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Jumping Monkey Cafe Vegetarian Restaurant  
4 cows based on 3 member votes based on 3 member reviews
418 Front St, Santa Cruz California 95060
831-466-0168
Type: Vegan-friendly, Indian
Info: Small menu offers the likes of dosas, kichuri plates (basmati rice blended with yellow lentils, carrots, potatoes & spinach), chai tea, mango lassi, and sweets. Uses organic ingredients, fast service. Mon-Sat 11-9, closed Sunday. Price: Inexpensive.

   
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"Always a visit when in SC"  
My Rating
Excellent
Humanicide
Over 10 Reviews!
25
Posted on: Sunday, November 08, 2009
Review: My girlfriend and I always go here when we're in santa cruz. I love indian food, and while this defainately isn't "authentic", you're fake smiles aren't either. They have very very affordable prices, and you get a good amount with the food. It's a very small space, but very welcoming. Samosas and Masala Dosas are always my favorites.
 
Pros: Cheap * Good *
Cons: Sun will kill you if you hate it like me * *
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"excellent food"  
My Rating
Excellent
rebeccaj
3-10 Reviews
4
Posted on: Friday, September 11, 2009
Review: Went here with someone who doesn't like Indian food--it was the only vegetarian place open at the time (I think it was a holiday weekend).

I ordered a vegan meal; it was so tasty that even my Indian-food-averse dining companion liked it, so he ordered his own. Great food, wonderful spicy aroma.

 
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"Mediocre but Inexpensive"  
My Rating
Needs improvement
Chandra25
3-10 Reviews
3
Posted on: Friday, July 11, 2008
Review: I had the mysore dosa. It was really not very good. If not for the coconut chutney (I'm not sure this is the correct name of the sauce that goes with it), it would have been really boring. The salad on the side had nice fresh vegetables, but the dressing wasn't very flavorful. The best thing I can say is that I was full and I did not get sick but I didn't enjoy my meal.
 
Pros: good value * nice seating area * clean
Cons: bland food * *
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"Cheap Food"  
My Rating
Fair
GUEST

GUEST
Posted on: Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Review: Don't expect authentic Indian food, but if you want cheap Americanized versions of Southern Indian food, this is the place. Meals for under $6. If you get anything to go, double check your bag because the staff forgets things (such as the main dish) 90% of the time. Just a forewarning, it truly is a hole in the wall - just the rented kitchen of a dance studio that often has drumming so loud you can't hear anyone speak.
 
Pros: cheap * organic *
Cons: staff gets order wrong * not authentic * noisy
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