Long history, humble beginnings
Both had Middle Eastern roots as well as a passion for their authentic food. The two boys started selling mom’s recipe of traditional chicken shawarma from a dingy little food trailer in Lambeth, Ontario. A much bigger idea clicked a year after — they needed to bring something different to the local market using this fantastic shawarma recipe. A legendary approach to traditional Arabian food was being developed, whereby alluring Arabian flavour is met with other world cuisines to create something that is both unique and down right delicious — the best of both worlds you could say.
We are on a mission to modernize the conventional shawarma by being innovative with the flavors we use and expanding these unique flavours nationwide for all Canadians to enjoy!
Shawarma, the most desirable street
food in the Arab World will always be our
first love, even as we tackle other fusion
food opportunities. Nevertheless, we are
committed to maintaining absolute
consistency in our root flavours,
housemade sauces and fresh ingredients
while ensuring the highest quality.
Innovation is our game and it’s what
makes us a different sort of place. The way
we do marketing is also quite
unconventional, so much so that other
businesses in our locale try to emulate
our innovative techniques in
their marketing!
Shelby’s is a young company with big
ambitions, and those ambitions cannot
see results without the help of
outstanding and creative team members.
Loyalty to and from our team members
in the kitchens, the staff members
behind the counters, our franchisees
and our customers — all are invaluable
to the success of our operation.
Our Shelby’s Giving Back initiative
encourages our team to get involved
in causes they feel passionate about.
The amazing power of the legendary
shawarma in strengthening the
community has inspired us to make
our wraps and bowls accessible
to everyone.
We want to satisfy your taste buds
when you’re at Shelby’s.
If God forbid, ketchup in your shawarma
makes you a happier person, we will
load on that even if it makes us low-key
cringe in absolute disgust.