What is going on here? This place used to be packed but not anymore. They have very small signage and are in the gas station plaza so if you haven't been there find it! If you used to go there I can tell you it's still the same great place it's always been. I used to drive to Wakefield to go to the mothership but this place makes the exact same menu and exact same quality which is better than excellent. I always get the pick pocket but everything is amazing and the people that work there are friendly and efficient, your food is ready fast. Get off 295 sometime, it's only two minutes from RT 7 exit and you will have a better meal than anything you can get at a chain restaurant. read more

Best falafel wrap I have ever had in my entire life, do not sleep on this place just because it's in the gas station convenience store. My girlfriend had the chicken and cheese wrap and she said the chicken was perfectly cooked, the falafel was so fresh and delicious and not overly dry. The wraps have to be home made as well because the texture isn't anything like a normal pizza shop or sandwich shop wrap. I didn't get the guys name who runs it but he's super cool and chill... he def needs a food truck or to expand. Absolutely amazing food and really reasonable prices... not to mention it's in a literal convenience store so the drink and chip options are endless to enjoy with your food. I will 100% be returning here many times in the future. read more

The location itself was hard to find. It's within a building and didn't have any signs at the time. It was OK nothing to be like oh my God this is amazing. read more

Pick Pockets - Chicken falafel salad - Mediterranean Near Me - Smithfield, Rhode Island

Been there a few times before and it was always pretty good. Very nice people,clean and generally quite tasty. Yesterday's visit was not. I ordered 2 gyro with falafel wraps,had them in the past and really enjoyed em. This time, falafel was cooked in old oil and the size was small. The wraps were ordered "with the works". Mostly lettuce,very skimpy on the rest ,including ONE slice of pickle and very little sauce. The gyro meat was tasteless and appeared to be reheated!! Very disappointed. It appears there are 2 guys who work there,one does a great job , I got the other one,he was the only one there. I think next time I need a gyro,I will make the trip to Thayer Street.... read more

Great food. I get the falafel salad or wrap "with everything" and the lentil soup. SO GOOD.

Hands down the best Mediterranean/Middle Eastern food you will find in RI. They guys behind the counter are super friendly and always giving samples out for food they are preparing. Whatever you get, ask for garlic sauce on the side. Thank me later read more

I wanted to take the time to update my review. The best part? Nothing has changed. Still super delish, large, fresh portions. read more

Pick Pockets - Chicken shawarma plate. - Mediterranean Near Me - Smithfield, Rhode Island

I loved it here when I worked across the street. George the owner is attentive and fast. The gyros the falafel all hand made and it's so fresh all the time! It's in a gas station BUT! Best ever in the falafel business and they actually clean their romaine lettuce unlike every other place unfortunately. Good good flavor always fresh and always kind. GREAT PRICING! read more

the food is delicious and the staff are very kind and accommodating. cant recommend enough!!

No complaints whatsoever! This food was amazing and the seasonings they have on their meats are just so delicious! The employees here are very friendly and easy to order from and give you good options. Would absolutely come back again and recommend. This is a hidden gem and I mean that literally and figuratively. It's inside the gas station so don't be confused or disappointed if you don't see the sign right away. Just walk in! read more

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Who would've known a gas station hid such a hidden gem! As you walk in you are immediately smacked with the fresh smell of steak on the grill freshly prepared for a wrap and the fried falafel fresh and crispy!! read more

Pick Pockets - Falafel - Mediterranean Near Me - Smithfield, Rhode Island

I love pick pockets! The staff is so kind and they make amazing food. I order for 20 people often and they accommodate us so well. Highly recommend!! read more

Had falafel combo wrap. Very generous portions. Also had falafel combo salad. Can definitely have leftovers from the orders here. This location is located inside of a gas station in case you're trying to find it. I've ordered pickup and delivery here. My 2nd favorite middle eastern joint to get falafel wraps from. Would like to see more sauce with good flavoring to make it my go to spot. I like the red sauce they put in my order from another spot. This would be my only critique. read more

