Middle Eastern cuisine: the best places to taste it in Calgary

Hamid Donair

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"By far the best donairs we have found anywhere in Calgary! And it is run by the nicest guy around! Everyone needs to try Hamid's donairs! I haven't..."

Devon Bertram

"This place is a must-try for donair lovers. I had the Chicken Shawarma and it was delicious - lots of meat, and great value. Service was extremely..."

Leah

"one of the best Donairs in town. free meat samplingamazing hummus, mediocre garlic sauce, meat full of flavour.I will come again this week..."

Michael Kim

"Stopped in on the way home after a busy evening. We were driving by on Edmonton Trail and the Shawarma/Donair sign drew us in. We decided to take a..."

Scott Lowe

"This place was recommended to me by a friend. It's great value for your money and taste good. I had a small chicken and lamb shawarma and was very..."

Constantin Robin

"Hamid was incredibly friendly, and provided excellent customer service. The food is so delicious! One of the best donairs in town, hands down...."

Bailey Fray

"My go-to for donairs, falafel, and anything shawarma. This place is great and Hamid is such a lovely man! Always the best service and the food is..."

Raven

"Great service! He was so kind and welcoming and in addition to that, the food was great! Defiantly recommend this place to anyone who wants a quick..."

Michelletruong05

"Hamid recently refurnished his store and it looks great. It's awesome seeing the passion this man runs his business with! Easily the best shawarma on..."

Dylan Pentland

"Best donairs and shawarma in the T2E. Hamid is always friendly and the good is delicious. I get one at least once a month! Go get a beef and chicken..."

Brad Koko

"Amazing food, great service, and extremely reasonable prices. It's hard not to love this place, and I'm definitely becoming a regular here...."

C D

"Delicious food every time when I go back! The service is prompt and courteous and the food is delicious!This casual spot offers some of the best..."

Marius Sadeanu

"Definitely something different in the seasoning. Samosa dough on point. Easy recommendation. Stopped off the highway on the way through just to..."

Vaughn Rice Jr

"Good food and the guy making it is really nice!! Worth the wait because he's the only one there..A family came in before we did so he made 8..."

Cindy

"Donairs are delicious and a great size for price. Have what you want on it, every meat is seasoned and cooked to perfection. I will be back!..."

Ryan Neilson

"Very good, had a large chicken shawarma and it was delicious. Good friendly service and the shop is nice and clean. Support a great local shop!..."

Scott MacKenzie

"Very delicious. Excellent service and great food! The food is made fresh as you get there and has been the exact same every time I've ordered it. I..."

Ian Scotland

"I had a beef shawarma. It was better than your average donair and not so expensive ($9.50 for large). Parking was tough. I would come back..."

Stephen Vuong

"Donair is better then shawarma palaceFeels like I'm in turkey ❤❤❤❤ filled with juicy sauces and amazing texture, nice owner, and amazing..."

Man Barcacity

"This place is outstanding. It's always open late, the food is always fresh, you get an amazing amount of food for the cost and it's a SLAM DUNK...."

Tevin Straub (TZLA)

"If I could rate this place higher I would. The owner is very hardworking with a friendly attitude. The small size shawarma is the size of most..."

Louisa

"Large Shawarma all day! Perfect for non-cooking nights. If you live between 5 av and 12 av along Esmtn Tr, no excuses. Get there for that quick..."

Sean Williams

"Quiet little place with Great service and amazing donairs... good place to check out for..."

CCoadyy Barness

"Delicious tasty donair. Spicy donair meat makes this the best donair around! I live in the neighbourhood and recently tried this small place one..."

Dave Hanson

"By far the best donair I have ever had. Stumbled upon it while looking for a small donair shop, I was not disappointed and the food is amazing...."

Donavon

"My roommates started taking me here a couple months ago, and I can honestly say that I've found the best Donair in the city! The food is very high..."

Matt Bach

"Hamid Donair is a hole in the wall place that we might not have noticed had we not lived in the area. Now we keep returning for the delicious lamb..."

Kromatik K

"My favourite donair place in Calgary. Donairs are super tasty and made with good quality ingredients. The same man is always there (I assume he is..."

Adrian Bear

"I have been to Hamid Donair tons of times and have not been disappointed once. This is my favourite donair place in town. Each and every donair comes..."

Will Bohlender

"Hamid's is a great hole in the wall eatery! I got a lamb donair after a day of skiing and it blew my mind. Definitely hit this place up if you are..."

Jomo326

"Hamid's is the absolute best place for donair. The food is delicious and very generous portions. Hamid is always so friendly. This is my new go-to..."

Judith Sinclair

"So good! My boyfriend and I were looking for something to eat after the hockey game, and this was open on the way home! We both got a small donair,..."

