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    The Green Chicpea

    4.4 (209 reviews)
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Stephanie K.

    This is a Mediterranean restaurant with a food bar of many options you can choose from put into a bowl, gyro, platter or pita. I ordered the falafel bowl with cabbage and eggplant, which was average . Afterwards the food definitely sent me straight to the bathroom . TMI But , the workers were very helpful and understanding because this was my first visit to the restaurant and I had many questions. I really enjoyed that they have a variety of sauces you may choose from ( additional cost ) . Because I love to try different sauces! This restaurant is in a congested business area of Newark so good luck finding parking !

    Falafel platter with carrot salad, spicy tabouli, hummus
    David K.

    The Green Chicpea is the place to go in downtown Newark for a quick, healthy bite of (Kosher!) Israeli street food. The concept is simple--you can select from chicken or falafel in a pita, laffa, bowl, or platter, along with a selection of salads and sauces. My pick was the falafel platter, along with sides of freshly-prepared hummus, spicy tabbouleh, carrots salad, green cabbage slaw, red cabbage slaw, and sautéed mushrooms & onions. The pre-fried falafel balls had lost some of their crispiness and had a rather soft texture but were perfect nonetheless for dipping into the hummus, and eating along with some of their fluffy white or whole wheat pita breads. I tried a bunch of their sauces too, including the tahini, amba (mango sauce), spicy harissa, and spicy green s'chug, and all the flavors were delicious and on point!

    Best spices as well
    Jasmine T.

    I love the food here always supported this business since the beginning of opening Rotisserie Chicken was my favorite

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    Alyssa E.

    Think of this place as a Mediterranean chipotle. Love this type of set up because it's quick to order, has plenty of variety, and room to customize your meal! I heard lots of great things about this place so my coworkers and I decided to check it out. It was definitely packed, which we expected since it was lunch rush and it's such a popular spot. There are plenty of tables but it gets a bit too packed so we opted to take it to go. We were in and out of there pretty fast, despite the rush! Not because the workers were rushing - we didn't feel rushed at all. They were definitely efficient and knew how to keep the crowd moving at a fast pace. They were also really friendly and gave us suggestions since it was our first time coming in! I got the laffa, which is like really thick pita. The falafel was great and not too dry like in other places. The spicy tabouli salad added a kick, the hummus and tahini sauce added moisture, and the corn salad was just perfect. It was burrito-style, and I was surprised that it didn't burst, given that they gave a generous amount. I'm not vegan or vegetarian, but I appreciated that they have so many options if anyone has dietary restrictions! Prices are reasonable for a place with vegan options, though a bit on the pricier side. You get what you pay for - fresh food, friendly service, and a generous serving size! I would definitely recommend this place, and I will be coming back soon.

    Marley M.

    I've been here twice and I love coming here when in town. The food is fresh and always filling. The restaurant is very clean and their staff is friendly. They close around 5pm on weekdays so try to come here before then.

    Delicious Sabeich Sandwich
    Diane C.

    Enjoyed a nice quick lunch at Green Chicpea on Halsey Street in Newark. From the counter, I ordered a Delicious Sabeich Sandwich. Inside the pita pocket was hummus, hard-boiled egg, tahini, roasted egg plant, cucumbers and tomatoes (a little under $6.00). For a beverage, I enjoyed a nice refreshing lemonade with fresh mint. Lots of seating inside the restaurant. Directly outside in the front of the restaurant are 2 to 3 small tables with chairs. Should you go on Friday, there's always a line out the door. Today (Monday), you can just walk in and order right away. This was one very healthy lunch! Definitely would return to this restaurant to sample different food.

    Bowl of shawarma and baba ghanoush!
    Kim L.

    You can tell that the never-ending line out the door of the place packed with professionals and college students that this is a great place for lunch. Healthy and more options than a poor decision maker would like, I love everything about this place. The people are efficient and friendly and the food is wonderful! It's everything you'd love about Mediterranean with lots of thought put into fresh, good food and mindful of many of the vegetarians and vegans out there. It's not the cheapest lunch but definitely keeps you full, happy, and healthier than many of the other options around. Kudos to Green Chicpea! I only wish it was open later at night D':

    Sebastian H.

    I was at the Yelp Elite event and decided I should come update my review of The Green Chicpea. Low and behold, I had no update to review. This is my attempt to wrap my previous (mental) review along with this Elite event. The place is family owned and they were kind enough to open their doors to us so that way may try their delicious food. The falafels were proper, the hummus smooth and creamy (and very tasty), and the chicken schwarma was poppin. Friendly and courteous staff rounds out the entire experience. They are located downtown on Halsey so make your way over and grab some food. I'm sure you'll ENJOY!!!

    A platter with rotisserie chicken, rice, hot chickpeas and tabulei.
    Tracie M.

    This was my first time here. While waiting for the servers to finish with a customer, a gentleman said, "Hello". I later learned that he was the owner. It was nice to see that he was chatting with the workers. Overall, it was a pretty laid back and comfortable vibe. When it was my turn, I grabbed a menu and advised the server that it was my first time. She walked me through the process and offered me a falafel to try. Although tasty, I decided to stick with the familiar: rotisserie chicken, rice and chickpeas. When I asked for a recommendation for salad, she suggested the tabulei. I've had tabulei before however wasn't a fan. I decided this was a different restaurant and years later, so I should be open to it. It was so fresh and flavorful. My platter was now complete. By the time I got home, it was room temperature. No need to reheat. It was yum at first taste. Then I added the Tahini and red hot sauce. Another level of yummy - YAY! The only reason I'm not giving it 5 stars is because I need to return and try other menu items. I'll definitely be coming back...soon!

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    Delicious fresh food! Quick attentive service. Wish this was here when I used to work in Newark!

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    The cleanliness, quality and freshness of their dishes is absolutely amazing. Everything was absolutely delicious and prepared with care!

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    Ask the Community - The Green Chicpea

    Is green Chicpea currently operating? Facebook page says it was as of April 12th. Tried to order online, both attempting delivery and pick up options and neither worked. Subsequently called the restaurant too and no one answered.

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    Good solid food for not a lot of money. I ordered a hummus dipping platter, which comes with some…read moresliced pita and an absolute VAT of hummus for like $7. Falafel balls are fragrant with spices, crunchy on the outside, and steamy and soft on the inside. Every bite brings out something new in your food. These guys make excellent hummus. It's silky smooth with a creamy taste. Another neat bonus is that they have all kinds of non alcoholic beverages in the cooler for you to try with your meal. These aren't your typical American soda. They're imported, and come in little glass bottles. I tried the apple soda, and it was delightful. Space is huge, and has plenty of seating, but it's never crowded so if you come with a bunch of friends, you'll likely have plenty of space to sit down.

    I went to Pita Square and didn't get one square of pita. Seems silly, but it would have been the…read moreperfect addition for the meal. That's my only gripe though...the food is fresh and the service is good. Stopped in 40 minutes before close and they seemed to be wrapping up for the night. Sadly, they meant it would be a 15 minute wait for the chicken kabob. Opted for the chicken shawarma which was well cooked and quite tasty. The chicken was piled high on a bed of lettuce and I had cucumber sauce on top. You get two sides with the platter and there's some unique options to compliment your typical choices. The avocado hummus is a nice consistency and a good balance for the shawarma. I really wanted pickles, but likely wouldn't order them as an entire side.

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