The shawarma is really good, pretty authentic and tastes great. I'd recommend getting the chicken shawarma with the pomegranate molasses adds a great tang. Go for the barbican for the drink. The ambiance is great and chill. The service is very good and fast. Amazing student discounts around 7 dollars for a shawarma and a pop. Overall, way better than osmows or lazeez and the likes. read more

Shawerma Plus - Chicken Shawarma - Mediterranean Near Me - Waterloo, Ontario

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Shawerma Plus SERIOUSLY hits the spot. You can't miss Shawerma Plus with the outdoor signage and inviting colors. After walking inside you get the same cozy feeling and the smells just warm your soul up. They put so much dedication from the way they speak with you to the quality of the food, I was really satisfied. I didn't know this but you actually get $5 off your first order of $25 or more if you order online through their website shawermaplus.com - love supporting local! Since I was really craving mediterranean I decided to go all out and order. First, there was so much variety on the menu that there wasn't anything I couldn't order. Shawerma Plus has some of the best value meals so I decided to order the Saj Super Family Tray, Chicken Shawerma Poutine, and Baqlawah for dessert. My Saj Super Family Tray came out so crispy and flavorful - seriously filled with so much umami. I love how the poutine uses their own sauce and it really made for a unique combo. To finish, the baqlawah was the perfect finish with the sweet drizzle. For a Mediterranean craving, I will definitely be back. Thank you for all that you do! read more

I've heard good things about Shawerma Plus so I decided to try this place out on a weeknight. There weren't any other customers sitting in the restaurant so it seemed more like a takeout place. I ordered the Jawad's special which is a chicken shawarma wrap that consists of fries, pickles, garlic sauce, and hot sauce (and chicken of course). The fries tasted like the frozen ones as it had a very pasty texture and it wasn't crispy. I wasn't that impressed by this special shawarma as I felt like it was missing something. Maybe it's because it lacked a variety of ingredients in the wrap. No complaints about the service here though as they were very friendly! My quest to find the best tasting shawarma in Waterloo continues... read more

I had some of the best Mediterranean mixed grill plates in North America here while visiting Waterloo. Service was very good and friendly and the food super fresh. I also really liked the bold garlic sauce, the falafel and huge fresh pita bread read more

Shawerma Plus - Mixed grill with salad and falafel - Mediterranean Near Me - Waterloo, Ontario

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Many people told me that this place has the best sharwarma and it has won multiple awards, so I decided to check it out before I move out of Waterloo forever. Verdict: It was delicious, however for about $13 after tax, it doesn't give as much rice/vegetables as another good KW shawarma spot, Mozy's Shawarma. I was pretty surprised with the lack of rice, but the amount of chicken is about the same. The fatoush is a really good if you're looking for a salad option. The lady serving us was really nice, and we took a lot of time with our order because we didn't know what to get and she was really patient with us. read more

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Great service and authentic falafels. Gave them a try once landed in Canada and got stuck to them with the taste.

Staff were very unhelpful and just tried to push me through when I asked what they have, or even where a menu is. I'm sure the food is fantastic, but this was a very strange experience I'd prefer no to go through again. I'll update with the quality of the shawarma. Well the shawarma was terrible. But I was contacted by the manager after posting my review. He mentioned there was likely a language barrier creating the problems which really I believe needs to be sorted out. But he also offered to provide a free meal to show me what they're capable of. Unfortunately I wasn't able to take him up on it as I was moving, so I've changed my review to 5 stars so as not to damage the stores rating. read more

I tried the chicken shawarma before, and I tried the Veal shawarma (On the menu it says only available on Friday). The times that I ate here, I always had amazing service and they were very nice when serving me. The veal was significantly tougher than the chicken, and the shawarma had a bit too much cilantro (it had an overpowering watery taste from it). I would recommend sticking to the chicken shawarma for a softer meat in the shawarma. The wraps are solid, and have a nice student discount (Really that means $1 extra if you are NOT a student) on the shawarma combos. It's $9.99 for the veal shawarma and $8.85 for the chicken shawarma, which are fairly priced since you get some fries and a drink. The fries are lacking sadly. They taste like McCain frozen fries, and are not adding much to the combo. 4/5 Still Solid read more

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Ordered a Shawerma wrap with just white sauce and feta ! Seriously the best place to order from for a good wrap ! Definitely recommend read more

