Great food, great service, and super affordable - a neighborhood gem. Falafel wraps and sandwiches are a must, and the hummus is creamy and delicious. Also recommend the breakfast wraps and made your own juices! read more

Really cute place, stopped by today for the first time and tried their Happy Mango smoothie which was all natural and tasted great. The portion was also generous. I also had a cup of their Arabic chai tea which tasted really authentic (I am middle eastern so I know good chai). Will be going back to have lunch soon and try their mint iced tea which I have been told tastes amazing!! The location is also great! read more

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So good!!!! I wish I lived closer but whenever I'm in the neighborhood I want to go. The juice is great. The chicken wrap is delicious!!! And the steak wrap was great too! Everyone always nice! read more

Loved this place! Stopped by one afternoon with my friend. Coming from Manhattan, I could not believe how inexpensive this place is. It's a very small restaurant with a good selection of lunch and breakfast sandwiches/wraps. I got a breakfast avocado/egg wrap ($4.95) and it was delicious! read more

Darna Falafel - Avocado egg wrap ($4.95) and berry smoothie ($4.50) - Falafel Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I was visiting Brooklyn and stopped in and the food was amazing!! Ive been to new york before, and this was a really great experience! Love the service and friendly servers! Service dog friendly!! read more

One of my go to spots in the neighborhood. Love the people working the counter. The food is fresh and tasty, and I usually grab a juice to go as well. Great cafe to support. Can't go wrong with anything on the menu. read more

3.5 stars - Very hefty portion size, so you certainly get a bang for your buck at Darna Falafel in terms of amount of food. I got the chicken platter and my best friend got the lamb. The platter comes with a lot of different sides--rice, hummus, salad, and pita--so you definitely don't get bored of the same bite over and over. My favorite part of the plate was definitely the rice. It was fragrant, well seasoned, and very tasty; I couldn't get enough. The salad was also good, but average. I'm not a huge fan of hummus so I can't really say whether it was good or not, but it tasted rather plain to me. The biggest disappointment for me was the pita. It was cold and tough. It tasted like store-bought pita that they'd just taken out of the bag and put onto the plate. The chicken was also a bit boring. It was pretty bland and a little dry. I tried my friend's lamb, however, and that was really good! I wished I had gotten that instead. Overall, Darna Falafel offers some hearty food for a good price. Though the flavor of their dishes could use some work, I'd definitely return for a fresh, filling meal. The staff is also very friendly and welcoming! read more

Darna Falafel - Chicken Platter & Lamb Platter - Falafel Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I've been sleeping on this place for far too long. Lamb shwarma platter was perfect. crispy, juicy lamb. Tasty rice. Creamy hummus. Salad wasn't anything truly special, but it's on par with the affordability of this spot. Excited to continue visiting. read more

Healthy and quick! I've walked past this place so many times and not sure why I'd never gone in before. I was at a gym class nearby and stopped in for a smoothie. For $5 I got a huge avocado smoothie, which was delicious, and definitely would've been double the price at a chain juice restaurant. Good service, friendly staff. Their other items were pretty reasonably priced, too. Will definitely be back to try other items on the menu. read more

My son comes in here all the time. The BEST middle eastern food you can find in Brooklyn. So natural, fresh and healthy. Chefique is an awesome store manager and they always accommodate your requests. Affordable, amazing smoothies. Fresh food! What more an you ask. read more

If youre looking for a place to take out, this is the place to go. Its a cute, small shop that I always pass by but finally decide to try and the food was great. They also make fresh juices, even if you want a small drink. But I've tried take out a few times and their kifta wrap is to die for. Must try!!!! I just recommend take out over eating in. read more

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I give this place 5 stars because it has everything you are looking when eat out , great customer service, real falafel food, refreshing beverages and cozy outdoors ambiance very simple but great place to eat! Baklava delicious!Chicken Kifta Wrap my kids loved it! Falafel Sandwich amazing ! read more

