Made-to-order smash burgers, chicken sandwiches and bold specialty creations prepared with halal-certified ingredients at three Edmonton locations.
Three locations, including West Edmonton Mall.
Charcoal-grilled kababs, shish taouk, mandi, fresh mezze and traditional desserts—plus halal catering for weddings, family gatherings and corporate events.
Dine in or plan your next catered event.
Fresh falafel, fatteh, ful, hummus, manakish, Arabic coffee and traditional sweets served with warm Damascene hospitality.
Family recipes backed by 30+ years of experience.
Bulk tahini, rice, pickles, sauces, pastes, olive oil, charcoal and more for restaurants, caterers and specialty retailers across the GTA.
Commercial quantities with scheduled GTA delivery.
Shawarma, saj wraps, kebabs and Middle Eastern street food
Alpha’s Shawarma is a family-run Syrian and Lebanese shawarma restaurant with multiple locations in downtown Toronto. The family brought culinary traditions from Syria and Lebanon, along with professional kitchen experience gained in the UAE, before launching Alpha’s Shawarma in Toronto in 2022.
The menu focuses on shawarma and Middle Eastern street food, including chicken, beef and mixed shawarma served in saj wraps or plates, beef kebab, shish tawook, lamb souvlaki and falafel. Plates are available with rice or fries, fattoush salad, garlic sauce and hummus, while other menu items include kibbeh and spicy potatoes.
Alpha’s Shawarma has expanded across downtown Toronto with locations on Queen Street West, King Street West, Yonge Street near Dundas, and Queen Street near John. The restaurant offers dine-in, takeout, delivery and catering.
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Read ArticleA source-neutral summary of recurring patterns across available review platforms.
Alpha’s Shawarma is widely associated with flavourful, sauce-forward shawarma, generous portions and strong late-night appeal. Reviewers frequently praise the toasted saj wraps, chicken and mixed shawarma plates, garlic sauce and filling Arabic-style platters. Service is often friendly even during rushes, but feedback is less consistent on cleanliness, washroom conditions and service speed when the shop is crowded.
This is one editorial synthesis of recurring themes across listed public review sources. Ratings and review totals may change after the analysis date.
