The power of Falafel City is yum! This open for early dinner until late night Mediterranean fast casual comfort food spot is located in SF's Tenderloin which can be known to be a little less savory than the food at this deep hidden gem. I'm really glad I had delivery and tried a few things from here over the weekend. Definitely was eating lighter during most days my long weekend in the city. My order was made in a beyond respectable amount of time. The fries being hot and delicious, the falafel being classic, enjoyable though a little more soft than crispy. I also had their vegan burger (Beyond) over the weekend and it wasn't too shabby. Their menu is loaded with a lot overall, but the plant-based vegan friendly options seemed abundant, including a lot of the sauces - like their hummus and tahini sauce. Traditional tzatziki is made with greek yogurt so it's vegetarian and thus if your lactose or non-dairy you can customize your order (on their website, in-person as well as via third party apps like Door Dash). My foodie senses wanted to add Badmash Fries, Samosas and so many eats that were calling my name, but will save them for next time - and try them out with a friend in person. Thanks for the good noms Falafel City, until we meet again. read more

Falafel City - Falafel (side) - Mediterranean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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It was already dark, and I was just walking home after a couple of tiki libations at Zombie Village nearby thinking I could eat something to absorb some of the alcohol (review: https://yelp.to/lmahvz4CoC). I had never heard of this place deep in the Tenderloin, but I decided to take a chance since it looked well kept and gratefully rather empty. When I entered the space, I saw a pretty robust menu overhead. Selections encompassed wraps, burgers, platters, rice bowls, and even pizza. I decided I should go for the basic and ordered the $10.99 Gyro Wrap. What emerged from their kitchen was quite massive, a salty bouquet of gyro shards, lettuce, onion, tomatoes, tzatziki, and tahini wrapped in thick pita bread (photo: https://yelp.to/HGN-fNX30f). It was pretty well put together and quite filling. Back to the zombies. FOOD - 4 stars...one hefty wrap AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...clean enough SERVICE - 3.5 stars...rather invisible TOTAL - 4 stars...good eats in the Tenderloin RELATED - Exploring the Tenderloin? Here's my collection of places I've patronized and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2NIQ0tw read more

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Went in for a small snack. Took him 30 minutes to get two sliders out. They charge you for every sauce you can think of and unless you ask they don't give you any ketchup. Overall the food was okay read more

Falafel City - Two beef sliders - Mediterranean Near Me - San Francisco, California

Some of the best Lebanese food I've ever had in my life. Everything was extremely flavorful and they are open late... doesn't get much better. Combo platter is the One. read more

Falafel City - Combo Platter - Mediterranean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Bomb falafel!!! It's so good!!! Moist, flavorful & big pieces. They're open late which is nice & when I usually stop by. This is how I discovered them was bc I was hungry late at night in SF but now I go here whenever everything else is closed & still need good food. I've only had the falafel, curly fries & vegan burger bc I'm vegan but all are yummy. The place isn't too fancy, just a simple dine in vibe but it's clean & they have good service. read more

The burger and fries were insanely delicious! Special thanks to the manager at the register -- very friendly and helpful read more

Falafel City - Mediterranean Near Me - San Francisco, California

I ordered late night delivery from this spot when we wanted something a bit healthier than fast food. We got the falafel platter and the combo platter and both hit the spot. They are very generous portions (4 big falafel patties) and a lot of gyro and chicken meat. The gyro meat was a bit better than the chicken but the chicken was flavorful and juicy as well. There was a ton of rice and a little salad with tomato and onion as well hummus. The hummus wasn't the best, but it was good to dip the pita that came with it. You can get the tzatziki and tahini on the side and they put it in little sauce containers which is nice. read more

My new favorite falafel spot. Food is so delicious and tasty, the service is pretty fast and it's all Halal, they even have prayer mats for you to pray in case it's Namaz time. They are open til 3am, which is awesome. We tried their spicy chicken sandwich, chicken wraps, and grilled chicken bowl, everything 10/10 . The restaurants location is off a very active street. Don't be scared. Go try it. read more

Falafel City - Chicken wrap - Mediterranean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Stepping in from the bustling street, a sense of peace envelops you. The place is impeccably clean, including the bathroom. For those who are Muslim, there's a dedicated prayer corner. The seating arrangement includes five four-top tables and three two-top tables, making it perfect for families or groups of friends. The menu offers a wide variety of items, and I tried the falafel wrap--it was absolutely delicious. The service was super friendly and fast. They bring it to your table. read more

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I'll give strong 5 to this place for falafel wrap and falafel in general. Not dry, not wet, crispy crust and soft inside. Works till late night. read more

Falafel City - 1:35 Sunday night - Mediterranean Near Me - San Francisco, California