This is one of my absolutely favorites for lunch for the lamb shawarma in either a pita or as a plate. I love everything you can put with it especially the sauces, it's always so messy and so flavorful. The service from the guy who runs it can be rude sometimes, and if not rude then dismissive, hence why I took a star, but since I'm not eating there it doesn't bother me. If you want the best bang for your buck I suggest the combo plate where you get any two meats for like $14 or 15 and it's enough to last you probably lunch and dinner. It's hard to come by this place because it's hidden in a shell station with not much information online, but it's always busy and if you are ever near on rte 116, definitely check it out read more

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I have been going to Pick Pockets for years! Totally awesome Falafel! Always fresh, Excellent grape leaves too! I highly recommend!

Fantastic little gem!! The food was fresh and made right in front of us. Mario was a true delight and made the food perfectly as we chatted. We will absolutely be back! Thanks Mario! read more

Pick Pockets - Mediterranean Near Me - Smithfield, Rhode Island

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Really tasty food when you're craving something Mediterranean/middle eastern. The staff is nice, the service is quick and the prices are very reasonable. I would recommend calling in your order as when you order online you don't get nearly the same options/substitutions as when you call. When if my favorite spots for a tasty lunch. read more

Love this place. Good is so good and the owners are super nice. I love that everything is so fresh. Best hidden gem in Smithfield.

I don't eat out much especially with during the pandemic, however, I have come here twice within the past few months and the food here is really good! The first time I came, I had the pick pocket. It was so delicious and had a lot of flavor. It feels light on the stomach as well!! The second time I came, I decided to try the chicken falafel wrap which was what I was torn between when I ultimately picked the pick pocket the first time I came. The chicken falafel wrap was soooo good! I liked it better than the pick pocket. It is much heavier, and I couldn't eat it all in one sitting! I would have given five starts, but this place is a bit more on the expensive side in my opinion. Also, this place is located in the shell gas station! read more

OMG, the shawarma, the hummus, the grape leaves! Generally when someone who resides in New England tells me a thing is spicy, I take that with more than a few grains of salt. That said, the beef shawarma is, in fact, delightfully spicy. The hummus is so citrusy and flavorful, and the nice guy who works there will let you try it for free, along with all the other delicious sauces. (Don't sleep on that lemon garlic sauce they have.) The food is reasonably priced. I got 8 oz of hummus, 6 grape leaves, and a beef shawarma plate including salad and rice for around $22. He even threw in some bread for my hummus. I haven't walked out of a restaurant smiling in a while, but I did from this one. read more

Pick Pockets - All this for around 22$. Easy worth the money. - Mediterranean Near Me - Smithfield, Rhode Island

Just leaving there...I had the Kafta salad + a Bubble Tea...PHENOMENAL meal! His spices are direct from Turkey, and the flavor of the Kafta is like no other Kafta I've ever had, seriously. I WILL venture to Barrington rather than Providence--well worth the drive! Completely made my day! read more

Good food with fresh ingredients! My husband and I enjoyed our wraps, which were made in front of us.

I was excited for a beef gyro, I haven't had one in forever! I should have ran once I realized it was in the gas station. Also two "non Mediterranean" cooks behind the counter.... the lamb was tough, the beef tasted like a hockey puck. No onions, no seasoning, no tahini or hummus. My side were the FALAFEL bites... they looked like onion rings, small medallions. They were fried and drenched in tzaiki. I took two bites and threw away. Very disappointed and pretty sure I'll be sick after this. Besides the food, the cook wasn't wearing a hair net, and mask was on his chin. read more

Pick Pockets - Beef Gyro Wrap - Mediterranean Near Me - Smithfield, Rhode Island

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Went for the first time this past weekend. The man behind the counter was extremely friendly and happy to help us. We ordered a pick pocket wrap, which was fried eggplant, mozzarella, lettuce tomato and balsamic. This wrap was simple, but light and delicious! The wrap was not thick, and did the wet ingredients did not soak through. We also got a grilled chicken salad. Also extremely fresh, with the chicken being grilled as we wait! We ordered the lemon garlic as our dressing, that coating on the chicken and the salad, what a star. Do not be turned off by the location being in a gas station. Coming to think about it, the location is great with plenty of parking and being right off a busy high way. We have never stopped here before despite driving by multiple times a week and living close by. We will be returning with excitement to try their other offerings! read more

You wouldn't think to come to a gas station for a delicious grilled chicken Mediterranean wrap, but boy is it good. My husband used to work around the area and this would be a regular lunch takeout. Love the warm grilled chicken and various toppings you can choose to add in - - lettuce, tomatoes, red spicy sauce, tiziki sauce, hummus, pickles, cilantro, olives, jalepeno peppers. Best $10 wrap... Filling and healthy. read more

This is a shop inside a gas station! Food was pretty good!! People were nice nothing was overwhelming and I wouldn't rush to go back.

Know this! It is in the Quickets store, the little grocery store at the Shell station. My new favorite place for super fresh, super healthy foods. And how do they make their pocket bread so delicious? Large portions. They make the falafel and fry it right there! Gyro? Yum. Super roasted veggie with hummus and tabouli? So yum. Chicken shwarma? Yum yum yum. Their menu is stupefying, just order anything, you'll be back to try the others. Next on my list to try....The Honey Monster and the new Honey Bee. Also...some of the best grape leaves ever. Also look forward to trying the pizzas, kabobs, burritos, roasts. And their Greek Salad...a meal in itself...I love to grab one to keep for dinner or next day's lunch. read more

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Normally, I would probably have just walked right pass this small deli counter-like shop that's inside a gas station store. But thanks to their online ordering system, good reviews and pictures, I made my order! As I was waiting in line, I was glad to see everyone wearing gloves, all the customers ahead of me seem to be regulars and were very friendly with the owner/cook. As I told them I had made an online order, they confirmed I had ordered the Chicken Falafel wrap, then proceeded to the fryer to get me the fresh falafel. I was very surprised to see they had not just make the order and wrapped it up, it was very considerate of them to make sure my falafel would be crispy when I picked up. To me that speaks volumes about customer service! Even though I wasn't a true fan of the falafel, texture was more donuts like than crispy, so next time i could do without. The chicken was very tender and flavorful but the tahina sauce definitely rivaled many places I've eaten at. I've eaten Mediterranean food many times and the quality here could beat some restaurants I've been to. So I'm looking forward to ordering more from here in the future. read more

First off, I'd like to say that I've had better food that was well thought out (spices, portion size, etc) at other Mediterranean restaurants and were actually cheaper. Although, as it's attached to a gas station, it could have been a lot worse. I ordered a mixed plate with chicken kabob and falafel. It came as what I would call chicken shawarma. The chicken was not cubed but more shredded. This was the only part I truly enjoyed. The seasonings on the chicken was impeccable. The falafel was the worst I've ever had. Just chickpeas smashed into a container and I watched the employee scoop three blobs into the fryer. No seasonings added, so as you could imagine, it was bland as anything. As for the salad that comes along side the plate, meh. I could take it or leave it. The ingredients weren't the freshest. The green peppers were discolored) and the olives still had the pits in them. The ranch dressing wasn't good either. They PILED rice into the styrofoam container ON TOP of pita bread. So by the time I was finished the chicken on top, had as much rice as I could stomach, finally getting to the pita...it was soggy. Their version of a tzatziki sauce could have been better. It was more like yogurt with mint sparingly mixed in. I appreciate a hefty portion of rice but this was beyond hefty. They couldn't close the container and by the time I was ready to eat it, half of it spilled out into the plastic bag. I'm glad I gave Pick Pockets a shot but I sadly won't return. read more

Best Medittarean cuisine near by. Tough the place looks like a deli store they give you the best of its cusine. Pick pockets chicken wrap is yummy! Falafel is crispy. Food is fresh. Wrap is so good. The bread they use is kind of easy to eat with teeth and we can feel the freshness. Red sauce and green sauce gives you perfect taste. read more

Delicious falafel and chicken wrap at this spot inside a gas station mini mart. All of their toppings looked very fresh, the wrap was tasty and the service friendly. I was skeptical going in but was pleasantly surprised and I'll be back for more. read more

Delicious food. Very fresh and kind of Subway build your own but wayyyy better. The wraps are huge and fully customizable. The stuffed grape leaves are hand made and out of this world. Hidden gem of a spot for sure. read more

Pick pockets has always been my favorite falafel in the state. I was sad to hear about the Wakefield location closing and surprised! Glad this one still exists. The sandwiches are not always consistent, depends on who is making it that day but the ingredients are always fresh and it's a good value. read more

I don't know if this place is owned by the same people who run the one in South County, but the guy who works here is INFINITELY cooler than the snotty URI brats who work at the other one. This is definitely the best falafel in the state (sorry east side pockets!) they have more options (hello fried eggplant seriously?) than I can count and they guy who is usually working is wicked cool. Someone noted how he will tell you that what he's putting on your sandwich is "the best" and he's right. Must stop. read more

Great place! At first I was a little sketched out because of its location (in a gas station), but I promise you it is NOT "gas station food" - the food is amazing! Best gyros in RI! The workers are also very friendly. Even after only ordering here a couple times, the owner recognized me and remembered my preferences. read more

I live literally 2 minutes from this place and have been going there for years! I'm not quite sure when Tony opened, but we started going there far before photos decorated the walls. People are initially uneasy about eating from a place located within a gas station/convenience store, but this place is so clean, food is fresh and the price is right. My fiancé likes to get the combo chicken and beef Shawarma which comes with salad, pita and rice pilaf. I like to get the falafel & gyro wrap chock full of lettuce, veggies, and The garlic aioli type sauce which is so delicious. Everything is good here, even the "burritos" which is essentially a wrap with rice pilaf in it and BBQ chicken or whatever else you please. Tony and Selly (spelling) are on point with whipping something good up if you tell them to surprise you! read more

Great place and cheap too. its located in the gas station. I would say that it can give j's deli a run for their money. they only sell food there the drinks separate and you have to pay the gas station attendant to get them. I got the chicken wrap and its very good with the spices and the hummus. this place looks family owned just two people running the place. i don't eat this in th car because it can get very messy so i like to eat it at the counter. read more

Alright, first things first...Pick Pockets is in a convenience store which is also the counter for the Shell station. As Tony (the one and ONLY "chef") will tell you, "this is the best food you'll ever find in a gas station." Though the phrase is humorous, he is 100% spot on! So first things first, get over the fact that you're "in a gas station". It's possibly the cleanest place I've eaten in that's not a restaurant and the experience is like no other. When you go to Pick Pockets, DEFINITELY sit at the counter and eat there. Tony is ABSOLUTELY hilarious and will keep you entertained during your meal. On top of that, you get homemade pita chips with homemade hummus (both DELICIOUS!) for FREE(!) while you wait for your wrap to be made. If you stick to the Meat (e.g. Chicken, Hero, Beef, or Lamb) & Falafel Combo wraps you will NOT ever be disappointed. Feel free to try other wraps on the menu. I've heard the grape leaves are awesome too. When it comes to toppings for your wrap, its personal preference, but don't be scared away by the "hot" sauce, its not that hot. On your first trip, its best to just let Tony pick your toppings. One wrap ($7.40) is PLENTY for one person. In fact, if you sit at the counter and eat the chips and hummus, two people can split one wrap. If you have extra room in your belly, grab a piece of baklava...its great as well! Now get going and don't turn back...really, its that good. read more

As others say Pick Pockets is the "Best Food you will find in a gas station". Make sure to stop in and grab some delicious food from Tony. Sit at the counter and you will get a free basket of chips and hummus. The gyros are great. Feta makes it better. read more

Pick Pockets - Mediterranean Near Me - Smithfield, Rhode Island

So tasty. And so much more. Food is phenomenal and the staff is very courteous. Only thing that sucks is having to buy a soda through shell, other side of the store. So two lines. But the place itself is hard to beat read more