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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
vegangrocerygrabs
Points +1565
Surprisingly Delicious! - Edit
Wow oh wow! Julia's truly blew me away. When I saw they were a vegetarian restaurant I was a little skeptical of how many things could be made vegan. Come to find out almost everything on their menu is vegan and everything else can easily be made vegan. Everything vegan is clearly labeled with a V along with gluten free (GF) and items containing nuts (N). Flavors were fresh, menu items were creative. I was thoroughly impressed m. Will definitely be coming back when I'm in the area!!!
Read morePros: The bathroom is an experience, Almost everything is vegan, Friendly staff
Cons: Pricey
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Quattlejizz
Points +383
Experience. - Edit
Coming here will make you feel good. You eat well prepared meals with calm flavor profiles, and enjoy smooth Portuguese jazz while bathing in the morning sun. The real stars of this place are the mushroom dishes, which I regrettably did not order. The huevos rancheros were great, and I would definitely recommend. Skip the coffee and donut holes, and go instead for kombucha, juice, or tea.
Read moreFind a reason to use the bathroom.
Respect to the artist: Laura Tryon for her transformation of the space.
Pros: Oasis
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MikeFeinstein
Points +1804
Tasty, high quality - Edit
Relaxed, conscious environment. Very tasty food, high quality - and pricey, because that is the neighborhood. I got the vegan hot-buttered rum along w/my meal. Good, but they brought it after the starter cauliflower came. Make sure to tell them to bring it before the meal. I think it is hand made, so maybe takes a while. But they can time it. I don't think you can go wrong with the food, but be prepared to spend. So make this a sit-down dining experience.
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ScottCline
Points +3327
Delicious lunch - Edit
I had the fried “egg” sandwich with paprika eggs and it was delicious. The staff was very friendly and many things were vegan friendly.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Friendly staff
Cons: A bit expensive.
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Seatown_vegan
Points +8675
Amazing! - Edit
Came here specifically for breakfast before leaving this beautiful area and heading back home to rain. The fried egg sandwich is absolutely Ah-ma-ZING!!!! I highly recommend it. Also ordered the French toast banana split thing which was great as well. Would definitely frequent this place if I lived here.
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Cathyclay
Points +21
Julia's vegetarian/ Vegan - Edit
I love to come to Monteray CA even more now that I found this gem of a place. Best food, best service! I have now tried most of the dishes they serve. They specialize in mushrooms! It is amazing! We love you from Modesto!
Read morePros: Food, Service, Environment
Cons: 2 hours from home
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martinsarabia
Points +24
Amazing find - Edit
Loved finding this place on our vacation!! The space at Julia’s is a vibe on its own. Menu is fantastic. Will return.
Read morePros: Lots of options, High level menu , Super friendly space
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Conniemm
Points +1800
Great restaurant! - Edit
I had breakfast at Julia's yesterday. What a great spot!
Read moreWe had huevo ranchero with vegan "eggs" the restaurant sources from Loving Hut. It was delicious. I especially enoyed the crispy potatoes.
For dessert we had donut holes that were coated in sugar. It was served with a bowl of candy cap sauce that was also very sweet. I found I didn't need the dipping sauce. The same sauce is used in their hot chocolate, which was delicious.
The interior is beautiful with slabs of trees as tables. The silverware is big and quirky. The bathroom was a real experience.
I met the owner and it sounds like the place has transformed some since the pandemic started. There are plans to expand along with construction of a new bathroom with a different theme.
I highly recommend checking out this place. Good food and a good time.
Pros: Everything can be made vegan, Fun atmosphere, Great service
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InHerImagePhoto
Points +252
Amazing! - Edit
Really great experience- if you’re into funghi ( and dosing) this is a really unique restaurant. They have a real love for mushrooms and a diverse menu in a lovely dining room setting. A great find if you’re in the area!
Read moreBe sure to visit the bathroom- it’s a total experience ❤️
Updated from previous review on 2021-09-10
Pros: Vegan options , Microdosing options , Do not miss a visit to the bathroom!!- trust me!!
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LindsayNeussl
Points +800
Amazing food! - Edit
4 stars only because its vegetarian and not fully vegan, anything can be made vegan. Had vegan eggs and great unique options! DEFINATLY get the donut holes!
Read morePros: Lots of VG options and GF
Cons: Vegetarian
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vegan_mouse
Points +1465
Insanely good - Edit
This was a real treat while visiting Carmel for our anniversary. Both dishes we had were delicious and filling - we had no room left for dessert! I love the vast variety of the menu. Definitely pricey, but you get what you pay for!
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JRSIII
Points +188
Julia’s met all our expectations - Edit
Highly deserving of 5 stars, Julia’s offers an all vegan, diverse, flavorful, and full portion meals that blew my wife and i away. Highly recommend the exotic mushroom platter, the orange chicken, Buffalo wings, and of course the house made ranch.
Read morePros: Huge flavorful portions , Affordable , Diverse options
Cons: No cons
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amarcial021
Points +132
So delicious - Edit
Food and service were great! Highly recommend the “egg”sandwich.
