The Short Version: Popular shawarma place on Sainte Catherine Street. The beef shawarma was pretty good. The Long Version: My husband and I were chilling in our hotel when my husband had a hankering for some shawarma. He didn't want to go too far, and I encouraged him to try a new-to-us place, lol. So a quick search led him to Shawarmaz. Shawarmaz is a Canadian company that started 2013 in Montreal. It has several locations but they are all in the Greater Montreal Area. My husband got the beef shawarma in a pita $9.79. They have the option of getting your shawarma in Saj bread or a baguette and those options are more expensive. He got lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, turnips and onions. For his sauces he got hummus, spicy garlic and chipotle. He enjoyed the shawarma. I had a bite so I could review it (I also went with him so I could see the restaurant and take pictures) haha. I thought it was pretty good. They give you a decent amount of protein. And the beef was flavourful and not gristly. I was surprised that the wrap was not too spicy considering the sauces he chose. The decor is fast food restaurant-like. Service was good but it did take a while for the food, although it's likely because there was a pretty long line up. Review #205 (2025) read more

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Magic poutine was okay--the crispy strips on top were a little strange. Gravy was a little too sweet for my liking read more

Shawarmaz - Middle Eastern Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

I've tried their shawarma wraps several times and wanted to try the shawarma bowl and it did not disappoint. The bowl was filled to the brim with tender beef, and everything was flavorful and fresh! It comes with basmati rice, potatoes, fattoush salad, and coleslaw. Definitely a meal that will keep you full for several hours. P.S. Make sure to order garlic sauce on the side--it makes all the difference. read more

Shawarmaz - Shawarma bowl - Middle Eastern Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

A good place for a basic shawarma or bowl. Staff are haggard (it's busy) but friendly and the food is good. Will it be here a while? Dunno, Ste Catherine feels ominous. But if it is stays here it's great to stop and grab a bite from. read more

Shawarmaz - Beef bowl. - Middle Eastern Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Shawarma is one of my favorite foods. I've been looking for good shawarma ever since leaving the Middle East where I lived and worked for a decade. And to be honest, I've never even come close to getting quality shawarma anywhere I've been. Even if a place says it's' authentic' or the 'best in the area', nothing ever came close to the shawarma I had. Well ladies and gentleman, we have a winner; Shawarmaz. This place is so good! As soon as I walked in and saw 9 guys running around making wraps, bringing out fries and slicing shawarma and the 3 shawarmas spinning on the fire, I knew it was gonna be awesome. And it was! I got the chicken shawarma, with roasted potatoes, buckwheat, cabbage, salad, and beets. Topped with spicy sauce and garlic sauce, this stuff was absolutely delicious. I got the large bowl and unrepentantly ate every last bite. I think I paid 19 Canadian for the large and though it felt a bit steep, I left 100% satisfied with my awesome meal. Five stars. Best shawarma I've had outside of the Middle East. Highly recommended. read more

Shawarmaz - Middle Eastern Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

My mom needed to stop for a quick healthy meal in between walking around the city, so she got the medium size salade poulet (chicken) for $13.65. It was a very generous amount of food for the price and they gave plenty of chicken. Unfortunately, the chicken was dry. I'm thinking because it was very thinly sliced off the vertical rotisserie. Even though the flavor was good, lamb is the best meat to cook on the vertical rotisserie for texture. I ordered a side of falafel, four pieces for $5. The outside was super crispy in the middle it was not dry at all, maybe they use less parsley to keep it moist. All the ingredients were very fresh and the staff was really friendly and helpful with the options we can choose from. Very quick service as well. read more

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Decent shawarmas. This place is busy and serves good dishes. Right at the main st Catherine street. Would recommend this place to anyone! read more

Shawarmaz - Middle Eastern Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

I enjoyed everything I had at Shawarmaz. I tried: poutine with beef was good falafel pita was good I'd be happy to go back. read more

This is the BEST shawarma spot in the city! Everything is fresh and very flavourful and I love the option to add garlic sauce to the baguette bread. The chicken was roasted perfectly, the salads are fresh, and I love how they grill the cheese before putting it back into your sandwich. There's really nothing for me to critique! Service was quick, and the workers were pretty friendly as well. The restaurant was a casual vibe, with lots of seating. If you have any doubts, just try it. You'll be happy you did! EDIT: At this point, my husband and I have been here 4 times within the past 2 weeks, they're incredibly consistent, it always tastes just as good as the first time. Highly recommend getting a chicken shawarma baguette with extra cheese, all dressed. read more

