Shawarma Stop in Markham

RESPONSE: Thank you for taking the time to respond to my review. I appreciate your acknowledgment of my feedback. However, I wanted to clarify that my comments were based on my honest experience at your restaurant. While I understand that meeting everyones expectations can be challenging, I believe that food quality, especially basics like properly cooked rice and flavorful chicken, should be a standard in any establishment. My critique was not meant to be overly harsh but rather constructive. As a customer, I hope my experience can help you identify areas for improvement. Original review: Both chicken and rice are way too hard. I went there around 4:30 and for some reason the rice was hard as rocks. The chicken was a little bit better but it was not very juicy nor tasty. Price wise it was expensive for the quality of food I received. There are much much better chicken shawarma for cheaper prices out there. Check out my review if you want to know more

Bought chicken shawarma plate. Unfortunately, humus and the salad veggies were stale. Very low quantity of chicken itself in the shawarma. Overpriced and overrated.

decent shawarma. not the best but it was alright.

Since the 1st try from 2016, I decided to be a customer for them for life. Family owned, great food made by great people! If you like shawarma, this is the best place to go

Amazing shawarma place in Markham!

Costly food, No taste. Name itself says STOP shawarma ! Waste of money Food : 1/5

Delicious and fresh, amazing proportions and friendly service.

Hands down the best shawarma place around here!

We just had Shawarma Stop cater our office luncheon and the rave reviews are still coming in. Food was delicious, service was amazing. Thank you so much!

Ordered a chicken plate, unfortunately the potatoes were bit raw in the middle and the rice was also undercooked which made the meal unpleasant. Side order of falafel was decent and enjoyable but based on this experience I would not come back here nor would I recommend this place to anyone else.

Best experience ever

nice food and good service!

Fresh fast good quality It is worth it really Food

The chicken tastes really bad. It was a waste of money.

Got the mixed shawarma. Good flavour. Could maybe use a bit more sauce. Reasonable price and amazing amazing service. Met with such big smiles!

Best and fresh Shawarma you can get in the city.

Best best best, everything is phenomenal and delicious. Beautiful family business, great food and service. I recommend everyone to go.

I ordered a Chicken Shawarma Poutine and a Chicken Shawarma Plate from Shawarma Stop, and I regret it deeply. The poutine had a terrible smell, likely due to the gravy. When I tried the chicken shawarma plate, it tasted off, and within minutes, I experienced severe stomach aches and pains. I called the restaurant to inform them about the bad quality of the food, and surprisingly, they offered me a cash refund. I sent my boyfriend to return the food, but when he arrived, the lady at the front refused to give back the money, claiming the chicken shawarma plate was empty. It wasn t; I only took a couple of bites. When I called to clarify, the lady was extremely rude and even challenged me to report them to public health. What s even more suspicious is that the food was ready within 5 minutes of ordering. How can they cook fresh fries in just a couple of minutes? This whole experience was a disaster. Please, do yourself a favor and avoid this place.

We went as a family. We ordered both a shawarma sandwich and a chicken plate. The portions were generous. However, the garlic sauce tasted unlike any of the Shawarma Garlic sauces we liked from any other shawarma (we have hundreds in Ottawa). It tasted more like mild Caesar dressing, which was disappointing. Furthermore, the potatoes were rather bland with very little spices. My wife did not feel well after eating a few bites and had a stomachache. Our 2 preschoolers unfortunately ate very little and did not want to continue eating. I found the food to be okay, but rather bland. Overall, with good service, good portion sizes and average prices, its a shame the meal wasnt more tasty, the place would have had potential. Kid-friendliness: There was only 1 high chair in the whole restaurant.

My favourite shawarma in the gta. All these restaurants nowadays are so gimmiky just trying to get a view on TikTok, lacking flavour and authenticity. Being Lebanese this shawarma is actually tasty and reminds me so much of home. The family that owns it is also super sweet and welcoming. Portions are huge for a reasonable price. Highly recommend!

