We stopped by this restaurant after an event and had a really good experience. The employees were…read morereally nice and let us dine in even though it was late and borderline past closing hours. The restaurant is really cute with amazing artwork and decor to admire. THE FOOD: Lentil soup: - The lentil soup was amazing. It was bursting with flavour and one of the best lentil soups I have had in a long time. It was both gluten and dairy free. Falafel - The falafel was the best falafel I have ever had! It was crispy and served with hummus. I really like how the falafels were heart shaped. The presentation was really nice and I would come back to enjoy these. Chicken Platter: My fiancé ordered the chicken platter and he really enjoyed it. The platter comes with salad and hummus. He found the chicken super tender and the salad was delicious. Both of us had hummus and found it robbed mediocre. Halava: - The halava was super sweet and made with pistachio. It tasted delicious and it was the perfect way to end our meal. Would We Return? Absolutely!

I came here for work and I have tried plenty of middle eastern cuisine and this might take the…read morenumber 1 spot. Upon entering Tomah I was immediately greeted by the young gentleman behind the counter. I was free to sit where I pleased. He immediately brought water and a cup of tea complimentary. The tea was amazing, full of flavor and sweet. I only ordered Syrian Shwarma and requested an additional drizzle of pomergranate syrup and an order of Muttabal and asked if that was enough and should I order more. The waiter, insisted I try the kibbeh and would bring me one. The food came out promptly, first the muttabal which I can say might be better than when my Syrian mother in law makes it! The Shwarma came out and that was amazing, it was juicy and the spices and dressings where perfect. To my surprise the waiter brought out the lentil soup, kibbeh and falafel to try. The were delectable to say the least. The ambiance during the lunchtime was quiet, however after some time Arabic music was put on, and wasn't too loud, but just right as background noise to enjoy while you eat. The cushions were a Syrian style of sitting with arm rests almost like pillows. I will be back, and I will recommend anyone to come here and get a "Taste of Syria"!

It's About Time is Lebanese food with specialties from Beirut. It's a store front restaurant with…read morea pretty spartan interior. Most of their business is take out although there is room for maybe four people to sit at two counters. The owner was super friendly and accommodating. I asked him to make me a vegetarian plate of mixed salads and falafel while I moved my car. (The lot behind the restaurant doesn't belong to them and you'll get towed!) The pita, humus, babaganoush, papas bravos, and pickled turnips were very good. The standouts: 1. the lightest, airiest falafel I've ever had. If I knew felafel could be this good, I'd order it more often. 2. Rice with cardamum pods. Why have I never had cardmum in rice before? I've eaten at literally dozens of Middle Eastern restaurants, and this was a first. It was a new taste and absolutely raised the bar on the rice. Finally It's about Thyme was a bargain. I think I paid C$15 for an overflowing plate of food plus a bottle of water. The portion was so generous that I took it home and ate the leftovers for lunch the following day. And here's a lagniappe: the restaurant is across the street from the Salem Chapel British Methodist Episcopal Church where Harriet Tubman was a member. St. Catherarines, Ontario was one of the end points for the Underground Railroad.

This is a hidden gem. Super fresh food and bread. Lots of meat dishes but also very vegetarian and…read morevegan friendly.

It was good, not great, I've certainly found much better places I would go back to. They were very…read morefriendly, it did not take too long. I got a beef Shawarma wrap and I found a portion to be small for the cost versus other places

I usually don't eat at places that aren't on Yelp for this exact reason, but I drove by and thought…read moreI would give it a shot. I ordered the fattoush salad with double chicken. I asked for the chicken on the side so that it doesn't warm up my salad. It took quite long, which I don't mind. I would rather wait and have something nice and fresh. They served 3-4 customer before me that were just getting wraps. I eventually get my meal and the chick was luke-warm to cold. I immediately went back to tell them my chicken was cold, their comment was "Oh, you want it warm?" Umm... YESSS!! When I see a rotating spit of chicken being displayed I'm hoping the chicken you cut from there is hot and fresh. The lady grabbed my plate, passed it to another lady and told her to microwave it. I said no thanks, took the chicken back and ate it cold. If I had the time and wasn't starving I would have thrown it would and went elsewhere. Good news is the salad was actually really really good. Lots of fresh ingredients and perfect amount of dressing. What a shame.

