One of our favorite spots to grab falafel! We go here quite often, but what prompted this review is that they were among the few places open on Thanksgiving for lunch and they went out of their way to make vegetarian fries (used different oil) as they didn't have a crazy rush. The falafel sandwiches and salad was on-point, and within 30 mins, the place was packed. Highly recommend this place if you are a vegetarian and a fan of hummus, tahini sauce, and falafel! read more

Had come for a catering order - staff was very nice this time around and food was delicious, as always Their outdoor seating isn't a lot, can imagine it gets crowded when they're busy. Had ordered falafels for 20 people, they gave a lot of food (always a plus) and made it "make your own" style, which was great for picky eaters. read more

They cook with canola oil, olive oil, and soybean oil for the fryer. My cousin told me this place is complicated to figure out...I didn't know what he meant, but he was right. Check out the menu before you get there if it's a busy time. I had the chicken shawarma hummus plate. The hummus is exactly the ratio of chickpeas, tahini, olive oil that I like. I got all the options (pickle, tomato, onion, spicy...maybe some other things). Hubs got chicken meatballs (ground chicken) with majadera - it wasn't his fav. Cuz got chicken Shnitzel with hummus, another cuz got falafel pita sandwich. All liked theirs. The pita is the best I've had. I want to go back & try the Jerusalem mix. We got out food to-go, there are picnic tables in a glassed in patio. There are separate windows for vegetarian items pick up and meat items pick up. Also don't rush them when picking out the options :) read more

Fun fast, casual spot. Two areas to order- vegetarian and meat. I ordered the new beef steak and probably wouldn't order that again because it was one large uncut piece of meat and was hard to cut with a plastic fork and knife. There are some picnic tables to sit at inside. When my friend and I went on a Monday evening, there were plenty of patrons. The food came quickly and was warm. read more

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My friend put me on to Falafel Stop and I am in debt to her honestly. It's like the ultimate Chipotle for Mediterranean food, except way better and more bang for ya buck! Once inside, you're surrounded my the aroma of spices, herbs, and marinated meats. Lovely. The patio is also such a nice touch, with plenty of sunlight and protection from bugs, wind, and heat. We got 2 chicken shawarma plates: 10/10, everything was delish. Great combination of flavors, fresh ingredients, and a huge scoop of hummus. Got fries on the side to add to the plate and it added a nice crunch to everything. The portions are really generous, and for the price you can squeeze two meals out of the plate. Will definitely be coming back! read more

Falafel Stop - Falafel Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

FalafelStop isn't your run‑of‑the‑mill Mediterranean joint, it's a consistent flavorful and tasty restaurant. If you're after flashy decor, this isn't for you. If you're after food that punches way above its price point, you've found the spot. I've been a fan of FalafelStop for years. Even after moving farther away, I still make the drive whenever I can. Food: 5/5 * Quality & taste: Always fresh, always flavorful. * Favorite dishes: JerusalemMix, Shawarma, and Pargiyot (succulent grilled chicken skewers). Whether you choose a plate, a hummus bowl, or a pita sandwich, you really can't miss--just pick based on how hungry you are. * Kitchen: Open layout, spotless, and packed with vibrant ingredients. Cost: 4/5 Prices have climbed since the pandemic (like everywhere in the Bay Area), but the portions and quality still make it a solid value. Ambience: 4/5 No frills--simple picnic benches and an easygoing vibe. Think quick, clean, reliable rather than fine dining. Service: 5/5 The staff are consistently warm, friendly, and efficient. Overall: 4.5/5 If you're craving fresh, authentic flavors without the pretense, FalafelStop is absolutely worth it. read more

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Falafel Stop is one of my favorite places to get lunch. I absolutely love the sabich pita, and have yet to find anywhere else in the area that has it on the menu. Vegetarian food is in a separate line from the meat options, take your ticket to the correct line after paying at the register. The pita is so deliciously fluffy and all of the veggie additions on top are lovely. Staff are speedy but accommodating and will customize your meal. So filling. Highly recommend! read more

Falafel Stop - Menu - Falafel Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

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I've came here before and thought it was great so I decided to come back. I got some falafel balls and their grilled chicken plate. The plate was amazing with wonderful bright and fresh flavors, however I felt like it was lacking on the protein. I would've rated the falafels a 5/5 because they were really tasty but recently I had the best falafels of my life so I have to knock this down to a 4/5. Compared to others, this falafel was on the smaller side so it was dryer. Service was good. It takes about 10 minutes for the proteins to be finished There is parking and seating on site read more

