I'd honestly like to keep this place a secret for myself, but great food--and even better people--just can't go without sharing! I stumbled across this cute, cozy spot in downtown Ridgefield and immediately felt like it was the perfect place for a bite to eat. I had the pleasure of meeting the owner, Bassam, and his kindness and genuine hospitality really stood out. He took the time to explain the menu, what each item was, and even shared some of the history behind the food. That personal touch made the experience even better. Here's what we ordered: Chicken Shawarma -- 10/10 Hummus + extra pita -- 10/10 Baklava -- 10/10 Dolma -- Bassam kindly had us try some. My wife really enjoyed it! I'm a little picky, so it wasn't quite my flavor, but I can absolutely see why it's a favorite for many. Everything was fresh, flavorful, high quality, and reasonably priced, with good-sized portions. The food, service, and atmosphere all impressed us, and we'll definitely be back. It honestly saddens me when small businesses don't get the reviews and support they deserve. A simple review can mean so much, especially heading into the winter months. I'll definitely be stopping in for food to go on my way home! If you haven't stepped outside your comfort zone and tried something new here, I highly encourage you to do so. Life is about trying new things, and this place absolutely does not disappoint. Great food. Kind people. Cozy atmosphere. Small-business love. What more could you ask for? read more

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Had lunch here since we were making a Costco run. I ordered a chicken shawarma wrap and some soda that I've never heard of before. The shawarma was good, and the soda was was different but good -- mix of fruit punch and maybe Dr. Pepper. Next time I get a shawarma, I think I will ask for extra sauce. It was a little bit dry for me, but I do like a lot of sauce. Although the service wasn't rude or anything, I think it would help if the window person was a little more outgoing/friendly. A hello, telling me the total, and a thank you would be nicer. Overall, I enjoyed my meal and will try other things on the menu when we're in the area. I'm happy to see a family business selling good food at a fair price. I love the fact that it's not another burger joint. read more

Been a few times now and I'm definitely a fan. The falafel is really good and my other go to is the chicken over fries but the wraps are all excellent. There's a hot sauce that is to die for and the garlic sauces are delicious too. Easy pick up - either order ahead or order there. Plus the location is great, located within the Neighborhood Refuge area so it's a best of both worlds! It's an easy walk from anywhere downtown so finding parking even if it's not right by there is usually easy. read more

First time, and it was SO GOOD! Located in downtown Ridgefield, next to the church/bar. I got the chicken shawarma plate and a side of falafel. I am so happy I gave them a try. The food is plated amazing and the flavors are spot on. They have tahini, hummus, tzatziki and a couple other dips. The chicken was delicious and the falafel was too. 100% highly recommend. Will definitely be back. If I could eat here everyday, I would! Friendly staff as well. There are other food trucks, but this one is separate and by itself around the corner. Make sure you go try them out! read more

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We got takeout from here. Delicious flavors! We enjoyed the triple meat plate (chicken, beef & lamb) that came with hummus and tziki, pita, rice and a little salad. We also shared a shawarma sandwich with chicken. read more

Shawarma Refuge - Mixed 20. Triple Meat Plate; 1. Chicken Shawarma - Food Trucks Near Me - Ridgefield, Washington

Excited to see a new food truck in Ridgefield and this one is a winner! My boyfriend and I decided to try it out after hearing good things and we were definitely not disappointed. We got the kebab wrap, a side of two pitas, and a side tzatziki sauce. The kebab wrap was amazing! The meat is so flavorful with a little spice and the veggies were fresh and crisp. The meat to veg ratio was perfect. Plus, it was huge!! You get a lot of food. The tzatziki sauce was also very good, tasted fresh and light. We ate it with our pita bread and it was tasty. Also not to mention, the service was great. Who I assume was possibly the owner, he was very kind and friendly. Overall super awesome addition to downtown Ridgefield. I took some menu photos but we were too excited to try it we forgot to take food photos. Next time for sure, as we will definitely be returning. One of the better food trucks we have tried in a while. Plus they are open until 8pm! read more

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Super convenient if you live in Ridgefield. In addition to typical meats, they have vegan options as well.

