Rach-ums
Reviews written by Rach-ums
I've had two experiences with the Casbah Tea House. The first time I came in, the staff ignored me and it wasn't clear whether the place was counter service or sit down. I was very hungry so I left. The second time I came in, the girl working behind the counter was friendly and helpful. There were signs such as "Menus" and "Order Here" which was a great improvement. All you do is pay at the counter, they give you a pager and page you when your food is ready to pick up at the front.
I got the shepherd's pie and a chai masala. Food was awesome; drink was pretty good. After I was done eating, two girls came out and did belly dancing and that was fun. Check the website to see what times they do this; it would be neat to watch while sipping a drink but maybe not great if you are trying to concentrate on your meal or your dining companion.
All in all I have to give Casbah a "Good" rating but I will definitely be back. The ambiance may not be for everyone but I enjoyed it.
I like Chipotle. It's the kind of place where you can meet up with omni friends for a quick lunch and have some options. Basically blacks beans are the only protein option but you can get them in a salad, tacos, burrito, or bowl. Guacamole is great too!
Very cute place. I got the hummus sandwich which was good. Wish they had more vegan (entree) choices though. Vegetarian will like this place for sure. Prices were pretty reasonable; I like the variety of appetizers that could be a light meal.
El Charro is not the best place to get vegan Mexican food in town, but it's pretty good. There are several choices available, more if you simply leave off the cheese on a few other items. I've gotten the vegan Topopo salad and it was huge, tasty, and beautifully presented. If you're looking for a nicer place to feed veg and non-veg AND have a few margaritas, El Charro is a good choice. If you don't care about ambiance or alcohol, give La Indita or Tania's a shot!
I had the most amazing (vegan) scone here! Chocolate chocolate chip and my friend had strawberry chocolate chip and we shared. Both were awesome, and cheap too! The vegan snickerdoodle was yummy but the chocolate chip oat cookie was a bit too crunchy for my taste. As far as atmosphere goes, it's pretty friendly and fun. I'd like to try lunch sometime soon as well.
This place has lots for veggies! There are two vegan no-cheese pizzas, a couple different vegetarian pizzas, a Gardenburger, salads and appetizers. I love the "Vegan Firkin" pizza but know that they are huge; two people could happily share a small! For vegetarians, I've heard the "Green Fries" (pesto and cheese) are really good.
I think the food is good but overpriced. If you are very hungry you might get your money's worth.
Emailed the owner about vegan options, reply said they had plenty and to inquire about specific dishes when I came in. Wish he had given more information because when I called for delivery, the person taking my order seemed busy. Ended up getting Saag Aloo (which they said was non-dairy), spinach and potatoes with rice. It was delicious! Portion was generous, a pretty good value for what I paid. There is a $2 delivery fee but of course you can dine in.
I did not verify the vegan-ness of any more menu items but there seems to be other choices. Menu is listed on the website. I'll definitely eat here again, preferably at an off hour so I can ask questions. Mmm I'm hungry just thinking about it...
I did not like this place as I ordered a veggie burrito and it came with chunks of chicken in it. Very upsetting. That being said, everyone else seemed to enjoy their meal. The service isn't great and it's pretty expensive. The restaurant itself is beautiful and the mariachi music is kind of fun.
Very yummy! I like that there are a lot of vegetarian/vegan options. I got spinach enchiladas, no cheese, and they were awesome. Plus, the rice and beans were way tasty and nothing tasted greasy. Prices are reasonable too.
Vegan comfort food at it's finest! The staff, and especially the owner, are always pleasant. Everything I've gotten has been delicious, except the "Bacon Cheeseburger" had a cheddar on it that I wasn't fond of. Besides that, I can't get enough of the food! I would eat here everyday if I could.
A nice place to take a date, or maybe for a birthday dinner. There is a vegetarian section of the menu but they can sub tofu for meat in any dish. My favorite is Buddha's Feast, mixed veggies and five spice tofu. Get brown rice and it's actually pretty healthy! Speaking of which, nutritional information is available on the website.
I really like this place! I agree the menu can be confusing but the staff is very helpful in answering questions and can reccomend things to you. There is a paper menu near the cash register that puts everything in simpler terms too. Basically you can pick any filling, TONS of vegetarian and many vegan choices, then decide the style you want (enchilada, burrito, chimi, plate, etc.) You can choose one of their combos as well or just add side items a la carte. I've had the soya verde burrito and calabacitas (without cheese). Both were yummy and the salsa was the best! Very casual, well priced, friendly staff.
I like that they offer vegan options and label them as such. The tamale I tried was the spinach/mushroom. Wasn't terribly fond of the texture of the mushrooms, but that might just be a personal preference. Salsa was very good, as was the masa layer in my tamale. I will try the black bean/corn and report back!
Oh and the employees were friendly when I came in, always a plus.
Although the food tasted rich, it didn't leave me with that overly full, bloated, gross feeling that can often result from eating decadent meals. Not very fancy but tasty indeed. MUST try their desserts! Share an entree to save room.
Staff was great, but maybe a little aggressive? For example, wouldn't let my dining companion order a bagel sandwich because he said it would be too small. Well he wasn't that hungry! haha. Maybe it's a cultural thing. Anyways, a great place overall, I will be back!
Absolutely amazing. The employees were nice and the donuts...well I've never eaten anything more delicious. I tried a plain glazed, a jelly filled, and a soy cream. Soy cream was my favorite but the other two were just as incredible. You must have breakfast here!!
Sep 14 08
I liked the food a lot. Soft serve = swoon!
My only issue is that some of the staff were not very friendly, but there was one girl employee who was awesome so it almost evened out. The ambiance is nice, very unique.
The chik'n parm sandwich was delightful and I enjoyed the fries too (they didn't have thyme on them though, maybe you have to ask for that?). Basically, food is a A+, service is a C+, and prices are a B-. I'll be back next time I'm in town but won't eat alone again.