Shawarma Max

Inconsistent quality depending on the server, sometimes amazing, most of the time average.

I came here a couple of times because its convenient due to the location of the area. The service and quality of food is extremely disappointing as chicken was their only option since they burned their beef. Friends and I went to the location at Yonge and Sheppard area for some 12am shwarma and the next morning all of us were planted on the toilets for hours to come due to food poisoning. To be honest, I’m actually writing this review on the toilet because I have been stuck inside my washroom for hours. The pain in my stomach feels like needles jabbing my stomach from the inside and the outside and it is extremely upsetting because no restaurant should be serving food thats been contaminated or has gone bad. I hope this establish steps up its’ game.

I am a huge fan of Shwarma, however I find their food to be a very low quality meats and not terribly tasty –it is definitely my least favorite Schwarma place that I have tried in all of the GTA. I would never return here again. I was embarrassed I had brought my family to eat here. There are much better restaurants in this area. I’m surprised it’s still open.

This is the best i have ever eaten in Toronto. Delicious and Halal the workers are so kind.

This was my first and it will be my last visit to this particular Shawarma Max location. Service was quick and friendly. You can choose from hummus, hot sauce, tzatziki sauce or tahini sauce. I got a falafel sandwich and it was okay.
I won’t return to this location though, because one of my dining companions found a huge, dead fly in his chicken shawarma sandwich. After seeing that, I was disgusted and could not finish my sandwich. He brought it to the attention of restaurant staff and they made him a new one but I’ve never seen such a huge, black dead fly stuck in some food before. You may not mind «some extra protein» at such good prices and quick service but I won’t go back.

The food there was really good. I ordered the beef shawarma plate for take out and they gave it to me in less than 5 minutes. They do take credit card but do charge a 50cent surcharge if u use debit or credit card so next time better to pay cash. Will come again.

Delicious, fast, open late, excellent value, and good attitude behind the counter — what more do you want?
Not gourmet, sit down food but a whole lot better taste and health than the McD’s or Tim’s across the street.

Probably amongst one of the worst places I’ve been to. The only good thing about this place is location. I hate eating mcds but I’d rather pick that over this place. They have the best mango juice thou haha

Food was delicious, wish they gave more chicken. Paid like $ 5.75 for the Shawarma Chicken Sandwhich. Barely any chicken meat in there

Great quick service. Good delicious food. Nothing fancy but a great place to pick up some food.

Not bad, but not the best shawarma pita I’ve ever had.

Shawarma Max may not be a gourmet Middle Eastern restaurant, but you can’t ask for more from a walk-​in halal place. I actually prefer it over many sit-​down restaurants, not to mention other walk-​in shawarma joints. Quick service and hearty serving sizes makes this a reliable option time and time again.
My go-​to order here is the Chicken Shawarma Plate. You get a better bang for your buck going with the plate, rather than the wrap option. The guys behind the counter here are pretty generous with the amount of rice, vegetables (e.g. lettuce, pickel, onions, beets), and chicken they pile on your plate. The chicken is shaved off a rotating cooker, and re-​grilled right before serving, which means the meat stays tender but hot on your plate. As with other halal places, you get your choice of tzatziki, tahini, hot sauce, and salad dressings to pour on.

We stop by here every time we drive by!
The shawarma is moist and flavourful, balanced nicely with the pickles and sauces. It’s a great fast food joint, cheap, cheerful and friendly.

Shawarma run after a workout at the Goodlife Madison across for when you’re sick of sushi and kalbi!
This location has great hours and the guys are quick and service is wonderful, falafel you like!!! Get some hummus and hot sauce on those to assist the digestion of la chicken of Arabia with all the toppings my good sir!
Hubby went adventurous yet again and tried the yogurt drink, almost barfed as he keeps forgetting that even our little girl’s daninos had him turned off at first taste. Stick with the fizzy drinks as this yogurt drink was the REAL yogurt, without the fruits and sugar to accompany the soury attack it gives the taste buds.
One suggestion would be is to get the shawarma toasted a bit longer for the crunch, but all in all great quality!

I always go there when I’m in the area and craving shawarma. Especially when its late night and everything else is closed. I always stick with chicken shawarma and am too hesitant to try anything else. It does taste fresh and juicy. Decent price. Friendly staff.

I give it a four star for their portion and business hours. Their sharwama plate are surely big enough to serve 2 ppl. Flavor is okay.

Not the best shawarma for sure. In fact, I was not too thrilled with mine. I ordered a chicken shawarma plate. I don’t think the portion is large for the price. It’s just OK.
The salad stuff is standard and I’m not too picky about that. My main problem was that the chicken was largely tasteless without sauce. This… and my shawarma had some chicken skin. Most importantly, I thought the whole point of shawarma is to thin slice the chicken so the exterior is continually being grilled to the right texture. My shawarma didn’t have the texture I was looking for. I guess it wasn’t cooked long enough. Maybe I had a few people order before me and they didn’t wait to shave more meat. It was still edible of course. I don’t mean to imply the chicken was undercooked to the point it was raw. I like my shawarma a little dry and slightly hardened.
My favourite shawarma is actually at Messini but they call it gyros.

I used to love this place a lot when it first opened 10 years ago. Quality has declined heavily. I would much rather drive to Toonie pizza at bathurst and finch and get 2 for one special for much bulkier and tasty shawarma. Mi va mi is still the best shawarma styles restaurant in this area!

$ 10 for a chicken plate and $ 6 for a chicken wrap. Quick. Fast. Somewhat healthy… but oh sssooo good! Open super late on those drunken nights and is always ready to eat. I go here at least once a week and I am addicted to this stuff. You will not be disappointed.

Good Shawarma place in the heart of North York.
Shawarma Max is a cool little place on Yonge St and Hollywood Ave where they’re serving up shawarmas in a place that oddly resembles a Subway on the inside. The restaurant has a nice patio on the outside too and they’re serving up shawarmas for about $ 5 so it’s real good price-​wise.
I ordered up a Chicken Shawarma with all the fixins (garlic, hummus, lettuce, tomatoes, tahini, and extra hot sauce). The chicken in the shawarma was very good. The meat was flaky and tasted great. A bit dry, but already better than most. It blended well with everything. The pita was warm and held together well all the way up to the end. The extra hot sauce was actually impressive. I found it to be actually hot compared to the mild crap most places put in their shawarmas. It’s not going to be burn your tongue or anything but it definitely gives that kick you look for.
Place has a nice patio for you to sit and people watch for a mere $ 5. They serve up desserts like Baklava too if you’re interested. Service is a bit stoic but I could care less when places like these are primarily takeout oriented anyways. Definitely worth a visit when you’re feeling like shawarma.
I came right after the gym which is probably the reason I am the weight I am…