Shawerma Plus - Mediterranean Near Me - Waterloo, Ontario

I had a plate of chicken shwarma and curry rice, with a side of salad. The plus side is that the chicken and rice were simply amazing. I think their chicken is probably one of the best I've had so far in KW and the rice was seasoned well and fluffy. HOWEVER, the reason I am giving this place only three stars is because the salad they served me tasted like it was dressed with pure lemon juice. It was so acidic the top of my mouth still burns. NOT cool. I think they just forgot to add sugar to their dressing or something because I did not taste any hint of sweetness. I will be returning... but probably won't order the salad again. read more

Shawerma Plus - I had already dug into my plate of chicken and rice when I took this pic to show my bf - oops! - Mediterranean Near Me - Waterloo, Ontario

Jawad and all the staff at Shawerma Plus are the very best in the KW region. The service is always top notch, no matter how busy it is! This has become my favourite place for great middle eastern cuisine. No other shawarma joint has comparable quality of food and service. House specials are always great and give you something new to try if you've been eating too much chicken shawarma. The chicken wraps however are perfect. The perfect amount of sauce, and loaded with meat. This is the ultimate wrap. There are also veal shawarma wraps on Fridays, but come early as these sell out! Make sure you try this restaurant! It is located in the same plaza as Phil's on the right side (you can't see it from the street). read more

The defining characteristic of this restaurant for me is how the food tastes homecooked. It's hard to pinpoint, but each element of their dish is made with care. At many shawarma places, the wrap is essentially mass produced, possibly delicious and filling but with no soul. Here, the wrap is just a little bit softer, the meat just a little bit tastier with a touch more herbs and spices. The lettuce seems crunchier. Just these little things add up to an experience that seems unique. Even the interior decor and setup reflects the personality of the family-owned business. It's bright, clean, warm, and inviting. It's a pleasure to dine here. read more

My department at the University of Waterloo used Shawerma Plus to cater lunches for five days for 30 instructors. The individuals were from Saudi Arabia, so they know good Middle Eastern food when they encounter it! Without exception, they said that the lunches were superb (and I agree with them -- the entrees and the desserts were delicious). Jawad and his staff were a pleasure to work with: they set everything up perfectly, removed it promptly after lunch, and were always cheerful. We'll definitely use Shawerma Plus again when we require catering. read more

I used to think that I have had good shawarma plate meals prior to coming to shawarma plus. However, one visit to shawarma plus and my definition of what a 'good shawarma' is has changed. It is located just around the corner from Phil's nightclub, hence locating it might be a bit of a hassle. However, this is one of Waterloo's hidden gems of restaurants. The owner, whose name was Jawad, recognizes who is regular customers are by name and who are his first time customers. For the latter, Jawad personally wants to ensure that he remembers your name and that your first experience at his restaurant is a good one. I have never ever experienced an owner of a restaurant going up to their customers in a student town like Waterloo, and this act from Jawad made this be a really memorable aspect of my trip to the restaurant. Upon recommendation from friends, I decided to try the chicken shawarma with rice and fattoush salad. I do not know of any other place in Waterloo that offers fattoush salad, and hence this was my first time I have ever tried so. The fattoush salad was sweet but nice. However, the chicken shawarma was to die for. Sure it was on the pricey side of the menu, but the mixture of tender chicken meat (both the breasts and thighs) with the combination of garlic and hot sauce was heavenly. This was the closest to heaven I have experienced in terms of food in Waterloo, and the food was absolutely brilliant. I would totally recommend people to go to Shawerma plus for a Shawerma, and definitely be amazed by the combination of hot sauce and garlic sauce on it. As well as definitely the friendliness of the staff and the owner. And without a doubt, this place was the easiest 5 stars I have given in my life. read more

This place is great, don't get me wrong I think that if this place existed in the burbs of the GTA it'd be a 4.5 star. But it doesn't, it exists in every close proximity to mozy's. If nothing else shawerma plus makes a shawerma that's as good as mozy's but at roughly half the size and at equivalent cost. The value proposition of this place is just off. Why would I pay $8 for a smaller shawerma if I could walk down the block to mozy's and pay $8 for a shawerma that's larger and equivalent in terms of taste (subjective I know). I feel that this place would be a 4 stars for me if each shawermas costed ~$5 each. Aside from the fact that I think this place is lower value the shawermas themselves are delicious, there's a good amount of meat stuffed into your shawerma and the staff working there are all cheerful and polite. If you want to try something other than mozy's then give this place a try it, they honestly do make some kick ass shawermas; I just don't think they should be priced at $8 is all. read more

I had to come back again for the shawarma family platter. It is so delicious and the owners are lovely. I highly recommend it. Everytime I come to Waterloo, I will definitely get it read more

