AS FAR as fast food goes, the falafel ranks as one of the world's best on-the-go sandwiches. The fact that they're meat-free and half-way good for you is an added bonus. Here are five worthy falafel shops. Cafe de Flore 111 E. Main St., Los Gatos. 408.354.1249.

Dishdash 190 S. Murphy Ave., Sunnyvale. 408.774.1889.

Falafel Drive In 2301 Stevens Creek Blvd., San Jose. 408.294.7886.

Falafel House 93 E. Santa Clara St., San Jose. 408.294.0945.

Kan Zeman 274 University Ave., Palo Alto. 650.328.5245.

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