Falafel Freiha

It was fresh but very good taste yet not good as before.

It taste so good and the food always fresh

This is a unique place in every way

This place is kind of hole in the wall. You wouldn't really give it a second glance if passing by on the street. You sort of have to be lead there, and convinced to give it a try.

The food is really delicious, and the best falafel I have tried in Montreal. Freshly fried, with lots of delicious veggies and proper tahini sauce, it's really a freaking amazing sandwich.

Now most of these 'bad' reviews here have to do with the owners, who are an elderly husband and wife duo. It's really unpredictable in how you will be received! You might catch them on a good day, or you might catch them on a day they just quarreled. I can see how people can be put off by them, as they can be quite rude sometimes. That's why I call them the Falafel Nazis. It's quite fun to sit and ponder their scenario while munching on the delicious falafel! It's even funner since I look like I don't understand Arabic :)

I've heard many stories about this little restaurant, and it's unpredictable owners. This is the one that I believe the most:

The story is that this couple had to move to Canada during the Lebanese Civil war in the 80's, and have resented it ever since - as they had a very prosperous brand/business back home (probably worth millions now), which they had to leave because of the turmoil that war brings. So they came to Canada and did what they did best: Falafel!

In my opinion, this restaurant should have prospered more than what it is, as their Falafel recipe is extremely delicious. I would have definitely franchised it by now!

There is a Falafel Frieha brand currently in Beirut (not sure who runs it though - as I saw a branch across from ABC Ashrafieh) and it is quite popular and known! Maybe someone took over their name?

Their food is really good tho. You won't find better. A dream come true for all you vegetarians and vegans! As long as you're okay with dealing with the Falafel Nazis*!

* Reference to the soup nazi in Seinfeld, incase anyone got offended!