First tried ZwZ in Dubai years ago and I always wanted to go back. Was able to include a visit to BC. Worth the wait and journey. Very common Lebanese menu but better. The homemade pita is a big part of reason why. Wish the had a restaurant near me. read more

Checked out Zaatar W Zeit for a late weekday meal. It's a casual Mediterranean spot. They have a second location out in West Vancouver. - Classic hummus ($6.49) - came with crackers. Hummus was dense - Yam fries ($8.99) - not crispy - Quinoa tabbouleh ($12.49) - prepackaged. Small portion, not worth the price tag - Halloumi cheese ($11.49) - bland - Green baked falafel ($13.49) - like how they spread the falafel out read more

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The strawberry cheesecake was nice and creamy, and not too heavy. I wasn't a fan of the crust as it was quite powdery, but I normally like a crustless cheesecake. The quinoa tabbouleh was light and refreshing. It had a little bit of mint, which I quite liked. I'd rate this place 3.5 stars. read more

Zaatar W Zeit - Lebanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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June, 2025. Granville/Vancouver. My husband and I were in downtown Vancouver on a Tuesday evening, and were randomly walking around -- to acquaint ourselves with the city but also looking at options for a place to get dinner. We had eaten a fairly heavy lunch, and wanted something lighter and with fresh ingredients. After covering quite some distance, and passing many pizza places, we came across Zaatar W Zeit. The restaurant bills itself as a "casual Lebanese urban eatery", providing "fresh wholesome goodness." We reviewed the menu at the entrance, finding quite a few choices that looked good and met the criteria of being healthy. Plus, they'd be open until 10 pm (about 2 more hours), which would allow us to enjoy our meals in the restaurant. We made our way to the back, where there is a counter to put in orders. Unfortunately, neither of our choices were available. However, in hearing that we wanted salads, the hostess directed us to a refrigerated case that contained ready-made salads. Given the hour, she would give them to us at 1/2 off. We each chose a salad that we would share for variety. My husband selected the Seasoned Chicken (normally CAD$15.99, about US$11.70, reduced to CAD$8.00, or US$5.85), which featured a bed of lettuce and arugula, topped with oven-roasted carrots and beetroot, cherry tomatoes, fresh green and red peppers, and grilled chicken. The dressing was honey garlic mustard. I chose the Quinoa Halloumi (CAD$12.99, reduced CAD$6.50 or US$4.75) with quinoa, grilled vegetables, beans, peas, slices of cherry tomatoes, and topped with grilled holloumi cubes, chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, and a tomato lemon dressing. Both meals were generous in size and tasted great, and the price point definitely couldn't be beat! We only drank self-serve water with our meals. In retrospect, we might have ordered some bread to go with the meals but, then again, the quantities were already good. The restaurant has a nice urban vibe, with other patrons engaged in quiet conversations while eating, or solo customers browsing on or charging their electronics. Staff were friendly and helpful. We learned later (through their website) that Zaatar W Zeit started in Beirut, Lebanon in 1999, and now has franchised restaurants in 9 countries. Only 7 are mentioned on the website (Canada, Egypt, Kuwait, Lebanon, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and UAE). We would definitely eat here again when next in Vancouver. This would've been a 5-star review if they had our first choices from the menu. read more

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Huge restaurant with lots of seating and wireless charging on dining tables. Food was good. Order at the register & find your seat. Servers were nice. The spizy chicken was really good as it had melted cheese & arugula. The flat beef tortilla item was okay but a bit oily. There's also a refrigerated section that had soups and a variety of food items for sale. read more

Zaatar W Zeit - Spizy Chicken - Lebanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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I'm happy to see there are new items on the menu. We tried the green hummus and it makes for a delicious appetizer! It's made with pesto. The service was good. Walk in, order at the counter, and have the food arrive at your table within a few minutes. Ambiance is exactly what I'd expect it to be at ZWZ. Easy, laidback, and practical. Help yourself to some water. Love that we can wirelessly charge our phones on the table. Cool concept. I had my eye on the burger wrap although I went for my favorite the mighty kafta. There's always a next time! Hubby had a zaatar and labneh with veggies wrap (not on the menu but they can easily make this for you). I love that they put the olives and mint leaves :) a taste of home!! I was sad there was no knefe. Was it never on the menu in Vancouver? (Comparing it to Lebanon) since I have a sweet tooth and no meal is ever complete without dessert...I opted to try the ashtalieh which was OK I don't think I'd have it again. It had very little flavor. The syrup and nuts made it better. And of course since we live in Seattle we took some zaatar and jebneh manakeesh to go!! All in all, great food, great location, great vibes. My trip is now complete! read more

