Falafel reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 338 Reddit reviews across 46 subreddits and 59 posts to rank the best Falafel brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/astoria, r/ottawa, r/chicagofood, r/kansascity, r/melbourne. Top-rated brands include King of Falafel (4.9/5), Falafel (4.5/5), Chickpeas (4.2/5).
Stats
Reviews338
Subreddits46
Posts59
Brands99
Products7
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#1
King of Falafel
4.9
(29)
"Astoria’s King of Falafel is my #1 by a mile."
"I am forever A King of Falafel stan. I even bring sandwiches to friends in Brooklyn."
"I know it’s already been said but King of Falafel by a longshot."
"King of falafel, it's fucking awesome and their service is top notch."
"King of Falafel catered my engagement party."
"I’d say my rank in order is King of falafel."
"He really does have the best Falafel."
"King of Falafel is the best in NYC."
"I’d go as far as to say it may be my favorite place to eat in Astoria."
"King of falafel look no further."
#2
Falafel
4.5
(22)
"Best felafel al shabrawy"
"It’s called flafal it’s really awesome the bread is so good and there sandwiches are so awesome"
"FALAFIL SHARAF!!!!"
"فلافل شرف"
"It was phenomenal. Highly recommend."
"It's another whole step up above Amo."
"Which are my personal favorites"
"It's worth the detour out to the suburbs."
"Great falafel rulle for 60 kr, and they always treat you falafel with hummus when you are waiting on your food for free."
"I like Sam's on Highland."
#3
Chickpeas
4.2
(10)
"Chickpeas! Their falafels are amazing."
"Chickpeas in the Trainyards, make the best falafels."
"There is one near train yard called chickpeas that was really good last I tried a year ago."
"Chickpeas followed by Falafel Scoop."
"Chickpeas and Osmow’s are my go to"
"Chickpeas in Trainyards."
"Chickpeas is my favourite but I haven’t been to Falafel Scoop to compare."
"Chickpeas!!"
"I also love Chickpeas. And Falafel Scoop."
"I’ve not found a better falafel than what you have experienced at the market."
#4
Pita Hot
4.9
(7)
"The best of both worlds is Pita Hot in my opinion."
"Pita hot Jerusalem Falafel pita is so tasty. Get is fresh instead of ordering ahead for crispy pita. I love all the toppings."
"Pita Hot on 30th ave is tops and their Israeli style spinach pie is knockout."
"Respectfully, pita hot."
"Pita hot!"
"Pita Hot is my favorite."
"Pita hot is a top contender."
#5
Falafel Scoop
5.0
(6)
"Falafel scoop !!"
"I am a lifelong vegetarian, and have tried a lot of falafel, and Falafel Scoop is my absolute favourite in the city."
"Falafel scoop on Kent Street."
"Another vote for Falafel Scoop."
"Falafel scoop hands down. They’re always fresh and delicious."
"Falafel Scoop <3"
#6
Sababa
4.8
(6)
"Sababa falafel off of brookhurst."
"Sababa is top notch."
"Sababa in Garden Grove for sure."
"The best falafel in LBC is actually down the street in Garden Grove. Check out Sababa."
"Sababa!!!"
#7
Falafel King
4.0
(7)
"Beste falafel: Falafel King."
"Falafel King. Hands down. Direct from Lebanon and a Gainesville staple since the late 80’s."
"I live a couple of minutes walking from falafel king."
"Falafel king!"
"Falafel king in the little food stalls by piccadilly gardens."
"I had the falafel at Falafel King last week and it was just meh, very dry, left me sad."
#8
Falafel Guys
5.0
(5)
"Falafel guys are always 👌🏼."
"Falafel guys in Landsdowne farmers markets on sundays the lines always insane for it."
"The fresh pita, sauce and general vibe at Falafel Guys makes it the best in the city."
"Falafel guys at the Farmers' Market hands down!!!!"
"I'm pretty fond of falafel, and Falafel Guys are exceedingly better than anything in the city."
#9
Falafel Sharaf
5.0
(5)
"These are my favorites."
"Sharaf for best falafel sandwich."