Nasty. Took too long to get my food ready, maybe I was just hangry. But at the same time I know nasty food when I taste it. Also forgot my damn pita. read more

Fantastic lamb gyro. Large tender juicy pieces of lamb and fresh soft pita. Comes with a small side salad but you can (and should) substitute for fries read more

Will be coming back to try a few different things because the lamb gyro I got was great and now I want to try the smoothies and desserts that I was eyeing while eating my meal. The Date Banana smoothie in particular looked amazing. The quality of food and service was very high. read more

Had lunch here today and can't stop thinking about it! This place is an absolute delight. From the moment you step in, you feel exceptionally tended to and welcomed, then see the extreme care that also goes into each order. (Food arrived quickly, made to order, of freshest ingredients... veggies were perfect, lamb was divine, cooked just right) with enough napkins (I always have to ask restaurants for more!) and just all around excellent service that made me feel more like a guest in someone's home than a potentially annoying customer. At first when I saw the plate piled high, I thought there is no way I can eat all this... ate every last morsel though, because it was just so good i had to. This is an incredible neighborhood spot, I will certainly be back! And I am already craving more of same tonight for dinner. This is truly a rare gem in nyc dining. Thank you for a wonderful meal that exceeded all expectations! read more

Back in August, on a random Monday off from work, I decided to take a leisurely walk through SoHo. Next thing I know, I've managed to walk across the Brooklyn Bridge and plop myself in the middle of Cobble Hill! Needless to say, my legs were a bit tired and I was a trifle hungry! Cobble Hill is a neighborhood that I do NOT know well, full disclosure. I didn't even look for anything on my trusty Yelp app. I just said, "Let's see what looks appealing when I walk by." Hello, Darna! Already being 4:15 in the afternoon, I figured this was my best chance for getting a late lunch. I went into the small space with its sprawling menu. Though all of the options looked delicious, and was leaning towards something a bit meatier, I went for the Falafel Wrap, which included falafel, roasted red pepper, portobello mushrooms, romaine lettuce, caramelized onions and lemon tahini. It even came with a small side salad. I ordered it to go, but at least outside in Darna's small yet charming outdoor area. It was very filling and so delicious! The lemon tahini was a nice addition, adding a much needed citrus kick against some of the heavier ingredients. At $7.95, it's a good bang for your buck. Darna, thanks for a rather fitting introduction to the larger Cobble Hill dining scene! I'm glad you were my first! read more

Great food and great service. On a cold rainy day Darnas hot falafel helped us warm up. Owner was very nice and understanding of allergies

It was over 100 degrees on Wednesday. It was 2pm. I could not bring myself to eat anything all day. As I walked down Court I could feel the h2o in my body evaporating. I stopped at Darna as if if were an oasis. It is, the mint iced tea was perhaps the most refreshing thing in the universe. It tastes a bit of orange blossom and/or hibiscus too. The felafel always is on the spot. I must confess thats all I ever have when I go. The food is freshly prepared and an excellent value. The place seems to be operated by a family and everyone I have encountered there is very friendly. Great to have them in the 'hood. read more

This review is based on one thing and one thing only: CHICKEN BLT. Yes yes, I know it's a falafel place, but holy hell, the chicken BLT offered at Darna is one of the tastier sandwiches I've had from anywhere in a long, long time. One day I will actually try their falafel, as that (and their pita bread) is generally the measure of a great Mediterrean/Middle Eastern restaurant. Anyway, back to the BLT. It's made with sliced, grilled chicken breast, turkey bacon, which makes me feel slightly better about eating it (although, regular bacon wouldn't sway me, so it's a moot point anyway... sigh), lettuce, tomato, avocado and served with a spicy aioli on fresh ciabatta bread. I also often have them add goat cheese, because I snap out of that whole is-it-healthy thing after I realize I don't really care how bad it is for me, after all, so just give me the friggin' tasty sammie. It's just a well-made sandwich and that's really where my appreciation lies, so screw-all to the health factor. Also, their french fries are just pure yum. Perfect accompaniment to my chicken BLT. Crispy and well-seasoned on the outside and soft and hot on the inside. The staff are always polite and the space is conveniently located and very clean. It's never been very crowded (I believe they do a fair amount of take-out business) so I've always been able to snag one of their very few tables). Maybe one day I'll actually try the falafel, and when that happens, I'll let you know what I think, but at the moment, I can't get that damn chicken BLT out of my head and that's all I want. Try it. You won't be sorry. read more

