Best falafel
A falafel pita from Pita Palace. Photo: Gene Lee
YOUR PICKS
1. Pita Palace
You say, “Pita Palace has a serve-yourself toppings bar that is yummy” and “It reminds me a lot of Maoz which is the best ever, but not in Atlanta.”
2. Falafel King
3. Ali Baba
4. Hovan Gourmet
5. Café Agora
OUR PICKS
1. Mediterranean Bakery
The AJC dining team’s specialist in International Cuisine Gene Lee says, “After the first few bites, I immediately knew the falafel at Mediterranean Bakery was my top choice. They are a tad larger than my other four selections and also are the lightest in color. The nutty, crunchy exterior crackles against your teeth, and the steamy interior reveals balanced flavors of chickpea and cumin with just a hint of perfume from coriander. This is the ultimate falafel.”
2. Café Agora
3. Hovan Gourmet
4. Pita Palace
5. O U for U
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122 comments Add your comment
Datfire
July 26th, 2011
8:17 am
Mezza has a good one!
Dr Richard Handler
July 26th, 2011
8:20 am
Buckhead Pizza. Sam the owner is Syrian and makes it fresh and as a Syrian, I can tell you it’s the BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yummy
July 26th, 2011
8:23 am
Basil Wraps in Marietta is great!
KK
July 26th, 2011
8:24 am
OU for U and Hovan at Perimeter Mall
Steve
July 26th, 2011
8:30 am
Try Veggie Patch Falfel at your Grocers produce section… good eats and convenient
Falafel Eater
July 26th, 2011
8:39 am
Leon’s International Grocery on Pleasantdale. Creamiest, best falafel out there.
Deb
July 26th, 2011
8:49 am
Ou for U always a pleasure going there!
Bina
July 26th, 2011
9:00 am
Cafe Sababa on N Shallowford has the best falafel! All his ingredients are really fresh tasting and the falafel has the perfect light crisp outer crust and tasty inner filling. Yummmm….gotta go there now!
Vegan Queen
July 26th, 2011
9:09 am
Olive Bistro rocks!
PeaChick
July 26th, 2011
9:11 am
For those of you up in North Gwinnett/Hall County: Divana Mediterranean, exit 16 on 985
LL
July 26th, 2011
9:15 am
Ali Baba in L5P is horrible and overpriced ($7+ for falafel??)
Falafel King is the best “cheap” place and Olive Bistro is the best “not cheap” place
Diana
July 26th, 2011
9:16 am
Olive Bistro. I do wish someone would take your suggestion that it makes for great street food and create a mediterranean food truck. There is one that parks close to the MOMA in New York that I always stop at when I’m there.
Israel
July 26th, 2011
9:22 am
Cafe Posh on Roswell Rd is a real good place for Falafel (and other dishes) . I always like their food.
moshing badger
July 26th, 2011
9:24 am
Mingles off of Roswell Road in Marietta. Its a Mediterranean/Jamaican restaurant. The falafel is Israeli-style, and all the falafel balls are all made fresh.
kangning
July 26th, 2011
9:26 am
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susan
July 26th, 2011
9:26 am
Ali Baba downtown on Broad Street
Cameron
July 26th, 2011
9:26 am
I always enjoyed the falafel at Jerusalem Bakery in Alpharetta.
kangning
July 26th, 2011
9:29 am
just want change express our country culture.also can teach you chinese free.and introduce some mogolia cultire.expect everyone to my good friend.
ane
July 26th, 2011
9:32 am
I can’t decide between Pita Palace or Jerusalem Bakery in Marietta. I do admit I enjoiy the falafel on laffa at the Jerusalem bakery better than the pita bread. I’ve also eaten at Olive Bistro and found it ok but expensive.
greg
July 26th, 2011
9:38 am
Falafel King in Emory Village is the best. Their falafel is crispy and perfect every time.
Jim
July 26th, 2011
9:51 am
Mediterranean frickin grill
SouthernMan
July 26th, 2011
10:22 am
Marcos Pita’s on Ponce!!!
E
July 26th, 2011
10:27 am
Star Provisions. Delicious!
Michael
July 26th, 2011
10:29 am
Cafe Agora.
Michael
July 26th, 2011
10:30 am
Mediterranean Grill is gross, Star Provisions is mediocre.
