My fiancée and I stopped by after a hard swim day at the castaic lake for our triathlon preparation for a quick bite. We both ordered falafel wraps which were excellent. The falafels were soft and flavorful. I realize most places I've been to overcook their falafels to the point of being too dry at times, the falafels here were at a perfect crisp on the outside yet moist on the inside. The staff were extremely respectful and kind. A gentleman actually handed the entire store free samples of their falafels prior to us getting our good which was a nice sneak peak into what we were going to have. Also just happy for the kindness later when he later provided freshly cut fruit to the patrons. The environment was nice and not too crowded but with plenty of seats for larger groups. It was nice to see the World Cup on the TV (Qatar vs Switzerland), ended in a tie. Also bathroom were really clean too! I liked how you could choose between fountain drinks or can based on your preference. Overall would highly recommend coming here if you're in the mood for a quick healthy eat that's packed with flavor! I'm definitely coming back again if I'm ever in the area! read more

Sorry, I don't know if there's a better shawarma wrap in LA. The lafa bread is unbelievable - they make it fresh in front of you. Everyone is very nice, Joe comes to talk to you every now and then. Incredible food. read more

MERCADO HOLLYWOOD could learn a lot from this restaurant. By not sacrificing flavor for hanging skateboards on the wall and charging for every service required for a meal. The food is excellent. The pricing is solid for this economy. The staff literally couldn't be nicer. If you're not sure where to eat in the area. This spot will take care of you. read more

Just had lunch at Joe's Falafel today and I'm already thinking of returning back! My friend and I decided to grab lunch after our workout and this was on the way to our next destination. She really found such a great place! I rarely eat falafels because they're generally too dry or hard, but I'm so happy I tried it at this namesake restaurant. Food: * Shawarma Lafa ($15.95) - came highly recommended and definitely did not disappoint. The lafa, which the employees associated with lavash, looks like pita, but it's really just a softer and fluffier flatbread, was made in-house. It is such a delightfully chewy bread. Such a hefty wrap of chicken shawarma, hummus, lettuce, tomato and tahini sauce and I astonishingly finished the whole thing. * Falafel ($1) - this deep fried ball arrived in a dark golden exterior and one bite revealed a perfectly crispy/crunchy, yet fluffy, herbaceously nutty-flavored and dare I say slightly moist interior. Wait, I'm hooked! I knew instantly I wanted more of this high-quality falafel! Ordered to go because it was that good: Shawarma Plate ($18.95) - must sub the pita for lafa ($1.50). I brought this for my partner because I really wanted him to try the food here. He demolished everything! Four Falafels ($4) - this was what I really wanted for later. My friend also ordered four more to go too! We placed our take out orders in her trunk and within a minute or two, the heavenly smell permeated the air. I was already so full from my meal, but the scent of the falafels really made me want to eat another one. Notes: ~ Hours from 11 AM to 9 PM on Mondays - Saturdays and 12 to 8 PM on Sundays ~ Casual dinery tucked into a small strip mall on Cahuenga Blvd in Studio City ~ About 13 parking spots directly in front, but there's also metered street parking as well as an underground level ~ Interior looks like it's been updated recently. The chairs look new and add a coziness appeal to the restaurant. ~ One unisex restroom that's quite spacious ~ Very friendly and quick service ~ By far the best falafel I've had in the City of Angels ~ Their website has online ordering from 11:15am - 8:30pm almost daily ~ They said they ran out of Lentil Soup, but it could also just be out of season as I don't see it on their online menu ~ Add to your bookmarks/list because this local, family-run establishment is a must visit! read more

Joe's Falafel - Restroom - Mediterranean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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This is my first time ordering from Joe's Falafel. I had read the reviews and I saw it was all very positive so I wanted to give it a try and it did not disappoint.‼. I got their special buy one get one free Gyro plate and I called Eli the manager to ask him juicy which he accommodated me turned out really good! The plate comes with a mini salad a little bit of hummus, some pita bread, saffron rice, and the Gyro meat His food is super fresh and delicious. I will definitely order again super soon read more

