Guys Best food ever Clean restaurant And unique taste of food Me and my friends enjoy it Very nice and generous people I recommend it to all of you guys read more

Incredibly delicious Middle Eastern food. We come to get food here almost every week and each time it's just as good. This is the REAL thing!!' read more

My first time here. Food was great. Service was friendly and fast. Great atmosphere for meeting with friends for a bite to eat. I will be back. read more

True to its rating. The owners are very humble. Food was fresh and delicious...quick and easy, very generous servings.

I was pleasantly surprised to find this place during my visit. The falafel sandwich was very tasty and the cashier was very pleasant. Will eat here again next visit. read more

Wonderful people and they aim to please and are generous with samples. All the food is fresh, delicious and generous portions. The lamb is always tender and delicious. Inside is very clean and comfortable. read more

The food here is always amazing, the staff is helpful and friendly, they have something for everyone and the quality of the food will always leave you wanting more. Don't get discouraged by the limited amount of parking (it's Birmingham) Highly recommend this place!!! read more

Amazing falafels and shawerma. I get the beef/Lamb shawerma wrapped in a large tortilla with all the toppings that normally come on it, and the special hot sauce. Highly recommend this place. read more

The falafel is so good! The hummus was excellent and very fresh. Loved everything we tried. Service was great.

Ran into this when staying near UAB. I've had really, really great Mediterranean food in Dallas and it's always being compared to that standard. Having had said that, this place was tasty and fast for a good price. read more

This is literally the best casual food spot in downtown Birmingham. The food is UNREAL, fresh, and so flavorful. The people working there and owners are also exceptionally kind. I stop in for lunch all the top to pick up a pita to go, and it is unfailingly delicious. I have also ordered catering from them before, and they had it so well organized, were on time, and even met me at the door with the food. Seriously this place is the very best. read more

A must have if you live in Birmingham. It's consistently delicious, cheap and quick. It's like a Mediterranean chipotle but amazing for lunch if you need a quick meal. I have no complaints about this place ever! read more

This place is awesome. Chicken shawarma-awesome. Falafel-awesome. Hummus-awesome. Baklava-awesome. Will definitely be back.

There are not enough stars to give these guys. I have been at least 4 times in the past month and each time it has been amazing. I've gotten the falafel on laffa each time and my wrap had become increasingly loaded with the fantastic sides available. My two favorite things are the turnips and the shatta (middle eastern hot sauce). The owner isn't afraid to make suggestions and is the nicest guy. It is all around a great experience and I can't wait to try other things on the menu, although I highly doubt I will. read more

This place is excellent. Great falafel. Great babaghanoush (sp?) and hummus. Wonderful folks that work there. So nice! Also, it's a block from the cafeteria at the hospital and there are no lines or short lines for lunch!! It's a hidden gem. read more

This was a great choice! I am vegan and it is often difficult to find suitable eating establishments in the Birmingham area. This menu was terrific and offered many opportunities to eat a vegan meal. The rice and lentils was great, the falafel terrific, hummus super great, Jerusalem salad yummy. Check it out. On the corner of the block. The address is a little misleading. read more

I love the food and warm, friendly staff here. Super clean too. Never been to the Middle East but I know this is the best falafel in the states, by far. Hummus and babaganouj are fantastic too. I don't eat meat, but I hear its great too. Super casual and cozy and bright and clean and yum. read more

My new favorite. Like Chipotle for Mediterranean. Good value for the money, fast service and delicious food. Quickly becoming my downtown go to. read more

Delectable gyro, falafel is best in town; friendly folks - if you are looking for a hearty and tasteful meal around UAB, this has got to be on your list. read more

Fantastic falafel. The food is fresh, prices are good, quantity is great too. Also a big fan of their baklava. It is nondescript from the outside, but well worth the visit. read more

Quick, fresh, and delicious. The owners are so helpful and sweet. Best falafel I've ever had.