Shawarmaz - Chicken Shawarma - Middle Eastern Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Reviews led me to try the restaurant but the food was horrible! Both the chicken and beef were lacking flavor and not what i expected. Staff was super nice and friendly but the food wasn't impressive at all. Best thing was the white garlic sauce. read more

Shawarmaz - Beef and chicken - Middle Eastern Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

If you are looking for great middle eastern food with authentic flavors and great service, you must eat at this place. read more

Shawarmaz - Middle Eastern Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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Excellent shawarma platter for a group of 10. Fast service and great people. The falafel was also phenomenal. read more

Shawarmaz - Great people serving us - Middle Eastern Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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Man this place hits the spot late night. Everything you hope for and want after an eventful night in Montréal. Garlic sauce is addictive. I had the mixed bomb and would get it again. Will keep trying this place as much as possible. Staff is super helpful and kind. Lots of college kids in here too. read more

I came here for a quick lunch while on a work trip. Quick it was not, but in fairness it was very busy when I was there. If you have ever seen those places where it is really busy but the logistics and the process of the crew sings and it is amazing how effective they are? This is the opposite of that. First, the entire dining room was basically one long line with a table in the middle. I would not want to dine in as the noise and crowd took over the spot. I ordered a platter with a couple of side items. From the time the guy took my order to the time I checked out was about fifteen minutes but the guy made most of my plate immediately. When I got to the register I definitely got things that weren't mine but I wasn't the only one. There were many sandwiches and nobody had been careful about customizations and which was which. When I got to my room to eat, the pita with hummus and the tabouleh were good. The falafel was very dark (over cooked) and dry as the desert. If the food was good, the price would be a good value but I would not go back. read more

Shawarmaz - Falafel platter. So dry! Potato with some kind of meat that got flung in there by mistake. - Middle Eastern Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Yes it's a chain and it's got a funny name (at least to me). Walked in for the first time on a recommendation from a colleague and we certainly got there just in time. After I perused the menu and stopped my glands to stop salivating I looked over to see the line and 20 people were now behind me. This place is all about FALAFEL and SHAWARMA. Perfectly cooked, ready to serve portions in small, medium, large and extra large tortilla looking things (I think it may be called lavash). Since it was my first time I tried a poulet / chicken large sandwich and it was quite tasty. I would have liked for them to have more variety on the salad accompaniments but nonetheless it was all about the meat, the tahini sauce and the harissa (spicy). And this place delivered! Will definitely visit next time I am in the land of the 514! read more

Shawarmaz - Menu - Middle Eastern Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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Not sure how this place has so many stars. Ordered a beef shawarma and a salad with beef. The common denominator that drove my rating was the beef. It was super dry and flavorless. It didn't really taste like beef. Maybe it had been sitting all day. Not really sure but super disappointed. read more

These guys know shawarma. Perfectly toasted pita and delicious, generously packed meat. Walked a little further to avoid long lines and it was very worth it. Good price, great food. I can still taste the pita's delicate crisp. read more

Nice staff. Chipotle style restaurant - mix of Shawarma and poutine. Nice Mediterranean flavors. Very sizeable portions - fed a family of five on three orders. read more

Not bad and not good enough. Maybe I should have ordered a standard shawarma plate but end up testing this so called sushi shawarmaz. It's basicly a shawarma wrap but cut into pieces. Quite juicy nonetheless. Dont order the sushi, just order your standard shawarma. read more

Shawarmaz - Middle Eastern Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

It's not bad, in fact it's actually pretty good. But there's a lot of competition out there and I've found it better at other locations. Also the location is very hectic, loud and rushed ordering process. read more

Came in for a late bite on a Sunday night at around 10:30, when our original option was closed. This was also conveniently located a few blocks from our hotel. We ordered the Mix Plate ($12.49 - Slices of Marinated Chicken and Beef , with our Special Pomegranate and Tahini sauces on top. Served with rice, potatoes and salad with Garlic Sauce & Hummus. It's no 53rd and 6th from NYC, but it was pretty darn good! Make sure you ask for extra garlic sauce because that was what made the plate. One platter was shared amongst two people and it was enough. The inside of the store is also pretty clean, so that was a major plus! read more

