
Middle Eastern
Parallel 217 Geary Ave
217 Geary Ave
Toronto, CN M6H 2C1
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Featured Items

Parallel Salad
Kale, napa cabbage, mint, sweet potato, scallions, lentils, walnuts, goat cheese, beet tahini, and lemon-honey vinaigrette. Gluten Free. Dressing comes on the side.$22.00
9pc Falafel
Fresh herbs and chickpeas. Served with a side of white tahini. Vegan. Nut-free and gluten-free.$27.00
Side Chicken Shawarma
Seared chicken thigh with our house blend shawarma spice. 160gr$12.00
Takeout
Hot Dishes

Arais
3- piece grilled pita stuffed with juicy beef. Served with herby green rice, tomato tahini and pickles.$27.00
Schnitzel
Sourdough-panko crusted chicken breast served with mashed potato (with garlic and butter), pickled red onion, honey mustard, and schug mayo.$32.00
Salmon
Topped with sesame seeds. Served with herby green rice, miso tahini and vinegar coleslaw.$38.00
Parallel Combo
Sample our favourite dishes! This combo includes: two crispy falafels, side chicken shawarma, vinegar coleslaw, 8oz hummus bowl, white tahini and 1 pita.$26.00
Vegan Salmon
First ever raw-to-cooked entirely plant-based Salmon. Looks, cooks, tastes and flakes like salmon with the same Omega 3 content. Made locally in Toronto by New school Foods. Topped with sesame seeds. Served with herby green rice, miso tahini, and vinegar coleslaw.$38.00
Salads

Cauliflower Salad
Cauliflower, herb salad, currants, toasted almonds, pomegranate glaze, and cauliflower tahini. Vegan. Gluten Free. The almonds and cauliflower tahini come on the side.$21.00
Parallel Salad
Kale, napa cabbage, mint, sweet potato, scallions, lentils, walnuts, goat cheese, beet tahini, and lemon-honey vinaigrette. Gluten Free. Dressing comes on the side.$22.00
Fattoush Salad
Red onion, bell pepper, tomato, cucumber, chickpeas, radish, za'atar spice, parsley, lemon olives, toasted almonds, sumac dressing and white tahini. Served with pita chips on the side. Vegan. Almonds and dressing come on the side.$21.00
Hummus & Dips

Classic Hummus
Chickpeas, white tahini, parsley, schug and olive oil. Served with 2 pitas. Vegan. Nut-free. For gluten-free - substitute pitas for cucumbers and carrots.$21.00
Truffle Hummus
Our classic hummus bowl topped with soy-glazed button mushrooms, parsley, schug and truffle oil. Served with 2 pitas. Vegan. Nut-free. For gluten-free - substitute pitas for cucumbers and carrots.$22.00
Chicken Shawarma Hummus
Our classic humus topped with white tahini, schug (spicy), pickled onions, parsley and seared chicken thigh with our house blend shawarma spice. Served with 2 pitas. Nut-free. For gluten-free - substitute pitas for cucumbers and carrots.$24.00
Labaneh
Cow and sheep yogurt, za'atar blend, confit garlic, grated tomato and olive oil. Served with 2 pita. Nut-free. For gluten-free - substitute pitas for cucumbers and carrots.$18.00
Baba Ghanoush
Fire-roasted eggplant, labaneh, white tahini, scallions, parsley, garlic confit, grated tomato and olive oil. Served with 2 pitas. Nut-free. For gluten-free - substitute pitas for cucumbers and carrots.$18.00
White Tahini
White tahini, confit garlic, grated tomato, za'atar and olive oil. Served with 2 pitas. Vegan. Nut-free. For gluten-free - substitute pitas for cucumbers and carrots.$14.00
Falafel

4pc Falafel
Fresh herbs and chickpeas. Served with a side of white tahini. Vegan. Nut-free and gluten-free.$15.00
6pc Falafel
Fresh herbs and chickpeas. Served with a side of white tahini. Vegan. Nut-free and gluten-free.$19.00
9pc Falafel
Fresh herbs and chickpeas. Served with a side of white tahini. Vegan. Nut-free and gluten-free.$27.00
Sides

