This place is quite amazing. Super fresh food! We found this randomly while running errands in the soho area. I'm vegetarian so I can always find good options at a middle eastern place. I had the falafel sandwich with added cabbage. I got an arugula salad on the side. Falafels were nice and crunchy, pita was so thick and delicious, the cabbage added a nice crunch. Added tahini and hot sauce and their hot sauce is hot! Partner got the 4 choice plate with chicken shawarma, hummus, falafel and cauliflower. His favorite is the chicken and cauliflower. Place is small, but def worth it to eat in. Been here twice and will continue to come back! read more

A great cheap and quick whole in the wall (ish) lunch spot! My friends and I stopped by here on a Friday around 3pm, a few minutes away from the A train canal street stop. There are three small little tables for 2 inside the restaurant but it can get a bit cramped really fast with people coming in and out to order so I would order to go. They have lots of choices to select from and are well known for the falafel (which I need to come back and try). My friends both ordered chicken sandwiches and I ordered a chicken rice bowl. The food came out within 5 mins, and was delicious. The rice bowl comes with many options for salads on the side and I wish I tried the taziki or something more unique. Would strongly recommend getting the delightful hot sauce on your sandwich or bowl. It was a much smaller quantity I was expecting for an order that came out to be 15 dollars after tax. Even the sandwiches did not look to be too large. While the flavor is much better than your typical halal cart food truck, I do feel like the quantity of the typical nyc food truck is normally much larger. Otherwise, great spot. I do look forward to trying the falafel in the future. Fun fact all falafel dishes are 10% off on Fridays for lunch, read more

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Ba'al is a small place with a good looking Middle Eastern menu. The workers were nice but I had to laugh, because they were blasting Spanish-language music, as if it were a Mexican restaurant. So I got a kofteh wrap. I have eaten all over the Middle East. This did not even come close to matching what I have had in Israel, Jordan, & Lebanon. The meat needed more obvious seasoning. The cucumber salad needed more lemon & olive oil & maybe sumac or zaatar. It was all a bit plain. read more

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Man, I love grabbing lunch during the work week in tribeca and soho. I pass by so many cool gems just walking around. I spied this tiny falafel place and glad I did. I got the grilled chicken pita sandwich which was terrific. They were out of rice at the time so no rice bowls unfortunately, but I resisted dinging them bc the sandwich was so good. read more

Ba'al Cafe & Falafel - Menu at the counter - Falafel Near Me - New York, New York

Delicious. Just go. Had the kafta burger. Not greasy. Not heavy. Full of flavor and the pickle cucumber "salad" on top is amazing. Friend had the chicken with a salad and the fries. It was flavorful and very filling. read more

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Really good, lemonade was awesome. I had the grilled chicken sandwich, spicy was spicy of course, but good spicy.

I got the cauliflower sandwich and enjoyed the savory taste and slightly crunchy texture. The service was very fast and overall had a good experience! read more

Ba'al Cafe & Falafel - Cauliflower Sandwich - Falafel Near Me - New York, New York

Hell yeah to this hole in the wall, grade A 5 star, falafel joint. It's delicious, affordable and fast, which simply goes a long way for me in Tribeca/SoHo at lunchtime. You're welcome for the recommendation! read more

Ba'al Cafe & Falafel - Falafel Near Me - New York, New York

We found the best Mid-East near the new station ! Crispy falafel and yummy dips plus awesome soups! read more

Ba'al Cafe & Falafel - Falafel Near Me - New York, New York

The sandwich was a five, but the soup and sides were understandable threes. The chicken sandwich with extra cabbage and feta, those cost extra and I would recommend, was very tasty. I got the lunch special for $13.99 that comes with a sandwich in soup. The sandwich with chicken inside was so flavorful. It felt so fresh and it was warm the whole time. I love the bread that encapsulates it all. The feta was amazing. The sauce on the chicken was delectable. The soup that came with the combo of to contrast flavors. But, not much flavor going on in the soup. We got two sides of baba ghanoush and hummus and for $12. It felt kind of like a scam. One pita bread to accompany two small things of dipping felt a little unfair. read more

