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Ali Baba's Middle Eastern Cuisine
Category: Restaurants Middle Eastern Middle Eastern [Edit]
1283 Bloor St WToronto, ON M6H 1N7
Neighbourhoods: Brockton Village, Bloordale Village, Wallace Emerson
(416) 913-4463
- Hours:
Mon-Thu 11 am - 12 am
Fri-Sat 11 am - 3 am
Sun 11 am - 11 pm
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Attire:
- Casual
- Price Range:
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$
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Alcohol:
- No
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
13 reviews for Ali Baba's Middle Eastern Cuisine
13 reviews in English
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Review from Val A.
Wallace Emerson, Toronto, ON
3/4/2012 4 Check-ins Here
Great prices(especially their daily specials), consistent quality food and they seem to always be open.
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Review from Laura C.
Toronto, ON
9/11/2011 1 Check-in Here
They sell Baklava! And they were really yummy. I can't say much more than that.
$2.50 for a large triangle slice. -
Review from Patrick M.
Toronto, ON
Updated - 5/27/2011
I won't add a star, but if I could add 1/2 I certainly would! Why?
Oh, heavenly chickpea-patty in a pita WITH PICKLED TURNIP, that's why! Popped in the other day and, lo' and behold, pickled turnip right next to the pink shredded cabbage. Guy behind the counter seemed very proud that it was there.
Maybe they read my review and said to themselves, "ya! why don't we have turnip! shame on us!".
See, Yelpers? It's all me, baby. You can thank me later. Or sooner, if you're inclined.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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5/18/2011
A very solid offering of cheap shawarma and falafel, right around the corner from our place.… Read more »
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Review from Toronto L.
Toronto, ON
7/9/2011
the Toronto Lover system:
5 stars = Must visit!
4 stars = Really good. I take my friends here.
3 stars = Somewhat worth it... if you have nowhere better to go.
2 stars = Below average. Attend only when necessary.
1 star = Do not visit!
You're greeted with a warm smile when you enter this generic "Middle Eastern" cuisine establishment that has a twin Ali Baba location nearby at Roncesvalles.
All the standards are here: shwarma, falafel, tabouleh; they even offer some yummy fish or roasted chicken once in a while.
The only reason to go here is if you're hungry and in a bit of rush, but they'll satisfy both of those issues. Try a chicken shwarma and go all out on the toppings. The vegetables are reasonably fresh. The hummus and tahini are reasonably flavoured.
It's inoffensive, generic, pop falafel fare. You're no closer to Israel or Lebanon when you bite into a sandwich, but you'll probably be pleasantly surprised by the service and the taste.
3 stars -
Review from Emily T.
Toronto, ON
1/14/2009
This location of Ali Baba's just opened on the south side of Bloor, just east of Landsdowne. It's so new that their website hasn't even been updated yet, but I guarantee that it's a great place for some cheap and healthy fast food. (Healthier than your typical fast food joint, that is).
It's no secret that I love Middle Eastern cuisine. Ali Baba's is a place where you can get your typical shwarma, falafel, or chicken in a pita, and there are plenty of vegetarian options as well, all made fresh and at a low price. I got two falafel sandwiches and a carrot juice for about $8! The falafels were crisp and healthy, and the carrot juice was sweet and refreshing!
This Ali Baba's isn't in the best of neighbourhoods, but don't let the seedy figures milling about outside deter you. If you are in the area, or need some quick grub on the go, coming out of Landsdowne station, this restaurant is a mere two minutes away.
They have a large seating area in the back, and also offer take out and did I mention they serve a number of tasty desserts and drinks too. Coolest thing of all: Ali Baba's has a daily special, every day of the week. Tuesdays is two-for-one falafels and you get 2 of these tasty treats for only $2.99. For their size and taste-this is a STEAL! -
Review from Keidi K.
5/30/2010 1 Check-in Here
First of I don't know if this location ever closes, all I know is any time past midnight, usually on a weekend, this place is open.
There is nothing more pleasing to my tummy then their Shawarmas. The staff is friendly, even at those hours. Seriously at any other fast food joint for the late night hours I never seem to get any sort of decent service, but then I don't complain because not everyone is a night hawk. But I never seem to have that issue at this place. -
Review from Sarah H.
Toronto, ON
3/17/2011
Cheap & yummy.
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Review from Stephan J.
Toronto, ON
3/20/2011
My wife and I were dogsitting for friends and my wife grabbed dinner on the way. I had a traditional falafel and she had the dinner. Mine was yummy and hers was very good too and huge, she couldn't finish it. My wife said the person that served her was super friendly and made the food fast. One thing that my wife mentioned that I love is the guy that served her didn't look at her her like she had two heads for asking for extra condiments. A+ in my book because it's all about the lubes.
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Review from Ramanan S.
Toronto, ON
5/28/2010
This is my favourite of all the Ali Baba's in the city. I think it's one of their better locations. I only ever get shawarmas and falafels here. I sometimes think about trying something new, but I love shawarmas and falafels. These guys make them really well. All the vegetables that end up in your wrap are really fresh. They deep fry the falafel's right when you order, which is another key to a tasty falafel. The prices are quite cheap, and they have all sorts of daily deals. If you are in the area and want something quick and good, this place is all win.
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Review from Daniel G.
7/1/2011
Love it, only if they opened up in FL (sigh). Great kabobs for really good price. Healthy fast food with great flavour.
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Review from Roy A.
Toronto, ON
7/10/2009
I love Ali Baba's. They are consistently tasty and cheap!
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Review from s y.
4/21/2009
order the = SHAWARMA!
everytime i go to toronto i have to go to ali baba and get myself a shawarma. i have been here at least 5 times. mind you, i've only been to toronto on 2 separate occasions. the food here is always fresh, the sauce is out of this world, and it's dirt cheap! portion sizes are HUGE! i love you, i love you, i love you! you have made me a fan for life. don't ever change!
my life would be complete if i could get ali baba to come open up a store in brooklyn (where i live) i dream about eating your shawarma's all the time. NY i hate you for not having a shawarma anywhere near the deliciousness of ali baba's! -
Review from Henry F.
London, ON
12/28/2009
Cheap prices, crappy food. Don't waste your money on this. If you want good food, go to the Ali Baba on Lawrence. No connection to this.