I stop by Falafel Cafe every chance I get. Great food and great people. I usually get the chicken shawarma but I'm pretty sure you can't go wrong. read more

Can't really add much to what others have reported...fantastic falafel and shawarma at more than reasonable prices. I pulled an amateur move and had the yogurt salad (thinking it might be taziki) added to my shawarma. It was still very good, but the garlic sauce that came with my side of falafel would have been better. The staff is very friendly and will let you taste anything. read more

You should be eating here. Not only is the food fresh and delicious, the people couldn't be nicer and more welcoming. The best falafel I've ever had. read more

Hands down the best restaurant in Birmingham. Conveniently across from the hospital so I can make frequent trips for lunch.

Woke up craving schwarma and this place delivered in every way. Delicious meat, excellent sauces, and exemplary ratio and distribution of ingredients within the pita (this, of course, is key). Already thinking about another one. Magnificent. read more

I will always come back to this place because it's my favo food of all Birmingham Area. Also their food taste way better than a lot of other places and it's fresh too. read more

Best shawarma and falafel in town, period. And it is as authentic as Middle Eastern food can get. The dinning area is super clean and the service is great as well. Keep those tasty falafels coming man :-) read more

Those kabobs are so juicy, the rice is fluffy and full of flavor. I loved the hummus!!!! Soooooo good with that olive oil drizzle. a must go. But know to pick your time wisely for the drs And nurses from uab pack the place at lunch time. read more

Don't miss out on this place if you're downtown! Best falafel/gyro/shawarma place around, hands down!

I knew nothing about the cuisine and can't pronounce the name, but it was AWESOME. The place was spotless and the staff were anxious to showcase their food and patient with my lack of understanding of the menu. I am now a huge fan!!!! Very fresh and flavorful food. Loved it! read more

This was traditional middle eastern food, served fast and at a great price. I had the chicken schwarma platter with the lentil rice, a side salad and a side of humus, with two falafel. All was cooked to perfection and tasted delicious. Atmosphere was casual and lay back. I'll be back on my next trip to Birmingham. read more

Decided to give this place a try since it looked like they had some good vegan options. I got the falafel wrap with hummus, red cabbage, pickles, tahini, and hot sauce and it was delicious! The person who took my to go order was also super friendly and helpful and the food was ready when I arrived. I'll definitely be stopping by next time I'm in town. read more

I have gone here a few times now and I have not been disappointed. Food is always yummy and price is very reasonable. Can't go wrong with the chicken shawarma! read more

Falafel Cafe is my go to place for falafel sandwiches. The staff is very friendly and the owner is one of the nicest people I have ever met in the restaurant business. They're located near uab so as a student going there before class was so convenient for me. If you have not had a falafel sandwich here before then you are missing out. read more

Great staff. Even better food. Best chicken shawarma in Birmingham. Good prices too. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ read more

My favorite restaurant in Birmingham under the Highland's/Hot&Hot price range. I have NEVER been disappointed with the food or the service. I just left after a late lunch and felt that I needed to give this place a 5-star review. The food is always great, no matter what you get; the people who work there are courteous and extremely hospitable; the prices are super reasonable. If you don't know much about Middle Eastern food, I recommend getting a plate with Mujadara (rice with lentils), chicken shwarma, hummus, Jerusalem salad, garlic sauce, shatta (hot sauce), and tahini. Also get some falafel if you're feeling it. The hummus is the best I have had anywhere in the world! read more

Excellent food and huge portions. Got the vegan plate with delicious lentil rice, falafels, hummus, Jerusalem salad, pickles, sumac onions, and red cabbage salad. Their fries are amazing as well. Separate fryer for veggie items. Highly recommend if visiting the area. Great option for vegans visiting Birmingham! Only problem is I ate too fast. read more

Great food & service! Chicken Shawarma and Hummus were fantastic. I'll be coming back again.

We were in Birmingham for a short visit this place was around the corner from our hotel. The food was really really good. We tried the lentil soup the sandwich are really good size and value for money. The people who work there are amazing friendly and have great recommendations on what to try. It generally feels like a warm home made food. Would definitely come here again right next to UAB in downtown Birmingham. read more