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Hummus
Categories: Food Specialty Food Ethnic Food Restaurants Middle Eastern Ethnic Food, Middle Eastern [Edit]
3931 Walnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19104
Neighborhood: University City
(215) 222-5300
- Hours:
Mon-Thu 11 am - 10 pm
Fri-Sat 11 am - 12 am
Sun 12 pm - 10 pm
- Parking:
- Street
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- No
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Good For:
- Lunch
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
About This Business:
Our fourth floor karaoke room is ideal for private parties, and can accommodate up to 30 people. It offers the same full menu as our other floors, and… read more »
106 reviews for Hummus
Review Highlights
"I enjoyed their hummus and falafel platter."
(in 9 reviews)
"I get felafel with whole wheat pita or shawarma."
(in 4 reviews)
"The shawarma was full of flavor and very tender."
(in 18 reviews)
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106 reviews in English
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Review from Elizabeth S.
Elkins Park, PA
12/17/2011
Hummus is definitely my favorite middle-eastern sandwich shop in Philly.
Every time I've been there I've ordered the Sabich... because not many other falafel places in the states even serve it. The eggplant is fried, but still light, and the eggs are hard boiled to perfection. It's awesome. I order it with tomatoes (I'm weird about cucumbers) and harif (hot sauce) which is extreeeeemely hot. Be careful if you're not a fan of spicy food but you want to try the harif, just order a little bit.
The fries are decent and fresh, except sometimes they take a little while... which I suppose is worth it as the potato soaks up some of the heat from the harif. The pita is as fresh as can be, and I believe that you can order whole wheat pita! A healthful plus.
If you like middle-eastern food (for relatively cheap) give it a try. They definitely have an option for everyone.
My one point of contempt is the chairs. The tables are fine, but I actually hate the lightweight metal chairs which are cold and make horrible noises when dragged against the floor... I fully realize this is ridiculous, but I had to say it. -
Review from Carla T.
Philadelphia, PA
12/9/2011
Good spot for a quick bite (that is what I went in there for but the platters looked big and could be a good place for a dinner to share with ppl). Its reasonably priced for the portion size (I got the falafel sandwich with everything on it).
Seating is cramped, when we got there it wasn't too busy yet most of the tables were dirty. I wasn't expecting a 5 star dining experience but a clean table would be nice.
That being said, if I'm in the area I'd probably go in again. -
Review from Lily T.
11/4/2011 2 Check-ins Here
This place is great for a casual lunch. You have a choice between a meal that's light (salads), medium (sandwich), or heavy (platter). Choose wisely, for you are also committing to a possibly-irreversible afternoon sleepiness level. If you don't have class after lunch, I say go all out!
At 1, there are plenty of seats for small parties. The platters, priced at $9.50+, come with plenty of food (fries, choice of meat, salad, hummus, pita) and are great for sharing. I requested extra hummus on my chicken breast sandwich, half-expecting them to charge me extra, but nope, it was on the house. -
Review from David C.
Philadelphia, PA
2/4/2012
Came here for a quick bite before seeing a movie across the street at the Rave. If you're set on coming here, be prepared for Penn students. You'll be tripping all over them. For a restaurant that is banking on the quality of its hummus, I was surprised that I wasn't blown away by the flavor. I feel like I've gotten better store bought hummus than what they were offering, however I do have to acknowledge that it could have been a bad batch. Seating is where this place goes from a quaint neighborhood spot to a somewhat tedious adventure in cobbling chairs together. However, the salmon was very good as was the salad that came with it. Overall, not bad if you are looking for something quick in the area.
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Review from Andrew H.
King, WA
1/26/2012
decent, falafel were a little hard
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Review from Di P.
11/2/2011 1 Check-in Here
Vampires have been everywhere. And people are so into them. Call me old school, but unless it's Brad Pit sucking my blood, I'm taking all measures to protect myself from vampires. Especially the one from Twilight, who sparkles in the sun. Hummus has the secret-- their hummus is so garlicky creamy delicious that you can devour the whole tub and walk around with a scent that repels the evils (and, unfortunately, your lover).
