Lacto
American
Fast food
Take-out
Mexican
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Casual atmosphere, fresh salsa bar. Offers tofu and grilled veggies option in burrito, taco, or rice bowl. Previously on Hamilton Blvd. Open Tue-Sun 11:00am-2:30pm, Tue-Thu 3:30pm-8:00pm, Fri-Sat 3:30pm-9:00pm, Sun 3:30pm-8:00pm.
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2149 Reading Rd, Allentown, Pennsylvania, USA, 18104
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21 Reviews
First Review by SilverCrescent
twolightsabovethesea
Points +196
Just Okay - Edit
It’s nice that you can make some menu items vegan or customize a bowl or burrito with only vegan ingredients but the food is just okay. The rice is kind of soft/mushy and the smoked tofu is so salty I couldn’t eat much of it. The grilled veggies are probably the best part so if you are coming here definitely get those. The chips are greasy and not as crispy as one would expect. I would not recommend this spot unless you are nearby and don’t have other options.
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Tmoss682
Points +2977
Food is Often Cold - Edit
I love the Vegan options, but the food is often cold (even when dining in).
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ArielLynne
Points +13
My Favorite Taco Joint - Edit
Great food, staff, and great weekly specials!
Read morePros: Lots of vegetarian options , Fresh salsa , Lots of free add ons for burritos/burrito bowl
Cons: Wish they had vegan cheese or vegan queso, Literally nothing else!
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Sillyli234
Points +388
Lots of Guac - Edit
I ordered The Cambria w/o cheese and it came with the guac at no additional charge. The burrito arrived fresh and loaded. The salsa bar offered a good variety of flavors and the establishment is clean.
Read morePros: Lots of items can be customized to vegan, Several types of vegan protein
Cons: Menu handed to us wasn't current.
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mollysveganeats
Points +46
Yum! - Edit
I’ve been a huge fan of Cali burrito even before going vegan, so I’m glad to see I still have options at one of my favorite spots! The Shasta is 10/10
Read morePros: The vegan options they have are really good, Ability to create your own burrito
Cons: Wish there were more vegan options!
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alig406
Points +441
Love it! - Edit
I would get this 5 stars if possible! It’s seriously great! Love their smoked tofu. Tons of vegan options and a salsa bar! Came back 2 years later and they still got it!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2019-04-26
Pros: Fast, delicious and fun!
Cons: It get really loud when it’s busy.
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VeganDeathSquad2002
Points +75
4 Star Burritos (would love to see a vegan menu listing options) - Edit
Solid food and pleasant waitstaff. I have had a few odd/confusing conversations with waitstaff who may not fully comprehend ‘vegan’. This would be 100% rad if they could simply provide a vegan menu and/or list all ingredients (with allergens) on a menu. Otherwise, rad.
Read morePros: Seemingly a few solid vegan options (via mods), Interesting and unique burritos, Rad lady at counter complimented my kitten tattoo
Cons: Confusing veg/vegan clarity , Waitstaff a tad flaky on vegan options
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NeoKingEndymion
Points +89
Few vegan options unless you want to modify but then you compromise on flavor. - Edit
The few vegan options they have are tasty, yet if you stray from that get ready to modify. Arent we all tired of having to modify and plan and search the menu. It gets old. Wish they would have more vegan options.
Read morePros: Few vegan options, but they do taste great, Great salsas
Cons: Somewhat uncomfortable seating, Not enough vegan options
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beccap
Points +739
A local favorite - Edit
Tofu scramble, smoked tofu and falafel options are all great. Customizable options. Great staff.
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nlkrause
Points +26
5 Stars! - Edit
Love the Humboldt burrito! Smoked tofu. Hold the cream and cheese to make it vegan. Whole wheat tortilla option. Free hookups like cabbage, pico de gallo and cilantro.
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beckylong
Points +1855
We Go Here Whenever Possible! - Edit
We absolutely love it here 🤤 it is our favorite restaurant and we love the food because it is so fresh!! We heard a story about when they first opened... turns out that they ran out of food and even though they were located near a grocery store, they opted to close and lose money instead of getting ingredients from them - I love their integrity (the quality of ingredients are so important)!!!
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stslj01
Points +641
Always a good experience. - Edit
Their falafel burrito is my fav. They label the ingredients and can easily modify others to make them vegan. The salsa selection is always fun. They have a burrito if the week that changes and is has even been vegan occasionally. The staff gets what “vegan” means and has even picked up on it and asked the right questions when I request no cheese or something like that. My non-vegan friends never put up a fight going here.
