Lulu&#x27;s Shawarma

Bardo deserves an updated review now that they have a new name and just celebrated their 16th…read moreanniversary - congrats! I love most items on the menu. Favorites include the arugula chick pea and black bean salad with jalenepeno pesto, any of their baked goods and sweets as well as their pizza. I LOVE that their pasta dishes feature Artie's handmade pasta (the best!) - but honestly was a little chewy recently with the pasta dish I got - could have gone for another minute. The standout for us was the desert - holy cow!! The Really Really Fudgey Brownie was UNREAL!! Sooo good. Service is friendly and helpful; you can tell the employees like their jobs, which helps the food taste even better. Their somewhat recent makeover and rebrand gives the restraunt a slightly more upscale feel which I'm not mad about. I love that you can dine outdoors as well, and bring your dog if you wish.

I visited today with my partner, our server was lovely and the place was nice, but my pizza came…read moreout with raw dough. I sent it back for another one that came out raw as well, we had the second one put back in the oven and took it to go. I should have looked more closely at it before leaving, because when I was home I found the crust was still raw and inedible. It was the first and only time I have ever had to send food back at a restaurant. Our server relayed a message from the kitchen suggesting we request our pizza "well done" in future.

Brussels sprouts from heaven

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Layer of raw dough in the crust, after being sent back twice

Apllada Greek Fusion Restaurant

4.8(5 reviews)

1.4 km

Great food and service!…read more Was pleasantly surprised with the small family owned and operated restaurant!

If you are looking for simple, delicious Greek homestyle cuisine, do yourself a favour and visit…read morethis beautiful quaint restaurant... Their spanakopita is beyond words and everything I ordered was particularly delicious. Beautifully flaky and buttery, I was in love! The owners and staff were incredibly friendly and hospitable, and I will definitely be going back! This is the only Greek for me in Hamilton

Greek beer Fix

Spicy dip with pita

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Chicken souvlaki dinner in the foreground. Tzatziki dip in the middle.

Planted in Hamilton

4.3(41 reviews)

1.6 km

Good food, loved it's all vegan. We are visiting here from states and was worried if there would be…read moreany good vegan food but it was great. The only one item we didn't like was Mac n cheese, that can be made better but everything else was perfect. Loved the grilled cheese and falafel wrap.

So happy I decided to stop at Planted In Hamilton for lunch today. I'm visiting Canada from the US…read moreand was happy to find a place with vegan poutine. It was delicious. I also got a cookie dough milkshake and a free chocolate chip cookie just for checking in :) service was so friendly and the atmosphere was very welcoming.

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Not just any veggie burger. This is the Planted Burger.

Freshii

3.0(7 reviews)

6.3 km

Went here for lunch this past weekend. Staff weren't the friendliest. I told them I was a first…read moretime customer and it was crickets. The inside decor has nice light colors with easy to read signs. Lots of seats and it was super clean. We ordered the Cobb Salad Wrap and Kale Caesar Bowl, both with chicken. The wrap was a bit too sweet; though you could tell it was made with good tasting ingredients. Unfortunately there wasn't much chicken. The Bowl had also fresh ingredients, but even with their salad dressing it was super dry, especially the quinoa. It also didn't have much chicken. Prices here are pretty high. It cost us $35 for two entree items and drinks. That's quite a bit for lunch.

I've been here numerous times now and am always blown away by not only the quality of the food…read more(especially the salads and bowls), but the reasonable prices and friendly staff as well. It is honestly such a quick and convenient place to grab some healthy food as opposed to going to an unhealthy fast food restaurant and I would definitely recommend.

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Rony's Rotisserie

4.9(36 reviews)

10.6 km

Not as close to HAMILTON as I thought But worth the drive!…read moreExcellent staff; move quickly and explain menu (also) quickly. Rice and chicken really good'

We were nearby and decided to stop by for lunch seeing the good reviews. After trying the food, we…read morecan defiantly say it's 5 stars worthy. The falafel plate I had was so delicious. Crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, drizzled with their house sauce (I asked for medium) on a bed of seasoned rice. I had a side of coleslaw and potatoes, both was delicious. Creamy coleslaw with bits of dried cranberries was so good I could've eaten that as a main. Potatoes were cooked in a curry sauce and was flavourful. My brother had the chicken plate which he got spicy and it really delivered. I loved that it was chopped and easy to eat, no knife necessary. The chicken was juicy. He got the salad (sweet balsamic) and hummus, all house made and you can really taste the difference. The hummus had a smoky taste and a nice smooth texture. Overall 10/10, we would defiantly visit again!!

