I visited Al Salam for lunch some time ago. The restaurant had a laid back atmosphere and service. In terms of food, I tried the Chicken Shawarma Plate. The combination of chicken, rice, pita, dipping sauce, lettuce, etc. was nice. However, the chicken was a bit dry and the ratio of the food could be better, so I'd give them 7.8/10 read more

This little bakery and restaurant has been around for a long time and I've just had a chance to try it out. The food was awesome. I don't think I've had such good hummus, well ever. And the falafel pita was so flavourful. Even the simple salad was made delicious with the lemon and pita chips. They also have an attached store so if you are for trying to make something at home you can pick up the ingredients right here. But why bother? Just come for a bite! read more

Dirty environment and rude people. Why eat here if just walking in makes me want to have a shower? Please clean your shop. It's unsanitary! And I see from reviews you're personable to men and not women after what I experienced here I won't be back. Terrible. read more

I was searching for a fresh pita and tahini in edmonton to make chicken shawarma at home. Got to know about this place from my colleague that they make fresh pita everyday. Before shopping, we tried our tastebuds on their chicken shawarma: Marinated chicken, lettuce, tomato and pickles with fresh garlic sauce made the meal completely enjoyable. Their Pitas are also really fresh and i would love to get them again from here. Rating: Ambience: 3/5 Taste : 4/5 Value for money: 4/5 read more

Al Salam Bakery and Restaurant - Mediterranean Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

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Always good service and excellent product. Staff are very friendly. I'm disabled so they bring my bags to the car. In grocery area always clean and no stock in the aisles so it's easier to get around read more

Great food and bakery! The pitas were top notch, as were the dips. I'd come back to this place.

Al Salam has been around for what seems like ages. Bakery/grocery to the right when you first walk in, restaurant to the left. It's located in what might very well be my favourite area in the city to eat. 34 Avenue seriously has so many gems. The inside is bare but I like how the TV play's Lebanese music videos in the background. Very Kpop like. I've been here a couple times now and most dishes have been hits, save for a few misses. The garlic sauce is bomb with any of the platters you order but I haven't been impressed with the meats. Twice the shawarama has been dry and lacking flavour. The fresh puffed up pitas go heavenly with the hummus or baba ghanoush. This time, I took Jboy with me whose never been, so we tried out a couple dishes that I haven't had. We came on a late Sunday afternoon so it was pretty much just us. Our waitress was great, super friendly and the food came out lightning fast. Couldn't have been more than 10 minutes before dishes started arriving. So order a dip. - Tabbouli ($9.50) - Falafel pita wrap ($8.95) - Lahem ajeen ($3.95) - Spinach man'oushe ($3.95) Fresh, fast and friendly service. Get any of the man'oushe pies! read more

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Not much to look at on the inside (or the outside actually) However, the food is good. I love baba ghanoush. This one was one of the best ones I have had in the city. The pita bread is soft and comes piping hot. I had the falafel platter. The falafels were amazing! Large and flavourful, you can totally tell that they are home made. Perfectly cooked and a great texture. The ones that many restaurant use that come frozen are dry and brittle. This were such a great texture and not dry at all. Hummus and salad were tasty too. My husband had the beef shawarma wrap and he enjoyed it as well. Our server was super friendly and service was quick. read more

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Delicious garlic sauce and pita is a go to treat for us! Platters are also generous portions and tasty.

The food is ah-maz-ing! The portion and prices are far more than what you get at other places and you will leave with another meal unless you stuff yourself silly. I had the traditional Kishk flatbread which is huge and so tasty along with the mixed Shawarma platter. It gave me 3 meals. My friend had the Cheese Ajeen and tzatziki with pita and loved every bite. Those hand made fresh pitas are heavenly! The leftovers heat well and if I'm in the area I will stop by again simply because it's so tasty and affordable. I gave three stars because of the service. The waitress was absent and after catching her to ask for the bill it took awhile. We had to be somewhere and I wanted to get a turkish coffee and then shop but we ended up with no time for either. We went to pay at the till and the man was on his phone and then just mumbled something when I went to pay. I wanted to ask where the amazing garlic sauce is so I could buy some but I felt it would put him out so I kept my mouth shut, paid and left. It's a shame because if the service was as outstanding as the food, I would make a point of going back (from the far west end) and it would be an easy 5-star rating. read more

Genuinely the best felafel I have eaten in 8 or 9 countries. This place seriously nails food, and the portion sizes are huge. I love that their breads are stone wood cooked to order, and you can watch them cooking all day. Do yourself a favour, head down to the south side and check this place out, it's well worth the trip. read more

