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284 Dalhousie Street · Ottawa, Ontario
Heart-Made& Fresh DailyFalafel.
Ottawa's iconic heart-shaped falafel, rooted in authentic Levantine tradition. 100% vegetarian, certified halal, ground and fried fresh to order.
Crispy on the outside. Fresh, herbaceous, and tender on the inside.Shaped as a heart, made with love in Ottawa.
صُنِعَ بِحُبٍّ فِي أُوتَاوَا
“Handcrafted daily from whole soaked chickpeas, fragrant herbs & cracked spices”
The Signature Falafel
Not Your Ordinary
Falafel.
Every single falafel at KIKI is pressed by hand into our iconic heart silhouette before dropping into sizzling oil. The contours create crispier golden edges while locking in an aromatic, emerald-green herb center of cilantro, flat-leaf parsley, and secret spices.
Crispy Golden Edges
The heart ridges caramelize into a satisfying crunch unmatched by round scoops.
Fresh Green Core
Whole dry chickpeas soaked overnight, never canned, blended with fragrant garden herbs.
Fried Fresh to Order
Never sitting under a heat lamp. Sizzling and steaming when handed to you.
مِنْ جُذُورِنَا إِلَى أُوتَاوَا
Heritage · Craft · Hospitality
From Our Roots
To Ottawa.
Classic flavours. Fragrant whole spices. Warm hospitality. Crafted the traditional way, reimagined for the heart of Canada's capital.
Original Food Photography
Food Gallery · Made with Heart
Every dish photographed here is authentic food crafted at KIKI Falafel. Real crispy heart falafels, silky dips, and generous Levantine warmth.
Signature Platter
Signature Heart Falafel Platter
Our unmistakable crispy golden heart falafels served in handcrafted wood with house tahina, pickled pink turnips, wild cucumbers, and whipped hummus.
Mezze & Dips
Silky Hummus bil Balila
Creamy whipped chickpeas swirled with extra virgin olive oil, whole tender chickpeas, paprika, and garden parsley.
Authentic Comfort
Levantine Fatteh & Pomegranate
Layers of crispy pita bread, spiced chickpeas, velvety garlic yogurt tahina, ruby pomegranate seeds, and golden toasted pine nuts.
Slow Cooked
Copper Pot Foul & Chickpea Stew
Simmered fava beans and chickpeas dressed with crushed garlic, lemon juice, diced tomatoes, and aromatic olive oil in traditional hammered copper.
Traditional Mezze
Warm Chickpea Bowl & Fresh Pita
Aromatic spiced chickpea pot garnished with fresh mint, sumac, and crisp diced tomatoes alongside steaming hearth pita bread.
The KIKI Journey
A Little Piece of Home,
Made in Ottawa.
Bringing authentic Middle Eastern street flavours and generous Levantine hospitality to Canada's capital.
KIKI Falafel was born from a simple belief: street food should be honest, bursting with aroma, and prepared with genuine love. On Dalhousie Street in Ottawa, we wanted to share the food we grew up cherishing.
Every morning begins before sunrise with soaked dry chickpeas, armfuls of fresh cilantro and mint, and toasted spices ground by hand. We shape our falafel as a heart as our daily promise: what you eat here was crafted with care and intention.
100%
Vegetarian
Halal
Certified
Ottawa
284 Dalhousie
Loved by Ottawa
What Our Guests Are Saying
“Absolutely the best falafel in Ottawa! The heart-shaped falafels are crispy on the outside and so tender inside. The hummus is silky perfection. You can taste the love in every bite — this place is a ByWard Market gem.
Sarah M.
· 2 weeks ago
“Finally, authentic Levantine flavour done right in Ottawa. The fatteh with pomegranate reminded me of home. Generous portions, fair prices, and the freshest ingredients. I've been back three times this month already.
Omar K.
· 1 month ago
“100% vegetarian and certified halal — as a family we couldn't be happier. The copper pot foul is rich and comforting, and the pita is always warm. The staff are warm and welcoming. Five stars, every single time.
Leila H.
· 3 weeks ago
“Stumbled in on a walk through the market and now I'm hooked. The heart falafel platter is beautifully presented and absolutely delicious. Quick, friendly service and clearly made fresh to order. Highly recommend!
James T.
· 1 week ago
“KIKI Falafel brings a little piece of home to Ottawa. Every dish tastes like it was made with intention. The hummus bil balala is a must-try. Clean, welcoming, and the quality is consistent. So grateful for this spot.
Fatima A.
· 2 months ago
Ottawa Location · ByWard Market
Visit Us in Ottawa
Located on historic Dalhousie Street in downtown Ottawa. Settle in for lunch or dinner, or take your fresh heart falafels on the go.
أهلاً وسهلاً بكم
KIKI FALAFEL
284 Dalhousie Street · Ottawa, Ontario
+1 (343) 700-5766
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Heart-Made · 284 Dalhousie Street
Falafel Made With
Heart.
Order ahead online for quick takeout on Dalhousie Street, or drop by to enjoy sizzling hot heart falafels straight from the fryer.