I must say that this location has changed my opinion of the restaurant after a poor encounter at another location. This location was much better and their staff were very friendly and helpful. It's a large location and who wouldn't want to grab a bite here and then find a seat at the beautiful waterfront. I ordered the falafel bowl with a side of hummus. Let's just say that for $5 that bowl was extremely generous in quantity and the fresh quality of each item was AMAZING! I thoroughly enjoyed my bowl. The side of hummus was sinfully good! Something I wouldn't mind ordering again to enjoy with their delicious pita chips Overall, I don't think I'll be visiting any other location but this one because they were fantastic! read more

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The food is probably about 4 stars, the service is one, at least sometimes, and the overall experience therefore is a solid avoid for me. If there are a few people they can manage, but if several groups come in, despite having about four staff they turn out sandwiches once every few minutes. It took over 15 minutes for me to get a simple falafel sandwich. They don't have a system to tag and manage orders with the numbers and they're not clearly calling out numbers so you can miss it. As I waited for my sandwich a guy wrapped another sandwich then left it on the counter touching a dirty wadded up napkin--yuck! Seating is all I raise, a few standing tables and a few tables with seats. Beverages like a small can of san pellegrino were about $4 so that offsets the inexpensive falafel. There's definitely better falafel in southeast. read more

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Hey friends! I needed a quick bite for lunch while working at the Wharf. I tried Falafel Inc. last year as a check-in treat from Yelp MDBurbs. I really enjoyed it then unfortunately not so much this time. The fries were not as I remember, they had a distasteful tarte aftertaste. The falafel sandwich was lukewarm and the toppings were cold(of course). If the falafel was hot the balance of cold toppings would've been manageable. The flavor on the falafel sandwich was good! -Customer service is okay. -Paid street parking/garage parking -NO seating. Takeout only. -Prices are average. Paid $12 for one falafel and fries. Good deal. Hope you enjoy! With love, The Picky Pescatarian read more

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Food Always love stopping into this place because it is reasonably priced and always in a good location. They have the different sauces that you can get on the side and make it easy to get takeout. The falafel is perfectly crispy and a good mix for the fresh vegetables in the sandwich. Service Friendly and fast, they really do keep this place moving in order to ensure that the line moves quickly. Ambiance Not much of a place to sit down and eat, but if you are okay with standing this is a place to be. read more

Falafel Inc - Falafel Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Affordable and yummy meal! I love coming to Falafel Inc for their falafel sandwich. It's packed with veggies and falafel in a pita. To add some spice, I like adding their red sauce. Service is pretty fast, expect to order and get your food within 5 minutes. There isn't really any seating but there are some outdoor tables you can stand around and enjoy your food. This time I tried their zaatar chips, but I prefer their zaatar fries as the chips were a little too crunchy for me. read more

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Our chicken rice bowls and all six sauces were delicious, and the drink selection included a lemon mint Schweppes I'd never seen before (yum!). We went during lunch hour, and the restaurant was unsurprisingly loud and crowded, but orders were processed quickly and the partially shaded forecourt provided a cool place to eat. One stumbling point: my friend asked for his bowl with no cilantro. When our number was called, we were handed the two (unmarked) bowls with no explanation. I asked which had no cilantro and was told they were the same. After clarifying, instead of a minor disappointment for me, this meant both bowls had cilantro. They offered to remake his bowl but were neither friendly nor apologetic about this clear flub of a very common modification, which took us aback. I would gladly eat here again, but during busy times I'd make sure to double check orders if eating with friends with sensitivities or allergies. read more

This place is perfect before a show at any of the venues along the Wharf. It's affordable, flavorful, and an easy process (limited menu). The only thing to account for is that they move a bit slow when they're busy. It seems like they take orders for a group of people, stop to make those orders, and then take orders for the next group. Not too big of a deal, but if you're in a rush on a busy day, I would keep this in mind. read more

Falafel Inc - FALAFEL SANDWICH - Falafel Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Quick service. Good portions for the price. There was a bird that flew into the store and went straight behind the counter looking for food. It looked like it knew what it was doing and had done this before. There's no ambiance here because everything is takeout. There are some tables outside you can eat at. read more

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Very good but the service was so slow for premade stuff you is put in a bowl. Also got the salad and it did not come with the pita or tabouli read more

