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U Need A Pita

Restaurant Fast food restaurant

🫤 Food quality and service can vary from time to time. Food is pretty good most of the time. The people who work there always seem irritated though. I also made a DD order there once and my side and drink were missing. People often mention pita, burger, ordered, order, poutine, chicken, good, fries, service, great,


Address

116 St Paul St, St. Catharines, ON L2R 3M2, Canada

Website

www.uneedapita.com

Contact

+1 905-682-8001

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

3.80 (285 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 11 am to 1 pm
  • Friday: 11 am to 2:30 pm
  • Saturday: 12 pm to 2:30 am
  • Sunday: 12 pm to 1 am
  • Monday: 11 am to 1 pm
  • Tuesday: 11 am to 1 pm
  • Wednesday: 11 am to 1 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: pita (20) burger (13) ordered (12) order (11) poutine (11) chicken (10) good (9) fries (9) service (8) great (7)
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  • 2/5 Brian 2 years ago on Google
    Food quality and service can vary from time to time. Food is pretty good most of the time. The people who work there always seem irritated though. I also made a DD order there once and my side and drink were missing.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 re e. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the grossest places I’ve ever eaten at. None of the tables are ever clean, covered in food and unknown substances, and in my most recent experience there were literal bare feet marks all over the table. Absolutely disgusting and I’d never recommend it. Service is sometimes good but very slow.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Mary K. 3 years ago on Google
    I ordered a pita and mozzarella sticks from Uber eats the mozzarella sticks came with no sauce. I called they said ya too bad we’re out of the sauce. Worst customer service. It was $25 for this order I would never do it again
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Kelsey S. 1 year ago on Google
    I hadn't been here since before Covid began and wow, it has gone down hill. I work downtown - so every once and awhile I would get lunch from here. Needless to say, never again. The place is FILTHY - there are crumbs everywhere, dirty tables, no napkins, wash cloths on the ground by the stoves. The guy making my pita didn't even to bother to wipe down the surface where he was making my pita, it was covered in crumbs and sauces from previous orders. I wouldn't even go here if it was 1 am after the bar - nasty.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Howie 1 year ago on Google • 70 reviews
    They didn’t follow instructions unfortunately , asked for one crispy chicken one grilled, I got two crispy. also i got maximum 1 burnt chicken finger in fry box, there’s barely any white left on that chicken, it’s unfortunate because their rice box is usually pretty good but the fry box isn’t .
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 John M. 4 months ago on Google • 154 reviews
    Really great, went in kinda looking for a deal and it was great 11$ after tax, delicious and fresh, lots of lettuce on my stake pita

  • 1/5 Dino S. 7 months ago on Google • 15 reviews
    Ordered through uber eats to pick up. Got a raw burger, the wrong size wrap, an order of over done and over salted fries. Don't bother here. Literally anywhere else is better. A single patty burger, small fries, what was suppose to be a 9" chicken Caesar wrap and some drinks came out to 45$ with me picking it up.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Esther S. 1 year ago on Google • 5 reviews
    flavour was adequate. Wish they had made it right. I was missing 3/4 of the toppings I ordered and the few they did put in were minimal. I have VERY small hands, I didnt have ANY lettuce, spinach, feta cheese. They few toppings I did get, I could have counted on my tiny fingers! Nor impressed at all....
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bree O. 3 years ago on Google
    Such a misleading name since this place offer much more than pitas. I tried out the grilled chicken pita and an order of perogies. They have SO many toppings for your pita, fresh veggies, and even a bunch of sauce choices. The best part is, the toppings aren't extra! The perogies came with seven lovely cheesy, saucy, and completely loaded. They have all of the options for perogies that they have for the pitas! I will most definitly will be ordering from here again. ☺️
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Robert M. 1 year ago on Google
    Went in there July 2nd at 1PM. I ordered a single poutine and pita, and though the store had been open for an hour, the grill still wasn't on so I had to wait 30 min for them it to heat up for them to make 2 items. I recieved it in a ripped bag and when I got home and opened it up there were hard pieces of black soot from the (obviously uncleaned) grill inside everything making the food pretty much inedible. The counters, floors, pita counter, and back area were also just as dirty as the grill. The few bites I could pick out of the poutine were good when they weren't covered in hard, carcinogenic bits. I wish I could go back for a refund, but I am working now and can't. Horrible experience and both my girlfriend and I feel sick. Included is a photo of one of the grill soot pieces that was in the food.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 izabella J. 1 year ago on Google
    Every single time I order from this location it is SLAPPIN!!! super great taste, packaged super well, and great portions !! I will always recommend and come to this location! Whoever just did my order (Uber eats @ 6:50pm on July 22nd 2022) you did a PHENOMENAL job!! Thanks for being so consistent with your food !
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 angie c. 2 years ago on Google
    Paid 20$ and they ripped my pita while opening it and now my pita is a pile of mush very disappointed in the quality of food will never return
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 OneMeanBean 11 months ago on Google
    Accidently ordered from here, thought it was a different location. Whoever cooks here should be fired, or at least properly trained. Fires aren't cooked and my burger barley had toppings, two very hard things to mess up.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 John S. 2 years ago on Google
    Huge menu! Excellent customer service and great food at affordable prices!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Michelle M. 2 years ago on Google
    Ordered a falafel pita, there was two tiny falafel pieces in the pita and an overload of lettuce and sauce. We also ordered a tereakyi pita, there was barley no chicken in It and there was also and overload of lettuce and sauce. Not happy. Both pitas were a mess. Will not be ordering from this place of business again!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Derek B. 4 months ago on Google • 56 reviews
    Nov.25@9pm Absolute garbage...just had a delivery and the hotdog was literally a mess and thrown together with ketchup and mustard sprayed everywhere(clearly on purpose). Our hamburger was less then half the size of the bun....it was only half a patty. Why would you serve half a patty? This kind of service is a joke for your prices. We will never return.

