I don't take much pride in giving places a 1-star, but this place sucks. I generally give a place 2 chances, one for the first try, and a second for a redemption. Both times here have failed me. First time around, I remember the quality was not good at all. Chewy bits of cartilege here and there. As a beleiver, I always give the benefit of a doubr for an off-night. While, I have not tried the falafel, and can't speak to the quality of that, I will say the Shawarma is not good. What I had was bitter, poor quality chicken meat, not juicy, and filled with volume over quality. It is one of the very, very few times we have tossed away the rest of my food as opposed to eating it. Truly a shame. As much as I hate food waste, I was not going to put that junk and inferior food quality into my body. I'm surprised this business still even exists. read more

I used to come here often years ago and I forgot about this gem. Stopped by for taking out Falafel Roll-up and I was very pleased. Great man and friends are in service. Flavor was nice and mild, it was healthy light option. Got to come back to try more dishes here. I was very glad to come back here. read more

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I ordered from this restaurant multiple times, and unfortunately I had bad experiences more than once. The first issue happened with a DoorDash order when they forgot to include the yogurt drink I paid for. I let it go at the time, but later I called to explain the issue and the employee was already angry and rude on the phone for no reason. Another time, I called because I could not find the customization option online. I politely asked if they could replace the salad with beef since I was giving my credit card information over the phone. Instead of helping me, the employee became aggressive and said I was "giving him a hard time." He then threatened to cancel my order and told me not to order from there anymore. I also heard him yelling at another customer on the phone while I was speaking with him. This was very unprofessional and uncomfortable. This is now the second time I've experienced rude behavior from the same employee. Customers deserve respect, especially when they are being polite and simply asking questions about their order. I am writing this review for the owner or manager because this employee's attitude is hurting the business. If someone cannot speak respectfully to customers, they should not be answering the phone. Very disappointing experience. read more

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Had a good falafel here. The place is tiny (read cute and cozy) but is sufficient for ordering upstairs and dining downstairs. The preparer was friendly and gave me a free Turkish tea (with my roll-up) after a short friendly conversation. read more

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DO NOT ORDER FROM HERE Fries were so soggy they were wet. Completely inedible. Baklava was old, raw dough, also very soggy and bad. Chicken shawarma wrap had old brown vegetables, basically no sauce, and no seasoning. read more

The worst shawarma I ever had!! Ordered food through doordash and the pita was stale/hard and felt as if I was chewing plastic. The meat inside was cold and dry. Never trying this place again read more

Tried both chicken and beef shawarmas. By far the worst shawarma experience in my life. The taste was very bland and while portion was pretty big, it's not worth the price they ask for read more

Excellent food, especially the falafel. My friend and I ordered the chicken Shawarma plate, really fantastic. I will definitely eat here again. Also, a great discount for paying cash. read more

This place doesn't look like much from the outside but it is a Harvard square staple! It's a very small place, I recommend take out but it's open till 3am! I think it's going to be my new late night place. I got the falafel roll up with hummus, garlic paste and hot sauce - amazing combination. I wish the sauces were more evenly distributed but honestly still delicious. The falafel was extra crispy so it was the perfect bite of texture against the soft grilled pita. read more

Falafel Corner - Falafel Rollup - Middle Eastern Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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We stopped by at Felafel Corner during a quick stop at Harvard Square. I had heard the reminiscences from my fiancé during past visits and had to try it for myself. I ordered the lamb shawarma plate which also came with a side order of salad. The lamb was very well seasoned and the hot sauce was quite hot which I appreciated. The salad tasted very fresh, and paired nicely with the white sauce. And the portion sizes were very generous, enough for 2 meals. I appreciated the requirement for masks before entering the business, and there wasn't much room inside so you could only place an order for pickup. I definitely recommend stopping by whenever you're in the area to satisfy your middle eastern cuisine cravings! read more

