Mamoun's Falafel

Surprise standouts for me were the super cream hummus, the crispy falafel and the seasoned rice. Fresh and delicious food that is also healthy and semi-fast. Even faster if you order online. Adding to my healthy take out rotation.

Alert! Alert! Falafel cravings detected! Fear not, intrepid diners, for a beacon of deliciousness appears on the horizon – Mamoun's Falafel! Prepare for a flavor launch that'll rocket your taste buds into orbit! West Midtown Atlanta, we have liftoff! The aroma of falafel, golden and oh-so-tempting, guides our spaceship towards a sandwich utopia. The East Village pita – buckle up, it's a legendary ride! – cradles falafel perfection in its warm embrace. Each bite is a flavor supernova, a symphony conducted by your taste buds. But space travelers beware! The hot sauce here packs a punch that'll send your senses into a joyous tailspin. Tears may flow, but fear not, they're tears of pure, unadulterated flavor bliss! But the plot thickens! Our culinary adventure takes a hyperspace jump to Philadelphia. Here, beverage refreshment awaits! Witness the marvelous fusion of tea and lemonade, their flavors swirling in a delicious vortex. Feeling thirsty for adventure? Try the tangy, electrifying power of tamarind juice – it's a thirst-quenching warp speed experience! Speaking of falafel service wonders, let's give a shout-out to the amazing crew at Mamoun's! The manager – they're practically a culinary maestro, ensuring every bite is a stellar success. Their dedication to quality is as warm as freshly baked pita, and their service is smoother than hummus. And the plot twist? We blast back in time to a flashback of our first encounter with Mamoun's in lower Manhattan. That initial bite – a flavor revelation! It ignited a craving that burns brighter than a supernova. Now, every visit to Mamoun's is a space odyssey to the birthplace of Eastcoast Falafel deliciousness. Mamoun's Falafel – it's not just a restaurant, it's an epic saga for your taste buds! A story filled with flavor, spice-fueled adventures, and friendly faces that make you feel welcome on this culinary planet. So, grab your sporks (or forks, whatever your taste buds desire), and prepare for a delicious adventure that's out of this world!

I’ve been here twice and will definitely keep coming back. The restaurant is super clean with friendly customer service. I love the ice tea! The food is absolutely fresh and delicious, an excellent value for my money. I’m a vegetarian so I appreciated the selection, love the falafel platter. Thank you!

Decent Falafel wrap and welcoming staff. The store is neat and tidy. Their hot sauce and tahini are not the best. Solid option for having a lunch if you are located in the midtown area.

BEWARE!!! Three of us ate lunch at this restaurant yesterday, total bill was $40. I paid for the food with my credit card, plus added a tip, but the cashier said the charge did not go through. Said they were having trouble with their card machine and could we pay cash. We THEN did give her cash for the meal, plus putting additional cash in her tip jar at the counter. Upon checking my credit card this morning the charge for the food is on my card, plus the tip. We were not given a receipt for the meals. The food was good but not worth the $88 I paid for it. SCAM!! BEWARE!!!

For the Middle Easterners here, this is not a kafta kebob sandwich! It is more like a sausage sandwich. Additionally, the sandwich is full of lettuce with only five small pieces of sausage slices. I give it two stars for the cleanliness and the dip that came with it, but I won't eat here again.

I love this place. The kafta sandwich is my go to. So fire. My girl Brittany (Roll Tide) always has a great attitude and is very personable. If I didn’t travel so often for work I’d be there weekly.

Nice area to eat outside. Fresh delicious food. I paid for feta cheese, which was worth it. Plenty of food for a plate. Hummus with pita appetizer -medium is a great amount even for three people.

My dining at this fine establishment introduced a borderline religious experience to an otherwise mediocre day. I ordered the falafel plate, which includes falafel, rice, garlic and tahini sauce, pickles, and some purple pickled vegetable (radish?). The first bite was good. The next was better. The third? Profound. Almost began humming to Allah and I'm a Christian. I hope that everyone can at least once in their lives soberly drown in euphoria the way I just did. Service. the Hispanic lady working the register: sweetheart. My man in the back? Top G, definitely earned a Ph. D. From Hustler's Academy.

