Mamoun's Vegan & Gluten-Free Menu: What to Order
By Mamoun's Falafel · Updated October 24, 2026
Most of what Mamoun's serves is vegan, and a large part of it is gluten-free, because the menu is built on chickpeas, eggplant, sesame, rice, and vegetables rather than on dairy or wheat fillers. This guide lists every item by what it is free of, so a vegan or gluten-free guest can order without guessing, and so the person ordering for a group knows which trays cover everyone.
Short answer: Falafel, hummus, baba ganouj, grape leaves, and seasoned rice are both vegan and gluten-free. Tabbouleh, seasoned fries, lentil soup, pita, baklava, and the specialty drinks are vegan. Chicken kebob and shawarma are gluten-free. The two items to watch are the garlic sauce, which is not vegan, and tabbouleh, which contains bulgur wheat. Pita and baklava contain gluten.
Table of Contents
- The Quick Reference Table
- Vegan Sandwiches
- Gluten-Free Plates
- Sides and Sauces
- Drinks and Dessert
- Catering Trays for Mixed Groups
- A Note on Halal
- Frequently Asked Questions
1. The Quick Reference Table
Tags come from the Mamoun's menu and catering pages. "Select locations" means the item is not served at every store.
| Item | Vegan | Gluten-free | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falafel | Yes | Yes | Chickpeas, onions, parsley, garlic, spices; deep fried |
| Hummus | Yes | Yes | Chickpea spread with lemon, garlic, tahineh |
| Baba Ganouj | Yes | Yes | Roasted eggplant with parsley, garlic, tahineh |
| Grape Leaves | Yes | Yes | Stuffed with white rice and spices |
| Seasoned Rice | Yes | Yes | House spice blend; select locations |
| Tabbouleh | Yes | No | Bulgur wheat salad |
| Seasoned Fries | Yes | Not tagged | Served with garlic sauce or ketchup; garlic sauce is not vegan |
| Lentil Soup | Yes | Not tagged | Served with pita chips |
| Pita Bread | Yes | No | Baked fresh in-house daily |
| Pita Chips | Not tagged | No | Select locations |
| Pickled Veggies | Yes | Not tagged | Pickles, pickled turnips, olives; select locations |
| Mamoun's Salad | No | Not tagged | Contains feta cheese; select locations |
| Chicken Kebob | No | Yes | Marinated chicken breast, grilled; halal |
| Shawarma (lamb) | No | Yes | Rotisserie lamb; halal |
| Hot Sauce | Yes | Yes | Imported hot pepper spices |
| Tahineh Sauce | Yes | Yes | Sesame seed sauce |
| Garlic Sauce | No | Yes | Not vegan |
| Baklava | Yes | No | Filo and walnuts; contains tree nuts |
| Mint Lemonade, Mango, Tamarind, Mamoun's Iced Tea | Yes | Yes | Tamarind at select locations |
Where the table says "Not tagged," the Mamoun's menu does not carry a gluten-free mark for that item, so this guide does not claim one.
Everything on the Vegetarian Platter is vegan; everything except the tabbouleh and the pita is gluten-free.
2. Vegan Sandwiches
Every sandwich comes in a pita with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and tahineh sauce, so the pita is the only source of gluten in a falafel sandwich. These five are vegan as listed on the menu:
- Falafel. The original, since 1971.
- Classic. Falafel and hummus.
- Manhattan. Falafel, hummus, baba ganouj, tabbouleh, pickles, pickled turnips, and olives.
- West Village. Falafel, baba ganouj, and pickles.
- East Village. Falafel, hummus, tabbouleh, and olives.
Add hot sauce freely; it is vegan and gluten-free. Skip the garlic sauce if you are vegan.
The falafel sandwich: vegan as served. The pita is the only gluten.
3. Gluten-Free Plates
Plates are served over a choice of salad or seasoned rice, with tahineh sauce and a pita on the side. Ask for no pita, or set it aside, and these plates are gluten-free according to the menu tags:
- Falafel Plate. Vegan and gluten-free.
