I ordered 'to go' from Falafel, etc. in Fremont about a week ago, and it was a very good experience overall. I got the lamb shawarma sandwich, tabbouleh salad, and a side of French fries , everything tasted really fresh and flavorful. The staff were friendly and my order was ready in about 10 minutes, which was perfect. Even though I took my food to go, I noticed they have both indoor seating and a really nice outdoor seating area that I'd definitely want to try next time. Overall, I really liked everything and would happily come back again read more

Falafel, Etc - Lamb Shawarma Sandwich, Tabbouleh, French Fries - Middle Eastern Near Me - Fremont, California

The food here is great, however this is the second time dealing with the same girl at the counter (of Indian descent). The last time she wasn't very nice, took our order as if she was forced to do it. Today was a whole other issue, she steps out to the lobby and takes her shoes off to do something with her feet. The other employee noticed this and even asked her what was wrong. I believe she added a band aid and proceeded to the kitchen without washing her hands. She immediately put gloves on and began preparing food. This is disgusting and we are upset someone would think this is acceptable. I don't think we'll be going here again especially if this person is still employed here. Not a good representation of the good food being made here. read more

Quick bite for Mediterranean food. Spacious place, lots of seating inside and outside. Looks like a good place for value take out. We dined in. Server brought out the food to us. The side falafel was fried fresh. The chicken shawarma was seasoned well but bit dry. Comes with salad and your choice of side. We got the hummus and Baba Ghannouj. Both tasted standard. read more

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I grew up and Fremont and never knew this place existed (tucked away near apartments by The Hub)! Service was super friendly and fast. There is plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. The place itself is old and charming inside. Falafel was amazing: flavorful, dense, and crunchy. We also got a lamb shawarma plate which was loaded and flavorful! Take advantage of the yummy sauces to elevate the food even more! We will be back!! read more

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I go here every few weeks and it's always good food. I usually get the chicken shawarma plate and lamb shawarma plate. It's the only place my husband and I like for Middle Eastern food. The food is always fresh and the workers are always so friendly. I would recommend going here if you want to try good Middle Eastern food. read more

Falafel, Etc is a hidden gem tucked into an unassuming corner of a strip mall that has clearly seen better days. When I stopped by, the place was completely empty, but the lack of a crowd was quickly offset by a warm and friendly welcome. The gentleman working was extremely personable and even offered helpful recommendations on portion sizes based on how many people I was ordering for. The dining area itself was dimly lit with plenty of windows, and while I ordered to go and can't speak much to the dine-in experience, it's easy to imagine the space feeling brighter and more inviting during daytime hours. The food, however, was the real highlight. We ordered both the lamb shawarma sandwich and the falafel sandwich. While I'm usually partial to lamb shawarma, the falafel here truly stood out -- crisp, flavorful, and exceptionally well done. We also added a side of hummus with pita, which was smooth, fresh, and a perfect complement to the meal. Overall, the food was filling, satisfying, and full of flavor. Falafel, Etc may fly under the radar, but it's well worth a visit if you're looking for quality Middle Eastern food served with genuine hospitality. read more

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Was referred here as the best falafel place in the Bay Area. And I couldn't agree more! I'm still thinking about the food some time later. If I lived in the area I'd be here all the time. Jose was great as well, he brought us an amazing sauce that he recommended. Thank you! read more

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Yesterday we went to eat there around 5. It was going well, the girl gave us extra sauces when we requested. However, there was a scene and unfortunately we sat outside. The experience was not what we expected. A guy, maybe he was the manager was involved with 2 ladies who were shouting loudly for a while. Seemed too much unprofessional. We were feeling awkward after the incident. read more

We were craving some Greek food and thought we'd give this place a try. It was just average. What we ordered: + Lamb Kabob Plate - one of the kabobs was burnt (see pic) and really not edible. It tasted bitter, and meat was like jerky. The other kabob was ok but still a bit dry. Also, the plate was supposed to come with rice, but they gave us hummus instead. + Chicken Shawarma Plate - the chicken was chopped into tiny little pieces and was also dry. When mixed with the yogurt dill sauce it was ok. + French Fries - this was limpy and dry, with an almost dehydrated consistency. Overall, a bit disappointing. We did enjoy their hummus and pita, but that was about it. read more

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I recommend their falafel plate, that's why it's called "Falafel, Etc." They're always crispy, soft, and flavorful, and go well with hummus and Tabouli salad. The rest of the dishes, like the Lamb Shawarma and the Chicken Kebab Plates were alright. I recommend getting their Kanefe for dessert; crunchy and cheesy with honey. I preferred to order takeout since there wasn't anybody dining inside. The service was fast and friendly, and the restaurant remained clean since nobody dined inside during lunch. Love their artwork. read more

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I am not sure if the ownership has changed, but this used to be my favorite place to go for chicken shawarma plate and their hummus was the best I ever had!!! When the original owner sold I asked the new owners to please not change the recipes as the food was, in MHO, the best in the area! Fast forward to yesterday when I picked up my usual order and I was so disappointed. Everything changed... The chicken was not the same, some pieces very chewy and the seasonings were different and very greasy. The hummus was also different - same consistency, but no flavor at all. I would love to return and am sad to be compelled to write this review, as I hesitate to post a negative review of a favorite place, but maybe the owners will see this post and understand what I'm saying. read more