Okay! This place says falafel in its name and let me tell you - these are the falafel which had most oil, dry and burnt taste ( see picture for reference) - so bad in taste Ordered hummus and babaganosh - they were not authentic. Portions were small - priced as regular restaurant or may be more. Didn't like it at all. So overrated place

I used to eat at their New York location in Greenwich Village for YEARS! So my excitement when I found out they were opening a restaurant here in Atlanta was unexplainable! Indeed many visits in and must say I am a very proud regular here. They just have a product that you won't find anywhere else in the city! They get your order out quickly but never slack on quality or quantity. The customer service is consistently excellent and the establishment is always very clean. Hands down the best falafel ever! Great stop if you're vegan or not!

Best spot for great kabobs. Chicken kabob here and the rice is my absolute favorite! I don't eat Pita but these folks here making it fresh. Hot sauce is wild also! Location is great. Right off of Northside near IKEA and Atlantic station!

Long time fan, recently discovered their Atlanta location and it didn't disappoint. Fresh flavorful food with so many options to customize. Somewhat pricey but the branding allows for it. We had a nice time enjoying our meal in the restaurant as the ambiance was casual chic. Lot of the service is self serve but food was prepared accurately. Pro tip* if you don't mind getting a bit messy and having fun while dining in, order the platters instead of the premade sandwiches. Not only you get double the food for the same price, you also get the adjust your flavors as you like

I ordered takeout and was really satisfied! Great portion size and great price point!

This is my second time eating here and I feel like this place is slept on. The food is delicious and the ingredients are fresh. I've had the lamb plate and the chicken wrap. The fries are hot and fresh and the garlic sauce to dip them in is very flavorful. Their hot sauce is very very spicy so be careful. I also enjoyed the mango juice not to sweet. I go to the nail shop next door which is how I stumbled across this gem. I def recommend for lunch. I wish it was in a better location. So they can get the recognition they deserve.

Too salty. I ordered a platter with shawarma and falafel and only the falafel was edible.

The food here is delicious. I love all the different options. This is one of the best falafel spots in Atlanta for sure! The fries with garlic sauce is epic!

Stopped by here with a friend visiting from out of town for a quick dinner. We had falafel and chicken shawarma. They were fast with getting the food out and the food was fresh and healthy Mediterranean meal. Great place for quick healthy eats.

Love the food but the service is so inconsistent. Stopped in on a Saturday at lunchtime. I was the only one in the place. Ordered the West Village which has, like, 5 ingredients. When I got home and unwrapped it - no pickles and double the usual amount of onion. How can you forget 1 of 5 ingredients?! Last time I was there, I asked for hot sauce and they left it off. I think this might be my last visit - consistency is important and I feel like they used to do a better job. Back to Tannour Grill I go.

Finally made it to this place. Clean, plenty of seating and simple menu. I had the shawarma plate. The lamb was good. Rice was flavorful but it was a but the entire dish was a bit too salty for my liking.l was was the Tabbouleh. So if you're watching your salt intake, beware. Also bought the chicken plate for the husband and he loved it. So, I'll try it again another day. I like to give restos least 2 tries.

We were so happy to have mediterranean food this close to home but we were sorely disappointed with our orders. The flavors were just OFF. Ordered the chicken kebob sandwich (The Sullivan) and chicken kebob plate. Basic dishes. On the positive side the food was very fresh & inside was very clean but my tastebuds were very sorely disappointed. Photographs indicate that the original restaurant was in NYC. Go back and find those recipes and duplicate them accordingly!

Great food, fresh ingredients, and excellent customer service. The ambiance is casual and inviting. I had the chicken kabob sandwich, which was nicely seasoned and flavorful. I will definitely return to try other items on the menu.

Fresh, high quality good food that is served fast. Falafel is some of the best I've had!

Best falafel I've had in Atlanta! Been to another location but never got a chance to come here. Definitely lived up to my expectations. Service is very fast and food is made fresh. We got several items: the bleecker combo (chicken and falafel), falafels, grape leaves and baba ganoush sides. Pita sandwich was very fresh, the chicken was super juicy. loved the falafels because they were freshly made - crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. The filling was a beautiful green color. Also loved the fries, very crispy. Highly recommend for a quick lunch.