It was a really nice place to have lunch. I had the mohammara as an appetizer, fatet makdous as an entrée and a for dessert, a coconut cookie and something that closely resembled baklava (but without nuts). The food was really good. I found the mohammara to be a really nice appetizer. It wasn't too rich and there was some balsamic that complemented the peppers well. The fatet makdous had a surprisingly nice presentation. The stuffed eggplant tasted amazing with the tahini and the crispy bread underneath provided a really nice texture. Although, I think there was a bit too much tahini, as I felt that it started overpowering the just a little bit towards end of the dish. Another stuffed eggplant would have sufficed. The most surprising place about this place was the service. It was exemplary. The staff was really friendly, kind and courteous. Although I normally like to comment on just the food, I think the staff was praiseworthy. I will definitely be visiting again, for the good food and friendly service. Without a doubt one of the better places I've eaten at in Waterloo. read more

Excellent service. Really nice staff. Tasty food. Chicken is a little dry. Ordered lamb cubes twice. The first time was superb. But the second time was overcooked which is too dry. Yet a bit pricy. Overall great restaurants. read more

Amazing service even more amazing food! Gotta love they have delivery , also only shwarma place ive found that has maneesh ! Last time i ordered my food was a tad late (to no fault of S-plus , seemed to be a just eat mistake) but they decided to give me a full refund! The owner i spoke with on the phone was amazing ! So friendly ! My fav shwarma place in in KW. read more

Ordered the chicken shawarma combo which comes with fries and a drink - comes to just under $10. It's a pretty filling meal and the shawarma is very tasty! One of my biggest gripes is that they only give 1 ketchup pack which is not enough for the fries. When I asked for additional ketchup, I was still only given 1 until I asked for more... Other than that, the service is really nice and they're very friendly from the moment you step foot inside. read more

Got the chicken shawerma plate and unlike the other shawerma places near university/king, this place actually tasted a lot healthier. It's a bit pricer compared to mozys down the street..I think I paid $13 for my combo, whereas mozys is around $10?.. but this place is a lot less greasy and I don't feel the food coma after eating the whole thing. It's also very spacious and quiet so I was able to chat with a friend while eating. They also have a water dispenser. The staff there were also very kind. I asked for chicken with fries and salad as side but they thought I said rice and salad, so they gave me both with no charge. Would come back again whenever I get the shawerma cravings. :) read more

Hands down the best shawarma in the KW area. Go for "E", the one with everything. The magic is in the homemade garlic sauce. It will change your life forever and help you break up with that other place called Mozy's, that's getting too comfortable in its own skin due to the strong student base. This place is the real deal. read more

I was between classes and I wanted to grab dinner, as I did not feel like busing home. I asked my friend if he had any suggestions of tasty local cuisine and so he suggested Shawerma Plus. I accepted the offer, and we walked toward the restaurant, which was so close to school it was almost a stone throw away. As we walked into the store we were welcomed instantly, and I felt as if I was a valued customer. My order was quickly taken and we sat down to wait for my food. I ordered the student combo, which was reasonably priced. It was a Chicken Shawerma, French Fries, and a drink. The meal was filling, and tasted delicious. The fries were nothing special, however the Shawerma was what I went for, and I was not disappointed. The restaurants interior had a beautiful ambiance, and the staff were extremely friendly, providing service you would expect at a a fancier establishment. The care and pride they took in their work was amazing, and added to the experience. The exterior location is the only shortfall for this location, as it is secluded and hidden. There is no outside atmosphere and one must walk through an unclean walkway before getting inside (however I cannot fault the store owners for this, there isn't much you can do when you are right next to a university and popular drinking establishment). Overall I would recommend Shawerma Plus to anyone with high expectations, yet looking for a quick cheap bite. Overall rating 9/10 read more

shawerma plus has lots of different kinds of shawerma. i got an extra spicy chicken shawerma. the vegetables were fresh and crisp. the sauce was spicy as advertised. however i would say that the sauce was not as spicy as lazeez for example. if youre looking for a quality shawerma near the university, i would recommend shawerma plus. read more

Shawerma Plus - EXTRA SPICY CHICKEN SHAWERMA - Mediterranean Near Me - Waterloo, Ontario

Best customer service yet. The owners try to have a conversation all the time and they always give you a big serving of food. I really like how they have a daily special so you wont get sick of just eating chicken or beef shawarma. The kabobs can be a little pricey but worth the money if you are willing to spend that much. read more

Shawerma Plus always provides great customer service and satisfying portions of fresh, home cooked food. The owners truly care about the food and often ask people if they are enjoying their meal. The special homemade and Shawerma dishes are always flavourful and provide generous portions. There are several vegetarian options in addition to more common Middle Eastern dishes such as Shawerma, falafel, hummus, and tabouli. I go to Shawerma Plus several times a week and never feel disappointed. Whenever you are in the Kitchener-Waterloo area and are looking for a healthy, home cooked food, you should check out Shawerma Plus! read more

I have tried chicken shawarma from mozys and al madina - neither come even close to this place. The customer service is execellent. Try mohamara. read more

Love at first bite! Ordered the chicken shawerma plus combo. No greasy/ food coma feeling.

