We love stopping at Falafel Corner for dinner. Food always comes out fresh and delicious. Portions are huge and we usually end up with leftovers. Everyone there is always very friendly. The restaurant is well lit and kept very tidy. Music's at the perfect volume also so we can carry a conversation just fine. Parking can be rough in Montclair but so far we've never had a problem. read more

Falafel Corner - Mediterranean Near Me - Oakland, California

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Fallafel Corner on La Salle in Oakland is a great little hole-in-the-wall spot worth checking out. Parking is paid street parking, but it's manageable. I got the gyro rice bowl, and it was delicious -- perfectly sized, zesty, hearty, and a great value. The flavors were spot on, and it really hit the spot. Pro tip from Khalil, the manager who helped me out: add lettuce and tomatoes to the bowl for extra freshness and balance. A solid find for tasty Mediterranean food done right. Will absolutely return. read more

Falafel Corner - Gyro Rice Bowl with Lettuce and Tomato - Mediterranean Near Me - Oakland, California

We Montclarion Villagers are blessed w/ lots of good eats(Perle, Krogans, Yellow Door, Egg Shop, a Peet's, etc). The addition of really good Mediterranean option to our embarrassment of riches was a welcome surprise. Really good Shawarma plates, great falafel, great burgers(smash) and especially awesome French fries. I dust everything with sumac - their hot sauce is alarming. My only other comment is that I prefer thin pita. FC's are thick but they are fresh, soft and fluffy. read more

Great food. The chicken plate was all well marinated chicken breast, well cooked. The Hummus and rice it came with were very good as well. Great value for the price. read more

Falafel Corner in Montclair is such a solid spot. I got the gyro platter and it was --fresh, flavorful, and super satisfying. Service is great! The portions were great and everything tasted well-seasoned and made with care. What I really love is the variety on the menu too--they've got options like a halal bacon cheeseburger and a spicy chicken sandwich, so there's something for everyone. Always appreciate finding a place where everything is halal without compromising on taste. It's located in a really cute Montclair neighborhood with street metered parking and surrounded by charming mom-and-pop shops, which makes the whole experience even better. Definitely worth stopping by if you're in the area! read more

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Literally on the corner in Montclair and a vibe. The music and the staff were amazing! Looking for something that taste amazing and a first!? Get any burger and ask for gyro meat instead of beef. On God!! The best food decision you will make this month! My wife got the gyro quesadilla... it was gone before I could take a PICTURE LOL! read more

Falafel Corner - Gyro Badmash Burger* first of its name! - Mediterranean Near Me - Oakland, California

I did what I usually don't do which was order a platter, but did so because I felt rushed even though there weren't any patrons. I just really wanted a gyro, but the person who was helping me didn't know what I was trying to say. He only spoke Spanish and although I know some, I couldn't convey what I wanted because it was an off the menu kind of thing. The manager, or someone with authority swooped in giving a look of disapproval at the employee when he saw our interaction and asked what I wanted. I tried to explain, but the original employee interrupted and said beef lamb platter? I just said yes to end it. I was in a time crunch and wasted 15 minutes of it because of the lack I didn't have an appetite after all that because I wasted energy to the point of exhaustion (I was in 89 degree heat for hours and when I was seeking sustenance it was even more frustrating/exhausting). This place won't even be an option for consideration when I'm in the area. Definite NO. read more

Falafel in my simple wrap that I ordered to go earlier is way overcooked. Like hockey pucks, oof!

