Rainbow Falafel

Veg Options Falafel, Vegan Menu, Fast Food

★ 4.1 · $ · Hours

LunchQuick BitesTakeoutRelaxGroups

lightbulb Popular tips:  "Try the falafel platter with fresh veggies and tahini." "Try the falafel platter with fresh veggies and tahini."
"Bring cash or use Venmo; no card payments accepted."
"Eat your food in nearby Union Square Park for a relaxed experience."
"Falafel is cooked in oil separate from meat products."
"Note there is no seating or restroom inside the shop."
 

restaurant_menu Must-try:  falafel, falafel platter, soup falafel — popular (×11)
falafel platter — popular (×3)
soup — fan-favourite
pastry — fan-favourite
hummus — fan-favourite
 

thumb_up Praised for:  friendly service, affordable, generous portions friendly service ×7
affordable ×3
generous portions
good value
 

Rainbow Falafel is a small, cash-only falafel shop near Union Square known for its fresh falafel platter and simple Middle Eastern snacks. The place has no seating, emphasizing quick takeout meals that many reviewers enjoy alongside the nearby park. Consistently praised for generous portions and friendly service, it provides budget-friendly Mediterranean food with reliable vegan options.