Vegan-friendly
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Greek
Vegetarian restaurant serving various entrees like falafels and nachos plus burgers, sandwiches, smoothies, juices, house-made breads, and cakes. Located at a 10-minute walk from the two central metro stations. Est. 2011. Open Mon-Sat 12:00pm-10:00pm, Sun 12:00pm-5:00pm.
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335 Reviews
First Review by camillanorway
Ariane
Points +490
Tasty Vegan food - Edit
A nice quiet little place with many vegan options
Read moreCons: Not all Vegan
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EllieFleur
Points +46
Great place - Edit
It was our first restaurant in Athenes and we weren’t disappointed at all. My husband (a non-vegan/meat eater) and I loved the food which was very tasty and delicious, good plates and great staff... we’ll go again if we have this chance ! We recommend at 100% ... that raw avocado chocolate tart : AMAZING for chocolate lovers
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Farouha
Points +46
Really very good - Edit
We go here every time we visit Athens. The location is central, service very friendly and quick, atmosphere comfy and casual and it’s good for kids too. There’s also a health store next door so it’s perfect to stock up there on vegan snacks and holiday essentials while traveling. The first time we visited (last year) I must admit I was a little disappointed as i saw that the menu was mainly vegetarian (not vegan) which lots of cheese everywhere, but recently I either now know what to order or they put more vegan options on the menu. The food is wholesome and delicious. The tofu starter is amazing and the avocado spinach salad is great. The curry needs a little more flavor but is good and the kids loved it. The mung bean soup was excellent. My kids ear really well every time we come. Thank you and keep up the good work!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Value for money , Extremely friendly service
Cons: Not all food is very tasty , Lots of cheese on the menu
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Phoenjx
Points +360
A bit much dill - Edit
Wasn't too happy about the food I chose but overall a good experience.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2019-07-16
Pros: Many vegan options, Friendly waiter
Cons: Rice cooked too long, Crowded, Rather expensive
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natalie_285
Points +94
really good food. just know what to order - Edit
i ordered the tofu appetizer, macro plate, and bengal tea. all delicious and big portion sizes. i would not recommend the apple pie “tree hugger.” personally i didn’t like it. the upstairs seating is very cozy and the staff is great. most food was organic as well and some was locally sourced.
Read morePros: healthy, local, organic food, lots of vegan options, great staff
Cons: more pricy than most vegan places , nasty apple pie
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LauraEnd
Points +38
Nice staff - Edit
The vegan curry was ok the panini was great. A little bit pricey. But the staff was very nice!
Read morePros: friendly , water for free
Cons: pricey
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AnnabotGlados
Points +253
Great service but food not that great - Edit
The waiter was just amazing, all the staff were super accommodating, they even offered a replacement dish when I didn't like the first one and didn't charge for it. Unfortunately the second one was only marginally better, and my partner didn't really love his pasta dish either. The apple pie for dessert was delicious however, so maybe we just made poor choices from the extensive menu?
Read morePros: Friendly accommodating staff, Nice dessert
Cons: Food average
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AKM02
Points +89
Delicious food - Edit
I had a sandwich and it was deliciously filling! Would definitely recommend.
Read morePros: Clearly labelled vegan items , Servers spoke English
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PinkiePorkie
Points +39
Vegan pizza - Edit
Friendly place!
Read moreWe had the Vegan pizza with Greek salad & the tasty ‘One-Love’ & ‘Pink-Me-Up lemonades
They were the thirst vegetarian restaurant in Greece 8 years ago!!!
Pros: Fresh.
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AndyM_N3
Points +134
Amazing Athens institution - Edit
Try the Luminus Vegan. Trust me. It’s a taste sensation and you won’t regret it
Read morePros: Plenty of vegan options, Excellent baked tofu , Reasonable prices
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MichelleSprouffske
Points +43
Amazing! - Edit
So many options, friendly service and the food was absolutely wonderful! It was so nice to find somewhere that had not only the variety of food to choose from but also the belief system of not harming animals to feed people. We ordered the avocado hummus, penne avocado (not vegan) and the zen tempeh. My daughter said the penne avocado was super creamy and had a lot of flavor. The zen tempeh has just the right amount of spice and the texture of the tempeh was perfect. As for the avocado hummus, you have got to try this! I cannot rave enough about this place. If I lived here I would eat her often 😊
Read morePros: Several options, Friendly service, Reasonable prices
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Luca_D
Points +104
Delicious food and extensive menu - Edit
Avocado offers so many interesting vegan dishes that it was hard to pick. In the end we had the Hummus Avocado and a Persian dish called Rumi’s Dream. I loved both of them! Besides serving excellent food, they make you feel at home with a lovely atmosphere and a very friendly staff. I’ll come back! :-)
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hokusai77
Points +13612
Excellent food - Edit
I have been here many times, and I have always been satisfied with the food: excellent quality and big portions.
Read moreThe last time I went I had the autumn alad, the avocado hummus, and an interesting dish with caramelized tempeh with maple syrup, red cabbage, and chestnuts. Definitely recommended.
Pros: very good food
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VegHeadNYC
Points +238
Avocado Gets an A+ - Edit
My family and I ate here on our last night in Athens. Avocado definitely lives up to its rave reviews. It has phenomenal food, is very kid-friendly and the wait staff is very attentive. Like many veg restaurants, this one was born from a yoga studio. There is an avocado theme to many signature dishes - we ordered the avocado hummus and smoothie and enjoyed both. Standouts also include the Eat, Pray, Love; Vegan Jasmine; & Avocado’s Buger. The sheep’s milk ice cream is a must for dessert. Though a vegetarian restaurant, most dishes can be made vegan if requested. Portion sizes are big, so bring one or a few loved ones with whom to share.
