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    Dune Downtown

    4.6 (356 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Hummus & Falafel plate
    colette b.

    Excellent meal at Dune. My partner and I got the falafel and hummus plate to share, and somehow left completely full, which already tells you everything you need to know about the portions. But the real headline here: the falafel is moist, y'all. I do not say that lightly. Crispy on the outside, tender and actually flavorful on the inside, no dry crumbs in sight. The hummus is smooth, clean, and lets the ingredients speak for themselves. Nothing overcomplicated, just really good execution across the board.

    Iced Herbal Mint Tea and Hummus & Steak Plate 10/10
    Sabrina T.

    I'm staying nearby at The Hoxton for Substance Fest thru the weekend. After spending the morning hungover and bed rotting with room service food, I had to get fresh air. I walked around a few blocks in every direction and found the usual urban suspects--cafes, $$$$ dining, sketchy corner stores, lackluster hole-in-the-walls, chain food, and a whole lot of gritty LA galore. Nothing really stood out for going solo besides Dune. Service was straightforward. Menu was comprehensive and what you'd want and expect from a Mediterranean establishment. The interior was small but cozy and well decorated--somewhere between boho chic and French bistro. Food was outstanding. I ordered the hummus and steak plate with an herbal iced tea and both brought me back to life. I know Mediterranean dishes usually incorporate fresh herbs but this particular plating was superb. I saw generous pinches of dill and mint marrying everything together. The assortment of hummus, steak, spring greens, dollops of yogurty goodness, basmati, pickled onions and beets plus the flatbread and a lemon wedge was harmoniously flavorful. I'm good to rock out and abuse myself for another night!

    Gelin Cara T.

    Their feta alone gets 5-stars itself. Everything else is beyond exceptional as well. Food - got the Grilled Chicken Souvlaki sandwich and Steak Fries. Their portions are fairly large, so I was able to take some home and enjoy it again. As mentioned, their feta is amazing. The souvlaki sandwich was PACKED with a bunch of meat and vegetables, so wasn't able to really eat as a sandwich, but that didn't bother me at all. The grilled chicken was cooked perfectly. Their steak fries were delicious as well! Service - Super friendly, accommodating, and just a dang delight. So respectful and professional. Ambiance - A very cute spot where you order your food first then take a seat in their small and very intimate dining area. But really cool that your food is being prepared on the other side of the wall. I get why my sister loves this place and the diners inside looks very satisfied as well. Can't wait to find myself near another location so I can have it again.

    July 19, 2025 | Saturday | Organic Green Herb Falafel Sandwich!
    Shantelle S.

    Most Recently: July 19, 2025 | Downtown LA | Dune is my go-to Sandwich shop, as they definitely know how to prepare a memorable sandwich and a mouthwatering experience! Yum!! Pickled Beet Sandwich | Shared | Top of the line delicious, as I also absolutely love beets! The Beet Sandwich is my absolute favorite sandwich! The incredibly rich flavor of it all is the best, both mouthwatering and easily making you crave the next bite! The ciabatta, bread is delicious and thick enough to hold the ingredients, including the pickled beets, boiled egg, feta, kalamata olives & so much more goodness, which makes the sandwich a winner! Falafel Sandwich | Shared | Delicious, hearty & mouthwatering! The house bread filled with falafel, tahini, radishes, hummus, seasonal greens, onions...is an amazing medley of ingredients! I also highly recommend this sandwich! Locations | I've dined indoors, as well as outdoors at this Downtown LA location, and have also ordered to go! I've been to the Atwater Village location, which has a large outside patio area; no dining inside! Seating | Experienced the inside of the restaurant, which was cozy, loved the variety of music, as well as the beautiful flowers on the tables! I have also enjoyed the outside front patio, which is right on the sidewalk! Customer Service | Both friendly & attentive! Overall | I truly love this restaurant, as well as the Beet sandwich, it's definitely one of the kind! I'm always excited to go to Dune whenever I'm craving a sandwich!

    Falafel Side
    Oz E.

    I was recommended this spot for falafel so I came to check it out. The good: - The woman at the cashier was friendly - The food comes out fast - There is a water jug at the front with clean cups for easy access - The takeaway is packed really well As for what I liked less, the falafel is just average: it isn't bad, but lacks seasoning. And the tahini on top is not enough to truly enhance the dish. The falafel wrap had good texture but again pretty much the same. This location isn't bad by any means, the falafel just did not meet my expectations.

    Celine C.

