Food Finally tried a bowl instead of a sandwich and I do think you get slightly more food than the sandwich. It was also nice that it held together more than the pita did. They make and fry the falafel right in front of you and make everything to order. Love the sauce bar that you can grab from and they have all of the different flavors you need right there. They have bags and to go containers that you can get at any point. Service I do think this might be one of the slower locations, but they are always efficient. They do have a kiosk for you to order from. Ambiance In Western Market so no assigned seating, but might be the easiest location to sit down at because it is a food hall. There is so much open seating for you to find a seat at and the other locations are lacking in that. read more

The chicken bowl here has pretty good flavor, but the portion size of chicken is so small that you have to get double meat. Also, I'd highly recommend adding the pickles. read more

Among all the vendors at Western Market, Falafel stood out for how quick, affordable, and meaningful the experience was. The service was SUPER fast--perfect for a busy lunch/dinner rush-- and the price was very reasonable. The falafel itself was crispy on the outside, soft and flavorful on the inside, and everything tasted fresh. I also tried their za'atar fries, which were seasoned perfectly and totally addictive, sch a great side! What made the experience even better was knowing that every meal helps feed refugees in need. If you are looking for a quick, tasty, HEALTHY, and budget-friendly meal with a mission, Falafel is absolutely worth stopping by. :) read more

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We really enjoyed the Yelp Event at Falafel Inc. The falafel sandwich was delicious, and I loved the Zaatar fries. They prepped the food quickly, and it was super fresh! I would definitely recommend. read more

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

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Always happy to see a Falafel Inc location newly opened. This location is great to target the DC based universities since they are so accessible when it comes to price point. Falafel sandwich we received was super full with falafel and the fries were generously seasoned with za'tar. Took full advantage of their yummy sauce bar, and I love that their selection of drinks are not from a major soda corporation and you get to support Palestinian aid by way of purchase. read more

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With lettering saying "HELLO GW UNIVERSITY" and such low prices, I thought that the low menu item prices were only for college students. I was pleasantly surprised that the low prices were for all customers! We opted for a falafel pack ($3) and a falafel salad bowl ($5). I was in disbelief that a small meal here in DC could be under/around $10 even with tax and tip. The falafels were small but mighty in terms of flavor and heartiness. The salad bowl was fresh and had a good amount of spinach, pickled cabbage, and pickles. They also had pita chips with zaatar seasoning. There's a variety of sauces you can top your food with. We went with the habibi sauce which was a little spicy and the white sauce which adds a nice touch of flavor and smoothness to your meal. We also added invisible sauce - the spiciness will creep up on you! Highly recommend Falafel Inc at Western Market for "cheap eats". Your palate and your wallet will wish you've found this place earlier! read more

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Super dry food no taste, could've been unfrozen or tastier but no, chicken had no flavor whatsoever . but their ordering experience was okay, picking up the other. It seems like everybody's in a rush. read more

Falafel Inc - Food - Middle Eastern Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

A delicious bargain (surprising for DC); a bit chaotic in the mall environment with electronic-only ordering, but falafels (and more) quickly served with plenty of savory sauces available and tables nearby. It's a GW hangout but also for World Bank/IMF locals, too. Mall is orderly with plenty of watchful security and bathrooms facilities nearby. read more

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Enjoyed this quick bite at the Western market to escape the cold wintery weather! The fries are crisp and goes well with the spicy red sauce or the garlic sauce! Get yours~ read more

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Quick facts - located in western market - very cheap food $4 for a falafel sandwich - they offer vegan shawarma and good vegetarian option - the sauces are incredible! Must try read more

This cute little shop in the West End market was quite the find. Not only was it an amazing deal in the middle of DC, but the food quality was high and it tasted amazing! I got the falafel sandwich, and the za'atar fries. I loved trying all the sauces too- there's so many options! I dug right in and forgot to take pictures... I'll definitely return when I'm in the area! read more

Oh wow, all this for $5.50. I had no idea how to order but the person at the counter was so helpful. I just said I wanted a salad with some falafels and she asked about other toppings and showed me what they were. This is so yummy and healthy! I may have lathered this in the garlic sauce but it's so good. I have no regrets for putting all this sauce on. Please open a location in Maryland! Please! read more

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Great food. Good prices. Quick and easy ordering. Sauces are ALL amazing! Try the $7 falafel bowl, it will change your life! Outside seating good option if the weather is nice to watch people as they pass by. read more

Very fresh fries, tasty sauce, and amazing falafel. Great staff and service. Amazing!

I order falafel sandwiches at a lot of different places. I live in Chicago and am visiting DC. The sandwich here was sooo good and nicely priced. Will definitely return before I leave DC later this week. read more

Ever get a falafel sandwich or bowl that's nothing special but hits the spot at a late hour? This is not that!! The falafel bowl was fresh, flavorful, and delicious! The spinach wasn't wilted, even though we ordered near the end of the day. The falafel were bite size with a lovely crunch. The veggies were crisp and the pickled accompaniment brought a nice acidity. Tip: Make it gluten free by omitting the tabouli and stuffed pita chips. This joint is inside of Western Market so ambiance is upscale food court. My only complaint is that they forgot to include the fries we ordered. We're going to see if we can get refunded for the item not provided, but I'd bring them down further if it's an issue. read more

Falafel Inc - Falafel bowl, no tabouli - Middle Eastern Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Everything on the menu is fabulous, very healthy. Take out every day while in DC! Wish there were establishments available in Ohio. read more

