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Alexander's Great Falafel
Categories: Restaurants Middle Eastern Restaurants Food Stands Middle Eastern, Food Stands [Edit]
1298 Kincaid StEugene, OR 97403
- Price Range:
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$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- No
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch
- Alcohol:
- No
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
42 reviews for Alexander's Great Falafel
Review Highlights
42 reviews in English
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Review from Jenny L.
Portland, OR
12/23/2010
Great falafel. Great people. Free lemonade.
I love the food. Its the best falafel option in Eugene. It is fresh, cooked right there. But what really makes this place special is Alexander and his family. -
Review from Sophia K.
Eugene, OR
4/26/2012
Meh. Nothing special. Cheap and fast. Nice old couple. The falafel is good; I like how it is seasoned. I was slightly afraid to eat my falafel because the man making my falafel was also handling the money. Not too sanitary...
I ate it anyway hoping I would not get sick, and I did not get sick. Horray! -
Review from Keyshawn I.
Eugene, OR
10/20/2011
In the cart world of Eugene, AGF bows to no one.
Alex is as cool as an owner can get. He recognizes me when I return, sometimes with weeks and weeks between. He's friendly, humorous and always willing to spark conversation about the ins and outs of Eugene, the world and beyond (we've discussed astronomy..heh heh).
The falafel is great, the hummus is delicious, and then the kicker...his from-scratch hot sauce.
Let me explain. I love hotly-spiced things. I love spices, and I love hot peppers. I grow them and put them on and into lots of things - sauces, salsas of various shapes and sizes, and much, much more. In fact, I often delight in recreating the delicious hot things that come across my palate.
So when Alex asks, "Hot sauce my friend?"...I say "yes, and could you please add a little extra".
So far, I've not been able to replicate it. It's fresh-tasting, has some herbs in it, and is chunkier than smooth, but it isn't anything close to be picoesque. I've resigned to just enjoying the hot sauce where it belongs, on AGF's falafel pita.
Thanks for the lemonade, the conversation, and great food.
Peace out.. -
Review from Evan C.
Eugene, OR
11/6/2011
Used to go to this place all the time, but hadn't been in a while, so I decided to pop back over and see if it's still as good as ever. And it is, oh yes, it is. It was like biting into fried balls of nostalgia and good memories.
Oddly, Alexander himself wasn't there - it seemed like his daughters were running the stand for the day. Still, they were just as friendly and awesome as he is, and he has taught them well in the art of Falafel-ing.
There's nothing quite like a freshly fried falafel with hot sauce on a cold wintery day, and Alexander (and now his family, apparently) do the best job of them in Eugene. Stop by and you won't be disappointed! -
Review from Dave W.
6/5/2011 1 Check-in Here
Bottom line: solid street food at reasonable prices. The menu is pretty basic with falafel, falafel and more falafel (I guess that's why it's called Alexander's Great FALAFEL), but if their mission is to do one thing and do it well, they succeed.
I was visiting the U of O for a meeting and checked yelp to find a quick lunch somewhere in the vicinity. While parking was somewhat difficult to find in this student centered retail area, it was worth the hassle.
I ordered the Deluxe Falafel which included six falafel balls, hummus, veggies and tahini sauce in a warm pita. In my own personal opinion, it would have been even better with some chunks of feta thrown in the mix, but I can appreciate the vegan and kosher focus of the owner. At $6.50 for a decent sized pita and a cup of lemonade, I also felt that I got good value for my money.
All around, a good experience and one that I would consider repeating on my next trip to Eugene. -
Review from Chris H.
Pleasant Hill, OR
1/21/2011
I have been to Israel.
I have been all over the Middle East.
I ate a lot of Falafel.
I hate Falafel.
I love Alex's Falafel.
I've eaten a lot of Alex's Falafel.
I'm not sure what else I can say. -
Review from Ima T.
Livingston, TX
5/25/2011
Good falafel, fresh, hot, served by a friendly owner.
