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Serves meat, vegan options available. Extensive and varied menu with large vegetarian range, some of which are vegan, but vegan dishes are not marked; staff is accommodating with identifying ingredients and making changes to dishes if requested. Located by the water. Lots of outdoor seating. Excellent English spoken. Wi-fi for a small price. Other numbers: 600056, 223730. Open Mon-Sat 7:30am-10:00pm.


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29 Reviews

First Review by Dave_Thespooncarver

MikeElProu

Points +1199

Vegan
20 Aug 2024

Varias opciones veganas con bonitas vistas

Tienen varias opciones. Además algunas de ellas están señaladas con una V, lo que significa que son platos que se pueden veganizar. No está mal para lo poco que hay en Iquitos.

GuillaumeParmentier

Points +23

Vegetarian
25 Aug 2023

A beautiful view

As there is not so many options in Iquitos, I wanted to try this place. I ordered a lemonade and vegetables steamed with quinoa. The main was good, but a bit expensive for me.
The view is beautiful, but there are a lot of vendors around disturbing you when you are eating :(

G_v

Points +637

Vegan
21 Jul 2023

Vegan iptions with view on the selva

Since its not easy to find vegan option in Iquitos this restaurant was my solution. It has a lot of vegan options that could be changed to vegan. Overall decent food.

It also has a special Ayahuasca diet.

arieljeanbernstein

Points +496

Vegan
09 Jul 2023

Options, not great.

The menu is overwhelming, definitely promoted as the most popular place for vegan options in the area, they are known for their ayahuasca menu. We ordered a few items to share to try a little bit of everything. We enjoyed the cold acai soup and "best vegan taco".

Updated from previous review on 2022-07-15

Pros: Options

Cons: Unreliable hours , Flavor

OrangKnitan

Points +1196

Vegan
25 Nov 2022

A good place for breakfast

Had the green bowl which was basically a green smoothie in a bowl topped with granola and nuts. It was good but I expected more ingredients I had to chew... Still one of the best options for vegans I'd say, especially for breakfast.
The outside sitting is nice with a view of the Amazon.

Pros: Clearly marked vegan and gluten free options, Card payment without extra charge

Cons: A bit expensive

alessa182

Points +63

Vegetarian
30 Jul 2022

Not great

I decided to go because there are not many vegan options in Iquitos. The menu has too many things, it's overwelming. Most options are vegetarian, not vegan, but you can omit some ingredients. I tried the vegan causa and it tasted nothing like the real thing, the potato was bland, I think they don't use salt. I'm not sure if I'd go back, it's pricey.

Pros: Vegetarian options

Cons: Does not specify vegan items, Expensive, Do not use salt

pheebzbea

Points +17

Vegetarian
16 Jul 2022

Loads of veggie options!!!!

Great food and loads of veggie options, amazing location too.

LarissaK

Points +3481

Vegan
05 Jul 2022

amazing healthy vegan food!

We actually loved it so much here that we came back several times. They have so so many vegan options, pages long! I especially enjoyed having their amazing smoothie bowls in the morning, perfect consistensy, healthy ingredients and big portions. The causa vegana was so delicious too. Service is really friendly and chill and the views on the Amazon are priceless!😍 100% recommended!

Pros: so many vegan options , delicious, healthy, filling, , good service and amazing views

Cons: there might be some drugged Ayahuasca hippies 🤣

sauria

Points +34

Vegan
17 May 2022

So many vegan options!

Tried the causa and a salad, absolutely fantastic. Fresh fruit juice too, totally recommended.

ChristelleJb

Points +245

Vegan
13 Apr 2022

3 pages of Veggie options and lots of vegan too

Nice terrasse for when it's sunny to have a vegan breakfast or lunch. Too many options to choose from. The juices and smoothies are delicious, the food was alright but very fresh !

Pros: Vegan options identified , Lots of vegan, Delicious drinks

Cons: A little pricey, Sandwich can be improved

Kasham

Points +562

Vegetarian
17 Feb 2022

Great view

This place has a very extensive menu. Vegan options, Ayahausca diet menu and vegetarian. You’re sure to find something to suit your needs here. Great view of the river as it sits right on the pier.

The service was super slow but I think there was only one server so that’s to be expected. A bit pricey for non tourists.

Pros: Lots of options

michiechicero

Points +484

Vegan
15 Jan 2022

Peruvian food vegan version

Trato amable. Comimos causa vegana y tacu Tacu vegano con maduro (platano frito). Es difícil encontrar esta comida (tacu Tacu) en versión vegana así que estábamos felices. El plato era abundante incluso para compartir

Pros: Comida local (peruana) en versión vegana, Platos grandes

Cons: No muy barato. Pero accesible

stefjef

Points +1070

Vegan
06 Nov 2021

Great food!

Amazing food, loads of vegan.
Also seperate secction for ayahuasca dieta 👍🏻
The ayahuasca dieta taste good.
Many juices, yummy

Pros: perfect for ayauhasca dieta, good prices, many choices

LBillings247

Points +93

Vegan
02 Dec 2019

Good smoothies, small portion, expensive

I tried to get the quinoa burger, but it has egg in the patty. Bummer. Got the chickpea sandwich instead. The bread was a thin, hard roll and they had no avocado.
Funny that they charge s/3.5 for added avocado, but when they dont have it for a meal that comes with it they dont subtract 3.5 from your meal.
Overpriced boring food.
I did like their coconut milk smoothie tho!

Pros: Coconut milk smoothies

Cons: Expensive , Sad food

sophiechick

Points +36

Vegan
15 Nov 2019

Great view, average food

One of the best views in the city but very bland food. The chips are great!

