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    Hummus Bodega

    4.5 (352 reviews)
    ModerateKosher, Falafel
    Closed 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    HUMMUS BODEGA ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Waiting for my Falafel Balls
    Jeff W.

    Hidden treasure on Geary! Service is friendly and the star of the spot is definitely the falafel deep Fried chick pea balls. Eaten fresh is so savory and scrumptious. Paired with the fresh daily made hummus and warm pita bread. boom . Hits the spot every time. Ambiance is local deli spot. Best falafel since my experience in Paris ! Iykyk JYW highly recommends.

    Hummus Falafel

    Found this spot while looking for a place to eat and was lured in by the smell. Had the falafel hummus bowl with grape juice. They don't skimp on the hummus which is a great sign. Grape juice was a nice beverage on the side. Would like to come back and try the other dishes.

    Angelina B.

    Best falafel in my life And very tasty everything thank you Very nice place with delicious Israeli/Jewish food. We ordered the shawarma and hummus, and everything was fresh and well seasoned. The meat in the shawarma was juicy and not dry, and the hummus was very smooth and creamy, clearly made well. The portions are generous and very filling. The staff is friendly, service is quick, and the atmosphere is simple and cozy. A great spot if you're craving something tasty and satisfying from Middle Eastern cuisine. I'd definitely come back.

    Jack R.

    Felt rushed and their hummus which my coworker bought wasn't as good as the Farmer's Market hummus. So I bought the pomegranate lemonade and for $5 it was bitter and just a meh. Would rather have Wetzel Pretzels lemonade, for realz!

    Falafel Sandwich

    Great falafel so fresh. Would come back and recommend to anyone. Good ambiance. Rebbe

    Richard H.

    I've wanted to try Hummus Bodega for quite some time based on all the positive reviews. I asked my friend to accompany me. She is Jewish on one side of her family. Hummus Bodega's corner location on Geary may seem unassuming at first glance but the space quickly warms up once you enter and start studying the simple overhead menu. I ordered the Shawarma Plate and my friend requested the Falafel sandwich with fries. I also ordered an additional side of hummus because the Yelp pictures of it looked so creamy and good! I also tried an in-house lemonade beverage. We were utterly blown away by everything we ate. My friend exclaimed, "I've never had Tel Aviv food before. This place is incredible!" she even commented that the French fries were the best she had ever eaten. I am fortunate that I can visit San Francisco on a regular basis. I cannot wait to return to Hummus Bodega to try even more of the menu items especially the crispy chicken and the fried eggplant. This casual cafe is definitely worth the cross-town drive or MUNI bus ride no matter where you are staying in the City!

    Persian Kebab Plate
    Rose T.

    A coworker raved about this spot and said that she loves their hummus, so I had lunch here on a Wednesday afternoon. This is indeed a bodega that sells hummus, as well as baked goods, condiments, desserts, and spreads. Order at the counter, and your food will be brought to you. There's plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. There was a monthly special advertised when I visited: The Persian Kebab. The friendly cashier told me that it was made with beef & lamb, and he was planning on eating that for lunch later, so I decided to try it out! Persian Kebab Plate: Persian Kebab (4 pcs), hummus w/warm chickpeas, Israeli chopped salad, cabbage, pickles, split pea soup, and pita ($27.00 + tax). +Huge portion! I had the leftovers with some rice for dinner. +Persian Kebab was nicely charred on the outside yet moist on the inside. As someone who eats lamb, I enjoyed it but if you don't like the gaminess it may not be for you. +Hummus was smooth, rich, and not overly salty. Chickpeas on top were a nice touch. +Normally, I'm not a fan of split pea soup, but since it was cold I opted for that over fries or rice. It was delicious and I think they made me a fan. +Pita was fluffy and warm. I wish there was more than one! -Israeli chopped salad, cabbage, pickles provided freshness, but I wish some of the veggies weren't tart. *Verdict: Quite expensive for a fast casual spot, but the food is well-prepared, and portions are generous.

    Hummus Falafel Bowl ($19)
    Tracey A.