Fantastic Lebanese fusion style food…read more Every dish was fantastic with many mixes of items. Even the vegetarian items were extremely flavorful. Loved the chicken and the beef kabobs Nice weather? Sit outside Extremely nice staff..... owner let me swear in Lebanese and the staff lost it Would definitely come back Highly recommended

Have been coming to Maro's for a year now. My first experience was AMAZING, with owner Maro's…read morehimself at the door ushering guests in and directing the traffic flow. Recent visits, I have found they refurnished the space -- it's now much darker, and several smaller tables fill the space now, whereas before, it was filled with long tables and you would be seated beside strangers for your meal. It had a different, lighter and more communal vibe before. Also on recent visits, the staff server are a lot younger -- still warm and welcoming, but with less urgency. So getting assistance takes longer. Although this makes for a nice slow meal, if that's what you're looking for! The food however, is still A+! It's the reason I keep coming back again and again. And why when friends come to visit, Maro's is always in the Top 3 places to try in Halton. They consistently serve up fantastic Lebanese food. If you're dining with a vegetarian -- they will be THRILLED with the options here! I daresay they lead with vegetables here. No one will be disappointed with vegetarian option here -- even the meat eaters. Be sure to check out their drink menu as well. Their cocktails -- and mocktails -- are great. Parking outside is all paid parallel street parking, since it's downtown Oakville. But if you visit on Sundays -- parking is free!

On our way back from the Falls area, we stopped for a quick lunch and coffee. Was hoping to try…read moresomething else, but decided to a Falafel wrap. Two wraps for $13.49 seemed like an OK deal. Added the fries to that order and were about $20 bucks. The wraps were not good. The falafels were RE-fried. They did not even have Tahini as a topping. My first in a Mediterranean outlet where Tahini is not offered. The Hummus was so dry, the server actually had press it to spread. It seemed not fresh. The fries were good and they get a star for that. Money spent better elsewhere.

Soooo, it's Mediterranean with no hummus, tahini, turnips, and such…read more The quality is maybe a 2 star, but the rude service makes it a 1. Greek dressing on a shawarma? They also use Indian spices on their Mediterranean food.

Another local jewel and unbelievably this is my first visit... but I will make up for lost time for…read moresure Great ambiance... courteous and efficient service ... delicious food ... equally tastefully presented and the desserts are top notch ( though these might be slightly overpriced ) I highly recommend Narenj PS: You can order the sandwiches either with or without the sesame bun ... I recommend them without so you have enough space to relish the real delicious stuff without being distracted by the bread

It's a cozy and cute café on Kerr Street that serves variety of desserts and croissants. The…read moredecoration and tables are very cute and gives you grandma's house feeling. Another fun fact about the café is the it's connected to Maro's Restaurant and you can directly come here to enjoy desserts after dining there. The desserts tasted mediocre and there weren't anything special. But you still can enjoy the vibe.

My dinner tonight from Alsalam Middle Eastern Cuisine included a Chicken Shawarma Wrap and a side…read moreof Baba Ghanoush with pita. The wrap tasted good but the chicken was a bit dry. However, the amount of chicken in the wrap was plentiful and everything was inexpensive. The Baba Ghanoush was outstanding. I love eggplant and this was probably my favorite Baba Ghanoush I've ever had. My roommate ordered the Chicken Shawarma Platter which came with a side of hummus which I was also able to sample. This hummus was smooth and creamy which I much prefer over thicker hummus which can be pasty. I will absolutely be getting the hummus and Baba Ghanoush from here again.

Been a loyal customer since they opened. Kind staff, great tasting and customizable food. Set in a…read moregrocery store, and they are building a sit down area. Love the tikka platter.

