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4.0 of 5 stars.
In terms of the taste, I would give this place 5 stars. It is delicious. BUT! I found their system to be a joke: "To reduce trash on the planet, we do not use spoons, forks or plates" (From their...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hoping to have lunch or dinner for only $5.50 bucks? Yes, you can. If you plan your strategy carefully and follow the recommendations they've put for you on the counter (i.e. first, smashing the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I would move to Adams Morgan if I could. Just to live near this place. 1) it's open really late (as in 2-4 am except for one day) - wonderful news for drunks, students, insomniacs, or those who...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best falafels in town I must say. Toppings are generous and not having the a real fork makes this even more special..all time favorite
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My roommate took me here a couple weeks ago - apparently he comes at least once a week. The food was tasty, and you put the toppings on yourself so you make the falafel just the way you like it!...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I can't argue with with the food, it isin't half bad. I really do enjoy all the topping that can go on top of the falafel. The service is pretty fast too.But what made my experience there horrible...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love that it's open late night. Kind of sucks that it's cash only. Amazing falafel and endless toppings. The fries are average.
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Changed my life... Most fun eating I've had in a long time... Insanely delicious... Pure joy... Have you ever just smiled from the second you walk into a restaurant until several hours after you have...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The falafel here is amazing. There are so many toppings and it's quick and hot. I actually don't know why I'm reviewing this place since it's all been said before. Go here instead of risking...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Falafel generally is an excellent food. The AF makes a excellent food a wonderful experience and offers an excellent variety of toppings. The frites are extremely tasty too. You can't miss this in...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, so I took everyone's advice to give this place a shot. And I couldn't tell you how freaking excited I was. I mean seriously, sugar pie and I went and made this a weekend plan just to make a trip...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place has the best Falafel's and I was here sober once and enjoyed it. They are cash only, and have a combo for $10 total, including amazing fries, falafel and drink. You basically get a pita...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh delicious falafel, how I love thee.So many toppings to choose from! And those fries! Out of this atmosphere.The only thing holding me back from a perfect five star rating would be the measly...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The staff and owner are out of this world! The falafel is great (can you please stop whining about the prices? You get what they pay for!) Ask them to show you how they make it and they will. I've...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
To the point, the falafel balls were burnt, the subtlety of flavor that denotes a great falafel was missing, in its place a too crunchy grease sponge. The idea of the toppings bar is great idea...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Their falafels are amazing, and after a few beers are the best drunk food in dc. The place is always packed because it's quick, delicious, and the condiments run the gamut. Make sure to pick up extra...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If I could pay 2 bucks extra and get a fork and a plate, I'd give this place four stars. As it is, it's a true pain in the ass trying to enjoy your falafel. The toppings are what would make the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
mmmm, falafels! It's such a healthier and tastier alternative to jumbo slice. I love the fixings bar where I just load up on the toppings. The falafels themselves are tasty and have a good texture to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
yum, i love falafels. when someone once told me what they were made of i was surprised, but who doesn't love deep fried balls of yumminess? its perfectly cooked here and i love the numerous toppings...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It was pretty good. The best falafel I've had is still at Falafel Shop in NY but this was not bad. The establishment is kind of dingy and chaotic but I am sensitive to such things. There was a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Perfectly cooked Falafel. One person was over heard I have never been in this place sober. Everything looks different. However, the food here is cheap or reasonable and I had a lengthy talk with the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
World Peace Falafel! The management says it's from Amsterdam, not from any single middle eastern country. I thought it was fantastic! Crunchy on the outside, perfectly cooked, with delicious salads...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What do i say that 269 people haven't said?after working in DC for the summer i found myself hungry for more than a yogurt or piece of string cheese. after some handy yelping i found this was only a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you haven't experienced falafel before this place would be an excellent introduction to the fried balls of mashed up chick peas, herbs and spices. Ok, perhaps that description wasn't very...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yizzzzzum!Great food. It's so easy: Small falafel, fries, lemonade. Pay. Fix. Enjoy.I would give this spot five stars, but there are a few little...annoyances. Cash only.Small seating area....
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place deserves the hype. I don't like vegetarian places usually, but this place delivers and does it well. The owner was very friendly and food is absolutely delicious. I like how (once they give...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The falafel were generous which I liked. Fries are good. Prices are good. However, I found it difficult being faced w/ so many topping choices, and some looked downright reconstituted and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am Dutch, and I have lived and studied in Amsterdam for a decent amount of time. A big reason I like this place is because I manage to get free stuff from them by ordering in Dutch and showing my...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yep, even sober Amsterdam Falafelshop is an smart, delicious and filling idea.Falafels are good, fresh and tasty. Sadly I have grown too accustomed to getting a falafel that sat for a bit because of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great for vegetarians, as one does not need to worry about the content of the food here. Good to go. The falafel is fresh and delicious, and the large variety of toppings. If you wish...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Eewww a fly! It was flying over the toppings bar. Slightly tipsy and starving, I pretend I didn't see him. Disgusting right? As advised I smash the falafels deep into the pita to make as much room as...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I happened to have a camping mess kit in my back pack this day (just a coincidence, really). After loading up my yummy falafel-ly goodness, I parked at one of the 3 outdoor tables and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the best you'll find in dc - love the selection of fresh condiments, my favorites are the eggplant, beets and pickled radish. they need to find a better container for the frites, they keep toppling!
