Vegan-friendly
American
Mediterranean
Fast food
Take-out
Israeli, Kosher
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Lunch place offering primarily falafel and hummus with additional items like bean soup, salads, and daily specials. Added meat to the menu February 2024. Open Mon-Tue 11:00am-5:00pm, Wed-Thu 11:00am-6:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-6:30pm, Sun 11:00am-5:00pm.
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90 Lafayette St, Salem, Massachusetts, USA, 01970
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Last update on 20 Feb 2024 by KurtBallou
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21 Reviews
First Review by jsimmerer
LizMayo
Points +1452
Excellent options - Edit
This was the perfect choice for my family. Delicious and fresh food that is fully vegan!
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polishphoenix
Points +229
Best vegan option in Salem - Edit
Every time I come to Salem I come here - I’ve never had a bad dish. My favorite is the chickpea shakshuka - and I love their hummus with all my heart.
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ryubyss
Points +16
fantastic place! (might deserve five stars) - Edit
I walked in on a Sunday afternoon, into a restaurant empty save for me and staff. Getting the food took quite a while, I think because they made the food from scratch. No expert, but it tasted that good.
Read moreWhat I ordered: falafel pita with fries, without tomatoes (as I requested). Have to say, it exceeded my expectations and I don't think I have ever such a filling meal at a restaurant. What miracles do they employ to stuff so much food in a pita? Tons of fries, too. Seemingly infinite quantities of food. A special word on the fries: salted, just enough. Not too little, not too much, by them, not me.
Friendly and smiling staff, who I could tell cared about the place. A little too absorbed in their phones but then under the circumstances, I understand. (And I hate cell phones.) One small suggestion: would like to have sipping sauces as in European places, for the fries.
Please stay in business forever!
Pros: Magnificent , Delicious , Filling
Cons: Long wait time, Staff on phones , No dipping sauce for fries
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Prajna
Points +5824
Great find, delicious food! - Edit
Freshly made delicious food. Really, very delicious. Adea, the owner, says that the descrer to the food being so good is that it is all made in the restaurant and all always fresh, so that it maintains its flavor.
Read moreThe place is inviting and the owner and staff are very friendly.
A delight to be there.
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erino219
Points +65
Amazing salad & hummus - Edit
We ordered a salad bowl with falafel and hummus, chickpeas & rice, and fries. Everything was excellent. The salad was fresh and would even be delicious without the falafel. We will definitely visit again!
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kale_queen
Points +474
Really good! - Edit
I love this place! Their fries are probably the best I’ve ever had in my life.
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veganjay
Points +285
Amazing falafel - Edit
Wow - this place was amazing! I got the falafel sandwich French fries combo. The pita bread was nice and spongy, the falafel was crisp, and it was packed with a cabbage salad. One of the best falafel sandwiches I've ever had! French fries were hand cut and thick. All vegetarian. Definitely recommended.
Read morePros: Excellent falafel sandwich , Friendly owners, Casual environment
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Sopho
Points +27
Vegan options are delicious! - Edit
Delicious vegan food and friendly owners.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options. , Delicious!, Can "veganize" most non vegan options.
Cons: Finding parking can be hard.
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ChuckHirshberg
Points +13
Falafel Paradise - Edit
Falafel, like pizza, is a highly variable food: people have their own preferences and one person's delight is another's abomination. From my point of view ,-- and I am not alone -- this is as good as falafel gets. They're small and crispy and chewy; the pita's freshly baked and the salad ingredients are fresh, too. Other middle eastern specialties -- hummus, baba, grape leaves, eggplant -- are just as good. The prices are reasonable, too -- you can get a falafel-in-a-pita and a large order of delicious french fries for ten bucks. Enjoy it!
Read morePros: Vegan & kosher Mediterranean , Delicious and inexpensive, Amiable service
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zachweeks
Points +240
Incredible, best restaurant in Salem - Edit
Update Nov. 2021: chiming in several years later to reiterate the fact that Adea’s is still the best restaurant in Salem. The owner is one of the nicest people in town and is always 100% consistent.
Read moreSmall menu but that’s no problem because everything on it is incredible. Easily some of the best Mediterranean food I’ve had in the entire country. Ask for the “vegan sabbich” sandwich. The whole menu is vegetarian and most options are vegan.
Hours can change because it’s basically a one-person operation so be sure to call ahead if you are worried about them being open or not.
