Great service Nice place for vegetarians too Good Greek salad Liked the falafel pita read more

I ordered 'to go' from Falafel, etc. in Fremont about a week ago, and it was a very good experience overall. I got the lamb shawarma sandwich, tabbouleh salad, and a side of French fries , everything tasted really fresh and flavorful. The staff were friendly and my order was ready in about 10 minutes, which was perfect. Even though I took my food to go, I noticed they have both indoor seating and a really nice outdoor seating area that I'd definitely want to try next time. Overall, I really liked everything and would happily come back again read more

Falafel, Etc - Lamb Shawarma Sandwich, Tabbouleh, French Fries - Middle Eastern Near Me - Fremont, California

Food was sub par The place was empty when I walked in should have been a red flag Food gave me a stomachache read more

Falafel, Etc is a hidden gem tucked into an unassuming corner of a strip mall that has clearly seen better days. When I stopped by, the place was completely empty, but the lack of a crowd was quickly offset by a warm and friendly welcome. The gentleman working was extremely personable and even offered helpful recommendations on portion sizes based on how many people I was ordering for. The dining area itself was dimly lit with plenty of windows, and while I ordered to go and can't speak much to the dine-in experience, it's easy to imagine the space feeling brighter and more inviting during daytime hours. The food, however, was the real highlight. We ordered both the lamb shawarma sandwich and the falafel sandwich. While I'm usually partial to lamb shawarma, the falafel here truly stood out -- crisp, flavorful, and exceptionally well done. We also added a side of hummus with pita, which was smooth, fresh, and a perfect complement to the meal. Overall, the food was filling, satisfying, and full of flavor. Falafel, Etc may fly under the radar, but it's well worth a visit if you're looking for quality Middle Eastern food served with genuine hospitality. read more

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I used to come to this place at least twice a week in past when I lived in Fremont. I haven't been there for about 2 years since I moved to Sacramento. I stopped by yesterday me and my wife and we got 2 falafel sandwiches and lintil soup . I have to say this place went down hill since it's new owners taking over . The falafel was dry and looks like it's couple of days old . Falafel suppose to be fresh and little warm . It was horrible with no taste . I got a stomach ache after and had to go buy tums to calm my stomach out . I have to say lentil soup was ok . I will never come back . On top of that staff wasn't very friendly:( read more

Was referred here as the best falafel place in the Bay Area. And I couldn't agree more! I'm still thinking about the food some time later. If I lived in the area I'd be here all the time. Jose was great as well, he brought us an amazing sauce that he recommended. Thank you! read more

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We were craving some Greek food and thought we'd give this place a try. It was just average. What we ordered: + Lamb Kabob Plate - one of the kabobs was burnt (see pic) and really not edible. It tasted bitter, and meat was like jerky. The other kabob was ok but still a bit dry. Also, the plate was supposed to come with rice, but they gave us hummus instead. + Chicken Shawarma Plate - the chicken was chopped into tiny little pieces and was also dry. When mixed with the yogurt dill sauce it was ok. + French Fries - this was limpy and dry, with an almost dehydrated consistency. Overall, a bit disappointing. We did enjoy their hummus and pita, but that was about it. read more

Falafel, Etc - Chicken Shawarma Plate - Middle Eastern Near Me - Fremont, California

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I recommend their falafel plate, that's why it's called "Falafel, Etc." They're always crispy, soft, and flavorful, and go well with hummus and Tabouli salad. The rest of the dishes, like the Lamb Shawarma and the Chicken Kebab Plates were alright. I recommend getting their Kanefe for dessert; crunchy and cheesy with honey. I preferred to order takeout since there wasn't anybody dining inside. The service was fast and friendly, and the restaurant remained clean since nobody dined inside during lunch. Love their artwork. read more

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Solid spot, and wasn't nearly as busy as it should be for how good the food is. Sauce bar shut down since covid but they'll give you cups with your order, don't skip on the chile sauce! read more

Falafel, Etc - Falafel Plate - Middle Eastern Near Me - Fremont, California

This place lately has gone from good to bad! Look at amount of hot sauce in the container? They use to give three of each but now stopped giving any! Upon request they give a few drops! Prices have gone up! Heaters were turned off? read more

Falafel, Etc - A few drop of hot sauce! - Middle Eastern Near Me - Fremont, California

Tried this spot for the first time and ordered a lamb bowl, falafel bowl, and chicken bowl for work lunch. The presentation was nice, but there wasn't enough naan to really call it a shawarma bowl. The lamb was a bit dry--about a 6/10 in my opinion. Also, the packaging could be improved since the lids didn't stay secure. read more

Amazing chicken shawarma wrap! Flavorful tender and great fillings. The lamb kebab plate is average.. meat not super tender and for 20 bucks it's not worth it I'd come back here for the shawarma though. Outdoor seating is cute for warmer weather days. read more

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Love this place!! The food is awesome, fresh, and full of flavor. Great service, cozy vibe, and always a pleasure to come back here.