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say about this place that hasn't been said before? It probably is the best falafel place in DC, and the prices are super cheap. Not only that, but I got a nice homey feel from it when an...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OMG, I love this place! I've literally driven from Newport News, VA just to have lunch here(about 2-1/2 hours away). It's one of the best places for falafel that I have ever experienced (Maoz in...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The staff and manager here are a lot of fun and they're very helpful. Food is prepared and presented with love and care. They got so many toppings to choose from that I was overwhelmed. It's friendly...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A review is a bit superfluous at this point, but I just wanted to reiterate how amazingly delicious this place is. Yes, it's a hole in the wall that has no plates or forks, but that just adds to its...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I love stopping by this place whenever I've had a few drinks or am out in the area. I usually get the larger falafel since I can stuff more goodies inside of my pita bread. I just loooove pouring on...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh man is this place awesome. Where to begin? The fact that they make the falafel fresh? That you can choose whole wheat or white pita? The fixings bar? The free peanut sauce (which goes with...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It was a cold winter night in January and we were wandering aimlessly through Adams Morgan, a threesome bunch of starvin Marvins. We happened upon Amsterdam Falafelshop and it was like the heavens had...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I went to Amsterdam Falafelshop last night after having it highly recommended by a friend. I am glad to say we were not disappointed. Our food - 2 regular size falafels and a regular...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place truly has character, it makes me wish I lived in DC. The food is great, a bit pricey for what it is....but good non-the-less.
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The falafel themselves I'd rate good to very good. But the TOPPINGS are super funtastic! Fried eggplant on my falafel is one of the best things ever, and every once in a while I get a specific craving...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Very simple. White or wheat pita? Small or regular? Add your own toppings. Add (great) fries and a soda. $10The fries were excellent, twice fried and served in a paper cone. They reminded me alot of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. I tend to prefer it when it isn't packed full of drunk men with popped collars, but Amsterdam Falafelshop can't help it that their food is delicious to drunk people, so I won't...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place turns out an amazing falafel and I'm pretty picky when it comes to my fried chick peas. I got the small and it (plus toppings from their great selection, obviously!) was more than enough to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
MMMM, falafel. This place is awesome, it reminds me of the falafel and fries I used to get on the street in London after a long night of getting pissed. There are two sizes of falafel here. The...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wheat Pita, 3 falafel pieces, and a little bit of everything from the bar, especially the beats. Pass up on the fries, they arent that great...especially if youve experiences REAL dutch fries&mayo....
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't understand the facination with Amsterdam Falafel, other than the fact that it's hard to find good falafel in most of the city (most places clearly used frozen product they order from Sysco, or...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
WOW!The falafel here is fantastic, and even better, they cook it upon your order so its piping hot when they get it to you--so hot you risk burning your hands just by holding the sandwich. But let me...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
AF rocks my world. Cheap falafel toppings bar? Bring it. None of that lettuce-filled pita pocket nightmare here.
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For tasty, healthy and quick, Amsterdam Falafelshop cannot be beat. Add toppings at your own leisure and prepare for delish.
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We were in town for the Inauguration (the falafelshop had a big "Welcome to Washington, D.C. Barack and Michelle" sign up) and staying in the Adams Morgan area at my sister-in-law's. She took us here....
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was like the greatest cure for the drunken munchies EVER! I traipsed out of Bourbon and stood in a long ass line, BUT it was so worth it. I got myself a regular falafel with a ton of topping on...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yes. Go here. Anyone who says the food here is not delicious either doesn't like delicious food, or failed to see the entire spread of delicious toppings with which to tailor the falafel to their...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Falafel is simply great. You have to go to NY to get better Falafel. Fries are astounding and you get a lot of them.
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Such a good little joint! I love this place, the falafel is always cooked fresh before your eyes, and the toppings bar is extensive. I always order the small which is about five bucks and it fills me...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was in Washington for Shmoocon in 2007 and checked this place out with my very non-vegan friend late in the wee hours of the night. Best falafel ever. Even he was impressed. The amount of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok. This is system overload for me.Amsterdam Falafel? Absolutely my two favorite things on Earth in one place. You can be normal and order some spicy falafels with tahini, cucumbers and tomato,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious falafel. Outstanding pita. Quick. Quality cheap alternative to everything else in the area. Funky tunes whenever I'm waiting. What else can I say?
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good stuff! I am in love with their sauces and the falafel's had a great flavor. I'm usually as carnivorus as they come, but I never once let the thought of chicken enter my mind as I munched on this...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The reviews kind of sum it up!
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is by far the best falafel place in DC (especially for the price). The falafel is warm and crispy. I love the DIY toppings and the garlic mayo. I always come here when I am in the Adams Morgan...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I hate Adams Morgan with a passion. Terrible people, terrible bars, inconvenient by metro. But hoooooly shit that's a good falafel. Their falafels are so good that I can't believe they're even the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Amsterdam Falafelshop does a pretty good job of recreating the feeling in an Amsterdam falafel shop.The menu is super limited falafel and frites that's it. The falafel is pretty good and the condiment...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Falafel balls are tiny and tasteless! Sandwich is tiny! Toppings are great but you can't make a meal out of them now can you? Place is EXTREMELY bright, it hurts my head to go in there, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has good falafel. It's well-spiced, nicely fried and best of all, you can load up on an array of interesting and unusual toppings.I had a small falafel sandwich ($4.40) and added some...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best Falafel in the DC metro area. They have about 20 toppings and 5 sauces and its a do it yourself place. You can make it as spicy or weak as you like. This is the only place we go to when we want...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When I came to visit my friend, and she told me about a killer falafel place I honestly, came with some preconceptions. I love falafels, I love the crunchy outside, the soft warm center, the tahini...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of my old professors told me about Amsterdam, and then I found out he's an owner. The only thing that makes Adam's Morgan worth the trek in my opinion, is Falafel. I'm not a fan of how crowded...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah, well, I like everything but the falafel; it's bland, tasteless and grainy.The toppings and sauces are good, so if you want to make a sandwich with them, well that's a bit eccentric but you'll...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
"If You're Craving Falafels Then Go Here!!"I heard my friends and acquaintances raving about this place long before I finally made it out there and let me tell you I wasn't disappointed! I haven't...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here at the suggestion of someone. Because I told them I have never had falafel. The sent me here and boy oh boy was I amazed. I have never tasted anything so yummy! They have this amazing full...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One word---Mmmmmohmygodmmmmmmmm!Why have I waited so long to come here?! Their falafel is delicious, and with the variety of differen t toppings? Takes falafel to another level. I love the Garlic...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Food: best falafel in DC area ... go for the garlic sauce Service: Good but don't expect white cloth service.Decor: This place is great, its small & grungy. The perfect falafel shop...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After being brought here by a vegetarian friend, I must say that this is one meal that I think would be ruined by meat. With the extensive topping bar, great frites and funky attitude, this is a great...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not too shabby if you like falafel.
