Serves meat, vegan options available. Est. summer 2019. During the day serves smoothies, coffee, brunch and snacks like spinach pie and vegan cheese pie. From 5pm a full menu is available, offering choices like hummus with tomatillos and sumak, beyond meatballs with truffle aioli, dakos cheesecake with tomato chutney and mustard leaves, no-fish n chips with tartar sauce, sweet n sour yellow lentils pate with fried capers, drosoulites, and louisa leaves. Note July 2022: Apparently all food is vegan but non-vegan ice cream is also for sale. Relocated from Eleftheríou Venizélou 14. Reported to share a kitchen with a non vegan restaurant called Porto Parasiris. Open Mon-Sun 10:00am-10:00pm.
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97 Reviews
First Review by fdegavre
Jayness33
Points +382
Great atmosphere - Edit
I support businesses that show respect to us (vegans). This one has an extensive, clear and separate menu. And while the knowledge of the individual staff might be not the greatest, they are from a rural Greek town in Crete so I think your expectations are way too high if you want anything more.
Read moreAlso, if you go to a restaurant like this and you choose the most boring western options, I’m not surprised if you are going to be disappointed.
I had the fava and the Pandora salad and I was very impressed. Absolutely delicious.
Pros: Lovely staff, Extensive menu, Great food
Cons: The physical restuarant has a different name, Some of the staff knowledge isn’t great
Guest
mdolensek
Points +23
SCAM to the Vegan lifestyle - Edit
How can I even start to describe the experience there... In short, don't even bother to visit since the place is not a vegan friendly restaurant, rather just a brand name for vegan options on seperate menu.
Read moreThe place is owned by the restaurant next to it called Porto Parasiris and Let's Vegan is just some brand name to appeal to more tourists. So the place is defenetly not worth the mention on HappyCow nor the visit! I have learned this while visit there when I thought to my self "finaly some vegetarian restaurant with vegan options on Crete" which appered as 'Top rated' on HappyCow (so I wonder what kind of vegans/vegeterians visited it and rated it that well). When we sat down we were presented with two menues, the Let's Vegan one and the one from Porto Parasiris the menu for Let's Vegan probably wouldnt even come if we wouldnt ask up front if this is the restaurant in question. Even on the sign above the entry to the terace there is written "Plant based food" and after that "Fresh fish". Feeling there was like a scam to the vegan lifestyle, for which I'm certian they never heard about. Because I was starving and craving vegan food we sat down anyway....the menu for Let's Vegan place was an A3 format folded in half, with less offers than some non vegetarian/vegan restaurants on Crete. I ordered Mediterian burger for which it stated that you get salad and fries as well for 11,50€....what I got was a basic burger with few pices of fries (I make a better burger for my self in 5 min) defenetly not worth the price. And to round the bad experience up after we asked for the bill we were presented with non vegan Panacotta desert. I honestly hope no one will get fooled by this place ever again! Because it literaly killed the whole Cretan experience for me, where the locals working in restaurants are really nice trying to make the best out of your visit there, but this place left me with the worst restaurant experience I've ever had...
P.S.: I would rate it -5 starts if possible, but was forced to put 2 starts minimum because of HappyCow's policy.
Pros: Basicly nothing
Cons: Place owned by "normal" restaurant, Mediocore food, Got serverd with free but non vegan desert
Guest
Kåre-MartinMarkovic
Points +32
DIsappointment - Edit
We orderd 2 appetizer and two Main courses. Lets start with the appetizer. Deepfried cheese. Worst expiriance of my life. Deep fried lentil potato smash or something. And for some reason both were cold inside... Main course the Mossaka was microwaved and was way to salt to even eat. Solvaki or something was tasteless and was cold when i got it.. this was the worst expiriance we had in crete.
Read moreOur waiter forgot that we came and we didnt get a menu for a good moment. And when we ordered she forgot what my wife ordered and she got the wrong food. She had to waite for hers.
Updated from previous review on 2023-07-18
Pros: Isté was pretty good
Cons: Food, Staff, Price
Guest
AhlamHaroun
Points +525
Food could be better - Edit
The vegan moussaka was good but we had better ones. The mixed grill was dry but not bad. The vegan desserts were not available when we were there.
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Sunny123
Points +339
felt uncomfortable here - Edit
I can't agree with the good reviews. I was really looking forward to the restaurant, especially because there are not so many vegan alternatives in the area. The waiter was very unfriendly. There was a dead squashed ant sitting on my starter bread. The bread was not fresh either, think it had been lying around for some time. The dishes were not properly clean (knives and glass) and there were shoe prints on the table mat.... I felt very uncomfortable there and cannot recommend it. But the owner (a lady) was really nice and she brought me a free dessert. One star for that. The moussaka was okay. I would eat it again but it wasn't anything special either.
