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Friendship Cafe - falafel, bakery, coffee
1306 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301, United States
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Friendship Cafe - falafel, bakery, coffee
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Wa
Review №1

The falafel platter was on point! Ive been doing some independent research on my favorite falafel in the area, and hands down this place is definitely the best Ive had all year. I am eager to go back and try more of their food.The portion size was really good for the price.

Se
Review №2

Delicious food (shawarma, falafel) in a friendly setting and with a good social cause.

Va
Review №3

Very cute cafe. Service was awesome; fast and friendly. Small but clean. The food was very good. Will come back for sure.

Ju
Review №4

I HAVE BEEN TO THIS PLACE BEFORE AND IT WAS FANTASTIC! NOW THEY HAVE SOME NEW ITALIAN ARROGANT.. PERSON WORKING HERE WHO DOESNT KNOW WHAT HES DOING. THE FOOD WAS BURNT. NOT VERY HAPPY! MAYBE THEYLL BE BETTER NEXT TIME.

Di
Review №5

Everything here is delicious, healthy, and made with love. The prices are really good, their falafel is amazing. The place is really clean and follows all Covid 19 regulations. The staff is extremely friendly and the service is awesome. Just love this place.

De
Review №6

Eat great. Do good. Make friends. Thats what is its all about at the Friendship Cafe. Falafel, pita, pizza, pastries and coffee are delicious at this cozy cafe which is part of a vocational training program for special needs adults to learn the food service business in partnership with The Friendship Circle of Greater Fort Lauderdale.

NI
Review №7

Great falafel. Friendly service

Ei
Review №8

Great atmosphere. Super food. Great people. You have to go there

Li
Review №9

Literally in love. as a las olas local, i am so happy to see this place has opened! A little gem. not expensive.. yummy home-made flavor and such a cute and great idea to have special needs kids working there. also very cute clean interior.

ri
Review №10

Amazing place, with a fantastic mission. Great food and coffee served by people with varying levels of ability. The food will bring you in, the staff will keep you feeling full and the mission will bring you back for more.

Ju
Review №11

My build your own falafel pita was perfection. The pita bread was fresh, along w all the fillings. I added cucumbers, pickles, baba ganush, red cabbage, and harissa. The harissa was actually spicy (for once)! And the tahini sauce to top it off was very delicious. Service was great and quick! And the establishment was super clean. Without a doubt Ill be returning to Friendship Café during my next visit to Fort Lauderdale. And my 5 star review is credible because Im from Detroit where those who know, know that we have some of the best shwarma in the country!

Da
Review №12

Really great Shwarma and Falafel. Also, this little jewel of a restaurant does a great deal of work helping and hiring people with special needs, so when you eat at Friendship Cafe youre doing a lot of good for the community.

Ma
Review №13

Already open! Scrumptious, fresh food, 100% vegetarian menu...even the yummy shwarma! Very friendly service; reasonable prices; contemporary decor; interesting selection of non-alcoholic beverages; great location! Extremely highly recommended!

Y
Review №14

GREAT PLACE service with a smile. Very good people. Food was fantastic. Highly recommend it.

Ka
Review №15

This place looked fine, but we came in at 8pm and the guy told us they only had decaf coffee. It says coffee in the name and on the window. It blows my mind they don’t have regular coffee. This was 8pm on Sunday evening April 18th.

Sh
Review №16

If you are a fan of a Israeli style falafel, then this is the spot in Broward county...and possibly south Florida. I consider myself a (vegan) falafel connoisseur, trying falafels in every city I visit across the globe (from Budapest, to Jerusalem, and even Egypt).Friendship Cafe’s falafels are the perfect texture and flavor. My favorite thing is that they serve all the traditional toppings you might find in the heart of Jerusalem or any falafel restaurant in Israel and part of what makes a food falafel pita sandwich are the toppings!!!!!

Jo
Review №17

Very nice food, super clean place, a bit pricey, but it is kosher so understandable. I recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for healthy, flavorful kosher food.

Ma
Review №18

Great service and very tasty food!

Mi
Review №19

Been going to this place every week for about a year now. Absolutely fantastic! Gotta get the falafel platter

He
Review №20

Best falafel outside of Israel.

Jo
Review №21

Hands down one of the best falafel pita Ive ever had!!! They only serve decaf espresso but its actually very good and the staff is very friendly. Definitely recommend this place if youre in the mood for a falafel and be sure to try the chipotle sauce!

Ye
Review №22

Easy going and nice place.

Tr
Review №23

This is the best shawarma you will find in all of Broward county. If your looking for authentic cuisine look no further. No other Mediterranean restaurant compares.

Pa
Review №24

Kosher cafe within local Chabad House.

Ye
Review №25

Great food. Great ambiance. Quick an pleasant service. What more can you ask for?

