Review Falafel House - Coburg

Never disappoints, this place is definitely No. 1 for falafel..... Fresh and delicious. Back after a while and still good as ever. And special thank you to Betty for the excellent service.

They have the best food in Melbourne, hands down! If you're looking for Middle Eastern cuisine, this is the place to be. My family has been frequenting this eatery for a long time and always has very positive feedback about the food and quality of their service. We recently tried their breakfast, and it was amazing. One of their staff, Betty, was particularly very helpful and provided excellent service to us. Highly recommended.

I love this place, it's welll priced, great quality food. The staff are lovely as well. It seems they have changed hands but the new management have kept the quality and great service. Try the Fatah it's amazing

Absolutely delicious food, cannot rate it highly enough. Staff are also great too. Only wish the open hours were a bit later so I could buy more often after work, they close at 5pm. Otherwise, so good!

Their service is good and the staff is friendly. However, the falafel and hummus can be improved, lacking the proper flavour. The taziki dip and taboule salad were not fresh.

Their falafel wrap is always consistently good and so affordable. Don't skip the chili sauce, it really adds to the wrap. Plenty of vegan options.

OK to all who might of had a bad experience in the past Trust me you need to come back I think theres new owners and they are doing a bloody good job!!! Fresh food, hot,on time it's filling and it's worth the $$$ but I do consider going back to old prices a little cheaper, I am so glad I came with my family today they had a great time great customer service so generous I really hope you guys keep the good work up. In the bathrooms just keep tissues other then that keep the good food with good service... ❤️❤️❤️❤️

I grew up on Hummus and falafel all my life. This is the best Musabaha and falafel I have in Australia. Musabaha made on the spot, the falafel cooked on request and all the salads are so fresh. The moment you walk in, you been treated like a family. A small authentic place with a huge heart.

This place used to be a Coburg institution but the new management have let it down. Staff were barely friendly. Prices have gone up. And the food quality was massively disappointing. We ordered falafel wraps. The falafels were not fresh and tasted dry, the tahini was pouring out of the bottom of the wrap literally like water, and it was wrapped with so little care that the inside was a mess. We couldn’t finish more than a few mouthfuls of tabouli because the dressing was so strong. Sadly wouldn’t recommend it any longer.

My favorite Lebanese dish which I had to describe to the staff as I didn’t know what it was called. Fateh it is 👍 a dish with fried pieces of Lebanese bread, yogurt, chickpeas and topped off with pine nuts and olive oil, it was yuuummmyyy 😋 Also a mixed grill for the other half 🥰 .<br/>#vegan #lebanese #fateh #zomato #zomatoaus #foodporn #foodblogger #foodie #instafood #melbournefood #austurkfoodblogger #brunch #breakfast #lunch #coburg #melbourneeats #melbournecafes #foodreview #melbourne #instablog

Yes/no: yes!!<br/><br/>Got the falafel plate, other than the weird service and how packed it is, I don’t have anything bad to say <br/>The falafel was cooked perfectly, all the dips and salads were the perfect complement and the bread was beautifully fluffy and soft <br/><br/>I would say a lot of the staff talk Arabic so communication might be a little more difficult with non Arabic speaking customers <br/><br/>I would recommend

We used to come here every week even though it had the worst staff in the world, but it was the best falafel we’d ever had so we ignored the rudeness and awful service. Now that the place is under new management the staff are even worse (if that’s possible) and so is the food. We always get the Falafel Meal. The falafel was dry, we asked for no tzatziki and our meal came with extra tzatziki, the usual ingredients were minimised or completely omitted. Our meal looked like a plate of scraps. Prices have increased but the portions are less and the ingredients lower quality. The staff can’t speak English, which is fine, but they should not be working FOH. The only thing I recommend about this place is not going there.

Best Falafel’s I’ve had in a while and a great meal deal. A falafel plate could easily feed two (for $12!) we ordered 2 vine leaves but didn’t even get to eat the them we were full. Although I’m not usually a fan of big falafels (I make them at home mini sized) but these were simple; crispy on the outside soft on the inside without too much added spice or texture. <br/>The tabouli was so fresh and a generous portion of salads and pickled veggies, great dip and bread too. Will keep coming back!!

