Falafel Bites is an absolute gem. From the moment we walked in, it felt special. It's a family-owned spot, and you can truly feel the heart behind it. Sherry, the owner, personally served us and was incredible, so warm, attentive, and genuinely passionate about what they do. We also had the chance to meet her husband, the co-owner and chef, and it was such a pleasure to tell him firsthand how outstanding the food was. They are both unbelievably kind and welcoming. Now the food, wow. I had the Falafel House Platter, two friends ordered the regular falafel platters, and my wife had the gyro platter. Every single dish was stellar. Everything is made to order, and you can taste the freshness in every bite. The falafel was hands down some of the most flavorful and perfectly textured I've ever had, crispy on the outside and tender and herby on the inside. The gyro was high quality, perfectly seasoned, and cooked just right. Even the rice was thoughtfully seasoned and delicious on its own, which says a lot. The service, the atmosphere, and the food were all unreal. Truly a 10 out of 10 experience from start to finish. We will absolutely be back. read more

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Was walking in the neighborhood when we passed this spot and decided to stop in since we love Mediterranean food and we were NOT disappointed! We decided to dine in instead of grabbing to go. It's a small and intimate spot few seating, like a mom and pop restaurant. Service was friendly. The lady at the register greeted us and explained that everything is made after it's ordered, so there would be a little bit of a wait. She pointed us to a wall full of games that we could use while we wait. Super cute and tons of options. We opted for connect four. They don't serve alcohol. We opted for the alcohol free Egyptian beer Laziza (which she said translates to "delicious". We had the peach and green apple. Both were good but I personally preferred the peach. The food came out hot and fresh and really didn't take too long. We had the lamb and chicken over rice , the falafel, and the shrimp pita. Everything tasted great and the portion sizes were very filling. I was not able to finish my chicken and lamb over rice. read more

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First & foremost, Sherri is awesome. Every time I stop by she's greeted me & been attentive despite being the only one out front & being busy. Second, I don't think that there is a single item that Falafel Bites doesn't do well. Seriously, take it from someone who has tried most things on their menu haha. I had their koshary recently & it was absolutely delicious. Definitely coat the koshary in garlic & hot sauce that are on the table or else you will simply be doing yourself a disservice. All in all, Falafel Bites is fantastic! read more

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I'm back visiting Sherrie at this awesome restaurant. Today, I got the house falafel pita (no onions for me), Turkish coffee and the Kunafa read more

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Falafel bites was amazing! I had the Chicken Shwarma Pita Wrap and the food was so fresh and flavorful and affordable. They also had so many different textures involved and also included fries in the sandwich wrap as well. I really enjoy my meal here and it also looks like such a fun place to hangout too and they had a ton of board games too that you can play as well. read more

Falafel Bites - Chicken Shawarma Pita - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

Customer service 11/10, the owner is a babe and talked to us through our visit because it was a little slow Mint lemonade is bomb, I still think about it every day 6 months later, get the chicken over rice or mix over rice Writing the review so I can find it faster next time read more

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A delicious new addition to Ridgewood. The portions are generous and so good! Our server Sherry explained that everything is made fresh so it may take up to 15 minutes to get our food which was fine as it is a cute place with a nice atmosphere. My brother who dined with me had the falafel on pita sandwich He really enjoyed his choice too. The prices are very reasonable too. I will definitely be going back. read more

Falafel Bites - Lamb & Rice platter - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

do yourself a favor and grab a bite from this spot ASAP! Though the wait is occasionally long, it is well worth it - and the staff is so kind! We've been ordering pickup (usually lamb kebab over rice or something similar) regularly for half a year now with fingers crossed nothing ever changes. read more

The food was delicious! I had the beef kofta over rice. Everything was seasoned to perfection, the kofta was juicy and the portions were generous. For dessert I had the basbousa. It was delicate and sweet, so good. Service was also great. The woman who served us was very attentive and polite. I enjoyed their food, it was a nice experience and will definitely be going back. read more

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We stopped in because we were walking by and the name looked intriguing wife ordered the baba ghanoush and I ordered the lentil soup with the hibiscus drink. Everything was made fresh absolutely wonderful. You will enjoy coming here. place is brand new so it is very clean. Friendly staff. read more

Falafel Bites - Lentil soup and Hibiscus (Karkade) - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

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Great addition to the neighborhood. The hummus is amazing with their fresh pitas The platters have all been great. Fresh veggies, perfectly cooked rice and meats. Samosas are the best around. The staff are wonderful, so kind and patient. Really enjoy visiting them and ordering. Have gone almost everyday the last few weeks and will continue read more

Best Service and Falafel ! Everything is so fresh and the platters are amazing. Also the nicest owners !

