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Shelby's Shawarma

4.0 (36 reviews)
Open • 10:00 am - 3:00 AM (Next day)

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Legendary Brotein Shelby's Wrap. Beef & Lamb Shawarma.
Barron Cedric T.

They know what they are doing with this one. I am impressed by many of Shelby's offerings. It begins right at the door. You are given a good impression by the nice branding and design of the place's signage, wallpaper, etc. Everything is professionally done. The place looks very well maintained and stylish. Careful thought was given to portray a certain modern vibe. Even the order receipt has a short write-up about ketchup that is easy to miss for those who are not paying attention. Service was also good. The person taking my order was very patient and polite in waiting for my order. Employee training is not lacking at all. The food was equally amazing. Their shawarma comes in Shelby's branded carton packaging. There is an easy to open pulltab that makes eating the shawarma easy and not messy. And, they do not even have to, but there is a wet napkin provided for the customer to clean up after. The shawarma is stuffed, and the meat with sauce is savory. Overall, I am extremely impressed. I would not think twice about recommending this shawama place.

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Daniel N.

We ordered the beef and lamb shawarma bowl with spicy garlic sauce on rice and Shelby's salad. This bowl was super tasty. The spicy garlic and hot sauce hit just right. They did not skimp on the beef and lamb shawarma either. And the rice was very tasty. There were crunchy pita chips as well adding flavour and texture to the salad mix. And of course super creamy hummus and tahini to top everything off. The bowl is quite filling.

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Michelle Z.

HUGE shawarma for a really good price! This place has really interesting fusion options, like mac & cheese shawarma. Loved the bacon halloumi shawarma. Great garlicky sauce (definitely not a dry wrap), lots of protein (I got chicken, which was super flavorful), and nice addition of crispy fries too. I wish there was more halloumi though! It felt like the whole wrap had 2 small pieces total. The wrap itself is also super yummy -- really thin and light. It's a huge portion so super filling and satisfying! Also love how customizable it is. Service at this location is self order on a kiosk, and food does take a bit of time to come out. Staff are friendly. Very limited seating inside but it's super clean.

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Keith W.

Overall, I felt that this place is lacking a bit of service in terms of customer attentiveness. The decor that's going for what I feel is a more modern minimalistic vibe. The shawarma wrap that I got was great!

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Gabriel S.

This Shawarma chain is such a hit on social media that I actually heard of it via someone abroad, who urged me to try it. Their advertising is pretty funny, but their menu is also creative, with some fusion dishes. And the shawarma is pretty good, too. Traditional wrap with beef & lamb was pretty good. The packaging of the wrap was good: slick yet practical - definitely a cut above that of other shawarma places. There was a lot of meat which tasted decent & it had a nice torched exterior. Legendary bowl with chicken on fattoush salad & fried cauliflower was good. The fried cauliflower & fattoush salad were both pretty good, though I had to top up for the former. The chicken was decent & there was a lot of it. The turnip (free add on) was decent (pretty standard) & the garlic sauce was potent. Both chicken & beef and lamb were cut thicker & were higher quality meat than that at other shawarma places. Also tried the churros. Those weren't so good - they were very chewy & had a flavour less rich than that of regular churros. Stick to the Spanish/Mexican version.

Chandan K.

I won't call it one of the best but it's really good. The prices are bit higher compared to average middle eastern restaurants serving shawarmas. Flavors are really good and they make fresh bread which is a big one. We try to go there once on every trip to canada.

Ashish B.

On a recent trip to Canada, after hearing all the social media buzz about Shelby's Shawarma, we decided to check it out--and it did not disappoint! My son and I ordered the chicken shawarma wrap, while my wife went for the chicken shawarma bowl. Both were fantastic--juicy, flavorful, and incredibly fresh. Every bite was packed with delicious spices and tenderness. The food definitely lives up to the hype! What made the experience even better was the warm hospitality. I had a quick chat with the store manager, Anjith, and when he found out we had traveled from the US and were first-time visitors, he surprised my son with a freshly made churro on the house. It was a sweet and thoughtful gesture that made us feel so welcome. Shelby's is definitely on our list for a return visit, and we can't wait to explore more of their outlets in the future. If you're in Canada, Shelby's is a must-try!

Kelvin P.

