Humble yet so satisfying, this Middle Eastern comfort food favourite is crispy on the outside, tender and flavourful on the inside. In a sandwich or on a plate, a fine falafel is a thing of beauty. These Mediterranean eateries serve some of the city’s very best.
Jimmy’s has a loyal following, and this 20th Avenue Northwest takeout spot often features long lineups. Very generously portioned, the falafel sandwich is big enough for two.
Serving Mediterranean food in Country Hills Landing, a deliciously diverse complex of restaurants and shops, this small spot is a real hidden gem. Order falafel, chicken-shawarma and beef-shawarma sandwiches and platters at the central counter, and settle into a cozy booth (or order your food to go). Also available: shish tawouk, beef donair and beef kabob platters, and more.
Tazza is a family-owned and run Mediterranean restaurant on First Avenue Northeast in the community of Bridgeland. In the summer, enjoy your falafel on the shop’s sunny patio.
Winner of numerous dining awards, Aida’s is a family-run Lebanese restaurant located on the Fourth Avenue Southwest restaurant row. Visit for delicious food in a relaxed, sit-down atmosphere.
Fauzi Salum has been serving falafel for over 10 years and has crowned himself Falafel King. Try his falafel sandwich for yourself and decide if he deserves the honour.
Friendly service and great-tasting Lebanese food have made Little Lebanon Pita Pies & Donair in Killarney a busy neighbourhood favourite. The pleasant spot now features dine-in seating. Chicken shawarma sandwiches, beef donairs and falafel sandwiches are saucy and generously portioned.
This royal abode welcomes kings and commoners with equal enthusiasm. The menu at Shawarma Palace is Mediterranean, the servings generous and super saucy. Choose from chicken, beef and lamb shawarma platters or pita-wrapped sandwiches as well as falafel and donair versions. Sides include hummus and tabouli salad and pistachio-stuffed baklava is the dessert option, naturally. A popular take-out spot.