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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great chicken shawarma. Their food has a taste to it. I like it, the hookah is decent. The service has improved and i am their regular.
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
come here for the falafels, very flavorful and good texture, best I've had in the bay. chicken plate was pretty dry though. an alternative to cherry garden when I'm in the area and dont feel like...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came here or my husband's birthday and the food is sooooo good. I came because of all the good Yelp reviews and I have to say. I agree. The place inside is not the most nicest place that you will...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I would avoid this place because of sanity concerns. They don't know how to use the gloves. There is no point in using gloves to handle the food if you use them to clean the tables and handle the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Since the first time I've been here. I've dined at least twice. I've had the chicken kabob plate as well as the chicken shawarma sammich.I'll probably have a hard time debating between the chicken...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OMGoodness!!!!! The food is great here. I used to live in San Mateo when I was a Kid and we would eat Greek food all the time. We moved here to the Fremont area about 19 years ago and never has there...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm eating the chicken pita sandwich right now as I'm writing this review!!! So I've lived in Fremont my whole life and never knew this place existed, thank you fellow Fremont Yelpers. I came here...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Their falafels are unbeatable. Shawarma's are also very very good. The only complaint I have is that their hummus is a bit on the bland side. But they make up for it with their "kunefe" (a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good falafel, definitely. The pita was legit pita, too. Unfortunately the hummus was disappointing, which is surprising for a place like this! Too much tahini or something, I don't know. Edit: The...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Found this place on Yelp, my good friends' tummy can handle Mediterranean food only, so we decided to check this place out based on the reviews. We ordered the falafel and the lamb shawarma sandwich,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Simply put the best in Fremont. This is the Best chicken Shawarma that I've had in this area. The service was fast and friendly. The outdoor seating is a nice plus, I noticed a sign that says it's...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Falafel etc. has good food for a very decent price. The restaurant itself is sort of "fast food" set up wise, but it has always been clean, and the staff has always been friendly. I have several food...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Three years living in Fremont and I just found out about this place?!? I'm glad to have found this place now rather than never!This place is kind of hidden in the Fremont Bank parking lot, it's...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wowie! The owner Ramzi is serious about satisfying his customers! He replied to my review to assure me that their "aim is to please our guests." Thanks, Ramzi! Talk about personable service!
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After reading the reviews about this restaurant, I got some crazy cravings for falafels. I was finally in the area so I stopped by to get a falafel sandwich. I went at like 3pm so I wasn't surprised...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We actually ate here in the early Spring and had a helluva time finding this place at night. This is before I got the VZ Navigation System on my phone. Thank God I remember what it looked like from...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Was there on a Sunday Afternoon Ordered a Falafel Sandwich, Good Price $5.50 Owner was friendly, professional, warm. Place was clean, Patio is beautiful. Food was good but had better. Condiments were...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
yeah this place is aaaaiiiight. i duno whatsup w/ the rave reviews. i had a lamb shawarma plate. the meat was kinda dry maybe cuz we were eating late? 745? . rice was good, i also got the cabbage...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the five star review is for the falafel alone...the best falafel i've ever had came from here and i've been searching for a great alternative in southern california ever since...since i have yet to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Falafel sandwich was bomb!! I would go here for my Falafel fix. The people were very nice and prompt. The sandwich was a pretty good size. :-)
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I read so many good things about this place so I decided to try it durin gmy lunch hour. The lady who was taking my order was pretty nice and patient. I ordered the Meat Schwarma sandwich and as I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my regular joint for Middle eastern food. I always order the Chicken or the Lamb Schwarma platter. I have tried almost all the side orders - Hummus, Baba Ghanoush, Tabooli, Salad and they are...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
immaculate kitchen & restroom? check! Welcoming staff? Check! Fresh fluffly pitas? Check! Moist Shwarma? Check! Hookahs? yup!No complaints.
