Potala Organic Cafe
| Address: | 1045 San Pablo Ave, Albany, CA 94706, USA |
| Phone: | +1 510-528-2375 |
| Site: | potala.us |
| Rating: | 4.9 |
| Working: | 11AM–3PM 11AM–3PM 11AM–3PM 11AM–3PM 11AM–3PM 11AM–3PM 11AM–3PM |
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Hanson Quan
Ever since I switched to a more plant-based diet, this is the place I go for lunch when I work from home. I find myself craving it, actually. I never thought Id say that as a former long-time beef-and-pork guy. The food is so simple, yet so flavorful, and I would love if they published a cookbook. Tips: -Get the Medium for a satisfying lunch. -Dont forget the tea. -They have a small parking space that gets somewhat tight if there are a lot of cars. There is also street parking in front and all along San Pablo Ave. -Atmosphere is pretty quiet, at least at lunchtime. -Ive never had to wait for a table. -Pay at the bar. -Bathrooms are somewhat run down, but clean.
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Tyler McHenry
Simple yet delicious. I am often disappointed with vegetarian/vegan restaurants as they focus too heavily on faux meats. I am not a vegetarian; if I want meat I will eat meat, so if I go to a vegan restaurant, I am looking for vegetables. No faux meat here at Potala! There is a fixed menu, so theres no selection, but the dish on the menu when I went was fresh, filling, and seasoned very well. The soup and the beans in particular were surprisingly good, and there was also a nice helping of dark leafy greens, which are some of my favorites. The atmosphere was very casual but also very relaxing.
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Andres Rustan
Simple, straightforward and Vegan. You cannot ask for more. I ate there a few times, but I wouldnt specifically go out to eat at the restaurant. The ambiance is not great, but thats not the focus of this place. You go there, get amazing, simple and delicious vegan food, and you go home... thats it. The options are just the size of the serving you get. The best option is to take this food home. It has the amazing homemade feeling with good and fresh ingredients. Fast service and you get free tea while you wait for the order.
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Linda Chappo
I ate at Potala for the first time tonight upon a recommendation from a friend. The atmosphere was pleasant, clean and well-attended. I had a delicious meal, starting with a tasty and well made lentil soup. Then came a plate full of deliciously seasoned food: a salad, rice and several vegan entrees. I ordered a medium dish and it was a bit more than I could eat, so I will enjoy the leftovers the next day. It was a fabulous meal at a reasonable price. I recommend this restaurant and I will return.
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Josh Knox
Excellent quality ingredients, amazing flavors, very large portion if you get the "large" size. This is one of the places I like to take non-Vegan friends because the unique flavors and filling meals never disappoint. Strongly recommend. Decor is very relaxed and inviting but not fancy (hence my rating there), and service is non-traditional in the sense that you order/pay at the counter and only real "service" is when they bring you the meal. I wouldnt have it any other way.
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Heather Matsuo
YUM! Best Indian food Ive had in the bay area. Unlike the traditional menu system in restaurants, Potala features one dish--different every day--and you simply choose which size you want. Freshest, most flavorful ingredients you can imagine. After one bite youll think, "Woah, I didnt know [insert vegetable or legume name here] could taste that good!"
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BernaDette Session
Tasty, well seasoned, organic 100% vegan plated lunch & dinner at very affordable prices. Offered in medium or large portions, full meal includes soup, salad, rice, legumes, greens & mixed vegetables. Menu changes daily based on freshest seasonal organic ingredients available, most locally sourced. Sister restaurant to Shangri-la vegan.
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Christina Jain
They have 2 meal options. Regular (rice+entrees+soup combo plate that comes in large and medium sizes) and simple, which means cooked with no oil or seasonings. Organic, vegan, and still impressively delicious! Unique experience worth a try.
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Mary Witkowski
Delicious organic meal for an extremely reasonable price. My only complaint would be that there isnt a ton of change seasonally in the menu, but the food is so good that it doesnt stop me from coming back again and again.
