His children grew up to run the family business, which is how Falafel’s DriveIn got its well known charm.
Falafel’s DriveIn provides gourmet food with fast service and a casual environment.
Been coming here for over 40 yrs. The food is delicious and consistent in quality. The hummus is the best ever! Smooth and creamy. Have yet to find better anywhere. The falafel is the best. Crunchy outside. Soft inside. One of my favorites is the Kouby. (Kibbeh in Syria) its a Bulgar wheat exterior stuffed with ground meat (beef?) seasoned well and pine nuts. The only complaint... NOT AVAILABLE ON DOORDASH.
Babaganoush is delicious and the pita bread is always fresh. They must go through a ton of it daily.
Always a line outside. Worth the wait!
Enjoy the street art on the patio walls. It tells a story of San Jose.
And dont forget the banana shake!
They really need to add the Kouby to the DoorDash menu!!!!!!
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Terry A
Emerging Expert • 47 contributions
3/9/25
• DoorDash order
Falafe were large & good all fresh ing, loved the red sauce. Wish I could have req two. Fries were overcooked. I usually go in person then ever is nice and hot. Bend going over 30 years love the owner & staff. Keep upthe good service & food. the good
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Justina S
1 contributions
3/25/25
• DoorDash order
Fries were so greasy you can even see it through the bag
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Phuc P
3 contributions
3/13/25
• DoorDash order
The small Gyro in Pita and Falafel Sandwiches were good. But, the restaurant didn't label the orders for our DoorDash order. This cause all the confusion when separating for everyone. Lost a star for that.
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Crissandra H
2 contributions
3/12/25
• DoorDash order
Thank you for the amazing Falafals and the Tahini and Chili sauce!! Love this place. You cant go wrong with any order here!
