Review Falafel Place - Winnipeg

Hands down so delicious. Sometimes I get more onion in my potatoes than I would like. However, that inconsistency doesn’t bother me much. The brisket here is phenomenal. It melts in your mouth and just explodes with umami. The falafels are my favourite in the city. They are crispy outside and not dry inside. The staff here are all so friendly and welcoming. Thank you Falafel Place for being so awesome!

Had breakfast here for the 1st time as we are craving for middle eastern food. Their shawarma was phenomenal and my wife liked their steak and eggs. I also had Falafel breakfast which i just find very salty for our taste buds, but the briwns and eggs are awesome. It was great all in all and we will definitely come back abd brong some friends.

Very tasty restaurant! We had a very nice breakfast here. Great service. Speedy. Reasonable prices. Convenient nearby neighborhood parking.

Havent been here in a while but the food was still fantastic! Lots of veg options. Service was also fantastic. Such a great breakfast experience :)

Clean, friendly staff, good food with generous portions, comfortable environment. Brisket is a bit salty but melt in your mouth tender, breakfasts options are numerous.

Have made previous attempts to eat at this establishment but it's usually too full. This would be my first successful visit. And it it does live up to its hype. I had the eggs and brisket with extra crispy potato pancake typed with melted cheese. 😋 the brisket was perfectly flavor. Everything on this plate completed each other. I will be back again to try other menu items, in hope for a similar satisfaction.

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Has the best corned beef hash in the city. Also some of the better coffee.

This is a very popular Corydon Avenue breakfast spot that has been around for a long time. If you’re looking for a locally run breakfast spot, this is a place to go.<br/><br/>Decor is modern but the open concept and exposed kitchen amplify the noise when it is busy. The staff at Falafel Place are shrewd and astute. When it gets busy, rest assured, the wait isn’t long. The staff work hard to move people through this place.<br/><br/>Food is excellent quality for a breakfast/brunch/lunch spot. It isn’t the best value in town, you can get cheaper breakfast at a chain restaurant. But if you want a rustic style breakfast that is made with the touch of a with a local owner this is a place worth trying.

I cannot believe that I have not reviewed this local restaurant, well here it goes....<br/><br/>I haven’t been here for quite some time, and it still doesn’t disappoint me. I had the Brisket and eggs over easy with the Yam Hash. I have no words or pictures as I was busy satiating my hunger pains. I finished every bite! (No I am not ashamed) I can’t wait to come back again. I only have one comment and that is the coffee could use some improvement. <br/><br/>Great Job!

Went there for the first time yesterday with a friend because they list the vegan options on their menu along with everything else. Service was outstanding despite being quite busy. Constant water refills and just generally attentive waiter. Food came out very quickly and everything was incredibly fresh. My dish was mouthwateringly good, affordable, and huge (I got the Middle Eastern Falafel)! I'd go out on a limb saying it's the best vegan meal I've ever had.<br/><br/>The atmosphere is very casual but absolutely charming. I loved that the kitchen was open to the restaurant. When we were on the way out one of the chefs even told us to have a nice day. My only regret is not buying an additional falafel to go.

This place has great food.Can be crowded at times,but you can't go wrong for any meal at any time.Got the falafel platter and it did not dissapoint.Everything was fresh and tasty.Service was could,but could have used more refills on coffee.Cant wait to go back

Having lived in a lot of cities and travelled a lot for work, I have tried a plethora of restaurants. This place is, without question, my most favourite breakfast spot. Corned beef and hash with a side order of potato pancakes shared with my wife is happiness.

First of all the tabouli was half raw. I let that side, shit happens. <br/>That being said wen I pulled out my order of take out soup I was shocked. If you pay $5.75 for soup you expect more than 2/3 cups of soup. You go in the restaurant and get 3 times the amount. Never ordering from Ami’s restaurant again.

We came for breakfast on our last day of work. We were with a group of 6, but the restaurant was not very busy and it took forever for the food to come out. <br/><br/>I had the ham and cheese sandwich on toasted multigrain and added lettuce, tomato, mayo and mustard. Even with adding the sauces and veggies the sandwich was dry and flavourless. I also had a cup of beet borscht and it was one of the worst soups i have ever had. Full of shredded beets and nothing else, also flavourless. <br/><br/>No one else in our group seemed overly impressed with their meals either and two people were sick after the food! One right after and one that evening! The restaurant is also cash only and doesn't inform you of that until it's time to pay as if it should be obvious in 2017.<br/><br/>I was very disappointed in the experience. It's a cute, family owned restaurant in a good area and our server was excellent. It has a very large menu but after our experience with the food I doubt I'll bother coming back.

Been here twice now and have to say the falafels are the best in the city. Love the all day breakfast options and look forward to trying new menu items. Potato pancakes are great and the free option to have grilled banana peppers, onions, and garlic is amazing. STAFF IS AMAZING. Love the family atmosphere and how everyone that walks in seems to be a regular. Interesting local artist work on display as well. Prices are average. Falafel breakfast: two eggs, 8 falafel balls, potato pancake and toast $13.00. Looking forward to returning.

Great food, even better portions. <br/>However service is pretty bad, and prices can be outrageous, 40 bucks for two people to get breakfast is a little insane.

This was my favourite greasy spoon, until I went for dinner one day and saw a table of four people all cutting yams and tomatoes. Only one of them appeared to work there, as he would get up frequently to go to the kitchen (At one point shaking the hand of some stranger in the kitchen who did not appear to work there).<br/><br/>The rest did not look like employees, yet all were touching the food and taking turns at cutting in between checking their phones. The person who did work there touched the bottom of his chair, and his face, multiple times. Never saw anyone wash their hands. The stranger who was wearing street clothes was in the kitchen making an omelette, touching the cheese and the omelette with his hands. It could have been his, I don't know, but I don't know what he was doing there in the first place.

We went to this restaurant at around 7:30 on a Tuesday evening, craving falafel. The atmosphere was a bit lacking but the food did not disappoint. <br/><br/>Their infamous hot sauce is incredibly tasty & makes my mouth water just thinking about it & their onion rings are also top notch. The flavour of the Middle Eastern falafel (in a pita) was also delicious, the way they plated the pita was nearly impossible to eat – it was not a pretty sight! <br/><br/>Overall, it was a good experience – fast, tasty & messy – & I left overly stuffed. I'd definitely recommend, I just wouldn't go there on a first date ;)<br/><br/>

Great (all-day) breakfast. Love the vegan breakfast with falafel balls and a sweet potatoe hash with fried onions and banana peppers. You can add fried banana peppers to anything and we strongly recommend doing so. The turkey hash breakfast might be the best breakfast in the city. The homemade hot sauce is incredible an should be used in copious amounts with every dish. Also love the homemade jam, makes boring toast exciting. For a place called falafel place it doesn't have the best falafel balls in the city (Baraka wins). Had a chicken pita once and it was okay. Never had anything but positive experiences with management and staff. All around good Winnipeg diner.

This is my absolute favourite place for breakfast!! Great portions! Amazing flavours! Sometimes you have to wait for a table but it's definitely worth the wait!

I have been here many times and never disappointed. The staff is super friendly and services is always speedy. Hands down the best falafel and hummus in the city! This place is great! <br/>

Awesome food, awesome vibes. They have awesome schnitzels, potato pancakes and rhubarb jam is an option for your toast! Pretty much tried everything on the menu. Remember to ask for their hot sauce with your meal!

If you don't have a stick jammed up your ass and won't be traumatized by a little noise and chaos you will love this place. A very busy Winnipeg institution. <br/><br/>Sort of have my own tradition of going to the Falafel Place following each of my visits to the art gallery, which is exactly what I did yesterday. When my husband and I arrived we were immediately greeted by the owner. "Sit anywhere!"<br/><br/>We sat at the only empty table in the place.<br/><br/>"SOMEONE CLEAN TABLE FIVE!"<br/><br/>Our kind of place.<br/><br/>Our food arrived and they started blaring the best of George Michael in honour of his death. Lots of foot tapping in the place to Wake Me Up Before You Go Go. <br/><br/>My husband loved his steak and eggs and I tried the breakfast brisket plate. Normally I smoke my own briskets and am not generally a fan of oven made; but I highly respect a brisket that can stand on its own with just a simple rub. That's what I got. Tender and delicious. It did not, however, surpass the potato pancakes. Loaded with a heap of fried onions and garlic; so so good. Served with sour cream and a hot sauce I dream of when not there. They even catered to my childlike whim to have my eggs scrambled with cheese. <br/><br/>Awesome meal as always. Can't wait to go back.

Went with the steak breakfast because I absolutely love steak! Will say off the bat, the steak was alright. They asked how I wanted my steak cooked and my usual is medium, but because the steak is so thin it was cooked to well done. Either way the flavours in the meat were just okay. Asked for eggs to be over easy, and they were more over medium or a but more. The freshly squeezed orange juice is served in a small glass, and for the price I would say it's not worth it. One thing I did fall in love with was their yam hash. Cooked in garlic with onions and banana peppers... amazing! So much flavour with that side, I for sure wanted more. Portions were good, prices are okay and location is good! I will be returning to try more things on the lunch menu.

Slightly overpriced but very decent food. Great vegan and glueten free options and their jams are incredible. One of my favourites but prices have climbed which is why it's only a 4/5

Family favourite! I always end up getting the falafel breakfast no matter the time of day, or the Canadian falafel platter. Their soups are very good as well. They have wonderful jams to go with the toast, I think they're homemade.

One of if not the best breakfast in town! Everything is good with lots of different options for everyone. I've been a customer way back since the Academy days.

Misleading.... So many gluten free options, however, I ordered fries and Falafal balls and specifically asked for the gluten free options for both. Then got sick, have been sick for three days now. When I called and asked if they share their gluten free deep fried items with regular deep fried items staff said yes and that if I wanted the oil changed then to specifically request that. If a customer asks for "gluten free" staff should automatically change the deep frier oil or at least clarify with the customer. I will never go back as now I don't trust them. Clearly they claim "gluten free" as a marketing gimmick or trend.

So my boyfriend and I went for an impromptu lunch date to the falafel place. I ordered the turkey hash and he got the bison pita I believe.<br/>My dish was perfectly seasoned and flavourful, I really liked how they had a turkey option. <br/>The bison pita, I probably should've gotten this because once I tasted the meat it was succulent and tasty. I forgot how good bison is, and the sauce that was in the pita was perfect with the salad. <br/>The food was a 10 <br/>The servers were 0 unfortunately. They greeted us happily but that was it.

This place is an institution!! It never fails to deliver an amazing breakfast. That said, do yourself a favour and order one of their specialties which is where they shine (a little pricy, but worth it as a secial treat) I usually alternate between the corned beef hash and the falafel breakfast with a latke. Try the homemade hot sauce (fairly mild, but delicious nonetheless) and the jalapeño relish (very spicy, exercise restraint!). A word of warning that this place can get quite loud and busy during the peak hours, so I prefer to go around 0800 when it's a little more laid back. The owner is always there and he's quite the character to chat with. All in all I think it's the best breakfast in town, and I try and make a weekly visit.

The food was alright. Service wasnt that great. We were sat, got our orders made, and that's all you get.<br/>The owner stood in front of the store walking around and watching. It was awkward.<br/>There was a hair under my food. No hairnets in the kitchen.

Read so much positive reviews about this restaurant that's why we went to try it ourselves,and it we didn't regret it! The food was good,and the price was pretty reasonable. The atmosphere was pretty chill too. Thumbs up all in all.

You can't really screw up breakfast I suppose but it is really good food and always had great service. I do recommend this restaurant if you're looking for value

This is from 3 weeks ago or so:<br/><br/>I don't know how the food is yet, even though I placed the order half an hour ago. I am very disappointed with skip the dishes and Falafel Place. Both tried to blame the each other for why my order was never put through. I had to message skip the dishes and call the restaurant. NO apologies on either end. I will not be using this service again. Update: It took an hour and 5 minutes to get half a salad and soup, unacceptable.<br/><br/>I live 2.8 kms away, and had I not been sick in bed I could of walked there quicker<br/><br/>The Food: The salad was a decent size and pretty good, and the soup was about a cup of soup, totally not worth it.<br/><br/>I found the owner to be quite rude on the phone, and  very unapologetic. When I have eaten there in the past I have noticed he is very rude to employees and diners.

I picked up the hummus falafel pita and a beet borscht soup today for lunch, and ordered about an hour prior via Skip-The-Dishes. When I arrived the owner/chef was barking orders at the girl at the cash register, that "SHE HAS TO PAY". Okay buddy. That's a pretty standard thing. That aside, the soup was one of the best borschts I've ever had. The only problem is that it was stone cold. My guess is that they either heat these in the microwave before serving (and mine didn't get heated), or they made the order when I placed it, rather than looking at the time I indicated I'd be picking up. The pita and falafel were very good, but there was a bit too much tahini for my taste, and it was very messy. There was absolutely no way to eat this, other than with a knife and fork. I will definitely be back to try more menu items, as I have my eye on the schnitzel, knishes, and potato pancakes. :)

Had lunch here on a weekday.  We found a nice spot easily in the short lull between breakfast and lunch and it was quite busy by the time we left.<br/><br/>Service was very fast and attentive with one of the cooks even coming out from behind the counter to make sure we had enough coffee and water.<br/><br/>Decor is modern, trendy and nice.  You might have to sit quite close to your neighbours though.<br/><br/>We both had the Middle Eastern falafels (falafel with roast egg plant lettuce and onion) with banana peppers added.  Very tasty with lots of tahini sauce.  Not the healthiest falafel I have had, but definitely delicious.  We also ordered a side of pita and hummous.  The hummous was ok, but Shawarma TIme makes better.<br/><br/>Prices are reasonable.  I will be back to explore their menu.

Decent food if you can stand hearing the owner's offensive speech to his employees. I believe the exact wording was "if you don't have god in your heart I hope you die tomorrow". Great borscht

Absolutely delicious! breakfast is amazing. Staff are fast and friendly. Great prices would definitely come back!This place is great.......

Great food! Their fresh squeezed orange juice (squeezed right in front of you) is amazing!<br/>I've tried about 20 menu items and have enjoyed them all. Fried banana pickled peppers are yummy and their homemade hot sauce is great!<br/>Over all great food, service might not be awesome but it's worth it for the food!

Falafel Place is a fun and zany restaurant that should appeal to anyone in the mood for breakfast, especially those in the area. Their falafels wonderfully crisp and tasty, the shwarma tender and moist, they have successful married Middle Eastern flavours and recipes into traditional Western breakfast and brunch food, despite their lazy presentation of the food. An instant recommendation.

Disappointed long time customer. I have always loved this restaurant...the falafel balls are one of my most craved items. I went for breakfast recently with some friends, and it was good, but not as great as it usually is...something about the portion sizes and the seasoning was off. But I was still craving those falafel balls, so I placed an order through skip the dishes for pick up and got dinner a few days later. We ordered a Canadian Falafel plate and an Israeli Falafel plate (one with yam fries and one with regular fries). I picked it up and immediately brought it home...transport was maybe 10 minutes total. The falafels were weird. they were super smooth on the outside, and were pretty soggy. Usually the outsides are all bumpy and crusty. I could see how the 10 minute transport would make them less crispy, but these had the texture of over-worked dough...they were kind of pasty inside and just not as nice as they've always been in the past. But the real disappointment was the lettuce that was served. It was actually rotten. Like, slimy, blackening in chunks, rotten. I am soooo grateful that we got the plates instead of "in a pita" because otherwise the fact that they were serving rotten lettuce would have been hidden by pita and fries and sauce. Even the parts of the lettuce that weren't full blown rotten was all brown and slimy. In addition, the french fries were super greasy and under-cooked and the portion of hummus was virtually non-existent. The meal was as unappetizing and as disappointing as it could have been. This by no means will prevent me from trying again, but I will probably stick to the breakfast hours, when at least I have some faith in the ability of the cooks, even if it isn't as good as my memory tells me it used to be.

Nothing special. Went on December 29. They cheaped out on jam and I was told I was getting 2 eggs only got one. I counted 4 microwave ovens in the kitchen.

Great breakfast. Only had the chance for breakfast but would give it top ten breakfast places in city. Quick service and fresh food.

The food in this establishment is absolutely delectable. The variety is culturally sound and the atmosphere while enjoying the well prepared food is quite charming. The owner is a very kind and generous man who respects his business, employees, and customers with high regard. In all of Winnipeg, this is the best breakfast and lunch you will find

To avoid at all cost.. I had gluten free yam fries, gluten free potato pancake with sour cream onion rings, Canadian falafel with fried onion, gluten free shawarma pita with fried onion.<br/><br/>Yam fries had nothing different then the regular yam fries and were stale, potato pancake was very small portion and with no sour cream, they didn't have any onion rings, the Canadian falafel came with banana pepper no fried onion. It was put in a separated bag but not in a container just straight in the bag and it split in half during delivery. The gluten free shawarma came with no pita since they had not gluten free pita on hand and they forgot the fried onion all together. Every extra costed us 2$ and to make a item gluten free it cost 2$ per item. We called back 2 times and they offered us a in restaurant refund, said it was skip the dishes fault because they want to cash on the gluten free fact. And finally they said they couldn't do anything.<br/><br/>I ask them to come and get their food and pay us back and they said that they were not a delivery service and that was up to skip the dishes to deal with that. I made him called skipped the dishes. He called me back and said they would give me a full refund. I order sushi instead and throw everything from there in the dumpster. Waste of time.

The Falafel Balls!. Good grief are they delicious! Food wise, this place has never disappointed me. I've had the pleasure of receiving very flavorful food at every visit, which I of course, devoured most enjoyably. Food was served quite quickly. I remember feeling surprised at how quickly. However, I was there at one of those rare times when it wasn't full to the brim with people, so that may or may not make a difference. The amount of food given was easily worth every cent spent. They seem to try and fit as many patrons as possible as the tables are super close to each other. You will be able to smell your neighbour's food. Which may not be a bad thing. If they're a messy chewer though, look away and talk louder! ha ha. Gross. Overall, not outrageously priced for a lot of yum!

I love this place! Great food, friendly staff and always VERY fast service. Love the atmosphere as well.

Best place in Winnipeg for breakfast. Potato pancake is amazing same with the fresh squeezed juice that u can see then make. U see them making ur meal with the open kitchen. So U know its fresh!!!

Mixed experience but will go back. Went with my wife, daughter and brother in law for breakfast a week ago. Great portions and good food. My only negative comment would be that I saw them make my waffle while the rest of my table's food was coming out which was then served to me undercooked.<br/><br/>Personally, I would rather have waited until it was fully cooked but, having worked in restaurants in the past, I realize that sometimes errors happen. The rest of the meal was great and for a reasonable price. <br/><br/>I would give it a second chance.

Always great food with attitude. I've been eating here through 3 locations. All the menu choices are great, the fresh prep and ingredients - wonderful. The falafel are the best, an excellent mixture and great texture. Those small balls are much better than the typical over sized ball most elsewhere, they are not dried out. I really enjoy these foods with a bit of heat and the hot sauce is a nice touch. I have to just get out there more often. The place can be a bit loud, acoustics are not great but the food is well worth it and the staff are great.

Excellent breakfast. I enjoy coming here for a relatively cheap, enjoyable and fresh breakfast. I typically get the turkey yam hash, or the potato pancakes. They serve fresh squeezed orange juice. The servers have always been quick, efficient and friendly. The owner will probably ask you to leave (sometimes not politely) if it is busy and there are people waiting to be seated (and you are finished eating and just hanging around). He's pretty friendly if you talk to him otherwise, though. This has never deterred me from returning.

Saturday Lunch. Enjoyed a Canadian Falafel for lunch. I enjoyed the Falafel part of it though I truly had to look hard for sauce of any kind on the lettuce or falafels. The fries were a little colder than I like as well, though wonderful flavour. I would definitely return.

Great Food-Decent Service. In the category of Winnipeg Diner’s Falafel Place is one of the best. Breakfast is hearty and made to order. Many variations make the diner special such as falafel balls, humus, and yam fries with meals. The corned beef hash and Montréal smoked beef are excellent.<br/>Service can be excellent with a staff that is friendly and prompt; service can be bad with slow service and cold food. The dining experience is usually prompt, scrumptious, and friendly.

Stay Away. There are plenty of other places in this city to eat. The food served here is subpar to almost anywhere.<br/><br/>The restaurant smells like "a hockey locker room" and the washrooms are rather disgusting and smelly. The food is SO average it makes me want to eat at Subway. <br/><br/>Really? Served with a salad with iceberg lettuce? Are you kidding me?<br/><br/>Leave this place for the yuppies and their noisy kids in River Heights.

Decent, but not my first choice for falafel/breakfast. Bottom line: I would go here again if friends were adamant, but would choose other options if it were up to me.<br/><br/>I've had the corned beef hash and a couple falafel dishes (whichever the ones with falafel balls on fries/sweet potato fries are called). I enjoyed my breakfast, but for the price nothing really stood out to me calling me to return. I'd rather go somewhere like Stella's where they have some flavours that stand out in their hashbrowns, sausages, hell even their preserves are tops. If it was a bit cheaper, I think I'd return for breakfast there in a heartbeat.<br/><br/>While their fries (both varieties) are delicious, I found their falafels and hummus more on the bland side when compared with those of Shawarma Khan and Baraka Pita.

Great Diner. I love the falafel breakfast because its tasty and different. The food here never really disappoints. It can be a bit heavy with oil so it fits in with more of the standard diner fare...I always leave full and satisfied. The coffee is pretty good too.

Great for Lunch. I had the lamb shawarma and it was great but the pita it was in was really thin and things became very sloppy very quickly. The atmosphere was great and the owner was very warm and friendly. I would go back because they have a very large and interesting menu but I would not get the lamb again, it had a very off taste, almost as if it wasn't cooked with any spices or extra flavour.

Not Middle Eastern. Pros:<br/>Ample parking,<br/>Clean restaurant, <br/>decent service,<br/>Good menu with many choices, <br/>$10 average for each entree.<br/><br/>Cons:<br/>Not middle eastern,<br/>Shawarma was not from usual round heated grill.

Delicious! but noisy. The food is excellent. However it was pretty full and noisy. My partner won't go back because of the noise, but I loved the food so much I will be back.

Great casual dining!. Heard about this place over the years but only tried it a couple weeks ago and have been back a couple of times since. Food is fresh and hot, service is friendly as is the owner who greets and welcomes customers as they walk through the door. Love the corned beef hash with rye toast, good flavorful borscht soup, my wife had the veggie omelet with sweet potato hash and really enjoyed it. Coffee is fresh and good, like to go mid morning or mid afternoon when not so busy.

Great fresh food. owner is super nice and friendly

A friend brought me here for the first time and I had the Middle Eastern falafel-it was really good! I was however disappointed with the service,at be they were going through breaks or something but we were never checked on, just given our food... We had to flag someone down for sauce. And there were probably 3 other tables besides us so it wasn't busy. Despite all this we tipped well because the food staff obviously did very well and it seemed a homey type place with a good environment. Our server saw we tipped over 30% then immediately perked up, wishing us a good day and to see us again soon. Advice I would give to the serving staff: treat every customer like they're you're most loyal, repeat customer cause you never know.

ONE OF MY FAVOURITE SPOTS. I went with a friend. We love this place. Ami has such a great sense of humour. The pea soup is the absolute best. I love the falafel`s. Everything here is terrific. They are always packed so not a place to sit for over an hour.. Our server was nice but not very knowledgeable. She should try some dishes and learn to pronounce knishes! Can hardly wait to go back. I live in N.K. BUT the drive is worth it.

Yum breakfast. Food is great here. Always packed, that says it all.

Love this place. I love homey meals. Delish. Everything was homemade. Even the hot sauce. It was absolutely divine. Worth the price. Very large portions :)

Won't be back in this lifetime. Won't eat at a place that can't excel the product that is in its name. Despite being told that his felafel drenched in Tahini become soup, the owner will not improve. Best felafel in town is at Baraka Pita Bakery on main, and even that <br/>is nothing compared to what you find in Toronto.<br/><br/><br/>-----06 May, 2013-----<br/><br/>Fal-awful. You'd think that a restaurant could get its signature dish right.<br/><br/>Having lived in Israel, I know good falafel. In fact, this is the only thing I miss about Israel, that and the sight of pretty girl soldiers. Ten years ago I had a falafel at Falafel Place (the old location) and it fell apart in the bowl. Too much tahini sauce. Call it falafel soup. And the balls were not crisp and spicy. I mentioned the problem to the owner but he waved me off. Ten years have passed and I thought I'd give this place another chance. Alas, nothing has changed! <br/><br/>I also had the "spicy bean soup" which belonged in a soldiers' mess hall. <br/> This restaurant is a definite underachiever. I won't be back.<br/><br/>Winnipeg is a wasteland when it comes to falafel.

I had the chicken shawarma it wasn't very good. There was so much grease and oil that the contents fell through the pita.

Simply amazing. I took the family to the Falafel Place for breakfast and was pleased beyond belief. Fresh food, interesting menu, great staff. I recommend the yam hash. Simply Awesome.

Best breakfast. I've been there twice in the last two weeks for breakfast! the place was packed but the workers are very efficient and most customers realise that once they are done eating, it's polite to give up the table for those who are waiting. We've never waited for more than 10 minutes and once we are seated, service is quick! we were in and out in 30 minutes! The fresh juice is awesome and whatever you choose from the menu is sooo good. One of my favorites is the classic bacon and eggs. My husband loves the falafel breakfast! i definitely recomend this place!

I Need My Fix. I need to eat at this restaurant at least once every couple of weeks. The lamb pit (shwarma i think) and a piece of shnitzel - this is what i have every time. If I have it for breakfast...I dont need to eat again until dinner. Unbeleivable service. That young crew knows how to get it done just right. My kids get a real kick out of going there too.

Nice Job. I ordered the spicey beef pita and my daughter had the kids meal with 4 falafels. Both were good, the tahinni sauce really makes both dishes. <br/><br/>The pita was fresh, home made, soft and warm. The pita almost had a melt in your mouth effect.<br/><br/>The falafels were the best I have ever had in the city.

Hummus yummus. The Hummus is to die for!!! This cramped cafe may be crowded and busy but it is well worth the wait and the odd order mix up to enjoy. Real cream, butter, fresh juice, and fresh food in general will keep you coming back to enjoy the food. Service is friendly but the crazy bustle of the place lends itself to the odd mix up and misunderstanding in orders so speak loud and be clear. I always enjoy my breakfast here.<br/><br/>Much Love <br/>-The ChubbyDumpling

Breakfast, lunch AND dinner!. It's all good. Breakfast all day - hard to go wrong with the falafel breakfast. Homemade soups are really good too.

Falafel Heaven. What to say about Falafel Place. They must be doing something right because I have been patronizing this place all the way back to the lunch counter located on Academy near Kenaston over 20 yrs ago. Hands down the best Falafel (the falafel balls themselves) in town. Great creamy Hummus. House made hot sauce is fantastic. Good breakfast. Ami (The owner) is good entertainment value all by himself - barking at customers who stay too long, greeting you as you enter, telling you off-colour jokes in private. Drawbacks - cash only, often packed and noisy, portions and prices aren't what they used to be, and yes, lousy coffee. Sorry Ami.

So addicted to falafel place...really couldn't imagine going somewhere else for breakfast. The corn beef hash is the best thing ever! Or the potato pancakes...mmmmm. Also their hot sauce is homemade...thick and full of flavor with out over doing it on the heat...my favorite!

Great falafel breakfast and French toast! Lousy coffee though.

At first glance you'd think it's a messy dump but it's actually history and character. Workers are efficient. You can be in and out so fast if you want. Good food. I feel great after I stuff my face here. Canadian falafel and the 12 falafel plates are my favs. Bathroom could use more attention. Only accepts cash. Worth going to anytime.

Delicious Hummus !!. Delicious food and good ambiance . Shawarma and hummus are worth a try . Service is good.

One of my family's all time favorites, quick service, great food, nice entertaining atmosphere, they have something on the menu for everyone and will cater to food allergies.

Solid menu. Here I've never been disappointed by anything I've ordered. It's the kind of place you can order with confidence even though you will have a fallback favourite. Highly recommended for breakfast lunch and dinner.

Excellent breakfast. Flavours of the falafel with the eggs was heaven could have had a bit more garlic with the spuds though<br/>Only negative was the potato pancake. Little greasy<br/>Service was perfect

Good Stuff. Definitely an institution in Winnipeg. Affordable and filling. Find it to be a bit on the greasy side occasionally...but not a problem per se. Worth it... every time.

Part of the neighborhood. Falafel Place is a River Heights institution. Simple menu really, but with quite a bit of choice. <br/><br/>Delicious, clean, fast, courteous, always more than enough staff to get you what you need so you can eat and be on your way.<br/><br/>Who's leaving!<br/><br/>The only disappointment from this diner is when there is no room to be seated.

Came by for dinner, found a table immediately, much easier than we would have for lunch. We ordered the falafel breakfast, bison pita and sweet potato hash. Everything came out piping hot and absolutely delicious. Less than 10 minutes between ordering and our meal arriving. Staff was prompt and friendly, place was comfortable and clean. Definitely coming back again! ^_^

Always good.. I love this place, been here many times, I've come after walking around the neighbourhood, once all red and sweaty and dying from the summer heat, another completely drenched from being caught in a heavy rain, and it's like finding myself back in time at my mom's. The staff are really sweet and the ambiance is easy-going and friendly. I may like some of the menu items better than others, but I've never been disappointed. I'm old and have eaten many things in many places and rarely get that 'Omg! This is the best thing I've ever eaten!' rush anymore, but did when I bit into one of their falafel balls, which, when you think about it, is quite an achievement as falafel isn't one of the most exciting foods in the world. I'm also very fond of the Dino burger, it's made with turkey, another food item I'm not normally crazy about, but the Dino is addictive. I love the hot sauce that's offered, and the abundant use of garlic and onions. I love the humungous bran muffin. I love the freshly squeezed orange juice. I love that there are many vegan friendly options. Is it the greatest restaurant in the city? No, but it's exactly what it should be, which is a good neighbourhood drop-in place with reliably good food.

Gross

Although the falafel sandwiches are twice the price of any I've had in Western Canada, they are easily 2 1/2 times the size! Delicious, and a good variety. Just had our first breakfast there today, and same deal- pricey, but LARGE. My 9 yr old son and I shared the $10 falafel breakfast and we both left full and very satisfied. Definitely the best brekky we've had in Winnipeg.

Fantastic Place!. Food here is outstanding! Watched while my grapefruit juice was fresh pressed into a glass then had a great Falafel Breakfast. Eggs, the best Falafel balls I have ever had, hummus tahini & pita. My girl ordered the french toast and we split everything. Wow!!!<br/><br/>Ami is a character who hustled my brother into the kitchen to help (he is a regular) for 10 minutes making toast and serving coffee while waiting for the extra staff to arrive.<br/><br/>Everything was enjoyable and tasty. Will definitely go again!

Dino burger all the way!!!. Man I heard about this place and Its was great. This Dean O burger named after the owner was killer. Its not beef but turkey with chedder bacon let mayo tom must and pickle. Beautiful! It was huge and filling. The fries were excellent and the place was busy. I ll have another please!

Oy vay! Do not eat here if you are not very hungry. Large portions, very well prepared, try the lamb pita for lunch. For brkfst try something different. Staff is great from the owners on down to servers and cooks. Wish they were closer to home. You likely will not be dissapointed. Highly highly recommend.

Had a tasty lunch with my husband and daughter. Her chicken noodle soup was perfect. I appreciated that there was a gluten free falafel option. Service was fast, friendly, and the food was great.

Family Favorite. Don't go expecting a light healthy meal, but definitely go if you're into delicious comfort food. My kids like watching the cooks in action in the open kitchen. And the sweet potato fries are the best!

New digs, same great food.. Known to many a university student as FeelAwful Place (the food's a sure fire hangover cure), you just have to love (and get used to) their no loitering policy. <br/><br/>Sunday breakfast is a fiercely sought after and closely regulated regimen as FP's bossy but charismatic owner turns over tables at a blistering rate.<br/><br/>"Are those people done?" he'll chastise the serving staff. "Get them their bill, they don't need to stay any more... we've got people waiting."<br/><br/>If you can tolerate the wait, and expect the bum's rush, you'll be rewarded with some of the best diner food in Winnipeg.<br/><br/>There's standard breakfast fare or adventure a little into the unknown and order the awesome hash (you must add the garlic and hot peppers).<br/><br/>FP's amazing falafel balls are also not to be missed, nor is the knish n chips featuring fresh cut fries.<br/><br/>In fact, I recommend ordering a side of these regardless and make sure you get your hands on their house made hot chili sauce. Also available for take out.<br/><br/>And what better way to wash it all down than with fresh squeezed orange juice? Well, the bottomless coffee or course. But don't linger too long. You have been warned.

Can't go anymore. Loved this place, delicious and it is worth the price. Yummy homemade potato pancakes. However, cannot go to the Falafel Place anymore as I don't like how the owner didn't pay his taxes. I have to pay taxes so he should too!<br/><br/>http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews/Local-business-owner-admits-tax-evasion-125452968.html

Consistently a good meal. The menu has something for everyone, and everything we've tried is delicious. Breakfast is solid- the hashbrowns, fully loaded, are the best in the city- and the eponymous falafel balls are without equal. For vegans, the Vegan Heaven breakfast can be enjoyed any time of day. Order with confidence and look over the menu for what you'll have on your next visit- if what you get the first time doesnt become your "usual"!

YUMMY. Tahini makes me happy

It's in and out for luncH but always the best falafel in Winnipeg. Bring cash.

Meh. A friend and i went there for breakfast the other day, it was just ok. the service was quick and friendly, however no one checked on us. the food wasn't bad, but wasn't great. for what we paid, i'd of rather gone somewhere else.

Great value!! Service is excellent!

No thanks. Just the fact that you can be told to "leave" if you have overstayed your welcome is a turn off for me. I Won't be trying this place. Sorry.There are LOTS AND LOTS of other restaurants in this city! :)

Best Falafel in Town. The Falafel in a pita is the best in the city hands down! I've had the falafels at basically any middle-eastern restaurant I'm aware of in the city, an The Falafel Place is the standard to which I compair the others. I get mine with extra sauce and it's perfection in a pita. I also highly recommend the yam fries which are fresh cut and made to order. I can't believe one of the other reviewers complains about the lack of salt - there's a salt shaker on the table - how difficult is that to deal with? - and I've even been offered hot sauce on the side to dip them in, which I do, with gusto!<br/><br/>One of the owners - Ami - is a one man show, and basically a local celebrity, and he ensures his staff are working their butts off. Don't worry, he also holds his customers to high standards too! You may be "targeted" by him, but it's all part of the fun.<br/><br/>One word of warning - this place is cash only, and there aren't any ATM's within an immediate walking distance, so come prepared.

Ah, Vegan Goodness!. Many places that attempt to serve vegans make somewhat of an effort without real knowledge on how to feed us. I dig eating at this place, even though it's not in my regular path, but a friend of mine introduced this place to me and it's an effort to travel here. I always order something vegan and it always satisfies me. Since I knew some people who use to work there, it was assured that the vegan dishes on the menu were in fact vegan. I wished their payment system was up to date, but that's their only flaw for me. I await that day when it comes. I hope to go here again, especially for breakfasts. Not many places that make vegan dishes make vegan breakfasts.

Go here for the breakfast but not for the shawarma.. I got decent service here, it wasn't fantastic but wasn't THE worst. We had to choose our own table and we had to wait a while before we got our order. From what we saw it's students who were cooking our food. Hm. <br/><br/>I was going to go here for a falafel but I was really craving a shawarma since I missed the abundance of shawarma places since I ate a lot in Ottawa before. I have pretty high expectations for a shawarma and sadly the shawarma I got served wasn't very good. It was a few slices of seared lamb (literally like 4 pieces) and a bunch of lettuce and onions. Wut. That's not what a shawarma is at all, at least not what I'm used to. Now I try to be open minded but this was terrible. I could make this at home. I don't pay ~$10 to eat something I can make at home.<br/><br/>On the bright side they have a good breakfast.<br/>Next time I come here maybe I should try a falafel instead. Something tells me I wont' be disappointed next time.

Big fan! NYC restaurant feel. I've only tried the falafel breakfast thus far. Amazing potatoe pancake w the works. Falafels seasoned beautifully. One of my favorite brunch spots!!!

Great meal! We came for lunch on a Sunday. It was totally packed - but worth the wait for a table. By 1:30, the crowd died down.

Hidden Gem. Yes, the falafel's are good. Yes, the place is warm and fun. I love it! I have heard that the owner will usher you out when you are finished if there are people waiting to be seated. <br/>My favourite thing there though? Borscht!! Theirs is fantastic!! I don't live anywhere near it but I will continue to make the trek just for that!!<br/>Bon appetit!!