A Middle Eastern fried cake or ball made from ground chickpeas and seasoning, falafel is a longtime staple in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisines.

Falafel is in the Adoption stage – it skews toward independent and fast-casual restaurants.

Menu inspiration

Daphne's California Greek - Multiple locations                                              

Hummus Bowl

Chickpea hummus with warm falafel, tabbouleh, mixed greens, cucumber tomato salad with pita.