Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Bite, Flor de Sol and Miriam Street Food, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find cheap places for falafel in New York City. Top-rated falafel spots at the right price.
New York City's Cheap Falafel Destinations
New York City is home to an incredible array of budget-friendly falafel spots that bring authentic flavors from across the Mediterranean and Middle East to every corner of the five boroughs. This collection highlights local favorites like Ba‘al Cafe & Falafel and greek town Gyros, offering everything from classic pita sandwiches to fresh seafood and hearty Greek platters. Whether you are grabbing a quick bite at Shah's Halal Food or sitting down for a meal at Miriam Street Food, these eateries prove that you do not have to spend a fortune to enjoy some of the best chickpea fritters and shawarma in the city.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Falafel in New York City | Top Cheap Spots
- Bite · rated 5/5: American.
- Flor de Sol · rated 5/5: Spanish.
- Miriam Street Food · rated 5/5: Middle Eastern.
- Dayi'nin Yeri · rated 5/5: Middle Eastern.
- Mesiba · rated 5/5: Middle Eastern.
- Nili · rated 5/5: Middle Eastern.
- Laila · rated 4.8/5: Middle Eastern.
- Mazzat · rated 4.8/5: Mediterranean.
- greek town Gyros · rated 4.8/5: Greek.
- Riva Mediterranean & Turkish Cuisine · rated 4.8/5: Mediterranean.
- Shah's Halal Food · rated 4.7/5: Middle Eastern.
- Olympia Pita · rated 4.7/5: Mediterranean.
- Miss Ada · rated 4.6/5: Middle Eastern.
- Boutros · rated 4.6/5: Middle Eastern.
- Shawarma Mia · rated 4.6/5: Middle Eastern.
- Ba‘al Cafe & Falafel · rated 4.6/5: Middle Eastern.
- 19 Cleveland · rated 4.5/5: Mediterranean.
- Hummus Elite · rated 4.5/5: Mediterranean.
- Pahal Zan Kosher Falafel · rated 4.5/5: Middle Eastern.
- Lebanese Eatery · rated 4.5/5: Middle Eastern.
- Ela Greek Kitchen · rated 4.5/5: Greek.
- ROKA Modern Mediterranean · rated 4.5/5: Mediterranean.
- Oasis · rated 4.5/5: Mediterranean.
- Falafel on Broadway · rated 4.5/5: Middle Eastern.
- Miriam Street Food · rated 4.5/5: Middle Eastern.
- Balade · rated 4.4/5: Middle Eastern.
- Taïm · rated 4.4/5: Middle Eastern.
- Taboonette · rated 4.4/5: Middle Eastern.
- Stefano's Mediterranean Grill · rated 4.4/5: Mediterranean.
- Lashevet · rated 4.4/5: Middle Eastern.
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.
