Habibiz Cafe — 225 McDermot Ave, Winnipeg Exchange District / Downtown

Habibiz Cafe — McDermot Ave

Habibiz Cafe's newest location in Winnipeg's Exchange District, Downtown. The same authentic halal Palestinian and Arabic cuisine you love — crispy chicken shawarma, falafel, hummus, and Winnipeg's favourite alcohol-free hookah lounge. Open Monday to Saturday, 11 AM to 9 PM.

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100% Halal

Certified Kitchen

Open Mon–Sat

11 AM – 9 PM

Downtown

Exchange District

Our Promise

The Habibiz Cafe Experience — McDermot Ave

Open Mon–Sat — 11 AM to 9 PM! Winnipeg's Exchange District now has authentic halal dining six days a week. Dine in, take out, or order delivery.

Authentic Palestinian Flavours

Every dish at Habibiz Cafe McDermot Ave is crafted from traditional Palestinian and Arabic recipes. From our viral crispy chicken shawarma to handmade falafel and creamy hummus, taste the true flavours of the Middle East right in Winnipeg's Exchange District.

100% Halal Menu

Habibiz Cafe McDermot Ave is fully halal certified. Our entire menu — shawarma, kebabs, rice plates, deep-fried pickles, and more — is prepared with halal ingredients. We are also Winnipeg's only alcohol-free hookah lounge, offering a welcoming, family-friendly space for everyone downtown.

Open Monday to Saturday

Our McDermot Ave location is open Monday to Saturday from 11 AM to 9 PM — right in Winnipeg's downtown core. Whether you're stopping in for lunch, dinner, or a hookah session with friends, we're here for you.

Our Story

Bringing Authentic Middle Eastern Cuisine to Winnipeg's Exchange District

Habibiz Cafe interior — Middle Eastern restaurant and hookah lounge in Winnipeg's Exchange District

A New Chapter — 225 McDermot Ave

After years of building Winnipeg's most-loved halal Middle Eastern restaurant on Portage Ave, brothers Ali Zeid and Sammy Zeid are proud to bring Habibiz Cafe to Winnipeg's vibrant Exchange District.

This new downtown location continues the same commitment to authentic Palestinian and Arabic cuisine, 100% halal cooking, and the alcohol-free hookah lounge experience that made Habibiz Cafe a Winnipeg institution.

Open Monday to Saturday from 11 AM to 9 PM, Habibiz Cafe McDermot Ave is the perfect spot for lunch, dinner, post-event gatherings, and hookah sessions in the heart of downtown Winnipeg.

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Habibiz Cafe — Exchange District & Downtown Winnipeg

Authentic Halal Middle Eastern Cuisine in Downtown Winnipeg

100% Halal

Certified Kitchen

Alcohol-Free

Hookah Lounge

Open Mon–Sat

11 AM – 9 PM

Opens 11 AM

Monday to Saturday

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Visit Habibiz Cafe — 225 McDermot Ave, Winnipeg

In the heart of the Exchange District, Downtown Winnipeg