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A place · Restaurant · Upper West Side · on 1 of my list

Hummus Place.

Worth it, says Antonina. This New York City falafel shop, which initially only offered three hummus dishes, has since grown and is now regarded as one of the best falafel restaurants in NYC.

Antonina Pattiz
Antonina PattizI went myself · from my Best falafel in New York
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Best falafel in New York

No. 5 on that list
Worth it
  • Address305 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10023
  • From my guide, updated October 2023.

Originally established in the East Village in 2004, Hummus Place is now located on the Upper West Side. This New York City falafel shop, which initially only offered three hummus dishes, has since grown and is now regarded as one of the best falafel restaurants in NYC.

The menu consists of a variety of fresh and healthy options. In fact, the majority of the menu is gluten-free and vegan. A clear standout is the shakshuka , the tanginess and subtle spice go together flawlessly.

But since this post is about the best falafel in NYC, I highly recommend ordering the falafel sandwich. Served with more fries than you’ll ever need (is that even possible?) the meal is both filling and extremely satisfying. The freshly made hummus is some of the best in the city and shouldn’t be glossed over.

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Hummus Place

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