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The Flying Falafel
Mediterranean Restaurant, Falafel Restaurant, and Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant$$$$
SoMa, San Francisco
The falafel at The Flying Falafel is a can't miss
"Can't go wrong with the spicy or sesame falafel pocket."(4 Tips)
"The spicy half pita was delicious and surprisingly inexpensive."(3 Tips)
"I'm a fan of the spicy falafel pocket with everything."(2 Tips)
"If you've never had good falafel or hummus you might like this place"(3 Tips)
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Ruby SohoOctober 11, 2017Great falafel, fresh ingredients and nice flavor. Even though the place was packed, service was fast and friendly. Take the spicy one with everything. 👌🏻
Mike WinstonFebruary 28, 2017The best falafel I've found in SF. The balls come freshly deep-fried and the sandwich is fully loaded with toppings. Inexpensive, too. Read more on WinstonWanders.com
Janne VanhemmensOctober 15, 2016Really grateful to Foursquare for finding this place, would have walked right past it otherwise. Super awesome falafel pitas, friendly service and pretty cheap. Only problem was where to eat it.
Kevin GMay 17, 2018100% vegan! The hummus and falafel were awesome, I want to eat this on the regular.
Jinnie LApril 9, 2015Many of my friends told me this is the place to try the best falafel(first timer) I had the spicy flying falafel pocket n it was great! It was only 3 days ago n I wanna go back n get some more!!!
Anukul VeeraraghavanAugust 30, 2015The best vegetarian mediterranean food I've ever had! The Half-Pocket was so delicious. The pita bread itself was just so warm and soft. No place to sit down though.
Allison YuFebruary 17, 2015Insanely fresh, delicious and affordable falafels in TWO flavors!!! A half pita at $5 is still hearty in size and perfect for a small lunch
Ann SakaiNovember 23, 2017I got the half size but was still a big volume! Super delicious falafel 😉👌
Ellen McGrodyFebruary 27, 2015This is a super quality falafel. The staff is fun and friendly, the food is fresh and amazing, and they give you tons at a good price. I'll be back.
PeggyJanuary 7, 2016The spicy falafel is superb. No line 15 minutes before closing when it's raining. :)- Jonathan EatherlyMarch 2, 2015Very very good falafel. All ingredients are fresh and cooked to order. The spicy half pita was delicious and surprisingly inexpensive.
Liana FongDecember 6, 2015Can't go wrong with the spicy or sesame falafel pocket. Delicious and filling
Dan GeigerOctober 19, 2015The half pita is still a substantial amount of food! More than enough for a filling lunch!
Shannon ZNovember 2, 2015The falafel balls are gluten free, but you need to order it as a platter to avoid the pita bread.
This is my favorite falafel shop in the whole city. Be wary of the crazy folk outside
Dan ChenOctober 10, 2015The people there are super fun and friendly. Definitely get a pocket or plate of falafel.
Aaron DancygierSeptember 1, 2015Awesome sauce. This place is a great value everything is great here.
Martina EkmanSeptember 14, 2018Very average falafel. The only reason that it has such high ratings much be because of the general lack of good falafel places in the city.
Mark MunroSeptember 24, 2017Falafel with extra hot sauce does the trick for a dinner quick lunch. Skip the fries.
Caro SchieferApril 29, 2017Good for a late night snack. For fast food we waited nearly 30min to get the food....
Aishwarya RaghavanSeptember 4, 2017The falafel pocket is fresh but it isn't salty enough for my palate, therefore dare I say not tasty enough
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Fresh baked pita, delicious falafels (that actually fly), hummus, a ton of colorful toppings, and other Mediterranean goodies.
Closed until 10:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 10:00 AM–8:30 PM
(415) 964-1003
View menu on http://www.flyingfalafel.com/#menu
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert
Drinks
BYO
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