Vegan-friendly
Lacto
Mediterranean
Fast food
Beer/Wine
Delivery
Take-out
Middle Eastern
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Small franchise of falafel bars offering top-it-yourself falafel and Dutch-style fries with dipping sauces. Among the toppings are baba ganoush, hummus, tahini, curried ketchup, pickles, parsley, crispy onions, fried eggplant. Fryers are only used for falafel. Near Woodley Park. Added chicken and non-veg alcohol to the menu in 2020. Reported closed June 2023.
31 Reviews
First Review by cookiem
RNVeg
Points +188
One of my DC favorites - Edit
Love that their options are so customizable. You can choose from a wide variety of toppings and make their pitas to your liking. I’ve been going since they opened and have been glad to see them stuck around.
Read morePros: Best falafel in the city!, Wide variety of toppings
Cons: HORRIBLE parking
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LeahHartung
Points +85
Wish I could give it 5 stars - Edit
I moved in down the street from this place so thought I would check it out. I am a big falafel snob so I had to see if it lived up to “best falafel in Dc”, and I have to say, it does! The vegan garlic sauce is absolutely to die for and the vast majority of the toppings for the falafel sandwich are vegan. Everything is made fresh in-house and you can definitely tell. I got the falafel sandwich with everything vegan on it plus fries served with the vegan garlic sauce and curry ketchup. I was also chatting with the people working there and they are so nice and helpful. I can’t wait to go back!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-07-07
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Veganwithavengance
Points +105
Food's great open late - Edit
R.I.P. Scott (the owner) he was such a nice guy and really was always a pleasure to chat with. He will be sorely missed but the Falafel must go on.
Read moreDecent falafel but really good toppings bar with a lot of options mostly vegan which you get too put on yourself as much as you can fit into your pita. So good and if you have fries don't be a sucker and get the ketchup go with Peanut Saus the perfect condiment for frites. Their food is really filling really good and open late and their daily special (or whatever it's called) is always there and you don't have to get a soda you can get fruit nectar which goes great with a regular falafel and small frites and it will fill you up and even I the big eat will sometimes be taking food home.
Updated from previous review on 2010-04-05
Pros: great toppings bar, peanut saus, friendly staff
Cons: falafel is good but not great, sometimes hard to get a table as a group, they don't always have fried eggplant
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kefox1995
Points +1088
Best falafel!! - Edit
This falafel was outstanding. We came here after finding out SpacyCloud lounge was closed and we were so happy with the quality of the food. The falafel was crunchy, the bread was soft and the toppings were all perfect, they make a vegan garlic sauce. Fries were hot and fresh, spiced perfectly. The meal was reasonably priced. Would definitely return. Offer Sm/Lg sandwich and bowls
Read morePros: Vegan falafel sandwich and bowl, Vegan toppings with vegan garlic sauce , Outdoor seating
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Ioannam
Points +122
Best falafel - Edit
The place doesn't look promising, but it was such a surprise tasting the delicious falafel they make!
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chels2ocean
Points +754
My favorite falafel in DC - Edit
Love their falafel and fries. No indoor dining right now and I miss the days of being able to load up on toppings, but I can appreciate them being cautious due to the pandemic
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KatherineCole
Points +212
Eh falafel, but decent otherwise - Edit
The falafel could be better, but this is a nice option when it’s convenient. The fries are good. It is easy to know what is and isn’t vegan.
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kenvegan
Points +12837
Great Falafels - Edit
I wish there were more falafel restaurants like this. I love the concept of loading up on veggies from a salad bar, and this bar is stocked with delicious veggies.
Read morePros: Awesome falafels
Cons: I wish there were more locations!
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veganatic
Points +126
great falafel - Edit
i think i’ve hardly ever eaten such a good falafel, at least not in europe. i think how they do it with yourself topping up what you want is just great. i enjoyed every fork, as i took the big bowl. the setting is so original, its really like being in red district amsterdam :-D
Read morePros: delicious, great sauces, small menu
Cons: not all vegan
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Sev137
Points +73
Best Falafel - Edit
This is some of the best falafel and hummus I have had outside of the Middle East. I definitely will be going back to get that and some of their wonderful fries.
