Best med food in Denver . Great ownership with fresh and delicious food each and every visit! Highly recommended

8/10/26: I'm not sure if this place is closed or not, but when I tried to go for lunch yesterday the place was locked, the lights were off, and there were no tables in the dining area other than one large empty prep table in the middle of the room. I went after normal opening time and there was no sign on the door or anything on their website, which hadn't been updated for quite a while, so I have no idea what's happening. I went here once and it was pretty good, so I was looking forward to trying it again. Unclear if I'll be able to do that. read more

To update my most recent review of this place after getting me the Kafta Kabab plate.... Amazingly good quality food and friendly service!! On a super chilly Friday night, after I had been done with my second hustle business not too far from this restaurant, before I headed for another business I would need to take care of, I stopped here as I was famished. I simply couldn't think of any other place where I could get food that always promises quality where I wouldn't have to wait too long to get it. I was truly fearful that my uncontrollable appetite would swallow me had I gone to a different restaurant where I might end up waiting too long (LOL!!) My choice was right. And to be greeted by the same kind gentleman (who had always assisted me in the past) warmed up the core of my heart and soul. He did say to me that I should have called in to place my order ahead because he said that the kitchen was quite busy and that I might wait at least or as long as 20 minutes. I told him I was willing to wait although my stomach continued to yell at me from inside!! Well, I got lucky; it didn't take long. See...my assumption was right; this place never disappoints. This time, instead of the usual I get (the vegetarian plate), I tried something different. It's the Kafta Kabob plate. This is another great dish to consider ordering at this place as long as meat is part of your diet. The meat was unapologetically tender and well-seasoned. It was hard to fathom as to how they perfected this technique to cook it to its perfection. The accompanying salad and hummus were gracefully served in the same container. Did I say that Golden's hummus is one of the best? I think I did at least once. It is because of its impeccable creaminess. Awww...I can eat this thing almost everyday if I must. This is a tiny, more of a family-run restaurant type place. Inside is quite basic and yet it's never messy or dirty. This is a place you can comfortably sit and dine without worrying about its cleanliness; sanitation is not an issue. But most of all, you go here for the quality of food. This place easily beats a fine restaurant in an upscale neighborhood for sure. read more

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The front of store: unassuming The menu: straightforward The owner/server: a kind older man The food: spectacular. Our favorites: gyro sandwich. Vegetarian plate. Hummus. Fatoush salad. Falafel plate. Baklava. The vegetables are surprisingly fresh and the preparation is delicious. Don't miss this. We are now regulars. read more

Unfortunately, the spices used for the chicken kabob were over the top. The types of spices weren't ones I've ever had with a chicken kabob, and they overwhelmed the taste of the chicken rather than complementing the dish. The hummus was just okay. read more

The service is always excellent and my personal favorite is the vegetarian plate, it can not be beat!!

I been wanting Middle Eastern Food. My friend did take out from here. So this time we sat and had a good time. There there food was very good. Something about there tea I really liked it. There is a Middle Eastern Food off of Mississippi but not sure if that place is open. Many confusing sign in the front door as I pass by. Glad I found this place so next time I want Middle Eastern Food I have a place. read more

I love shwarma, and I love finding new places to try out, espexially nice mom and pop owned businesses! Today, I tried Golden Falafel, and I was very pleased with the experience. I had a to go order, so I could not attest to the in-house dining experience, but the man who answered the phone was very nice and answered my questions. I ordered the chicken shwarma plate, which came with a salad and pita and hummus along with the chicken and rice. Everything tasted great. The salad was surprisingly tasty, and though the hummus was low on salt, it was tasty once I added some to it. There was a lot of rice, and my only suggestion would be to add a little more chicken as I felt like it did not match the quantity of rice given. The overall taste of the shwarma was great, especia woth the tahini and tzaziki sauce added in! Everything stayed separated in the to go container, so that was also nice as I got to taste everything without it mixing together on my drive home. I would definitely say here again next time I am in the neighborhood! read more

Golden Falafel - The chicken shwarma plate in the to go container - Falafel Near Me - Denver, Colorado

This place is such a hidden gem, the staff is very kind and the food is amazing. They have some of the best hummus and falafel around! read more

Golden Falafel - Falafel Plate - Falafel Near Me - Denver, Colorado

We are middle eastern food fanatics! When I read about Golden Falafel in the Post I had to try it...you should too!!! Small restaurant in a local mall run by a family. Food is very good. Loved the Chicken Shawarma plate (served with lovely fresh pita, Homemade Hummus, a great fresh Salad). I must say their rice is some of the best I have ever had. It has a unique deep flavor that most places do not have. The vegetarian plate is really awesome: Crispy Falafel, great fresh tabouleh and fattoush. Interesting Fava dip ( really more like a baked bean dish). Sure I have had better Hummus and baba ghanouj but for Denver this place is amazing. Since the article has come out the place is mobbed and since it is a one man show things are at a more gentle pace. The owner is a lovely man and you can feel his warmth. Prices are really good and what you get for your money is exceptional. Highly recommend you make the trek and enjoy some great comfort food! read more

