Stopped by for a pita pocket with falafel and fried eggplant and it really hit the spot. The falafel was crispy on the outside and soft inside, not dry at all which is always the risk. The fried eggplant added a really nice flavor and texture, super soft and perfectly cooked. Everything together in the pita just worked. Fresh veggies, good sauces, and a solid balance without being too heavy. Portion was generous and filling. You can tell they're using fresh ingredients and putting some care into it, not just throwing it together. Nothing fancy, just really good, satisfying food. Definitely coming back for this again. read more

I ordered the combo plate one Saturday night and was a little disappointed. I had heard lots of great things about Falafelle, but only really enjoyed the dolmas and pita. The falafel didn't seem fresh, and the rice was not as moist and flavorful as other nearby restaurants. Maybe I just had bad luck? read more

Falafelle - Combo plate - Vegan Near Me - Belmont, California

I've been coming to Falafelle for almost 6 years now, since I first moved to the area. Falafelle has always been my go-to when I want to indulge without the guilt of eating unhealthy takeout. I love their vegetarian/vegan mezze. The combo plate has a nice nutritious mix of textures and colors--crispy pickled cucumbers, sauerkraut, turnips, tangy banana peppers, sumac onions, parsley salad, shredded cabbage, red bell peppers, beets, cucumber and tomato house salad, soft dolmas, and amazing tahini with garbanzos on top. It's a mix of crispy, soft and crunchy veggies and so refreshing to the palate. The falafel here are crispy, fluffy and flavorful, and really stands out against the background of healthy sides. The owner is very kind and well-loved in this neighborhood. The staff are friendly and treated well. There's no seating anymore since COVID, but there are lots of nice shaded areas nearby to sit and eat outdoors on a nice day. Highly recommend for everyone, not just the vegetarians! read more

Falafelle - Combo plate with tahini, not spicy - Vegan Near Me - Belmont, California

This place has a close spot to my heart. The healthy ingredients combined together make for a healthy meal. Many friends and family members that I've taken here have also learned to love the entire menu. If you're open to try something new, delicious, and health conscious you need to try Falafelle! read more

Falafelle - Pita Pocket (excuse the look as I was already a few bites in) - Vegan Near Me - Belmont, California

Falafelle is probably my favorite vegan restaurant, err... Hole in the wall of all time at the moment... Because that's is exactly what it is: with a small storefront, there is no room to sit inside or outside. Order your food and enjoy it somewhere else, there is no dining in here. Every order is take out or to go... They are fast and efficient and I never had anything bad. The food is very tasty as well and the portions are generous. Great price points as well. #veganaEats: ~ Falafelle Combo - 4.5/5 This Como is unbelievable. It has a solid variety in it. According the the website: "100% Vegan. Six falafel balls served with hummus, tabbouleh and two pieces of Dolma in a plate with zesty cabbage, beets, sauerkraut, roasted red peppers, house salad, pickled turnips, sumac onions, pickled cucumbers, mild banana peppers & garbanzo beans. Don't want a topping? Add it as a note. Feel free to add premium toppings as well. We suggest adding Baba Ghannouj!" I can only finish this if I'm very hungry, otherwise I end up saving half for later or splitting it with someone else. I've been here a few times, and will probably be back... read more

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Always good...drinks, desserts and a variety of falafel... something we really look forward to... You can order online. Limited outdoor seating.... Go to the park next door. read more

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This feels a bit like a hole on the wall. The counter to take your order is at the front of the shop so there's no seating, takeout only. I usually get the falafel pita and it's on point in flavor. Portions are filling. Will continue coming back when I'm in the area. read more

So good! I got the Falafelle Combo and added Baba Ghannouj. The pita is so yummy I've never had fluffy pita, it was amazing. You get a hefty serving of food, I had enough for lunch and dinner. I ordered online through their website which was pretty simple and my food was ready within 15 min. If ordering in person there is a kiosk right outside the door. There is no seating available, but a good spot for quick lunch. read more

Falafelle - Falafelle Combo - Vegan Near Me - Belmont, California

My SO has always loved coming here for a quick, healthy meal. I didn't really have a strong opinion on it. Aside from the super soft pita bread, I never really craved anything from Falafelle. I eat like a child--I don't like vegetables, especially pickled vegetables. Plus I like meat lol. My opinion on Falafelle completely changed once I tried the Heaven's Pita. It's the best pita pocket I've ever had. With cauliflower, eggplant, and walnut pesto in their fluffy pita bread, I still feel like I'm eating a somewhat healthy meal. I definitely recommend it for those who don't like vegetables :D read more

