I had an issue with an Uber Eats delivery and Sam's Falafel went out of their way to make it right even if it wasn't their fault. The food was great. I'll definitely come back for the beef and lamb shawarma sandwich. read more

It doesn't get better than this!! Absolutely delicious with generous portions and excellent vibes every time. The service is impeccable and everyone is so kind. Love to get the falafel and chicken plates as well as their spicy fries A true gem read more

Sams Falafel & Shawarma - falafel plate (minus two falafel i ate already) - Falafel Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

The owner is super nice, always so pleasant and cheerful. The food is so tasty and fresh. I got shawarma chicken over a house salad this time- generous portion for the price. The garlic sauce is delicious! You can really taste the garlic amidst the creaminess of it all, and it goes well with the warm crispy falafel they gave me while I waited for my order. Will keep coming back! read more

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This is my to go spot for shawarma/ Mediterranean! The portions are generous and the food is flavorful. Would recommend the chicken shawarma plate or the lamb/beef plate. The plates come with cucumber and tomato salad, pita, hummus, and rice. I usually add a side of fries and get extra garlic sauce. The sandwiches are good too! Perfect takeout spot for when you want to stay in. read more

We went for the first time for weeknight carry out at this no frills establishment with generous food quantities and great service. Fanfare worthy food were the kibbe which are surprisingly not on the online menu (tasted baked but must be fried). Imo the best in town. Why aren't they on the menu Sam's? Would you come here to escape for a moment of quiet reflection with a book --maybe not, but if you are looking for food that's a very good value for money, Sam's is here for you. Tip: Ask for a few fries in the shawarma--some things just can't be explained. Parking is street only. read more

Really polite waitstaff and generous portions. Small fries can be shared between 2 people. They don't cheap out on the protein either! The garlic paste condiment is delicious too. Would go here again. Yummy and halal read more

So glad the restaurant's back open with new management after their summer holiday! However, I'm honestly disappointed with the falafel. It's their signature dish, and it's just not the same. It used to be so fluffy, but now it's a thin disc; as a result, it becomes too dry. If they can't get the falafel right, I'm not very hopeful about trying their shawarma wrap. read more

Incredible chicken shawarma and falafel - I love their food! Their plate sets are the best - and their garlic paste is my absolute favorite as a garlic lover (goes awesome with fries). My go to spot for middle eastern food takeout - a neighborhood staple, with friendly owners and fast service! 100% would recommend! read more

The chicken shawarma wraps we had were very nice, and the falafel I tried on the side was honestly THE BEST I've ever eaten. Fries were also nice, fresh, and made in good oil. They were completely slammed when I can in, but they called in reinforcements (the owner, I believe) and powered through a long line and (apparently) never-ending phone / mobile orders. I can't wait to come back. read more

Just ate here tonight and got the shawarma beef and lamb plate. Soooo good. The meat was great and the side salad and humus and pita are amazing. I was stuffed and just ran 8 miles around campus so i was famished. Really good and fast service. They have a cup of white sauce which is like tzatziki sauce but some crazy good form of it. I want a bucket of that stuff lol. The meat was a little on the bland side. I've had shawarma with meat that has like 10 flavors exploding in your mouth but not this. Still very good and would go back read more

Sams Falafel & Shawarma - Falafel Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

The owner of this place is a constant nuisance in the neighborhood. At least once a month he's out in the streets yelling at local residents. The food used to be good but they recently started using cheaper ingredients and the quality tanked. They closed down for a while to renovate but the place somehow looks worse. I'd steer clear of this place unless you hate yourself. read more

The chicken shawarma platter was amazing! I'll be ordering it again tonight. Added a side of falafel and fries which were also delicious!

The best Shawarma you'll ever have. Sam is extremely passionate about his business and it shows in the product. Drop what you're doing and go. read more

Sams Falafel & Shawarma - Mixed Shawarma Plate - Falafel Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

My girlfriend and I enjoyed lunch here today--and we can't wait to go back! The shawarma was extremely fresh and flavorful (I had the mixed, my girlfriend the chicken). Loved the pita chips and white sauce as well. I also appreciate that the portions are large--which makes Sam's a strong value in these inflationary times. Good selection of cold drinks in the case, and the desserts certainly looked very good--though we didn't have time to try them this time around. We'll be back! The small dining room was clean, and the staff extremely friendly and aiming to please. read more

New owner, not near as good as it used to be. Only decent schwarma now is Falafal king.