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Delicious food!!! Fast, yummy and beautiful!!! Only reason for not giving a 5-star is the cold ambiance and boredom the owner shows...... I can tell he's burnt out . He isn't rude, just basically a zombie taking orders. Therefore, no experience, just pretty good food & amazing Baba ghanoush read more

Ambience: nothing special. Golden falafel is located in a strip mall next to a Safeway store. The interior is pretty basic. Come here for the food not the ambience. Service: was fine. No complaints. Food: the food is special. The baba ghanoush had some nice spices and some pomegranate pieces sprinkled on the top. Very nice preparation and presentation. The euro plate was generous, enough for the two of us to share. It also came with a side of hummus and a side salad. The hummus was especially good. The salad was just OK but we did appreciate the nice touch of some sliced plums added to it. We each had a fresh lemonade that must've been made in house. It was a little heavy on the sugar, but otherwise enjoyable. We would come back again for the food. read more

Best falafel in the state and an amazing Gyro, great service. Can't wait to get back, eat, and support more of this small independent shop.

Tasty and good value. I got the shawarma plate, my dad got the veggie combo platter and mom got the gyro sandwich. Would order again!

The hubs and I met up with a friend for dinner tonight. We showed up right at 5 and the place very quickly filled up. We started with falafel and the zaatar bread. The falafel was so light and crispy and just delicious. The zaatar bread was soft and soaked up the olive oil and spices. I loved both and knew we were in for a good meal. For my main I went with the baba ganoush sandwich. I haven't had baba ganoush like this before. It had a little pomegranate molasses with pomegranate seeds wrapped up with mixed greens and herbs in pita. The hubs got a gyro sandwich with a side of fries. I snuck a bite and very good as well. Service was really fast and we knew we were in great hands with the owner. I definitely want to come back. read more

One of the best places!! We dinned it but this place was booming with take out orders! read more

SO GOOD! The Falafel was absolute perfection! The baklava was amazing! Not fancy inside but don't go for the atmosphere, you go for the food. I will return for sure and I would highly recommend! read more

A lil taste of home, I'm so happy to find a restaurant who makes the traditional breakfast pastries. Fresh juice is a normal thing in the Middle East so it's nice to find a place that offers FRESH JUICE all at a reasonable price. The owner is Moroccan and such a nice guy. And it feels clean an homily. Can't wait to go back. read more

Golden Falafel - Fresh strawberry juice - Falafel Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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I had some time to kill before an early evening movie, decided to stop in here and give it a try. Decor is modest, with some interesting pattern plates and prints. Middle Eastern electroninca was playing at a medium-low volume. I ordered the vegetarian combo plate which came out in about five minutes. It's a very generous amount of food, definitely shareable by 2 people, and the food was arranged quite appetizingly (see pic). Everything was delicious, and there's some good attention to detail, like little shaped pickled turnip pieces, crispy bits of pita mixed into the fatoush salad, and dusting of sumac. Falafel was great, seemed to maybe have a bit of a coriander leaning in terms of spices. Definitely worth stopping in if you're a fan of middle eastern food! read more

Golden Falafel - Vegetarian combo. Everything tasted fantastic! - Falafel Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Falafel Plate The falafel plate was amazing. Best falafel I've had the salad was great as well, exceeded my expectations. 10/10 recommend. Small family owned business the owner was very kind. read more

Golden Falafel - Falafel plate - Falafel Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Wonderful middle eastern Moroccan food. Among the best we have had. And owner is delightful.

Wow! Food is authentic and fresh. Owner does all his own service and is so nice. What a great find. Don't let the strip mall vibe dissuade you. The gyro meat was so flavorful and tender. Not fatty. The hummus and bread were my favorite. The Moroccan soup was spicy but a unique flavor profile. read more

I love this place. I don't live nearby but have lots of kids' sports nearby in the afternoons and evenings (Holly Hills, Bible Park, Denver Jewish, etc) and I am in love with this place. Zach does a great job on all of his dishes, from the sandwiches (one kid loves the chicken shawarma, the other the gyro, and I'm a fan of the falafel), to the plates, which are a great value if you're hungry and want a COMPLETE meal -- salad, pita, hummus, rice, meat. The lamb shank is perfectly done, and I think people are catching on as it has been busier than ever. read more

Golden Falafel - Lamb shank - Falafel Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Run, don't walk to get some of this amazing food!!! I was excited to read the reviews of this place and gave it a few weeks before trying. We ordered takeout over the phone and the man who answered was very nice and told us 25min which is pretty reasonable for weekend dinner wait. Now to the good part: the food was simply amazing. I love kabobs and have had my fair share both here and abroad so I have pretty high standards! We ordered the kofta kabob and the chicken kabob as well as the dolmas. The plates come with a generous portion of deliciously seasoned yellow rice, a small and fresh salad, and a generous amount of creamy hummus! The portions of meat were large and they were both well spiced and juicy. The hummus was so good I considered licking my plate but thankfully the giant pieces of pita were a great hummus spoon! Don't look at the photos unless you like to drool! Overall everything was perfect and I could tell that they take each individual part of the meal seriously as even the rice was incredibly tasty. We'll be back for more and I encourage anyone craving a delicious kabob to make the trip to Golden Falafel! read more

