Cozy space, friendly staff, and tasty, filling and inexpensive. I know that's not much of a review, but it's really all that needs to be said about Heights Falafel. My falafel sandwich was made to order, took about 5 minutes and was delicious. I'll definitely be back. read more

The food was great. Basic chicken schwarma sandwich. Good flavor, tahini sauce was delicious. I think they forgot my hot sauce but not the end of the world. HUGE portion with the chicken exploding out of the pita. They were unfortunately out of kibbeh which I really wanted to try read more

Heights Falafel - Chicken Shawarma Sandwich. EXPLODING out of the pita. - Middle Eastern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

If in the area and looking for a gut filling portion of Middle Eastern food this little hole in the wall hits just right. I ordered a chicken shawarma platter for $10 which was loaded with marinated grilled chicken, rice, side salad, hummus. So delicious and so much food for the money. Plus, the prices here are terrific and won't bust your wallet. Falafel sandwich for $6, Chicken Shawarma sandwich for $8, and a variety of others all $10 and below. Tasty eats at great prices and supporting a local biz for the win! read more

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This lil spot deserves all the praise and more. One man working, 7 people ordering, and he pumped out the dishes no problem. He was kind, efficient, thorough, and didn't skimp on a single ingredient. We ordered the chicken shwarma sandwich and it was fantastic. The space is designed for to-go orders but there are a few seats in case you need to sit down (it is a bit of a hole in the wall). Would definitely recommend if you are walking the Brooklyn Bridge and need some nutrients for the journey back! read more

This place is BUSSIN (that means excellent). So much food, so inexpensive, AND I have been strictly gluten-free for 6 years--not Celiac--and can safely eat the chicken shawarma plate (no pita) and grape leaves. The chef told me no pita and no tabouleh, but that the falafel is also GF. Definitely other non-gf things on the menu, but I didn't ask about those. I would not eat here if I had Celiac because of the cross-contamination risk. The two men who work in the restaurant are very nice, but speak little English. The chef, who told me about gluten, speaks better English, but came in from some place next door. He knows about the ingredients, but isn't in the restaurant all the time. BUT THIS WAS ONLY $16.30! The chicken shawarma plate and six grape leaves!!!!! Look how much food this is! read more

Heights Falafel - Chicken Shawarma Plate Grape Leaves - Middle Eastern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Finally tried this place out. First of all, the warmest counter service. I ordered the falafel sandwich with hot sauce and a small tabouli salad to go. The falafel sandwich is loaded and the falafels are tasty, though not as crisp on the outside, herby, and warm as I like. The tabouli salad is fresh, bright, and flavorful. I wound up making two meals out of this and will definitely check them out again. read more

Small place offering mainly take out with a few seats inside and on sidewalk. Classical Mediterranean offerings, but side choices are limited to salad and tomatoes. read more

Heights Falafel - Falafel Plate - Middle Eastern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Great place to grab a quick lunch. Chicken shawarma sandwich was delicious. Will definitely be back read more

Heights Falafel - Great spot to grab a quick lunch. Chicken Shawarma Sandwich was delicious! Will be back - Middle Eastern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

heights falafel is a must-try. walking around the park by the bridge and then stopping by heights falafel is an absolute must. nothing beats their prices. you can get a meal for under $10. and the workers were absolutely so nice and accommodating. i showed up with my friends 20 minutes before closing and even called beforehand to make sure it would be all right, and they were happy to serve us. when i got there, they were out of chicken, but overall they were just very kind and accommodating about it, which i really appreciated. i opted for the falafel wrap, and it blew me away. the falafel had such a nice crispy exterior with a flavorful, spongy interior that was filling and just a great bite. the fresh veggies had a nice crisp to them and paired so well in the wrap. i would 100% recommend going here. they had a few seats inside, but i opted to take mine to go, and the wrap was the perfect size for one meal. it's honestly unbeatable & not comparable to anything else i've tried in the area. one of my friends did try the last of the chicken, and i sampled a piece. i thought it was a little on the drier side, but that may have been because it was close to closing time. i'd definitely come back at another time to try it again. read more

Heights Falafel - Menu - Middle Eastern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