"Its worth a drive to, it's worth sitting there and eating the falafel and Musabaha and foul(Fava beans) it is different from any falafel shop I"
"Falafel sharaf in Sharq or Falafel Al Taibawi in Hawally."
"Falafel sharaf in sharq!"
#10
Falafel on Wheels
5.0
(5)
"Falafel on wheels is pretty good, on Montreal road."
"FALAFEL ON WHEELS I will die for that man."
"Falafel on Wheels"
"Falafel on wheels! It’s a food truck in Montreal road past the Blair intersection."
"Falafel on wheels truck on Montreal Rd. Best by far!"
#11
Very Good Falafel
4.8
(5)
"Very Good Falafel Sydney road gets my vote."
"Very Good Falafel in Brunswick."
"I think Very good falafel is my favourite, but I rate Just falafs aswell"
"Very good falafel is the best, such a big portion for only $11."
"For me, the falafel itself at VGF is slightly better, but Just Falafs do the extras better."
#12
Duzan
3.8
(6)
"Duzan. And they were so kind when I mistakenly ordered pickup."
"Duzan hands down the best halal."
"Duzan."
"Duzan is good."
"I think it’s Duzan imo."
"Duzan kinda fell off."
#13
Babas
5.0
(4)
"Best Mediterranean food in KC."
"By far"
#14
KOF
5.0
(4)
"KoF. No question."
"KOF all the way, the mix they sell turns out just as great."
"I miss KoF so much. Nothing I’ve had compares."
"My personal favorite, KOF"
#15
Siraj
5.0
(4)
"Siraj has a second location on S Pennsylvania."
"Siraj. No question."
"Siraj, followed by Jerusalem Bakery. Both are excellent!"
"Absolutely Siraj"
#16
Palmyra
5.0
(4)
"I fifth Palmyra"
"Palmyra is a long fave."
"Palmyra on Nicholson St. 10/10 hummus falafel toasted wrap"
"The falafel and hummus wraps from Palmyra are excellent 👌 get the small size, they’re massive."
#17
Best Falafel
5.0
(4)
"Best Falafel on Commercial Drive is amazing!"
"Love Best Falafel! 🥙🧆"
"Love it!"
"I visit the Best Falafel on Commercial all the time."
#18
The Prophet
5.0
(4)
"The Prophet, their ownership has changed but the same guy who opened in 2000 still makes their food."
"Prophet 100%."
"The Prophet is amazing."
"The Prophet, Vic park"
#19
Ibbys
5.0
(4)
"Ibby’s."
"Ibbys 100%."
"Ibby’s, and it’s not close."
"Ibbys but if you consider Hoboken, I’d say Alibaba or Mamouns."
#20
Taim
4.8
(4)
"Taim and Hummus Place are my favorites now that Jerusalem Falafel is gone (RIP)"
"Taim"
"I really like Taim."
"I love Taim."
#21
Jerusalem Bakery
4.8
(4)
"Best in town."
"Both make a great falafel sandwich."
"Jerusalem Bakery, Persian Basket. Kabul Kabob."
"Try Jerusalem Bakery on Michigan Avenue"
#22
Wahed Falafel
4.5
(4)
"These are my favorites."
"Wahed Falafel in salmiya is a great option."
"Wahed Falafel."
"Wahed falafel, canary, falafel zaki in qortuba."
#23
Mr. Falafel
4.5
(4)
"Has my favorite falafel"
"They have this amazing falafel sandwich with bajenjal and fries."
"Adding Mr. Falafel on Touhy to the mix."
"Any good. TheGoog says 4.9."
#24
Unknown Falafel
4.5
(4)
"You’ve had the best already lol"
"Best Falafel in Las Vegas no question!"
"Love this cart. so friendly, so tasty, bonus falafel in a napkin while you wait."
"I like it, but got a lot of rocks in a couple I bought."
#25
Aladdin's
4.5
(4)
"Both make a great falafel sandwich."
"I’m a big fan of Aladdin’s. He is a super nice and I’ve enjoyed just about everything on the menu."
"Aladdins."
"Aladdin’s is good."
#26
Falafel and Grill
4.3
(4)
"Falafel and Grill"
"Falafel and Grill in Uptown (and wicker? Maybe?)"