I don't think this place gets the praise it deserves! I truly love Falafel Inc. The food is always as tasty and fresh, it's one of the best fast casual food chains from DMV and one of my favorite plant based options available (without breaking my wallet!). I went last Friday before a punk-rock concert and this truly powered me to last until midnight. By far The Wharf location is one of my favorites since it's nearby The Anthem, so getting early is just an excuse to get dinner here! The service is fast and the place is always clean, I wish they had a bigger space inside to comfortably add all their sauces in little plastic containers without spilling them on my clothes Everything I've had here is always good! Love their briny Levantine pickled veggies and purple cabbage slaw! I usually order their Falafel Salad bowl, but pay extra to get the plant based meat shawarma! It's truly one of the places that their vegan shawarma reminds me to the OG version! To be honest you don't even need any of the sauces because the protein is already marinated beautifully with the Lebanese 7-spices that we all love from shawarma! I add a side of falafel because I do enjoy the texture of their falafel! The only downside is that the balls are teenier than most of the other middle eastern/halal/levantine places I've been nevertheless to say crunchy exterior and soft middle! Their sauces, specially their invisible green sauce and habibi sauce are my favorites both are hella spicy but pica rico! Their garlic sauce is basically a lemony toum and their mazbout is their tahini falafel sauce. I'd never get tired of Falafel Inc food hahah read more

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There's not a ton of food to choose from on the wharf, let alone vegan options, but luckily there is Falafel Inc! The shawarma bowl was delicious (minus tzatziki) and the service was fast. It's fast casual and doesn't have seating, but it's perfect for taking back to the hotel room. read more

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I have been waiting my whole life to eat these fries. The spices are perfect, lemony, sesame, oregano, heaven.

This is one of my go to's and will continue to be! Love their falafel sandwich (with pickles!) and fries. Appreciate you can try different sauces to dip your fries or add to your sandwich or bowls. Only reason they didn't get a 5 star on this last visit was how long it took to get our order. It was a Saturday night, so we did mobile ordering and pickup. It said it would be ready within 3-15 minutes. I arrived 12 min after our order was placed. They were quite busy - and seemed the two employees working were a bit overwhelmed. There were a few people waiting for food, a line to order, they were out of containers for sauces, and some of the sauces were empty. I ended up waiting for an extra 25 minutes until I asked to check on an order - it was apparent from their reaction, our order got lost in the shuffle. Once they realized, they made it right away, which was appreciated. However, they grabbed a bag of fries that had been sitting on the counter since I walked in - so they were cold. Good thing - they do great in the air fryer! I've never experienced these issues before and it won't stop me from returning, definitely felt like a bit of an off night for them. Solid food, great cause, and one of the best affordable options for a quick bite at the Wharf! Recommend them! read more

Took forever to get pur food, but boy was it worth the wait. Za'atar fries were a hit, and both the falafel bowl and sandwich were spot on. Prices were very reasonable, which allows me arrive at the opinion that this is the best value in the DC area. Can't wait to try the Shwarma Sandwich next time. read more

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I ordered the falafel sandwich here and it wasn't bad. I've had way more flavorful falafel, but overall the sandwich hit the spot. Can't beat the price either. If I was hungry, I'd need to order the fries or something else. Staff wasn't the friendliest. But it's a fine option for something affordable and quick, especially at the wharf. read more

a solid 5/5 - does not dissapoint & always hits the spot. for this price and the quality and taste, you cannot go wrong here! the service is always very quick and the inside doesn't have seating but has some tables to stand at if you're wating to eat there. i always get the falafel sandwich and the ingredients have always been so fresh and the sauces that you can pick from are all so delicious but my personal favorites are the habibi and white sauces. read more

This location has just opened up off the wharf. Now I was walking around the wharf, taking everything in to figure out where to have some lunch or figure out what activities were available. A lot of restaurants had some lunch specials going, but they were sit down and I wanted to keep walking and taking everything in and I was planning on actually just walking back to the L'Enfant Plaza since there were a lot of little places to grab and go there. That's when I spotted falafel Inc. I promise to be the best falafel you've ever had and going into the space. I could already smell the falafel off the street. It smelled great. The spot looked very new. It was just a little storefront. There's not really a lot of seating. They take orders at the counter and they're very prompt and quick. There's not a lot of options which actually make it easier for you as a vegetarian. I was impressed to see falafel options that were different because there was a falafel sandwich, falafel, rice bowl and also a vegan protein if you were so inclined, I ended up getting a falafel rice bowl and I waited for a little bit to get my food. While I was waiting, I noticed that there were six different sauces. Available to accompany your meal. They had little containers to help you save them as well once I got my meal and I actually drizzled three of the sauces on top of the meal itself. The red sauce and green sauce were amazing. The rice bowl was well cooked with a variety of vegetables and hot falafel on top of it. It was delicious. I had it on the wharf while watching the boats and water. It was peaceful and perfect for the meal. Also grateful to know that a meal is given to a refugee as well. Can't wait to go back! read more

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I love Falafel Inc! Not only is it absolutely delicious, but I get to support a good cause to boot.

