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Vegetarian restaurant and bar. Menu changes daily, serves vegan dishes such as a vegan burger and vegan pasta, fruit smoothies and juices. Plays live music after 9PM. Has games such as bingo, darts and cards. Also sells jewellery, vintage clothes and offers hair braiding. Phone number: +39-3807884963. NOTE: Opening hours are reported to be unreliable, check ahead. Reported open July 2024. Open Tue-Sun 11:00am-1:00am, Sun 11:00am-3:00am.


104 Reviews

First Review by Thanassis

Eva.will.veg.

Points +2832

Vegan
12 Jul 2022

Cute location / food is basic

We liked the laid back ambiente and nice waitress. We had a mixed starters plate. It wasn't bad but nothing really delicious either. The pita was stone hard. The price of 9€ seemed pretty pricey.

Pros: Vegan options , Nice reggae ambiente

Cons: Not many options , Food average , Expensive

bramhubbell

Points +1026

Vegan
07 Jul 2022

Tasty food, great community

The veggie burger is huge and yummy. We really loved hanging out there and watching some live music.

TuvaSundberg

Points +98

Vegan
11 Jun 2022

Nice food

Overall a nice place with what seems to be nice food. I think we just didn't have the luck on our side today, since the chef was out so we had to come back in an hour. The restaurant only had one option available from the menu and it did take quite some time to make some pasta pesto. I would although love to give the place a second chance to try something else from the menu!

Pros: Nice view from the rooftop seating

Cons: Took longer than expected for the food, Only one dish available

GabrieleVenuti

Points +84

Vegan
21 May 2022

Amazing

Few dishes but fresh and seasonal,most of them vegan. Amazing atmosphere in a magic place.Owners of the Mad Irie are kind and make you feel at home very easily.

Updated from previous review on 2022-05-21

Pros: Seasonal and fresh options, Cozy and relaxing atmosphere

Plantos

Points +3327

Vegan
30 Apr 2022

Enjoy Food - Enjoy People - Enjoy Life

Mad Irie's was recommended to us when we've met other vegan travelers in Heraklion and we were glad to have followed their advice. The burger was massive and really something different than the standard vegan burger. The owner made sure to create a fantastic experience by adding a lot of fresh and uncommon incredients. In addition she was so kind and nice. Hope we can be back :)

Updated from previous review on 2022-04-30

Pros: Laid back people, Big and tasty Burger for little money

ruloskunk

Points +153

Vegetarian
11 Apr 2022

The very best vegan place in the south of Crete

We found the Mad Irie on a Sunday, when they have live music for hours and a ten 10€ free delicious vegan and healthy buffet with many many good tasty choices.
The beetroot dish was incredible, also the curry protein chunks awesomely so Indian. The lasaña was so perfect. As well as the super cold beers and wine.
Gamatismenous Place!
Peace and Vegan good vibes!

Pros: The buffet with many different delicious vegan foo, The price and the quality. We stayed nine hours!, The Amazing and friendly service by Davide Michele

Cons: We couldn't go home because so much fun in there

TorbenLarsen

Points +18

Vegan
02 Sep 2021

A pearl at the beach

Nice and cozy hippie place. The burger was fantastisk with a Lot og spicies. The owner frienly and nice.

bergsby

Points +27

Vegetarian
29 Aug 2021

Excellent Burger.

Excellent Burger, Great service and affordable.
We paid 5 euro for the vegan burger.

cjheard

Points +16

Vegan
28 Aug 2021

People, style, burgers, all great

Incredible burgers. I've had plenty of vegan burgers of various types, but this was something else. Crispy, with aubergine (I think), and every type of salad and relish inside. Delicious, inexpensive, and a lovely little restaurant with friendly people running it as well. Couldn't recommend it more!

Pros: Price, atmosphere, style, quality.

VloveV

Points +261

Vegan
28 Aug 2021

Nice owner and great food

We went there due to the great recommendations and were not dissappointed. The owner is very friendly and charming. We ordered a mixed plate of vegetables and it was really delicious. We had a lovely stay and can only recommend to go there.

Pros: Owner is very friendly, Food is amazing, Nice atmosphere

SamirahTa

Points +18

Vegan
26 Aug 2021

Best vegan Burger ever!!!!

This was our ,,place to be“ at our vacation in Matala. The All You Can Eat on Sunday is really nice. Really fresh vegan/vegetarian food. The vegan Burger is the best we ever had! It‘s a must to visit this place in Matala!

Pros: Food, Drinks, Service

Lolapb

Points +81

Vegetarian
23 Aug 2021

Cuttest owner

The owner was very friendly and welcoming.
The food was ready very quickly, and was hearty and tasty.
5 stars *****
They also have nice homemade jewels !

