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 regarded as a standout destination in Montreal for authentic Lebanese cuisine, with many diners praising the freshness of the ingredients, the quality of the Saj bread, and the flavorful shawarma options. The restaurant is frequently described as clean, stylish, and welcoming, offering a comfortable atmosphere that caters well to students and professionals alike. While the majority of reviews highlight exceptional service and generous portions at fair prices, a few visitors noted inconsistencies in wait times, seasoning preferences, or professional conduct among staff. Overall, it is highly recommended as a must-try spot for those seeking a genuine taste of Beirut in a modern downtown setting.
I stopped by Bei Downtown Montreal to grab a pita falafel sandwich for a quick dinner & to try it for the first time. Unfortunately, it was a real big disappointment.
The vegetables were fresh, but the falafel itself missed the mark. Instead of being crispy on the outside & light & fluffy on the inside, it was extremely soft & overly moist. It was also much too too salty & heavily spiced, which completely overpowered the other flavors. The texture simply wasn't what I expect from a good falafel.
I do not throw food away, but this time I couldn't even finish the sandwich. It was that disappointing.
Based on this experience, I wouldn't recommend the falafel & I dont think that I will come back to try something else in the future since my first impression was unfortunately not a good one.
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 $11. It was a good size, & the chicken was ok but nothing special on the marination/ chicken spices.. The garlic sauce is a personal preference, but for me it was a bit too garlicky & overpowered the chicken flavour. Pita bread was fresh.
Overall, a good spot & worth trying. A smile from the people behind the counter would make a big difference by the way! 😉😁
I was thoroughly impressed by the service here. From taking the order, to preparing the sandwich, it's an excellent team. That's very careful with how they prepare the food.
The menu has so many great options. The sandwiches were also extremely filling & tasted very authentic.
This is my second time getting Bei. The first time I got the chicken shawarma pita trio & today I got the chicken shawarma bowl. The bowl is so much better than the sandwich in my opinion. It's filled with flavor & seasonings. The potato, rice, salad, chicken ratio is perfect. I also ordered their home made Ayran. It was not the best, it lacked the yogurt bitterness & it was not worth the 5$. The interior is very cute but it was very packed. Overall, it is a good takeout place & its location is very convenient & good for students who are looking for a good place to get food before they study.
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.
