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Restaurant was busy yet clean. We came for the Joe Yonan book release. Unlike the Fairmount location, this Goldie served great food. Maybe the staff was generally better or it could have been due to Mike Solomonov visiting. The Black Sesame Tehina Shake, a creation designed by Joe, was delicious with its light and slightly sweet flavors. Goldie served that falafel sandwich. It was savory, especially combined with their sauces. Would come back again for both!
I have been wanting to visit this restaurant for quite awhile now.The space is immaculate clean first and foremost. The young lady at the counter was very nice and explained the menu.I will honestly say,not only were the ingredients the freshest but delicious. Pitas,were perfection!!. This is a must try if you love this menu or trying first time.
In town for fishtown festival and wanted to try Goldie. Cashier was helpful, asked about Tahine recommendations and ended up going with Turkish coffee. Didn't taste like Turkish coffee at all but was delicious; tasted like straight peanut butter. She also talked about my 100 gecs sweatshirt which was neat. Falafel salad was great.
Final stop of the vegan friend's food tour of Philly, and this is a high note to end on. I scored a reservation to Zahav when visiting a few years ago and it was amazing, but this casual outpost in Michael Solomonov's food family is more of my everyday jam. This vegan kosher Israeli falafel/hummus joint has a simple menu of good things well done. Fluffy fresh pitas, creamy hummus and crispy falafels are complimented by shawarma spiced fries, perfectly cooked. The only thing I didn't try was the Tehina shakes, but they looked thick and creamy. Counter service is fast and friendly, and the dining area has communal tables in a spacious airy space. Looking forward to more Philly food trips to try this restaurant group's other offerings.
My partner, friend, and I popped in a little before Goldie closed one day. We were on a mission: a tehina shake. We had a reservation at nearby Pizzeria Beddia so we decided not to spoil our appetites with food (and we also didn't want to annoy the employees who were likely looking forward to closing for the night) so I placed my order. The shake came out quickly and we took the shake to go. I wasn't sure what to expect -- a friend of mine insisted I try it so I promised I would. And I'm so glad I did! It was great and I would happily return for another one. Goldie is definitely not Zahav, but Chef Solomonov is absolutely doing something right!
Grateful that this is in the neighborhood, after a failed attempt to go someplace in center city, I swung by this location because it's close to the Berks stop of the El. I preordered my food and it was ready to pick up early. I got a mint chocolate milkshake, a falafel salad, and fries. I knew the food was good but it was so refreshing to have a hearty salad after walking around downtown. The falafel was not as hot I liked but it was delicious. They add tons of ingredients like seeds and beets to make this salad truly a full meal. I would definitely get this again. The milkshake was delicious as always and I am always shocked that it is vegan, you could never tell.
Super excited for Goldie in the hood. In love with the Falafel sandwich, shawrma fries and Tehina shakes. They do have nice community style seating space. And if I am not mistaken, I did spot Mike Solomonov at the location...missed the opportunity to say hi while I was ordering food but hey Mike welcome to the hood
Since moving to fishtown, I've loved all the additions to the dining scene! Was so excited to try Goldie as I am a die hard chickpea/falafel fan or middle eastern food in general. The indoors had a very rustic/industrial vibe which I loved and the sitting area is very spacious and wide. Plenty of space to sit or stand to eat while being socially distant. The falafel sandwich was a 10/10! The outside was dark and crispy which is what I always look for. The inside of the falafel was a bright green and was moist with good flavor. There was a lot of cucumbers and tomatoes which added a good crunch. I think the harissa sauce I picked was okay but it went well with the sandwich. But the pita bread was so soft and chewy! Highly recommend getting the combo with shawarma fries...it's got a very mild kick that settles in slowly as you eat it. Crispy and good size. Highly recommend when you're on the go! The service was quick!
As a Jewish guy and avid lover of Good Falafel, I am sorry to have to write this review. So this is the Falafel / Hummus Platter. I was impressed when i read the platter included 6 falafel balls. Let me say that the size of the falafel are a bit deceiving. believe it or not. They're not even the size of a golf ball they're like half the size. Sort of remind me of the little meatballs you get with your SpaghettiOs. Not to mention they were far from fresh made to order, I'll tell you that much. Dark colored inside, not a bright green whatsoever. Seemed pre-made or batch made and held. I would've also thought that with a falafel and hummus platter I would've received some type of vegetables to accompany the platter and the pita..... FAIL. Pita was quite fresh though. Had the coffee shake and it was unique. Lemonada was enjoyable. Sauces could have been explained a bit better. So after food costs, taxes, tip and fees, $45 for this with two beverages and an extra pita..... not cool whatsoever Michael S.... Sorry to say, you have let me down.