I really enjoy this place. Have had several different sandwiches and everyone I bring with me has enjoyed everything. I still think my humus is better but theirs is good. Meat portions vary from visit to visit which is the only reason they don't get a 5. If you are brave try the hot sauce, legit heat. Garlic sauce for fries is also excellent.

You can't get better falafel in Atlanta. Their hot sauce is everything. Quick and perfect. Matches the quality of the original in Greenwich Village.

I heard fantastic things about the food here so I was super excited. The chicken kebab was a bit disappointing. it was dry and there was not much flavor. I did enjoy the grape leaves. those were quite delicious and better than other ones I have had. The rice and pickles on the plate were fine ans the baba ganoush was good.

Delicious. Wife says falafel was very good. Spiced tea is worth trying. Manhattan sandwich was really good but I think next time I'd just get the plate and not have all the food smashed together. Highly recommended.

I had the Manhattan and it was delicious. Pita stuffed with freshly made falafel, tabbouleh, pickles and pickled turnips. The fries were hot and crispy. Wish it were closer for me because o would be a regular!

The Falafel pita sandwich here with the garlic sauce is scrumptious!! Prices are reasonable and I just love the mint lemonade. The star of the show here is the garlic sauce.I could take a bath in that creamy goodness and when you dip your fries or Falafel in it you will understand how I'm feeling!! Go get some !!!

I was first introduced to Mamoun's in the nineties in NYC usually around 2a. After my first visit I was addicted and went at any opportunity. Most of the charm for me was the tiny store on McDougall with the Prep kitchen in the basement. This place here in atlanta isn't that same NYC vibe and the food is still above decent. Falafel hummus Tabbouleh are pretty spot on but if you've grown up with your mom making it at home you might have a different experience. I'll say this the Baba ghanoush was very tasty IMHO. Pita was fresh and the hot sauce is still hot lol

Dropped in for an early lunch. Zero wait. No one was there. Got the East Village Falafel sandwich. Really big. A great portion. Very tasty and filling. I had to eat it with a fork there was so much filling (yassss!). I also got a side of fries, and they were STELLAR. At first glance, I thought they were gonna be soggy but not at all. They are perfect. Lots of free, easy parking. Totally worth a drop in.

Hands down the best falafal, pita sandwich place i been to in Atlanta. Wish they had more locations within Atlanta. Menu consists of pita sandwiches (meat/non-meat) options, fries, desserts. You get garlic and hot sauce on the side. Warning: the hot sauce is real deal, it is very spicy. Fast service. Dine in and patio are open. Parking isnt a problem. Decent prices.

It was a day before Christmas and I was hungry in between Christmas Shopping. I searched to see what were some good food options and I came across this gem. One word to describe my food, Yummy! The Manhattan Was really good especially with hot sauce. It is all vegetarian with very much flavor. I called in and my order was ready in in 5-10 mins. I am pretty sure everything that is on the menu is made to order. I will definitely be back to try other items on the menu!

I loved the falafel! It's perfectly seasoned and crispy. The shawarma was very good as well. Will definitely be back whenever we're in the area.

I love this place but recently found out that even though they close at 9pm the kitchen closes more like 8:45 and if you're not there by then you won't get served. Very frustrating.

My first order from Mamoun's Falafel. Everything I ordered was fresh & delicious. Falafel was fresh, moist, and delicious. Greek Salad was huge and delicious. Baklava Was sweet, moist and delicious. Next time I'll order more Baklava. Customer Service was excellent. I totally enjoyed my meal and service. Will be my go to going forward

I had an amazing experience at Mamoun's. I treated myself for lunch. Mamoun's is located off of 17th Street near Ikea and Target, close to Atlantic Station. You can tell our current climate because everyone had on gloves and masks that were employees. Also, the customers had on masks when they were not eating. I entered and ordered the Macdougal-shawarma, falafel, lettuce, and tahineh sauce with no tomatoes and no onions. I also made it a combo with the fries and their famous mango juice. The young lady that waited on me convinced me to order a sweet treatso I went with the Mabrumeh which was twisted fillo dough topped with mixed nuts (walnuts, almonds, and pistachios) and coconut flakes. VERY SWEET!! May not try that again This lunch cost me almost $19 bucks! Pretty pricey! Will do it again but not often. THANKS MAMOUNS for the experience. Here are a few pics.

