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At Haifa Falafel, we craft a memorable Middle Eastern dining experience rooted in tradition and flavor. Located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, our restaurant embraces the essence of Halal cuisine, serving delectable dishes like our signature falafel, renowned for its fluffy and moist texture. With a focus on fresh ingredients and authentic spices, our menu features an array of vegetarian options, mega sandwiches, and delightful sides such as baba ghanoush and grape leaves. Whether you choose to dine in, take out, or cater a gathering, we invite you to indulge in the warm hospitality and satisfying flavors that define Haifa Falafel—and keep our customers coming back for more.
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Welcome to Haifa Falafel, a culinary gem located at 4585 Washtenaw Ave in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Specializing in Middle Eastern cuisine, this halal eatery invites you to indulge in a savory journey that celebrates the rich flavors of the region. Whether you're dining in or taking out, Haifa Falafel provides an array of options to satisfy both meat lovers and vegans alike.
Haifa Falafel is renowned for its expertly crafted dishes. As you step inside, a warm atmosphere and friendly staff greet you, embodying the hospitality that Middle Eastern culture is known for. The casual dress code and moderate noise level make it a perfect spot for lunch, dinner, or even a lively gathering with friends and family. Additionally, their facilities accommodate everyone, including your furry companions—dogs are welcome too!
One standout feature of Haifa Falafel is the menu. From the fluffy falafel wrapped in fresh veggies to the juicy chicken shawarma, every bite transports you to a bustling marketplace full of life and flavor. Customers rave about the generous serving sizes and reasonable prices, with wraps ranging from $9-$10 and hearty plates around $17. Some of the must-tries include:
For those seeking vegan options, Haifa Falafel doesn’t disappoint. Their falafel bowl is a popular choice, bursting with fresh ingredients and accompanied by delightful pickled sides. Don’t forget to try the Arayes, a crispy appetizer that is perfect for sharing!
What truly sets Haifa Falafel apart is the ambiance coupled with excellent service. With free Wi-Fi, on-site parking, and a cozy seating arrangement, it's ideal for groups of all sizes or a quick bite alone. Customers have consistently praised the attentive staff who always offer helpful suggestions and ensure your dining experience is nothing short of delightful.
In a world of fast-food chains, Haifa Falafel stands as a testament to authentic Middle Eastern flavors, offering a hearty, cultural dining experience. Whether you're here for a quick takeout or a sit-down meal, you’ll leave full, satisfied, and eagerly planning your next visit.
So why wait? Make your way to Haifa Falafel today!
“ I'm eating my falafel remembering why I used to eat here every week. All the sand which's are good but the falafel compared to other restaurants is unmatched. Fresh veggies and sauce on point ”
“ Ordered takeout from here numerous times in the past, can't believe I hadn't written a review! Their wrap sandwiches are delicious, the ingredients are fresh, the falafel is fluffy and moist, beef shawarma is juicy. The serving sizes are reasonable for the prices, sandwiches $9-10 (with main fillings such as chicken or beef schawarma, lamb kafta, or falafel), salads $8, mega wraps $17-18 (these are the size of a small/medium sized person's forearm, can feed 2-3 people or one hungry college student. They also have a number of sides which are tasty $6-8.50 which include baba ghanoush, arayes, pickled cabbage, grape leaves, hummus, lentil soup, mujaddra, rice and tabuli. I've eaten all of the main meat and falafel fillings in warp form and they are all great. The restaurant seems to get a mix of dine-in and takeout business, there's seating for about 20 people available, no frills though the interaction I've had with staff has always been friendly. The only small gripe I have is in my takeout orders occasionally they'll miss the baba ghanoush I've added in as an extra, which I don't usually find out until I've dug in. In the past several years they've had to increase prices due to inflation (no longer $7 for wraps as it was several years ago), though it's in line with general prices and still a good value for the yummy food you're getting! ”
“ Amazing awesome great taste it authentic, very courteous staff, very helpful with suggestions, all-around great experience ”
