Zaad in Toronto

Flavourful, fresh food + kind service. I cannot recommend the lamb + beef kebabs enough! Elaborate options for toppings. Interesting selection of fruit juices, pops and desserts. All-women team makes for a relaxed and safe atmosphere. If you find a lil bay leaf in your rice, be chill; it means that your rice is yummy and real.

Food was great and always the best service. Got served by Mohamed and Saad and they were very welcoming and polite!

Very good food and nice staff. Muhammad and Saat gave very good service.

The people that work there are lovely! Yes the food is great with large portions but how welcoming the people are really stood out. The staff was lively, in a great mood and they treated everyone kindly. A stark difference from the Danforth location. I will return to this bloor/spadina location again. I used to come years ago and the vibes were just as good as the food.

This is my go-to shawarma spot in The Annex, the chicken saj wrap is delicious! Mo and Said are also very kind!

best spot in toronto. come for the service, stay for the food. Said and Mohammed get it right every time

Mohammad and Said are super kind and helpful! They took great care of me. Highly recommend!

Very delicious food, specially Falafal wrap, great service by Mohammad and Said

Mohammed & Said were amazing! Dare I say a lil better than the food.

Love Zaad! Food is great, service is great, and the vibe is super positive. Will keep coming back. Shout out to Mohammad Shoha, he can really whip it up!

The food is great, location is super convenient, and service is awesome! Mohammad shoha is cool :), overall great place!

Very friendly staff, welcoming environment, delicious food!

Super chill spot, staff are always nice, reliable bite for late night study sessions if you re a student.

Very nice people helping during good music!!

Amazing customer service, the staff made my day!

amazing wahanredddd

Great service great food

Impeccable

She lied me

Delicious food served by lovely kind people! Vegetarian options: Great falafel! Kid-friendliness: Very patient and understanding with children.

Ordered catering menu for a party. Food was ready on time and hot. All our guests loved the food including kids.

Good food and service

Amazing customer service, great food, and lovely vibes. The hospitality is 10/10 would come again!

I love this place

My fav place ever!!

Amazing food and service

It seems comfortable for their manager to blame customers when the staff, or manager in this case, makes mistakes. They served 6 other customers behind me after my order. After being patient for some time, I inquired, they told me my order had been ready and that I wasn t answering. It turned out that they have a ticket system through their receipt, trouble is they didn t give me a receipt or confirm that they had the right order. These mistakes were instead passed onto the customer, I had to fight for a refund for an order I never received. If the management avoids responsibility this easily, I can only imagine how this affects the establishment as a whole.

All the staff here is very welcoming and the most amazing food i had. Come here for the food and the warm welcome by the staff when you are hungry.

Ordered via uber eats, and my money got deducted, though Zaad staff refused to prepare the food even though they saw on their system that the money went through.

We made a big order on uber eats. We had to cancel due to a wrong address, we canceled seconds after they accepted the order, and uber eats forwarded the money to them and refused to refund us. When we went to the bloor branch, the worker there, of Yemeni origins(mentioning that for no other reason than he refused to give us his name) wouldn t make us our order saying that it was canceled, and he was able to see on his system that the money went through to them and still refused to give us the order. He would call uber eats and would hang up and lie telling us we were refunded, childish and horrible

Got the kofta kabob. $20 for barely any kabob meat and a lot of rice. Not good value but the kabob tasted good.

Amazing food and amazing service from the team at Zaad. I will be coming back and recommending this spot to my friends!

Zaad has always been a compulsory stop whenever we travel to Toronto. Best shawarma, best meat and great atmosphere.

This place has an absolutely rude receptionist. I called to place an order, she asked me to wait. After about 5 mins into it, she hung up. I called again, she answered and just hung up again. I called the third time, she answered and I said to her that I was being put on hold and I was waiting to order. To which she rudely responded miss we are busy, you have to understand I responded, least don t hang up, just say u cannot take the order. She said, OMG! ..AND HUNG UP AGAIN My kid wanted hummus and I walked into the store only to find two ppl ahead of me. The chefs at the counter are very polite and the food is great. But I m not sure what the rude behavior was for.

The best falafels ever!! And also the skewers looks soooo damn good! Even I m veg. But I prefer all my frnds to eat the kabab skewers once. Good job guys!