Shawarmaz - Mix plate - Middle Eastern Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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The line and smiling faces are earned! Stopped late at night and asked local what they order. Mixed Saj w fries. It was huge! Made right in front of customer so you can see the toppings and skill that lends itself to this amazing flavor explosion from first bite! Loved price point, food, and atmosphere from multi-generational families to groups of college kids thoroughly enjoying their evening! read more

Always a must when I go to Montréal. I get the beef shawarma platter which is packed with delicious beef, rice, potatoes, pickles, and for salad you can choose beet salad, tabbouleh, and some other ones. You get garlic sauce and hummus on the side, but for an additional price, you can get more of those as I did. Very fresh, and service is quick and with a smile. Open late, and right in downtown Montréal. The ambiance is a fast food restaurant, no frills, but lots of seating and spacious. read more

Shawarmaz - Middle Eastern Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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Wonderful place for a delicious healthy and satisfying lunch. Prices excellent. Friendly staff.

The sushi shawarma was perfectly seasoned and juicy, and the garlic sauce was awesome. Minus 1 star because 1) service took a while and 2) they forgot our falafels. Really delicious and giant portions though. read more

Shawarmaz - Middle Eastern Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Love their shawarma. Go there at least once a week for lunch. Their service is also very friendly and professional and fast. Nothing but string recommendations for this place! read more

We decided to order Shawarmaz after seeing all the reviews & it's popularity on multiple forums including Yelp! We ordered the Magic Poutine that comes with Garlic Potatoes instead of regular fries & a Mix Shawarma Plate that included sliced beef & chicken with a side of Garlic Potatoes, Rice, Salad, Garlic Sauce & Hummus. We ordered through Uber Eats & received the food within 30 mins. Everything was excellent. Taste, quality of ingredients and portions were all 10/10. Would definitely recommend this spot! read more

Shawarmaz - Magic Poutine - Middle Eastern Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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I continue to love this place, and it's been helping me get through these many months at home. In our past lives on Tuesdays we often went to the theater and then ate at Shawarmaz after. The pandemic version of that is ordering Shawarmaz on Uber Eats and watching a movie at home, and it's not a bad substitute! The food is consistently tasty and they have probably my favorite garlic potatoes and garlic sauce of all the similar restaurants in MTL. I much prefer the sauce to the one at Boustan. I also like that you can sub the salad for tabbouleh with no extra charge. Really love the spicy sauce they have which you can add on for I think $0.50. Every Tuesday we look forward to our mixed platters, probably too much (it's the simple pleasures during a pandemic really.) The chicken and the shawarma are both well spiced and cooked well. The other things they have are good too of course. The famous Poutine Magique was one of the first things I ate in Montreal and holds a special place in my heart. The sushi is lighter than a whole platter and also very tasty. When I want a little extra I also add on some sujuk because that was the first meat I had in a platter and it was excellent. In person service is very fast, and delivery service is no different. It's normally not more than 30 minutes between when I order it and when it arrives to my place near Place des Arts. Don't be thrown off by a restaurant in the back of a Subway sandwich shop. It's 100x better than Subway. read more

Shawarmaz - Mixed platter! - Middle Eastern Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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Not a bad place to get shawarma. The taste is different and portions are big enough to fill you up. They also make their special magic poutine. Prices are decent. A good place to eat if you're shopping downtown and want shawarma. Don't settle for basha or Amir. read more

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I fell in love with the chicken sushi shawarma from Shawarmaz. It became one of my favorite places in Montreal. The chicken was cut fresh and cooked well paired with great sauces and a light wrap. The rice was also pretty good. For the price you really can't get a better spot! read more

Shawarmaz - Chicken shawarma sushi - Middle Eastern Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

We got their mixed sharma (beef+chicken) plate and chicken shawarma plate. The meat is tender, warm and great tasting. Also, all the rest of sides were very good. We enjoyed the taboleh salad, humus, pickles, pita bread and rice. Overall the portion size was generous and very good. Would definitely recommend this place for getting ur shwarma fix. read more

