Shelby's Legendary Shawarma - Oakville

I can’t stress how perfectly they’ve mastered the art of shawarma fries. I’ve been to this location a few times with friends and we all agree, their food is incredible! Helpful and hardworking staff, clean environment with a semi-retro diner feel. Not to mention the quality of the food. I’ve tried a number of menu items and everything is outstanding. They definitely live up to the name. I highly recommended if you’re in the area and feeling like shawarma or boutine, spend a little extra, it’s worth it. This location is usually busy, but not as crowded as the one in Erin Mills. My rating for Shelby’s Legendary Shawarma: 🤤🤤🤤🤤

January 6, 2025 on Google

The food was great—the spices were well-balanced, and the shawarma and fries were fresh. The restaurant was clean, and the service was friendly and efficient, which I really appreciated. However, I was disappointed to learn that they don’t allow mixing meats like chicken and beef or lamb, which felt unnecessarily restrictive. Additionally, while the food was good, it lacked the authenticity I personally look for in shawarma. Overall, it was a decent experience, but not enough for me to return. If you’re not picky about mixing meats or authenticity, it’s worth a try for its flavor and freshness.

January 6, 2025 on Google

So far the best fusion shawarma spot I have come across. You cannot go wrong with the bacon halloumi saj, loved it! I have to say again not everyone can pull off fusion well but this was impressive. Great to see them prepare their own saj from scratch makes it fresh and even better. It is rare to enjoy quality halal bacon here but pleased to say this was worth it. Biryani has room for improvement, quite a lot of elements, missed the essence not sure if it was biryani. But I will always keep going back for their great shawarma that make me happy :)

December 15, 2024 on Google

Updated: 4 stars for food, 4 stars for service: Sukh was kind enough to reach out and remake the order. It was perfect this time and the team was nice enough to throw in curros for us and apologized for the previous mistake. Thanks, Sukh and Oakville Shelby team, appreciate the better service! Original review: 4 stars for food (based on previous experiences), 1 star for service: I ordered a shawarma bowl and specifically asked for no hummus and extra garlic, but they added hummus and didn’t give the extra garlic I requested - if i did not check the bag in store, I would have missed this. This happened last time as well. The hummus completely ruined the bowl for me, as it was bitter and covered all the fries I couldn’t even eat around it. Plus, the bowl was only half full and i only tasted the hummus once i got home and ate the food – it felt like they skimped on the portion size. I tried calling the Oakville location to ask about it, but they don’t pick up, and the call automatically disconnects. So, I’m either stuck with the wrong order or have to drive 20 minutes back to the restaurant. I’m really disappointed, especially as a regular customer. This experience was frustrating and terrible customer service. Edit 1 : to Owner - with all due to respect - i know what Hummus tastes like and what tahini tastes like and unfortunately I got hummus even though i asked to remove it!

November 6, 2024 on Google

I ordered a Rice & Salad base, but they gave me a full order of fries instead! I didn’t want fries, I wanted rice! This is unacceptable! I tried calling, The phone kept disconnecting automatically, and I couldn’t get through，and there was no way to resolve the issue. I have to drove another 30 mins back and forth to get my dinner! On top of that, the wrap from my other order had a piece of plastic in it! I’m so disappointed. Are all these good reviews fake? This was such a bad experience.

September 5, 2024 on Google

Shelby's in Trafalgar Rd: A Delicious Middle Eastern Restaurant I recently had the pleasure of dining at Shelby's in Oakville, and I was thoroughly impressed. The shawarma was absolutely delicious, with juicy chicken and fresh toppings. We opted for the Burrito Falafel shawarma, which was both substantial and flavorful. The chicken shawarma biriyani was equally enjoyable, and the accompanying samosas were a delightful treat. The service was prompt and friendly, making for a pleasant dining experience. If you're craving authentic Middle Eastern cuisine, Shelby's is definitely worth a visit.

August 25, 2024 on Google

I had the beef/lamb Shelby’s wrap that I ordered from the front counter because I don’t like those kiosk terminals. Service was quick and the packaging was skibidi. I broke sweat about 2 bites in because the AC didn’t seem to be working in the restaurant. Overall, decent Shwarma. Table could have been wiped clean but I was able to look past that because I had my bros there with me to enhance the experience. I really liked the parking lot. Lots of space to back out and some nice shady spots.

August 18, 2024 on Google

After seeing all the TikTok coverage on Shelby's Legendary Shawarma, decided to give it a go. Good food. Fresh Shawarma and topics. Very flavorful and warm. Took a while to receive my order as the place was busy. Lots of seats available but felt like they could have done more for both seating and atmosphere. Great food and a must try.

August 4, 2024 on Google