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Falafel World
Category: Restaurants Middle Eastern Middle Eastern [Edit]
2396 Bloor St WToronto, ON M6S 1P5
Neighbourhoods: Bloor-West Village, Swansea
(416) 769-9336
- Price Range:
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$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- No
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Has TV:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
14 reviews for Falafel World
14 reviews in English
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Review from Fern H.
10/8/2011
Falafel World is where we generally pick up dinner when we're too lazy to make anything or just need something quick.
Food is always fresh and tasty. Pricing is super affordable for the expensive Bloor West neighbourhood. Stuffed falafel and swarma sandwiches priced from $5-$6 and combination plates under $10. Baklava ($1.50/piece) is awesome...so crispy, so flaky!
Service is kind and friendly. It's a place that you want to come back to over and over again. -
Review from David M.
Toronto, ON
Updated - 9/21/2011
Ate here again today and am hard pressed to figure out why I deducted a star in the first place. This is falafel at it's finest. Read my original review...it all still applies.
Their food and service have been consistent over many visits. That earns it the extra star!Listed in: 5-star Reviews
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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3/9/2010
I've eaten a lot of falafels (falafel sandwich, wrap, "in a pita"), and these are my favourite.… Read more »
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Review from Kristy T.
Toronto, ON
7/8/2011
This place is great! Ive eaten here many times and Ive never been disappointed. Delicious, good quality food, GIANT portions and very reasonable prices.
The owners and staff are super friendly and they really go out of their way to make you feel welcome and satisfy your hunger.
YUM! -
Review from Marta S.
London, ON
5/18/2011 1 Check-in Here
Ok. I'll admit it. Before today, I have never eaten a falafel. That's right. I have just lost my falafel virginity. And, I'm sad to say, it was nothing that blew me out of the water.
The place hasn't changed in about 25 years. How do I know (I'm 22)? My dad used to own that very restaurant... But it was European fare and didn't do all that well after he sold it. Oh well.
The decor is old and in desperate need of some TLC (or a renovation). Despite this, the place was packed when I walked in around 6 pm. You have your standard options, almost all available as a sandwich/wrap or a plate/dinner. I had the chicken shawarma sandwich, no garlic sauce, with hummous.
The good: it was warm. The pita was yummy, the chicken was flavourful and moist. The veggies were fresh. And the falafel was huge. Really huge and filling.
The bad: the falafel itself. Maybe it's because the flavours were layered and not mixed. Maybe because the hummous made the pita soggy by the end. Or maybe because I don't know falafels. I mean, if I just wanted tabbouleh, I would have ordered just that. Oh well.
The ugly: the soggy bit of pita at the end. It was icky. And messy.
I will give falafels another chance, to be sure, but I will only come back here once I've had several other falafels. -
Review from omar k.
Toronto, ON
1/10/2011
what a great place. the guy behind the counter was so fun and generous. my friend and i were arguing about who should pay, and the server pointed at me and said
server: "in my country he [me] would have to pay, so i think i must make him pay."
friend: "but i know you, i have come here for so long, and i want to pay."
we argue for a little bit, but my friend seems to be winning
server: "fine, you insist, i will let you pay, but next time he [me] must pay. and he must take good care of you."
me, to the server: "what about your country!"
server, pointing at my friend "she is more important than that."
so smooth! and so right!
anyway, we get the falafel plate, and the falafel and that little salad that comes with the plate are excellent. the hummus is only so-so, which accounts for the 4 and not 5 stars. hummus is key, in my mind.
after we finished our meal, the server, who i think was enamored with our cuteness, gave us two free desserts and beamed the most winning smile. the people here are fantastic. i will be back. -
Review from Candy T.
York, ON
4/24/2011
Service was really friendly, and personable. Other than that not sure how this place got some of the high reviews though maybe it was an off night when I went but it was a pretty sad chicken shawarma plate. Just didn't have that much flavour in the garlic sauce, hummus or chicken. I'll give it another try someday since I live so close I really want to love this place.
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Review from grace p.
Toronto, ON
1/23/2010
This place is one step up from your typical get in and get out (or take out) middle eastern eats.
The food is delicious and the price is right! I almost always get the falafel plate to share. Portions are big and around $6-9 for the plate. The wraps are around $4-5 I often find myself there around closing so sometimes there is an item missing (like the rice or tabouleh). The owners always fill my plate to the max with another item to make up for it. Which is fine by me!
Writing this makes me want to eat there tonight....... -
Review from Leslie-anne W.
Toronto, ON
10/29/2010 4 Check-ins Here
Eating a falafel as I type this, which reminds me to buy an iPhone cover, I am pondering the merits and flaws of this restaurant. Seeing that I am making a mess, an employee brings me over a few napkins, making me feel extraordinarily messy, but also cared for. The customer service is great here, the food is just about average. The falafel itself is moist and flavourful, but not freshly cooked. The pita is fresh but not warmed. My favorite thing about shawarmas and falafels is when they are pressed and get all toasty and warm. The toppings are fresh, the service expedient and the price reasonable. A pretty good falafel place but nothing to set it apart from other places.
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Review from Lan T.
Toronto, ON
6/7/2009
I like Falafel World. I would eat there more often but I'm pretty sure they don't accept debit or credit. Please correct me if I'm wrong. I just don't carry cash with me, otherwise I would eat there more often.
The restaurant looks dated and is a bit dark and drab, but who goes to a falafel restaurant for the decor right? All you need to know is that the food is flavourful. -
Review from Andrew G.
Toronto, ON
5/17/2010
An unassuming name, a delicious experience.
I usually get the combination plate (falafel, shawarma, and sides), but it's worth trying a few things you aren't used to, as well.
Despite the bland surroundings, couples and families make this a spot to sit and enjoy dinner -- although it primarily comes across as a lunch or takeout spot.
It counts as one of many definitions of what it means to "gwup to Bloor" if you live in High Park / Swansea. In this case, Swansea, south of Bloor, and hence the "g'wup".
The fact that they only accept cash is annoying at first (their ATM is mega expensive), but after awhile I realized it's just a way of weeding out the pretenders. Bring cash. :)Listed in: True Blue
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Review from Helen L.
York, ON
1/30/2011
Great food. Great people. The is a mainstay in my take-out regimen. Service is fast and friendly and the food is fresh.
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Review from Meg S.
Toronto, ON
10/26/2010
This place is very down to earth, if you're looking for trendy decor, it's not for you. However, if you're looking for tastey middle-eastern pita sandwiches I think you'll be very happy with the food they serve.
It's basically a fast food lunch type of place, but the food is very authentic and very good! The service is fast, efficient and friendly and their prices are reasonable. I've had falafel all over this city and am very happy with this place and keep going back for more.
I've eaten in (even though the eating area could use a reno) and also had their take out. My son is very fussy about his shawarma and eggplant side and he's always declared theirs to be delicious! -
Review from Bryan R.
Toronto, ON
7/22/2010
Excellent food with friendly service! What more can you ask for?
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Review from alison r.
Toronto, ON
5/19/2011
I like to take out a pita from this place, as it is fast, cheerfully served, reasonably priced, and delicious. The staff are friendly and efficient. My pita is always warmed, a big plus as I loathe cold pitas. I would like to try everything they have, as it all looks so appetizing, but always seem to revert to my usual.