Falafelle - Heaven's Pita Pocket - Vegan Near Me - Belmont, California

Decided to give this place a try after seeing the great reviews. It's more of a pick-up spot than a full restaurant--orders are placed at a kiosk, and it's takeout only. So I can't comment on the ambience. Parking nearby is pretty challenging, though there's a small park within walking distance if you're looking for a spot to enjoy your food. The portions are decent but not particularly large, and the falafel wasn't especially memorable. The pickled sides are fresh but tend to lean towards the sour/acidic side. Overall, it's a decent option for Mediterranean food, but the inconvenience might make me think twice about returning. read more

Falafelle - Vegan Near Me - Belmont, California

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I love when there is a vegetarian/vegan option that does not have falafel in it. The Heaven's Pita Pocket was so yummy with eggplant and cauliflower. The hot sauce ties it all together and makes it so flavorful. I paid about $15 total which I think is a little high for something so small, but it did fill me up. It is a small space with not much room to wait outside for your food. I had very little interaction with the staff as I ordered on a tablet. There is a parking lot in the back. read more

Falafelle - Heaven's Pita Pocket (vegan) - Vegan Near Me - Belmont, California

When I found Falafelle online, I expected a restaurant but it's really just an ordering window. You order on a kiosk, get your take out and that's that. There is a bench outside but no tables or any real seating options. Apart from that, the food is amazing. The menu is pretty small, but they have some great options. I got the pita pocket and it was so delicious. It's packed with amazing falafel, fresh veggies and covered in a soft pita. They also offer baklava and drinks, like probiotic soda. This is a great take out option! read more

Falafelle - Pita Pocket - Vegan Near Me - Belmont, California

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I've tried Falafelle multiple times and usually go during weekday lunch time. STARS (stand out qualities) -Tasty and fresh in ingredients -Falafel is one of the better ones I've had on the peninsula -Pita bread is above average and fluffy and fresh! -Decent portions especially the falafel container STAIRS (areas for growth) -I had trouble hearing the names called out for the food. I recommend staff vocalize the name of person loudly or broadcast it in a screen (visuals are great) TIPS -container seems to have more food than wrap (I ate it all but was really full! I probably could have saved half portion for another meal!) -order BEFORE pickup. It took about 15-20 minutes from the time of order -order and pick up BEFORE peak time (possibly around 11:45-1pm) as there is a bit of a wait during 12-1pm -keep boxes up right - sauces leak -You can eat at nearby Twin Pines park which has some picnic tables, benches, grass or stage/stair area (no seating at restaurant) read more

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Super delicious and fresh vegan Mediterranean food! I had the falafel container, which has 6 falafels (mine came with 7), hummus, and various vegetables and salads. The falafels were super crispy without being dry, and the hummus was extremely smooth and delicious. Most of the menu is vegan by default, and everything that is not vegan is clearly labelled. You order at a little kiosk outside, and then they bring the food to a little window when it's ready. My food was ready within a few minutes. There is no seating area, but there is a park nearby where my friend and I sat down to eat. Would love to come back to try one of the pita pockets. Highly recommend! read more

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This place sucks; awful customer service. No customers i sight but staff is too busy to help. You have to place the order by yourself on the screen and when you ask for help the employees can't communicate for obvious reasons. As for the product, Watered down falafel due to the way it is prepared, completely misses the point. 0 stars read more

The pita pockets are great mmm yum savory and I loaded it with avocado. I also love the fries and the sauce here