Falafel Corner - Lamb Shawarma Plate - Middle Eastern Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Worst chicken shawarma I've ever had. This place used to be one of my go tos in the neighborhood, but there are new owners and I'm not kidding I had to throw most of it out. Never again . read more

The owner was extremely rude to me when I pointed out a mild price discrepancy between what I was charged for a certain item ($4.99) and the price on the menu ($3.99). I didn't try to make a big deal of it, but he certainly did. Very unpleasant interaction for only mediocre food. read more

Falafel Corner - Foul Mudammas - Middle Eastern Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Quick service, open late and delicious authentic food! We stayed at The Charles Hotel and got in late after a concert. This was the perfect late night food that was healthy and delicious. read more

We came at a 10PM Saturday night. I love falafels and would try it out at every restaurant if they offer them. These falafels in particular were not my favorite. The texture feels denser inside where typically it's lighter; and for some reason it doesn't taste like garbanzo beans at all. It's lacking certain spices that come with authentic falafels. I'm not sure if i could eat this without hummus. Overall i was disappointed but i do hope they do well as it seems to be a local late night delicacy. read more

Falafel Corner - Falafel Plate - Middle Eastern Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Total hole in the wall on a busy Cambridge street. However, as a self proclaimed shawarma connoisseur, I highly recommend this little falafel shop. It's unassuming and not exactly where you would go for a first date. There is no bathroom for customers so keep that in mind. Also parking is on the street or a nearby deck. The food however, is on point! I ordered the chicken shawarma and it was perfectly done. The meat, the pickles, the garlic paste (toum) was a marriage made in heaven. And for a great price too! I really recommend the sandwich over the rice plate. But I was really happy with what I got since this hard to find a good shawarma. The service was fast and they prepped everything fresh, the falafels are made to order so that they are perfect! It was my last meal in Boston on my last trip and it made the weekend end on a good note. read more

Falafel Corner - Chicken shawarma - Middle Eastern Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

It's honestly solid for the price and location!! The chicken shawarma plate is only $8.90, much cheaper than what the HSC food trucks charge, and honestly much better. I added a falafel ball because there's a $10 minimum for credit cards. I think some of the other reviewers are missing how many middle eastern cultures are different in how they prepare foods. This falafel is not a soft falafel, it is crunchy and almost chunky, but still delicious. The shawarma reminded me of Lebanese Taverna's in DC, but much more flavorful and fresher. It wasn't dry at all. The serving of choban is generous, as is the rice. You really can't find this much food in cambridge for this cheap anywhere else. The toum is great too, make sure you get it! I believe it was just the owner working, and he took care making my bowl, and asked what drizzles I wanted before pouring them, which I really appreciated. There are also many vegetarian combos so they really cater to everyone. I will be back very soon!!! read more

Falafel Corner - Chicken Shawarma Plate with an extra Falafel - Middle Eastern Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Cheap, good food that's open very late. 3am in the morning late. Sure, the meat can be a little dry sometimes, and sometimes there's a little weird scent coming from the food or restaurant, but once you put their food in your mouth, everything tastes pretty good. Can't beat that at 2-3am in the morning. Way better than buying Doritos at 7-11. read more

great felafel - big servings at a low price - friendly guy - reminds me of what Harvard Square used to be before it was taken over by Tatte, etc. read more

It's a nice small, nook in the wall halal shawarma place. Owner has a bit of an attitude which was a bit off-putting but the taste of the food does somewhat makes for it! I got the shawarma salad with extra falafel balls (per ball 0.75c) so wanted to try those and want sure if I would fine back to this place. I will however be going back, the salad and dressing were delicious as was the shawarma chicken! Soft, juicy and very flavorful Would recommend trying it for the food if you're in the area read more

Falafel Corner - Chicken shawarma plate (salad) - Middle Eastern Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

