Halal Restaurants in Hamilton, ON

“review date: december 24, 2024
customer purchase date: december 24, 2024

in my neverending pursuit of discovering the amazing shawarma stores in the city, my travels led me to the cedar falafel & shawarma (CFS) on upper ottawa near stonechurch. CFS is one of 3 shawarma stores competing for your wallet, within less than 2km of each other in the area.

first off, a shout out to store worker fariba who provided a warm and welcoming environment. she explained quite a bit of what CFS is about. ⭐

what i liked about the menu layout is it's really easy to follow. 3 TV screens - appetizers, wraps, and dinner plates.

parking: it's free and there's plenty of it around the plaza.

inside the store: it's clean, very spacious, and can accommodate large crowds. CFS recommends phoning in your orders if you don't want to wait when it's busy.

hours: fantastic hours. fri and sat are extended late night hours till 1am. mon-thur are 11pm closing times. sun closed at 10pm.

doors open everyday at 11am except sun at noon.

food itself: portions are fair relative to price. portions are not as generous as other outfits. that said, the quality and taste at CFS are excellent. be aware if you are super hungry, a shawarma pita on its own won't be enough. either grab a 2nd pita wrap or get a diner plate on its own instead.

i grabbed a beef (kebab) shawarma on a pita. ($11.15; $12.59 all-in) very delicious - almost felt like a steak shawarma. be aware that all shawarma pitas comes standard with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, turnip, plus your sauces. extra toppings range from 25c - $1.

i also grabbed a chicken dinner plate ($16.25; $18.36 all-in). that comes with a small side of salad (veggies were fresh), hummus, a pita bread, and then the chicken with rice, red/white and tahini sauce. portion is not overly huge. food content was excellent, especially the rice which has a flavorful personality.

they don't lather on the sauces too much on the dinner plate. they don't need to, because the rice, potato and chicken are all delicious on their own.

lastly i picked up a chicken shawarma pita. ($10.99; $12.43 all-in) they agreed to swap out the tomato for cucumber at no extra cost. very tasty, delicious when you combine all the ingredients with their sauces.

bottom line: CFS serves up great tasting food. i would return to CFS if i was in the area, as it is a 20-22 minute drive away from where i live. i def want to try out some of their other items.

i would also recommend CFS to others to try out. 👍“

“Had a late nite craving and notice they were open til 4am on skip and was like ok let’s try it! Now my go to for tasty burgers and the milkshake is to die for! 100000% recommend this place to everyone absolutely delicious 🤤“

“Raoabe Lounge is a standout spot for those seeking an exceptional shisha and dining experience. The shisha is top-notch, with a wide variety of flavors that are expertly prepared, providing smooth and satisfying sessions. The food menu is equally impressive, offering a delightful selection of dishes that cater to diverse tastes. The ambiance is cozy and inviting, making it an ideal place to relax with friends. The attentive and friendly staff add to the overall positive experience, ensuring that every visit to Raoabe Lounge is memorable. Highly recommended for shisha enthusiasts and food lovers alike.“

“Very good fresh made food, very hospitable. Try the curry chicken with naan“

“It is great 10 out of 10 five star review I am seven years old and this is the best Shawarma I’ve ever had“

“This place is one of my favourites for comfort food. Love all their food but my favourite is the chicken rice combo! I really enjoy watching the staff cook right in front of us and they are always so friendly :) The sauces are delicious and the meat is great, not too heavy. The rice is soft and flavourful and the pita and fries are nice and warm on the side. Some mango juice to go with it and it's a complete meal ? Service is quick and quality is excellent, there's a reason this place has been around forever ? always a pleasure visiting you guys, 5 STARS ????“

“The best Halal meat in GTA.“

“Fresh food. always hot. open late. cheapest in city“

“Customer service was optimal. Staff was welcoming and helped me decide on a meal. I had the chicken Shwarma salad meal, it was mouth watering, portion size was substantial and filling. Half filled me up but greed made me finish it and ordered another to go. Absolute BEST shwarma I have ever eaten. DEFINITELY WILL be returning and I recommend without hesitation. Stop by, you won't regret it.“

“I just saw a recent review saying they visited after the renovation but where is HFC now ?because the old place is not hfc anymore. I called the number here and someone called back and said they were Halal fried chicken but I couldn’t understand where it is and how I can get those delicious fried chicken haha help!“

“Lemme start by saying nothing else is open so late near me ,so them being open until 4AM is so convenient when you are hungry late night. The person who answered the phone was so nice even when I called at 2:30 AM .I ordered the lasagna and garlic bread with cheese and a bunch of drinks and the total was $21 ,I only had 20$ and he was so nice and didn’t even take a second to decline , told me “make it $20”. What a nice guy the food was amazing
! Order from these guys 100% .kindness goes a long way .This was my first time ordering as well they do not even know me ! I got laid off of work and accepting a Lower amount is not heard of often , I wish I could have tipped them, I don’t think the delivery driver was too happy :( . Thank you guys so much !“