NO FRESH SHAWRMA, LOL LADY SERVED TO WORST FOOD FROM WARMER. THEY OUT CHICKEN IN HOTWELL AND SERVE NO SHAWRMA style

Stop and do not go to Shawarma Stop. I should have known the Chicken Shawarma wouldnt be fresh when they scooped it out of pan, and there was none cooking on the Shawarma grill stand. Meat was not fresh, got hard, and hardly any flavor. First and last time. Food

Always good food and service

The best shawarma I ever tasted!!! Always the same quality of food: fresh and yammy. Polite and fast service. Highly recommended) Food : 5/5

I came here with my family to eat and the young lady serving us was very friendly and put together a nice large shawarma wrap, Shawarma Stop doesn t go cheap with their toppings at all. We also got the shawarma plate which was also so full of food, the hummus was baby approved as my little guy ate a good amount. Thank you Shawarma Stop. If you are in the Markham area and craving a shawarma, please come visit Shawarma Stop.

Got 2 takeout wraps, 2 salads, and a poutine from Sharwarma Stop. It wasnt our first time getting food from here. The first time was a few years ago in 2020. I wanted to give them a try again to see how the food is now. Unfortunately I still dont understand why they have such high reviews because the food isnt that tasty. For their Greek Salad and Fattoush Salad, they use the same chopped-up greens that they use in their wraps. This isnt a real salad then but just the ingredients they use in their wraps. The resulting salad doesnt take good. I wish they wouldnt cut corners by making the salads this way. The gyro in the gyro wrap was way too salty. The beef wrap had beef that was rough and dry. The wraps dont have enough sauce in them. The rice was really dry and flavourless too. This will be my last time ordering from them. Hopefully theyll read the comments about the salad and make improvements.

Food is great, lady at cashier is nice

Honestly the shawarma was good But a bit overpriced almost 14$ for a wrap Also the lady there has an attitude I asked how much the burgers were and she looked at me like I was crazy and exclaimed what! Again I asked how r the burgers and she gave me such a dirty look and said we dont have any burgers Well its written in plain English on their sign at the front of the store it says burgers maybe should remove it if ur not selling any burgers

Huge post game food for cheap

Shwarma stop is always my first visit in GTA. Staff there are all super sweet and friendly. The beef shwarma wrap is second to none. One of my all time favorite stops

My new local favourite! Through a recommendation from a coworker, our company placed a large dinner order for our team of 20 and we all truly enjoyed. I finally got to stop by in person for takeout, with another coworker and as expected, was just as impressed! They are so friendly, the portions were great and the food so fresh, hot and delicious. Look forward to going back soon.

been coming here since they opened, never once been disappointed. the friendliest family you will ever meet and the tastiest food. huge portions so come hungry.

Vegetarian options: Falafel Food

Super friendly, and most importantly, truly delicious shawarma

Great service, owner is kind. Food is 6/5 yes. I said 6/5. Reminds me of Lebanese shawarma with the tahini garlic and hot sauce being light in fat, unlike other shawarma places. The wrap is unreal, no rice is the norm, who wants 2 much carbs?! Smart man. The dinner plate is FILLING. So just be aware! It is delicious! I got the mixed platter. Wow!

Large portions and very delicious food :) Shame its not closer to my home. The owner is the friendliest person ever ! Highly recommended.

The food was excellent. The owners were so friendly and helpful and very appreciative of any customers visits. Highly recommended

Very good food. Fast service

Some paper pieces were cut into food. Other is ok.

I went there for my lunch today for the very first time, and I loved this place. The staff were friendly and just seemed like such happy people, happy to be there in general. The order was done in under 5 minutes. My chicken shawarma wrap with everything was delicious and filling. Ill be adding this place into my list of work lunch options. 100% recommend.

You won t find a wrap better than this in the area and their shawarma poutines are amazing. Great family run business and the nicest people.

Nice owners running the place. The chicken shawarma plate was really good.

the freshness of their menu is top notch, and the kitchen area is spotless, the taste of the beef shawarma is full of flavour, I eat here all the time now, great family business !