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(Overall: -1 D) - I recently visited Baal Cafe for lunch and tried their chicken rice bowl with salad. While the chicken was tender and the rice was fragrant, I found the presentation to be a bit sloppy. Nevertheless, the salad was all around bland and unpleasant despite having a lot of potential had the greens been tossed in a nice vinaigarette and the walnuts be seasoned. Ovwrall, I was pretty unfulfilled by this entire bowl. -- Food: -1 Presentation: E Price: E Overall: -1 D Insta/Beli: @amei_eats read more

Ba'al Cafe & Falafel - Chicken Rice Bowl. 2 stars. Insta/Beli: @amei_eats - Falafel Near Me - New York, New York

Friendly and attentive service with tasty and inexpensive food. It's a bit small but it does have several tables for eating in. Clean and cozy location. I will happily eat there again. Especially if I'm seeing a movie at the Film Forum 8 minutes away. read more

10/10 for the fries, but wouldn't call home for the falafel sandwich. Ba'al Cafe is a tiny shop serving up falafel sandwiches, fries and other Mediterranean style foods. The fillings for the sandwiches were delicious, but the pita was lacking. Unfortunately their pitas aren't made fresh and are store bought. On the other hand, the za'atar were so delicious!! If you're a fan of crispy and flavorful fries, this is your place to go!! The staff here are also super nice, but it does take a while to get your food. We went on a Saturday and there were only 3 employees working. Plus they were missing a lot of dishes from the menu, which was a bummer. I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here. But if you're in the neighborhood looking for a cheap bite, this is a solid place. Also keep in mind there's very limited seating. You might find it easier to order takeaway rather than dine in. Must try: Za'atar fries The damage: for 3 sandwiches and fries the total was around $30! Hard to find a meal this cheap and filling in NYC read more

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I stopped by this location for lunch. The french fries were definitely the highlight for me. I also ordered the chicken shawarma sandwich which had a great authentic Mediterranean taste. It's rather small on the inside, but overall I'd say it's worth checking out if you're in the area. It maybe wasn't my favorite place I've been to, but for a $10 sandwich it really was an okay value. The staff was also friendly. read more

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My first time here I wasn't too impressed, maybe because it was such a small space, but I started coming back here when I used to have MealPal with my work wife. We really love their falafel and so far, they have the best version - it's not dry at all. The last time I came here, I saw they have built an outdoor seating area which I totally appreciated, because let's be real they needed it. I wasn't cramp and the falafels were still amazing. I hope this place survives because I am a total fan of their food besides falafel. read more

Grabbed takeout from here for dinner. Got the chicken shawarma, kafta kebab, falafel sandwich, and the hummus and it was all delicious. Food was ready fast and the prices were really reasonable. Will definitely be back! read more

Glad I stopped by this place for lunch. Pretty yummy & fresh! I ordered the chicken sandwich and a side of falafel with hummus. Came with hot sauce too. I really liked the chicken sandwich - simple with tender chicken, pita, tomato, and a sliced pickle. It's topped with a delicious, creamy garlic sauce. The falafel was good but pretty crunchy/tough on the outside. Still tasty though, and paired well with the fresh hummus. Great service too. Quick, pretty fair pricing, and friendly. I'll be back next time I'm in Soho! read more

Ba'al Cafe & Falafel - Grilled Chicken Sandwich - Falafel Near Me - New York, New York

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I had to visit another office for work and asked some colleagues for lunch spot recommendations in the area. A few suggested I check out Ba'al and it exceeded my expectations. The food is super delicious and the prices are extremely reasonable considering it's location. I can tell that many of the customers are locals and workers from the surrounding area. My typical order is the falafel sandwich which is wrapped in a super soft and chewy pita pocket. The falafel is crispy with a soft center and spiced very well. The hummus is super creamy and the veggies in the shepherd's salad are very fresh. I have yet to try some of their other appetizers and soups but will definitely make it a point to try them the next time I am visiting. I usually take my order to go since the inside only has 3 small tables. There is an outdoor patio area which has more seating. The staff is friendly and accommodating. read more

