Bei - Beiroots draws wide praise for authentic Lebanese flavors and fresh ingredients, with shawarma and saj frequently named among the best in Montreal, notes of crisp textures, rich toum, and generous fillings inside the bread. The ambience is warm, clean, and modern, with thoughtful branding and Lebanese music that enhance the experience. The staff are described as friendly and attentive, and the downtown location is valued for price and accessibility, with student discounts adding to the value. Dishes like za'atar fries, labneh, halloumi pita, and falafel bowls are highlighted, while some reviewers say the sandwiches are the standout and bowls remain solid. Occasional feedback points to longer waits or occasional order mix ups for takeout, but the overall sentiment remains very positive. Overall, Bei - Beiroots is presented as a top Lebanese fast casual in Montreal, delivering fresh ingredients, authentic flavors, generous portions, and a vibrant, welcoming vibe.
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…
This was genuinely one of the best shawarma's i've ever eaten, the quality was incredible, fresh ingredients, delivered with the highest quality & care. The vibes are immaculate, the music is top tier, it's clean & chic as well! 1000/10. Come here next time you're in Montreal. The Falafel & & Shawarma on Saj bread was INSANITY.
Dec 14, 2025
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I give this place 3 stars :
I have had crispy Saj with garlic potato, the beef was okay but the sandwich itself lacks taste to be honest , the potatoes were not the best. It's your average shawarma place.
I have seen the tiktoks & I have had higher expectations, I wouldn't be back here.
On the other hand the service is good & the place is very clean
I tried Bei tonight & it was excellent. I had the Saj Bei Chicken sandwich & it was so juicy & flavourful. I will definitely come back to try more! The place is also super clean & the staff very welcoming.
Oct 30, 2025
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