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    Pita Pocket Eatery

    4.3 (133 reviews)
    InexpensiveMiddle Eastern, Salad, Soup
    Closed 11:00 am - 7:30 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Sampler platter ($15)- 4 falafel, hummus, babaganoush, slice eggplant, stuffed grape leaf, Tabuli, fuul. Takeout.
    Jessica S.

    Surprised at all the 5 star reviews. Falafels were pretty good, but they weren't hot (could be time cooking my chicken schwarma). Chicken was seasoned well and moist; they didn't have meat the first time I went - I read in another review that he only gets it if it's quality - probably kosher/halal standards. Everything else - meh. Owner was nice. 1) Sampler platter ($15), which includes 4 falafel, hummus, babganoush, a slice of eggplant, stuffed grape leaf, tabuli and fuul (pita and salad on side). I got it to go and everything kind of mushed together. Again, falafel good taste but not hot. Hummus and baba very plain. Slice of eggplant cold and not for me. Stuffed grape leaf not for me. The rest not for me. 2) Chicken schwarma platter ($15), which includes hummus (pita and salad on side). I wanted a sandwich but I think he was confused when I was asking if I should still get sampler platter. 3) Hibiscus Tea ($3.50, no sugar, no caffeine) - on menu says recommended by "Dr. Oz"... I do like the option of having no sugar/no caffeine drinks, but I think you may have to add something to this one, even though I drank it plain. It's in the refrigerator so it doesn't have ice cubes if you're looking for a nice refreshing drink. There's also pink lemonade along with bottled waters and sodas. 4) Baklava ($4) - average. They also have Kataifa and Halva (which I didn't see out, but didn't ask for). Total: $40; feel like I could've gotten a better meal for the money. *The "salads" included are ones you make from the "salad bar" - which consists of lots of fermented veggies such as sauerkraut, pickled carrots/cauliflower/peppers, red chili, olives, pickled cucumber *Pitas to go are not warmed up, so maybe ask them to if you want it warm when ordering take out. I had gone here because I had a craving for hummus/baba and was too lazy to make my own, plus I thought it'd be cool to bring to a BBQ, but it just wasn't doing it for me. I may be spoiled having lived in LA (which has good Mediterranean) and Austin, which has the best babaganoush I've ever tasted. I feel sad for the scene here if ppl really call this the best in the city; another place called Judah Mediterranean Grill nearby looks good and ppl say they have amazing hummus so that will be on my next to try list.

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    Rima A.

    Their food is really authentic and tastes really fresh and delicious!!! Highly recommend

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    Alia N.

    First time ordering, the shawarma platter barely had any chicken in it and cost me nearly $20, fries were burnt. The falafel seems to be there specialty and was the only this actually fully loaded. And I got an attitude over the phone for ordering thru grub hub. I thought during quarantine people would be happy to get business. Guess I was wrong.

    Anthony B.

    This place was amazing. My wife and I stopped in on our lunch break, and I must say we was not disappointed.The food was amazing and gentleman cooking the food was amazing, we felt like family in the short period of time we was there. My wife doesn't usually eat falafel, but that has since changed. Everything that touched our lips was great. Definitely recommend and we will definitely make this our weekly lunch stop going forward.

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    Lianna N.

    Like John R., I also thought this place might be a little sketchy, but found out I was wrong wrong wrong. First I used to the number on this yelp page to call and no one answered (sketchy, the answering machine sounded like I had dialed someone's cellphone and I thought I had for a moment, but rest assured it is the correct number), so I decided to just walk in and try it. I got the falafel sandwich for $6.25, and a side order of fries ($2). The fries were definitely homemade and hand cut, but very potatoey and dense. I'm a fan, but could see how others might not be. Everything was made to order and took less than 10 mins total to make. Once the falafel were done frying, he slathered a pita pocket with hummus and handed it to me to fill up with veggies at the "salad bar" (see picture). There were a lot of choices to top it with. many pickled varieties, cabbage, a tomato and onion chop, green olives, roasted red peppers, etc. it was hard to choose what to stuff my already stuffed pita with! There are also convenient little plastic containers to put the toppings in to go. The bread of the pita was good, and the falafel was yummy. Adel is very friendly and has a lot of offer at his little dive here in Elkins Park. I'm curious about his virgin hibiscus sangria, and will give that a try next time.

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    1 year ago

    Always delicious, the felafel are tender not gritty tasty and ample. Shop is clean & inviting and the owner is friendly and kind.

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    3 years ago

    Yummy! I had sabich & my friend had a Falafel sandwich. I was in Israel recently & this place is as good!

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    2 years ago

    Best falafel sandwich ever since I've been to Isreal. Only competition is in ventnor. My sister in law judy turned me on to them

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    2 years ago

    Just to mention that mentioning the hot sauce did result in the perfect falafel pita. Make the trip!

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    Love visiting this place! Owner is so kind. Food is delicious! Try the falafel sandwich my favorite!

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    I left Philly for the west coast six years ago and I still think about this place. Literally the best falafel I've ever had.

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    Super yummy deliciousness. Highly reccomended. Top notch. One of the best restaurants in Cheltenham most certainly...

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    Adel and Ron are welcoming and warm and besides the normal falafel etc., they make a great hibiscus drink, lentil soup.

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