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I've come here a number of times over the years. Usually I get random cravings for their Manousheh. Ideal for a light snack and the flatbread tends to be the right texture. There are a variety of seating options here. They take your order at the front then give you a number and will bring your food to you. The staff is generally very nice and helpful when you have questions. Overall, this place has many affordable lunch options and is situated near the SkyTrain and malls so it is definitely transit friendly. The space is larger and does have tables for larger groups if needed. read more

Zaatar W Zeit - Wild Zaatar Manousheh - Lebanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

This is a favourite of mine for a quick meal downtown. Their menu offers a healthy take on Lebanese food, but it doesn't have the plain vibe that you may associate with "health food restaurant" - instead, you will notice that everything on the menu is made with pure, balanced, no-nonsense ingredients. It's a very comfortable environment to relax and enjoy a meal; I love the cozy booths and armchairs. I've tried a large assortment of the vegetarian selections off the menu and there's nothing I've tried that hasn't been delightful. It's all clean and simple but flavourful food. My most recommended items are the wild zaatar manousheh in the savoury category for a slightly different take on zaatar manousheh, ashtalieh for dessert, and Lebanese coffee if you like really strong coffee - I'm not recommending these because they're necessarily the best on the menu (I don't think any particular dishes really rise above the rest), but because they were the most memorable in terms of being something I haven't tried elsewhere. The service model is fast-casual where you order hot food or choose from a selection of ready-to-eat items at the counter, and staff brings food to your table in a timely manner. I have always found the staff to be friendly. read more

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Great place for a casual meetup with an industry colleague/friend. Comfortable seats, good food, friendly staff, and a clean bathroom confirmed it as a top choice. My friend really liked his half of the crispy hot dog I'd ordered for us to share as a mid-afternoon snack. I think I'll order a beef wrap, hummus and crackers, and sweet potato fries next time! read more

Zaatar W Zeit - Hot dog wrap - Lebanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I tried their 'famous' chicken wrap for takeout. The fresh flatbread was nice. The chicken was nicely cooked but underseasoned and bland. Not much in terms of veg either. The ratio of chicken to bread seemed off with too much bread. Also the bread was thick and adding the fries made the wrap feel very heavy and lacking meat. Note that it is roast chicken, not grilled, so you wont get any bbq char flavour. Pricing is on the high side for a wrap like this too. Service was fine for a takeout place. venue it self seemed nice and clean, pleasant for a casual fast food type meal. overall just ok. read more

This spot is in a super convenient location, which made it perfect for a quick lunch with a colleague. I got the chicken shawarma with fries and it was fresh, flavorful, and had that authentic taste you want. Even though we showed up during the lunch crowd, the service was quick and smooth. The staff was really friendly and made the whole experience easy. The store is clean, casual, and comfortable, great for a relaxed lunch break. Definitely a solid choice if you're looking for good food without a long wait. read more

Attended an awesome yelp event here. Hosts and service was great. food was delicious ambiance was awesome! read more

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The location and ambiance is clean, I love the service they were all nice, they were kinda slow but it is an event. Their food was okay, I like the chicken wrap, the rest I think the herbs were too strong or the flavour blend was too bland. The pita wrap was too thick. Kinda got sick after two bites. Their pudding is not my jam. Their coffee is good though. Not sure if I would go back but it's overall because it's not my preference. read more

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A nice place to grab a bite while awaiting my travel partners' arrival. The bread to filling ratio of my wrap was a little lopsided imo but it was tasty. The Lebanese coffee was a great pick-me-up although a bit pricy for the small volume. Lots of seating options for groups; the front lobby is open and bright and inviting for those who come in to study or read. read more

Shoutout to Kalim at the counter for the stellar customer service! He patiently walked us through the menu, considering it was our first visit. We went for the Zaatar and cheese with extra cucumber, olives, and tomato, plus the Combo 1 with BBQ steak. Spoiler alert: everything was a flavor bomb! The Zaatar and cheese mix, jazzed up with those fresh add-ons, was a taste of Lebanese perfection. And the Combo 1? It's like they've mastered the art of turning steak into lunchtime magic. Seriously, it's the epitome of classy fast food - quick, tasty, and with that extra touch of Lebanese goodness. This place is a lunchtime gem, and if you haven't been, you're missing out on a delicious experience. Get yourself to this spot pronto! read more