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Phuong Trieu
We have been living in Richmond Annex for 2 years and we go here once a week. Reliably great tasting food. Its healthy and tastes really good. By far the best restaurant in the area. They are good with take outs too.
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Michael Tuchband
Very good and simple food done well. I like the plate style they offer, in which the contents of the plate vary from meal to meal and day to day but there is only one plate. Some of the best lentils Ive had!
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Benjamin Knight
Unique in that its both delicious and healthy. Each daily meal has a wide array of flavors and ingredients. It was almost empty when I was there on a Tuesday afternoon.
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Charlie Metzler
The best for wholesome organic well prepared balanced food that leaves me with a nourishing refreshing feeling - please open a branch across the bay in SF.
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Darius Farraye
Wholesome and delicious organic vegetarian food, prepared by Tibetan Buddhists. Typical meal consists of rice, beans, greens, vegetables, salad and soup.
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John Hawkridge
Tasty, healthy "plant-based organic veggie food, always good! No weird fake meat or crazy combination food just real food without pretense!
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Megan Vieira
Delicious, vegan food. The kids could share a basic plate while the adults enjoyed the more flavorful (and spicier) regular offering
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Noam Kedem
The best organic, vegan, cozy, home cooked meal in the East Bay. No long menus, simple choice of plate size and youre good to go.
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Ben Jaffe
The food was phenomenal. Simple, grounding but not heavy, and very healthy. This is definitely a new favorite for me.
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Jay Kelly
Excellent vegetarian food nice people who run it so what more can you ask for, oh yeah reasonably priced
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Kyle Bishop
Food is always gluten, meat, sugar and dairy free. Awesome portions of super healthy food!
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Vic O
Great food! Sometimes i wish they had more variety. ... but what they have is very good.
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Andrea Campbell
Perfect place when you do not want to pick and just want a tasty healthy solid meal
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Cali Condley
Easy, simple and delicious. Great when you are in a hurry or of you want to relax.
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Sean Raya
Always amazing food and quick service! Leaves my vegan belly satisfied every time
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Rae H George
Good quality and abundant food, inexpensive, fast service. Clean, simple.
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Ellen Rigsby
I eat lunch here whenever I am able; the food is delicious and healthy.
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Ryan James
Awesome. Simple veg+beans+rice meal, super tasty, affordably-priced.
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Mark Stanton
very laid back feel, but fantastic food! its very flavorful too!
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Jacob Howard
Great food! Im not a vegan at all and I was still very pleased.
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Brian Vogelgesang
Healthy, simple, and really good. One of my favorite places.
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Lynn Dougherty
So amazing... I am already planning how to get there again!
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Volo Berezhny
Excellent quality food, highly recommend for everyone! ~ॐ~
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Nicole C. Scott
Great vegan macrobiotic food, nice restaurant atmosphere.
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Tenzin pema
Healthy food...we actually need it to stay healthy..
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Christopher Hughes
Excellent delish food. You get a lot for the money.
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Justin McGahan
Delicious simple vegan food. Also have raw pies.
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Joel Jacobs
If you like macrobiotic food, this is the place.
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Robin Fox
An incredible all vegan restaurant. Kind staff.
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Lu D
Awesome tasting food, especially their soup!
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Unknown Galaxy
Great place to eat.. delicious food!
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L Miles
Organic fresh food served with love.
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Dawn Trygstad
Simple, delicious organic food.
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Brad Gaffney
Delicious, healthy vegan food
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Hinton Smithers
Whole plant food restaurant.
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John Picone
Wow! Simply magnificent!
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Adam Session
Great menu and seating
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Bacioni Gregorio
Pretty unique prix fix
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Lorissa Wong
Excellent vegan food!
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Christopher Kennedy
best pure food
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Sasha Mamaev
Dinner plate
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Richard Sintchak
Delicious.
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Maria Johnson
Awesome!!!
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