Falafel Café

Name: Falafel Café
Address: 401 19th St S #100, Birmingham, AL 35233, USA, Birmingham, AL, US
Telephone: (205) 868-3999

Middle Eastern, Mediterranean

401 19th St S #100, Birmingham, AL 35233, USA

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Middle Eastern
Falafel Café handles quick service without flattening the character of its food. Crisp falafel, shawarma, hummus, salads, and rice plates can be assembled into a satisfying lunch near UAB, with sauces adding brightness and heat. Owner driven hospitality and an unfussy counter format keep the focus squarely on fresh preparation.
Picks from Bham Now, What To Eat Birmingham, SoulGrown, Birmingham Business Journal, and Vestavia Voice
Gyros
Falafel Cafe lets diners build a gyro in pita or laffa, or choose a plate over basmati rice. Hummus, Jerusalem salad, pickles, cabbage, and sauces turn the counter line into a lesson in balance and texture. The Southside shop moves quickly at lunch, but customization makes the finished meal feel personal rather than standardized.
Picks from Bham Now, Southern Foodways Alliance, and Eater

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