All 141 rated mentions, most helpful first
“It’s gotten worse month-by-month. Smaller pita, smaller falafel, smaller toppings. I switched to Taim from Cava since it was better quality / larger quantity even if it was a couple dollars more expensive. Now it’s not worth it. The new pita is so bad and tiny…”
H3
“Taim fell off when they tweaked the menu essentially raising prices with less food. Used to visit the Soho one regularly...never again”
H2
“Then they got in bed with VC folks and tried to expand too fast and dumbed down the menu and slashed quality.”
H2
“I really miss their puffy pita.”
H2
“I've always liked the sabich at Taim.”
H2
“Never been back since.”
H2
“Went to the one near my work in midtown a few months ago after not trying it for a couple years. It was cold and almost inedible.”
H2
“Or grab a Sabich or Falafel pita sandwich at Spice Bros, Duzan, Tanami, Tamam or Taim which is more vegetarian/ pescatarian friendly and delicious when done right.”
H2
“It’s been horrible since it was sold. I’ve had better falafel at an airport”
H2
“I really liked their sabich.”
H2
“Orders were always delayed and they never got them right. Something was always missing, like the falafel in a falafel bowl level of crap.”
H2
“Taïm makes really good pita, just ask them not to heat it when you're buying it for later.”
H2
“It’s still an above-average falafel sandwich, but when they first opened it was *exceptional.* They started cutting corners when they expanded and rejiggered the menu in some misguided attempt to become the next Cava or Naya.”
H2
“Last time I got anything at Taim (especially after they sold the franchise/ changed ownership) it was so bad it was offensive, not even kidding. Worst pita sandwich ever. On every aspect.”
H2
“taim or the mid eastern restaurants .. cauliflower swarma is outstanding”
H2
“it has no soul since it got bought out by venture capitalists trying to create a salad bar for the strip malls of America.”
H2
“You’ll feel awful after eating that falafel”
H2
“I sent the CEO of the PE firm who owns Taim an email a few weeks ago letting them know this location was filthy.”
H2
“Definitely give Taim a shot. It's significantly better than Mamoun's IMO”
H2
“I actually like the Sabich at the Taim right next door too, believe it or not.”
H2
“Oasis, Taim, Homemade by Miriam, Taboonette, Sahadi’s.”
H2
“Taim falafel is far superior to Mamouns”
H2
“Taim (Israeli, falafels and mixed plates-only go to the greenwich village one)”
H2
“they were barely good when that location first opened and then it was downhill bad. I would go every so often as a lunch splurge and one time it was so rubbery and disappointing.”
H2
“Falafal sandwich at Taim, soho”
H2
“Taste is trash and they use premade pita (I saw them bringing it in).”
H2
“They dipped a bit in quality since they got bought by VCs but I find myself getting their falafels and plates more often. Their add ons are actually better than other places.”
H2
“Taim or Zooba for falafel.”
H2
“golden eggplant from Taim”
H2
“Taim if you want to spend a little more on your falafel.”
H2
“Taim’s falafel sandwich”
H2
“Food quality is inconsistent and poor more often than not. Service is almost always rude & incompetent.”
H2
“I keep hearing this but I like that their falafel is made on the spot unlike cava”
H2
“Now they’re just kind of like any other fast casual “Mediterranean” bowl place.”
H2
“Yeah, I used to love their sabich but they sweetgreen-ified and basically died.”
H2
“Last time I ate there I took a bite and there was a chunk of metal in my food.”
H2
“they got closed for having lots of mouse droppings. sounds like they were robbing the community too”
H2
“Taim used to be so legit then they started always leaving out something from my orders and the staff turnover was crazy.”
H2
“The last time I went was in DC and it was delicious. Has it gone downhill? I love their green falafel.”
H2
“It’s all just so, so bland now. I took a bite of pita bread and threw it away. Fillings and falafel are also tasteless. Hummus is also horrible, lol.”
H2
“I've had falafel all over the world - Taim is among the best I've had.”
H2
“Taim has great falafel.”
H2
“Great fries at a great price ($5). Sometimes comes over- or undercooked.”
H2
“Taim is trash, food good but portions are ass for the price point set.”
H2
“I adore Taim for their sabich (if you like eggplant)”
H2
“Exactly, everything went downhill when they started expanding. I used to go to the West Village location when I worked in the area 10 plus years ago. Hands down, the best falafel in the city! Hasn’t been for years, though. It’s a shame!”
H2
“terrible last time I went this fall. Definitely smaller portions and lower quality food.”
H2
“Overpriced, undervalued. Won’t be missed.”
H2
“I loved this place but they did give me food poisoning one time so I can’t say I’m surprised lol”
H2
“Quickly tho their QC went way down, and their falafels became when and cold, fucking terrible.”
H2