Reviews portray Bei as a standout Lebanese spot in downtown Montreal, with fresh, authentic flavors across wraps, shawarmas, and bowls, crispy saj bread, and generous portions; the beef and chicken shawarmas are repeatedly praised as among the best in the city, and dishes like halloumi, labneh, and za'atar fries are consistently noted for quality and balance; the ambiance is welcoming, clean, and thoughtfully designed, with friendly staff and good value including student discounts; while overall experience is highly positive, a few comments mention slower service, occasional miscommunication at the counter, or a safety incident in one visit; taken together, Bei emerges as a top choice for those craving high quality Lebanese food and a vibrant, authentic vibe that invites return.
Le problème avec cet endroit est le manque de professionnalisme. Mon amie & moi avons commandé deux shawarmas, & mon amie, en plein milieu d'une bouchée, a trouvé un morceau de métal dans le sien. Il avait la forme d'une agrafe. Nous avons immédiatement pris des photos & sommes retournées au comptoir, car cela ne devrait jamais arriver. Après avoir expliqué la situation, le personnel semblait aussi confus que nous. Un employé nous a offert « tout ce que nous voulions », mais il a ensuite disparu. Personne ne semblait inquiet ni surpris. Mon amie, ne voulant plus rien avoir à faire avec cet endroit, a demandé un remboursement & a jeté le reste de sa nourriture. Dommage car les shawarmas étaient vraiment excellents. C'est inacceptable, surtout étant donné qu'il s'agit d'un danger majeur. La façon nonchalante dont le personnel a réagi était très dérangeante.
Mar 13, 2026
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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.
Mar 11, 2026
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In very recent years we went from zero good shawarma in Montreal to quite an extensive selection, but BEI is just AMAZING!! The beef shawarma with grilled saj bread is insanely good!
Really nice, I always come here for the cheap pita trio (11,50$). It is a bit dry, but that's because there isn't enough sauce, & honestly the fries make up for it anyway. Their fries sauce is lovely. For the price, I'm not complaining.
Bonne cuisine avec un gout authentique. Cependant employées sont déconnectés de leur clientèle. On commande en français, mais on nous répond en anglais. Ça fait deux fois que je suis allé dans ce restaurant & à chaque fois, la caissière ne savait pas à qui appartient les commandes pour emporter. Hier soir, arrivé à la maison, je m'aperçois que j'ai un plat shish taouk (poulet) alors que j'ai commandé & payé pour un plat shawarma (boeuf).
The food ,the service , the diversity of drinks , le personnel la qualité des aliments toute est authentique & frais , ne marchez pas chez bei courrez un orgasme culinaire vous est assuré , bei thank you for existing all the best to you guys ♥?🙏
Owner & staff are very welcoming & kind. Whether you're in the area or not make the detour to have a taste of Lebanon in the heart of downtown Montreal. Saraha you won't regret it . 10 starts if I could 🤩