Very impressed by Sam's! I ordered the chicken shawarma plate and was not disappointed. The portion was enormous loaded with tons of meat, and the entire meal was oh so flavorful! Will definitely be ordering from here again! read more

Sams Falafel & Shawarma - Chicken Shawarma Plate - Falafel Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Disgusting restaurant - my falafel had an insect inside. I let the city's health department know. I also saw someone working here with the food directly without gloves. Take your money elsewhere. You can get really good Middle Eastern food in the area - just not at this pace. read more

Oh man, my belly is so happy! I wanted to introduce my husband to shawarma, and this was the perfect place to show off how delicious shawarma can be. read more

Sams Falafel & Shawarma - Mixed shawarma plate and super vegetarian plate - Falafel Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

The food here was fantastic! I just returned from a trip to Greece and wanted something that tasted authentic. I ordered the chicken and lamb shawarma and rice with the hummus plus falafel and stuffed grape leaves. Everything was so good and fresh. The falafels were really Fresh and crispy and the leaves were good as well. The prices were fine, it's a good amount of food. I'll be back here at least a couple times a month! read more

I cannot had enough from this amazing food. Sam by himself welcomed us and we got served one of the best sharma and falafal in New England. God bless him and his amazing team. By the way we came all the way from Westford to his shop in Somerville and it worth it. read more

Sams Falafel & Shawarma - Shawerma chicken and shawarma beef and lamb. - Falafel Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Great shwarma, no muss no fuss. You might wait a couple min more than you would at VC backed chains but worth it. read more

On the go. Let's grab take out shawarma. Chicken was old, cold and rubbery. The customer service was nonexistent. Otherwise barely mediocre experience without sunshine, including cold pita. The high point was when I asked for crispy chicken and he told me it was already prepared and in the bin lol. So I knew it was a gamble out of the gate. However, not my first rodeo so I asked if it could be heated on a grill top or something and he said, "No, it's too small. It will fall through (grill grates)." That is true, small bits of chicken will fall through a grill grate but is there atl east a microwave to heat the bread and chicken? I'm certain that this place has had better days as it is especially difficult to mess up shawarma. But cold chicken and pita that you can bat a ball with is not good. Can't win them all. read more

love this place!!! the portions are great & everything i've had has been delicious - i dream about their garlic sauce/falafel

Absolutely loved this place. Top tier spot. I got the Chicken Shawarma plate. It came with rice, hummus, pickles, tahini, and tomato and cucumber salad. The chicken shawarma was well cooked, fresh, and tasted delicious. I loved the fact that it came with a ton of sides. All of it tasted great and accompanied the chicken well. I also got some falafel which was very good. The only thing I didn't love was the tzatziki, it seemed a little bland but not a huge deal. The service was pretty good. They were very helpful over the phone and it was quick service. Definitely not the cheapest spot in town but you get a good amount of food that is worth the price in my humble opinion. If you're thinking about Sam's, go! read more

Sams Falafel & Shawarma - 6 Pieces Falafel - Falafel Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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So I'm new to the area and glad to see that Sam's Falafel place is quite within walking distance. I ordered through DoorDash but apparently when I got there the owner Sam (I assumed) were quite critical about DoorDash and I definitely understand it can be tough for small business to survive in today's COVID climate. So I would sympathize with him when he gets heated about the situation. Personally I'll definitely be ordering directly with them in the future. I had a wait a little bit when I arrived for food pick up but the wait was definitely well worth it. They were quite amazing. One of the most juicy and tasty Lamb Shawarma I've tasted and the Falafel was really tasty and fresh too and not dry. The garlic does seem a little strong but while they sandwiches are warm and hot they go quite well in my opinion. So I definitely wish them all the success and continue to produce delicious sandwiches. read more

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Ordered via UberEats: the food was cold by the time it arrived, which is the worst possible thing for kebabs. The food quality is OK but the serving size is very generous. The plate comes with rice, salad, pickled onions and radish, half a pita, hummus and mix meat. garlic sauce that came with the plate was very good. I will definitely not order the mix plate again but may come back for the chicken shawarma as that, in my opinion, tasted best! read more

Sams Falafel & Shawarma - Mixed Shawarma Plate - Falafel Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Best falafel sandwich in the area! Packed with flavor, sauces, veggies, and overall a very authentic taste. The Pita bread is fresh as well. The grape leaves were made to perfection. Highly recommend this place and can't wait to try more from their menu. read more

Went to this place today for lunch bc I really like falafels, came across it by accident due to me having work in the area. The falafel sandwich was great, but I definitely did NOT feel WELCOMED as a customer, not sure how many black people they encounter daily, but if it's more than myself they really need to get it together! Sidebar: The girl at the register was pleasant, that was their only saving grace. The food was definitely good and I looked forward to trying other items on the menu, but I'll pass, I'll stick to Pita in the South End where I am always welcomed. read more

I've found my new Boston shawarma spot. This place is amazing. I ordered the lamb and beef shawarma plate. It's served with rice and comes with hummus! As you can see the portion sizes are unreal, very filling so I would definitely recommend checking this play out! read more

Sams Falafel & Shawarma - Lamb and Beef Shawarma Plate - Falafel Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Sam, my sincere apologies on the rash prior review. No one is perfect and I might have jumped to reviewing your establishment under anger. Makes sense about the restroom situation and I completely understand now. After visiting your restaurant again yesterday, I can't say enough great things about you and the business. I truly appreciate you welcoming me the way you did. The food was absolutely amazing! Keep up the great work and I look forward to visiting again. read more

Omg... Seriously the best chicken shawarma ever! And get it with the hot sauce! My friends got the lamb and beef shawarma, and they were good but definitely nowhere near as good as my chicken one. One friend got the lamb-only shawarma (omitted beef), and it was okay. He got it out of curiosity to see what lamb only tastes like, and it was a bit dry and kinda tasteless. The pita bread was amazinggggg, fresh and warm and so soft, and perfectlyyyy grilled. The owner guy was so friendly and had a really kind, easy smile. Definitely would recommend this place to any visitors passing by this area! read more

delicious!! I'm always in search of good shawarma after spending a year in Jordan, and this hit the spot! I ordered in-store for takeout, and my order was ready super quickly. in the meantime, I had a lovely time talking to Mohammad, who gave me delicious free samples and a cup of tea. the food itself is fantastic. The chicken shawarma sandwich was perfectly spiced and very generously sized. I would highly recommend getting the super combo veggie plate -- you get to try a wide variety of their sides/dips (including hummus, babaganoush, and their amazing marinated eggplant) in addition to the falafel. can't wait to try more! read more

Genuinely good shawarma, but weirdly it's the sauces that stand out to me. I don't know if I'll be able to enjoy other shawarma places anymore. read more

Everybody raves about their meat/chicken and the likes and u agree, the shawarma sandwich is quite decent. Nicely packed with chicken and lettuce and sauces. I still found it to be a little on the dry side and got extra sauce to go with it. Overall 3/5 The real star of the place and the reason for 4stars though is the delicious, soft, amazing pistachio cake! It was recommended by a couple who was ordering it as their wedding cake! It's that good! Never tried anything like it and give honest it was amazing! Highlight of the place. (I took it to go so pictures don't quite do it justice) read more

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Tasty tasty tasty. I love Sam's to get a bunch of dishes to share with a group. Definitely recommend.

Tasty falafel sandwich (in a fresh pita wrap). It had those awesome pink pickles in it, tomato, lettuce, and they added some eggplant too. I had it with hot sauce. The chicken shawarma looked awesome, and it looks like they have a good drink and dessert selection too. read more

Sams Falafel & Shawarma - Falafel Sandwich - Falafel Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Jerusalem is a new gem on Highland Ave! When we asked, the friendly staff informed us that they just opened 2 weeks ago and business has been going well - which was clear to see by the number of people waiting for food and the orders flying out the door! To get a taste of everything, we ordered a meat combo and a veggie combo. Both were a fantastic mix of food & flavors! The falafel were crispy and not too dry. The tabbouli and rice were divine. Lamb, chicken, beef, grape leaves, hummus, baba gannoush - literally nothing bad here. It also includes pita and sides of tahini, so you can get creative and create your own sandwich. And all of this (which left us with leftovers) was just over $20! So cheap & so good, so I'm sold. read more

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Go to this place TODAY! The lamb shwarma was the best I've ever eaten. Really fresh, spiced perfectly and loaded with something picked and delicious. read more

This is for delivery: I loved the food! I tried the lamb shawarma sandwich and the kebab lamb sandwich on two different days. Lamb cooked tender and juicy, just as it is supposed to. Very generous portions of the appetizers - great for sharing. I do recommend them! read more

The food at Sam's was so good, it took me on a trip to memory lane! I'm from a Lebanese family in Paris France and I'm picky about my food. I went to Sam's after reading reviews and I was expecting good Falafel and good Mediterranean food, but not GREAT Middle Eastern food. Sam is a great chef and cooks the best homemade style dishes from his native Syria. The Falafel was refined with just the right mix of spices (not loaded with cumin as people from other regions make it), a crispy exterior and a moist interior. It was sitting on a bed of tahini sauce that also had the perfect amount of seasoning. The foul madamas brought tears to my eyes because I haven't had one like this in so many years. It was the perfect warm temperature, the Middle Eastern fava beans were flavorful, cooked to perfection, and again seasoned with just the right amount of garlic, lemon and olive oil. The olive oil itself had a great flavor, a sign that this kitchen uses quality ingredients, which makes all the difference. I also tasted a roasted eggplant in tomato sauce that was delicious and not as acidic as I expected. My husband and a friend had Shawarma sandwiches that were huge and they said were outstanding, with all the trimmings including pickled turnip. Another friend had "Sam's Special Falafel" which he absolutely loved although it was really spicy. Another sign that he knows his food: Sam's had 2 different of pita breads, including what is called "mountain bread" in Lebanon, a paper-thin type of pita that has a slight sourdough flavor. My only comment would be to add whole-wheat pita bread to the menu for those who eat only whole grains. Apart from that, everything was perfect! Shukran! Thank you so much, Sam, you made my day! I will be back for more! read more