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best Falafel in town, hands down. I cam here the first week I was in DC, and it remains one of the few places I regularly make a point to visit.The restaurant is something of a one-trick pony, but it...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place - felafel is freshly made, and the toppings bar provides a meal in itself. I usually go for the really spicy stuff, as well as garlicky eggplant. I also like the feel - an island...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Eh.....Not impressed. The falafels were about average....The cold bar toppings added a little bit to the rating but other than that.....nothing special. This place needs to learn a thing or two from...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Friends took us here and I was wondering what was so special about falafels here. After all there are restaurants littering the rest of this area and so at first glance, one wonders what's so special...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
great food. great hours. great service.dont forget to smush your balls.
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I wish Amsterdam Falafel was closer to a Metro stop. That's my one complaint, and I can't hold it against them. It's always fun to see how much stuff from the topping bar I can make my pita hold...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe I've been approaching dining in DC the wrong way. I've been underwhelmed by just about every place I've been with pretty strong support on yelp. Until this evening.Amsterdam Felafelshop is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
When I think of vegetarians, I think of wheatgrass, fruit juicers, brown rice, and maybe some alfalfa sprouts, Which is why I'm always amazed that vegetarians like falafel. They're little deep fried...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolute heaven. I dont even need the falafel, just give me some pita and let me loose at the toppings.
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Walking around Adams Morgan, you'll see many options for eating that are open late at night. Usually, these places don't have to have tasty food (exhibit 1: Jumbo Slice), but Amsterdam Falafelshop...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A very casual, relatively small, local whole, but a great one! If you are looking for a good, quick and economic bite, this is your place. Not only is the taste and the service great, but also, you...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i can't believe it is rated so highly !
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Who knew fries could be so damn good?!I really like this place. My friend and I popped in around midnight to pick up some falafel and fries and the place was packed. Even if we had wanted to stay we...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If I drank to much and see you walking around with Jumbo Slice at 2:30 am I might call you out on being an Adams Morgan tourist. Get a falafel instead. Enough said.
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Amsterdam. Red-light districts. G-star RAW. But... falafel?I walked by the restaurant (perhaps better referred to as an upscale hole-in-the-wall if such a thing exists) in puzzlement. "Falafel Fries",...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Cheap. Fast. Delicious. Open Late. What more could you want??
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best cheap meal in D.C. Period. Awesome felafel: large or small, white or wheat pita and tons of toppings. Amazing frites with REAL delicious Euro mayo. That's it. Maybe a brownie or a drink, but...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After many drunken nights in Adam's Morgan, eating here has been the highlight of many nights. And after pushing past people for ten minutes down 18th St, it's worth it. It's usually always crowded...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best falafel in all the land. I don't know why I waited so long after moving to DC to try Amsterdam, but I'm so glad I did and I find myself craving a delicious falafel and some of those...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The best falafel that I've had. I was pretty satisfied despite not eating any meat, which is nearly impossible for me. The toppings bar is pretty extensive, and my favorites were the grilled...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i finally tried the falafel after a night around u street and adam's morgan. the journey to falafel, which included piling 8 people into a car, was much more fun and rewarding than the actual falafel...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you want falafels, you gotta come here. It is a fun place to go and the falafels are really good. You can get a cheap, filling meal. The toppings are great and the staff is very helpful if you...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have since been back here and actually eaten falafel, and it is indeed as good as everyone says. While it kind of seems expensive for what it is, it's totally worth it for the toppings alone..if...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As for late night, I think I've found a new favorite...there is nothing better than eating fresh bread falafel with any topping you want with the amount you want and frites!I just happened to stumble...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
America is all about freedom, and Amsterdam Falafelshop reminds you you're in America. They start you off slow, with small or large, white or wheat pita, and then they lead you to the vast array of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The original and unparalleled Adams Morgan falafel shop!Go hungry. Go often. It's cheap and consistently delicious. The "small" falafel is deceptively filling once you load it with toppings. Don't...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is probably the most authentic restaurant in DC! Having just returned from a trip to Israel, where they have declared the falafel as the national dish, I can tell you this place has nailed the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I once heard a story that some buddies had been out in Georgetown and had a sudden and urgent need for Amsterdam Falafel, so they took a cab there in the wee hours. I have no doubt that this is true,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So incredibly good. Make sure you try the cauliflower and red cabbage on your falafel. Fries are tasty with european mayo or by themselves. This place is also really cheap. On the downside, it's...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is an awesome place... very interesting amount of toppings that I would of never thought of. This is def a gem hidden....It's just too bad they do not have any places like this in Suburban MoCo...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I finally made my pilgrimage to Amsterdam Falafelshop upon the recommendations of the many Yelpers, but I have to say that the inconvenience of eating here more than overshadowed the pleasure of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't go to DC without Amsterdam Falafelshop drawing me into its hallowed hall and last weekend was no exception. This place rocks and has ruined all other falafel for me. What makes this place...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Whoever thinks that Jumbo Slice after a night of hardcore drinking in Amorg is the best idea has never been to this place. Falafel shop is one of the best places around to get reasonably priced, and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best Falafel I've had since I was last in Israel.