One of the best cheap eats around in Brooklyn Heights! It's hard to beat a fresh falafel pita for just $5 AND they take Apple Pay. Is it the best falafel sandwich I've had? No, but it is a solid option and the falafel is made fresh to order. The salad topping options are a little lackluster-- there's Shirazi salad and iceberg lettuce and not much else. I'd really like some pickles or a beet salad to add some color and texture to the pita. The space is a little small and worn down but that's part of the charm. Heights Falafel has been a stalwart neighborhood eatery for the past two and half decades and they definitely deserve the hype. The staff are always kind and quick. read more

Heights Falafel - Menu as of 4/2024 - Middle Eastern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The greatest of the great - for $5.05 and in 50 seconds flat, you can get the best falafel pita sandwich of your life, packed with incredible baba ganoush and hummus. This is what Brooklyn used to be and, thank goodness, this one spot hasn't changed for decades. The baklava is also outstanding. 5 stars!!!! read more

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Saw a sign for 5.50 Falafel Sandwich, and that sounded like a great deal to me! This shop is a small hole-in-the wall, but feels homey and welcoming. It is nearby the Clark St. Station, within Brooklyn Heights. The owner was very kind, and welcomed me, happy to help me with the sandwich. For 5.50, I am very satisfied. Short walk to Dumbo, so I ate by the Brooklyn Bridge with a great view. Topped with plenty of fresh tomatoes (cold + refreshing!), lettuce, falafel, and just enough sauce. This isn't like your nearby sloppy sandwich, but was put together with love. Ingredients are fresh, cold, and crispy, which made this a great experience on a hot day. read more

Heights Falafel - Falafel Sandwich - Middle Eastern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Very solid place to eat in BK heights - prices are good the Chicken salad was 9 bucks and falafel was 5! read more

Heights Falafel - Grilled Chicken Salad - Middle Eastern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Prices are still very reasonable even though food is more expensive in general these days. The falafel sandwich with tahini and hot sauce is my favorite. I've had falafel from many different places and theirs is outstanding - crispy and full of flavor. LOTS of sides available: tabouli, babaghanouj, stuffed grape leaves, moujadara, bean/tomato/onion salad, etc. read more

Best Kafta and chicken swarma in all NY coupled with affordable prices thisbcant be beat. Jamel was super courteous and kind and helpful and made everything on the spot. Its not a sit in although i ate in but you will not try any mediterranean food thatbis tasteier or more home made authentic. read more

Heights Falafel - Kafta and. Hicken swarma with hummus and tabouleh - Middle Eastern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Lots of food for a very good price. Was delicious. I need to hit the requirement of 85 characters so here is an extra sentence. read more

Heights Falafel - Chicken Shawarma Plate $12 - Middle Eastern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Small vibe shop with big flavor plates! Nice veggie options. Falafel is delicious. Sauces/dips are great. Can't go wrong with these prices

The falafels are amazing as always! Been coming here for years. The price went up but the quality is the same. It's a one person operation so it's as fast as it can be. There are tables in front if you want to sit down else most do take out read more

This place has the best lentil soup anywhere. It is authentic to the owner's recipe from his home (Tunisia) Americans have chicken noodle soup and The Middle East or rather Africa has the staple of Lentil soup..it is thick, yummy, homemade well seasoned and absolutely delicious. Everything here in this tiny spot is ama-zing!!! Brooklyn heights has bland food with overrated prices this quaint spot for locals and all in neighborhood offer finally FLAVOR....AND VERY AFFORDABLE PRICES... The chicken Sharma is very juicy, flavorful and cooked to perfection. The Hummus is authentic and made fresh daily. Everything is made fresh, combine, flavor and price it's a Devine eating event. The cold salads are delicious everything has the right amount of seasoning and fresh ingredients. The lentil soup is a squash color the right color and it's the only soup made but it could be a standalone meal daily. It goes nicely with any entree and platter and sandwiches. In winter season it's like wearing a comfy scarf that stays put across the neck...it exactly hits the spot... In other seasons it is still a delicious meal. The food is also very clean eating, meaning it tastes great and is also healthy and digests well I suffer from the occasional sour stomach and am very sensitive to foods that are too greasy, fatty etc. My only complaint is that I wished the pita was slightly thicker. The thin pita used often breaks apart when eating Sharma's From the tahini sauce made fresh, to other delicious food nothing is bad here. As a Brooklyn heights person that has lived there forever, including family members in neighborhood if you want something specific in neighborhood you frequent particular places for particular food options. This bagel place, has solid bagels but this other place has better coffee...it's really terrible...so to have a place that you can always rely on for quality and something delicious besides costing as much rent!!!! This place is the place... It's been around for over 30years!!! read more