Tried Baraka Eats through Too Good To Go and wow--it absolutely delivered…read more We ordered through Too Good To Go and got two chicken over rice dinners and an order of sambusa. Everything was incredible. The chicken was juicy, perfectly cooked, and packed with flavor. The rice paired so well with it--every bite hit. The sambusa was just as good--crispy on the outside with a flavorful, well-seasoned filling inside. You can tell a lot of care goes into the food here. Definitely coming back for more.

Outstanding food and service. We love everything we've tried. Neat and tidy welcoming restaurantread more

Just visited the Whitby location this weekend and was absolutely blown away. What a beautiful cafe…read morewith amazing decour, service, ambiance, music and all around vibes. To top all of the warm fuzzy feels when you enter, the food and drinks are just amazing. They are certainly on the pricier end of cafes - so this is an important consideration. But I personally find they use quality and fresh ingredients. My family loves their pastries (both sweet and savoury). I tried their salted white matcha, which was so delicious. I'm a die hard fan of their strawberry cups and tiramisu. Honestly, some of the best tiramisu out there. So happy they opened another location because the Oshawa one can get quite busy. Was great to see a larger cafe doing so well as a small business.

I ordered the Lavender Cream Matcha and it was soooooooooo good. I also got the pistachio croissant…read morewhich was also delicious. The cafe is very spacious and with lots of seating. It had a nice natural vibe with the brand stamped everywhere. The service was decent. Not overly friendly, they were just kind of there. That's the only reason why they got 4 stars instead of 5.

I came here with a few of my friends for a fun dinner and this place did not disappoint!! I highly…read morerecommend making a reservation because it was packed when I came on a Sunday. We were told the patio was first come, first serve. We were able to secure a spot right by the water which was amazing!! They had a great selection of wine & cocktails. We ordered the mushroom flatbread to share and it was delish. I was a little adventurous and opted for the mac & cheese with shrimp but the mac = gnocchi. It was delicious and very rich. At the end, we were too full so we took dessert to go. Overall, I was very satisfied with my dining experience here. I would definitely return!!

If you enjoy condiments the semolina crusted calamari ($26) comes with four dipping sauces:…read moresweet-curried aioli, sweet chili, basil pesto aioli, and sriracha aioli. It would've been nice if at least one packed a bit of heat, but they're all tame, adding flavour without overpowering the squid. Thankfully, the semolina crust was excellent - crunchy, light, and not oily at all. The portion is generous and easily shareable between two or three people. A newer addition to the menu is the short rib sandwich ($34), and it's a good one. Large chunks of tender, flavourful beef are topped with sautéed mushrooms, crispy onions, arugula, and brie. The cheese adds a creamy richness that makes the sandwich stand out. The menu notes a horseradish aioli, but any zing from it gets buried under the slightly sweet braising sauce, which was too sugary for my taste. I would've preferred it kept more savoury. The sandwich is already quite saucy, and yet more sauce arrives on the side. Good for fries if you choose to switch the salad to spuds. After hearing plenty about the Great Canadian Burger ($29), I couldn't resist splitting one, though I ultimately wish I hadn't. The short rib sandwich is better. The burger is hefty, with a thick beef patty that's overly dense and heavily mixed, giving it more of a frozen-patty texture than the crumbly tenderness of a good homemade one. The potato bun also struggled to hold up against the avalanche of toppings: grilled peameal bacon, cheddar, onion, tomato, arugula, pickle, and two sauces. I'm not sure why the kitchen insists on sweetening everything - the burger comes with caramelized onion bacon jam and a maple chipotle aioli, both quite sugary. If you enjoy sweeter savoury dishes, you'll probably like it. Otherwise, I'd skip the handhelds. On our weekday lunch visit, the restaurant was well staffed and attentive. Even though we never felt rushed, we were in and out within about an hour. If anything, the service bordered on overly attentive... during that hour we were interrupted six times by four different people checking if everything was okay. My suggestion: let the primary server handle most of the check-ins, and only have others step in if things get busy.