Ba'al Cafe & Falafel - Falafel Sandwich - Falafel Near Me - New York, New York

General: This place is small but has some seating inside. Order at the counter, not table service. There are no restrooms for customers. The food: The food was good, not amazing but solidly good. Menu has soup, sandwiches, or a combo platter with 2-4 items on it Favorites: mushroom flatbread, but only when freshly baked. If its been sitting there awhile, its not great. Babaganooj ( eggplant dip) smokey and very good. The red cabbage salad was very tasty. It had an interesting flavor, maybe coriander in it? Beet and apple salad was pretty good. Baal soup was thick and tasty with chickpeas in a tomato broth. Falaffel was crunchy and flavorful. I'd skip the stone cold fried zucchini and cauliflower. Also available is chicken and kebab meat, and flatbreads. Pita was standard, but don't expect a big basket of it for dipping. We got a quarter of a pita per person. Price: Good value read more

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They were friendly and helped us decide on what food to order. They quickly put some tables together for us to be seated. The food was delicious! I would come back again for sure! read more

A worthy competitor to Taim in terms of falafel in this region. I admit I prefer the varied flavors of Taim's falafel a bit, but the mezzes here are FAR superior, and the service is also much, much better. In particular the hummus, tahini and fried eggplant are all to die for, especially when you mix them together. read more

Ba'al Cafe & Falafel - Falafel Near Me - New York, New York

This is a great spot for lunch! The location is bright, pretty tight, with a large mural and nice large menu above the food bar. There are only about four spots to eat, so plan to take out from here! The falafel is so good, not overly oily or too spice heavy. The chicken is really moist and charred well. The salads are a little bitter! read more

Ba'al Cafe & Falafel - Chicken Kebab bowl and Falafel - Falafel Near Me - New York, New York

Pretty under whelming pita sandwich and probably one of the most boring pita sandwiches I've had in the city. I've marked this place as want to go for a long time. Finally got to try so just a bit disappointed. Got the babaghanoush one which was just baba ghanoush, cucumber and tomatoes. Other places would put more variety of salads which gives it a lot more flavor. read more

Ba'al Cafe & Falafel - Baba ghanoush pita sandwich - Falafel Near Me - New York, New York

Ba'al is the perfect spot for a quick work day lunch. I always get the three sides combo, with beets and carrots, falafel and one more side based on my mood of the day, fried eggplant, hummus, couscous, cauliflower or whatever, and so far everything I've tried were simply great. When my coworkers and I came at 12, the line was out of the door, so now we always come at 1pm and can get out food right away. read more

Cava is the one place in New York that I could eat everyday in the week. Ask my friends, and my credit card.....it's true HA. so; one day my room mate convinced me to try something else and venture away from the franchise. He took me here, and it was amazing. I loved the food - it felt so fresh, and there were so many options. It felt so healthy, and the service was incredible. Personally, I would still choose Cava read more

Ba'al Cafe & Falafel - Falafel Near Me - New York, New York

The other reviews convinced me to come get a falafel wrap. The falafel was excellent and they were able to confirm they could make a vegan wrap. I don't remember if I had to modify anything but if so, it didn't taste like anything was missing. Would definitely return, in fact was craving it for dinner tonight read more

Falafel sandwich tasted great. Chicken sandwich was not bad and could use a bit more seasoning. Overall great and filling food for the price. read more

Ba'al Cafe & Falafel - Falafel sandwich, chicken sandwich, iced tea and mint lemonade - Falafel Near Me - New York, New York

Amazing falafel sandwiches at really affordable prices! One of my favorite places to stop by for lunch read more