Taco Tuesdays!! Cheese shell tacos, perfect low carb option

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Lettuce Love Cafe

3.8(143 reviews)

9.5 km

Lettuce Love & Heal are partners in this cute little shop! I got the salted caramel shake from Heal…read moreand the Macro bowl from Lettuce Love - both were filling, tons of protein and delicious. The servers were knowledgeable and friendly. I will definitely return.

Came here to try their vegan brunch. I ordered classic breakfast; it consists of potatoes, tempeh,…read morescrambled tofu with some veggies, toasts and couple of orange slices. I also ordered a drink called dragon smoothie; dragon fruit, mangoes, peach, pineapple, agave and oat-milk. Drink was delicious! The tempeh was nutty and umami flavoured. It was supposed to be bacon alternative. They have both indoor and outdoor seatings. For outdoor seating, they have parasol for shade. The indoor seatings have mixtures of regular seats and high seats.

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Flora Hamilton

4.8(9 reviews)

0.8 km

Being gluten free I dont normally indulge in pizza, but if I do..this is what I am going to poison…read moremyself with. Incredible roman style pizza, reminds me of my late Sicilian mother in laws...best pizza in the city.

Hamilton is filled with fantastic local pizza joints, so when I heard that Flora was the *best*…read morepizza in town, I had to check them out. Nestled on a side-street off busy James St N as you travel up the mountain, you'll find Flora on the ground floor of a older residential-looking building. The first thing you'll notice walking inside is actually how small this place is - the pizza ovens and prep area take up most of the space. But there's something incredibly charming about that because you have high hopes that if they dedicate that much space to food prep, it's gotta be good. Happy to report that their pizza lives up to the hype! Pizza is baked in a sheet-pan with a semi-thick crust that's soft yet crispy at the edges. Crust is on the thicker side relative to some Italian restaurants and pizza chains, but the composition of the dough makes it work because it has a bite but not too tough/thick where it gives your mouth a workout. I also loved their fresh tomato sauce. It balanced so well with the cheese and toppings, giving the pizza a nice freshness so that it didn't feel as heavy. My only critique was that I wanted more basil on my pizza (I love me some basil!)

Pepperoni pizza and garlic chili oil

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Margherita & pepperoni pizza slices

The Burnt Tongue

4.2(100 reviews)

0.4 km

Cannon has such a great selection and the non soup options are great for variety. The ice cream…read moresandwiches are really great

Why settle for just chicken soup for the soul when you can have so many other comforting, fresh…read moresoups from this place? A classic spot in Hamilton for a quick lunch or to warm you up on a chilly winter's day. I'm a sucker for their creamy tomato with tortellini soup (I know, so basic), but their cream of mushroom & peanut chicken soups are also sooo good! Soups rotate every so often, and they have some of the most unique, ethnic soups I've ever seen, so it's great for the adventurous foodie. Pair with a half/full sandwich or side salad if you're looking for something to fill you up! Service is friendly & quick, but seating is limited.

Thai shrimp w/ coconut soup, fries, burger

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State & Main Kitchen And Bar

3.6(73 reviews)

6.3 km

I haven't been here in a good while, but every visit consistently delivers. I ordered the Chicken…read moreClub today, and as always, it was delicious. The French fries paired with their dill dip are absolute perfection drool-worthy, to say the least! Prompt and efficient service made the experience even better. The only downside was the dirty soda, which just missed the mark for me, but overall, it remains a great spot.

A friend brought me here for the first time. Hadn't heard of the restaurant prior to our visit but…read morethen again, I'm hardly in Hamilton. It had rained the day we went and while indoor dining was bustling, we chose to sit outside on the patio, which was empty on arrival. Tables and chairs were wet but the weather changed and the sun shone again, drying up the area. We ordered several appetizers to share; bang bang shrimp (yummy), soup dumplings (yummy), spinach and artichoke dip (mediocre - have had better), sweet potato and regular fries plus dips (both very good) and dragon boat lettuce wraps (the crispy noodle and chicken with hoisin sauce and cashews was delicious and my favourite but the lettuce leaves had spoiled spots and seemed not to be thoroughly washed). I took the liberty of cleaning the lettuce before eating it. We also received dirty plates but bringing this to our server's attention quickly remedied the problem. Besides these minute concerns, the food and service and company were great! The patio filled up quite fast shortly after we placed our order and received our food. Arriving before dinnertime surely worked in our favour!

