Vegan
American
Fast food
Delivery
Take-out
Fusion
Gluten-free
African
African fusion est. 2017 with a mostly gluten free menu. There are two separate weekday and weekend menus, dishes include rice and quinoa bowls, soups and burgers, wraps, toast and more. Black owned. Open Mon-Thu 11:00am-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-10:00pm, Sun 11:00am-9:00pm. Kitchen closes half hour before restaurant.
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Abbott Square Market, 725 Front St Ste 2, Santa Cruz, California, USA, 95060
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- Outdoor seating
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- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 19 Mar 2024 by CutiePig
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Added by Rebeli on 02 Jul 2017
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83 Reviews
First Review by VeganGeo
vegvanna5899
Points +18
Delicious, filling - Edit
Great food in a very fun and open setting. Good wait time considering the popular area. Filling food with good portions, but not so much it overfills you.
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JoanneNJeff
Points +93
Definitely in the rotation - Edit
Very casual vegan eatery in Abbott Square…We love the tacos and the various stews that are offered. Order and pick up at the counter, and go hang in the square with your favorite beverage from one of the local establishments..might even catch live music as you eat your fantastic meal!
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ja.nalezny
Points +11
Happy meal - Edit
There tofu and veggie tacos were generous and tasty!
Read morePros: Freshly prepared!
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DeannaLamb
Points +238
In an exceptional food court - Edit
They were accommodating when we wanted our plantain without the pepper and spice. Nearby chai/coffee stand had almond milk to add to our meal. There is nice outdoor seating in front of the art museum.
Read morePros: Peanut stew - yum!
Cons: Parking is a small challenge.
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kbw5044
Points +1242
Quick and Delish rice bowls + tacos - Edit
Good but slightly-pricey fast casual fare right off Pacific ave. Fast service and generous portions.
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OperationChowhound
Points +7531
Peanut Stewpendous - Edit
I ordered the peanut stew. I generally don't like sweet potatoes or collard greens, but they combined well with the peanuts and brown rice. The meal was flavorful and filling.
Read morePros: all vegan, outdoor seating
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Daniyells
Points +365
Delicious peanut stew! - Edit
They change up the menu but the peanut stew was awesome!
Read morePros: West African food yum
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hetalshah24
Points +1046
Awesome, hearty meal! - Edit
The place is set in a food court and truthfully didn't have a lot of expectations especially as there was a notice of sorts that all food is freshly made and service maybe slow. However, we were all pleasantly surprised that the food was quickly ready and tasted so so good. We had the cassava fries and peppered plantains for appetizers; pumpkin seed curry and plantain curry as entrees. Don't have any complaints. Will surely visit this place again.
Read morePros: Very flavorful and comforting food, food arrived quickly, outdoor seating had a nice vibe
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TreeHuggerSG
Points +20
First time having W African - Edit
Great food- similar flavors as Indian food. Made quickly. Very satisfying.
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mayaderenvevo
Points +16
Absolutely delicious - Edit
I love their cassava fries. Slow, but it’s because they’re making it fresh. Expensive but that’s reflected in their ingredients and taste. Lots of different flavors so everyone is happy!
Read morePros: Fully vegan menu, A large array of options
Cons: Expensive, Slow
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valerie_california
Points +137
Vegan heaven! - Edit
We stopped by Veg on the Edge for lunch while in Santa Cruz for the weekend, and it was far and away the culinary highlight of our trip! We had the pumpkin seed stew, peanut stew, and cassava fries. Amazing, super fresh flavors… and everything on the menu is vegan! We were so wowed that we stopped by the counter afterwards to give our compliments to the owner, and he was absolutely lovely (as were the rest of the staff). Highly, highly recommend.
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vEganBO
Points +43
100% Vegan & Delicious! - Edit
Yes! I love this place! West African food is so yummy, give it a try! 100% vegan! Seriously I am so happy with their food & people! Thank you!!!
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ronitw
Points +741
Great Black Rice - Edit
Enjoyed black rice with tofu the most. The plantain curry with no plantain (they ran out) but with sausage was pretty good too.
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hopevsnschaick
Points +281
Fresh And Delicious - Edit
Delicious food. Top quality. Everything is FRESH.
Read morePros: Great menu., Fun location., Takes a bit longer because everything is fresh.
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holly.noyes
Points +30
Delish - Edit
I went there this past weekend and had the peanut stew and cassava fries and it was delicious. Staff was super friendly as well and the food came out pretty quick. Def recommend!
