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Crisp in pictures
Partners Vlad Uchenik and Paul Ferker will debut Crisp (32 S. 18th St.), the first Philadelphia location of the NYC-based falafel stuffer, tomorrow, Sept. 27.
Crisp in pictures
Partners Vlad Uchenik and Paul Ferker will debut Crisp (32 S. 18th St.), the first Philadelphia location of the NYC-based falafel stuffer, tomorrow, Sept. 27. (We first mentioned them in May.) Taking over the space vacated by the short-lived Falafel Factory, the all-vegetarian Crisp specializes in fried-chickpea-ball sandwiches dressed up in styles like the Mexican (with fresh guac, corn, salsa and nacho chips) and the Africa (peanut sauce, sweet potato, corn, tomato, scallion, habanero harissa). Other menu options include falafel salads (all the fillings mixed up with fresh-baked pita on the side), homemade vegetarian soups and chilis and the brand-new falafel "pizza," an open-faced falafel riff with special sauce. The eco-pretty space is designed mostly for takeout, though there is a small amount of counter seating. One fun feature of every Crisp order is what they call "The Handbag," a sturdy cardboard takeout box (patent pending) that zips in half for convenient falafel munching. This could very well put my days of disastrous vehicular falafel consumption behind me.
Opening hours: Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., noon-8 p.m.
OK, so just finished my first Crisp falafel, and have to say the falafels were quite good, and I got an unusual pairing (Crisp Africa - falafel w/ corn, tomato & kidney bean salad, sweet potato, spicy peanut sauce & a side of habanero harissa) on a freshly made whole wheat pita. Service was friendly & quick. Main complaint would be cost. Turned out to be almost $8.50 (w/ tax & no drink or sides). Will mention everything tasted very fresh & delicious, but yeah, price point seems just a wee bit higher than should be. Still cheaper than the Falafel Nazi.— RKelly517- I agree that the falafels were good, enough to make me want to go again and try something else. However, my heart still lies with Mama's.— MLF
- Have to love Mama's. The Falafel Nazi....not so much (though that doesn't stop the lemmings from lining up).— RKelly517
- I kinda agree about the pricing as well. Enjoyed the Nouveau falafel burger though!— nicolerossi62
- The food is very fresh and yummy, staff is okay but still working out the kinks but I agree about the pricing. I am sticking with Mama's and for a real splurge Falafel Nazi...— tangiergal
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