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Serves meat, vegan options available. Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner includes vegetarian-friendly options such as the Mediterranean platter, moussaka, tamari tofu, falafel wrap, vegan soup, and organic blue corn pancakes. Open interior with also deck seating. Open Mon-Sun 11:00am-8:00pm.
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557 Summerfeild Rd, Santa Rosa, California, USA, 95405
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12 Reviews
First Review by kindlizard
imandy46
Points +101
Very good! - Edit
A very good place in a very small town of Santa Rosa. Med platter was good though a bit less on strong flavours as such … vegan chocolate was really moist and tasty.. lot of vegan default options plus many veganisable ones.. lovely staff…
Read morePros: Plethora of options
Cons: Little less on flavours
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BronaghDempsey
Points +109
Vegan comfort food - Edit
Love this restaurant! How up down the street from it and go to it every time I come home. My go to is then black bean burger and sweet potato fries.
Read morePros: Most of the menu is vegetarian/vegan , very underrated about dietary restrictions
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MayaPapay4
Points +44
Will come back - Edit
Nice atmosphere, good food, friendly staff. Unfortunately no vegan desserts available anymore but they do have non dairy milks for hot chocolate or chai for something sweet.
Read morePros: Good atmosphere , Tasty food, Friendly staff
Cons: No vegan desserts (anymore)
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WFPB_Reviews
Points +33
Tasty vegan options - Edit
We liked the variety which includes standard Middle Eastern fare as well as meatless burgers. Also liked the effort to serve whole-wheat bread products (e.g., whole-wheat pita) instead of white. They could cater better to vegans by labeling the menu more clearly and creating vegan versions of vegetarian dishes, for example the Mediterranean platter.
Read morePros: Has a variety of vegan options, Willing to adjust vegetarian dishes to make vegan, Side salad was large and very fresh
Cons: Baba ghanoush is made with yogurt here
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NilsHeymann
Points +864
Hours are 11 to 8 at the moment - Edit
Hours need to be updated. It could be a Covid thing
Read moreJulieEA
Hi Nils, I've updated them. Please know that you can send in an official update for hours so our staff will be sure to see them. :)
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Kolbec
Points +24
Tofu salads - Edit
Great place to go on a Saturday night next door to a movie theater. Tofu salads were great. Cute atmosphere. Cort the waitress might be the best server in existence.
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NinaBortolotto
Points +24
My all time favorite restaurant as a vegan - Edit
Falafel wrap
Read moreGourmet veggie burrito
Beyond burger
Garden wrap
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Forman
Points +6306
Good - Edit
We have been here a few times. Nice selection of vegan items and usually a yummy vegan dessert.
Read moreToday we had soup and salad. Great choice.
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catbone
Points +574
Put This Cafe At The Top Of Your List! - Edit
I jumped in my car with only 20 minutes til closing time, hoping all the way of my 5 minute drive, they would still give me a takeout order. Even though it took me 6 minutes to get there, I ran in and asked if I could still get an order To Go. The 2 very sweet girls at the counter looked at each other and then they both nodded at me, "Yes".. I could still place an order To Go. Thank goodness!
Read moreI ordered the Mediterranean Platter, a wonderful "Medley" of Hummus, Beet Salad, Baba Ganouj, 3 Falafel Patties, 3 Stuffed Grape Leaves, Tabbouleh and a generous serving of Pita Bread. I went back and forth on the Black Bean Chili and finally decided to add it to my order... and I'm sure glad I did because it was absolutely hands-down delicious! It had caught my eye on the menu because it said "Oil-Free" Chili.
I can tell you I am definitely coming back for the Chili and the Falafels... Well, the Hummus was really excellent and so was the Beet Salad, another winner! Okay, maybe I'd better just cover all my bases and say, "Everything... I mean EVERYTHING... was absolutely delicious! The Tahini was so creamy and light you are just floating on air when you eat it. I also love the special "Vegetarian" section on the menu and they can make your meal Vegan too with a few food omissions.
If you like Mediterranean Food, I think you'd better put this cafe at the top of your list, because I sure am. Every time we're in Santa Rosa, I'm going to make it a point to stop at the East West Cafe. Not only is the food good, but you should see the gorgeous desserts they have in their display case (See Photo).
The only thing I will do differently next visit is to dine-in! It feels so good in there, with extra high ceilings and intriguing wall hangings. I couldn't help noticing the several small interesting turquoise plaques grouped on the wall by the door, and similar groupings also on several other walls. I was told by one of the girls who took my order that each turquoise plaque was a different prayer. They are so interesting and individually beautiful in their own unique way, you will want to have a closer look at each wall grouping when you come in.
And the service here is so hospitable that these precious ladies offered me a glass of water while I waited for my Takeout order. She even thought about the fact that I was just coming from a movie, on our way to Santa Rosa from Novato, and confirmed with me that I would indeed need forks and spoons with napkins for my Takeout meal. I really like that kind of thoughtfulness. It makes you feel like they really care about you... AND what you'll need to have a pleasant experience while eating THEIR food... even if it's Takeout.
So, although I could not dine-in the cafe tonight, I am definitely coming back for the full-service experience next time... because I can already tell from their conscienious, genuine old-world hospitality, it's going to be a phenomenal meal in a spiritually significant environment served by kind, wonderfully present individuals. Thank you so much wonderful chefs and staff in restaurant service here... And special thanks to the owners of this spiritually-driven culinary cafe for creating this refined dining experience for your appreciative patrons!
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weffinger
Points +30
One of Our Favorites in Santa Rosa - Edit
This is one of our favorites when we are in Santa Rosa. We have tried every vegetarian item on the menu, and have yet to be disappointed. We especially like the vegan chocolate cake for desert.
Read morePros: Atmosphere, Staff, Food
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vegancookie
Points +30
Great mediterranean - Edit
I always enjoy going to East West. It is a little out of my price range (which isn't saying much) but it has good food and great decor. They even have vegan cake sometimes!
Read morePros: vegan cake
Cons: cost
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kindlizard
Points +1144
Great service - Edit
The best thing about this place was the service!!!! They had to find out what (few) vegan options there were. I likely wouldn't go back, it was like 2 things and I think it was a bland tofu dish. I think they try though so that's worth something. The servers were awesome though. Nice to say hi to a friendly face while on the road.
Read morePros: SERVICE
Cons: taste, vegan selection
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