With over 36,000+ students, the University of Waterloo is one of the largest higher education institutes in North America. Like any university town, Waterloo has it’s fair share of chic eateries, cafes and student friendly restaurants; some of them just as vital a part of the university life as any department or sports team. Shawerma Plus has been at the forefront of the food revolution that is taking place here, particularly because of it’s unique capabilities.

The town of Waterloo has grown exponentially alongside the university that dominated it’s economy and social zeitgeist since the 1970’s. Today, as many has 200 restaurants line the town’s bustling University Avenue, walking distance from the main campuses of the university.

‘You may ask any student for the number one halal restaurant or shawarma in town and 9 out of 10 will say Shawerma Plus. It’s that simple.’ – Faith, UWaterloo Alumni Class of 2017.

So what are the main capabilities that give Shawerma Plus an advantage over eateries in the area? Firstly, it’s the tradition. As one of the first authentic middle eastern restaurants in the area, Shawerma Plus has enjoyed a long association with the university’s students, something that has been passed down from one year to the next.

Secondly, and most importantly, it’s the food. The restaurant group, comprising of two eateries in roughly a 1 mile radius, has been ranked as the number 1 restaurant in over 24 rankings. This includes TripAdvisor, Google, Yelp and others. This social proof has been built up by providing flavorful, healthy and downright delicious food for a wide variety of palettes. ‘You may ask any student for the number one halal restaurant or shawarma in town and 9 out of 10 will say Shawerma Plus. It’s that simple.’ says, Faith, UWaterloo Alumni Class of 2017 who continues to be regular customer long after graduating.

Thirdly, the restaurant provides certified Halal food as well as several vegetarian options that make it the number one choice for both Muslims and vegetarians who don’t want to compromise on taste because of their dietary preferences.

The relationship between the students and Shawerma Plus has strengthened through sports team sponsorships, charity event partnerships and other activities.

‘We want to remain active stakeholders in the community. The university is the reason the town is known throughout the world, and we want to do our part by further strengthening the symbiotic bond between the university and our brand’, shares Jawad Alghabra, the managing partner of Shawerma Plus.

This passion and commitment has led Shawerma Plus to be identified as one of the best shawarmas in the world, as reviewed in a CurryFlow.com article.