holy SHIT! this is a must go. I saw the sign "try a free sample of falafel" and i was like okay might as well and it was actually some of the best i've had (and is gluten free!) The falafel is so crispy and crunchy on the outside and smooth in the inside. i could eat those all day long. they're perfect. i had the vegetarian plate (i am gluten free so i had to pass on the pita :( ). I got 7 AMAZING falafel balls, salad with tomato and cucumber and some fun dressings and spices, hummus (so fricken good), and an olive cucumber salad. I wish i tried the dolmas as they looked fantastic but oh well, I'll be coming back. I also was given a side of rice and sauce instead of pita which was very nice and it was so good. Mmm. My friend had the gyro sandwich. 10/10 again. Please try, the workers were super sweet. This is a hidden gem on pearl street. I will be dreaming about those falafel balls tonight. you have my heart falafel king. read more

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This is definitely not as good at Kalita Grill, but I was shocked to learn that they managed to make a pita bread that tastes like nothing. I will be back in a couple of years when I forget how bad this was. read more

So pricey! I ordered a falafel plate, and not only was it over $10, but the portions were tiny! The falafel balls: tiny; the salad portion: ridiculously tiny; and the portions of hummus and baba ganoush: so sadly shallow, I could've cried deeper puddles. Oh, and one measly piece of pita. The price reflects a larger portion from what you'd get from the wrap/sandwich, but I think it's the same amount of food. It's been 20+ years that my family and I have been coming here, and this is the first time I've felt ripped off. The food is good, but not $10.50 (before tax) good. I'll have to save my falafel eating for when I'm home in New York, where I can get big portions of middle Eastern food for reasonable prices. Because I like this place, and I like the owner, I really hope they change their portions to feed grown people... and not just the grown people who have bottomless wallets. Please note: I'd like to give this place 2.5 stars because 3 seems too generous. But, perhaps this reflects how I felt about their generosity to me. I hope to see changes if I dare return. read more

Falafel King - My fork stands in a shallow portion of hummus. This is the hummus plate for $10.50. All portions are smaller than appear. - Falafel Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

Great food. I enjoy gyros salad and plate. Falafel is nice and soft... I'll definitely come back. read more

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Been coming here since 1994 and the food is still amazing! Unfortunately I can't visit every week like I use to since I had to move out of state, but whenever I come back, it's the first place I stop. The interior could use some sprucing up though ;-) read more

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Odd owner . I worked in his factory only one day because he paid me in almost expired pita instead of actual money Hummus not included read more

Ordered a chicken souvlaki sandwich. It was the worst I've ever had! Lettuce was old, flavors were bland and chicken was not grilled - in fact, I'm not even sure it was chicken. Would never recommend this place or return. Just bad food. read more

Loved this place for thirty years, and still loving it. Best gyros and falafel balls I've ever had in my mouth. Fresh food, fast service, always excellent. Don't believe me? Walk by there any day during lunch - there's a line out the door of people waiting patiently for food. read more

The service is always very quick and fresh. I like that they give you extra taziki sauce and other sauces if you ask. The presentation was nice and my husband and I enjoyed our small lunch today. The falafel king is very good and consistent! read more

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Excellent falafel humus wrap (add onions and hot sauce) and gyros grilled meat platter. Very fresh and tasty.

Why had I never tried this place out?!? I was at the pearl street mall yesterday and I'm so glad I dropped in to get a bite to go. It was delicious!!! Simple menu with all my Mediterranean favorites. I got the Casablanca plate with lamb. This included a small and refreshing Greek salad, tasty rice, humus, 4 falafel, a dolma, pita bread, and the fresh, cut and cooked to perfection, strips of lamb. It was all excellent! The staff were warm and friendly and the lamb was prepared in front of me, after I ordered it. I'll definitely be back! If you like Mediterranean, you have to try Falafel King! read more

