Looking to enjoy some fast food but still want to eat healthy and stick to veggies? Then, falafel would be your best bet. You are lucky that the nation’s capital boasts some fabulous options for you to try this special delight of the Middle Eastern cuisine. Here are the best falafel places in Washington DC.
Zaytinya
Address: 701 9th St NW, Washington DC
Phone: (202) 638-0800
Website: https://www.zaytinya.com/location/washington-dc/
The award-winning business, which specializes in Greek, Lebanese, and Turkish cuisines, has been a key component of the DC restaurant scene since 2002. Consider giving a try to their delicious falafel or other plant-based side dishes such as hummus, brussels sprouts, smoked mushrooms, cauliflower, or eggplant dishes. Kebabs and seafood dishes are also available.
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Amsterdam Falafelshop
Address: 2425 18 St NW, Washington DC
Phone: (202) 234-1969
Website: https://www.falafelshop.com/adams-morgan/
Located in DC’s bustling Adams Morgan neighborhood, Amsterdam Falafelshop offers its customers great falafel sandwiches and bowls. You can combine your freshly fried falafels with toppings of your choice from a wide range of options. Online orders are delivered through UberEats, TryCaviar, DoorDash, or GrubHub.
Falafel Inc
Address: 1210 Potomac St NW, Washington DC
Phone: (202) 333-4265
Website: https://www.falafelinc.org/
With its all-natural, fresh, and locally-sourced menu, Falafel Inc is the perfect place to taste juicy falafels in the District. You can enjoy your falafels either in a sandwich or a bowl, along with the restaurant’s signature sauces and other additions like red cabbage, pickles, and greens. They have been featured in Buzzfeed, the Washington Post, and the Washington City Paper.
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Roti
Address: 2221 I St NW, Washington DC
Phone: (202) 249-2095
Website: https://roti.com/
Roti is another popular DC eatery that features finger-licking good falafel. They allow you to build your personal bowl by adding falafel, chicken rōti, spicy steak, or salmon kabob to your saffron rice, as well as toppings and sauces of your choice. Catering is available for corporate events or any gathering of six to 200 people.
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Shouk
Address: 655 K St NW, Washington DC
Website: https://shouk.com/
Shouk, located in the Mt. Vernon Triangle neighborhood, is an Israeli restaurant, where you can find 100 percent plant-based and kosher dishes, including amazing falafel. It has multiple other locations in DC and the DMV area, including in Union Market District, Georgetown, Bethesda, and Rockville.
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