New food truck in downtown Ridgefield! I heard about this place yesterday and had to get my butt down here to try it out! Downtown Ridgefield has several food trucks and all of them are fantastic so I had very high hopes for this new addition and it did NOT disappoint! I got a rice bowl with lamb. The lamb is a blended ground meat similar to gyro but chunks and not sliced. Was super flavorful and moist! Hummus and Tzatziki sauces were great. Serving size was generous! Enough to share if your not starving (we weren't so we shared). Friendly service, they were busy for just opening which was a good sign! We wandered and checked out tha seating areas while we waiting and it was quick for our pager to go off and we picked up our food! Everything on the menu looks fantastic - can't wait to come back and try more! This is a wonderful addition to our little downtown. read more

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We have a new food truck in Ridgefield and it's fantastic! Shawarma Refuge serves high quality, delicious Middle-Eastern food and the portions are very generous. Between the five of us, we tried the chicken shawarma, beef shawarma, lamb shawarma, falafel, dolmas (grape leaves), hummus and salad. Every item was great! Do yourself a favor and try Shawarma Refuge. read more

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So glad Shawarma Refuge is in Ridgefield! EASILY our new favorite food truck in Ridgefield We tried a bunch of different things from the truck and honestly loved every single bite. The food is super flavorful, the portions are huge, and you can tell everything is made with care. The owner is incredibly kind and clearly passionate about it being authentic -- it really shows in the food. He also really cares about your experience and came to check in and see how we were enjoying everything. We'll definitely be back (and often). If you haven't tried it yet, do yourself a favor and go! read more

I had the lamb bowl and it was excellent! Great flavor, even the rice was outstanding! The salad was super fresh and the garlic sauce was delicious! I called a friend and said get here right away. There are several picnic tables with umbrellas outside and weights to keep your napkins from blowing away. Priced right, I didn't need a credit card. Dude was super cool to talk to, he even gifted us some homemade baklava. It was a great day and we will be back! read more

Super satisfied as a first-time customer. The service was prompt and staff were absolutely kind. I thought the prices were a little steep at first, BUT the portions are plentiful which definitely makes up for it. Plenty of veggies. But the most important thing for me, the food was solid! I don't know if this is authentic, but it's delicious! Try the Kabab Gyro or the chicken bowl, with a side of hot sauce. It was ! Definitely coming back, this time asking for a little more extra hot sauce read more

Shawarma Refuge did not disappoint! My husband and I got the combination shawarma (beef and lamb) and beef Arabi, both were absolutely delicious. The portions were very generous, meats were tender and juicy. They offer many plate options and everything looks tasty. The service was excellent and the ambiance is perfect for enjoying the beautiful weather. Can't wait to go back! read more

We just tried Shawarma Refuge for the first time. The location is right near the Overlook Park in downtown Ridgefield. The food was delicious! The meat was tender, juicy and fell apart easily. The hummus and sauces were expertly prepared. We appreciated the service as the owner came out to check on how everything was as we had mentioned it was our first time eating there. Highly recommend them and we will be back for sure. read more

Large portions and fast preparation/delivery. Absolutely delicious! Major flavor bomb read more

Shawarma Refuge - 1. Chicken Shawarma and 8. Beef Gyro - Food Trucks Near Me - Ridgefield, Washington

I was excited to try the chicken gyro. Unfortunately the chicken was dry and crumbly. Last time we had the beef Shawarma it was excellent

Shawarma Refuge in Ridgefield seriously deserves the shoutout. I stopped by their food truck on 113 S Main Ave and was blown away -- not just by the food, but the whole experience. We tried both the beef and chicken shawarma and wow -- the meat was incredibly flavorful, juicy, and clearly high quality. The portions were huge, especially for the price. You can tell a lot of care goes into how they prepare everything. But what really surprised me was the baklava-- hands down the best I've ever had. Super fresh, packed with nuts, and just melts in your mouth. Not overly sweet, just perfect. Also want to mention Bassam the owner -- super friendly guy who really takes pride in what he does. He actually takes time to talk to customers and make sure everyone's happy. That kind of service is rare these days. All in all, if you're anywhere near Ridgefield and love Middle Eastern food, this place is a must. I'll definitely be going back . Shawarma Refuge read more

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So yummy! So fresh and the staff is so nice! It's the fourth time we've been and it's consistently delicious.