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After have a great time at Universal Studios Hollywood we're very hungry after the fun and walking at Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal City walk. I told my wife let's go to Joe's Falafel to have Mediterranean cuisine,the restaurant is very short distance from Universal Studios Hollywood. We arrive at the restaurant at a good time before the crowed gets in,we step and look at the menu display to see what to order. My friends tells me the food at Joe's Falafel amazing good they it's hard to choices from their menu everything is good. My wife decided order the falafel plate and I order the Chicken kabobs plate and comes with two pita bread. It took about minutes because everything is made fresh and made to order and fresh to your table. They brought our meal to our table the food looks mouth-watering delicious I took a bite of the chicken kabobs the meat was so tender and juicy and cook perfect and they marinate the chicken with spices and other ingredients they make the chicken perfect. The plate come with salad very good it have a vinaigrette dressing in the salad. The yellow rice another great side full of flavor so good and the hummus incredible good good I enjoy a good freshly hummus on my plate it add flavors to the meal. The two pita bread were surprised me it feel like bread thick this is totally new to me compare to other pita bread. My wife enjoy her falafel plate she love falafel I knowing the falafel is made fresh daily with fresh ingredients she's know how falafel taste and feel and cook perfect. Overall we enjoy the food at Joe's Falafel very much coming to the restaurant for the first time. read more

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Great gyros! One of the best around. Good chicken shawarma, never tried the falafels.

You know how you're really cool with your homie in high school and both of you guys go your separate ways in college and eventually you guys get married and have your own kids??... Then all of the sudden you meet up for a hang out and nothing has changed.... Well this is exactly how I feel about my experience eating at Joe's Falafel. It's been a min since I've gone to my favorite spot in studio city... I live on the other side of town and it takes a min. However, it's like nothing has changed. 2 Chicken Schwarma's Lafa. The only way to get it. Taste the same Looks the same Nothing has changed in over a decade. You would expect their recipe to alter or portion size to get smaller. Nope. Gotta double fist both of these every single time I'm in the area which isn't often. However, so happy to support this business and their food. It's incredible and I hope they never close down. Please please please open another location let's say on the westside? XOXO read more

BEST. FALAFEL. EVER! How is it SO good? Seriously, how is it so delicious??? Fresh and hot and perfectly seasoned every time.

Delicious food!! Everything was fresh, and the meat was tender, perfectly seasoned and flavorful. The owner is so sweet, and really cares about his family business and the food quality and customer service really show that. Highly recommend. The Laffa bread is incredible, soft on top and crispy on the bottom. Falafels really good too. read more

Joe's Falafel - Mediterranean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The food was amazing and it is mostly healthy. Definitely coming back. And we even got free watermelon from one of the staffs, they were all super nice. read more

Went again today to one of my all time favorites! This is the perfect pre citywalk meal!!! Got the laffa falafel as usual, and it was incredible. Hot, well seasoned, and delicious. We also got a free falafel from Joe himself! He spoke to us for a bit and made us feel so welcome. I love going to a family owned business, and the fact that they have top tier food keeps me coming back! They also got new tables and chairs (shows you how often I've been, lol) that make the experience even better. Try Joe's Falafel, I promise you won't be disappointed. read more

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I absolutely LOVE Joe's Falafel. I think it's one of my all time favorite food spots in Los Angeles. I've tried pretty much everything on the menu and it's all incredible!!!! The chicken is perfectly juicy and flavorful, the pita is incredibly pillowy and soft and the portions are rather generous. I could go on forever. The staff here is so so kind and always makes me feel like I'm family. I've found a little piece of heaven. Who knew I'd find it in a strip mall in Studio City? read more

Joe's Falafel - Chicken Kabob Salad - Mediterranean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Totally amazing food at a great price, their falafel on lafa bread is the high standard by which all falafel should be judged. My mouth is watering as I write this. And their baklava... oh my God, their baklava is so gooey and chewy, I'm addicted. So there you go, "I'm addicted to Joe's Falafel". You will be too -- you've been warned! read more

Very nice man, good food, as you see in the reviews. Service was also exceptional. Mr Joe was a cool man. Very clean space, music chill music playing. read more