Worst service.very rude <br/>DO NOT GO THERE.<br/>They should be shut down .<br/>Staff barely spoke a word of English, just ignored us when we where ordering . <br/>Do not go to this place

Food is good but can't say much about the stuff and service, you can't get a smile out of anyone, and it seems it's a hassle to be served, staff eating behind the counter !!!!!! Hmmm <br/>Would I be returning !!!!! Maybe if they invest in some decent and happy staff <br/>

very bad service and unfriendly staff members, especially the woman with a scarf who mistreated and humiliated other young workers and customers in front of me many times. I have a business nearby, so I don't have a choice, I am afraid<br/>

Food is great however staff is very unfriendly and not hygienic. Multiple times I've seen staff handle both food and money without gloves on

Lovely, welcoming family run business.  Delicious, tasty and generous serves. Well priced. However, I must admit that the falafel themselves seem quite tasteless. I presume that this is done on purpose so that the other food items are not over-powered.

Bought a Falafel from these guys yesterday, despite service being fairly average, I must admit the falafel wrap was quite good, especially for the price ($6).

Food is so good that you can look past the shit customer service. It's cheap swell which makes it extra awesome, can't look past this place if looking for a good veggie meal

Satisfying, delicious and fantastic value for money, Abbout is one of the best Middle Eastern eateries in Melbourne. Great falafel plates and some amazing chickpea dishes. Lots of variety for vegetarians. Really endearing service too, the woman who seems to run the joint is very cool.

Such delicious falafel and good value for the quality and flavour of food that you get here! Can't go past this place, I highly recommend it. ☺👍

I have been here 10+ times easy. Any time I am in the area I will stop and get a dine in Falafel meal. Its the best I have every had in Australia. Everything is fresh and tastes great. The bread, the salads are both good. The dips are amazing and the Falafel is the best.<br/><br/>The place is always busy, so it can sometimes take some time to get your food. I have waited for over 20 minutes a number of times. <br/><br/>If your not in a rush and want to try what my friends and I think is the best Falafel in Victoria then check this joint out.<br/><br/>Also if you like hot stuff get them to add chili sauce to your Falafel roll. Its a very nice chili

Food is good, but service terrible. Have to ask 2 times for cutlery. They never tell you if their home made bread is not there before ordering.

BEST FALAFELS EVER! <br/>My partner and I have recently moved to Brunswick, and we discovered Falafel House through a friend. She said they made the best Falafels... She wasn't lying! All of the Falafels are freshly made right in front of you... The shop is always packed and usually you have to wait... But it is 100% worth the wait. Did I mention the price? SO CHEAP... $5 for a falafel wrap/sandwich... You can also get a dozen falafel for only $10... So delicious with their hummus or their signature garlic sauce... Delicious!

We ordered black tea, "Flafel meal" and "Msbbahah". Both are very delicious and fresh. Also, service is quite good. Anyway,<br/>I recommend Abbout Flafel House.

We were walking around the area looking for a place to eat. Then we saw this small door where people were queuing. Didn't know about the place before. We asked nicely for which was the most popular dish and with excellent service and politeness they showed us. We tried the falafel dish and the flavor was great. Service was really good and quick.

Fantastic Falafel sandwich with all the toppings for $5. Seriously $5. Fresh and very tasty. They also do a beautifully traditional Lebanese breakfast. Highly recommended.

I can only review what I saw and bought to take home, but we will return to eat here in house if that's any indication of the kind of words that will be posted below.<br/><br/>The service was great, honestly, white man, pretend Greek/Egyptian like me walks into a falafel house with no idea or expectations other than he's heard its good here. More Lebanese than Egyptian I believe but good either way.<br/><br/>I order, don't listen to the guy telling me what i should order and wait. Honestly I just came in for some falafel and hommus, he was gracious enough to tell me falafel and mixed salad, dips and pickles was better value. I didn't listen. I should have.<br/><br/>We waited 15 minutes. Gladly. <br/><br/>Why?<br/><br/>Well because they then made my order fresh on the spot, and they do this for every order. As it should be done, and as its done in the entire Middle East anyway. <br/><br/>People wait, patiently, because that's what you do, especially when the food is good. And so we gladly waited. I felt I could have been back in a shop in back street Cairo. <br/><br/>Our falafel were ready, they weren't the heavily coriander, parsley, broad bean green inside and dark outside falafel I'm searching for (and still don't know where to find these freshly made) but they were chickpea and sesame goodness balls that just have to be tried. <br/><br/>Cold these don't work. Hot and fresh out of the oil, with the in house hommus and even the thinner tahini lemon juice sauce. <br/><br/>Seriously, a must try, a street food that's not on the street but was born on the street and simply stunning to eat, especially in this family owned and run, clean place. We will be back, and thank you