Cart is on the edge of campus, so you can go for a walk after your lunch, or stock up on "Ducks" souvenirs next door at the book store.... -
Review from Dawn C.
11/7/2010
Sheesh, another review for AGF? Why bother? Alexander's falafel cart already tops Yelp's "best lunch," and even "best restaurant," categories for Eugene!
Well, because Alexander cooks pretty great food. The falafel is fresh, cooked perfectly in clean oil. Hummus is the best I've ever had. Tahini, tabouli, and hot sauce are all well-prepared and add complementary flavors. It's so simple, really, but that's part of its appeal. Simple, authentic food at a good price. What's not to give five stars to?
I think you're going to be happy with whatever you order, so my only advice is to make sure you pick up a lot of extra napkins if your choice is the falafel pita. Last week I had an unexpectedly embarrassing, tahini-and-hot-sauce covered walk back through campus to my office. Preparation is everything, kiddos. -
Review from Mike Y.
Cary, NC
8/7/2011 1 Check-in Here
Love this place. Absolutely amazing. I'm practically a meatatarian and this place is still one of my fave places in Eugene. The falafel's are the best I've ever had and reasonably priced. Only drawbacks are the short hours they're open and that they don't take credit.
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Review from david c.
Washington, DC
8/4/2011
This was the first place I ever had falafel at. They are delicious and well portioned. It can be a little messy at times but that is something to expect. The prices were a little high but that is what you expect when you get quality.
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Review from Jason B.
Eugene, OR
1/4/2009
I've been eating here weekly for several years, and I'm glad to see Alex doing well on Yelp. This is my first review so I'll keep it brief. Or try to.
I've had falafel domestically - meaning, never outside of the country - in places like LA and NYC. And I'd say Alex is right up there. Because of variations in ingredients and preparation, no 2 falafels are alike, but the secret to Alex is in the freshness and the service. Sometimes even the service is fresh, like when he tries to give me dating advice. The man's a sweetheart, but he's been married a long time.
Anyway...Alex's wife makes everything from scratch daily at home, and you can taste the freshness-tang in the hummous and salad. The only thing she doesn't make is the pita because they don't have a way to do that kosher yet. Alex even changes the fry oil daily, which is probably too often but he's fastidious that way.
Try it if you haven't. And ask for the tabouli. The mint ties the whole room together, as it were. -
Review from Anthony R.
Eugene, OR
11/18/2005
No Animal Products. Kosher. All Vegan.
Ordinarily, I endeavor to stamp out the vegan menace whenever and wherever it rears its bean-sprouted tempeh head.
However, Alexander's falafel really is the best in town. This tiny blue and white cart operates from the sidewalk on the east outer wall of the University of Oregon bookstore.
Alexander can serve your falafel up with or without hummus or hot sauce, with veggies and hot sauce, in medium or large sizes. A sampler platter is also available and free fake lemonade comes with every order. Except for the fakeness of the lemonade, Alexander is the real deal.
Rumor has it that if you order in Hebrew, you get a discount.
(Say: "Ani rotzeh falafel gadol, bevakasha.")Listed in: Cheap Eats
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Review from Pani L.
Eugene, OR
8/4/2010
Great Falafel
Friendly & fast service
Free Lemonade
Great hotsauce
I'm not sure why it took me so long to try it.Listed in: Street Meat
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Review from Tyler B.
Eugene, OR
3/25/2010
I tried this stand based off of the raving reviews for it and have to say I love it!
To avoid a long drawn out repeat review of my experience that nearly everyone else seems to be having, I present the bullet-point review:
-Incredibly nice
-FREE Lemonade
-Amazing food
-Good value for the price
-Consistent (over 3 visits that is)
But don't go there right now, I'm really hungry and don't want to wait in a long line. -
Review from Kyle O.