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koens
Points +134
Very nice food - Edit
Very nice food. Ordered the mixed Grill and the pasta carbonara. The taste was amazing. A lot of good vegan options. Good to know that the restaurant has moved to panormo.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-04-27
Pros: A lot of options, Outstanding quality
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mozzer
Points +48
Don't miss this place! - Edit
We went several times and tried many dishes and desserts. Our favourites were moussaka, mushroom carbonara and the meze side dishes. Nice seating too. Our toddler loved the sofa seating.
Read morePros: Variety of dishes, Smoothies
Cons: Busy location on the promenade
Xariki
When were you there? We were there today and couldn’t find it. Has the feeling it god closed. :(
Read moreLetsVeganbyCacao
Hello Hariki,
Read moreWe have moved in Panormos in Rethimno.
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friendsnotfood2
Points +234
Tasty vegan gyros 🤍 - Edit
Cute place, 100% vegan streetfood👌🏽 the staff is very friendly. I ordered gyros and a juice. It was a delicious meal. Go there & support this vegan place 🤍
Read moreThe only thing I can complain about; the juice didn’t taste fresh, so I think it’s not homemade.
Updated from previous review on 2022-10-16
Pros: Friendly staff, 100% vegan
Cons: Closed with rainy weather
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ElizabethLondon
Points +78
Great little spot - Edit
Friendly service and delicious food. Extensive vegan menu.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-10-12
Pros: Lots of vegan options
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Roonil_Wazlib
Points +342
Solid - Edit
Nice to see a vegan place Many options but food was just average. The paella was more a risotto (no saffron and very creamy and wet). Service was nice and pricing okay. Matcha had a weird taste to it and there was loud music from the neighbouring places.
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madelonvdz
Points +272
Great extensive menu, lovely staff - Edit
We loved the place. A-location on boulevard. The ravioli and dolmadakia were finger licking good. Especially the tzatziki with it was awesome. Super rich and creamy. We didn’t order chicken like nuggets but got them anyway. Very good. Almost the real thing. The garlic bread was dry and very plain. The moussaka was very disappointing. All together we loved the place and would go back.
Read morePros: Extensive menu, Nice staff, Superbe location
Cons: Some dishes miss zing 🌶
Guest
DBH67
Points +25
Amazing choice from 100% vegan menu including traditional dishes - Edit
Great choice of vegan options from burgers to traditional Greek dishes. Brilliant find in a traditionally meat oriented nation !
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-09-24
Pros: Lots of vegan options, Traditional dishes, Scenic view
Guest
AnnaWacker
Points +411
Friendly, central, important - Edit
I enjoy going here… The restaurant has a laid back vibe with cozy setting, banana trees and colourful pillows. The staff is incredibly friendly and well spoken. The Pandora salad (my faaaav) is incredible, and this place is a great place to go with your NON-vegan friends and family, as they serve great and realistic alternatives to meat, like the “Beyond meat burger” etc. It’s also a place I enjoy visiting because I find it important to support these small vegan cafees and restaurants that can have an ever harder time surviving on islands ✨ Go vegan! ☀️🌟
Read morePros: Fully vegan , Broad menu for both vegans and non vegans, Laid back, chill vibe
Cons: More pricy than many other places
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Kyttiara
Points +1160
A little pearl in Rethymno - Edit
A lovely staff, and a nice menu. Unfortunately, the pita sandwiches were no longer available when I went there, so that I took the whole Gyros plate, which costs much more. It was delicious and the Tzaziki was great. The slouvaki skewers were also amazing. Also the local handmade pasta dish (although pretty oily).
Read moreI found the rest to be so-so. The plates were pretty expensive with not very big portions. Most of the meat replacements are not homemade (fish burgers, Chicken filet etc). We had a coktail that was also no the greatest (very, very sweet). Overall a few good experiences, since the staff working here is very lovely and attentive. Also, this is actually the only (almost) fully vegan restaurant with so many options in the city.
Pros: located by the harbour, nice location, delicious homemade souvlaki & gyros, very friendly staff
Cons: Pita sandwich no longer available, pretty pricy, coktails were not that great
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Lindalu
Points +87
The pasta and the gyros of my life!! -must go for every vegan! - Edit
I had homemade pasta with sun dried tomatoes, lavender, soy yoghurt and “chicken” I can’t believe how delicious that was! Even the appetizer really delicious (cheese balls made from cashews delicious!!)