  • 5/5 Logan M. 11 months ago on Google • 9 reviews
    The food was absolutely perfect, got a bacon poutine, the fries were well cooked, the bacon was cooked well and perfectly crispy, and it was done fast; after the order was placed it was ready not 2 minutes later. In conclusion, great service and great food.

  • 1/5 Meghan G. 10 months ago on Google • 7 reviews
    Had chunks of the char on the grill in my food I had delivered. Tried to call the store three times to try to make it right and see if I could just come get another or something else. No answer and my food is inedible. Spent $40 on delivery to have half the food inedible. Won’t be back, unfortunate because we frequent this place.

  • 5/5 Shawna B. 2 months ago on Google • 5 reviews New
    Walked in and ordered the Tuesday special Taco pita. The lovely owner offered bowl variations which i didn't know they had. Very exciting for me as I'm trying to eat healthier, so I decided on a Taco salad bowl. The food is fresh and tasty! Lots of options for toppings and sauces, and the price for the amount of food I got can't be beat! I will be back and will bring friends! Delish!!!

  • 2/5 Emily B. 10 months ago on Google
    This place has completely tanked over the last few years. Used to love the poutine and the pitas, but the last 3 times I’ve ordered here have been disappointing. The poutine fries are consistently undercooked and oily now, the pita is severely lacking in chicken, and even upon adding the “extra meat” option for $4.49, I couldn’t tell the difference from not adding extra. Looked like maybe 5 little chunks, and all were at the bottom of the wrap. Huge difference from the past, where adding extra meat had it practically bursting at the seams with chicken, which made it worth the nearly $5 upcharge. Always just end up with a lettuce and veggie pita with a sprinkle of meat now, no matter if you pay extra for more. It’s always dead inside the restaurant, poor lighting, usually not particularly clean, and no music or anything. Just silence and the one staff member sitting in the back area. Won’t be ordering from here anymore.

  • 3/5 Ron M. 10 months ago on Google
    We ventured into downtown on a Monday for lunch and fount. The majority of pubs weren't open, so we grabbed a burger here. It was ok but the server was very kind and made our experience enjoyable

  • 2/5 Michelle De S. 1 year ago on Google
    I was not a fan of the burger I ordered. The bun was cold and made the whole burger feel just completely cold. Also was not a fan of the tomatoes being tiny pieces, wish they had some full slice options. If they could slightly toast the bread it would be a lot better. Prices are a bit insane too.

  • 5/5 Jesse S. 1 year ago on Google
    Best food in downtown. Staff is very nice and goes the extra mile to make sure you're satisfied with your order.

  • 1/5 J S. 1 year ago on Google
    Cobwebs everywhere, dead flies, dust. Old food stains on every appliance I could see. Grill and fryer area was filthy, looked like it had never been cleaned. Dining area lights don't work. The people who work here clearly don't care about the place, or the food they serve. There's zero standard for sanitation. I ordered a burger with an extra 2 dollar slice of cheddar cheese and the guy working there tried to put shredded cheese on it. Like what? On top of that the beef patty tasted horrible, god knows why. First time in my life I've had to spit out my food. Hands down the most disgusting burger I've ever eaten, at the most disgusting establishment I've ever ordered from. I would give 0 stars if I could. Do not come here.

