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Chutzpah Kitchen

4.3 (103 reviews)
Closed • 11:30 am - 8:30 pm

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Alyse J.

Food was excellent, I just wish it wasn't as oily as it was. I love that they have challah as an option now and not just pita for their sandwiches. Clean establishment and cute merch. Staff were nice.

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Fresh appetizing food. We had the falafel platter and the sabich platter. Delicious, first time there but will be back soon. Also the Chutzpah Fries with feta cheese were delicious too.

Babaganoush- smokey, excellent!
Florence C.

Excellent food! This Israeli-American spot offers tasty craveable dishes. If you're hungry, their sandwiches and bowls more than satisfy while their side/starter "Mezze" plates like Hummus and Babaganoush could double as smaller meals. In fact, their smokey babaganoush (which comes with a fluffy pita) lasted me 2 amazing meals. Their "Kufta Bowl" was great and comes with a lot: seasoned lamb/beef patties, Israeli and cabbage salads, hummus, tahina (creamy sesame-based sauce), harissa (red chile-based sauce), pickles, and amba (spiced mango- based sauce). Then my daughters (under age 10) enjoyed their Falafel over Hummus, but the garlicky toum (sauce) under the falafel was a bit much for them. Overall, my whole family approves of this spot powered by love and chutzpah. NOTES: I ordered takeout and delivery via Doordash but they have a dine-in area with a few small tables and a counter with barstools.

Eggplant sabich
Bella M.

I have been coming here for a couple of years, and thought it is time to update my review. I love the pita sandwiches they have, the fried eggplant is really good. Baba ghanoush is one of my favorites, I buy the side (container) and eat it all week, making sandwiches at home. The service is friendly, and it is clean inside. There are also tables outside. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this spot. Take a look at the photographs on the wall, there are also interesting to look at.

Free lemon infused water
Dewan A.

Amazing Israeli casual restaurant. 1) I got the Sabich, Chutzpah Fries, Hummus & Tahina topped w/ Falafel. 2) The Sabich is a Middle Eastern Jewish sandwich with origins with Iraqi Jews. It is very popular these days in Israel and its capital Jerusalem. 3) The ambiance inside is amazing. 4) They offer free lemon infused water. 5) I really liked the Israeli grape juice.

Falafel bowl
Jennifer H.

After trying their food at a local gathering, I was excited to have a full meal here recently. Having traveled to Israel, I really enjoy this type of cuisine and was pleased that the quality and flavor here lived up to my memories abroad. The food is very fresh and the portions are a good size! You order at the counter and can sit inside or take the food to go as seems to be popular. I had the falafel bowl which unbeknownst to me came with two large fluffy pitas! I could barely finish one in addition to all the falafels, salads, and hummus that it also comes with. The bowl was delicious and very filling. I would definitely come here again if I'm in the mood for some Israeli food or want something on the healthier side!

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Marcus S.

Last lunch before the flight back west we were looking for something not too heavy. So Mediterranean food it was. Calling themselves the best Falafel in NJ, there is a good amount choices on the menu including - soups, pitas, salads and of course falafel among others. I got the Za'atar chicken - "Succulent" chicken thighs, it comes with purple cabbage salad, hummus, tahina, harissa, sliced pickles & amba (not sure what that is exactly). This was inside of a pita, though you can get it as a bowl which is a bit more expensive. It was great. The chicken was seasoned well, tender and the fixins inside the warm pita were quite good and quite filling. I had some falafel too which were decently sized and paired well with the hummus. The inside of Chutzpah is that of a cafe. somewhat modest seating table seating and some counter space. There is merch and Israeli spices etc. you can buy if you want to try do your own Mediterranean cooking. Chutzpah is a nice little spot to come for a quick lunch if you want something a bit less dense. - Take out or eat in.

Kufta bowl
Ashley J.

Can't believe I waited so long to try this place. Came for dinner before heading into the city. We were the only people to dine in but the takeout / pick up scene was poppin. The space is cute and cozy inside. Simple decor with some good photo spots. The staff was super nice and our food came out quickly and nicely plated. Absolutely loved the hummus - life changing. Could use it as a lotion it's so smooth. Everything was tasty and I can't wait to have it for take out again next week!

Kufta sandwich
Chelsea N.

Omg! was my first thought after biting into my kufta sandwich from Chutzpah. So many great flavors that work so well together. The sandwich was saucy but the pita held up well through the whole sandwich. Great food and fast delivery!

Sauces in question

I LOVE chutzpuh. I really love it. But I needed to call to attention that their delivery and take out really lacks detail. We ask for a side of their sauces EVERYTIME and it's always ignored. Today we picked up the order asked for the side sauces and it wasn't there, we had to drive back to get them. This isn't a strange requests it's technically pre-prepared behind the counter. Please just fix this, I'd be happy to adjust my review from there.

Chicken sandwich (pardon the pic)
Yuliya D.

Very simple "take out" place we came across driving home late. The place is modern and very clean, staff was very pleasant despite being quite young. We are spoiled by Mediterranean/middle-Eastern food, but the food was absolutely delicious despite the place being a tiny "hole in a wall". Babaganoush was deliciously spiced, corn was absolutely mouthwatering. I ordered small falafel sandwich (pita pocket) and my husband had chicken sandwich and fries, all was delicious. My only regret is they are too far away from us, but we already made plans to come back if we are driving by.

Kofta! So good!

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What a delight! Covid safe. Amazing hummus and pita. Killer hot sauce. I may never take out from anywhere else.

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Delicious, creative meals with high quality ingredients - particularly liked the Za'atar Chicken

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I'm obsessed with the food here. It is delicious. Staff is lovely. And my whole family wants it all the time.

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Chutzpah Kitchen - mideastern - Updated October 2026

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