50 Best Vegan Restaurants near Freedom

“Bingo was so fun! Fabulous pizza, dessert was yummy. Everybody who works there is very friendly, the entire establishment is inviting.😍“

“Always great friendly serve and the best food. I drive from Morgan Hill to eat here. It's THAT good!!“

“Had the Castroville Scramble (3 eggs, artichoke hearts, tomatoes, onions, with home fried potatoes and Rye toast) and it was VERY VERY good! The service was great and food delivered promptly. there's a small outdoor dining area tgat was very nice even though it's in a very commercial/industrial part of town. A very pleasant dining surprise for hungry travellers!“

“They make the best ice cream in town, with over 100 flavors to choose from“

“Highly recommend Cowboys Corner Cafe. Great customer service. Friendly atmosphere! Comfort food served here!“

“Great beer hall/garden right vibe. Rotating tap menu. Big to go beer fridge with tons of options. Delicious and filling food menu. Solid weekend brunch on Saturday and Sunday with a couple of TVs inside playing sports. The Loco Moco breaky is my go to that I never regret.“

“my first time here, so so delicious 😋“

“I had lunch with a friend today and I wanted to try Soul Salad I was not disappointed. Fresh, flavorful and the customer service was top notch The owner offered to make me something special: he grilled me sesame crusted tofu and put it on the Wasabi salad. That was so cool and I appreciated it too. btw it was delicious I ate every bite I was also able to customize a salad for my husband. Thank you Team Soul Salad for an amazing lunch 🥰🙏🏻🥗“

“I had the lunch special, which includes appetizer, salad and entree. The Panag curry is spicy and delicious. The satay chicken is very flavorful and fresh. All for $14.95. Very pleasant and clean dining room. They do serve wine and beer, including Thai and Japanese beers.“

“the best place for a full meal. all home made . I follow them from Salinas to Watsonville. to me they are the best.“

“Best breakfast and ambience 🥰“

“Super fresh creative Chinese food that is reasonably priced. Best in the area. Highly recommend“

“Every time I go, spot in with the food. This is what I look for in a restaurant. Think out of the box menu with consistency every time I go with every item I order. I keep working down the menu to try everything. They obviously make their own sauce, the ranch, super bomb diggity. Fries, onion rings, salad all fresh and crisp. Mac and Gouda cheese bites, Yes! Chop cheese, you gotta have one of these! Mushroom cap “burger “ something you will crave, Parish pie, goodness wrapped up in one dish. Salmon fish & chips, fantastic. And I forgot to mention beer, beer, beer, they also have beer and mixed drinks. There is always specials on the screens. Last time I noticed something about tenderloin and bacon …… can’t wait to go back and find out!“

“I appreciated the fully separate vegan menu that had many options and that it made it so easy to order. We got the vegan yellow lentil and the vegan tofu dish with the “special sauce” description (sorry I can’t remember what it was called haha), both were so good!! Way better than I expected honestly. We got the vegan paratha which was also delicious and something I’ve never tried before. Staff accommodated us coming in on the later side (we didn’t know they closed so early!) which I also appreciated.“

“Wow Están muy ricos los panes y los pastelitos también“

“It’s one of those places where you can’t go inside you have to order at the window.if it’s cold outside that is the down side you can’t enjoy your ice cream there. I ordered a turtle Sunday and my only complaint is it would of been nice to actually get a brownie in my Sunday since that’s what turtle Sunday’s are known for and it’s was pricey still with out one so yeah.The location is good though.“

“Been enjoying Manuels since 1966. Love the red snapper, the salad, flautas with guacamole...great food always! Hopefully coming to dinner tonight! ♥️“

“was delicious and lots of choices on the menu. service was great.“

“Flavorful authentic delicious mexican food and the vibe is great. Great waitresses.“

“Un Helado 🍦 con sabor a Mexico 🇲🇽 súper delicioso 🤤 endulzado suave 👌me encanta“