Its one of the hidden gems of Toronto. Great shawarma for $11. The beef shawarma is not too crispy like a lot other places and I love that. This is my go to place for lunch when I am working from office.

hands down THE BEST shawarma IVE EVER HAD SERIOUSLY! GO EAT HERE NOW! Wheelchair accessibility: eat a shawarma

Average price, average food, average service, run of the mill.

Solid shawarma and the family who owns and operates always have a smile on their faces Update 2024 - shawarma wrap is still great with fresh ingredients, but the price went up and they cut back a lot on the meat.

The shawarma was incredibly tasty and the portion size offered great value for money. The staff was friendly and attentive. Ill definitely be returning for more!

The food was very good, but the rice was under cooked, im sure it is not always. The shawarma was delicious. I like the packaging and they give you a pita with the dinner plate. Very friendly staff! Will be bacm

Great food and service! I will definitely go back !

I ve been here a handful of times for their shawarma wraps. Always delicious and more than fairly priced. The service is great and efficient with all of my visits. Thank you for your services.

Didnt had beef option at the time of order. Otherwise its a good place for Shawaema

Worst taste ever, they put sauces but I think just colored the sauces which didnt have any taste.

Great food, large dining area, and friendly staff. Best shawarma shop weve been to. Highly Recommended Options - Chicken shawarma (flavourful and moist) - Beef plate (large portions) - Double meat is a great option and worth it - House Hot sauce is very flavorful with a good spice level The baklava at the front register is quite good and fresh whenever we purchase it.

Shawarma is not tasty..I never go back again .

I am usually a frequent customer here but every time I come they are closed for something. You need to update your google hours if you re going to close. I won t be returning here again because of this. Work on updating your hours.

Good ratio of salad and meat!

Lovely place

Way overpriced now. Decent portions size but the meat is absolutely flavourless

drove 30 mins just to find out they are closed.....no update on google or even sign on the door

Chicken a bit hard but overall not bad

Its a great family business and they are very welcoming every time I go there. The food is clean and tasty but not as tasty as the one I make at home lol. Its a nice place and quiet for a simple date or to catch-up with friends. Its definitely better than other shawarma places in Newmarket. The prices have changed a lot, check out the pictures I attached. I went during the New years so they closed early @4:30. Vegetarian options: Available Dietary restrictions: Halal Parking: Free parking and many shops around Kid-friendliness: Good space to play around Wheelchair accessibility: Accessible.

Amazing!

They are a local Shawarma stop located on Highway 7 and Woodbine. Their menu offers a selection of wraps, plates, burgers, apps and more! What made our experience memorable was the great customer service by the owners. They were kind, smiling, and seemed to really appreciate every customer for supporting them. We ordered the chicken shawarma plate, and compared to a few places I ve been to, their portion was pretty big. There was a good amount of chicken shawarma ratio to rice. Overall it tasted great, and if I could add improvements, it would be to have the pita wrap (that came with the plate) to be toasted, and to have a garlic paste. They had a garlic sauce but was on the creamier side, similar to creamy garlic consistency. I would definitely come back to support them again, and you should to IG: Ayenomz

Super friendly staff and good food!! Love this place :D

The food wasn t fresh, And also they charge me 1.50 for a extra sauce in my sandwich

Very tasty and welcoming. Two thumbs up

Great & tasty food options!

Great spot with friendly staff/owner, quick service and incredibly delicious shawarma, love their potatoes too!

Great food and great people. The only miss is on the Kofta/Kafta. There is better out there.

Love this cute family owned spot!!!

Those who know me, know that I love shawarma. When Im in Richmond Hill and Markham area, going to Shawarma Stop is always on mind. Their chicken shawarma wrap is full of flavour and loaded. I recommend ordering it with everything and spicy. If youre not into shawarma, they also have burgers, fries, falafel, shish kabab, and poutine. The couple that owns and operates this restaurant are welcoming and kind. Their food is delicious. I highly recommend coming here instead of the franchise places. Eat well.

One of the best shawarma places I have ever visited in the city, the food was absolutely delicious

Good portion sizes but food was rice & meat was dry. Friendly staff. $60 for 3 plates. Recommended dishes Shawarma Plate

Best shawarma place I ve ever tried! Not only is the food delicious and fresh the staff are extremely sweet. The owner and his wife are very kind and always a smile on their face and their daughter is just as great. 100% worth it!

