A staple. Happy to have been reunited with my favorite falafel. Cozy indoor seating as well as some limited outdoor tables that are perfect for this spring weather. Love this place and will never stop coming back here. No notes. read more

Mamoun's Falafel - Inside - Middle Eastern Near Me - New York, New York

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One of the best bang for your buck eats out there in NYC. The veg platter comes with 3 falafel balls so we added 2 adding to make it 9 balls total, got sauces on side and extra pita bread to make it a full meal for 2 people all under $20. The platter comes with enough hummus, baba ganoush, tahini and salad to make atleast 3 full pita sandwiches on your own. Quick service, helpful staff that give you water when needed and more sauce if needed as well. Hummus is fresh, Baba Ganoush is fresh, salad is crispy and fresh and the pita and falafels are steaming hot Downside? Food here doesn't look pretty. That's it. This is our personal favorite Mediterranean meal anywhere in the US when we want the best and freshest flavors without spending too much. Even the fancy looking Mediterranean spots can't match the flavors here especially their falafels. You can dine in but we discovered that the food tastes just as good at home so this is our go-to delivery order now! read more

Mamoun's Falafel has been in NYC since 1971 (their original location is still operating in Greenwich Village), and after my visit last Saturday, it's easy to see why. This East Village location is great for a quick, fast casual meal. They have two kiosks you can order from, but we ordered from the staff member at the counter, and the service was fast and friendly around 6pm on a Saturday evening. I ordered their West Village sandwich: falafel and baba ganouj served in a pita pocket with lettuce, tomatoes, onion, pickles, and tahina sauce. My husband had their lamb shawarma plate (lamb marinated with their signature spice blend and cooked slowly on a stand-up rotisserie, served over choice of salad or seasoned rice and tahina sauce - and pita bread on the side). We enjoyed our meals - and the hot sauce that they gave us on the side. The food came out fast, and we enjoyed it sitting outside in their little dining area. If you're looking for something fast casual in the area, it's a good option! read more

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I recently visited Mamoun's Falafel to purchase a falafel sandwich, and unfortunately, it was one of the worst dining experiences I've had. The most alarming issue was that there appeared to be no functioning air conditioning inside the restaurant. On a day when temperatures were well over 90 degrees, the dining area was unbearably hot. As a paying customer who enjoys dining in, it was extremely uncomfortable and made it impossible to enjoy the meal. I also felt bad for the employees, who were forced to work in those conditions for an entire shift. Beyond the discomfort, the lack of proper climate control raises serious concerns about food safety. If the establishment is unable to maintain a reasonable indoor temperature, it makes me question whether food is consistently being held at the proper temperatures required for safe consumption. This is something that I believe should be looked into by the appropriate authorities. Overall, the experience was dreadful. Between the excessive heat and concerns about food safety, I will not be returning and cannot recommend this location to others. read more

Friendly service, you can order at kiosk or at the counter. Food comes out fast, and is hot and delicious. This location does not a bathroom. There are tables of you want to dine in but you pick up your food at the counter. Falafel , rice bowls ,pita and combination bowls. Food is well seasoned and some spicy . The sauces are good. Portions are generous. read more

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Always a great option for fast, delicious and cost effective falafels. You go up to the cashier at front and order the falafel sandwich you want. The last time I went was a Saturday afternoon and it was pretty empty. I ordered the Manhattan sandwich and it came out so quickly. Flavor is great and was very hefty. read more

Mamoun's Falafel - Manhattan Sandwich (vegetarian) - Middle Eastern Near Me - New York, New York

Located on St. Marks Pl, this branch sits in a bustling part of East Village and features the lively atmosphere of the city. I had the Chicken Kebab Sandwich as a part of a catered order, and the chicken was warm and juicy. All the sandwiches come in a pita with lettuce, tomato, onions, and tabineh sauce. The catered order arrived with the correct amount of sandwiches. read more

Mamoun's Falafel - Chicken Kebob Sandwich - Middle Eastern Near Me - New York, New York

It's a classic for a reason, absolutely delicious falafel and schwarma on St Marks. Great sauces available at register, service is quick and efficient. A delicious start to your evening in the Village. read more

Fast great falafel. I guess they changed their location since 2007 but it's still great.

