Amsterdam Falafelshop

Falafel restaurant · Adams Morgan

Amsterdam Falafelshop

Falafel restaurant · Adams Morgan

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2425 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

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Authentic falafel by a Palestinian chef meets a fast-casual vibe with loads of fresh toppings, crispy fries, and a lively, friendly spot to grab vegan eats.  

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2425 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009 Get directions

falafelshop.com
@amsterdamfalafelshop

$10–20 · Menu

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2425 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009 Get directions

+1 202 234 1969
falafelshop.com
@amsterdamfalafelshop

$10–20 · Menu

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Jul 30, 2025

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The Latest Closures to Know About Around D.C. - Eater DC

"Amsterdam Falafelshop, Adams Morgan’s quick-serve stalwart for falafel sandwiches or bowls well into the night, will close on May 27 after 18 years in business." - Tierney Plumb

https://dc.eater.com/2023/2/6/23585137/dc-restaurant-permanent-closings-tracker
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16 Excellent, Affordable Dining Options in the D.C. Area

"This homegrown chain of meat-free, fast-casual restaurants serves fried falafel dressed with nearly two dozen toppings, plus French fries. The L’Enfant Plaza location is temporarily closed, but the AdMo location turns out stuffed falafel sandwiches and bowls from 11:30 a.m. to late seven days a week." - Tim Ebner

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Bomb-ass falafels and pita wraps. And fries.

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Kevin Shim

Google
Quirky spot with good falafels. I was looking for a light, refreshing meal on a Tuesday night. This place didn’t disappoint. The falafel bowl with everything was good. A bit pricey considering the size of the bowl, but quality over quantity. The fries were a bit meh. It comes with curry ketchup which is an interesting twist. A pleasant surprise. Overall, a good place for a light meal. The interior decor is unique. It’s worth stopping by.

Nora

Google
It’s one of my best Experience as I really like discovering new restaurants and trying new dishes I really loved the Falafel Sandwich there it was extremely delicious!!!!!!! the bread was so good and tasty And the variety of the topping definitely will match your preference!! Different kind of sauces , pickles, salads..etc. However this is a little bit small place so you would expect to find it busy and crowded sometimes but the service is amazing and fast, the fries also good and crispy as I prefer. I highly recommend it and of course I’ll keep coming again!!!

Christopher Lew

Google
tl;dr: Subpar falafel bowl, but amazing fries and curry ketchup & long service time for "fast food". Falafel Bowl - 3/5: Falafel was kinda dry, and also drenched in sauce. The pickles and other toppings were not bad, but I couldn't shake the feeling that other established chains just do it better for bigger portions. Fries - 5/5: These steak fries were delicious and perfectly fried and crispy even after my drive home as a takeout order. And I wasn't expecting the ketchup to elevate the fries to a whole new level. I'm glad I took the recommendations to get fries at a falafel shop! I would go back just for the fries. Service - 3/5: Just felt like the cashier didn't want to be there and it was very quiet. They blocked off where the food is assembled due to covid, which is acceptable, but I wish I could see my bowl being assembled and seeing the toppings instead of just hoping they were good enough. Also there was only 1 person in front of me, and it took what felt like 15-20 minutes to complete my order. I was looking for something quicker.

Clark Kelly

Google
Had a great experience on our first trip to Amsterdam Falafelshop. The gentleman running the counter gave us a perfect run down how to build our falafel bowl... including smashing the balls. The end result was a cacophony of tastes. I had a 5 ball bowl. My wife went 3 ball. We both purchased a side of pita bread. It was warmed and delicious. The bread is sweeter than a traditional Greek pita... but mm mm good.

Monideepa Chandra

Google
When I was in town and looking for sone quick lunch options and wanted to have veg thus when found this place. Got to see many accolades from different journals saying this is one of the best falafel place.. I took falafel sandwich and my friend took falafel bowl. The pita bread was soft , falafel was flavorful and their tahini tastes so yumm .. I would definitely recommend this place though inside theres not much place to sit however they’ve outside sitting area as well

Isaac Gilles

Google
Absolutely delicious food at a reasonable price! Great atmosphere (they were playing old school funk and soul) and welcoming staff. All of the toppings were fresh and it was super easy to build a healthy, filling, and entirely vegan sandwich :)

Lin Brann

Google
I am pretty sure that I embarrassed my kids when I filled my falafel bowl to the rim. We drove 2+ hours to DC, so I can get my falafel craving fixed. I couldn’t help myself and wanted everything over my falafels. They were cooked right after you place the order. It is crunchy outside, moist and tasty inside. All the toppings and sauces enhance the flavor even more. You will not finish your bowl if you are greedy like me. The sauces were very creative and very good, curry ketchup, peanut sauce, garlic cream... you can either get a sandwich made with pita or a bowl in small or large. Pita and French Fries can be ordered as sides. This is a great option for vegetarians.

Saminda Wijegunawardena

Google
It was fine, but just fine. Falafel Inc is way better in terms of overall flavor, and the sauces they provide are way better, but this shop excels in all the free toppings so it's a good go to for quantity, but not quality. I got the regular falafel sandwich loaded with hummus, baba ganoush, pickled cauliflower, pickled cabbage, tahini, and the red pepper sauce. It was a formidable creation but just lacking any standout flavor. Their fries were just fries, and I didn't find the curry ketchup anything to write home about. Friendly service, and great decor. Love the Amsterdam style, including all the old school music call outs including the Fugazi poster. Oh, and they really want you to mask here, and have lots of funny signs to remind you.