Overall, Falafel St-Jacques is seen as a standout vegetarian and Middle Eastern spot with fresh, flavorful falafel and a wide vegan friendly menu including shawarma, shish taouk, pitas and a bakery selection of desserts; portions are generous and many reviewers call it among the best falafel experiences in the area, with some even listing it as the best in Montreal; the service is repeatedly described as warm, friendly and attentive, creating a homey feel that encourages return visits; the atmosphere is casual and grab and go with limited seating, though parking can be challenging in busy times; while a few notes mention higher prices for the size or occasional takeout timing issues near closing, the overall impression emphasizes consistent freshness, variety and hospitality; the place is described as a hidden gem for authentic Israeli and Middle Eastern flavors, appealing to both vegans and non vegans and frequently recommended for visitors and locals alike.
Everything here is truly top notch! Any time I come here the food is always fresh & amazing. I could eat the falafel platters daily haha. All the effort is really shown through the food & incredible employees behind it all. In particular, Shanni is such a friendly & helpful person every time I visit. Best falafel in Montreal!
Sep 20, 2024
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Ive been going to Falafel St. Jacques over 6 years now & this review is long overdue. You can't just have one item, the vegan chicken or Shawarma, the falafel or even the hummus from sandwiches or plates first off no sample portions & not cheap! I'm highly recommending it. The staff always offering samples to taste. Everything was absolutely incredible, fresh & so tasty. They also have a dessert section that will blow your mind away! I can't wait to go back! Service was next level
As someone who has grown up with this type of food I can say this is as good as back home . Everything is absolutely fresh , 100% vegan & each plate come with a choice of 6 salads . Portions are more than very generous & prices very reasonable . Place is small & to beat line ups best to go before 5;30 pm or after 7 pm . Everything is also avaliable for take out as a plate or each item also sold separately , baked items made on premises great & best pita bread outside the middle east .
Please don't go left & right Falafel St Jacques is the best in Montreal "Point Final". You can't find a fresher sandwich in town. The pita is baked in house, the falafels are crunchy & fried in front of you. If you are a fan of spicy food let them know & they will take care of you. This place is a heaven for vegans 🌱 & will definitely put a smile on your face after the first bite 😊
This is a family favourite take-out choice. We have also ordered food for large gathering & holidays & it is always yummy. Aside form the fantastic falafel sandwiches, they have some amazing vegetarian dishes, including a General Tao dish, fresh veggie salads & the best Thai eggplant salad I have ever had! A little hard to find but worth using your GPS to get there!
Jun 22, 2024
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Love love love Falafel St. Jacques. Love the fresh delicious salads the falafels are outstanding the swarms delicious & too boot the amazing knishes, desserts & freshfresh pita & hummus. 10 star. The best staff best manager best owners.
Best falafel I've had. Every part of it made fresh in house. Hot sauce amazing. Went back a second time & it was still amazing. The staff is extremely friendly & go out of their way to make you feel welcome.
I've been to this location many times & the food is delicious every time. The falafel is the best I've ever had - so crispy, perfectly cooked - the falafel sandwich is well balanced with delicious pita, fresh veggies, & a nice kick from the sauce. One of the best bites in Montreal. Service is always so lovely & pleasant as well!
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Israeli Atmosphere. Falafel taste as close as possible to the taste you find in Israel which makes this place best in class compared to anything falafel related in Montreal. They also offer sabih & Tunisian sandwich, all fresh! All homemade which is awesome. Service is excellent You can find Israeli products like pickles & such. We buy pitas on a regular basis there, homemade & fresh. Even after you freeze & unfreeze then still good. I wish I could have found it earlier in life. Toda Raba
OMG.. I don't know where to start about this place. It's incredible. I drove by it many times & it's always busy so I finally stopped & went in. I'm so happy I did. The service & the atmosphere is awesome. I didn't know it was vegan but it was the most amazing sandwiches I have ever had in my life. The shish taouk is mushroom based but I could swear I was eating meat. The freshness of the ingredients is incredible. I recommend this place to everyone
This is the best Falafal sandwich in Montreal! The sandiches are loaded to the fullest. Ingredients are fresh & tasty. Everyone is pleasant & smiling. Love this place!