P.S. best pita I've had in the city. Hands down. Warm, fluffy, delightful. -
Review from Ron-Shanita M.
Philadelphia, PA
12/15/2011 1 Check-in Here
The shawarma is AMAZING! I ate here for the first time and got the combination platter with a coworker and it was delicious. I love how u can build ur own pita with all the ingredients n the platter. In my platter I got shawarma, falafel, chicken potato salad and cabbage and they all come with pita and hummus. I would def recommend this place to anyone!
Listed in: Ooo...LUNCH!
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Review from Danielle P.
Philadelphia, PA
12/17/2011
I would have given this place more stars, but the last two times I've gone there, I've felt rather sick a couple hours after eating it. I always get the Chicken Kabob platter with rice, tomato/cucumber salad, pita and hummus. I love their hummus -- very creamy, nice light flavor, and their pita is so fluffy. But, the chicken is always left sitting out for lord knows how long and has seemed undercooked the last two times. I tried microwaving it, but I don't think it helped. I don't think I'll be getting any meat next time. However, I do like it enough to go back and get veggie dishes. Just no undercooked, salmonella-bearing chicken please...
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Review from Ben F.
Philadelphia, PA
10/29/2011 2 Check-ins Here
The price of my lamb kabob sandwich outweighed its quality. The meat itself was bland and did not taste to me like its proponents said. I ended up still being hungry after I left, having spent approximately $15. I'm sure that there is more tasty food on the menu. I never ended up tasting the hummus; I recommend experimenting more with their other options.
The building itself is smartly designed, the back of the room where the counters are and where the ordering takes place is more lit and is painted with lighter colors, which I'm assuming are employed to make the space seem larger than it is in actuality.
The bathroom also was well kept.
Positively, in addition the woman at the register was courteous and the service was fast. -
Review from Alex Z.
Lancaster, PA
10/1/2011
This place looks absolutely minuscule from the outside, because it is surrounded by immense behemoths of buildings. And you go in...and it's still pretty darn tiny.
Very good, fresh food, reasonably cheap. And...surprise!!! They have authentic, Mexican-style salsa verde to put on your middle-eastern-influenced falafel sandwich. Everything I've ordered here has been good. Good vegetarian options, lots of fresh veggies, a very balanced meal.
My only complaints? It's cramped inside...easy to trip over everyone, hard to find a table when busy...there is very little indoor seating. And...the second complaint, it's awkward the way they have the register set up...sometimes they run the register behind the door into the back, and you just order at the front but can't pay there...it seemed a bit strange to me. But I keep coming back in spite of these things...try to go here at an off-hour, or a sunny day though, so you can actually get a seat. -
Review from Travis G.
Philadelphia, PA
10/26/2011
This place has their namesake down--the hummus is pretty good. I'm a big fan of their "Hummus Salad," which includes hummus, avocado, tomato, cucumber, peppers, and other veggies. From what I can tell, the sandwiches are also good--I usually just get the falafel sandwich, which is good, and I've heard good things about the shawarma too. The platters are nice because you get to pick several sides (the carrots are surprisingly good). Everything comes with a (very fluffy) whole wheat or white pita.
The restaurant itself is pretty small, so I'd recommend getting food to go, especially if you're with more than one or two other people. The line can sometimes move a bit slow, and can sometimes be held up by the person at the register taking a telephone order, but food is always ready quickly once you've placed your order. -
Review from Nicey J.
6/17/2011
I kept hearing people complain about the hummus not being tasty, or the prices being way to ridonk so I never really tried this place.. I mean Ramis is like right there and I happen to love me some Ramis.. but when my boss ordered food from hummus for our monthly staff meeting I realized how much I've been missing out on.. The hummus is so delicious.. in a very simplistic way. I literally ate it with my fork after making my little falafel and hummus pita.. yummmmmmmmmmmmm
the other spread we got, I think it was baba ganoush was not good at all.. But the HUMMUS at HUMMUS is NICEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE...haahah I just really had to say that
the pita was super fresh, we got our food super quick after ordering too... the falafel wasn't nearly as good as ramis or mamas vegetarian but for that hummus I can deal with it.Listed in: Vegg Friendly goodness =], U city eats =]
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Review from Chelsea B.
