Zaad
#1,858 in Toronto. 23 Redditors across 34 mentions, Oct 2023 to Aug 2026.
What Reddit says
Small Middle Eastern shawarma group with several Toronto locations, including Bloor in the Annex. Redditors like the food and lentil soup, though one finds the UofT-area location a bit pricey.
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In their words
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“Can vouch for the location on Bloor”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Nov 2024Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “I like Zaad re middle eastern”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, May 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Zaad for shawarma plates.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Aug 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “It's also delicious at this location. The lentil soup is also pretty good there”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Nov 2024Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “I have tried Zaad in the Annex (not lately, but at least 6 times from 2020-2023)”
Mixedr/FoodToronto, Oct 2024Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “The spot by UofT is pretty good but I find it a little expensive”
Not a fanr/FoodToronto, Nov 2024Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “I was introduce to lentil soup because of Zaad! One of the staff gave me a small cup to try and it was delicious.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Aug 2024Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “my staples are Zaad, Daily Dumpling, or Burrito Bandidos all at Bloor and Walmer”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jun 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Zaad”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Apr 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “I love Zaad but I find their wraps to taste a little sour.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Apr 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “they changed some things to accommodate this $5 deal and it's not good”
Not a fanr/FoodToronto, Nov 2024Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Za'ad (Bloor) is good”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, May 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
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