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went here post-drinking and hookah on a rumor that this is the best way to end a pub-crawl. Boy was it ever. I've never considered myself a falafel fan, but I found it irresistible to burying my...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OMG, I wish I live closer to Amsterdam Falafel. I love the falafel themselves (crispy!), but the toppings/sauces are what sell for me. So many choices! The fries were also delicious.I went during...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the rare instances when drunk food stands up to the harsh critic of sobriety. Very tasty made fresh falafel, crispy on the outside, moist and flavorful inside. The falafel itself is as good as...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A girl once gave me her number after we had talked while waiting on line. Love born of hot crispy falafel. Why can't all relationships begin on such a sound footing? Or was she just using me for my...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Simply amazing! I can't eat here enough!!
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
wrote a song about it, here it goes...yesterday i went to the amsterdam falafel shopgot some falafel and put some toppings on topa little bit later my tummy started to feel badand that in turn made me...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
In all the traveling that I've done and all the falafel I've eaten, I've run across only one place that serves anything worthy enough to wear the "Best Falafel" crown.This place is very simple. Order...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My friend doesn't know this yet, but now that she's moved out of her apartment (two blocks from this glorious eating establishment), I don't know if I'll ever stay over at her house again.* I may,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Having just been in Amsterdam two months ago, I feel qualified to report that this is hella better than any falafel I had there.
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten Falafel in Amsterdam. I've eaten it in about three Middle Eastern countries. In fact, I ate some today from Kirkuk, Iraq. This place, still, hands down is the best tasting of all of it....
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome. I came to Adams Morgan to try and escape the insane frat boy/ jersey family reunion going on at the College Park bars and to check out this falafel place that my friend has been raving about...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is what it is, and others have described it more than adequately. I'm a big fan, except: 1) much too small/cramped, and I've never even been here during the after-bar rush and 2) they need...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thanks to this wonderful information highway known as the internet, a friend of mine and myself were first enticed to grab a bite at Amsterdam Falafelshop on our recent visit to DC. With empty tummies...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The first time I visited Amsterdam Falafelshop was October 2006 when I was visiting a friend in D.C. and we just happened to stumble in here because we were famished. My experience was so great and I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten a lot of falafel in my day, and this, my friends, is the real deal. Perfect golden falafel balls are complemented by a fully stocked salad bar and awesome French fries.
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OMG SOOOOO GOOOD! Came Monday night for some drunken eats and it so hit the spot. Got the small on wheat, and the bread was fresh and the falafel was perfect. Love love love the condiment bar - esp...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Cheap...Lots of options...Bursting with flavor...Perfectly fried...What else can you ask for?Amsterdam Falafel is definitely worth the $.Once you try it, you will surely go back.
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I actually first found this place through Yelp, so thank you all for leading me here during my visit to DC. Amsterdam Falafelshop is just one of those places you go when you're really hungry and/or...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just don't come in without cash! The food can't be beat, you can choose whatever toppings you want, and the location is in the middle of everything. Be prepared to stand as well, since seating is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
pretty good. fries are hot and good. the dutch mayo and peanut sauces are good. the fallafel bar is great. lots of toppings to choose from. this place is going to be busy late friday or saturday...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Amsterdam Falafel. I even love it with my naughty parts.Ultra-casual vibe with usually some reggae playing over the speakers. Operates deli-style where you place your order at the counter and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Amsterdam Falafel vs. Jumbo Slice = the next epic battle of late night food.Crispy falafel balls with as many toppings as you want vs. a slice of pizza that spans two plates creates much debate among...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
By now, everyone's probably aware of my Jumbo Pizza encounter, so when I found myself in AdMo this past Saturday with an hour to kill while my wife was at Flow, I was tempted to try the original Jumbo...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
oh.my.god. when i first tried the falafel here I was pretty sure I had died and gone to heaven. This was confirmed for me on the last day of 2008, when I was lucky enough to make a falafel-stop after...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
When i entered this establishment i had no clue what falafel was. I was told "its fried, you'll like it". So i went in, curious to find out what this crazy stuff was. I saw no descriptions, just...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best thing going in Adams Morgan. I'd argue that Amsterdam Falafel is the one thing unique to DC that you could pick up and make happen anywhere in the country. It's a great business model, and it's...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I found this place through the Yelp iPhone app--I'm staying at a hotel nearby and Yelp suggested it because it's highly rated. I wasn't disappointed.I wasn't put off by the signage or the service....
