$10 minimum for credit card purchases - which is only stated when you're paying. My total came to $9.50 and the cashier made me purchase an additional item in order to use my credit card. Don't think that was cool. Either post the credit card minimum before customers order, or don't make your customer throw out money in order to meet the minimum. I hate unfairness. read more

This place is incredible. I've been coming here for a few years but finally getting around to writing a review. So much to choose from when you enter. You order at the counter buffet style. The staff put your dish together. I usually get chicken swarma, eggplant, corn salad eith garlic mayo sauce. Sometimes i will ask for a slice of pita. Without the pita and a fresh mint lemonade, the cost is about $13. A lil expensive for lunch, so i usually come on pay day to treat myself. The food os great! Gotra get there early, around 1pm the line can be out the door. read more

The Green Chicpea - Chicken swarma,corn salad, eggplant with garlic mayo. Fresh mint lemonade to wash it down - Middle Eastern Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

The food here is delicious! Such a gem for Newark and only steps away Rutgers. Thankfully, the food is a little pricey (think $10 lunch) which keeps the younger students away! Highly recommended! read more

First time eating here and so far so good. I opted for the falafel bowl with beet salad, coleslaw and tahini, and a small red lentil soup. Having worked in Manhattan I was really looking forward to checking out The Green Chicpea (I miss my numerous falafel places!). The lentil soup was good, not overly salty and the homemade seasoned croutons made from pita were a nice touch. The bowl was good and flavorful. However, was a little disappointed in only having the two salad options. One of my favorite things about getting a falafel sandwich or bowl is the many different salads that go into it. Everything looked fresh and delicious, and I'm very happy with the two salads I went with. The falafel was quite yummy and cooked beautifully. They really hit the nail on the head with both taste and texture. I will definitely be back here for lunch, and next time I'll most likely opt for a platter instead. Customer service was so-so. It wasn't that crowded when I got there, but I still felt rushed in ordering; even after having mentioned it was my first time there. Overall a good visit, and a great option for a quick, healthy lunch in the area. read more

Best food in Newark. Chicken shawarma amazing. Falafel perfect. Abundant selection of fresh salads and sides. Fresh & tasty whole wheat pita. read more

If I could give no stars I would. No exaggeration. The service here is terrible. The manager was screaming at the new employee in front of her other staff which should've been an indication to just not bother. The staff knows the products but do not like to explain the options clearly. They tell you just enough to hurry up and get away from you. The portions are very small and they get annoyed when you ask for additional items even after they explain there is an up charge. I was literally the only customer and the staff was not busy and just standing around clearly waiting for the lunch rush. If I'm paying $15.33 for a small bowl with fresh ingredients I also expect a nice experience that's inviting from the staff and the manager. The eateries in Downtown Newark are a dime-a -dozen. And despite gentrification, businesses fail quite often in Newark and have to pack up as another attempted business venture. I'm sure if I matched another demographic I would have been treated differently. Best part there was a hair in my food and no one was wearing hair nets or beard nets. I will never eat here again and I'll make it a point to deter any students, local workers, and residents to steer clear from here. read more

I love ordering from The Green Chicpea, I have eaten from here about 3 times already and I usually get the same thing; Whole wheat pita with Shwarma, hummus, spicy taboulie, and fried eggplant, with harissa and garlic mayo. It is a lot of food for $8 and very filling!. I usually eat half for lunch and save the rest for another day or dinner. All the the ingredients are very fresh. The ambience of the restaurant is very clean and put together, the staff is very friendly. There is always a line out the door and usually a 30 mins wait for delivery. read more

We really liked this place!! The food was fresh and the employees were really nice. The prices were reasonable for the high quality of food and we loved that it was the build-your-own style. My husband and I are very bougie when it comes to falafel because he's Lebanese and Greek. This falafel passed the test--so that should say how good it was. We Both built falafel pitas on whole wheat bread. The fries were so good. You could tell they were from potatoes and not frozen fillers. I had the spicy tabouli and the pickled cabbage in my pita with the garlic mayo and Harissa (hot chili) sauces. SO GOOD. Wow. The only thing I didn't like was that I couldn't trade water for lemonade. We aren't big on sugary drinks. We took the lemonade because we were thirsty and didn't want to spend more money. The lemonade was mediocre at best. If it was good, I wouldn't have had too big of an issue with this. 5 stars if they changed this policy. We will definitely be back. read more