Zaatar W Zeit - Hummus & Avocado Wrap - Lebanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Loved this authentic Lebanese experience ! Went with a few of our Lebanese friends who grew up with this chain and they were kind enough to share this with us--and it was amazing! We loved the vibe of the place, very clean, modern, inclusive. You order at the counter or via app at the table and food is brought to you--service was fast and friendly. The grilled halloumi , lentil soup, Wild Zaatar and kenefeh dessert were must tries. Everything else super tasty as well including the chicken tawouk, puddings, fatoush, and the other flatbreads. Definitely recommend. read more

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Great wraps and drinks to be found here. Zaatar w Zeit is a favourite of mine for lunch takeout when im in the area. Their famous chicken wrap with fries is my go to order, along with some sort of smoothie or juice from their takeout fridge. Theyve also got EXCELLENT coffee. They can get busy at lunch time but service is generally pretty quick. Theres enough seating in there for groups as well, and theyve got a ton of vegetarian options read more

Looking for a quick bite in downtown Vancouver? Zaatar W Zeit is a Lebanese eatery in downtown Vancouver that specializes in Lebanese/Mediterranean street food with a healthy twist; the food is freshly prepared/baked, includes no preservatives and is locally sourced. I first fell in love with them when I lived in Dubai and was so excited when they opened their first Canadian branch in Vancouver in 2019. Their menu is delicious and reasonably priced and their meat, chicken and cheese are certified 100% Halal. The atmosphere is bright and welcoming, and the service is friendly. It's the perfect spot for a quick lunch, dinner, or even a snack. Give it a try and you won't be disappointed! We tried: Cheese Manousheh $9.99 Classic Zaatar $6.49 Chicken Escalope $14.99 Kenefeh Pan $13.99 Blossom Infusion Make sure to order the cheese manousheh and classic zaatar so you get a taste of the classics. The chicken escalope is a new item on their menu and the flavours reminded me of authentic chicken shawarma and it's also a must try. Con: you have to park at least 1-2 blocks away and spend minimum 10-15 minutes looking for paid street parking read more

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Manush with lahmi same like in meddle east fresh just backed bread love it, very recommend

excellent fresh food, the in store wraps are fresh and delicious. The lentil soup is perfectly spiced and full of nutrients. I will come back soon read more

Healthy & casual ~ nice quickie mea spot on Granville (just south of Pender) Ordered in: Zaatar & cheese, Halloumi cheese sticks And to go: Mediterranean pizza, Lentil soup & Chocolate Mousse cakes My friend introduced me to this place, so happy she did. Perfect for lighter meals ~ lots of vegetarian options, tho plenty of meat if you want it too. High ceiling, modern casual decor, with a variety of self seating available. Place your order at counter & they will serve food to your table (after giving you a pager). Take-out fridge offers convenient to-go items Zaatar & cheese, like a baked pesto-ish with cheese quesadilla Halloumi cheese sticks - lightly breaded, not greasy & reminded me of traditional 'squeaky' poutine curds cheese Sorry, forgot to take pics of the pizza & lentil soup. Mediterranean pizza had ultra razor thin crust with ends. Was told lentil soup was light and flavourful. Loved the chocolate moussecake cups - light chocolate shavings with mid-dense mouse with lightweight cake. They have Happy Hours between 3-6pm & 50% off take-our fridge salads after 7pm - unfortunately couldn't take advantage of either during this visit. Staff was friendly, paid decent prices, didn't feel guilty after eating here - would come back again! (find me on Instagram @aida.loves ) read more

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Dropped by early Saturday and was surprised it was fairly busy already. I didn't expect the space to be so open and deep. My friend and I both really liked how there seemed to be three kind of sitting spaces: loungy in the front, chic grab-n-go bar seating in the middle and fast food booths in the back. The entire space was welcoming and so clean! My friend ordered a chicken wrap and I had a cheese manousheh. So delicious, baked fresh and fluffy oozing with cheese. Staff were very friendly and pleasant. I can't emphasize how nice it is to leave any kind of food establishment not smelling like food/drinks. This might be my new go-to spot in dt. Good for a quick meal or a longer meet up! read more

Great location and within walking distance to the convention center! A clean and healthy option with delicious Middle Eastern ingredients. Service is quick so if you are in a hurry it's a good place to eat at. read more

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The most delicious sandwich spot we had ever gone to. The bread was spectacular and the chicken cooked so well. The service was fast. The restaurant had casual vibes. I loved this place my husband had it 3x in 4 days. I had it 2x. It is also halal which is amazing! This is a must try if you're in Vancouver! read more