I just came by for some desserts at 8:47. They locked the door right in front of me. Post real hours. Edit: Look at the response--they have to deal with this "in private". Shady.

I ordered through DoorDash and the first thing my boyfriend said after he took his first bite was "amazing." The East Village Sandwich tastes so authentic and flavorful. Every ingredient was fresh and delicious... one of the best pita sandwiches we've ever had, and we've had a lot! The lentil soup with the pita chips was also yummy. We will definitely be recommending this place to our friends and family and having it again soon!

On my daily commute, I watched as Mamoun's Falafel and the shopping center it's located in, West Midtown Center, were built from the ground up. Mamoun's reminds me of The Halal Guys. It's a fast-casual Middle Eastern restaurant chain that started in Manhattan. Mamoun's is older (1971) than The Halal Guys (1990), but The Halal Guys is the bigger, more well-known brand. However, a big distinction between the two is Mamoun's is focused on falafel while The Halal Guys is focused on gyro and chicken. This location of Mamoun's is the first to open outside the Northeast. It opened in Atlanta in January 2020. You can see it driving north, going uphill, on Northside Drive. The restaurant was only open for a couple months before the COVID-19 pandemic closed all dining rooms across the country. However, I think Mamoun's is a good takeout option because that's their business' original model. This food packs and travels well to-go. If their dining room still isn't open by the time you read this, you should still consider getting takeout from them. Parking is free and plentiful at the shopping center. This isn't a big restaurant, but it's not tiny either. The new dining room looks to seat about 25-30 customers. There's also an enclosed patio that can accomodate about 20. They have a self-serve Coke fountain drink machine. Some condiments and eating utensils are self-serve as well. I do think you have to ask for their hot sauce (and believe me, it is hot). The menu is comprised of sandwiches, plates, and sides. The main protein options are falafel, shawarma (100% lamb), chicken kebob (marinated cubes of chicken breast), and shish kebob (seasoned cubes of sirloin beef). The kebobs are skewered and grilled. Sides include things like tabbouleh (Middle Eastern salad) and stuffed grape leaves. They also offer sweets -- baklava and mabrumeh (more on that below). Expect to spend anywhere from about $6-10 on a sandwich, $9-14 on a plate, and $3-9 on an a-la-carte side or dessert. Some sides come in different sizes. There are a variety of sandwich options as well as combos and you can add-on to any sandwich or plate, so there is a nice variety here. We ended up going with two plates and a dessert. These turned out to be a nice little sampling of what these guys have to offer: * Shawarma plate ($11.99) with seasoned rice and salad mix (+$1) - 100% lamb made with Mamoun's "signature spices" and cooked slowly on a stand-up rotisserie, tahineh sauce, and pita on the side * Combo plate ($9.49) with seasoned rice and salad mix (+$1) - falafel, hummus, and baba ghanouj with pita on the side Here are descriptions of the combo plate components: * Falafel - finely-ground chickpeas, onion, parsley, garlic, and spices; deep-fried * Hummus - chickpea spread made with lemon, garlic, and tahineh; topped with olive oil and paprika * Baba ghanouj - roasted eggplant spread made with parsley, garlic, and tahineh; topped with olive oil and paprika Overall, I thought the food was OK to good. The falafel were definitely the best thing we ate. I recommend them along with the hummus, baba ghanouj, and mabrumeh. While not bad, I wasn't too impressed with the other items. In general, I do not recommend upgrading your plate to include the rice/salad mix. It's not worth it. The plates normally come with one or the other. I thought going with both would be a good idea, but the portions were meager, especially for the salad. The salad ingredients were fresh and I liked the variety which included pickles and pitted olives. There just wasn't a whole lot of it. Disappointing. The rice was fine/unremarkable. I really like shawarma, but Mamoun's version wasn't very good. It was alright. I saw a spit rotating in the kitchen - always good to see those - but the shawarma meat seemed slightly overcooked, tough, and/or old. Not tender. Also, there was a bit of gaminess to it, but the flavor wasn't unappetizing. Just something to note. I think if we had gotten fresher, juicier, and a little more rare cuts/slices, it could have been a lot better. We definitely did not the best cuts. I think the combo plate is worth getting. It's a good mix of food. I enjoyed all three items -- the falafel, hummus, and baba ghanouj. The falafel was excellent. Crispy on the outside; soft, warm, and flavorful on the inside. Satisfying stuff. If you're looking specifically for falafel in Atlanta, I do think Mamoun's is worth checking out just for that. I don't think they're hands-down the best in town, but I think I'd put them in my top tier. As far as the hummus and baba ghanouj are concerned, they were yummy. Both had appetizing flavor and consistency. This was my first time knowingly having mabrumeh which is a sweet pastry similar to baklava. It's made with filo dough and topped with walnuts, almonds, pistachios, and coconut flakes. Rich, crispy, flaky, and delicious. They had trays of it and baklava at the counter. Hard to resist. Service by Danysha was great. Thank you.

I went to Mamoun's in the 80s in NYC. It was a dump and cheap eats. It was probably my first falafel, but I made a weekly trip downtown to get a falafel when I lived in NYC. Being a vegetarian was not simple back then and falafels were my go-to food. Now Mamoun is in Atlanta as a new chain version of the same restaurant. Not so much a dump anymore. It's in a new shopping center near IKEA. It looks new from the outside and very chain-like inside. The menu has expanded but still a simple menu. I had a West Village pita and my partner had a chicken kabab pita and french fries. Limited seated but we found a table. They called our number when our food was ready. Our fries came with a garlic sauce and the table had a bottle of hot sauce. My West Village pita was basically a falafel with baba added. It was tasty as was the fries. My partner like he's pita but we both agreed it was not the best in Atlanta. There are better places. Overall clean chain-like place, good service, and decent food.

I had the opportunity to stop by Mamoun's today. Just as I expected it was 100% on point and amazing. I started going to Mamoun's my last year in NYC at their West Village location. Later when the East Village opened I'd often drop by that one when I was back in NY in my old neighborhood. I've always found Halal Guys way overrated, and have always considered Mamoun's the genuine article. I came down Northside and quickly did an illegal U-Turn to make it to the parking lot. Jay, the Owner of this location, assured me I would be happy with the quality. Jay was right, the Lamb Shawarma was the same taste and quality, the white sauce was the same, and the red sauce remains the same. Blisteringly HOT. Basically, when you compare the quality of this product to say a Grecian Gyro, or a Pita Street food, this food is by far the best. The Falafel is amazing, and even if SUPER hungry, a Lamb Shawarma and a side of Falafel (4 good sized balls) should have your appetite conquered. I wish Jay the operator great success with this location. I write this in hopes that more will take note and support what I deem to be a superior quick serve product.

I was craving some Mediterranean food and found this place, so we came by to check it out. It was Friday evening around 7pm and the place wasn't busy at all. There were ample parking in the lot outside. We were offered a paper menu upon entry and there was also a large menu above the counter. We walked up to order a combo plate (falafel, hummus, tabbouleh) and a shawarma sandwich (lamb). We sat down at a table and waited for our number to be called. The food came out in a reasonable time. The combo plate had 3 falafel on top of a bed of rice. The falafel was crispy on the outside and warm and flavorful on the inside. It was nicely seasoned. The hummus and the homemade pita was fabulous. It was fresh and really good. The tabbouleh was fine, but the other items on the plate stood out more to me. The shawarma sandwich was full of meat. The lamb was thinly sliced and tender. The pita and the fresh lettuce made every bite enjoyable. Overall, good value for the food we ordered. Decent Mediterranean food and I would come back to try other items.

Delighted to see thes iconic NYC eatery in GA! All falafel in my life has been held up to the standards of Mamoun's. Now that I live in ATL, I'm so pleased you are here. Great service, fresh, huge portions. Loved it! Green falafel is the best falafel.

I'm addicted to this place! I eat there at least twice month. The food and service are top notch. The food is always made fresh and fast.

I was looking for food one Saturday night and decided on Mamoun's since I love Mediterranean and hadn't had any in a while. I pulled up and when I walked in, it was totally empty aside from the staff and a police officer trying to escort a homeless person out of the restaurant. Anyway, I placed an order for the chicken kebob sandwich with a side of fries and garlic dipping sauce. I paid and went and sat at a table until my food was ready, which took about 10 minutes. I got my food and drove home. When I got the chance to eat, the food was pretty good. I really liked the chicken kebob sandwich, I just wished the chicken had more of the grilled Greek/Mediterranean flavor. The cashier warned me to be careful with the hot sauce and she was right. That stuff is DANGEROUS, but good! The fries were delicious...perfectly seasoned and the garlic dipping sauce was popping! Overall, a very chill, but good experience. I'll definitely be back.

- Friendly service - Good portion size - Authentic Greek food with lots of flavor - Outdoor seating 8.5/10

Terrible customer service. We arrived 25 minutes before closing and the employee wouldn't look us in the eye while another gentleman who we thought was in line stood in front of us. We waited a few minutes and then asked if we could order. They said they were closed in a negative tone. As we walked out, they rushed over and locked the door behind us.

Tried out Mamoun's recently via Postmates bc of Covid and was definitely impressed. This place has a cult following due to being the oldest falafel restaurant in NY. They've made their way to ATL and it's definitely worth a visit! I love that there isn't just one way to eat their falafel! They actually have 4 different falafel based pitas, which are all Vegan/Vegetarian Friendly. I think they could probably use some better PR cause it took a while for me to find out about them, but would for sure recommend.

The food was fresh and delicious. We got the falafel sandwich, Macdougal Sandwich and some sides. Will definitely comeback again!

This was a 5 star place IMHO. But then they changed the in-person ordering process to an infernal touch screen which just lengthens the order time. While people are standing two feet away from you doing nothing except to look at their phones. I don't know why you would do this to your customers? I'm giving it 3 stars in hopes that the food is still good. I'm so irritated at this process that I'm writing the review before eating the food - which has always been terrific.

Pretty good oprion for a to-go Mediterranean restaurant. Saw it come up a few months before the pandemic but hadn't had the chance to visit. It's located on the corner of Northside Drive and 17th Street with other restaurants. Mamoun's Felafel is a quaint little spot with indoor and outdoor seating. They have a hand sanitizer upon entry and the bathroom is clean. They have a about 8 tables and a small bar seating by the window. There were mostly take out orders when I visited for lunch. I had meetings on the Westside and decided to sit down inside as there weren't any other customers the entire time I was there. I ordered the schwarma sandwich and a mabrumeh. The schwarma (lamb) is quite good. It is in a half pita and has a small amount of creamy sauce. It is quite filling. You can order it a s a meal with fries and a drink. I only had the sandwich. I couldn't resist getting the mabrumeh with it in the casing next to the register. I love baklava so I had to try it. Surprisingly it isn't very sweet and the ingredients are nice with the chopped almonds and pistachio. Overall a good option for Mediterranean. I will likely come back and try the plates to see how they fare. They offer kebobs and felafel as well in plates and sandwiches. They have Coke fountain drink but also offer 3 other drinks behind the counter. They (spiced tea, mint lemonade and mango) look pretty good and I may try them when I return.

Food and service was great! Including new cashier! Food is always tasty, presentable and fresh!!

Came here with some friends and oh my... Customer service: excellent! The young woman who took my order was really sweet and quick. She even brought out the food to everyone with a smile. They seemed a little short staffed, but maybe it was due to Covid. Food: Delish! (Won't be getting the baklava again...too sweet and just no!) The dish I got was the "Shawarma Plate". Very filling! So much flavor! You won't regret getting this. It comes with pita bread on the side. I would've taken a pic if I didn't come here starving! I woofed down my food and remembered half way in. Atmosphere: we sat in the patio area. It was a nice night, so why not? It's a pretty chill atmosphere minus the cars racing down the street. Would I recommend? Absolutely! Will I be back? Absolutely!

Amazing The chicken and beef gyro platter I definitely recommend I ordered off Uber Eats and everything was fresh when it arrived

Wow! I can't believe you guys are in Atlanta. Delicious food! It took me back to Greenwich Village.

Oh my god yes. The food here is just as good as the original locations in NY and NJ. The baba ghanoush is a real standout here. I ordered the food via Postmates and it was packaged very will. I want to return and actually eat the food fresh because the delivery did not do the food justice. Everything was fresh and plentiful. The hummus is also perfect. The fresh pita was thick and soft. The chicken was juicy and the falafel was crispy and fluffy on the inside. What a great place. Really puts the halal guys on notice. Would say just go and try it, even if you don't like Mediterranean food 10/10! Wow.