3 Brothers Shawarma & Poutine in Ottawa

124 Osgoode St, Ottawa, ON K1N 6S2, Canada

★★★★☆
(533 reviews)
Categories: Middle Eastern restaurant Meal delivery Takeout restaurant Restaurant Vegetarian restaurant

About

Canada meets the Middle East on the menu of this simple spot for kebabs, samosas & poutine.

Website
3brothersshawarma.com
Address
124 Osgoode St, Ottawa, ON K1N 6S2, Canada
Plus Code
C8F9+HM Vanier, Ottawa, ON, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Sunday
10 AM–3 AM
Monday
10 AM–3 AM
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
Closed
Saturday
10 AM–4 AM

Services

Service options
Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating
Offerings
Halal food Late-night food Small plates Vegetarian options
Dining options
Lunch Dinner Catering Dessert Seating
Amenities
Toilets
Atmosphere
Casual
Crowd
Family friendly Groups LGBTQ+ friendly Transgender safe space
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards

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Reviews

4.0
★★★★☆
533 reviews

Most Mentioned

potatoes (10) wrap (9) garlic sauce (9) students (6) food and service (5) money (5) campus (4) chicken poutine (4) gloves (4) beef poutine (2)
5 stars
288
4 stars
109
3 stars
57
2 stars
18
1 stars
61
November 15, 2024

I don't know for the rest, but soggy poutine swimming in an alf litre of gravy is not quality food, and as others are also suggesting, the clinginess and proper respect are out the door. Sorry, but save your money. Don't want to get salmonella chicken improperly cooked.

★★★★★
October 16, 2024

The most welcoming, kindest staff -- they remember you if you're a regular, and they'll generously help you with whatever you need. They are a pleasure to talk to and my degree would be nothing without them. <3

★★★★
September 27, 2024

Been eating here for 3 4 years, my go to spot whenever I need a meal at school. The staff are really nice, great food for great price. Stopped due to unable to get my "healthy" version of dish anymore. Other than that, nothing to complain about.

★★
August 8, 2024

I used to love 3 Brothers, especially for their poutines and wraps, but unfortunately, the quality has significantly declined over the years. The chicken is burnt and rubbery and the poutine quality is highly inconsistent. The lady who works at the cash is also often rude to customers.

August 14, 2023

I tried chicken shawarma poutine and chicken plate from here. The food isn’t really good or worth the price. The sharwarma is not juicy like it is supposed to be. It tastes real burnt. The atmosphere/ambiance of the store is but sketchy. If we talk about the staff of the store, the lady in the store is really rude. I wouldn’t recommend this place for food. Happy Eating 😃

★★★
September 12, 2022

Good chicken shawarma platter. Hummus, garlic sauce, salad, rice, chicken, & pickled veggies Wraps also very good, but poutine not too great.

★★★★★
August 9, 2022

This place closes late so you can always count on tasty food, nice portions without breaking the bank. I went always specially during exam season 🙃 Their classic poutine is great and their meat poutine even better.

★★★★★
December 30, 2018

Very tasty food. Best shawarma I have ever eaten. Non salty and well spiced. Best poutine with red potatoes. Prices are so affordable.

October 21, 2024

Guy made my food with no gloves and had a cut on his hand. Nasty

★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

So I went there and ordered, when he asked me if it was to go and eat in, I turned to ask my friend and the guy behind the counter got really rude with us. He was mad that I didnt answer him right away I guess. I just needed to know if my friend wanted to eat in or not. Food was good though. I guess customer service isnt important to them.

June 21, 2024

Arent they supposed to wear gloves? I dont really like strangers touching my food with their bare hands.

March 21, 2024

There was a piece of hair in my food. Not sanitary, they don t even wear gloves when they touch the food. Lady at the cash is also very rude.

★★★
Local Guide
March 21, 2024

Kinda dry

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

I got plenty of food for my money. They never miss.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

great for the late night eats. good hours, food is priced accurately, tastes good and fresh, and most importantly staff is welcoming. every time i visit, i feel very welcomed. my usual order is the sandwiches. Food

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

Best poutine in the city by far! Love the service, definitely coming back again.

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

Among the Shawarma places Ive visited, this one truly offers value for money with authentic dishes. If the owner serves you, ask him to prepare the sandwich with his special recipe. Enjoy the delicious Shawarma sandwich!