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Concept Review I discovered this place because they are a luggage storage location. Though I didn't order anything, I want to showcase this place. what a celebratory concept: LOVE REGARDLESS. The motto--which is more of a kind life goal and lifestyle reminder--is messaged across the chest of the staff, on the walls, and even in the washrooms. What the world needs more of is coffee, deli options resting in the hammocks of glass display cases, and optimist messaging to a world that needs to learn to not fight back, but fight forward. Please patron this place. Grab a pastry. Grab a coffee. read more

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Walked in and ambiance is quite busy and loud but if you're okay with it, it's nice for a quick meal and go! They also have available grab and go meals if you're in a rush, you're waiting at least 5-10mins for fresh food. The staff was super friendly, I had asked for recommendations and this is what I've ordered: * Chicken Tawouk * Levantine Lentil Soup (Recommend) Highly recommend getting the soup or get the combo, super flavourful with a hearty creamy richness to the slurp. I fell in love, as for the chicken Tawouk wrap, the sauce and flavours were delicious but unfortunately the chicken was dry but besides that, the flat bread was tasty and fresh as well, the pickled veggies were crisp. So overall not to shabby! I'd come back to try the beef or the other menu items like the zaatar! read more

Zaatar W Zeit - Levantine Lentil Soup with Combo & Drink (Recommend) - Lebanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Excellent service outstanding selection and for once I chose the right dishes my first time in a new place! Lately I've been avoiding downtown altogether and you know the reasons now I have somewhere that's above & beyond the ordinary fare. Freekeh Salad and Wild Zaatar bread is more than enough for me to tackle the bridges and cycle into town-intriguing flavours in an accessible format. If you haven't been yet you should try this place out. read more

Zaatar W Zeit - Freekeh Salad w/wild Zaatar Bread-half gone already. - Lebanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Decided to give it a try after reading the reviews but was very disappointed. First of all the Lahmeh was not anything like the advertised photo. It was soggy, cold and only a little beef filling. Worst I've tasted in lower mainland actually. The chicken wrap was ok but kinda blend. I asked for hot sauce hoping to elevate the taste of the foods but they had none. So I begged to let me buy a bit of hummus. Was told I have to get the cup size only. But I insisted I was willing to pay for just a spoonful. Again, disappointed at how blend it was. Service was also mediocre at its best. The staff there were poker faced. Nice decor but won't go back. read more

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Casual place where you order at the counter. They gave me a pager but they brought my food. Very clean and I felt like it was quality ingredients. I had the chicken tawook wrap which was delicious. A bit heavy on the mayo but good overall. I asked for hot sauce and they put me chili paste which was not spicy (the person who took my order warned me), they also had tobasco but I don't consider that spicy either. I suggest for middle eastern food to have a bottle or two of hot sauce like Shatta. All in all, yummy! read more

Zaatar W Zeit - Chicken tawook wrap - Lebanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

This is by far the most delicious and beautiful street food I've ever had and I love street food! Firstly, the place is impeccable, so clean and inviting, and the decor is stunning. Secondly, the food is beyond delicious, the zaatar of course is in many of their menu items, but the chicken tawook and all their chicken and meat wraps are beyond!! The dough/pita is made fresh in house Then comes the halloumi..... no words!!! read more

We ate here multiple times during our trip to Vancouver. The shawarmas were delicious, the bread was freshly made and the zaatar flatbreads were also delicious. Everything was in the $12-$15 range so it was an affordable option among the expensive downtown eateries. We had heard about this chain from friends who lived in Dubai and they also verified that this is legit! Absolutely recommended for a halal flavorful shawarma at reasonable price. The seating is also abundant and some outdoor seating is also available. read more

We finally have flavour on the north shore! Amazing food, freshly baked bread, healthy multigrain options, vegan options.... The manager , Hussein, and staff are pleasant and hospitable. The ambience is relaxed & pleasant. If you are new to lebanese food: - try wild zaatar for breakfast with arabic cardamon coffee -try chicken taouk or mighty kafta in a multigrain bread for lunch or dinner read more

Great vibe The haloomi cheese appetizer was just four little deep fried cheese sticks and do not recommend ordering it The lahme (meat) patty tasted good and was fresh Nice seating and bright energy When you walk in there's an area of prepared sandwiches and stuff to buy on the go, not a bad touch but makes it borderline supermarket vibes more than sit down restaurant - not a bad thing just for the owners to consider based on what their mission/goal with the restaurant is Service was prompt and food was fresh Overall would visit again read more

