Halal Palestinian Food Takeout in Winnipeg
Fresh Arabic Street Food, Ready for Pickup
Craving Palestinian food you can take home? Yafa Café packs our homestyle Arabic street food for takeout and pickup at 1785 Portage Ave — minutes from Polo Park, St. James, Silver Heights and the West End. Everything is made from scratch with Manitoba-sourced halal meat, locally sourced produce and spices we dry and grind in house, from our signature Msakhan to chicken shawarma, falafel and warm knafeh. Order online in a few taps or call ahead, and your food will be hot, sealed and waiting. Open every day, 11 AM to 11 PM.
Our Takeout Service Fresh, Halal & Packed to Travel
At Yafa Café nothing sits under a heat lamp. Our family kitchen cooks each takeout order the moment it comes in, so your Msakhan, shawarma and manakeesh leave Portage Avenue at their best. Bread is baked fresh, sauces are packed separately, and everything is boxed so it still tastes homestyle by the time you get to your table in Wolseley, St. James or River Heights.
- Most orders ready for pickup in 15–30 minutes
- 100% halal kitchen with Manitoba-sourced meat
- Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free choices available
- Sealed, stackable packaging built for the drive home
- Call-ahead pickup at (204) 221-1636
Popular Palestinian Dishes for Takeout in Winnipeg
These are the dishes Winnipeg orders again and again for pickup. See the full list on our menu page or read the stories behind them on Our Food.
Msakhan — Our Signature Dish
- Sumac-heavy roasted halal chicken with caramelized onions
- Served over fresh-baked Palestinian taboon bread
- Also available as Msakhan rolls and Fatteh Msakhan
- Msakhan Feast travels well for family pickup
Chicken Shawarma Wraps & Platters
- House-marinated halal chicken carved to order
- Garlic sauce, pickles and fresh vegetables
- Wrap for one-hand eating, platter for a full meal
- Sauces packed on the side so bread stays crisp
Falafel & Vegan Mezza
- Chickpea falafel fried fresh for every order
- Hummus, mutabbal, fattoush and tabbouleh
- Fully plant-based takeout options
- Great for mixed groups and office lunches
Maqlubeh (Makloubeh)
- Palestinian upside-down rice, layered and spiced
- Chicken, lamb or vegetable versions
- Comfort food that reheats beautifully
- Portioned for one or for the whole family
Zaatar & Cheese Manakeesh
- Arabic flatbread baked to order in house
- Zaatar with olive oil, cheese, or both
- Spinach and cheese bread is a local favourite
- Perfect Middle Eastern breakfast or snack pickup
Knafeh Nabulsi & Sweets
- Warm Nabulsi cheese kunafa in sweet syrup
- Boxed so it stays soft on the way home
- Add Arabic coffee or fresh lemon-mint juice
- The dessert Winnipeg reviewers ask for by name
Your Pickup Location Near Polo Park
One easy stop on Portage Avenue, between Polo Park Shopping Centre and Assiniboine Park & Zoo — convenient whether you are heading home from work or picking up dinner on the way to the park.
Yafa Café — 1785 Portage Ave
Address & access
- 1785 Portage Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3J 0E8
- Street-level entrance with free on-site parking
- Direct access from Portage Avenue, both directions
- Served by Winnipeg Transit Portage Avenue routes
Landmarks nearby
- About 5 minutes from Polo Park Shopping Centre
- Minutes from Assiniboine Park & Zoo
- Close to Deer Lodge, Silver Heights and St. James
Takeout Hours & Contact
Open every day
- Monday – Thursday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Friday – Sunday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Late-night Arabic food pickup until close
Reach the kitchen
- Phone: (204) 221-1636
- Online: order Palestinian takeout online
- More ways to reach us on our contact page
Winnipeg Neighbourhoods We Serve for Takeout
Yafa Café is a short drive from most of west and central Winnipeg, so Middle Eastern takeout is never far away. Prefer to stay in? See Palestinian food delivery in Winnipeg.
Closest Pickup Neighbourhoods
- Polo Park
- St. James & Silver Heights
- West End & Daniel McIntyre
- Wolseley & Minto
- Deer Lodge & Woodhaven
- Sturgeon Creek & Sargent Park
- Weston & Brooklands
Also an Easy Drive
- St. Matthews & Spence
- Crestview & Assiniboia Downs
- River Heights & Wellington Crescent
- Tuxedo & Charleswood
- Booth, Roslyn & Heubach Park
- Omand’s Creek
- Downtown Winnipeg
How to Order Palestinian Takeout
Five simple steps from craving to counter — no app download and no third-party fees.
Choose How to Order
Order online through our iOrders page or call the café directly at (204) 221-1636.
Build Your Order
Add Msakhan, shawarma, falafel or a family feast, then round it out with fresh manakeesh, hummus or knafeh.
Pick Your Time
Select a pickup time that suits you, any day between 11 AM and 11 PM, and leave your contact number.
Pay Your Way
Pay securely by card online, or choose to pay in person at the counter when you collect your food.
Collect on Portage Ave
Park out front at 1785 Portage Ave, tell us your name, and take home hot Palestinian street food.
Palestinian Takeout in Winnipeg: FAQs
Quick answers to the questions our Winnipeg takeout customers ask most.
Does Yafa Café offer Palestinian food takeout in Winnipeg?
Yes. Yafa Café prepares its full Palestinian and Middle Eastern menu for takeout and pickup at 1785 Portage Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3J 0E8. Order online through our iOrders page or call (204) 221-1636 and collect your order at the counter.
How long does a takeout order take to prepare?
Most takeout orders are cooked to order and ready in about 15 to 30 minutes. Large family feasts and catering trays need more notice, so please call ahead for those.
What are your takeout hours in Winnipeg?
Yafa Café is open for takeout and pickup every day of the week from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM, including weekends and late-night orders on Portage Avenue.
Is the takeout menu halal?
Yes. Yafa Café is a fully halal kitchen. All of our meat is Manitoba-sourced halal, and our spices are dried and ground in house.
Are there vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free takeout options?
Yes. Falafel, hummus, mutabbal, fattoush, vegetarian manakeesh and vegetable maqlubeh travel well, and we offer gluten-free choices. Tell us about allergies when you order and our kitchen will guide you.
Can I order a family feast or catering for pickup?
Absolutely. Our family-style feasts, including the Msakhan Feast and barbecue platters, are built for sharing and can be picked up for gatherings anywhere in Winnipeg. Call (204) 221-1636 to arrange catering pickup times.
Where is the closest Palestinian takeout to Polo Park?
Yafa Café sits on Portage Avenue between Polo Park and Assiniboine Park, roughly five minutes from Polo Park Shopping Centre and minutes from St. James, Silver Heights, Deer Lodge, Wolseley and the West End.
Can I pay when I pick up my order?
Yes. You can pay securely by card when you order online, or choose to pay in person at the counter when you collect your Palestinian takeout.
Ready to Order Palestinian Takeout in Winnipeg?
Homestyle Msakhan, shawarma, falafel and knafeh — made fresh, packed with care and waiting for you on Portage Avenue.
Find Yafa Café for Takeout & Pickup
Use the map for directions, or tap below to start your order before you leave the house.
Yafa Café — Palestinian Takeout on Portage Avenue
Pickup address
Yafa Café1785 Portage Ave
Winnipeg, MB R3J 0E8
Contact
- Phone +1 (204) 221-1636
- Order online iOrders takeout page
- Website yafacafe.com
Takeout hours
- Monday – Thursday11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Friday – Sunday11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Good to know
Free on-site parking · 100% halal kitchen · dine-in, takeout, catering and family feasts · vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options