Al Salam Bakery and Restaurant - Mediterranean Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

Oh my gosh, soooo good. I'm talking mouthwateringly authentic food, huge portions, and great bang for your buck, all in one go. While I don't get to come out nearly as much as I would like since I moved across the city, Al Salam was one of the best parts of living on the south side. read more

OK, so this is not a fancy place and probably not the most romantic option for a date night, but if you're looking for a tasty wrap or shawarma with prompt service and reasonable prices, you can't go wrong here. The bread is fresh baked, the meat is juicy, and everything was delicious. Great option for lunch if you work in the area! They also have a small grocery section and you can pick up Lebanese and other middle eastern goodies to take home when you head to the front to pay. Will definitely be back, since I work nearby. I had the chicken shawarma wrap last time and it was delicious, but I hear great things about the falafel and that's next on the list to try! read more

Love this bakery / restaurant. Food is well done, authentic and very tasty. The hummus, baba ghanoush, and Tzatziki are wonderful appetizers. For mains, you can't go wrong with the chicken or beef shawarma, tabbouleh added to them is fantastic too. Though if your going by yourself or a small group. The individual platters are great to try a little bit of variety. read more

This restaurant is so underrated.... I was quite shocked that many people have yet to dine here! It's my go-to when I am craving kofta or shawarma. Portions are super generous, the combination of flavours is mouth watering, and I absolutely adore the owners of this establishment. Side note - this place would be a great venue to host events, wedding parties etc. read more

I was craving some grilled hot food and a lot of Donair and Shawarma places were coming up so I decided to stop by here on the way back to the airport. I have to say that this place is hands down legit, the fresh pita alone is amazing. I had the beef shawarma and a side of Zataar, which was also baked fresh. The meal is large, can be split in two and prices are decent. I got all this food for $15! Really good food! read more

Al Salam Bakery and Restaurant - Beef shawarma plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

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Very traditional Lebanese food that is very reasonable priced. Not a fancy spot but you will want to come back for the food that is always great. Nice selection of middle eastern goodies in their grocery section as well. read more

Fresh pitas - baked in front of your eyes in a humungous hearth oven. The moisture in the dough becomes steam in the oven, making the pita bread swell in excitement and joy. Come here for a sit-in meal or a take out wrap. The sit in certainly better because you can order a platter of either meats or falafel balls. The platter comes with hot and fresh pitas that when you poke with your finger has all this hot steam coming out of it. It IS THAT FRESH. Also accompanying the platter is a side of hummus or tzatziki and a house salad. The falafel was delicious and the house salad, albeit salty on its own was perfect when you prepared it into a wrap with all the stuff provided. Note that pita bread is saltless, at least the idiosyncratic version of it at Al Salaam which certainly has a more Arabic and/or Lebanese influence. Check out the grocery section: they have fresh halloumi cheese because God knows how often we need that! :P haha, but delicious fresh Lebanese cheese for sale, fresh pitas, Za'tar flavored pita crisps (just $2 and perfect to take home for your drinks night with buddies), pickled turnips and what not. It's eastern, very ethnic in style. I've been to Al Salaam three times and my opinion of this place hasn't flickered one bit. At $7.49, their take out falafel wrap, which seems to be Edmonton police officers' popular choice, is a lovely filling meal. Not much in terms of ambience. read more

Al Salam Bakery and Restaurant - Freshly prepared pita... Warm and puffed up! - Mediterranean Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

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I came across this little gem on the south side with a friend, and we had ourselves a great meal here! The atmosphere is friendly and casual, our service was pleasant, and they make a mean chicken shawarma to boot. I appreciate enjoying a taste of Lebanese culture thanks to this place. Drop by if you're in the area and enjoy it for yourself! read more

Al Salam Bakery and Restaurant - A chicken shawarma with a malted peach beverage on the side. These made for a great combo! - Mediterranean Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

Been there twice. Their large size takeaway shawarma pita is so so so small compared to other locations in Alberta plus very dry meat as though its not fresh. I would not recommend anybody to go here nor do i intend to go back again unless they drastically improve. Rarely get into negative reviews but felt i need to do this so they can improve. read more

Great shwarma platters here! Generous serving sizes, chicken is always so flavourful, in house made pitas ( the best ever) and great fresh salad and garlic sauce. Good bang for your buck too for the platter. read more