Gabriella Jarvis

"I got the falafel and it was awesome. Nice and spicy just like I like it and not over cooked. The owner (or the guy im assuming owns it) is always..."

Drewindale

"Dangerously generous large portions. It is almost too hard to overstate that fact. Over the past 8 months I've been eating there, the portion sizes..."

The Wieg

"This place is extraordinary value. Very generous portions and each one is so good. Had about three different wraps and we're all fantastic. A must..."

Stephen Whitehead

"This guy has the best lamb shawarma in the city! I've been to other places where they hardly season the meat, it is very well seasoned here. Same..."

Christopher Thompson

"This has become our regular go to place for Donairs! Always consistently delicious! Lots of options for toppings and huge portions. Always feel like..."

Kate J R Hutchinson

"So great. Frequent visits and never disapointed. The gentleman that works there is fantastique...."

Marc-O Dubé Blanchet

"The Best shaurma/donair that I ate in Canada!Its huge! The guy is not greedy at all; you buy 1 big donair and two ppl get full of it, very..."

Tanya

"Donair was huge, I had the mixed lamb and beef. Seriously like two meals. Baklava was okay, they only have 2 kinds though. I had a beef samosa that..."

Delan

"Pizza fantastic, veggie donair was messy but delicious! the veggie samosas are great! Baklava was soso. Lots is hand made from scratch...."

Katrina Ward

"Delicious and very generous portions as well. It's the best donair and shawarma in the hood. The price makes it an even better deal. Clearly made out..."

Paul A

"Donair and samosas are always delicious and a great value for the portion size! This is my favorite donair place in town! Great, friendly..."

Kristen Hughes

"I am from the this neighborhood! I tried this place first time! the guy is really friendly and food is great! 5/5 from me. I bought large chicken..."

Asif Ali

"I just moved into the neighbourhood recently, and had been curious about Hamid Donair, seeing its business front every morning.Today I took a chance,..."

Gerry Lennox

"This is by far the best shawarma restaurant in calgary. The owner is always super friendly and inviting. The portions are absolutely huge. And the..."

Kyle

"There are many hard working people out there and Hamid is no exception, cares about his customers and works hard to ensure his portions are good and..."

Bill W

"Unreal place. The food is always tasty and the owner is incredibly nice. Fantastic value for the price. The portions are huge! Probably my..."

Shelby Flath

"The owner is very friendly and will make suggestions if it is your first time there. The portions are large and you can really taste all the..."

Jessalynyeung

"I get takeout from this restaurant several times a month. The quality of the food is consistent, and the staff is friendly. The proprietor usually..."

Alex Lnchi

"Been here a few times. Probably my favorite Shwarma place in Calgary. Tasty meat and large portions. Would recommend everyone to try this..."

Marc Anthony Heintz

"First time visit, enormous portions, friendly service and great tasting food! Prices are MORE than reasonable!! We will be back! And suggest you try..."

Rebecca

"Very good food, large portions. Friendly service. We were here a few months ago and had a large shawarma. I like to stop by when I'm in the area. I'm..."

C. Craig Sims

"Friendly service, and awesome food with a vast menu. How can you not love the hummus.We will definitely be going back. I can't wait to try more..."

Connie Preston

"The beef donair with chicken was good. Huge portions and tasty meat. This place is open late which is great for late night dinners. Has anyone tried..."

Mup

"The donairs here are delicious!!! The sweet sauce and tahini are amazing!! Big portions and great service !! I love it and would for sure come..."

Rous

"Amazing food, great value. The chicken Shwarma and Donair are our favourites, but we will have to come back and try the pizza some time as well as it..."

Evan

"Delicious takeaway food. Currently tucking into a small Lamb Shwarma, and feeling so glad about it. I highly recommend the sweet sauce. The expense..."

Rezathustra

"Had the chicken shawarma - it was really good, fresh ingredients, Hamid gave me a piece of chicken to try on its own, it had a ton of flavour, and..."

Scott Lindo

"Might be the best lamb shawarma in Calgary. So good it's ridiculous. Hamid takes his time and ensures everthing tastes exactly as it should...."

Fastovich

"Me and my boyfriend accidentally end up having lunch here awhile ago. I rarely eat donair/shawarma and so far this place is amazing! Limited seating..."

Frances Garrido

"This place rules. It's squeaky clean and it's my new favourite shawarma spot inner city. Giant portions with fresh vegetables delicious meat! Highly..."

Shannyduman

"I never eat donair it's but this is Really good donair! Tasty meat and big portions for a small donair. I would recommend and I would go back...."

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Jimmy's A&a Deli

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"I never really thought of a "Mediterranean" deli before but now I can't stop thinking how this is a perfect combination. Exceptional food and great..."

Erin Moore

"This is a great place. The food is fantastic and very interesting. Having a bit of a deli and a range of hard to find spices doesn’t hurt! The..."

