Shawarma Factory

The Lebanese shawarma shop behind the viral crispy shawarma - on 61 Ave SE in Foothills Industrial, run by Sofia, with a family photo wall going back generations and a habit of handing first-timers free baklava. Marked fully halal on the community Halal Map YYC; 1,800 reviews at 4.8. What to order The crispy shawarma - chicken, beef, or the mixed chicken-and-donair - is the one people have driven six hours for after seeing it online, and it lives up to the videos: pressed and grilled until the wrap shatters. The crispy donair for the rest of the table. Portions are Lebanese-generous. A first visit tends to end with a soft drink, snacks and a banana for the road, on the house. Good to know Weekday hours: 11am to 8pm Monday to Friday, 6pm on Saturday, closed Sunday. Reservations accepted, good for children and groups, vegetarian options, step-free entrance, free parking. Dine in, take out or order for delivery. Rated 4.8 from more than 1,800 Google reviews.

Shawarma Factory

The Lebanese shawarma shop behind the viral crispy shawarma - on 61 Ave SE in Foothills Industrial, run by Sofia, with a family photo wall going back generations and a habit of handing first-timers free baklava. Marked fully halal on the community Halal Map YYC; 1,800 reviews at 4.8. What to order The crispy shawarma - chicken, beef, or the mixed chicken-and-donair - is the one people have driven six hours for after seeing it online, and it lives up to the videos: pressed and grilled until the wrap shatters. The crispy donair for the rest of the table. Portions are Lebanese-generous. A first visit tends to end with a soft drink, snacks and a banana for the road, on the house. Good to know Weekday hours: 11am to 8pm Monday to Friday, 6pm on Saturday, closed Sunday. Reservations accepted, good for children and groups, vegetarian options, step-free entrance, free parking. Dine in, take out or order for delivery. Rated 4.8 from more than 1,800 Google reviews.

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Shawarma Factory
Shawarma Factory
★ 4.8 (1827 ratings) · $
5333 61 Ave SE Unit 202, Calgary, AB · (403) 236-4626
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4.8 1,827 Ratings

1000/10 experience! Upon first walking in we were greeted by Sofia, I noticed the lovely family photo wall and she stood up to tell me about it and point out her great grandfather and other family members which off the hop presented such a warm, welcoming hospitality vibe! We got the crispy shawarma(mixed chicken/donair & chicken/beef) The lady behind the counter was extremely pleasent to deal with and very kind. Sofia gave me a little mini plate of some of the toppings to try which was so nice if her, 20/ 10 you have got to try the tabouhli and the eggplant! The crispy shawarma was incredible. Probably one of the best shawarma I have had in Calgary! The meat was tender and juicy, the toppings packed full of flavor, the pomegranate sauce added a perfect balance to the whole thing and the GARLIC SAUCE OMG, do not skip out on trying their garlic sauce, I could absolutely eat that stuff on everything! We probably chatted with Sofia for easily an hour, met her father(the man behind the meats) who was such a delightful person, listened to wonderful stories about their family, made such a lovely connection with sofia and enjoyed some truly top quality food! You can really taste the love, pride and history that goes into their recipes. Overall going here is a full experience that will have you leaving with both your belly and your heart full! Do not skip over this place, they deserve so much hype for how incredible both the food and the family staff are ! Be sure to check them out on Instagram and tiktok too!! I will most definitely be returning time and time again for the food and the vibes!

Melissa Van rijn a month ago Read on Google

I drove 6 hours just to try the viral crispy shawarma! I ended up in Calgary for work and had seen this place all over my FYP, so I knew I had to try it. As soon as I walked in, I was greeted by incredibly friendly staff and the owner, who even offered me some free baklava as a first-time customer. The service was amazing from start to finish. I ordered the crispy shawarma and it absolutely lived up to the hype. The owner checked in on me while I was eating and was genuinely happy to see that I enjoyed it. The restaurant is spotless, beautifully decorated, and has a really welcoming atmosphere. Great food, great people, and definitely a place I’ll be recommending to others ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Isabella West 2 months ago Read on Google

my name is Brian. i came in on December 10 2025 at 6:40. the staff was very warm and welcoming. offered a soft drink on the house as well as some snacks and a banana for my travels. for being my first time here. the food was amazing i ordered the crispy shawarma wrap, it was nice and piping hot straight from the grill and tasted fantastic. staff once again was warm and welcoming would recommend to anyone 10/10 service.

Bri Briannn 8 months ago Read on Google

a spot that feels like home, this is it. The owner, Sofia, is incredibly welcoming and makes you feel like a regular from the moment you walk in. The food is absolutely delicious—you can tell there’s a lot of heart put into the cooking. And of course, being at Lebanese restaurant the portions are way more than enough 😂 Highly recommend

ahmed alelayawi 4 months ago Read on Google

Went there for lunch last week for the first time. My husband and I had the crispy Donair’s and the kids had crispy chicken Shawarma. The food was fantastic. Everybody thoroughly enjoyed their meal. The staff was friendly and the atmosphere was great. Give this place a try their crisp Options are amazing. I wish we would’ve taken a photo, but we were very hungry and it looked incredible.

Natacha Brownlee a month ago Read on Google

The Lebanese shawarma shop behind the viral crispy shawarma - on 61 Ave SE in Foothills Industrial, run by Sofia, with a family photo wall going back generations and a habit of handing first-timers free baklava. Marked fully halal on the community Halal Map YYC; 1,800 reviews at 4.8.

What to order

The crispy shawarma - chicken, beef, or the mixed chicken-and-donair - is the one people have driven six hours for after seeing it online, and it lives up to the videos: pressed and grilled until the wrap shatters. The crispy donair for the rest of the table. Portions are Lebanese-generous. A first visit tends to end with a soft drink, snacks and a banana for the road, on the house.

Good to know

  • Weekday hours: 11am to 8pm Monday to Friday, 6pm on Saturday, closed Sunday.
  • Reservations accepted, good for children and groups, vegetarian options, step-free entrance, free parking.

Dine in, take out or order for delivery. Rated 4.8 from more than 1,800 Google reviews.

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