Overall disappointing. I wanted to try something new in the neighbourhood, so I gave Shawarma Station a shot. Upon entry, I saw some workers sitting on milk crates behind the food counter on their phones. I ordered a 5 piece of grape leaves, and they're hard. They taste old and like they've just been soaked in vinegar. I'm so disappointed. The beef donair is just okay. read more

Shawarma Station - Grape Leaves (5 pieces) - Middle Eastern Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

This is our first time here. We were visiting Kensington area(Calgary) and the area was nice and exciting. My wife happened to see this place and decided to try it. To be honest the food is good but the person at the food station giving orders is not so pleasant. In fact she was rude! Oh man! To a point that she was discriminating. Warning to all. read more

Shawarma Station - Our ticket to an unforeseen Kensington welcome. - Middle Eastern Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Just dispointed shawarma. I went in craving a really good shawarma but this place was just a let down. Been to way better places around Calgary read more

WOW, every time I come here I end up scraping my plate clean! The chicken shawarma plate is fantastic--make sure you try their spicy house sauce. I ordered this twice now, and loved everything about it. The first time I ordered the regular-sized plate, but subsequent times it had to be the large plate--their meat and rice is so well-spiced and presented! I've had the lamb, too, and it was juicy, tender, perfectly spiced, and with enough salad and pickles to make me happy and well-fed. The staff are very helpful and attentive, and they are quick and efficient at creating their amazing plates of food. I've never order take-out or delivery, nor have I ever ordered their wraps, so I can't comment on those, but it you want amazing shawarma platters to eat in their nice restaurant, this is a place I heartily recommend. read more

Easily one of my top 3 Shawarma places in Calgary. I usually eat here once a month. I love spicy food, so he makes it nice and hot for me, be careful if you're asking for it spicy! I can understand some people may think it's overpriced, especially if you're asking for an XL, but the best places in Calgary are all roughly that price. The owner Sam is extremely personable and outgoing and will more than likely give you a free sample of some of the meat. read more

After the raw chocolate event, Michelle and I were hungeeee. Michelle spotted a shawarma place while walking to the event so we decided to make a stop at the shawarma station. It was about 9:10PM on a Thursday night, we were the only customers. We were immediately greeted by the friendly man and women at the front and asked if we've ever been. I haven't so they offered samples before I decided what to order. The beef and chicken were fresh off the skewers and wow were they ever tasty! I really enjoyed the beef because it had a hit of heat and the chicken was super flavorful. We both decided to go with a mixed platter which is a mix of beef and chicken that comes with rice, salad, hummus and garlic sauce. Sweet sauce was poured over as well. We ate in but asked for them to be in takeout containers just in case we couldn't finish. Like I said above, we were hungeeeee so we sat down and dug in. I mixed everything together, yes everything. The rice, with the salad, the meats and the garlic sauce all together. MMMMMMMMMMMM!!!! I ate the whole container + some of Michelles beef because it got too spicy for her (baby). Michelle really enjoyed everything though. The combination on the platter was delightful, the garlic sauce was sweeter than other places I've tried but nonetheless super tasty. The meats were cooked to perfection with the beef having a slight crisp to it. Next time I'll ask for more sweet sauce, NOM. Craving shawarmas and in the Kensington area? Shawarma station is the place to stop! read more

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Overpriced and sub-par. This place is a pass. Visiting Calgary, I thought I'd pop in for a shwarma. First thing I noticed is that there was nothing on the spinners, as you would expect to see in a shwarma joint. I asked if the meat they were serving was from yesterday and the owner got very indignant and insisted that they come in at 6 am to cook the meat. I should have known this was BS, but I ordered a shwarma plate anyway. It was tiny, not fresh tasting, and like 12 bucks. They didn't even give me pita with it, though to be fair when I asked for some they gave me some stale pita, making a big deal about how it was on the house for me since I was visiting from out of town. He sort of implied that because I was from Vancouver I wouldn't really know much about Shwarma since we don't really have it there, which I thought was pretty funny. Anyway, the owner is pushy and overbearing, the food is meh, and way overpriced. My girlfriend had a similar experience. Should have asked her about the place before trying it. read more

I would not recommend this place to anyone, I don't think 'Sam' really knows how to make a good wrap. The chicken was greasy gross, 2 small pieces of lettuce and dog-grade beef (which had chunks of falafel to fill in where there wasn't much beef) did a 2 sec grill & done. I'll never go there again & I don't care that 'Sam' is back because his food sucks. Cheers. read more

Just ordered a chicken shawarma and it was delicious. :) It was a OK in size. The flavours were good. Spicy was spicy. Even though they were busy they were quick and efficient. She even remembered to cut mine in half. The wrap is thin and crispy. I'm surprised with the low reviews and thought I'd wrote a more recent review. read more

