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Milo's Pita
Category: Restaurants Middle Eastern Middle Eastern [Edit]
Toronto Life Food Court6 Dundas St E
Toronto, ON M5B 2G9
Neighbourhoods: Ryerson, Downtown Core
- Price Range:
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$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Attire:
- Casual
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Loud
- Has TV:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
17 reviews for Milo's Pita
17 reviews in English
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Review from Natalie G.
Toronto, ON
2/22/2012
WOW! I tried a chicken shawarma from here today and it was delicious!! Great chicken, AMAZING garlic sauce, and lots of good toppings. I hear the falafels are just as good, will have to try it next time.
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Review from Cynthia G.
Toronto, ON
11/20/2011 1 Check-in Here
Was out shopping yesterday and thought I would hop into the food court for a quick lunch. I usually don't like food courts food for many reasons, however I thought Lebanese would be safer than most and I love middle eastern food.
So choose the Chicken Shwarma plate, had extra turnip (love this stuff !), the portion was huge, could not eat it all. The gentleman serving, I think was the franchise and he was very accommodating and very friendly.
The lunch was a just great, the chicken was not dry as most shwarma places are, it was very moist and juicy, the salads were fantastic and the garlic dip and hummus was really nice, both home made tasting.
Worth a trip back there again. Kind of surprised of the location....unless your a regular in the area, you would never think the best shwarma in town is located here ! ....shame he can't find a place on the street. -
Review from Leeor J.
2/12/2011
I went here for lunch today. Its pretty good shawarma. As has been said, the garlic sauce is really nice. I haven't come across too many really good lebanese style shawarma's in the city. This one's pretty nice.
The main drawback to this place is the location (not really my neck of the woods) and the hours. food court schedule doesn't really cater to my shawarma craving schedule :) -
Review from Lisa C.
5/19/2011 1 Check-in Here
I've read tons about this place and I think I got a salad here when it first opened (which I remember as being great), but I figured Milo's Pita deserved a chance to fill the Mediterranean food void in my heart.
We showed up around 1 on a Thursday and there was only one person in front of me. As per all the other reviews (and first hand experience watching the guy make his food in past) the service is slowish but for good reason. I'm a big fan of how he puts the wraps together - every bite was balanced (unlike some places where you get all meat in one bite and all veg in another). Quite frankly, he's sped up quite a bit since they opened, but I still don't get why he does everything himself. The other guy just sorta stands there and does cash.
I got the falafel deluxe combo with chickpeas and veggies as my side. The wrap is pretty great, the tabbouleh is fantastic, sauces were yum and overall, the whole thing tasted great. As seems to be the trend with Mediterranean places, the hot sauce isn't that hot, simply adds some good flavor (fine by me!). I could do with a lot less hummus (the inside of the wrap was well coated), the pickles didn't really make sense though, and the turnip had a bit too much tart bite.
I'll definitely come back, but I'll just get the pita. The combo ended up being too much food for lunch for me and at $10.75 including drink, it was a bit much for a meal with no meat. -
Review from Danielle F.
Toronto, ON
10/31/2010
I can see why people COULD have a good shwarma experience here but I unfortunately did not have the best one.
The Good:
-Portion size is like so big that I had to take breaks in order to finish it
-Carefully laid out veggies
-Nicely spiced chicken
The Bad:
-It took FOREVER. I'm not opposed to waiting for good food but when he if mid-cutting the shwarma and then just pauses for no apparent reason... not a fan! Had to run to a movie.
-Garlic Sauce. I love it. I wish more places in Toronto used it as a go-to sauce. But it was there was so much of it that each bite had a POW and opposed to a little zing.
-Spicy sauce was not spicy
-Pickled turnips were dry
-Extra $1.00 for a dash of taboulli on the sandwich
-He gave me an empty bag first, and then took it back so he could put the shwarma in. Not a big deal, I just kind of wonder why.
I guess I will have to go back because I'm surprised by all the truly positive reviewing. Perhaps this was a one off? I'm hoping so.Listed in: Wrap It Up!
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Review from Alice T.
11/5/2010 3 Check-ins Here
5 star deluxe falafel pitas!
I pick one up everytime I'm in the area, and often go just for a fix.
Perfect hummus, love that the cabbage and onions are all seasoned, the tabouleh is super fresh, and the hot sauce is the best I've had in Toronto (for pitas that is).
Unfortunately the service isn't the greatest so I gave them 4 stars. I love that the guy is obsessed with quality and wants to make each one himself but sometimes it seems like he's overwhelmed and a bit short tempered. I'm often afraid to ask for extra hot sauce. I don't mind if it's a bit slow but I do mind fearing the man that makes my food.
Also, they have really great juices but just an fyi, the price on the board for soft drinks and water does not include juice. Juice is listed w no price so it looks like they're all the same price but I think it's $2.50 or something. Still worth it for the Guava juice, my favourite, just think it should be more clear.Listed in: Favourite Grab & Go Places
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Review from Sam G.
Toronto, ON
8/18/2010
Longest line up in the Toronto LIfe food court and I can see why. Ordered a chicken shawarma pita with tabouli and it did not disappoint. I agree with the other reviewers on the quality (high) and cost (relatively high, but you get what you pay for) and would add:
- Even though I really liked the pita I'd go for the shawarma platter next time as it looked even better!
- In addition to the cashier, there is only one person doing food assembly (this is Milos, I assume) and it took say 10 minutes to get through a line of 6-7 people. I don't know whether it is normal for him to be the only person making the food but if that's the case then you need to allow some time. -
Review from Candy T.