Seriously a hidden gem for falafel lovers. I was craving some Mediterranean food and decided to order in at Falafel City and let me tell you, it was an absolute delight! I opted for their falafel wrap and ordered their hummus - it turned out to be one of the best falafels wraps I've ever had. The hummus provided a creamy accompaniment to the falafel. One notable aspect was the portion size, which was very generous - with that the value for money was commendable. The falafel itself was well-cooked, with a crispy exterior and a moist interior. Surprised to learn not many people know of the location. 10/10 recommend. read more

My favorite thing to get is the Chapli platter. Their baklava is very good too, especially with tea. I recommend the chai (which is complimentary until it runs out) The black tea is also really good, they use high quality tea leaf bags. You only need to add a little bit of sugar if you are eating baklava or maybe none at all. The chapli is fresh and seasoned very well. Overall this place is a gem since they are open late (til 3 AM on fri n sat) and have good food. read more

Falafel City - Chai, baklava, chapli. - Mediterranean Near Me - San Francisco, California

I honestly only ever order door dash from this place but that's because it's now become a staple to order. Whenever I'm feeling something healthy but also tasty, I always order the falafel platter from here! It ends up being two meals for me as well. I also really appreciate that they mention that they fry anything vegetarian in a separate oil, makes me not have to worry about cross contamination! Truly a great place for vegetarians. I always add the hot sauce as well because it's super spicy and makes the meal that much more enjoyable. Definitely recommend if you're wanting a nice late night order of Mediterranean food or even just as a normal dinner, especially for vegetarians! They offer many other items but I haven't had the chance to try them out. read more

Falafel City - Falafel Platter - Mediterranean Near Me - San Francisco, California

Restaurant located on TL .. so outside is crazy and dirty but inside restaurant is ok . They are doing their. Best to keep clean and nice .. basically it's a self serve you order and you pick up at counter. Food is good read more

Delicious cheeseburger and old school pizza at this spot. I tried them both bc of other rave reviews for these items. They're both great.

I don't even know if I have ever wrote a review before on yelp! But this place is so good I had too! I have ordered a wrap here before that was amazing. But I order the falafel platter and dolma and it is affordable and literally THEE best I've ever had. The portion are so big and you get a bang for your buck! Love the food! People are nice and it's a cute spot to eat in if you are stopping for a quick meal :) read more

Falafel City - Falafel Platter AMAZING - Mediterranean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Whoever is reading this. Eat at this place (or order it), I swear to god it's some of the best food in San Francisco. We are obsessed with their gyros, platters, bowls, and I just tried the burger. I've been here 6 years and it's literally a top 3 burger in SF. I literally stopped eating it to write this update review because it's so good and more people need to try it. To the owner / chefs - I can tell you put love into your work. Everything is perfect. read more

Falafel City - Mediterranean Near Me - San Francisco, California

Some of the best burgers and falafels we have had anywhere. Very nice folks and I am not sure why more people aren't lined up to come here - oh the dolmas seemed to be super home made read more

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The best Mediterranean spot in the city. Great crew, great food, large portion sizes, great prices. read more

Falafel City - a salad with dressing and a fork - Mediterranean Near Me - San Francisco, California

Went here in the middle of the night recently after chugging pure thc syrup. I got the chapali plate, luckily I was under the influence so I was able to eat my whole plate. But honestly it could have fed two ppl no problem. The individuals that hang out in front make for great entertainment, it's almost like dinner and a show. read more

Good restaurant to order from/takeout. I wouldn't suggest dine in because it's in a bad/ unsafe neighborhood. Food is great. can definitely try. read more

I recently visited Falafel City, and it was an absolute treat! The flavors are bold, fresh, and authentic--everything you'd hope for in a great falafel spot. The falafel itself was crispy on the outside, perfectly seasoned, and incredibly moist on the inside. I also tried their hummus and tabbouleh, and both were standout dishes. You can tell they use fresh, high-quality ingredients, and the portions are generous. The staff was friendly and welcoming, creating a warm atmosphere that made the experience even better. Whether you're a falafel enthusiast or just looking for a quick, delicious meal, Falafel City definitely delivers. It's the perfect place for satisfying your cravings for authentic Middle Eastern flavors. read more

food was so fresh, authentic, and delicious. got the combo platter and burger with side of falafel and it tasted just like home