Columbus, OH
9/6/2011
This is basically Med fast food, and it does that incredibly well. The prices are average-- not expensive, but not what I'd call cheap-- but on the other hand, they give you an absolutely enormous quantity of really delicious food. My friend and I could have easily split a platter, and we were both ravenous when we came.
The building is quite small, but the decor is cute and the overall impression is clean and pleasant. The staff were friendly and joked with us when we ordered, and the food came out pretty quickly. You order at a counter and bus your own tables... which adds to the speed.
It seems like every meal comes with hummus and pita, both of which were extremely good; the hummus creamy, the pita soft and warm. The falafel (they give you eight, which is crazy) are delicious but very fried, which is probably why they're so filling. The tahini was decent, not amazing-- same with the potato salad and cucumber/tomato salad-- but oh man, the falafel and hummus. Fries also quite good. And you can get tons of crunchy pickles for free!
I wish we had something like this in Columbus-- quick, tasty, and filling. -
Review from Erica C.
Updated - 11/6/2011
Yum! Another delicious catering experience by Hummus. LOVE the hummus, pita, grape leaves, and shawarma. Not a huge fan of the Moroccan cigars or falafel (the falafel was really hard). Oh, and the baklava is AWESOME! Not overly sweet...perfect! We got "the feast," which was intended for 25 people. I'd say it could definitely have fed at least 30! Definitely recommend this place!
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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11/1/2011
Love this place! I recently ordered the sampler platters (for the second time) for an event. The… Read more »
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Review from Igal K.
Philadelphia, PA
6/2/2011 20 Check-ins Here
If there was an option to buy more stars for this place I would buy an extra 75 of them because that's how tasty Hummus is!
I can repeat what people said here about the food and the place but I actually wanted to emphasize some thing from a point of view of a local to that food region.
While Hummus carries itself as a "Mediterranean" cuisine it's actually Middle Eastern, meaning Israeli and Arabic, the owners are Israeli and Arabic so it kinda explains it.
I'm from Israel so believe me (if you will) that this place is like somebody took a typical Israeli fast food restaurant from Tel-Aviv and teleported it to University City.
Hummus: unlike Greek hummus which is chunky and dry, Israeli hummus is more pasty because it contains more olive oil, some tahini and the hummus grains are crushed more.
Tahini: their tahini, as well as their hummus is home made so they do it with their own recipe and comparing to other places, even Israeli. The tahini has chives which is refreshing.
Shawarma: you need to understand that a real shawarma is made of layers and layers of meat put together and then shaved off to get to your platter. Unlike Greek or Turkish doner kebap, the chicken or beef/lamb (not found in this restaurant) is juicier and retains more flavor.
Falafel: This I can't talk about cause I'm a meat person but I will update you guys :)
The ambiance is awesome with nice music and soft lighting. -
Review from Irina K.
Philadelphia, PA
6/2/2011
I am so very surprised that Hummus rating is 3,5 stars! There is no tastier food on earth (I'm not talking about home cooked meal). I have been eating there for a year already and don't remember the time I was even nearly disappointed.
The line is always going fast and cashiers are friendly as they know you forever. They misspell my name almost every time, it became a game to me and I am happy as a baby when they do spell it right!
Sandwiches are the best here, cause they are not heavy and you can choose the ingredients. I get felafel with whole wheat pita or shawarma!
The order is ready fast and food is fresh always!
I also love the reward program: in spite of being busy, they still give you motivation to come more!
I hope they will have another locations soon, one of which will be in the Rittenhouse Sq. -
Review from Danan R.
10/8/2011
It is tiny so I would suggest getting your food to go. I had the lamb platter, which came with fries, pita, hummus, and potato salad. The meat was nicely seasoned but pretty tough and the garlicky hummus was great on the pita. I personally liked the mustard flavored potato salad but you have to like mustard. Fries were pretty good. everything is prepared in front of you and made to order, which is rare and very much appreciated. Portions are pretty good and it came to $25 for 2 platters. Not bad! Meze is still my go-to place for lamb but the prices here are maybe $2 cheaper it was also pretty busy today and all tables inside and out were taken. A good, inexpensive option if you're on campus and want to grab a quick bite.
