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Best Vegan Falafel in New York City (2026)

18 places ranked by how good their vegan falafel actually is, based on review analysis and community feedback. What The Falafel - Macdougal takes the #1 spot.

Paolina, restaurant in New York City #2 for falafel

Paolina

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★ 5.0 A
Falafel Pita, Fully Vegan, Middle Eastern

“Try the falafel pita sandwich with sumac hot sauce for a flavorful kick”

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#3 for falafel
★ 4.9 A
Falafel Stand, Combo Platter

“Try the combo platter for a filling meal with plenty of falafel and sides”

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Mamoun's Falafel, restaurant in New York City #4 for falafel
★ 4.3 D
Middle Eastern, Falafel Sandwiches

“Try the classic falafel pita sandwich with all the sauces for a flavorful vegan meal”

Middle Eastern falafelbaba ganoush
Hummus Place, restaurant in New York City #6 for falafel
★ 4.7 A
Middle Eastern Hummus, Vegan Friendly

“Try the falafel platter with assorted hummus varieties and fresh pita.”

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Tamam, restaurant in New York City #7 for falafel

Tamam

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★ 4.6 B
Mediterranean, Falafel & Bowls

“Try the falafel pita sandwich, praised for fresh, flavorful falafel and soft pita.”

Mediterranean falafelbowl
Moshe's Falafel, fast_food in New York City #9 for falafel
★ 4.6 B
Mediterranean Fast Food, Falafel

“Try the signature falafel pita sandwich with extra pickles.”

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Falafel Plant, restaurant in New York City #10 for falafel
★ 4.9 A
Falafel Sandwich, Vegan Menu, Middle Eastern

“Try the vegan kibbeh and falafel donuts with chocolate tahini topping”

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Naya, restaurant in New York City #11 for falafel

Naya

$
★ 4.2 C
Middle Eastern, Falafel & Bowls

“Try the falafel wrap for a tasty vegan choice”

Middle Eastern falafelplatter
Taïm - Nolita, restaurant in New York City #14 for falafel
★ 3.9 E
Falafel, Vegan Menu, Bowls

“Try the green falafel and cauliflower shawarma bowls for vibrant flavor combinations”

Mediterranean falafelbowl
Moshe's Falafel, food_truck in New York City #15 for falafel
★ 4.0 A
Mediterranean Food Truck, Falafel

“Bring cash or use Zelle as credit/debit cards are not accepted”

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Hummus Kitchen, restaurant in New York City #16 for falafel
★ 4.6 B
Mediterranean Hummus, Vegan Menu

“Try the mushroom hummus and falafel laffa for standout vegan dishes”

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Questions about vegan falafel in New York City

Where can I find the best vegan falafel in New York City?

What The Falafel - Macdougal tops our ranking for the best vegan falafel in New York City. We analyzed 18 restaurants serving vegan falafel in New York City, ranking them by dish quality based on review analysis and community feedback.

How many restaurants serve vegan falafel in New York City?

We found 18 restaurants serving quality vegan falafel in New York City. The average Spinach rating across these venues is 4.5 out of 5.0.

Are there fully vegan falafel spots in New York City?

Yes, 3 of the 18 restaurants serving vegan falafel in New York City are fully vegan establishments.

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