Wow! I just ate one of the most perfect Chicken Kebab Pita's of my life. Balanced flavors, fresh ingredients -- this spot is a welcome addition for Middle Eastern food in the neighborhood. The owners are great too! Don't miss the homemade green sauce -- it's flavorful and not too spicy! read more

Food is super fresh and flavorful and the service is so lovely! Texture of the baklava is perfect! Definitely going back to try more things read more

Falafel Bites - Chicken Shawarma Pita - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

The place was nice. It had some board games to play with if you had to wait and with friends. Tried their Turkish coffee and tasted as you expected. Earthy with a side of yum. It's said to be strong so if you haven't had it, take that with stride. I also tried the chicken shawarma and that did pretty well. The meat was flavorful and with the white sauce, was tasty with a hint of sweetness. The Zalabia was sweet and tasted like a toasted doughnut. Definitely would order more in the future. Good place to try for the desserts and off you're a fan for meat over rice. Getting one meal like chicken over rice was well worth it. read more

Falafel Bites - Chicken Shawarma Pita. Zalabia - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

this place was absolutely amazing. we came here for the first time and the service was incredible. it has a beautiful, homey, cleanly interior. i would've added pictures of the food if i didn't devour it. the falafel pita is incredible. i cannot rave about this place enough. read more

Clean restaurant, spot on service and excellent food !!! Very recently opened and is already a to go spot for many people. They were packed with orders on a Wednesday afternoon at 7 pm . read more

Falafel Bites - Chicken over rice - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

The aroma of my falafel wrap was so divine when it first tickled my nostrils that I instantly forsook my companions whose food hadn't yet come and dove right into my meal. When my friends caught a whiff of my food they immediately understood my capricious behavior. The wrap sated my voracious appetite immediately. Sheri was the most altruistic of servers. She offered us games to play while we waited and satisfied our every request. We will be back soon. read more

Cute cafe bistro vibes, very cozy and welcoming. The owners are an Egyptian husband wife duo and Sherry, the wife, was an amazing host. She took time to answer our questions and chatted with us. I saw her chatting up other patrons as well, and was passionate about the food we were going to try. Some things are limited as they're learning what demand to supply for. Food itself was so good and great portions. The hummus was flavorful, the falafel crispy on the outside and moist and fluffy inside, the rice was the right texture, and the kunafa was oily cheesy crispy fried goodness. I'm writing all this in hopes this convinced a few people to try the place out, I think it's got some charm and hope to see it last! read more

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Got the chicken and lamb over rice & mint lemonade. The food was fresh and flavorful, the salad and the dressing it came with were also very good. The lemonade was amazing. 10/10. Definitely going back! I also don't know how this place received a review stating that anyone was rude - every person in there was sweet! You can tell a lot of hard work and attention goes into the quality of the food they serve. read more

I had the chicken and rice platter and it was delicious! It was so much food, but I crushed it, lol. Even after eating so much I didn't feel sick and disgusting after which is a sign of quality ingredients!! I really love that the food is made fresh when you order. read more

Falafel Bites - Chicken and rice platter - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

Wow. Fantastic food. Loved every bite of the falafel ( so crunchy). Babaganoush is out of this world. Will come back again. Thank you to chery for such warm & kind hospitality. read more

Delicious authentic Egyptian food. Everything tasted fresh and the owner was incredibly fun to talk to. Very affordable prices as well! read more

Falafel Bites - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

My wife a I just had a meal and it was awesomely good. Their pita bread is fresh home made. My new spot to come eat when I am this section of Queens. The owners are Egyptian and the vibe matches their upbringing. Fresh made mint lemon aid is life changing. read more

So fresh and good! Will definitely go back to try other things on the menu. The service was so kind and friendly. Would recommend! read more