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Review from Thea W.
Philadelphia, PA
Updated - 9/2/2011
It took me an entire year to make my second visit, and I'm ashamed I haven't frequented this place more.
This place is small, but its very clean and far from being a 'hole in the wall'. The day that I went, the girl was actually training a new person. She kept apologizing for making me wait while she explained everything to the new girl - but my wait time was almost nonexistent (I was in there for no more than 15 minutes).
I got my food to go, and went back to mi casa to dig in. My pita sandwich was so fresh - it's like they have a secret greenhouse in the back and they pick your veggies after you order. They put just the right amount of feta cheese on it too, and its not too tart like some other places nearby. My friend got hummus and falafel on his pita and loved it (however my hummus and falafel are better by default). And the fries are so good. They have that in-between texture of crispy/soggy with the right amount of salt. I also got the baklava, and me & my friend thought it was great.
Overall, Hummus has super fresh and tasty food, and their employees are fast and upbeat.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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8/22/2010
All I wanted was some veggies on pita. So I went to Hummus. And this was a mistake.
The girl working… Read more »
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Review from Rob Y.
Shreveport, LA
5/31/2011
Food (7.5/10) = Ordered the combination platter since this was my first time to Hummus and I wanted to sample a few things on their menu. The platter included:
1) Shawarma = this was ok. Not bad, but not great.
2) Falafel = this was ok also.
3) Choice of meat (I ordered Chicken) = the best part of the combo platter. If I go back to hummus, I would order the chicken kabob itself again.
4) Pita and hummus = the hummus was good. A lot of the previous Yelpers mentioned that this was probably the only good thing from this restaurant.
Choice of french fries or rice (I chose rice) = Standard white rice.
Choice of two sides: Ordered the eggplant and baba ganoush. The eggplant was fried and it was descent. The baba ganoush was really salty. It was my least favorite part of the combo platter
The platter cost close to ~$15. This platter was definitely not worth $15. A bit of a rip off...oh well.
Ambiance (7.5/10) = Nothing special. I came here for take-out, but the restaurant for the most part looked clean.
Service (7.5/10) = Can't really comment much here. They took my order, and I got my food.
Overall Opinion = This place seems really popular for take-out. When I first arrived to this place, one of the guy's just got off the phone and made the comment, "I think the whole hospital just placed their orders." Would I come back to Hummus? Probably,...but it would be something for convenience. -
Review from Jonathan N.
San Francisco, CA
5/31/2011
I was surprised that the falafel were discs rather than the more traditional balls of spiced ground chickpeas. Aside from that I got the falafel platter for $8.95 and I think I got 6 or 8 pieces of falafel, a pita, rice, hummus and two veggies (fried eggplant and cucumber). I would have preferred the eggplant to be grilled rather than fried because I would not have ordered the eggplant had I known it was fried but that being said it was passable albeit way too salty.
The hummus is not what I am used to eating (my girlfriend is Greek and she is always making hummus) but that may be the difference between fast food hummus and homemade hummus. I may go back because the place is convenient but I will not get the falafel again, I will try a kebab or shwarma and go from there.
Place lost a full star because the pita was flavorless, tough and a little soggy for some reason. -
Review from Teresa H.
Princeton Junction, NJ
Updated - 7/14/2011
It was not my intention to be insulting or offending by describing Hummus as a hole in the wall, but I stick to my previous review. A hole in the wall describes a small establishment, it does not have a negative connotation this day and age - many small places have amazing food.
However, the owner obviously cannot accept constructive criticism. I still maintain my opinion about Hummus and now definitely won't be back.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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6/19/2011
Hummus didn't live up to my expectations unfortunately. I ordered the salmon salad, it was pretty… Read more »
Comment from Yaron N. of Hummus 6/27/2011
Hi Teresa, We understand that we can't win all customers… More » -
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Review from Winnie F.
Philadelphia, PA
10/8/2011
Got the chicken platter with cabbage and fried eggplant. Both the sides were great. Cabbage gives for a great extra sweetness and crunch. A little on the pricey end for lunch, but serving is enough to save for leftovers and eat for dinner.
