Shawarma Time
Shawarma Time is a Mediterranean restaurant in Ballard serving shawarma, falafel, gyros, and kebabs alongside a large vegetarian menu, with catering available for events. It's a family-run operation known for warm, personal service and a full dining room that also handles takeout. The kitchen covers halal, Lebanese, and Greek dishes, with chicken and lamb-and-beef shawarma plates as the headline items.
What people praise
- Highest rating on this list, tied at 4.8 stars
- Reviewers repeatedly praise the friendly, family-style hospitality
- Large vegetarian and falafel selection alongside the shawarma
- Generous, consistent portions across visits
Worth knowing
- Parking near the Ballard location can be tight
Our take: The most-reviewed shawarma spot on this list and a genuinely well-loved neighborhood name, with reviewers consistently calling out both the food and the hospitality.




