Checked out falafel Salam for the very first time and was impressed by the quality and freshness of their food. Staff was friendly and helpful in guiding us through the menu. We absolutely loved their pocket pita, garlic fries and their kids Kit with chicken. My daughters said the pita was the best they'd ever had. We'll definitely be back. read more

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Hate to write this, but needs to be done. I've eaten here a handful of times over the years and never been impressed. For some reason I tried it again today and was once again disappointed. Placed an online order to go: Greek fries and a side of gyro meat to throw on top, since sandwiches and bowls are $13-$16! Insane. I saw the bowls, they're not large. Not a great deal by any stretch, but that's lunch hour in Seattle I guess. The fries were soggy, barely any feta on top, and the "gyro" meat is just freakin' weird. It tastes like lamb meatballs. Not at all what I expected. On top of this, my order was not ready and I ended up waiting 15 minutes. Three people in line in front of me and three behind, but just one guy behind the counter taking and prepping orders, tickets popping out of the machine left and right until he cried uncle for some help. "Wow it got busy fast, went from no orders to backed up!" Yeah dude, it's 12:15. People get off at 12, call it in, take a piss and start walking to the restaurant, just like every lunch rush every day in a busy commercial core. I also dislike having to wait in line for a pickup order. I'm in a hurry. If you can't accommodate, I can go somewhere else. Just leave my order out! I did grab a jar of grilled preserved lemons to take home. Not sure what to use them for but they look delicious. All in all, not great, again. read more

The food is fresh and made to order so it comes out steaming hot! I highly recommend the pocket pita with falafel. The pita is so pillowy soft and the falafel is nice and crispy. The Chicken shawarma rice bowl is also delicious. There's lots of vegan/vegetarian options here. Service is so friendly and everyone here is super sweet! They also have a cozy space that is dog-friendly. Definitely worth a visit! read more

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Overall, this was place good. If I come back here, I would try something other than the gyro! It wasn't bad, but I'd be interested in trying their other option. Rice / plate was definitely the winner (over the Pita sandwich). Service was good! Friendly staff! Small dining establishment. Parking was pretty easy on a Sunday afternoon. read more

Falafel Salam - Mediterranean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We lived in this neighborhood for over a decade, and apparently, this restaurant has been here for almost the same amount of time. We kept saying we need to check it out! For some reason, we never did until today, and oh how we regret not coming here sooner! It was a Saturday afternoon. There were 2 occupied tables and plenty of other vacant ones for us to select from (by the time we left, all tables were taken). We were greeted immediately by a super friendly server. We took a couple minutes to figure out what we're getting and how to order. We finally decided on 1 pita pocket with gyro meat & 1 Falafel salad. For both, we selected the purple slaw/sauce. We also ordered their garlic fries (extra crispy) & a mint lemonade. We selected seats facing out the window, looking out towards the busy California Ave street. Within a few minutes, our drink came out with our beef gyro pita and Falafel salad. Just looking at the beautiful colors of the salad made me happy. After taking a bite of it made my taste buds even happier! Then I looked at the beef gyro pita. At 1st glance, it looked plain bc all you can see if the meat, feta & garlic sauce oozing out of the white bread. However, once I took my 1st bite, I had to remind myself, do not judge a book by its cover. It was delicious! The pita was filled with different layers of meat, cheese, sauce, & slaw. The combination of all we're perfection! Then came the garlic fries. It looked as amazing as it tasted. Even with the garlic sauce and feta cheese drizzled on top, the fries were still crispy. I could not stop eating it. They were dangerous! It's definitely worth all the calories! Oh, almost for about the lemonade! With the food being so savory, the mint lemonade was the perfect touch. It complimented everything we ordered very well. 5 Stars Overall!! Experience, food, and service were all exceptional! I can't wait to go back! read more

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Top notch food in West Seattle. When you want to grab some informal delicious healthy food this is the spot. I tend to order the same variation of either a falafel wrap or a bowl but it's always delicious. They have the best fries and a slushee that we always order during the summer months to keep us cool. I don't have one bad thing to say about this place. read more

