Vegan-friendly
American
Organic
Mediterranean
Salad bar
Take-out
Bakery
Catering
Fusion
Middle Eastern
Vegetarian cafe opened 2017 offering build-your-own salad/bowl, plus grilled panini, soups, bread and small plates. Food is described as "Mediterranean fusion meets California healthy." Reported closed, Jan 2020.
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316 Alvarado St, Monterey, California, USA, 93940
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- Outdoor seating
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 26 Jan 2020 by Guest
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Added by SaffronMonterey on 29 May 2017
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17 Reviews
First Review by litano
LauraBaracaldo
Points +37
Great place! - Edit
I tried the eggplant stew rice bowl, and the artichoke wrap, both were delicious!
Read morePros: Pet friendly Patio
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JeanineHalbrook
Points +18
Yum! - Edit
Seriously charming atmosphere, with wonderful food.
Read moreMany vegan options and most vegetarian options can easily become vegan with a little tweaking.
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NilsHeymann
Points +913
Nice friendly spot - Edit
Fast food at its best
Read morePros: Nice vegan option, Unusual menu, Super friendly service
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peterdh
Points +117
Very nice lunch! - Edit
We had the half salad / half sandwich option and it was great. Instead of cheese, the woman offered to add hummus to make it vegan. Very appreciated!
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werner24
Points +17
Heel lekker! - Edit
Een heel lekkere maaltijd, vooral de soep was overheerlijk!
Read morePros: Soep, Veel keuze, Prijs
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GeoffKing
Points +144
Wholesome Fare - Edit
We had rice bowls with Persian stew for one and tempeh for the other. Flavoursome and filling.
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sara213
Points +392
Great flavor and variety - Edit
They have a variety of really flavorful and yummy Mediterranean fare. We got a panini with hummus, cucumber, tomato, and roasted veg and a lentil stew. Delicious and good sized portions. Nice atmosphere, too.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options
Cons: Plastic utensils and cups
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dan&mia
Points +759
Okay, but could be better - Edit
The food was okay. The service was okay. We don't like eating got soup with disposable utensils.
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KaitlynnGill
Points +1611
Under seasoned - Edit
This place is great I just wish more options were exclusively vegan then can add cheese. Also everything needed lots of salt. But was yummy and a nice place to have local.
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Natblack
Points +37
Opening hours incorrect. We waited outside for 20 mins. Those inside ignored us. - Edit
Arrived according to the times stated online. Sat outside. People inside didn’t come and explain they’d be opening late. Waited 20 mins. Left.... hungry.
Read moreCons: Update hours of operation on all platforms, If you’re opening late, explain to those waiting
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LolaNachtigall
Points +1017
Delicious Sandwich - Edit
It is not easy to find good vegan food in Monterey, but Saffron is perfect. They are very supportive and offer to modify most of their vegetarian choices to vegan. The sandwiches are very delicious and can be made gf
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veganinseattle
Points +195
High Quality Mediterranean Food - Edit
We were visiting Monterrey for the day and were happy to find this place. We had the Ghaymesh Stew and Oven Roasted Vegetables Saffron Bowls. While both were good, I prefer the Ghaymesh Stew for really excellent flavor and aromas. The service was fast and friendly. The menu offers something for everyone including children.
Read morePros: Great food, Friendly Service, Convenient Location
Cons: Limited seating
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Brockale
Points +57
Lots of vegan options and food was freshly prepared - Edit
This is a completely vegetarian restaurant with lots of vegan options. The food is freshly prepared and full of flavour. Vegan options included their signature dish “rice bowls” which was like a Buddha bowl with rice, lots of fresh veggies and your topping of choice (stew of the day, ghaymeh stew, ghormah sabzi, loobia polo or oven roasted veggies). Other vegan options include soups, small bites, desserts and a lot of the sandwiches could be made vegan by removing the cheese. We visited here twice and enjoyed both times. Food is also available to take away
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Fresh food, Reasonably priced
Cons: Not much atmosphere
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amped
Points +144
Great place for snacks - Edit
Nice to see some vegan options. Items clearly marked vegan / gluten free. Something for everyone.
Read morePros: vegan options , good location , most people will find something they like
Cons: serves dairy
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NatalyRudnitsky
Points +18
Great place with special food - Edit
The staff was so kind and nice, special dishes, delicious food and everything is very fresh.
Read moreA lot of tea options if you like tea.
The design of the cafe is beautiful and unique.
Pros: Many vegen options just tell them
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charlesr
Points +117
Good not great - Edit
Had lunch there today. It just felt a bit low energy and limited. I had a vegan salad which was good, fresh and tasty. It would have been good to have some smoothies or something like that as the drinks were a bit limited and not that good for you. Also one of the options was to add avocado to the salad for $2 but they had run out of it. Avocado is a vegan/veggie staple so running out - really? Overall, go there, good food, especially considering the rubbish which is on offer in the area!
Read morePros: They were friendly, You can get vegan there
Cons: Lacked warmth
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litano
Points +277
first time visit from long time resident and visitor. - Edit
Just had the roasted veggies over delicious white saffron Basmati rice. Ask for extra tahini dressing to dip veggies in. Vegan and vegetarian choices . Give them a try.
Read morePros: near fishermen's wharf/convention center.
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