I only had the chicken shawarma wrap so I can't speak for the other items. Taste was good, portion was small (especially compared to Mozy's). read more

Really good Shawerma! Nice large servings of all the side dishes. My wife an I both got the takeout Chicken Shawerma with Rice and Fatoush. The Fatoush salad was authentic and amazing. It had those fried pita bits that are supposed to be in Fatoush (but a lot of places skip these). They gave us both garlic and Tahini in a seperate container with a fresh pita. The true test of good Shawerma is being given so much food you're not able to finish, and I was not. read more

I came here with my family. We had an amazing meal. The wraps are perfectly prepared. They have different styles of shawerma (Damascus, Homs, Canadian, ...etc) and their falafel is WOW. Also we tried their Homos and it tastes fantastic. what I like the most is "this is a family owned place" and it certainly feels like home. I highly recommend it. read more

The flavour is good but the wraps are small compared to Mozy shwarma or Arabesque. I got the lamb kabab wrap and the meat to vegetable ratio was not balanced. I think I came later in the day, thus ended up with scraps. I may try this place during lunch. read more

I've come to Shawerma Plus for a long while and I have to admit, their shawerma is probably the best in the KW area. As a university student, I'm quite thankful that they're around. Service: although the owner Jawad isn't always around, service is consistently pretty good here. If you order more than one type of shawerma, they'll specify to you which shawerma is which using differently coloured Shawerma Plus wrapping paper. Pretty nifty and helpful. Food: the pita they use here is certainly a bit softer compared to Mozy's - that does mean that the packed wrap may find areas to leak out more often though. Shawerma meat is extremely tender and juicy even after reheating a wrap. There are a number of additional toppings you can put on them but the garlic sauce does truly stand out here - it is very garlicky and cuts through the heaviness of the meat. Tips: on rainy days, they'll often have a 2 shawerma for 10.99 special - check their FB group on those days for sure. read more

I've enjoyed Shawerma Plus in the past. Recently, I had a really bad experience. The portions were terrible. I ordered the Meat Platter and received five slivers of meat on top of a bed of soggy french fries. I paid thirty dollars for something that looked nothing like what was advertised and I was not impressed. It's such a shame because this place has done so much for the community and has in the past always been such a good quality restaurant. read more

Service is nice and friendly. Football is playing on a large flatscreen TV on one of the walls. Food there is good, but prices are on the high side. Had a chicken shawarma combo with drink and fries and I found the shawarma to be on the small side for $8.69 (wish I could order it by itself!). Many of the meals are in the $12 - $15 range so this place is not just for fast food. read more

Best shawarma I had here! I love how they add fries to the sandwich. The staff are very friendly as well.

Delicious food and great service! I always get the chicken shawarma plate and the chicken they give are actual big, juicy slices.

I got the chicken shawarma plate with extra hot sauce, fattoush and rice as the sides. The chicken was very flavourful. The hot sauce was not hot at all in my opinion (actually I'd prefer it with more heat) and the creamy garlic sauce was too rich for me (it really tastes like mayo). The fattoush was great with the fried pita chips. I found it quite refreshing after the rich garlic sauce. It's more expensive compared to other places but the quality you get is much better. I will definitely go back for more delicious shawarma but next time I think I need to ask for less garlic sauce and extra extra hot sauce. read more

I had the Jawad's special chicken shawarma (which is a twist on the authentic version also available). I am from Toronto where there are tons of shawarma places but I am not exaggerating when I say that this is the best shawarma I have ever had. Period. read more

I have tried shawarmas from Mozy's, Al-Madina, Villa Madina, Arabesque, pretty much every shawarma place around, but Shawerma Plus is hands down the best shawarma place in KW. The Shawarma Combo gets you a shawarma, can of pop and either fries or a salad for around the same price as just a shawarma from Mozy's, to put pricing into perspective. On top of that, the shawarmas are much richer in flavour than other competitors and all of their dishes have a "home-made" feel to them. The shawarma plate is both filling and flavourful at a competitive price as well. I have yet to try other dishes such as their BBQ dishes however. All in all, Shawerma Plus is a great place if you want great tasting food at competitive prices with a friendly staff. read more