Laymoon Restaurant & Cafe

This place is truly a 5 star in my book. Relaxed vibes, great food, and excellent customer service from our waiter. All of the dishes I tried were excellent. Both the chicken and beef Shawarma plates had a ton of food and variety. The meat was so flavorful and the other items like the fries, rice, and slaw were all very balanced. I really love how they included a ton of veggies on the shawarma plate to give some refreshing vibes to the dish. The potato wedges were so crispy and nicely seasoned with paprika and other spices. The wraps were also great as well. The baklava was good but not insane. Still good. I liked the pistachio and various textures of the Afghan Ice cream. A very fun dessert to eat. The atmosphere is very laid back and inviting. Seems like it was a popular spot to do work since there were a lot of people who brought their laptops. They also has hookahs available for guests if requested. I would love to come back to the place again.

Service was a bit slow (they seemed understaffed on Easter Monday), but…the food eclipses whatever else may not be up to snuff about this place. We had quite a spread and sampled from all over the menu, all of it fresh, authentic, and unbelievably tasty. The Zataar was my favourite. You have to check this place out!

One of our go-to Middle Eastern spots in the Durham region! The full BBQ chicken is a must-try—packed with flavor—and the shawarma pizza is equally amazing. Just a heads-up: the BBQ chicken can take 45 minutes to an hour to prepare, but it’s definitely worth the wait. The ambiance and service are ok