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came, I saw, I conquered. I Admit that I was plastered My need for drunk food was a necessity, an empty Stomach and two bottles of champagne spells Trouble. Enter...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My experience was pretty negative here, but the food is very good so it's hard for me to justify going below 3 stars.I was in the mood for falafel after watching the falafel episode of Throwdown w/...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum, yum, yum, yum, yum!!! Definitely a hassle to deal with later in the evening (which is sadly and coincidentally one of the best times to eat falafel), but it's worth it! Pile it up with whatever...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Heartbreak is propelling yourself erratically up to the counter at 3am only to hear the falafelguys yell "We're out of fries! NO MORE FRIES!" Reaction--1. Denial: I'll be fine without fries. Those...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
my favorite place to eat on the east side of 18th street ~ on the upside, the falafels are consistently amazing --- there are so many toppings you can load it up or dip it into different combos every...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Some of the best vegetarian fare in the city. You get a toasted pocket pita with falafel balls in it, fill it with any of twenty other veggie toppings, and eat up. The toppings are what make this...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is yummy!!!!!!! I am kind of a falafel snob and I think the ones here are great! And adding your own mix of toppings means that every time you go its like a different meal. If you have...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm....MMMMMMMMMMMMMM!So friggin' good. I'd pick this over Jumbo Slice any damn day of the week--drunk or sober. The fries are out of...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Meh. I prefer Astor's Falafel sandwich. And majorly so.Doesn't fall apart as easily, and they put just the right selection and quantity of toppings, saving me from myself. They also wrap it nicely...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The toppings bar makes this place, but I agree with other reviewers that it is difficult to maximize the toppings when you are standing elbow to elbow with other people waiting for their sandwiches...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I get why people have rated this place highly but I dont think it deserves it at all. The place is clean (well, it is relative since alot of the restaurants round Adams Morgan look badly in need of a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My first time ever having a falafel and I have to say I enjoyed it. I stopped around midnight on a Saturday evening. It was such a breath of fresh air compared to the chaos happening outside. Not...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I returned on a crisp fall evening around dusk. As the sun fell over the city, we stepped into a brightly lit, small shop carpeted with crushed pieces of falafel, onion, and beet. After explaining...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Today saw me nostalgic for my days in DC. I'd stumbled into a Falafel shop in the Bay Area, and a grin spread across my face. Memories of a quiet midweek evening on the roof of the Reef, followed by a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not the best falafels I have ever had, but the first time I've seen a self-serve toppings bar. The fries were surprisingly good coming out of a falafel shop. It's nice to sit outside at the tables...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the sort of place that you vaguely remember from the night before as being fantastic, but then you think that you were probably just wasted since there is no way it could be as good as you...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Its everything you heard & more. The food is pretty good & I can't believe the amount of crap you can jut keep piling in your falafel. Besides the foodie bar, its pretty decent falafels & fries. I bet...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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Period. This is the real deal folks. The falafel here is crispy, always...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
amster...DAMN, this place is good! The falafel, sandwiched in a pita, surrounded by as many toppings as i can possibly shove in there, surrounded by the toppings I get on my second trip back to the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best Falafel I've had. I love the way they serve it too...you order either a small or regular and the type of pita bread, then when its ready you can top it with all sorts of condiments. Great...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ohmygosh. This place is amazing. Someone took me here when I was out here for a short trip, and I had been salivating for the place ever since. Now I am back in town, I have gone back several...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Frites and Frites Sauce are spot on, and the falafel is delicious. I wish there were more choices for sauce than the ketchup, peanut, and Frites Sauce but I can ignore it. Highly recommended IF...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Easily the best food in Adams Morgan, especially considering the price. I ate there once drunk off my face and loved it - so much that I went back the next day during the day to check to see if it...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amsterdam Falafel is around excellent. The falafel is moist and flavorful but in my opinion it is all about the topping bar. You can't build a house without the proper foundation but making it you...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have loved this place for years - I love the fries, love the falafel and LOVE the toppings bar! I can't really do more justice than all the great reviews combined, but I am SO PICKY about falafel :)
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's like little balls of heaven covered in the toppings of your choice. Whether you're drunk or sober, having lunch or dinner, this place never fails to deliver. If you've had pre-packaged falafel...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
[ ]a/ Make your own falafel is fun.b/ Opens late[-]a/ needs a decor overhaul.[0]a/ maybe stronger pita (it seems falling off) or maybe I put too much item.
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I totally love this place. The falafels are great, the fries are great, and the counter people are laid back and friendly. Sometimes the chaos is a lot, but the food is awesome. My only sadness is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I discovered this place walking around in Adams drunk! My Palestinian friend always gets mad cuz she didn't find this place before I did. she kinda thinks falafel should have been introduced by her to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was recommended to this place by my old professor ( a co-owner of the joint not bias at all!) before which I had never tried falafel. IT WAS AWESOME! Since then I have tried falafel at other...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went in this place once while I was a little drunk to grab some food to soak up the alcohol. Good choice. I really enjoyed it, much better than that nasty crap they call "Jumbo Slice", more like a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Seriously great. I'm surprised this concept isn't anywhere else. DIY Falafels and Pomme Frites. I'm sure everyone else covered it but I just want to make sure this place gets another 5-Star review....
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place. I always lose my mind at the topping bar and overload my falafel with all sorts of cabbage slaws and pickled everything and garlicky sauces. Apparently, I will put anything on a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best falafel I've ever had. And that's comparing it to Israel too, where they know their falafel. Awesome toppings bar. I particularly love the tomatoey-eggplant dip and the garlicy sauce. SO GOOD....
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Top notch falafel. Californian's could really learn how to do it just by checking these guys out.
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The best things about this place is that it's consistent and is open late at night. The only problem is you have to encounter the typical late night Adams Morgan crowd if you want to go later on at...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
solid performer. You can get your garlic fix. I go with the small falafel , which is like $4.23 and fills you up pretty well when you have been out at the bars in the area. Better than Jumbo Slices....
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had never had Falafel before. They let me try the core ingredient for free before I decided to buy. The food was tasty and different. Unlike most people I was sober at time because I live in Adams...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
An Ode to Amsterdam FalafelshopO stomach of the willing soul,In Adams Morgan, here you cannot err;Savory pita! I dare not share, But falafel Passions hear mine extol.On Eighteen Street, walk...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I was drunker and younger, I used to be in the Jumbo Slice crowd, but I have converted, and this is the definite go-to for late night in Adams Morgan. It's all been said already, but I really...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing falfel, particularly late at night after going to the bars. There are lots of toppings and it's quick. One downside, no cutlery available, only napkins. However, I guess that keeps their...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What do you do after you've just been out at Halo with the boys, you're sloshed, you're with your favorite Fashion Adviser, and you have to drive home that night? Head up to the AdMo and find...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Amsterdam Falafelshop really is a pretty cool place. I think I was probably overzealous in my original review because I didn't think the disparity of marks between Amsterdam and Old City was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say about Amsterdam that hasn't been said already? Hmm... here are the reasons that I go:1. It's cheap and filling (the large is food-coma inducing).2. Delicious beets and fried cauliflower...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I fell in love with the first falafel I had which was in Amsterdam. And when I was brought into this place, I was not disappointed one bit. Maybe it's just the nostalgia, but I love packing my...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
113 reviews... who's gonna read mine. I'm pretty sure the guy behind the counter is either Corey Hart or the lead singer of Johnny Hates Jazz.You're inside! Take the sunglasses OFF!Come to think of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a bit of a falafel afficianado. Maybe it's a Jewish thing, maybe it's a yummy thing, maybe I'm just really fussy, hypercritical, and hard to please. Who knows...These guys nail it. Big pita...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When I'm hungry to re-live travel memories (it reminds me of Dada Falafel in Berlin) or am just plain hungry and in Adams Morgan I try to stop by for a quick falafel. It's easy to get totally carried...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Listen up! It's time to dust off your eurotrash leather loafers and spend your Euros at Amsterdam Falafel and Fries! I love this place! I really appreciate it when a restaurant focuses on ONE thing...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Falafel and fries.. That's all this place has. And they do both very, very well. VERY well, in fact. The falafel was probably the best I've ever had anywhere. It had a nice spice to it. Though...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've never had falafel before, but its now my new favourite thing thanks to Amsterdam Falafelshop. Simply put, TOTALLY AWESOME. It's cheap, quick and a must go.