Well, it was bound to happen. I've had many meals here, but tonight's was quite disappointing. Typically, I have the falafel platter, but tonight I thought I would try a few of their appetizers. First, their fattoush salad. Wow, what a disappointment! Fattoush is a middle eastern salad made with fried/toasted pita bread combined with greens and other vegetables. There was no pita, and as you can see from the picture, it was, for $8.50, a very small salad. VERY overpriced! As a result, I wouldn't recommend this salad to anyone. Second, I had the olive and vegetable appetizer. Consistency matters here. What I was given tonight did not look anything like the appetizer that I've had before (see picture). Tonight, I got 12 small olives, 2 slices of tomato, and a handful of peperocini peppers on a plate dominated by shredded iceberg lettuce. On a positive note, the hummus appetizer was very good. These three veggie appetizers and a cup of tea cost $23.45. A little too pricy for what was mainly lettuce. In the future, I will stick with the falefel platter. That has always been top notch! read more

Al Salam Bakery and Restaurant - Fattoush? - Mediterranean Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

I have been coming here for years. Their shawarma platter is amazing! Great portions and a HUGE pita. It's a place to go!

While the atmosphere may not exactly draw you in, the food will certainly keep you coming back. If you're a fan of shawarma, Al Salam is a great spot in south Edmonton that is easily overlooked if you've never had the opportunity to stop in. Located in a nondescript little strip mall by Wendy's off 34th Ave and Gateway, it's part restaurant, part grocery store. You can find many interesting and ethnically diverse foods on the shelves here (including baklava, which is slightly pricey but delightful.) The smell of freshly baking pita bread wafts from the gigantic brick oven, making your mouth water as soon as you step in. The interior is plain; almost cafeteria-style, with a large television set which - everytime I've been in- is broadcasting bollywood-style music videos. Entertaining, but not really date material if you're looking for ambiance. The menu is simple, but everything I've had is delicious. The platters are a great value, as they are served with rice, hummus, garlic dip, the very tangy Fatoush salad and some fresh hot pita bread. The chicken shawarma is a hit every time - we do takeout from Al Salam a lot, and this is always the most requested platter. The chicken and beef are marinated and cooked slowly, resulting in a tender and flavourful meat. The falafel is always wonderful - soft and garlicky with a bit of a crispy exterior. The wraps are delicious too; the same fresh ingredients used in the platter, but wrapped up into a hot pita. They take the leftover pita bread, season it and bake it into pita chips- great with their taztziki or hummus, which you can purchase in containers to take home. They've got a breakfast and pizza menu as well, neither of which I've tried yet. The only reason this isn't five stars is because of the atmosphere - and the counter staff can be a bit rough around the edges at times - but if you're looking for great Lebanese-style food, this is the place to go. Perfect for takeout. WARNING: if you haven't had Lebanese or middle eastern food before, be prepared for a bit of indigestion, and to smell like garlic for quite a few hours after eating! read more

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A true Edmonton hidden gem, my ongoing quest of finding good shawarma led me to here. This establishment is half ethnic grocery store half restaurant. As soon as you enter you will notice the oven and fresh baked pita bread. It is mesmerizing just watching the chef baking the bread. When the dough hits the oven, it will expand to a pillow shape and then just by poking the bread, it will transform in to familiar pita bread shape. The taste of fresh bread is amazing, highly recommended (And it is much cheaper compared to grocery store pita bread). Also make sure to try the zaatar crackers, perfect companion for soft cheeses. The shawarma is the real deal (i.e. thin layers of beef stacked on top of each other). I have tried the platter, wrap and the falafel. All of them amazing. I also tried the salad which had a very tasty dressing with sumac. The portion size is big and everything is relatively cheap. Also if you like Ayran (Middle eastern yogurt drink) you can buy it here. Do not miss the various types of dipps, all of them are very good with the fresh pita. If you are on the south side and are looking for a decent good quality meal, I highly recommend it. Nothing fancy, casual family run restaurant. read more

