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What to order at Dr Laffa
- Must order
- A laffa wrap with shawarma plus a side of hummus and a salad pickled radish.
- Editor tip
- COR Toronto kosher certified. Closed Saturday. Multiple GTA locations; the Bathurst flagship runs the longest hours.
CuisineIsraeli
Price$$
Neighborhoodyorkville
HoursSun-Thu 11:00-21:00, Fri 11:00-14:00
Phone+1 416 787 6555
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Must order: A laffa wrap with shawarma plus a side of hummus and a salad pickled radish.
Tip: COR Toronto kosher certified. Closed Saturday. Multiple GTA locations; the Bathurst flagship runs the longest hours.
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Location
Address: 3519 Bathurst Street, North York, ON M6A 2C7, Toronto
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