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite Mediterranean! The owner always has a big smile on his face and is very welcoming. Upon ordering you'll see that he is very flexible with substitutions so you can really have your meal...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I got the falafel plate, yum yum yummy.Omigosh - the BEST tabbouleh I've ever had!! I actually thought I didn't like tabbouleh, because it had always been dry and flavorless (usually salad bar stuff,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you go to a place that has a food item in its name... you should make it a point to at least order that item. Well I'm totally glad I ordered the falafel because it is so beyoooooooooond yummy! In...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If I were writing a review of falafel this place would get 5 stars. This is the best falafel I've ever had. Better than Arax, any place on Westwood Blvd or any place in the east village. The...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We have lived in Fremont for seven years and finally tried Falafel Etc. The pitas are THE BEST, and the hummus was good; I am extremely picky about hummus. I had the lamb shawarma and enjoyed it...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Go here if you want some serious taste bud action. I'm cheap so the only thing I've tried so far is both the Chicken/Meat Shawarma's. The bread is nice and soft and meshes perfectly with the thinly,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cheap Goodness. Lamb Shawerma Pita is delish. Lots of meat and veggies and saucy wrapped up in a fluffy pita....HMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM! Add hot sauce of course and I'm in heaven.
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely the best falafel I've found in the Bay Area so far. I really like Babalou in Walnut Creek and Falafel Drive In in San Jose, but this place beats both of those due to the following:1. Very...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 stars rounded to 4I had been meaning to try this place so my boyfriend and I headed over there for some meat shawarma sandwiches. We also ordered a side of hummus and baba ganoush. Unfortunately,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My Lebanese-Palestinian friend said that his mom stopped cooking at home, and now they just come here to eat. That's a pretty strong endorsement in my book.I had the shawarma and a side of falafel....
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Giving Falafel etc a 3.5, though I do feel a bit bad giving less than 4 stars because I'm comparing them to the (probably) less authentic Falafel's Drive In in San Jose. I ordered a falafel sandwich...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a gem!I hadn't had falafels before & wasn't sure if I'd like it, well guess what, I LIKE IT & you will too! I'm going back!Good stuff here people, the regular falafel is all I need, but...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food was really good, growing up in Israel, it was a real treat!The best thing about this place is their Pita bread it's one the best I had in the US.The owner is really friendly, and the humus as...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
WOW! The falafels are so tasty here and the bread and hummus is exceptional. I don't give many 5's but this place deserves it for sure. I would only give this place one knock, closed on Mondays! WTF...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'd skip the shawarma here except if they're carving it off the spit to order. I had a mix of chicken and lamb and they were both dry, and sliced into tiny strips. Tabbouleh needed more lemon, hummus...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
by far the best falafels and shawarma for miles.
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food:Was here for lunch today, and I agree with others, the FALAFEL SANDWICH is excellent. Many (most, actually) Mediterranean restaurants make their falafel too dry - here they made it perfectly. I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't usually go to a middle eastern type of restaurant. But my wife always like to try something new. So I thought, let's do it. I got the lamp shawarma plate with hummus and cabbage salad. It...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this place is yummy! the prices are good and the flavors awesome. i had the hummus platter and the falael platter. the portions were good and very affordable for the price. the only problem was that...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
WOW! The falafel sandich is so delicious. The pita bread is toasted and just plain yummy. I love the picked radish and slices of cucumber in the sandwich. I use to think "Falafel Drive In" in san jose...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I took my friend here based on the yelp reviews. She hadn't eaten Mediterranean food before. She had the chicken kabob and really liked it. I tried the chicken shawarma which was good, not great....
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I knew I would love this place as soon as I saw the hookahs that were being displayed in their front window!I was in the area a couple of weeks ago and had a hankerin' for some falafel. I searched...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We have come here quite often since my initial review and each time all of the food was excellent (though I haven't tried the lentil soup since that first time) and the service was also top notch....
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OMG the owner told me that they DO do hookah. yay.