“I ordered the vegan mendocino. You can't order it by the slice, you have to pay for the whole pie. It only took about 10-15 minutes for them to make. Although, it was kinda pricey about $30 for a 12". It was super garlicky and delicious, the cheese had a nice flavor and texture, but I felt like it needed just a tad bit of salt. I really enjoyed the fresh tomato sauce and fresh basil on top. Anyway, I'm super stoked that there's vegan pizza available near my home. There's 2 more vegan pizzas, so I'll be back to try those too. Updated from previous review on 2025-01-09“

“Fantastic food and a stunning outdoor setting make The Haute Enchilada Cafe a must-visit. The enchiladas are exceptional, and the charming, lush decor creates a relaxing atmosphere. Perfect for a memorable meal in a beautiful environment! #thehauteenchiladacafe #greatfood“

“Have been coming here for 20+ years (yes, I know, it was Surf City before). Today’s experience was probably the best ever. The staff is super friendly. The quality of the food is great. Love the choice of cheese for the dawners. And the eggs were perfect. Unfortunately we aren’t locals or we would be back more often. But, we do come back to the area, it’s on our “must go” list.“

“Love the Atmosphere, food was delicious.“

“We’ve always loved Akira, but recently their chefs have been taking their sushi game to a whole new level. Very delicious with big portions of food & we have yet to have a roll that we didn’t like. Highly recommend!“

“This restaurant deserves all the business. The Pad Thai is my favorite, it’s the best I’ve had in the area. The Tom kha soup is deliciously creamy and tangy. I can taste the heat of ginger in the ginger tea. George Ow curry is another great dish. The place is cozy and full of interesting decorations. The staff is kind and is always checking on water refills etc. Never have been disappointed, always leave happy. Wonderful place.“

“It's a quintessential breakfast/lunch experience. The dishes are consistent and fresh with good portions .And the coffee is just fine. Service was attentive and friendly. I miss real cream pitchers for my coffee on the table tho. Times are changing.“

“I just have to say, as someone that comes here frequently (But does not usually leave reviews in general) I just came online to find the holiday hours and felt the need to leave a review after seeing a review on google that is not reflective of my experiences at craft. First of all, I can only speak for my experience but the girls there are lovely, and even when it is slammed they always get my food to me quickly. It is such a nice environment to sit in there (literally a thousand times better than a crowded starbucks) and i have always received great customer service. they even have served me lunch before it was even available one time, which was a hassle for them but they went out of their way to do it anyways.
I wanted to keep this place as my little secret but every time i go there it is busier and busier so i realize people are finding out about it.. clearly the owners put dedication into the food and menu because it is HANDS DOWN the most consistently good and updated menu (like consistent as in its the same preparation and quality everytime i go there which is not easy to find in this town)....and it is clearly made fresh every day which is why it has quickly become my favorite place in town. I recently found out they are on uber eats and i swear they are going to run me dry because im lazy and their acai bowls are the best of anywhere i have tried. i literally get two lol. sorry for rambling i just love this place so much and it is hard for me to believe anyone would take their time to complain about one of the only good fresh food places we have in town!“

“I ordered two large hot pastrami sandwiches to go. I asked the server if she could double wrap everything because I was traveling by airplane the next day and would be hand carrying these sandwiches home. This wonderful lady took great care to pack everything securely for me and did so with a smile! Thank you for your kindness and stellar customer service and providing great attention to detail of my request. I hope TOGO'S appreciates her and the quality of service she provides their customers.“

“We ordered a takeout pizza 20 minutes before closing as we were driving into Aptos. The staff was very accommodating and said they would be there when we were to arrive in 25 minutes. They had the pizza ready and it was very good. Great job Pizza 1 Aptos!“

“I like the garlic fries and the patty melt. The service was good.“

“If you have the pleasure of meeting Kevin and his family you’re in for a treat. Best Tri Tip in town. Good music Amazing wine. Highly recommend“

“Dropped in from San Diego ca food was great and definitely recommend to everyone“

“Fourth time here and still left impressed. Pizza, gnocchi, ragu, and sole dishes were fantastic. Didn leave room for desert but tried the strawberry and cream and lemon curd, anyway. Glad we did. Drinks were great too. Nice enough for a date night. Casual enough to be a great neighborhood hang. 10/10.“

“i've been meaning to try this place for awhile now and i'm glad i did. i got a slice of pepperoni and a can of soda for $5.15! and the pizza was pretty good. the guys behind the counter were polite and the place was clean. i will be back. thanks “

“I love there sandwiches and the soup of the day is Delicious.“

“The clam chowder is worth the trip.“

“The service was great. The food is good and portions are large. Moderate pricing, but dog friendly!“

“On vacation from FL. We was craving Mexican food, our hotel suggested this place, and what a great place to eat! The food was authentic and it was a treat! Our server we met was Lilly was so nice it made the food that much better! Can't wait to go again before we leave the area. Keep up the great food and customer service!“

“Strawberry walnut salad was great and the feta fries OMG so good“

“Service was wonderful, food was excellent. Special deal if it’s your birthday! Don’t worry, they don’t sing to you😂“

“I went to this location on a bus tour for a new staff orientation. We took over the whole building. This place has 3-5 huge tv screens that were playing the Olympic Games, basketball, and soccer. The staff were very busy running around and serving food with a huge smile. Every staff member including the owner, Junior (who was cooking all of our food), had a huge smile on their faces and kept asking if we needed anything else. The bus tour ran late and we had to leave in a hurry. Without complaint the staff cleaned up and asked if we needed anything else. The staff encouraged us to take to-go boxes and went above and beyond in friendly, respectful, welcoming customer service. I love to support places like this and always feel respected and valued as a customer.

Vegetarian options: Vegetable pizzas, gluten free options, and a salad bar.“

“I’ve been eating at Gordos for 22 plus years now. Favorite taqueria of all time. Always recommend it to friends, only leaving this review because the burrito I had last night was literally the most perfect burrito they’ve ever made for me. It blew my mind. I’ve literally ordered the same thing for 22 years almost weekly 😂 love this place. Thank you Gordos!“

“Delicious food and excellent service!“

“Always good place to eat. Staff is super nice“

“Excellent ice cream with vegan options. Gluten free waffle cone too“

“My new friends treated me to this place for my Birthday. Didn’t even know it existed. We showed up when they were short of staff but the wait wasn’t horrible.

Very little options. I chose fish n chips. I would recommend because it was a larger portion to have a plate to be able to work with. Maybe a few more sauce options.

View was pretty neat location and I loved the octopus fire pit which we got to sit infront of. Fries were salted perfectly. Just wish there were other sauce options.

Ladies there were all really nice! Will be back!“

“I hadn't been here in awhile, it's still good, service good, nice atmosphere. Enjoyed the 3 entree lunch. Alot of food.“

“Love this place! I stop by almost every time I’m in Aptos. The vegetarian breakfast burrito is one of my favorite veggie breakfasts in the area. I’m also a big fan of their paninis—anything with palm sauce is especially delicious. Staff are friendly and professional as well.“

“Absolutely delicious, generous portions, and excellent service. We enjoyed our lunch out on the patio.I have been to the Aptos location once and Watsonville twice. I had the Caprese Panino (Sorry, I speak Italian and cannot call one sandwich by the plural, “Panini”), Chicken mushroom crêpe, and a chicken pesto crêpe. Today my friends and I ventured onto the desert menu and shared a strawberry banana Nutella crêpe. There was so much fresh fruit and creamy Nutella , I thought I had died and gone to heaven. I’m stuffed and happy and will be back soon with more friends and family. Thank you, Mr. Z’s!!“