Amazing food and drinks! Love the chicken kifta wrap and can't wait to try more on the menu

Great spot for some quick quality food. Kifta wrap was really good with chicken and fries inside the wrap. The wrap is packed and there's enough chicken inside. $7.50 is a good deal and it comes with a decent side salad. Fiancé got falafel platter with 5 falafels which was also tasty. We got a triangle of baklava for $1.50 and was fresh. read more

Darna Falafel - Kifta wrap - Falafel Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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The Egg BLT with turkey halal bacon is so addictive its what I usually order ! But I have tried other dishes and they are are excellent and very generous portions. The owner is a really nice man - his juices and smoothies are terrific. This is a favourite neighbourhood place and I recommend it highly. read more

I feel bad giving this place two stars because the service was outstanding. The guy manning the shop gave us samples of their teas, recommended sandwiches and even wrapped our leftovers. But the food... If you're expecting your usual falafel-and-shawarma shop, this ain't it. The wraps aren't flatbread; they're flour tortillas. The falafel was alright but slightly undercooked for us and came with a mayo-ey sauce that was far from the lemon-tahini I expected. The sandwiches come with a salad, which is a great addition but the dressing is a let-down. The sandwich itself wasn't bad and I ate the whole thing, but it didn't hit the spot. If you're looking for Cobble Hill's response to Mamoun's, keep walking. If you try this place, keep an open mind and you may be pleasantly surprised. read more

FREAKING AMAZING!!!! Kifta and the BLTL are OFF THE CHART! read more

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Awesome little hole in the wall in Cobble Hill! First of all, the quantity of the food is definitely worth the price tag - I got a lamb platter (which comes with salad, tzatziki sauce, pita bread, hummus, and rice) - all for $8. If that's not a steal, I don't know what is! We also got a side order of Belgian Fries for $3; they tasted more like cajun fries, but I didn't care because it was delicious and super crispy, and for $3, you get enough to split with a friend. My lamb platter was delicious - lamb was super juicy, and I really appreciated all the sides that came with it. Rice and hummus could've used a little more salt, but I didn't mind. We also got a mango smoothie ($5) - pretty good, but the taste I kept getting was more banana than mango. read more

Finally a credible halal joint! When asked if they were halal, the staff was honest enough to let us know that their chicken and lamb are halal, but not their beef. Space is small, however when the weather is nice there is outdoor seating. My friend ordered the spicy chicken wrap and I got myself the chicken BLT. Found mine to be a tad dry but they do provide a chipotle-mayo type sauce that fixed that issue. Eager to try the cobb salad next time. read more

Darna Falafel - The crispy chicken, BLT and chipotle mayo for dipping - Falafel Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

What in the world is this glorious place doing OUT of my neighborhood?! Let me just tell you the perfectly prepared meal I ate tonight. The Darna Falafel. Each component of this sandwich had a delightful flavor. The pita pocket and tahini was some of the best I've had in Brooklyn and all of the city. I also ordered sweet potato fries (because I judge restaurants based on whether or not they can accomplish a great sw potato fry!) They were perfect. The serving size was generous. I was happy. Because I was feeling particularly greedy, I also ordered the chicken shish kabobs. Moist, flavorful and served with a colorful assortment of peppers. Oh, PS...this was delivery. I can't wait to order again! read more