I ordered ahead via the website which was easy and convenient to use. My order was ready for me when I arrived! There's some indoor and outdoor seating. I sat outside to enjoy my Macdougal sandwich (mix of chicken shawarma and falafel). The tables are kind of dirty, not sure if they are wiped in between guests. The sandwich was huge and filling. They are super generous with the meat fillings. I thoroughly enjoyed my sandwich. Saved half for later and it was still delicious. I had the sauce on the side but I wasn't a fan of the sauce so I enjoyed my sandwich without any sauces and it was still very flavorful. read more

Mamoun's Falafel - Macdougal Sandwich - Middle Eastern Near Me - New York, New York

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Exactly what I wanted. Juicy lamb in pita. Mad at myself for not trying their juice but I was so hungry I ordered as quick as I could. The employees are polite. You can see them washing their hands. Clean establishment. read more

Mamoun's Falafel - Traditional shawarma - Middle Eastern Near Me - New York, New York

I ordered a Shawarma Sandwich (lamb) on the app and came in at the stated time and my order was all ready for me. The sandwich was tasty with juicy lamb slices and a happy balance of flavors. The Tahineh sauce was creamy. I didn't try the hot sauce (but apparently really spicy). A great option for a quick bite. read more

Mamoun's Falafel - Middle Eastern Near Me - New York, New York

Really decent sandwich - I got the lamb shawarma for pickup on a rainy Wednesday and it was still pretty bustling in the restaurant with people ordering to go and picking up as well. There's about 10 seats there and looks like there is usually outdoor seating. The employee was quick with the status update of my order! The lamb shawarma was in a pita pocket with a big portion of sliced lamb, lettuce tomatoes and onions and sauce. It was really good, warm and filling but the only was that at the bottom 1/5 of it is just lettuce so you end with about 2-3 bites of no lamb, just pita and lettuce lol. Good for a quick bite! read more

Mamoun's Falafel - Shawarma Sandwich (lamb) - Middle Eastern Near Me - New York, New York

Whether you're a vegetarian or a meat lover, this spot is for you. Mamoun's Falafel is a quick serve sit down eatery with delicious options. The falafel is crispy and flavorful and the lamb was also very good. They stuffed both sandwiches nicely and the food was ready quickly. The only downside is that seating is very limited so if you come during a busy time, you may have no choice but to take it to go. read more

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This was my second time trying Mamoun's, and it is a very solid intermediate quick bite. I had the MacDougal, which was a pita with both falafel and shawarma on it. read more

Came on a Sat afternoon and it was rightfully busy! This is my favorite spot to get tasty + affordable falafel sandwiches. I ordered the Classic in the past and enjoyed it a lot, so I ordered the West Village this time. The baba ghanouj in the sandwich gave a delicious addition to the tahini and paired perfectly with the falafel! I personally didn't find the overall taste of West Village to be MUCH different from the Classic, besides the pickles adding a sour crunch, but it was still very yummy + great to try something new! There's some indoor seating, but it gets packed quickly. There's also outdoor seating, but likely only taken when the weather is warmer. Overall, a great + affordable spot for a quick bite - 10/10 recommend!! read more

Mamoun's Falafel - Top and Bottom: Classic Falafel Sandwich ; Left: West Village Falafel Sandwich - Middle Eastern Near Me - New York, New York

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No frills. Good for a quick cheap eat and a quick snack. The chicken pita is a bit dry and bland but the sauce helps with that. Pita itself is thin so if you wait too long it'll get soggy. Plenty of seating and outdoor seating is good for people watching. read more

Mamoun's Falafel - Chicken Kebob Sandwich - Middle Eastern Near Me - New York, New York

This was the second time I visited this restaurant (years apart). It's what I would consider a hole in the wall but don't let that discourage you. Both times they were slammed but based on the speed of service, I think they are used to it. The staff was friendly in the amount of time it takes you to place your order. It's very fast paced so I definitely suggest you take the time to look at their menu (online) before you get there. The falafels are definitely worth the visit. The first time I had ever tried one was here. After that no matter where I went I always compared them to these. I was hoping this time around that nothing had changed such as recipe or ingredients. I was not disappointed. It was just as good as I remembered. Do yourself a favor and check this place out. You will definitely thank me for the suggestion. read more

Mamoun's Falafel - Middle Eastern Near Me - New York, New York

Awful food. Can't believe people eat here. Rude staff and terrible quality. Pita tasted like cardboard and the hummus was so bland. Nothing was good here read more

Was happy to find out that there was a Mamoun's right there on St. Marks as I was really craving a lamb shawarma. This establishment is now a chain a draws a decent college goers following. My regular spot has been the one in Greenwich Village, which is usually very crowded. This one is more spacious and has a few tables inside as well as outside. The ordering is through a kiosk, which even for me was pretty easy to follow, and the service was pretty quick. Do try their mint lemonade. read more

Tasty falafel sandwich at a good price point. Came on a Thursday dinner after work and was not busy at all. Falafal was a little skimpy (only had 2 small falafel inside :( ) read more

Mamoun's Falafel - Middle Eastern Near Me - New York, New York

5/5 Food Good shwarma, I like the minty lemonade. Portions are decent but could be better. 4/5 Ambiance Good location, but the place itself is tiny! There are only a few tables inside and a few outside. 4/5 Cost for worth Not the cheapest, but it's not overpriced. read more