Read morePros: Ambiance , Entrees, Apps & Smoothies, Quick Service
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Sazzleflip
Points +46
The best - Edit
This has been my favourite restaurant on our visit to Athens. We sat upstairs on floor cushions at a low table, chilled out music playing and delicious food. My husband and I both had the poke bowl (Vegan and gluten free), My son had a pizza and my daughter had a stir fry. There are normal tables and chairs downstairs and outside for those that don't want floor cushions.
Read morePros: Many vegan options, chilled atmosphere, , Super friendly staff, delicious food
Cons: A little pricy but worth the money
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tryn ny ty
Points +233
Many options! - Edit
We visited Avocado twice during our short stay in Athens. The staff is very friendly, and the food was good. The menu is extensive with many options and ingredient transparency is good. We had the macro bowl, the poke bowl, the black bean burrito and the koala panini, and we would eat all again.
Read morePros: Extensive menu , Good location , Lots of seating
Cons: Coffee could be better
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petaco
Points +59
Reeeeeally good - Edit
They offer a lot of tasty vegan options, all of them very tasty
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AnnLou28
Points +245
So good! - Edit
We really enjoyed our meal at Avocado. I had the Poke Bowl and it felt so good to have some nutritious food after a while of trying to make meals out of salads and Meze plates. The only downside is that it is quite expensive.
Read morePros: Delicious and nutritious!
Cons: Expensive
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bjartfjarr
Points +94
Amazing green juice - Edit
And very tasty food and friendly staff
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VoiceOverCow
Points +236
Centrally located vegetarian/vegan place - Edit
Although a busy place and buzzing with people, we were lucky to get a small table outside. A restaurant with a wide variety of vegan and vegetarian options, frequented mostly by and locals alike, the menu seemed to cater to an international palate.
Read morePros: Plenty to choose from , Fresh and interesting dishes. , Service was good
Cons: A little pricier than other places in Athens.
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JanaOfBo
Points +25
Great large menu with nice ambiance - Edit
Perfect food spot for the healthy and/or vega/ vegan person. Centrally located, with friendly staff and relaxed atmosphere, Avocado offers a great menu with a lot of options! It was difficult to choose..everything I tasted was delicious. Normally I don’t like Acai, but the Acai smoothie with hemp and flax seeds was very tasteful. I wish so many restaurants would have the spirit of Avocado 👌
Read morePros: Lots of vegeterian and vegan options , Healthy smoothies with powerfoods , Friendly staff
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nachogp
Points +15
Lot of possibilities in a nice place - Edit
Es uno de los pocos sitios que aparece en happycow en el centro de Atenas. Fuí y me quedé muy satisfecho...personal muy amable y comida muy rica
Read morePros: Muchas opciones
Cons: Ninguna
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millerthevoice
Points +19
Tasty veggie food, and friendly staff - Edit
Vegetarian menu with vegan options and marked up with what can be made vegan. Really clean and the staff were all helpful and polite, would and probably will go again.
Read morePros: Good area relative to tourist attractions , Fresh, tasty veg
Cons: A bit pricey
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Lizurd
Points +47
Wonderful experience - Edit
Great service, very attentive and kind with excellent English. The food was also delicious.
Read morePros: many Vegan options , Good vibes
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anaisbrtx
Points +25
Excellent, really nice staff - Edit
The food was so good, there was a lot of options to choose from, and the staff was nice.
Read moreI had a vegan poke ball, which was excellent, and my boyfriend got a juice, some hummus and pita bread, and some stuffed aubergine with cheese, and everything was very good.
Pros: A lot of options, Very good food, Nice staff
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KarolinaŁukasz
Points +48
Amazing - Edit
Really delicious food and lovely stuff
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Simcha
Points +65
Pretty Good - Edit
This was the first place I went to in Athens, because at the time it was one of the only vegan-friendly places available. I've been back several times, partly because it's easy to get to, and the food is good.
Read moreThe more times I go, the less impressed I am, however. The atmosphere is nice; pretty typical veg restaurant with light wood tables, cheery green walls, and a lot of bright space. We went this past summer again, but on one of the super-hot days, and ended up seated upstairs. I had never been up there before. We had to sit on cushions on the floor, and the server wasn't very attentive. After our meal - and I don't even recall what I got - we were not asked about dessert; but it's probably just as well, because the previous couple of times there, the vegan dessert options were very limited. Admittedly, it was not our best day on vacation, but sometimes a person or place can make or break a mood. In this case, Avocado did nothing to make our day much brighter.
Because I have been there quite a few times before, I want to add that this isn't our normal experience. The servers we've had have been really personable and friendly (though not vegan, sadly), and the place has been accommodating even during a bit of a rush. I don't know if they take reservations, but we have never made any.
By far the macro plate is the absolute best - and the pumpkin soup! I don't usually care for pumpkin-this and pumpkin-that, but their soup was outstanding. The macro plate will make you feel healthy almost right away if you've been bingeing on junk food recently. The tofu is soooo delicious; I think they should add extra tofu to the macro plate. But that's just me. Some may prefer the sweet potatoes or rice. In any case, it is incredibly delicious and very reasonably priced.
I would say the two downsides of Avocado are that it's not vegan, and that the vegan desserts are few. I think there is an apple pie, which I didn't have because my wife's mother had made us one; and some raw chocolate thing which, to be honest, was the worst vegan dessert I have ever had. It was bitter and dense, the coconut cream was not sweet, and I couldn't eat it. So I wouldn't recommend Avocado for dessert, but I most definitely would recommend their macro plate. It is scrumptious.
Pros: Conveniently located to tourists, cheery decor, Very reasonably priced, Delicious vegan entrees & appetizers
Cons: Not all vegan, They believe in "happy sheep" milk, Raw vegan dessert is bad
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