Side Pickles (4oz)
Cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, cucumber, red bell pepper, fresh turmeric, daikon.$2.50
Tofu
Fried tofu tossed in our house teriyaki sauce, topped with our smoky tahini and almond dukkah. 200g$8.00
Side Schug (1oz)
Al's original fiery yemenite chug (hot sauce) with: habanero peppers, garlic, cilantro, salt, caraway, salt, cumin, lemon and canola oil.$2.50
Pita
Fresh from the Ozery bakery$1.75
Bag of Pita
Ozery bakery pita bag (6 pitas)$7.50
3-Bag of Pita
Three Ozery bakery pita bags (6 pitas per bag)$21.00
Carrots & Cucumbers Sticks
A gluten-free substitute for our Ozery bakery pitas. Perfect for dipping.$4.00
Side Herb Rice
Side of white basmati rice, parsley, and green oil (garlic, dill, cilantro, canola oil).$8.00
Side Harissa Potatoes
Fried Yukon Gold potatoes, harissa spice, garlic, parsley and salt.$8.00
Side Chicken Shawarma
Seared chicken thigh with our house blend shawarma spice. 160gr$12.00
Side Sauces

Side White Tahini (4oz)
House-made tahini (4oz)$2.50
Side Tomato Tahini (3.25oz)
Roasted tomatoes, blended with Parallel tahini into a smooth dipping sauce.$2.50
Side Honey Mustard (2oz)
Sweet and tangy mustard sauce with a hint of honey.$2.50
Side Fattoush Dressing (2oz)
Lemon Juice, Olive oil, and sumac. (Vegan)$2.50
Side Parallel Dressing (2.25oz)
Honey-lemon & Dijon dressing.$2.50
Side Cauliflower Tahini (3.25)
Roasted cauliflower blended with Parallel tahini and garlic into a smooth dipping sauce.$2.50
Side Beet tahini (2oz)
Parallel beet tahini dip.$2.50
Side Schug Mayo (2oz)
A blend of our house hot sauce and mayonnaise.$2.50Side Walnuts (2oz)
$2.50Side Goat Cheese (2oz)
Crumble Goat Cheese$2.75
Store Menu
Baked Goods

Cheddar Chili Bites
Parallel homemade cheddar chilli bites. Contains gluten and dairy. Nut-free$12.00
Sesame Crunch
Seasame crunch squares. Gluten and nut-free.$9.00
Parallel Crackers
Parallel homemade crackers. Made with flax, sunflower, sesame, pumpkin, and chia seeds and Parallel's sesame butter. Vegan, gluten-free, and nut-free.$12.00
Chocolate-Orange Tahini Brownies
Our homemade brownies made with chocolate spread and a swirl of tahini and orange marmalade. Nut-free.$11.00
Halva Chocolate Chunk Cookies
A buttery cookie packed with chocolate chunks and sweet, nutty halva bites. Nut-free.$10.00Challah (On Friday only)
A rich, tender, slightly sweet braided bread from Jewish cuisine, known for its soft, spongy texture and golden crust.$8.00
Turkish Baklava
Flake pastry layered with butter, sugar, and fresh phostachios.$14.00
Cheesecake with Rotating Curd
NY style cheesecake with brown butter graham cracker crust and rotating curd.$15.00
Date Walnut Cookies
$10.00
Lemon & Thyme Olive Oil Loaf
$9.00
Orange & Pecan Maple Loaf
$9.00Chocolate Tahini Babka
$12.00OUT OF STOCK
Spices

House Blend Harissa Spice
Paprika, garlic, cumin, Aleppo peppers, Kashmiri chili, coriander seeds, olive oil, Himalayan salt, citric, chili flakes, and dried mint.$9.00
House Blend Shawarma Spice
Paprika, turmeric, coriander seeds, black pepper, dried pomegranate seeds, cardamon, Himalayan salt, cumin, seeds, Kashmiri chili, cinnamon, and allspice.$9.00
Small House Blend Za'atar 80gr
Blend of Middle Eastern herbs and spices, adding depth to various dishes.$9.00
Large House Blend Za'atar 150gr
Blend of Middle Eastern herbs and spices, adding depth to various dishes.$11.00
Tahini Store