2.5 stars I had the beef wrap for 12.50. Good:. The wrap is huge. Like the size of my shoe. Lots of meat and greens. It will fill you. Bad:. It was barely grilled on the press. Like 10 seconds and not even hot. The beef was not tender and a bit dry. Also, the beef was not cut from the rotisserie but sitting in containers. The thin pita was bursting apart and not enjoyable to eat. For 12.50 it is too pricey. Conclusion:. A mediocre experience. Why the over the top glowing reviews?

First time ordering from here.. in my honest review.. I felt the quantity given was good.. but completely lacked flavour.. I havent eaten at a middle eastern restaurant that didnt even have flavour in the sauces or pickles. Very surprised at the reviews.. I guess works for ppl who like more plain food. Vegetarian options: Falafel

The sandwich is tasty and staff are friendly

Worst shawarma plate ever had. Didnt even had salt into the rice or chicken and the pita bread was rock solid. Wasted my 20 dollars

I get the beef shawarma wrap maybe 4 times a month. Very generous with the meat. Great price. Great service and the family is super nice. Dont have anything negative to say about these guys. Highly recommend.

Not the place to buy falafels. (Falafel plate with rice and salad. Nothing tasted good unfortunately, not even the potatoes). Service was great though. I hope they can get better.

Great shawarma. Food is fresh and portions are generous. I could barely finish the chicken wrap. Someone in front of me ordered the shawarma plate and it looked like enough to feed two people. And very friendly service with a smile.

These people are very nice and I liked the food.

So yummy and juicy ! A delicious Lebanese shawarma!

Family owned shawarma that offers yummy options on the go or dine in

Far from a good shawarma. Didn t like the taste and quality of the shawarma chicken wrap

Best shawarma wrap in Markham .

Food was ok prices were about 30% higher than their competitors, so overall I would give them a pass.

Great place for doing catering for work team meetings. Well priced and well packaged for pick up!

Great family owned shop. Always friendly and always good food.

Not very good, and they charge $20 for a medium size shawarma on rice.

Got the chicken wrap. A lot of salad compared to the meat. They toasted it like for 10 secs. $12.50 after tax.

My favourite shawarma place in Markham

Really disappointing , the rice doesn t taste anything , the garlic potato don t taste like garlic , the chicken was disappointing too , the only thing that had a great taste was the hummus wouldn t recommend

I had the mixed wrap with fries and a drink and extra sauce . The wrap was large but lacked flavour both in the sauce and the meats. The fillings were not complimentary to each other and lacked cohesion. The fries were crispy but lacked salt and general seasoning usually found at places like this. I was disappointed when I had the food vs the reviews. For the money spent I could have had a more satisfying meal elsewhere

Best Shawarma

Best Shawarma in Markham, if thats saying anything anywayssss, its a decent Shawarma good portions. If the staff likes recognizes you and youre a regular, I find the food is much better those days. Overall, Im satisfied with this spot and its as expected.

Lots of beef on the poutine but its lacking some flavour. The chicken shawarma wrap is good but again missing some sauces for flavour commonly found in other shawarmas Ive had at other places. Good portions for what you pay.

Tried their Beef Shawarma, but did not find the taste of individual elements to be aligned. Beef was quite try and also difficult to chew. Maybe their Chicken one is better. Will try some other time.

First and last time eating at this restaurant. Food is pretty good, portions are quite big but Im not impressed with the lady at the cash register who couldnt even look or properly acknowledge me, especially after I paid but didnt leave a tip. youre upset I didnt tip you for standing there and inputting my order on the computer yet its part of your job title :) grow up.

Love the shawarma poutine.

Amazing service and delicious food, highly recommend A++

Been coming here since 2017. Shawarma is always great and consistent.

bad food - not worth the money.

Expensive and not good quality

Local mom & pop shop owned by an old couple. Delicious Shawarma. Comes in various forms like a wrap, rice, poutine. Portions are huge, would suggest sharing with 2 people. Seating area is more akin to a fast food place. You order and get your food from the front, sit and eat, then clean up after yourself.

