Alforat Iraqi Street Food
#2,181 in Toronto. 95 Redditors across 154 mentions, Oct 2023 to Aug 2026.
What Reddit says
Considered a top shawarma and Iraqi-style spot, often listed alongside other well-regarded Middle Eastern places. The Victoria Park location is recommended, though one person was underwhelmed by a sandwich at the original Scarborough branch.
Paraphrased from the comments below.
What to order
- 6.9Shawarma57 RedditorsWorth trying
- Falafel3 Redditors
- Kebabs2 Redditors
- Bread1 Redditor
- Salads & Bowls1 Redditor
In their words
Short excerpts, each linked to the full comment on Reddit.
“Al Forat — 10.56/15”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Aug 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Amazing middle eastern as well (hole in the wall shawarma like alpha, al foat, paramount, and for more upscale byblos).”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, May 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Not in your circle but all close enough: Beach Hill Smokehouse, The Wren, Holi Taco, Knuckle Sandwich, El Sazón de la Tía Flor, Alforat Iraqi”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Feb 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Check out sumaq shawarma empire Alforat flaming stove alphas Ghadir. All better.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jul 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Al Forat fell off in quality quickly”
Not a fanr/FoodToronto, Jun 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Pizzeria Badiali - Los compas tacos - Alforat (Scarborough location)”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jul 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “you can find Alforat Iraqi Street Food and Alpha's Shawarma or a more upscale Paramount Middle Eastern Kitchen”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jul 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “There’s also Al-Forat, but I didn’t like the downtown location as much as the Scarborough one.”
Mixedr/FoodToronto, Apr 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Alforat for Lamb in Iraqi style”
Loved itr/FoodToronto, Apr 2024Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Try al forat, pizzaland for the kufta and the homemade burger”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jul 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Al Forat was greasy, and they treat customers like numbers.”
Not a fanr/FoodToronto, Jun 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Alforat Iraqi was good in Mississauga, but when I tried their Toronto location a few times, it was very greasy.”
Mixedr/FoodToronto, May 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
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