Al Salam is a cavernous room that is part family restaurant, part bakery, part takeout place, part deli, and part grocery store. It's an emporium for the south side's Arab community, with Al Jazeera on TV and a number of Arab delicacies. We (Aditya R., Sarah, and I) arrived famished and exited very full, thanks to Al Salam's delicious platters - served with rice, fattoush salad, garlic sauce, hummus, and Al Salam's homemade salad. Aditya and I both opted for a combo plate with kefta (beef mixed with cumin, paprika, minced onion, coriander and parsley) kabab and a chicken kabab. My general impression of chicken kababs is that they are traditionally dry and poorly spiced, but this kabab changed it. The chicken was juicy and expertly spiced. The kefta delivered as always. Both went well with Al Salam's garlic sauce, which is essentially aioli with a little bit of sour cream. The fattoush salad was a great component of the plate as well, with a tart, pungent dressing with lots of lemon and lots of garlic. The real highlight was the pita bread, which was freshly baked on premises in the morning. It's a delight to see the puffed up, thin pita arrive on your table and eat some with Al Salam's fresh hummus. The falafel, which Sarah ordered, was a bit salty on its own, but tasted great when wrapped in the unsalted pita. The texture was spot on, crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. And thankfully, it wasn't one of those falafels that instantly broke into a million little pieces once you bit into it - it flattened more into a paste. If you like garlic, make sure to check out Al Salam. read more

Zaatar and Mixed Chicken and Beef Shawarma Best Shawarma in Edmonton, hands down. Only because Al Salam Pita is also it's own bakery that makes it's own bread. Everything is fresh and you can tell. The zaatar is Mediterranean herbs and olive oil served on this fresh pita. I love meat and this thing has no meat on it and it disappeared fast. The mixed chicken and beef shawarma was best bro because of the fresh veggies and herbs that they stuff into it. There are no lunch specials here which is kind've a bummer but it's all fairly cheap. Except for this pet peeve i have with places that charge extra for having both meats on a shawarma/donair. It doesn't make sense to me how both chicken and beef shawarma are the same in price, but when mixed costs $1.50 more. It's not like i'm getting extra volume of meat. That's ludicrous. Regardless, Al Salam Pita is really good. Smells really good walking into the place that's wide open and full of seats. Has a separate grocery store to buy all the hummus in the world. Sal says: Just Eat It read more

I kept seeing this place when I went to Value Village, and kept telling myself I would make it in there one day. Several months ago, I made the plunge for lunch, and have never regretted it. I love anything culinary from the Mediterranean, whether it's Italian, Greek, Lebanese, North African, Southern French, tapas, you name it. I'm convinced my body chemistry at this point is half olive oil. Want a little taste of heaven, friends? You must try Al Salam. When you enter, the sit down restaurant is on the left, and the take out area is on the right. I wasn't sure how things worked when I first got here, so look like a pro and just sit down, and your lovely waitress will bring you a menu if you want to eat in. The space is nice and bright, surrounded on several sides by windows, and you can watch Al Jazeera on the TV. When I was there last, it was their version of The Newlywed Game. The wafting smell of freshly baked pitas is enough to drive a girl mad, I tell you. Mad! the ovens in the back stay busy churning out pitas, and they bring the puffy little rascals to your table all hot and ready to eat with whatever you order. Biting into one is like having a little party in your mouth. The usual standards are there-- wonderfully seasoned and juicy shish, schwarmas, Baba Ghanouj, fattoush salad (with what looked like sumac on top- nice authentic touch), hummus, and a yogurt sauce. The pickled little whatevers that come with it are yummy. I want the recipe! The right side also has a nifty Mediterranean market, with all sorts of products you might need to duplicate some of these recipes at home, so I have purchased some interesting items there as well. read more

Service was a little strange... it seems like a line-order cafeteria attached to a deli. That said... the food was VERY good. Almost as good as Sunbake Pita... but let's not get carried away. The deli here has a few items that I've been searching all over for as well. Will definitely be back. read more

We love Al Salam! It's the best last minute dinner decision we make time and time again. You know those days when it's 7:00, there's nothing in the house and you're ravenously hungry? Al Salam hits the spot every time. We always get the Shawarma plate (either chicken or beef) and it's often enough food for leftover lunch the next day. Everything is delicious, the pitas are hot out of the oven and the garlic sauce is unreal. There is usually only one person waiting tables but the service is fast and efficient. I might not suggest it for a first date as the atmosphere is leaves a little to be desired but we go for the food and we're never disappointed. Plus, because it's attached to a bakery/grocery store, you can pick up more yummy pitas to go. read more

Al Salam Bakery and Restaurant - Chicken shwarma plate ($13.95) - Mediterranean Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

I've been to al Salam several times and have yet to be disappointed. Their "sandwiches"(think pita wrap) are great for light lunches with meat(chicken, beef) and vegetarian(falafel) options. The shawarma plates are significantly more filling and contain the same basic fillings as the pita wraps but come with rice, humus and garlic dip. The falafel sandwich is great however I would suggest getting the garlic dip as a topping rather than humus. The humus makes things a bit too dry The only downfall is the price. At 10 bucks for a sandwich and 15 for a shawarma plate, things get pricey fairly quick if you decide grab a drink or baklava(sweet filo pastry) for a snack. read more

