Shawarma, kebabs, mezze
Lebanese, Palestinian, Syrian, Yemeni, and Afghan food across Edmonton — the halal Middle Eastern scene locals live off.
Edmonton's most-loved shawarma spot with multiple locations across the city. Juicy chicken and beef shawarma wraps, donairs, kebabs, and platters. Every dine-in gets complimentary baklava and tea.
Lebanese halal meat market and grocery in north Edmonton. Fresh cuts, Middle Eastern pantry staples, breads, olives, cheeses and prepared foods. Regulars say prices are excellent for quality.
Palestinian cultural café founded by two Palestinian-Canadian women. Authentic Palestinian food, traditional coffee, heritage products, and a warm space that celebrates Palestinian culture.
Late-night Middle Eastern cafe on Edmonton's north side. Signature Karak tea, specialty lattes, mojitos, smoothies, and fresh pastries — open until midnight, halal.
Massively popular pita bakery on 134 Ave with over 2,000 Google reviews. Fresh-baked pita, manakeesh, fatayer, baklava, and Lebanese sweets. Online ordering available.
Halal-certified Middle Eastern bakery on 134 Ave. Fresh daily baklava, knafeh, maamoul, and Lebanese pastries. Also does wedding and event catering.
Authentic Pakistani BBQ and karahi house on 106 Street. Shinwari karahi, Lahori karahi, chapli kebab, chicken tikka, and biryani — all 100% halal. A go-to for Edmonton's Pakistani food lovers.
Yemeni coffee house serving traditional Mofawar (Yemeni coffee) and Adani tea alongside baklava, honeycomb buns, and croissants. Completely halal, late-night hours, popular for socializing.
Halal Lebanese saj bakery in north Edmonton — fresh manakish (za'atar, cheese, meat), saj-wrapped shawarma sandwiches, and fresh flatbread baked to order. Late-night hours, family-friendly, no alcohol.
Massive-portion shawarma and donairs in west Edmonton. Customers regularly call it the best donair in the city. Falafel, platters, and wraps round out a tight halal menu.
Mediterranean and Levantine kitchen serving manakish, mezze, grilled meats, and fresh salads. Halal, no alcohol, family-friendly.
Persian-influenced Edmonton cafe serving traditional coffee, chai, and light Middle Eastern bites. Family-friendly, halal-friendly atmosphere popular with the local Iranian and Middle Eastern communities.
Authentic Lebanese restaurant on 127 Ave — grilled meats, shawarma, mezze, fresh salads, and Lebanese-style pizza. Halal, alcohol-free, family-friendly, open every day.
Premium halal Lebanese chain in north Edmonton. Charcoal-grilled meats, chicken and beef shawarma, shish taouk, kafta, fresh baklava, and flatbreads. Weekend brunch available.
Millwoods institution serving fresh-baked pita, shawarma, zaatar manakish, falafel, hummus, and fattoush. Over 1,600 Google reviews and still a daily lineup. Open seven days.
Edmonton's late-night shawarma institution since the 1990s. Open until 3 AM on weekends. Shawarma platters, donairs, falafel wraps, and taouk that keep regulars coming back for decades.
Traditional Afghan clay-oven kebabs, Qabeli Pallaw rice, Mantu dumplings, and bolani in south Edmonton. Halal-certified with generous portions and authentic flavours.
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