Vegan
Mediterranean
Take-out
Middle Eastern

Vegan eatery serving falafel and hummus in sandwiches and salads plus waffles, chips, coffee, and tea.


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53 Reviews

First Review by DerekDavis

MiniVoyager

Points +974

Vegan
18 Nov 2024

DELICIOUS!!!

The Go Beet is an edible masterpiece. The red beet hummus is a stunning pink. It’s like the Barbie of hummus.

The falafels had me nervous at first. They looked like they’d be good paperweights—dark, hard, and kinda uninviting. But the second I bit into one? Oh. My. Chickpeas. The crispy shell cracked open to reveal a tender, flavourful center. How can something so crispy on the outside and soft inside even exist? It’s culinary sorcery.

The whole dish was beautifully balanced—though I had to bench the tomatoes. They just didn’t bring their A-game.

I didn’t touch the tahini sauce. The beet hummus was the Beyoncé of this platter, and honestly, there’s no need to mess with perfection.

Chickpeas Ottawa, you’ve got a new fan.

Pros: sooo many choices

Cons: a bit out of the way to get to

Dancingbarefoot

Points +651

Vegan
29 Sep 2024

Average

Pretty average falafel, I think we had higher expectations because they specialize in falafel. But this may be the place to go if you’re looking for different types of hummus.

Staff were really nice and the seating was comfortable.

Jalapeño wrap - good flavour, but falafel was dry yet not crispy

Beet wrap - pretty good. Strong lemon taste that overpowered other flavours

Tabbouleh - it was average

BrookeDaly

Points +52

Vegan
07 Aug 2024

Our go-to takeout

You can't go wrong w Chickpeas, we might order it once a week. 😅

I love all the sandwiches and the lentil soup. The zatar wedges are always tasty too.

Pros: Variety of falafel, Affordable, All vegan

Tyme

Points +214

Vegan
30 Jul 2024

Deeeelicious Chickpeas

Excellent food
Friendly service
Bright, clean, casual venue
Convenient Parking onsite

Pros: Delicious, All vegan menu, Friendly staff

KarenMessier

Points +58

Vegan
10 May 2024

A great find for vegan food!

Chickpea has some amazing food and it’s served up by a warm and welcoming staff. It’s a small restaurant located in a sprawling mall but it has a really friendly neighbourhood feel. We’ll be back! 😊🌱

MelBouchard

Points +95

#Veganuarian
07 Mar 2024

Delicious

I had the go green avocado wrap and it was amazing!

Updated from previous review on 2024-03-07

MichaelVeganCa

Points +212

Vegan
10 Jan 2024

So good!

Falafel isn't as simple as people might assume; it is frequently too dry, flavorless, or mushy. These guys have it right! The hummus and tahini was superb as well! #Veganuary

Pros: Flavors, Friendly , Falafel!

Kelhod

Points +20

Vegan
31 Oct 2023

Great despite the building work going on

There was lots of construction work going on to the building they were in so it was a little odd - but their cafe was like a little oasis of calm. I had the curry if the day it was very tasty and filling - I would highly recommend (they are about to move premise as well)

Pros: Good food, Generous potion , Friendly staff

Cons: Little difficult to find due to building work

clarish

Points +44

Vegan
31 Aug 2023

Amazing food

So good! I just wish the restaurant and bathrooms were a bit cleaner, it would make the experience so much better!

deirdrewh

Points +495

Vegan
22 Aug 2023

great falafel

Nice place with great falafel! I ordered the pita with black bean hummus.

PatrikSchiess

Points +155

Vegan
10 Jul 2023

Great little vegan restaurant.

I stop by there almost every time I go to Ottawa.

Pros: Excellent food , Excellent service , Good prices

Cons: Limited menu options

PurpleCurrant

Points +3898

Vegan
27 Jun 2023

Best vegan restaurant in Ottawa

I've tried most, if not all, veggie restaurants in Ottawa and Chickpeas still comes out on top. Incredible hummus and falafels.

ojgreezy

Points +24

Mostly Veg
20 Jun 2023

Why did all of these locations close?

This was the greatest falafel place in Ottawa. The vast array of different fresh humus, as well as the tailored vegetable flavour combinations for each wrap, were so satisfying and delicious.

WHY DID THE BANK STREET AND BYWARD MARKET LOCATIONS CLOSE? PLEASE COME BACK WE NEED YOU!!!!

