Chickpea
“In addition to the salad, falafel and wrap station they have a breakfast station and then other pre made foods readily available.”
“It's like an energy power house, tastes like heaven, and that pita pocket is top-notch!”
“The basil & pine nuts hummus platter with chicken shawarma, taboule, and salad have become a staple of every trip.”
Chickpea
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
8 reviews
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Heck yes. So glad I decided to skip Dunkin, Moes, the Drug store and other stops along the way while I hunted for a good lunch while waiting for my train. I was looking for something healthy but filling. An yogurt wasn't going to do it so I kept walking and suddenly Chickpea. You can build your own falafel, wrap or salad here and the toppings are all fresh and awesome. I went with a salad and had to choose which hummus to add to it. I wanted to add them all they looked DELICIOUS. I asked for a suggestion and the guy gave me a scoop of Chipotle. Spicy and delicious. I could choose four vegetables/toppings so I went with Chickpeas (cliche I know) Roasted red peppers, cous cous, and sunfower seeds. No dressing needed because the hummus and cous cous was plenty. The salad came to about $12 and was so delicious. I went with the small size and it was big enough to hold me over until dinner. I think the workers were a little weirded out because I may have been a little too excited about this salad station and the concept of it in general. I kept thanking them for having a place like this. Can't wait to come back for my next trip!
In addition to the salad, falafel and wrap station they have a breakfast station and then other pre made foods readily available.
This place hit the spot. A counter in Penn station, it has just enough freshness to avoid being let down in your quest for some heathy, Middle Eastern food. Chicken was a bit spicy and nicely grilled. Falafels were a touch dry, but what do you expect if it doesn't come straight out of the fryer? Buckweat is an odd choice to replace rice, but it's perfectly fine. Shwarma wasn't super terrific, but acceptable in the circumstances. Also has random pain au chocolat and coffees. The fact that you can basically get a falafel burrito (with chicken – the "shawafel") is pretty cool.
I was starving from being in long client meeting and wanted something to eat on the train thats not from the train cafe before I head back to work in DC. Since it was right there I decided to check it out. I've had really good fast casual mediterranean food from other joints before so why not. But even though I was starving I still didn't enjoy it. The meat, veggies, "rice", bread and hummus just didn't have enough flavor. It's nice that they have different flavors of hummus though. Probably won't try this place again.
Pretty solid fast Mediterranean food. I had some standard hummus, cucumber salad with tomatoes, and spicy chicken. Nothing to rave about, just standard quick food that was good before my train.
One of my go-to spots in Penn Station. If I have an early morning train to catch, I get the eggs and bacon platter with potatoes and peppers (no toast). And a coffee with soy milk (gluten and dairy free). They are quick and the food is inexpensive and tasty. The servers are unflinchingly pleasant and perky– an impressive feat considering they deal with a variety of rush hour commuters.
When it comes to Penn Station I'm always in a rush. I'm usually going to this place because they are quick and efficient and don't sacrifice on quality. Every time I've gone here from late in the evening to freakishly early in the morning they've always been there to provide me with some good food. I prefer the breakfast over the lunch but really anything here is good. Always seem to have business travelers who know exactly what they want and order it quickly. Probably isn't a place for your to wait in line, wonder what you want to eat and then pause and think about it when it's your turn to order. You have to be ready because uhm….we're in a rush. Solid place for breakfast and it's great that they know how to rush and not sacrifice quality as I stated previously in my review.
Needed to grab something fast to bring with me on the train, and figured I'd try this place. Worst wrap i've ever had in my entire life. Absolutely horrendous, dry chicken. I threw the entire thing away. Wish I had chosen one of Penn's other mediocre establishments.
Vegetarians rejoice! A location for people that want actual vegetables/real food before heading on the train. Super cheap and quick. My lentil soup was piping hot and the wraps are tasty. recommend.