Falafel Corner: A Mediterranean Must-Try If you're looking for bold flavors and authentic comfort food, Falafel Corner delivers on every front. Here is the breakdown of the standout items: The Standouts * Falafel Platter: The star of the show. The falafels are perfectly golden and crispy on the outside while remaining light and herbaceous within. Paired with creamy hummus and fresh salad, it's a satisfying, protein-packed win for vegetarians and meat-eaters alike. * Gyro: This is a savory powerhouse. The meat is seasoned expertly and shaved thin, tucked into a warm, pillowy pita. When topped with their signature tzatziki sauce, it provides that perfect balance of heat and cool. * Baklava: Do not skip dessert. The baklava is a masterclass in texture--flaky, buttery layers of phyllo dough meet a rich, nutty center with just the right amount of honeyed sweetness. It's the perfect, decadent finish to a savory meal. The Verdict Falafel Corner manages to hit that "sweet spot" of being both fast and high-quality. Whether you're grabbing a quick lunch or a full dinner spread, the portions are generous and the ingredients taste incredibly fresh. Also the restaurant is very clean! Love supporting locals eats. read more

Montclair has a new falafel spot and it has been buzzing since they opened last week. The location has a very simple menu that is anchored by falafel and chicken that can be prepared in a number of different ways (wrap, gyro, platter). They also have a number of side options to pair with your entree if you're feeling hungry. Everything here is reasonably priced, even for Montclair, so that was welcomed to see (one entree and a side will keep you under $20) With any new opening, there's definitely going to be some hiccups. This place is still figuring out some other kinks in terms of taking orders and filling them correctly. However, the manager on staff was really kind and patient about it and more than willing to serve the customers to make sure the orders were filled correctly. With time I believe they'll figure this out. The falafel is really good. I ordered the falafel wrap and the badmash fries. The pita was cold, and filled with an abundance of lettuce. The falafel was served warm, and probably the best part about this. I didn't care too much for the wrap. I wish it would've been toasted or warmed to match the consistency of the falafel. It also was lacking a little bit of flavor so you might want to add hot sauce to it to give it a little bit more punch. The side of fries was pretty abundant and had good flavor. Next time I would probably just order a side of falafel and maybe the fries to add them in and create a combination plate and that would be a significant amount of food right there. Overall, I would give it a shot because you're not going to get hit over the head with pricing as some of the other competing restaurants in the area might do. There might be some gems on the menu that I haven't explored yet. read more

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The food is nice and flavorful. Especially liked their falafels and hummus . We did a take out for falafel platter and a chicken wrap. Order was prepared in a few minutes, so there was hardly any wait. read more

I ordered the gyro wrap. There was a generous amount of meat, which was moist and delicious. The pita was excellent. The tzatziki was a little thin and the tahini was barely noticeable. But overall, the wrap was tasty and filling. The food prep only took a few minutes. Years ago, there was a Greek restaurant in Montclair which lasted a few years. I'm happy to see that there's another place where you can get a decent gyro. read more

Have gone here several times. Food is always great (fresh and hot) and the staff super friendly. Our family loves it

Their falafel is quite good..! It's a bit fluffier than it should be but still quite enjoyable ..I ordered both the falafel sandwich and plate.. My only problem is that the falafel plate comes with indian jeera rice not the yellow rice that Mediterranean yellow rice. Although the rice is good but it put a dent in my experience b/c the flavor profile got mixed up...If I wanted to have indian jeera rice, I could go to an Indian place..I hope they correct it...But I'll still be back for the food & service :) read more

Best falafel bowls, wraps, and service. Get extra sauce! Always grab something when at the farmers market, great vibe

Falafel Corner is my new favorite spot in Montclair Village! They have very large portions that were excellent. I had the falafel wrap and my husband had the gyro and both were equally delicious! Don't pass this place by, it's a real find! It was super clean and the service was great! read more

Nice owner. Clean food. Tasty. We need to support businesses like this so they can sustain and keep our communities lively and safe. read more

Food poisoning. Both my friend and I experienced an entire day of distress after eating here for the first time. They "hoped we felt better" and didn't offer any refund or take any responsibility. First and last time. read more

Best catering in town! This wonderful place provided catering for a recent event at my home, including chicken, falafel, salads and all of the tahini, hummus and tzatziki one could ever want. I was so happy I went with Falafel Corner in Montclair and will definitely lean on them again for house parties - they made it so easy! Everything ready on time and nice and hot. Thank you for making it a great party, Kunal and team! read more