Local Guide
February 21, 2024

Ordered poutine, no chicken when I opened the box once I got home. I called to report it, I was told to come by so they could add more

★★★★★
January 21, 2024

Great quality Shawarma for a great price. Staff is very friendly and charismatic. Joe is an amazing boss and always makes sure the food and atmosphere is perfect for customers. Would highly recommend if you re near uottawa to come swing by and try out this place

December 21, 2023

They dont even deserve any stars The food was not fresh and the chicken shawarma was heated in the microwave and also the chicken was dry the guy touched the chicken shawarma with his hands is not recommended and inedible I will never go back again!! !

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Best chicken shawarma poutine in the city! Their spicy garlic is also amazing!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

What a excellent experience. The staff are great and the atmosphere is hopping. The food is fantastic and you really need to try the poutine.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

when you re here you re family. also their chicken plate is incredible

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Don t feel like making supper? 3 brothers. Drunk at 2 am with your friends and need a bite to eat? 3 brothers. Honestly my favourite place to eat in Ottawa. The food is great and the owners have become my second family.

December 21, 2023

My sister got shawarma from here last night. She was complaining that the meat tasted weird. The next morning she got very sick. She threw up. We will complain to food inspector

December 21, 2023

ordered a chicken poutine. fries weren t even fully cooked and tasted like they had gone bad. chicken had a fishy taste. i thought maybe i was crazy and then i got food poisoning the next morning. I will not be buying food from here anymore and I was a regular customer.

Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Only poutine? Its a taco, whats your problem?

Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Had food poisoning after having a chicken shawarma plate. Throw up and diarrhea. Don t buy food here! Not fresh and not clean.

December 21, 2023

If you wanna be sick, eat here!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Excellent service and the food is delicious.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

my favourite shawarma place in the downtown area by far. i spent many late nights walking here for 2am shawarma with my uni friends and we had the best times! the food is affordable and very enjoyable. 10/10 ! :)

December 21, 2023

I make an order today chicken poutine and the chicken had a bad smell, cold food and test wired. And when I told them they say that what we have have a good day!!! Very bad and disgusting service!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Best shawarma & Poutine in Ottswa.

Local Guide
December 21, 2023

If you call donair sauce as sweet sauce, I know for a fact its WRONG. Probably make the nasty boiled way too. Its funny too because claims to be halifax donair, it aint even close. Trust me, the only regret I have from leaving nova scotia for ontario, was the fact I missed out on actual donairs.

Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Over priced and undercooked. Also, they are bigots who publicly display their hate with signs in their windows. Disgusting all around.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

This beef poutine I got was huge! Was also delicious. I went there late and service was quick and friendly and would go back again for sure.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Awesome place!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Chicken poutine With garlic sauce is one of the best poutines Ive had

December 21, 2023

A woman made my order wrong and then got mad at me for making her fix it

Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Extremely disappointed in the service. The woman working was disrespectful to her co-worker, and fully screamed at a customer.

★★
December 21, 2023

I used to go to several 3 Brothers locations, and since 2018-19, the quality has slowly declined. The meat has become drier, and the potatoes and toppings less fresh.

★★★
December 21, 2023

Ive tried this Shawarma place a bunch of times. Everytime, I ordered something different and noticed that their poutine is not that great; however, the chicken or beef pita/platter is not bad.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Good Shawarma. Not expensive and close to U of Ottawa

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Great food at a great value. I love their chicken shawarma!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Great food at a perfect price! Took our Irish friend to get his first ever poutine and they did not disapoint!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Very good attention from the staff, very pleasant. The flavor satisfies the palate

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Good portions of food, value for money

★★★
December 21, 2023

Just so so. Sometimes, not so great.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Great

★★
December 21, 2023

Got a poutine and it the fries were undercooked.

December 21, 2023

The poutine is too salty, the meat tastes terrible and looks stale. Additionally, a worrying aspect of my visit was the lack of hygiene observed in the kitchen. None of the employees wore gloves, masks or nets to protect the food.

December 21, 2023

One of the guys who works there insulted me in Arabic knowing that I didnt understand this language, it was just afterwards that my friend pointed this out to me. I find it serious to talk behind customers backs. I do not recommend this restaurant

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Very good and great staff! Overall, its a great spot for Sandy Hill and uOttawa students.