Omg I can't even express my self with this incredible food the chicken kabob is so juicy tender and just very good in general i tried the falafel to it was just perfect it cant be better the babaghannouj is so good and also the hummus is just perfect the food is top tear. Now the service is incredible all the employees are just so nice and there whole time I was there they were so nice to me even making jokes with me and they were so kind to me. And lastly the restaurant was so clean most restaurants IVE been to was poorly food and bad hygiene but this restaurant is clean and just perfect me and my family will be coming back read more

Solid spot, and wasn't nearly as busy as it should be for how good the food is. Sauce bar shut down since covid but they'll give you cups with your order, don't skip on the chile sauce! read more

Falafel, Etc - Falafel Plate - Middle Eastern Near Me - Fremont, California

Food was sub par The place was empty when I walked in should have been a red flag Food gave me a stomachache read more

Just want to give a shoutout to JOSE and MARISOL for cooking delicious food and great customer service! Me and my co worker are regular customers here and one time Jose found out it was my birthday month and gave me a free baklava, which was unnecessary but very kind and thoughtful gesture. What a great customer service!! The food is consistently delicious every time. Very juicy chicken kebob!! Looking forward to my next visit! read more

Horrible service with a capital H. Walk in, two ladies are seated looking at me and I'm looking at them. I had to ask if they are open to have them lazily walk over to behind the counter. The Indian lady is a real peach...just joking she hates working there and it shows. Food not worth it. read more

I used to come to this place at least twice a week in past when I lived in Fremont. I haven't been there for about 2 years since I moved to Sacramento. I stopped by yesterday me and my wife and we got 2 falafel sandwiches and lintil soup . I have to say this place went down hill since it's new owners taking over . The falafel was dry and looks like it's couple of days old . Falafel suppose to be fresh and little warm . It was horrible with no taste . I got a stomach ache after and had to go buy tums to calm my stomach out . I have to say lentil soup was ok . I will never come back . On top of that staff wasn't very friendly:( read more

Tried this spot for the first time and ordered a lamb bowl, falafel bowl, and chicken bowl for work lunch. The presentation was nice, but there wasn't enough naan to really call it a shawarma bowl. The lamb was a bit dry--about a 6/10 in my opinion. Also, the packaging could be improved since the lids didn't stay secure. read more

Place recommended by a friend, first saw the outside and already loved it. I ordered and decided to sit down to enjoy the rustic-esc atmosphere a bit. When I got my food (I had ordered a lamb kebab and a wrap) it was hot and looked good. Food tasted amazing, which is new especially since I am a VERY picky eater. Would definetly recommend to my friends. Overall a great experience and good customer service from nice people. Will be coming again. read more

This place lately has gone from good to bad! Look at amount of hot sauce in the container? They use to give three of each but now stopped giving any! Upon request they give a few drops! Prices have gone up! Heaters were turned off? read more

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Great service Nice place for vegetarians too Good Greek salad Liked the falafel pita read more

Amazing chicken shawarma wrap! Flavorful tender and great fillings. The lamb kebab plate is average.. meat not super tender and for 20 bucks it's not worth it I'd come back here for the shawarma though. Outdoor seating is cute for warmer weather days. read more

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This place is actually pretty good and there's hella parking. Currently there's a bunch of construction so you have to through these "high value" apartments to get to the location. I went in and ordered just a chicken shwarma sandwich and a drink. The workers there were attentive and hella nice. I started eating outside which was nice, but moved inside. Overall the food was good and the sauce and cucumber smacked. I would get a plate here next time. read more

Falafel, Etc - Middle Eastern Near Me - Fremont, California

Found this little whole in the wall in Fremont. Chicken was very tender and moist. Lamb was seasoned great. There is construction going on the Main Street so had to detour to even find the restaurant so they should have a sign or something to let customers know they are still open. Could also use some music and maybe more of a to go place for now. All in all will come back for the food as that is the most important part. read more

Falafel, Etc - Chicken Kabob Plate Lamb Shawarma Plate - Middle Eastern Near Me - Fremont, California

This place is lovely, has been here in fremont for a while and is truly amazing, and shows true authenticity. I ordered the lamb kebab and i have no words, cooked perfectly, presentation 10/10 if i could rate this place 100 I would, Service is great, workers truly care about you and show great respect and hospitality, one of the greatest mediterranean restaurants I've been to and no matter what they always give their 100% to their food and make sure your experience in great. Seriously, give this place a try it's THE BEST. read more

Even as a local, I honestly had no idea that this place even existed. It's tucked away in the back of a mostly abandoned strip mall. You can tell that this place has been around for a while, and there's something charming about that hole-in-the-wall homestyle feel (and even smell lol). The food was fresh, well cooked, and good quality! I enjoyed it. However, it was a bit bland and just, flavor-wise, missed the wow factor needed to take it from "not bad" to "really good". I wasn't impressed enough for this to become one of my go-to's, but either way I certainly appreciate that the food is fresh and solid! Recommend a try. read more

