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Though there's plenty to distract at this Cabbagetown sandwich shop, the team's verdant, Levantine falafel never disappoint. Fried to order, they flaunt a bronzed crust, fluffy, herb-kissed interior, and are best devoured without hesitation.

At this simple spot in Scarborough, savvy diners shun burgers and poutine in favour of Middle Eastern eats. Built into weighty sandwiches, layered onto loaded plates or nibbled solo, the team's hot, fresh, herby falafel are a smart choice.

For decades, diners have turned to this Little Italy staple for shawarma, Halifax-style donairs and, naturally, falafel. Heartier than most, thanks to a blend of chickpeas and fava beans, falafel here are served on pitas or as part of complete meals, with rice, potatoes and veg.

There's little room to linger at this Scarborough spot, making the team's falafel sandwich a go-to order. Bursting with fresh veg, creamy sauces, herbs and a hearty serving of crisp falafel, it's an affordable option sure to sate.

Topped with pickles and vegetables, herbed tahini and zhug, deeply browned falafel crowd into fresh pita at this Ossington destination. Also available as an appetizer or as part of a plate, they're available for dine-in customers, at lunch, brunch and dinner.

Ethereal falafel joins hand-made hummus and saj bread in hunger-quashing wraps at this takeout spot near Yonge and Davisville. With falafel also available solo, as part of a hummus plate, salad bowl or family-size platter, there are plenty of ways to get your fix.

At this simple Beaches spot, diners pop in for quick meals with a homemade feel. Balance any order with crisp hot falafel balls by the piece or hone in on a plate brimming with falafel and a choice of three sides, from lentil rice and beet salad to zingy tabbouleh.

There's no shortage of crisp and creamy, bright, zippy, tasty things to sample at this restaurant in the Beaches. Among them, chickpea falafel, served with amba, herbs and tahini, seem to catch everyone's eye. Order the 12-piece platter if you want enough to share.

Mixed with a blend of herbs and spices, formed into falafel balls and fried to order, chickpeas find their true calling at this hopping North York spot. For the ultimate experience, order falafel in the team's famed laffa bread, dressed in a flurry of toppings, from Israeli slaw and fried eggplant to tahini, amba and a generous glug of hot sauce.