This is a great joint if you're out late, and in a desperate search to satisfy your munchy. You won't be disappointed by their portions at all. I'm guilty for loving shawarma mostly for the sweet garlic sauce, which is why I was disappointed with my experience here. The sauce wasn't very creamy or flavorful. I am at fault for not asking for extra, but my usual experience is that they automatically load it on. I'll likely gravitate back again for that late night out. read more

I like this place. Sam is friendly and kind (could be overbearing to some I suppose, but I like him!), the food is tasty and I find the portion size to be perfect. The grill press really helps make a pita wrap great, and the sauces are really good. Be careful of the spice - I ask of a 'little bit' spicy, and that is almost too spicy (and I'm not sensitive!). Overall a good expertise, but I do wish my warp was $1 - $2 cheaper; that would make the Station a destination... not just a 'oh I need lunch and I'm in Kensington' stop. read more

This was my last stop in Calgary. It's a small place, but the lines go out the door. Plates, shawarma, you can't go wrong with anything here. I had the chicken and beef shawarma. A medium is pretty big, good for sharing so you can save room for samosas and baklava. The shawarma wrap had tons of flavor, fresh veggies, grilled carved meat and best of all a grilled wrap. The grilled wrap kept it from getting soggy too quickly with all the juices and sauces. The chicken samosa was delicious. The chicken was flavored well and was shredded. It's too bad it's not freshly fried for the extra crunch. They warmed it up in the microwave . . . may be a better idea to put it on the grill press instead. I didn't get a chance to try the baklava, but they looked really good and it was the perfect bite. I intended to get some after I was done, but he line got way too long. read more

Shawarma Station - Middle Eastern Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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There is no better Shawarma in Calgary. The secret recipe of Sam is the golden price of Kensington. There are 5 things this place has that no other shawarma in the city, NO, the country, has. 1. Tabouli 2. Tahiti 3. Sam's secret chicken herbs 4. Sweet & Sour sauce 5. The fact that they toast the shawarma in such a way it makes all other shawarma feel shameful. I'm not kidding, I will only eat at the shawarma station because for the past 10 years my heart has been shawarmad by Sam. I recommend the regular chicken shawarma with EVERYTHING on it. -Ben read more

Yesterday I wanted a sandwich, so my boyfriend suggested we walk over to Shawarma Station. I was a bit apprehensive walking in because someone had told me some time back that the guy had tried to charge her an extra 2 or 3 bucks for a teaspoon of hummus. Anyway, I still went to check it out. While walking in, there was a 'Sam is back!' sign at the door, and upon entering, there was a huge blown up article about 'Sam's magic fingers' on the wall. I'm talking gigantic, like life-size. It was a bit 'Woah' for me. This was Sam overload, and I hadn't even met the guy yet. It had been a whole 5 seconds of me looking at the menu on the wall when this 'Sam' appeared and started asking us what we want, and when I wasnt sure, he started offering little samples of his meat. All well and good, because his samples were very tasty, but I hardly had a quiet moment to think of what I wanted to order because he kept going on and on about how his meat was the best in town and that we should try the mixed shawarma. He kept referring to us as 'my friend' and kept saying "anything you want my friend, anything you want' and 'thank you very much my friend, thank you very much.' It was a bit too much even for me. Way too overbearing. We caved in and ordered 2 mixed shawarma plates, and 2 drinks. While making the plate, he kept asking if I want olives, if I want hummus, if I want tomatoes, etc etc. I kept saying, yes, yes, no, etc. In the end I had a plate with a little bit of salad, a little bit of hummus and a fair amount of meat. The 2 plates with 2 drinks came to $31.50. I was a bit shocked to say the least. My bad, for not asking the breakdown of all the costs? Because this was a bit ridiculous. Maybe this is not Montreal, but back there when I went to a shawarma place, I used to get plates piled high with salad, meat, and DELICIOUS garlic potatoes AND a pita for about 9 or 10 bucks maximum. This time, no garlic potatoes, no pita bread. And it was over 13 bucks for each plate. Did they charge me $3 for the hummus? Maybe I should have asked. But I shouldn't have to. The guy should INFORM me if something he is putting on my plate is going to cost me extra. The meat was tasty, but the whole deal was ridiculously overpriced. I would not go back again to pay $15 a person for a random fast-food/sandwich/shawarma craving. And Sam should really tone it down a little. read more

the food wasn't bad- but what a rip off. My son and husband ordered the shawarma wrap for 9.50 and then they charged and extra $3 each for a smear of hummus and a tablespoon's worth of salad. they did not mention that they were extra- they just said do you want this? they said yes thinking it was included but it wasn't! In the end their two raps totaled $27.00- a bit much for fast food. read more

PLEASE I repeat do not order from this place. Not only is the food not good, but the customer service is terrible. I ordered from this restaurant at work from Skip the Dishes, they did not provide forks or spoons. Not only was it overpriced, but they expect me to eat with my hands? The staff over the phone were not only rude but extremely unhelpful. Also the food I received was cold, the meat was really tough. There are better shawarma restaurants out there guys, with better customer service. Do not waste your time and money. read more