    In the neighborhood and hungry I texted my sons: "meet me at Hummus Bodega in about 10 minutes and I'll buy". Not surprisingly, this impromptu invitation bought them both to the table. My younger son barely looked at the menu. He likes someone to make a recommendation and he likes things that he's not had before. He went with the recommended Pita Shawarma ($23, made with chicken) and a drink with its identity written in a language other than English (turned out to be grape juice). I opted for a Hummus Falafel Bowl ($19). Both this and the Shawarma benefited from the addition of the Mango Sauce and the hot pepper mix (both available upon request). When my older son arrived he remarked "I've walked by this place a lot but never been in because the prices... whew". This caused my younger son to notice those prices as I'd already done; they're probably the highest I've seen for this type of food in this type of space. The food is good and, even though only one of us added a drink, a meal for three ran about $75. So: very good food, somewhat overpriced, and in a space that, visually, doesn't merit the expense. That said, there's this: The menu confused and overwhelmed me a bit and even left me wishing for photos of everything. I came home and looked on-line and see that I somehow missed the "Exploding Eggplant" which others rave about and some other things I'd really like to try. A return visit may be in order. If you want this cuisine, your portfolio is thriving, and you aren't looking for fancy digs in which to consume it all, Hummus Bodega will definitely satisfy.

    Falafel Bowl and Persian Kebab with soup
    Merrick C.

    The food was delicious, but the service was disappointing and the price was high. We arrived in the mid afternoon for a late lunch and the place was busy. Our order was promised in 5-10 minutes, which seemed overly optimistic given the obvious staffing shortage. We had to bus a dirty table ourselves since the staff was preoccupied with other matters (taking orders, trying to placate another irate/entitled group, and running orders). The eating area was also fairly dirty, overall. When our order finally arrived (in take out containers since they seemed to have run out of dishes), it was very tasty. The Persian kabobs were juicy, the pita perfectly puffy, and the hummus incredibly textured. We may have arrived at an off day, and look forward to trying again--hopefully after they have time to hire and train more staff.

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    Large portions. They offer a more diverse menu than you see in many Middle Eastern restaurants.

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    Really tasty food and exceptional service. The place is a little small, but cozy and the food more than makes up for what it lacks in size.

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    Hummus Bodega is amazing! Super delicious falafel and obviously hummus. I will definitely be back.

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    Ask the Community - Hummus Bodega

    Is your restaurant kosher?

    It is Kosher, yes.

    Is the fried eggplant gluten free?

    I am sorryi don't know but employees are very friendly. Gove them a call during less busy hours.

    Is this under same ownership as Frena, just rebranding to a new concept?

    New owners partnered with Frena

    Is it order ahead? I looked in and there was the temporary closure sign on an open door. I didn't feel comfortable just walking through the door.

    We are open 11-5 Monday- Friday!

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    Abu Salim Middle Eastern Grill

    4.5(552 reviews)
    1.8 miThe Haight
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    Oh the glory of Abu Salim in Haight Ashbury! Allow me to get this off my chest first if I remember…read morecorrectly. ;⁠-⁠) One piece of dolma, two dollops of baba gannoush, Arabic diced veggies, eggplant, cauliflower, and a pair of wiener-like falafels; all drenched in virgin olive oil and paprika to awesomeness! Added a drizzle of lemon juice from the wedge to make my whole veggie platter incredibly scrumptious! Pickled olives and dried red beets, spicy salsa, and hummus dip, complete with oven roasted pita bread. I chose the bottled salty yogurt drink, but switched to a bottled non-alcoholic fruity spritzer instead. Roasted cauliflower; so fluffy. Eggplant chunks; nice and chewy outer layer. Platter's overall; oh so filling. Barely have knafeh room for dessert that's truly pistachio. Abu Salim Middle Eastern Grill had a very colorful yet same spacey joint that Burger Urge left behind. Service with an added touch of Arab hospitality came out brilliant. Be back to savor any dessert for takeout the next time I swing by. Oh, and forgive me for erasing all my previous photos; they would've been helpful.