"I tend to go to falafel and grill on montrose and it's a hit or miss."
"It's fine, it does the job."
#27
Shawarmania
4.0
(4)
"Falafel at Shawarmania by the Ditmars train station exceeded my expectations by a lot! Nice and herby."
"My favorite sandwich is from Shawarmania."
"I like the falafel at Shawarmania and Pita Hot!"
"I liked the falafel at Shawarmania, pretty good."
#28
Ottawa Falafel House
5.0
(3)
"Ottawa Falafel House. Palestinian owned. Best falafel."
"Ottawa Falafel House. Palestinian owned. Best falafel."
"Ottawa Falafel House. Palestinian owned. Best falafel."
#29
Falafel Heights
5.0
(3)
"Falafel Heights off 30th in North Park!!"
"Falafel Heights in North Park."
"Falafel Heights on 30th is the best I have found here."
#30
Falafel Drive-In
5.0
(3)
"THE BEST. I miss the Bay."
"Falafel Drive-in in San Jose is pretty bomb."
"Falafel Drive-In has been featured on TV many times."
#31
Falafel Omisi
5.0
(3)
"I like the falafel from Falafel Omisi."
"Falafel Omisi in Yokine are the best I’ve found."
"[Falafel Omisi | Israeli Kosher Food Perth Western Australia (falafelomisiperth.com.au)](https://www.falafelomisiperth.com.au/)"
#32
Falafel Moudy
5.0
(3)
"Falafel Moudy is THE BEST."
"That is still my number one."
"Falafel Moudy, Cambelfield."
#33
Omisi
5.0
(3)
"Omisi for me."
"Omisi in Caulfield by far, nothing else I’ve tried comes close."
"Omisi for the full Pita experience or Tabouli Rasa for the best balls."
#34
Wrapro
5.0
(3)
"In Cambridge- Wrapro"
"Wrapro."
"Wrapro on mass ave in cambridge is my absolute favorite"
#35
House of Falafel
5.0
(3)
"House of Falafel in South Plainfield is a gem."
"House of Falafel in Farmington Hills is the best falafel by far."
"House of Falafel in Farmington Hills."
#36
Zayna
4.7
(3)
"Zayna’s when I want to dine-in. Caravan when I want take-away. Both excellent"
"Zayna! Babylon Market also used to make some wraps and they were delicious!"
#37
Golden Falafel
4.7
(3)
"Golden falafel on Yale and Monaco is delish!!"
"Golden Felafel is the place!! Seriously good"
#38
Hippea
4.7
(3)
"The hippea is my go to for falafel."
"The hippea hands down"
"Hippea has a great variety."
#39
Phoenician Garden
4.7
(3)
"Phoenician garden!"
"Phoenician Garden is really good."
"Phoenician garden and ark are good."
#40
Pita Land
4.7
(3)
"Pita Land hands down"
"Pitaland in Brookline (their fries are fantastic too) and Milky Way in Squirrel Hill are my favorites."
"Everything I've had at Pitaland in Brookline is really good, but I can't say I've had their falafel in a long time. They're worth a try."
#41
Naf Naf
4.7
(3)
"Naf Naf - great texture, not soggy."
"If there's a Naf Naf in that new Loves on 25 & 65, get some there!"
"Honestly , Naf Naf."
#42
Heart of Jerusalem
4.3
(3)
"Heart of Jerusalem"
"Heart of Jerusalem and their heart shaped falafels."
"Heart of Jerusalem is p.good - they're heart shaped."
#43
Petra
4.0
(3)
"Petra, back at Bow Market"
"Ask for extra tahina and spicy."
"Petra."
#44
Zyara
4.0
(3)
"Zyara is my favorite, but you might also try Truva, which serves the Turkish style falafel (denser with more chickpea)."
"Zyara - good falafel, but the freshly made laffa that you can get it wrapped in put it over the top."
"Zyara."
#45
Falafel Hut
4.0
(3)
"Falafel Hut in Montclair."
"If you find yourself in San Rafael, Falafel Hut."
"There's the Falafel Hut, that's on third."
#46
l'as du falafel
4.0
(3)
"Genuinely, even though it is a tourist attraction, l’as du fallafel does make really good FRESH fallafel."