Truly awful! I don't understand how this place has 4.4 stars. Greek salad - undressed watery lettuce and black olives? No. Hummus was inedible - runny, like a sauce, and it tasted foul, with an underlying chemically taste, like perm solution. Falafel wrap had three huge falafels, which made it impossible to eat without deconstructing (the actual falafels were fine). The meat in the gyro wrap didn't even taste as good as the Trader Joe's gyro meat. The cold shoestring fries were terrible. Clearly, won't be returning. read more

The good: food is tasty and worth coming back for. The bad: service super suck. They had three people working. One cooking, one assembling and one cashier. There was one other customer, yet it took them over 20 mins to assemble two dishes that I had ordered. (They got one of them wrong) I think they are still working opening logistics and are still training the staff hence the long wait. So if you come, be prepared to be patient. And be prepared to receive the wrong order. read more

First of all, I was driving slowly in Montclair Village on a cold, windy night and I was STARVING. Then something caught my eye, the words "Falafel Corner" and a red neon sign that said "OPEN". I almost crashed the car. Upon entering the eatery, I took a glance at the menu and quickly zeroed in on the chicken/gyro combo platter. I specifically requested "For here, please." After a few minutes the lovely hostess, Jashan, presented me with a beautiful plate of hot food. Chicken, gyro, rice, hummus, salad, tzatziki, tahini, and the softest pita ever. I could not put it all in my mouth fast enough. Everything was delicious and fresh. The chicken was incredibly tender, the gyro flavorful, the rice wondrous, and the hummus came with a drizzle of olive oil. The hummus was smooth and lemony, just the way I like it. The tzatziki and tahini added extra umami to every bite. I ate it all except a few bites of rice and chicken which I took home. Did you think I'd leave any of that good food behind? Rating: 5 Stars (BTW if you, like me, wonder why many Mediterranean and Middle Eastern eateries often include hamburgers on their menus, it's because the meats are all Halal. By serving Halal meats, everyone can enjoy a good burger.) read more

Falafel Corner - Chicken/Gyro combo platter on a pretty plate. - Mediterranean Near Me - Oakland, California

This place is fucking awesome. Great service and quality, super kind workers and great setup. The quality of the food is amazing and tastes SO GOOD! It only takes them like 10 minutes too! If you are considering going here, just go. You wont be dissappointed read more

We were at the farmer's market and decided to grab a bite. We got a falafel platter and a combo platter and both were great. Definitely a great addition to the Montclair village. We will definitely make a point of frequenting when in need and of a tasty, quick, well priced meal. Staff was super friendly and falafel was made to order. Ask for the hot sauce! read more

Falafel Corner - Combo Platter - Mediterranean Near Me - Oakland, California

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This is a great cozy restaurant with wonderful service and even better tasting food! The entire family enjoyed their meals, first time in a while everyone finished all their meat and veggies! Definitely recommend going! read more

Picked up the Loaded Gyro Rice Bowl and it was excellent! So filling and well-seasoned. I did a pick up order and would definitely recommend! read more

Not genuine middle eastern meat and sides. Got large take out order and they were fast though.

We are regular customers of halal guys in SF and shwarmaji in Oakland. Super pleased this spot opened in Montclair. Beyond kind manager Kunal. He made sure we had a great experience. The food was beyond delicious and presented so beautifully even though at its core this is a grab and go spot. Huge portions, both of us got the combo plate. Everything is thoughtfully done. Pita is like a puffy cloud delicious. The tahini drizzle on the gyro and chicken is super yum. Strong hummus and tzatziki. Flavorful rice. Even the lettuce in the Greek salad is treated with delicious flavors. Get the chocolate baklava. OMG this is next level. It has the many many layers of a European croissant with influences of dulce de leche cinnamon. Ridiculous. Kunal gave us a second one on the house which we were so happy to get! One of the best desserts I've had in months and I have a huge sweet tooth. Go here!! Support this new spot. They take phone orders too and the takeout looks like it holds up too. read more

Found this place Saturday and really loved their falafel wrap! Fresh tasty falafel right up the hill in Montclair. I will be back! The staff were friendly and the food delicious. read more

