My friends and I decided to go to Maha's on 27 November 2022 (Sunday) as we had heard lots of great reviews about their brunch, including that their décor was nice and cozy, and that their food portions were huge. As we arrived to Maha's, we were greeted with a long line of patrons waiting to get in. We arrived at around noon, and were seated about 1.5 hours later. If anyone is planning a visit to Maha's on a weekend, I would say they should be prepared for just as long of a line. The internal décor was beautiful and felt very home-y. As it was four of us, we were seated in the corner -- 2 chairs on one side and 1 bench on the other. The walls were filled with pictures, which gave us a very 'Egyptian Home' vibe. Between the four of us, we ordered two Maha's Mind Blowing Chickens, two Charred Balady breads, one bottomless coffee (blend of Peruvian, Honduran and other Central American coffees), one honey cardamom latte (which you can see in the picture), one Maha's Mocha (which you can also [kind of] see in the picture) and one Hazelnut latte. My two friends shared the Maha's Mocha and Hazelnut latte and mentioned it was delicious and exactly what they were looking for after waiting outside in the rain for so long. My wife and I shared our coffee / honey cardamom latte and we very much enjoyed these as well. The coffee was surprisingly good (as I've found a lot of brunch places don't do bottomless coffee's too well) and the honey cardamom latte was very smooth to the tongue. As we embraced our drinks in our cold palms, we then decided to take a bite of the Maha's Mind Blowing Chicken plate -- and WOW. You could tell that the chicken was high quality and all of the ingredients were fresh. The Charred Balady bread was somewhat cold by the time it arrived, however it was still good. Amongst the four of us, we all left with full stomachs and a wide smile. We finished our brunch at about 2PM, and as we walked outside, the line was just as long as when we arrived there at noon! We were told by the server that the lines at Maha's are usually this long during the weekends, however if you have time on the weekdays, there is virtually no line whatsoever -- a lesson I will make use of in the future. read more

Maha's - Maha's Mind Blowing Chicken with a honey cardamom latte. You can also see the Maha's Mocha in the corner - Egyptian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

We came back!!! We're always impressed with Maha's with their service and consistent quality of food and drinks! We had to go back to the Egyptian Falafels and enjoy their delicious version of "scotch egg". We also decided to try some new items on the menu including the Basturma Scramble and the Beleella. The Beleella was phenomenal! The Egyptian what, which looked like barley, was sweet and cozy with vanilla, sugar, milk, raisins, coconut shreds, and walnuts. I wouldn't mind having that dish again! Overall, we had another amazing experience at Maha's, and we can't wait to come back! read more

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Came here on Sunday around 9am and had to wait about 20 mins to get a seat for 2. We ordered the Cairo classic, lentil soup, and a pot of mint tea. We loved the food we got; flavourful and delicious. The mint flavour in the tea wasn't very strong. The restaurant is nicely decorated, has a decently sized seating area with a lot of tables, and service was also great. Would like to come back again to try other menu items. read more

Maha's - Cairo classic, lentil soup, mint tea - Egyptian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Heard the wait is horrible here, came on a Saturday morning around 10:15 am and were seated immediately. The tables were small, but everything in the restaurant gave off a comforting, cozy vibe. My friends and I ordered the Maha's Mind Blowing Chicken, Veda's Plate (can't seem to find it in the menu right now so the name might be off), and a side of the lentil soup. When I say that the lentil soup earned its "world famous" title for a reason, I am not kidding. I was obsessed with it, such a warm and comforting taste!! I'd say otherwise the main dishes were good but nothing to write home about. Servers were really sweet and for my first time having Egyptian food, it left a good impression :) read more

