King of Falafel and Grill

I ordered the Lamb Dinner. It was good. You could taste the seasoning on the lamb, the portion size was good and the hummus was good. I also ordered the falafel and that was good too. Overall rating: Good!
I’ll be going back for sure.

I tried King of Falafel for the first time today as it is near where I work. When I arrived at 12:30 the place was empty except for a lone man eating at the one table in the space. This is definitely a takeout joint, which I am happy about.
I ordered the Chicken Shawarma with Hummus for $ 8.99. I received a full sow takeout container FULL of hummus and chicken on one side and a large salad of shaved lettuce and onions and sliced tomatoes (which were ripe) dressed with a light vinaigrette on the other. My takeout bag also contained a packet of pita bread cut into wedges.
I enjoyed the entire meal. It was huge, so I will be wanting a post-​lunch nap this afternoon! The hummus was flavorful and tangy. The salad was fresh. The chicken seemed a bit dry, but it was balanced by the savory hummus.
All in all I will visit King of Falafel again, not only for lunch but also to get an order to go after work to share with hubby for a light dinner.

I’ve eaten here close to a dozen times. Their gyros and shawarma are good, and the amount you get is quite a bit. Almost enough for two people. The fries are decent as well. They cook to order, so don’t expect a quick in and out. An order takes about 5 minutes or so. The prices are also pretty cheap.

Cheap is good. Cheap without value is not good. And that is where King of Falafel lands. Yes, a sandwich with fries and a can of soda will only set you back ~$ 6 but the quality and taste just wasn’t there. I opted for a falafel and hummus sandwich. The sandwich is served rolled like a burrito and the falafel and hummus filling left much to be desired. The falafel was mushy and the hummus tasteless. I think, maybe, possibly it was served with an unripe tomato. It could have also been a pepper. It shall remain a mystery. Either way, it added nothing to the experience. Fries were fine.
I feel Banzo sets the gold standard in all things falafel. I knew, going in, that this standard would be hard to beat but didn’t expect it would be that bad. It was. I won’t be back.

I’ve had gyros before in many places, but the gyro at King of Falafel & Grill is by far the best gyro I’ve ever had (it also happens to be Halal)! The taste is absolutely divine, and the actual gyro itself is big enough that it serves as both lunch and dinner for me personally. Also, the tzatziki sauce used is phenomenal, and the staff will even give you extra tzatziki on the side for no charge. I usually get the gyro combo meal with fries and a drink. I will definitely make myself a regular customer here: D

I live nearby and saw a sandwich shop opened up in the newly remodeled gas station but I’d never gone in it until I saw a review in the ‘Isthmus’.
I’ve since eaten there a few times and have been really happy with them. Something ‘a little different’ just down the street. Food is good and prices are reasonable. Thanks

As far as I can tell, the owner of the King of Falafel cart recently re-​opened the King of Falafel restaurant as a take-​out restaurant adjoining the new AmStar gas station on Park Street. It’s a smaller operation, with a counter to order and no seating, and it can be easy to miss if you don’t know where it is. There’s no major signage out front other than a few small neon signs and no restaurant name is posted.
As for the restaurant itself, the food is quality and it’s easy on the wallet. For $ 5.99, you can get the freshly prepared falafel sandwich just like the one you can get at the cart, plus good crispy fries and a soda (Pepsi products.) Most sandwiches include fries and a soda and run for $ 6 – 7. Larger entrees include a somewhat-​lacking salad but have huge portions and run for $ 8 – 9.
If you go between 11am and 3pm on weekdays, they have a great special: two falafel/​gyro/​shawarma sandwiches, 2 drinks, and 2 fries for $ 9. It’s a big menu, ranging from gyros to cheeseburgers to italian beef to reubens to fried chicken, but I’ve stuck with the Mediterranean food so far.
Overall, I’m happy this place is here. It’s a bit like the restaurants in the Greektown section of Chicago: good, cheap Mediterranean food and you get a good portion. It’s a welcome addition to a neighborhood where there previously wasn’t much Mediterranean food.
As I mentioned, it’s a smaller operation with minimal cooks, so there will be a 5 – 15 min. wait if you order at the counter. Best to call ahead if you can.