My husband goes to this restaurant many weekdays for lunch. This past Saturday was the first trip for our 12-year-old and me. It's a counter-service restaurant located in a cute strip mall, hidden in a residential area off the main road. The menu is short, but offers a nice variety. The service was very friendly. It was my 12-year-old's first time having Mediterranean food. The man at the counter who took our order kindly offered descriptions of each dish she inquired about with a smile. We ordered baba ghanouj, a falafel pita, a kafta plate, and dolmas. For dessert, we had baklava and a sabrina cake. There are indoor and outdoor seating areas. We chose to eat indoors because it was windy outside. The lighting was low; the windows offered plenty of sunlight from outside. I imagine it gets pretty busy on weekdays, but at 5:00 pm on a Saturday, there were only eight diners, including us. My husband's kafta plate was one of the more expensive items on the menu, at $19. The falafel pita was $11. I made a meal out of the baba ghanouj ($6.60) and the dolmas (6 for $6.60). Servings were large (we all brought home leftovers). We loved everything we ordered, especially the baba ghanouj and falafel. While you can certainly order a plate for dinner, consider ordering a few sides instead - great variety and reasonable cost. The slices of baklava were generously sized and very good. I liked that they were not overloaded with syrup. They weren't dry by any means, but less syrup meant a better balance of flavors, in my opinion. The sabrina cake was a first for all of us. I am not a fan of whipped cream (the frosting), but the cake itself was a treat. The rum and sweet syrup were in nice balance, and the cake was deliciously moist. We will be back! Our thanks go out to the staff for making it a great experience for our family. read more

Wanted to like this place but had a bad experience. Ordered the lamb shawarma sandwich and within a few hours was dealing with stomach issues. Not sure if it was food handling or just an off day, but that's a deal breaker for a lunch spot...when you can't trust that you'll feel okay after eating there, it's hard to recommend. There are plenty of other Mediterranean options in Fremont. I'll be taking my business elsewhere. read more

My favorite falafel in Fremont and probably in the Bay! Their combos here are amazing value - they let you swap out any of the sides (which are all delicious). All of their proteins and falafel are absolutely amazing, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. Don't forget to ask for their sauces too! The hummus and baba ganoush are to die for! read more

Falafel, Etc - Chicken Kabob Plate - Middle Eastern Near Me - Fremont, California

Love this place!! The food is awesome, fresh, and full of flavor. Great service, cozy vibe, and always a pleasure to come back here.

Who is the owner of this place now? The vibe does not feel them same. The food is great but the customer service slacks

Tried this spot for the first time , I really wanted to like it but the chicken kabob was cold and dry the salad was 7/10 which was not that bad but overall will not come back here again ! read more

The food has really gone down hill! I said I wouldn't eat there again, then I did! Falafel-tasted like dirty cooking oil Hummus- ok, but not very good Tabouli was old and dried out. Could not eat. Crunchy bread- more dirty, burnt cooking oil. $18 - read more

Good portion size, fresh ingredients! Great hummus, seasoning, salad, and pita! I will definitely be back.

Went here since we heard about the falafel from a friend and yes it's true some of the best falafel can be found here. Super fresh and moist I would take a side to go if I was in the Fremont area and make pitas at home. Everything else was pretty mid including the chicken kabobs the salad, the pita, and the plain white rice we were served. Simplicity is the name of the game here but the real star is the falafel balls itself. read more

Falafel, Etc - Chicken Kabob Plate Falafel Plate - Middle Eastern Near Me - Fremont, California

We got takeout on a weeknight. The plaza was suspiciously empty, but this place had a few other customers while we were waiting. Took a little less than 15 minutes to get our food. Baba ganoush was on the more sour side, but had nice smokey flavor. Quite chunky. We also tried the kofta kebab, which was decent. Flavorful but a little tough. The highlight was the hummus was really smooth and super delicious. read more

Lamb kabob plate and side of falafel (6pieces) were delicious! Next time I will change out the greek salad. I would definitely go for the falafel plate next, the lamb was ok, but maybe could have been better if I didnt take it to go. read more

Falafel, Etc - Lamb Kabob Plate - Middle Eastern Near Me - Fremont, California

Hummus plate - a good portion size and it was delicious. Chicken kebab with rice and salad- seasoned well and the rice was fluffy. Baba ghanoush- It was pretty good. I've had better but it was OK. Fave beans- This was the first time I had fava bean the way this place makes it. It was delicious. The service was quick and there is outdoor seating. read more

Falafel, Etc - Middle Eastern Near Me - Fremont, California

We ordered hamburgers for us and extra hamburger patties for our dogs. When we put the patties on our dog's plates, they walked away and would not eat the patties. We listened to our dogs and have not been to Falafel again! read more

Soooo yummy! The chicken was so tender. Perfect portions. Bread is yummy. Broke my no carb diet just for this. The staff is super friendly and the restaurant is clean. Will definitely come back again to try others. read more

Falafel, Etc - Chicken Kabob Plate - Middle Eastern Near Me - Fremont, California