Skip to content

Photos via Google Maps

East Side Pockets

Middle Eastern Falafel, Vegan Wraps

Worth ordering: Falafelnamed in 13 reviews

Order the falafel wrap without tzatziki to ensure it's vegan.

$

Top tips

Ask about: uncertain ingredients

  • Good to know: Vegan options aren't clearly labeled, so double check with staff.
  • Ask staff to omit dairy in wraps or salads for vegan customization.
All 4 tipsShow fewer
  • Lines are long but move quickly during peak hours—plan accordingly.
  • Try the dolma wrap and baklava for tasty vegan-friendly sides and dessert.

People mention

Baklava, gyros and wings.

All 9 dishes people mentionShow fewer

Also bread, combo platter, cucumber sauce, tabbouleh, tahini and wrap.

Good for

The vibe: groups

Praised for friendly service, affordable and good value.

All 5 things people praiseShow fewer

Also praised for fast service and generous portions.

Good to know

  • Outdoor seating
  • Lunch, dinner, takeout, quick bites
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

East Side Pockets is a no-frills Middle Eastern fast-casual spot known for its falafel and kebab wraps, with generous portions under $10. Vegan diners can customize wraps to be dairy-free by asking to omit tzatziki or cheese, enjoying options like falafel, dolma, and salads. The venue offers outdoor seating and wheelchair accessibility, with fast-moving lines during peak lunch and dinner hours.

Visit

Open the map

278 Thayer St, Providence, RI 02906

Opening hours

Monday
10:00–00:00
Tuesday
10:00–00:00
Wednesday
10:00–00:00
Thursday
10:00–02:00
Friday
10:00–02:00
Saturday
10:00–02:00
Sunday
10:00–22:00

the food

5.0 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

  • Great food
Google Maps
4.7 2,204 reviews Read on Google Maps
HappyCow
4.0 10 reviews Read on HappyCow
How we rank

eating vegan

Good vegan options

vegan options
Many · 5–10 dishes
menu
Unclear in places
staff
Knowledgeable
protein
falafel, hummus, tahini + 2 more

Ask about: Staff aren't always sure about ingredients.

What the grades mean

nearby

More in Providence

vegan food guide

providence

The app is the full experience.

The live map, every ranking, and the dishes worth ordering.

  • free
  • no signup needed
The Spinach app: the Kraków map, each place with its rating and the dish worth ordering
in the app