I was in boulder today for a snow hike, afterwards finally decided to try this spot out, given I'm a falafel connoisseur. And wow I wasn't disappointed. Food was very tasty, light and made to order. Will definitely be coming back when I'm around. read more

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Ugh, yum. So good, so fresh. Stopped here after a hike and it was a perfect decision. You can literally watch the balls of dough plop into the deep fryer and come out as beautiful falafel balls in front of your eyes. I ordered the hummus pita wrap which ran for $8.99 and it was so crispy and delicious! The hummus was awesome (don't skimp, it's worth the extra $$) and it was a perfect size for lunch. I took it to go and it was wrapped excellently - probably the easiest experience I've ever had eating a wrap without it falling apart all over me. There are places to sit inside, but the lighting gets a little dark as you go towards the back. There are a few tables outside as well if you like to eat there. Fast service, friendly cashiers, and super tasty falafel. I'll definitely be back! read more

Falafel King - Hummus Pita Wrap with crispy falafel. Yum! - Falafel Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

The falafels literally taste like nothing. I've never had a falafel this bland before. And, they are very small. I think the people saying these are great falafel have never had real falafel before. For the very, very high price you pay, this place is a hard pass for me. read more

The food tastes good but the portions are so tiny it's a little ridiculous. I know that the falafels are mini, but before at least one got a decent serving of the sides. I payed for a 6x4 and got leas than a table spoon of each side. My eight year old daughter would not get full by this. For $13.99 I expect a bit more. Disappointed. read more

I really wanted to like this place, but honestly it was one of the worst falafel and lamb shawarma sandwiches I've ever had. It was almost tasteless. Spare yourselves. read more

Delicious tasty falafel, savory gyro meat and a dozen interesting flavorful sides. And it's on the Boulder mall, with outdoor seating if it's a nice day. You can choose pita sandwiches, meat or falafel salads, or main plates with two extra sides. I tried the gyro plate with pita, and babaganoosh and Turkish tomatoes. Everything was tasty and strong flavored, the way I like it. Nick and the other staff were friendly and helpful. Good place! read more

For decades Falafel King was one of my favorites and I even used them for catered meals, but it's taken a nose dive recently. The portion sizes have gotten so small that after going there, I had to get some food elsewhere to be satisfied. Even the falafel balls have gotten smaller. And this is with a steep rise in the prices. After two meals there, just to make sure it wasn't just a bad day the first time, I'm done with them. read more

Consistently amazing! I love this place and come in about every other month when I'm in Boulder for a haircut. I wish I could give them 10 stars. Just GO! read more

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Okay. My relationship with falafel king is becoming a bit serious. I daydream about the fresh fried falafel balls served out front on busy Pearl St., and I seem to wander in there at least once a week without even knowing how I got there. The gyro plate is where it's at. A Greek salad topped with gyro meat and served with two sides. I go for hummus and dolmas, but, there are lots of options when it comes to sides. It is also served with a pita in case you feel like mushing it altogether in a piece of bread and then devouring it! Yum! There are lots of other options. Chicken pita, shawarma, vegetarian options, etc. there is something for everyone. I would also add that this location is extra special because the owner is so sweet. He is always out front making sure people have a taste of falafel, and putting them under the spell of the enchanting falafel king! nom! An easy and quick lunch on pearl. read more

Great falafel! The owner was very friendly and asked everyone who came in where they are from. My cousin and I enjoyed eating here. read more

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Very flavor Greek salad! On the side I had eggplant in this delicious tomato sauce and marinated olives. Very fresh ingredients!

