"When Falafel’s first opened in 1966, the titular Middle Eastern food wasn’t even on the menu (today, it’s the “Drive In” part of the name that’s the misnomer). But a large part of its success over more than 50 years can be credited to the falafel, made using a family recipe (one still in use today) and introduced to a public then fairly unfamiliar with the snack. The “special” pairs a falafel sandwich with the signature banana shake — a go-to order for many in the long lunch and dinner lines." - Vox Creative