Lebanon gets 5 stars because I couldn't live without it. From the Manakesh to Baklahva it's all good. My favourite on the menu has to be the Chicken Shawerma! Juicy chicken grilled on a vertical rotisserie spit loaded into a pita bread with tons of veggies and as much garlic sauce as your friends can handle... heaven! Add a side of Tabouleh and the meal is complete! The owners are very generous giving each customer s complimentary baklavah with each order! Great food, great people! Make sure you visit! read more

Little Lebanon - Baklava and so much more! - Lebanese Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Always a must stop when I'm in the area. This is the definition of a family run restaurant. All their food is made with fresh crisp ingredients and lots of love. If it's your first visit try a pocket. A unique and delicious addition to a saturated Mediterranean food scene. read more

Love Little Lebanon! Delicious meals that feel as though they were made with love! Newly renovated and love to see the food prep. Something for everyone - donairs, rice platters, good appetizers and delicious dips (Baba ghanoush!). Great ready to go meals when entertaining and the leftovers taste great the next day. A winner! read more

Portion of meat on a donair small compared to others literally. Atmosphere not the friendliest just get in and go was the feeling we got . Won't go back or recommend. Cheers read more

Last week I had the privilege of eating there large Donair. Was amazing flavor and topped off with a small piece of baklava for free. The tv menus and lighting is very good. As you order you have a full view of the kitchen and prep areas, they are very clean. Lots of deli type foods and desserts to try. Will be back again and again read more

Yummy! I love this dump! The food is delicious and the staff are super friendly. It doesn't look like much from the outside but the inside is renovated and nice if you choose to eat in. read more

Eat there frequently. Today, my donair was probably 1/3 the size it normally is. Not worth the cost if this is the new standard. Prior to this, without a doubt this was the best donair shop in calgary. I'll give it one more chance! read more

Virtually every time we visit Calgary, we stop at Little Lebanon, for their Chicken Pockets. They are loaded with the works (except lettuce) & sent through the oven within minutes - delicious! Good value for $10.50 (including a pc of baklava). Friendly, helpful staff. The restaurant has renovated since we were last there, so more spacious - nice job. We'll definitely be back!! read more

I wish Little Lebanon was closer to me. The restaurant is clean and bright, the food is fresh and even though it took a little while ( my spinach pocket was made and baked when I ordered) It was worth the wait. My boyfriend thoroughly enjoyed the Shishtawouk platter. He would have bathed in their garlic sauce given the choice. The service was friendly and as a treat, they give you a little baklava with your meal for free. read more

A friend said we should go for pockets. I had no idea what that meant but he raved about them, so off we went. Some of the most delicious Lebanese food I've ever had! We had the Mixed Pocket (think of it like a Lebanese take on a calzone but without cheese). The meat was full of flavour, the pocket was cooked perfectly, and the garlic sauce was to die for. I asked for extra, it was that good. :) Any time you're in Calgary and you need a quick meal to fill you up, this is your place! The staff are great, and atmosphere is warm, and the food is even better. I'll definitely be going back! read more

Little Lebanon came highly recommended. Hussein was such an amazing help! We will be frequent customers and highly recommend to others!

Recently Renovated, this little Lebanese restaurant, was mainly takeout, but now there are quite a few seats, and busy place, they have great donairs, shawarma, and many other speciality Lebanese dishes. The owner is great, the service has always been good, sometimes a little wait, as they are very busy, also the owner gives customers a piece of baklava complimentary, a very nice gesture. My favorite item is the zaatar , a fresh baked pita with a thyme based spice mixture,serves hot from the oven. This "little lebanon" is a treasure waiting to be discovered. MUST TRY! read more

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Absolutely monstrous - be sure that's the size of your appetite is before you head here. Came in from Canmore to visit friends in Calgary, and ended up eating here two nights in a row. Although Sunbake Pita creates my favourite pitas (sometimes known as balady bread) in the province, I have to say the brand Little Lebanon uses (Byblos Bakery, surprisingly) is a close second. Fresh, fluffy, a little bit of chew and with the flavour of the oven. And the fillings! The shawarmas are exploding with chicken (does anyone bother to get the beef?) that is well seasoned and juicy, served with fresh crisp pickled cucumbers, turnips and peppers, other garden toppings and with parsley, sriracha (!?) or extra garlic sauce if you like. If you ever think the staff aren't filling it up enough, just encourage them to add a little more. They seem more than happy to do so. Although our group divided into two camps over what was better, the pockets or the shawarmas, rest assured if you go with either, you will come out happy. read more

This place is a gem. Everything taste so fresh and well seasoned. Try their pockets and you won't be disappointed. Actually you'll want to eat another one even before you finish yours. The selection of fatayers and the sweeties are delightful. Really like this place! read more

