(212) 691-1287

222 Waverly Pl (Cross Streets 7th Ave S)
New York, NY 10014 40.73589 -74.00181

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Neighborhoods: West Village, Downtown

taimfalafel.com

Hours:

Daily 11am-10pm

Price:

$

Last updated 8.11.11

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

Cash

General Info:

Open 7 Days

Cuisine:

Middle Eastern, Health Food, Fast Food

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What People Are Saying About taim

Featured Review

Kathleen Squires

Contributor

In Short – At this popular kosher Israeli spot, falafel fanatics choose from three varieties: green (traditional style), roasted red pepper and spicy harissa. A mixed platter offers tastes of all three. A spread and salad combo is available with fresh fixings like Moroccan carrots or beets, and fries come with saffron aioli for dipping. Though it's tempting to linger in the sunny space, there are only a handful of stools for seating.

Editor's Tips

What to Drink:
The smoothies are a must, with intriguing flavor combinations like date-lime, berry-Thai basil and cantaloupe-ginger.
The Extras:
There is a $10 minimum for delivery.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “Lunch was actually fun for my mouth!”
food quality
100.0% positive
  1. “The french fries are hot, greasy, and salty just the way I like and the saffron aoli is addictive.”
  2. “Their salads are great (and varied) and they have french fries when you feel the need for some grease (b/c the falafels are greasy at all).”
  3. “am not Vegetarian nor am I ever eager to try Vegetarian dishes but when I had my Falafel sandwich here at Taim, I was totally convinced that Vegetarian food can be delicious too!”
  4. “myself ordered the Falafel (mildly spicy flavor) sandwich and it was so good!”
  5. “The home-made, crispy french fries were honestly the best I have ever tasted.”
  6. “The traditional falafel is wonderful and the hummus doesn't overpower in the sandwich.”
  7. “Everything we had was amazing--the spicey carrots were a revelation (spicy, yes, usual curry, no), the green falafel sandwich was light yet filling.”
  8. “The hummus, tahini and Israeli salad were all tasty and fresh.”
  9. “All around great food.”
  10. “admit the falafel is tasty and the salads are fresh.”
  11. “was absolutely amazed at how great and fresh the falafel was - and they have three different flavors (Spicy Harissa for me).”
service
100.0% positive
  1. “The staff is really nice.”
  2. “The service was friendly and efficient.”
  3. “but sometimes the staff gives attitude like "we know our falafel is good”
  4. “Accompany with a ginger-lemonade and you feel all warm and friendly inside.”
  5. “The sevice was very friendly and curtious and I hade a date smoothie that was out of this world.”
  6. “Servings are a great size and while the space is super tiny, everyone is so happy to eat that it promotes a rare friendly comraderie for New Yorkers.”
value
100.0% positive
  1. “The pitas are very good and so are the prices!”
  2. “Taim has really great falafels and hummus and the portions are quite generous.”
  3. “Best falafels and at a great price.”
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

07/02/11

BEST FOOD EVER!

by blackswanballerina

amazing food. get the green one!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/06/11

Fantastic falafel!

by GoDuke

This place is really a gem. It's real small but packed with people wanting some falafel. Fresh ingredients and a nice selection of sandwiches. If you like falafel, this place is a must eat.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

09/23/10

can a sandwich be a genius?

by FancyLLC

the only problem with this place is choosing between the hummus sandwich and the green falafel sandwich. chewy pita, incredible sides (love the cabbage and beets), just a great fresh incredible affordable lunch spot. i eat it like 3x a week seriously.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/31/10

Fresh food every time!

by ArthurKaplan2

Fresh ingredient, savory Falafel, splendid sauce. One of the best pocket sandwich I ever had.

Smoothie selection is strange, talking about the ingredients combination of the smoothie, but very refreshing.

Definitely worth to try!!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

05/18/10

Best falafels and at a great price.

by CSMobileUser2

This is, hands down, my favorite falafel place. Srsly. I've been to the Middle East and this place stands up to any I found there. It's also pretty affordable (well, for Manhattan anyway haha)

The Details on taim

Place Categories:

  • good traditional falafel
  • favorite falafel place
  • fresh tahini
  • warm inside
  • yet filling green falafel sandwich
  • very good pita
  • great salads
  • delicious vegetarian food
  • crispy french fries
  • fresh israeli salad
  • really nice staff
  • addictive saffron aoli
  • great size
  • really great hummus
  • great price
  • very friendly sevice
  • friendly comraderie
  • bad attitude
  • efficient service
  • fun lunch

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