Figtree's Cafe has been part of the Venice community since 1978. During this time we have been committed to using healthful quality ingredients prepared and served in the unique and stimulating environment of Venice Beach. Our goal is to provide our customers with a revitalizing. relaxing, and delicious dining experience... be it a family breakfast. casual business lunch, romantic dinner for two ...
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Posted by restaurant.com
on February 08, 2008, (Edited February 11, 2008)
At the north end of the Venice boardwalk, a little removed from the heart of the action, is the welcoming Figtree's Cafe. The usual semi-healthy California fare is served here--veggie burritos loaded with sour cream and cheese, grilled chicken on un-buttered bread, but served with a mountain of French fries. The waitstaff always manages to look a tad harried here, no matter how many diners there are ...
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I enjoy this place very much. The food is great and there are several vegetarian and vegan options on the menu for herbivores like me. I have eaten here several times and have always had good service and tasty food. It's also fun to bring out-of-town visitors, eat outside, and experience the "colorful" Venice Beach crowd. The downsides are that parking is a drag and it's cold outside in the winter ...
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I've only recently become vegan so I was a little nervous going to Figtree's, which was one of my favorite places for weekend brunch as a meat-eater. I was pleasantly surprised to find multiple vegetarian and vegan options on the menu. I ordered a big veggie burrito that was served with a side salad. The waiter was both knowledgeable and accommodating when I asked about ingredients and substitutions ...
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Was last here in September 2007. While Figtree is not 100% vegetarian, it is a place to sit down, enjoy the sea view, and get a bite. The menu offers a few vegetarian dishes, fewer vegan, but one can ask for alterations.
For breakfast, we've had the veggies omelette, cornmeal pancake with apple butter, and tofu rancheros. For lunch we've had a couple of the veggie sandwiches. Food is decent. ...
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