Quick and easy place to grab lunch or dinner! The food came out really soon. Lamb Gyro Bowl ($14.25) - Solid bowl. Side of Chicken Shawarma ($4) - Was a bit dry but flavor was there. Garlic Fries ($5) - Best $5 you could spend. Huge portion. Loved the garlic aioli and feta! read more

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We stopped in here one hot afternoon for a quick snack. We shared a pocket pita with gyro, which was more than enough for both. The pita was filled with gyro, veggies, and more gyro. I think we got it red spicy, which was a bit too much for my husband, but perfect for me. Service was friendly and the space was casual and dated, but overall OK. I'd stop in and try it again! read more

Falafel Salam - Pocket pita + gyros - Mediterranean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Really good Falafel. We ordered 8 different items off the menu. All were so flavorful and good! The service was impeccable.

Strange experience. I can't say it was negative, but... First of all, what they're serving isn't pita! It's a bun. So after a couple of minutes, it turns into a soggy bun. I approached and asked why my shawarma looks like a burger with lettuce and big pieces of chicken in a cold bun. But I was told it's pita; you can see in the picture what they called pita. It's a completely different kind of bread. I also have culinary experience, so I felt somewhat deceived. When I placed my order, I asked for "extra juicy", "extra crispy". When they took the order, they silently agreed, but then it turned out they couldn't do it. Although, it seems like putting that bun on the grill shouldn't be difficult. Anyway, the sauces are tasty, the lettuce is fresh, I even bought jars of pickles. But please, don't deceive people and don't call this strange bun - pita. It's not fair. I'd like to add that I bought 3 jars of pickles. Almost $20 worth. The employee put them in a thin paper bag, which tore after a minute. Maybe you should instruct your staff to initially pack the jars in sturdy bags? I nearly broke them. read more

Falafel Salam - Pita - Mediterranean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Tasty! The bread is so fluffy and the falafel are the freshest I've ever had would recommend for a quick lunch

First and probably last time here. We have friends over tonight and wanted to do something we haven't tried before. We thought this would be a good choice for the group. We ordered take away and got the food back home. There was a notable disappointment after the first couple bites amongst the group. The pita is not really pita, more of a hambuger bun and not really flatbread. The hummus was very bland, the chicken wasn't terrible but the flavor of the chicken and the lamb gyro was off for Mediterranean food. The saffron rice was fine and sauces were good, but overall there is a group consensus that we will probably not be back. Fries were soggy and lacked any real amount of feta compared to photos online. We wanted to love it, but just didn't. It's unfortunate and we were all so hopeful for a great dinner. read more

Just moved to the area and was looking for a healthy option for lunch and I must say this place was perfect. Sometimes you crave a fresh crisp salad and the one I ordered did not disappoint. My usually picky child loved her kids plate. And my husband's pita looked delicious as well. We will be returning soon. read more

Falafel Salam - Inside In - Mediterranean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Good place for a fantastic house made Pita. They are different in a very good way from your normal pita. The Falafel are crispy flavorful and excellent. The Lamb Gyro meat is spot on and purple cabbage slaw is cooling and crunchy. Be careful when ordering the spice level! Just ask for it on the side the green spice is pretty hot, a lot like Ethiopian spice. read more

Falafel Salam - a restaurant with a counter and chairs - Mediterranean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Cold hummus. Undercooked pita. What is this place? Very strange. I can only guess the good reviews are due to a lack of restaurants in the area. read more

