There’s a sign outside Falafel Inc. that reads “Home of the $3 Falafel Sandwich,” and I think it’s probably the best advertising that Falafel Inc. could possibly use to pitch their product. There’s little else on their menu, but what is there is both cheap and good, and can be best summed up by that sign.

Located on Reservoir Street, Falafel Inc. is part of a chain that strives to provide a “fast-casual food” experience (or so their website says). They are also partners with the World Food Programme and are dedicated to helping refugees in need, as hinted at by their slogan, “Eat For Good.”

The restaurant itself is nothing special. There are only a few tiny tables along the walls of the already tiny location itself. It’s best to get your food on the go. Service is friendly enough, and the wait times for food are impressively quick, though I wonder how much that depends on your timing; I’ve visited the restaurant a few times, each outside of normal lunch or dinner hours, and have found the place almost totally empty. 

So, the food. I tried three items on the menu, and that alone encompassed almost everything Falafel Inc. offers. I won’t tell you the falafel sandwich is going to blow your mind, but for a measly three dollars, it’s dang tasty. Getting it with hummus is recommended, though expect eating it to be a bit of a mess. 

The shawarma sandwich is good, though for the extra buck it costs over the falafel, I could take it or leave it. It uses vegan meat, which I didn’t mind, but as someone who isn’t vegan, I would have definitely preferred the real deal.

The za’atar fries are a hit. A friend of mine warned me that they were over-seasoned, but I’d have to disagree and say that they are instead just packed with flavor. Three dollars might seem a little expensive for fries, especially when a falafel sandwich itself is the same price, but they are definitely worth it.

All in all, I’d heartily recommend Falafel Inc. For between six and ten dollars, you can get a great meal that might be a little more expensive than other “fast-casual” options in town, but you’ll feel a lot better (and a lot less guilty) enjoying it. Go give it a shot, and do your part to “Eat for Good.”