A little about this place
About Cedar Falafel & Shawarma
Cedar Falafel & Shawarma on Upper Ottawa Street is a long-running Mediterranean spot serving chicken and beef shawarma wraps and plates, falafel, shish taouk, kofta and tandoori plates, lamb shank dinners, BBQ and family platters, gyro, homemade hummus with warm pita, roasted potatoes, shawarma poutine and pink chai, with dine-in, takeout and catering.
HFP review summary
What diners mention
Research updated ·
4.6 / 51,598 Google reviews · saved total
Saved ratings and review totals may have changed.
Rating breakdown at this snapshot
- 5 stars
1260 1,260 - 4 stars
178 178 - 3 stars
61 61 - 2 stars
31 31 - 1 star
68 68
What people enjoy
- Fresh, well-seasoned shawarma, falafel, platters and lamb shank.
- Friendly, welcoming staff and owners.
- Spotless, comfortable dining room.
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 parking is available at Cedar Falafel & Shawarma?
The exact the public listing panel lists free parking lot, free street parking, paid parking lot, plentiful parking, wheelchair-accessible parking; Halal Food Pass has not inspected availability or capacity.
Where is Cedar Falafel & Shawarma located?
Cedar Falafel & Shawarma is at 1405 Upper Ottawa Street, Hamilton. The listed neighbourhood is Upper Ottawa. Use the directions link on this page for the route to this branch.
What do diners enjoy about Cedar Falafel & Shawarma?
Fresh, well-seasoned shawarma, falafel, platters and lamb shank. Friendly, welcoming staff and owners. These are paraphrased reviewer opinions, not independently verified facts. Review snapshot: 2026-09-03.
