The food was soooo good ! It’s like your classic middle eastern food with a modern twist. I had the shawarma chicken box with potato wedges(16.90 including tax) and didn’t expect the portion size to be this generous — it can almost serve 2. I usually don’t like salads but the«ME salad» was exceptionally great and the ingredients complimented each other well. Next time I’ll definitely try the grilled vegetables as a side though as the potato wedges were just too filling. Service was super quick even during the busy lunch hours and the servers kindly gave you whatever sauce/dressing you wanted in a little tub. If you want a seat during busy hours though make sure you get there early cuz this place fills up. Kind of overpriced though or else I would’ve given 5 stars. Overall, a must if youre around the area.
Hami E.
Place rating: 5 Toronto, Canada
This place replaced an old favourite; Licks burger. Decided to give it a try last night and it was fantastic. Great portion sizes and the chicken skewers were amazing. Also had the beef which was good. It came with a very nice Greek salad and delicious bread. Will definitely be going back. Although I still miss Lick’s burger.
Ann H.
Place rating: 2 Yonge and Eglinton, Toronto, Canada
I love/hate this place. The food is delicious but the people are goofs. «Can I have a larger salad instead of the rice?»…“NO”. Really? I mean tell me it will be extra… tell me no problem… tell me something other than…“we don’t have that size.” That just sounds silly. Everytime I come here the word express just makes me laugh and the gossiping goofballs behind the counter irritate the crap out of me. But hey the food is great so I keep coming back… urg.
Deanna S.
Place rating: 3 Toronto, Canada
I really enjoy this restaurant. Great food and atmosphere. The prices are standard with the exception of the laffa bread and hummus(almost $ 9 for a container of hummus to go). My boyfriend and I are vegetarians and get the Grilled Veggie, Falafal Laffa Wrap on most occasions. The toppings for the wraps are great. Lots of flavor and variety. The thing about this restaurant is though, it all depends on who is making the wraps. When it first opened we tried it out and the wraps were HUGE. Toppings were falling out of my wrap and I had to eat the wrap with a fork. It was refreshing to go to a restaurant that was not stingy on toppings/vegetables. As the months went on the wraps got smaller and smaller. We were quite disappointed because we are spending $ 10 on a wrap and when we got the wrap the first few bites were all bread. We decided we could no longer call our order in for pick up, we had to make them watch it to ask for more toppings to be added if there was not enough put on. On occasion there will be a decent amount of toppings added but it really depends on who makes it. Recently on three separate visits items were missing from our order. We had added the chips on to our order and they were not in the bag. Another time we had the falafal balls and the side of tahini sauce was missing and another time a couple toppings were missing from our wrap. Note to anyone who gets the Grilled veggies as a side or in the wrap. I found the veggies coated with oil. Personally I don’t like a lot of oil on my vegetables so I ask for them to go easy on the oil However, I do enjoy the food here a lot and would recommend it but make sure you get your wrap to your liking and ask for additional toppings if desired.
Milana N.
Place rating: 3 Toronto, Canada
Decently good food, not worth the price. 3.99 for a side plate of basmati rice is a bit ridiculous. Definitely a once in a while place to go to but youd lose too much money going there everyday for lunch.
Justin P.
Place rating: 3 Mansfield, MA
I liked the atmosphere and the food looked quite good, decided to do take out. Unfortunately, my shawarma was very dry and relatively tasteless though which was disappointing. Also had lamb skewers which were good, but the lamb could have been more seasoned. Trying to add some avocado and hot peppers to my salad seemed like a complex production with the staff worried about breaking«franchise rules». I told them I would pay extra if necessary, still they seemed really stressed that I asked for a modification. Asked for some hot sauce on the side, got some sweet BBQ sauce instead. Oh well.
Eric C.
Place rating: 5 North York, Canada
Had myself the Chicken Schnitzel Half Laffa w/ME Salad option. Very ample in portion. Couldn’t even start on my side salad. It’s pre-pay, so you don’t have to worry about bill splitting at the end. I paid less than $ 10 and was quite happy. I’ve been to the one at Bathurst and steeles, and they compare relatively the same in food quality. I’ll come back and support this place in the future.
James B.
Place rating: 3 Brampton, Canada
This is a decent lunch place. Had a meal there on Wednesday. Foods good but the place was VERY busy. The issue… took 40 minutes to get our food! Had to go looking for the meal 3 times & finally we got the food but we had to leave cause lunch is only 1hr! Manager was polite & refunded our money. I can say the flavour & quality was there for the food. I would do this again but at a different time of day without the time restrictions of lunch.
P I.
Place rating: 1 Toronto, Canada
First time trying this place and right away I was turned off by the staff. I told the guy who was at cash that it was my first time. It took a bit of time to order but there was no one behind us in line and the guy looked annoyed we were taking long. The food looked good but it was lacking in flavour. The box comes with a BBQ sauce but it tastes like tomato sauce. I asked for another sauce. The staff tried to tell me it it was going to cost 99 cents. Why should I pay for extra sauce? If they seasoned it better, I wouldn’t need an extra sauce. Overall, this place was disappointing in flavour and in their customer service. I won’t be coming here again. I can spend $ 30 elsewhere.