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They started selling donuts! Super delicious - it was warm when I bought it and I love that it wasn't too sweet. They had plain, chocolate, and strawberry available. I tried the strawberry and it tastes like strawberry jam. read more

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So dang good. Service is sometimes a little odd but the food is 100% worth it. Freshness, value and the fact that you watch them make your food makes this place a must-have. read more

Falafel Stop - Chicken shawarma on Israeli salad. NOTHING brightens up my workday more than this lunch - Falafel Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

Always delicious food here and I try my best to stop by whenever I'm in the area Ordered the shawarma hummus plate and babaganoush. The plate is always packed full of toppings, flavors, and whatever else you could ask for, and the shawarma is tender juicy and flavorful. Their fresh pita with their hummus/ babaganoush has never missed for me here. read more

One of my favorite, go-to Mediterranean spots in the area. The service is quick and efficient, and the food has been of consistently good quality. I have eaten several items from here, including the falafel pita sandwich, masabacha, sabich, hummus plate, and more basic sides such as falafel balls, pita, and hummus. All have been delicious, and tasted fresh. One setup I appreciate is how the vegetarian kitchen and menu is set up separately from the meat rotisserie kitchen, and the vegetarian menu is extensive. The pricing makes the food a good value for money. The only negative is that due to the popularity of the place, the parking can often be very full, and you may have to wait to get a spot during peak times. Overall, a great and convenient value for fast casual Mediterranean food. read more

I came back here after a long time - unfortunately it still wasn't something I enjoyed. The falafel by itself is a bit bland. The toppings and sauce offerings didn't do enough to offset that. Service - just average. Ambiance was casual. read more

Wow!! Opens at 11am and I was the fourth in line at 11:10am. I could sit there and ask them a million questions.. What are the people behind the cashier doing? What's that? How'd you do that? Love that you watch everything. Jerusalem Plate with Rice $15. LOADED. I want to eat in my car, nope! Food is all over the place Falafel is $.78 each. Ordered 3, but got 4! So good. (I rarely like falafel from places) read more

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Parking is crazy depending on what time you go. 1. Go order your food 2. Get the receipt and then go to the chefs on the left side 3. The chefs will call your number and that's when they make the food in front of you Our cashier never told us the steps so we were waiting for 20 minutes for no reason. Great amount of tables. Tables are oily, use napkins provided on the table before resting your arms. Good luck to your pants. Shawarma plate: 3.5/5, the flavor is lackluster and some pieces of chicken were extremely dry. The rice had this powdery taste to it and the salad didn't go well. Fries: 3/5, Fries were fluffy but lacked a lot of flavor. read more

Falafel Stop - Falafel Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

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Really delicious falafel! I must say, I enjoy that they prepare them as smaller balls. Makes the texture more crispy and the inside less dough-like. I definitely recommend trying the falafel. I'd come back just for this. I got a Shawarma Hummus Plate recently and this was not terrible. I like that this doesn't have rice, so the plate is completely hummus, veggies, and chicken. No frills. The portions are generous, but the shawarma quality was just okay. Not super flavorful and the texture was a bit dry. Overall, not my favorite - but still a decent lunch. read more

Falafel Stop - Falafel Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

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Delicious Mediterranean fast casual spot with really good platters!! Love the fast service! We ordered for takeout and it was really tasty!! Comes with a lot of delicious pitabread which I really enjoyed! I liked the Marinated chicken tenders platter a lot, the chicken was so juicy and flavorful and the rice pilaf it came with was so flavorful!!! Also really loved the hummus platter- I haven't had any that had this many toppings! Really enjoyed that that - made it way more worth getting that just your usual hummus with no toppings or whole chickpeas. The shwarma would be great if you're trying to eat healthier, it's very light and refreshing!! read more

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Love their falafel pita and falafel plates. I appreciate the fact that they have a separate vegetarian section to order from with a lot of options. Their pita is especially good! Fluffy and delicious! I get their falafel pita sandwich if I am eating here but not for to go as it gets soggy. For to go, I opt for falafel plate which pretty much is like DIY falafel pita sandwich in the sense the pita comes as a side and the plate has Israeli salad, falafel, tahini, hummus, babaghanough, sauerkraut and pickles. The service is quick and even if there is a line it moves quickly. The vibe is pretty casual with self service. You order up and pay then go to a counter and the person there helps you with getting the order packed in front of you. Tip: as for sauces on the side. Their green sauce and spicy red sauce enhances the flavor of their dishes. read more