Eugene, OR
8/6/2009
Yes. If you are ever at the University of Oregon, make sure you head down to 13th and give Alexander's Great Falafel a try. Each time I order, I know I'm getting the best. Perfect falafel, scrumptious hummus, and make sure to get that hot sauce. You can't go wrong with Alexander's. Plus, it's all vegan! :)
P.S. Big ups for the free lemonade. Extra refreshing on those hot days while you wait. -
Review from Brad C.
10/30/2009 2 photos
The cart is in a good spot for pedestrians out back of the UO bookstore on campus and they make consistently good falafel. Flavorful, fresh and friendly - really how can you go wrong?
It is the best and most consistent falafel I've eaten, but I don't necessarily hit up this genre of food in other cities so hard to compare. Definitely best in Eugene. -
Review from drew k.
Detroit, MI
4/4/2011
I haven't been in eugene for a while and I still dream of sunny days on campus with a lemonade in one hand and an AGF in the other. Great personable funny service, amazing simple food, and so cheap even hippies can afford it. Win, win, win. I have been on a life long hunt to find a better falafel, AGF has set the bar from which all others are compared.
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Review from Drew S.
San Francisco, CA
2/2/2008
Alexander's falafel is indeed great! If you are going to get a falafel... this is sooo the place to get it...
While there are many options in Eugene for great vegetarian food, few (if any) offer the raw, street vendor feel that Alexander does.
The flavors are rich but not overwhelming, and the quality of the ingredients never fails to impress.
BONUS: free lemonade! -
Review from Amy P.
Eugene, OR
4/15/2008
This lunch stand has the most wonderful falafels and tabouli in town. You get a free lemonade with your order which is a bonus.
I'm not usually down with eating at a cart, but this is worth it. You can take your lunch and find a nice piece of grass on campus to enjoy. -
Review from sherrie c.
Eugene, OR
11/24/2008
Ok, so I'm no veggie, and I don't really care about kosher. However, these falafel are wonderful. I buy them on cold days, because the very hot, very freshly cooked falafel makes my hands warm. The large falafel is large. I can't eat it all.
This fellow has been on campus for years. If you're leery of street food, I can assure you - I've never, ever heard of anyone getting sick from eating at this cart. Healthy, inexpensive, freshly cooked, and fast... how can you go wrong? -
Review from scott s.
10/13/2010
Ok I had to visit Eugene for work. Was working on campus and needed a fast decent lunch. When in hippieland what else would be better than a falafel? Alex was super friendly and the falafel was pretty darn good. I liked the hot sauce. The lemonade was kinda whateva.(crystal light?)
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Review from Ty H.
Redwood City, CA
8/30/2009
This really is a great falafel place.
the great thing about the falafel is that Alex makes them right when you order so they are always hot and fresh and never dry. And if you like spice, definitely put the homemade hot-sauce on the falaful.
I definitely recommend this place. Great for a quick snack or lunch. -
Review from David H.
Portland, OR
8/16/2010
This is a food cart located on Kincaid St. just off the corner of 13th by the Duckstore. For about $6 you can get a very delicious falafel accompanied by a free cup of lemonade. I highly suggest getting the 'deluxe' falafel and make sure you say yes when he asks you if you want hot sauce (there really isn't any other way to go). The man who works there is really friendly and the location is extremely convenient. I highly recommend trying this place out if you're ever on campus.
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Review from Lucy H.
Eugene, OR
10/23/2011
One of the better food options around campus.
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Review from Jenna L.
Brooklyn, NY
6/5/2010
The BEST falafel you will find in Eugene.
The BEST service you will find at a falafel cart in Eugene.
And some pretty good free lemonade.
Make it a must for Falafel Friday! -
Review from mikah s.
Portland, OR
4/17/2011
awesome. been eating here for many many years. never been disappointed.
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Review from Loren C.
Eugene, OR
11/6/2010
Given the small size of his stand, Alex does a great job. The felafel is always fresh and hot, the hummus tasty but not adorned with stupid additional stuff, and the tahina and hot sauces are just right. Standing at the entrance and conversing with Alex - or, occasionally, his wife - is a delight because they're so friendly. My only criticism is that it would be nice to have a wider salads selection. But make no mistake: this is as good as felafel gets in Eugene.