Payam Z.
Place rating: 4 Toronto, Canada
4.5* I paid this Me Va Me Express a visit over a long weekend and I have to say I was extremely impressed with one particular aspect… Sure, the restaurant was clean and shiny, the appetizers(fried eggplant in tomato sauce and baba ghanoush) were excellent as always, and the pita bread baked on site was nearly perfect. What really caught my attention though was how several of the staff went the extra mile to make sure my grandma and elderly aunt who were with me felt comfortable and welcomed. This sort of service isn’t a common experience for a chain/express venue and I hope it’s something that sticks with this MeVaMe location because it will keep us coming back. Overall a great experience all things considered and MeVaMe remains one of the best places in the city for Middle and Near Eastern appetizers/salads/dips. Some of the items aren’t cooked on site and I think this place would be even better if they were.
Bart A.
Place rating: 4 Brampton, Canada
These guys know what they are doing. The service system is great and they have on the go meals and dine in meals. All in all they have great fresh in ingredients and tasty condiments. The hummus is some of the best you can get at a restaurant.
Cynthia G.
Place rating: 4 Toronto, Canada
WOW… fantastic !! Hopped in here for a quick lunch and it was wonderful. Had a shawarma wrap and it was likely the best I’ve had in years! They have lots of menu options and can’t wait to go back. Service was wonderful and the décor was very nice. Seats about 80 people maybe and lots of varied seating. Love there is a long bar table along the windows.
Cindy L.
Place rating: 3 Toronto, Canada
Relatively new location, they seem to be still working out the logistics. So we figured there are two options when you come in, you can order take-out(of course!) or you can order at the counter and they will bring you the food once you find a seat. We decided to eat-in. First thing I noticed is that the order at the cashier was a bit chaotic. There was really no space to line up to order because they set up tables right in front of the cashiers. Also there were people constantly poking into the lines inquiring about their take-out order that they had called-in or ordered previously. Perhaps they can have a dedicated line for take-out pick-ups etc, instead of the customers asking if their order is ready while someone is trying to order. I noticed there wasn’t anyone responsible for preparing orders to be picked-up. Not surprisingly it took us more than 10 mins in line before we can order even though there was only one person in front of us. We ordered the grilled chicken dark skewers box with fries and a ME salad and a chicken shawarma laffa wrap. They give you this tracker to place on the table so that they know where you are sitting. Once we sat down we already noticed there were some problems with the orders at our surrounding tables. They sort of have some waitresses that are responsible for your tables. They can bring you water etc. and update you on your orders. So one table behind us were lacking their chips and had waited a while for it. The other table to our left had a big party but a few people were missing their meal and they didn’t receive any of the laffa bread that comes with their meal. We actually waited quite a while before our food actually came, I feel that their kitchen was very disorganized, consistently getting their orders mixed up and forgetting their orders. The people behind us had gotten their chips but the table beside us still didn’t get their meals yet, while we were eating. They were definitely not happy. Overall, the delay in our meals was definitely not a good first impression for us but the food quality was pretty good. The chicken skewers were tender well marinated and tasty. My chicken shawarma laffa wrap was also very good. The wrap was fresh and has a chewy texture that I love. I definitely think that this place has a lot of kinks to work out and is definitely not«EXPRESS» as proudly displayed in the name. The restaurant was not even at full capacity when we were there, it was only about 1⁄3 filled.
Jasmine V.
Place rating: 4 Toronto, Canada
I ordered the chicken breast skewers box with grilled veggies and greek salad. The chicken was moist and juicy with a fresh tasting BBQ sauce. The salad was absolutely divine!(And I never thought I’d use that word to describe lettuce!) They even brought some warm pita bread to the table that was so tasty. I will definitely come back! I only put 4 stars, as I’m not a fan of pressured up-sells…which I felt they did… but the food was still delicious.
Amy B.
Place rating: 1 Toronto, Canada
BEWARE: Do NOT go to this location. Decided to give this new one a shot because I had a great experience at the Queen St express location. We were the only customers there at it was before the lunch rush and only my food came out, not my boyfriends. After waiting another 20 minutes, it still had not come out and I had finished my food already(which was not great by the way-lentil soup had no flavour and was room temp) They had forgotten to make his falafel laffa-which is baffling since there were at least 12 – 15 staff members working. They promised to remake it and FORGOT again, to make the laffa. I am not kidding here. And to top it off-My boyfriend asked for a refund at this point which ended up taking 7 minutes! The staff and owner are completely incompetent and like they have no interest in doing much of anything. Customer service FAIL. will not be returning here and highly recommend none of you do either! I would give this place 0 stars but 1 is the lowest I could give.
Eva B.