Falafel Bites - Chicken Shawarma Pita - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

bad and slow service food is with no flavor stay away go next door get a pizza they are a C rating or a zero worst place on Myrtle ave read more

Some of the best Egyptian food I've had! So so delicious always, a regular weekly go-to place for me since they opened. I love the chicken kebab, the hummus, baba ganoush, fresh pita, cabbage pickles, falafel with cheese, knafeh, you can't go wrong ! Every dish is cooked and prepared perfectly, the rice is some of the best I've ever had- so flavorful and perfectly cooked. This is a place I mention to all my friends looking for a delicious meal, truly so fresh and amazing. The owners and workers are also so incredibly nice and kind. Highly recommend falafel bites to anyone read more

Great food. Very welcoming staff and owner. Ordered chicken over rice and falafel. Chicken was tender and flavorful. Falafel was nice and crispy and served with a very tasty tahini sauce. Good prices too. My new go to falafel spot! read more

ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS! Cannot recommend enough! Shery is the nicest! Food is some of the freshest I've seen and tasted.

soooo delicious!! love this place, you can really feel the love in the food!! great owners too read more

Falafel Bites - chicken shawarma plate - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

Have eaten there several times since they opened and Falafel Bites is quickly becoming my go-to place in the neighborhood for a quick to go lunch. Stopped in for dinner with my wife and the dine in service was great too. Food is fantastic, service is friendly with a definite family feel. Do NOT believe the negative reviews--Falafel Bites is the best new place in Ridgewood! read more

Amazing food and ambience, the service is always great and the owners are extremely lovely! 10/10

Poor customer service. First time I went, no one in the front to order for ten minutes, second time I walk in, the cashier doesn't greet me and finishes a drink and dessert order slowly. Once done she stands there still without greeting me. I ask for the lamb and she says they're sold out. Frustrating experience both times. read more

Very warm and welcoming environment! The staff is very kind, and the food is made fresh to order. I got the house Falafel platter, and it has single-handedly convinced me I will be a returning customer. The perfect balance of crunchy and soft, while still being very flavorful. 11/10 read more

Food was great! Their desserts are amazing and the service is great! I will for sure be coming back!

What a cute little place that serves delicious Turkish Coffee (this coming from an old Turk). While waiting for my order I had a Turkish coffee and Baklava (homemade). this was delicious too. I ordered chicken over rice...everything was delicious !! they even added fries to my order. I will definitely be returning and recommending... prices are very reasonable... Welcome to the neighborhood !! read more

Falafel Bites - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

The server is very polite and the food excellent. I had lamb and chicken over white rice. The portion is generous and the lamb was cooked perfectly. read more

The small restaurant was clean. The server, Sherri, was sweet and thoughtful. The lamb gyro, home-made lentil soup, falafel pita, baklava and grape leaves were awesome in every way. Prices were quite modest given the portion sizes and freshness of the food. Sherri did advise in advance that the gyro might not be exactly as one would find in a Greek restaurant, as this was Egyptian-style. Either way, it was obviously a gyro with all of the expected ingredients plus a bit of extra fresh vegetables. Delicious! I got takeout twice while visiting the area and would absolutely be a regular customer if I lived nearby. I had read the hostile, computer generated, copy/paste answers to the negative reviews which, to me, seemed suspicious. Whoever manages the online responses for this business should rethink their wording and tactics. I found those replies a little scary and definitely odd, which is why I almost did not even try Falafel Bites. I'm glad I went anyway because I loved the food and in-person hospitality. There was no hint in the restaurant of the online hostility. But there may be others out here who are put off by the angry replies to negative reviews and therefore don't try the food. We all know that you can't please everyone all the time, and there are certainly some nutty people out here so, Falafel Bites owners, for your own business, maybe tone down the angry responses? They don't look good and I'd hate to find you gone when I return on my next visit! Thank you Sherri! read more

The pitas (& everything else) are homemade, and delicious. A small family run restaurant committed to fresh ingredients, sharing Egyptian delicacies, and fun. Check out the board games & be sure to wash everything down with their deep purple hibiscus tea. Have had the Fava/Ful pita & the falafel, both winners. Can't wait to try more. read more

Delicious food and friendly service! The chicken shawarma is divine--exactly the kind of restaurant that the area needed.