  • 1/5 Sydney 1 year ago on Google
    This place seriously needs to be cleaned. It was really dirty. Half open boxes everywhere, and the area by the fryer the floors were black and covered in grease, garbage and filthy counters. I ordered a steak poutine pita but they had no fries or gravy left. So I got the regular steak one, and then saw the guy make a poutine but it was apparently for an online order and they only had enough for that one. Out of Onions too. When I ate the pita it was soaked in grease from the grill, made me feel super sick. Do better.

  • 2/5 Stephanie 1 year ago on Google
    This place has really gone downhill; there must be new owners or something. Staff used to be fun and cheery, now they seem overworked and annoyed. The restaurant itself looks just generally worse than it used to, as well...dirty floors and surfaces. Oh and the prices are pretty dang high for what they offer. Not sure what happened.

  • 5/5 Ritu P. 2 years ago on Google
    I love the food at this place. I always stop by and grab my dinner very often. I highly recommend this place. Best sandwiches ever!

  • 2/5 Micheal N. 1 year ago on Google
    Went to this location on a Friday night sometime between 9:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. and when ordering I was informed that they were out of french fries so they were unable to make a poutine also they were out of beef and unable to make any pitas or burgers honestly expected just a little more supply and product for a restaurant

  • 5/5 Stephanie P. 1 year ago on Google
    I went to this place with my friends after the bar! Excellent service and food. The staff was so kind and we loved the poutine. Keep up the good work :)

  • 5/5 Tyrone M. 2 years ago on Google
    1st off the service of K and M was amazing! The food was just as good. Great juicy burger and perfectly cooked onion rings. K and M seemed happy to be there. Great job⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

  • 1/5 Chloe L. 1 year ago on Google
    Went in and at first the one female worker was nice, then saw as she was making the food her touching her phone with her gloves on and then making food with those gloves still on. All tables were dirty so my boyfriend asked if when they had a second they could clean them. he went and wiped down a single table and gave attitude even for that and after saying “i’ll deal with the rest later” floors were covered in grease and crumbs in the dining side,garbages were full. To top it all off the food wasn’t good, definitely wont be back.

  • 5/5 Rex T. 2 years ago on Google
    Visited lively downtown & was quite happy to see people back on streets. U need a Pita Team seemed to be very energetic to welcome crowd & serve delicious food inside. Got Buffalo chicken poutine & my buddies got philly steak(real meat). 5 stars to guys and fries were very good

  • 3/5 Kyle L. 1 year ago on Google
    Circa 2014 this place was the absolute best! The owners were down to earth and always around. After they franchised, they lost a bit of the home-town heart, understandably. They still deliver a decent quality meal.

  • 5/5 Rex T. 2 years ago on Google
    One of best food in St. Catharines downtown. I often visit them, they always greet me and make best pitas & fries for me. Must try their buffalo chicken pita, housemade fries and Ringer Burger...

  • 2/5 Chia P. 2 years ago on Google
    Dont know why but all of a sudden no more peppers and onions on the grill and they dont offer 2 free toppings on a poutine. Service isnt what it use to be either. Wont be coming back to this location.

  • 1/5 Lorraine S. 2 years ago on Google
    My boyfriend and I ordered from here late last night on Uber eats, they put the wrong peppers in and he said it was poor in taste. My pita had mustard in it which I didn’t put on the order.. didn’t end up eating it. Super disappointed 👎🏼 Won’t order from here again.

  • 2/5 Alex R. 2 years ago on Google
    Had a decent experience. Girl working by herself was friendly and quick but the vegetables looked anything but fresh. Usually stick to the Glendale location because of this… also there must be something toxic in the air there because my stomach was turning at the smell of the restraunt… food was ok. I’ll stick to Glendale from now on…

  • 3/5 Christine M. 3 years ago on Google
    I've gone here a few times and easily said it was one of the best burgers I've had around here. Tonight I went and my burger was still cold in the middle. One bite threw me off completely. I only had a 2 minute drive so definitely going to have to say it was undercooked. I'm not sure I'll be back. Sucks to say but appears to be another hit or miss spot in town.

  • 4/5 First time G. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place to get a quick burger.. the price is high and the quality is poor .. if you want a good quality burger than gotta pay a lot more money.. not worth it

  • 1/5 Db C. 7 months ago on Google • 1 review
    DO NOT EAT HERE!!! I got a completely raw burger took two bites without realizing and have been throwing up violently. Poor execution and poor customer service. I can’t believe this and will be contacting my attorney
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Dan N. 7 months ago on Google • 2 reviews
    I can’t describe it …. I was obviously way overcharged for two value menu burgers and a large fry for 30$ …. When I asked for an itemized list of purchases, they said I needed to pay first. I pay and they still won’t give me an itemized receipt!!! I tell them not to cook anything and refund my debit purchase, and they say that’s not possible….and just hand my 30$ cash …. Something sketchy is going on, and it’s not acceptable


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway

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