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    Alpha’s Shawarma

    4.3 (41 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 4:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Jason L.

    A bunch of hype on this place so me and my partner happened to be in toronto so we came by to give it a try. Inside was busy alot of people in line but orders were completed pretty fast. The food was decent. A little more on the expensive side. The amount of meat is good but normally the plate comes with a wrap on the side which this did not. The amount of rice and potatoes were not alot compared to the meat. Hotsauce was not spicy. The wrap was okay. The beef was a little on the dryer side of beef shwarma. The resturant was not loud at all and we could talk to each other without much difficulty. Would recommend trying it but wouldnt go out of my way yo eat here again

    Na T.

    another visit today and we brought a family visiting from okc! he absolutely loved it here and cant to come back w.the rest of the group! thank you alphas! the absolute best in toronto- handsdown!! mist get their saj wraps!! crispy and tasty, theres nothing like it elsewhere!

    Tanveer K.

    I came here for the second time yesterday and I was quite disappointed that I clearly told the cashier I wanted the extra meat on top of the shawarma, but they didn't give it until I told the person making the shawarma, I got the chicken shawarma and it did not taste good at all. They gave a little bit of pomegranate molasses and it didn't look like the beef shawarma at all, now I think Sumaq is way better than alpha shawarma, they make their own bread fresh, I can tell the quality of meat at Sumaq is way better than alpha, alpha chicken shawarma was not juicy it tasted very underwhelming, I think the best thing here is the beef shawarma, but I'm not coming back here anymore alpha is now the worst shawarma in Toronto

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    Bryan C.

    Alpha's is hands down my go-to shawarma spot in the city and my go-to late-night spot after a night out. Their Mixed Shawarma Plate always hits and their Chicken Shawarma Saj is to die for--juicy, packed with flavor, and toasted to perfection with that extra char from the fire. I was a little nervous about the new location, but I'm happy to say the quality is just as good as the original. Seeing a lot of the same staff was an encouraging sign too. The chicken and beef are sliced thick and juicy, the rice is super flavorful, and the portions are solid. And then their amazing sauces--the toum, molasses, and hot sauce- really bring it all to the next level. If you're looking for top-tier shawarma or just the warm, loving embrace of a loved one in the form of food, Alpha's is THE spot.

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    Cat C.

    Top 2 best shawarma spots I've ever had. Sadly I have to fly all the way from Los Angeles to enjoy it. Even though they are busy they take the time to answer your questions. Glad they had indoor dine in. Great vibe overall. Tasty desert muhalabi as well. I hope they open a branch in LA!

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    Shaan A.

    Ok this shawarma spot is serious!! Honestly it's one of the best shawarma's in the city and deserves all the recognition it gets. I really like the bread - it gets so crispy, yet holds everything together intact. The chicken is nice and juicy. Service is also quite prompt, but I came right when it opened on a Saturday. Will definitely venture back when I'm in the area!

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    Joe T.

    Omg so good! I went there for lunch and was lucky enough to beat a little lunch crowd. The chicken was so delicious and the sauces were full of flavor. I am definitely glad I found this place.

    Cristina O.

    OH.EHM.GEEEE!!! I've had a few shawarmas in my day but the one I had at Aloha's yesterday was by far the absolute best. Ordered it "Arabic Style" (toppings: hot sauce, garlic sauce, pickles & fries) on my boyfriend's suggestion & loved it! The quality of the chicken and the amazing bursts of flavour! It's no wonder there was a pretty substantial line. In a city with shawarma spots all over, this one is def best of the best! Can't wait to come back next time i'm in town.

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    Emmanuel L.

    It was my first time visiting the new Alpha's Shawarma Restaurant at Queen and Bathurst and absolutely loved this super delicious and huge Chicken Shawarma Arabic style! Creamy garlic sauce, pickles, fries, pomegranate molasses in SAJ bread made this so uniquely flavourful. We're here for National Shawarma Day, October 14th and shawarmas were only $5! I think they are regularly around $11 but still worth it. It's very filling. The ambiance was very clean with seating in the back. The restaurant replaced an old classic diner that's been there for decades. The service was very friendly and fast. Arabic style shawarma was new to me so I appreciated the server's patience with my questions about ingredients. Highly recommend you try this Arabic style shawarma!

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    Reh L.

    Alpha's has been hyped up to me as one of the best new shawarma spots in Toronto, so naturally when national shawarma day rolled around this was the first place in my hit list. Of all the shawarma places I walked by on the way here, this was the only one with an actual line, and we ended up waiting 30 mins for the a $5 chicken shawarma. The shawarma itself was pretty good. What really stood out to me was their toasted saaj bread, and the plentiful pickles and radishes in the shawarma. The chicken itself was solid but I would've liked more charred pieces, but I understand that's tough on a day as busy as today. Finally their garlic sauce was just okay, I would've preferred it to be a lot more garlicky, but they have a great hot sauce which helped bring the flavour I needed. Overall it was a very solid shawarma - looking forward to trying it again on a less busy day!

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    Vina R.

    I couldn't get enough of this food! I was on vacation and stayed 2 blocks away. I think I was here every other night for a late "snack" haha. Also came by to order food to go for my flight. Because they are that good and decent prices for the area they are always busy. Definitely worth the wait. I ordered the chicken shawarma minus the dairy (yogurt based item) and tasted good. Also appreciate their late hours bc I was hungry late at night.

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    Worst shawarma and service in Toronto. I got shawarma and so regret. Service was really slow and they are so rude.

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    Quite possibly the best shawarma I've ever had. Amazing flavours with an almost burrito like chewy creamy bite!

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    Very nice and clean place, food quality is excellent and delicious

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    best shawarma everrr! Beautiful family run buisness! delicious food! all homemade too!!

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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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