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Ask about: cross-contamination Ask about: uncertain ingredients

  • Ask for vegan pita in place of the Greek pita when ordering vegan dishes.
  • Good to know: Ask staff about shared cooking equipment: the falafel shares a fryer with meat, and the grill top is also shared.
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  • Try the skordalia, baba ghannouj, hummus, lentil soup, grilled vegetables, or tabbouleh; these were recommended as vegan choices by a reviewer.
  • The shaded patio is a popular place to enjoy a meal on a pleasant day.
  • The spacious tables and well-managed reservation worked well for a mid-sized group.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention baba ganoush, lentil soup and soup.

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Also grilled vegetables, hummus, skordalia and tabbouleh.

Good for

The vibe: groups The vibe: families

Praised for friendly service, attentive service and beautiful interior.

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Also praised for affordable, fast service, good value, lively atmosphere and generous portions.

Good to know

  • Gluten-free options
  • Outdoor seating
  • Lunch, dinner, takeout
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Cafe Athena is a long-running Greek restaurant with a spacious dining room, shaded patio, and dips, lentil soup, grilled vegetables, and tabbouleh that reviewers identify as vegan choices. The menu also includes meat, seafood, and dairy dishes; ask for vegan pita, since the standard Greek pita may not be vegan, and note that the listed falafel shares a fryer with meat.

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1846 Garnet Ave, San Diego, CA 92109

Opening hours

Monday
11:00–21:00
Tuesday
11:00–21:00
Wednesday
11:00–21:00
Thursday
11:00–21:00
Friday
11:00–21:30
Saturday
11:00–21:30
Sunday
11:00–21:00

the food

5.0 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

  • Great food
  • Great service
  • Great atmosphere
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How we rank

eating vegan

Very vegan-friendly

vegan options
Many · 5–10 dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Knowledgeable
protein
chickpeas, lentils

Ask about: Cross-contamination: ask about sauces before ordering.

Ask about: Staff aren't always sure about ingredients.

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