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had the falafel as a late afternoon snack one day, I was not disappointed. It is tied in my tastebuds as the #2 falafel I have had, and 2nd is not a bad place to be with the other falafel joints I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here last night and really enjoyed it. The food was good, place was clean, and the people working there were very nice and helpful.
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My mom and me went here in the afternoon for a quick bite. I had the chicken shawarma sandwich and mom had the falafel one.Soft and fresh pita bread, chicken was juicy and well spiced and the sandwich...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, this place is great. The best friend and I came here for lunch one weekday and what a gem this place is! I got the chicken shawarma and the bestest got the meat shawarma. The chicken was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was very satisfied with my meal there. However I'm concerned how long they'll be around since the location is in such an obscure back lot off the main drag.Anyway, I got there right at noon and the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yum! I got a falafel sandwich. Delicious! It had lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, pickles, falafel balls, and a delicious pita wrap. I liked this falafel sandwich better than the one at Falafel Drive In...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I usually can't go wrong with a gyro when I'm hungry and the fact that this is close to my boyfriend's apartment does not hurt.I've had their sandwiches twice thus far and I like them, but I'm not too...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Falafel as they should be. Had the falafel plate with Hummus, my wife had the falafel in pita bread. Friends of us had a chicken shawarma and lentil soup. All of us liked the food.
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I found myself in Fremont for work, and looking for a place for lunch. I saw a sign for Falafel, and right away I went for it. The place looked deserted on the outside, but I went in anyway. The...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place. I usually just go for one of the sandwiches, because theyre only 5 bucks and satisfy my hunger. I also love that they fill up a pita, as oppose to wrapping the meat in the pita,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had the Lamb Schwarma Sandwich for lunch. It was pretty cheap for $5.50. I never had a schwarma sandwich that came with pickles and picked radish. I picked those items out of the sandwich. The lamb...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a decent place, not the best, not the worst. I thought that for $9 the shawarma plate was a little light.What's up with the threatening signs above the condiments? They literally spell out...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First of all I have to thank my friend Frankie for picking this spot to eat dinner last Tuesday. Falafel etc. is awesome. I ordered the Shawarma plate -- I chose the chicken shawarma, babaghanoush...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is excellent, if you are not familar with eastern food, the excellent people working there will help explain.This is where I go for my fast food. Try the lamb it is excellent
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is right around the corner from where I work, so I love going for lunch. The owners are friendly and courteous, and the food seems really fresh (not fast food-like). For the price,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Had the chicken shawarma wrap and a falafel. It was good yet I tasted better. Prices were decent.
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've had Falafel in many cities, many places but never as good as Falafel etc. Good service, fresh food. Love the vegie Falafel. I think this is one of my favourite places in Fremont.
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very solid food. Had the chicken shawarma wrap with an order of 6 dolmas and a drink. Ran $10 for everything. The food was very fresh and had solid, but not overwhelming flavor. Good quality chicken...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow. Hard to find, but worth the stress of looking for it! Only had the chance to try the falafel plate and the lamb kabob plate. Lamb was perfectly done and the falafels were A one....crispy on...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yay! I'm a fan.
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here last night for a casual dinner with the girls--what a random strip mall! Chinese Food, German Food, Middle Eastern Food, and Burgers....all housed in Swedish looking buildings. Random!As for...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Generous portions of very, very good shawarma. Family run. Spacious dining area. Nice condiment bar. Located next to a German deli where the employees wear lederhosen .Enough said.
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not too familiar with Middle Eastern flavors and foods. But for some reason I was really hankering some falafel.As I drove to Falafel etc., I coincidentally listened to a radio story about...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The reviews of this place are fantastic and I decided to give this place a try. I went there on Sun around 1pm.Good* Very clean inside* Nice interior, beautiful courtyard* Falafel was deliciousBad*...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, I go here a lot. It's close to where I work and I go with a friend who also loves Mediterranean food, so it's a win-win. We've been trying some places around, but this seems like the best place...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow. I went here based on everyone's reviews and I have to say, it was actually really good. I ordered the falafel plate w/ a side of rice and tabbouli. Everything was very flavorful and delicious....