A chicken shawarma with Zaatar fries for $15 - enough food to feed two. Where else can you get a deal like this? The food here is excellent. Service is good too. read more

Falafel Inc - Chicken Shawarma & Zaatar Fries - Falafel Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

we visited this place while on trip for cherry blossom festival. we got falafel sandwich, zatar fries and falafel. only drawback is that they didn't had all sauces filled or out of it. read more

I got a falafel bowl with salad. I enjoyed the pickled celery the most. Otherwise the food was okay.

You can't go wrong with a falafel sandwich! Try out all the sauces when you go. It's definitely one of the cheapest options to go for in the wharf but I've noticed this location has higher prices than the west end/georgetown locations. read more

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Yum! So good and healthy! Good service and fast. Ate outside surrounded by pigeons . Sauces were good, some a little spicy. read more

Falafel Inc - Falafel bowl and CHICKEN RICE BOWL (HALAL) - Falafel Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Falafel Inc is a D.C. treasure! It's one of the most affordable meals in the city ($6 for a tasty falafel sandwich) and they help feed a refugee in need for every meal purchased. This particular location is in the Wharf. There aren't any tables inside, but there is a narrow long standing table. Their menu is simple, but they do offer a salad option, wraps, and fries in addition to their famous falafel sandwich. Near the door are a variety of really good sauces for whatever you order. read more

Made plans to visit here particularly because they help refugees with their proceeds. Got the Plant Rice Bowl without the Pali Salad (since I am avoiding tomatoes), but it was still delicious with their plant-based/vegan shawarma. Good portion of the shawarma, too, so it was nice and filling. But the star of our visit was the za'atar fries. Oh my goodness, they were so good. The fried were fresh out of the fryer, so they were light and crispy, and generously tossed in the za'atar spice mixture bursting with flavor. I could have eaten my weight in these fries. The za'atar fries were delicious by themselves but they also went really well with the sauces that they have at the side near the door. I appreciate that they had three vegan sauces (garlic, red and Mazbout - the garlic might have been my favorite) (along with three more non-vegan sauces) and they were great additions to the fries and I'm sure whatever bowl or wrap that you get. Next time I'm going to try the falafel which I'm told are excellent. read more

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Excellent! I love it. OMG, the food I give it a 100! el personal muy atento el ambiente es excelente read more

Every time I come to visit my friend who lives by the wharf, our first or second meal is here. The service is quick, friendly, and professional. But the food is the reason we come here. My friend is vegetarian, but I'm not. Here is a place she can eat without having to get just a salad. She does get a falafel salad or sandwich and is able to add the delicious sauces to make it to her taste. I usually get the chicken salad and add the garlic sauce or tahini or both. I can experiment with different flavors when I feel adventurous, too. Then we take the food outside and sit by the wharf or in the courtyard at a table. It's perfect! (There isn't room to sit inside the storefront.) read more

The mere fact that Falafel Inc has kept its prices affordable is the reason this place will forever have a special place in my heart. I'm so happy they have many more locations around DC such as this one at the wharf. If I'm here, I'm getting the falafel sandwich and fries. It's never led me wrong. Everyone I have ever taken here has loved it! Also, the service is consistently great. read more

It's always a great experience at Falafel Inc, but today was exceptional. The staff greeted me as soon as I walked in, and the service was fast and friendly! They started carrying humanely sourced chicken and today I treated myself to their chicken and rice bowl. It is so flavorful, fresh, and delicious! Their sauces are truly second to none and really complement the chicken in this dish. It's also a slam dunk that this company gives back by donating to the World Food Programme feeding refugees. An absolute gem at the wharf! I will be back very soon to try the chicken shawarma wrap! read more

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I really love the mission of Falafel, Inc. to help feed refugees with every purchase. It's really refreshing to see an owner dedicated to keeping prices affordable, but also contributing a portion of the proceeds to help others, rather than lining their pockets. Over the course of the week in DC, I had Falafel, Inc twice. The first time, I got the falafel sandwich, which was good, but far from the best falafel I've ever had. The falafel were very small, not very crispy on the outside, and inside was a bit mushy. These are definitely not fried to order, which I understand would be hard to do given the volume of orders this place does. The flavor of the falafel was good but it just didn't check all the boxes for me texture-wise. The pita, salads, and sauces were all delicious, though I would've liked a higher falafel to salad ratio. I really enjoyed the green sauce with the falafel sandwich. Overall, decent and for $6, I can't imagine eating as good anywhere else. This food far exceeds the quality of fast food, but at the same prices. I also tried the chicken rice bowl on another day. I figured it would be Halal Guys-like and it was more or less the same layout, but nowhere near the same quality (and twice the price as the falafel sandwich, at $12). The rice was very plain and simple and didn't have a lot of flavor on its own, but the worse part was the amount of chicken, which was scant at best. My best guess is that there is around 2-2.5oz of chicken in this bowl. The chicken was flavorful and not dry, which was great, but there was so little of it, I felt most of the time I was just eating salad, rice, and sauce. My advice: stick to the $6 falafel sandwich and skip the chicken rice bowl. Instead, grab a bowl from Halal Guys. It doesn't cost much more ($13 vs. $12 at Falafel, Inc.) and the sauces were better (IMHO). I would definitely go again, especially considering the price of the falafel sandwich and the contributions being made to feed refugees, but I'm sticking with the falafel sandwich. read more

