This place is super good, I love the vibes because they're retro and super fun. I went here once and honestly my frame of reference was falafel stop. The pricing was super reasonable, service was good, food came out super quickly. All around would recommend coming here if you like middle eastern food!

My favorite place ever! Been coming here since I was little, hubby and I now drive to the drive inn from Sacramento maybe twice a year. Love love love!

A traditional Silicon Valley place, a must go. Great taste food. The facility is quite basic, you just go there for the food and history. Very reasonable prices, not expensive.

Food is good, got a falafel salad, onion rings and falafel pita and banana shake. When we used to live closer we would come here a lot. So being in the area again i was excited to order pick up. So i did they grubhub but felt a lil butthurt that I didn't know you had to check in first so they will put together your order. Makes sense so it'll be fresh. But being a newbie with a personal pick up order I waited in my car for 20 min. Then I got out and waited some more then asked and I really wasn't trying to complain, I was actually confused when one of the guys' was like "oh that's not your order. Doordash was first". I was like ok he wasn't cuz in had been there for over 20 min. Anyway I asked to clarification for the next time and they seemed frustrated so I left with I probably would have been annoyed with me too but it wasn't busy yet. Having a chronic pain condition makes me sensitive to hotter weather so waiting so long and then being treated not so nicely, i won't be coming back. But the food is good so no dings on stars.

I always drive past this place but never really gave it any thought. My bf and I didn't know what to eat for lunch per usual but decided to give this place a try since we were in the area. I ordered the daily special which is a large falafel with a banana shake and my bf had the large gyro and onion rings. Service was super quick and the pita wraps were huge! The ingredients tasted very fresh and definitely ask for some hot sauce. The banana shake was interesting since you usually don't see that at most places. It was good but maybe a little too sweet for my liking. It was nice for the very hot day though! Overall we both enjoyed our meal and we'd definitely be back.

The OG. Nuff said. A Falafel Sandwich with the Banana Shake is the staple for me. If I came here more often, I may peek at the rest of the menu. The Falafel Salad costs more for some reason, too. (Can't eat the aluminum bowl...) Parking lot and street parking are totally dependent on the day of the week and time of day. Both indoor and outdoor seating available. No nonsense ordering, please. Staff and guests really want you to know what you want BEFORE you step up to the window.

Love this joint! I know it's being a little dramatic but this has become such an integral part of San Jose history! The murals along the walls gives it such a unique feel, you learn something about the city. But most importantly, I think this is hands down the best falafel place in the bay area, I've tried a few and nothing compares to it. Service is great and fast. Vegans have a couple of options the falafel sandwich, pita chips and both are really worth your time!

Falafel's Drive In is a San Jose institution that's been open since 1966. I've personally been coming to eat here since my days at SJSU around 2012 and they're still just as good in 2024. Their $13 large falafel and banana shake special is to die for. So filling, but so light. The slightly spicy red sauce mixed with the hearty helping of falafel (fried chickpea balls) in a bread-based wrap is always delicious. Their banana shakes use specially sourced bananas, according to a feature story on SJ Spotlight, and you can taste it when you take a sip. The banana taste is so strong and tastes better than any banana shake I've ever tasted. If you're from out of town or a Bay Area local, I highly suggest you try Falafel's Drive In. You won't be disappointed.