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My wife had the chicken kabob and I had the falafel sandwich and hummus. I can't say anything bad. The food was great the hummus is outstanding.
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When we drove up to this joint, it looked a lil' shady... there was no one around the restaurant. We shrugged it off and went inside. The menu was simple enough, traditional middle eastern dishes like...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for dinner a few weeks ago and it was very delicious!!!! I love their falafel balls - so much flavor and crunchy too. YummmmmmmyyyyWhat we ordered: Lamb shawarma sandwich Chicken shawarma...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite places to go to in Fremont! It's a place you order once you walk in, but there is plenty of seating indoor and outdoor. On a nice warm night, its actually really nice to sit...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say? Such a great addition to Fremont's offerings. Great atmosphere, always spotlessly clean, nice patio outside, the friendliest owners -- and great food!The baba ghanoush, mint tea,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Several months later I'm still eating here at least once a week. Update:This place is simply awesome. Best falafels I've ever had, and definitely the hummus is in contention. I go here with my...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice spacious restaurant, even has an outdoor patio with a fountain you can dine at. Food was good. Chicken could have been more tender but passed as acceptable. Hummus was quite tasty but the pita...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely worth a visit if you're looking for some good Greek food. The quality and taste of the food is definitely up there and worthy of 4.5 to 5 stars. I had the chicken kabob plate for $10...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know Greek food very well but after eating at Falafel etc, I'm becomming a fan.Falafels had a crispy shell and moist interrior. Chicken Shawarma was a bit dry for my taste, though.Food is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just read that someone said their rice is "plain white rice." I just had to defend Falafel Etc. rice and say it's not plain!! I don't know what the cooks do to it, but it's definately anything but...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I received a considerate private message from the owner of this establishment and he fully explained the rationale for the somewhat off-putting condiment sign in use here. I appreciate the fact that...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Falafel, etc. has homespun charm - from its condiment limitation advisals to its misspeled menu (desert, falafal) - but the food is fresh and colorfully presented. The falafel plate came with 6...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place. Food is always great. You get lots of it for your buck! CLEAN TOO!
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The owner PM'd me and explained the deal with the sauces. I'm gonna side with him on this one.
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lamb Shawarma is just plain delicious. Wrap in soft pita bread, loaded with veges and well seasoned grilled shred lamb meat. The freshness of the pita blows my mind. *Flash back, ladies sitting...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is wonderful! Love the hummus, very creamy and rich. Love the tahini, fresh and deeeelish. Chicken kebab is always good, we've been there so often I think they recognize my husbands voice...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty much glorious for my vegetarian diet and apparently some delicious stuff to satisfy the carnivores in my family. Thank you Yelpers for leading me to such a wonderful place! I can actually walk...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I can't say I'm a fan of this place just yet. I went for a friend's birthday dinner and the service was quick. You order and pay for the food at the counter. They'll serve the food to you. I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'll keep it short and sweet. I live in San Jose, and I willingly and often drive to Fremont specifically for this place. The falafel is fantastic, the lamb shawarma is great, the kabobs are rich and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm no meat lover, yet I loved their chicken shwerma. And their falafel (the best I've had--crispy on the outside and oh so tender on the inside). And their hummus. And their crunchy bread. And...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Really tasty. :) And very authentic. I am not a fan of falafel (I actually kind of hate it... XD), but theirs was very good, and I've had it a few times. Always consistent with taste and quality.I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What a perfect little shopping center. It has a German deli, a Chinese/Filipino restaurant, a Nations Burger joint and Falafel Etc. all in the same parking lot. I thought to myself as I gazed around...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow--I'd call this Fremont's best kept secret, but it has so many reviews!We go here often for the Falafel sandwiches. Very fresh and yummy, and the bread is so soft. It's always empty, however (I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Can someone please just stick an IV through my arm that releases Falafel etc's hummus into my blood stream at evenly spaced intervals?Yeah, it was that good.. now drool begins to slide down the side...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had the chicken kabob which was ok. It seemed a little dry. The humus was excellent. The restaurant is casual.
