Ghazale

Really, really fantastic food. The falafel, even for my falafel-​snob husband, is beyond compare.
All salads are incredibly fresh. And delicious! They really let the ingredients speak for themselves.
And it is VERY reasonably priced!
I go to their booth in the food building anytime I go to the Ex, too. The staff are ridiculously friendly and even amid all those choices, Ghazale stands out.
You will not be disappointed!

This is authentic middle eastern shawarma and situated right in the middle of the action on Bloor St. it’s a reveler’s dream spot for a snack. With three stools and a small counter to eat at, it’s a perfect spot to take a break from the action or hit it up before seeing a movie at the Hot Docs theatre right next door which is what we did that Saturday night.
It was perfect! I had the beef shawarma with tasty shards of beef along with the usual toppings, it was hearty and chock full of fresh ingredients. The whole glass counter was overflowing with freshly made food ready for the evening ahead. The place is so tiny that the garbage bins are outside the door! And the tabbouleh salad was very good with fresh greens and packed tightly in its container it was almost a meal in itself. Very refreshing and a great compliment to the shawarma. A combo with a pop was about $ 10 which is fantastic for a healthful meal such as this. Highly recommended!

I have never heard of this place before and it was only because i was across the road in lily lounge and was feeling peckish that i decided to cross the road and grab a late night snack on my way home.
Ordered a Shawarma and then saw they had some samosas too, so ended up ordering both a meat and a vegetable.
I started my walk towards Bathurst and decided to first deal with the samosas. First the meat, COLD. Spat the first bite out and binned it. Then the vegetable samosa, COLD and again in the bin.
The chicken Shawarma was as always from my experience a belly filler and generally consists of tasteless meat so i was not expecting much from this and my low expectations were met.
I was there at 1am-​ish and the place was not even that busy so can not think of an excuse to give me cold food.

Wow. Some of the best quick-​ish food /​value I’ve ever had. Definitely the best eating I had on my trip to Toronto. This is the kind of restaurant you wish you could take him with you. Service is quick but very kind. I would think twice before getting the samosas though, because although they aren’t bad per se they are not as good as the rest of the food. I paid much more money for much less flavorful Middle-​Eastern food in other parts of the city and I wish I could take it all back and go to Ghazale.

how many lebanese quick take-​out places do you know? Ghazale never disappoints, it has cheap, fresh and yummy salads, meats, rice and vegetable dishes, as well as your classic sandwiches like shawarmas and falafels. at under ten bucks for a packed 4-​item take away plate, you can’t go wrong.

I used to go to grab dinner at the Ghazale on Bloor next to the theatre formally known as The Bloor cinema often, and it was always kind of a cluster fuck. It was continuously worth it, though, because their foods are impossibly fresh.
Enter the College location! I popped in for some eats after a few drinks at a nearby choir concert (yes, you read that right). I was walking home and determinedly typing «falafel» and «shawarma» into my Unilocal app and this Ghazale popped up. Aaaaaaahhh. A beacon of light.
Same incredibly fresh toppings, soft chicken and not greasy falafel. Same funny guys behind the counter putting together your wraps and up-​selling you on delicious extras. Best of all, it wasn’t crowded with drunk people (aside from me) or running-​late movie-​goers. Tada.

Once, my partner and I got Ghazale takeout for the umpteenth time. As we scarfed it down at the dinner table in silence, we both all of a sudden exclaimed «I love Ghazale!»
Everything is fresh and delicious. The homemade flash fried falafel are so hot and moist. The tzatziki is great but the garlic sauce is LIFE CHANGING.
My favourite side is the eggplant. Everything is so great and at such a great price!

Great all-​round Middle Eastern take out. I live close and have options, and this is the one. Recent renos made things even better. The microwave noted below sees hardly any use and everything seems laid out a bit better. Try the hot sauce… It’s thicker than other places and more rich than spice. Great value as you’d expect for shwarma, especially for the ‘hood. Small seating area outside, depending on weather. Lots of regulars.

