Goldie
Falafel restaurant · Rittenhouse ·
Vegan falafel, fries, and dairy-free tahini shakes
Vegan falafel, fries, and dairy-free tahini shakes
"Goldie is the fast-casual falafel shop from the people behind Zahav, and it’s a good go-to for an early weeknight dinner or quick lunch. All of the options on their short menu, which has falafel, fries, and spicy shawarma fries, are vegan. Everything’s great, but the best thing here is the falafel. It’s flavorful and crispy, and you can get it on a platter or in a sandwich with a few different sauces. If you’re still hungry when you’re finished, their tehina milkshakes are so good that you’ll wonder why they even make milk-based ones anymore." - candis mclean
"Goldie is a fast-casual falafel shop from the people behind Zahav and Dizengoff. In addition to their Rittenhouse location, they have an outpost at Franklin’s Table and another in Fishtown. The menu features one item that they’ve mastered—crispy falafel, which you can get packed inside a warm pita or on top of a salad. Save room for a tehina milkshake and shawarma fries, and you’ll have a grab-and-go meal that people who live nearby swear by at least once a week." - candis mclean
"Goldie, the falafel spot from the team behind the award-winning Zahav, has a tight menu of sandwiches, fries, and some of the city’s coolest drinks: tehina shakes. The few flavors are delicious, dairy-free, and cost just $7.50. For under $20 you should be able to walk out of any of the mini chain’s five locations, including in Franklintown, Fishtown, University City, and Center City West. Another good Center City West option from the same owners is Dizengoff, where hummus is a full-on meal with meats and seasonal vegetables plus fresh-out-of-the-oven pita, Israeli pickles, and chopped salad." - Eater Staff
"Goldie is a fast-casual falafel shop from the team behind Zahav and Federal Donuts. There are locations all over the city, though the Rittenhouse location is where we always find ourselves when we're hungry between meetings. Plus, they have wifi, which is especially convenient for sending emails over hummus. No matter the location, though, Goldie focuses on crisp-on-the-outside, herby-on-the-inside falafel served in a warm housemade pita or on top of a salad. Choose your accompanying sauces (we’re partial to the spicy green schug), and get shawarma fries and one of their creamy vegan tehina milkshakes for dessert." - Alison B. Kessler
"CookNSolo’s fast-casual falafel spot wins the prize for one of the most sought-after milkshakes in Center City. Stop by one of its three locations to savor its tehina milkshake, available in four delicious flavors: original, Turkish coffee, mint chocolate, and coconut." - George Banks-Weston