A little about this place
About Shawarma and Falafel City
Shawarma and Falafel City is a long-running neighbourhood shawarma shop at 1245 Kensington Road NW in Hillhurst. Falafel is fried fresh to order, and the menu covers chicken, beef, lamb and mixed shawarma, donairs, a new crispy wrap and a huge 16-to-18-inch jumbo wrap, plus platters, garlic potatoes, hummus, pickled vegetables, flaky bread and baklava. The menu flags items that contain gluten and has vegan options, and the shop stays open into the late evening.
Signature dishes
- Wraps & Plates
- Salads & Sides
- Sweets & Drinks
- Catering
HFP review summary
What diners mention
Research updated ·
4.5 / 51,131 Google reviews · saved total
Saved ratings and review totals may have changed.
Rating breakdown at this snapshot
- 5 stars
905 905 - 4 stars
98 98 - 3 stars
36 36 - 2 stars
19 19 - 1 star
73 73
What people enjoy
- The shawarma, donair and fresh-fried falafel are full of flavour.
- Staff are friendly and accommodating, including with celiac and custom orders.
- Portions are generous and prices are fair.
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 Shawarma and Falafel City known for?
Shawarma and Falafel City's listed signature dishes include Wraps & Plates, Salads & Sides, Sweets & Drinks, Catering.
Is Shawarma and Falafel City open past midnight on Wednesday?
The Wednesday service continues overnight: 11 AM to 2 AM next day. The closing time is on the following calendar day.
Where is Shawarma and Falafel City located?
Shawarma and Falafel City is at 1245 Kensington Road Northwest, Calgary. The listed neighbourhood is Kensington. Use the directions link on this page for the route to this branch.