I've been to the Goldie in University City and this one is much quieter, I was able to do some work on my laptop during lunch. There's tons of table space and bar seats. If you're trying to charge your computer I only saw 2 outlets. Anyway- the food was good but just not mind blowing today. Falafel was excellent, but the salad was bland and barely had any dressing. I also tried the shawarma fries which are a lightly spiced turmeric flavor, but they could've been better if they were served hot. Would go again, hopefully the quality of the food catches up to the quality of the staff who were all super nice!
Came here during my lunch break with a coworker. The space is decorated so cute and the food was ready in minutes. I didn't know what to expect from the Tehina shake, but it was pleasantly delicious.
2 years ago
Stopped in because I needed a fix of tehina shake. Became an addict while in Philly haha. Pretty big space inside, plenty of seating. We just got an original tehina shake to go. And it was just as delicious and addicting as always! read more
Visited Goldie's in Fishtown for a meal of falafel wrap and black sesame shake. The place has a good amount of seating. The staff brought out a ton of falafel wraps and black sesame shakes to broadcast Joe Yonan's new book. The falafels were very fresh. I really liked how soft the pita was. I like how big the falafel balls were as well and how well it went with the tehina sauce. There were 3 different tehina sauces that I really liked. There was a harissa sauce that was amazing (highly recommend). This sauce was full of flavor. The other was the amba tehina which was a tangy mango pickle edge to the tehina. It tasted slightly like an Indian condiment. The schug tehina was too spicy. It was basically just green spicy pepper. The black sesame shake was topped with this amazing crunch. My friend and I think it was just oven roasted tehina. The shake was average. I don't really care for the idea of tehina in my shake and if I really wanted to indulge in a shake, I would have just gotten a fatty, sugary fruit tasting shake. read more
Honestly I just came for a bag of balls and to try the famous tahini smoothie. I was not disappointed!! It was a bit expensive so definitely a treat more than a usual haunt. But I'm still thinking about how to make it myself! Also special shoutout to the cashier, she was so patient and funny with us. No one else was there so we really got to have a genuine conversation with her at the end of the night. read more
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Restaurant was busy yet clean. We came for the Joe Yonan book release. Unlike the Fairmount location, this Goldie served great food. Maybe the staff was generally better or it could have been due to Mike Solomonov visiting. The Black Sesame Tehina Shake, a creation designed by Joe, was delicious with its light and slightly sweet flavors. Goldie served that falafel sandwich. It was savory, especially combined with their sauces. Would come back again for both! read more
2 years ago
I have been wanting to visit this restaurant for quite awhile now.The space is immaculate clean first and foremost. The young lady at the counter was very nice and explained the menu.I will honestly say,not only were the ingredients the freshest but delicious. Pitas,were perfection!!. This is a must try if you love this menu or trying first time. read more
4 years ago
In town for fishtown festival and wanted to try Goldie. Cashier was helpful, asked about Tahine recommendations and ended up going with Turkish coffee. Didn't taste like Turkish coffee at all but was delicious; tasted like straight peanut butter. She also talked about my 100 gecs sweatshirt which was neat. Falafel salad was great. read more
1 year ago
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Emma R.
