Goldie Falafel

On April Fool's Day, a new all-vegan falafel joint opened in Philadelphia and it's nothing at all to joke about. Goldie, the latest happening craze founded by the men behind Dizengoff, Zahav, and Federal Donuts, is a modestly lit upstairs restaurant with a few stools facing Sansom Street and booth seating which fits about twenty people when its non-crowded. Plus the staff is very friendly and will patiently answer questions about various tehini sauces (Amba, Schug, and Harissa by the way).  I had a rather nice, delicious experience that must be repeated.

The menu is simple. Nothing too fussy.

The layout also features a look at their ingredients.

Rose water...

Tea biscuits and coconut milk....

Insane closeup of the main star attraction-- plump falafel in a Dizengoff pita.

Crisp, fried to perfection falafel surrounded in Israeli salad, cabbage, and plain tehini. It has been such a while since I've seen a falafel with a beautiful, vivid green interior. Maybe I have a salt sensitivity these days, but I thought falafel was a tad bit too salty. Just a little. 

Crunchy Shwarma spiced fries are out of this world phenomenal, especially with the sweet tangy ketchup. They also come in regular and Za'atar.

I chose the chocolate tehina shake-- my brand spanking new addiction. Its incredibly thick and tastes like a veganized Butterfinger with a unique nutty flavor doused in amazingly rich chocolate and crunchy tea biscuits. For only $4, it's the best and cheapest priced vegan shake in Philly.