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Urbanvegan
Points +40
We can’t help but go back over and over for vegan delights! - Edit
Must have their vegan egg sandwich & Vegan Huevos Rancheros! And need I say: Donut Holes?
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-07-11
Pros: Yes, lots of Vegan options, Friendly & Fast Service but you don’t feel rushed, Reasonable Prices
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Katara
Points +128
This has to be one my favs - Edit
My son and daughter-in-law took me here for lunch during my visit. They have amazing food with mushrooms features. I have had both the yellow curry and tamale pie. Their vegan donut holes are served with a candy cap mushroom sauce that’s amazing. Lots of joyful food choices including pizzas and they have great vegan drinks as well. Their kumbucha is lovely. No meat I served but they do have some dairy and eggs. Almost all the menu has vegan options at least. Add the mushrooms- you won’t be disappointed.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-06-05
Pros: Most of the menu is or can be made vegan, wild mushrooms focused , Friendly interesting staff - awesome bathroom
Cons: Not entirely vegan
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captmayhem
Points +91
Excellent 🍄🍄🍄 - Edit
Stopped in for breakfast. You must order their Mushroom Hash with Vegan egg. Incredible! It’s so big it could be shared.
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JulienneSlice
Points +1915
Delectable! - Edit
Julia’s is a gem of a cafe with a menu filled with inspiration and delectable ingredients. I tip my hat to the chef who has created outstanding delicious culinary creations. I absolutely loved the savory vegan huevo ranchero plate with crispy potatoes and the yellow kabocha squash curry bowl. Overall the highlight was trying their specialty of delicious mushroom sautéed steaks on a bed of arugula. So if you’re in the area definitely don’t miss out as I wish I would have discovered this place sooner.
Read morePros: Creative menu, Quality ingredients , Lot’s of vegan options
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shainh
Points +44
Our favorite restaurant! - Edit
We had the Huevos rancheros (ask for vegan egg), the mushroom sampler plate and the mushroom hash(ask for vegan egg) and everything was incredibly seasoned and tasted amazing. Our favorite on the mushroom sampler is the lions mane.
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Zaz374
Points +214
Come here. A lot! - Edit
Amazing food! Great menu, great service, lots of mushroom varieties to try too!
Read morePros: Loads of options including vegan and gf, Food is delicious
Cons: 2 hours drive to get here, worth it!
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Laura3366
Points +18
Surprisingly delicious!! - Edit
Julia’s is such a funny little hole in the wall! We weren’t expecting live music, great service and the most delicious pizza that Ive had since I became vegan 3 years ago, but that exactly what we got. Hope we can make it back there next time we visit!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-04-21
Pros: Smokehouse pizza
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Worldvegkitchen
Points +1317
Great food, bad service - Edit
A mushroom-led restaurant! We are mushroom fiends so the menu was very exciting to us. I called and asked if I could make a reservation and if there were heat lamps and he brushes me off the phone and said just to come. We get there and there’s a 20 min wait (why I said I wanted to make a reservation!) and there wasn’t really heat lamps except for tables of 2. We didn’t want to wait as we had a toddler and it was very cold outside. The food was delicious especially the pizzas. I would say 5 stars for couples/adults and 3 stars if you have kids.
Read moreCons: Rude service
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hopevsnschaick
Points +281
Excellent, lots of choice and dog friendly - Edit
Great fresh food. Large variety to choose from. Will be back when in Pacific Grove.
Read morePros: Dog Friendly , Fresh produce , Delicious food.
Laura3366
4 stars?
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stg11
Points +49
Brunch! - Edit
What a gem! We had the vegan fried egg sandwich and vegan huevos rancheros, as well as mimosas. Everything was delicious! Very friendly service and charming atmosphere. The chef came out and chatted with us. Great experience.
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MarknLinda
Points +22
Great find! - Edit
This was our first Happy Cow find. The app is sure worth it! What a fun place. My husband and I enjoyed the evening dining outside, under the marigold garland. The vegan brownie with the mushroom caramel sauce and vegan ice cream was a surprise and oh so good. The owner told us all about candy cap mushrooms, showed us a container of dried mush rooms, and let us smell their maple syrup/praline smell. Too bad we don’t live closer.
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courtpline
Points +1182
Wonderful restaurant - Edit
Amazing food, service, and atmosphere. Great place for a date night.
Read morePros: Beautiful presentation, Organic, Cozy
Cons: Limited seating
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pauipueo
Points +30
best restaurant in the world - Edit
This is my favorite and will forever be my favorite restaurant. Julia’s is the most amazing magical place with such beautiful people. Anthony, the owner, is such a amazing human. All the workers are like family. I ate here almost everyday when I lived in Carmel. The Julia’s pizza is my personal favorite, and the yellow coconut curry!! Oh my goodness so good! Also the desserts are UNBELIEVABLY AMAZING. Overall, go and see the magic.
Read morePros: Amazing food, Amazing art, Amazing people
Cons: Too amazing , I miss it
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Kracken87
Points +63
SO GOOD!!! - Edit
This place is vegan/vegetarian. Its an absolute MUST if you're in the area
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