WOW, JUST WOOOOOOOW!!! We were in Boston for three days and we went to Falafel Corner every single day. They were the only thing open and right across the street from out hotel so we decided to give it a shot. IT DID NOT DISAPPOINT!! They are open until 3am so if you're coming from a night out be aware that they might be sold out after your close out a cub or bar. I had the lamb shawarma wrap with the garlic and it was AMAZZZIING! I wish I had a taken a picture of it but just trust me, it was quite DELICIOUS! My boyfriend had his beef shawarma with garlic sauce and the spicy sauce. He can handle his spice quite well buuuuut this hot sauce had his nose running so be aware of that. If I am in Boston ever again, just know that I will be coming back here every single time. read more

good lebanese/syrian food is hard to find in boston and this definitely is not it. why is there no KABEES AL LIFT at any of these sandwich shops? i feel like i'm gonna bring my own and eat it right in front of them just to make a point. also these people are sketchy with the legal stuff if you care to look up a current article in the harvard crimson. workers comp is not a joke. follow the law. read more

Let's start with the good... the counter person was very nice and made sure to wear gloves during food prep. Now the not so good. The falafel didn't have a lot of flavor. And the pita tasted and felt like it was at least a few days old. Stale pita is a dealbreaker for me. If your namesake is "falafel" you had better at least get that signature item right. In addition, but less important, the counter is located at the top of a staircase. If more than 2 or 3 people are there, you need to wait on the stairs. Also, the place was not that clean. read more

The food was okay, but upon walking in the door was wide open during the hot weather. Place looks messy and dirty. Negative energy from the guy inside. Kinda disappointed overall. read more

Went yesterday with my wife. The person who served us was beyond friendly and helpful. We ordered a shawarma plate and a wrap sandwich (lavash doner chicken) with the works. Both were delicious ! All the vegetables were really fresh and the flavors were terrific. Brought us baklava and tea - also so good! This place does not disappoint. read more

Place is right next to HKS. Its also open till 3 am in night. Good for late night bite. The food is good. Space is really tiny and a few tables in the basement. Service is fast. Good for money. read more

Good food, a ton of amazing middle eastern food to choose from. Respectful employees. Mostly meant for takeout, not much of a sit down.

As many people have already said, Falafel Corner's easy to miss, especially when late-night crowds from Charlie's Kitchen next door start spilling onto the sidewalk. With that said though, it's definitely worth a visit if you haven't been before--I really can't speak highly enough of this place. I don't frequent this place nearly as often as I did when I was living in Harvard Square, but every time I'm back in Cambridge, I try to get me one of the shawarma rollups (with hot sauce, if you can tolerate it--it's really not that bad). My go-to order is always the chicken shawarma, and on occasion, I get a lamb shawarma too, which is saying a lot, since I usually can't tolerate the taste of lamb. I can't speak on any of the other menu items, but that's only because I've never wanted to have anything else; the shawarma rollups are just that good. Sure, the chicken could probably be a bit more juicy, but it's fresh-shaved from the skewer, and the combination of the meat, diced tomatoes, intensely garlicky tahini, hot sauce, and lettuce is sensational. The place is open til 3 am almost every night, but indoor seating in the basement is limited, so it's really more of a carry-out sort of place. You'll rarely see a queue out the door, but when it happens, the line moves along reasonably quickly. While the ambience is nothing to write home about--you won't see any fancy wine lists, maître d's, or servers scraping crumbs off a white tablecloth here--I can't stress how flavorful the food is. The kicker: the food's actually affordable, and good value, which is saying a lot in a Harvard Square that's increasingly become ostentatious and inaccessible. read more