Joe
July 26th, 2011
10:45 am
Hovan @ Perimeter Mall. HANDS DOWN! I know it sounds crazy, but there is an older gentleman there who I believe is the Owner, he claims its his long time family recipe. But its AMAZING. I live a block from Pita Palace and used to eat thier exclusivley until I discovered Hovan at Perimeter, its the best Falafel I have had in the States with out a doubt – I can’t even compare how good it is to Pita Palace. Hovan @ Perimeter Mall.
Peaches
July 26th, 2011
10:46 am
Ali Baba’s downtown or in little 5 has the best falafel vegetable wrap in the world. I found myself craving it every day that I lived in the city.
Chickpea
July 26th, 2011
10:46 am
I gotta go with Hovan Gourmet @ Perimeter Mall. It’s fresh, nicely seasoned, crispy on the outside and award winning. Try their lamb schawarma, too with everything on it. It’s the best! Messy, but most good food is. For holidays and family get togethers we also get a couple of platters of their Hovan rolls. Healthy, delicious and everybody loves them.
L
July 26th, 2011
10:49 am
Lawrence’s Cafe on Buford Hwy near North Druid hills! It’s a little known hole in the wall, but still awesome.
Jennyl
July 26th, 2011
10:54 am
Borage Grill in Olde Town Conyers…Great little restaurant!!!!
atlHOkie
July 26th, 2011
10:56 am
Makara’s in Sandy Springs has a great Falafel!!!!
Colleen
July 26th, 2011
10:56 am
Café Posh hands down. There is no comparison.
hb
July 26th, 2011
11:11 am
The Beirut in PTC. Fresh, authentic, great menu all Lebanese food!
David
July 26th, 2011
11:16 am
Cafe Sababa on N Shallowford in Dunwoody is the best by far. Doni Tamli runs the place and one of the best chefs I know.
RA
July 26th, 2011
11:19 am
Jerusalem bakery makes some best Falafel. They make authentic middle eastern food. I like shawarma more than falafel. They are conveniently located in Alpharetta and Marietta. They have a website too, if any of you may wanna visit it.
PJ
July 26th, 2011
12:49 pm
Aladdin’s at Roswell Rd & Dunwoody Pl
Typical Redneck
July 26th, 2011
3:32 pm
I must disagree about Hovan. I enjoyed as a kid, but the last time I was there it was awful. Maybe I hit it on a bad night.
71Relic
July 26th, 2011
10:43 pm
The Iraqi gentleman in Avondale Estates on College Ave, mentioned earlier, moved to San Diego but is back, and hopes to open a new restaurant next to Taqueria Los Hermanos in Tucker on Hugh Howell Road. His Falafel was and is the best. I know. He told me so.
Google Wish for Shish, then Best Falafel: Ali’s Mediterranean Avondale
atl-expat
July 27th, 2011
10:59 am
Mezza – best falafel in a sit-down dining experience
Cafe agora – best falafel sandwich
Ali Babas – best street food-style falafel
Ugh!
July 27th, 2011
2:42 pm
I had some really bad middle eastern food for lunch. Now I falafel.
Scott
July 28th, 2011
6:22 pm
It’s tough competition, but Cafe Sababa is my pick hands down. This little eatery in Dunwoody at 4639 N. Shallowford Rd. is consistently good. Well worth a visit.
http://www.cafesababa.net/
Island Breeze
July 28th, 2011
8:45 pm
Ali Baba in Little 5, exceptional!
FryThyBrain
July 28th, 2011
9:41 pm
Mediterranean Cafe, off Chamblee Tucker and 285 has the best at 50 cents a piece.
Falafel King
July 28th, 2011
10:54 pm
I have 3 Places to offer: Ali Baba’s L5P, Hovan at Perimeter Mall, Alladin’s off Roswell Road and Dunwoody Place
Josh
July 28th, 2011
11:03 pm
Pita Palace, no question
michael
July 28th, 2011
11:11 pm
Cafe Agora of course. In Buckhead but a “hole in the wall”. The owner is a character (similar to the soup nazi) but awesome food.
Amanda
July 29th, 2011
12:18 am
Pita Palace, it reminds me a lot of Maoz which is the best ever but not in Atlanta.
Johm
July 29th, 2011
5:26 am
Posh Cafe has the best I’ve ever had anywhere.
MarieLetsEat
July 29th, 2011
5:33 am
OU For U Cafe in Dunwoody makes the best, although Mediterranean Grill’s are indeed wonderful.
Jon
July 29th, 2011
5:45 am
I lived in Egypt and Mediterranean Bakery is the Best and most Authentic Arabic food in Atlanta! Hands down!