Pros: Homemade limonade and fresh orange juice

EvitaZervaki

Points +16

Vegan
11 Aug 2021

tasty combination

Excellent food with explosive combinations. Vegan burger is the best vegan burger i ever ate! People there are very friendly and the atmosphere very relaxing.

Pros: Pet friendly, Good prices, Live music on Sundays

PanagiotisKouskos

Points +16

Vegan
11 Aug 2021

Super taste!

Delicious food! The best vegan burger in Greece, big enough and low price! Very friendly people and good atmosphere! I strongly recommend it!

Updated from previous review on 2021-08-11

Pros: Pet friendly, Live music on Sundays

PetraBertels

Points +48

Vegetarian
09 Aug 2021

Burger

We ate the burger twice in one day. Do I have to say more? It was just delicous. (as are their mojitos😉)

Pros: Fresh cooked., Excellent food, Cozy place and friendly owners.

DavidSch

Points +82

Vegan
04 Aug 2021

Relaxte Atmosphäre, tolles Essen

Bin extra aus Agia Galini gekommen auf Grund der Empfehlungen hier bei Happy cow. Wurde nicht enttäuscht. Super nette Besitzerin, relaxte Atmosphäre in einer Seitenstraße vom Hauptplatz. Einige wenige Tische, chillout Musik.
Es gibt jeden Tag andere Gerichte, daher auch keine Karte. Ich hatte ein tolles alkoholfreies Ginger beer und einen vegetarischen Teller. Portionen groß, Preise klein.
Sehr zu empfehlen!

Pros: Große Portion, günstige Preise, relaxte Atmosphäre

AndréJärmann

Points +18

Vegan
24 Jul 2021

Explosion of taste

Mad Irie's open food bar on Sundays is more than exciting. For 10 Euros you experience a culinary explosion of taste at its finest, and all of this without causing animal suffering. Michelle and Dave, you have your finger on the pulse. Keep it up! 👍

Thanassis

Points +216

Vegan
18 Jul 2021

Delicious vegan burger!

Update: summer 2021
Perfect Open Food Bar on Sundays with many vegan options and Live Music at the same time! Very delicious and a place with a very nice vibe.
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Finally a vegetarian restaurant in Matala with vegan choices. The vegan burger is tasty and has a satisfying size. The patty is made with lentils. I liked that besides the patty, they're filling the burger with a good amount of fresh vegetables like beetroot and self-made vegan mayonnaise. The owners are super friendly and the store offers -next to the food- clothes and accessories.

Updated from previous review on 2018-06-21


Updated from previous review on 2018-06-24

Pros: Big sized burger

ykeyvan

Points +17

Vegetarian
18 Jul 2021

Amazing food at an gorgeous place!😍

We‘ve had 2 vegan 🌱 Burgers and they were soo good! Probably one of the best vegan Burgers we‘ve had so far, all home made and served with love❤️
The owner are just amazing and if you‘re in Matala and veggie/vegan even for someone who normally eats meat try it out! You won‘t regret it! The burger comes with no side dish but it has so many delicious things on it!

aeksberde

Points +46

Vegan
27 Jun 2021

Cheap and tasty

We payed 5 euro pP for the vegan/vegetarian buffet and it was delicious!

jakobjakob

Points +16

Vegan
21 Jun 2021

Amazing Food, great owners!

Everything was great!

MiaSaraMilan

Points +34

Vegan
01 Jun 2021

Amazing food

Place that feels like home from the first moment! Relaxed atmosphere, delicious food and lovely service. Sunday evening buffet is a MUST! We ate there couple of times, vegan burger is the best ever, our daughter loved spaghetti with fresh cherry tomatoes and buffet is rich with great variety of food, hard to choose the favourite one-maybe mushrooms... or spinach dish... or spicy aubergines... or curry potatoes... or....
Will be back, definitely!!!!!

ArminHuhn

Points +127

Vegan
05 Oct 2020

Super lecker, super nett und authentisch

Sehr freundliche und sympathische Inhaber, leckeres Essen in einer ruhigen Gasse in Matala. Schön war’s.

Pros: Veganer Burger sehr zu empfehlen

Kartoffelkopf

Points +426

Vegan
29 Sep 2020

Nomen est omen

Great vegan burger. Great atmosphere. Street food at its best. And a lovely dog lying around, too.

Pros: yummy , atmosphere , dog

EmiPe

Points +103

Vegan
18 Sep 2020

Great food and atmosphere :)

It is a place you have to visit if you are on Crete. Food was amazing, soup that we got for starter was like at mom's house, burger and curry were simply delicious. Very friendly and fun owner. Grazie :)

MonikaÖsterreicher

Points +13

Vegetarian
17 Sep 2020

Best Veggie Burger ever

Nice people, excellent kitchen, live music

ellencate

Points +18

Vegan
15 Sep 2020

Amazing burgers and soup

Very good food, nice staff and relaxing atmosphere

Pros: Very cheap




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