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Achilles by the Sea
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Veg-options
Vegan-friendly
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Mediterranean
Take-out
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Serves meat, vegan options available. Mediterranean restaurant with a variety of vegan friendly dishes. Includes heart shaped falafel, hummus and tahini sauce. Open Tue-Sat 11:00am-9:00pm, Sun 11:00am-8:00pm.
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1404 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, California, USA, 95062
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Last update on 23 Nov 2022 by Guest
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Added by andyjng on 23 Nov 2022
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8 Reviews
First Review by andyjng
errrrcuh
Points +20
lots of veg options - Edit
One of my favorite local places! The falafel plate is my go-to with half salad half rice, and a pita on the side. I love the lentil soup and dolmas (all vegan). The staff are super friendly and helpful if you have any questions relating to the menu!
Read morePros: Best falafel! , Friendly staff, Lots of vegan options
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NatalieDean
Points +16
Yummy. Mention vegan - Edit
Love the falafel wraps, take care not to get it with yogurt sauce.
Read moreLiked the vegan baklava.
Amazing hot sauce.
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nerissawvh
Points +165
Good quick takeout - Edit
Great to have a tasty vegan option. The plate was a good quantity of fresh food but the wrap was not as large as I had hoped.
Read morePros: Clearly marked vegan options , Tastes good and not expensive , House made Turkish delight
Cons: Not fancy (fast casual, used to be a taco bell), Wraps not as large as I would like
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themuppetlibrarian
Points +2742
Odd flavors in falafel wrap - Edit
I was looking forward to trying it and was disappointed. I love Mediterranean food and I don’t think it qualifies as such. The falafel wrap was served in a tortilla like a burrito instead of lavash. I got all the vegan options in the wrap. The lettuce was soggy, the olives and pickles tasted like Italian style not Mediterranean. Won’t go back unfortunately
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jamesisvegan
Points +46
Friendly, Clear Vegan labels - Edit
Great food, friendly, knowledgeable staff that will steer your ordering if you say you’re vegan. I love the lentil soup which is vegan, blended and served with crispy pita bits. Excellent waffle fries. I like getting the falafel plate on half and half salad/rice. Halva is vegan and delicious, tons of cool imported fruit sodas.
Read morePros: Easy to order vegan, Fun options , Affordable for families
Cons: Not a ton of vegan options, but good
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TreePrince
Points +30
Big Ups - Edit
I travel a lot for work. This place felt like home. The owner was very friendly, knowledgeable and generous. The prices were reasonable and the food was fantastic. We had falafel wraps, grape leaves, furlongs delight and lentil soup.
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Conniemm
Points +1765
Best for takeout - Edit
The owner is extremely friendly and knowledgeable about adjustments needed to make dishes vegan. However, I think this restaurant is best for take-out as it the space has retained the vibe of its life as a former Taco Bell. I didn't find it enjoyable to eat in the restaurant.
Read moreI've been a couple of times and while the falafel was tasty, my pita bread was almost gummy. I wonder if it had baked long enough. I'd probably order the wrap or salad if I go again but I'm not sure I will.
Pros: Friendly owner
Cons: No ambiance
andyjng
I agree with you about the ambiance! Doesn’t feel super welcoming and that’s not their fault either 😅
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andyjng
Points +5359
Best Falafel in Town - Edit
Their Falafel Pita ($10) has some of the crispiest, freshest falafels I've had while dining out - these were delicious and an absolute must when ordering. Although they are advertised as "heart shape," it's nearly impossible to see it if you order the pita option. Next time, I definitely would go for the plate with the warm fluffy pita on the side.
Read moreBy making it fully vegan, you sacrifice the baba ganoush as well as some of their sauces, but that's okay. When it's all stuffed inside a pita pocket, it's hard to really tell one add-on from another. All you can taste is deliciousness.
Staff here were super friendly as well. They helped explain what was in certain dishes and clarified why some were and weren't vegan for me - love it.
Pros: Fresh falafels, Friendly staff
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