Sangria

Grilled Chicken Club

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Dirty Soda

Charred Chicken

4.2(125 reviews)

0.7 km

A go to spot when in Hamilton. Chicken is well prepared,…read morefries are very good. They have a nice tasting sauce, mild is very mild. Another reason to visit Hamilton! Skip Toronto, check out the HAMMER instead..

It is closed. Loved it hope it opens again Good luck. Great…read morechicken and salad. Nice people and good service.

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Waqar's F.

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12 years ago

The best shawarma in hamilton. Better than vida la pita which was formerly known as eat a pita, and better than nabils. The stores atmosphere is not the best , but nice to just go yourself to grab a quick filling meal that's less than 10 dollars. Juicy chicken, and perfect amount of sauces make this an addicting spot to goto ! I took my cousin from overseas there, and everyone in my family of 5 loves their shawarma. read more

Sar R.

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9 years ago

I tried my first shwarma a year ago from lulus and I was hooked the second the spices in the rice and chicken hit my tongue, I'll buy a whole bottle of garlic sauce with mine and my boyfriends order aswell I'm obsessed with it, I've tried bastions, sana grill, and vita la pita ( which has roaches ) and nothing compares to lulus I know why it's Hamilton best. read more

Mardin E.

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3 years ago

BEST chicken shawarma i have ever had hands down. The flavour of the chicken with the rice and that SAUCE. You're missing out if you haven't tried Lulu's. Also the kurdish flags inside was the best part of the experience read more

Sean M.

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12 years ago

Coo coo for lulu's. I try every shwarma joint i come across, nothing has come close to lulu's. Its one of a kind!!! BEST SHARMA EVER!

Jack S.

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10 years ago

THEIR WHITE SAUCE RECIPE: Hellman's REAL Mayonnaise Garlic salt Cilantro Water Oops, didn't hide it well enough!! read more

Wadiaa S.

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9

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7 years ago

Very good sandwich and shawrma good service very close to my work so i go in lunch time to enjoy

James L.

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10 years ago

Great food and good service , they also deliver to my store on Ottawa St. Where heads Meet .... read more

Van T.

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3

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10 years ago

In my honest opinion I think this is the best shawarma place in town. Highly Recommended.

Edward P.

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6 years ago

Lulu's is the best Chicken and Rice in Hamilton!!!

Subramanian V.

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13 years ago

Best Sharwarma in Hamilton

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We came here for a Sunday lunch and were very happy with our choice…read more They offer Egyptian style Shawarma and Falafel. The staff are very friendly and spent time giving is a history of the restaurant and we talked about Egyptian Cuisine. We ordered a "Chicken Shawarma Plate" and a "Falafel Wrap". They food was very tasty and made of fresh ingredients. Also, when they were cutting the chicken pieces, there wasn't too much oil coming off of the meat, which reassured me of it being healthier than other places. Falafel tasted pleasantly different from other shawarma places and the staff explained to us how the ingredients are different for Egyptian style falafels.

I am very happy that we have an authentic, Egyptian style Shawarma place in Burlington. The food…read morehere has been really good and so is the service. My favourite is always the Shawarmas and their Garlic potatoes. The people are super nice, and shy. Make sure to say Hi and they'll be happy to give you a smile.

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I think the place is almost an institution based on the amount of reviews (here and elsewhere) and…read moreit's popularity. I had a mixed shawarma wrap. Pretty good, but nothing special or memorable either. I would try it again if in the area, but wouldn't go out of my way either.

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Yousuf was very friendly, and the food was great! The shawarma was packed with lots of tasty, juicy…read morechicken. I'll definitely be coming back!

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The other reviews previous to this one are quite accurate…read more My experience happened about an hour ago. I was waiting inline and notice the chef making Shawarma sandwiches but the pita was breaking a lot which, to me, meant their pitas weren't fresh that day so I ordered a chicken Shawarma plate to go instead. The size seems tiny for $11 and I didn't think I would get full but it almost took me down for a good itis nap afterward. I usually eat a lot, I swear! The quality is better than any other in Toronto so far which isn't saying much but not as good as Ottawa. Their garlic paste isn't very pungent. I wasn't killing any vampires anytime soon. Their spicy sauce is spicier than expected. A little above mild, it is good. Very clean and cozy atmosphere. Employees didn't seem very happy but maybe bad day? Satisfied. Try it.

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4 of us came in for lunch. 3 had chicken shawarma wrap and one had a falafel wrap. All of us…read moreagreed the food was great. The ingredients were fresh and cooked to perfection. The sauces were awesome - not overpowering!

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