Queen’s Charbroiled Burger & Shawarma

What is Queen’s Charbroiled Burger & Shawarma? Perched at the corner of Queen Street East and Leslie Avenue in Leslieville, Queen’s Charbroiled Burger & Shawarma took over the brief stint of Kababia to deliver straightforward halal comfort food. The setup is unpretentious and fast-casual, configured mainly for quick takeout and delivery with limited counter-side seating for diners on the run. Bright menu boards illuminate an open grill and vertical rotisserie spit right in the heart of the room.

Queen’s Charbroiled Burger & Shawarma Menu & What to Order The menu splits its focus between charbroiled beef patties and spiced Middle Eastern rotisserie staples. The signature Classic Queen and bacon-heavy Fatty Queen burgers get a genuine smoky sear over open flames, while the chicken and beef shawarma wraps come tightly rolled with tangy pickles, garlic sauce, and tahini. If you are looking for pure comfort, the Shawarma Poutine—crispy fries topped with squeaky cheese curds, gravy, and shaved rotisserie meat—is a standout. Vegetarian options like falafel wraps and grape leaves round out the certified halal offerings.

Know Before You Go This is strictly a walk-in counter operation where seating is minimal, making it ideal for grabbing takeout to eat at nearby Greenwood Park. The 501 Queen streetcar stops steps from the front entrance, while street parking along Queen East can be competitive during peak evening hours. Operating hours stretch until 10:30 p.m. during the week and run until 2:00 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays to catch the late-night weekend crowd.