    tldr serving up large portion freshly made mediterranean dishes with lots of spices but could use…read moremore sauce with ample seating in the popular haight ashbury neighborhood ordered the fava bean app (fuul), chicken kebab plate, cheesy falafel. all came out piping hot! 4/5 fava bean dip came with a side of tomato (salsa) + garlic aioli which was super flavorful with the warm pita (very big dip portion!) did wish that the garlic aioli was already mixed into the fava bean dip 3.75/5 chicken kebab plate was super fresh! chicken had a strong turmeric spiced flavor and definitely huge portions! i just wished there was a sauce or humuus since the dish felt a bit dry and a bit bland without a sauce. side of rice and side salad was just fine, nothing to write home about. 5/5 cheesy falafel is super cheesy and cute in the shape of a heart. it had all the classic falafel flavors and i am a sucker for cheesy food. it was piping hot once again so watch ur tongue service was great and fast! water was refilled frequently and staff was friendly :) overall i would be back! it's a great spot to grab some tasty food before thrifting or walking around GGP

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    Truly Mediterranean

    4.1(1.5k reviews)
    3.3 miMission
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    Set your expectations right and this place is close to perfect: it's a small counter spot near 16th…read moreSt BART, mostly takeout, a few stools inside and a couple of tables out front. It is not a sit-down restaurant and doesn't pretend to be. What it is, is consistently excellent food at prices that still make sense in a city where that's getting rare. We're regulars, and we usually go on Sunday evenings after my girlfriend gets off work. Falafel wrap and chicken shawarma are our usual order -- the falafel has that crisp-shell, tender-middle thing going, and the wraps are generously built. We've branched out plenty and everything we've tried has been good. The other reason we keep showing up is the people. Turna usually takes our order, and she is genuinely lovely -- friendly in a way that isn't a customer-service script. My girlfriend and I always walk out in a better mood than we walked in with, which is worth a lot. Practical notes: halal, lots of vegetarian and vegan-friendly options, open until midnight Fri/Sat, and they cater. Grab some napkins if you're eating the wrap on the move -- it's a big one, and that's a compliment.

    Solid Mediterranean spot. The meat tastes fresh, and you can actually see it being prepped when you…read moreorder, which is always a good sign. I'm a big fan of the chicken shawarma--it's really flavorful and hits the spot when it's done right. That said, on a couple of my previous orders the meat was a bit on the dry side, but I still find myself coming back because when it's on point, it's really good. Staff is friendly, and most of the time you can stand on their ledges to eat or sit outside. There were 2 small tables that seat 2-3 per table. Pro tip: ask for the tahini and hot sauce on the side and load it into your wrap--it takes it up a notch.

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    4.3(516 reviews)
    1.9 miCole Valley
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    Looking for a quick light bite near lower Haight area. Found this gem at the foot of the Muni N car…read moreCole Valley tunnel. Bustling area with tons of foot traffic. Street parking may be challenging They let us bring our small dog indoor sitting in the corner. Thank you!! Very nice cozy restaurant with table seating indoor and out. Felt it was too busy outside given it was rush out and many folk getting off the Metro train. You order at the counter, grab a number plaque and then grab a table. Nice staff, patient and helpful. We ordered... Sampler plate, very nice platter of their various mezze offerings. Fresh and delicious dips with pita bread Chicken shishtawook plate, grilled chicken skewers tender, moist and juicy. Grilled peppers and onions on rice were wonderful. Mint Lemonana, bottled drink was nicely refreshing. Alma a Beer, Lebanese beer. Not bad at all! Don't come over to this area often and I forget how vibrant it is. There are several other eateries and bars among the businesses. A couple have happy hour so we plan to come visit again

    The food is great. We always go for the mezza sampler, steak plate, and chicken kebab plate with a…read moreside of raw veggies (for dipping in the mezze). They have a menu behind the counter that lists out all of the GF modifications (which is so helpful) just ask for it. You can also join the waitlist on yelp, which is a big time saver and so convenient. Why 3 stars then? I feel like they have become a victim of their own success. This place is tiny and it is PACKED. We were quoted a 70 minute wait time on a Sunday night. When our name finally came up we were offered a tiny table inside (outside table sidewalks are where you want to be, more room, good people watching) that could have fit two fine but was going to be a squeeze for 3 adults. We opted to wait for a bigger table/outside spot. Once you get a table then you have to go inside and wait in line to order. The space is small so expect to get bumped from every direction. The person behind the register was obviously stressed out and could not have been less friendly or less helpful. I asked for a glass of cabernet and she just said, we don't have it and stared at me. I asked if she could suggest another option and she did but it was a struggle. All of the workers seemed miserable. No one smiled, everyone seemed overworked and it was so hard to flag someone down if say your steak came out entirely raw, which mine did. It seems like the workers are either not getting the training or the support that they need to allow the overall experience to be good as the food.

