Ali Baba’s

After a little bit of a long journey to the Danforth music hall, I was feeling some schwarma, this is the first restaurant of this brand name I tried, the team that was cooking was very very good at cooking the food for nothing only me, but other customers in line, almost working to military perfection. The food was beautiful, very very well seasoned and good toppings to go with the wrap. I only have a tiny complaint, which isn’t one at all, they need to have a regular and a large option for the wraps, I had ordered it as large and I guess they only have one size, if your in the area for a concert… don’t go to pizza pizza with the goofy doors. Come here instead!!!

There were just a couple of things that rubbed me the wrong way with this place. In addition to a mediocre falafel wrap (pretty flavorless on all accounts), the service was gruff and the restaurant itself seemed too compact and greasy. I understand that’s an issue that happens with shops with fryers in it — so that’s not a big complaint. But, as far as first impressions, I did not want to eat any more.
There was a huge selection of baklava — so that might be a redeeming factor and something I’d be willing to try.

Stopped by this place on the way after work. Let’s say you get your money’s worth.
The food is filling, tasty and at a good price. What wrong can you go there.

tasty… just small portions. but try them. great food.

I had the chicken shawarma and I did not like it. The chicken tasted like it was boiled. It didn’t taste like it was roasted at all. And the sauce was bland and watery. And I asked for extra sauce. Chicken was all dark meat; no white. Upside: portion size was adequate. My husband liked it though; his preference is dark meat. His top priority is portion size, whereas mine is taste.

One of the best Ali Baba locations in the city. Definitely the nicest guys behind the counter. They know that I want some of both types of rice and get my plate ready! I’m a particular fan of their grilled chicken on days I’m feeling less than stellar. Tell the lads to load up your sandwich or plate — you won’t be able to finish it. I carry baggies in my purse to be prepared for any drop-​ins at this Ali Baba — there’s always something to carry home for the pupsters.
The cleanest/​least scary bathrooms in any Ali Baba I’ve been in. Some of them are wicked scary. That’s actually almost enough to go to 4.5 *

Tasty shawarmas in a convenient location, across the street from broadview station.
The meat is shaved off the spit and grilled to form a bit of texture when you bite into the sandwich. Tasty and warm! They have the regular shawarma toppings — lettuce, onions, garlic (toum), pickled beets, cabbage. tomatoes, hot peppers, tabouleh (i think this is extra though). Tahini and hot sauce optional. I recommend you do it up! have the sandwich as it was intended!!! The pita is then put on the grill press to toast the pita up a bit.
The sandwich is a good portion– it fills you up. It’s decently priced — not the cheapest — but not the most expensive. I think it’s between 6 – 7 for sandwich and drink.
I am also a huge fan of the fish. It’s lighter, but definitely packs flavour. It does get a bit soggy at the end of the sandwich though. So maybe ask them to make sure to not go so heavy on the sauces.
I have seen people get the plates — and they pile on the food!
They have daily specials– so falafel days I find are the most popular.
The guys working there are friendly, but not exactly the most efficient… service can be slow.

Perfectly good vegetarian plates. But 3 stars because they won’t even give you a glass of water! Seriously? I mean charge a quarter for a cup if you have to, but to force me to buy a bottle of water… Not cool, when Toronto has perfectly good tap water.

i agree with Laura on all aspects!
I am a huge Ali Baba’s fan but there are only two that i can say meet the Ali Baba standards, 1) The OG in High Park and 2) THIS ONE!
The guy who is always there is the man… mad respect because he is very friendly and loads up on the food.

Yum. I just finished eating a $ 5 (well, $ 5.41) Beef Shawarma Sandwich from Ali Baba’s and it was DEEEELICIOUS. I don’t think I haven’t had something that good in a while. The price is excellent and they made it fresh. He shaved off the meats and grilled it for a little while making up my pita.
Afterwards, they put it on a panini griller which made it a perfect consistent temperature (instead of biting into to hot meat and cold fillers).
They have daily 2 for 1 specials — like 2 Falafel pitas for $ 3.99 or 2 Shawarma sandwich for $ 7.99. There’s also a fish dinner/​sandwich option, and barbeque chicken (which looked more tasty than you could ever find in an SC).
They also sell bakalava (pistachio, walnut chocolate among some.)
I can’t wait to come back for cheap, and great quality food. Going to try the falafel next.