Place rating: 4 Markham, Canada
Location: On York Mills between Don Mills and Leslie, there is a private lot(free parking) available. Great place to grab a quick bite for lunch or if you’re on the go. About a minute or two from HWY401’s Leslie ramp. Facility: Modern décor, clean washrooms, TVs on CP24 when we were there. There is a nice flow at this eatery, a line-up queue made separate from the seating area with ample space. Large windows make for great natural lighting. Food Quality & Price: I ordered a ½ Chicken Shawarma wrap which comes with a soup/salad, I opted for Caesar. It was great… and the portions were big. I couldn’t even finish it and it was only a HALF wrap! They were also VERY generous with the cheese in my salad which made me very happy. It’s definitely great value for the money. Also ordered the Lemonana(mint lemonade slush) and it was VERY refreshing and goes well with the shawarma. Service: Great service with a smile. Despite being«fast food», if you eat in, the staff will bring you your order and check in once in a while to see how you’re doing. Overall: For about $ 10 a person, it definitely beats out any kind of food court or fast food options nearby for health, variety and atmosphere. I would definitely return or at least try another location if I’m near one. The only downside is how busy they are, and thus, how noisy it can get so sometimes the wait can be quite long.
Aaditya K.
Place rating: 3 Toronto, Canada
Been here 3 times now, once to dine in and twice for take out. First time we ate at the restaurant. Very nice décor, modern and inviting. Had the dip trio platter, Me salad with grilled chicken and falafel plate. Their hummus is good and tasty, I’ve had much better babaganoush(Famous Laffa) but it wasn’t bad and the third dip was eggplant in some sort of tomato based sauce. It was pretty bad and very sweet, if I were to order the dips again then I would make sure they gave me a different dip. I love their Me salad and dressing, the grilled chicken skewers were very good and moist! Lastly the falafel was just OK, lacking in taste and flavor… Needs more seasoning IMHO. Again some of the best falafel I’ve had was at Famous Laffa. Their portion sizes are very reasonable. The other 2 times I went was for take out. Had the chicken shawarma box with potato wedges, not bad but the chicken was a little dry. Much better shawarma at Famous Laffa and the potato wedges were OK. Comes with Me salad and tahini. They could give other sauces. 3rd visit ground lamb skewers with rice and Greek salad. Lamb was good and cooked well. Rice was OK, it was seasoned with salt but nothing else and wasn’t that fresh, tasted like it was sitting in a rice cooker or warming tray for hours. Greek salad OK as well could do with more onions, cucumber and tomatoes. Considering it’s an up charge. Lastly are the Laffa. So they give free Laffa when you dine in or take out. I think these are different than the Laffa that they use to make the sandwiches which look much bigger and softer. Anyways the free Laffa are pretty bad considering they are made fresh, thin and over cooked and hard. Not soft as a Laffa should be, if you haven’t realized yet I’m a big fan of famous Laffa but their food is very very good! I would rather have a pita out of a bad than Me Va Me’s free Laffa.
Keith C.
Place rating: 3 Chicago, IL
Recently opened, this gourmet fast food restaurant joint serves Middle Eastern food. The pita’s are very big and very filling. I tried the Chicken Shawarma laffa wrap with a side of falafels. For the sides; hummus, red cabbage, sliced tomatoes, onion herb mix and banana peppers with tahini sauce. I think they are trying to cater to the more Americanized people rather than keeping it the traditional middle eastern sides. Instead of tahini sauce, you can choose a chipotle sauce. This isn’t supposed to be a Mexican restaurant right? Personally, the laffa wrap was tasty. I kind of wish they would give us more varieties on the shawarma. Like the traditional turkey or lamb shawarma but chicken will satisfy my middle eastern food craving for now. The big disappointment was the falafels. They just weren’t very tasty and I left unimpressed with them. I will probably never order them again when I go back. How does this place compare to Naf Naf in Chicago? Not even close. However, it’s hard to come close to Naf Naf but in terms of Middle Eastern food in Toronto, this is one of the better ones that I have found and will definitely come back.
Deborah S.
Place rating: 5 Toronto, Canada
This place is really new to the neighbourhood as I think it only opened in January. I’ve been many times and have been pleased with all the food I’ve tried from the refreshing lemonana drink to the chicken shawarma to the lamb and the Greek salad. The laffa they make in house is so fresh and a nice treat. Whatever you order be sure to add the tangy amba sauce, so yum! The service is extremely friendly and attentive. The place is very clean with modern décor and the bathrooms are clean too. I haven’t had a chance to try their beer or wine they have on tap. I see myself becoming a regular. You can tell they use very fresh ingredients. This place is a nice and healthy change to the other fast food chains on the block.
Joanne L.
Place rating: 4 Toronto, Canada
Had the lamb burger stick laffa($ 9.95) and the minced spicy beef hummus(10.95) today. Both were delicious and super fresh. Lamb burger stick laffa sounds complicated. It’s like a lamb meatball, but stick shaped. Almost like a lamb kofta. Something like that. Juicy and quite obviously lamb. Plenty of toppings. More than generous portion. Not enough laffa comes with the hummus. Any hummus. With an order of hummus, one gets two small laffas. We ordered an extra laffa($ 2). This is a large laffa about double the size of the smaller ones. We still ended up taking some of the hummus home. This is not to say that the portion of hummus was huge. It was decent(I wish it had been huge). It is to say that more laffa would be highly appreciated. Lots and lots and lots more laffa.