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Review from Blaine H.
Philadelphia, PA
12/19/2010
Hummus is a good place to get a snack, especially if you like...hummus.
The decor is decent, but most people take it to go. While I dined in, it was a little difficult to maneuver around the lines to get more sauce or water.
The falafel was pretty good, and the hummus smooth. The beet salad was good, even though I usually stay away from that type of dish. The wholewheat pitas, however, I could eat all day. Call me crazy, but the hummus and bread would have been enough for me.
Although a bit on the pricey side for what you get, it is far better than going to the McDonald's on the corner. :op
For a quick snack (except during peak times), Hummus is a good change of pace from the usual fare. -
Review from Marie C.
Philadelphia, PA
2/3/2011
Ordered two platters to go. Service was fast and I was in and out in about 10 minutes. Pretty fair prices.
I had the falafel platter ($7.50). Generous portions, came with pita, hummus, rice and choice of 2 sides! I had the tomato salad and the cucumber salad. I've only tried falafel a few times in my life, but this was by far the best falafel I've had yet. My boyfriend had the Combination Platter - which came with shawarma, falafel, and choice of third meat- he chose chicken. The shawarma was full of flavor and very tender....I would definitely order this the next time I go.
Overall, good prices for someone on a budget and very tasty food. Go for the shawarma platter! : ) -
Review from Matthew F.
Abington, PA
1/31/2011
This place is VERY popular. That being said, the interior is quite small and cramped. They really don't have anywhere to expand to being in this location. So be warned if you are claustrophobic.
The food is pretty good - I had the hummus salad and it was all pretty fresh. It even comes with a warm pita (White or whole wheat).
I'd recommend trying it - Would be best on a warm day (I think they have outdoor seating which would help the crowding situation) -
Review from Jessica R.
Philadelphia, PA
11/8/2010
I have frequented Hummus on numerous occasions and have never been disappointed. The food is consistently great. My two favorite items are the falafel sandwich and the chicken shawarma platter. The falafel sandwich is cheap (5.00) and delicious. I'm not a falafel connoisseur, but in my limited falafel experience, Hummus' is the best I've had. It's flavorful, moist and crispy. I also love the other things that go in the sandwich - red cabbage and cucumber salad, yum! The chicken shawarma platter can easily serve as two meals. While the chicken is a tad salty, it's very tasty and moist. The platter comes with a generous portion of chicken, hummus, pita, rice and a side (maybe two...my memory is failing me right now) - in any case, it's a ton of food and it keeps well for leftovers.
Extra plus - Hummus is now open on Sundays! -
Review from Carrie C.
Philadelphia, PA
11/3/2010
I have lived less than a block away from Hummus for months now, but I did not give it a try until this week, and now I am SO GRATEFUL that I live so close by. So far, I have only tried the lamb kabob sandwich and the shawarma sandwich, and both are absolutely delicious. The whole wheat pita (you can also get white pita) is delightfully soft and delicious. I always order everything in the sandwich except for the hot sauce, and the combination of ingredients that come in the sandwich is tasty and fresh (tomatoes, cucumbers, cabbage salad, onions, and tahini, lemon juice, and garlic).
The sandwiches come stuffed full with meat. The lamb and chicken were both SO flavorful, and I would highly recommend both. I would say I like the lamb better except that the chunks of lamb are kind of hard to tear apart with your teeth, so it can be a little messy to eat. Therefore, when I'm with company, I would prefer the chicken just because it's cleaner.
Overall, fast, convenient, affordable, filling, and delicious food that I will probably continue to frequent at least once every couple weeks when I'm too lazy to cook! -
Review from Preety S.
Philadelphia, PA
8/13/2011
I really, really, really wanted to love this place. I love middle eastern food, but sadly I found the food to be very bland and my chicken seemed undercooked (pink inside). I was so disappointed. Also I didn't find any dessert options here. The best part was probably just the mango juice out of can. Can't really go wrong with mango juice.
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Review from beth f.
Philadelphia, PA
8/29/2011
I love hummus for many of the same reasons as other yelpers. The food is always fresh and delicious.
