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  1. Falafel's Drive-In

    Middle Eastern

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    The neon sign and picnic tables say 1960s burger stand, and Falafel's Drive-In has been around forever on Stevens Creek. The family behind it kept the corn dogs but quietly built out a Middle Eastern menu before hummus was something people put on a charcuterie board. The falafel pita arrives saucy and packed, finished with tahini and a sweet hot sauce, and the banana shake has a devoted following.

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    • Falafel pita

      “Crowds flock here for the $10 special, which includes a vegetable-packed and saucy falafel pita and a heavenly banana shake.”

      San Francisco Chronicle
    • Banana shake

      “Crowds flock here for the $10 special, which includes a vegetable-packed and saucy falafel pita and a heavenly banana shake.”

      San Francisco Chronicle
    • Tabbouleh

      “slowly introduced Middle Eastern specialties like tabbouleh and baklava to the community.”

      San Francisco Chronicle
    • Baklava

      “slowly introduced Middle Eastern specialties like tabbouleh and baklava to the community.”

      San Francisco Chronicle

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