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    Crazy 4 Falafel

    3.9 (322 reviews)
    InexpensiveMediterranean, Salad, Wraps
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Good for kids

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    Stuart T.

    Best falafel in NJ, not even kidding, this family run middle eastern and possibly Pakistani Indian influenced cuisine pinches way above its strip mall class! The freshly made falafel, lamb & chicken shawarma, and perfectly executed dishes have made this the go to lunch spot that also delivers on Grubhub. The only thing I could ask for is less salt in the babaganouj but otherwise 5 of 5 stars! Also they bake their own pitas i believe, and they are the tastiest pitas ever!!! Never had a bad meal here ever in the dozens of visits I've made, highly recommended!

    Chicken Shawarma Pita
    Stephanie C.

    My husband and I wanted Chicken Shawarma Pita's for dinner but our usual spot was closed. I found Crazy 4 Falafel on Yelp and I'm so glad I did! The Chicken Shawarma Pita was so flavorful! The hot sauce was very hot but I did enjoy it. The Jerusalem platter had a nice selection of different things and everything was delicious! I wish it came with additional pita. I'll definitely be ordering from here again.

    Falafel Sandwich in a Pita
    Jonathan R.

    I was not terribly impressed with Crazy 4 Falafel $17 and change for 2 Falafel Sandwiches to go. The Falafel was very good, crispy and very flavorful as was the vegetables. The pickled cabbage was fantastic. The sandwich needed some hummus or extra tahini, as it was a bit dry. Speaking of dry, the folks running the counter offer very little in terms of conversation or personality. If you visit I recommend taking your order to go, the store isn't attractive nor is it very clean. The Sandwich was good but I wouldn't be in a rush to go back.

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    David H.

    Located right off the New Durham exit off I287, this would have been an ideal pitstop to grab something quick to eat. With falafel being their signature dishes, we ordered a couple falafel pita sandwiches on this first visit. It took 10-15 minutes. Meanwhile, the sign instructed to wait outdoors once order is placed. This is a first as far as COVID prevention measures, but I treated it as a positive. Hand sanitizers were on the order counter as well as at multiple tables. Plexiglass sheets were hang and masks were worn. You certainly feel safe to order food here. As for the falafel sandwiches - the pitas were toasted perfectly and the toppings were fresh mix of red cabbage, cherry tomatoes, lettuce, and cucumbers. The optional tatziki sauce was good, make sure you ask for it. The price was on point. The only issue we had was actually the falafel itself. For some reason, all of us experienced something undesirably hard on the bite. That's actually a serious downer. I'm giving it a generous 4 star rating. I'm actually looking forward to trying their shawarma dishes next time I pass by the area.

    Chicken Shawarma over Rice Platter
    Julie W.

    This place is small but amazing. Got the pita with lamb shawarma, chicken shawarma platter, chicken kebab pita, side of seasoned fries. It was all delicious and was super cheap. Great place and nice staff!

    Jerusalem Platter
    Amira I.

    Falafel is a tricky item to order and have to keep an open mind to the interpretation of this food. It was listed under Middle Eastern in Uber Eats but feel it was more of a Pakistani Indian version of falafel. My father from Jordan was visiting and threw off his palette but in the end a good way and new experience for us all. Every region has their own take on Falafel and this was not the true chick pea based with green filling. This was very spicy and more Indian influence fusion. The same for the hummus and baba gananoush lots of garlic over powering flavor. The grape leaves did not taste fresh more canned. The baklava was good though tasted more authentic. The basmati rice had a kick to it and the chicken was more tandoori as well. The garnish salad was different too with a pickled cabbage with cucumber and lettuce. Also accompanied with lots of sauces-tzatziki was more heavy yogurt labneh then traditional , green cilantro sauce and traditional tahini. The item that was different was the Kibbeh with tahini which tasted like meat tho, but it was not meat not sure what it was, and the phyllo feta dough sticks.

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    Dylan P.

    The definition of a hidden gem Not gonna lie when you first roll up to this place your going to get some sketchy vibes. It def does not look the part and is not really done up a whole lot but don't judge a book by its cover. We found this place on yelp because we wanted to eat something before meeting some friends at top golf. We took a chance on this place because we love trying new things. So glad we took a chance on this place and tried what they had because we can't wait to go back. It's very very authentic and it's something you really can't get anywhere else. If you love trying new things you have to stop in and get the falafel they have there.

    Harinder D.

    Came to this place randomly. Had the chicken shawarma plate. It was excellent. Most delicious chicken shawarma and rice in the area.

    Jerusalem Platter
    Ujwala K.

    Tried food from this place for the first time this Saturday (09/18/2020) and I loved the food. We ordered closer to the closing time but I assured them that we would be there just on time. They were obliging and kept everything ready. We had chicken shawarma and Jerusalem Platter. My husband thought his food was little dry and some sauce would have been nice. They gave tahini and hot sauce on the side but he doesn't like either. Since mine was all salad and falafel, I had no complaints. The taste was amazing.

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    Wonderful food, incredible service, great price, highly recommend. Sid is great. Love that guy. Try the slow cooked lamb, so so good.

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    We love coming here. The food is tasty, and generous portions. The people working here are friendly. Very enjoyable.

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    Really good food, house made pita, generous portions. Tasty samosas.Quick service. Would recommend to anyone.

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    GOOD food and friendly service! We suggest if you are looking for a healthy gyro. We got lamb, chicken shrwarma, and chicken wrap!

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    Delicious Food, love the lamb gyro and Falafel balls. Very quick and friendly staff. Ample parking and in door seating.

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    Delicious authentic food. Not the mot visually pleasing atmosphere but the food makes up for it. Best falafel I've had in NJ

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    Great shawarma and falafel. Quick service. Parking right outside. My go to place for lunch.

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    Really nice tasty falafel !! Chicken gyros is good too ! Reasonable price! Good service too ! They prepare food fast!

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