FALAFEL ST. JACQUES SPECIALIZES IN QUALITY MIDDLE EASTERN VEGETARIAN CUISINE. OUR SANDWICHES, PLATES AND PLATTERS TO GO ARE MADE TO PERFECTION. Our team includes Saleh Seh as our General Manager. Saleh has years of experience in Israeli cuisine and he is known for his warm Mediterranean hospitality. Shanni Weber our public relations and service manager is here to assist you with your requests and comments. The rest of our great team will be waiting for you so you can experience Falafel St. Jacques. The owner Ronen Baruch opened Falafel St. Jacques in 2015. He founded AbuLafia Pita, Pikante Hummus and Solly’s Bakeries. Ronen is known for his innovation & experience in delicious quality food preparations.
Reviews describe Falafel St. Jacques as a standout for vegetarians and meat eaters alike, with the Lachine location noted for a welcoming atmosphere and comfortable seating. The food is consistently praised for freshness, bold flavor, and a well crafted texture, especially the falafel which is described as freshly fried, light, crunchy on the outside and soft inside, and the house-made pita that is fluffy and satisfying. A wide range of vegan and vegetarian options is highlighted, including plant-based proteins and vegan shawarma, with staff who are friendly, patient, and attentive, making guests feel well cared for. There is also mention of a mini store inside that adds to the experience. Comparison to other Middle Eastern spots often places Falafel St. Jacques at the top, with many calling it the best falafel in Montreal or North America. Value is a theme, with comments about good food at reasonable prices, though a few notes mention unclear pricing on pre-made counter items and labeling on containers. The overall impression is one of genuine hospitality, flavorful plant-forward fare, and a sense of being storytellers of spice and soul.
Absolutely loved this bakery! Everything was fresh, flavorful, & beautifully made, you'd never guess it was vegan unless you were told. The pastries were perfectly balanced (not too sweet), & the variety was impressive. The staff were incredibly friendly, patient, & happy to explain ingredients or make recommendations, which made the experience even better. You can really tell they care about both the food & the customers. I'll definitely be coming back & recommending this place to everyone! The vegan ones are super delicious too! The lady was very friendly & welcoming.
The falafel was fresh & flavorful! It was my 1st time there & I totally recommend it 👌
Seriously, I should of taken only the falafel because I couldn't finish the plate. They have a mini store inside, it's pretty nice & welcoming.
Aug 9, 2025
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Falafel St Jacques is an absolute gem! The food is incredibly tasty, with every bite bursting with flavor. The falafel, freshly fried to perfectionl, is light, crunchy on the outside, & soft inside.
What makes the experience even better is Mekonen's warm & friendly welcome. He makes you feel right at home from the moment you walk in.
Delicious falafel & the lady in the shop was so so kind. We went here before arriving to the airport & it was the best thing we could have done. Great price quality & super fresh
The Notre Dame lachine up & coming trendy street is larger than the original spot. Tables & chairs inside & outside makes it a pleasant experience with Falafel St Jacques great middle eastern food. Place is exceptionally clean , your food prepared on the spot , many varieties of dishes to choose from & all vegetarian & reasonably priced . Pita & all baked goods & salads are made fresh daily on site , every salad is available individually for take out , as are baked goods & the vegetarian shawarma, etc.
Very fresh food, but some items on the menu are way too expensive. Every time I go, the price of what I order, which is a single large tomato & cucumber salad, goes up. I stopped going when I was charged 18$.
Jul 3, 2024
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Wanted something to eat that wasn't too sweet or too filling & would be ready quickly, for that time period between lunch & dinner. My lunch that day wasn't very filling so I was already feeling hungry at 4pm (when I picked up my daughter after school). Came upon this place. Clean, modern decor, lots of yummy packaged desserts & a colorful display of veggies/hummus/baba ganoush. Tried the faux chicken platter & it was delicious - like it's better than real chicken!! I'm not a vegetarian but I always try to get more veggies into my diet. Got some beet salad, cucumber salad, hummus, shredded cabbage & some sweet potatoes on the platter. Because of the variety of flavors (& colors) I felt satisfied without feeling bloated/full. I would give this 4.5 stars if I could. I don't usually give 5 stars unless I get consistent quality/experience over at least 2 visits. Anyways, much better & fresher tasting than Boustan/Amir. Very animated & engaged owner/server. This year, I'm making it a goal to only go to mom-pop places as I find the service/quality better & more unique than franchises. Anyways, I am looking forward to visiting again & trying their faux meat platter, faux chicken nuggets & their homemade desserts (I saw them take out a fresh tray of hamantaschens).
Best Mediterranean sandwich in the city. They overpack it with fresh veggies full of flavours, super filling & you don't realize it's vegetarian. Henok & the team are super friendly. You have to eat here!
Feb 27, 2024
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Service is so genuine & nice. He always makes us taste new flavors & he is so generous with the portion. Salads are fresh, bread is warm & fresh ! A must !!!
Vegan place; signature items, falafels are worth having, fresh. Also, dessert options are there; though I only tried falafel & shawarma sandwiches, & they are good, filling, & worth the amount: 9.99 for Falafel sandwich.
the Guys who served me are amazing, answering all my questions doing custom order. I loved it. Just wanted to try. The falafels are fresh. Loved the Latkes they were GREAT!!!!
