Ba'Al Cafe & Falafel

Operating in SoHo for over a decade, this neighborhood fixture uses local, organic, and fair-trade ingredients. It is a highly accommodating stop, with about 32 of 37 food options being vegan. The menu features thick pitas packed with cabbage and notably spicy hot sauce, alongside specialties like Moujadra—a blend of lentils, bulgur wheat, and caramelized onions. Diners can pair plates of chicken shawarma or fried cauliflower with a house mint lemonade, either to go or at the pleasant outdoor seating area.