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    Avalon Pockets

    4.2 (207 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    The super moon in Aug 2023 at NYC
    Katy M.

    This place is my favorite restaurant in Avalon!! The food (especially the humus) is so yummy!! I have never tried anything I did not like at this place. The food is amazing and I love that they use so much garlic & pure Lebanese olive oil...is that where the owner is from again?...Good things to try that me & my family love: #1. chicken shawarma #2. Humus with warmed up pita bread #3. Gyro #4. The baklava!! The service is amazing as well! No matter what's going in their personal life they always ask how you are & how is the food? A+ Avalon Pockets!!

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    Way H.

    Avalon Pockets serves up some really delicious food! Everything we tried was fresh, flavorful, and tasted amazing. The service was quick and efficient; they told us our to-go order would be ready in 10 minutes, and it was right on time. The only thing I'd mention is that the ambience could use a little update--while it was clean, the furniture and menu signage felt a bit outdated. That said, if you're after tasty food and prompt service, this place is a solid choice!

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    Joe S.

    Still 5 "Best Falafel" Stars for this local Mediterranean spot in Downtown Avalon Park (Near the Subway in the Publix Plaza). I've dined here numerous times and if you hungry, the platters are very generous (especially in comparison to what you pay at the Avalon Marketplace). On my last visit, I noticed they remodeled and the fountain drinks are not up front instead of on the left, they upgraded to a reach in cooler for some items, and the attitudes and service of the staff remains the same at friendly and accommodating. Their Vegan Platter is outstanding with 3 Grape Leaves, 3 Falafel, a Mini-Mountain of Yellow Rice, a delicious fresh flavorful salad, pita wedges, tahini and hummus. The falafel is still the best I've had as it's a good size, is soft and moist inside, and crispy outside. If you like fries, OMFG you have to try theirs. They're definitely better than Burger King fries (which isn't hard to do at all as those are the second worse fries ever). But they may be the best fries in Orlando! I'm normally not a fan of French fries in general, but these would turn anyone into a pretty fly for a fry guy! We've eaten their garlic sauce with fried pita chips and it's addicting AF to the point of you know you should quit before you start burping up whatever it is that goes into it. That flavor sticks with you for a few hours after too. Their Chicken Wrap, Greek Salad, and pretty much everything I've had have been great. They've added some new items recently (as of 11/2022) like a new chicken or gyro meal bowl as bowls are all the rage these days. It's great if your vegan, vegetarian, fryatarian (yes, they have fries too), or meat eater (they have a meat sampler too so you can see what you like best). Definitely give it a try! I did not feel awful after eating here (get it, feel awful, falafel... I'm here all month).

    Jessica P.

    always amazing food. never disappoints! highly recommend. the price point is great, the baklava is good. any dish ordered here is worth it

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    Sarah S.

    When Mr. S asked me on lunch date to Avalon Pockets, I thought maybe he was taking me to a hot new pool hall. Alas, it's not "those" kind of pockets you'll find at Avalon Pockets. All kidding aside, Avalon Pockets has been a welcomed Mediterranean option in the area to get your gyro and falafel fix for years. They have really good fried pita chips with their creamy garlic dip that is just ADDICTIVE!! Mr. S loves their falafel. It's a small little joint but with several tables to dine in. The staff has always been friendly and service doesn't take too long.

    Hope M.

    This place is such a gem! I wasn't expecting it to be a family business but was pleasantly surprised with the food since the only thing close I've ever had is hummus and falafel We got the meza platter which comes with salad, grape leaves, falafel, and hummus and baba ganoush (eggplant). Also got the kibbeh which is stuffed meatballs Our hummus and baba ganoush was forgotten and brought out later so we got fountain drinks on the house which was very kind but it wasn't an inconvenience at all ! Everything was so delicious, my favorite being the grape leaves. It is rice mixed with meat and olives I think, from how it tasted, but regardless I definitely recommend My bf got us the kibbeh which was tender and moist and flavorful They came with tahini sauce which is also yummy and I recommend if you've never tried tahini Falafels we're flavorful and moist, not crumbly and dry like how they sometimes are Definitely recommend for a quickly meal :)

    Shawerma chicken platter
    Mansi P.

    This is one of my go to middle eastern/mediterranean. Discovered this gem on Uber Eats, and it has quickly become one of my usuals. Love the flavors of the food. I have tried their Souvlaki, Tawook and Shawerma chicken and Falafels (not a red meat fan) - and they are all incredible. Had them in different ways - platters, wraps, sides. Everything is seasoned really well and their large portions are greatly appreciated. I love their yellow rice as well. My orders always come out the way I had requested them, perfectly packaged every time. Would love to check out the restaurant in person when I am in the area.

    Gyro
    Tina G.

    We go here every other week! CAN NOT get enough! Avalon pockets is absolutely delicious! The amount of food we recieve is phenomenal for the price we pay. All my younger boys love this place which is impressive on its own! The workers are always so sweet. The kindest people ever. They do get busy at times but we have been fortunate. To be there everytime business isnt as crazy. The resturaunt itself isnt anything extravagent but honestly thats where I find the best foods. Such a gem. I prefer to dine in rather than order take out. Having it freshly made makes a difference!

    Delicious food! Super fast service and clean. Would recommend! Place has been here for so long and finally decided to try it. I wish I would have tried it before! Will be my go to from now on.

    Julio H.

    Avalon Pockets is tucked in on a side street, sharing the same complex with the Public(x) supermarket in Avalon. It is a sleepy little street, with not much action except for a liquor store around the corner that would constitute "haraam" (or prohibited) in all Muslim countries, but here in Orlando is cool. I picked up a falafel combo, that means a falafel sandwich plus fries and a fountain soda. I think it was $8 for the meal. That is a pretty good deal for some vegetarian food. Better than the cheap eats, the flavors were intense and in your face. A lot of bitterness and aromatic herbs in these falafels make this meal an intense experience, no joke. The bread was soft, fresh and tasty, and the fries were also good, not your regular straight cut fries. This was a good combo. Based on just this meal, I can recommend it as "good", no problem.

    Wrap mix
    Aylin R.

    If you want to escape from the everyday hustle & bustle & feel transported please stop here! It's such a mom & pop shop it's precious!! The food itself was very homey & warm & you can taste the ingredient of love & care in it to my surprise the meat in the gyro wasn't dry it was super tender & moist!!! I will be coming back for sure!

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    Amazing food! Staff was very friendly! Food was amazing and fresh, very well seasoned. Will be coming back!

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    Favorite Mediterranean spot! Food is always good and dependable. We mostly order takeout. Best tzatziki!!!

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    Great food! Absolutely recommend! Really well seasoned meat, and the sauce was great too!

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