Great food for few money. If I want to grab a well-tasty lunch to take with me, I get a Schawarma - much cheaper than a "Döner" and with many more spices. Classically, it's filled with chicken. There are also variations without meat like one with Halloumi cheese or falafel. One other great thing: Every guest gets a small cup of Arabic style cinnamon tea (that can even be bought for a reasonable price to make at home). It doesn't depend on what you order - it's standing on the shelf where you order and shortens the waiting time. Although that's not needed most of the time as you'd rather burn your mouth from finishing the great, hot tea than finishing it before the friendly staff serves it to you. You can get the meals either as a bread to take with you or as a plate dish to sit down. Well, you may also sit down with the bread, but the portion in the bread is only if you are not that hungry. That's because I like them - the Schawarma doesn't make you feel sick after eating them like it happens after a really big Döner. Well what I want to say, if you are really hungry, you better choose a plate dish. They also taste great. read more

Habibi - Habibi Schawarma vor der Tür - Middle Eastern Near Me - Cologne, NW

Very fresh food. Good calm space. Very popular place for good and reasonably priced food in Cologne.

Warning. This place is always packed. Which is a good sign of course. But when you see an opportunity to get seat when you peer inside, do it! We lived next door in fact which was awesome. It's a fantastic street in anycase, but this place is a good start. Great signage, posters and stickers inside. Cologne very much reminds of Berlin and this Falafel place has a aurora of hipster about it. I shared a Falafel and Shawarma plate ( better if sitting down I think). Good portions. Think I preferred the Falafel over the Shawarma which wasn't piping hot or spicy actually. Had yogurt drink with it from the fridge but you probably don't need it as each dish comes with yogurt anyway. It's cheap though and a popular place so worth checking out. Friendly staff and good food it's must to check out food wise in Cologne. read more

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Got the Schafa to go and it was simply amazing!!! I have had a lot of shawarma and falafel before and this place puts them all to shame. I can only compare the taste to what I had in Israel. Surprisingly at 5:30pm on a Sunday, the place wasn't that busy. My last attempt when I lived here, I walked away from the long line outside. As i am here for business, I asked for a receipt and the person wrote up a hand written receipt for me. He was so kind! I have to add to my trip every time! read more

To me the best falafel in Cologne! I am a big fan of falafel wraps, and they are amazing here. I have tried their dish with falafel, salad, hummus and aubergine dip and bread as well. The dips were really good. The place is small, but full of pictures on the wall from lebnon and rest of arabia- really good atmosphere with people sitting close by and a light murmur around. They usually (2 out of 3 times) give away a mint tea to their guests. read more

Habibi - What's inside the falafel wrap... - Middle Eastern Near Me - Cologne, NW

Every city needs a place like Habibi. It's affordable, charming, and welcoming. The all man crew never seem to loose their cool no matter how busy & hot it gets in there. They always have a smile on their face. The menu is surprisingly varied and there's an option for everyone. It's quick, easy and reliable goodness. If you haven't tried it- go! read more

Habibi - Bliss on a plate. - Middle Eastern Near Me - Cologne, NW

Dear Habibi family, Have you thought about immigrating to Australia? Because your 3 euros falafel wraps with hummus and taboulli would be an excellent addition to my diet and lifestyle. If this was in my hometown I would be here every single night that I couldn't be bothered cooking. Cheap, delicious, vegetarian and fresh. What's to feel guilty about? read more

Simply the best Middle Eastern food we've had. Inexpensive, delicious and a cool atmosphere. Go eat there!!

Lots of fresh ingredients and very quick service. Disappointingly bland for Lebanese food, but that's probably just catering to local taste. Doesn't live up to the hype but an okay place anyway. read more

I think this is the best place to eat on Zülpicher. I am always wondering what to get because everything is just fresh and delicious. I mostly get a plate with mixed salads, Shawarma and Falafel. Always served with side flat bread. If you have to wait you can get a cinnamon tea for free. You sit at round small tables and I totally like the old cash machine. Sometimes it is a bit crowded but this is due to the great quality they serve. read more

Habibi - Middle Eastern Near Me - Cologne, NW

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The food is amazing if you just wanna have a small snack or a full plate. The prices are amazing and the taste is always delicious.

Cheap and cheerful kebab shop that's in the centre of all the action come Karneval time! Somehow we managed to blag a table and enjoyed delicious chicken schwama which reminded me of Maroosh in off Gloucester Road in South Ken, although with not quite a much garlic sauce and a bit more salad, if you're familiar with said establishment. For those not on a culinary voyage of discovery around all the world's kebab shops, that's means it's good! Minus one star for charging 0.50c to use the toilet even for patrons, although if you'd seen the state of everyone, you could really understand. Maz of Caspian's solution to this problem (which is all year round in Rusholme) - pretend the toilet is always broken! Check it out. read more

Habibi is a very nice and cozy Iraqi place with a few tables to sit down. I love to drink the free cinnamon tea while waiting for my order to be ready. Falafel and kebab sandwiches to take away are pretty good but the dishes are even better. Habibi offfers various delicious specialties from the middle east at very fair prices. Definitely the best place to eat on the Zülpicher strasse. read more

I had the falafel and the halumi. It was delicious. I actually think the falafel is better than the meat. It might actually be best falafel I have ever had. Super crisp on the outside and flavorful on the inside. read more

This place was bustling with great energy! Now I know why, the food was amazing and so reasonable priced! I had the shawarma, the meat was seasoned so well and loved the cauliflower and carrots in it. I also got coconut cake and it was delicious. Two shawarmas and a piece of coconut cake were €8, what a steal. read more

Really nice place for those, who needs something different from the ordinary shawarma stores. Great employees and good atmosphere. The light was, however, a little too dark and not enough space. But overall, really tasty and is recommended. read more

After a very long day of walking and seeing the sights, we headed to Habibi's for a change from the typical german fare we'd been consuming (aka, lots of pork, beer, and potatoes). This place was GREAT! The place was full of people but we managed to snag a seat and ordered some of the freshest falafel we've had in a long time. The falafel was accompanied by hummus, vegetables, and a fresh parsley and mint salad that was particularly good. The service was excellent and friendly and we saw lots of students coming in and out to grab a falafel on the go. Would definitely recommend! read more

Great affordable middle eastern. Fresh n tasty. Not superb on the friendly factor but it's good food.

Fried cheese and grilled veggies. Aside from a bit of hot sauce, is there anything more you need in life? If like me, your answer is "no" then you are going to want to spend a lot of time in this place. Warm and cozy atmosphere, which (only complaint) is too small for how popular this place is, because it is sometimes difficult to get a seat. Free tea, served strong and small (in the typical mideast style). Probably the best place in a very good neighbourhood. read more