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The restaurant is clean and smells so good when you walk in. They have vegetarian and meat offerings. We chose the meat combo to go. The serving size was very large and included pita, rice, salad, and yogurt sauce. The meal tasted as good as it smelled. read more

Golden Falafel - a view of the kitchen - Falafel Near Me - Denver, Colorado

First time trying this place. Falafels are really good - light, airy with a hint of mint and lemon. Wonderful. Hummus and baba ghanoush are definitely home made and taste great. Chicken kababs are moist and well marinated. Dolmas are lemony and flavorful with parsley on top. The kofta kabab was a little dry but quite good. The rice is really good - I could taste and mild spices and the flavor was definitely Moroccan. All in all, great food. The proprietor is very friendly and helpful. Lovely experience. Highly recommend. read more

Golden Falafel - Veggie plate, chicken kabab plate, kofta kabab plate and baklava. - Falafel Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Solid Mediterranean food. Great soup, good falafel nice baba ganouj good service. Recommend. read more

Absolutely fantastic food. The baba ghanoush is easily the best I have ever had. Its not too oily and it has a nice smoke to it. The falafel is also amazing. read more

Best middle eastern food I've eaten in a while. Each dish was beautifully presented (even via takeout, which is often sloppy and carelessly packed). Everything we ordered was fresh and hot, clearly homemade, with some unique ingredients and flavors I haven't before tasted in middle eastern food. A welcomed surprise! read more

#Eee!!! #ShawarmaTown! I can't believe how blessed I am to have the best Middle Eastern food in a place where I can park! And look at the presentation of the to-go baba ghanouj! read more

Golden Falafel - Eee!!! Best gyros yet! - Falafel Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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I love their vegetarian combo plate. I live in the neighborhood and get it once every few weeks to go. It is just superb. I do not eat meat so can not rate their meat dishes but the vegetarian plate is excellent. The pomegranate seeds on top of the baba ganoush are a nice touch. I wish their (homemade) pita was a little softer but it is not a deal breaker. I enjoy supporting small, local, independent, family-run establishments and this is certainly one. The proprietor is always friendly, remembering me as a regular customer. read more

Absolutely amazing! Super delicious fresh food. The owner was there, he's just lovely. Their restaurant is very clean and tastefully decorated. When I crave Mediterranean food, this is where I go. Prices are very affordable and reasonable for the amount of food you get! read more

Food is outstanding. Very friendly, best falafel, lamb selections are wonderful. The category as a local place Certainly fits the menu. read more

The people working here are very kind and welcoming. It is a husband and wife duo at the helm. The service was terrific and personable. Much to my chagrin, the flavors and preparations of the food weren't my bag. I wish the story was different as this place had been on my list for a long time to try. And I love middle eastern food. Having lived In Detroit and Washington, DC, I have had my fair share of this wonderful cuisine. My chicken was so overcooked, I could not choke it down. And I prefer white meat over dark. The falafel, while prepared well and fresh, didn't have the flavor profile I am accustomed to. It wasn't bad, it just wasn't my preference. During my visit, there were a lot of regulars stopping in for a bite to eat. As others have stated, the atmosphere is strip mall chic with some nice music in the background. This is one of my favorite genres of neighborhood restaurants. read more

Absolutely DELICIOUS! The food here is so well seasoned, every entree is a winner. Even the side salad that comes with entree is above and beyond. We are so happy to have this amazing family restaurant nearby. read more

Got takeout this evening and it was incredible! We got the lamb shank and gyro meat platter and both were so so good! It comes with hummus, rice, and a salad! The hummus was so heavenly and creamy. I didn't have high expectations since we moved here from Houston and all the Mediterranean food ins Denver has been so dismal in comparison. I rarely leave reviews unless a place is really good or unfortunately really bad, but I had to come on and leave one for this place. I'm also pregnant, so I spent a ton of time trying to find a place that looked authentic but also looked like it had the lowest chance of food poisoning based on reviews. This food all tasted and looked so fresh! read more

This place is awesome. Everything we ordered was so good, and stands out clearly above the competition. Falafel, vegetarian plate, chicken shawarma...salads and hummus... My wife mentioned she dreams of the baba ganoush. You better get here and check out Golden Falafel. We dined in this time, and love the presentation of all the dishes. We've also done carry out and it was perfect. read more

Just had their falafel, gyro wrap and baklava - SUPERB. Family owner and operated - even better! read more

The man running the show at this small, family owned restaurant is friendly and takes pride in the food served up here. We ordered the Kofta Kabob and falafel. The food was fresh and came out quick. The Kofta Kabob plate came with a big salad, hummus with pita, and 2 big skewers of meat with a heaping portion of rice. The meat was perfectly spiced and grilled... so good! The hummus was delicious to dip the pita bread in. There's not much to say about in terms of the ambience- it has some basic chairs/tables and that's about it. read more

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Best falafel I've ever had! (Making this review halfway through eating because it's that good!) read more

Golden Falafel - Vegetarian combo - Falafel Near Me - Denver, Colorado