Vegan-friendly
Lacto
Fast food
Take-out
Middle Eastern

Counter-service falafel shop with falafel plates. Specify vegan when ordering. Confirmed open November 2023. Open Tue-Thu 11:00am-3:00pm, Fri 11:00am-6:00pm, Sat 11:00am-3:00pm. Closed Sun-Mon.


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14 Reviews

First Review by Joe_in_AK

FrogSoda

Points +452

Vegan
04 May 2024

Best Falafels ever!

This place is fantastic and their falafels are truly some of the tastiest I’ve ever had. The vegetables are fresh and all pita toppings are totally vegan. You can also get a falafel platter vs. a wrap, but their pita bread is delicious so I would highly recommend getting a side of bread if you’re getting the plate. 10/10!

Updated from previous review on 2024-05-04

Pros: Quick service , Friendly staff , Reasonable prices

Cons: Mostly outdoor seating

FireSheep

Points +194

Vegetarian
11 Dec 2022

Great

I had an extremely happy time eating falafels in this place😄

saturnhp

Points +680

Vegetarian
26 Nov 2022

Best vegetarian food in Fairbanks

Fresh, tasty and large portion. Turkish coffee is great as well.

AtexRambler

Points +537

Vegan
13 Aug 2022

Best Meal in Fairbanks

Lunch here was the best meal I've had in Fairbanks in a long time, and the best falafel sandwich I've had anywhere. Everything is vegan so I didn't have to worry about dairy in the sauces. The half sandwich was very filling, so I would only get the full if I was sharing with someone. The serving included a generous portion of falafel so it felt like there was falafel in almost every bite. The shredded veggie mix was what put it over the top for me! It wasn't just lettuce but included other veggies shredded together. Staff was friendly and helpful, and the large beverage selection was great. Even though the place was busy, we didn't have to wait long for our food.

The limited hours and long line can seem challenging, but it's worth it to arrange your schedule and either order ahead or deal with the line. Think of it as concentrated excellence - they give it their best during the limited hours.

Y@K

Points +63

Vegan
21 Nov 2021

#1 vegan spot

Love pita place. Excellent and clean establishment. Food is amazing. Ride your bike to the store for a free drink!

Pros: Best vegan food in town, Must visit, Great atmosphere

Phreddd

Points +96

Vegan
30 Jul 2021

Maybe the best falafel I've ever had

Wow, I think that was probably the best falafel I have ever consumed. The harif sauce really tied everything together and the spicy version added just the right amount of flavor for me. I also ordered a Turkish coffee, which I have never had before but is also quite delicious.

Pros: Amazing falafel

MegganAnderson

Points +314

Vegan
21 May 2021

Best Place For Food In Fairbanks

This place had more customers (in a good way) than any other business I visited here (food or not) in Fairbanks! Long like of customers, but they are really well staffed and fast! Highly recommend! Everything is vegan there they said except their scrambled chicken eggs.

Pros: Delicious food!, TURKISH COFFEE DUDES!, Great outdoor atmosphere!

Cons: None!

jdfunks

Points +349

Vegan
11 Aug 2019

LIGHTYEARS ahead of other vegan options in town...

I've eaten countless falafels in my near two-decades as a vegan all over the place (okay, admittedly, not in the actual Middle East, but at legit places all over NYC, Boston & Europe...and SE Asia!) and even if I didn't throw in the "in Alaska" element, Pita Place rocks.
Excellent toppings, sauces, ingredients, bread, flavor, cost, vegan-osity...La Croix-bonus...it's all good! It's great!!!! I could go for a tad more spice in the balls, but that is not a complaint, just a mild thought in passing.

I only wish it was open more, but, I'm selfish.

Pros: awesome, price, seating

Cons: hours limited

DanielEven

Points +18

Vegan
19 Jul 2019

Middle-east at its best

The food is fast and great
Different options of falafel hummus
And also some middle-east delicious deserts.
You even get a free drink if you come by foot/bike!

Pros: Lots of vegan option , Falafel and the hummus are great

svis

Points +17

Mostly Veg
08 Jun 2019

Great falafel

Consistently excellent falafel at a reasonable price

Sarasaurus

Points +28

Vegan
11 May 2019

The best falafel

We always stop here when we’re in Fairbanks, even long before going vegan. I was ecstatic to learn I can still enjoy pitas here and they’re open year-round.

Pros: Falafel pita is vegan as-is, Affordable, Fast and friendly

Jim123

Points +24

Vegan
12 Oct 2018

Now open all winter

Visiting Fairbanks in October 2018. This place is open all winter. The pitas are amazing, been back several times for more. They also have a selection of Alaskan craft beers and cane sure drinks.

vegan_ryan

Points +3869

Vegan
14 Oct 2015

Only open in Summer

Just a note for anyone trying to go here: they're only open from May-September (Summer tourist season).

Pros: a

Joe_in_AK

Points +23

Vegetarian
20 Jul 2012

Fantastic Falafels

Pita Place is without a doubt, the best, consistently delicious option for vegetarian food in Fairbanks. Everything that is served there is fresh and vegetarian! When possible, they use fresh, organic veggies purchased that day at the farmers market. Delicious, freshly made pitas, fantastic falafel, and the best spicy harif sauce I've ever had. Dropping in for a "full falafel with everything" has become a hugely popular and valued summer tradition with Fairbanksians, especially combined with a trip to the Saturday Farmers Market! Pita Place is only open in the summer between Wednesday and Saturday.

Pros: fast, fresh, delicious

Cons: only open in summer




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