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Vegetarian restaurant on the Monterey Peninsula since 2010. Serves breakfast items, a variety of savory entrees, and eclectic mushroom dishes including truffle pizzas. Food is mostly vegan. Live music nightly from 7pm-close. Est. 2022. Open Mon-Thu 9:00am-8:00pm, Fri-Sat 9:00am-9:00pm, Sun 9:00am-8:00pm.
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1180 Forest Ave Ste F, Pacific Grove, California, USA, 93950
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- Outdoor seating
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 01 Nov 2024 by geometric-noise
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172 Reviews
First Review by mlcats
jamesrgolder
Points +57
Excellence - Edit
I cannot say enough good things about this restaurant. Stopped by for dinner one night and breakfast the next day and both were excellent.
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aims8
Points +116
Delicious - Edit
Inventive and delicious vegetarian food. Many things are vegan and gluten-free. Very mushroom heavy with wild mushrooms. Pleasant atmosphere and friendly service. I got an iced tea and one of the specials, potato flautas. It was delicious, and came with salad on top. 
Read moreCons: Don’t serve tofu, my preferred protein.
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Brycew
Points +1338
Mushrooms! - Edit
If you like mushrooms, come here! #Veganuary
Read morePros: Locally foraged ingredients, Live music, Quality food
Cons: Expensive , Not 100% vegan
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KaliCaraWillage
Points +92
So good!! - Edit
Had one of their pizzas with fried oyster mushrooms and garlic aioli as well as potato taquitos. All pizzas can be made vegan. I will definitely be back.
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InquisitiveOne
Points +85
A second chance - Edit
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Read moreJulia’s expressed concern over my family's previous experience, acknowledging it as an unusual occurrence. The restaurant issued a sincere written and verbal apology, along with full compensation for the unsatisfactory meal.
Welcomed back with enthusiasm, we were eager to give this local favorite another chance.
We started with the fried mushroom appetizer, a family favorite. The mushrooms were perfectly battered and golden-brown.
For our main course, we chose a smokehouse pizza with vegan cheese and potato flautas. The pizza was phenomenal—the dough was airy and soft, yet crispy on the bottom, and the toppings were expertly placed.
The potato flautas were equally delicious, with well-seasoned potato filling and perfectly fried tortillas.
We concluded our meal with a slice of strawberry cream cake, which disappeared almost instantly due to its deliciousness.
Overall, I'm very pleased with our decision to return to this local gem. We truly appreciate the restaurant's accountability and their warm welcome.
—previous review below—
Our family was eager to dine at Julia's, hoping to find a safe and enjoyable vegetarian meal. Unfortunately, our experience was far from positive.
The service was inconsistent and, at times, downright rude. We were initially served a meager portion of water and had to repeatedly flag down waitstaff for refills. Our server seemed annoyed by our simple water order.
The most shocking incident occurred when a waitress abruptly scolded us for using our phones at the table, even though a nearby table was doing the same. Her rude tone and public shaming were both embarrassing and unnecessary.
While the fried mushrooms were a highlight, the desserts were disappointing. Given the overall poor service and disrespectful treatment, we won't be returning to Julia's.
Updated from previous review on 2024-11-12
Pros: Fried mushrooms , Vegan Smokehouse pizza
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mrotis
Points +198
Food was fantastic - Edit
Get the fried oyster mushrooms. They were so good. Also had the tamale pie and the orange vegetables and both were great. Tons of vegan dessert options as well!
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MatMountain
Points +286
What a gem! - Edit
The food and service easily exceeded our expectations in flavor, beauty and creativity. The atmosphere is also so warm, cozy and creative. Do not skip this delicious food!
Read morePros: Amazing delicious vegan food, Mushrooms , The bathrooms are super creative
Cons: Not 100% plant based, probably about 90%
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veganfoodiechristine
Points +290
AMAZING food, especially for mushroom lovers! - Edit
A mushroom lover’s paradise, aka my paradise! Julia’s is a vegetarian restaurant with plenty of vegan options. They focus on a farm-to-table concept, which I just love. Of course, I had to try the mushroom sampler, which included fried lion’s mane, cordyceps, and baby blue oyster mushrooms. Just delicious 🥲 I could have had just a sampler for a meal!
Read moreI had the cordycep brunch bowl because I wanted to try their vegan egg. I was shocked because it tasted exactly like how I remember eggs tasting 🤯 My brother had their candy cap French toast, which was super delicious with the walnuts.
The next time I’m in the Pacific Grove and Monterey area, I want to come back to have more mushrooms and try their vegan pizza!
I ordered:
- Mushroom sampler
- Cordyceps brunch bowl
- Candy cap French toast
Visited on May 27, 2024
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ynwa
Points +2111
So good with a rich menu - Edit
From breakfast to dessert, appetizers and main courses. Super creative items making up traditional dishes. Will always return.
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earen
Points +16
Great food - Edit
Had bbq pizza, chicken of the woods pizza, 2 salads and the mushroom sampler. Everything made vegan. All fantastic ! Great crust on the pizza.