- Combo Plate. Falafel, hummus, and baba ganouj; vegan and gluten-free. You can substitute any vegetarian item at no extra charge, or add chicken, lamb, or beef for an extra charge.
- Chicken Kebob Plate. Gluten-free; halal.
- Shawarma Plate. Gluten-free; halal.
The Hummus Bowl, offered at select locations, comes with croutons and pita, so it is not a gluten-free order as served.
The Combo Plate over salad: vegan and gluten-free once the pita is set aside.
4. Sides and Sauces
Vegan and gluten-free sides: falafel (4 pieces), hummus, baba ganouj, grape leaves (4 pieces), and seasoned rice. Vegan but not gluten-free: tabbouleh. Vegan with no gluten-free tag on the menu: seasoned fries, lentil soup, pickled veggies, and pita.
Sauces: hot sauce and tahineh sauce are vegan and gluten-free. Garlic sauce is the one sauce that is not vegan.
5. Drinks and Dessert
All four specialty drinks are vegan and gluten-free: Mint Lemonade, Mango, Tamarind (select locations), and Mamoun's Iced Tea, an unsweetened black tea brewed with cardamom. Baklava is listed as vegan but contains gluten and walnuts.
6. Catering Trays for Mixed Groups
For a group with vegan and gluten-free guests, the catering menu makes this simple:
- The Vegetarian Platter (feeds 6 to 8) holds falafel, hummus, baba ganouj, tabbouleh, and grape leaves. Everything on it is vegan; everything except the tabbouleh and the pitas is gluten-free.
- The Falafel Side Tray (30 pieces with tahini) is vegan and gluten-free.
- The Hummus or Baba Ganouj Tray and the Seasoned Rice Tray are vegan and gluten-free.
- The Falafel Sandwich Station is vegan; guests avoiding gluten can skip the pitas and build a plate.
The Hummus Tray: vegan and gluten-free. The pitas come on the side.
Prices and portions for every tray are in our falafel catering prices guide. Order on the catering page.
7. A Note on Halal
All chicken and lamb at Mamoun's is certified halal, with certificates posted on the halal page. Mamoun's is halal, not kosher.
8. Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mamoun's falafel vegan?
Yes. Mamoun's falafel is made from chickpeas, onions, parsley, garlic, and spices, and the menu lists it as vegan and gluten-free.
What is gluten-free at Mamoun's?
Falafel, hummus, baba ganouj, grape leaves, seasoned rice, chicken kebob, shawarma, hot sauce, tahineh sauce, and the specialty drinks are tagged gluten-free. Pita, tabbouleh, baklava, and pita chips are not.
Is the garlic sauce vegan?
No. Garlic sauce is the one sauce on the menu that is not vegan. Hot sauce and tahineh sauce are vegan.
Can I get a gluten-free falafel sandwich?
The pita contains gluten, so order a falafel plate instead and skip the pita. The plate comes over salad or seasoned rice with tahineh sauce.
Which catering tray is safest for a mixed group?
The Vegetarian Platter covers vegan guests entirely, and everything on it except the tabbouleh and pitas is gluten-free. Add a Falafel Side Tray or a Hummus Tray for more gluten-free volume.
Does Mamoun's prepare gluten-free items separately?
The website lists dietary tags for each item but does not describe kitchen preparation. If you have celiac disease or a severe allergy, ask the store directly before ordering.
Sources. Dietary tags and item descriptions were checked on October 24, 2026 on the Mamoun's menu, the catering menu, the home page, and the halal page.
About Mamoun's Falafel. Family owned and operated since 1971 in Greenwich Village, Mamoun's is the oldest falafel restaurant in New York, with locations across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.
Menu items and availability vary by location. Dietary notes reflect the tags published on mamouns.com on the date above and are not medical advice. Guests with allergies or celiac disease should confirm with the store before ordering.