“ I know a dozen spots in Dearborn for great Mediterranean food, hardly any in AA. Thank you, Yelp for recommending this gem. It's not busy. There's plenty of seats. It's appears to be clean. Clean enough for me, anyway. Plenty of parking and the service is quick. The best halal I've had in Michigan. The people are very nice and the wraps are huge, too. Between us we tried the Chicken Shawarma, Shawafel, Baba Ghanoush and of course the Hummus. All were fantastic! We're coming back in December to try the Haifa salad and the Arayes. I can't wait. Super stoked to try it all!!! 11/24 ”
“ We got takeout from Haifa based on a friend's recommendation and wow, I'm glad we listened! The arayes were a perfect starter - crispy, savory, and perfectly spiced. I opted for the falafel bowl and my husband got the steak bowl. Both were filling and we loved all of the vegetables and pickled sides that came with. We thought the falafel was better than the steak, so will be sure to order more falafels next time. There will definitely be a next time - we can't wait to come back! ”
“ I stopped in because this place is so close to my son's house. It's a clean, simple spot with ample parking. I was greeted right away and offered loyalty points in their program. I'm a huge fan of loyalty programs, so of course I jumped on it. I got: baba, hummous, and the steak shawarma sandwich. All were excellent! The baba was creamy, and still had a little eggplant texture. The shawarma was amazing. It was grilled on the outside so it was nicely crisped. It was full of fresh, finely chopped veggies and managed to be filling yet light simultaneously. I will definitely return to try some of the unique items and cash in points! ”
“ We tried the pick 2 and pick 3 combos, and chose shwarma chicken, steak, lamb kafta, chicken tawook, falafel, hummus, mjudrara, and salad. The accompaniment of salsa-like sauce and dill yogurt sauce adds extra dimension to the meal. The mjudara's texture is particularly enjoyable, and the overall balance of tangy and umami flavors is noteworthy. However, the chicken and steak were found to be chewy. The falafel had a satisfying crunchy outter shell with a soft flavorful inside. ”
“ We get takeout here regularly. Always quick and consistently good. I love their chicken shawarma and usually get the haifa bowl with mujadara or plate with salad and hummus. Something about their dill dressing is addictive -- it makes anything taste delicious. They have excellent grape leaves, too. ”
“ I was in this place years ago, but I'm not sure if it was the same business then. This was an incredible trip! Quick story. My company gave me the day off today, so on a whim I checked and saw the day of appointments was wide open at the Secretary of State. I was literally in and out of there within 12 minutes total, including waiting in line for the security guy at the door. I remembered this location was here, and decided I'd give them another try, especially since my husband was so disappointed some tabbouli he got from some store a few days ago was fuzzy. I I was warmly greeted and quickly put my order in for the shawarma and fattoush combos and a side of tabouli for my husband, and waited. After checking in here, I saw that I got free falafel balls. I'm VERY inexperienced in middle eastern cuisine, and figured I'd give it a try since I've only had shawarma before. I got in the car and was instantly in love with the smells! I tried a falafel ball, and was in heaven! So crispy, hot, and flavorful - not at all what I was expecting. I got home and had my husband try it. He said it tasted like a hush puppy. He did however happily take my fattoush! (I took my falafel ball back and ate it.) The chicken shawarma was massive and so good. I got about 1/3 in and two bites of fattoush, and I'm now in a happy food coma. I have one other massive chicken shawarma, as well as the other 2/3 from the one I grabbed, and I'm not sure I want to share with my kids or husband! This is one of the most surprising and delicious food experiences that I've had in a while. It might be one of my favorite places after this trip. I now know where to stop or have someone stop to get food the next time we can't decide what to eat. Under $30 before tax and tip with enough to feed 4 adults very well! ”
“ Haifa bowl with mujaddra and lamb. Can I just say this place is always amazing and delicious the food is fresh and fast and reasonably price for the quality I love all of the sauces and they do a great job. Think of it like Middle Eastern to go or Middle Eastern take out but something like your aunt from Lebanon would make Consistently delicious ”