Best places for falafel in Upper West Side
We track 19 places in Upper West Side where the falafel comes up unprompted. 14 sit above the bar. Top of the list is Westville Upper West Side on 92; Halal Chicks and Platters takes second with 81. Expect $$, $15–30 — that covers 68% of the places here. Places here also get named for shawarma, hummus and kofta.
- Median Sweet Score here: 64
- Typical place has 535 Google ratings
- 18 deliver
- 7 take reservations
- 13 have outdoor seating
- 4 open for breakfast
Westville Upper West SideTop 10%
Top 10% in New York County, on 576 ratings.
Halal Chicks and PlattersTop 25%
Upper quarter of New York County — 860 ratings behind it.
Zaad - Amsterdam AveLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
The Casbah - Halal CartLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Shawarma ShabaziLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Hummus PlaceLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Tiki ChickLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
MalkaLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Bustan NYCLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Nobody Told MeLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
ZurnaLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Gazala’s Mediterranean RestaurantLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Sido Falafel & MoreLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
The Casbah Halal 2Local favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Shah's Halal Food
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Talia's Steakhouse and Bar
Mamoun's Falafel - UWS, Manhattan, NY
That’s all 19 of them ✦
What else Upper West Side is known for
falafel in Upper West Side, briefly
What is the best falafel in Upper West Side?
Westville Upper West Side currently ranks first with a Sweet Score of 92, built on 576 ratings. The list re-sorts itself as ratings move, so first place is not permanent.
How many falafel are there in Upper West Side?
We track 19. 14 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 does falafel cost in Upper West Side?
The commonest price band on this list is $$ — $15–30 — covering 68% 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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