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Falafel cafe

Restaurant Vegetarian restaurant Mediterranean restaurant Middle eastern restaurant Lebanese restaurant Gyro restaurant Falafel restaurant

Colorful counter serve for halal meats & Middle Eastern fare, with many vegetarian & vegan options. People often mention great, delicious, owner, amazing, Lebanese, love,


Address

11454 Uptown Ave, Cleveland, OH 44106, United States

Website

www.falafelcafecleveland.com

Contact

+1 216-381-1591

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.10 (302 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Saturday: 11 am to 8 pm
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 11 am to 8 pm
  • Tuesday: 11 am to 8 pm
  • Wednesday: 11 am to 8 pm
  • Thursday: 11 am to 8 pm
  • Friday: 11 am to 8 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: great (13) delicious (12) owner (9) amazing (7) Lebanese (7) love (6)
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  • 5/5 Erica B. 6 years ago on Google • 38 reviews
    Waiter was very nice. Falafel wrap was yummy! Fries were thin, fresh cut... Very good, but a touch on the greasy side. One minor complaint was that the salt was too coarse for the salt shaker, so we had to remove the lid to get it to come out.. We took home spinach and feta pies which were fantastic just heated in the microwave. We also grabbed a few pieces of decent sized baklava, and a bowl of lentil soup which were all very good. This is definitely one of my favorite stops in University Circle for a quick bite to eat.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ordabek D. 2 years ago on Google • 422 reviews
    The food tastes great here and the owner, she's wonderful! Highly recommended!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ans B. 1 year ago on Google
    Highly recommended 👌🏼 this place serves delicious and authentic middle eastern dishes. The owner is very friendly and accommodating. Will be back again. 5+
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Talencia B. 1 year ago on Google
    I love this place!!! The salmon burgers are the best!! The owner is the sweetest lady. Please eat here if you want some great food.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 John W. 2 years ago on Google • 8 reviews
    I am vegetarian and my wife is vegan. I would rate it 20/10 if I could. Amazing. The owner served us herself. She is amazing and the food is amazing. Someone on Happy Cow should rate it as I am not. Worth the trip from Columbus!!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Caroline F. 2 years ago on Google
    I’ve been a loyal customer for about a year. Started in the spring semester, and the food NEVER dropped its quality, time efficiency, taste. I just had my birthday there to celebrate since it’s my favorite lunch spot. The owner gave me two complimentary baklavas for me and my best friend. They were heavenly!!! So sweet to have an owner who recognizes and treats their customers! Everything is fresh and made with love. Perfect for something filling, quick to make, and very affordable.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 valery a. 1 year ago on Google
    This place is amazing. I’ve been meaning to try it for a while, and I can just say it is definitely delicious. The owner is super welcoming and everything is super delicious!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Thatcher B. 7 months ago on Google • 35 reviews
    Wonderful place. They had great food, great service, and a great atmosphere. My mate and I both got the pita wraps. The salmon in mine was excellent, to my surprise. The chicken in my mate's was great as well. The baklava was excellent; it was some of the best I've had in a while.

  • 5/5 Nimita N. 6 months ago on Google • 16 reviews
    Wonderful place.Food was delicious and cooked with warmth and love. Food tasted fresh. Can't wait to go back. People go and visit that place for good delicious meditarrean food.

  • 5/5 Lawrence S. 11 months ago on Google • 6 reviews
    My first time there I got .yself the chicken pita and my girlfriend the lamb kebab. I definitely had to go back for that amb, and now it's a regular spot of ours. The owner is also very sweet and welcoming. I've enjoyed each of my visits.

  • 5/5 M R. 7 months ago on Google • 4 reviews
    This place is amazing. Delicious Lebanese food at great prices. Try the lentil soup!! Mae and her team do an amazing job!

  • 5/5 Beth F. 2 years ago on Google
    Wonderful food. My favorite was the rice pudding I believe it was made with rose water. Sooo good! My husband on a low salt diet. Mae prepared a wonderful dish of salmon and reduced the sodium as requested. Wonderfully fresh and delicious. Friendly and personable. Must go!

  • 1/5 Sequoia B. 11 months ago on Google
    Food was extremely over-priced and under seasoned. There are definitely better Middle Eastern eateries in Greater Cleveland.

  • 5/5 Michelle T. 1 year ago on Google
    Met Miss May today. Enjoy her friendliness. Unfamiliar with Lebanese..But what a great treat. The food was awesome..My Family had the Shawarma, the Salmon platter with Curried Rice ,the Mujjdra, which was Lentils and rice with bellpeppers and onions...The food was GREAT..Lovely meal..Food was hot and served in a timely fashion.

  • 5/5 R J. 1 year ago on Google
    I've been eating here since they were located on the corner of Mayfield and Euclid. The food is always delicious and made with love.

  • 5/5 omar m. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing food. Friendly staff and amazing owners. Definitely a great food spot for anyone visiting university circle.

  • 5/5 Ceanna A. 1 year ago on Google
    Always very kind and delicious food. I highly recommend the chicken Philly, falafel, and baklava

  • 5/5 Hannah C. 1 year ago on Google
    Delicious food and amazing service! The manager is the sweetest and takes great care of everyone while in there. The food is made fresh right in front of you, including french fries, and the menu has some great vegan options.

  • 5/5 Stephie R. 1 year ago on Google
    Falafel cafe is the best Lebanese restaurant in Cleveland Ohio , All food is 100% homemade , freshly cooked , and has the authentic Lebanese taste ! Even the blend of peppers, are made by the chef , ready peppers mixture are never used , which gives food the real Lebanese flavors , and makes it so unique and special Besides , everytime I visit falafel cafe , I feel at home , the chef makes everything by herself , always smiley , and welcoming .. I can feel love and blessings everytime I eat at falafel cafe .. I highly recommend this place , for those who love Lebanese food , or for those who wanna taste a real great Lebanese food !

  • 5/5 Brad G. 1 year ago on Google
    Falafel café is a wonderful place to dine! The gyro was delicious and one of the best I've ever had. The owner was very friendly!

  • 5/5 Peyton B. 1 year ago on Google
    Mae is wonderful! She greets our group by name and is very always very friendly. The food is absolutely delicious! Couldn’t ask for a better experience supporting a local, woman-owned business! :)

  • 5/5 Brianna B. 2 years ago on Google • 2 reviews
    Friendly staff, decent number of options on menu, and delicious food! Hardly any wait to order, and the food was ready very quickly. Cute little restaurant and a great one to support because it's local instead of the typical chains that populate Uptown. Ordered a salmon pita (pictured) and enjoyed it outside. :)
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Skunk H. 9 months ago on Google • 1 review
    Food was delicious, exactly what I was looking for, and the customer service was fantastic. Felt very welcomed, definitely visiting this spot next time we're in the Land!

  • 5/5 Samuel M. 1 year ago on Google • 2 reviews
    Delicious food! I highly recommend the falafel pita wrap, but you really can't go wrong with anything on the menu in my experience. Amazing staff too!!


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed outside
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Halal food
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Identifies as women-owned

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