Ba'al Cafe & Falafel - Kufta Sandwich - Falafel Near Me - New York, New York

The zataar fries! Goodbye diet, hello happy Kat. Stuffed grape leaves were delish as were the falafel balls. Kofta was a bit overly aromatic (reminded me of a perfume) and chicken not so tasty. But those fries!! Gonna come back for more of that and try the dips as well. read more

Sooo so good, especially if you work in the area! The hummus, chicken, and falafel are amazing. I'm preordering right now so I can come tomorrow for lunch. Affordable, delicious, healthy, and tasty! read more

I have to say...Mediterranean food has really been my weakness lately. Working in an area where food is especially overpriced for small portions (looking at you, Soho), it is extremely hard to find a quick bite and not sell my an organ just for lunch. I first discovered this place through Seamless and it is one of the only lunch spots I can rely on for a quick, healthy, and reasonably-priced lunch. This place is an absolute haven for those who like variety. They have an extensive menu of sandwiches that you can get a different one everyday of the week...and still have more to try the next week! Overall, I love their sandwiches, especially the Chicken Shawarma and Eggplant & Zucchini, but the sandwiches are mostly filled with cucumbers and tomatoes. I've also tried the 3 sides platter with falafel, babaganoush, and Za'tar fries--not worth it, unless you want a full meal--it's very much like having tapas in one platter. They give you a hand full of falafel balls, some babaganoush (which is smooth but not very flavorful), and the "main course," the Za'tar fries--they taste just like regular fries. There's a lot of seasoning but they don't do much for the fries. The sauces they come with, however, will add the zing factor. Great place to grab a cheaper and healthier bite. It's a true hidden gem on Sullivan and lines can fly out the door during lunchtime! read more

Ba'al Cafe & Falafel - Cauliflower Sandwich - Falafel Near Me - New York, New York

I've been going here for awhile. I always get Falafel with eggplant. Keep in mid I'm the only customer in the store. I was told that I could get ether humus or eggplant but not both, because every customer will want something extra. I Wouldn't have mind if he said I have to charge extra, but to tell me one or the other. For 3 cents worth of humus and poor customer service You lost a long time customer and a tip. I can get falafel cheaper and with what I order on it elsewhere. read more

The falafel sandwich gave me a really bad stomach bug. I've been throwing up for the last 3 hours since I had their food. Visit at your own risk. read more

Good price for the area and the portion was okay. The food was good for sit down, unfortunately the space is small but in the summer it'd be great to eat at a nearby park or pier. read more

Great little falafel shop for lunch! Affordable and incredibly tasty, if your falafel isn't out in the cold for too long. Keep in mind, the card minimum is $10 here, so bring cash if you're only looking to grab a sandwich. Pretty good problem to have in New York, lunch under $10! read more

The flavor is always good here but there's no vegetables anymore, my sandwich was all bread and meatball and one piece of cucumber. So much salt. read more

Great lunch spot! Sometimes there is a line out the door (this place is tiny) but it moves really fast. All the dips/sides are already prepared, with cooks in the back keeping things stocked, so they build your meal as you order. Note there is very little seating, so you probably want to take your food to go. Get a combination platter to try either 3 or 4 items. I recommend the falafel, baba ganoush, and tzatziki. The tzatziki is made with a lot of fresh cucumber chunks, it's not just a creamy spread like other places, more like a cucumber salad. read more

Ba'al Cafe & Falafel - Take out - 3 item lunch combo. Falafel, baba ganoush, and tzatziki cucumber salad with pita - Falafel Near Me - New York, New York

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Solid place to go in and grab a quick lunch to go. There are some tables and chairs so you can sit down for a meal but I usually grab my food and bring it back to the office. My favorite is definitely the chicken shawarma sandwich - the chicken is very moist and tender. I also quite like their kabob sandwiches as well. Service is always quick and efficient - I am in and out in no time! Bonus: they're on MealPal! read more

Lovely falafel, couscous and baba ghanoush. Liked the watermelon drink too! The staff are so friendly :)

Just stopped in to sample the falafel. It did not disappoint! Along with an Israeli pita and homemade sauces... yum. Very friendly and casual in SoHo. read more

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