I originally headed to the usual hummus "go-to," Oren's Hummus in Palo Alto, but the traffic was standstill on the local streets getting there and I decided to turn around keep going north towards home but also checking Yelp...and, in looking through several different places in San Mateo, Burlingame, etc., I noticed Falafelle and the fact that they have fluffy pita! That is one thing that I can't stand at a lot of Mediterranean / falafel / hummus places -- no matter how good the food is, if it's that flat factory pita, it really diminishes the experience. After you've tried fluffy pita once, it's hard to go back to the basic kind. And then I saw further in the reviews that said that the hummus was absolutely amazing, with many people saying "best I've ever had." I had been hoping to go somewhere where I could sit down, get table service and enjoy the meal, which Falafelle doesn't have, but I was willing to give it a try anyway as it was kind of convenient for me on the way home and I was enticed by the reviews and the photos. So, they have an electronic menu right outside -- actually, you can't even go inside the store anyway -- and the menu layout was at first a little confusing as to what they had, even though they do not have a large menu. But I ended up figuring it out and decided to go basic and get a falafel wrap, a side of hummus, and pita bread. Well, the pita bread was just as I hoped it would be: thick, fluffy, warm and absolutely delicious! I will say, these pitas, although equally as good as Oren's are only about ¾ of the size. But then they were only $1.50 so it was no big thing to get several. I dunked the pita in the hummus...ah, yes, everyone who's reviewed here is right, it is absolutely wonderful. I would actually say you could probably put this hummus head-to-head with Oren's and it would be hard to choose the winner. Now I used to be a big falafel fan. I haven't been of late because most of the falafel that I found is so dry, heavy, umderspiced or overspiced (or I just haven't been going to the right places). But I decided to give Falafelle's a try, since that's their specialty -- and, folks, I thought it was one of the most delicious falafels I've ever had. Very light, with a nice crunch, and just the perfect seasoning, it really was delicious. And the way that they prepared the wrap was first of all, visually, very appealing, and they put in it a great complement of ingredients that made the whole thing taste so great -- and I was actually impressed that they didn't put onions in, which everyone seems to do, but which I don't like because I think it takes away from the flavor of the falafel. Maybe I would have asked for a little less tomatoes, they put a whole lot of those in there, but it fine and it was great bite -- actually, I could only eat half of it. So I absolutely endorse this place hands down if you want some really good hummus, really good pita, and really good falafel. Oh, and another great thing: if you're a fan of San Pellegrino soda, they carry just about every one of their flavors. read more

Great little take-out only falafel place. Fast service, fresh ingredients, delicious, and healthy. I will be a regular customer.

Random pickup counter that we happened to stopped by and thought "let's go vegetarian for a change" and we were not disappointed. They PACK the hell out of the Pita Pocket, it's hefty and what is expected for $12 - your money goes far here. Falafel was not dry, it was mixed with the greens and hummus and sauce extremely well. Ask them to mush your your falafels so you can get flavor and texture in every bite. Medium is the way to go, not spicy at all and had a very minor hot Cheetos version of a kick. Service was fast, got our big order within 10 minutes. read more

Falafelle - Vegan Near Me - Belmont, California

I've heard about this restaurant before but was finally in the area and had to try it! I was craving good falafel and this place delivered! I ordered a la carte items like 1 dozen falafel, side hummus and pita breads. Everything was so delicious and fresh I savored it all! Service was friendly and welcome too! It's a small place with no seating spots though so food is to go only. Next time I may try the bowls and other items but if you're in for excellent Mediterranean food visit them! read more

Summary- amazing food, just go for it. Ur belly will thank you Place doesn't have dining. Street Parking is limited We can place order from screen out front Mango milk is sooper Baklava was good Maamoul is good Heavens Pita pocket is awesome Falafelle container is out of d world Will certainly come back for more read more

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One of the only spots in the bay that focus on the falafel. Traditional tasting, the hummus and baba ganuch is amazing, the salads are always fresh and even when the is line of people you can get you food really quickly. The self ordering station helps to avoid big line. read more

DON'T order via DoorDash. They completely ignored my pita customization and they didn't supply hummus I purchased.

If I could eat here everyday, then I would. As someone who loves vegan options, this place is paradise with their homemade fresh ingredients. It's also very easy to order online and it's ready fast. read more

Wow, why did I wait so long to stop by for lunch? This place is so freaking good, the flavors, the crispy falafels, the spiciness, the hummus, the pickled veggies... everything! I ordered online for pickup but you can walk & order from the window or from the tablet. It's literally a hole in the way. You order/pick up from the window. There are two tables with two chairs to sit & eat out front but that's such a busy street that I ate it back at the office. I can't wait to be back & if you're in the area this is a must! It is on a busy street but you can drive around & park in the back I can't wait to be back & read more

Falafelle - Pita Pocket - Vegan Near Me - Belmont, California

Falafel is a good place to go however every single time I order online and say no onions no house salad they Include it. I'm very disappointed. read more

These falafel sandwiches are soooo good. I drive a long way to get one. Not much space to eat in but take it home or on a picnic and be in heaven. I am vegetarian and love the veggie options. read more