Craving a snack at 3PM on a Saturday, I was intrigued by the sign outside of Heights Falafel. A falafel for $4.60? Why not, I thought. This is clearly a neighborhood joint, as locals walked in and out their orders briskly made. My falafel sandwich, which came out to $5 with tax, was made in short order. Although the pita is clearly outsourced, the whole sandwich tasted very fresh. Inside were two or three large, crispy, tasty falafel balls, with abundant tomato and lettuce. Compared to Mamoun's Falafel, I think Heights Falafel's falafel sandwich is better--it's heftier, fresher, and tastier than the more slapdash and smaller item from Mamoun's. Heights Falafel has outdoor seating, with three tables in a covered shed along a quiet street perfect for people watching. read more

Heights Falafel - Falafel Sandwich $5 - Middle Eastern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Great place,big plate and an owner with hear of a gold.We were passing by and found this place

Was looking for a bite in the area and was excited to find this cozy hole in the wall spot on Yelp with raving reviews. I ordered the Chicken Shawarma (w. extra sauce) and I really wanted to like it but I probably caught them on a bad day. For $12, it was a great price to food ratio. Quality fresh ingredients but flavor has so much potential to be better. Everything was bland. The rice was too soft and wet. The chicken was dry and missing tons of flavor. The hummus was very diluted and mediocre at best. I thought perhaps drenching the chicken in hummus would be more enjoyable but it only made the chicken cold and didn't help much in flavor. I don't usually enjoy salad but this time, I needed more salad to balance out the dry meal. I even contemplated running back to the spot for some salt packets or some kind of sauce to help me enjoy my food but ended up not doing so since I had left a distance already. read more

Listen up NY, I'm calling' out the Brooklyn time zone. Since I'm droppin' another Yelp review, you outta recognize my rhyme tone. Halal Guys or Moshe's again? Don't give me that a cappin'. Start walking south or take the L on 14th from Manhattan. I know a place in Brooklyn Heights you know that hole-in-the-wall. A joint with flavas that can only stand up Empire tall. It's a no-frills classy kinda J, that serves a mean babaghanouj. Healthy yet hearty for all, o' so easy on the tush. Indoor and outdoor seating whatever you pleasea. Roll up on a tasty plate with an extra side o' pita. Just a few streets down as you step off the bridge of Brooklyn. Like Anthony B., No reservations need to be a bookin. So, you and yo lady can't decide where to eat as you waffle? These eats will have you both singing dolma arigatō Mr. Falafel. read more

Heights Falafel - Green salad with 2 dolmas and lentil soup! - Middle Eastern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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First of all, can I adopt the owner? He was such a sweet man. He took the time to explain every little product to us. The falafel itself is incredible. Just the right amount of spices. The tabouli also was delicious. The prices make it a great value. I would love to go back. read more

I've never had such amazing falafel in my life. The combo plate comes with generous portions and was enough for lunch and dinner for me. For just over $10, this was a steal! read more

Heights Falafel - Falafel Combo Plate - Middle Eastern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Great food I love getting the chicken shawarma, I love the owner he's very funny and very wholesome, always puts a smile on my face. I've been going here for 4 years and it's always my go to! read more

Heights Falafel - The owner - Middle Eastern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

An ideal place to eat something tasty, healthy, and reasonably priced. I'd like to highlight the friendliness of the front-of-house staff. I've only had the chance to try their sandwiches so far. I'll definitely be back. read more

The reviews had me looking forward to trying this spot as I was looking for a quick bite in the area. I am a huge lover of Mediterranean food, so I really tuned up for a great meal. Overall, it was meh. I had the chicken shawarma sandwich, which was pretty good, but not memorable. I also had hummus and baba ghanoush with a warm pita. The hummus was great, however the baba ghanoush and pita not so much. I think what really made the meal underwhelming was the pita (that accompanied the hummus and babaghanoush) was hard as a rock!! I'm not sure if it was because it was heated, but it clearly wasn't freshly made. It was so dry that I had to hold my coughs in the restaurant! I'm certainly not in a rush to return. read more