Added bonus, their delivery service (although slow, be prepared to wait up to an hour) is awesome. Tonight I ordered delivery but when I opened my pita sandwich I saw that it was the wrong kind of chicken. I simply called them directly, explained the situation, and the driver was back at my house in 20 minutes with the correct sandwich. No hassle, no problems. -
Review from Maya Y.
Philadelphia, PA
8/12/2011
I love the hummus here. I bought some pita chips at the CVS next door and then ordered a pita with hummus (both off of the "sides" menu for a total of $4 - a bit expensive but I had a particular craving for hummus) which I ate at the store. The take-out hummus container had enough hummus to last me over a week. You can buy hummus at the grocery store, but somehow it doesn't taste as good as the homemade hummus at this place. It tastes fresh and tart. On one of several visits, I encountered a less-than-hospitable cashier who was having an in-depth convo with a friend while attempting to take my order. I guess the manager allows the employees to make personal calls during work hours. I let it slide since I was able to satisfy my hummus and pita craving; the pitas they use here are fluffy, warm, and delicious. I just like to eat it as a side whenever I order a plate which comes with a pita and hummus.
I recommend the lamb kebab sandwich (minus the hot sauce for any pita since it tends to make the pita soggy and it's rather spicy when usually I expect Mediterranean food not to be spicy) though it's pricier than the chicken kebab or chicken scharma (breast) sandwiches. I like the fried eggplant side dish and the potato salad isn't bad though it tastes a bit unusual (perhaps it has more "bite" from a mustard sauce or something). Beware if you're in a time crunch, however: the beef and lamb dishes take more time to prepare, whereas the chicken ones (plate or sandwich) are ready in much less time.
The chocolate nut dessert was pretty good. If you absolutely need to satisfy your sweet tooth post-meal, order one for a little over $1.
I'd go back again and maybe get take-out next time.
Service: C
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Review from C P.
Bellingham, MA
8/21/2011
Very nice place - a few years ago, I think this location there used to be some electronics or cell phone shop - this is definitely a welcome change.
Restaurant has maximized the long narrow space so there is ample seating. A good place to visit by yourself, or a with a small groups of friends.
I've gotten the falafel platter each time - it's a lot of food for the price $8. The falafel and pita, hands down, are quite delicious, as is the hummus - there are only a couple shops, 1 here (mamis) and 1 in D.C. that I can compare this to. The sides are not bad - fries could be less oily, potato salad has a strange aftertaste, but you know what, I can't complain at this price. It's an excellent value, staff is overall good. -
Review from Dung H.
Philadelphia, PA
7/27/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Hummus is yummy. A bit expensive for what they serve since there are many cheapers options in the city for falafel, hummus and kabobs. However, I'm paying for convenience since it is walking distance for me. It's a decent meal, I pretty much always enjoy my meal here. The chicken kabobs were dry one time I ordered but overall, a nice char. The rice is nothing special but good to eat the rest of the food with. I always order a platter. The hummus is pretty good (not the best, but definitely good enough if you are in the area). The people are usually friendly too!
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Review from Jay G.
Philadelphia, PA
9/19/2010
Don't let it's location next to McDonalds and outer fast-food-ish appearance fool you; the food here is delicious.
If I'm ever in the mood for falafel, this is where I'll go. For about $8 you get falafel, rice/fries (the fries are pretty good, but as a platter I definitely choose the rice), a big mound of hummus, pita, and two side veggies. Definitely a good sized meal full of variety, and it all tastes great.
I've also had their shawarma, which was tasty but a little on the greasy side for my taste.
The cashiers are generally very nice, and while the staff will routinely botch your name when they call your order (even if it's a straightforward one), it's not tough to figure it out.
Often I get take-out since the seating is minimal and cramped, but if you are lucky enough to get a table it's fine. -
Review from Sarah M.
Philadelphia, PA
8/22/2010 3 Check-ins Here
This is one of my go-to places in University City. When I don't feel like spending a lot of money on some decent food. For $8, I get two meals worth of food.
I'm vegan, so all my experiences involve the hummus, roasted veggies, and falafel platters. The pitas are awesome - warm, soft, tasty. I always go for the whole wheat pitas. The sides are great too.