Pleasant staff but all you're paying for is the location. Poorly seasoned meat, tiny portions, over priced. You'd be better off going to Jimmy's A&A or shawarma knight downtown... read more

Love this place for its excellent, super fresh and giant falafel wraps. It's been reliable for years. Latest visit, I got a Sam Sandwich, adding eggplant to a falafel wrap and it did not disappoint. It gets busy during weekday lunches, which is always a good sign. Best falafel in Kensington! read more

I really like the shawarmas here; they have plenty of meat, tasty sauce, and are well toasted. The owner is also very friendly. I have to give it 3 stars, however, because the food here is overpriced (depending on what you order it can easily hit $10 for a shawarma). The owner would need to cut the price by 20% to make it good value for money. read more

Casual and friendly establishment in Kensington with delicious food. Really enjoyed my falafel plate! Sam makes everything from scratch (except the desserts which he gets from a local bakery) and it's all healthy and yummy! read more

The chicken shawarma is tasty. The Sam's sandwich with eggplant and falafel is OK. Service is friendly and fast. I will come back.

The beef shawarma is one of the best I've ever had! I'm so glad that I stumbled upon this spot. The service was excellent and super friendly. The place was clean and in an awesome location. I'm definitely glad to have tried this place out! read more

Love this place! The decor is a classic mom and pop shop type with some middle eastern elements. The shawarmas are always delicious. I've brought so many friends to this place and they all agree the food is top notch. Never left disappointed! The staff are always friendly as well! read more

Business has sold. We had givin it a 5 star for many years but Not anymore. It once had the charm of Sam behind the counter snd his pride. We missed that in the product last time. read more

Excellent spot for a Shawarma in Kensington. My kids and I love to go here! They think it has the best chicken and rice for Shawarma spots in Calgary. Clean, friendly and fast. Good selection of sauces as well. Definitely recommended read more

In my quest to find some decent falafel in the Kensington area, I chose the Shawarma Station as todays stop. Upon entering, I was greeted by a friendly lady cashier and Sam, whose return from Lebanon has prompted a 10% off sale. I ordered a falafel wrap and was immediately asked if I wanted any paid extras ( I declined all). One thing I immediately noticed was intense inventory control that was executed by Sam. He has making these wraps down to a science and does not give any more than the customer has paid for. I was offered samples of beef and chicken which I accepted although this seemed a touch on the presumptuous side since I hadn't been to the shop before and I could have very well been a vegetarian. To be honest, I wasn't overly impressed by the flavour and the texture of either sample. While both Sam and the cashier were friendly enough, the "My friend" post fixing of every statement made by Sam got old fast. The wrap was tasty enough but it just lacked the amount of necessary ingredients to be a filling lunch. In terms of value, this place just does not cut it, especially compared to local competitors like Pepinos or Tenshi Sushi. My search for the ultimate Falafel continues in the Kensington area continues. Next stop might have to be Jimmys A and A Deli read more

While the owner is a lovely gentleman, the food there is ridiculously overpriced.

Friendly people, they also gave us free ice creams :)! the food is a bit pricey but tastes good.

I sure wish I had read the other reviews before entering this establishment. While it's true that the owner is friendly, the amount of food you receive for the price is laughable - as previously stated, ridiculously OVERPRICED. If you're looking for value, look elsewhere. I simply asked for 'extra pickles' and buddy said that would be an extra charge. Huh? Sorry, but it's noon and your restaurant is COMPLETELY EMPTY..............now I know why. And BTW, the food is not that tasty (I ate the chicken pita). Avoid this place and you'll avoid disappointment. Jimmy's A&A is by far the best in Calgary. read more

Overpriced, owner forces you to buy drinks by making the food spicy

I had Sam's Sandwich (veggie) and it was delicious! Spicy but not overpowering, warm from the grill. The owner is very friendly and personable, which is great to see in the service business. He offered a sample when we first stepped in and treated us well. As for price- not sure what people mean by overpriced, it's standard for Calgary. I would go back again. read more

Horrible...order $60 worth of food on New Years Day, was excited for a tasty meal and watching football. The food we got was disgusting. The large fry was dry and cold and the portion was barely a small. We ordered a large mozzarella stick and received 4 little sticks that were frozen in the middle. The donair was the final straw. A heavy, wet, inedible mess that soaked through the plastic bag and reminded me of a used diaper. I called to speak with the owner who repeatedly told me that he would call me back - as it was New Year's Day I understand how busy they could be so was patient. After an hour and a half I finally spoke with the owner who did not believe me and refused to deliver another order. He made an endless list of excuses and took no took no accountability for his poor product. We had to throw out the food and order pizza. Extremely disappointed in the food and attitude of the owner. I pity anyone who has to go through the same experience as we did and will never eat at this establishment again. read more