"L'As du Falafel might not be the 'best', but it is a very solid choice, worth the hype."
"If you want the only falafel in the world that was endorsed by Lenny fucking Kravitz, go to 'l'As du Falafel' in le Marais."
#47
Jerusalem Cafe
4.0
(3)
"Jerusalem Cafe."
"Jerusalem Cafe and Baba's Pantry are the best so far!"
"Nails falafel."
#48
Papaya Fresh
3.7
(3)
"I really like the falafel and food in general from papaya fresh."
"Another vote for Papaya fresh"
"Papaya fresh used to be ok but I got a nasty tasting falafel plate and won’t go back now."
#49
Beni Falafel
5.0
(2)
"Beniiiii falafel for sure!"
"Beni Falafel for sure."
#50
Alforon
5.0
(2)
"Alforon!!!"
"The very best falafel is at Alforon near SDSU."
#51
Kinzi
5.0
(2)
"Kinzi in Mission is really good. I’ve only been there twice but it’s been fantastic both times."
"Great food"
#52
Baba’s
5.0
(2)
"Baba’s, Haha’s, or Habashi House IMO"
#53
Pita Pitaki
5.0
(2)
"Pita Pitaki hands down"
"Pita Pitaki has my heart & is only like $10 a pita wrap for falafel."
#54
Shawarma Barlow
5.0
(2)
"They make the falafels fresh when you order them so they’re nice and crispy."
"Shawarma Barlow is my fave. They make the falafels fresh when you order them so they’re nice and crispy."
#55
Mizrahi Grill
5.0
(2)
"100000% worth the trip."
"The best I’ve had outside of Israel"
#56
Sahara
5.0
(2)
"Sahara in dearborn made me a falafel lover."
"Sahara in manitou or Heart of Jerusalem."
#57
Sem Sem
5.0
(2)
"Sem Sem!!! I’ve tried them all and they are the best!"
"Semsem at bank & Hunt club, best falafel hands down."
#58
Old Jerusalem
5.0
(2)
"Falafel and hummus is all I need."
"Falafel and hummus is all I need."
#59
Extreme Hummus
5.0
(2)
"Extreme hummus in Citrus Heights"
"Has been our go-to spot and hasn’t disappointed yet."
#60
Cedar Deli
5.0
(2)
"The Cedar deli on Edmonton Tr. North and 31 Ave. north have very good falafels."
"The Cedar deli on Edmonton Tr. North and 31 Ave. north have very good falafels."
#61
Falafel Place
5.0
(2)
"In Somerville- Falafel Place"
"Falafel Place, smith St is my go-to."
#62
Wazzup Falafel
5.0
(2)
"The closest thing to true authentic falafel here in Melbourne is Wazzup Falafel."
"Excellent hommus and great customer service too."
#63
Mix Grill
5.0
(2)
"Mix Grill on 17th!"
"Mix Grill and Jerusalem are the best I've tried so far."
#64
Falafel Corner
5.0
(2)
"Falafel Corner has been a reliable standby for years."
"Is fire"
#65
Open Sesame
5.0
(2)
"Open Sesame"
"My favorite is Open Sesame. Green Olive, Amatolli and Hippea are all good too."
#66
Al Yousef
5.0
(2)
"Al-Yousef, their falafel sandwich is stellar."
"The falafel are the best I have had."
#67
Cedar Cafe
5.0
(2)
"Cedar cafe has gotten even better with their falafel."
"Had some from Cedar cafe in Cannington the other day that I couldn’t put down."
#68
Pita Grill
5.0
(2)
"Pita grill riverbend! Had it for dinner tonight lol!"
"Pita Grill in Riverbend"
#69
Yasmine's
5.0
(2)
"Yasmine's are the best falafel I've ever had."
"Yasmine's is amazing"
#70
Ta'ameya
5.0
(2)
"Has the best falafels."
"Serves Egyptian style falafel. Not chickpeas but fava bean based."
#71
Levenshulme Bakery
5.0
(2)
"For me it’s Levenshulme Bakery, Jandol (Levenshulme) or Little Aladdin (NQ)"
"Levenshulme bakery is very tasty"
#72
Shah Kabob House
5.0
(2)
"Shah Kabob House on Cheyenne Meadows. Best in the springs."