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RedheadedR
Points +276
Amazing food - Edit
We stopped in Santa Cruz and had a fantastic meal at Veg on the Edge 6-6-21. The staff was so nice and helpful- we had the pumpkin seed stew, a scramble taco and Suya taco, and plantains. Absolutely delicious and really hit the spot.
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Mophead
Points +127
Do not miss - Edit
Make sure you stop by this little restaurant among a variety of other food venues in the Abbot Square Market, right next to the Museum of Arts and History. You order at the counter and wait a few minutes for the one person booth preparing food and taking orders to get your dishes out. The shiitake suya bowl was fabulous, as was the plantain side dish. They also have vegan cookies, including gluten free ones - though we didn’t have room.
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taiwanesetexan
Points +9512
One man band - Edit
The owner had a hard time keeping up with the few customers who were there on a Tuesday night. I guess the dishes are very involved, and they taste delicious! One of my friends had the pumpkin seed stew, which came out the fastest. About 20-30 minutes of waiting was needed for the cassava fries, pepper soup, and beet & pesto salad to come out. But if you’re really peckish, you can always start with a cookie since the various flavors are prepackaged and ready to go! I also tried a friend’s peppered plantains, which were yummy. Lovely West African food that wins over non-vegans and vegans alike. Highly recommended!
Read morePros: unique cuisine, delicious dishes
Cons: slow service
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SonshineEvieK
Points +196
Owner AND food AMAZING! - Edit
This is our 2nd time and this will not be our last! We want to try just about everything on the menu. The portions are big and there is great flavor without being spicy hot (we can’t do spicy). Everything is so fresh! I love being able to get sweet potatoes and collard green in a meal. And the avocado sauce is unlike anything we’ve had...so delicious!
Read morePlease be patient at this establishment! The owner works alone and he’s seriously hustling trying to serve everyone well. 😊
Pros: It’s African inspired and Black owned!, Mostly gluten free as well, Bountiful and flavorful portions!
Cons: Parking can be hard
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Corona
Points +267
Love veg on the edge - Edit
I used to work across the street from this place and I went many times for lunch. I love that it’s all vegan and I can try a different item each time! One of my favorites was the black rice bowl with either the beyond sausage or tofu with a delicious sauce they put on top!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Variety and good portions, Friendly owner
Cons: Not cheap but vegan is usually like that
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ZZ25
Points +16
😋 - Edit
One of a kind - Excellent 🌿💚
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nicolebarkis
Points +98
Pretty good - Edit
Pretty good food. All vegan menu. The experience left a lot to be desired- awkward staff, incorrect order, very slow for the food to come out and didn’t get everything at the same time. I understand they’re not fast food but it seemed a lot of people were unhappy with the service.
Read morePros: All vegan menu
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suelavelle
Points +171
Wholesome Flavorful Vegan Food - Edit
I was on jury duty last week and went to Veg On The Edge for lunch each day as I found that the service was excellent - food was available timely and the staff very friendly and helpful, and the dishes were very tasty. I had the Shiitake salad one day, a taco another day, and the Shiitake bowl another. Very satisfying. The only reason I did not give it 5 stars is because the food is a bit too oily and salty for my tastes (probably because I use very little of either in my own cooking!). So wonderful to have a food enterprise that is totally whole food vegan in downtown Santa Cruz. I'll spread the word!
Read morePros: Very tasty whole food meals, adequate portions, Fast service and availability of outdoor tables
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GregoryBK
Points +26
Delicious and friendly - Edit
I couldn’t find the restaurant and had to call - a very friendly guy stepped outside and waved to me. The store is part of the market connected to the museum.
Read moreI had the ègúsí and grilled peppered plantain. Both were delicious - great flavor with an West African flair!
Pros: Vegan, Friendly , West African options
Cons: Hard to find
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ArtyChoke
Points +106
Tofu Scram - Edit
Tasty, Ital vegan food in downtown Santa Cruz. It’s in a sort of food court market. Nice people behind the counter and excellent all vegan food to match the positive vibe.
Read morePros: All vegan , Nice people , Delicious
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JakeCombe
Points +22
Bland and boring - Edit
30 minute wait for my single bowl and side. Came out very bland and tasteless.
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grapenutsf
Points +181
So delicious... & friendly too! - Edit
Perfect. So delicious. Friendly owners cooking right there- and he filled me in on Nigeria getting more vegan friendly as everyone learns more about the impact on the planet. The food was so tasty. I got the Egusi (pumpkin seed stew) and my husband got the black rice bowl. We were both thrilled and kept switching so we could eat the other dish too! Everything's vegan, so that makes it easy too. We'll be back!
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