So so good! My husband and I both ordered the chicken shawarma platter it came with chicken, rice, garlic and hummus sauces and we ordered the tabbouli for a little extra and a pita! We couldn't get over how soft the pita was and the chicken was moist and delicious. We will definitely be back to this place to try more items on the menu! read more

Loved my supper here at Al Salam the other night. I was really craving Lebanese food and wanted somewhere fast, reasonable priced and delicious, it was all three of those things! I ordered the chicken souvlaki which was a wonderful compilation of seasoned rice and chicken, fattoush, garlic dip, hummus plus a fresh pita to top it all off. The food was out in less than 5 minutes which was terrific and it was a big plate of food for $14. I will definitely be back! read more

Al Salam's layout will be familiar to anyone fond of the Ukrainian Sausage Factory - the sit-down restaurant is on the left, and a deli on the right. Al Salam proved a pleasant surprise for me - it's not in an area of Edmonton I had associated with food at all - that's certainly changed now! While Al Salam seems a bit short-staffed, everyone was very friendly and welcoming. Service was prompt for us, but it was not a crowded evening. While I am by no means a Swarma expert, the food all tasted very nice, was cooked fresh, and the tatsuki was a little sharp, which made a nice offset to the sweeter hummus. Only downside - no air conditioning, which was harsh given the heat. I'd definitely go back! read more

This is a donair city. There seems to be a donair restaurant every few blocks or so. And donairs generally mean gross meat, standard Subway toppings and sweet sauce. In some other cities across Canada, shawarmas are more common than donairs - just not here for whatever reason. My understanding is that a shawarma is basically a donair but with a specific combination of Middle Eastern ingredients and a savoury sauce, rather than a sweet sauce. I much prefer it to a donair and it took me a while to find a place that offered them in the city. But now I have. And it was excellent. The place is a combination of a grocery store and a small restaurant. You can either order your food to go or sit down at a table. You can also have your food in a wrap, or served loose on a plate if you prefer. It's a very informal atmosphere and a good place to go if you're looking for a quick bite to eat or for some take-out. read more

A hidden gem! The service is great and fast, the food is delicious, portions are fairly large. The platters come with a garlic dip that is nothing short of amazing! Yum! The pitas are so fresh when you cut your first piece off warm steam escapes :) Prices are fair. And they deliver! There's also a small grocery type store attached with an entire aisle dedicated to pickled things! You will not be disappointed! read more

An amazing little gem in the south side, this place has great food and superb pita cooking in a real brick oven in front of you. Their food is always fresh and their service is friendly and quick. I really like their fresh home made felafel and their fresh baked topped pizza style pita breads are great too. Definitely the best felafel in the city! Awesome little family business read more

I love the authentic food it offers, it is fresh and tasty. I loved the garlic salad and Pita bread that they serve. All fresh and smells very appetizing, but I feel like there can be some upgrade to the menu though. It is fresh and reasonably priced so I would recommend it for people who are interested in Lebanese cuisine. Tip( please have a more friendly guy on the counter on the check out) read more

So, I ordered a falafel pita and a beef pita and ended up getting one chicken and one beef. So initially I was kind of bummed, but I ate the beef instead of the falafel and it was deeeeelicious so I didn't even mind! Love the hummus in the wrap, and the babaganoush and garlic dip were exquisite. Fresh, flavourful, and well thought out food. Will definitely order again! read more

I always order the exact same thing at every Lebanese, Middle-Eastern, Arabian restaurant that carries it, my favourite dish: Chicken Shawarma plate. It's the staple by which I measure a restaurant. Having said that, I find that a lot of places mess it up. My common list of grievances that I look out for are: a) if the chicken is too burnt, old, or rough. b) if the salad is over-soaked, or over-salted. c) if the pita is too dry, bland. Well I'm happy to report that the Al Salam Chicken Shawarma plate does not suffer from any of those grievances. The chicken was tender, moist, perfectly cooked. The salad was perfectly seasoned, not over-salted, and had just the right amount of herb. The hummus and garlic sauce were perfect. The pita was warm, fresh, and had just a nice barely noticeable amount of sweetness. Overall, I would have to say.... this is the best Chicken Shawarma plate in Edmonton. Just a small suggestion is that it would be nice if they were open later, but I don't know if there would be a lot of people there or not. Total cost was about $13 for the Chicken Shawarma plate and about $2 for a tea. Very reasonable. read more