I go here on average once every 1 or 2 weeks. The food is delicious and the prices are amazing. If I supplement the meal with a salad and glass of milk, 1 chicken plate lasts me 2 – 3 meals (more often 3). But as cheap as it may be, the food is SO flavourful and is usually pretty fresh. I always chat with a couple of really friendly people who work there; they’re always smiling and you can tell they’re proud of the food they make and the service they provide, and rightly so. Check this place out of you want a flavourful, hearty, filling meal. Also, the hot sauce they make is INSANELY delicious.

I can’t stand Ghazale. Worst falafel ever. They microwave your falafel.

These Lebanese guys serve up some of the most consistently delicious falafels downtown. For $ 4.25, you can get yourself a hearty and delicious middle eastern delight at 10pm on a weekday. Always friendly, always fast. Yes, they do microwave their sandwiches. I don’t mind — I microwave my food too. The way they do it, the pita kisses them crispy falafels and lovely tahini sauce just right.
I have also tried their sides: both the fafa beans and rice are knockouts.

Très bon restaurant à emporter quand on a besoin d’un shawarma au falafel, au poulet ou au boeuf, ou un petit quelque chose avec un goût méditerranéen. Les prix sont abordables et les quantités généreuses. D’une qualité supérieure à des restaurants semblables, je vous recommande Ghazale sans hésiter !
Une quatrième étoile ce soir pour la continuité dans la bonne humeur et l’excellence des plats.

The bartender at The Mod Club Theatre, Lisa, told me the place was «really good» so me and my friend Ardith took a walk. Thought I’m not writing much here about «Ghazale,» I am here to say that it IS in fact «really good» and possibly one of the best. Get the beets bizness on your falafel… real good for you and tasty.
Great place for a quick meal with some protein! They also have rice and beans you can throw in a container for a PSMM. (Post-​Show-​Midnight-​Meal)
~Dave «Herremannen» Heilman

Their falafel’s ($ 3.79) and shwarma’s ($ 4.89) are very good and include tabouli (which other places charge an extra $ 1 for.)
Not too keen on the microwave use, as Ali Baba’s on Dundas fries their balls to order.
Combination plate of 4 items for $ 6.99 is also DELISH! I don’t know the name of anything, all I know is that it tastes GOOD.
Baklava is also good too.

Ghazale has to have the best middle eastern sandwiches in Toronto. YUM. Although they have quite a limited menu, they make their limited selections amazingly well.
My favourite here is the veggie sandwich — packed with things like potato, turnip, deep fried eggplant, and the usual fixings (pickled turnip, lettuce, tomato, onions, etc.) Even if you’re not a vegetarian this is amazing. I haven’t tried the chicken schwarma or the beef schwarma but I have heard it is delicious. No sandwich is over $ 5! BARGOONS!
Also, they have wrapped the sandwiches in a way that ensures that it’s not too messy.
Topped off with a mango juice and you’re off to the races. This definitely hits the spot any time, especially after a late night out.

This place is all about value. I think you’d be hard-​pressed to find so much flavorful food for so little anywhere else! Seriously, you will not be leaving hungry or broke. This isn’t fancy «foodie», but it tastes fresh and it’s always fast. The service here is good and I’d be happy to return many times.
There are numerous vegetarian options and the selection trumps your average falafel hut/​stand by a mile. Come here with a group of friends and order to share — you won’t regret it!

Your probably not thinking Middle Eastern food when taking a stroll through «Little Italy». But in the event that your taste-​buds are craving something different, I recommend that you give Ghazele a try.
Today I had the Combo Plate, Tender pieces of Chicken Shwarma, with Yellow Cauliflower and Potato Rice, 3 falafel balls, and Tabouli Salad.
Comes with a Pita, and they gave me some hummus at no charge.
Great value for your money. And the food tasted very clean and delicious. They even have a small patio, for people watching or catching some sun.
The place is very simple, the service very polite, the food very satisfying.
I will definitely be back.