• CLOSED: Amsterdam Falafelshop - Adams Morgan

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Vegan-friendly
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Mediterranean
Fast food
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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.


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31 Reviews

First Review by cookiem

RNVeg

Points +188

Vegetarian
08 Oct 2022

One of my DC favorites

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.

Pros: Best falafel in the city!, Wide variety of toppings

Cons: HORRIBLE parking

LeahHartung

Points +85

Vegan
07 Jul 2022

Wish I could give it 5 stars

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!

Updated from previous review on 2022-07-07

Veganwithavengance

Points +105

Vegan
11 Apr 2022

Food's great open late

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.

Decent 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

kefox1995

Points +1088

Vegan
06 Mar 2022

Best falafel!!

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

Pros: Vegan falafel sandwich and bowl, Vegan toppings with vegan garlic sauce , Outdoor seating

Ioannam

Points +122

Vegan
09 Feb 2022

Best falafel

The place doesn't look promising, but it was such a surprise tasting the delicious falafel they make!

chels2ocean

Points +754

Vegan
08 Feb 2022

My favorite falafel in DC

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

KatherineCole

Points +212

Vegan
12 Aug 2020

Eh falafel, but decent otherwise

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.

kenvegan

Points +12837

Vegan
25 Feb 2020

Great Falafels

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.

Pros: Awesome falafels

Cons: I wish there were more locations!

veganatic

Points +126

Vegan
02 May 2018

great falafel

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

Pros: delicious, great sauces, small menu

Cons: not all vegan

Sev137

Points +73

Vegan
27 Nov 2017

Best Falafel

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.

Pros: Best Falafel

Cam

Points +2072

Vegetarian
07 Nov 2017

Falafels

Real fresh falafel made as you order. Good salad bar to customize your bowl or sandwich. Fairly priced

Pros: fresh, fast

LulanMeyoo

Points +26

Vegan
16 Oct 2017

thank you so so much

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!

Pros: many options , cheap food, delicious

Benkinetic

Points +35

Vegan
02 Jan 2016

Euro Falafel Done Right

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.

Pros: Friendly staff, Giant Portions, Reminded me of Europe

Cons: Holes in the sidewalk.

shineonyou

Points +853

Vegan
27 Oct 2015

Must eat in DC, but consider a different location

Amsterdam Falafel is amazing falafel, and it's on the list of places I bring out of town visitors. Definitely go here.

Definitely 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

Nyahstar

Points +31

Vegan
03 Oct 2015

A vegan gem in Adams Morgan

Best falafels ever! Very much hunger satisfying. Nice variety of raw and grilled veggie toppings. Baba Ghanouj (eggplant based dip/topping) is on point.

Pros: 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

Fit_Fathers

Points +307

Vegan
26 Jun 2015

Falafel Lovers Paradise

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.

HasokaAoldmanKrieg

Points +264

Vegan
23 May 2015

open late

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!!

aner1kind17

Points +1165

Vegetarian
15 Jan 2014

Best falafel in the world! Or at least DC

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!

Pros: Good value, Comfort food

Cons: Difficult to get to with public transpor

beetsrock

Points +719

Vegan
02 Jul 2013

Falafel Bliss

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.

Pros: absloutely delicious toppings bar, friendly staff, outdoor tables

Stevie

Points +11765

Vegan
15 Jun 2013

Amsterdam Falafelshop,Washington DC

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

Its in the bar and nightspot area of Adam's Morgan and is very popular.

Pros: Very vegan friendly, great value

Tigra220

Points +10447

Vegan
09 Apr 2013

Best Falafel ever!

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! :)

Pros: Amazing falafel & fries, Inexpensive , Large spread toppings bar!

Cons: Must fight for street parking, Limited seating inside

daviddbest

Points +42

Vegetarian
14 Jan 2013

Fa la la la-laa

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.

They 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

J B

Points +36

Vegetarian
06 Jul 2011

Best Falafel

Small place, not fancy. Their entire menu is falafel sandwiches, fries, and brownies. This place is about doing something simple and doing it right.

The 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

Jgindc

Points +19

Mostly Veg
01 Jan 2011

Funky-wonderful little outpost

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!

Pros: Unique menu, Tons of character, Dutch language touches

Cons: Noisy when crowded

hotirah

Points +30

Vegan
25 Oct 2010

enjoyable

I really enjoy the falafel here, I just wish the space was larger with a few more table and chairs...

Pros: excellet food, good value

Cons: space small

ldauzat

Points +120

Vegan
26 Jan 2010

Best Falafel ever

Hit up Amsterdam after a Caps game this past weekend.

By 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

fondducoeur

Points +1167

Vegan
09 Aug 2009

I Love This Place!

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.
It's open late also, which is nice.




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