Bei - Beiroots serves a curated selection of Lebanese cuisine, emphasizing traditional preparation methods for its signature sandwiches and fresh salads. The menu highlights bold Mediterranean flavors through meticulously seasoned meats, creamy house-made hummus, and crisp, hand-cut vegetables sourced for peak freshness. Patrons select from various protein options, such as marinated chicken or savory beef, folded into warm pita bread with authentic garlic toum or tahini sauce. The kitchen prioritizes speed and consistency, ensuring that each handheld meal maintains a distinct textural balance between crunchy garnishes and tender fillings. Vibrant tabbouleh and fattoush salads provide a refreshing counterpart to the richer, protein-heavy staples found across the menu. This establishment offers a straightforward, focused culinary experience that centers entirely on the quality and authenticity of its classic Levantine ingredients and recipes.
Bei is widely celebrated as one of the best spots in Montreal for authentic Lebanese shawarma, with many visitors praising the fresh ingredients, flavorful meats, and the unique, crispy quality of the saj bread. Customers frequently highlight the exceptional garlic sauce and the variety of menu options, such as halloumi fries and za'atar fries, which are often described as standout items. While the majority of reviews applaud the welcoming atmosphere, stylish decor, and friendly, professional service, a small number of guests have reported inconsistent experiences regarding wait times, occasional dryness in the food, or issues with service attentiveness. Despite mixed feedback on speed and portion consistency, the restaurant remains a popular choice for students and locals seeking high-quality, reasonably priced meals in a clean and vibrant setting.
Food was really good. The place was clean, & the ingredients looked fresh. It felt like an authentic Lebanese shawarma spot with the classic pickles, fries, chicken, & garlic sauce.
I ordered the pita sandwich for $11. It was a good size, & the chicken was ok but nothing special on the marination/ chicken spices.. The garlic sauce is a personal preference, but for me it was a bit too garlicky & overpowered the chicken flavour. Pita bread was fresh.
Overall, a good spot & worth trying. A smile from the people behind the counter would make a big difference by the way! 😉😁
The chicken shawarma trio with potatoes was a great value. Food was well seasoned, fresh & very tasty. One of the best shawarma places in Montreal for sure. Service was extremely quick. The atmosphere itself was inviting, clean, & comfortable. The upstairs lounge was clean & quiet, great for some quick computer work but there are limited outlets.
Right in the heart of downtown Montreal - prime spot for university & college students - & I have to say, I was genuinely pleasantly surprised.
First off, major credit for the marketing & design. Everything felt thoughtfully done. The colors, the wallpaper, the art, even the layout - it all works. You walk in, there's stairs to the right leading upstairs for more seating, a beautiful arza (Lebanese cedar) feature that immediately gives you that cultural nod, the shawarma spits front & center, & a super clean counter. The owner was working when I went, which I always appreciate.
I'll admit, I was a bit skeptical at first - there are so many shawarma spots in Montreal, & not all of them are truly shawarma. But everything looked fresh, & it delivered.
I ordered the chicken shawarma, beef shawarma, chicken sandwich, & the za'atar fries with sauce.
The za'atar fries were excellent - honestly a highlight. Great seasoning, great flavour.
The beef was my favourite - really solid. The chicken shawarma was pretty authentic (& I say this as someone Lebanese), though for my personal taste it had a bit too much toum (garlic sauce), & I would've liked a bit more tang to balance it. I did get it extra crispy, which I'd recommend. Loved that they include fries inside the sandwich - that classic touch.
Location-wise, downtown isn't my favourite because it's always jam-packed, but that's part of the vibe.
Overall, I really enjoyed it & will definitely be back. Great execution, thoughtful branding, & genuinely good shawarma. Well done.
The service was good & the place is clean, the prices are great for downtown, they have a trio deal: chicken shawarma with fries & coke for 10$ which is great. The reason I gave the food 3 stars simply because the sandwich doesn't have much chicken & I felt bloated after, I felt like I got full from the fries more.. but also I'm getting old so my stomach is not handling greasy foods very well. But for the price it's a great place for students.
I saw their restaurant from a review on TikTok from EveryEatsPossivle so I figured why not give it a try.
I can say 100% after eating here, it was so worth trying.
The owner & staff were exceptionally friendly & helpful, the interior decor was both stunning & clean but mostly importantly, the food was delicious.
I took 2 different pitas that the owner recommended, the beef bei pita & batata pita.
The beef bei no joke was definitely one of the best beef pitas I've ever had, the seasonings & juiciness from the beef mixed in with the sauce & other condiments made it worth every penny spent.
As for the batata, my best comparison to it is a cream cheese vegetable sandwich but turned into a pita, they even added zaatar chips which gave it an extra bit of crunch.
On top of all that, they have a nice 10$ pita trio deal & even discounts if you are a Concordia student.
So overall this place is awesome, if you haven't had their food yet, then I highly recommend to try it at least once.
Pas la meilleure place pour manger un shawarma malheureusement, service très lent, c'est très sec, très salé, des frites à l'intérieur du Saj, c'est un grand non.
Le saj était grillé limite cramé, on comprend la hype mais come on…