Update: still kicking dolmas & taking names, Falafel Salam takes the whole cliché falafel/gyro stand concept and gives it an artisan bump, with soft, pillowy pita bread, house-made preserves, maybe the juiciest, spiciest gyro meat I've ever tasted (and I've had a few. Hundred.), and an offering of delicious beverages (tea and juice drinks, ciders and beers) that compliment their food. Don't hesitate-get "The Hesitator" ($14). That's the name of their sample platter of gyro meat, shawarma chicken, dolmas, falafel, hummus, a sampling of their house-made pickles (which they sell retail, btw), their wonderful, creamy/tangy red slaw, and a Mediterranean salad. Oh: and don't you dare miss their don't-miss, famous puffy pita bread, to mop the tahini sauce. Awesome! And unmissable. :) Feel free to yell, "Puffy Pitas!" in appreciation. We did. I highly recommend a side of the green hot sauce (more of an herbed chili paste, really) and if you're really hungry, a side of Greek fries with cardamom catsup. Ooo, and if you're drinking, wash down this colorful flavor-fest with a Turkish coffee stout. It's not as overwhelming as it sounds, with a smooth, malty body and dark chocolate bitter finish that seems to sweeten the food and bring out the savory flavors. If you're not drinking....well, first off I recommend taking it up, on principle. But: they also have yummy tea concoctions and fruity inventions to tickle your fancy. Get in here before they get bought out by Subway or something. Remember people, our fate is in your hands! Will we become a big, ugly Californian strip mall that used to be a neat, funky place called Seattle, or do we support our local originals, and vote with our money for our neighborhood entrepreneurs? Resist. Don't eat corporate "food". It's not just not good for you; it's not good for your town. Missing star for some poorly washed silverware and slightly awkward, forgetful (though friendly) service. But dang close to perfect, especially on the plate. Eat here. It's noms. Recommended! read more

Falafel Salam - Menu - Mediterranean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

my first visit, ordered a chicken Shawarma. Pita bread was very dry, not freshly made. Chicken was generous, but lacking in flavor, as were the rest of the ingredients. The whole set up is less Middle Eastern and more just a fast food set up with Middle Eastern menu items. Doubt I'll be going back there. read more

I just want consistency!!! I order my food the exact same way every single time and every time it's made differently. Sometimes red sauce, sometimes green sauce, sometimes I have to put my own sauces on sometimes I don't. You're food is great but geez make it the same every time. I have no idea what to expect anymore. read more

This place has amazing falafel sandwich. The purple cabbage salad is unique and tasty. Pomegranate lemonade is refreshing. The only con I would say about this place, after going there few times is that it's a bit pricey. I don't recall that I have ever paid this much for a Falafel sandwich . The chicken shawarma in the picture is ok not as good as the falafel. read more

Falafel Salam - Chicken Shawarma Wrap, Pomegranate Lemonade - Mediterranean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I was in west seattle & decided to go here, because I'm super busy & this had closest distance with vegan food. Also, I remember the green sauce I had when they came over to E side with food truck. Staffs were very attentive. Dining room were kept very clean & simple & I loved all the plants. Here are my suggestions to owner. 1. Salad: put lettuce first & top with heavy stuff on top, because it was kinda hard to get carrots & cucumbers out. Also it lacked herbs. Could use more cilantro & parsley. I took it home and made bigger salad with more herbs & lettuce & cucumber. 2. Pita bread. Texture is like cake. It need to have more chewier texture and it should be toasted to brown. This was more like cake like & too soft! I have never had this soft pita bread. Maybe it's Jordanian bread? I don't know. 3. Their infamous green sauce was too spicy and lacked cilantro taste. 4. Garlic fries: please have a vegan option w/o feta and no egg in sauce. Crushed garlic in olive oil on top of fries is my suggestion. Did owner change hands last several years or recipe change? Food was good, but different than my memory. Anyways, hope someone reads my input. read more

Falafel Salam - Awesome - Mediterranean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Just come here now and get the falafel. I've been to both the Georgetown location and the West Seattle location, and I have loved both of them equally. The food here surprised me with how amazing it was. The falafel is hands down the most amazing falafel I have ever had. It's light, fluffy, and so flavorful. I was kicking myself for not getting an additional side order of falafel. That's how good it is. I wish I had more right now. Their pita is amazing. It's fresh, hot, and fluffy. So so good. I can eat so many of them. Weve had their rice plate, the rice is buttery and just delicious. Well spiced. We tried the shakshuka at the West Seattle location, and it's amazing. It is bright, flavorful, and addicting. We wanted to try their lamb pouting from their brunch menu (only available at the West Seattle location), but they were out. Their pomegranate lemonade is super tasty and refreshing as well. I'll probably just return to their Georgetown truck next time as it's closer and more convenient. And let's face it, the falafel is amazing at either location, and that's the main star. read more

