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Vegan-friendly
Lacto
American
Pizza
International
Take-out
Asian
Fusion
Serving vegetarian cuisine from different world regions with emphasis on Indian, Thai, and European - since 2015. Example of menu dishes include vegan waffles, soba, pakora, samosa, beef-less shawarma, and flatbread pizza. Has play area for children. Kitchen closes 8:30pm. Open Mon-Sun 6:00am-9:00pm.
46 Reviews
First Review by LinneaSoledad
swrobel
Points +278
Amaaaaaaazing - Edit
The paratha breakfast app is definitely worth making a detour off the freeway for!
Read morePros: Vegan options
Cons: Service is a little rough around the edges
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Jennyglp
Points +63
Lovely and peaceful - Edit
I live a mile from this lovely place, run by an ashram. Make sure you have at least an hour to spare. All meals are made from scratch. My friend and I meet here every blue moon to catch up, so we're not in a rush. The menu is huge, the staff super-kind and positive, portions are large, and though I've not enjoyed them all, I safely can state that every single item is delicious.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-11-20
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greergo
Points +18
Delicious and thoughtfully crafted fare - Edit
We had a wonderful experience at Red Dot, a love-filled space where the food is clearly so thoughtfully created and made from scratch. It was SO YUMMY, would definitely go back! Close to a Tesla charger, so if you aren’t in a major rush on a road trip, you can combine your stop as we did.
Read moreWe got the German breakfast potatoes, I Love Breakfast Burrito, and Indian masala chais made with a blend of soy and coconut milk. Vegetarian and vegan friendly, with tons of options. Go here!
Pros: Cozy ambience, Delicious food, Kind and friendly service
Cons: Not a downside, but not fast food (~1 hour)
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Chris85
Points +94
So so good! - Edit
Lovely restaurant where everything is cooked from scratch.
Read morePros: Food, Vibe, Lassis
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JulienneSlice
Points +2094
great eats but slowww - Edit
Update 2025:
Read moreTasty and fresh veggie menu however the place gets booked fast with orders in advance due to their slowwww cooking process. The issue is their timeline is not consistent, so if they give you a time for the next availability for an order it’s not always on time. So the wait time requires a lot patience.
Last time I dropped by around 5:30p they told us the next available time for an order was 8:30p! Lol, we were hungry so we passed on this place.
Good luck!🤞☘️
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We stumbled upon this little oasis of a place while driving through the 5 fwy. We were hungry and this was the only spot in the area that was veg and was not too far off the fwy.
Upon arriving to the location it was much more than we expected. They had a pleasant atmosphere with a nice patio area for dining.
We had originally called in our order in advance but decided to sit down in the patio since the vibe was peaceful and nice and we were greeted with welcoming energy and smiles.
We ordered the pad thai and my first impression was the food was created with intention and freshness. It was definitely a unique take on pad thai and was delicious in flavor and ingredients. I really liked the addition of fresh nappa cabbage and fresh sprouts that brought a nice crunch to the dish. For a treat we got the oat and apple spiced cookies. They were fresh and really delicious. One of the staff gifted us with some bananas for our travels back on the road which was a cool and friendly gesture.
If you’re in the area or passing through I highly recommend checking out this community space and kitchen. They make their food fresh to order so it may take some time but you could always call your order in advance.
I look forward to stopping by here in the future and explore the menu some more.
Updated from previous review on 2025-10-21
Pros: Vegan options , Mostly vegan, Good vibes
Cons: Serves dairy
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LorraineCrowley
Points +520
Exquisite food cooked slowly - Edit
We ordered the tofu masala, curry with naan bread, and the Indian savory pancake. This is the place to come if you have time on your hands. Without a doubt, the food is worth the wait. The food is unbelievably tasty. My favorite was the pancake. I have never tasted anything like it. So light and flavorful. Would highly recommend. You also get a free banana when you leave. Ahhh
Read morePros: So much choice, Friendly staff, Free bananas
Cons: Slow but worth it
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RedheadedR
Points +386
Amazing food made with love & care - Edit
If you’re looking for true break from the highway to relax and have a delicious, unhurried meal- go here. Reservations and ordering ahead makes for a quicker experience if that’s important to you. The menu is huge and you’ll be sure to find something delicious- service is kind and helpful. This go round we had the tofu curry, chai, beefless shawarma and garlic naan.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-07-30
Pros: Food is high quality and reasonably priced , Staff is kind, calm atmosphere , Many vegan dishes and most can be made vegan.
Cons: can take some time if you’re in a rush
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whyage
Points +143
Excellent food on the way from SF to LA - Edit
A great little place with plenty of vegan options. They offer a large selection of delicious food with an emphasis on traditional Indian dishes. Super friendly staff. It's my must stop spot on the way from SF to LA. #Veganuary
Read morePros: Food, Service , Atmosphere
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NickTustin
Points +1305
great - Edit
-Classic pancake - great 9/10, though some vegan butter would be amazing to have
Read more-Indian Savory pancake - great 8.9/10
Nice place, great menu. Would be amazing to see it go fully pant-based in the future!
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eddenram
Points +143
Holy moly! Delicious! - Edit
We had an amazing vegan breakfast here. The vegan French toast was out of this world! Atmosphere was also very peaceful and nice, and everyone that worked there was kind beyond belief. Highly recommend!
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brijcubs
Points +34
The BEST! - Edit
Slow but lovely kind service! Food other worldly.
Read morePros: Food! , Service! , Kindness!
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Veganism_Heals!
Points +193
So many delicious vegan options - Edit
We drove to Mt. Piños and got to see the snow and go for a beautiful hike through the forest and then came to The Red Dot to check out their menu and vibe and we are impressed!
Read moreIt's a cozy little restaurant with plenty books to read and the music takes you to India so you are immersed in the feeling of being there.
The staff are very kind and helpful with ordering and the food is absolutely amazing!
Pros: Ambiance, Food is delicious, Location
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HailCarbs666
Points +389
Lovely! - Edit
If you find yourself at this place you MUST get the pakora. Omg it’s so good! Most things can be made vegan and there’s lots of gluten free options. I also had the savory pancake and coconut curry. The service was great, we were even given some fresh bananas at the end to “hold us over” how sweet! The atmosphere is very calm and relaxing which is great because the food does take some time (totally worth it though!)
Read morePros: Fresh and delicious, Lots of GF options, Great service
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Connoisseur&Caveman
Points +197
Must visit if in the area! Incredible food and great vibe! - Edit
We’re staying in the area & loved spending the afternoon here enjoying absolutely delicious food! Everything is freshly prepared and there is so much love & intention put into every dish! Food does take a while (we enjoyed the slow meal!), but if you’re in a rush, call in your order. Nearly the whole menu can be made vegan. We loved everything we ordered. Favorites were the pakoras & the Mediterranean plate. So good! All the people working there were so friendly & helpful too! We’ll be back many more times!
Read morePros: Fresh, high quality food, So many vegan options!, Nice setting, kind people
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ScottCooper
Points +96
Excellent meal - Edit
Fantastic. Seek them out if you’re anywhere near the restaurant. Food made consciously and with heart. Great staff.
Read morePros: Amazing choices, Great price, Very large portions
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phyllisch
Points +16
Excellent! - Edit
In the food wasteland surrounding Interstate 5 just 3 miles off of it is the Red Dot. Very nice vibe, excellent food, service and Huge Menu BLD. You can’t be in a rush when you go there. I asked for a take away box and they gave me a lovely herbal ice tea for the road! Check it out!!😀
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AdamNeeley
Points +236
Tons of options!! - Edit
I ordered the Ancient Grains Kitchari. It definitely was delicious, authentic tasting Indian food. Out of the mild, medium, and hot, I got the medium and (maybe because I'm a baby) the medium was pretty spicy. They have so many different options here you will get lost in the choices. Anything from pizzas to Indian food to Mediterranean food. It's about 3 ½ miles off the I-5. There was only one person in front of me and they got my food to me within 10 minutes. I have no complaints so far. Oh yeah, my food was $16 but it was a really big portion size.
Read moreSecond visit here I got the Indian Savory Pancake. I wanted to try something sort of breakfast related but something different. I was the only customer in there and once I ordered, my food took about 20 minutes to come out. I wasn't very impressed with what came out. The flavor was mediocre and somewhat bland and honestly, for how long I had to wait, I was really disappointed. It also had some sort of weird chutney that I didn't care too much for. I brought my original 5 star down to 4 because of this experience. Maybe it was just the item I ordered but it wasn't that good.
Updated from previous review on 2023-07-02
Pros: Amount of choices , Lots of vegan choices too
Cons: Wait time too long
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thatcadguy
Points +312
Incredibly delicious - Edit
Everything was fantastic. Huge menu with so many vegan options. High quality, extremely delicious
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JunSix
Points +20
A Pleasant Surprise - Edit
Me and my wife found this place on Happy Cow and we loved the food and service so much that we called them to tell them how good the food was since we got it to go. Hoping to go back next time we're in town. Had the shawarma, gyro (request vegan) and pakora was excellent and great vegan food! Long wait but so worth it!
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KauaiGirl4Ever
Points +16
Wonderful Food, Hidden Gem! - Edit
Food was wonderful and fresh, the vibe here was kind and open-hearted, and service was the same. I was driving from LA to the Bay Area and found this hidden gem on Happy Cow. It’s not too far from the 5 freeway, which was another bonus. I was pleasantly surprised by how magical it felt just sitting down and not being rushed to leave.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Daily specials are varied, Super comfortable place, great vibe
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SydneyDively
Points +76
Huge portions, delicious, high quality food - Edit
I just so happened to get an AirbnB down the street from this place along my travels. My Airbnb host recommended it but informed me the food takes a really long time. He said it’s worth it. He was right! I was taking in the beautiful scenery so I didn’t mind. I got a Thai Iced Tea with coconut milk & boba, Pakora, and the Tofu Curry. The pakora appetizer was huuuuuuge. I barely made a dent in both of my dishes. Employees were very friendly and helpful.
Read moreThe food is made to order so it’s very fresh and flavorful.
This place is one of my favorites of all time now. A truly hidden gem.
Pros: Lots of vegan options, Great customer service, Delicious, high quality dishes
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Andrew1
Points +11
Great! - Edit
Very good food! Super friendly and great flavors. Not too heavy.
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Knoxland
Points +599
Here Now - Edit
Absolute GEM! of a spot to grab a bite enroute. Freshly squeezed orange juice and the GIANT buckwheat flapjacks are delish. Light and neutral sweet even with maple syrup. Customer Service excellent. Welcoming with smiles. Always a plus!
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Bananas&Beer
Points +54
Good food but some problems - Edit
We ordered the yellow curry and the fish & chips. The curry was solid and yummy. The chips were good. The fish is the Gardein Fishless Filets though. I eat them all the time so I recognized them immediately. Awesome tartar sauce. There was no one else in the restaurant but our food took 40 mins. Convenient stop off I5.
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MichelleCastro
Points +18
Definitely a new favorite 🤩 Repeat Visit errrrrytime ! - Edit
Loooved this gem of a find! Seriously the best food. From Thai, Indian, Mediterranean and Mexican you will be impressed at the selection and deliciousness of this vegan gem. I loved the Thai Coconut Curry and the Tofu Mapo! Their Thai iced tea is wonderful. The patio is full of the fresh herbs they use in their dishes too 🥰🥰🥰🥰
Read morePros: Looooooots of options , Vegan and Gluten Free, Vegetarian for those still eating dairy
Cons: None
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dangerbang
Points +23
go to here - Edit
This food is incredible. A gem in beautiful California nature. they Use fresh baked sourdough in the sourdough pasaka . . . I highly recommend you get it for an appetizer and maybe get two. If you’re in a rush, call ahead and place your order. If you are in a rush, we brought some wood and started a fire in the fire pit
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RoxySanchez
Points +24
Awesome! - Edit
The service here was so amazing. Everyone was so kind and attentive. The food was delicious! Everything is made fresh so it does take a while to get your food but it's worth the wait. There are many vegan options to choose from.
Read morePros: Plenty of vegan options
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