# Rainbow Falafel > Tiny take-out only spot with old NYC feel and family-run charm offers authentic falafel and vegan options. No seating inside, but nearby outdoor tables provide a casual place to eat. Food quality varies, but falafel stands out as fresh and crispy. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/RainbowFalafel - Address: 26 E 17th St, New York, New York, United States - Hours: Wednesday: 11:00 AM - 08:00 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM - 08:00 PM Friday: 11:00 AM - 08:00 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM - 08:00 PM Monday: 11:00 AM - 08:00 PM Tuesday: 11:00 AM - 08:00 PM - Phone: +12126918641 - Google rating: 4.3 (112 reviews) ## What it is good for - Lunch Spot — 10/10 - Authentic — 10/10 - Falafel — 8.3/10 - Mediterranean Food — 8.1/10 - Food — 7.5/10 - Sandwich — 6.9/10 - Pita — 5.6/10 ## What people say - "The falafel here is so fresh and crispy outside, soft inside." - "The falafel here is so fresh and delicious." - "I found the falafel here to be as authentic as it gets." ## Good to know - The restaurant takes cash only or Venmo. - There are no seats, tables, servers, or bathrooms at the falafel shop. - The restaurant is a take out falafel place. - The portions are generous. - The prices are reasonable for NYC. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.