It's cheap, good food with quality ingredients-- what more can you ask for. I got one of the specialty sandwiches (west 4th) with hummus and shawarma and some falafel on the side. Some of the best falafel i've eaten and that's coming from someone who doesn't usually like falafel. The sandwich was definitely good and the lamb was flavorful but to be honest I felt like the hummus had no flavor and was extremely liquidy. I don't even know if they gave me hummus because it only tasted like straight tahini and it kinda overpowered the sandwich and made the pita soggy but I did still enjoy it. Definitely give this place a try if you're craving falafel or shawarma sandwiches. Especially for the price, it's so worth it read more

Mamoun's Falafel - The West 4th Sandwich - Middle Eastern Near Me - New York, New York

2.5/3 Food + Beverages; 1/1 Service; 1/1 Value I cannot believe it took me so many years of living in New York City to make it to Mamoun's, but I'm glad I finally stopped by! The EV location is a casual eatery with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. They have an app for easy ordering ahead, as well as kiosks in-store. I ran into some difficulty while ordering on the kiosk, but the staff was able to ring me up using the number associated with my account for a very quick, and seamless experience. The staff is SUPER fast and equally as friendly! Between the kiosk and ordering at the cashier, I got the Bleecker and Macdougal confused and said the former at first. After realizing my mistake, I asked if it was too late to change it and the staff accommodated the request. It probably took a solid 2-3 minutes for my order to be prepared between ordering and exiting. Normally, this would be a red flag if the order is prepared so quickly that food is not made to order, but this is not the case at Mamoun's since it's just so busy that turnover is very quick. The Macdougal is beef shawarma with falafel, salad, and tahini in a standard plain pita. The beef was great quality with a nice mix of well-seasoned caramelized fatty slices and tender lean protein. The falafel was delicious and certainly lives up to the hype, easily being in my top three falafels I've had in this city. The falafels were well-seasoned, soft and very robust. Everything was fresh and they layered the sandwich such that pieces of salad appeared throughout rather than just on top or the side. The sandwich was a little dry at the end because there was not tahini at the bottom to prevent it from wilting. Next time, I'll definitely try it with a spicy sauce and toum, as I thought these elements were missing from making it a classic shawarma sandwich. For $10, the Macdougal shawarma was super filling and satisfying, easily being a meal on its own. read more

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The fries are still good and mint tea, but the falafel balls are often too crunchy; sometimes even teethbreaking for me these days, so I get the shwarma. The Shwarma these days often a bit on the burnt side and has mad lettuce in it. Another thing is today, I sat outside, and a black employee comes out (not making it racial, just letting people know who was the one for accountability,) starts cleaning the window, and sprays so much window cleaner, and I'm just like why the fuck do you have to do that when customers are there? Just do that early morning or late at night, not during lunch time. Not only that, but she was stepping on the chairs (4 chairs, not at least carrying 1 around) and leaving foot print marks on the chairs. That's mad irresponsible, and I don't like to see that. Mamoun's, step it up, for real. read more

Great food, not too expensive. Gluten Free options. A few tables to eat at inside and some outside. No bathroom for customers but that shouldn't stop you. Just find a bathroom before you get there. read more

I randomly had a craving for a chicken pita so I stopped by this Lil spot off st marks place that serves falafel and other options. I ordered the Sullivan which is one of their chicken pita options. The chicken is cubed and they are good size chunks. Chicken is flavorful and not dry. The sandwich is missing a little flavor so I added the garlic sauce to it and it made it much better. The only complaint I have is the size. They give a half pita which is packed but it should be a larger sized sandwich overall. Nothing fancy about this spot, it's pretty much an order at the counter to take out or eat in. I ate outside which was nice. This place is also well known for their falafel. read more

Mamouns always hits the spot, no matter season, time of day as soon as you pass by it you have to go in. Their prices are still very reasonable. My go to order is the Sullivan, a chicken shish kebab sandwich with hummus and tabbouleh, fries with their homemade garlic sauce, and half mint lemonade half mango juice. Food is always made fresh to order and insanely delicious. The portions are pretty sizable too- don't be fooled it will fill you up! A staple for a reason, with fresh food, quality and not as sodium heavy as one might expect. read more

Mamoun's Falafel - Sullivan sandwich - Middle Eastern Near Me - New York, New York

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Cheap food eats of NYC $6 falafel wrap was bomb. $1.50 canned drink So cheap! And really delicious! Right next to the park and the comedy cellar! read more

Mamoun's Falafel - Falafel Sandwich (Vegetarian) - Middle Eastern Near Me - New York, New York