Read morePros: Vegan choices, Great tasting
Cons: Long lines if you go at prime times.
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thevegan’slush
Points +56
You’ll want to try everything - Edit
Love that they have tofu and seitan options for the tacos and burritos. The tacos and burritos are delicious and I love the chips, salsa, guacamole and atmosphere. I would love if they would incorporate vegan cheese and sour cream into their menu. I would definitely eat there more often!
Read moreI like to call ahead to pick up my order, but they sometimes take the phone off the hook when it’s really busy. I get that makes it easier on the staff, but defeats the purpose for the customer.
Fingers crossed for vegan cheese and sour cream someday.
Pros: Tofu and seitan options, Reasonable prices , Delicious salsa and guacamole
Cons: No vegan cheese, No vegan sour cream, Sometimes long wait times
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Jamie9705
Points +831
Great food & great atmosphere! - Edit
The food was delicious and the employees were very nice and helpful. Since it was our first time there, we said we were vegan and were happy to find out that they had quite a few options for us that didn't need to be altered.
Read moreWe got the vegan chili, The Nepenthe burrito and The Shasta burrito. My hubby and I agreed that the chili was off the charts good and the Nepenthe burrito was the better of the two. We'd both get that one again, but we might skip the Shasta. It didn't have as much flavor as the Nepenthe, but that's just our opinion.
I'm glad we tried both burritos and would go back in a heart beat next time we are in the area!
Pros: Vegan options, Salsa bar!, Cool atmosphere w/ quick service
Cons: Not 100% vegan, Closes daily 2:30pm - 3:30pm
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JenO'Donnell
Points +34
Vegetarian is NOT Vegan - Edit
I've been here a bunch a times in the past but it had been awhile since my last visit. I was surprised when a staff member claimed that everything with a peace sign was vegan to the people ordering ahead of us. So, when it was my turn to order I asked if they now carry vegan cheese and sour cream. The girl was now confused and another staff member chimed in that they were not. So be careful when ordering. Staff need better training in this area. Also, tried the vegan chili...it was more like soup. Just ok flavor in my opinion. Burrito was as I remembered. Overall...it's ok.
Read morePros: Vegan options
Cons: Staff didn't know the difference between vegetaria
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911scmadness
Points +70
awesome!! - Edit
The tofu is delicious!
Read moreThis place closes between 2:00-3:00pm. We arrived a 3:10pm and there was a good size line formed. They were very quick to get everyone's orders and I was more surprised how quick the food arrive to the table.
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TaraVeggieHead
Points +32
Best Tofu! - Edit
I am truly addicted to this place. The tofu is amazing . I always add it to anything I get here.
Read morePros: Great salsa, Brown rice as a choice, Great guacamole
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beatnik
Points +73
Best Vegan Burritos in the Area - Edit
Good solid vegetarian/vegan California style burritos. Tofu, seitan and grilled vegetables are among the options that can be chosen. As several reviewers have already noted, the fresh salsas (mild, hot, and some variety of fruit) are delicious. The restaurant is located near a couple of colleges, so the California beach motif and the atmosphere reflects such. You order at the counter and can either choose from the given choices or customize.
Read morePros: Fresh salsa, Variety of choices, Good value
Cons: Not dedicated vegan restaurant, At times busy with limited seating
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PennsyltuckyVeggie
Points +442
Fast & Fresh - Edit
With names like The Nepenthe, The Humboldt and The Cambria, I have enjoyed Cali Burrito's specialty burritos a few times. I have been with my sister and mom and hubby a half a dozen times. Sometimes we have had agonizingly long waits and other times we have been the only folks in the place.
Read moreThe food is consistent and the most outstanding feature it the fresh salsa bar - very nice.
I like Cali Burrito but think I will check out some different places next time I am in the area.
Pros: large portions, salsa bar
Cons: uncomfortable seating
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happyvegans
Points +78
Yummy breakfast burrito! - Edit
Every time I've eating there I have gotten the 'breakfast' burrito with tofu and potatoes. It is delish. They have a very good fresh salsa bar, where you can procure little cups of many kinds of salsa. I believe that they had several vegan options.
Read morePros: cheap, fast, tasty
Cons: they sell meat
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SilverCrescent
Points +53
Great place - Edit
The food here is great. You can choose exactly goes on your food, and they have a guide to let you know what is vegetarian. They have what appears to be homemade tortilla chips that come with your meal, and the portions are decent. The spicy salsa is amazing on a tofu burrito. They also have vegetables that you can put on, and rice, as well as two types of beans.
Read morePros: Friendly, Fast, Delicious
Cons: Busy
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