A little about this place
About Alpha's Shawarma Downtown Yonge Toronto
Alpha's Shawarma at 245 Yonge Street is the Yonge and Dundas branch of a small Toronto shawarma chain with sister shops on Queen Street West and King Street West. The room is large, with plenty of seating and Arabic music playing. Chicken, beef and Arabic-style shawarma come as wraps on saj, tanoor or regular bread, or as plates with rice, alongside falafel, hummus, mixed grill platters and fries. Ordering is at the counter, with takeout and delivery also available, and the kitchen stays open late.
Signature dishes
- Chicken shawarma saj
- Beef shawarma Arabic plate
- Mixed shawarma plate
- Mix BBQ plate
- Chicken shawarma poutine
HFP review summary
What diners mention
Research updated ·
4.7 / 51,863 Google reviews · saved total
Saved ratings and review totals may have changed.
Rating breakdown at this snapshot
- 5 stars
1651 1,651 - 4 stars
74 74 - 3 stars
40 40 - 2 stars
26 26 - 1 star
72 72
What people enjoy
- The shawarma is the draw, with the chicken and beef called flavourful, tender and freshly made, and the tanoor bread singled out.
- Portions are generous, with wraps packed with meat and plates that fill you up.
- Staff come across as friendly and welcoming, and orders move quickly even during a rush.
Compiled by Halal Food Pass from public reviewer opinions. Experiences vary; these comments have not been independently verified.
Good to know before you go
What is on the Alpha's Shawarma Downtown Yonge Toronto menu?
The Alpha's Shawarma Downtown Yonge Toronto menu on this page lists 58 items across 7 sections, including Chicken shawarma saj, Beef shawarma Arabic plate and Mixed shawarma plate, checked September 2026. Prices shown come from the restaurant's own menu or direct-order channel as observed on that date; delivery-platform prices are labelled separately. The restaurant's own website is linked on this page as well. Menus change, so confirm current dishes with Alpha's Shawarma Downtown Yonge Toronto.
How much does food at Alpha's Shawarma Downtown Yonge Toronto cost?
Alpha's Shawarma Downtown Yonge Toronto's own menu or direct-order prices observed in September 2026 ranged from $2.49 to $79.99 CAD. This range covers the captured items and variants; larger platters or catering packs may be included. Prices are set by the restaurant and can change; the observed date is shown beside each price on this page.
What is Alpha's Shawarma Downtown Yonge Toronto known for?
Alpha's Shawarma Downtown Yonge Toronto's listed signature dishes include Chicken shawarma saj, Beef shawarma Arabic plate, Mixed shawarma plate, Mix BBQ plate.
Is Alpha's Shawarma Downtown Yonge Toronto open past midnight on Thursday?
The Thursday service continues overnight: 11 AM to 1 AM next day. The closing time is on the following calendar day.