This place has the most amazing falafel on Sydney Road. I recommend getting a platter and make sure you add the warm chickpea dish. It comes in a bowl with a rich buttery flavour. To be honest, I can only ever finish about 1/3 of it (wish they sold 1/2 half serve) but it tastes so good, it's worth it!<br/>

I am a local customer, and working just one kilometer away. The food is ok but the service is very bad. Especially the skinny woman with scarf who's working late afternoon . She is just a pig

Best and cheapest falafel I've ever had. Wraps with whatever you want in them $5.00. If you're looking for warm and welcoming, probably not the right place but if you're after cheap and delicious, then it's a must. <br/>

The best falafel in Melbourne served by staff that obviously hate their lives. If you can get past the general grumpiness of all who work here, it's seriously delicious and cheap

Middle eastern fast food. Not welcoming and void of any warmth, friendliness or invitation, including abrupt service and transaction. <br/>If they take a disliking to you or anything you might ask, you can feel their disapproval. <br/>The Falafel wrap was dry and bland, even with all the sauces they offer. <br/>My homemade Falafels with a tahini sauce are far better.<br/>This place is a middle eastern MacDonald's the price also reflects the quality and service<br/>As I was waiting for my food to be prepared 2 middle eastern guys shoved their way past me, quite forcefully, with no "excuse me" or "apology" [I was taught to be polite when making my way through or around other people]<br/>Halal is a joke when u consider any animal products, unless certified organic, are full of antibiotics and hormones and the animal is most likely GMO fed and is treated with disrespect before its slaughtered.

Food Excellent But Service A Worry. The food is really good and always fresh. The hummus belahma is not to be missed. However, I've always found staff to be far from friendly or welcoming, and unable to make the effort to smile.

Cultural experience with amazing mouth watering food! And it's cheaper than chips.. This is a tradition Lebanese eatery with traditional exceptional food (good coffee too). I personally love the dips and meat platters as it is always fresh and impressive. You may find staff to be dry or slow to serve but that's because the specialty is in the food, not the service. It most defiantly is worth a visit and in time I'm sure the service will improve.

Good. Some of the best falafel you will ever eat, believe me I am falafel expert, cheap too..you can get some nice meat skewers couple doors down too..the best jerry the best

It doesnt worth what i paid , falafel is hard to eat , over cooked !!! , i like Hummos is very good , staff are freindly,

I am not impressed. I agree this place is really cheap but thats because you dont get any service as a customer here , first of all they didnt have most of the items on the menu so i ordered a falafel wrap , it was really dry and tasteless they didnt even give me a plate or a straw or a glass , so stingy and rude , i would rather burn my 6 dollars than giving to this people for a horrible falafel and none existing service.

Really really delicious. Can't speak highly enough of everything I have tried. However- be prepared to wait at least 25 minutes for your food.

Yum yum yum! Just had the felafel meal. 6 felafels, tabouli, tomato, pickled veg, tzaziki, hommus & fresh pita for only $10! Delicious crispy felafels with a fluffy filling. Fresh and tasty - definitely recommend :)

Best falafels ever! And the bread is amazing! I could live of that bread alone!

Authentic cuisine. I love the food here. Always fresh and authentic. Best falafels... Fluffy and made on the spot.

Best falafels in Melbourne. I've been to Abbout's Falafel House twice now and walked away both times feeling absolutely satisfied. I'm a huge fan of falafels and this place now tops my list of places to have falafels. Not to mention how decently priced the food is.