This place is actually pretty good and there's hella parking. Currently there's a bunch of construction so you have to through these "high value" apartments to get to the location. I went in and ordered just a chicken shwarma sandwich and a drink. The workers there were attentive and hella nice. I started eating outside which was nice, but moved inside. Overall the food was good and the sauce and cucumber smacked. I would get a plate here next time. read more

Falafel, Etc - Middle Eastern Near Me - Fremont, California

Found this little whole in the wall in Fremont. Chicken was very tender and moist. Lamb was seasoned great. There is construction going on the Main Street so had to detour to even find the restaurant so they should have a sign or something to let customers know they are still open. Could also use some music and maybe more of a to go place for now. All in all will come back for the food as that is the most important part. read more

Falafel, Etc - Chicken Kabob Plate Lamb Shawarma Plate - Middle Eastern Near Me - Fremont, California

Wanted to like this place but had a bad experience. Ordered the lamb shawarma sandwich and within a few hours was dealing with stomach issues. Not sure if it was food handling or just an off day, but that's a deal breaker for a lunch spot...when you can't trust that you'll feel okay after eating there, it's hard to recommend. There are plenty of other Mediterranean options in Fremont. I'll be taking my business elsewhere. read more

Even as a local, I honestly had no idea that this place even existed. It's tucked away in the back of a mostly abandoned strip mall. You can tell that this place has been around for a while, and there's something charming about that hole-in-the-wall homestyle feel (and even smell lol). The food was fresh, well cooked, and good quality! I enjoyed it. However, it was a bit bland and just, flavor-wise, missed the wow factor needed to take it from "not bad" to "really good". I wasn't impressed enough for this to become one of my go-to's, but either way I certainly appreciate that the food is fresh and solid! Recommend a try. read more

My husband goes to this restaurant many weekdays for lunch. This past Saturday was the first trip for our 12-year-old and me. It's a counter-service restaurant located in a cute strip mall, hidden in a residential area off the main road. The menu is short, but offers a nice variety. The service was very friendly. It was my 12-year-old's first time having Mediterranean food. The man at the counter who took our order kindly offered descriptions of each dish she inquired about with a smile. We ordered baba ghanouj, a falafel pita, a kafta plate, and dolmas. For dessert, we had baklava and a sabrina cake. There are indoor and outdoor seating areas. We chose to eat indoors because it was windy outside. The lighting was low; the windows offered plenty of sunlight from outside. I imagine it gets pretty busy on weekdays, but at 5:00 pm on a Saturday, there were only eight diners, including us. My husband's kafta plate was one of the more expensive items on the menu, at $19. The falafel pita was $11. I made a meal out of the baba ghanouj ($6.60) and the dolmas (6 for $6.60). Servings were large (we all brought home leftovers). We loved everything we ordered, especially the baba ghanouj and falafel. While you can certainly order a plate for dinner, consider ordering a few sides instead - great variety and reasonable cost. The slices of baklava were generously sized and very good. I liked that they were not overloaded with syrup. They weren't dry by any means, but less syrup meant a better balance of flavors, in my opinion. The sabrina cake was a first for all of us. I am not a fan of whipped cream (the frosting), but the cake itself was a treat. The rum and sweet syrup were in nice balance, and the cake was deliciously moist. We will be back! Our thanks go out to the staff for making it a great experience for our family. read more

We ordered hamburgers for us and extra hamburger patties for our dogs. When we put the patties on our dog's plates, they walked away and would not eat the patties. We listened to our dogs and have not been to Falafel again! read more

Who is the owner of this place now? The vibe does not feel them same. The food is great but the customer service slacks

My favorite falafel in Fremont and probably in the Bay! Their combos here are amazing value - they let you swap out any of the sides (which are all delicious). All of their proteins and falafel are absolutely amazing, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. Don't forget to ask for their sauces too! The hummus and baba ganoush are to die for! read more

Falafel, Etc - Chicken Kabob Plate - Middle Eastern Near Me - Fremont, California

Tried this spot for the first time , I really wanted to like it but the chicken kabob was cold and dry the salad was 7/10 which was not that bad but overall will not come back here again ! read more

Fantastic food, very authentic (according to people who have eaten from that area). I really like the falafel, best I've had in the last twenty odd years. The employees are kind and nice. No downside to this restaurant. I would recommend it any time. read more

Good portion size, fresh ingredients! Great hummus, seasoning, salad, and pita! I will definitely be back.

