Falafelji

Name: Falafelji
Address: 3910 S Harlem Ave, Lyons, IL 60534, Lyons, IL, 60534.0, US
Telephone: +1 708-447-4757
Price range: $
Rating: 4.5

Recommended

Middle Eastern

☪ Halal

Lyons, IL

Open·11AM-9PM

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About

Falafelji — solid, no-fuss middle eastern in Lyons. Backed by 667+ Google reviews. Albert Ancel: "Arabic salad is best and their own hummus is some of the best ever"

Experience Breakdown

🍴Food

5.0

👥Service

4.4

✨Ambiance

4.3

💬Sentiment

4.4

Halal Digest

132 reviews

Highlights

CozyFamily FriendlyQuick BiteTakeout StrongFast ServiceFamily Run

What Diners Are Saying

Diners loved

Never fails. Combo platter is amazing.
— Gary Fe

I was passing by and wanted to eat . IT WAS VERY TASTY, THANK YOU VERY MUCH. I RECOMMEND IT 100%.
— John Luis

Love the consistency of this place. Better than Uncle shawarma.
— Miranda Redfield

Love the chick and steak shawarma platters Alwayd tender, juicy and flavorful.
— Albert Ancel

Some noted

The order of fries was a slap to the face today. They just gave me 10 fries. They also seemed to have changed them.

Location

3910 S Harlem Ave, Lyons, IL 60534

What 667+ diners say about Falafelji

“The food and the service was excellent.”

The food and the service was excellent! I brought my fiancé who's never really had middle eastern food before, and they made some suggestions for her to try. We got Baba ghanoush, hummus, falafel, and a shawarma combo plate. Everything was very fresh and delicious. Prices were very reasonable and the portions were good. I will definitely be returning, this place is definitely a neighborhood gem.

Mike

Nov 2025

“This place is a true neighborhood gem.”

This place is a true neighborhood gem. Having worked nearby for years, I can say with confidence that this is one of the most welcoming restaurants you'll ever find. It’s a family-run business, operated by four brothers who inherited it from their father. Their dedication to continuing his legacy is clear in every detail. The brothers and their staff treat every customer with genuine warmth, making you feel right at home. They have an outstanding reputation for a reason: the service is impeccable, the atmosphere is cozy, and the food is phenomenal. While I personally believe their chicken shawarma with everything is heaven on a plate, you truly can't go wrong with anything on the menu. If you are anywhere in the area, this is the place to eat. You are guaranteed to leave with a smile on your face. Tell them Jimmy sent you.

Jimmy “Boody” Bertucci Jr

Oct 2025

“Delicious!! Order at the counter and they bring you your food. Tables to eat at. Absolutely yummy....”

Delicious!! Order at the counter and they bring you your food. Tables to eat at. Absolutely yummy. My go to place.

Nicole Landers

Jun 2025

“I literally just finished eating and had to review.”

I literally just finished eating and had to review. My husband and I have found a new place. The falafel and chicken shawerma sandwich is really delicious, along with the tabouleh salad. I ate all of the salad and falafel sandwich. I can't wait to reorder from here again.

M Moreno

May 2024

“Straight GAS, man.”

Straight GAS, man! Absolute fire! 1,000,000/5 stars, easy. Amazing service, even better food. Thank you

Javier Chinchilla

Dec 2023

“Wow! Best ive ever had!! The amount of food you get. For the money is insane! The flavor is 10/10z...”

Wow! Best ive ever had!! The amount of food you get. For the money is insane! The flavor is 10/10z cucumber salad is out of this world refreshing! Falafel is great, chicken super tender, sauce amazing. Highly recommend!

3SevenStangVids

May 2023

“This place is truly amazing, everything is fresh, the falafel is moist yet crunchy.”

This place is truly amazing, everything is fresh, the falafel is moist yet crunchy. This is a tiny restaurant with a few tables to eat in. I have tried other larger places that were more expensive, they do not compare to Falafelji!

Karina Barrios

Jul 2022

“Great choice for vegetarians who want something different.”

Great choice for vegetarians who want something different! It's cute here. You can dine in or take out. It can be very busy, but the staff is always nice. Remember to place your order online ahead of time if you're in a hurry. There's lots of parking which is great! The rice they have is amazing. Yum yum! We like Kafka kabob the most. I've never been disappointed here.

Melissa Almaraz

Jun 2022

“I love the food its tasty and very juicy I recomend coming here.”

I love the food its tasty and very juicy I recomend coming here. The staff is kind clever and fast. The Location inside is decorated with paintings and has also a with board in arabic, meaning welcome , in arabic is "ahlan w sahlaan".

Adrian Gonzalez

Nov 2021

“Delicious food, tasted fresh and very flavorful.”

Delicious food, tasted fresh and very flavorful. Wasn’t sure if this place was gonna have good food but it does. Glad we stopped by and gave it a try. Just sad We waited so long to try good middle eastern food.

norma real-carmona

Sep 2021

“Seriously our new favorite mediterranean restaurant...full details on our Youtube Channel-Halal Digest.”

Seriously our new favorite mediterranean restaurant...full details on our Youtube Channel-Halal Digest. How has this place evaded us, glad we got hungry after our recent trip to Brookfield Zoo. We got their combination platter, hummus, and beef shawarmeh. Enough of this place being a "hidden gem" it should be shining star...lol. in all seriousness, dont let this small restaurant fool you, their quality, flavor and service is excellent. and its Halal of course! Check out our Youtube video for our all the yummy details!