Always come to this place with the family for breaakfast! good food. Nice restaurant consider trying there fafeel amazing

This place is so good that it is hard to even eat here. at lunch time ten people are normally waiting for one of the wonderful $5 falafel wraps (complete with fresh mint and pickles). it is more luxurious to eat in, surrounded by black and white marble and Lebanese pop videos, and get a $10 meal with the lot. they also serve a variety of other dishes like foul medammes, tsenyeh and little mince pastries. most dishes come with a complimentary side dish of pickles, chillies, mint and tomato. the falafel balls here are some of the best in Australia but the dish I have to recommend is the phenomenal eggplant salad with slivers of whole lemon, olives and fresh herbs.

It's great!. Awesome falafel - not many places make them so well. I've had so many floury, chewy, flavour-less falafel that this place makes me want to go back all the time! Delicious! It's a bit of a tie between here and Half Moon so give them both a go!

Cheap, Tasty, Healthier option. The falafel is pretty good here but not as good as half moon's around the corner. The price of food here is reasonable, serving sizes generous & it offers takeaway or indoor dining in options with comfortable modern decor. Service is on the slow side which is my only complaint but they are always friendly.<br/><br/>Ive started going here a fair bit & really like the food. The falafel is better at half moon but I'd rather come here & avoid the streams of pretentious wanna be food critics that seem to taint the half moon experience - especially on a Sunday.

Best falafel!. I love the food at this place. The falafels are the best I've had outside my mum's kitchen and the other food is very authentic and super tasty. <br/><br/>The atmosphere is quite casual and service is not amazing, but the delicious food more than makes up for it all.

Great falafel

Slow service... best breakfast in Coburg. Best felafel I've ever had nice flavour crispy exterior with a lovely soft texture inside. They come served with beautiful homemade lebanese bread and salads, pickles etc. A nice thing to have for breakfast is the chickpea and yoghurt with broken pieces of overcooked lebanese bread in the bottom - interesting flavours and textures.<br/>On the service it is just slow and kind of disinterested, but I know it isn't personal because I have been there with a couple of muslim brothers each time I've visited - which is probably why I don't know what anything is called (except felafel of course) as I've never seen a menu. Foel springs to mind as being something to order. Just go in and ask for some felafels, salads, pickles, breads and a bowl of the yoghurt and chickpea stuff (maybe called foel) - see photo.<br/>They must be getting even more popular too because they have taken up the space next store - I guess it is better than climbing those stairs at the back.

Salt overdose!. Probably the best falafel in this country! The dips are also quite good but stay away from the pickled vegetables unless you like really salty food. Good value.

Great Falafal , best in town

Wanna know what I think Abbout Felafel House?. The pearl like marbled tiles at Abbout Felafel House on Sydney Road in Coburg lead upstairs to an inviting an intimate setting, which was a pleasure to dine in. The food was exceptional and the friendly service much appreciated. I opted for the felafel plate and was not disappointed, such a generous serving consisting of a delicious array of foods for such little money! I was concerned the amount of bread provided with the plate would not be enough, but was pleasantly surprised. Will definitely go back, my only criticism is the opening hours, because obvs I want to be there all the time.

Not bad. Seems very healthy, but lacks a bit of flavour, need more lemon, vinegar chilli etc. everything is salty from pickles to yoghurt.

Something about Abbout. I knew nothing about this compact little shop, but felt like something healthy for a change, so decided to try them out instead of the nearby kebab shop. <br/><br/>Abbout Falafel House serves up a creditable falafel wrap loaded with fresh salads, pickles & accompaniments. Best of all their falafel wraps are a mere $5, and quite generously proportioned. <br/><br/>In addition to falafel wraps, there's a nice range of traditional Middle Eastern vegetarian fare on offer including foul (ful medames), musabaha, hummus, labneh & tese'yeh. <br/><br/>There are a handful of tables surrounding the servery, and a mezzanine level at the rear providing additional seating.

The dude who served me may not have been the friendliest server on the planet (it was probably Monday-itis or he was an Essendon supporter, or both) but he did a good job of shaping the six falafel balls from scratch, frying them so that they were perfectly crunchy with nary a trace of oil and plating them with hummus, cacık, tabbouleh, olives, fresh tomatoes and lettuce, and pickled cucumber and turnips. I was also given two round pieces of baked pita bread on the side.