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Review from Ashleigh O.
San Diego, CA
4/13/2007
OK, so it's been years since I've had one of these BUT I am still remembering how delicious they are....I guess that says something! I was just back in Eugene for a visit but he wasn't in his normal spot in front of the UO bookstore :( Where or where did he go? My hubby and I went back twice to check - but no luck either time!
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Review from Meggie W.
Eugene, OR
2/27/2007
Without a doubt my favorite place on campus to get lunch. Get the deluxe falafel, it's worth the extra buck. The hot sauce is great and pretty damn hot, so you may need something to drink besides the complimentary fake lemonade.
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Review from Adrienne M.
Los Angeles, CA
9/4/2006
Strangely, I missed out on this phenomenon through my entire four years at the University of Oregon. But, last year while in town I finally decided to see what all the fuss was about. It lived up to all the hype and I'm quite the falafel snob. The friendly man working the stand steered me toward the hot sauce, which was a good choice. They definitely made a return customer of me.
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Review from Sara Elizabeth J.
Los Angeles, CA
6/13/2009
This is my favorite place to get food in the campus area. Forget Glenwood, Burrito Amigos, Barry's, Sweet Basil Express, etc. This is the place you need to go. It's not surprising -- street carts always seem to have the best food, and this one is no exception. Alexander is amazing (he always tells me to "have a beautiful day!"), the falafel is wonderful (ask for extra hot sauce), and the free lemonade is perfect to wash it down. It's best to go on a sunny day and eat your falafel on one of the benches outside. Grab plenty of napkins.
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Review from Eric L.
Minneapolis, MN
7/17/2009
It's decent falafel, not the best, not the worst. The free lemonade is a nice touch.
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Review from Chris K.
Los Angeles, CA
10/2/2009
I couldn't agree more with the positive reviews. I went to school here in the late mid 90's and ate at Alex's stand at least three times a week. His food is always fresh. He will tell you that I am the reason he sells tabouli. He himself is also a gem of a person. An absolute must eat for anyone who goes to Eugene.
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Review from Terri M.
Walnut Creek, CA
7/31/2009
After taking a tour at the U of O in 103 degree weather and only eating breakfast, by 2 PM I was looking forward to lunch. I had read about Alexander's Great Falafel in yelp and we headed right over and got our falafels immediately! They were fresh and delicious. I had the medium falafel and also had the free lemonade! I think this was the best falafel I've ever had! We ate our falafels in the U of O Bookstore which is right next to Alexander's, because it was 103 degrees outside, which made us enjoy the falafels even more!
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Review from Jared M.
Eugene, OR
8/24/2009
Definitely a good choice for a quick bite while around the campus area. The free lemonade is a nice bonus.
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Review from Rachel S.
Eugene, OR
9/26/2009
Best falafel. Hands down. Better than Portland food carts so I've heard. Go now! It's the food cart outside of the UO Duck Store. Alexander is so friendly.
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Review from Cy K.
Eugene, OR
2/17/2010
I've never been disappointed. I usually inhale them. And I love the spicy ones. Best in town, and Alexander is very nice!
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Review from Roman S.
11/8/2010
i assume the people who reviewed this place have not had their fair share of falafel. this falafel is normal, good, ok. if you come here expecting the best falafel in the world you will be disappointed, service is great though
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Review from B. A.
Eugene, OR
1/22/2006
Alexander is the gold standard of friendly service. I love the man, I want to give him a big hug. His falafel is delicious and made to order - I've eaten the stuff from the west coast to the east coast to the Mediterranean itself, and his is by far the best. I wish he used a little fluffier pita and had a few more veggie options, but the delicious falafel and superb hot sauce more than make up for it.
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Review from George F.
Eugene, OR
9/10/2010
The best falafel in Eugene.