York, ON
11/10/2011
Just been here once and I've been craving to go back ever since. had my fair share of shawarma restaurants around the gta. And this place really is the best I've ever had. Had the Chicken Shawarma plate. Yummy!! Can't wait to go back
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Review from J M.
Halifax, NS
10/12/2010
You have to get over the location, but once you do you will never go to another Lebanese (or mid east) joint again. Milo goes as far as to peel the chickpeas every day by hand. This guy is obsessed with the quality of his food and you can see it in his eyes every time he presents you with your order.
Milo really pours his heart in to this food and it really shows. Just try not to overdose in the first week or two-- you will have non stop cravings that make you want to return every day. -
Review from Magdalena O.
Montréal, QC
Although slightly above average on taste (the falafel is still not as moist as chewy as Moaz), it does not fare up to the cost of $7.50 with tax for a falafel with tabbouleh and hummus. It's chickpeas for crying out loud !
Milo is super sweet and I'm sure the food court rent is atrociously high so I'd rather give him money than some corporation but price will keep me from being a regular. -
Review from Lev F.
Toronto, ON
5/18/2010
I'm surprised that this place has so few reviews. Guess it's the food court stigma. So far I've been there only once, but I can confirm what everybody else is saying. This place is really, really good. Everything is made from scratch and the guy does care about both the quality and the presentation side of things (you can tell it by how meticulous he is when wrapping a simple shawarma sandwich).
As far as my order went I had the shawarma platter with rice, humus, cabbage salad and pickled turnip and cucumbers on the side and it is was excellent! Steaming chicken meat right of the spit (finally properly marinated!), fresh pita and Lebanese style hummus topped with whole chickpeas and olive oil, crunchy cabbage salad... Seriously, you might easily pay twice as much for a meal like that at a restaurant and it still won't be as good. And looking at a huge line-up to Harvey's right next to the place, while I was enjoying my meal, I felt really good, in that wicked sort of way. I'm definitely coming back . -
Review from Tamar K.
Toronto, ON
5/30/2011
This is by far the best Lebanese fast food restaurant in Toronto. I usually get their chicken kabab platter, which is 1 perfectly juicy chicken skewer with rice and humous and garlic sauce (in arabic toum), and a choice of one of their lebanese salads - a cabbage salad or fatoush. I've also had their chicken shawarmas, falafels and tabouleh, and they're all very authentic, and taste exactly how they should! It is really hard to find good Lebanese salads in Toronto, but Milos got it right, their tabouleh and cabbage salad taste exactly like my moms! I don't eat red meat, but my bf always gets their kafta kabab, and loves it. Also pretty much everything other than the salads and rice are all made to order, so it doesn't have to sit out there and then get reheated. This is not your standard middle eastern fast food joint, it is very authentic, fresh and delicious!
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Review from Jonas B.
Toronto, ON
12/15/2008
So I have developed an *insatiable craving* for the excellent Lebanese available at Milo's Pita. Everything here is made from scratch: Hummus, Falafels, Kafta Kebabs, Rice, all incredible. There is not one grain of rice left on my plate at the end of a meal. Even the juices available are authentic ("Best" is an Egyptian brand and very tasty). The chef and owner Milad is a very nice guy who take tremendous pride in the food he cooks.
Where can you find these amazing Lebanese delights? Well there is the rub... Milo's Pita is to be found in the Toronto Life Square Food Court. It is the newish building on the NE corner of Yonge & Dundas. While the food court is quite clean, and the furniture is nicer than most... it is still a food court. And one accessible after taking 3 escalators. Despite the location...
I heartily recommend you head over to Milo's for a Pita. -
Review from Deanna W.
11/5/2008
Milo's Pita is an oasis in the Toronto Life food court! I have been here a couple times already for a quick lunch or early dinner and they have yet to disappoint. The ingredients are fresh not dingy or lacklustre and they make falafels to order (unlike the prerolled and fried balls at other places). And their hummus is has robust garlic zip just the way I like it!
I also like the chicken shawarma sandwich with the sparkling, tangy tabouli thrown in for good measure (a 75 cent extra charge sadly but well worth it) and the chickpea salad that comes in the combo. This place is my new to go to joint for Lebanese/middle eastern fare! Prices are higher than similar joints in town but it's reflective of the quality they use in their products. -
Review from crissy k.
8/10/2011
Love their shwarma's. Milo puts so much into the preparation of the food. Ingredients are always fresh. Even the side dishes are superb.
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Review from Mike S.
Toronto, ON
12/5/2008
I'm not sure if I've ever had Lebanese food before. I've definitely had Middle Eastern food, but not Lebanese in particular so I think that Milo's Pita is my first taste. When I went, I decided to try the Kafta kebab and when I ordered it I was told it would be a five minute wait. This wait initially put me off but when I asked if it was worth it, I received a resounding yes and then my choice was made. The Kafta kebab combo came with a drink and chick pea salad and everything was very good. The Kafta is lamb which is cooked on the grill in back of the stand. The food was very good and full of flavor so it was certainly worth every bite. The chickpea salad was equally good and packed with garlic. After my meal I had to go get some gum for fear I would kill one of my co-workers with my breath. The whole meal cost less than ten dollars and I would definitely go back for more which means it was definitely worth it. I would recommend this eatery for anyone looking for some cheap and tasty Lebanese food.
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Review from dileye i.
9/19/2010
Discovered Milo's Pita while attending TIFF. The food was absolutely wonderful! Freshly prepared by Milo himself. The felafels were tasty and fried to perfection; the tabouleh was lemony but not bitter and made of fresh parsley -- not couscous with a little bit of parsley; as of the hummus: delicious with the right amount of garlic. I could not wait to catch a movie at the AMC!!!