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good falafel. Good toppings. Annoying 18th St. crowd.
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good, reasonably-priced falafel.How does this place compare to the other falafel place up the street, Old City Cafe? I've eaten at both places mulitple times, and... really, I find them pretty much...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've not had much falafel in my days, but I can say that this is the best I've ever had. It's relatively cheap, and you can douse your falafel balls with whatever accouterments you'd like. If you...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is just average nothing to write home about! I've had better falafel in Nashville (where sometimes good food is rare) The falafel is missing flavor...I think onions and feta would add to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Where can you get anything to eat in DC for less than $5.00 anymore? I'll tell you where -- Amsterdam Falafelshop. Probably not much I can say here that you haven't read. For $4.40 I got three savory...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Are you drunk?Do you like falafel?Is it 2am?And do you like *peanut* sauce???HELL YEAH.
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
a good friend took me here while in town visiting her a few years ago.when i ordered my falafel the worker was rude, just because i didnt "smash" it right when i put all my toppings in best falafels...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Three words: yum, yum, YUM!Great place to down a falafel during the late hours after drinking or during the day.
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My friend this place will change my life, and it has. As of now, Amsterdam takes the nod for the best falafel place I've been to thus far. The falafel is cooked fresh and Amsterdam offers you the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Cheap & delicious. You order the size and type of pita (whole wheat or white). After a few minutes, you get it filled with a few falafel, and then the best part - the fixins' bar. My friend who...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best damn falafel I ever had. Granted, I'm no connoisseur of falafels but this place has every topping I can think of for falafels. From the standard hummus to the eggplant, the toppings assembly line...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We went here (sober, unfortunately, given our not having achieved the age of majority) at about 1:00 AM and, while the patronage was interesting (most stoned, drunk, or approaching drunkenness), we...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My friend will probably kill me for this - but this place was just aiiiiite. It was open at 3am and that's all that matters. It was under $10, which was great but nothing about it impressed me. The...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i would say these falafels were better than the ones they sell in outdoor markets in vienna. i loved the different toppings you can generously pour yourself. my only complaint is the price. it was $6...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I enjoy going to Amsterdam Falafelshop for lunch during the week. I wasn't really into falafels until I came up this place. The falafels are always delicious and fresh. They have a vast array of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
WOAH why I had I never eaten here before??? I don't know but I will be eating here as often as possible from now on. The falafel was amazing and fresh AND...AND they have a "fixins" bar for your pita...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The economy is plummeting, the housing market is on the rocks, the value of the dollar is rapidly depreciating ... so Amsterdam Falafel is now accepting EUROS! Good for business and tourists, bad for...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I too noticed the "now accepting Euros" sign at Amsterdam Falafels but I also noticed it at a photo gallery in DuPont.I went here for the first time tonight and despite being a little small I liked...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent! Might just be my favorite place to eat on the east side of the entire united states.Blends all of my favorite things into one convenient location: 1) Fried food (falafel deep fried and hot...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Jumbo slices still rule, but when you're looking for a "healthy" alternative... i guess this place isn't so bad.What the fuck is up with giving out the little wooden ice-cream stick things though?...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not much to their menu...it is basically falafels and fries. They do have great falafels! I like the topping bar! The fries were okay even though the guy at the counter said they are the BEST...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best falafel I have ever had. The falafel itself is crisp on the outside, but still tender, not too hard. The falafel is flavored well, which is important as I often find the falafel is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
love the selection of toppings to put on the falafel. good value for the fries.
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A perfect fit for the neighborhood and a much better alternative than jumbo slices. I prefer it for lunch when there are fewer crowds, as it can sometimes take a while for the falafels to fry if more...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I dont know that I have ever eaten a dish without meat in it, so I was wary of coming here. I was pleasantly surprised to enjoy the falafel. It was really cheap too. I dont know if I liked the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Well, hello there. Can't wait to see you again soon, you delicious falafel. Yum, pickled beets and roasted eggplant.They don't call it "Amsterdam" for nothing, wink wink.
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What goes on my falafel is more important than the falafel itself -- but here both are equally delectable. On your first trip, figure out the toppings you like. On the second trip, load up with only...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dear God. I've died and gone to falafel heaven. The toppings bar has everything you could want and few things I haven't tried yet. They have mayo for the fries. The prices make it good value for...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
my friend and i were dying for falafel and so i googled "falafel washington dc" and out came this location. i screamed at the discovery because the best falafel i ever had was in amsterdam..so, i...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This funky converted townhome delivers a plethora of exotic toppings (including everything from fried eggplant to purple cabbage) over their excellent falafel base. Pita bread is served either white...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely eat here. Best falafel in the city. Some of the best i have ever had. And very reasonable price. If you like falafel even a little bit - go here.
