50 Best Vegan Restaurants in Monterey

“I ordered the falafel plate and it was so good! The man that works there was really kind and helpful when ordering. He gave us a free taste of his baklava (it’s amazing! He’s a great baker). If I had to go again I would order the Loubiya (apparently his specialty). I’m not vegetarian but the veg/vegan food were amazing. We also had a side of labneh and it was great, highly recommend!“

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“Came with my wife and son. We had sardines as an appetizer. Three sardines, which were OK. Then we had the salmon which was excellent. We also had the snapper with shrimp which was also excellent. Waiter excellent. Wait for the order was a bit long but worth the wait.“

“Amazing fresh food and super friendly staff. Lots of locals here which is a good sign when traveling, they know what’s around and chose this. Couldn’t have been happier! You won’t be disappointed!“

“Absolutely wonderful and blessed spot to eat and the atmosphere makes you feel like you’re at home. When you enter and you’re met with their wonderful smiles I felt their true spirit came through with flying colors. The sandwiches were amazing 🤩 and the baked goods were stellar as well, thank you 🙏🏻 sincerely for sharing your love for food!“

“Un lugar familiar buena y deliciosa comidas esmerado servicio.“

“Great coffee, food and vibe. Opens at 0630 as well. The team were lovely 😊“

“Amazing food. All the tacos were good but the ranchero and the potato are my favorite. The beans and rice were flavored great. I really liked the Mexican hot chocolate and the plantain ice cream with strawberry and chocolate sauce. Service could be nicer but overall great food at a decent price.“

“I first visited this amazing local deli in 1989-1990. I remembered the half loaves of bread stacked high with a pile of my choice of meats and cheeses. Although I was only 18-19, Compagno’s established my standard for an amazing sandwich. 32 years later I brought my sons here for lunch. Same delicious goodness a generation later.“

“I love stopping by Alta for something to eat and a great tasting coffee!!“

“Solid vegan sushi roll options - all veg based (no “fake fish” creations) but very good. The mushroom roll in particular was excellent. Good spot if you need vegan food in a pinch (we were traveling) but not a super filling option. #Veganuary“

“Our server was very friendly and efficient. All of our dishes, Caesar salad, grill prawns, spaghetti w/meatballs and garlic bread were hot and tasty! Have been many times and will definitely be back .“

“We were long- time Casa Rosita fans ( the former name) and were quite pleased with the new owners menu, service and hospitality. A very welcoming staff with authentic dishes ( especially seafood plates) at a reasonable price. The owner, Francisco , wants customers to come, feel like family, eat delicious seafood plates as well as traditional items. Which we did! I highly recommend eating here.“

“I’ll offer a better than expected review. Our party of five went for Sunday brunch. 1/2 wait for an outdoor table. Excellent Southwest eggs Benedict; chicken fettuccini; fruit salad and Cinnamon toast special with eggs. Chocolate Oreo cake for dessert. Excellent service for a relaxing Sunday. Glad to return and recommend. Cheers!“

“Beautiful spot, quaint and cozy, generous portions, expertly executed.“

“What a fabulous dinner we had last night! Highly recommend Cafe Fina! Incredible food, great service and the owner, Dominic Mercurio, is an absolute delight! We were truly honored to sit at John Madden’s special table! The house wine, Bonanza, is a Caymus product.“

“Awesomeness overload great pies“

“I love this place... simply the best!“

“Great way to start a retirement in this beautiful setting! Great wine and food- the views equally as amazing!“

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“We have been going to Heirloom Pizza a few times a year for a while now and have always enjoyed great food and good service. This was until last night. The food was still delicious and the server was good. That was the limit of a good experience. The hostess had a look that we were bothering her by wanting to eat there. We arrived about 7pm and they were busy, but it only took about 10 minutes to be seated. We ordered fairly quickly and then waited for over 50 minutes to have an appetizer to reach our table and another 25 minutes for our main dish. By the time we received our appetizer the restaurant had only 5-6 tables with people still sitting. We understand that it takes a little longer for a deep dish pizza, but well over an hour in unacceptable. In the 50 minutes we saw no less than a dozen or so orders go out the door for pickup orders. I understand they sell pizza and there is likely a large amount of business that doesn't come an stay to eat, but we felt forgotten. If we choose to go back, maybe we should order before arriving.“

“The food is over-the-top good! Because there is a lunch buffet- I never have to worry about being late going back to work- and I like the affordability :)“

“Very nice village style coffee Tea & Pastries“

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“Delicioso 🤤 cuando lo disfrutes con las personas adecuadas para ti 🥰🥰🥰“

“Organic, delicious and locally sourced ice cream. They have a variety of different flavors that change depending on the season, so there's always something new to try and look forward to.
The prices are a little higher, but you get high quality in return, which I am happy to pay for.