Heights Falafel - Chicken Shawarma Sandwich - Middle Eastern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Well, Well, Well... a reasonably priced pita sandwich still exists in Brooklyn. I had the chicken shawarma on pita w/ hummus and I was delighted. It was a nice sized and delicious sandwich. The rice pudding wasn't too shabby either. At $7.50 a sandwich would definitely go back for lunch. I'd like to try the falafel next. read more

Really great food and friendly service! There some outdoor seating too. If you need to get some REAL food in the area and you don't wanna go broke this is the spot! read more

Had the falafel and hummus as part of a food tour and it was the best falafel I've had in NYC! Very moist. The workers were also very friendly and helpful! They do prefer cash, but accept card. read more

Heights Falafel - Falafel and hummus - Middle Eastern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

When a restaurant has an authentic feel, with a great owner, it will show! Jamel gave us an unforgettable experience. The food was excellent, the prices were fair, and it felt very homey. Would highly recommend read more

Wanted Fatoosh but had to settle for this - it was terrible. No garlic sauce & little flavor.

Always fresh with great flavor. Still the best light and fluffy falafel. Spinach pie is dense with flavor. read more

Heights Falafel - Falafel Plate with Eggplant Salad and Mousaka - Middle Eastern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Heights Falafel in Brooklyn, and I must say, it was an exceptional experience from start to finish. What stood out the most during my visit was their incredible falafel. The falafel at Heights Falafel is nothing short of amazing. Each bite was a delightful explosion of flavors and textures. The falafel balls were perfectly crispy on the outside, with a warm and fluffy interior that had just the right balance of spices. The pita bread that accompanied the falafel was soft and fresh, and the accompanying tahini sauce was rich and creamy. Service was amazing as owner who works the register was really nice! read more

This place is honestly a hidden gem around the neighborhood! Their falafel is one of the best ive tried. So airy and taste very fresh My husband also really loves the shawarma sandwich! Their portions are soo generous! read more

Heights Falafel - Falafel Combo Plate - Middle Eastern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The falafel and lentil soup are great, chicken shawarma plate is solid. Looking forward to trying all the smaller side dishes too! The service is also so friendly. read more

Heights Falafel - Chicken Shawarma Plate - Middle Eastern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Heights Falafel is a quick cheap bite in Brooklyn that will save you from dying of hunger at cheap prices but was not a lot more going on. I ordered the falafel sandwich at the counter and found that the service was on the curt side, which was understandable as they were really busy. The food was mediocre, the falafel was not great and the sauces and toppings were just meh. The venue is on the smaller side with a few tables which did not seem to be cleaned very often in between customers. The trashcan was overflowing with plates and was in urgent need for a cleaning as well. I get it that the place gets busy people should pay more attention to overflowing bins of trash and the smell that is produced as a consequence. read more

Heights Falafel - Middle Eastern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

My friend and I walked from Manhattan to Brooklyn over Brooklyn Bridge and we were so hungry afterwards we went to the closest place nearby we could find. This hole in the wall little shop may not seem like much but the food is AMAZING. We were a little worried initially when we saw no one inside but after we ordered and while waiting for our food, there so many more hungry customers forming a line. There is not much to say except if you haven't tried their food and love Mediterranean food, you need to check this place out. We had the schwarma sandwiches and they were super packed with toppings and sauce. The pita was so soft and warm - overall one of the best wraps I've ever had. And all reasonably priced too. If I'm ever around the area again, I would definitely go again. read more

We throughly enjoyed our visit at Heights Falafel. It was so quaint and inviting. Jameel was the best and so friendly. The food was hot and fresh. Two of us ordered the falafel sandwich and I have to say it was some of the best falafel that I have ever eaten. The rest of the fam ordered the shawarma chicken sandwich and they enjoyed it, too. Our order was perfectly put together. It was a great place to stop for lunch after walking over the Brooklyn Bridge. Highly recommend. read more

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