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has wonderful falafel. The toppings bar is great. The fries are decent and I didn't consider it to be overpriced.The only thing that annoyed me about this place is that there's basically...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can understand why some people might be turned off by this place. It's really small inside, it can be hard to get a table, and it's not the cheapest place out there. However, the falafel is damn...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was so glad they put this place in AM. No more gross pizza at 3AM not that I go to AM much these days. I really like the falafel and all the toppings you can put on it. It's a different sandwich...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very flavorful falafel, this is not your typical fast-food joint. Don't listen to the naysayers who think this falafelshop is overpriced: $6.25 for a large falafel with unlimited toppings.
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place has the best falafel I have had in the U.S. It's all about the toppings bar-- they have the eggplant, god bless them!
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Amsterdam Falafelshop, this place is awesome! I was looking for a light lunch, and then heard about this place. This was not exactly a light lunch I thought it was going to be. They have an...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After constantly hearing from so many people about how incredible this place is (okay, well really just Kathleen M.), I went there last night for a drunken late night food run. It was a little crazy...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
$6.25 for a falafel, huh? Better be a friggin' great falafel. Well, Amsterdam Falafelshop, you win. I will be back. Best part of this place: the toppings bar! Fill it as high as you want. No,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Don't miss the eggplant on the toppings bar!Fill your pita full of eggplant!
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not sure what I can say about this place that hasn't already been said... just go there. Go there drunk or sober, it will be good either way.
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place has the best falafel I've had outside the middle east.The balls are brown and crispy on the outside, soft and green on the inside and perfectly cooked. The toppings bar is what makes it --...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
"There's only two things I hate in this world. People who are intolerant of other people's cultures . . . and the Dutch."I wanted to hate this place, what with the price of the falafel, which I think...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I know multiple people that blame past cases of explosive diarrhea on Amsterdam Falafel...upon hearing the horrid details I stick my fingers in my ears and say "LALALALA I CANT HEAR YOU!!!" Because I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love. Prepare yourself for garlic breath, but it is worth it. The falafel is hot and crispy, pitas just the right amount of warm and the fix-ins bar plentiful and clean. The fried eggplant might...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. The build your own falafel concept is brilliant. there are so many tasty variations to choose from. Don't forget to order the dutch style frites and eat them with Mayo or peanut...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good falafels and great fries. I'll have to say I have mixed feelings after eating here. The food is oh so delicious but I feel that I have been bad to the temple that is my body. Everything here...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Very good falafel with all kinds of topping- do-it-yourself style.
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You don't want to get behind me at the toppings bar. I like to take my sweet time and sample all the fixin's. Every single one of them. The staff here also keeps this bar pretty clean. One time, a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmm mm mm. This place is deeelish. The small falafel (for $4ish) sufficed for me, especially per everyone else's recommendations, you fill the pita to the brim with tasty toppings! I sometimes go a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Why is it so difficult to find a freshly cooked falafel? And why is it so delicious when you finally find it? There's just something about freshly fried chickpea.Toppings I recommend:* Baba Ganoush*...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
yay! my friend came to visit and we were hungry, so i decided to hit up adams morgan. we walked for a bit and finally found something cheap and yummy! im a fan of vegetarian food as well as...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I will join the naysayers - The falafel is good, but nothing special.The fri(t)es are good, but nothing special.The Dutch Mayo.... um yuck!!It was a bit pricey - walk down the street a bit and you can...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For the falafel, I give a B , however the massive fixins' bar makes up for it, as well as the friendly staff.For the fries, I give an A ; they are probably a million grams of fat, but oh so good and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great. Although I'm convinced everything there is RIDICULOUSLY full of calories....Their frites are the best frites anywhere...try them with the Dutch Mayo. For the unconverted this...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After all these reviews saying how great the falafel is, of course I had to try it out.. especially because I love falafel and have been eating it for a better portion of my life. This place...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing. This place is *the* place to go to satisfy my Maoz-like falafel-with-fixins cravings. Amazing fries with the tasty Dutch mayo too. I wish you could go back to the fixins bar multiple times,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you are craving a falafel, this is your place. They serve falafels, french fries, and brownies. For your falafel, you get to pick between sizes, and whole wheat or white pita. Then you get to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You can't beat the price, the "not-pizza" factor, the truly awesome falafels and fat greazy Belgian fries with mayo or peanut sauce. You can beat the atmosphere, but you won't really want to after a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Whenever I go to Mediterranean or Middle Eastern restaurants, I am tempted by the sumptuous roasted meats that are a hallmark of their cuisine. But the vegetarian options are excellent as...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Well, Amsterdam Falafel is already over-reviewed, and with good cause since it's delicious any time of the day. But I figured I might as well throw another one on there and point out a few issues...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There is a reason everyone is giving this place 4 and 5 stars - the falafel is delicious and the garnishes are extremely fresh. It's a little pricey ($10 for Falafel, Fries and Drink), but whatever -...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's exactly what every falafel enthusiast needs. You get the pita, you get the falafel, everything else is up to you. You choose exactly how much you want of every topping because you're putting it...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great falafel -- and I really like the fixings bar -- love the spicy cilantro topping......not sure about the fites (good yes, but great?? hmmm....) but I think you would have a hard time beating the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place gets 5 stars because of the topping bar. What a great concept! Every restaurant should have 30 choices of amazing dips, vegetables and sauces to put on your food. The trick is to take out a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
4/5 SERVICE: Nice3/5 AMBIANCE: Sexy clean, actually just simple lil' restaurant. 5/5 FOOD: Are you freaking kidding me? It's so good. 5/5 VALUE: You gets lots of good food.Eat here. You can...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was a great place. We spent close to $100 to get to this place in the snow. We thought the concept was fantastic and the food was amazing. It is like a all you can eat falafel bar with all...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to go after a night of drinking in Adams Morgan. I'd rather eat falafel and fries than crappy bread and ketchup that some places call pizza. You can put as much toppings on your falafel...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm giving this four stars, because of the community service it provides. The food is about 3 stars worth, but their late night hours are a welcome addition to DC, since everything shuts down so damn...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I moved from DC to San Francisco a little more than a year ago. Now, not many would argue with the gastronomical genius of the City by the Bay -- indeed, I am one lucky duck to have thousands of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2007
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couldn't find a decent clean place to sit overrated
menupages.com - user review - 02/21/2007
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I agree with all that was said. Good eats! The large fries are enough to feed 3 people! Will return again and again.
menupages.com - user review - 01/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Um, SO GOOD. There really are no words. The only way it could be better is if there were some magic power to keep it from falling all over my shirt. WHich has happened twice. Or if it was free.
