Vegan-friendly
Lacto
Mediterranean
Fast food
Take-out
Catering
Middle Eastern
Vegetarian restaurant est. 2016. Serves falafel, dolma, tabbouleh, hummus, and other Middle Eastern food, vegans avoid the feta cheese option. Email: falafellerestaurant@gmail.com. Open Mon 11:00am-5:30pm, Tue-Fri 11:00am-8:30pm, Sat 11:00am-8:00pm.
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1035 Ralston Ave, Belmont, California, USA, 94002
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34 Reviews
First Review by alexandra_vegan
syotyy
Points +32
The Best Falafel Place in South Bay - Edit
I don't typically eat deep-fried foods, but I when I do, I make an exception for Falafelle. Their falafel might not be the best ever, but their side dishes are top-notch and perfect to pair with the falafels. Disclaimer, the falafels here are already much better IMO than those from Oren's Hummus, Hummus, Dishndash, and the likes of chain Mediterranean places in the Bay. I typically get the falafel combo (add baba ghannouj and a pita), which can last me two very big meals in a day. I don't usually like eating pickles and salads, but everything from the dolmas (hard to find vegan), tabbouleh, to the beets are so fresh and delicious. I used to hate beets, and they literal restored my faith in the vegetable again. The baba ghannouj is so smoky and flavorful, I highly recommend adding it to your order!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-10-12
Pros: Very fresh ingredients with lots of variety, Big portions and relatively cheap, Meat free restaurant with mostly vegan options
Cons: None I can really think of
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Pilot.lj
Points +1413
Great falafel! - Edit
I’m very picky with my falafel and really enjoyed theirs. Great healthy meal.
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Angelo23
Points +282
Fell in love with a falafel?! - Edit
I've been a few times for lunch and I'm never disappointed. Everything is fresh, flavorful, and authentic. I love this kind of food personally and would eat here more however, it is difficult to get to due to traffic during the week. Take out only but, ngl it's so good I eat it in the car!
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SarahEAW.
Points +766
Best in the Bay Area! - Edit
We found this gem years ago and have been going ever since. The Falafelle Container is my favorite dish to order, that way you get the hummus, zesty cabbage, beets, sauerkraut, roasted red peppers, house salad, pickled turnips, sumac onions, pickled cucumbers, mild banana peppers & garbanzo bean. Everything is so fresh, light, and fast! It can get pretty busy and the seating is limited. There is a cute park behind the shopping center. We like to take our food there to eat.
Read moreThe Vegan Baklava is very good! I've never tried the mango drink, but it looked yummy (it can be made with soy milk).
Check it out!
Updated from previous review on 2024-03-04
Pros: Really good food, Nice location , Friendly staff
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NealDuncan
Points +584
Great pitas - Edit
I had the Heaven's pita which had cauliflower, eggplant, potatoes, some kind of walnut pesto and maybe some harissa or something? It was fantastic. I would definitely return.
Read moreIt is a walk-up but they have a couple two top tables on the sidewalk. They make everything to order I believe.
Pros: Great food , Lots of options, Fair price
Cons: No indoor seating
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Brycew
Points +948
Amazing falafels & more!!! - Edit
I know it’s a bold claim to say that anywhere in the Bay Area has the “best falafel” but in my opinion this place is the best or at least in the top 3. And it’s one of the few places that is 100% vegetarian and mostly vegan.
Read moreAs an alternative to falafel, try the Heaven’s pita pocket which is an amazing vegetable sandwich made vegan pesto, cauliflower, eggplant, and other delicious veggies.
Also, try the mango milk
Pros: Authentic falafel, hummus, and baba ghanoush, Vegan mango milk, Heaven pita sandwich
Cons: To-go only
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IanAlbert
Points +160
Outstanding Falafel - Edit
I love all of the sides that go into the Falafelle Container. They've just added a new pita sandwich with cauliflower, eggplant and fried potato. It's really good although I'll probably get the falafel more often.
Read moreThey have vegan baklava, which is usually quite good. However last time I got it, it tasted off--like it was made with stale nuts or bad oil.
Pros: Vegan options, amazing sides , excellent pita
Cons: Stale vegan baklava
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CathyBianco
Points +48
Fresh tasty and affordable - Edit
Family owned business. Falafels made fresh. Best hummus I have ever tasted. Staff and owner very friendly. Prices are very reasonable.
Read morePros: Food is excellent , Nice Family run business , Prices are reasonable
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StefanR.
Points +390
Tasty and good - Edit
Quick and easy, many options to customize your food #Veganuary
Read morePros: Customized pita and bowl, Yummy food , Affordable
Cons: No seats available
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Ufftah
Points +142
Fabulous Falafell - Edit
My husband ordered a combo. I ordered a pita with out grilled red bell peppers and added baba ganouch and hummus. All delicious and vey fast. Pleasant staff. Take out only. Plan on using napkins!😀 terrific falafels which I usually find too dry. Theirs were great.
Read morePros: Delicious, Remarkably fast , Friendly staff
Cons: Seating would be nice if the establishment grows, None, None
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CAMom49
Points +18
Heaven in Belmont - Edit
This is THE place to go for take out - my favorite for pitas. The falafels are always perfectly cooked, never over done. The array of salads available to fill that pita bread makes for a memorable experience that will make this your destination whenever that desire for a perfect falafel. Take your treasure next door to the Twin Pines park and enjoy! No meats are offered but your Omni friends won’t mind once they experience this food of the gods!
