Best places for falafel in Times Square
7 places in Times Square get the falafel mentioned by name in their reviews. 4 of them have earned a Sweet Score. Shawarma Bay leads at 89, with KOF NYC right behind on 66. This is mostly $ territory (under $15): 67% of the list. Places here also get named for gyro, shawarma and chicken over rice.
- Typical place carries 1,281 ratings
- 7 deliver
- 1 take reservations
- 1 have outdoor seating
Shawarma BayTop 25%
Upper quarter of New York County — 1,367 ratings behind it.
KOF NYCLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Akdeniz Mediterranean CuisineLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Kwik Meal NYCLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
What else Times Square is known for
falafel in Times Square, briefly
What is the best falafel in Times Square?
Shawarma Bay currently ranks first with a Sweet Score of 89, built on 1,367 ratings. The list re-sorts itself as ratings move, so first place is not permanent.
How many places in Times Square are known for their falafel?
We track 7. 4 of them have earned a Sweet Score, which means they rated above the median for their county and category. The rest are listed with their address, hours and what people order — just without a number.
How much do places serving falafel cost in Times Square?
The commonest price band on this list is $ — under $15 — covering 67% of the places we track here.
How is this list ordered?
By the Sweet Score, a 4–96 rating built from where a place ranks against others in its own county and its own category. 50 is the median, 78 is the top quarter, 90 is the top 10%. A place below the median is still listed — it just doesn't carry a number, because we only publish a score when it's good news.
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