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I asked the owners about the style of pita. They claimed it was "Palestinian." Who am I to fan the flames of Middle East conflict. Great pita whatever its origin.A big shout out to Steve L. and Dan B....
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Falafel's are great!! I always get the falafel plate...which used to come with 8 falafels. I guess they changed their prices/portions since I had last been here cuz now the falafel plate only comes...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
David P. set up a little get together with Dan B. and myself at this place. He was up on this place, and said we had to check it out. A bit farther away from work, but glad I made the trek up.David...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I normally don't like shwarma and falafel (yea I know, I'm a weirdo). It's just that every place I've been to that serves that sort of food is always really dry. I can't stand Zankou chicken cause the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We had a falafel craving but didn't feel like driving all the way to the Falafel Drive In in San Jose. So on yelp.com we went in search for a local falafel place and we came across Falafel Etc.A bit...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The review says it all....Best falafel sandwich I have eaten EVER!!!! The proportions are great (huge)...the sandwich comes with 5-6 falafel, cabbage/garlic salad, pickle, tahini, hummus. They also...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If I want my Falafel fix, I get it here, hands down!The patties are big and flavorful with all of the fixings. Plus sauce is served on the side.The staff are nice and the people cooking the food are...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I never look into this shopping center so I wasn't aware of this place until I saw reviews here.The falafel is EXCELLENT, crispy on the outside and light and moist inside, unlike those rock hard...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been about 4 times now and I absolutely adore this restaurant. The service is always great and very friendly workers!! I usually get the shawarma with lamb, humus and spinach salad! YUMMY!!...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent restaurant serving fresh mediterranean food at a descent price. The falafel are the best in the Bay area. The shabarma plates are so tasty. They also provide enough in the dishes not to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After reading the reviews on this place, I was glad to find another possibility of a decent local falafel joint (my last experience eating at Zorba's was disappointing). We came here on a Saturday...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fiance and I were doing some shopping at the Fremont Hub when we decided to go get a bite to eat for lunch. I've seen the sign for Falafel etc for a while and decided that this would be a good time...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I guess I should have gotten the falafel sandwhich instead of the chicken one because the chicken one just wasn't very good. I was actually hoping they would have gyros which they didn't have.What...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We went today for lunch at the Falafel, etc. We arrived a few minutes before 12, and to our surprise the place was closed. we walked around for a few minutes around the parking lot, went inside the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I came in here several months ago, got a bad vibe from the guy at the counter and decided to never come back. A few people I know started eating here and insisted that I was being silly and to give...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best falafels in the tri-city area. We stumbled upon this place after Falafel King (which was quite short lived) shut down after what felt like less than a year. The restaurant is inbetween the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
These falafels are worth the wait. The service is often slow, but extremely kind, and I find that I can't pass up the falafel when I'm in the area. Eventually, I'll check out the "Yelp Sampler...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i seriously JUST ate here and after eating i was like daaaammn i gotta go yelp this shit!my friend stupidly gave up meat for lent. stupid friend was starving and tired of eating egg salad, so i...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've come here a few times and have always gotten the wraps and falafel balls. The food here is fantastic and the staff is very friendly. I've minused a star because their white suace (the cucumber...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Whenever I go back home, I have to eat here before leaving. The lamb shawarma sandwich is too good (and you gotta be picky about where you get your lamb)! The sandwiches are big and pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Admittedly, I'm no expert in Mediterranean or Middle Eastern food but have always been curious in trying new foods, delicious foods and appreciating something different from what I'm used to. I found...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Falafel, Etc. has become one of my favorite places to eat in Fremont. My husband and I have gotten "stuck" on their lamb/beef shwarma plate with hummus and tabboleh. It's big enough for us to share...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I ate here for the first time today. It was real yummy.I had the Shawarma plate I had it with white rice, tabbouleh (bulghur with chopped parsley and a mid eastern dressing) that was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have an announcement to make!I .... have had .... my .... FIRST .... falafel balls!Wowee, and they were really good. This place is tucked away in a slow plaza housed in this very "Solvang-ish" set...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dropped in on a Sunday afternoon and was quite pleased! We ordered the Falafel Plate, Lamb Shawarma, Mint Tea and Baklava. The falafels were awesome! They weren't rough and greasy like others I've...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i enjoyed this place.Staff was super nice.Food was DELICIOUS. hummus was great and falafels were excellent. my mouth is actually salivating as im reviewing this.
