I've traveled all over Montgomery county and bucks county to find the best shawarma in the area that reminds me of going back to Israel. This place hit just right! When I walked in the owner was super nice and accommodating. The big thing for me is the pita, most places use laffa which in my opinion it doesn't stand up to a pita. The fixens were all things you would find at a shawarma place in israel. read more

Pita pocket aspires to be a great takeout falafel and fixings place and it does an excellent job. Besides the falafel, it also serves chicken shawarma, both good. You can get sides of hummus, too, and more. The baclava is particularly good, coming in pie sized wedges that are easily divided at home. There are tables, but they're rarely filled. If I rated it as a place to eat in I'd drop a couple of stars. read more

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

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

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

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

Great Middle East Food! Always fresh, Portions are nice, Easy access, owners really care! read more

Been awhile since I've ordered from here. The falafel balls and pita are still good. The hummus was basically tasteless. The tahina also had no flavor and was so bitter that I couldn't eat it. Not nearly as good as in the past, and I doubt I would order anything from here again. Except may for some falafel balls. read more

Ate here today for lunch. Parking: little plaza with some parking. You can dine in. They have a small dining area. The counter person was very nice. I had the chicken shawarma however it was different than the normal in regards to the toppings. I'm use to choices: onions, red cabbage, peppers' tabouli' a white sauce..... this came in a pita with hummus and there was a self serve area with sauerkraut ( never had that on shawarma!), hot topping' rice and a mixture of cauliflower and carrots. Very different!! The taste was pretty good. I felt the prices were a little high. I would go back here again. read more

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. read more

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YEEEEEE HAAAAAAW FRESH FALAFEL AND HUMMUS DELICIOUS SALAD CLEAN ESTABLISHMENT. But frfr this place is banger. Eat here or suffer regret. Update: I'm eating here for the fourth time since the op. I get the falafel sandwich every time. The fresh salad bar is the second only to the owner Adel's good nature read more

Don't judge this place by the exterior! It looks like a hole in the wall (and it kinda is) but it's a hole you want to jump in with both feet! The owner & chef Adel was extremely friendly. Ordered the sampler platter and the lentil soup. Highly recommend the sampler platter because it gives the right portion size of everything to enjoy. Each part of meal was delicious in its own way. The falafel was the real standout. It was crunchy but filled with actual lentils vs just the stuffing. Highly recommend! read more

This food is delicious. We ordered the chicken shawarma and falafel sandwiches with fries. The gentlemen who waited on us was so friendly and the food came quickly. We devoured our food and left happy! read more

Such a hidden gem. We ordered the chicken shawarma platter and sampler platter for take-out. The food was great. Platter comes with hummus and pita bread. The pitas were warm and fluffy and was great with the hummus. The sampler had a little bit of everything and really helped me figure out which dish I like. It had falafel, hummus, babaganoush, fuul, stuffed grape leaves, and sliced eggplants. I enjoyed everything but there are some things I wouldn't order again but I dont regret trying it. I will definitely order from here again. read more

We just ate here yesterday for the first time and it was excellent! The felafel was hot and fresh with just the perfect blend of crispy on the outside and tender and flavorful on the inside. The owner was very welcoming. I tried the hibiscus drink and it was delicious and served in a large cup. I felt the portions were very generous. We are definitely going back to eat there again soon. read more

This place was delicious. I got the sabich, eggplant and falafel sandwich. I have a coworker that is vegetarian and we needed a place to do lunch. This place did not dissspoint. I also purchased a slice of baklava. So tasty. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

Pita Pocket Eatery - Middle Eastern Near Me - Cheltenham, Pennsylvania

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. read more

Pita Pocket Eatery - salad/ "toppings" bar - Middle Eastern Near Me - Cheltenham, Pennsylvania

Yum! I had the felafel platter, which came with hummus, tahini, tomatoes, cucumbers, and two puffy, freshly made pitas. The tomatoes seemed like they were fresh from a garden - deep red and juicy, as you rarely find in a restaurant. Everything was great. The hibiscus drink is really interesting in a good way. It tastes kind of like pomegranates - - I like it better than pomegranate juice. It's intense and unsweetened unless you specify sweetened, so they encourage you to take a heaping handful of sugar packets. A gem! read more

Both the falafel and chicken shawarma pita sandwiches are fantastic. They pack a punch, filled with hummus, veg, and your protein of choice. We got an extra side of hummus and a bag of 5 pitas. Highly recommend this mom and pop's shop! read more

If i could rate the cook then this would be a 5 star review....but its not. Its based on the food. I'm sorry but Moaz is waaaaaaay better. The veg was definitely fresh but the tziki sauce was watery, the falafel and hummus were bland. Best part of the falafel platter was the whole wheat pita. The pita is really good! Glad I tried it though. If you cant make downtown to moaz, then maybe as a lasr resort. But only if I'm desperate and live close would I go again... read more

Pita Pocket Eatery - Falafel Platter $9 - Middle Eastern Near Me - Cheltenham, Pennsylvania