Did the food taste good, yes! Except the pita bread, got the whole wheat and it was soft/mushy, so I didn't eat it. Got the Mediterranean special plater (falafel, gyro meat, salad on plate). The spice was great, salad delicious. The pistachio baklava was great, but it was $3 for literally two bites. I could have taken it in one bite, but I wanted to enjoy it.... While the flavor is really good, I think the portion was a little too small on the gyro meat and the baklava (this is in contrast to both how other restaurants serve in the same genre of food as well as the dozens of options just around the area). Also the pita bread being undercooked and not enough sauce for dipping anyway.... ‍ IDK. A few small fixes and it's definitely 4/5 read more

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The falafels are great but the shawarma is not worth it. The meat is not soft enough and it was more like a gyro than a shawarma. Get the lemonade if you want something to drink. read more

As others have said, extremely skimpy portions. The food itself is good but I've been there a few times now, and each time I've been surprised at how tiny the amount of meat, rice, and even salad (come on!!) you get. $20 to walk away hungry. Not a bad option in a pinch but below par compared to many other places. If the portions are going to be that small, they should not charge so much. Service was fine tho, nice people up front. Not sure if this comes from higher up or what, but being stingy is not a good look. read more

Food still great but service still fucking blows half my order was wrong and I had to correct them and it took forever. Wanna keep coming but the service gets worse and worse every time I go. I just watched my food sit and get cold and asked if it wasready and they had just forgotten about it. read more

The falafel is really always the test isn't it? And this , the Falafel King, PASSES the test! They have a special falafel sizing machine to make sure that each ball is exactly as perfect as the last, delivering a crunchy exterior and a perfectly cooked (and FLAVORFUL) interior. This owner operated gem on Pearl Street is a must! Enjoy the parade of people and don't sleep in the coffee! read more

I've had Falafel King a few times before and every time it's great! I get the vegetarian platter with falafel and hummus, and the food is great and very filling. Everyone who works there is super nice as well! read more

Cute spot & best gyro I've had in a long time ! I think I used to know the owner....

They have very good falafel and wraps. The spice level is prefect and the meat was juicy. I particularly liked their Turkish coffee with a hint of cardamon. The place was packed but they processed our order fast. read more

We just stumbled upon this place on our visit to Boulder and ordered the gyros wrap. The bread was light and fluffy and the lamb /hot sauce and taziki sauce so so delicious. read more

Just as expected! fast quality food! I had their falafel platter with two sides and got tabouli salad and Turkish tomatoes as my side. This is an affordable place with very quick service! The falafel is made daily and very fresh which made the experience a lot nicer! I also liked to see how much they care about recycling which I believe should be a huge part of every business. read more

Fast Falafel I like the fact that this place is fairly fast and has that hip & casual feel. Speedy Mediterranean food is awesome because it shows that the area embraces culture. As I walked in I noticed that the pricing was fair and definitely not on the bargain side. I decided to snag the "special" which is a gyro, 6 falafel balls, and a soda. In addition I ordered a side of tabouleh, baba ganoush, and extra whole wheat pita. The service isn't anything welcoming or spectacular. I wasn't greeted nor was the college girl ringing me up being anything but busy and she was maybe even a tad irritated for whatever reason. I was strictly there for the food but a warm and cheery staff is always something that I love to experience. It sure makes the food THAT much more appealing and mysteriously tastier then usual (memo to them). The food itself wasn't too bad. The gyro meat was juicy and went well with the sandwich. I did ask for hot sauce on it but I guess my flame factor isn't up to par with most Westernized folk. The falafel balls were small, fresh, but not as "spiced" as I like them to be. A total preference thing and let's face it, I guess I don't prefer their particular recipe.The tabouleh has more bulgur and less parsley then average- flip flopped, if you will. It also didn't have much of a lemony or minty taste to it. The baba lacked the charred eggplant taste to it. It may have been due to the other ingredients they add to the dip. I devoured the whole thing with my kids but I'll be d@mned if I didn't after dropping nearly 25 bucks on all that stuff. YES, it can hit the spot but I'm thinking there might be other places around that might do a better job. MEH!!! read more

Fresh, delicious, friendly, and authentic! We love this place!!! They are open for dine in right now too.