Read more*Went back again,my husband had the beyond burger he liked it said it has a lot flavor.
I had the vegan gyros and OMG!! I’m not the type of person liking “fake meat” but this was heaven!! Flavorful!! Incredible!!
Updated from previous review on 2022-09-10
Pros: All vegan , Friendly staff , Prices are very ok!
Guest
AgaKosterna
Points +32
We enjoyed it! - Edit
Everything was very nice 👌Simple Greek style dishes but veganised. We had toasted bread with tomato and olive oil dip plus fried vegan cheese for starters. And for main vegan gyros and souvlaki with pita bread, fried potatoes, tzatziki and side salad.
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Liliaelizabeth
Points +21
Amazing! - Edit
My partner and I had such disappointing veggie / vegan options at our hotel (silly us for going all inclusive), and decided to venture out for dinner. We are SO glad that we had happy cow to point us here. The ‘chicken’ nuggets and ‘mixed grill’ was some of the most realistic, flavourful plant based food that we have ever tried. Don’t get me started on desserts 🤩
Read morePros: Amazing flavour , Amazing range of choice , Amazing friendly staff!
Cons: Nothing to dislike!
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SophieCorbett
Points +399
Best place for vegans in Rethymno - Edit
My friend and I stayed in Rethymno and came here to eat everyday. I would recommend the Ravioli, Greek salad, mozzarella balls and meatballs with tzatziki.
Read moreSadly the restaurant was always empty so this may not bode well for the future of the business.
Pros: Good location , Plenty of great vegan options , Good value
Cons: Staff a little inattentive
Guest
EmilyPersson
Points +28
A bit disappointed - Edit
I was happy to find a plant based restaurant so I really wanted to love it! But unfortunately it wasn’t the best food, it was okay… The cheese on the moussaka was plasticky and the consistency wasn’t the best. Although I loved supporting it because of the lack of vegan options in the rest of the town.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options
Cons: Could have been more flavour
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DoroHel
Points +29
Pas terrible… - Edit
Et cher pour ce que c’est. Les plats ne sont pas très savoureux (et gras). Sans parler du manque de chaleur du lieu.
Read moreMieux vaut chercher une option vegan dans un autre restaurant!
Updated from previous review on 2022-08-19
Guest
GioGarcia
Points +109
Great place - Edit
Nice choice 100% vegan, typical greek dishes, including gyros, pita …
Read morePros: Great choice , Really tasty, Nice stafe
Cons: Situation
Guest
veradarling
Points +74
Too expensive but delicious. - Edit
after reading the many negative reviews I was afraid to order, but I was satisfied.
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DomSchmi
Points +95
Delicious Food and Smoothies - Edit
The Smoothies were great. We ordered a range of different food and liked all of it.
Read moreA shame that the deserts are not fully vegan and ice cream also isn’t.
Otherwise great restaurant with very nice seating and decoration at the sea front in Rethimno.
Guest
VillVanilje
Points +365
Not great - Edit
Good location and very friendly service. Big selection of starters, salads and mains. Food arrived very quickly. Flavours were ok, but meat substitutes lacked in consistency. Salad portion tiny. “Fries” are undercooked potato wedges. Tzatziki for 7€ came with 5 olives of which two were rotten which unfortunately meant we lost out appetite for dessert. It is a shame because the dessert menu and cocktails looked amazing.
Read morePros: Huge selection , No waiting time, Welcoming service
Cons: Expensive , Mediocre quality at best
Guest
SunnyCaribbeanVegan
Points +87
Amazing experience - Edit
My boyfriend and I went to Crete and stayed in Rethymno. We ate here everytime we were in the old town. Really good food, lots of variety and the staff is just wonderful. 10/10 recommend when you’re in Rethymno
Read morePros: 100% vegan, Friendly staff
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AnneLandman
Points +217
Mixed? - Edit
On the internet I read a lot of mixed signals about this place. Some even saying that they prepare meat in the same kitchen.
Read moreEven though, I wanted to give this place a try. I just asked about everything: is this really vegan? The service was not that great, as it seemed that they were new to this? Thankfully all the food was amazing and worth all of the above. I think we will go again this vacation!
Pros: Real nice food!
Cons: Vegan ice cream can’t be trusted
Guest
ZitaSz
Points +498
Delicious vegan food! - Edit
I think it was quite clear that the food was vegan but not the cakes or the ice cream. Maybe they shouldn’t advertise the place as plant based then, but everything on the menu was vegan, we even double checked. They even had 3 vegan cakes. The food was really good and the personal very friendly, but maybe a bit stressed as it got busy.
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