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Been coming to this place since the beginning of time back when inflation wasn't a thing and a meal was single digits. It used to be packed every Sunday afternoon, the crowds have died down in recent years. Ordered a grilled chicken breast tenders on a hummus plate but it came on a plate instead, slight misunderstanding but no big deal. So the plate came with fries, hummus, salad, pickled veggies, and the meat of course. The meat portions are HUGE, 4 hefty strips of chicken but don't be fooled by the name, it's not chicken tenders but more like breasts cut into strips - slightly disappointing since this wasn't the case back in the day. The hummus has kept its quality, as good as I remember and probably some of the best restaurant hummus. The pita, too, some of the best I've had. Overall, kept its strengths but also some that wasn't as good as it used to be but a heavier price tag. You will leave very full... read more

Falafel Stop - Take out grilled tenders on a plate - Falafel Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

Love this place for their friendly service, welcoming ambiance, and delicious food! So many choices! My fav is the Jerusalem Mix! (Jonathon was so friendly when we were there recently. He let us try samples of different items-loved the fried cauliflower!) Highly recommend! read more

I noticed at least one review saying that Falafel Stop is tricky to navigate. I agree. But it's not terrible. Definitely could be labeled better, but it's just something in passing and you won't notice. The food is very good. The hummus is something else. A bit nutty and has that extra flavor on the back end, it's difficult to explain, but I sure liked it! Their meats, really good. Pita super soft and airy, and their vegetables work so well to balance the dishes by bringing some crisp acidity to the mix. There are some shared parking spots, enough spots where you shouldn't need to worry, but I can see it getting crowded at the most busy times. Seating is rather open in a "food stand" like atmosphere. Service was fine, friendly enough and quick. We enjoyed it. Would visit again. read more

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For 2024: Baked sufganiyot / sufganiya (jelly filled donuts) available starting about a week before Hanukkah. $3 each. Plain, chocolate, and strawberry. If you arrive at noon, they are still warm. Not as addictive as the fried-in-oil version, but worth a stop once a year. Parking can be tight. read more

A good mom n' pop place to come to for a healthy Mediterranean meal. I ordered their Jerusalem Mix (chicken) with Israeli Salad and the nice man behind the counter really piled up all the veggies and toppings for me. He also gave me a big cup of their yummy marinated veggies (similar to kimchi). It was a fulfilling healthy meal. I will come back again. read more

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Came here around 5:30 for an early dinner. Ordered a shawarma hummus plate, and a beef kebab plate with fries and barvarian cream. While ordering, the staff told me that it would be an extra 10 minutes or so for the beef to cook. During our wait, a waiter walked by to every table to offer a sample of falafel and told us that our food would be out shortly. That was great service! My number was called shortly after and everything tasted great. The veggies were crisp and cold. So it wasn't sitting under hot meat for too long. The chicken wasn't dry and had great spice. The kebab although great, reminded me of a beef patty just molded into a kebab shape. It still tasted good though. The barvarian cream was our favorite. It was light, not too sweet even with the chocolate sauce, and the nuts offered a nice texture. read more

Falafel Stop - Shawarma hummus plate, Grilled Kebab plate - Falafel Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

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Food is good and has reasonable price. The service is top notch, nice friendly people selling honest food. I love it! Once they accidentally gave me wrong pita toppings. Got that pita for free and they make me a new one. In this economy, that's rare! read more

Located at the border of Sunnyvale and Cupertino, parking is quite atrocious. The lot is tiny and quite difficult to drive through. The seating is in an indoor area but definitely felt outdoors with all the glass and open windows. Shawarma plate (5/5): They really piled and loaded up the plate. If that wasn't enough how about a side of pita and fries. The real star of the show was the shawarma though. It was tender and full of flavor. The sauces and veggies were a perfect complement. Tap to pay is accepted. Service is pretty quick. Overall, Falafel Stop is an awesome place for some delicious middle eastern food. There's a good variety of meats and options for vegetarians. read more

Falafel Stop - Shawarma plate - Falafel Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

Food was so good! And staff are very nice! The place is clean with a lot of seats by the window! There's about 10 -12 parking spots Highly recommended! read more

Falafel Stop - Grilled Kebab and Pita - Falafel Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

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This fast causal joint is one of the most authentic Middle Eastern places we've tried in the area and one we always crave!! Imagine a place with the creamiest hummus, perfectly spice and tenderly cooked meat, warm and holey pita bread, and delicious homemade spicy sauces - that is this place. Every detail of their plates is done really well aand makes for a delicious combo! I would recommend trying a few falafel balls. We love them as a little appetizer. For entrees, the Jersusalem Mix Hummus Plate is a must get - far and away. Next, the grilled tenderloins in either a hummus plate or a pita sandwich are great. Note: the wraps come in wrap bread, not pita bread. Know this when ordering. Be sure to ask for some of the spicy sauce. It adds. Ambiance is very causal - they've got picnic style tables under a coveted plastic outdoor tent. It's almost always very busy whenever I've been. Would recommend taking out. Try this place out! It NEVER disappoints. read more