Visiting Montréal for the week and grabbed a great quick lunch here. Really tasty chicken shawarma, delicious sauces, fresh toppings, and most importantly a wonderfully friendly and welcoming staff. Perfect place to refuel for an afternoon of sightseeing. read more

Good spot just the food took over a hour. That poutine tho. If you're thinking of getting a large just do yourself a favour and get a small I couldn't even finish half. read more

Shawarmaz - Taouk plate (pomegranates sauce on top of the chicken was a nice touch) - Middle Eastern Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

What an absolutely wonderful place! WOW! How is it that I've worked in the area for over 10 years now and for various reasons have never tried this Lebanese restaurant? For starters, the logo of the establishment conjures up an image of a chain restaurant, possibly from Ontario, serving up derivative food in an attempt to capitalize on the Montreal Amir/Basha/Boustan culture of Lebanese fast food. The fact that they are co-tenants in a bizarre 2 for 1 space with a Subway only reinforced that belief. I was very wrong. I've now read the reviews extolling the virtues of the "magic poutine". I'll definitely try it soon, but for today, I had to start with the standard mixed chicken and beef plate. I want to taste the individual ingredients and establish a baseline for the purpose of comparison. While the chicken and beef were likely not as perfect as Boustan can be on a good day, they were extremely tasty and quite moist. You can taste certain mild spicing in the meat (cardamom?) which sets it apart from other places and tells me that this food is prepared with love. The potatoes were perfect, and the basmati rice was a nice departure from the regular variety to which I'm accustomed. What I really enjoyed was the variety of fresh salads you get to choose from as well as the pickles, onions, and hot sauce you can opt to include in your plate. It's a really delicious plate with a homemade vibe to it. Finally, the most important element of any fast food Lebanese restaurant is their garlic sauce. This can make or break a Shawarma plate for me. The sauce here was really strong and delicious. It was also nice and fluffy rather than the mayonnaise-like consistency that Amir puts out. This restaurant is a hidden gem AND it's right next to my office. Score! I see a magic poutine in my not too distant future. read more

Shawarmaz - Mixed plate with taboule , extra garlic sauce and hot sauce. - Middle Eastern Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Best shawarma you can ever have in Montreal. May be best shawarma I have ever tasted in my life. Rapid service and they ask you exactly what you want in the sandwich. Their beef shawarma is the best. They also opened in saint Catherine near Saint Denis which is very convenient for me. read more

Great restaurant with absolutely lovely staff, surfaces were clean, prices were good and staff were amazing and to top it all off the food was absolutely some of the best I've ever had. will be coming again read more

This was a great find. They are a bit hidden from the street, but offer an excellent menu. Lebanese food is some of my favorite and this place did not disappoint. Pricing is more than reasonable as well! read more

Shawarmaz - Chicken Shawarma - Middle Eastern Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Very good shawarma wraps and selection. But they need to figure out the efficiency of the preparing. The lines are huge and the guys overworked because nobody has given a thought to dividing the labor properly. Well . And then there's the people that bring their while brood for a family dinner but that's another matter. read more

Quick and easy shawarma place. Attached to a subway and a quick option for lunch. Had the mixed plate with beef and chicken. Add some potatoes and garlic sauce and I was good to go. Will go back. read more

Shawarmaz - Middle Eastern Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

EAT HERE!! This place is epic!! Great bang for your buck and it's soooo good! After a few days of being in Montreal I began to miss NYC halal food. I found this place on recommendations and was a little confused as it is attached to a subway, but pay no mind to all of that!! This place is great and I wish I had an endless stomach to keep eating this food. I got the chicken shawarma plate which comes with chicken, rice, potatoes, a salad (I got tabouleh), hummus, and garlic sauce, and pita- ONLY $12!! I also got the magic poutine with beef and it was also excellent. I got it with spicy sauce, which isn't spicy but has a more potent flavor. It is a cool spin on a classic poutine and they add some cool crisps on top that really seals the deal. The meat is all super tender and tastes great. I love shawarma and this place made me very happy. Super friendly staff and you really can't go wrong coming here on your travels. Montreal has some pricey spots that are great, but they also have a lot of cheaper priced foods that are excellent as well. I barely ate 1/4 of each plate and I'm stuffed. Save some money and get some great halal here! read more

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