Pure Tahini 454gr
Our original tahini is renowned for it's sweet and full flavours. Experience the flavour on its own, or add it to dressings, soups, salads, smoothies or dips for a rich, nutty twist. Vegan. Gluten and nut-free.$10.90Whole Seed Tahini 454gr
$10.90
Chocolate Tahini Spread 454gr
Rich and creamy spread made with tahini and chocolate.$10.903kg Pure Tahini Bucket
Enjoy our original tahini, renowned for its sweet and full flavour. Delicious on its own or blended into dressings, soups, salads, smoothies, or dips, it adds a rich, nutty twist to any dish. This 3.6kg bucket offers the same premium quality as our 454g size, now in a convenient larger format. Vegan. Gluten and nut-free.$33.00
Coffee Store
Turkish Ground Coffee
Turkish ground coffee is a distinctively fine, powder-like, Arabica coffee blend, traditionally roasted to a medium level to create a thick, intense beverage.$11.90Turkish Ground Coffee w/ Cardamom
Turkish ground coffee is a distinctively fine, powder-like, Arabica coffee blend, traditionally roasted to a medium level to create a thick, intense beverage.$11.90
Fridge Items

Quarter Deli House Olives
Mixed olives marinated in toasted spices and citrus. 250ml.$11.00
Half Deli House Pickles
Mixed vegetables brined with fresh-ground turmeric. 500ml.$7.00
Half Deli Pickled Onion
Pickled red onions with allspice and bay leaf. 500ml.$5.90
Preserved Lemons
Lemon, sea salt, olive oil. 8oz.$6.50
Al's Schug
Our house-made hot sauce is a perfect blend of fresh herbs, spices, and green chilies. 4oz.$6.50
Fresh Raspberry Halva (200g)
$13.50
Fresh Orange Halva (200g)
$13.50
Fresh Almond-Cardamom Halva (200g)
$13.00
Fresh Vanilla Halva (200g)
$13.00
Fresh Pistachio Halva (200g)
$13.00
Fresh Chocolate Sea-Salt Halva (200g)
$13.00
Drinks
N/A Beverages
Beer
Blood Light
Blood Brothers Blood Lite. Hazy Pale Ale, 4% ALC./VOL 355ml$8.00Burdock Ducks
Burdock Ducks IPA. 6.3% ALC./VOL. Toronto. 473ml.$9.50Cameron's Ambear
Cameron's Ambear Red Ale 5% ALC./VOL. Toronto. 473ml.$8.00Fairweather Donna
Fairweather Donna Pilsner 5.2% ALC./VOL. Toronto. 473ml.$8.50Muddy York Gaslight
Muddy York Gaslight Helles Lager. 5.4% ALC./VOL. Toronto. 473ml$9.00Willibald Hibiscus Limeade
Willibald Hibiscus Limeade. Sparkling lime cocktail infused with hibiscus tea and Willibald dry Gin. 6%ALC./VOL. Ayr, Ontario. 473ml$9.00Revel Sidro
Revel Cider. Sidro. UK style apple cider. 5.8%ALC./VOL. Guelph, Ontario. 473ml.$9.75Blood Brothers Guilty Remnant
Blood Brothers Guilty Remnant. White Stout. Coffee, Vanilla & Lactose. 6% ALC./VOL. Toronto. 473ml$9.00Collective Arts Non-Alcoholic
Collective Arts Non-Alcoholic. Hazy Pale Ale. 0.5% ALC./VOL. Hamilton, Ontario. 355ml$6.00Bench Berry Fields
$9.00
All hours
| Sunday | 11:30 am - 9:00 pm |
| Monday | 11:30 am - 9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 11:30 am - 9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:30 am - 9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 11:30 am - 9:00 pm |
| Friday | 11:30 am - 9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 11:30 am - 9:30 pm |
Restaurant info
Classic Middle Eastern food with a modern twist, alongside a shop that features a range of products and baked goods, many of them built around our signature tahini.
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