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Falafel Salam is a gem. It's a fast casual restaurant that I cringe describing as the "Chipotle of the Levant" - but it's close enough that you get the point. Whenever I've gone in or picked up food the service has been quick and friendly. The food is fresh and delicious (I particularly like their falafel) and a great bonus is that they offer containers of their sauces and other items that you can take home for your pantry and fridge. read more

Always a solid choice. Their hummus is amazing! Do yourself a favor and buy a bottle of the garlic sauce, you won't be disappointed

OMG I ate here the other day and within an hour GUT BUSTER took place. Needless to say I won't be dining here anytime soon. I ordered the chicken & rice bowl and absolulty hated it from the first bite. Folks I really wanted to enjoy this place cause I'm a huge fan of Middle East food. I picked a simple dish to lunch on but something seemed off but I ate about half of it and tossed the rest. The worst part came within an hour once I hit back home. Dine at your own risk Falafel Fans! read more

The purple cabbage slaw was good, slightly too much mayo. Falafel was okay, didn't appear properly cooked on the inside; probably because the fryer was too hot. Excellent bread, and rice tasted old and dry. Great sauces. read more

I've been wanting to try this place for awhile since I had heard great things about it from friends. I was unsure of what to order when I got here because everything sounded good. I went with "The Hesitator", which comes with a little bit of everything. It's perfect if you want to try a lot of things. It came with chicken shawarma, lamb gyro, hummus, dolma, tahini, veggies, and pita bread. All of the food on my plate was very good. My boyfriend ordered the chicken shawarma sandwich and that was excellent as well. We also tried their house-made beer that was a lemon mint hefeweizen and it was very refreshing. I'd say overall, Falafel Salam makes the best flavored chicken shawarma and lamb gyro that I've had from a Mediterranean place. They also make their own pita bread, which isn't a typical pita bread, but it's still very tasty. I'd recommend this place if you want to eat something on the healthier side and enjoy this type of food. read more

Falafel Salam - Mediterranean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This place is wonderful! I first discovered them while at a farmers market and I tried their food truck. The staff were kind and helpful. The falafel was so fresh and some of the best falafel I've ever had. I now live within walking distance of this restaurant and it is my favorite place to recommend. The food is very fresh, service is lovely and quick, and the restaurant itself is very clean. My boyfriend and I love to come try new combinations and enjoy our meal every single time. Highly recommend!! :) read more

I got the lamb gyro. It was very good. The garlic fries were good too. They give you so much. The food portion is excellent. The person who took my order and made the food was happy and attentive. The restaurant was clean and there was plenty of room. I will be back thank you. read more

holy moly!! this is the worst arabic food i have ever had. there was no flavor. i don't think anyone that worked there has ever had middle eastern food. i also don't think anyone who has enjoyed food here has ever had a good experience eating arabic food before. read more

This restaurant catered our son's wedding on Kitsap Island in 2022 and it was delicious! They served kebabs, falafel, salads , rice, pita, and hummus from their truck. We visited the newlyweds in September 2023 and visited the restaurant. It is small, but does have a few tables to eat there. We were there for lunch and enjoyed a lamb wrap with purple fixings, chicken schwarma bowl with purple fixings, and a falafel salad with house fixings. All were great! I'm so glad that we got to enjoy a different type of meal with the same wonderful ingredients. My only suggestion would be for them to start selling gift cards so we can introduce others to this great little place! read more

yum! will come here again! came in on a hot day and the mango juice was so damn good! would highly recommend. service was quick and easy. ambience was moderate but the kind i like ;) SLAY read more

Pretty good food. I was craving a gyro salad one day and googled the closest place to work and falafel salam popped up. I ended up getting the hesitater because I'm indecisive and the name was clever. You get a little bit of everything and honestly it was really worked out for me as I chose not to wait for bread when I was picking up my togo and they gave me more falafel. Win for me. I'll definitely come back whenever I have another craving. read more

Falafel Salam - Mediterranean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Yummy falafel sandwiches and fries. The staff is friendly and they have a nice bar dining area where you can look out at the passer Byers. Worth checking out for something quick and delicious! read more

