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    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.
      $2.50
    • Side Walnuts (2oz)

      $2.50
    • Side 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.
      $10.00
    • Challah (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

      $9.00
    • Chocolate Tahini Babka

      OUT OF STOCK
      $12.00

    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.
      $10.90
    • Whole Seed Tahini 454gr

      $10.90
    • Chocolate Tahini Spread 454gr

      Rich and creamy spread made with tahini and chocolate.
      $10.90
    • 3kg 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.
      $11.90
    • Turkish 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

    • Nickelbrook Ginger Beer

      $5.00
    • Nickelbrook Root Beer

      $5.00
    • Coke

      $2.50
    • Coke Zero

      $2.50
    • Sprite

      $2.50
    • Ginger Ale

      $2.50
    • Club Soda

      $2.50
    • Tonic Water

      $2.50
    • San Benedetto Sparkling Water (750 ml)

      $8.00
    • Vellamo Still Water (750ml)

      $8.00

    Beer

    • Blood Light

      Blood Brothers Blood Lite. Hazy Pale Ale, 4% ALC./VOL 355ml
      $8.00
    • Burdock Ducks

      Burdock Ducks IPA. 6.3% ALC./VOL. Toronto. 473ml.
      $9.50
    • Cameron's Ambear

      Cameron's Ambear Red Ale 5% ALC./VOL. Toronto. 473ml.
      $8.00
    • Fairweather Donna

      Fairweather Donna Pilsner 5.2% ALC./VOL. Toronto. 473ml.
      $8.50
    • Muddy York Gaslight

      Muddy York Gaslight Helles Lager. 5.4% ALC./VOL. Toronto. 473ml
      $9.00
    • Willibald Hibiscus Limeade

      Willibald Hibiscus Limeade. Sparkling lime cocktail infused with hibiscus tea and Willibald dry Gin. 6%ALC./VOL. Ayr, Ontario. 473ml
      $9.00
    • Revel Sidro

      Revel Cider. Sidro. UK style apple cider. 5.8%ALC./VOL. Guelph, Ontario. 473ml.
      $9.75
    • Blood Brothers Guilty Remnant

      Blood Brothers Guilty Remnant. White Stout. Coffee, Vanilla & Lactose. 6% ALC./VOL. Toronto. 473ml
      $9.00
    • Collective Arts Non-Alcoholic

      Collective Arts Non-Alcoholic. Hazy Pale Ale. 0.5% ALC./VOL. Hamilton, Ontario. 355ml
      $6.00
    • Bench Berry Fields

      $9.00

    Coke Zero

    $2.50

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    All hours
    Sunday11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Monday11:30 am - 9:30 pm
    Tuesday11:30 am - 9:30 pm
    Wednesday11:30 am - 9:30 pm
    Thursday11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Friday11:30 am - 9:30 pm
    Saturday11:30 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.

    Location

    217 Geary Ave, Toronto, ON M6H 2C1

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