Bess Mullaney

"This is my my new go-to donair place to go to. The staff are super friendly, he asked if it was our first time and he gave us samples of the beef or..."

YYCFoodie

"We got lamb shawarma, chicken samosa. Jamaican Chicken Pastry, and an assortment of baklavas. The samosa was good, the pastry was good, the..."

Foodie Muggles

"I have been here at least 3 times throughout the year and every time I order something different and they still manage to surprise me. The service is..."

Eugene Lau

"Great food for take out, or at their limited outdoor seating. The Shawarma’s are big portioned, messy, and extremely tasty. Delicious baklava of..."

Torrey

"I love the atmosphere and employees! Everyone is funny and kind. I have never been disappointed with an order. I recommend Jimmy's to everyone..."

Mpgoundar

"-awesome staff, super friendly and funny, quick-chicken shawarma is sooo good here, best I've had so far. Lots of flavour in the chicken and the..."

Mandy

"The bomb.com. Came in on a Sunday morning with the GF and they were still setting up the deli counter. Super-generous with samples, which are all..."

Scruffle

"Friendly and fast service. Huge portions! Really tasty donairs and donair sauce. Lots of options for side snacks like samosas and salads. Nice stop..."

Missfoody

"Amazing donairs!!! Easily the best in Calgary!Great friendly service, fast, and efficient. On busier days and times it takes a little while to..."

Agent Macaron

"Just amazing. I was in Calgary over the weekend and went here for the first time. I had the falafel pita which was pretty good, but when we told the..."

Amethystcrawford

"Service is great. They're funny and always busting jokes. It's always super busy. Because it has such a big family feel sometimes you'll feel like..."

Magically Delicous

"Stunningly amazing food. Cheerful and happy service. Samosas are super amazing. Baklava to die for. TooMany delicious looking choices. I look..."

Glenn A. Heslop

"Best donair I've ever had! Portion sizes are gigantic and it's just so tasty. I love the family owned feeling and the staff is always good for a..."

Alexis

"My husband and I enjoy Jimmy's a lot more compared to other similar places in the area. I always get the chicken shawarma either in a pita or the..."

Food Maven

"My family has been eating here since I was in elementary school. One of the best shawarma places in Calgary. The portions are huge, so you are..."

Amira

"I believe that Jimmy's has the best donairs in Calgary. They are big and very delicious, it can be a bit busy and it's a bit more expensive than..."

Burton Allen

"Best donair in the city hands down. Maybe best in the world! Seriously.. That good!! Huge portions too. Staff are always friendly and efficient,..."

Sara Bailie

"Friendly 'mom & pop' type shop. Nothing fancy but the food is AMAZING and service is great! Super sweet staff & freshly food. We come for the..."

Nicole Sa'id

"Absolutely wonderful. The food quality is great, the selection is awesome, and the staff are kind, patient and helpful. Oh, and let the lady Who..."

Roger Wilco

"Best donair all over calgary, the staff is friendly and entertaining. I ordered medium donair and iy felt like extra large and tasted awsome meat..."

Edr

"Yum Yum! I had a medium lamb donair and I should have ordered the small because I was so full afterwards. The sauces were delicious and the meat..."

Aaron Doubla

"Amazing food, best shawarma in the city. And the best part? The service. The girl at the front counter is so friendly. Definitely check it..."

KnitClub

"I've been meaning to submit a review on Jimmy's for awhile now. It's definitely the best sharwarma/donair I've had in Calgary. The meat is always..."

Lynnie_83

"Awesome food! Chicken, Beef donairs sooo good keeps me coming back! You can also order on skipthedish, try it out definitely worth your..."

Jay

"I'm just glad I have to drive to Jimmy's! If I lived nearby, I would weigh 30 pounds more. If you haven't taken the opportunity to grab a shawarma..."

BriGuy28ca Food Reviews

"jimmy's has the best chicken shawarma, bar none! you can go for larger, but i usually just go for the small size and even then i am always..."

Fat Mak

"Best Donair/Shwarma I've had in Calgary so far! I've had Lamb, Beef, and Chicken and all are very tasty, Lamb is defiantly my favorite! Good sauces..."

Britt Rae

"Decent donair, great shawarma if your in the neighbourhood check it out. Very friendly staff. This is a take out place unless it's summer, then you..."

Retzie Tejano

"Just awesome! Best place for a chicken shawarma! The staff is super friendly and the service is quick. Their hummus and samosas are really tasty! We..."

Stephanie De Roy

"Was here today because I was suggested by friends that this is the BEST shawarma in Calgary. And they are right~stuff are friendly, the girl at..."

Angela Zhu

"Favourite place to come for a juicy chicken shawerma! Tried the lamb, the donair, but chicken is still the best.A sloppy, saucey, and meaty..."