"Shah Kabob House"
#73
Karawan
5.0
(2)
"Karawan is one of the best, near place Carnot tramway"
"Pas seulement falafel, mais j’ai trouvé la nourriture du resto qui s’appelle le Karawan très bien :)"
#74
Taste of Lebanon
5.0
(2)
"Excellent!"
"Fantastic. Not just for falafel, either."
#75
Al Tayeb
4.5
(2)
"Light, crispy, flavorful.....the best I've found."
"I really like al tayeb (garden city) but rafics falafel (Dearborn) is great too."
#76
Baba's
4.5
(2)
"Baba's is the best, hands down."
"Baba's or Habashi"
#77
Falafeltof
4.5
(2)
"Falafeltof"
"Falafeltof in Hoogstraat, center of town"
#78
Aladdin Cafe
4.5
(2)
"If you ever make your way to Lawrence, check out the Aladdin Cafe there."
"Aladdin Cafe."
#79
Doha Modern Bakery
4.5
(2)
"Best falafel ever literally"
"Sandwich with all the veggies."
#80
Falafel Al Akawi
4.5
(2)
"Falafel Al Akawi IMO"
"Falafel al akawi."
#81
Habashi House
4.5
(2)
"Habashi House at the city market will always be my #1."
#82
Sunrise Deli
4.5
(2)
"Taste is too good and cant beat the price of a dozen fresh falafel for $10"
"Sunrise Deli in the Sunset used to be crackin, dunno its current state…"
#83
Reetaj
4.5
(2)
"Reetaj has always been great for me."
"Reetaj also."
#84
Falafel Tazah
4.5
(2)
"Falafel Tazah"
"Falafel Tazah Foster City"
#85
Jerusalem
4.5
(2)
"I hunt good falafel - so far, Jerusalem. They fry them to order which is a must."
"Jerusalem."
#86
The Falafel Man
4.5
(2)
"I cross the river for that amazing falafel plate, silky hummus, and salad."
"The Falafel Man at Prarhran Market is worth a try too!"
#87
Cafe Europa
4.5
(2)
"Love Cafe Europa!"
"Those falafel were pretty tasty, too."
#88
Grill Express
4.5
(2)
"Grill Express's falafel, which is best bought in person rather than ordered."
"Grill express & zeezenia!"
#89
Beirut Bites
4.5
(2)
"Try Beirut Bites at Commissioners corner Wellington. 5⭐️"
"Beirut bites"
#90
House of Hummus
4.5
(2)
"House of hummus on north point."
"I really like House of Hummus on Masonic."
#91
Meddys
4.0
(2)
"I don't know about their falafel specifically but there is a fast casual Mediterranean place named Meddys from Wichita that is moving into KC."
"Meddys in PV & BKS."
#92
Mamoun's
4.0
(2)
"Mamoun's from the New Brunswick location, Kyma in Somerville, or Kebab Paradise in Randolph are my top picks."
"Mamouns is pretty good and consistent with multiple locations."
#93
Kal's Lunch Bowl
4.0
(2)
"Kals lunch bowl in the RO farmers market."
"If you are in the Royal Oak area I love the falafel at Kal's Lunch Bowl."
#94
Falafelji
4.0
(2)
"Falafelji in Lyons"
"Falafelji, Lyons, IL"
#95
Wally's
4.0
(2)
"Wally’s"
"Wally’s in Rocklin. It’s the same Wally’s that’s in Oakland."
#96
Grilled Chicken and Rice
4.0
(2)
"Please try "Grilled Chicken and Rice" falafel sandwich it's so so so good"
"Grilled Chicken and Rice had pretty good falafel the last time I was there."
#97
Parallel
4.0
(2)
"Parallel or Haifa Room"
"Parallel is hard to beat imo"
#98
Woody's Oasis
4.0
(2)
"Woody’s Oasis."
"Woody’s oasis on trowbridge in EL!"
#99
Green Lab
4.0
(2)
"Green lab"
"I'm no expert but I personally enjoy Green Lab a lot."
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