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| - Falafel Cafe is one of the best places to get affordable, Middle Eastern food in Cleveland. It's right on the CWRU campus, so if you're a student, professor, or employee, you need to walk down and check this place out at least once. Definitely get the hummus! It's thick, with a slightly grainy texture, plenty of olive oil and garlic, and slightly spicy. A serving of hummus alone can serve as a light lunch. I often like combining mine with one of the lamb or spinach-and-mushroom pies, but there are some days when I'm not as hungry and an order of hummus is great. Falafel Cafe also serves fresh soups, which combine well with pretty much everything else on the menu.
I also enjoy the service at Falafel Cafe. When the restaurant is busy, there's definitely a pressure to know what you want right away to help the next customer. While this might seem off-putting to people, I respect the staff's efficiency. Plus, when you're a repeat customer, the staff is always exceedingly friendly and does a good job of remembering your favorite foods. It's the epitome of local business.
If you're not big on Middle Eastern-style cuisine, last year Falafel Cafe introduced some American options to their menu. I tried the burger once; it's excellent! Even when they step outside their traditional area of expertise, they do a great job.
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