If you searched for Falafel Flame in Sunnyvale and landed on a page that says Falafel Flare, you are in the right place. The restaurant at 470 N Mathilda Ave has not moved and has not changed what it cooks; it now trades under the name Falafel Flare. A few third-party listings still carry the old name, which is confusing when you are trying to place an order on a Friday night. This short guide clears it up: what changed, what did not, where to find the current menu, and how to order directly from the restaurant.
What changed, and what did not
The name. When the restaurant opened in 2020 it was covered by local press as Falafel Flame, a new halal spot on N Mathilda Ave. The restaurant’s own website, its Google Business Profile and its Instagram account (falafel_flare01) now use Falafel Flare, and that is the name on the online ordering page.
The address and phone. Still 470 N Mathilda Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085, and still +1 (408) 685-2141. If you have the old number saved from a Falafel Flame order, it still rings the same counter.
The food. The website describes the kitchen the way it always has: halal Mediterranean and Middle Eastern street food, charcoal-grilled kebabs and hand-pressed falafel, made with what it calls 100% halal-certified ingredients. The current menu runs from kabab plates and platters to wraps, rice bowls, burgers, salads and a few starters and desserts.
The listings. Some directories, including the restaurant’s Yelp page, still show the Falafel Flame name in the web address. If a listing says Falafel Flame at 470 N Mathilda Ave, it is this restaurant. If a listing says Falafel Flame at a different address in another city, it is a different business; a separate chain uses that name elsewhere.
The menu, in one minute
The ordering page groups the menu into a handful of sections. Here is how to read it if you only remember what you ordered under the old name:
- Kababs — Chicken Kabab, Adana Kabab, Chicken Chilli Kabab, Chapli Kabab, Lamb Kabab, Beef Kabab and a Combination Kabab. The listing describes the kabab plates as served with rice, salad, hummus and pita.
- Platters — Falafel Platter, Gyro Platter, Chicken Platter and Combo Platter, plus the Flare Platter the website features as a customer favorite.
- Wraps — Chicken Wrap, Gyro Wrap, Falafel Wrap, Philly Wrap, Club Wrap and Jumbo Wrap.
- Bowls — the website’s popular items are the Chicken Rice Bowl, Gyro Rice Bowl, Falafel Rice Bowl and Chicken Salad Bowl.
- Burgers — eleven of them, from the Classic Hamburger to the Flame Burger and the Chappali Burger.
- Starters, salads and sides — Baba Ganosh, Dolma, Chicken Wings, Greek Salad, Curly Fries and the house Badma’ash Fries.
- Drinks and sweets — Doogh, Mango Lassi, Baklava and Turkish Delight.
Exact names, options and what each plate comes with are on the ordering page, which the restaurant updates itself. If a dish you remember is missing, it may be out of stock that day or renamed; the ordering page is the current word.
Menu card — Only Kabab
The website lists Only Kabab among its customer favorites: kabab on its own, for when you want the grilled meat without the full plate. Check the ordering page for the meat options and what comes with it.
Order on the Falafel Flare menu
Where to find us
The restaurant sits on N Mathilda Ave in Sunnyvale, in what the website calls the Sunnyvale Heritage District, and the about page puts it 0.4 miles from the Sunnyvale Caltrain station. It is on the same stretch of Mathilda that carries office traffic toward the north side of the city, which is why the about page calls it a favorite for tech teams and locals alike.
- Address: 470 N Mathilda Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085
- Phone: +1 (408) 685-2141
- Instagram: @falafel_flare01
- Online ordering: the Falafel Flare page on Innowi, linked from the website’s Order Online button
Hours, including the late window
The hours posted on the website and the Google Business Profile at the time of writing are:
| Day | Hours |
| Monday and Thursday | 10:30 am to 9 pm |
| Tuesday and Wednesday | 10:30 am to 11 pm |
| Friday and Saturday | 10:30 am to 11:59 pm, plus an overnight window from 12 am to 4 am |
| Sunday | 11 am to 9 pm |
The overnight window is unusual for Sunnyvale, so if you are planning a very late order, call ahead or check the ordering page, which only accepts orders while the kitchen is taking them. Holiday hours are not published; call to confirm around holidays.
Menu card — Falafel Wrap
The website describes the falafel as hand-pressed; the Falafel Wrap is the quickest way to try it. Check the ordering page for sauces and add-ons.
Order on the Falafel Flare menu
How to order under the new name
Search the ordering page, not a delivery app, and you will find everything under Falafel Flare. The website offers two buttons: Order Priority Pickup (Direct) and Order Direct Delivery (Best Price). Both go to the restaurant’s own ordering page. Ordering direct matters more than it sounds: the restaurant receives the full order value with no third-party app commission, and your order goes straight to the kitchen screen instead of through a middleman. If you have a delivery app’s saved favorite under the old name, replace it with the direct link.
FAQ
Is Falafel Flame the same as Falafel Flare?
Yes, at this address. The restaurant at 470 N Mathilda Ave in Sunnyvale opened as Falafel Flame in 2020 and now operates as Falafel Flare. A different chain uses the Falafel Flame name at other locations, so match the address.
Is Falafel Flare in Sunnyvale halal?
The restaurant’s website says it uses 100% halal-certified ingredients and describes its menu as halal Mediterranean and Middle Eastern street food. If you have a question about a specific item, ask the kitchen when you order.
Where is Falafel Flare located?
470 N Mathilda Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085, in the area the website calls the Sunnyvale Heritage District. The about page puts it 0.4 miles from the Sunnyvale Caltrain station.
What are Falafel Flare’s hours?
As posted on the website and Google: Monday and Thursday 10:30 am to 9 pm; Tuesday and Wednesday 10:30 am to 11 pm; Friday and Saturday 10:30 am to 11:59 pm plus a 12 am to 4 am window; Sunday 11 am to 9 pm. Call to confirm the overnight window and holiday hours.
Can I still order from Falafel Flame online?
Order from the Falafel Flare page on the restaurant’s own ordering site. It is the same kitchen, and ordering direct means no third-party commission is taken from the restaurant.
Save the new name and order direct
Update the contact in your phone to Falafel Flare, keep the number, and use the direct ordering page for pickup or delivery.