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In my opinion this is a must go in Toronto. We wanted to go on Sunday, but the line was down the block, so we made a point to come back to that area on Monday just to check it out. With a group of 4, we still had a small wait (~5-10 minutes) but when we saw how small it was inside the wait made sense. Now we can talk food -- first get the honey cardamom latte - it was amazing and the artwork on top was just the cherry on top. Dish Highlights: The mind blowing chicken lives up to the name. The Cairo Classic was incredible. In my opinion these are must gets. Middle of the pack: Basturma scramble -- it felt very basic and didn't have too much authentic Egyptian flavor but for the picky eater in our group it made sense Dish Lowlight: SAKALANCE - listen to the menu and don't get this as a full meal.. if the group is looking for something sweet as a dessert this works, but it would be a skip for us if we came back again. read more

Maha's - Egyptian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

i always enjoy going to mahas! the interior is gorgeous and very grandmas-house esque. I will get the date grilled cheese with the lentil soup every time read more

Maha's - Date grilled cheese, mahas mind blowing chicken, Cairo classic, - Egyptian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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HONEY CARDAMOM LATTE. Get it. Trust me. I don't even like lattes but this one was so good that I would go back just for the latte. I had one dish in mind when we came here and it was obviously the Mind-Blowing Chicken. It was so much food that it could have honestly fed both me and my friend. I think it lived up to the hype. We also ordered the Cairo's Classic, which was also very good, but I preferred the Chicken. The tomato and onions were so refreshing and complemented the beans perfectly. We definitely had too much food for the two of us but everything was so delicious and we managed to finish it eventually. We had to wait around 15-20 minutes for a table and it was an hour from closing when we visited on a Saturday afternoon so I can't even imagine the wait for a peak time visit. Even though it was the end of their day, we didn't feel too rushed by the staff (honestly, super nice of them). We thought the decor was pretty unique, it felt like we were at someone's house with all their little knick knacks and trinkets filling every available corner. I get why this place is still so popular even after so many years! read more

Finally paid this venue a visit. The wait time was about 50 minutes for a table of three on a Sunday 2:45pm seating. I believe they do not take reservations for the weekend, and they always have a line up. The venue mostly consist of table of twos, so just be cautious if you want to go with a bigger group. Their food was interesting, and the menu does not come with much meat or seafood options. Although I did enjoy my meal, I feel like there's better brunch options for that price point that would give you some meat/ seafood. There is no customer parking, however you may be able to find some parking on Greenwood. Alternatively, you can take the college street car to Greenwood and walk north for about a block. In terms of payment, they do accept credit card! read more

Maha's - Lentil soup, falafel - Egyptian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Food is great but not sure if it's worth an hour wait. The mind blowing chicken was very flavourful and we also got the Cairo special. Those are the two popular items on the menu and it's worth ordering for first timers. Wish they take reso or a Yelp waitlist so ppl aren't waiting in the cold read more

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Came here again... but didn't have to wait in line! They've added a few patio tables (seats an additional ~10 people) and from an outwards glance, it seems as if they've expanded the interior as well. I got the honey cardamom latte iced with almond milk... and I'm sorry to say, but it lacked lots. It didn't have any honey nor cardamom flavour, but had the stringent acidity of very strong coffee. The full fat milk hot version is far smoother... I actually had to ask for honey on the side! My friends ordered the hot honey cardamom latte, a beet ginger smoothie, as well as the honey cardamom latte with ice cream - they all thoroughly enjoyed their drinks. I was the only one who didn't! My friends and I ordered a few dishes to share - review of each is as follows: Chef's appetizer platter This was the best one, hands down! Pillowy balady bread acted as the perfect vessel for us to scarf down the hummus and other dips. I enjoyed the pickles and the falafel was to die for!! So crispy on the outside and soft and flavourful on the inside. I didn't love the fava beans and olives, but everything else was *chef's kiss*. Maha's mind blowing chicken This is like an elevated chicken shawarma. The brioche is drowning in the diced chicken and tomeya, mayo, and tahini mixture. Really good and filling, but not really "mind-blowing". Date grilled cheese My friends saw dates + grilled cheese and jumped at this! Unfortunately, this was lacklustre... the dates were good, but you really need to have a bite of the date in your grilled cheese for there to be a difference. My friend discovered a hack - dipping the grilled cheese in honey. This really accentuated the flavour! The cumin home fries were quite good too. read more

