Places · Greenwich Village
Mamoun's Falafel.
In 3 Shout NY guides.
Food + Drink
Great Meals in New York for Under $20
Open since 1971 and still the most reliable cheap meal on a block built for NYU students and people leaving comedy shows.
Go for: falafel sandwich, extra tahini.
City
The East Village Guide: Where to Eat, Drink and Go Out in 2026
A St. Marks institution for falafel and shawarma, cheap and quick.
Go for: A falafel sandwich with extra hot sauce.
Food + Drink
Where to Eat After Midnight in New York
A MacDougal Street falafel counter that has fed NYU students and bar crawlers for decades.
Go for: a falafel sandwich with hot sauce.