Honestly, it was good but not great. Really wanted to try this place based on the 5 star reviews. It was good, but nothing mind blowing. Since I have had better Falafel elsewhere in the bay area - it wouldn't be fair to give this place 5 stars. Achilles in Santa Clara and Dishdash in Sunnyvale has much better tasting falafel and better toppings, variety is sauces etc. Achilles makes their falafel fresh at the time of order - nice and warm - here it was cold and also not as flavorful. A bit bland - lacking in salt. I also asked for high spice - but it was delivered closer to mild (far far far from spicy). Not many variety in sauces. They should also provide some sauces on the side (without asking), but I didn't get any. Ordering was super easy through the digital kiosk - quick and seamless. Although there was only one screen so it can get really busy, especially if the person ahead of you is not sure what they want (happens often right ) Customer service: can't say anything here - there was zero interaction with the staff apart from when they call your name for order pick up. Net net: I am glad I tried it - had to with the 5 star ratings this place has. Don't think I am coming back unless I am in the neighborhood already. Parking is also not easy. We had to park in the park close by and walk to this place. read more

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It has been forever since I last reviewed Falafelle so time for an update. I finally tried their sandwiches and they are both delicious. Pita Pocket 5/5. Very fresh ingredients and delightfully filling. It has falafel balls, cabbage, sauerkraut, roasted red peppers, house salad, pickled turnips, sumac onions, pickled cucumbers & mild banana peppers. Yum. Heavens Pita Pocket: 5/5. Love the combinations of all of the fillings (eggplant, cauliflower, potatoes, hummus, vegan walnut pesto sauce, and sun dried tomato sauce). I added Baba Ghannouj the first time I had this but I don't think it needs the added flavor. My fingers were dripping with sauce as I finished it and It was wonderful. Also very filling. The people behind the counter are very nice. read more

Delicious and fresh ingredients! Staff super friendly! There isn't a place to sit so I recommend walking to the nearby park:) read more

Few menu items Each item carried out to perfection Definitely 5 stars Best falafel out there - coming back soon! read more

Falafelle - Falafel sandwich, dolmas - Vegan Near Me - Belmont, California

Falafelle is a completely vegan Mediterranean street food joint that is serving up excellent Falafel Balls with standout basmati rice, the creamiest hummus, and absolutely amazing spicy and savory sauces. I wish I discovered this place earlier and somehow I am just now finding out about this gem. Their falafel combo plate we ordered was super flavorful, fresh, and delicious and more importantly served with soft and moist falafel. I find this place comparable to some highly rated falafel places in the Bay Area such as falafel stop in Sunnyvale and Falafel Drive in, in Santa Clara. Since this is a small place, there's no seating but y there is a park with picnic tables 5 steps away from the joint! The Price point is slightly higher than I would want but for the amazing food and kind servers, this place deserves each of its 5 stars. read more

Falafelle - Falafelle Combo Rice instead of salad Baba Ghanouj instead of Tabbouleh - Vegan Near Me - Belmont, California

I like Mediterranean food, but thought everything was pretty acidic here. I got the Falafelle Combo and most items -- cabbage, sauerkraut, house salad, pickled turnips, pickled cucumbers, banana peppers, tabbouleh, sumac onions, and dolma -- were sour (1 star off). The only items not sour were the beets and hummus. The falafels were crunchy, but I did not find them to have much flavor (1 star off). Even the tahini sauce seemed bland (1 star off). My husband got the pita sandwuch and the pita bread was soft and fluffy, although the contents were similar to my combo platter. I like their automated ordering system. It was very simple to use, and the food was ready pretty quickly. It is a take-out place, but there is a nice park with picnic tables within a short walk. read more

located along ralston just a block up from el camino real near 6th...small location with a kiosk to order from the sidewalk...2 tiny tables on the sidewalk...no indoor seating...pick-up orders only...picking up some appetizers for a weekend football party...finding six falafel balls for $5 and order of dolma for $6.50...ordered a bunch of falafel balls and dolma for the party...about 5 minutes and texted...everything was packaged perfectly...opening to find a container full for pickled vegetables and another container of tahini sauce...dolma was served with some sliced potatoes and a green sauce drizzled on top...dolma were dense and tangy...falafel was tasty and even better after reheating for a minute in the air fryer...not salty and moist center...food was excellent... read more

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Great place for a quick lunch and you can eat outside in the neighboring Twin Pines Park! The menu is all vegan and there is only take out but Falafelle does not disappoint. Service is quick and the food and drinks are delicious. I tried the pomegranate ice tea which was perfect. If you love tart drinks, I highly recommend it. The mango milk was also great. It tasted like silky mango. Then for the food, I got the hummus and baba ganouj appetizers. Both were well seasoned and the baba ganouj had a nice level of smokiness. I love meals with a bit of everything to try so the falafelle combo was perfect for this. If you love pickled veggies, this is the meal for you. Lastly, the pita was insanely fluffy. It was divine. Will be back for sure! read more