The food was amazing. I had the Shwarma on Hummus - with everything a bit spicy. It wasn't spicy at all - just the right flavoring and taste. We also ordered some falafel balls to taste...so so yummy. Perfectly crispy outside but soft and flavorful inside. For anyone looking for healthy options, I highly recommend this place. read more

One of the best falafel and other Middle Eastern places in the Bay Area. We really enjoy the food and go back regularly. Great, fast service. Very convenient for pickup food or to eat there - the place has tables. We enjoy the casual atmosphere. Lots of people go there for vegetarian options or oriental dishes. read more

Very solid falafel place. The staff is very friendly and helpful and the food arrives quick. They provide a wide variety of different options. We got the shwarma plate and the mix plate and the meats were excellent. Will come back! read more

Falafel Stop - Jerusalem Mix with hummus plate & pita and pickle onside - Falafel Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

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Huge portion size! I always end up going back here every few months. Love their Jerusalem chicken on a plate. Sometimes the staff members even offer you free falafels while you're waiting! read more

This is the best falafel spot in the bay. The owner will come out and take care of you personally and he is so nice. The schwarma on majadera was perfect. The falafel on pita is astounding. They have fresh pickled veg with spicy pepper. Yall gotta come through! read more

A go to place for us! Falafel salad and chicken breast plate are our favorite. The place is busier at the lunch and dinner hours but their service is exceptional. The freshly baked pitas, hummus, tahini are delicious. The menu is fair priced and worth the money for what you get. read more

I love this place. I've been coming here for years and I always get the falafel salad. It is such a large portion, so fresh and the ingredients are crisp. The flavors are also really good. This place is almost like a roadside stand is usually always crowded. Parking can be bad when crowded since its a small lot and becomes a mess. Would highly recommend getting the falafel salad. The meat side always takes longer, but I've heard only good things about it. The ambiance is good except the road is loud so I usually just do to go from here. read more

Falafel Stop - Falafel Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

Stopped here late on Friday and service was quick - you order at the cashier and then wait for your number to be called to tell the cooks what you want on your order. The portions are Big, easily two meals worth for me. The food tasted fresh and the place was pretty clean for a drive up. The food was filling but light - the chicken shawarma wasn't super flavorful, but the rest of the salad components were great. read more

Falafel Stop - Israeli Salad Shawarma - Falafel Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

Great food but very inconsistent service and portioning. Cant enjoy the food if I you aren't given enough to enjoy. Have been coming here for the past 3 years since moving to Sunnyvale. Noticed this past few months that suddenly the portions of the various salad's served at the meat counter have become so small that it makes ordering "on a plate" almost pointless. Watched my server (man who wears a black hat with red lettering) pick up literally 4 cubes of chopped tomato when adding the tomato to my plate... come on, man! Same with the beets, pickles, etc. Plate was basically meat, majadra and hummus with a extremely small hint of the other items. Not sure if this is "shrinkflation" or just poor service from this particular employee (he has served me the past several times ive been in). Id gladly pay a dollar more if it meant the portions returned to what they were just recently or if there was a way to order it with extra sides. This place used to be a favorite but I have noticed my desire to return has been decreasing. read more

Have you ever had a falafel in NYC? Israel? Houston? Well, this is not like any of those. The falafels themselves are pretty good but the baba tastes like eggplant salad and the other salads are mostly a mystery. Overall the staff is very nice and helpful but the woman who actually made my plate was rude and ignored my requests blatantly. There aren't a ton of options in the area so this food can get by but it's not the best falafel I've had. read more

Did not have a good experience :(. Was very excited with all the good reviews and recommendations. Ordered the steak plate, and the steak was super chewy and hard to even eat. Doesn't help that they don't have any non plastic knives (at least when I went), so eating was so hard. My friend did not finish their food either. read more

Falafel Stop - Classic Hummus Plate - Falafel Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

This spot is located on the busy street of Sunnyvale/Saratoga. It was a LOT of food! There are options for vegetarians and meat eaters. I ordered the chicken shawarma hummus plate and it was enough for two meals! It was a ton of hummus - I think that's what filled me up! I would ask for hot sauce on the side! It has a covered outdoor patio area which kept the place pretty warm on a cold night. Overall, a great spot to grab some good food! read more

Falafel Stop - Chicken Shawarma Classic Hummus Plate - Falafel Near Me - Sunnyvale, California