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Came here on a Tuesday night, post work out with the BF. To our surprise, this place was FANTASTIC!! A little confused on the ordering system:Order at counterGive them your money.Sit down (no number...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hmm.. I drove by this place a couple of times, noticed no one in there and decided "it's probably not that great" and went somewhere else to eat! Oh how wrong was I!! I regret those time I chose to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best falafel place that i have ever been to. I had a falafel pita, and also tried a bite of the chicken kabob plate. Probably one of the best kabobs I have ever tasted. They also have a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dropped by here for dinner and left very satisfied. We came by around 7:30 PM and it was pretty empty, but by the time we got our food the place had filled up. The employees here are very friendly...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was my first time going to Falafel Etc. I though it just opened looking at how clean the entire place was but it turns out they have been open for about a year i think.. When an owner has pride...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Came here on a Sunday night and it was practically empty as I expect places to be. Glad we gave it a try though, the owner guy was very patient and helpful in explaining the different dishes. The...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The falafels we got today were a bit undercooked ($4.50), but the hummus ($3.00) was excellent. We also got a lamb shawarma ($5.50) which was good, although it had a few too many pickles than I would...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten a LOT of falafel balls. A lot. This restaurant had the BEST that I've ever eaten. No kidding!!! They're very crispy on the outside without being hard on the roof of your mouth, and they're...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow! I've been really disgusted lately at there being so little in the way of variety of good restaurants in Fremont. Tonight, trying to think of somewhere different to eat, I remembered seeing a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had been searching for a good Falafel in the area for a while now and was stoked to hear about this place thanks to fellow yelpers. I have been there twice. First time I ordered a Falafel sandwich...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The falafel is good, the salads so-so.We had a falafel in a pita (sandwich) which was really good. The falafel was like back in the middle east :-) and the pita was fresh and wonderful. The salads...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You want the bottom line? For the price of a meal at Burger King or Mickey Ds you can get a really good meal here. $5.50 will buy you a whole bunch of meat, either lamb or chicken or falafel stuffed...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very good service. Very friendly.Perfect falafel balls. You get 6 pieces. Nice and crispy on the outside and a good blend of spices and flavors on the inside. The baba ghannouj was good and was not...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, yet another undiscovered (but now discovered :D) gem in Fremont! I guess Fremont is starting to rock!Had lunch here with my family to celebrate my older brother's birthday. This place was super...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great place! Really nice outdoor sitting, excellent service!The food is delicious. We discovered this place via the ValPak coupon they mailed out - Buy 1 entree, get 1 entree free, but they stopped...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
YET ANOTHER UPDATE: I had my graduation party on their patio, and it was wonderful! Ramzi and Zuhad kept my ravenous-for-falafel family well fed. Zuhad makes food that is not on the regular menu for...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The falafel here is way better than the one at Falafel Drive-In because it isn't overfried. If it wasn't for the banana shake at Falafel Drive-In, I'd only go to Falafel, Etc.The falafel sandwich is...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
THE BEST...TO DIE FOR falafel sandwiches!!! I could eat at this place everyday. The hummus is sooo delicious and fresh. The restaurant is very clean and everything is made fresh when you order it. The...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Falafels are really great! It's so hard to find a good falafel place in the Bay Area. They are made fresh here...really delicious. The falafel sandwich is huge. The sandwich has beets in there...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Being new to the Fremont area and a vegetarian, it has been a daunting task to find new places to eat. One Internet search showed that Jamba Juice was the only vegetarian restaurant in town ... My...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to the Falafel drive-in since my college days (many years ago) and found their falafel to be ok, so it was nice to find a really good place for the first time. These falafels are fresh,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
THIS IS THE BEST FALAFEL IN THE BAY AREA!!! The falafel balls are freshly fried, the toppings are fresh, the Tahini sauce is awesome...I could go on and on!!!The restroom is PRISTINE!!!A final note is...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place was really nice. My cousin's had their baby's first birthday party there and there was enough space for a party of 40 w/ kids... and the food was pretty good. I would probably give it more...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was happily surprised. The food is excellent, the pricing is a bargain, sit on the patio if you can!