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Wow! This place did not disappoint. We went two days in a row and loved everything we ordered. The falafel are easily the best I've ever had in my life; crispy and delicate exterior with a soft flavourful interior. As many have mentioned, the chicken sandwich was amazing and so huge. I really enjoyed the appetizer platter as well, all of the little dips and spreads were so delicious. My kid loved the hot chocolate and I loved my mint tea and cardamom latte. The service is great; all the servers work quickly and efficiently without making you feel rushed. Highly recommend this for a perfect breakfast or brunch. read more

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The queues aren't lying. We waited for more than 30 minutes to grab brunch from Maha's. We were so glad to have waited. The menu is definitely unique. We got to try 3 dishes and all were off the charts. The spices being used bring out quite the flavor. It was a nice day and we got seating outside. We had a good time and enjoyed each bite. The Cairo classic was my favorite. The cooked fava beans was so delicious. read more

I know I'm late to the Mahas mania, but I get why this place is on many 'Best Brunch' lists- the offerings are unique, the quality is good, and the prices are reasonable. We got here at 9am on a weekend which was perfect since crowds came at 10. We were quickly seated, and got: - Cairo Classic: Traditional breakfast with a whole lotta beans. If you're a bean fan, get this. I was meh about it. - Date Grilled Cheese with side Lentil Soup: I love grilled cheese so I'm biased to like this. Thought the sweetness of the dates went well with the sharp cheese they used. The star though was the lentil soup. I get why this is one of their popular dishes - it was thick, nutty and peppery. Perfect. - Pharaohs Po Boy: Pretty good amount of shrimp, tasty, though the pita was a bit tough. - Honey Cardamom Latte: Strong cardamom taste, not overly sweet. Service was excellent - attentive, quick, great suggestions. Thay, topped with a menu filled with variety and quality, Mahas is definitely a place you can go back to time and time again. read more

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I found out about Maha's via Instagram when I saw how amazing the Mind Blowing Chicken looked. We were in Toronto for a quick weekend trip and decided to add this place to our list of food places. It's a bit out of the way from where we were staying (Downtown) but we made our way over in an Uber on a Friday at around 10. It was actually our first order of business after landing and dropping off our luggage at our hotel because I've read the lines can be long on weekends, and they don't accept ressos. Surprisingly, the place was still pretty full for a Friday morning, but we managed to nab one of the last indoor tables. For drinks, they give you lemon and mint infused water, which seems simple but it was so refreshing. It's also not something you'd expect a restaurant to go the extra mile for, when they could just give you basic tap water - so it was much appreciated. I also had a medium pot of their Egyptian black tea with mint, which was very smooth and a nice complement to the meal. Hubby had the Egyptian tea with milk and sugar, which was too sweet for me but he loved it. For food, we shared the Maha's Mind Blowing Chicken (Maha's sacred marinate, tossed with parsley, onions and tomatoes, served on a toasted egg bun with tomeya, homemade mayo and tehina). All of the flavors were really good, especially with the tahini. The sammie comes with an insane amount of chicken, probably enough to make at least two sandwiches. If you don't like parsley (luckily we do), then this is not for you. My only gripe is that because there is so much chicken and tomatoes, the bottom bun was soggy. We also shared the Chef's Appetizer Platter (chef's selection of fresh, homemade dips, pickles, falafel and more. Served with traditional balady bread and pita). If I remember correctly, this had hummus, some type of salsa, which is how the waitress explained it to us (same one as the one on the mind blowing chicken, which I believe was the salata balady), babaghanoush, pickled beets, olives, foole (fava beans), falafel, and dukkah (mixed nuts and sesame seeds) with olive oil. The platter comes with an abundant amount of pita bread. While it was nice to get to try a bunch of different sides, I'm not sure if this was worth the price tag. But that's also our fault - I guess we should have asked what came in the platter, but we were just excited to eat our first meal of the day/first meal in Toronto. We would have loved to try so many other dishes but unfortunately, there was only so much that two stomachs could fit and we were already stuffed with what we had ordered. This was my first experience with Egyptian food and it was a great one. Should I ever find myself in Toronto again, I would definitely make the trek back here. read more