CamillaGlenvad

Points +150

Vegan
25 Sep 2019

Tasty food

I had vegan fajitas and it was really good and tasty but we waited almost 1,5 hour to get our food and when we finally got it they forgot some of it and didn't bring it until we almost were done eating.

SaraCheng

Points +98

Vegan
25 Sep 2019

Okay food and value for money

Got the tortilla, sweet potato fries and lots of guacamole.

Pros: Great taste, Guacamole!

Cons: Took an hour or more to get our food, Service isnt the best

efossvold

Points +33

Vegetarian
28 May 2019

Tasty food

Great tasting food, although quite pricy compared to many other restaurants in Iquitos I find it’s worth it. They also have a section in the menu for ayahuasca friendly food.

gnafets

Points +39

Vegan
18 May 2019

Great Smoothies and food

The restaurant is beautifully located at the pier. They have a wide choice of great smoothies. Their french fries are super handmade and great. The superfood salad is rich and there is more to explore. It is a bit expensive for Iquitos, but the quality of food is really good.

Pros: Many vegan options, beautiful outdoor sitting

Cons: A bit pricy

BlairO91

Points +80

Vegan
31 Mar 2019

Amazing aya friendly food

Had the burrito plate and it was sooo fresh and delicious - aya friendly as well! Lots of veggies and guacamole.

Pros: Fresh and healthy , Outdoor seating

Cons: Not completely vegan

LizBenForSunshine

Points +77

Vegan
27 Oct 2018

Nice view, many vegan options, but not very flavorful

The view at the riverfront is amazing and at first we were stunned by all the vegan options. We had the 3 burritos and a falafel sandwich. The waiters spoke very good English and were friendly. The juices were pretty good, but unfortunately the food wasn't very flavorful and the portions were rather small. We expected a little bit more for the price and would recommend going to Bananas which isn't far away and offers a 3 course menu for only 15 Soles.

Pros: Many vegan options, Peanut Butter Smoothie with Coconut milk!, Great view

Cons: Expensive, Small portions, Not very tasty

TobiasWestholm

Points +48

Vegan
16 Jul 2018

Don't go here if not for the view or for the wifi

I don't have much good to say about them as a restaurant.

No one came to take our orders.
The food is expensive.
The portions were small.
The personell weren't service minded and the menu said: "with vegan pita bread" but apparently the just mixed a little bread in my soup.

Pros: Good location

Cons: Expensive, Small portions, Bad service

happypigs

Points +405

Vegan
20 Jun 2018

Expensive and not tasty

From all the places on Happy Cow in Iquitos, this was apparently the only one open after 19:00. For 50 soles (which is a lot here) we had each a fancy, flower-shaped, colored but tasteless potato-veggies puree thing, just one small portion of fried sweed potatoes and one 600ml beer. From the menu description, we expected a plate full of goodies, but it was actually just this tasteless puree mix thing. The waiter was not smart enough as to read us, make recommendations etc., he was completely dull and purposeless.

Pros: many vegetarian and vegan options but badly explai

Cons: completely tasteless expensive useless waiter

Veggierad

Points +38

Vegan
13 May 2018

Good vegan options!

Was nice to go somewhere with quite a few vegan options (and lots of veggie ones!). I had the fajita without sour cream. They didn’t have avocados when I went so couldn’t have guacamole but the fajita was good! My papaya juice wasn’t that tasty. They have soya milk too for coffee!

Pros: Clearly labelled vegan options, Speak very good english, Soya milk

Cons: Only sorbet for vegan dessert

christopherjboyce

Points +984

Vegan
12 Feb 2018

Nice food but expensive by local prices

They have a wide range of foods and food that is vegan is marked so with vegan options also often available. The food is really nice - the breakfasts and smoothies at least from what I tried and ingredients are fresh. But it is quite expensive by local prices. Nevertheless it seems like quite a go to place for tourists and with the provision of the Aya diet quite a safe place to go. Didn't find it very friendly i.e. not easy to find yourself chatting to folk. Unfortunately it is not veg*n and I'd rather support other places that are.

Pros: Tasty fresh food

Cons: Not veg*n, Expensive by Peruvian standards, Not as friendly as it perhaps could be

AmandaFig

Points +68

Vegan
17 Aug 2017

Really expensive sandwich with salad

Ordered a sandwich with hummus and it tasted od but was too small for the price, my boyfriend ordered a sandwich which ended up being just a small flat bread with salad, it was quite dry and tasteless. Coffee was also expensive and not really good. Atmosphere is not nice, people are at the door trying to sell you things all the time and inside the tables were really close together. It also didn't feel very clean. .

Cons: Expensive, Small portions that do not match up the price, Bad atmosphere

Ricardo

Points +17245

Vegan
19 Jun 2016

Clear vegan options but nothing special

Visited in June 2016.

Although the menu has vegan (or veganizable) dishes clearly marked; I found the dishes to be quite simple. The taste was good; but definitely not a highlight of my trip.
There is a good selection of drinks and juices, though.

The staff was very polite and attentive; and the service was rather quick.
If sitting on the terrace, you get a nice view of the river (but also people may come try sell you stuff, or, people may smoke next to you).

To be honest, the only reason I went is because it was the only place in Iquitos I found that has clearly labeled vegan food; so I was happy to eat a vegan meal without worries. However, it wouldn't hurt if they could improve their vegan selection a bit.

Pros: vegan options clearly marked, good service

Cons: food lacks creativity




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