December 21, 2023

Got food poisoning. Dont try their spicy garlic...

December 21, 2023

Such a bad Service, the Women in the cash, Got mad at me with no reason, I just want a recommendation,because it was my first time, and it is gonna be the last one.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Super nice and super good!

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Best donair I ve ever had, so flavourful. Good price, wonderful and kind people, what more could you ask for. Will always return

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

The poutine and the best party ever CANADA FREEDOM

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Great good and service. Very friendly

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Great service, very friendly and food was delicious!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Great customer service

★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

I gave them a 2 because... Although they were nice, and the food did taste good, they stuffed the salad bowls... When i went to reheat my chicken only... It was popping in the microwave like popcorn & actually had sparks, and later my body did not agree w the food overall... Not sure what is in that chicken... But thatttt is definitely not suppose to happen

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

That chicken was life changing

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Great food and friendly staff every single time!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Probably the best shawarma on/near campus. 10/10 would recommend their plates. Update: Still one of the best Shawarma places on campus but the poutine is inconsistent from my experience over the years. Either you get an amazing poutine or the worst thing ever. Beyond that, Osmows is better if youre willing to go beyond Rideau for a late night shawarma or plate. Vegetarian options: Theyve got falafel for vegetarians

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Great tasty food. Always quick and they give you good portions. The staff is friendly and always happy to chat. Best shawarma on campus !

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Hello dear

★★★★
December 21, 2022

yummy

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Amazing shawarma place where youll get your moneys worth for the portions. Just enough options so that youll be sure to find something that youd like. The pouting especially is quite a bit even for the small so do have an appetite if youre going for those(: Awesome customer service as well and the wait time for your order is quick!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Love the employees great food not super expensive

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Awesome chicken poutine

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Always amazing service and portion sizes here! Staff is incredibly friendly no matter the time of day. Highly recommend!

Local Guide
December 21, 2022

I got into it because it costs less than S.P. but I have been hunched over all day as it feels like my insides are on fire. Had to go home from work because all I can do is sit on the toilet.

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Great food for takeout Vegetarian options: Falafel and salads to choose from. Food : 3/5 |

December 21, 2022

Food is delicious but the employees are rude. I wanted more mayo and I did not think that it is extra. He said you should say before and I said I can pay but he did not take the money in a angry manner.

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

A classic staple Ottawa poutine

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Great service and value for food

Local Guide
December 21, 2021

I went to get 2 poutines today. 1) the poutine: soggy fries, no cheese curds, asked for extra gravy but the person working there decided to fill it with chicken before putting any cheese curds and gravy. When asked to top it up with gravy, he said too full now 2) the person working there was extremely rude, did not wear a mask. When asked him to please make fries extra crispy (after being considerate of the fact that I m the only customer, I could request to make it extra crispy, he said I m too tired and MICROWAVED the POUTINE. I m very disappointed.

★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

I have been coming to this place since 2012. I went yesterday and I was disappointed with the quality of the food.

Local Guide
December 21, 2021

I got a poutine yesterday. It was overcooked and went directly to the garbage! The staff didn t wear gloves while preparing my wraps and even after I asked him why he has no gloves, he said he washes his hands regularly! I never go there anymore as there is serious health concerns with this restaurant!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Only 1 employee working last Friday ~6:30. Quickly got my sandwiches and it tasted great - as always. Didnt get your name but props to you working alone on a Friday and rocking it, you were great.

December 21, 2021

I ordered chicken on the rocks yesterday and it was the most disgusting thing. Rice was okay but the sauce did not match the rice well, and too much sauce was used. Chicken was under seasoned and had no flavour. They are quite stingy on sauces but their portion size for the rice was good. Cost me 12 dollars which was an okay price but not worth it for their weird taste. Osmows is much better. I will say they are fast and will serve you quick, and the other things on the menu like the pita sandwich isn t bad but again, they charge extra for sauces which is so unfair. I don t reccomend this place to anyone unless you are buying pizza and wings which are good there.

