Mama's Vegetarian Falafel

Philadelphia, PA · Vegetarian restaurant

Rating
4.7/5
★★★★★ 4.7
Reviews
20
Rank in Philadelphia
#613
of 5546 restaurants
City Percentile
79%
rating percentile
Address
Mama's Vegetarian Falafel, 18 S 20th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone
(215) 751-0477
Status
Closed · Opens 11 AM Sun

Mama's Vegetarian Falafel is a restaurant located in Philadelphia, PA. It is one of 5,546 restaurants listed in Philadelphia. Its 4.7-star rating is above the Philadelphia city average of 4.2 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Mama's Vegetarian Falafel

Vegetarian restaurant

Hours

SaturdayClosed

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Sam · Feb 2026

Nice little falafel establishment with an incredibly helpful staff and very generous portions of good Israeli food.

★★★★★ 5.0 Eli Alum · Jun 2025

Absolutely delicious! One of the best falafels I’ve had - crispy on the outside, soft and flavorful on the inside. Everything was super fresh, from the pita to the salads and tahini. The portions were generous, and the staff was really friendly and welcoming. If you’re a fan of authentic, satisfying street food, this place is a must-try. Highly recommend!

★★★★★ 5.0 Artemis Rafti · Sep 2024

This new Mama’s shop has no relation to the old one that closed down in 2019. The old Mama was a legendary spot that I had been reminiscing for years. So when I heard the new Mama’s was opening under a different owner, I decided to try it. I was honestly blown away! The flavors are amazing and I find them so similar to the old Mama’s. I can safely confirm that MAMA’S IS BACK! This is incredible news for us that have been living in the area for years! I want to thank the new owner for bringing this institution back and filling the holes in our hearts!

★★★★★ 5.0 Rawan Qays · Oct 2025

The falafel sandwich 🥙 was very delicious and good service.

★★★★★ 5.0 Nina · Apr 2025

This place was highly recommended by some Israeli friends and, wow, did it deliver. Best falafel that I’ve had so far in the area! Their falafel is made fresh to order and is the perfect texture. It’s a million times better than Goldie, whose falafel I find to be too dense, mealy, salty, and not as fresh.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot

Services

Vegetarian restaurantFalafel restaurantKosher restaurantMediterranean restaurantMiddle Eastern restaurantVegan restaurant

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