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Everything is good, food is fresh and delicious, drinks are fantastic. It's worth the hype and the wait in my opinion, but plan around it. Go late or early (close to opening or closing). Or a weekday. Order extra falafel. read more

This place was on our list in Toronto and it was highly rated so we checked them out. We came roughly around lunch time and they were busy but we were able to get seated right away. We got the famous 'mind blowing' chicken sandwich, a ballady and a fried egg. The food does take its time to come out but it wasn't too bad. The fried egg was interesting as it wasn't deep fried but still have some crispy texture to it. Wish it had some seasoning though. The ballady was really soft and fluffy, almost like a naan bread. The Sandwich was technically not a sandwich as you have to eat with fork and knife. There was a lot of chicken. It was pretty good. I do wish they left the buns on the side so we can attempt to make a sandwich on our own instead of having one being mushy from the chicken and one on top. Price was reasonable and service was good. Overall, it was first time trying this type of food and enjoyed it. read more

Maha's - Mind blowin' chicken sandwich - Egyptian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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The food was tasty, but the overall experience was underwhelming and flat. The service from the young lady, although pleasant, came off as if she didn't want to be there. We were the third table on a Saturday morning, and while we ordered coffees and lattes at the beginning, the lattes were brought to us at the end after mentioning that we hadn't received it. Overall, I'm glad to have tried the restaurant once. read more

Maha's - Shrimp po Boy - Egyptian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I think we got lucky because we went on a weekday before 11am. I noticed if we decided to go later, there's already a line that starts forming, and I understand why! I love the ambiance on the inside: it has a really cozy feel to it, and it feels like you're visiting someone's home or kitchen, as opposed to being in a restaurant setting. We decided to do family style, so we could taste a little bit of everything. We ordered: - lentil soup - mind blowing chicken - Egyptian falafel The lentil soup was good! Liked being able to dip the pita into it. The side dishes it came with helped enhance the taste, but I prefer the other dishes we ordered. The Egyptian falafel was wild to me! I've never experienced a poached egg that's inside a falafel before! It tasted so good, and it's on a bed of potatoes, which were super well seasoned. As for the mind blowing chicken... omg it was the absolute best. I was worried it'd be very heavy, but it wasn't. I wish there was more chicken included, but it's surrounded by a bunch of vegetables which balances it out. read more

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Came here shortly after they opened for breakfast and was seated immediately. Very cozy and cute decor, the natural light and seating arrangement makes it feel open. We ordered the signature latte and a mocha, and both were amazing! I also got the scramble and it was a little salty but very good! read more

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Food; 3.5 Stars Service: 4 Stars Ambience: 4 Stars Fill Factor: Filling My partner hyped this place years ago and finally after all this time we were able to get a table without waiting in a massive line. The menu item that my partner recommended was the mind blowing chicken but when I saw the Egyptian falafels I couldn't resist. We also ordered the hummus with pita bread as a starter. I guess I should start with the starter. I thought the hummus was pretty decent but my partner who used to have a lot of Middle Eastern cuisine did not really enjoy it and found the texture to not be to her liking. My falafel was delicious with the nice runny egg inside the crispy falafel shell. The one con about the dish were the home fries which I found to be much too salty for my liking almost to the point where it had a negative impact to the flavour of the rest of the dish. I also had some of the mind blowing chicken and while the taste was good, I felt it didn't quite live up to the hype I was sold but nonetheless a solid dish. As a note the portions here were pretty good so you will definitely leave full. The service was solid and the decor here is interesting. I was especially drawn to the wall with the different currencies for some reason. The restaurant itself was not incredibly large so at times I did feel a bit cramped but it wasn't too bad. All in all, I am glad I finally got to try Maha's and see what the hype is all about. I would definitely come here again but the lineup on weekends is usually fairly long so I would pick a weekday when it's less busy to visit. read more

