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East Side Pocket

278 Thayer St, Providence, RI 02906-1548 (College Hill)
401-453-1100
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Ranked #4 of 698 restaurants in Providence
Price range: ₹58 - ₹1,156
Cuisines: African, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
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Good for: Child-friendly, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Takeout, After-hours
Neighbourhood: College Hill
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Bristol, Rhode Island
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27 reviews 27 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

I've been going here for years and love it, I try to stop in whenever I visit the city. Even when I'm not hungry, when I see the sign I get a craving for a yummy felafel. If you are visiting Providence, you have to make a stop by here, its a Rhode Island classic. Good food, good prices. Go... More

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Waterville
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 June 2013

Had a combo plate (4 large falafel donuts, hummus, salad, tabouleh, pickles and syrian bread) and a drink for under $10. Very tasty and plentiful. Enough selection to make me pause, but not too much to make it seem unfocused. Noticed that many people get the pockets (as opposed to plates, but I was happy with mine). Would definitely go... More

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Providence, Rhode Island
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6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2013

Go hear if you want a fast and filling meal. They have the typical standbys - falafel, gyros, kebabs, all available in wraps or platters, to eat in or to go. Its a busy and small location but you'll get in and out in no time. Best falafel in Providence.

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See 5 more reviews by nnie v for Providence
North Carolina
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8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

Always wonderful and busy (with good reason, but the service is fast)! You can't go wrong here although I always go with the falafel pocket. Yum!

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North Attleboro, MA, USA
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18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
58 helpful votes 58 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

My family loves this Thayer Street landmark. It has the best felafel around, and the buffalo chicken wrap is to die for. Don't forget the baklava for dessert - it melts in your mouth.

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See 2 more reviews by liz7614 for Providence
Providence, Rhode Island
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2013

Best food at best price around. Always tasty and satisfying and w/o emptying your wallet. They sometimes have long lines but worth the wait!

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New England
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2013

East Side is hugely popular among.....well...everyone! Students, office workers from Brown, locals, everyone flocks to this hole in the wall place on Thayer St. And for good reason. The gyros, falafel, chicken pockets are all amazing and so reasonably priced. Be sure to get the hot sauce on your pocket. It adds so much flavor. The lines can get long,... More

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See 3 more reviews by gala62 for Providence
Worcester, Massachusetts
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013

Great lunch spot for some middle eastern cuisine. The place is small and the food a bit pricey but very good. Some of the staff is friendly others seem pretty antisocial but overall a welcoming atmosphere.

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See 2 more reviews by Ryan F for Providence
Bedford, Massachusetts
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2013

This is our "goto" place for a quick meal when visiting our daughter at Brown. Fast service, reasonable prices and decent wraps make this establishment a winner. I love the fresh falafel there and the ability to customize the items inside the wrap. THe hot sauce is not particularly hot but it is flavorful. My daughter once asked for olives... More

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Providence, Rhode Island
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 December 2012 via mobile

Excellent quality ingredients in their dishes. The grilled meats are fantastic as are the condiments and side dishes (jedra!). The veggies are always fresh and crunchy. You can call ahead for take out orders.

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