    I've heard the hype for Dune and decided to check it out. The restaurant is pretty small and we end up sitting too close to comfort to other diners when it's packed. I ordered the hummus and grilled chicken plate. I requested for the chicken to be cut on my behalf. Unfortunately, I wasn't blown away by the food like others have been. The chicken was super dry and salty, the rice was so bland even when there's so much seasoning and ingredients on top of it, and the salad was just tart. Flat bread was amazing though - I would come strictly for them only.

    Fried chicken it was okay I wasn't a fan
    Rashmi V.

    I visited Dune Downtown LA with a friend and overall had a really solid experience. I ordered the cardamom cold brew -- and WOW. It was out of this world. Every sip was smooth, aromatic, and packed with the perfect hit of cardamom. I genuinely savored every drop. We shared the hummus & falafel plate and the fried chicken plate. The falafel plate was the standout -- crispy, flavorful falafel with fresh, delicious sides. I loved everything on that plate and would definitely order it again. The fried chicken was just okay in my opinion -- not bad, but it didn't wow me like the falafel did. The space is small but has some indoor seating, and we were lucky to find street parking nearby. The guy who helped us was friendly and welcoming. I'd definitely return, especially for the falafel and to try the regular chicken plate next time. And that cardamom cold brew? 100% worth coming back for on its own.

    Margaret P.

    While in DTLA, I decided to grab some lunch at Dune. It's been on my to try list since they've been in Atwater, so I'm glad I finally had a chance to try it here. I opted for the meze plate to go. The food was really delicious and I actually really enjoyed it, however, I would've enjoyed it more if the items were in small different dishes. By the time I got home, my to go plate was everywhere and everything was a little mushed. Both the chicken and the falafel in the meze plate was really good. My favorite was their pita bread. OMG, it was so good! It was dense and rich in flavor. I might wanna try the sandwich next time I'm at Dune just to try something different.

    Sheila D.

    Good food/service. We ordered their grilled chicken plate and steak plate. Served on a big plate. Steak was really good soft and juicy. Chicken is good too. Service is quick. Loving the ambiance.

    Dinner for two plus fries and hummus, couldn't finish it all!
    Riki-ann S.

    Very small restaurant with only a few tables and counter seating. Mostly a takeout place. I was glad we dined in though, we were the only ones. Service was great and the food couldn't have been better! Everything was so good and well portioned. If I'm in the area I'm definitely coming back!

    Austyn V.

    Food: insanely good and BEAUTIFULLY served. 10/10 Ambiance: cozy + stylish Service: quick! Will be coming back and bringing guests!

    Hummus & Grilled Chicken Plate*
    Randy L.

    We came in with a group of 5 people for lunch at 12 PM and ordered the Hummus & Grilled Chicken Plate. The plate has tons of flavor from every bite, with each ingredient serving its own purpose. Everything was perfectly balanced. Nothing too salty, sweet, spicy, or savory. The portion sizes are pretty large. There are small outdoor and indoor seating, with some tables only able to hold 2 people at a time. Summary: - CLEANLINESS. Very clean and organized. There are some tables inside and outside. - COSTS. $$ Decently priced for the quality and amount served. (About $22 per plate at the time of this writing.) - CUSTOMER SERVICE. The staff were very fast and professional. - FOOD QUALITY. The ingredients were freshly prepared. You can tell none were prepackaged or left sitting there for hours. - FOOD QUANTITY. A large-sized portion. - WAIT TIME. We went in around 12 PM, which is generally the peak lunch time. Quick service. 10-15 Minute wait.

    Fried chicken plate
    Peggy D.

    Wow, we really love this place. Will definitely order again. It's very close to the United theater and we went there preshow. Cannot recommend it enough. I got the fried chicken plate and my dining companion got the combo with falafel and lamb. We foolishly also ordered french fries and I say foolishly because we definitely did not need them although they were delicious. everything was so fresh. The fried chicken as others have said is the best in the land. I think I just really really liked it. everything on the plate was very good. The turnip lacked any pickling which I thought was weird, but I still ate them. just different than what I expected after eating so many of them at Zankow. Would definitely come here again and again wish you were closer but next time I'm downtown I'm definitely hitting this place.

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    Love love love this spot. I've dined in numerous times and also ordered delivery from here…read more The food is always shockingly delicious! Each individual item is great on its own but the combination of flavors is what really takes it over the top for me. I usually get the kefta plate, but decided to try the shewarma this time and it was great. Boyfriend loved his salmon plate and insisted we come back :) We also tried the cinnamon halva shakes (not pictured) which were interesting, but not what either of us expected. Very creamy and not too sweet, with the tahini flavor overpowering the cinnamon. The ambiance of this spot is great - love the intimate patio area with string lights. There was a fire going in the stove too which was super cozy. One of my go to classy-casual spots!

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