Wow! Everything we ordered was amazing! Vegetables/salad was super fresh. Flavors hit the spot without being overwhelming. Though the prices seem steep, the servings are huge. Service was very nice. Checked in on us mid-meal to make sure everything was right and tasted good. We were concerned about where we'd eat since we know the Neighborhood refuge is 21 and older but the Shawarma Refuge has its own little area with 4 tables. read more

Y'all this place is a must try!! SO glad we ended up choosing this place. Food was authentic and delicious, ambiance was so perfect especially with the nearby neighborhood refuge place. To top it off the service was great, the host and owner was inviting and checked up on us towards the end how everything tasted. We will be back for sure, with more friends and family. No pictures, well.. cause we dug right in. read more

Such good food! Great service. Love the setup. Plenty of seating, clean tables, and benches. We will definitely be back often!

We were excited to see this new food truck over at the Refuge and decided to try it for lunch. We were completely taken aback by the quality of the food and the large portions. We ordered the Falafel Wrap and the Arabic style lamb wrap. I wish I'd taken pictures as both entrees were impressive and definitely shareable portions. The Falafel was amazing - moist and perfectly seasoned. The lamb wrap had a slightly spicy sauce and was fantastic. The lamb wrap was four large pieces and included perfectly prepared french fries. We enjoyed it all and can't wait to return. I recommend giving Sharma Refuge a try! You won't be disappointed. read more

My wife and I had finished working a two day event at the Clark County Event Center in Ridgefield WA and were more than ready for dinner. We found Shawarma Refuge. We both enjoy Mediterranean/Middle Eastern cuisine. She got the Felafel plate; I got the Lamb plate; we shared the Babaganoush. We each got two meals out of what we were served and it well worth the price, and tasty. The actual place has outside picnic tables, and looks like a decorated food trailer. However, the Community Center/Shelter next door posted a sign on the restaurant's property that customers of Shawarma Refuge were welcome there. We went, and we were. Very good food, excellent value and service. The gentlemen who waited on us (Sorry, we did not exchange names.) stated he was aware we knew something about the cuisine after I pronounced Babaganoush more or less correctly, without aid. Recommended. read more

Food, service, location this place has it all! 10 star review. The food was delicious and we will be going back asap.

The menu had a nice variety of options. Everything we ordered was seasoned perfectly and the portions were generous. The owner was very friendly. Definitely a great local option for delicious meal. read more

The folks working this truck are very Friendly. We had a selection of many items off the menu. Everything was an amazing combination of flavors and the meats were perfection. read more

Shawarma Refuge - Kabab Gyro. The meat is so tender, seasoned to perfection. - Food Trucks Near Me - Ridgefield, Washington

What an amazing place! We are so excited that Ridgefield now has a Mediterranean option. The food was delicious and the portions were very generous. Highly recommend the chicken plate and three meat plate! read more

We live in Ridgefield and love that such good food is so close! We've been here three times now and it has been great every time.

Food was amazing! Portions were huge. I could not stop eating the Shawarma Over Fries. So good. This is my new favorite place. read more

Very good chicken plate. Came with a lot of food. Hummus was fresh and was flavorful. Owner was so kind, gave us a baklava on the house.

The food was excellent and authentic. We came at the end of the day and the owner came out and chatted with us after we finished eating. He was so nice and even gave us a desert sample. Eating here was a wonderful experience and we will be back with friends! read more

Everything was so tasty! Definitely will be back! Huge portions! We had the rice bowl, baklava and shawarma and everyone loved it!

Delicious, authentic food! Will order again! Ty the servings are huge, delicious rice, hummus is the real deal, & a amazing salad, lots of tender lamb! read more

Best shawarma place in town! Great food! Great service! Great location! Must try! The owner is super kind and gave us free things to try. He really is trying to make sure a customer is happy! read more

Nothing to write home about. The shawarma is dull and the hummus is bitter. Pita house in battleground blows this place out of the water.

Wowzers! Food and service was outstanding! Best Dolma we've had hands down! The Chicken and Lamb Shawarma were HUGE and so tasty! First time here but we'll definitely be making the trek back out to Ridgefield! read more

The food is amaaaaazing. The owner is so friendly. We have been eating there several times a week since it opened. Great for kids too!! Highly recommend!!! read more

Tried the Shawarma Refuge food cart in downtown Ridgefield today. The food was delicious. Service was great too. Had the 'beef plate', enough for two meals. I will be back soon. read more

Delicious food and great customer service! Loved it. Will be a regular here. Awesome food affordable and good seating.

Fantastic food and great service! We have visited several times since they opened. I highly recommend the lamb plate!