The boys that work here were so nice and let us try sample drinks. I fully recommend the iced mint tea! Best falafel I have ever had! Huge portions and so delicious! read more

Yum! Ever since Olive Vine became Palmayra, I've been down a place with really good falafel and hummus. Zaytoons is OK and all, but again, their dry falafel just really isn't my taste. Enter: Darna. The hummus is legit, and a side of that with two pitas will only run you about $3. But, then you'll have to get a side of falafel (because they don't have a platter with these two things together... which is weird to me) for another $3 (for 5 pieces), which is totally worth it because it falafel is DAYUM good. Be prepared to wait a while, especially if you order the steak sandwich (which you should because it is also DAYUM good) but trust that the wait is worth it-- especially in such an adorable little space. read more

good lord. this place is the bomb, great small spot with excellent food, amazing baklava, and awesome staff! I can't get down with cucumber at all, and when it wasn't listed as an ingredient but showed up in my order, they re-made it without question - even though I was super apologetic and embarrassed that I can't handle it / didn't realize it was a standard in the mix. anyway, super super bomb, will definitely be coming back soon! read more

Omg the food is amazing so fresh !!!! Absolute 5 star quality. The best hummus I have ever had. Along with everything else. You can tell they put love in the food. ! read more

Only had their take out, and honestly I have no idea what the place looks like. That said, I like this place. Delivery is reliable, and they take credit cards(!). The boyfriend really likes their falafel sandwich. I am addicted to their homemade mint tea. The serving size of french fries is on the small side, and I truly dislike the "salad" that's on the side of the entrees. That said, they are a nice addition to my take out rotation. read more

If I could write a sonnet to this place, I would. I've been searching everywhere for good falafel--like, really good falafel that makes you rethink your carnivorous tendencies; delicious, crispy-yet-tender falafel that makes you wish New York's public indecency laws were a little more giving so you could throw it down on the table and make love to it right there and then; falafel so extraordinary that you hold it in your hands, look it in the balls and say forcefully: "Falafel, I need you inside me." If I lived closer, I'd be here multiple times a week. The guys who work there are so nice--and might I add cute? Well I just did, so there. They're running a great operation, and I'll keep sending everyone I know to try their stuff. Next time I've got to try the kefta. Pretty much any food that you can refer to as "balls", I'm all for. read more

Great value. Falafel seemed super fresh. Chill little spot. Nice guys there. Lentil soup was very hearty Will definitely come back. read more

Not sure why people love this place. I've only been in once, and only had falafel, but I was unimpressed. I'm gonna give an extra star Because the guy there was super nice, but I have to take a way another star for the following: I asked the guy if I could wash hands, and though he was super nice in accommodating me, but I was alarmed that they didn't have any soap! I was also annoyed at some of the friends that stopped by and comported themselves like there were no customers present. That kind of thing isn't cool. read more

Best iced tea I've ever had. BEST ICED TEA I'VE EVER HAD. Also recommend the avocado egg wrap for a weekend breakfast. Delicious and fresh! Plus the people who work here are always incredibly nice and friendly! read more

I've been to this place on a few occasions since it opened in the neighborhood last summer. They are very friendly and accommodating which lives up to the English translation of the restaurant name. Although there is a bit if a wait for your food, it is well worth it as the quality has been top notch every time I have been here. Best things I have had are the Kifta wrap and skirt steak wrap. There falafels are great as well. Just today I had a breakfast sandwich, their egg BLT with chipotle mayo on a soft baguette. Best breakfast sandwich I have had by far. Check this place out if you're in the neighborhood. read more

The catfish sandwich here is my go-to lunch order, and I appreciate the managers' friendliness and attention to detail.

The place is wow. Their fries are the best. Falafel is fresh. Sauce is booming, clean fast. Will come back again and again. read more

Darna Falafel - Falafel Near Me - Brooklyn, New York