Haymarket International Food Co

Wow, Haymarket International Food Co was really magnificent. I'm so thrilled to be here and the atmosphere is so pretty. Each and every single thing that we have purchased was really fresh and flavorful. The staff was really pleasant and service is extremely good. I can't say enough good things about this place.

Watch out !! They charge more then what is written on the price tag!! Not honest at all !! They never give a receipt as well. I went back home and checked what I bought. I should have paid 20$ they charged me 41$ !! Avoid or be careful !!

No one has reviewed this place in a year so I'll let you know this place is no longer worth 4.5 stars. I stopped by during my commute and it was empty at 12:15. Like, there were no customers and there was no one behind the counter until a woman came out noticed me. I ordered a falafel sandwich with spicy sauce and lentil soup and it was $6. The woman said their prices went up but they never changed the sign. Whatever, as long as the food is good, right? Pffffftt. The lentil soup was in a little cup not even 2/3 full and it looked and tasted like tomato soup. The sandwich was lukewarm, bland, and NOT SPICY. I paid with a ten and they didn't have change. They were digging through their wallets. The guy offered me a free drink but I was just itching to get out of there, like the fly buzzing around their counter. Maybe it was a fluke but I'll never know because I'm not coming back!

We were looking for a grocery store near the Public Market which has everything but the prunes I needed. Finally we find these shops-plural because you can enter through three doors which seen separate establishments a few feet below street level. A plethora of dried goods like rice, chickpeas, and lentils plus a wide selection of nuts. Dried fruit? Take your pick and walk away with a sweet or two. Friendly service. A surprise and delight.

Um woah, how could anyone know that this place exists?? Its in a small strip of really run down looking places but don't let that deter you, its usually those holes in the walls that have the best food.So I really, wanted something middle eastern, yelped my way over here and was pleasantly surprised! I got a shawarma (chicken is all they had), some grape leaves, kibbeh and some hummus.Everything was really good. I am a huge fan of their kibbeh as well! The prices are decent, and the service was awesome.

While walking past this establishment, you are curious to adventure into the bright green basement. As you walk in you notice curious tourists, interesting decor, and are welcomed by a very nice woman behind the counter. What comes after is very rewarding for your adventure. HIFC has some of the best falafel I have ever had in my life. Everything tastes very homemade and fresh, with authentic ingredients. My favorite thing to get is the falafel sandwich with pita bread. The pita bread has to be the height of a hoagie roll and once you take a bite it's an explosion of awesomeness. By all means however, this is not a restaurant. There is a small section to sit down that sits about 3 people at the counter. This place is the delimitation of take out. I have bought varies spices from this place as well and they have always have been fresh. Cool spot to check out, great food, great service, and the kicker...it is very cheap.

If you are in the Haymarket and you like authentic, cheap, Mediterannean street food, then you will basically be thanking your lucky stars that you have found this little basement utopia. Duck your head (I often forget, and a slight concussion often puts a damper on an otherwise lovely dining experience).Get the lentil soup. Get the lentil soup. Get the lentil soup. It's that good.I've also gotten the falafel on numerous occassions, and the tzatziki sauce is heavenly. Yum.The chicken shwarma is also pretty banging. So is the lentil soup.The owner is the nicest man ever, and the second time I went in he asked what took me so long to return! Now he sees me more often than necessary, but what can I say? I love buying apples at the Haymarket and I love lentil soup.Get the lentil soup.

When you're on the commuter train home as I am, you see riders eating a lot of crap (read: DUNKIN' DONUTS), which is their prerogative. Me? I'll have a $3 falafel or $4 chicken schawarma from this handy spot on my walk from the financial district to North Station. The menu features humble middle-eastern offerings made by an unprepossessing proprietor. The stairwell down into his establishment may look dodgy, but once you're in, Adeeb's friendly, low-key personality will put you at ease.I agree with Paul's comment that you won't burn your tongue on the falafels. You could mic it yourself if you are taking it home, or ask Adeeb to do it for you if you plan to eat on the train or while walking about. The guy's easy, and where, I ask you, can you get a three-dollar-out-the-door *quality* sandwich within a mile of Quincy market? Even the guys down the street are charging a couple of dollars more for the same basic product.Bottom line: This place is five stars in my heart and wallet, but since it's mainly take-out with limited offerings, I dialed it back a bit.

Went to Haymarket today during my lunch hour for some produce, and figured I'd grab lunch on the way back. When I saw the falafel wrap advertised for $3 I had to stop. It took a few minutes, but there was just one man (must be Adeeb from the other reviews) making the plates so I figured that. He let me sample some soup while I waited. As I walked through the market eating my falafel, I was pleasantly surprised with how tastey it was. Very good size for $3, I though I might still be hungry when I got back to the office, but I really wasn't. Definitely worth grabbing if you are in the area. You won't be sorry.

Friendly and helpful staff in the store who helped me find what i needed and more! But limited options in terms of salad/sides