The food has really gone down hill! I said I wouldn't eat there again, then I did! Falafel-tasted like dirty cooking oil Hummus- ok, but not very good Tabouli was old and dried out. Could not eat. Crunchy bread- more dirty, burnt cooking oil. $18 - read more

Falafels were extremely delicious - crunchy, soft, and well seasoned! Chicken schwarma was great too, I wanted to try the kabobs but they ran out...service was fast and friendly...we will be back again. read more

Went here since we heard about the falafel from a friend and yes it's true some of the best falafel can be found here. Super fresh and moist I would take a side to go if I was in the Fremont area and make pitas at home. Everything else was pretty mid including the chicken kabobs the salad, the pita, and the plain white rice we were served. Simplicity is the name of the game here but the real star is the falafel balls itself. read more

Falafel, Etc - Chicken Kabob Plate Falafel Plate - Middle Eastern Near Me - Fremont, California

Hummus plate - a good portion size and it was delicious. Chicken kebab with rice and salad- seasoned well and the rice was fluffy. Baba ghanoush- It was pretty good. I've had better but it was OK. Fave beans- This was the first time I had fava bean the way this place makes it. It was delicious. The service was quick and there is outdoor seating. read more

Falafel, Etc - Middle Eastern Near Me - Fremont, California

We got takeout on a weeknight. The plaza was suspiciously empty, but this place had a few other customers while we were waiting. Took a little less than 15 minutes to get our food. Baba ganoush was on the more sour side, but had nice smokey flavor. Quite chunky. We also tried the kofta kebab, which was decent. Flavorful but a little tough. The highlight was the hummus was really smooth and super delicious. read more

Lamb kabob plate and side of falafel (6pieces) were delicious! Next time I will change out the greek salad. I would definitely go for the falafel plate next, the lamb was ok, but maybe could have been better if I didnt take it to go. read more

Falafel, Etc - Lamb Kabob Plate - Middle Eastern Near Me - Fremont, California

Soooo yummy! The chicken was so tender. Perfect portions. Bread is yummy. Broke my no carb diet just for this. The staff is super friendly and the restaurant is clean. Will definitely come back again to try others. read more

Falafel, Etc - Chicken Kabob Plate - Middle Eastern Near Me - Fremont, California

I felt that the kabab meats - whether the chicken or lamb, were dry and chewy. Good spices and presentation, the rice was fluffy and the hummus was hearty, but overall the cafe style menu doesn't impress. My favorite is the lentil soup which is on the watery side, but flavorful enough. You do get a free tasty baklava dessert when you check in. They also have a unique mint tea on the side. That's all. read more

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I am so sad that I am just finding this hole in the wall! The food was amazing! Everything was so fresh and authentic. They have takeout and dine in service. Definitely recommend! The falafel was so fresh, nothing like I've ever had and their hummus was sooo good! Worth every penny! (If you like nick the Greek, this place is 10x better and you can support a small business.) read more

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This is by far the best middle eastern food I ever had! I stumbled upon this place after completing a 6 mile hike at mission peak. The owner is an amazing guy who cooks with passion and love - and believe me you taste every bit of it. The atmosphere of the place is great and clean. The huge tvs in the restaurant are set to gourmet cooking shows which makes you crave the food Mr. Kebab has to offer. The owner makes the falafel from scratch and his secret ingredient is not skimping out of the parsley- real organic shit. This place is so good, Keith Lee would rate it a 10. Falafel wrap- 10/10: I asked for it spicy and it delivered. Perfect spices and blend. The wrap didn't break with all the amazing contents. Hummus- 10/10: I wish I could take a jar home. The owner should definitely sell this by the oz. Baklava- 10/10: I normally do not like baklava but oh sweet baby Jesus is this good! I wish I grabbed another one! I swear you will leave a happy customer. I surely did. Will definitely come back and bringing friends too! read more

Falafel, Etc - Middle Eastern Near Me - Fremont, California

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Place is bit smelly like bird poop or nest. The lamb shawarma - and kebabs were very gamey, and side salad pretty average. The chicken was dry. Only thing that was good was falafel. Overall, I'd rate this place average to below average. read more

Used to really love this place. Best falafel sandwiches and many good sides as well. Soup was good too. Not sure if it's been through one or two new owners since the original retired. My guess is two owners. The first owner after the original kept things pretty much the same and it was still pretty good. 95% as before. Last time we went it was completely different. No bread came with the baba ghanoush. And it didn't even taste like it was vegetarian almost some kind of meaty taste in it. The soup tasted nothing like the prior soup. Only the sandwich was mostly the same but not even that. sad to say as this was a really good spot. read more

The food tasted really good, and the service was very quick. A must-go place for quick wraps and sandwiches.!! read more

My husband stumbled upon this place a couple weeks ago and it's fantastic. I'm a falafel snob - this is the best one I have ever had. Hummus is super creamy. We are thrilled to have found it as the restaurant options in Fremont aren't very exciting. read more

Our first experience at falafel etc. I ordered on line and picked up at the restaurant. Looked like the space could use a little makeover. Hoped the food was better. Oh my goodness. Everything we ordered was amazing. We had lamb and chicken kabobs also the hummus entree. The price was fair and the food was excellent. We will make falafel etc a regular place to pick up our dinners! read more

Nice and cozy mediterrian food place in fremont. Superb taste. I recommend eat it hot and fresh. There condiments are amazing, like garlic yogurt, pickled onion and other dips. Highly recommend this place for falafals. If its for cheat day, do try crunchy bread. read more

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