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Falafel Shawarma Cafe

4.4 (11 reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Not sure why this place came up first on Uber eats, but I wouldn't recommend. The chicken was really burnt... not what I was expecting...

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I paid for my food online and went to pick it up. But it was closed.... not the best experience

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“My classic order is a Chicken Shawarma Sandwich with a side (or two sides) of grape leaves.”

$14.95 Chicken Shawarma

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Shami Falafel

Shami Falafel

4.7(63 reviews)
74.5 mi

I'll forever be thanking the social algorithm that brought a reel about this homely spot to my…read morefeed. This place offers up fantastic Mediterranean fare and is run by some of the nicest people around. When they saw my husband eyeing a platter of an interesting dessert, they offered us both small spoonfuls to sample (I don't remember what it was called, but it was coconutty and delicious). I adored the falafel platter, which was a behemoth serving of 6 falafels, freshly made hummus, tabbouleh, and pita. The falafels were freshly fried and had a lovely sprinkle of sesame seeds. Coupled with a smooth smear of homemade hummus, my eyes were fluttering shut as I ate. My husband's side of the table went similarly silent as he dug voraciously into his mixed shawarma sandwich. He especially appreciated how they toasted the wrapper, which was more like a lavash than a pita. Before we left, we got a baba ghanoush to go. Our jaws dropped when we saw the serving size. We're so used to getting tiny containers from other spots that this giant aluminum platter of eggplant spread - complete with a little pool of fresh olive oil drizzle and stack of warmed pita - had us stilled with shock. We appreciated the sides and variety of sauces that came with our meal. The small cups of mayo, tzatziki, and spicy sauce, along with olives, pepperocinis, and pickled radishes, really helped complete our meal. These small and thoughtful touches made this meal feel more like eating in someone's home kitchen rather than a restaurant. On that note - know that everything is made from scratch and to order, which means the food will take a little longer than you might expect from a fast casual spot. This sweet gem is located on a random street in Hackensack, and a bit hard to find if you're not looking for it because there isn't much to draw attention to it. There's a small parking lot right in front of the restaurant, making it easy to drop in for a quick meal or to-go order.

Passed by this spot many times and finally decided to try it. Went with the chicken shawarma araby…read moreand it was delish! I have no doubt that their other choice menus do not disappoint and are made to perfection. They have some spots in front and street parking.

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Pita square

4.6(52 reviews)
66.4 mi

This is my go to for Halal food in Newark. I can always expct great flavored food. I have yet to be…read moredisappointed with their food. I've tried their platters. You can choose from the kofta kabab, Chicken kabab, Meat shawarma, or Chicken shawarma. The platters are served with salad and either rice or french fries. My favorite is the chicken shawarma. The meat is perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection. The salad is always fresh. I've also had their lamb gyro which is delicious. As sides, I've tried their falafels, regular hummus, Kibbeh, Babaghanouj, Mozzarella Sticks, and Hot Wings. My favorite sides are the babaghanouj and falafel. The mozzarella sticks and hot wings do not disappoint either.

I went to Pita Square and didn't get one square of pita. Seems silly, but it would have been the…read moreperfect addition for the meal. That's my only gripe though...the food is fresh and the service is good. Stopped in 40 minutes before close and they seemed to be wrapping up for the night. Sadly, they meant it would be a 15 minute wait for the chicken kabob. Opted for the chicken shawarma which was well cooked and quite tasty. The chicken was piled high on a bed of lettuce and I had cucumber sauce on top. You get two sides with the platter and there's some unique options to compliment your typical choices. The avocado hummus is a nice consistency and a good balance for the shawarma. I really wanted pickles, but likely wouldn't order them as an entire side.

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Falafel Shawarma Cafe - mideastern - Updated October 2026

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