Crispy Since 1995
Golden and crispy outside. Bright green and tender inside.
For more than three decades, Sultan’s Market has been serving fresh Falafel to Chicago. Along the way, our food has earned recognition from local publications, critics, and generations of customers who continue to make Sultan’s part of their neighborhood routine.
The Sultan’s Favorite
Sultan’s Falafel is 100% vegan and made from seasoned chickpea mixture prepared in our kitchen.
Each falafel is fried until crispy and golden on the outside while staying tender, herb-filled, and flavorful inside.
It’s What’s Inside That Matters
At Sultan’s, great Falafel starts with keeping things simple and making it fresh. We soak our chickpeas overnight, grind them fresh, and mix them with plenty of hand-cut parsley, cilantro, green vegetables, and spices. That’s where our Falafel gets its signature green center, fresh herb flavor, and unmistakable Sultan’s character.
We’ve been making it this way since 1995; no shortcuts, no unnecessary fillers. Each Falafel is fried fresh for that crispy golden outside and tender, herb-filled center people have been coming back for year after year.
Fresh ingredients, a whole lot of green, and more than 30 years of doing Falafel the Sultan’s way.
Falafel has been bringing people together for generations. Its exact beginnings are debated, but it is widely believed to have originated in Egypt, where early versions of the dish were eaten as a hearty meat-free meal during periods of fasting. From there, Falafel traveled across the Middle East, with different communities making it their own.
Over time, it became an everyday favorite throughout the region, simple, filling, full of herbs and spices, and just as good tucked into warm pita as it is served alongside Hummus, salads, and other fresh sides.
As people carried their food traditions around the world, Falafel traveled with them. Today, it has become a familiar part of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean food culture in cities like Chicago, enjoyed by longtime Falafel lovers and people discovering it for the first time.
At Sultan’s Market, we’re proud to be part of that continuing story. Since 1995, Falafel has been at the heart of our kitchen, made fresh, served generously, and shared with Chicago one order at a time.
Falafel has been part of Sultan's Market since our earliest days in Chicago. What began at our original Wicker Park location has become one of the dishes most closely associated with Sultan’s today. For longtime regulars, it’s familiar.
For first-time visitors, it’s often where the Sultan’s experience begins.
At Sultan's Market, our Falafel is made completely from scratch and 100% vegan:
We soak dried chickpeas overnight for better texture; hand-grind herbs and spices for vibrant color and flavor; shape the mix into perfectly sized bites; fry each batch just before serving for that ideal crisp-outside, tender-inside finish.
This careful process gives our falafel its signature satisfaction, the kind Chicago keeps coming back for.
Crispy falafel tucked into warm pita with fresh toppings and sauce.
Falafel served over fresh greens for a lighter, plan-based meal.
Make it a full meal with Middle Eastern sides and your favorites.
Pair it with hummus, baba ganuj, soups, salads, and more
Continue Exploring Sultan’s Market
Our award-winning Falafel is just one of the Middle Eastern favorites you’ll find at Sultan’s Market. If you’re in the mood to try something different, explore our juicy Chicken Shawarma, slow-roasted Lamb Shawarma, browse our complete Middle Eastern Menu, or visit your nearest Chicago location.
At Sultan’s Market, our falafel is made with 100% chickpeas and gluten-free ingredients. If you have severe allergies, please ask our staff, as cross-contact may occur.
Yes, Sultan’s Falafel is 100% vegan. We use a traditional heritage recipe consisting of ground chickpeas, fresh herbs, and spices, fried in vegetable oil. We never use eggs, dairy, or flour fillers.
Falafel is a nutritious, plant-based option that’s naturally rich in fiber and protein. It can be enjoyed in a sandwich, plate, or as a lighter option served over a fresh salad.
The Falafel is made from scratch daily. Dry imported chickpeas are soaked overnight, ground with fresh green herbs and vegetables, seasoned with a secret spice blend, and fried in vegetable oil until golden and crispy.
Our signature “Green Glow” comes from the massive amounts of fresh cilantro, parsley and green veggies we grind into our small-batch dough every morning.
Falafel Sandwich: Approximately 20g of protein and 25g of fat
Vegan Combination Plate: Includes three pieces of falafel and provides about 25g of protein and 30g of fat
Individual Falafel Piece: Naturally rich in plant-based protein, fiber, iron, and potassium
Falafel is delicious in a warm pita sandwich with fresh vegetables and tahini sauce, served as a plate with rice and salad, or paired with hummus and mezze sides for a complete Middle Eastern meal.
Absolutely. Sultan’s Market offers Middle Eastern catering for events of all sizes, including falafel trays, vegan-friendly options, and full spreads for meetings, parties, and celebrations.
Falafel is believed to have originated in Egypt and later became a staple throughout the Middle East. Today, it’s enjoyed worldwide as one of the most popular Middle Eastern street foods.
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