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JIMMY'S A&A DELI

1401 20th ave NW, Calgary, Alberta T2M2M7, Canada (Northwest Calgary)
403 289 1400
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Ranked #12 of 1,908 restaurants in Calgary
Cuisines: Delicatessen, Lebanese, Mediterranean, Fast Food
Good for: Families with children, Doing business, Outdoor seating
Neighborhood: Northwest Calgary
Restaurant details
Good for: Families with children, Doing business, Outdoor seating
Neighborhood: Northwest Calgary
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Calgary, Canada
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14 reviews 14 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed June 16, 2013 NEW

It is one of those few times that I was disappointed choosing based on TripAdvisor’s ranking and reviews! • Atmosphere: Are you kidding? There is no atmosphere to talk about. This place is a deli / Mediterranean grocery store with a narrow galley isle, half of its width occupied with the kitchen and fridges and part of the rest with... More

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See 5 more reviews by Meron for Calgary
Calgary
Senior Contributor
22 reviews 22 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 30, 2013 via mobile

Been here a few times so I introduced several co-workers to try this hidden jem. All said they would go back and even some said it was the best they have ever had. Servings are large, staff is ultra friendly. If there was one downside you can't really eat inside unless you go upstairs where there are only chairs. If... More

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See 2 more reviews by Coach72 for Calgary
Calgary
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60 reviews 60 reviews
33 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
53 helpful votes 53 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2013 via mobile

This is some delicious shawarma! The place is very well organized, in one door, down the line, out the other. Spinach fattayer is great! Just lemony enough. In summer it's packed and there's never anywhere to sit so drive to Confed and grab a bench. Shukran Jimmy!

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See 28 more reviews by AlyssaSaturley for Calgary
Wollongong, Australia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2013

Super generous servings, delicious food, and really friendly and funny people working. I always leave Jimmy's with a smile on my face...and I always end up over-eating because it's just too damn delicious! Make sure you try the baklava it's divine!

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See 4 more reviews by xokdmr for Calgary
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2013 via mobile

I plan Saturday errands to take me by Jimmy's close to lunch. I dare to say there is no better food served outside of a stones throw from the Mediterranean. You can't go wrong with anything served. Hole in the wall atmosphere is great.

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Calgary, Canada
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17 reviews 17 reviews
13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2013

Jimmy's is a fine falafel joint. Organized confusion hits you as you see people lined up outside the door. There's a chalked in menu on the wall. And it runs almost wall to wall. No need to read it, though. Just point and it is slathered in your pita. This place has atmosphere galore. It is like a junky store... More

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See 15 more reviews by Ed_Hemmes for Calgary
Calgary, Canada
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46 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

Jimmy's is not far from my kids school and I've driven past it many times. Curiosity got the better of me one day and I stopped in for lunch after dropping my boy at school. Parking was a challenge to say the least but determination prevailed. It was about mid week and there were about a dozen people wandering about... More

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See 37 more reviews by Robswife2004 for Calgary
St. John's, Canada
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9 reviews 9 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 21, 2013

This is a great place to visit if you want to try a delicious Chicken Shawarma among other things. The staff are friendly and while it is a busy place, the line up is extremely quick. It is more of a take out, but there are a few tables upstairs if you want to sit there and eat. We usually... More

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See 2 more reviews by Newfie__gurl_2012 for Calgary
Calgary, Canada
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45 reviews 45 reviews
36 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
54 helpful votes 54 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 21, 2013

Was recommended by a few friends to try this place. Excellent food, great price, but nowhere to sit and eat. I ended up eating in my car... I had a small donair, small bean salad and a piece of baklava. It ended up being way too much food. The pistachio baklava was sooooo good. I would definitely go back if... More

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See 22 more reviews by Joanne O for Calgary
Calgary, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 9, 2013

awesome place. they're quick (even during those busy lunches), friendly, the chicken shwarma has unequivocally the juiciest, well seasoned chicken i have ever tasted in canada, and all for a mean price. this thing is $12.50 for a large (don't quote me on that) and it's like you're holding a preemie in your hands. though this doesn't come with all... More

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