I've been going to mahas for years and they never disappoint. Consistently delicious. Today, I arrived at around 1pm on a rainy Tuesday and still had to wait in line for about 30 minutes. The line seemed to go away at 2pm so I recommend going then to avoid the long lineups. The pharaoh's po'boy is my go to which is what I got today. It had perfectly seasoned and battered shrimp, topped with their delicious tahini aioli in a pita. I also shared a grilled cheese and date sandwich which surprised me in a good way with the sweet dates that complemented the savoury cheese. The home fries were a perfect side. And lastly, the honey cardamom latter was so good, it was hard for me not to finish it in one gulp. My friend had the hazelnut latte which had a rim of chocolate hazelnut spread. She said it was delicious :) read more

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The owner Maha is so nice and I can wait to come back next time we visit Toronto. Food is amazing. The Egyptian cuisine brunch is out of this world. I love the chicken sandwich which is very similar to a NYC chicken with white sauce but a little more refined. The flat bread is very fresh and prefect for the dips. Service is relatively fast and great service. The owner came by to chat with us and offer me a plant lesson. They are like her other babies and well taken care for. Ambiance is filled with memorable pictures of Egypt and decorated. Long line and can use some shade while waiting. Good luck. read more

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Came here at lunch on a Thursday and was super fortunate to not have to wait in line at all. A friend and I shared the hummus, lentil soup, Cairo classic and mind blowing chicken. Food came out quickly and was delicious. Hummus and lentil soup were both good (nothing super memorable), chicken was delicious and less heavy/greasy than I expected although not would not go as far as to say mind-blowing. The real highlight of the meal was the falafels in the Cairo classic! They were incredibly flavourful, light in texture on the inside with a crunchy exterior. We had a honey cardamom latte and baklava to finish - both of which were great as well! The environment of the restaurant was definitely more cozy and family-oriented compared to many other brunch places downtown. Service was quick and friendly and price was reasonable. I don't think I would wait in long lines to eat here, but definitely enjoyed it and would come back. read more

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This was so good. First time going to a specifically Egyptian restaurant. The interior looks like a grandma's kitchen in the best way. We waited around 15 minutes for brunch on a Tuesday. We had their lentil soup and chicken sandwich. Definitely recommend, I would also want to try out other things on the menu if we return. read more

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Visited here for brunch with 3 friends. Really enjoyed the atmosphere in this small Egyptian locale. I got the Basturma Scramble which was quite delicious the eggs were cooked very well and the beef worked great in the dish. I would note though the portion size was quite small especially for the price being paid. To go with brunch I ordered their signature Hoeny Cardamom latte which was really good and would recommend. Although the service was poor and I believe the server forgot to enter the order as my coffee came well after we finished eating out meal. read more

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Having heard a lot about this place so we thought of checking this place out. And eventually we stood in line. Luckily, we were able to get a table after waiting for 30 mins. We were seated in the Patio but the only point of improvement for the restaurant, is that the server took a while to take our order. We ordered The Cairo Classic and Maha's Mind Blowing Chicken and they were amazing. Really lived up to the expectations and we would return! read more

Maha's - T: Egyptian Cairo B: Mind Blowing Chicken - Egyptian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

One thing you must prepare for when deciding to visit Maha's is the long line up. They don't take reservations. Once you enter, you are surrounded by the aromas of different spices as the kitchen is right there, the chatters of the other guests as the seating arrangement is very intimate. It's almost as if you have entered someone's home to enjoy food with freinds/family. Everything from flafel, cumin fries, chicken sandwich & the seasonal watermelon salad is always fresh & flavorful .They do have a good selection of lattes as well. read more