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3 years ago
Final stop of the vegan friend's food tour of Philly, and this is a high note to end on. I scored a reservation to Zahav when visiting a few years ago and it was amazing, but this casual outpost in Michael Solomonov's food family is more of my everyday jam. This vegan kosher Israeli falafel/hummus joint has a simple menu of good things well done. Fluffy fresh pitas, creamy hummus and crispy falafels are complimented by shawarma spiced fries, perfectly cooked. The only thing I didn't try was the Tehina shakes, but they looked thick and creamy. Counter service is fast and friendly, and the dining area has communal tables in a spacious airy space. Looking forward to more Philly food trips to try this restaurant group's other offerings. read more
My partner, friend, and I popped in a little before Goldie closed one day. We were on a mission: a tehina shake. We had a reservation at nearby Pizzeria Beddia so we decided not to spoil our appetites with food (and we also didn't want to annoy the employees who were likely looking forward to closing for the night) so I placed my order. The shake came out quickly and we took the shake to go. I wasn't sure what to expect -- a friend of mine insisted I try it so I promised I would. And I'm so glad I did! It was great and I would happily return for another one. Goldie is definitely not Zahav, but Chef Solomonov is absolutely doing something right! read more
2 years ago
Reliably good lunch spot! My friend ordered a falafel sandwich and I ordered the shawarma loaded fries! Both were made to order and turned out great. Recommend this place for a quick bite. Interior is very cute and spacious! read more
Grateful that this is in the neighborhood, after a failed attempt to go someplace in center city, I swung by this location because it's close to the Berks stop of the El. I preordered my food and it was ready to pick up early. I got a mint chocolate milkshake, a falafel salad, and fries. I knew the food was good but it was so refreshing to have a hearty salad after walking around downtown. The falafel was not as hot I liked but it was delicious. They add tons of ingredients like seeds and beets to make this salad truly a full meal. I would definitely get this again. The milkshake was delicious as always and I am always shocked that it is vegan, you could never tell. read more
2 years ago
5 years ago
Super excited for Goldie in the hood. In love with the Falafel sandwich, shawrma fries and Tehina shakes. They do have nice community style seating space. And if I am not mistaken, I did spot Mike Solomonov at the location...missed the opportunity to say hi while I was ordering food but hey Mike welcome to the hood read more
5 years ago
Since moving to fishtown, I've loved all the additions to the dining scene! Was so excited to try Goldie as I am a die hard chickpea/falafel fan or middle eastern food in general. The indoors had a very rustic/industrial vibe which I loved and the sitting area is very spacious and wide. Plenty of space to sit or stand to eat while being socially distant. The falafel sandwich was a 10/10! The outside was dark and crispy which is what I always look for. The inside of the falafel was a bright green and was moist with good flavor. There was a lot of cucumbers and tomatoes which added a good crunch. I think the harissa sauce I picked was okay but it went well with the sandwich. But the pita bread was so soft and chewy! Highly recommend getting the combo with shawarma fries...it's got a very mild kick that settles in slowly as you eat it. Crispy and good size. Highly recommend when you're on the go! The service was quick! read more
5 years ago
As a Jewish guy and avid lover of Good Falafel, I am sorry to have to write this review. So this is the Falafel / Hummus Platter. I was impressed when i read the platter included 6 falafel balls. Let me say that the size of the falafel are a bit deceiving. believe it or not. They're not even the size of a golf ball they're like half the size. Sort of remind me of the little meatballs you get with your SpaghettiOs. Not to mention they were far from fresh made to order, I'll tell you that much. Dark colored inside, not a bright green whatsoever. Seemed pre-made or batch made and held. I would've also thought that with a falafel and hummus platter I would've received some type of vegetables to accompany the platter and the pita..... FAIL. Pita was quite fresh though. Had the coffee shake and it was unique. Lemonada was enjoyable. Sauces could have been explained a bit better. So after food costs, taxes, tip and fees, $45 for this with two beverages and an extra pita..... not cool whatsoever Michael S.... Sorry to say, you have let me down. read more
4 years ago
I've been to the Goldie in University City and this one is much quieter, I was able to do some work on my laptop during lunch. There's tons of table space and bar seats. If you're trying to charge your computer I only saw 2 outlets. Anyway- the food was good but just not mind blowing today. Falafel was excellent, but the salad was bland and barely had any dressing. I also tried the shawarma fries which are a lightly spiced turmeric flavor, but they could've been better if they were served hot. Would go again, hopefully the quality of the food catches up to the quality of the staff who were all super nice! read more
3 years ago
Came here during my lunch break with a coworker. The space is decorated so cute and the food was ready in minutes. I didn't know what to expect from the Tehina shake, but it was pleasantly delicious. read more
I was wary because there are not many menu options, but turns out they do what they do REALLY WELL, so who needs more. Falafels balls were delicious, wraps were great portions, and the place is clean. Will definitely return! read more
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