there's always a huge crowd whenever I pass by here, but with food like that i'm not surprised. the first time i was here i got the falafel wrap and was pleasantly surprised by the taste of the falafel. they do come a little on the smaller side, but i like that it gives more surface area for the crunch per falafel. they also give you enough falafel to compensate for the size. i also got the schwarma wrap, which was very tasty. i would definitely try this place out if looking for a quick mediterranean lunch stop. read more

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Loved the food here! A nice man offered a sample outside and we wanted some so he showed us in. What's more - he was super accommodating of our huge jogger stroller and baby! I think he turned out to be the owner or manager. Great food and great experience. read more

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And yes, I have been a fan since we were both young. In fact, since the Pearl Street Mall was young too. I am not sure how I have never reviewed this classic but I eat there intermittently and I have not been in a while since there are so many new places to eat downtown. And I often buy their items prepackaged at Whole Foods. But there is nothing as good as fresh from the fryer hot falafel on a pita with fresh cold salad fixings. What a great lunch on a hot day. The line goes out the door on nice days on the Mall but they keep it moving quickly and they usually give out some samples to keep you pacified. The falafel ball batter gets squirted or scooped (it was hard to see over the counter) out of the dispenser bowl and right into the fryer and then scooped out onto a tray to fill the orders. They were assembling the plates and pita wraps as quickly as the hot parts were ready. Everyone is friendly, they keep the case with trays of prepped foods quite clean and the prices are a nice value casual meal. The only flaw I found was that since they had prepped so much lettuce for a busy Saturday, a few pieces had lightly browning ends by the time I got there. You can eat inside or at the Mall entrance seats ( an "almost" patio) or take it to go to eat on the Court House lawn, which is where I found lots of families with small kids and very few local "lingerers." All in all, a nice treat and so much better than any of the newer falafel sellers that I have tried recently in other parts of town. To me, this is still the local gold standard and fresh really is best. I need to get back in the habit of stopping in. read more

Ive been to Boulder numerous times and never ventured in here. Well after a failed attempt at a Rib Restaurant because they were closed. I ventured in here. Damn im glad. The 2 girls behind the counter were rockstars. I had the Gyro with Onions but no Hot Sauce though you can get hot sauce if thats your pleasure. It had tasty vegetables on it and was packed with meat and the tzatiki sauce wasnt overly salted. And the meat was moist. Other establishments ive been to it has been dry. I liked the option of Pomegranate Lemonade though i had rootbeer. I even had a off the wall question about where to find tape to mail out a package and they offered to lend me some then help me find a convenience store. When im back in Boulder and want a Gyro i know where i will be eating. And there is adequate seating to thats comfortable. Thanks Guys you RAWK read more

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Such a fun greek place! So much character and charm in the environment. The chandeliers are so cool, looking like flowers and leaves. The employees are so fun and interactive. The falafel was so crisp on the outside and perfectly moist on the inside. The flavor was amazing and the baklava was so flavorful. Some of my friends had never had falafel and one of the wonderful employees brought us a tray free of charge so we all could try! FALAFEL KING IS GOATED. read more

Ah, I want to love this place so much. It has huge potential, but they just cut corners on too many things. Since a trip to Israel a few years ago I have been a constant hummus, pita, and more eater. I ordered a shawarma and hummus plate, and a couple others in my party did as well. It came out after around 10 minutes and we began eating. The hummus was the highlight by far. It had a nice, smooth texture to it and tasted authentic. Unfortunately the pita was off. It was taken from a bag and reheated, which was really too bad. It has potential, but it was just too tough and off in it's current state. Pita is such a simple thing to fix and would go a long ways towards making this place so much better. The main part of the dish, the shawarma, was pretty dry. The dressings, especially the little side of hot sauce we were given, and the rest of the lettuce and things were great. The meat just didn't cut it though. It looked like they prepared it just like they do in Israel, but for what ever reason it was completely dried out. I had a lemonade with it that was pretty good as well. A few fixes and this place could really be something special. read more