Solid fresh flavorful food at amongst the best values you will find anywhere. The staff is friendly and service is fairly prompt. Great for a quick bite and definitely if trying to be on a budget without compromising on quality. read more

One of the best "cheap" eats in DC that offers a great deal on shawarma and falafel sandwiches/bowls. They have 6 different sauces that go well with the sandwiches. There's no room to eat inside, but there's some steps and tables to the right of the entrance (upon exiting) where one can sit and eat. read more

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Love the vibes and the falafel was delicious I ate outside and watched the sun set over the harbor. The fries are OK, but I didn't care for the spice on them. And they had to serve your own sauce bar, but most of the sauces were out. read more

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Quick & tasty! Friendly staff. Great price! That's all I have to say. How many characters is that? read more

trust the reviews - i could eat this every day! the falafel is delicious and tastes authentic. and for $7, the falafel bowl is so filling and affordable it's impossible to pass up! and don't even get me started on the sauce bar. try them all, but the tahini and garlic are my favs. service is quick but might take a couple min depending on the crowd. most of the locations are small and don't have any seating or parking. meet me in the mediterranean! read more

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Wow! This place had some phenomenal food for such cheap prices!! I was very impressed and I'd highly recommend this place I got a shawarma sandwich, zaatar fries and some baklava. The sandwich was delicious and the sauces were super good. If I go again I'd probably try a bowl though (with some falafel). The vegan meat in the sandwich was decent but definitely wasn't real meat. The baklava was ok (I've had better) and the zaatar fries were good but I'd probably skip these next time. The interior was pretty nice, I wish they had better seating options outside (only standing tables). Our food came out pretty quickly too! The server was nice. Overall, I'd definitely go for a sandwich or bowl again. Unbeatable price and delicious food read more

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I've been meaning to try this spot for awhile. It's tucked away at one of the ends of the Wharf, but certainly not out of the way. Menu is simple with only 5 options ranging from a Falafel Sandwich or Bowl, plus Zatar fries. There's only standing room inside; so this is more of a grab and go. There's a standing area outside with "tables" made from metal drums. The zatar fries are French fries with a seasoning (middle eastern style). They have 6 different sauces at a condiment bar. We really enjoyed the falafel Sandwich and zatar fries. You can even grab an order of humus, pita, etc for a reasonable price to go. read more

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As I picked up my food, I asked, "Oh, quick question, would it be possible for me to get a cup of water please?" and the guy at the counter just looked at me with a deliberate sneer and said "NO." Not, "Sorry, no," or "We actually have a policy where we don't give out water," or anything like that. Just "NO" in a forceful voice, then he walked away. Pretty scummy. As for the food: the fries were alright, but the falafels were somehow both soggy and dry at the same time and the "hummus" was some kind of liquid that turned into a swamp at the bottom of the bowl, which was 90% raw spinach (maybe they ran out of other ingredients?). Disgusting. I have no idea how this place has almost 5 stars. read more

Disappointed by the food, service, and ambiance. We had plant based shawarma sandwiches, fries, and soft drinks. The plant Shawarma had a texture like tiny bone fragments and gristly which was surprising and unpleasant. Then the flavor had a slightly overly bitter taste. I choked my down with a lot of added red sauce, but my spouse had two bites and got rid of the rest. My dining partner liked and ate his French fries, but I found them to be unnecessarily overly herbed- which was off- putting. Now the service was dead pan, bored, and unengaged at best. I experienced the dull gen. Z stare. In the outside dining courtyard we fought off aggressive pigeons and sundry other fowl. We see no need to return to this surprisingly high rated restaurant. read more

Don't get me wrong, I love what they've done with the wharf. Just that it's harder to fund an inexpensive meal. But this restaurant manages to get nourishing delicious food at a great price. I went with a falafel bowl chocked full of goodies. I added humus for a little bit extra. I highly recommend them if you're cruising the wharf for a bite. read more

Falafel Inc - Falafel Bowl with humus - Falafel Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia