Welcome to Hummus Bodega

“ I always get takeout from them and it has always been finger licking good and hard not to eat immediately while walking away. The fluffiest warm Fresh pita with a distinctive tang, texture and chewiness - it is still really good the next day or even after a couple of days. Hummus is the lightest smoothest and creamiest you might ever try. Falafels are also really good fresh and light - crispy on the outside and tender inside. They are also still very good the next day or even after a couple of days just reheated in the toaster oven. Service is always friendly. Servings are generous too. ”

Radha B.

“ Came for an early lunch for a Tuesday special veal shawarma. Few minutes and the food was ready served in a perfect pita bread. Juicy, warm and full of flavor. Will definitely come back ”

Michael B.

“ A coworker raved about this spot and said that she loves their hummus, so I had lunch here on a Wednesday afternoon. This is indeed a bodega that sells hummus, as well as baked goods, condiments, desserts, and spreads. Order at the counter, and your food will be brought to you. There's plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. There was a monthly special advertised when I visited: The Persian Kebab. The friendly cashier told me that it was made with beef & lamb, and he was planning on eating that for lunch later, so I decided to try it out! Persian Kebab Plate: Persian Kebab (4 pcs), hummus w/warm chickpeas, Israeli chopped salad, cabbage, pickles, split pea soup, and pita ($27.00 + tax). +Huge portion! I had the leftovers with some rice for dinner. +Persian Kebab was nicely charred on the outside yet moist on the inside. As someone who eats lamb, I enjoyed it but if you don't like the gaminess it may not be for you. +Hummus was smooth, rich, and not overly salty. Chickpeas on top were a nice touch. +Normally, I'm not a fan of split pea soup, but since it was cold I opted for that over fries or rice. It was delicious and I think they made me a fan. +Pita was fluffy and warm. I wish there was more than one! -Israeli chopped salad, cabbage, pickles provided freshness, but I wish some of the veggies weren't tart. *Verdict: Quite expensive for a fast casual spot, but the food is well-prepared, and portions are generous. ”

Rose T.

“ Wow I am BLOWN away! Hummus Bodega was incredible -- so fresh and flavorful. I ordered the Falafel and Bodega Style Hummus. The falafel was probably the best I have ever had! It was crunchy, garlicky, and crisp. I loved how cute and little they were. The bodega style hummus was massive and some of the creaminess hummus I've ever had. It was topped with pickes, spicy shattah, chopped salad, and tahini. I do think the hummus could've done with a little more salt, but that's just personal preference. The pita that it came with was also insanely good! I'd defining order again, especially because of the quality and massive portions. Hidden gem in the city! ”

Aadya V.

“ In the neighborhood and hungry I texted my sons: "meet me at Hummus Bodega in about 10 minutes and I'll buy". Not surprisingly, this impromptu invitation bought them both to the table. My younger son barely looked at the menu. He likes someone to make a recommendation and he likes things that he's not had before. He went with the recommended Pita Shawarma ($23, made with chicken) and a drink with its identity written in a language other than English (turned out to be grape juice). I opted for a Hummus Falafel Bowl ($19). Both this and the Shawarma benefited from the addition of the Mango Sauce and the hot pepper mix (both available upon request). When my older son arrived he remarked "I've walked by this place a lot but never been in because the prices... whew". This caused my younger son to notice those prices as I'd already done; they're probably the highest I've seen for this type of food in this type of space. The food is good and, even though only one of us added a drink, a meal for three ran about $75. So: very good food, somewhat overpriced, and in a space that, visually, doesn't merit the expense. That said, there's this: The menu confused and overwhelmed me a bit and even left me wishing for photos of everything. I came home and looked on-line and see that I somehow missed the "Exploding Eggplant" which others rave about and some other things I'd really like to try. A return visit may be in order. If you want this cuisine, your portfolio is thriving, and you aren't looking for fancy digs in which to consume it all, Hummus Bodega will definitely satisfy. ”

Tracey A.