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WORST !! HORRIBLE !! I was mortified to see Burnt Falafel,dry limp pickles,canned sourkraut,?? a dollop of Cucumber and some sick wet tastless rice!!.. I order falafal that was burnt to the crisp, a $8.00 sandwich which came a a pita with humas spread THAT'S IT ,??!!WTF!! My order was NOTHING like the presentation..NOTHING!!they gave me garbage I can't feed my Dog!!I had such great servive from local food trucks so I ASSume a restaurant would be a step up..my MISTAKE!!! read more

Delicious food! I did not know anything about this little mom-and-pop restaurant because I am from NJ. I took my chances. The falafel was made to order--crunchy hot on the outside, perfect texture, and had a delicious flavor. The creamy hummus was better than any hummus I've ever purchased in a grocery store. There was a side dish of fresh pickles and olives imported from Israel. Usually, pita bread is dry. Their pita pockets tasted like they had just been baked that day. This food was a welcome change from fast food restaurants. I had the opportunity to visit with Ron (the owner) and Adel (the chef). I could sense the care and love that they put in their food. While it is nothing fancy, the tables, chairs, floors, and bathroom were very clean. I LOVED THIS FOOD!! read more

Adel is the best! Back when I lived nearby and I would go all the time. But now I live 1 hour away.. I happened to be in the area and I could not leave without first getting falafels. After so many years, he said, "You used to come here!" It was so kind he remembered me! I told him I have a long drive home and he even packed everything really well. He packed it all separately so it would be fresh after my long drive home and so the food would not spill. He is SO sweet and the falafel are fantastic. Worth the drive! read more

We tried the fafafel sandwich, Sabich and vegan chilli. Everything was really good. They have good vegan and vegetarian options. Owner was very friendly! Would definitely go again. read more

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

The best shawarma sandwich and falafel I've evrChef goes out of his way to make you feel like family. read more

Pita Pocket Eatery - Shawarma Sandwich with Falafel - Middle Eastern Near Me - Cheltenham, Pennsylvania

I have been driving passed this place for years and finally tried it. The food was absolutely delicious and so fresh! We we definitely order more often! read more

After years of going Mama's in Center Center I was sent home to be a permanent work at home employee so my lunch is usually whatever I have in the fridge. Lately I've been craving a falafel sandwich and decided to try Pita Pocket! So I got the falafel sandwich, the pita was fresh and the falafel was really good all the veggies were really fresh too! I was impressed and glad to know I have a place to go to in Northeast Philadelphia for a good and fresh falafel sandwich! read more

Pita Pocket Eatery - Middle Eastern Near Me - Cheltenham, Pennsylvania

Best pita in the state. Best falafel sandwich I've ever had, and the fuul sandwich is even better than that. Everything tastes fresh, and the owner is the friendliest guy you'd ever meet. My only complaint is that it isn't walking distance from my house!! read more

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.

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

Pita Pocket Eatery - Grape leaves - Middle Eastern Near Me - Cheltenham, Pennsylvania

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Small hole in the wall in a small strip center. Atmosphere is nothing to write home about. We ordered a pita platter that was quite good but not enough pita to really make a sandwich. Also ordered a falafel and hummus which cost less and seem to give you more. The hummus was very tasty and the falafel was very crisp just the way it should be. The have a small salad and pickle bar. The owner is very nice and accommodating. read more

How is this place even 5 stars? I feel as if they got these ratings from people who have never eaten Mediterranean. Sure, the guy here might be friendly, but waaaay over-rated. Call me a food snob but the food is over-priced and over-rated. Definitely did not get my money's worth the last time I visited. They have to up their game for me to be coming back to spend money. read more

I spent nearly every day of my week eating lunch here when I was working in Philly. The sabich and falafel are so flavorful and nearly identical to the variations I enjoyed so much in Israel. I highly recommend them both to anyone looking to kick off their first middle eastern cuisine experience. Adel the chef was an absolute pleasure and really knows his stuff! I will absolutely be back. Taïm! read more

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

I love this place! I've been coming for years. It's small and nothing fancy but the food is great!! The cook is such a great and friendly guy too. Try the grape leaves!! Hidden gem. read more

Everything here is SO fresh & delicious! The owner is SUCH a sweet man; he is so patient with me when I try to pronounce everything and he let's me try everything before I purchase it. It pays off - because I end up buying it!! I've had the Falafel, hummus, baba ganoush (mashed eggplant), baklava, halva (ground sesame seeds, honey, & other ingredients), & natural cut fries. ALL have been delicious! Today I tried Falafel Sabich; He just added it to the menu today! :-D It had 4 Falafels, hummus, sliced roasted eggplant, sliced hard boiled eggs, & he suggests you get just pickels & cabbage off the saad bar. Sounds like a crazy combo but OH MY GOODNESS! AMAZING combination & SHEESH! What a HEAVY sandwich! I'm WAY passed full! I ALWAYS get an extra bag of whole wheat pita's to take home. Definitely give this place a shot! He adds new things all the time! read more

My boyfriend & I had a craving for falafel, however we realized there are not many places in montgomery county that have decent falafels; the ones we've had were in the city. After yelping this & realizing it was not even 10min from my house we headed over there. NOM NOM NOM. So good. Everything was fresh & falafels were made to order. Salad bar was provided to dress your food anyway you liked. Fresh potatoes were used for the fries they served. The staff was very friendly. You can tell when people care about the food they are making and this is one small business I definitely plan on supporting and returning to. read more