Read morePros: Best Falafel
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Cam
Points +2072
Falafels - Edit
Real fresh falafel made as you order. Good salad bar to customize your bowl or sandwich. Fairly priced
Read morePros: fresh, fast
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LulanMeyoo
Points +26
thank you so so much - Edit
We were looking for a cheap place. This place had so many delicious options and the people working there were wonderful and super friendly. I'm really grateful I stubbed upon this place. I feel really satisfied as well. I will definitely return. Tbh, the best place I ate at in DC!
Read morePros: many options , cheap food, delicious
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Benkinetic
Points +35
Euro Falafel Done Right - Edit
My wife and I took the kids down to DC to see the sights we got in late and wanted some food and found this place on Happy Cow. The food was great and the staff was really friendly and helpful. The dipping sauces are top notch. The only issue is I had to park far away, so I rode my skateboard to the restaurant and slammed really hard on a big hole in the side walk. Let's get this crumbling infrastructure fixed America.
Read morePros: Friendly staff, Giant Portions, Reminded me of Europe
Cons: Holes in the sidewalk.
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shineonyou
Points +853
Must eat in DC, but consider a different location - Edit
Amsterdam Falafel is amazing falafel, and it's on the list of places I bring out of town visitors. Definitely go here.
Read moreDefinitely go to this location if you're in Adams Morgan, which is a nice neighborhood to check out. But please, please, please, don't travel across town to go to this location. The location on 14th street is a much closer walk from a metro station, has a much better layout, and is also in a nice neighborhood to check out. Parking will be terrible at either.
This location in Adams Morgan is the first location, so it's understandable it has some kinks. But there's very little room for the growing crowd to stand while they wait for their food, and there are really only a few things you can order. So when they yell out "regular falafel," the guy who ordered after you is trying to grab it because he ordered the same thing, and in order to grab it you have to step over people putting toppings on their pita. Plus there is somewhat limited seating. The 14th street location offers a few other perks too, like I believe you can get your falafel as a salad and actually get a tray to put it on.
Seriously just go to the 14th Street location if you can, the layout is much, much less chaotic. Alternatively, go at like 2:30pm on a weekday or some other time when there will be no crowd. Or just go and deal with the confusion in exchange for delicious food.
Updated from previous review on Tuesday October 27, 2015
Updated from previous review on Tuesday October 27, 2015
Pros: Great falafel, Choose your own toppings, Inexpensive
Cons: Terrible layout- try different location
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Nyahstar
Points +31
A vegan gem in Adams Morgan - Edit
Best falafels ever! Very much hunger satisfying. Nice variety of raw and grilled veggie toppings. Baba Ghanouj (eggplant based dip/topping) is on point.
Read morePros: U get plenty 4 ur money...so so filling, Open late night. Perfect for clubgoers., Friendly staff
Cons: Not much idoor/outdoor seating space. , Falafels only offered as sandwich w/pita
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Fit_Fathers
Points +307
Falafel Lovers Paradise - Edit
Adams Morgan is hop and trendy and featured a very diverse selection of international restaurants and cafes to enjoy. Amsterdam Falafelshop is found on the second floor and has a small area for eating in. The falafels are deep fried so stay cognizant of the extra fat from the oils. Yet, you can top your specialty sandwich with an array of toppings to fill it out while eating like kings and queens. Of course you can add fries if you so choose. I prefer the baked falafel balls at SweetGreens instead.
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HasokaAoldmanKrieg
Points +264
open late - Edit
Delicious drunk vegan food! Or sober... I had it twice in one night! Set a record for most falafels in a bowl for the night ... Mmm Mmm!!
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aner1kind17
Points +1165
Best falafel in the world! Or at least DC - Edit
This is one of my favorite spots to eat in DC. Cheap, healthy, delicious, and vegetarian. What more could you want? The real highlight is instead of your standard falafel (pita, hummus, tomato, lettuce) you get a bar of at least 10 toppings to put in your pita, including different vegetables, sauces and mixes. Not to be missed! They now offer Belgian fries too!
Read morePros: Good value, Comfort food
Cons: Difficult to get to with public transpor
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beetsrock
Points +719
Falafel Bliss - Edit
This is a total falafel experience in a cozy little shop. Don't forget to mash your falafel so you can squeeze on maximum mouthwatering toppings. You will be so happy you went. Outdoor tables and good people watching.
