A little about this place
About Friends Donair & Shawarma
Friends Donair and Shawarma is a small, owner-run shawarma shop on Notre Dame Avenue in Winnipeg's West End, with a few tables, takeout and street parking out front. The menu covers chicken and beef shawarma, beef donair, a toasted crispy shawarma wrap, platters with rice, hummus and garlic sauce, lamb kebab, shawarma poutine and pita chips.
Signature dishes
- Beef Shawarma Wrap
- Donair Wrap
- Chicken On Rocks
- Chicken Shawarma Plate
- Chicken Shawarma Poutine
- Lamb Kabab Wrap
HFP review summary
What diners mention
Research updated ·
4.7 / 5937 Google reviews · saved total
Saved ratings and review totals may have changed.
Rating breakdown at this snapshot
- 5 stars
818 818 - 4 stars
54 54 - 3 stars
14 14 - 2 stars
9 9 - 1 star
42 42
What people enjoy
- Flavourful chicken and beef shawarma, a well-liked crispy toasted wrap and a standout garlic sauce.
- A friendly, welcoming owner and staff with quick service.
Things to keep in mind
- Many felt wraps and platters were small for the price, with plates heavy on rice and light on meat.
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 Friends Donair & Shawarma known for?
Friends Donair & Shawarma's listed signature dishes include Beef Shawarma Wrap, Donair Wrap, Chicken On Rocks, Chicken Shawarma Plate.
What parking is available at Friends Donair & Shawarma?
Listed facilities: free parking lot, free street parking, plenty of parking.
Where is Friends Donair & Shawarma located?
Friends Donair & Shawarma is at 884 Notre Dame Avenue, Winnipeg. The listed neighbourhood is Notre Dame Avenue. Use the directions link on this page for the route to this branch.