My wife and strolled into Falafel Corner with hungry bellies. Open the door, and you're immediately confronted with about ten steps which lead directly to a counter and an eager clerk. I asked him, "Have you guys been reviewed on Yelp yet?" He looked at me with suspicion, "Yeah. Some bad; some good. It's like all restaurants." "I beg to differ, Mr. Falafel Corner. I'll be the judge of your establishment during this hour, sir!" came my reply, and feeling satisfied with myself, I reached forward to pump the bottle of free hand santizer set out for customer use. I apparently underestimated my own strength because the green gooey stuff lurched out of the bottle and puddled on my shirt just above my bellybutton. We placed our orders and claimed a table directly below the kitchen. Ten minutes later, my lamb kabob plate ($10.99) was in front of me. The plate was paper. For drinks, we went with tap water, which was served in environmentally-unfriendly styrofoam cups. The table rocked like a nursery. As lamb kabob plates go, the portion seemed designed for ambitious diners, and the taste was acceptable--not great. In fact, the lamb was exceptional only in so far as it lacked a lot of the heavy seasoning one usually finds in other falafel joints. I'm tempted to conclude by noting that Falafel Corner was just fine but nothing to write home about; however, I recognize that this is a problematic claim, given the attention I've just given it on Yelp. read more

Falafel Corner - Cramped, basement seating - Middle Eastern Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

So I'm sure this place is amazing when you're smashed but coming here completely sober is a disappointment. The kofta kebab I wanted was going to take 15 min so I decided on the lamb shawarma wrap. The pita was cold and hard and there was barely any filling. Nothing interestingly pickled in the wraps like at Shawarma Place and the lamb was tough too. My friend had the falafel salad and he seemed to like it and he raved about this place but now I don't trust his taste at all. Good hot sauce tho! Wouldn't be back unless drunk. read more

Falafel Corner - Falafel salad - Middle Eastern Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

I got some shawarma here after hearing some people mention it. They have a pretty wide variety of shawarma such as chicken, lamb, mixed, etc. They also have wraps and plates as options too. I went for the lamb shawarma plate, which came with salad, rice, spicy sauce and tzatziki sauce. The flavor was pretty good, slightly dry but the rice was decently flavored. They also gave some pita bread on the side as well. This is a small place, with very little seating (which I think is downstairs). The service wasn't as fast as we hoped as we were kind of in a rush, but I think it was just an off day. read more

Eaten here twice. I've tried the soup, the chicken shawarma, the lamb, and the falafel. Pros - it's close to campus Cons - not impressed by the food - chicken and lamb are both very, very bland. - low great meat full of gristle. - staff gets salty when you ask for more hot sauce and "sighs exasperatedly" when you ask a second time. - $8 for a plate of this low caliber is just highway robbery. read more

I had a schwarma wrap (chicken) and it was okay. The first few bites were really good and the giant bits of garlic were fantastic (I wouldn't eat this on a first date though), but, bread and butter pickles? What? And where was the mint and spices? Still they had lots of other options I didn't try and the kabobs looked delicious. The guys here were super friendly and they seemed efficient and the Middle Eastern music was a nice touch. It's a very casual joint, though. Take out and a few small tables for eating in, and, as such, you'd expect them to be faster. We waited over 10 minutes for a wrap and a meat pie. Understandable, for kabobs that haven't been cooked yet, but these just needed a quick toasting. I tend to think maybe the machines are old, because the guys behind the counter didn't seem to be slacking. Anyway, definitely worth a try. Just don't expect to get in and out. read more

I really don't write reviews, typically just read. But my food from Falafel Corner was so dissapointing that I felt it needed one. Shwarma: dry, seasoning good but really unpleasant to eat because of how dry it was Tahini sauce: completely flavorless and runny(comparable to a cup of cream) Hummus: palatable but none the less really bad in comparison to even store purchased and the side of hummus came with a scant few small pieces of pita, not any where near enough for multiple people or the amount of hummus provided Meat Pie: raw pastry dough it made it inedible Cucumber and tomato salad: old and not fresh, aka terrible Rice pilaf: nothing special, a bit under done Summary: will never order from here again. A waste of money. I'm writing this as I nibble at this monstrosity because I'm so hungry Want good middle eastern food? Go to Azama. read more