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(Dine in review from PRE-lockdown) Super excited to come try this place out as it has rave reviews. But was left slightly disappointed. (came during COVID few months ago when dine-in was still allowed) Nothing was terrible, but nothing was really that outstanding. Service was decent. Did not go above or beyond but the owner was nice, tried to make conversation and sell us her soup. Best item we had was the lentil soup. They sell this in larger volumes to be eaten at home. read more

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Cute little brunch place with great variety. I got the mind blowing chicken sandwich and it was way more than enough food for me. I would say I was blown away by the tahini & pita my friend ordered and everything else was good. read more

Maha's - Mind blowing chicken sandwich, lentil soup, Cairo classic, Tahini and pita - Egyptian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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If you're wondering if there's still a line at Maha's these days, I'm here to tell you YES. Came on a weekend at around 12 pm and lined up for about 2 hours. I hadn't had Maha's in quite a long time so I just took the long wait. So come early or be prepared to wait. Their Cairo Classic is always so good. Their bread is delicious especially when dipped in the foole. I love the Egyptian version of falafels since it uses fava beans and doesn't feel dry. Their homemade feta is delicious as well. My partner tried their shrimp po boy and it was good! But I think we prefer the mind blow chicken over it. They have two patio spaces. The second one is closer to a parking lot while the first is on the side of their restaurant and has shade from the awning. I wish they were closer to the downtown core or did delivery so I could enjoy them more often! read more

Maha's - Shrimp po boy - Egyptian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Been wanting to try this spot out for a while but not a fan of lines. I came on a Monday morning and got seated right away. The chicken sandwich was sooo good. The chicken/tomato/onions cascades off the bun and is drizzled with tahini and their mayo. Juicy and flavourful. The honey cardamom latte was too sweet for me but had a good flavour. read more

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This place is amazing! The owner is super nice, and you can tell he really does make food with love! Such a small detail, but a plate was placed in front of me, and the owner came and turned it towards me so that it's more visually appealing and easier to reach. Small details like this is what makes this place so special outside of amazingly delicious food. The lattes are probably some of my favourite lattes I've had! So smooth and creamy with amazing flavour. The food is next level tasty and filling. But don't take my word for it. Go and try it for yourself. read more

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We waited for an hour under the rain to have brunch at Maha's. This was before they expanded and the line here is always crazy. I would say it's worth the wait! The food is great and a unique experience. The pricing is fair based on serving. Ambiance in the restaurant is lovely and friendly staff. We're not familiar with their cuisine so I wished that the server explained it to us or walked us through. Even when we asked, we didn't get much information. Overall it was a good experience. We sat next to the window so there was a point that we feel bad for people waiting outside under the rain, and they can see us cozy and eating. But oh well! read more

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I've been going to maha's for years. I usually go during the weekday around 9am when it's less busy. You'll never find yourself in the restaurant alone though. It's a wonderful little place with great food. I always get the Cairo classic, it's hard to steer away from a great breakfast. Shrimp po'!boy is also a go too for me! read more

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Unique brunch spot that keeps us coming back for more. You really can't go wrong with anything that you order at Maha's. The staff is great, and always welcome you with a smile. The food is top notch and the space just feels very warm. Mentally prepare yourself for a line, but all good things come to those who wait. It's worth it. I promise. read more

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Maha's is a small Egyptian restaurant located near Greenwood/Gerrard. The family run business is very popular for it's authentic Egyptian brunch eats, all days of the week, not just on the weekends. I had always wanted to try Maha's but dreaded the long lineups. I decided to try Maha's as they were offering takeout during the pandemic. In order to grab takeout, you either go to the restaurant to order or you can call in advanced. I called in advanced to place a pick up order and was told my order would be ready in 15 min. In terms of food, we got Maha's Mind Blowing Chicken and the Cairo Classic - both which are popular and favourites among the customers. The Mind Blowing Chicken was delicious! The secret marinade the resturant uses for the chicken paired with the onions and tomatoes were delicious. I didn't bother to use my hands as it is a messy dish. The amount of chicken they give you will keep you full the whole day. The Cairo Classic was also delicious as well. I rarely have Egyptian food but the foole was delicious. Overall, take out at Maha's was great. Will definitely return to try other items for dine in! read more

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EGYPTIAN BRUNCH?! SIGN ME UPPPP This place is worth the line ups. We came on a rainy Sunday ~3pm, and waited for 10-15min for a bar seating for 2. The quaint and eclectic interior sets the mood for some unique flavourful hearty dishes. We ordered the Mighty Chicken Sandwich and Cairo Classic. The sandwich was SWIMMING in deliciously seasoned chicken and the tahini & mayo sauce. Its interesting that Egyptian falafel is green (apparently because it's made from fava beans and NOT chickpeas) and I really enjoyed the saucey fava beans too on the Cairo classic. We left with some takeout Honey Cardamon latte (with almond milk and half the espresso) which was yummy and had just the right sweetness. read more

So there's a lot of hype around Maha's as demonstrated by the endless lineups everyday during peak brunch hours (11am-3pm). You'll regularly see lineups outside the restaurant along the road and you think to yourself, is it really that good? Is it worth the wait? I've been here a few occassions for dine-in & take-out, and while the food is good and different from most other brunch spots, the fact that you have to line-up outside (sometimes in the freezing cold), plus the fact that they don't take resos or have a system to call/text guests when their table is ready, to me, this is not a great experience for customers. But hey, it's Toronto and people love lining up for hours on end! It's a fusion of middle eastern-style food (Egyptian to be specific) with your tranditional western brunch foods. I personally prefer these two cuisines as separate things, but they do a decent job with flavouring, textures, and combining the two. Like I said, the food is good and unique, but when I think of the dozens of other brunch spots in the area that have great service, atmosphere, food, and actually respect their customers enough to not have them line-up outside on the street, especially in the dead of winter? They win my business. Probably would lean towards a 3.5/5 stars, but just couldn't give Maha's a 4 because of the bad queuing combined by the fact that I wasn't absolutely blown away by their food to make up for their pitfalls. Something as simple as investing in a queuing system would really make the place good/great. But maybe it's a good strategy to get people super hungry and antsy before seating them. Or maybe it's a prime example of Toronto loving their lineups :) read more

Maha's - egyptian falafel - Egyptian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Adding onto the many raving reviews of maha's. Such a unique brunch spot. I loved walking in and instantly smelling the spices. I got the date grilled cheese and lentil soup. I really enjoyed the cheese blend and the sweetness the dates adds to it. But the real star of the show is the lentil soup. As per their menu I really can't believe it's vegan either. The creaminess and taste is next level. I would go back just for the soup and they have the fantastic option of mason jars of soup to go. The cumin on the home fries was a nice twist, the dip that came with it was tasty too. The mind blowing chicken was huge, could def feed two people. Great flavour. The pharaohs po boy, the shrimps were nice and crunchy. I really enjoyed the decor of the restaurant as well. Def will be back to try other things on their menu! read more

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Bet you've never had falafel n' eggs like this before I've lived in this neighbourhood for over a year and I've tried Maha's for the first time the other day ‍ To be fair, there's always a huge line up. The trick is to go early - as in at 8-8:30am when they open. Not only is their food delicious and filling, their service is one of the friendliest I've encountered in this city. Be ready to spend a pretty penny though! It's not a quick and easy brunch. My partner and I each ordered an entrée and coffee, and shared the babaganoush. We could've shared a plate or could've done without the baba, but we have no regrets! Would definitely go back again if line isn't around the block read more

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