Worst shawarma you can get. My whole plate looks like food made 2 days ago.

It was good, but not the best that Ive ever had if youre craving Shore mind you want something quick ,definitely good place to stop. 6.5 of 10 Food

This is our Go-to-place whenever we like to have falafel. They have the best falafel. I love how they treat their customer - Always with a big smile. Thank you.

Very tasty shawarma and falafel wraps.

One of the best falafels or shawarmas in the GTA for sure the best in ajax-pickering

Ignore previous comments from others about the owners not being friendly, this could not be further from the truth. I had a chance to go for the first time last night and they were both wonderful. They were also very fast in preparing the food and it was delicious.

So I found out nobody was wearing a net to cover there head, ON top of that, I found a hair in my shawarma, I asked for it and I got an immediate respond, do you want your money back its almost an end anyways. Like really ??? DONT I KNOW ITS ALMOST AN END? I said I want my food. She still didnt apologize and start making a new shawarma i said thank you in the end nobody responded on it. Thats how they treat there guests. I FOUND OUT A VERY RUDE BEHAVIOR.

Good food ..!! Staff super friendly. Place is clean.

Utterly poor quality shawerma. Really hate to be giving such a bad score but honestly any meal that costs more than $14 needs to be at a good quality standard. Unfortunately they fail to hit the mark. Quality of rice very poor. Felt stale. No freshness. Salad day old too. Flavorless. Will never come here again.

Shawarma Stop offers delicious shawarmas with flavorful meat, fresh veggies, and mouthwatering sauces. The staff is friendly, and the prices are reasonable. The only downside is the slightly cramped seating. Overall, a must-visit for shawarma lovers. Parking: There is parking just in front of the store

Great food. Great people

The old lady is rude and unfriendly and the food is terrible. A lot better options to spend your money at. Thanks for the response - just proves what Ive said lol.

They serve garbage and it will make you sick. Stay away... Food

Best chicken shawarma I eat

My favourite place for Shawarma!

It was indicated on open maps But was actually closed

Huge portions of delicious meat and vegetables, all incredibly fresh. The flavors were absolutely fantastic! Highly recommended!

we drove 30 minutes on saturday at 2 pm the place was close and it was no update on google

Indicating that you are closed on your DOOR is not helpful as I wouldnt know it is closed UNTIL I arrive. Not sure why you insist this is plenty of notice ... unless you only intend to let regulars know who come often enough to have seen the sign before... Other customers (and new ones especially) would have no idea youre closed until they get here. People have already let you know that you should update your hours and open/close on Google so that the general public can know BEFORE we make a trip to your store.

Had the chicken shawarma plate with rice and potatoes. Food was delicious!

The beef quality for the beef shawarma wrap is excellent. The garlic, tahini sauces are good. Love the taste of my wrap. Worth my bucks Food

Great price, excellent portions and friendly service. AAA+++

Chicken was all fat and cut up like small cat food. The worst shawarma plate Ive ever eaten and that says alot because Ive eaten from everywhere. Food

Great food, friendly staff. Big portions too!

Amazing place. Great food, service and value. Family business, food made with lots of .

Last time I visited this restaurant my Mastercard CC was hacked and exploited to the point that I had so much trouble with resolving all my issues with it. Also the food was just bad, the interior looks outdated and the staff was bored with little to none pride in what they are serving to their customers. I would avoid this shawarma restaurant! RE: that is my honest review based on my experience and standing behind it, so even without the CC issue it still bad review

Rude person does not know how to deal with the customer, asked 2 more forks (in total 3) and he started saying it costs money in a rude manner. NEVER VISIT THIS PLACE Service

EDIT- A year later and this place is still the best! These one star reviews are laughable! Great portions for what you re paying and great service! When I walk in and the owners know my order before I say hello! Recently visited shawarma stop and was very impressed. Food was fresh and flavourful. Lots of options to choose from whether it be a shawarma salad or shawarma poutine Make sure to try the hot sauce! You can tell it s homemade . Staff was very friendly small family running the store. I ve been in twice now and always greeted with a smile . Prices are very fair compared to the cost of everything these days and the portions are huge. Definitely recommend checking this spot out.