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    Fanoos Grills - Chicken Shawarma Wrap

    Fanoos Grills

    4.6(173 reviews)
    3.9 miUnion Square
    $$
    Vegetarian friendly
    Halal

    Tiny little hole in the wall pickup/delivery Mediterranean/Middle Eastern place, we stopped here on…read morea whim to get dinner the other evening. We both ordered the rice bowl with falafel along with sides of extra sauce. The pickled vegetables are absolutely a must in the rice bowl... the sour helps balance out the rest of the flavours and provides a nice contrast to the heat. Speaking of.... the Shata (chili) sauce packs a PUNCH. This is also some of the best falafel I've had in the city. Would highly recommend!

    We ordered beef shawarma with rice, and my friend ordered chicken shawarma with salad. The food…read morequality was good, and the restaurant was clean and nice. The dishes they served the food in were also good quality, and the takeout containers were the same quality. It was convenient that we could use the same containers to take our leftovers home. However, I was not satisfied with the amount of meat in my meal. My plate had much more rice than meat. Considering the price I paid, I expected a more generous portion of meat. My friend ordered the same type of meal, but with chicken, and her portion had a lot more chicken. I'm not sure if the difference was because I ordered rice instead of salad, or because I ordered it with meat and they simply added more rice instead of meat. I'm really not sure what the reason was. Overall, it was a clean and nice restaurant with good-quality food. However, I think the portions of meat should be more generous.

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    4.3(1.1k reviews)
    2.8 miWest Portal
    $$

    One of my favorite Mediterranean restaurants that never disappoints!…read more My go-to order is one of the lunch wraps they offer (salmon or chicken, depending on my mood) but both are great and are always made with fresh ingredients! Dish comes with either fried or an arugula salad. This restaurant never misses and service is always friendly and prompt!

    We decided to have a birthday dinner here at 7 pm on a weekday evening for 6, due to everyone's…read moreschedules. Bursa's dining area was comfortable with bright lighting and dark blue walls. The service was friendly and welcoming even when our party came at different times. The restaurant wasn't busy given it was a Monday evening, so you would think it would go smoothly. *** OUR PICKS *** COMBO APPETIZER PLATTER ~ hummus, baba ghanouj, haydari, ezme, dolmas, merimek, falafel ~ parts of the platter were cold while the falafel was warm, but they topped it off with a sauce that didn't keep the falafel crispy, instead it softened it. I think the sauce should have been on the side. The rest of the dish was good. 4/5 LAMB KEBAB PLATE ~ this was my dish. I touched my skewers thinking they were going to be hot, but it was surprisingly cold. I'm not sure why skewers would be cold when the food should be hot right off the grill. The lamb was cooked medium rare as I requested, though there was little to no seasoning. So it was kind of gamey and tasteless 3/5 RACK OF LAMB PLATE ~ my partner chose this dish. The lamb was also very light in seasoning. The pistachio rice was interesting and nutty. Asparagus was good. 3.5/5 MIXED GRILL PLATE ~ our friend enjoyed this dish. Maybe a mixed grill is the way to go and some meats cooked and seasoned better than others. 4/5 BEEF KEBAB PLATE ~ the beef was also room temperature and lightly seasoned. 3.5/5 SALMON ~ I tried some of this and it was decent. 4/5 BAKLAVA & CHOCOLATE MOUSSE CAKE ~ Nice birthday surprise and a sweet way to end the meal. Baklava wasn't as crispy or flaky as some I've had, but the honey-pistachio nuts were good. Chocolate mousse cake was decadent and moist. 4/5 Beautiful presentation on the plating of our food, though the timing for the food wasn't quite right as a few plates were served room temperature and not hot. However, the surprise desserts were a nice touch in helping us celebrate a birthday!

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    Hummus Bodega - kosher - Updated September 2026

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