La
Review №26

Delicious 😋.The staff was outstanding.Great experience.

By
Review №27

Very friendly. Clean. Great hummus and pita bread. Stuffed mine with eggplant, tomato, and cucumber..so so tasty

Ma
Review №28

Amazing and authentic falafel. Friendly staff as well

Da
Review №29

Sooo good!

Sh
Review №30

Excellent!, we had the falafel And a Sharma pitas and they were the best!@!this place was immaculate

E
Review №31

Amazing food and service. Cant wait to come back.5 stars any day!!!!

Te
Review №32

Beware... if you are looking for falafel at night park on las Olas. DO NOT USE THE “SPECIFIED” PARKING FOR THIS PLACE! Before you can even get to the door your vehicle will be getting hooked up to a tow truck. You will not be able to explain that you were going to the falafel place because the tow truck driver will be spewing profanities at you and threatening you. The tow truck drivers name is Anthony by the way. He works for Westway Towing. Be careful guys. The food is good btw. The parking hassle at night makes that totally irrelevant. Take heed!

Jo
Review №33

We love eating out. Last night we visited this superb place which friends recommended to us. We spent a delightful experience there with delicious food and a nice stuff and an impressive chef. We put this fine restaurant in our list and we will surely go again soon. Highly recommended.

Da
Review №34

Awesome. Had the Moroccan chicken for lunch super quick felt like a pit stop. And try the Israeli drank had the orange juice tastes like real orange with super slight pulp. Be back for the Friday special

St
Review №35

Best spot on the whole Blvd

Ma
Review №36

Ordered full meal throw Uber eats they sent only fries when I called them and ask about the rest the guy who answered the phone said you ordered only a fries I told him to look at the the order because I was charged for the all meal he said there is no way for me to send you your mealUnbelievableShame on you guys

Jo
Review №37

Delicious food. Have a Hummus Falafel Plate. It is amazing. Beautiful atmosphere and full of new friends. One of the best spots in town.

Ch
Review №38

What a beautiful new place! The food is outstanding and the staff is very friendly. Highly recommend this place!!

yi
Review №39

Great food great service friendly service

Co
Review №40

Awesome food and extremely clean inside!

Ch
Review №41

I went twice, both times the food was great. The staff was extremely friendly.

Jo
Review №42

The left hand side of the cafe is vegan (even the shawarma is vegan). They’ve got the best and most authentic falafel with all the traditional fixings (hummus, spicy salads, pickled and fresh vegetables, etc.) Their pita bread is the fresh, chewy and fluffy kind which is almost impossible find anywhere else. I’m so jealous I don’t live in Fort Lauderdale!Also worth noting is that they are also promoting the integration of special needs employees into the workforce. Really awesome.

Li
Review №43

Fantastic place! The Friedship Cafe is exactly what it sounds like. Warm and friendly atmosphere, delicious food and wonderful servers! I had the falaffel today which was so delicious. A great gem to the Fort Lauderdale neighborhood. Highly recommend! I wish I could give it more stars!

Na
Review №44

From a country where most of the population is vegan vegetarian.

Se
Review №45

Great food!!

il
Review №46

Great food

Ge
Review №47

Grab a bite and enjoy the ambiance

Av
Review №48

The Wallafel is pure heaven. Keeps me coming back.

Ed
Review №49

Great place very friendly and great food

Ph
Review №50

Great things happening here with great people at a great place!

Ne
Review №51

I love what they’re doing here!

K
Review №52

Great food, service and staff

GI
Review №53

Not friendly only to their community.

Sh
Review №54

Delicious food

יר
Review №55

Best Cafe & falafel in USA

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4.8 Rating
  • Address:1306 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301, United States
  • Site:https://friendshipcafefl.org/
  • Phone:+1 954-999-9676
Categories
  • Coffee shop
  • Falafel restaurant
  • Coffee store
  • Kosher restaurant
  • Pastry shop
Working hours
  • Monday:10AM–7PM
  • Tuesday:10AM–7PM
  • Wednesday:10AM–7PM
  • Thursday:10AM–4PM
  • Friday:Closed
  • Saturday:10AM–7PM
  • Sunday:10AM–7PM
Service options
  • Delivery:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Dine-in:No
Highlights
  • Great coffee:Yes
Popular for
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Solo dining:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom:Yes
Offerings
  • Coffee:Yes
  • Comfort food:Yes
  • Quick bite:Yes
  • Salad bar:Yes
  • Small plates:Yes
  • Vegetarian options:Yes
Dining options
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Dinner:Yes
  • Dessert:Yes
  • Seating:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • Wi-Fi:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cozy:Yes
Crowd
  • Family-friendly:Yes
  • Tourists:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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