I've been here a couple of times throughout undergrad and returning as an adult was a treat. The food remains amazing! The workers are all so sweet and willing to inform you of anything new. I love that their ingredients are always so fresh and the serving utensils are clean. Very up to kosher standards. read more

Fantastic little gem in Newark serving Mediterranean cuisine that is Kosher. The food is fresh and delicious, service was quick. The last time I had such good Falafel was in Israel. I also tried their homemade juices, the jalapeño flavor is a winner. Regarding Kashrus, I was skeptical before visiting so I called the Baal Machshir, he verified that the supervision is in order and of high standard (chicken is CRC, etc.). While at the restaurant I saw indeed that all certificates are clear and up to date. I'm really glad this place is around! read more

Fabulous fresh food. What more do you need? How about a kind owner and staff--who have learned who I am by name--and a bright, clean dining area? Check, check. Highly recommend. read more

Great food. They have chicken so this isn't a vegetarian place. Think of chipotle gone middle eastern

This place is awesome. Think Chipotle, but Israeli. If you're in the area, go here. Get food. Be healthy. Eat tasty. Save money (yeah, it's a bargain) read more

They did have lots of choices I got the platter total was $10 and I did get full. I would eat here again. It's a healthy place to eat. It was busy. Came around lunch time. read more

The hummus was a bit disappointing (at least the one I received was bitter and I have no idea how it was bitter tasting, I added some salt and extra garlic at home and that made a difference) but the falafel was amazing. I'm willing to give it another try. read more

You can't go wrong with this place. If you looking for something fresh, heathy, small size or a platter this is a place to go. In lunch time place is crowded but it's worth waiting in line. I've eat here several times and never disappointed by quality of food. read more

The Green Chicpea - Platter size portion - Middle Eastern Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

The food here is generally very good, though I find the ordering process clunky. The restaurant is loud to begin with and the menu a little confusing, so you usually end up shouting your order down the counter for food & toppings you can't see. This leads to confusion and sure enough the staff lost my co-worker's pita sandwich, giving it away to someone else! They do try to give step by step instructions on the menu but I think it needs to be more visible while you are waiting in line. Also would be nice to have a little more explanation of the menu items for those of us who are not familiar with the cuisine. Just some constructive criticism. read more

This place is delicious. 10.50 for a chicken bowl with two salads. May seem a little pricy for Newark but it's worth it and that says a lot coming from a cheap like me read more

The Green Chicpea - Chicken w eggplant n tahini - Middle Eastern Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

When I first passed this restaurant a few months ago, I was surprised and thrilled to find a glatt kosher restaurant in Newark! I told my family and Frum friends all about it ! Tonight I finally had the pleasure of trying it for the first time since the hours were extended for a special event, The PopUp Festival on Halsey. My boyfriend and I both had falafel platters. The falafel, eggplant, salads, baba, and rice were all absolutely delicious! Although I would prefer an all-vegetarian restaurant, the veggie fare here is outstanding and there are many options. In fact, this could very well be my favorite restaurant in Newark... Except they generally close before I am home from work and aren't open on Sundays. For this reason, it will also be hard to bring family and friends to eat here when they visit. I hope as the neighborhood improves, they extend their hours! read more

Had lunch with a friend during the busy work lunch hour around 12ish PM. The place was packed but thankfully we were able to find seating! Food was delicious though and definitely worth the long line! I also enjoyed their fresh lemonade. And service was great- everyone very nice & helpful read more

The Green Chicpea - Middle Eastern Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

Would receive 3 stars if it weren't in Newark, but it's a solid work-day lunch spot. In and out fast and for a reasonable cost.

Came here for a yelp event tried a little bit of everything. I enjoy the evening completely.food was fantastic I will be.back

The best Mediterranean food ever. Their veggie platter is completely was one of the best I ever had. Highly recommend this place!

Today I was In the restaurant and its was great. The smiles brought me back home, the food was delicious and the service excellent. read more

I just started a new job and I came here for the first time with some of my new coworkers. This place is a near copy of the chipotle model (wrap, pita, bowl or salad) with your choice of meat and sides. Unfortunately, unlike Chiptole, there is an upcharge for getting a bowl and you are limited to just two sides, so you're getting less bang for your buck here. Not to mention there's a $10 minimum for credit/debit so if you're getting takeout and no drink, it's cash only. That being said, the food was very good. I had a chicken shawarma pita with humus (complimentary), eggplant and cucumber, tahini and hot sauce and it was filling, fresh tasting and reasonably healthy. Definitely close to what you would find in Israel. I could definitely see myself coming here regularly, although the two side limitation, up charge for a bowl and $10 minimum prevents 5 starts for me. read more