Foodhunter

"I have never had a negative experience at Jimmy's. I've been going there for a few years now and the staff are lovely. I especially love it when the..."

Julia Child

"Really love this place! The staff is so nice and treats you like family, also the food is amazing with huge portions. I love their garlic sauce and..."

Rahim Virani

"While the location and the appearance are less than appealing - Jimmy's A&A meats is sure to impress. Great authentic Mediterranean cuisine including..."

Melissa Brophy

"I love this place! I really love beef donair and so far I think this place is the best! The staff is SUPER friendly, they always give free stuff..."

She Loves To Eat

"Awesome! A must visit if you're in the area. You'll keep finding reasons to return. Jimmy needs to get a food truck to bring this phenomenon to..."

B

"Couldn't be happier that this place is within walking distance.This kinda place is almost a lost art these days, they've converted a house..."

Chris Symes

"We love JImmy's Deli, the samosas are the best in Calgary, the wraps are enormous and they have many gluten free options such as GF tabouleh. We..."

Norah Carmichael

"We can only assume A&A stands for awkward and awesome. Right when you walk in your nostrils are filled with the smell of spiced meats and your eyes..."

A Couple Of Couples

"Incredible.I have been meaning to visit this place for two years, and I am kicking myself for wasting it time on other..."

Samuel Patrick

"First off I want to say the staff here are super friendly and they encourage you to sample the meat of you never been there before, which was helpful..."

Miso_hangry

"Jimmy's isn't in a great location, isn't around hardly anything yet it ends up on top pick lists all the time. Definitely has to do with the food and..."

Tristan

"What can I say about jimmys, in love with it. I feel like family right when I walk in. Being so close to sait it's another great place to take a..."

Alex CR

"This place was recommended to me by a few different friends. It's pretty busy inside and it is quite the operation for a small building. The..."

Justin Wolf

"You've gotta love Jimmy's. This place is an institution. Best donairs, shawarma, and by FAR the best baklava (momma's recipe!) in town. Worth every..."

Allie Marie Percival-Wightman

"BEST DONAIRS IN TOWN! The combo is heaven wrapped in a pita. Saucy and deish! But that's not all - this little joint is packed with all the..."

Chelsea R.

"We travel across the city for this donair. I won't even try any others as everytime I have, I'm always disappointed that I didn't go to Jimmy's if I..."

Serialcyber

"We decided to stop by for a quick dinner ...It's been a while since we've been here so we were excited for donairs. Beef Donair/Lamb Donair- ..."

Kimmy W

"The Donairs Are Awesome. Ever since Amin's Donair shop stopped serving their donairs, I've been coming here regularly for my donair fix. The staff..."

Calvin_louie

"Best in the city. Best shawarma place in the city for sure! the shawarma's taste amazing, the chicken tastes like real chicken made in store vs..."

Dodetchev

"Good food, good people!. First time visit, why didn't anyone tell me about this place?! The portion sizes are very generous, the Chicken..."

Mike Hillyer

"Delicious! So much more selection than you'd expect looking from the outside and the food is great. And the lady at the till is lots of..."

Angie

"Second to None. Be prepared for Cravings.. I've eaten from a dozen Donair shops in Calgary, from independant to franchise, and theres no comparison..."

Aaron Anten

"Cross Donair off the Foodie Bucket List. I was at University of Calgary today and looking for somewhere within a reasonable distance for lunch. In..."

Shawn85206

"Good stuff. I got introduced to Donairs recently and crave them. I tried this place from a recommendation and they are good. Line ups are long though..."

Iluvfood

"The best chicken shawarma ever! And they're huge! The baklava is also..."

Alma

"Mmmmm.. Best Donairs.. still looking for Shish Taouk (sp?) like Boustan's in Montreal. I love this place for Donair, it's definitely taken my mind..."

GrapeApe

"Not impressed Jimmy, you have set the bar too high! I can't enjoy Shawarmas anywhere else but a & a! I find myself driving up from lethbridge twice a..."

James

"Tess and Alex go to Jimmy's and Learn the Portions are HUGE.. Sometimes I crave this place so bad it hurts. It's so yummy and there are so many..."

Justess

"The food and service were both amazing! We'll be going here a lot in the..."

Anne Warren

"Jimmy Rocks. Always great don airs and funny..."

LazyChef

"Donaaaaiiiiir. Go there bring extra napkins or wear a raincoat. Large is LARGE. Excellent food. Fun staff. Fair..."

Bioford

"Great Experience!. This was my girlfriend n I's first time trying this place n we really enjoyed it. Service was pretty quick n the food was..."

Johnnydo1984

"I have been going to Jimmy's for years, and not once was mu meat ever put in the microwave.. I love Jimmy's and stand by a good..."

Trysh

"Great food!. The donairs are huge with tons of meat!!!! Definitely one of the best in..."

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