I normally just get take-out but I've also had meals there with friends. The seating is a little bit tight, but it's not impossible to enjoy a meal there.
The staff is really friendly and happy to answer any questions you have. -
Review from Christopher M.
Arlington, VA
8/13/2010
I typically search out places like Hummas - and in fact, I love places like this. Most of these small or family run kabob places are decent and I've rarely eaten a bad kabob anywhere. But this is one of the few that I'll take the time to review and give 4 stars.
I had the chicken breast platter with pita, hummus, rice & tomato, cucumber - and while i might not go to the moon for it, I'll definitely go back again when I'm in University City. I thought it was quite good and a very decent value - and will be one of those places I frequent because it was right the first time.
The food was perfectly cooked and seasoned, and the serving size was just right. The place was clean and easy to get into safely. Yes, it is a small place but comfortable. -
Review from Louisa A.
Philadelphia, PA
Updated - 6/27/2011
Every single time I've ordered online for delivery from Hummus, they have screwed up the order. Twice I've asked for sauce on the side, and the falafel sandwich arrived doused in so much hot sauce, I couldn't touch it. I thought I'd get smart and, in addition to clicking the "on the side" option when ordering, I'd write in a comment on the order IN ALL CAPS so they would notice that I really, really wanted my sauce on the side. That time, my sandwich arrived without any sauce at all. Why, Hummus, why?? Your sandwiches are great, and I'd order again if you hadn't let me down so many times.
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10/9/2008
I ordered through http://campusfood.com. The food and the price were decent, but it took 1 hour 20… Read more »
Comment from Yaron N. of Hummus 6/27/2011
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Review from Ann V.
3/23/2011
Ordered the lamb kabob platter. I think it was delicious but my inebriated state due to EE could have skewed my perception of things. So my apologies ahead of time if you end up going here and it's disgusting.
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Review from Alexandra W.
Philadelphia, PA
12/3/2009
I finally caved and decided to try Hummus.
IT IS SO GOOD. I'm actually eating the shawarma sandwich right now and felt compelled to write this review. Seriously, try it. Ugh. So good. -
Review from Kristin H.
Philadelphia, PA
8/8/2008
Last night my roommate and I went wandering down Walnut St., looking for somewhere to celebrate recent victories by stuffing ourselves silly.
We found it.
Hummus, situated between McDonald's and that monstrous new construction, happened to be having an opening day celebration. We went in planning to scope it out and grab a menu, but quickly learned that (for one day only!) everything was on the house.
After some chaos and confusion in the ordering process, we sat down with considerably more food than we ordered, and boy was it done well.
The pitas were probably the best part- moist, fluffy, flavorful. My chicken kabob packed a more whallop than I expected, and I had to chow down my moroccan cigars (delightful potato pastries) to cool my flaming mouth. Mer's shawarma had juicy, juicy chicken, which was nice, except that she ordered falafel.
Trays of desserts circulated, and I really enjoyed something sticky and chocolatey and almondy.
Even though things were a little hectic, everyone at Hummus was all smiles and excitement. Children ran back and forth through the dining room, a few bottles of champagne were popped, and outdoor tables were available for those wanting a more relaxed experience.
Prices aren't unreasonable (about $8 a sandwich), they deliver, AND Hummus will be open late (til Midnight Friday and Saturday).
Exciting new option in U City. Give them a try! -
Review from Stephy S.
Stony Brook, NY
3/21/2011
warning: you will not be able to kiss nor talk in close proximity to people ...for several hours after eating here. loaded with garlic/onion/etc. i think my BF almost broke up with me after i ate here once. i guess i'll just have to make him it here at simultaneously.
the falafel is what i order, because falafel is what i love. unfortunately, i do not love the falafel here. it is weirdly too firm, it is just not right, something about it. i can't put my finger on it. ive had much better falafel at other places, e.g. Rami's food truck (across from Penn dental school on 40th and locust). Actually Rami's is fantastic, I think I may go there tomorrow now that i'm salivating abut it.
i go here only if i get out voted on lunch. nothing wrong with the place, i've just had better falafel that I get so distracted reminiscing about it....