There was absolutely no reason at all for this restaurant to close. Ottawa keeps taking losses, continually losing the best cuisines they ever had. What a shame. Will people in this city ever appreciate true delicious and healthy food?

If you changed cities or changed your restaurant name, please let me know. Please please I beg of you.

PurpleCurrant

27 Jun 2023

They didn't have enough staff to keep them open!

Zinho

Points +56

Vegan
11 Jun 2023

Delicious!

Lentil soup, falafel, hummus, zataar fries….everything is nutritious and delicious.

RobAbb

Points +98

Vegan
21 Aug 2021

They are amazing

Best falafels in town and the fries with zataar are excellent.
Everything there is delicious

Clevergirl

Points +190

Vegetarian
18 Jun 2020

Best Falafel in Ottawa

Lovely place that has the best falafel in Ottawa, great teas, inventive types of hummus, friendly service. I only wish they would make up some فول (fool) and serve up an Arab breakfast on the weekends.

To note: they don’t take cash; only electronic means of payment.

MariaLaflèche

Points +181

Vegan
27 May 2020

Try the babaganoush :0

Everything is vegan and sooo tasty!

The babaganoush i had tasted to fresh!

Stephanie_Sparrow

Points +350

Vegan
18 Mar 2020

Amazing Falafel

Had a falafel bowl. (Beet). DELICIOUS!

VegOttawa

Points +54

Vegan
28 Feb 2020

Amazing. Best falafel and hummus in Ottawa.

We love Chickpeas. Everything is excellent and the staff are extremely friendly.
Try the sandwiches or the hummus mix plate! Or anything else, it’s all yum.

And you get a discount with a VegOttawa membership card!

isalecl

Points +66

Vegan
05 Jan 2020

You'll never be able to enjoy your regular hummus and falafel.

Because this place is sooo good! The falafel are crunchy yet warm and soft and the hummus is to die for!

Updated from previous review on 2019-04-12

Pros: Everything is vegan! , Cute!, Next to other shops

lilspartan

Points +40

Vegan
25 Jun 2019

Nice place

Really cute place, and have really fun and unique choices, the mango hummus is delicious 🤗

AlexandreGVermeil

Points +390

Vegan
11 Jun 2019

Amazing hummus

My favorite is the avocado hummus, its such a great mix! Sandwiches are veggie and protein filled. Great and healthy fast food.

JessicaMorinT

Points +18

Vegan
19 May 2019

Best hummus ever

The mango hummus is to die for and totally worth it!

genogue

Points +44

Vegan
16 May 2019

Awesome

Very yummy! Friendly staff! Great customer service!

glickmd

Points +152

Vegan
15 May 2019

Great falafel and hummus

I really enjoyed their falafel sandwiches, which tastes so different to me than most other restaurants that serve them. I also like their hummus varieties and fattoush. I've been there a few times, and the staff are always friendly.

Pros: Nicely seasoned falafel, Varieties of hummus, Great value

Cons: Crowded lunch hour; insufficient seating

javimsan

Points +195

Vegan
24 Apr 2019

Absolutely delicious!

They have at least 6 different kinds of hummus (jalapeño, roasted red pepper, avocado). You can get falafel sandwiches, salads, lentil soup, za’atar potato wedges. Everything is super fresh and tastes absolutely amazing! The green olive salad is just wow! It is cash-free though. They accept debit, credit and Apple Pay from what I noticed. Plus the people that work there are genuinely nice and welcoming.

Pros: Friendly staff, Good portion sizes, Amazing food

Cons: Cash-free (if it’s not your thing)

jcrb

Points +13

Vegetarian
02 Apr 2019

Doesn't take cash

Doesn't take cash. I wouldn't buy anything because I am conscious of my privacy. I don't need to share where I shop with my bank or the government. I am sure that people who are from, or have roots, from certain places in the world that have or have had repressive regimes would understand the value of privacy when it comes to one's financial affairs. Even with something simple like falafel.

Cons: Doesn't take cash

mag1102

26 Nov 2021

you can always by a prepaid credit card. the bank or gouvernement wont now about your transaction... But the future is with cards... sorry

JohnE.S

01 Nov 2022

There are video cameras recording you too...everywhere. Unless you plan to stay in the same spot without moving, I think you are okay to buy with a credit card here and there, unless you do not have a CC for the reasons you provided.




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