Went to the Shelby off of Lawrence Ave E. It was great. Had the Brotien Shawwarma and chicken boutine. Also had a bebsi, can't forget about the bebsi. Staff was friendly and nice. Area looked a little sketchy but safe enough.

soufiane b.

Za best in za west indeed and don't forget za bebsi. Try the sbicy garlic It will grow hair on you chest.

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Good Shawarma, full of meat, crispy. Came in a well organized box which you can eat out of.

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We made the wrong order. Nischal, one of the servers, was kind enough to change our order. The food is pretty good.

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The only thing stopping me from giving 5 stars is tahini's. I would recommend Shelby's no doubt food taste excellent for your buck

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pretty decent meat variety n they put fries in your shawarma. little pricey at like 12$+.

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Great Shawarma. You should try it for sure. The manager is nice. When I visit again, it will be my first choice to try it again

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Really enjoyed my night at Byblos. The vibe is super chic but not too formal. I love that the menu…read moreis designed for sharing, so you get to try a little bit of everything. Everything we ordered was flavorful and well-balanced. Also loved the cocktails. Great spot if you're looking for something a bit different from the usual dinner places.

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I went to this spot a few months ago and it was awesome, so I had to go back again. It's right on…read moreKing, in the middle of all the chaos, but that's honestly part of the fun. There's always something going on in the area, so it makes it a lively place to grab food, especially at night. I went around 10 PM last night and it was packed. The ambience is pretty basic, it's a small joint with a few tables and chairs, nothing fancy. It's clean and organized, but you can't really expect some super aesthetic interior considering the location and the constant flow of people. There's limited seating, just enough for a few groups, so it definitely feels more like a takeout spot than somewhere you'd sit and hang out for a long time. They get a lot of customers, so you can expect a bit of a wait, but honestly the service was impressively fast. We waited maybe 5-10 minutes max for our food. We got it to go, and everything was ready quickly and handled efficiently. The main star of the show was the chicken shawarma wrap. It was delicious, crispy, flavourful, and packed with everything we asked for. The sauce was so good and really brought everything together. I definitely recommend adding the pomegranate molasses. It adds such a nice sweet tangy flavour and makes the wrap even better. Overall, it was a really good experience. Fast service, solid food, and a fun location right in the middle of the action. I'd definitely go back.

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Got the chicken shawarma platter, which comes with rice or fries, salad and hummus. There is a good…read moreamount of chicken and the chicken is not dry and actually comes in large pieces and is not too fatty. Definitely prefer this chicken over a lot of the other shawarma places. The only downside I would say is the price - after tax it comes to around $20. Food is prepared fast and there is a good amount of seating at this location as well.

Alpha's Shawarma is a shawarma restaurant with Syrian and Lebanese roots. With 4 locations in the…read morecity, this particular location is right on Yonge close to Dundas. The menu has appetizers, wraps, plates, platters as well as sides for you to choose from. You can also customize your wraps and have it Arabic style or have everything included; you are also able to choose the level of spiciness you want as well. I've heard many good things about Alpha's Shawarma and have never tried them until recently. Stepping into Alpha's Shawarma you are greeted by a long counter filled with ingredients as well as their shawarma meats which are on a vertical rotating spit. The cashier is towards the middle of the restaurant where there is quite a bit of seating at the back to enjoy your purchased items. There is also a small display of desserts as well next to the cashier. I opted to get a chicken shawarma saj with all the toppings (garlic sauce, hummus, pickles, turnips, onion & parsley, lettuce, tomato, tahini, and pomegranate molasses). I picked a table while waiting for my wrap to be made which took about less than 5 min. Service was friendly and they called out my order number on the loud speaker where I grabbed my wrap. The staff asked me if I wanted extra garlic sauce which I replied "yes!" where they placed more garlic sauce on my wrap. Sitting down, I took a nice bite out of my chicken shawarma. It was delicious - the chicken was moist and tender and the ingredients worked well together. Next time I do want to try the wrap with only Arabic toppings (garlic sauce, pickles, fries, and pomegranate molasses). However, I enjoyed all the toppings on my shawarma wrap which was also nicely toasted. The portion of the wrap was pretty big and I was full after I finished the whole thing. The garlic sauce was great - it was creamy and full of garlic flavour but not too overpowering. Overall, friendly service and a great place for shawarma near the Yonge-Dundas area. I totally understand why everyone's been talking about how delicious Alpha's Shawarma is!

Shelby's Shawarma - mideastern - Updated May 2026

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