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    Falafel Express

    4.7 (163 reviews)
    InexpensiveFalafel, Wraps, Halal
    Closed Closed
    Updated 1 week ago

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    FALAFEL EXPRESS ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Rawan A.

    My friend and I had a wonderful evening at Falafel Express, where we ordered a delicious and unique saffron cake. Everything was excellent, and the staff were friendly.

    Vegetarian Platter
    Elle M.

    A great little neighborhood Mediterranean place. Don't come out of your way to visit, but if you're in the area, it's worth a try. The service is fast and friendly, the menu items are generally solid, and the portions are comparable or better to any other local Mediterranean restaurant in the KC metro. The prices are fine but not outstanding the way some reviews say they are. Maybe the prices were better at some point, but not anymore. A meal for one person will run you about $16+, which is typical for a joint like this in Overland Park. I would definitely recommend the Arabi-style beef and lamb shawarma (super juicy and flavorful) and the kabobs, as well as their hummus and baba ganoush. Skip the gyro--the meat in the Gyro Bowl is dry and scrappy, like the meat has been cut awhile back--and consider getting dessert elsewhere. The Saffron Cake isn't bad, but it's very reminiscent of birthday sheet cake / funfetti.

    Potato Fries
    Lucy T.

    Some good flavors but they have scaled back recently. While the fries used to be a standout, they are now worse than fast food; wraps skimpy on the fillings where they used to be bursting at the seams. Garlic sauce remains delicious

    Steph H.

    The atmosphere is super relaxing and the food is amazing! We ordered the chicken shawarma and the lamb kabsa and I would definitely recommend both. Everyone was super friendly and helped us choose the perfect meal! Make sure to finish you meal with the saffron milk cake!

    Falafel plate
    Nick V.

    Great first visit here today for lunch. Friendly service. Humus and pita starter, falafel plate, and combo meat plate all were fantastic. The rice was tasty and really like the selection of sauces available. I would like to visit again soon.

    Hummus
    Crys F.

    Absolutely stellar food and service! This is now my 2nd favorite hummus in town! Very friendly staff and super fast service. Everything tasted fresh. The falafels were a tad on the small side, but very tasty! My picky granddaughter loved everything! We will be back for more great food!

    Hummus Pita Bread
    Marie K.

    Service was quick and food was delicious! This was my first time trying Mediterranean food and it did not disappoint! Staff was polite and very friendly.

    Falafel Bowl
    Mai S.

    We did carry out from the restaurant. The food was beautiful and delicious. The girl who took our order was so smiley and nice. And the restaurant was really clean. I love going here.

    Warm pita and Babaganoush

    Love this place! They have the friendliest staff and seems locally owned. The food taste amazing and fresh. My son's favorite is their chicken shawarma wrap. I love their bowls! If you eat inside, they give you free warm pita and babaganosh!

    Nadya B.

    This food is amazing! The atmosphere is wonderful and this food tastes so clean. I got the shawarma warp. The workers had such sweet energy.

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    The food was so flavorful and amazing! The gyro and chicken shawarma were both so good and the servings were great.

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    Love this place after multiple visits. Big portions of delicious food and friendly service. Will keep coming!

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    The food here was special! The people were so kind. Don't skip on the deserts. Everything was so good! We will be back soon.

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    Good portions , good for vegetarian! We haven't been in awhile but will go back at some point.

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    Amazing Shawarma! The best I've had in a long time. Gotta try it.10/10. Love it love it

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    Great food. it was my first time and I was pretty impressed with their Hummus and Chicken Sharma

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    Counter and Dining Area

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    Ordering area

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