Great little counter in Western Market (2000 Pennsylvanian Ave NW) for delicious falafel with hummus and amazing fries. The location is awkward with a giant pole in the way of where you'd stand to order. The service was good but slow and the cashier was a low talker and had a communication barrier. I ordered a falafel bowl and fries and for $11 what a great value! I really enjoy how fresh the ingredients were. Sauces are self-serve and aplenty. They don't offer water cups or two water but have sodas and bottled Deer Park water. read more

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A great place to get a cheap and affordable meal-Falafel Inc is one of the best deals in DC. I got a chicken sandwich for under $8, including tax. The sandwich itself was fine-it'll fill you up and relatively healthy, although nothing noteworthy tastewise. read more

Great deal, good flavors, delicious sauces (garlic is my favorite). $4 for a falafel pita sandwich, $4 for a huge bag of delicious zaatar fries, solid meal for under $10 which is rare for DC read more

I reviewed the original Falafel Inc in 2017. They've expanded globally and much time has passed, but there has barely been any change in my observation, including to their low prices. For what it cost me to get a salad bowl with nine falafels in it and a side of fries smothered in delicious za'atar spices, I could barely get a side dish elsewhere in this neighborhood. One could see them chopping fresh greens to start the day off, and they have this cool-looking automated falafel dispenser that drops standardized balls in for fresh frying. Their menu is small, and you're basically choosing a sandwich or a salad bowl and whether or not you want fries, but they are very good at executing it. Whatever money they send to people in need, as their mission promises, is worth considering as well. read more

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This location is inside Western Market, and service was quick. We only stopped by for a snack of zaatar fries, but they were delicious and affordable. I would visit again for more fries or to get some falafel, as everything we saw looked so good! read more

Falafel Inc - a sign that says hello gwin university - Middle Eastern Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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One of my favorite cheap eats in DC! I'm glad I was able to find another location that's situated in a food hall. There was plenty of seating which I liked as our usual wharf location for falafel inc also has outdoor tables where you can stand and eat. Service was nice and quick and I was able to get my food pretty fast. I would definitely recommend coming here and also trying out the other restaurants within the Western market (food hall's name) read more

Falafel Inc - Falafel sandwich - Middle Eastern Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Really great spot inside Western Market for a cheap and quick meal. Where else can you get a pretty filling salad bowl for $5 ($6 with hummus)? The salad mix is not fancy, just some spinach, tabouli, and pickles. They fry the falafels behind the counter so they are usually pretty fresh. The salad doesn't come with dressing but they have a line-up of sauces on the self-service counter. I also love the pita chips that come with the salad for some crunch. Giving it a 4/5 because the falafel themselves are not my favorite. They are a little too dense and almost doughy. But anyway, this is worth to be added to your lunch rotation. read more

Falafel Inc - Falafel bowl with hummus - Middle Eastern Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

4.5 falafel inc extra star for the price. $5 bowl also can get fries. lot of sauce choice. good greens although falafel are small and not the best read more

This location just opened up and is just as great as the rest! Located inside Western Market, it's conveniently on GW's campus and has an abundance of seating options. This is also a great meal option for GW students on a budget! I decided to try the vegan shawarma (a new menu item) and it was delicious. I couldn't tell it was vegan and honestly if they hadn't told me I would have believed it was meat! The spices are what make the shawarma flavorful and pretty epic. As always, I also ordered their Za'atar fries because it's a classic. The servers were extremely friendly and efficient- I only had to wait about 5 minutes despite there being a really long line. Overall, I highly recommend Falafel Inc. You can't go wrong no matter what you order. read more

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Best bang for your buck for lunch in Foggy Bottom. In an area where it's hard to find places offering lunch for less than $10, Falafel Inc is serving up some excellent falafel, vegetarian shawarma, and za'atar fries all for $4-$6 each. Not to mention that a portion of their proceeds go to aiding refugees worldwide. Make sure to get the za'atar fries and some sauces to dip them in (the garlic sauce is my favorite). read more

Plain and simple, Falafel Inc is so good. Everything is super affordable and made fresh right in front of you. I highly recommend the falafel (duh) and the zaatar fries. All of the sauces are serve yourself on the side which I love. I think the most expensive thing on there menu is $6 so this is the perfect place to guy if you're trying to save some money! read more

if falafel inc has no fans i am dead. insanely affordable and insanely good. the falafel is great ofc, but the vegan shawarma bowl is so underrated read more

This place is a hidden gem. The food is fantastic, fast and reasonably priced. I can't think of too many places that are all 3. I got the shwarma bowl today, delish. The meat was tender and well seasoned, the bowl had cabbage, pickles rice and other vegetables and then there was a variety of sauces. I'd like to try their za'atar fries next time. read more

The lady working at Falafel inc ( western market Washington DC) on 6/14 at 5.30pm throwing trash in the big trash can and was touching the trash by her hand and started preparing food without replacing her gloves. She was unhappy to replace her gloves when asked and continued preparing the food with the dirty gloves. read more

Is this the best deal in DC? The falafel bowl was might tasty for just five bucks. The tabouli on top was great as were the sauces. I liked the pickles which I believe were made of celery. They are pretty generous with the falafel too. The whole bowl was mighty tasty. It is located in Western Market with several other food vendors. There is ample seating outside on a patio (with tables in the shade, and others in the sun--also seating inside). Give it a try. It's five dollars :) read more

I'm so sorry to all of the mom and pop falafel places because this joint has the best falafel I ever had. Always crispy, always tasty. They are knowledgeable about making their bowls gluten free. You pay the same amount for a bowl without pita chip and tabouleh but at $5 a bowl, I'm not complaining. read more