Was in there for lunch I am a university student and their student discount is a lifesaver! Some of the best passion for cooking I ve seen in the area, I was super impressed and the food was delicious! Would totally recommend.

got the student deal at a great price and they had a new great atmosphere with a new chef! They gave free falafels to everyone waiting in line and engaged with their customers. Love the new changes this place has made and their food tastes good!

The guy at the front was amazing. 10/10 food and experience!

Saed bani

Super friendly, fresh, and unique. A wonderful experience. Will return.

super friendly staff, really good food!

lively staff and amazing falafel!

Great food, fresh tasty and the staff was amazing!

We got the falafel bowl and it was really tasty!

Lamb and beef was from the night before which is okay but they put it on the flat top and burned it to Black crisp. Also the rice was clumpy and not tasty at all.

Amazing food, you can taste the beautiful mix of spices. Their music is great and they treat you like family. Very warm atmosphere. SO GOOD!!!

Today was the first time I came here and they treated me like a family member. The service is amazing. The food is out of this world. We got the lamb and beef shawarma on rice and falafel wrap. It was amazing. Loved the spot and the overall experience.

I recently dined at Zaad Restaurant, and I must say, it was an exceptional experience from start to finish. As soon as we walked in, the guy at the entrance greeted us with a beautiful smile that instantly made us feel welcome. His warmth set the tone for the evening, and to add a delightful touch, he offered us samples of their delicious dishes, allowing us to savor what Zaad has to offer right from the beginning. The combination of friendly service and mouthwatering food made our visit truly enjoyable, and I can t wait to return for another round of delightful culinary adventures!

Great service with filling portions and nice atmosphere!

Great fast-casual dining spot for shawarma, the food was great with good portions and the staff were super friendly. Recommend the chicken shawarma platter and the lamb and beef shawarma wrap.

I pass Zaad regularly when I return from work. I love to cook but this time I was tired and couldnt resist the smell. If the food smells well it, it taste well. The meat is tender. The salads have taste. Rice is incredible, so is Baba Ghanoush. All in all, their food is very tasty. No MSGs, I know because I get an allergic reaction. Dietary restrictions: They dont add MSGs.

Incredible

The staff was so rude to me. The gentleman at the counter barely answered my questions and seemed quite annoyed with me. I ordered a sandwich and he didnt even ask me what I wanted on it, just put whatever he wanted on it. Just an awful experience, never go back again

Been up since 5am and on the go. Finally able to stop for some lunch. Walked past a million places and couldnt say why I decided to go in here. Im glad I did. The service was quick and the food was ready promptly. Got it to go and it hit the spot! Grab the chicken shawarma if you cant decide, it put a smile on my face.

Excellent taste and friendly staff !

The guy was super nice to us and the food is absolutely delicious also. Got the beef and lamb saj and it s so tender and juicy and flavorful. Will definitely go again.

The service was so slow food was mid. I had to wait for at least 15 mins, but when they got to my order it took 6 mins it wasn t busy at all.

All fire.Best shawarma I ve ever had.Hit it up.

Shii bussin bru and the workes r cool ah hit up

Great quality food must try shawarma

Nice food with awesome food and customer service Highly recommended Food

Workers are the best, we had a problem and she fixed it.

Rice is nice

Outstanding!! Great customer service, delicious food!! Thank you!!

Great employees

Overall good, somewhat pricey however the food tastes very fresh and was overall worth the experience. Restaurant was very hot though, recommend dressing according to the weather Food

Great staff! Amazing food. Sauces are great on the platter.

Amazing food! Awesome staff

not enough meat

One of my favourite places! Meat is on point! Staff are super friendly

Super yummy. Made with extra love

Was made with extra love , staff members are friendly and food are fast

Love this place

My first time trying this, shawarma, so great

My go-to place for Shawarma

Nice attitude with delicious food!

Nice food and atmoshphere, everything is perfect, expecially cashier is super kind and friendly.

I spent an amazing time to have a lunch I ordered lamb and beef platter. It was so tasty. If I have an opportunity to go there again I would be there. Food : 5/5

behaviour of the stuff is not up the mark.they isnt provide the food on time.

Great food at an extremely reasonable price. Staff is awesome, great vibes all around.

Food is delicious and the staff are super friendly. All good vibes. Place is also very clean. Will be back for sure. I ve had the saj wrap and the chicken shawarma platter and both were amazing! Veggies are fresh and food isn t greasy at all like typical shawarma.

Fully enjoy

Muhammad and Ahmed are great people.

Absolutely the best place to eat in Toronto, go asap.

Amazing place! Highly recommended

Potentially the best Shawarma in Toronto!

Amazing taste, presentation, and lovely people.

Best shawarma in Toronto! Staff is always super friendly too :)

I was recommended and ordered chicken platter with rice and salad. Its fresh and savory with big portion, I really enjoyed it. They have 10% discounts for students as well. The staff are very nice. :) Vegetarian options: The falafel are fresh, hot and very good as well.

Has to be the best Jordanian food in Toronto! I went for their lamb and beef platter, which was delicious. The cashier and the chef were the kindest. The chef even gave us free freshly fried falafel to try. Really grateful. Highly recommend this place.

Worst service

Bad service ever

great food, friendly staff, one of the best places in town!!

So delicious

Awesome food, and great service

Best Shawarma in Canada Very similar to the Arabic shawarma we are used to Food

Staff really took their time and care with food prep. Pricing is super fair and the food itself is excellent!

We got their chicken and lamb + beef pita pockets, they were sooooo yummy. They gave us falafel to try while we waited and Im getting it next time for sure, they nailed it!

Used to come here two years ago before I moved. Came back today and theyre even better than before. Food tastes amazing, the atmosphere is great, and the workers are super friendly. Definitely some of the best shawarma in Toronto for the price.

Some of the best shawarma I ve ever had - but that isn t even the best part. The staff are truly just the friendliest people, making the entire experience a uniquely charming one. I ve been going to them for two years now and they just keep getting better - a must-try if you live downtown!! P.S - you might get lucky with some free falafel.

gave me extra chicken

Every time i come here i leave full and satisfied. The staff is always incredibly nice and they share fresh falafel with customers even before ordering. The food is truly 10/10 and amazing for the price. One of my favorite places in toronto

Always happy people working behind the counter. They even offered all of the people waiting in line, freshly made falafel!! Im always happy to go in. They have wonderful, freshly made pita bread, too!!

If the people don t make you feel like you re in the middle of Egypt then the food will most definitely do it. The lamb and beef saj was the perfect combination of nostalgia and taste. Will be bringing back my family and extended family too.

Awesome taste and great service. Must try Beef and Lamb Saj Platter.

Best shawarma place I like the service of customer too honestly gonna come back here again

Great Shawarma, good atmosphere!

Amazing food and entertainment!!

from a Jordanian, quite authentic shawarma

The day crew is way better.

The food was really tasty The quantity is good I ordered the Chicken shawarma saj platter It comes with wrap and side is (rice, fries) . The price is good too. But the tables are sticky, need to be cleaned

Absolutely delicious. We had the chicken Saj and the chicken saj platter and it was absolutely delicious. The toppings are simple but tasty and the dressings are delicious. Highly recommend the place. Dietary restrictions: Halal

The chef who runs the restaurant actually cares bout food hygiene, I witnessed how she trained her staff when I was there. The restaurant also cleaner than many other shawarma places I have been to. Most importantly, there chicken N beef shawarma were very flavourful!! Their veggie platter was also exceptional good! Vegetarian options: Falafel and veggie platter

I ordered the lamb-beef shawarma and chicken shawarma plates, and both were extremely salty. The rice and meat were so salty that I couldn t finish and had to throw it away. This might have been a one-time issue, but it was really disappointing.

The staff was very friendly and the food was delicious! The portion was huge and I was full! I want to come again!

Literally never misses. I went here all through undergrad, I come back when I visit. The people are always nice, the food is always delicious. Highly recommend

Really good food!

Great place to get some shawarma and the hummus dip was very good. This is a good place to go with friends or alone.

I had chicken shawarma poutine. It was totally dried up. Half of the chicken inside was uncooked. Firstly i did not expect the poutine to have no poutine gravy inside which was new. Secondly if yall serving it with just shawarma sauce atleast make sure its not dried up. And uncooked chicken is craziness. Bad experience, not visiting again.

good lamb saj!

Guy was sweating all over the food.... terrible service

10/10 for the restaurant. The food quality was excellent, and Taani was incredibly helpful, friendly, and energetic. The service was fast and efficient.

Affordable food that s quick on the go and satisfying without fail.

best shawarma

Very cozy to eat at

Best shawarma on bloor :)

Good service. Great food. Food

The food is delicious the service from shoha and taani were good

Good joke kabab, shoha

Helpful staff

This IS THE BEST shawarma spot in Downtown Toronto. I have tried so many shawarma spots in Downtown and this is it. Perfectly cooked, tasty chicken wrapped in Saj bread toasted to perfection. The folks who work there are a delight to interact with, especially Mr. Shoha. As someone who grew up on Shawarma in the Middle East, this place is a reminder of my home. As a Shawarma connoisseur, I can t recommend this place enough.

So good, best chef!

Just looking for a quick bite before a show and ran into this beauty of a place! The chef was there serving us and he was amazing. He gave a us a little sample of a new sauce he made himself and the shawarma was absolutely the best weve had. The grape leaves came out hot and fresh and absolutely delicious. If you like Mediterranean food you have to hit up this place!

Shawarma poutine does not come with gravy or cheese and any meat is at extra cost So the shawarma poutine is actually just fries with sauce garlic is also extra.

Delicious and big portions. Price not bad too.

Good food for a good price. We ordered chicken shawarma saj, both as platter and wrap and everyone was very satisfied

Delicious Chicken shwarma Falafel plate Food : 5/5

I have an allergy to hummus, I specifically asked for no hummus in my wrap. However I will still given hummus..

Absolutely delicious! The flavours were delightful, portion sizes generous, and variety was excellent. I will definitely order from Zaad s again! 10 out of 10! 100% recommend.

Modassim is very nice and very good server always kind good energy and always listens to all requests best food

The number 1 restaurant in Canada

While the food is pretty good, the staff can be very moody and mean out of nowhere. Would roll their eyes or take extra long to make something, avoid eye contact, just straight up acting rude and like customers are unwanted. Straight up stopped getting food from here even though it s the closest place to where I live.

Best shawarma in Toronto!

Amazing food great atmosphere!

Great, inexpensive, high quality food. Enjoy it. Food

The restaurant itself was super nice, very clean, and the staff were so lovely and friendly. Went in to grab lunch today and decided on the chicken shawarma poutine. It was absolutely delicious, the chicken was beautifully seasoned and the sauces were divine, but I dont think I would call it a poutine, as it was really just chicken on top of fries with sauces, so nothing really poutine about it. I would still absolutely come here and get it again.

Love this place! It s my everyday spot.

Food here is always excellent, I especially love their Saj wraps. Special shout-out to Modassim for excellent and friendly service!

Nice place for some good food with great Turkish vibes. Menu is pretty straightforward and you can t go wrong with anything you order. They also serve Ayran, a Turkish yogurt drink. You should try that. Chicken Shawarma platter and Ayran! Reminded me of my Turkey trip.

Great food but our 3 platter order took FOREVER and it s hot as hell in there. No AC. Food was super tasty but I won t be returning.

Finally a good beef shawarma in the city. Moe Da G hooked us up

The place was extremely clean and nice Motasem was amazing - he is friendly and has great customer service. The food was delicious Thank you

Incredibly warm service from Motasem. Fresh ingredients and crispy fries and lavish bread

2g2g He took all the dry chicken scraps off the bottom of the pan & served it in a box with rice. Ive had better from Ali Baba.

Love discovering a god tier shawarma place in the city. Everything is lights out, top quality ingredients. Will be back

Awesome food wrap the girl at counter explained all the dishes I asked for with its ingredients. Service was also top notch.

This restaurant is run by the nicest people and the food here is excellent. I was recently diagnosed with celiac disease and was super excited to discover that Zaad has a gluten free shawarma platter served with rice and salad! Unfortunately there was cross-contamination with gluten and their food is not safe for celiacs.

The food is delicious and has lots of variety the staff are friendly and its a cool place to be

Love the staff and the food is great

Great food

The best place for shawarma, they gave me free falafel even though it was my first time here. The staff are extremely nice and energetic definitely recommend 10/10

Food is delicious. I tried their Chicken shawarma platter

Poor service, cold fries covered in way to much sauce. Three people who arrived after me were served before me. I order basic chicken saj comobo. The fries they gave me had been sitting in a to go cup when I arrived, so who knows how old they were. They all seemed confused on the task they were doing resutling in a jumbled order line.

Food is amazing! 5 stars

Food was fantastic. First time going.