My friend has been raving about this place and got me to check it out recently on 2 occasions. She's a health conscious individual and knows healthy food when she finds it. This food is made from scratch and does not contain the processed foods of other similar types of places. It still tastes delicious though. I have never been a lover of falafel and find the falafel here to be much more delicious than at other places. Its nice and crisp and doesn't fall apart easily, not too dry. I am also currently obsessed with the pickled mango sauce and have never quite had anything like it. The food is still made up remarkably fast. They are also always happy to make substitutions if you ask them to. I was surprised to see they also serve brunch, and even had a vegan egg substitute. I wish I knew I could use the free junction parking prior to my first visit as finding street parking was extremely stressful. My only other complaint is that some of the online menu is a little misleading in its labeling, there seems to be some confusion between its vegan and vegetarian products. read more

I've been going to Falafel Salam for three years now since I've moved to West Seattle and the only thing that keeps bringing me back is their chicken purple style pitas (when done correctly.) That's to say meat on bottom (please god, more than three chunks) and then slaw on top. When they put the slaw in first it makes the bottom of the pita all soggy and that's a no bueno. Less slaw and more chicken is always a good way to go but I guess you have to tip more to have it made the way you want.... I appreciate the folks at Falafel Salem but I am begging, no more soggy pitas read more

This place is fantastic. Everything is delicious, literally everything. The falafel is some of the best o have had. The outside is crunchy but not bittey. The pits bread is the best I have ever had in my life. Ever. It's so flavorful and tender! My go to is the falafel sandwich or lamb gyro Buyer beware- these sandwiches are very filling and quite a generous portion. It is great to see one of the best food trucks ever have a permanent location so I can enjoy the perfection that is Falafel Salam whenever I want! read more

Falafel Salam - Every bite is amazing!!!! - Mediterranean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Delicious. So fresh, so good and so friendly! This is our go to date-night-in pickup-spot. Everything is made on site, as local as possible and they're so kind about substitution for the various diets and preferences we have ordered for. I never get that greasy feeling afterwards with anything I've ordered and hands down-the best dolmas I've ever had. You know how you see a dolma offered sometimes and it has such good intentions but then it's bland and mushy, NOT HERE! They're the somehow light and are perfectly seasoned. Always good food, so flavorful and fresh and you should definitely get some fries while you're at it! I keep meaning to take a picture to add, but I always dig in too soon. Sorry, dear reader‍ read more

Our experience with this food probably really deserves 3 stars, however I REALLY want this place to improve and do well so I didn't want to do a lesser rating. First off, we were kind of in a time crunch so I tried to call ahead to place our to-go order. I am not sure if they don't do this but there was no answer- so we decided to just walk in. We figured it would be quick since they started as a food truck. It took about 10 minutes to get our food, which I guess shows they prepare it fresh- but I was hoping it would be a bit quicker than that since they have a pretty simplified menu. I ordered the purple gyro salad and my husband ordered the purple gyro. While I liked all of the contents of my salad there was WAYYYY WAYYY too much purple slaw. Like way too much. I could barely find any of the greens that make up the "salad". Next time, I would order this on the side. The gyro meat did taste very good and it was a pretty good portion. I also really did not love their version of pita. It looked SO delicious in the pictures, but did not live up to my expectation. I love pita bread, like really love it, but this did not taste anything like pita to me, nor did it seem to have much of a taste at all. It also was not grilled or warm, which would have made it taste much better I think. Anyways, we might be back as theres no other fast Mediterranean food in West Sea, but not at the top of our list right now. Will check back in a few months. read more

This place is GOOD. Solid freshness everytime. Cute interior. Quick service. Everytime I go here it's a banger. The Greek fries are on point also definitely a must. read more

I really really wanted to like this place more. I have been craving shakshuka and been looking allover the city for a place locally. Came here with a couple friends for a Sunday Brunch and we all ordered it. Service was ok, prices were decent but the meal itself was just not good. The Shakshuka was way overcooked so the egg yolk was solid and the Tomato/Pepper sauce was just bland. This is a 1 and done read more

Falafel Salam - Mediterranean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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