I came here for lunch with a group of 4 people on a Sunday afternoon. I do like their large outdoor seating area. I ordered the West 4th Sandwich (shawarma, hummus, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, tahineh sauce in a pita). The pita was super thin and could not hold the ingredients well. The meat was overcooked and very dry. The other ingredients were fresh at least. Remember to ask for the hot sauce because it makes a difference and definitely makes it taste better. Service was fast and friendly at least. If I had a choice, I would rather go to Taim instead. Taim has better pita and higher quality ingredients. read more

Mamoun's Falafel - The West 4th Sandwich - Middle Eastern Near Me - New York, New York

Ordered the Lamb Shawarma on my second rodeo at Mamoun's and this was a lot better than the Chicken Shawarma I got the first time around. Good, subtle flavors makes the lamb shine through. Would like for Mamoun's to work on the texture and freshness of their khubz/pita and for them to better mix the veggies and lamb around when stuffing the pita. I usually end up with plain veggies at the bottom and meat only on top. Great first few, meaty bites and fresh, last few bites with the veggies but maybe a balanced experience throughout the eat would be a sweet spot. read more

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I got the Macdougal. Falafel and shawarma combined because why not. Bf says it's like getting a "pizza and a burger" but I don't care -- it's delicious. Can never go wrong with falafel. Best falafel sandwiches here for its value in the city. Combo plate - The plates are hefty full of "light" and tangy foods: salad, hummus, tabbouleh. Overall a little on the salty end. But the baba ganouj is quality. Tip: St. Marks location is 50¢ cheaper than West Village and has seating. No restrooms though because it's less than 19(?) seats read more

Mamoun's Falafel - Combo Plate (top) The Macdougal Sandwich (bottom) - Middle Eastern Near Me - New York, New York

Delicious, but not as MacDougal outpost... but still, on the east side! Usually stay pure and just go with shawarma only, but the First time trying the mcdougal, which marries falafel w shawarma. Impressive pita stuffing technique, excellent balance of ingredients and flavors throughout and in every bite; the pita did not fall apart in my hands either hot sauce is hot af as always too. Space is clean and fast casual service. read more

Mamoun's Falafel - The Macdougal Sandwich - Middle Eastern Near Me - New York, New York

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One of our favorite places. Never disappoints. Falafel sandwich is fresh. The Mamoun hot sauce spices things up and the seasoned fries finish this very satisfying experience. Just make sure you have lots of napkins. Delicious food. Highly recommend read more

The long standing staple MAMOUN'S! I used to come here late night and get the falafel wrap and it hit the spot. The white sauce and spicy sauce always tasted soooo good and I loved the hot sauce. The street would be buzzing of people eating late night falafel it was a cheery vibe. read more

Falafel Sandwich (Vegetarian): Overall, very tasty falafel! Fresh, crispy, with a delicious, slightly briny, bitter note from the sauce, well accented by the fresh vegetables. Would definitely come again, 7.7/10 read more

Mamoun's Falafel - Falafel Sandwich (Vegetarian) - Middle Eastern Near Me - New York, New York

Located at a very busy street in St. Marks, I was recommended to come here by a vegetarian friend and I left pleasantly surprised ! (Btw, I'm not a vegetarian) Ordered a falafel sandwich and plate -- and I'll admit , the sandwich for $6 is more than enough to fill up a person, the plate goes a little harder than that and if your the type to not want to get your hands dirty. Hot sauce packs a real punch -- expect some serious heat if you drip it over your meal. read more

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Mamoun's Falafel is a falafel lovers paradise This location and the macdougal street location are basically historic landmarks in NYC. They are the most well known and best falafel spot in NYC. You will not get any better tasting and you won't get any better for the price. The falafel is fresh and soft on the inside with the perfect crunch on the outside and then pack that into a pita with lettuce, tomato, tahini sauce and you get the best. This spot has ample indoor seating and outdoor seating and it is fast casual so you'll get your food quick. In short: - Best Falafel sandwich in nyc read more

Mamoun's Falafel - Falafel Sandwich (Vegetarian) - Middle Eastern Near Me - New York, New York

I've always been a fan of Mamoun's. Usually get a sandwich from mc dougal location. This time my friend & I tried the vegetarian & shwarma plate. We ordered to go & ate it in the park. The food is fresh & tasty as usual & Comes with pita bread. We were dissapointed though that we didn't get any hotsauce. I just assume it will be in the package. we did not ask. Just doesn't taste thesame with out the extra kick. read more

Mamoun's Falafel - Sad we missed the hot sauce! we assumed we will be given extra. - Middle Eastern Near Me - New York, New York

I was in the mood for some lamb while I was driving around the city and found this gem on St.Marks Place. The lamb was made just the way I like it and the service was fast and efficient. They have a sit in and sit outside area. It was a nice day I chose to sit outside and enjoy my food. Definitely will be back when I'm in the mood for lamb in the city. read more

Mamoun's Falafel - Lamb Shawarma - Middle Eastern Near Me - New York, New York