Read morePros: Only vegan offered, Perfectly cooked falafels, Pillow-like pita breads freshly baked
Cons: A bit pricey for take-away, Walk up service only, no dining area
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Mophead
Points +127
Counter service - Edit
Enjoyed my ‘falafelle container’ which included lots of veggies, hummus, and six small falafel. This is exclusively a takeout place. You walk up to the counter, order on a giant iPad and then they will prepare your food and hand it to you through the window. No associated outdoor seating though Twin Pines Park is right there and has spots for picnicking.
Read morePros: Vegan baklava, Lots of veggie salads
Cons: Counter service only
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CarolineVegstar
Points +218
Amazingly Deeeeelish - Edit
Outstanding mango “milk”, fluffy pita, perfect dolmas and so much more!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Badass falafels, Yummy tabblouleh
Cons: Takeout only
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Doctordeb
Points +238
Reliably delicious every time!! My absolute favorite is the pita pocket w/hummus - Edit
We go about 2x/month. Order ahead for easy pickup. Tastes so good sometimes we devour it in the car. We get the medium spicy sauce but there are options. It’s so good!
Read morePros: Very fresh flavorful food, Vegan Baklava!, Friendly staff
Cons: None
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darren2dream
Points +321
Excellent Combo Plate - Edit
This is our go to spot for falafel in the area. The combo plate is awesome.
Read moreSuper quick, take out, easy and straightforward.
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sagarak
Points +584
So tasty and filling - Edit
I love this place! I always order the pita pocket with hummus. Vegan & very filling, lots of pickled veggies and falafels. Very friendly staff too! Love that you can order online, my order is always ready very fast.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-07-28
Pros: Delicious , Affordable , Big portion
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SonshineEvieK
Points +196
Freshest food!!! - Edit
My husband and I literally had to retreat to the privacy of our car because we were drooling because the food was so fresh and incredible! Seriously! The falafel 🧆 is beyond delicious! And every side from the sauerkraut, pickled beets, hummus, baba ghanouj…yes…it’s all incredibly tasty and fresh. I would eat here every day if possible!
Read moreAnd, the gentleman who owns the place is so friendly and he remembered us even though we had only been there one time before. I love going to places that are family owned and feel like you’re becoming part of a community.
Pros: Fresh food
Cons: Parking can be hard
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akzikria
Points +75
Amazing find! - Edit
On our way to SF for vegan sushi and they wouldn’t answer their phone so we had to divert. We found this place and let me tell you, we were blown away! I love Mediterranean/middle eastern food and find that I’m a pretty good critic when it comes to these cuisines. This place shattered my top 5 favorites and I’m happy to say it’s my new #1! Enjoy!
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coachspock
Points +29
Excellent!! - Edit
Excellent falafel combo. So many great toppings and the best pita bread I’ve ever had. It’s now top of our list of middle eastern food. Soooooo gooooood.
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AudreyWilde
Points +22
Best falafel I’ve ever had - Edit
If you are in the area you MUST try the falafel combo platter with pita! The bread and falafel are so good and the workers are the best.
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EricKubota
Points +105
Terrific - Edit
Thank you Happy Cow for leading me here. The Pita Pocket (falafel sandwich) was easily one of the best sandwiches I have ever had, vegan or not. I got “spicy” and with hummus. Great flavors and textures captured in a perfect pita. Just wonderful.
Read morePros: Great food, Great service
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snobby_chpskate
Points +34
Love from the first bite - Edit
Always fresh, delicious and friendly. Just can’t be better.
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Hylton
Points +76
Best falafel I've ever had - Edit
I've been coming here for 2 years and absolutely love it. In addition to having the best falafel I've ever had, they've also got vegan mango milk (which is like mango lassi!) and they've recently added vegan baklava! One of the best vegan options in the entire Bay Area.
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mercedesmikhailov
Points +16
Fire! - Edit
I love going here to get great food and no wait. Tons of vegan options
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , amazing service , fairly priced
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AlexInWilderland
Points +223
My new love - Edit
Just discovered this little hole-in-the-wall gem near my new job. Couldn’t be happier! Great staff- so friendly and attentive. Beautiful, delicious, fresh falafel-based mostly take out shop. Two small tables on the sidewalk and parking is somewhat limited, but that won’t stop me from going back again! Loved the creative arrangement of all the toppings - a cute little hummus “nest’ with garbanzo bean “eggs” in the middle, surrounded by colorful, healthy adds like sauerkraut, beets, pico de gallo, slaw, and the crispiest falafel balls!
Read morePros: Fresh food, Friendly staff, Lovely vegan options
Cons: Limited parking, Limited on site seating
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AnneH28
Points +49
So great! We will be back! - Edit
We are in the area for a couple appointments and stopped into Falafelle for lunch. I had seen photos of the menu and had no idea what to get. But I needn’t have worried. At the counter, I got a “container, spicy, vegan” and it was all taken care of. Everything was so good! I also got a dolma, which was great, and stole some of my husband’s warm pita. We are definitely coming back here next time we’re in the area.
Read morePros: Excellent food, Great portions
Cons: Limited parking around lunchtime
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wakapanda
Points +48
best falafel award goes to Falafelle! - Edit
order the falafel sandwich with everything, yes spicy yes tahina. get this exactly, don't deviate! i love it. i go out of my way to eat it.
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