17 Spots for Falafel and Middle Eastern Street Food in Paris
There's a kebab shop on almost every Paris corner, and most of them shave the same factory-made cone of meat into the same soggy bread. In the Marais, the falafel queues are so famous that some visitors line up at the wrong counter and never notice.
These 17 spots for falafel and Middle Eastern street food in Paris were checked across Time Out, Le Fooding and our other sources, with flatbreads baked to order and sauces made in-house. Most cost less than a cocktail. For a sit-down meal, see our Middle Eastern food; for more fast lunches, the quick bites page.
Chef Eyal Shani's energetic pita palace brings bold Israeli street food to the Marais with roasted cauliflower and creative vegetable-forward dishes.
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A Marais institution since 1979, serving what many consider the world's best falafel sandwich with divine homemade sauce and fresh ingredients.
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Authentic Kurdish flatbreads and flame-grilled meats served fast in a vibrant Faubourg Saint-Denis setting.
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A century-old Lebanese ice cream institution serving authentic, organic glaces since 1936, renowned for its signature Achta ice cream wrapped in crushed pistachios.
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A family-run Turkish gem serving handcrafted döner kebab with homemade ingredients and Anatolian tradition in Paris's vibrant 10th arrondissement.
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Authentic Berlin döner kebab crafted with fresh ingredients and homemade sauces in the heart of Oberkampf.
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A vibrant Syrian vegetarian haven in the 10th arrondissement, serving authentic mezze, falafels, and hummus in a relaxed, accessible setting.
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A modern take on oriental cuisine where traditional flavors meet healthy, contemporary dining near Place de la Bourse.
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Paris's first authentic Berlin-style kebap shop brings Turkish-German street food excellence to the 18th arrondissement with handmade pide bread and creative monthly specials.
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A contemporary pâtisserie fine blending Levantine heritage with French technique, crafting exquisite tarts and reimagined baklavas in the heart of Paris.
A modern Israeli bakery bringing the art of babka and Levantine pastries to Paris with artisanal craftsmanship and locally-sourced ingredients.
A Lebanese artisan glacier in Le Marais crafting organic ice creams, vegan sorbets, and traditional Middle Eastern frozen specialties with fleur d'oranger and rose water.
A beloved Marais institution serving authentic Yiddish specialties and legendary pastrami sandwiches for over 35 years.
Authentic Lebanese street food served in a laid-back setting where traditional flavors meet casual dining.
A traditional Armenian bakery bringing the rich flavors and time-honored baking techniques of the Caucasus to Paris.
A welcoming Greek traiteur serving traditional homemade dishes in a convivial atmosphere where you can dine in or take away authentic Mediterranean flavors.
A vibrant street food counter in the 11th arrondissement serving authentic Israeli-Iranian flavors wrapped in freshly baked Daya bread.
The best falafel and street food in Paris, and how to get it fast
Street food means queues, so timing is half the job. Most of these spots take no reservations, several close for Shabbat or keep lunch-only hours, and each place page lists the opening times. Use the filters above to find the closest one, or open the map.
Falafel and pita in the Marais
L'As du Fallafel has held its corner of the Marais since 1979. The line moves fast; come at noon or late in the evening, order the falafel with the white sauce, and remember it closes from Friday evening through Saturday. A few steps away, Miznon stuffs lamb kebab, ratatouille or even beef bourguignon into pita; it closes Friday afternoon and all day Saturday. The Marais is also the place for dessert, so keep our Le Marais page handy.
Kebab, done properly
The 10th arrondissement is kebab heaven. Urfa Dürüm, on the Faubourg Saint-Denis, rolls Kurdish lahmacun and flame-grilled dürüm with bread made to order, seven days a week. Ozlem, on rue des Petites Écuries, carves döner from marinated veal breast, bakes its flatbreads each morning and opens for lunch only; finish with a künefe. Berlin-style döner has arrived too: Sürpriz in Oberkampf serves it with a homemade herb sauce and a halloumi version, and Gemüse, on rue Ramey in the 18th, bakes its own pide and changes its kebap of the month.
Meat-free and mezze
On the same street as Ozlem, Daily Syrien Veggie serves crisp falafel, hummus and mezze with no meat at all. Near the Bourse, Yoummah reworks boureks and salads for a lighter lunch. More ideas in our cheap vegetarian eats.
Babka, baklava and Lebanese ice cream
The sweet side of this list is strong. Babkazana bakes pistachio and orange blossom babka, rugelach and a sabich sandwich; see all our bakeries. Maison Aleph turns Levantine pastry into fine pâtisserie with its 1001 feuilles, a reworked baklava; more in our pastry shops. For achta, the orange blossom and mastic ice cream, Glace Bachir and Bältis both scoop it in the Marais; our ice cream page lists the rest.
Almost everything here is cheap; the few pricier addresses are pastry and ice cream shops. For more budget meals across cuisines, open our cheap eats.