Johnny's Shawarma
#1,269 in Toronto. 33 Redditors across 57 mentions, Oct 2023 to Sep 2026.
What Reddit says
A Scarborough favourite at Kennedy and Ellesmere for shawarma and burgers, often mentioned alongside other halal spots. Redditors like it as a cheap late-night meal and rank it among the better GTA options.
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What to order
- 8.2Shawarma15 RedditorsWorth trying
- 6.9Burgers14 RedditorsWorth trying
- Onion Rings1 Redditor
In their words
Short excerpts, each linked to the full comment on Reddit.
“In the GTA, try Yaseen, Ghadir, Johnny's.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Dec 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “if you're looking for a plate I really like Johnny's Shawarma at Kennedy and Ellesmere”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Oct 2024Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “I'd take a $6-$7 banquet from Esquire or Johnny's over this any day”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Nov 2024Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Johnny's in Scaborough for the opposite, good for the price but quality always been meh”
Mixedr/FoodToronto, Jul 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Their price has gone nuclear- 2 shawarmas without a drink and you’re getting g torpedo’d for $25.”
Not a fanr/FoodToronto, Apr 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Food that isnt particularly good. But the price, nostalgia and vibes are right.”
Mixedr/FoodToronto, Jun 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Johnny burgers especially after an evening out”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jan 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Burger Shack at Yonge and Eg, Johnny's in Scarbrough, Square Boys on Danforth”
Mixedr/FoodToronto, Apr 2024Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “While my friends were getting attitude and a dry burger at Johnnys”
Not a fanr/FoodToronto, Jul 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Johnny's burger, real mccoy, California sandwiches, and the infamous Steak Queen”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, May 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Johnny’s Shawarma in Scarborough”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Apr 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Johnny’s”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Sep 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
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