Very lovely family run restaurant! Everything from the service to the food was excellent! I ordered the falafel plate and the chicken shawarma poutine, and neither of them disappointed! I ve came here numerous times before, and I can say without a doubt that this is the best shawarma restaurant out there! The owners are very kind, friendly and the restaurant itself is clean and welcoming. Overall, I would definitely recommend Shawarma Stop to anyone looking for Middle Eastern cuisine. 5/5!!

Good food satisfied with d service Atmosphere is also good Good place to hv showarma Food : 4/5

food was good, THEY GAVE SO MUCH BEEF! only came here cuz the owner replied to the petty google reviews and it was worth it. everything tasted seasoned, the hot sauce was great and not over powering. only wish is they grilled the wrap instead of just warming it up (personal prefence) great place

Today i was at my favourite Shawarma place in over 2 years. Cause of Covid and lock downs. Im working in the rea again and love grabbing a healthy and tasty lunch here. Love the food, the family and the price. Food

It was actually much better than expected. The wraps were very good the size was good and the price was good too. The taste was good and seemed fresh. Overall

The sharwarma was dry and not so delicious. I bought mix sharwarma. I believe the meat and the chicken need more seasoning but the place is really neat and the ambience and staff are nice and welcoming Kid-friendliness: Kid friendly

Visiting from out of town, stopped by to grab lunch for the family . Walked in with a large order to go. Service was impressive-quick and not a mistake . I grew up in the Middle East and the Schwarma here was on point and reminded me of home !!!! If I could eat here everyday I absolutely would . Delicious !!!!!

Last nights left overs Did not taste fresh I threw out half of it I would not recommend Food : 1/5

Very good and delicious food, ppl there are wonderful and helpful with beautiful smiles

Pretty decent shawarma joint. The customer service was great and you can tell they keep everything clean and tidy. I had the chicken shawarma wrap, be prepared it is a big wrap and it is priced accordingly. Definitely will be back to try other items on the menu.

Quality food, large portions and great service. One of my favorite spots in Markham.

Bought take out back to office! This is massive and tasty! Definitely coming back

Best halal shawarma in the area and nice customer service.

this place gave food poisoning to my friend and I... we got the Chicken Platter and Beef Platter with no sides, totally around $29. Food looked great and for the most part tasted great, albeit much drier than I remember. My last visit was pre-covid and I remembered enjoying my meal at the time. We shared our meat to try both too. But not even 3 hours later, I had everything come back up BOTH ways for hours. Its not been 24 hours yet, and Im still suffering and regretting my choice to get takeout here. My friend is one of the healthiest person I know and rarely has any food complications, and even hes feeling stomach pains and awful gas and number 2s. My intestines are screaming and well, I can definitely say I wont be stopping by anymore. Portion size was great and both meals had about 1/3 left but needless to say, we definitely didnt keep it afterwards. Spice levels are on the mild side and as a frequent spice lover, I can say with certainty that that was not a contributing factor to our meal. The server was kind and I had no issues there. Really, I suspect either the meat or rice was too old, hence why the food was harder/on the dry side. Maybe go on a weekend where itll be busier. I went Wednesday Afternoon and it was mostly quiet.

10/10!!! If you haven t tried this place yet, you are missing out big time Very happy with the food Very happy with the service Very happy with the portion Food : 5/5 |

Best shawarma in Markham area

Big portions and quality food.

Very friendly service

Great shawarma and portions!

Make up your mond for the best Shawarma around hands down! Ingredients are always served fresh and service is second to none. Give er a try folks.

The owner and his wife are amazing and very friendly. The Shawarma itself taste great and they are extremely generous with their portions. There is a reason why this place have so many glowing reviews.

Best shawarma in the area! Big portion, good flavor. The owner always greet you with a warm and welcoming smile. Their poutine (forgot to take pictures) is delicious too, and I love extra garlic sauce and hot sauce on it. Yum!

Quick and organized place for Dine in or Take out. Shwarma wrap or plate is good..