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this is my new favorite spot! the falafels are wonderful and i just tried the baba ghannouj last night. their baklava is wonderful too. you can absolutely tell it is all fresh. when i saw them...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
super good food - a fair amount of vegetarian options.have been here twice in the last week and can say that both times included good and filling meals - coupled with really friendly service.notable...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yea! A new place within walking distance from the office! I went there the first time they opened and i don't recall it being very impressive... This review is for the recent two times that I went...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place has great food. Full of flavor and authentic. They have a condiment bar with all kinds of stuff: pickles, peppers, marinated onions, yogurt, and spicy sauces. The staff is very courteous...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great & the owner is so sweet. My friend & I were standing and staring at the menu board for a while and she asked if we've ever had the food. We said yes but that we couldn't decide...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A great fast food alternative. You place your order at the counter and they either bring it to you or you pick up the tray. Very reasonable prices for a clean but not fancy surroundings. The pita...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place was delicious! My friend and I were going to have a late burger when we saw that this restaurant was new. I think we walked in 2 minutes before closing but we were most welcomed to stay...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food was excellent and the prices were decent. I was full, and the staff was friendly! Very nice Lebanese/Turkish deserts.Patio has that semi-outside dining that is very nice this time of year.
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very friendly. Nice, fresh falafel--Gaters' is the only competition in this department for Fremont. The hummus is excellent, too. They have repurposed Ancestros' former salsa bar as a fixings bar with...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here today and got the chicken kabobs with rice and the Falafel meal with hummus. I love the hummus and thought it had a great texture and was very tasty. I have liked everything that I have...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was happy to find this place, it reminds me of the greek cafe I loved going to in Hawaii. The food is tasty, I've had the chicken shwarma plate, and the lamb shwarma plate on 2 different...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My friend really likes coming to this place. She says its is a top notch Greek / Mediterranean food place. I had the Afghan Kabob. Everything was nice and fresh.I'm not a huge Greek food fan. So i...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The hummus Is the best I've had around these parts. Nice and creamy, with a slight smoky flavor, with added olive oil, paprika, and pine nuts on top. The flatbread is very thick and fluffy. The...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was very pleasantly surprised today when my boyfriend walked through our door with dinner from a new restaurant that opened a few blocks away from our house. When I found out it was Mediterranean...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Ever since I heard about this place I've been counting the days until I could go. So, I decided to check it out Fri 3/2/07. The people working there are really sweet and so it is kinda sad that...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh man, I was hoping to get a first on this one! It's delicious, even if other people know about it, too. Owner is SUPER nice, and makes some damn fine food, too. I had a falafel for lunch, and it...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If it hadn't been for the "Now Open" banner we never would have found it - tucked between Nation Burger and some kind of schnitzel restaurant in the parking lot near Fremont Bank. I'm glad we did...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2007
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