Rainbow Falafel

26 E 17th St, New York
(212) 691-8641

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William Poon

I got the chicken shawarma and it was like boiled shredded chicken. Maybe they ran out of the regular shawarma chicken when I got there.

It was dry and had no flavor. I would not go back for the chicken.

Service was fine.

Walter

The best felafel sandwich. Fresh veg, subtle spices, simple goodness. Served up ninja style in under 30 seconds. Joyous.

Fati A

Really wanted to like this place- food is just not it. Dry chicken and bread that falls apart. I have to use a fork to eat a sandwich … also very salty

Kim Wylie

The OG! this place is as authentic as it comes. Family run and yummy for decades. Don’t miss it. Nicest people 💕

Alessandra Delacruz

I got an awesome falafel sandwich here for lunch! Bonus were the friendly guys behind the counter :-) vegan options!

Robert Pugh

My husband gets their food all the time for lunch and yesterday I met up with him while he was on break. I got the falafel plate and my god! The falafels were so fresh and crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, the veggies were fresh and really brought life to the dish. The owner and his son were so nice. I cannot recommend enough!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Andrew Fine

Fantastic falafel and falafel platter! Love this place and have been going for the past 20 years. Very nice family runs the business. Generous portions. LOVE!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Gabriel Yaffe

Truly the most mediocre of "schwarmas" you can imagine. Basically baked chicken breast in pita. No spice. Barely any flavor. The raw onion was a welcome oasis in a desert of mediocrity.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 4

J

Love this place, have been going for 10+ years! Cauliflower is incredible.

Sam Siam

very tiny store , didn’t expect that. the person who took my order was nice. Food however is not what i hoped for. I orderd falafel platter , there is no taste! heavy on the sauces & to my surprise they served packet pita . cheap quality still expensive.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Falafel Plate

Ryan Chan

Sooo good. Best falafel I've had. Perfect lunch spot on a nice day

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

lauren gavlin

I got a falafel sandwich that was runny and didn't taste fresh. I only ate a little of it and my stomach got sick

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 3

Scott Laine

This little falafel shop is more of a kiosk than a restaurant. There are no seats, tables, servers, or bathrooms, only fantastic falafel (and maybe some sweets and drinks).

While this small gem may be easily overlooked, it's not to be missed. The falafel platter, a personal favorite, is a delightful combination of lettuce, tomato, pickles, tahini, and a fluffy pita bread, all perfectly complementing the star of the show-the fantastic falafel.

Walk across the street to Union Square Park and sit in the shade of a big tree. Just know that the squirrels love Rainbow Falafel, too, so you may have to defend your food. Enjoy!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Falafel, Falafel Plate

Samer Michael

Best falafel in

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Lea M

Best falafel I’ve had in a long long time!! Self made and really authentic <3
Also great vegan options

Food: 5

Service: 5

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