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Looking for a simple, clean, affordable place for falafels, shawarma, kabobs, gyros? Give this place a try! I had the falafel pita sandwich and it was delicious! I considered the combo but thankfully only got the sandwich as it really filled me. Service was quick and efficient. Ambiance was clean and simple. Two thumbs up! read more

Joe's Falafel - Delicious falafel sandwich! - Mediterranean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Amazing every time. I've eaten at joes falafel a handful of times before, and each time I'm extremely satisfied. We came in for dinner and just wanted something quick and filling. That's exactly what we got. Service is always quick and friendly. I love that they are a family business also. We dined in and their dining room is always clean, spacious and comfortable. Their falafel is the best! So fresh and crispy. Their pita is also always warm and fluffy. The humus, also so fresh and creamy. We love joes falafel and I am happy that I don't live too far away! read more

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I popped in here after an appointment nearby and wow, people of all walks of life are regulars here. You can tell that Joe is a man of the people. For the price quality ratio, I think this might be the #1 place I know of in LA to grab in a casual setting a very well done plate with everything you need. And the falafel was excellent! An incredible crust but delicate interior--I can see why this place is so popular. Excellent service and recommendations, a very modest time wait for the food to come out, and a great atmosphere with plenty of room in the dining area! read more

Joe's Falafel - Mediterranean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Came in on a rainy day and was not disappointed by the quality and service. Not only was i served quickly, every ingredient tasted so fresh. He even offered a free falafel to try and i will be back for that. The parking lot is small and the interior is super clean. Checks off the hole in the wall / mom and pop vibes and i couldn't be more impressed. read more

MmmmmMmmmm! Falafel is amazing! Also other menu Gyro amazing everything is fresh! I recommend get Lafa than pita! but I tried both it's both amazing ! read more

Joe's Falafel - Mediterranean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

If you wanna try the real taste of shawarma, this is the place! Staff were very friendly and welcoming, and nice environment.

I thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of my meal here. The food comes out fast and is fresh. The falafel is well seasoned, the sides are delicious (especially the purple cabbage), and the pita is fluffy and warm. All the flavors work together well to make for a really high quality meal. And on top of all that, the staff is friendly and the portions generous. Highly recommend! read more

Joe's Falafel - Vegetarian Combo Plate & Falafel Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

UPGRADE always to Lafa, although the Pita is also off the charts! Breads and all items are made in house!!!! FRESH & unlike any other!! Strongly recommend you eat Local, family owned and Joe's Falafel is all that and tasty, fresh, & sure to please everyone's taste buds! You get a lot for your buck here!!!!! Oh, and Joe is real, he serves you your food after helping you take your order! read more

Joe's Falafel - Chicken Shawarma Bowl, with yummy cooked beans! - Mediterranean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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This place is seriously the BEST Mediterranean food I've had in LA, and as a middle eastern myself I just want to say that the Lafa (or Laffa) bread is the BEST!! They bake it inside the restaurant alongside their pita which is the fluffiest thickest pita I've ever had. Reminds me of my family dinners when I was a kid :) I can't recommend this place enough, prices and everything are super reasonable. Also, the owner, Joe is super nice and gave us free falafel samples. The falafel is actually good by the way, crunchy on the outside and soft and delicious on the inside. Super family oriented and cozy place, amazing! Come here and try the best bread and meats in LA :)) read more

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Easy, quick, affordable but great weekday dinner option! Lots of vegetarian and vegan options-- we loved the dolma, baba ganoush, and cabbage salad. The falafel was super moist and flavorful. I think the pita is made in-house, it's thick and satisfying, not the flat supermarket stuff. The fries were piping hot and crispy. The wine was fresh and added a nice little indulgent touch. For a casual place, the ambiance feels minimalist but clean and inviting. The service was really friendly and sweet. I think it might be family owned? Definitely going to be coming back to Joe's. read more

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Incredible falafel. Absolutely lives up to the hype. Falafel was the perfect consistency - moist with a crispy outside and SO tasty. The sauces are delicious. And I absolutely loved my baklava for desert! I got take out there but I would absolutely come back and sit down for a meal next time - they have a really nice setup inside for a strip mall restaurant and seems like they offer beer/drinks too! Everyone I spoke with was so sweet. Parking in the lot right outside. Absolutely recommend!!!! read more

