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Kismet Cafe

Mediterranean, Vegan Shawarma

Worth ordering: Fries

$

Top tips

Ask about: mislabelled dishes

  • Try the vegan gyro or vegan shawarma; both are filling wrap choices.
  • Good to know: Ask staff to confirm the order is vegan: one reviewer received beef shawarmas instead of the vegan ones ordered.
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  • Pair the vegan gyro with fries and mint lemonade for a late-night meal.
  • Try the cauliflower with hummus; diners specifically praised the combination.
  • Staff can explain menu items and sauces and help with substitutions.

Must-try

  • Worth ordering: Shawarma

People also mention wrap, baba ganoush and falafel.

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Also hummus, gyros, juice, lemonade and dolma.

Good for

The vibe: groups The vibe: families

Praised for friendly service, affordable and generous portions.

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Also praised for attentive service, fast service, good value and lively atmosphere.

Good to know

  • Outdoor seating
  • Dinner, takeout, quick bites
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Kismet Cafe is a casual Greek and Middle Eastern counter-service spot known for vegan gyro and shawarma wraps, with falafel, cauliflower, and baba ganoush also praised by diners. It stays open late, serves generous, affordable portions, and has a simple dining room with outdoor seating; specify vegan when ordering.

Vegan menu

VEGAN
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Kismet Cafe · dine-in · 2 dishes

More options may be available. Other dishes on this menu are still being checked.

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1000 E 41st St Ste 200, Austin, TX 78751

Opening hours

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

the food

5.0 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

  • Good food
  • Great service
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How we rank

eating vegan

Very vegan-friendly

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

Ask about: Dishes labelled vegan that weren't: check with staff.

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