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Monterey has a wonderful culinary scene, and culinary artists create fresh food for all tastes. If you're looking for vegetarian or vegan fare, Monterey has you covered.
Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Monterey
Monterey offers a wide variety of vegan and vegetarian options. So whether you are looking for fresh Mexican dishes, tasty Indian curry, delicious salads, filling sandwiches, or vegan ice cream, you'll find a meal that will satisfy your taste buds and your appetite.
Julia’s
Julia's is committed to being Monterey's best vegan and vegetarian restaurant. Julia's offers enticing menu items created with fresh, local ingredients. Julia's serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Julia's offers several exceptional mushroom dishes. Try a lunch curry or the popular Tamale pie.
Julia's also offers a fabulous drink menu. The restaurant serves house-brewed kombucha, loose leaf teas, craft cocktails, and wine by the glass.
Make sure you leave room for dessert. Julia's serves Alfajhore, a traditional Argentine dessert featuring vegan dulce de leche and gluten-free shortcrust pastries.
Happy Girl Kitchen
Happy Girl Kitchen offers coffee, bakery items, and daily lunch specials. Happy Girl Kitchen focuses on organic, local, fresh food made from scratch. Vegan and gluten-free choices are available.
Stop by for a morning coffee and pastry. Try Happy Girl’s Chickpea Frittata if you're hungry for a full breakfast.
Lunch specials change daily and include a Sandwich of the Day, Soup of the Day, and Bowl of the Day. Happy Girl Kitchen also has a shop with delicious jams and preserves available for purchase.
Aabha Indian Cuisine
Aabha Indian Cuisine offers a wide variety of delicious vegetarian dishes. Vegetarian dishes are full of flavor. Guests can choose from vegetarian appetizers such as Artichoke & Cumin Pakoda or the Trio-Veggie, including three delicious vegetarian appetizers.
Vegan entrees include the spicy Vegetable Vindaloo and the Bhindi Masala special. Dishes are freshly prepared and bursting with flavor.
Add sides such as Tandoori Naan and Raita. For the ultimate experience, try a Mango Lassi, or Masala Chai drink with your meal.
Aabha Indian offers a great way to try a fresh new take on vegetarian and vegan food. Attentive staff and cozy decorations will keep you coming back for more.
El Cantaro
100% of El Cantaro's items are vegan. This small, charming, family-run restaurant packs big flavors into every dish. Visitors can order at the counter and seat themselves. While waiting for your cooked-to-order choices, you'll be served free chips and salsa. Every dish is delightful. Try the tacos, moles, pozole soup, or tortas.
El Cantaro has an extensive kid's menu that will please all tastes. Choose from dessert options such as Fried Plantains, Chocolate Cake, assorted ice cream, or Vegan Flan. El Cantaro also offers a variety of smoothies and juices.
Hula’s Monterey
Tripadvisor reviewers voted Hula's America's number one restaurant for everyday meals. While Hulu's offers omnivore menu items, they have several vegetarian and vegan choices worth checking out.
For appetizers, try the Spicy Edamame or Kale Cashew Salad. The Jungle Tofu Bowl makes a fantastic lunch or dinner option. The Big Sur Meatless Burger and Akua Burger are extremely satisfying vegan options. Spicy Tofu Tacos offer a meatless way to enjoy this popular comfort food.
Hula's Island Grill is a throwback to popular 1960s Tiki Bars. The menu has something for everyone, the atmosphere is fun, and the service is friendly.
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