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dalena
Points +92
Almost everything is vegan or can be made vegan - Edit
Lots of vegan options. I think just about everything can be made vegan. They have vegan substitutes for anything that's not normally vegan. Very friendly staff.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options/substitutes
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SaraNewstein
Points +90
Vegetarian but everything can be made vegan - Edit
Delicious salads and appetizers, a focus on mushrooms
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Corrigan
Points +242
Delicious food! - Edit
Almost everything is vegan, except they serve eggs at breakfast and pizza can have dairy cheese. Vegan cheese available on all pizzas as well. Everything we ate was incredible! The fried mushrooms are a must, they’re exceptional. Even our non vegan friends loved it!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-08-10
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babidi
Points +2964
Excellent - Edit
Almost all dishes are vegan or are available as a vegan version. My bacon egg sandwich and the French toast both had that special something that elevated the taste to another level. Highly recommended.
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badgirlsvegan
Points +2104
Excellent - Edit
I loved the food at this place. Both the egg sando and the huevos rancheros were delicious.
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kayla.mc
Points +24
Amazing food, cute place - Edit
Hubby and I got margarita pizzas (mine was vegan, his was vegetarian). Both were divine! I also got a vegan fruit tart and hibiscus mint kombucha. Can’t say enough good things about the ambiance! The ladies who served us were kind and delightful. Putting this restaurant on our list of favorites when we vacation to Pacific Grove. 10/10 recommend.
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pankeks
Points +26
Delicious Food and friendly staff - Edit
We really enjoyed the Curry and the scone with a caramel-mushroom sauce! Very delicious! I don’t remember the name of the other main dish, but it was also good 😄 Almost everything is vegan, except for one cake option. The staff is also very friendly and had some good recommendations for our stay in Monterey. The food is expensive, but I guess it’s like that in this area. 20-24$ for a main course (June 2024).
Read moreThe toilet is an experience, though it did not smell that good. But it was clean.
Definitely would go there again!
Updated from previous review on 2024-06-26
Pros: Good food, Friendly staff, Delicious Curry
Cons: Quite expensive, Smell in the restroom
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veeps
Points +17
Great place for vegetarians and vegans - Edit
Food was amazing. Esp. the yellow curry. Tried the cauliflower wings and margarita pizza, loved them too.
Read morePros: Cozy, Nice ambiance , Good service
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DominicHowell
Points +77
Fantastic Food - Edit
Really enjoyed eating here, I had the yellow coconut curry which was delicious. The staff were friendly and the place has a really nice vibe.
Read morePlenty of vegan options too.
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GaryNotley
Points +535
Great food, lovely atmosphere and super friendly staff - Edit
Food was great and restaurant was cosy and very busy, which is always a good sign
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-05-02
Pros: Great atmospere, Excellent food
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Veganchic26
Points +42
Amazing Food! - Edit
Iris salad was amazing. Orange cauliflour chicken was amazing. Pizza crust was delightful
Read morePros: Service, Live Music, Food was amazing
Cons: Expensive, Closes Early
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JennaRiker
Points +54
Scrumptious and great gluten free choices as well - Edit
Charming place with a fabulous menu, warm and accommodating staff and delicious food.
Read morePros: Tasty
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dlachica
Points +3216
Mushroom Foraging Event! - Edit
What a great experience and perfect day to learn about mushrooms and go foraging with Julia’s. If you want to understand what it takes to forage in the Pacific Coast, this is a good event to attend. They hold the events Nov-Feb(or mid March).
Read moreThe offer of a 4 course pre fix menu meal was a great value and fabulous meal. Definitely want to do that again!
Pros: Great atmosphere , Friendly staff, Mushrooms!
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meganp
Points +24
Super sweet! - Edit
My partner and I are on a road trip from Portland, Oregon to Tucson, Arizona, with our cat and our dog. Finding outdoor seating that will accept both pets and where we can still have quality food is challenging, to say the least. Julia's was amazing! They readily accepted our pets, and the food was, unique and delicious. We had the vegan California pizza and a really fabulous sampler appetizer special that included additional locally foraged mushrooms and a side arugula salad that was big enough for two! Everyone was friendly, including other customers, and accepting of our unique situation. There was also live music. It's a small spot, but a worthy trip!
Read morePros: Quality vegan food, Very friendly service, Pet friendly, outdoor seating with cute heaters
Cons: Outdoor seating is essentially in a parking lot
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BrookeGrayson
Points +22
Beautiful - Edit
Not only was the meal a delight to behold, it was delicious. Chilaquiles with lions mane and donut bites with dipping sauce!
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wolfrun5
Points +26
Hands down best Vegan dishes!! - Edit
Love the atmosphere with live edge wood tables. Live music was a nice add. The delux mushroom platter was amazing and the California pizza delicious. We will definitely come back.
Read morePros: Food homemade and amazing , Draft beer, Atmosphere
Cons: None!
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Zurv
Points +1422
Amazing vegan options - Edit
I had the tamales and oh my goodness it was tasty. The beans and rice that came with it made the whole dish even better. I also had the crispy mushrooms with the blue oyster mushrooms and they were delicious! The staff was very kind and the bathrooms are cool trust me. For drink I had the hot coco and it was one of the best I’ve had ever. #Veganuary
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-01-18
Pros: Food, Staff
Cons: Expensive
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