We ordered combo plate and added a falafel, sambosa, double cheese burger, gyro fries. Ate chicken first off the combo plate and thought wow this will be my favorite, then had the gyro and thought of this is my favorite then had the falafel and said THIS IS MY FAVORITE . chicken wasn't as good after trying the rest of the proteins, mostly just tasted like cumin which is fine but the other two are just seasoned better. The rice is perfect. Wish there was more tzatziki or that it came on the side so I could distribute it better (this is the only negative thing I have to say about this order). The sambosa was fine and the sauce was pretty good. The gyro fries were great and I love love loved their fries on their own as well. I rolled my eyes when my friend said he wanted to order the burger (because why would you order a burger and fries from a place called falafel City) but I'm glad he did because that was great too. One of the best burgers I've ever had. Highly recommend this place in general but if you're looking for a late night meal this is it. Got it from Uber eats so can't say much about the location or ambiance but the food is great. read more

Ordered the lamb & beef gyro on DoorDash at midnight and got my delivery 45 mins later. The wrap was huge and delicious. Perfect ratio of meat to sauce, tomato and shredduce. Enough food for two. Maybe add hot sauce and fries to take it to the next level read more

First encounter with this place speaks to the hospitality. I work in the area, and restrooms are few and far between. They didn't care at all that all I bought was a water. I had been meaning to come back for food sometime but never had the chance. Then, my bf ordered from them off DoorDash and, he is very picky and does NOT use the word delicious lightly, but that's what he called his lamb gyro and curly fries. I also thought the lamb was a win, great hummus, and I went back on my own for the quesadilla. It was tasty too. They're so sweet here and the food does not disappoint. read more

I went in late (11pm) this last Friday night. Ordered falafel plate and an order of dolma. I had been told the place was the Med version of El Farolito, and the dining room is similar but not as clean. The falafel plate is four falafel on a bed of Basmati, a dollop of hummus, and some romaine with slices of tomato and onion. About $15 for $4 worth of food, so a regular neighborhood-joint price. The falafel were good sized and warm. But since there was almost no Tzatziki sauce, it was quite hard to choke them down. Particularly with the (good but also dry) Basmati. The dolma (grape leaves) were slimy, mushy, tasteless, ice cold, just like the bed of shredded Taco Bell lettuce carelessly underlying them. There was no rice in there as far as I could tell, just a tasteless brown substance that I am guessing was lamb or pork related. In my experience dolma can be warm (if meat) or cold (if rice). At $5 it was reasonably priced and available late, but not edible. The kitchen looks gross from the dining room and the tables were grungy. The cashier was efficient but possibly mute and did not appear to have anything in his genetic makeup that would allow pleasantness. Not rude, just meh; I got no signal or indication whether he was going to treat me as a fellow human, which is a red flag when you are hoping for assurance of getting some clean food. It takes a trudge through the stank of the nasty TL neighborhood, which is never a good olefactory opening act. So I have to say there was zero reward for the trouble, aesthetic or otherwise. read more

Chicken platter!! Don't think twice! Their chicken platter is a great meal for someone looking to eat healthy. To top it off, it tastes fantastic! Did I mention they are open until 2 am? Don't sleep on Falafel City and go show these guys some love!! read more

Food was amazing!! The Chicken Quesadillas was huge and flavorful! I couldn't get enough of my My Philly Steak Gyro!! I didn't want to share lol. It was that good!! The gentleman who took our order brought our food out to the car, I guess he saw my heels were killing me. Thank you for that!! read more

The food was very good. Prices seemed reasonable. The salads were very fresh. The man who helped us was very friendly and helpful. We really appreciated that they were open so late. read more

Service is amazing. For some apparent reason the act didn't show my specific instructions. I came back to switch out the food. Let me keep the original fruit that they made, and they made me new food and had me pay for the additions and I recommend this place!!!! Might I add this is the best burger I've had IN THE WHOLE CITY!!!! read more

The food is sooooo good. The area is so bad. It's worth it, just go and support! Everything was cooked fresh. We loved it!!!

I didn't get any message from the driver when my food got here. My order was literally drop off by a counter.

Amazing costumer service and freshly made food. They have plenty of options to choose from. Highly recommend their badmaash burger, curly fries and chicken strips. read more

Excellent food and great customer service. Food always taste fresh and is really yummy. And the staff is always helpful and makes sure that everything is taken care of. Will always came here. read more

Great food... Its open late till 2.. Got chicken Shawarma platter. I can't recommend this place enogh... It is a beautiful place!! Food: 5/5 | Service: 5/5 | Atmosphere: 5/5 read more

This place had big juicy falafel.that were really delicious and complemented by thin crispy fires. I can't wait to go back!

Solid portions for the price. Too much rice and too much buffalo sauce on everything. Also too much tahini sauce. The meat didn't have much flavor. The hummus was also very bland. The fries were loaded with buffalo sauce and are thin fries so you could barely taste them. The service was quick. The ambiance was casual. read more

It's good, honest pricing and friendly service. We need more food places like this in the city, no matter the neighborhood it's in, it's a must visit. read more

I really enjoyed the food here, service was excellent. I had ordered the philly wrap it was worth every dollar.