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I was very excited to try this place back on 9/5 so I placed an online order and went to pick it up only to find that they had lost power and couldn't fulfill the order because all of the kitchen equipment was not working. I asked for a refund and they said they would refund the order when the power returned. I checked for a return the following day, but nothing had been processed. So I emailed the restaurant multiple times only to be ignored. So to this day I still have not received any acknowledgement or response to getting my money stolen from me. I'd suggest staying away if this is how they treat new customers. read more

To-go only, very small place, but oh so delicious. We tried the combo plate with medium spice and it was amazing. Came with 7 little falafels that were very good - moist and fluffy on the inside with some nice flavoring while maintaining crunch on the exterior. All the sides were delicious as well, highly recommend this place! read more

Falafelle - Falafelle Combo - Vegan Near Me - Belmont, California

I stumbled across Falafelle while looking for Mediterranean places on the Peninsula. I was scrolling through the photos to look for shawarma (my family is carnivorous) before realizing that they specialize in vegetarian fare, to my liking :D The menu is simple, consisting of: - Entrees (pita pocket, salad, or plate) - Sides (hummus, falafel, pita, etc., essentially you can order anything a la carte) - Drinks (pomegranate tea, mango lassi which they call mango milk) - Desserts (Turkish delights, vegan baklava) I got the Falafelle combo, since it included everything I wanted to try and looked so delicious. It's a glorious plate that includes 6 falafels, 2 Dolmas, marinated cabbage, beets, sauerkraut, roasted red peppers, house salad, pickled turnips, sumac onions, pickled cucumbers, banana peppers, and hummus topped with a few garbanzo beans. It's a lot of stuff! I added baba gannouj per their recommendation ($+1.25), which was a good idea because falafel can otherwise be somewhat dry. It comes with pita too, which I opted out of. All the ingredients were fresh, and all the flavors blended well together. I loved everything, though I thought that the taste of the dolma was quite strong from the herbs and marinade. It made a hearty and satisfying lunch, but didn't feel heavy since it's all vegan. My only suggestion is for staff to be a little more careful when scooping up the ingredients, since the bottom of my plate was watery. Other notes: - Their online ordering system is super easy and includes photos of all the items - They were speedy in completing my order! - No seating area; it's more of a to-go type of place. I ate in my car in the adjacent parking lot (which is supposed to be for Wells Fargo) - Total was $16.68 pre-tip for my one combo plate, sans drinks. I think it's a little pricey, but I appreciate the good quality (not to mention, the days of $10 lunches are gone :') read more

Falafelle - 100% vegan! - Vegan Near Me - Belmont, California

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Came across Falafelle while I was looking for a place for lunch and I was curious about how it was probably the only place in the Peninsula that had 5 stars. Falafelle is definitely a hidden gem. It's a little hole in the wall that you probably would miss if you were just walking around the area. Getting to Falafelle is pretty straight forward. Its in the Safeway plaza at Belmont and is pretty hard to miss. Theres plenty of parking in that plaza as well, so its easy to access. Can't really say much about the ambiance. Especially since I ordered pickup. The service was kind of a mixed bag unfortunately, which probably has something to do with the online ordering. When I came to pick up my order, the person gave me the wrong order. Luckily, I looked at the bag and the receipt while I was walking back and noticed that it had the wrong name. They eventually gave me the right order, but it is kind of hard to overlook that little blunder they had. Will have to deduct a star because of that. Hopefully I'll have a more pleasant experience when I go again. The food on the other hand was incredible. i was surprised with how good the pita pocket was. The pita pocket is basically a felafel sandwich with a mini salad inside of it. It was really delicious and the portion size was really good too. The pricing was super cheap as well (~$14), so I absolutely have no complaints about it. Overall, this hidden gem is absolutely worth coming out to Belmont for. I'll probably come out here again to try some of their other orders, but I totally recommend trying the pita pocket if you decide to come by. read more

Falafelle - Pita Pocket - Vegan Near Me - Belmont, California

Yelp, you really messed up! Falafelle is also responsible. Why on yelp the dish picture for order is so messed up where the baba ghanouj dish looked like the combo plate? If it is only for the baba ghanouj then show the right dish in the picture!!! As confusing as it was, the issue was now I ordered something that had nothing else but the eggplant for dinner. Your picture made me think I got all the other food! Falafelle folk did not even speak English well enough to understand the issue. I am disappointed with Yelp! Bad listing and service. read more