Amsterdam Falafelshop

Reviewed by Cynthia Hacinli , Todd Kliman , Ann Limpert

Love the late night eats at this falafel-and-fries joint? Get in line.

Amsterdam Falafelshop

2425 18th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20009
Phone: 202-234-1969

Cuisines:
Lebanese, Vegetarian/Vegan, Middle Eastern

Opening Hours:
Mon,Sun:
General: 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Tue,Wed:
General: 11:00 AM - 02:30 AM
Thu,Fri:
General: 11:00 AM - 03:00 AM
Sat:
General: 11:00 AM - 04:00 AM

Wheelchair Accessible:
No

Nearby Metro Stops:
Woodly Park-Zoo/Adams Morgan

Price Range:
Inexpensive

Dress:
Informal

Crowd:
Late night revelers line up long into the night.

Noise Level:
Rowdy

Reservations:
Not Accepted

Special Features:
Late Night, Kid Friendly

Best Dishes
Israeli-style falafel; double-fried potatoes with Belgian mayo.

Price Details:
Falafel, $3.85 to $5.50.


2006 Dirt Cheap Eats

This tiny walk-up has established itself as a trusty late-night destination for hot, freshly prepared food in the midst of a chaotic 18th Street lineup of bars, pizza shops, and fast-food joints. Partiers in Adams Morgan have come to depend on Amsterdam’s double-fried potatoes ($2.75 to $3.85; the Belgian mayo is the best dipper) and Israeli-style falafel—fried-to-order chickpea patties stuffed in warm pitas—which can be dressed up with such toppings as a tart yogurt and dill sauce, earthy hummus, and veggies like beets, red cabbage, and eggplant. Yes, it’s open until 4 am on weekends, but these terrific little pockets are worth fueling up on anytime.