Good service, ok food, there are better places to go. The prices have also gone up from the last time I went here read more

Fantastic falafel, I love just getting them à la cart because they're like a little falafel salad but all of the platters are delicious as well. Really friendly and fast service. I've only gotten it for takeout so I can't really speak to the ambience, but there's not many tables. read more

Excellent food and some of the best falafel I've had in the Bay Area. Had a falafel wrap and it was huge and flavorful with amazing creamy sauce to top it off. The falafels were not balls but thick round disk and they were lightly brown and not too dark. The insides were soft and the herbs were strong enough. They were also extremely hot and burnt the top of my mouth but that's what made it so good. The falafels were huge and made the wraps a challenge to eat without making a mess. But that kept it fun and I usually try to stuff as much food as possible into any wrap just to see how much it can take. This was borderline overfilling and was great. Also gave me a side of hot sauce but it was kind of acidic which I didn't care for too much. read more

Delicious food, we like to order our dinner every other week. Great for vegetarians :)

Gyro's are AMAZING Staff is AWESOME Service GREAT I have been back several times and everything has been consistent. read more

Great service and great food! If you like Middle Eastern food, it's a fantastic place!

The interior is a little sparse and not too comfy with high tables and barstool height seating, but it is clean with self service water to the side. The staff are very friendly and ready to assist or answer questions. The Gyro wrap was a big hit with us, perfectly spiced meat and toppings and the wrap itself was spot on. We also ordered the Falafel wrap which was less successful just because the Falafel does not really fit in the wrap - it would need to be smaller. But that said the Falafel is really good and they make them to order so they come out perfectly crispy and hot. My suggestion would be to order a non-Falafel wrap and get the Falafel on the side (like you would fries). We also got a little taste of the Baklava and they can definitely brag about that dessert - so good! read more

This is a solid option for takeout in Montclair Village (they have a few tables but it is the old Rustica Montclair location so it is a small storefront). I had the chicken wrap and the chicken was seasoned well, came with a delicious creamy tzatziki sauce but I really loved the shredded iceberg lettuce that came on it. My wife had the falafel wrap, which came with three massive falafel patties so you had to strategically plan how you eat it so as not to lose one. The side hot sauce was no joke but delicious. We enjoyed the badmash fries as well that included nice skinny fries and a creamy spicy sauce. Service was friendly and the food was ready very fast. We'll definitely be regulars here. read more

FANTASTIC!! We hill folk have been waiting for you for years, ever since loosing our last falafel joint. Glad to report it has been worth the wait. This place serves the BEST falafel ever and at a great price. Really got the spicing down, love the thick soft wrap, the first crispy bite into the falafel, its soft interior, chopped tomatoes and the flavorful sauce; such a juicy bite! Wish it was a bit less messy to eat but the flavors! OMG. This wrap delivers: both in quality and quantity! My partner says to be sure to end with a note indicating we are excited to try all of their tasty menu items. This is true; we are. You must check them out. Service was quick and friendly. And to the folks whose idea this was to open this restaurant in Montclair: Thanks for coming to our neighborhood; really! read more

I have been here several times now and it has been excellent every time. *Extra friendly service *Willing to customize my order *Super tasty My husband had the gyro and I had a bowl. The bowl was excellent! We need to get the word out about this local eatery because the young man who owns it needs our help to make it successful! It is super hard to be in the restaurant business right now. And I want to see this place succeed. It took the place of a shop that was empty for a decade or more. And it nice to have something different in the neighborhood besides sushi places. Seriously, give this place a go, if just for the friendly counter service you will get. Such a nice change of pace from some of the surliness you get these days. read more

I ordered their Gyro wrap and an order of fries. The fries were piping hot and crispy....maybe just a tad too much salt, but the amount of fries were extremely generous. WooHoo! The Gyro was flavorful and huge, with a large amount of shredded lettuce topped by the marinated lamb. I thoroughly enjoyed it. For the price, I felt that both items were an excellent deal! A great addition in the Montclair district. read more