I have picked up food here at least 5 times now. Located on the nice section of Halsey near the construction for the new Prudential. Parking can be difficult. Place is usually busy during the week at lunch. You place your order at the counter and work your way to the register. The line moves quick. I always get the falafel either in a pita or laffa. Hard to try anything else here because I like the falafel so much. Their hummus and taboulle are my favorite sides. Everything always looks very fresh. I recommend the homemade lemonade. Moderately priced. Never eaten there but they do have a decent amount of tables to sit at. read more

This is a wonderful place for a middle eastern food if you got stuck hungry around this area , which is not known for this kind of food . Most of Their dishes are good , your getting a good fresh meal . read more

My favorite off campus eatery. The food is always super fresh, tasty, and healthy. Best falafels I have ever had. Adorable setting. You can write on the tables in chalk. read more

Decent Mediterranean food at relatively high prices when comparing it to Mamouns and other Mediterranean restaurants. The staff and owner are a bit awkward and not the friendliest bunch. Parking is also a bit annoying, especially when Rutgers and NJIT classes are in session. Hot sauce at the register is a must. Also you got to draw on the tables with chalk! read more

Very good, fresh and tasty, pleased with the quality. Prices decent. Def a place I would eat at again. read more

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WHOA!!! So I came here for lunch this week because I was curious to know what the fuss was about re: the felafel. I've never had felafel so I was slightly nervous. I got a white pita with hummus, felafel, tubule (spelling??), Israeli salad and tahini. The portion was big (for me) and the total cost was $6! What a steal! I went back to my office and tuckered into my pita and was pleasantly surprised to find that the vegetarian option was actually not bad at all! I was eating something without meat and what? Loving it? Me? Yes, me! The felafel was flavorful, crispy on the outside and not dry at all! The hummus was great and everything came together nicely inside the pita. Now I'm dying to go back and get this lunch again! Yum yum yum!!! read more

I eat from here once a week. It's honestly the best and tastiest and healthiest place around. The falafel bowl with green cabbage and tomatoes and onions is my go-to. The beet salad is amazing. Their soups are always great. So many vegetarian options that it makes me . And they deliver for those days when I can't escape the office. A+++ read more

We ordered for a departmental event and the food blew everyone away . I highly recommended The Green Chicpea. Once you eat here you'll become a regular. read more

Went here for lunch today, and this place is great! I had the falafel bowl and it was excellent!

Friendly employees and great customer service! I went in for soup; to compensate for the soups not being ready when I ordered, the chef gave me a free sample of their falafel rolls. Once the soups were ready, chef gave me a sample of both soups and a free bowl of rice with lentils. She told me it was in appreciation for my patience and that customers should never have to wait long for their food. Their vegetable soup is perfect. It has a strong cilantro flavor and a good balance of broth and vegetables. The restaurant is peaceful, with a pleasant music background for reading, and ideal for a quick breakfast or a leisurely lunch. read more

One of my favorite places - I make sure to eat here whenever I'm near Newark. There are so many delicious items - both vegetarian and non-vegetarian. The last time I was here, we ordered a Falafel bowl and Shwarma. The Falafel was EXCELLENT! Wonderful spices, crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. The Shwarma was also PERFECT! And the Taboule was one of the best I've ever had. There are many salads and side dishes to choose from - Julian was super nice and helped us decide what to get. I can't wait to eat here again. read more

Good food! Been there with my freind both of us enjoy I'm a fan of swarma and they did it! read more

This place is awesome! The food is amazing! The ordering is similar to a Chipotle style restaurant with prepped food available to tailor your wraps/platters but it's Mediterranean. I try different toppings each time I go, and have never been disappointed. Everything is fresh as well. My only complaint is they aren't open on weekends and evenings! I guess they tailor to the college and 9-5 crowd in the area. It's a great local spot, that I highly recommend if you're in Newark! read more

Went in for a Yelp event last night . Never had middle eastern food so really wasn't sure what I was in for. Let me tell you !! The food was really good ! Everything was fresh and I loved their garlic mayo. The potato salad and Falafel was also amazing! The staff were very knowledgeable about the food . Definitely would go out of my way to go pick some food up from there again. read more

Very good food just very expensive. They give great portions and a lot of options to customize your meal. The cost just gets out of hand when there are other places in Newark you go go for cheaper. Wish they delivered as well. read more