Felfela Cafe - City of New York

I honestly went back and forth over four stars and five. My dilemma is that I love Circles and have been going here for decades, including their many former locations. This was my high school hang out. It's a great place for comfort food and the prices are reasonable. The old location was more charming but the menu is the same which I'm happy about. Circles is not fine dining, but it's a place you can bring a date (probably not a first date). I love their nachos. They're like little pizzas with a jalapeno on top. They also do a good alfredo sauce. Back in the 80's Circles was kind of healthier alternative to a diner with a Mediterranean/Italian/Asian/Mexican fusion twist. By today's standards, it's not all that interesting. But the food is still good and the atmosphere is comfortable. The service is polite and attentive but sometimes can be inexperienced. For example, they may not pour the water or forget to bring bread but they're quick when you remind them.

I live in this place. I fully love the healthy food they offer. When my children were small, I use to take them here for their famous #13. It's still our favorite meal. Whenever I go, I get the best service during weekdays. Not all staff are young because there are adults waiters. Circles is the best and I don't understand the below comments below. I'm not an employee nor have family members working there. So I'm being honest in this comment.

Going there about 40 years. Good food good prices service is good. Not a place to go if your watching the clock you need to tell them. Everything is freshly made so it takes time. I enjoy their sauce they make great fish, pasta, rice, falafal many dishes and sandwiches to choose from. Parking is difficult we try to go early

They have a nice menu with a nice variety of options. The food is good and inexpensive. The restaurant moved from it's old location a few blocks away and the new place is more open although I enjoyed the old place and fond memories. Their super thin crust pizza is really delicious!!

Great food and service. Accoustics make it too noisy. But food wonderful. Try the czarina shrimp or chicken scampi! Cake too pricy. It's cost is about 50% of a main course. So we skip dessert. Used to get their carrot cake.