About us
Made with love, made by Lonzo’s.
Our family has served halal food in Toronto since 2005, when we opened City Fried Chicken. Lonzo’s carries the same promise: Grade A ingredients, chicken and beef that is 100% hand-slaughtered halal, and sauces we make in-house.
Who we are
The heart behind Lonzo’s
The Ahmad family has always believed the best conversations and moments are made over food. Farid Ahmad, founder of Lonzo’s, says his father would even go as far as to say that conflicts between political parties in their country were solved over food. He breaks it down into three stages. Before the food is served, the aromas that fill the air ease the tension. While eating, the flavours bring everyone together. And finally, with full and satisfied bellies, ears and tongues work best.
When my family immigrated to Canada from Afghanistan, we immediately fell in love with western cuisine. My mouth would water at the aromas drifting down the busy streets of Toronto. Unfortunately, we couldn’t taste much of that food, since halal options were so scarce. That’s when my father decided to use his earnings to open his own restaurant, offering the city a halal western cuisine option. He founded our parent company, City Fried Chicken, in 2005, building a successful business with the intention of building community and the amazing memories he carries with him today.
More than a decade later, Lonzo’s Kitchen was established with a new menu and the same mission and values. When you eat at Lonzo’s, the first thing you’ll notice is the aroma of our in-house flavours. You taste the quality in your first bite, from the juiciness of our meat to the freshness of our veggies. Lonzo’s Kitchen is where fast food meets quality food.
What drives us
Our mission and vision
Our mission
We will keep serving our customers to the best of our ability with only the highest quality ingredients, because we believe everyone should have convenient access to delicious meals that are also good for their bodies. It may be the hard way to do things, but it’s the right way, and it’s our way to make the world a better place: made with love.
Our vision
We want to set a new standard of quality in the fast food industry. A lot of fast food places use the lowest grade, cheapest ingredients they can in order to increase profits. We count on fast food for convenience when we’re short on time, and to bring people together over delicious food.
Lonzo’s Kitchen wants to help reduce diet-related health problems by putting our community first, and that means making fast food quality food. At the end of the day, top grade ingredients just taste better.
We hope to bring our standard of fast food around the world, with our signature flavours recognized everywhere, and to give back to the communities we’re so grateful to be part of.
Our people
Meet our team
Lonzo’s Kitchen would be nothing without its team of hard-working people. Meet the people who make our organization so special.
Farid Ahmad
CEO and Founder
Camilo Garay
Business Development Specialist
Adam Brihmi
Chief Marketing Officer
Sivathmiga Kumaraswamy
Administrative Assistant
Ismail Ahmad
Inventory and Shipping Manager
Ermias Nagatu
Assistant Manager
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Is your meat halal?
Yes. All of our chicken and beef is 100% hand-slaughtered halal.
How late are you open?
Every Lonzo’s is open until midnight or later, and some stay open past 2 am. Hours differ by location and day, so check your nearest Lonzo’s on the Locations page.
Do you deliver?
Yes, through DoorDash, Uber Eats and SkipTheDishes. For pickup, you can also order direct from our own online store at locations that have one. Tap Order now at the top of any page and pick your location.
Do you have vegetarian options?
Yes. Our falafel platter and falafel shawarma are made with our signature herb, chickpea and fava bean blend, and our sides include fries, onion rings, rice and salad.
What is the white and red sauce?
Our signature sauces, made in-house. The creamy white sauce and the red sauce finish every platter.
How do I share feedback about my visit?
Send us a message from the Contact page. We read every one.
See what’s cooking
New menu items, deals and behind-the-scenes, on our Instagram.