A true neighborhood gem. The best falafel I've ever had, and my Asian friends agree: crisp on the outside and a tender flavorful center. I'm a personal trainer in Harvard Square and encourage my clients to go here for healthy lunch options. For low-carb, get a chicken platter with salad. Their salad is made without sugar,just lemon juice, vinegar, herbs etc. Tarek is a kind person who personally greets customers and makes us feel at home. If you are cold in the seating area, you can ask him to please turn up the heat. The tahini and hot sauce are also delicious! My boyfriend is always happy when I bring him Falafel Corner food. read more

Falafel Corner - Falafel Corner - Middle Eastern Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Great place to check out!! Not really good for big groups but the food is quality. Me and my family were just sitting downstairs which is where their tables are. An employee came in with sauce cups and asked if we wanted some. Never seen that before but I thought it was nice. Kinda showed they were actually checking on us instead of waiting for us to leave. read more

I have had lots of falafel wraps and this one is among my favorites. Visit every time I am in HSQ. Owner and staff are great. I had no idea how to get my food yesterday since I was in a rush, my wife couldn't come and I couldn't find a spot and they brought it out to me. read more

Whenever I have waited for the 66 bus in Harvard Sq I've wish for it to be a meal time, I was hungry, or I had more time because I have waited to try out Falafel Corner for a long time. Seeing streams of people going in and out meant that it had to be good, so I knew I had to experience it for myself. The opportunity finally presented itself one night so I got a falafel roll-up meal there. The meal includes a roll-up, fries and a can of soda. The fries were ready a few minutes after the roll-up so the guy brought them downstairs, which was really nice since it was pretty busy there. Maybe I hyped the whole thing up in my head because I was not that impressed. It was good but I think I wanted more spice or a different pita. The roll-up is in a thin pita/wrap and put on the grill once it is assembled. The falafel was tender and good separately but together I felt that the roll up was plain. I like how this place is simple. Menu and ordering up the stairs and seating is downstairs. Falafel and eating it does not need to be complicated. I'm going to try this place again. Maybe get a chicken roll-up or see if there is some hot sauce. But the time I was done with my meal I was way too full for dessert so next time I'll plan to get some baklava to go. read more

Falafel Corner - Falafel roll up - Middle Eastern Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

In my drunken state, i was still able to take some photos of my food (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/YeRXjIzxc9FaK6uyrTBvkQ?select=s9UMVV-bYgB0jkleURRQmQ). i guess yelp brainwashed me that much huh? Falafel a little dry, but overall, it wasn't too bad. There wasn't anything particularly memorably about the food here, but it all hit the spot. Had a little bit of EVERYTHING.. baba ganoush, grape leaves, salad, falafel, lamb (or chicken) shwarma, pita, tahini, and hummus so if you wanna get a little nibble of everything, get the super combo! read more

Falafel Corner - SUPER COMBO - Middle Eastern Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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My first time eating here, even though I've walked by countless times. I ordered take out: a chicken shawarma roll-up because I've never had a chicken one anywhere before today. It was OK. Mild flavor, not much in the way of spices; warm but not by much. The pita had a nice texture and was relatively moist (better than some other places I've eaten at). Lettuce, tomatoes, etc. were fresh. As noted by others, this place is small, on a split level: order upstairs & you can eat downstairs. Service was fast and simple. No extra chit-chat from the staff. I do plan on returning, hoping to try a few other items. Till then... read more

Falafel Corner - Chicken shawarma roll-up, next to their menu, so you can see the size. - Middle Eastern Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

My kid stole my food moments after i sat down. He had been faithfully peeling back foil and devouring his own (i walked back and bought another so i didn't have to share)... I'm typing my review,he's almost DONE eating. This kid would skip meals more than he would eat, if allowed. That's a GLOWING review. Personally, ive had falafel all over the country...this was the best. read more

Falafel Corner - My kid promptly stole my falafel as soon as i sat down with it. He's five, if this photo isn't a GLOWING review.... - Middle Eastern Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts