(408) 294-7886
2301 Stevens Creek Blvd
San Jose,
CA
95128
37.3235
-121.9349
Neighborhoods: Central, Central San Jose
What People Are Saying About Falafel Drive In
The Editor
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Citysearch
The Scene – The counter is hidden from the street by a mesh sunshade, obscuring the '50s look that locals love. But you can't miss the historic sign in the parking lot, which has advertised the Nijmeh family's falafels with style since 1966. If you come during lunch, expect a line that moves quickly (with no-nonsense service) and plenty of outdoor picnic-table seating. – – The Food – There are fast-food staples on the menu--from a basic hamburger and fries to fish sandwiches and tacos--but most come for the Middle Eastern fare. Falafels are good enough to convert even…
08/28/08
Best fast food in town
by melodieusc
I'm not sure why some people rate the Falafel drive in low. I think people have misconseptions of what you might get. If your looking for easy parking... not the place, looking for 5 star waiter customer service... not the place.... it you are looking for comfortable seating in air conditioning... not the place. But those reasons are not why you should be going to Falafel Drive In. If you want a GREAT tasting, well priced and fast lunch.... its the place! I work in the area and there is always a long line but no biggie, they will have your order out to you in minutes. The people that come for lunch are interesting as well. You get everything from suits to shorts! Great place for lunch.
- Pros: YUMMY food, fast service
- Cons: parking
03/08/08
Didn't live up to the hype
by ddankert
After hearing great things about the legendary Falafel Drive-In, I was excited to finally try it and see for myself what all the fuss was about. I was a little worried about parking, but on a Sunday night, I found no problem finding a space on the side. However, what I failed to account for was that I needed cash - thank goodness for the ATM. Having cleared that hurdle, I perused the menu board (which could have used a few more details) and decided on the falafel sandwich and a side of hummus. As I stood waiting for my order, I watched the employee throw together my sandwich without wearing any gloves - something that I don't really consider all that appetizing. I tried to put this out of my head as I watched other patrons eagerly order their falafels and onion rings. Finally I sat down to my sandwich. It had a good amount of falafel and the sauce was tasty, but I couldn't quite get past the fact that the fried chickpeas distinctly tasted of onion rings. The pita itself was ok - it was cold and came straight out of a bag, but that's to be expected. I was most disappointed by the hummus though. It was so wrought with tahini that its was almost difficult to eat. Now, hummus is one of my favorite foods, so I may be a bit picky, but I didn't feel like it complemented the falafel at all. All in all, I was rather let down by my experience at the Drive-In. It was quick and fairly inexpensive, but it didn't leave me with a satisfied feeling. Perhaps I needed that banana shake - if only I liked banana!
- Pros: Quick, cheap
- Cons: Falafel tasted of onion rings!
01/02/08
Good falafels but no parking and rude customer service
by wordforyou
Yes, yes, I know, they have good falafels and even a tasty banana shake. However, they lack any kind of customer service known to mankind. They are stingy with the sauce(s) and almost always act like they could care less if you were there or not. And don't get me started on how incredibly impolite they are on the phone. And they don't have the best hours either.
- Pros: Good falafels and shakes
- Cons: No parking, poor service, dirty tables
The Details on Falafel Drive In
Save Money:
A popular special gets you a large falafel and a shake for $6.
The Extras:
Catering is available for special events.
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