Updated from previous review on 2021-11-29
Pros: Lots of vegan options, Almost everything can be made vegan, Affordable and great portions
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ammie9
Points +44
Best Place in Salem! - Edit
I got the lunch special and it was amazing. It come with soup, rice, salad, hummus, falafel, and pita. The staff was super nice and threw in a couple stuffed grape leaves as well. Everything tasted so good and it was a lot of food for only $10. I highly recommend this place if you are in town. I can't wait to go back.
Read moreAlso, almost everything is vegan except for a few egg dishes but they can substitute the egg out for eggplant. So basically everything is vegan if you ask.
Pros: Amazing food, Inexpensive, Great staff
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Simon_the_BassPlayer
Points +155
Excellent Falafel - Edit
Great mediterranean lunch place. Has been take away only the entire time I've lived here, but the food has always been top notch. The staff are exceptionally friendly and efficient. I wish they opened in the evenings. Salem needs more places like this!
Read morePros: excellent food, freshly prepared, friendly staff, good choices and good value
Cons: take-away only during lockdown, closes early in the afternoon
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lizardlucas
Points +1111
Good food! - Edit
I got delivery because of covid, but I got the falafel and fries, and the dolma. The food was pretty good, and it's nice ordering from a completely veg place! I wish their website was a little more clear about what is and isn't vegan, as the menu did not match up with what was available on grubhub etc. Good option for gluten free and vegan, also!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-03-03
Pros: Good food, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Cons: Confusing labeling
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sam654321
Points +2920
So yummyyy!! - Edit
I got the vegan sabbich per reading these other reviews and it did not disappoint !!!!
Read moreSOOO YUMMMYYYY!!!!
I want one now!
The people were nice and helpful.
Pros: Yummy vegan options
Cons: None
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adisax
Points +17
Delicious and super fresh - Edit
My family was so hungry when we descended on Adea’s, and are now well fueled to continue exploring Salem. The food was extremely fresh, delicious and filling. Owner is very friendly and accommodating. So happy to have tried it!
Read morePros: Fresh, Cheap, Delicious
Cons: A few blocks from the action
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770veg
Points +3507
Fresh and delicious - Edit
This place is wonderful. I had the falafel bowl at my first visit. The food was fresh and delicious. The portions were generous. The staff were friendly and enthusiastic. I definitely recommend it to anyone who enjoys healthy, wholesome Mediterranean fare.
Read morePros: Fresh, Delicious, Many vegan options
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KurtBallou
Points +102
Best veg food in Salem - Edit
Adeas is not an average falafel joint. The food is lovingly prepared fresh daily and is bursting with flavor. The pita is thick and warm. The grape leaves are hot and toasty. The hummus is fluffy. The fries are hand cut. The owners are super sweet and always take care of me. Everything is certified Kosher. Everything is vegan except for eggs in the sabbich and shakshuka. Everything is GF except pita. Best thing (not) on the menu is vegan sabbich. Opening hours follow Jewish traditions and holidays.
Read morePros: Nice employees , Incredible vegan foods
Cons: Greens in the salad are finely shredded
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miigul01
Points +64
The food is incredible - Edit
I absolutely love this place! Highly recommend the falafel in pita, grape leaves, espresso, French fries and hummus. Very tasty vegan food! Adea’s is a gem.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Absolutely delicious , Reasonable prices
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Eunoia_1323
Points +602
The best falafel you will ever have - Edit
Adeas is our go to whenever we are in Salem. They have hands-down the best Mediterranean food in New England. The staff are always very friendly and professional and the food is incredible. We typically order the Adea’s sampler and falafel platter with soup. The pricing is fair, the service is fast, and the dining room is minimalistic but very clean. All of the food is vegetarian which is a huge plus.
Read morePros: Amazing food, Numerous options, Quick, friendly service
Cons: Closed on Saturday
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AlinaRapaj
Points +28
Excellent food, smaller menu - Edit
Just about everything on the menu is vegan. The portions are good along with prices. I've loved the atmosphere in there every time. And they've got the best falafels I've had yet.
Read morePros: Nearly the entire menu is vegan, Kind service, Good prices
Cons: Not a large menu
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jsimmerer
Points +20
Good but limited menu - Edit
Adeas is probably best for a quick and uncomplicated lunch. The falafel is crisp, the hummus is tangy, and the pitas are pleasantly floury. There's not much in the way of sides or toppings, but the chili sauce is good and the prices are reasonable.
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