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Good Lord do I love me some Amsterdam Falafels. This place is downright awesome and while I don't know that it will put Jumbo Slice and Pizza Mart out of business, i'm quite sure they're feeling the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great falafel with a wide range of toppings to choose from. Very yummy. The only problem is the guy who owns the place is a total jerk, and is unfriendly.
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
cool little place found right in the middle of busy 18th street, this place is great late night, or for dinner(okay, maybe a bit better late night) Either way the self-serve ingredient bar is stacked...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
ahh this place is so good! deliciously fresh falafel, maybe the best i've ever had. i love the options at the toppings bar. you can personalize your treat just the way you like it.
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
yea good falafel for late nights. Its' fresh and tasty. Worth eating there.
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
one of the best- ok sorry Falafel drive Thru in San Jose, Ca....but these ppl know the deal...also a bonus for the walk up make your own with jalapenos and assorted condiments...yeah yeah condiments.
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know of too many places in Washington that primarily serve falafel, but this is a pretty good one. The falafel itself is mediocre, but they have a lot of fresh ingredients that compliment it...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
falafel me this falafel me that.. that is the question..... and other than the good case of morning poop this falafel will give you the next day, I LOVE this stuff.... i mean, you need to be regular...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ah. A late-night stop with few choices to worry about... or too many! Puzzled, dear reader? Read on!So, they've got few choices: a small (half-pita) or large (whole pita) falafel, on whole wheat or...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
DEElicious with an easy menu - even late nighters should be able to slur out their orders without any problems. It comes in two's, like a choose-your-own-adventure meal. There are no wrong choices...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best damn falafel I've ever tasted. Granted, I've never lived in Israel (nor Amsterdam for that matter), but the balls are fried perfectly and with a ton of accouterments available to complete the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a big fan of their felafel and the fixins bar. I can't recommend the place enough.
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My pick for late night eats on 18th in Adams Morgan. While slightly more expensive than the pizza slice places, it's more filling and just better tasting. It has a buffet of toppings for the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Partying in Adam's Morgan? Imbibed in a little too much adult beverages and need a bite to eat to end the night? Need after-hours entertainment in the form of the pictoral toppings menu or watching...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love 'em.Lived around the corner from them. Best fries (frites) ever! And their falafel, while maybe not the absolute best, is great and the toppings are worth it!And it's cheap, and open really...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite food joint in DC. The falafel is just perfect - crispy and tasty. But the real star is the amazing toppings bar -- plump olives, deep red beets, spicy cilantro, hot peppers, and lots...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Those of you who have been to the Netherlands will agree that it is the "frites" capital of the civilized world. After living in Holland for a bit, I guarantee you that Amsterdam Falafel has the best...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm gonna go ahead and say I'm not really feeling it. The falafel is too dried-out and crispy for my taste. The fries aren't worth mentioning, and the toppings bar is novel, but mediocre in my...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i'm no falafel connoisseur, but this is definitely the best i've ever had! really like the option of the whole wheat pitas. great selections of toppings, and found the cashier really helpful for a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A bit overpriced and not the most pleasant service, but for what it is (purely falafel & fries) - this place does it well. The falafel sandwiches are great (as are the myriad toppings). I should say...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can remember chatting with Scotty at Cashion's about his plans for this falafalshop. Little did I know then what a PHENOMENAL falafelshop it would become. Is falafel likened to crack? Do you notice...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2006
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I think I can honestly say after eating a two different Dutch falafel shops and countless Middle Eastern ones, I can honestly say having a condiments bar makes all the difference. Cheap food, good food, a good...
menupages.com - user review - 07/26/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent, fresh, falafel. The toping selection is wide, with most being good, but you should be able to tell which ones to avoid. The frits are hot and superb.The only downside is the apparent...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2006
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The menu is simple, consisting of falafel, french fries, and brownies. They do each of these really well, making for a tasty meal or snack. There is a topping bar for the falafel sandwiches, with a wide range...
menupages.com - user review - 07/09/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great falafel shop! The falafel was cooked to perfection. The toppings bar was endless, and they even had a nice pictorial menu for what everything was. I quite enjoyed myself. I was a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2006
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Perfect for a quick neighborhood bite or to bolster your stomach after an evening on the town - Amsterdam Falafel serves up falafel (what else? well actually, very little else) and fries in a small second...
menupages.com - user review - 07/07/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I thought the crispy luscious falafel with the option of a whole wheat pita was better than any falafel I had in Israel. The sweet Dutch mayo and peanut sauce and outdoor porch (with perfect evening...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2006
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Oh Amsterdam Falafel, how I love thee! I have fond memories of cheap, do-it-yourself falafel shops from traveling around Europe a couple of years ago and was so excited to find one in my very own backyard....
citysearch.com - user review - 04/21/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good falafel, even better fries, which are fried twice to give a golden color and a crispy texture. Open extremely late on weekends. As for why I'm not giving four stars, I guess what I didn't like...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2006
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This is a great find. I don't think there is another place like it where you essentially make your own fallafel sandwich. Their fallafel is great, the toppings are numerous, the price is reasonable and it is...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/01/2005
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