Read morePros: absloutely delicious toppings bar, friendly staff, outdoor tables
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Stevie
Points +11765
Amsterdam Falafelshop,Washington DC - Edit
This place is great. Its on a similar sort of set up to the Maoz falafel franchise for anyone who has been there. Rock, say what kind of bread roll you want with your falafel, yes or no to chips (fries as people seem to call them in this country) and then serve yourself from the choice of salads (the baba ganush was great, the green stuff isn't coriander but chernobyl hot chilli). All is vegan except the coleslaw and 1 other thing.Very
Read moreIts in the bar and nightspot area of Adam's Morgan and is very popular.
Pros: Very vegan friendly, great value
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Tigra220
Points +10447
Best Falafel ever! - Edit
The. Best. Falafel sandwich. EVERRR!! There's a topping bar (98% vegan & 100% vegetarian), which is an ingenious idea! Plus you have a choice of white or whole wheat pita bread. The fries were awesome as well. And the customer service was great. I can't wait to get back to Washington, D.C. & get another one...or three! :)
Read morePros: Amazing falafel & fries, Inexpensive , Large spread toppings bar!
Cons: Must fight for street parking, Limited seating inside
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daviddbest
Points +42
Fa la la la-laa - Edit
It is a dive. A srrrious dive. Brace your date, as they'll need to be a good sport. It is also delicious. A srrrious delicious. Brace your belly, you will likely overdo it.
Read moreThey sell falafel sandwiches, decent potato frites (though lacking in Dutch frite sauces) and have a soda fountain that takes up a sixth of the dining room. Squeeze cheeks.
The falafel is well seasoned, moist, and cooked competently. It may or may not be your favorite falafel. but it's solid good falafel.
The toppings bar, however, is going to make the eyes pop out of your head and largely merits the 5 stars. You've spreads like hummus & baba g., various pickled things, beets, slaws, dressings, i could just keep going. Easily 40 items and you will run out of sandwich before you try half.
Keep an eye out for their mobile unit at area street faires--NOT TO BE MISSED, as i assure you, you will not find better fair fare.
Pros: toppings bar, frites, value
Cons: tiny dining room, location after dark
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J B
Points +36
Best Falafel - Edit
Small place, not fancy. Their entire menu is falafel sandwiches, fries, and brownies. This place is about doing something simple and doing it right.
Read moreThe falafel is exceptionally flavorful. You choose a whole wheat or white pita, they fry the falafel in front of you, and then you take your sandwich and use the topping bar to fill it out. I wish the toppings were labeled, but most of them you can figure out. They have quite a lot of options, all of which are vegetarian. The fries are also fried on demand and are delicious. Their drink options are a little limited; I tend to stop at the nearby Yes market and pick up a drink.
The people are friendly. The food is cheap and filling. While it's fried, there's at least some nutritional value to be found here, especially if you choose the right toppings. And it's vegetarian. Why isn't every fast food place like this?
Updated from previous review on Wednesday July 06, 2011
Pros: Delicious, Cheap, Delicious and Cheap
Cons: They don't take credit cards, Limited drink options
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Jgindc
Points +19
Funky-wonderful little outpost - Edit
What a discovery...a European/Israeli-style felafel bar with a delicious spectrum of toppings and sides. Everything about this place has [censored] and personality. Highly recommended!
Read morePros: Unique menu, Tons of character, Dutch language touches
Cons: Noisy when crowded
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hotirah
Points +30
enjoyable - Edit
I really enjoy the falafel here, I just wish the space was larger with a few more table and chairs...
Read morePros: excellet food, good value
Cons: space small
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ldauzat
Points +120
Best Falafel ever - Edit
Hit up Amsterdam after a Caps game this past weekend.
Read moreBy far the best falafel I have ever tasted. Went with three other people, two of which are non vegetarians, and had never had a falafel before. Everyone enjoyed their as much as I did.
Staff went out of their way to explain which toppings were vegan and what ingredients they contained.
Can't wait to go back to D.C. so we can eat there again. Definitely a must try.
Pros: awesome falafels, friendly staff, cheap
Cons: limited seating
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fondducoeur
Points +1167
I Love This Place! - Edit
This place only serves a couple of items, but if you like falafel and fries, this is the place to get them. The toppings are excellent...especially the roasted eggplant and tahini sauce.
Read moreIt's open late also, which is nice.
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