Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Bite, Olympia Pita and Ba‘al Cafe & Falafel, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find affordable places for falafel in Washington Square. Top-rated falafel spots at the right price.
Washington Square's Affordable Falafel Destinations
Washington Square is a premier destination for those seeking a delicious and affordable meal, particularly when it comes to the neighborhood's exceptional falafel scene. This collection brings together a diverse array of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean staples like Taïm and Barbounia, while also highlighting unique American and Italian-influenced spots such as Bite and Boni & Mott. From quick-service counters to comfortable sit-down environments like 12 Chairs, these eateries offer a satisfying range of herb-forward dishes that cater to every appetite and budget.
14 restaurants in Best Affordable Falafel in Washington Square | Top Affordable Spots
- Bite · rated 5/5: American.
- Olympia Pita · rated 4.7/5: Mediterranean.
- Ba‘al Cafe & Falafel · rated 4.6/5: Middle Eastern.
- 19 Cleveland · rated 4.5/5: Mediterranean.
- Taïm · rated 4.4/5: Middle Eastern.
- Taboonette · rated 4.4/5: Middle Eastern.
- 12 Chairs · rated 4.2/5: Middle Eastern.
- abcV · rated 3/5: Mediterranean.
- SHŌSH: Mediterranean.
- Taïm: Middle Eastern.
- MAMO: Italian.
- Moustache Pitza (Moustache): Middle Eastern.
- Barbounia: Mediterranean.
- Boni & Mott: Italian.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.












