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Aabha Indian Cuisine
3690 The Barnyard ~ : +1-831-250-5940
Moderate -- Lacto, Indian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Has vegan menu choices like avocado-pomegranate chaat and aloo baigan and avocado-masala rice. Charges a fee if paying by credit card. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 12:00pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Alvarado Street Brewery
Ocean & Mission St ~ : +1-831-293-8621
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Pizza, Western, Beer/Wine, Gluten-free, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Brewery serving beer, wine, cocktails, and food. Has several vegan options, including an artichoke tempura sandwich and crispy cauliflower. Additional dishes can be made vegan upon request, including burgers (sub a Beyond Burger patty), papas bravas, a hummus plate, and pizza (ask to omit cheese). Outdoor seating. Reservations required. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Thu 11:30am-8:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am-9:00pm, Sun 11:30am-8:00pm -- Rating: 2.5 Happycow(s)
Cafe Luna
Ocean Ave & Mission St, Courtyard Lvl (at Carmel Plaza) ~ : +1-831-624-0138
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Take-out, Asian, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Small cafe with vegan potstickers and vegan ramen. Vegetarian sandwiches and paninis can be made vegan upon request. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 7:00am-6:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet
California Market at Pacific's Edge
120 Highlands Dr ~ : +1-831-622-5450
Expensive -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Can provide 4-course vegan tasting menu for dinner. Other vegan options outside of the tasting menu are possible - ask. Outdoor seating. Reservations required. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 6:00pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)
Carmel Belle
San Carlos between Ocean and 7th ~ : +1-831-624-1600
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Juice bar, Beer/Wine, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Restaurant offering vegan dishes and an organic juice and smoothie bar. Vegan items are marked with a (v). Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 8:00am-6:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)
Chopstix
26135 Carmel Rancho Blvd, Ste D-2A (at Carmel Rancho Shopping Center) ~ : +1-831-625-2622
Moderate -- Ovo, Fast food, Delivery, Take-out, Asian, Vietnamese, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Vietnamese restaurant with vegan choices. Menu includes vegan fried tofu, summer rolls, mango salad, vegetable udon soup, tofu rice plate, tofu vegetable stir-fry, cucumber salad and more. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sat 11:00am-7:00pm -- Rating: 2 Happycow(s)
Cultura
Dolores St (at Between 5th and 6th) ~ : +1-831-250-7005
Expensive -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Mexican, Gluten-free, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Serves family style dishes inspired by Oaxaca at this upscale Mexican food restaurant. Has a vegan bowl, both at dinner and weekend brunch and veggie tacos. Has other veggie appetizers that MAY be vegan, plus some vegan choices are not on the online menu, such as enchiladas with a cashew crema. Reservations required. Accepts credit cards. Tue-Sun 5:00pm-8:30pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)
Dametra Cafe
Ocean Ave & Lincoln St ~ : +1-831-622-7766
Moderate -- Lacto, Middle Eastern, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Mediterranean restaurant with vegan options including falafel dishes, vegetable dishes, stuffed grape leaf and hummus. Mon-Sun 11:00am-11:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)
Jeju Kitchen
106 Carmel Center Pl ~ : +1-831-574-8693
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Asian, Fusion, Honey, Korean, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Korean restaurant with vegetarian dishes that can easily be made vegan upon request. Offers noodles, salad, tofu rice bowl and more. Specify vegan when ordering. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 11:00am-8:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
R G Burgers
201 Crossroads Blvd ~ : +1-831-626-8054
Moderate -- Lacto, American, Fast food, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Burger restaurant but offers a falafel patty served with tahini dressing. Accepts credit cards. -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)
Rise + Roam
7th Ave (at Mission) ~ : +1-831-574-2900
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Pizza, Italian, Bakery, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Bakery and pizzeria with labeled vegan options including breads, tahini brownies and pizza with vegan cheese. Mon-Sun 7:00am-3:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)
Sushi Heaven
Dolores St ~ : +1-831-625-2067
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Japanese, Take-out, Asian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Japanese restaurant with vegan choices. Menu includes an assortment of vegan vegetable sushi rolls. Also offers edamame, green salad, seaweed salad and miso soup. NOTE: Reported May 2023 to have limited vegan options – please send updates to HappyCow. Accepts credit cards. Mon 5:00pm-8:30pm, Tue-Sat 12:00pm-8:30pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Tommy's Wok
Mission, btwn Ocean & 7th ~ : +1-831-624-8518
Moderate -- Ovo, Chinese, Take-out, Asian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Menu states that that the kitchen cooks with chicken stock, but staff will make anything on the menu without it upon request. Example of choices for vegans include vegetable fried rice (without egg) and orange tofu. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Tue-Sun 11:30am-2:30pm, 4:30pm-8:30pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Treehouse Cafe
San Carlos St ~ : +1-831-626-1111
Moderate -- Lacto, Mediterranean, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Mediterranean restaurant offering a veggie burger (specify no cheese), lentil soup, and salads. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 11:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Yafa
5th Ave NW ~ : +1-831-624-9232
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Mediterranean, Fast food, Delivery, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Mediterranean restaurant with vegan choices. Menu includes vegan stuffed grape leaves, hummus, falafel, whole baked artichoke, vegan Mediterranean cauliflower steak and more. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Thu 5:00pm-10:00pm, Fri-Sun 11:30am-2:30pm, Fri 5:00pm-9:30pm, Sat-Sun 5:00pm-10:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)
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