Shawarmalicious
Reviews of Shawarmalicious
from GoogleShawarmas exactly how I remember them from the first time I ever tried one. These guys know what they’re doing, and they do it incredibly well. Easily one of the best I’ve had in years. Fresh ingredients, meat packed with flavor without being overpowering, just perfect. The staff was super friendly and chill. I’ll definitely be coming back.
We ordered shawarma bites for our hackathon event at the University of Calgary and they were thoroughly enjoyed by all the student participants and organizers! Taha (the owner) is very friendly and easy to communicate with. We loved the food and highly recommend Shawarmalicious!!
Came here on a whim left here over the moon! When I came i was literally just a hungry customer looking for a shawarma, as soon as i was welcomed in the by the staff i was instantly happy and the shawarma itself was amazing (I got the chicken one) i took a bite and knew that i would come back. On top of that the hospitality by the staff set it apart. Will definitely come back!
Came in at 11:30 for a wrap. Got to the counter and asked if they have lamb and beef, the 9 year old running the register said yes. I paid $26 for a “large lamb and beef wrap”. Waited 15 minutes before I asked where my order is, and they didn’t even have my order on the line. They asked me what I ordered and I said a lamb and beef wrap. They literally don’t even have Lamb. Got my “large” wrap and its fridge cold and smaller than any regular wrap I’ve ordered from anywhere else. The music in there was so loud that you can’t even hear the person calling peoples names to give them their orders. On of the guys working the line got angry at the person calling orders for turning the music down. Never coming here again. Extremely disappointed in the food and the service. I’m not exaggerating when I say there was a 9 year old running the register
My husband loves this place and we were eating shawarma only at this place. But today we ordered through Uber Eats and this is what we’ve got… we are disappointed and I don’t want to go there anymore. The worst shawarma in my life
Chef Leon was awesome!! Love coming here :)
Best shawarma in North America
The best shawarma I’ve ever had. Leo is a magician!
I tried it a few times, and for each instance, I give it 5 stars.
Came here for a late night donair. While the meat and fillings were good, the donair sauce is pink and super thin, could barely taste it on the wrap. We spent $45 on 2 wraps and 2 sodas, which seems pretty pricey to me. The music is not great and hella loud, and they had some dude literally yelling into a microphone, which I assume was meant for karaoke or something. The place quickly filled with a ton of men, who gave off crappy vibes, so we left, as I didn't feel very safe as the only woman in the restaurant. I also heard fights break out a lot here, which is wild.
A neighbourhood shawarma spot that delivers exactly what you expect, and sometimes that’s all you really need. The food is fresh, flavorful, and satisfying without trying too hard to reinvent the formula. Portions are solid, the drinks selection complements the menu well, and the overall atmosphere is warm and welcoming. Having visited multiple times, the experience has been consistently good. Nothing on the menu feels particularly groundbreaking or destination worthy, but there’s also very little to criticize. The restaurant succeeds by avoiding gimmicks and focusing on reliable execution. This may not be the kind of place you cross the city for, but if you happen to be nearby, it’s an easy recommendation for a casual meal. Comfortable, dependable, and enjoyable, a good local shawarma spot that knows its lane
I visited Shawarmalicious with my family, and ordered a shawarma plate, a falafel wrap, drinks, and salad. The food quality was excellent, fresh, well-seasoned, and clearly made with care. Service was just as strong from start to finish. Qais was a wonderful host, courteous, kind, and very professional. He went above and beyond by offering cinnamon tea and complimentary baklava, which was a thoughtful touch and genuinely appreciated. We enjoyed the meal so much that we are already planning to return soon.
About Shawarmalicious
Wraps made fresh every time are the mainstay of this long-running shawarma shop on 17 Avenue SW, whose kitchen is halal. The chicken shawarma wrap is the favourite, with chicken that is full of flavour without being overpowering.
What to order
The chicken shawarma wrap is the one diners rave about most. The falafel wrap and the shawarma plate make a good family meal too. For groups, the shop caters with shawarma bites, which diners have ordered for events and say went down well with a crowd. Some visitors have also been offered cinnamon tea and baklava on the house.
What it's like
It is a casual, friendly spot with a warm welcome from the staff, and the owner is easy to talk to if you are planning a catered order. It suits families and small groups.
Before you go
Check your order at the counter before you leave, and confirm which meats are available when you order.
| Saturday | 11 a.m.–4 a.m. |
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| Sunday | 4:30–11 p.m. |
| Monday | 10:30 a.m.–1:30 a.m. |
| Tuesday | 10:30 a.m.–2 a.m. |
| Wednesday | 10:30 a.m.–2 a.m. |
| Thursday | 10:30 a.m.–2:30 a.m. |
| Friday | 10:30 a.m.–4 a.m. |