★★
December 21, 2021

The staff didnt wear a mask and gloves. The service was not great either. Food was good tho.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

The potatoes werent good.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Always great for a late night snack, the staff are amazing and always have great conversation. Convenience is top

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

It was our first time, service was amazing and the food was delicious. My favorite new spot 100% recommended

December 21, 2021

The guys who work at this place dont make good poutines they make their discovery it doesnt taste like poutine either I dont understand their problem I gave them 4 times of luck but they always give the same weak poutine quality it started since the start of COVID

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Theres better places to go out there. But still a solid choice

★★★★
December 21, 2021

Always friendly service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

They gave me change for the washer. Most laundry mat in the area dont even do that! Theyre a cute family I love the atmosphere! Will definitely return for food!

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Have some chicken poutine The owner is also friendly.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

I got a small chicken shawarma and holy heck it was good. Really wishing I lived closer to this place so I could come back more often. Prices were fair too which I wasnt expecting

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Excellent shawarma! Flavourful and fresh. They have a garlic spicy sauce that you will not find anywhere else and youll crave it often!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

I love the staff here, they are so kind to students. I love that the size small of the poutine is not tiny.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

I had a medium size poutine + beef. I simply loved. Food is tasty. Portions are served according to the price. It is a no brainer. I enjoy eating here or in any of their other locations.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Great place. Super clean.

★★★★★
December 21, 2020

Best! Shawarma! In Ottawa!

★★★★★
December 21, 2020

Simply love it.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Good poutine

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

My first poutine in a few years since I live in the US and they dont have real poutine. Did not disappoint! My wifes first poutine ever! She loved it.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Best poutine in town

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Very good and the dishes are very generous

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

The guys there are always so nice, I know its a chain but all the employees make you feel like its a mom and paps

December 21, 2020

Dude just ignored me the entire time lol

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Excellent service, impeccable food! Yummm

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Good for a quick late night shawarma fix! The McDonalds of shawarmas.

★★★★★
December 21, 2020

The workers are always so personable and kind !

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Very friendly staff and good quality food. A great stop if youre around UO.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

BEST COSTUMER SERVICE! The guys at this place are always kind and extremely smile-y! I love going here for the service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Great food and the staff at this location in particular is so friendly and inviting, it honestly makes it such an enjoyable experience to come here. Shout out to the staff at 3 Brothers, you guys are always so fantastic, thank you!

December 21, 2020

Service is alright but beef is more like chewing gum, my sandwich was cold and I did not enjoy it, not the worst 10 bucks I ever spent but surely one among the worst fastfood I tried, they have an ATM machine inside if you need cash

★★★★★
December 21, 2020

Simply the best shawarmas in town. They use very fresh and high quality ingredients. I recommend.

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

The operating hour is completely wrong as suggested in their google map. It might be due to the Covid situation. But they have updated their hours. It costed me two days to grab the proper time. I would request you guys to update your time. Otherwise people will be in stress. Other than that, I love their quality of food. Its cheap compared to other stores. The quantity is good.

Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Employees were not wearing a mask and was rude. They need some good customer service experience as well.

★★★★★
December 21, 2020

Its the best

★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Love their Shawarma, but they gave me garlic potatoes with no garlic sauce.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

You get what you pay for. Reliable shawarma.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Nice food for fair price

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

This place has reliably good falafel and schwarma

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Whether you are a student or just in the area, this place is well priced and gives huge portions. Plus the staff are all incredibly welcoming and friendly. Small area to eat inside if you are so inclined as well

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Always tasty and fresh!

Local Guide
December 21, 2019

This is the dirties 3 brothers ive ever seen. We come from far to get this food and this location is horrible its dirty the people who work there are rude and there size small poutine comes in a different container than every other 3brothers ive been too.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Very nice restaurant, friendly people, delicious food, highly recommended

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Its good for students around. Decent pricing.

★★★★★
December 21, 2019

Kindest food-service workers I ve ever met and food is fantastic

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Best and pocket friendly shawarma in town. Hands down.

★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Food was pretty good, issue was the cashier was making creepy advances to nearly every female customer. Wasnt professional at all and people were visibly uncomfortable.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Good poutine and shawarma

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Excellent food along with great friendly service

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Some employees (theyre all men) are pretty disrespectful towards women but the food is good Soni just make sure to go with a friend

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Yummy

★★★★★
December 21, 2019

Great spot on campus for a huge portion, and a delicious meal