★★★★★ 4.6(5,521 reviews)5.4 km from hotel~11 min drive
With just a few hours between flights? Royal Rooster Shawarma is only 5.4 km from Adam's Airport Inn (11 minutes by car), making it an easy addition to your layover.
Stay at Adam's Airport Inn (7 minutes from the terminal) and you'll have time to explore — even a 3-hour layover gives you enough time to visit and get back.
Getting There from Adam’s Airport Inn
11 min
From Adam's Airport Inn, take Bank Street northbound — it's about 11 minutes by car. Free parking lot.
Why Guests Love This
Royal Rooster is the late-night shawarma spot that airport-area travelers discover and never forget. Open until midnight every night, it solves the perennial problem of landing hungry after 9 PM with nowhere to eat. The portions are enormous, the garlic sauce is potent, and the chicken shawarma plate with all the fixings costs less than an airport sandwich. At roughly 8 minutes from Adam’s Airport Inn on Riverside Drive, it’s one of the most convenient quick meals near the hotel.
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Address3987 Riverside Dr. Unit 1, Ottawa, ON K1V 1C1, Canada
Royal Rooster is known for generous, freshly carved chicken and beef shawarma wraps and plates. The garlic potato and chicken shawarma plate is the most popular order. With over 5,500 Google reviews and a 4.6-star rating, it’s one of south Ottawa’s highest-rated quick-service restaurants.
What are the hours for Royal Rooster Shawarma?
Open daily from 11:00 AM to midnight. Consistent hours every day of the week make it a reliable option for late-night meals. The kitchen accepts orders right up until closing.
How much does a meal cost at Royal Rooster?
Expect to spend $12–18 per person for a full meal. Shawarma wraps start around $9, and the combo plates with rice, salad, and garlic potatoes run $14–17. Large portions mean most guests find a single plate more than sufficient.
Does Royal Rooster Shawarma offer delivery?
Yes. Royal Rooster is available on major delivery platforms including Uber Eats and DoorDash. For guests staying at Adam’s Airport Inn, delivery to the hotel typically takes 20–30 minutes. Pickup is also available and saves on delivery fees.
How do I get to Royal Rooster Shawarma from Ottawa Airport?
Royal Rooster is on Riverside Drive, approximately 4 km from Ottawa International Airport (YOW). From Adam’s Airport Inn (7 minutes from the terminal), drive about 8 minutes via Hunt Club Road to Riverside Drive. Free parking available in the plaza lot.
Staying in Ottawa?
Adam’s Airport Inn is just 11 minutes from Royal Rooster Shawarma. Complimentary breakfast and up to 14 days of free parking included with every stay.