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Just tried Joe's Falafel and I had to leave a review. The food was absolutely delicious--fresh, flavorful, and exactly what you want when you're craving something satisfying. What really stood out though was the staff. They were incredibly nice, welcoming, and genuinely made the whole experience better. You can tell they care about their customers, and that alone makes you want to come back again. Definitely a spot I'll be telling everyone about. Highly recommend checking it out! read more

This place is unmatched to anything like it. I work in Hollywood and live in Long Beach. Most of the days my wife and kids tell me to pick something up from there every time I come home. I wish they opened one up in Long Beach. read more

OMG! Soooo good, their hummus is incredible and we had amazing meat (chicken and beef). The staff were all so nice and it is just great food. Check it out, yum! read more

The food was amazing--the chicken kabab was especially delicious and a great portion for the price. The service was a 10/10. The owners and staff were incredibly friendly, helpful, and genuine. I'd 100% recommend this spot if you're in the area. read more

Joe's Falafel - Mediterranean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Soooo good omg the bread is addictive. I can eat this all week. We had the lemon chicken and stake bowl. Meet was well seasoned and fresh.

The chicken shawarma, beef kabob, and beef shish-kabob were our favorite meats. The rice, and hummus were also very good. The only thing we didn't care for much was the chicken kabob. It was flavorful but we weren't expecting them to use chicken thighs, which were kind of fatty. All in all, a solid meal though :) and the staff was very friendly and helpful. read more

ahhhh delicious food !! their pitas are so fluffy and come out hot !! owners were so nice and brought out cut fruit and samples of their lentil falafel. would go back again read more

If you like zankou and think it's amazing (like I used to) just wait until you try Joe's Falafel. Everthing is made in house and it tastes so good! The flavors! It has the same vibe as zankou but not dry and I'm telling you, you won't ever want to go back to zankou after having the good stuff here. Plus friendly service every time I go. Be sure to ask for garlic sauce too! Trust me you're gonna be so happy you tried Joe's!! read more

Adding another review because people need to know about them. Ordered catering for 50 people for a trustee meeting today. I have never had so many GUSHING complements about how amazing the food is! Falafels, gyros,, chicken, the baba ghanoush was out of this universe!!!!! Their pita bread could be my last meal.........seriously! Wonderful staff!! Wonderful chefs!! Don't walk.......RUN to Joe's!!!!!! read more

Honestly the best falafel I've ever had. Crispy outside, fluffy inside with great texture from actual chickpeas, and very flavorful. I got the veggie combo platter and a half order of lemon chicken with laffa bread. Everything was fresh and super tasty. The lemon chicken was well seasoned and very juicy. The babaganoush and tabouleh were so delicious, the other sides were also wonderful but these two were a standout for me. They also have that coffee brewed in hot sand which I'm excited to try next time. The place was very clean, service was quick and very kind, and they have a parking lot which was super convenient. Looking forward to coming back, definitely going to be a new go to! read more

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This place is so yummy. They're really laid back and nice, hummus is outstanding, pita, chicken, everything I've had here is 10/10. Thank you Joe's falafel! read more

Okay I gotta make a review ! First off I am not a vegetarian BUT this plate right here makes me feel like I could be, if food tastes this good!! Im so picky and don't like most veggies LOL, I love all the plates I've had so far at this place, had to look up this green leaf rolled item bc it was so damn good , it's a must try ! read more

Joe's Falafel - Vegetarian combo plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

We drove from Las Vegas to Los Angeles to visit Universal Studios, and after a long day we wanted a good meal. We came across Joe's Falafel, and at first we weren't sure--but once we stepped inside, everything exceeded our expectations. The food was absolutely delicious, the atmosphere was welcoming, and the service was outstanding. We even had the chance to talk with the owner, Joe, and his sons, who were incredibly kind, friendly, and charming. They made us feel right at home. read more

Joe's Falafel - Kebab plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Hard to believe but since new owners have taken over Joes its has gotten even Better !!! Super fresh and delicious and the service I received from William was excellent . The guys making food work hard and efficiently. And the restaurant is kept very clean. I love eating here my favorite Mediterranean food read more