I'm always looking for new culinary experiences and this was one. Lebanese food is a bit of a mystery for me and since I've become a vegetarian, I was excited to go to check out all their vegetarian options. Everything my girlfriend and I ordered was awesome and I'd buy them again. We ordered the: - Mediterranean Flat Frat - the imagine with all the greens on it - Zaatar with Cheese Manousheh - the image that looks like a quesadilla, but I'd say it's way better. - Meghleh - the image that looks like chocolate pudding. - Blueberry cheesecake - Coffee My favorite was the Manousheh. They do not cheap out with the cheese here which I love, but what made it so good was the bread. I could have just had a plate of that warm bread and some hummus. This place is a definite return for me and I will definitely check it out whenever I'm Downtown. I'm kind of surprised they haven't opened one in Coquitlam yet....(get the hint). read more

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Great food and excellent service, the staff was friendly and quick, would highly recommend the shawarma and the Zaatar and cheese manooshe.

With a cool azz name like Zaatar w Zeit (thyme + olive oil) - how can you not want to pop in!?! Located on the Granville Mall next to Starbucks Reserve, ZwZ is an über - cool like dat - joint! You walk in & it's like - whoa! Very trendy cool & modernly designed - I was impressed! They have locations worldwide & just opened up this week in downtown Vancouver! My Lebanese taste is limited to Shawarma, Falafel & the like. Today I tried Zaatar & Cheese with spinach for the first time. I'd already had a light breakfast about 3 hours earlier, so this hit the spot perfectly! It's a kinda flat wrap, with very tasty bread (I had whole grain), a wicked cheese (Mediterranean Akkawi cheese) & me pretending to be a healthy conscious dude - I added - spinach! Ha! Well hallelujah thank you baby Geezus - a miracle was performed in my mouth - very delicious & fresh!!! ZwZ see you again very soon & welcome to Vancouver! read more

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Stopped by this cafe for a quick lunch. I got their spizy chicken wrap. It was not spicy... and was quite full of cheese. They took the melted cheese party quite seriously. Overall it tasted good. Though for the next time I'd try something else on their menu. It has a nice cafe-esq, and chipotle-esq vibe to it. Definitely a place I'd be happy to come, sit, and enjoy a wrap or salad with a cup of coffee. read more

Zaatar W Zeit - Spizy Chicken - Lebanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

The space is nice, bright, and clean. An interesting thing to be aware of is that you can order your food via QR code from your table, however, it doesn't allow you to order any drinks! You have to order pop through your waitress. The food tastes reasonably close to authentic Lebanese. However, it's over priced for what the restaurant offers and for being fast food! We ordered chicken shawarma, wild Zaatar, beets hummus, and traditional kenefeh. It was an egg hunt to find the chicken in the chicken shawarma, not to mention that I probably could have counted the fries in it. I noticed one lonely pickle. In other words the shawarma was mostly bread. I would not recommend it especially for the price. The wild Zaatar was reasonable. We ordered it with vegetables so I could taste the tomato and olives. The kenefeh was over priced for what they serve. It's a North American take on what kenefeh should be. It felt more like an airplane food sample. The beets hummus was ok. However, the presentation, served in a plastic cup, was underwhelming. Over all, it's an ok place if you want an introduction to Lebanese fast food chain restaurant. read more

Ordered a Chicken Shawarma pan and a spicy beef wrap (don't remember the actual name). The shawarma pan was bland, came with a garlic sauce which was just mayonnaise mixed with garlic powder and was very salty. the chicken was dry and bland. the hummus was the worst I've ever had. beef wrap was barely palatable, didn't have any spices that I could taste. and beef was not cooked properly. and it did not come with any dips or sauces on the side. Total amount for two dishes ~ 34$. me and my partner were really hungry, that's the only reason we finished our meals. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS REATAURANT! read more

Akkawi cheese! Those two words are enough to make me scramble to try a restaurant, and when I happened to have a voucher for some delivery, I knew I had to try Zaatar W Zeit. I was not disappointed - the simple but striking flavours of akkawi cheese melted onto warm bread are always a comfort to me, and these ones really hit the spot. I also tried some of their other offerings - the Lahmeh bi Ajjine, a nice flatbread with a thin spiced beef filling, and the sweet halawah wrap. Who would have thought to put halawah in a wrap? Well, it's shockingly tasty! Overall, this was a great order, and I'm glad now to have at least two reliable sources of delicious akkawi cheese breads downtown (shoutout to Manoush'eh!). read more

Zaatar W Zeit - Lahmeh bi Ajjine, halawah wrap, akkawi cheese wrap - Lebanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia