Very Good Falafel

Falafel restaurant · Brunswick

Very Good Falafel

Falafel restaurant · Brunswick

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629 Sydney Rd, Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia

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Finest falafel, velvety hummus, crisp salads, sabich, zhug  

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629 Sydney Rd, Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia Get directions

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The 38 Best Restaurants in Melbourne | Eater

"The name gets it right; this place has easily the finest falafel in town, bright green and chunky on the inside, crisp on the outside. Friends Shuki Rosenboim and Louisa Allan grew their business from stalls at local markets to a permanent shop, gathering loyal customers along the way. The cute Brunswick storefront is seemingly always packed with young people in search of crisp salads, velvety hummus, sabich bursting with eggplant — and always falafel. If you like heat, ask for extra zhug, which is house-made and loaded with cilantro and green chile." - Audrey Bourget

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Vahid Shahani

Google
★★★★★ The name says it all, Very Good Falafel is very, very good! I had the falafel plate, and everything was fresh, vibrant, and full of flavor. The falafels were perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, with just the right blend of herbs and spices. The hummus, pickles, and salads on the side were just as impressive, simple, authentic, and made with love. You can really taste the care that goes into every dish. If you’re into Middle Eastern food or just love a great vegetarian option, this place is a must. Generous portions, warm atmosphere, and food that hits the spot every single time. Highly recommended! Thank you 😊

Alireza Khatibi

Google
Visited on 8-Mar-2025 This place used to serve the best authentic Israeli felafel. Unfortunately the quality dropped down dramatically. Looks like Indian chef here injected his taste into the hummus which ruined authenticity. Hummus smells like curry now. Felafel shell become too tick and hard. Deep fried oil was smelling and old. I wish they can back to good old days. Food quality: 3 Staff and behaviour: 3.5 Vibe: 3 Parking availability: 4 Value for money: 4.5

alastair baldwin

Google
Oh my goodness! If you like falafel and haven’t been here you need to stop what you’re doing and drive here right now! My first time here! It was awesome! And my walnut and chocolate slice was ridiculously delicious!!! Definitely recommend and will return!

Kay Abude

Google
Every item on the menu at Very Good Falafel is delicious. My favourite is the eggplant plate!! I cannot fault this place at all. It really should be named “The Very Best Eggplant Plate in Melbourne”!!

Nanc Z

Google
So good but the spice in the falafel did take away from the pleasant feed for someone that doesn’t eat any spice. Otherwise, so delicious. We’ll be back 🙂

Catherine Garrett

Google
This was a great falafel - well balanced plate with the addition of tumeric on the hommus, which added a great bit of spice. Fluffy bread worked well with the meal. As the name suggests, very good falafel!

Frazer MacDiarmid

Google
Does what it says on the tin, just great falafel. Recommend the falafel bowl but everything looked... very good

Mez OBrien

Google
Always love visiting here, usually on my way home from work. Food is fresh and so delicious. Staff are friendly and helpful. Menu is small but everything on it is worth trying and will have you going back for more. The salad plate is different each time I have been but always super tasty and delicious. Have loved every meal that I’ve had here. Will continue to return time after time. Seating area is quite small, some tables and 2 bar seating areas. For a tiny restaurant they pump out amazing food time after time. The cookbook is available to purchase and includes their amazing salads. Would make a great gift as well as owning a copy for yourself.
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David S.

Yelp
I found this place to be rather interesting. In fact, what they had on their menu was quite different to what I was used to, and in fact, it isn't the sort of place that I would have wandered into if it wasn't for my friends who had decided to eat out here for dinner. Well, it certainly was an experience, and from the crowds here on a Tuesday night this place is certainly popular. Okay, I'm probably not going to walk into a similar place in the future, but I still quite liked it.
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Claudia Z.

Yelp
THE best felafel pita I've ever had. EVER. So delicious and filling. The felafel was actually very moist considering how dry felafel can be usually. Not so here. Cool little joint, playing cool tunes, friendly service... treat yo'self
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Jack D.

Yelp
Very good falafel? Very GREAT falafel more like it. This was a very great falafel. I popped in to this newly found Sydney Road establishment (it's up the Dejour Jeans end of Sydney Road) for a late lunch and was well and truly impressed. The fit-out is very '2016 Melbourne' - clean, sleek and with a lot of indoor plants. It can probably seat around 20 people, however I ordered to go. I ordered a falafel in pita (you can get it in a pita or a salad) to take away. They cooked and made it fresh in front of me and it did not look like what I was expecting. Unlike the long, thin falafel wraps we're so used to, this one was round, stuffed and reminded me of a calzone. All the ingredients were incredibly fresh and the falafel was soooo crunchy but soft on the inside - perfection! I will definitely be back to Very Good Falafel, and might get a salad next time.
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Seth R.

Yelp
This is my local place and my old housemate used to eat here about 3 times per week. I am not kidding that is an average too. some weeks she would be there 5 night. It's that good. the spread between good falafel and terrible falafel is a huge margin, and this place consistently make very very good falafel. Also bonus: their salads are inventive and interesting and the salad meal option is large and filling and very very tasty. The salads rotate so you end up getting something different each time. Often packed, with good reason, fast and efficient staff. Excellent Falafel. Don't ever change.
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Natalia G.

Yelp
Very decent falafel. Basic spot. Not a place you'd want to eat at but for to go it's nice. Wish there'd be more hummus in the wrap.
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Brianna O.

Yelp
yummmmmm! This place is new - or I've never seen it before. Was heading to coburg for a falafel and very glad I stopped here. Had a falafel pita which was delicious. The balls were crispy and soft and fresh - so good! Very busy but super quick. Will be back!
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Dan G.

Yelp
Friendly staff. Great meals and service at a very reasonable price. This place will get busy so go a little earlier or be prepared. Their serving sizes are big. The place sits about 20 people but very suitable take away boxes are provided if you choose to do this.