Little Lebanon - Nice place! - Lebanese Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Just had a beef donair and a kibbi ball, it was decent but nothing spectacular IMO. I had big expectations several leb coworkers ranted about this place. I feel more spices are needed in the meat. read more

Food is good however prices are misrepresentative. I am here writing this review because the owner of this place served me himself, and I raised the issue pf pricing with him with absolutely NO response from him or help to resolve my grievance. Absolutely not interested in making customers happy, because they have so many. why bother!! I happened to order two chicken shawarmas, one in small and one in regular size (for $2 extra). However both shawarmas are the same size....when I ask him, his reply, accompanied with throwing his hands in the air, was that he can not do anything about it as this is how he gets his wraps from the supplier. my obvious reply is that he should not charge more, and only off one size/one price for the shawarmas, to which he says...this is what you get, i can not do anything about it. its a shame they are out there doing business with no regards to customer service, and responding to a complaint by saying they can not do anything about it. He is the owner, he can decide on the spot that the pricing IS incorrect and charge accordingly, yet he charged me full amount. The only recourse available is to offer a review here and other forums to ensure people are aware of their scam read more

I'm a big fan of family run, hole-in-the-wall establishments. Fast, friendly service that delivers tasty donairs. Not a big fan of the shawarmas, but the quality of the other food makes up for it. Not much in terms of atmosphere, but more often than not, you'll get some free baklava while waiting for your food which is a nice touch! read more

These people are the nicest restaurant owners I've ever met. They're so friendly and kind and sometimes give away free samples of baklava. It's really tricky making baklava properly so that it's still crispy but sweet and they have mastered it. Never soggy always delicious! read more

This is my fav Lebanese place in the city!! Amazing baklava too. Everything is made right in front of you, and it's quick too! Can get busy at night, go during the day! read more

I had the large chicken shawarma (with everything): $8.50. They are generous with the meat and the seasoning was tasty. The shawarma was almost as good as that of Shawarma Station in Kensington and would have been equally good had it been toasted. I gave it the same rating as Shawarma Station because the price is more reasonable for what you get. If you're in the SW and in the mood for a good shawarma I recommend this place. read more

Pretty good shwarmas here, although the donairs aren't the authentic Halifax-style. Our beef was a bit cold and dry today, but it was still alright. Not as good as Jimmy's A&A Deli, but waaaaaaaaaaaaaaayyyy better than My Donair. read more

The food here is amazing. The donair here is as good, if not better, than what I've tried in Lebanon. Best donair in Calgary by far!

Crystal, a fellow ex-pat Bluenoser, and I are on the hunt for the Calgary donair which most resembles the king of donairs ... the Halifax donair. We initially went to Brothers, a site I have enjoyed in the past, but it's closed due to the Ctrain relocation. The owners want to open it elsewhere but have yet to find a new location. Little Lebanon has always been a close second. The meat is a tich on the bland side but the sweet sauce is pretty darn good. We could have stood to have a little more drippy in the bottom of the bag, though. It's passable and the atmosphere is pretty good for a quick in-and-out. The guys on the counter are super friendly. When one of them thought some random guy butted in line in front of us, we got free baklava. And who doesn't lurv free baklava? The quest, however, continues. I am quite excited, though, to have found a knowledgeable partner in crime for the great adventure. She grew up on the perfect donair and has a rather refined and discriminating palate. Medium donair: $6.50 Extra meat for the dog: $2 read more

The renovated and bigger version of the old Lebanese restaurant behind Westbrooke train station. They have really good sandwiches, donair, falafel and etc. One reason I go there is because of the free Baklava you get with the food :) read more

I recently visited around dinner time on a Thursday night. The restaurant looked nice as it was been recently renovated, but the counter setup seemed inefficient which was leading to slow service. Rather than a normal assembly line setup, both customers and staff were having to bounce around through the ordering process. After being unimpressed the the service, the food didn't do much to add to my enjoyment. The meat was fine, but the hummus was bland, the pita was not as soft as would be desired and the side salad was just meh. Sad to say, but the highlight was a free slice of baklava offered at the register. read more

IT may have just re-opend. But the smell of sizzling shwarma and hot meat pies is amazing. Cooked to perfection and for the same price as a stale sandwitch thats rotted on a shelf at some cafe. This place is always busy and you'll have a hard time to find a seat. This is for sure a "must" in calgary. They do real arab food here. The only dissapointment is no beef-shwarma and DONAIR (puke). What you buy as today as 'donair' is usually cooked minced 'who knows what' on a stick. The real stuff is the hand made spindles of cut meats, not what is marketed today as 'donair' which comes from a factory. read more