The last time we were there, we tried every single flavor and will continue to do so whenever we stop by.“

“Great service, great food and wonderful atmosphere.“

“Lots of fun, interesting and unique decor fitting the theme. Service was attentive and articulate, and waters were refilled, but soup wasn't delivered until after the entree. Sadly, the "icelandic cod" in "beer batter" was a sad and rather tasteless and tough piece of fish (maybe it was cod, maybe not) that was in fact served in panko type breadcrumbs, not a "batter" at all. This is "breaded" fish in British terms. And the chips were oven chips, not fried. As Brits excited to be in a town that seems to have about 4 restaurants serving fish and chips, we were disappointed in this offering and next time we go to Monterey we will try one of the other places.“

“Super good wings, burgers and sandwiches! The service was awesome, super quick and really attentive. The vibe of the place was relaxed and the decorations/history was interesting. Slightly pricey for a burger but it was super good and i’d get it again. I’d recommend the blackened chicken sandwich the most!“

“My teens who barely eat, finished their sourdough burgers. One said "I hope the cooks hit all green lights on their way home," and the other said "I hope their pillow is cool on both sides."“

“Mom and pop, order at the counter type of place. I had the seafood chimichunga and it was delicious. Hot, golden, with creamy mix of tender fish and shrimp inside. 10/10!

Side note: the chimichunga was fried on a flat top, not deep fried in a frier“

“I was so tired today from not sleeping I was ready to curl up and die. I walked in on a whim, I'm not a vegan or vegetarian or anything, but the food tasted really good and had nice texture and I felt a lot better words. Staff was really friendly.“

“Very friendly staff, delicious food with beautiful presentation and great atmosphere ♥️“

“best tacos for miles! thank you for being delicious!“

“Always a family favorite, we’ve been coming here since before we were married and now with our grand-baby💗“

“Great service and food…. The hostess served us and she rocked it. Great time. Will come back!“

“Easily the best burger spot in Monterey! With so many choices on Alvarado Street, this place stands out. Combos are great, decently priced, burgers are great, and while the fries are just okay, you won’t care once you take that first bite. Plenty of space, super clean, and friendly staff“

“First time visited Monterey and decided to have sushi for dinner. Randomly walked in this restaurant and their food is amazing! The salmon belly literally melted in my mouth! Staffs are kind and friendly. Had a great dinner here. Will definitely come again when we’re back in town.“

“Visiting from out of state. Stopped by and oh my word. The food is so good! Definitely recommend this place.“

“We loved the food here, though it took a bit for it to get to the table (more than we're used to with thai places near home). Everything we had was great, pad khee mao (med spicy), massuman (beef was so tender), the clear broth soup, and then mango sticky rice.“

“The food is exceptional, the service is excellent and the bread pudding is to die for.“

“Amazing place food is well prepared and tasty!“

“I’m from out of state. A group of us travel several times a year and have tried many restaurants. We always try to go to restaurants we wouldn’t have at home. This was by far the best. The homemade French press hot tea, Bloody Mary, rice and beans, cabbage rolls, caeser salad and turkey lentil soup. I can’t say enough about the owner and food. Give them a try!“

“great service friendly works and great tasting food.“

“Went here after work with some colleagues. The food and service were excellent. The selection between classic and specialty rolls didn't leave anything out - plenty of raw, baked and tempura rolls. Next time I visit Monterey I will stop here for lunch or dinner! The owners were also very kind and enthusiastic about their food and very welcoming. Great experience“

“Love this place
The family is super nice and go above and beyond for their customers
Highly recommend salt and pepper wings BOMB
Calamari BOMB
Mongolian beef/chicken BOMB
Walnut shrimp BOMB
WE ORDER FROM GREAT WALL ALL THE TIME, NEVER DISAPPOINTS!!!!
MMmmmm good“

“Cool ambience, exceptionally nice service!���“

“The food here was very good! My buddy and I were on a trip and it was so good that we ate here two days in a row. Everything tasted very fresh and the portions were big but not too much. The atmosphere is casual but very nice and clean. The staff were friendly albeit a bit forgetful. Our waiter forgot to bring us an extra plate both days… also, the price is a little expensive, but for Northern California it wasn’t egregious. I’d certainly recommend this restaurant and would be excited to come back again.“

“The best fresh food around. I really don’t go out to any other restaurant anymore because of what I have here. I know the quality of the food the way I will be treated and the cleanliness of this restaurant. In 4 years I never had a bad meal or something that is wrong. They have always been upfront about their menu and service. Even if they are busy they tell me and I don’t care about waiting I know it will be worth the wait. Thank you Krua Thai Gregg“

“First time trying this place on Wednesday. It was delicious. I highly recommend this place.“