Zaad

At Zaad, located in the heart of Toronto, we celebrate Middle Eastern cuisine with a warm, inviting atmosphere. As a proud women-owned restaurant, we prioritize inclusivity, offering a cozy, wheelchair-accessible space that's perfect for families and friends alike. Our diverse menu features signature dishes like juicy chicken shawarma and crispy falafel, each served with a selection of fresh sides. Customers rave about our healthy offerings and late-night availability. The friendly staff enhances the experience, making Zaad a must-visit for anyone seeking delicious, organic food that caters to all dietary needs. Join us for a memorable meal that delights the senses!

Accessibility
- Has assistive hearing loop
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
From the business
- Identifies as women-owned
Service options
- Offers kerbside pickup
- Has no-contact delivery
- Offers delivery
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
Popular for
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
Offerings
- Serves halal food
- Serves happy-hour food
- Serves healthy options
- Serves late-night food
- Serves organic dishes
- Quick bite
- Has salad bar
- Serves small plates
- Serves vegan dishes
- Serves vegetarian dishes
Dining options
- Serves breakfast
- Serves brunch
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Has catering
- Has counter service
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
Amenities
- Has toilet
- Has Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
Crowd
- Family friendly
- Good for groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Transgender safe space
Planning
- Doesn't accept reservations
Payments
- Accepts credit cards
- Accepts debit cards
- Accepts NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- Good for kids
Parking
- Paid street parking
- Plenty of parking

Abel

Apr 7,2025

Our server Asif was fantastic super friendly, knowledgeable,He made great recommendations and ensured we had everything we needed throughout the meal. The food was equally impressive—flavorful, beautifully presented, and cooked to perfection. A wonderful experience all around! I will be back soon

Ashique Abdullah

Apr 6,2025

The house rice at Zaad Shawarma at Danforth was absolutely delicious! Perfectly seasoned, fluffy, and packed with flavor. The spices blended so well, making every bite enjoyable. I loved it so much that I even wanted to know the recipe!Also, a big shoutout to Shino for providing excellent service—friendly, attentive, and made the experience even better. Definitely a must-visit spot for great food and amazing service. Highly recommend!

Anchorpoint Inspections

Mar 31,2025

Excellent food and service. Had the saj shawarma and it was delicious. Staff was very friendly. I asked for ice tea, and although it wasn't in the fridge, they went the extra mile and got some from the basement. Highly recommend.

Irina Belaya

Mar 20,2025

Great cozy place with very friendly and caring staff! Food is pretty good and healthy - I got lamb and beef on Greek platter and it came with a huge amount of delicious Greek salad. Additional good thing is it’s open until 12am, so if you want some healthy and tasty food later at night, I’d recommend this place on Danforth!

Matt

Mar 17,2025

Looking for friendly staff and amazing food, this is the place to do it! Had nothing but laughs and enjoyed every bite of food, having to take some of it home as you get so much of it. Definitely order the hummus as it is soooooooo good I could eat it all day every day!Definitely coming back more this summer as this is a go to spot.

Sparsh Sharma

Feb 21,2025

Awesome food!One of the best shawarma I’ve had.Extra star for my classmate chef for entertaining

Connor Baker

Feb 1,2025

Great service. Very friendly staff. Food was served at a reasonable pace. The falafel was very fresh and tasty! Some of the best falafel I ever had. Nice casual spot.

Sangam Rana

Jan 24,2025

Really liked the hospitality by mohhamad syrian guy.And the food was really good most recommendedChicken shawarma.