Amazing new restaurant in the area. The have the best shawarma in town that is served every Friday for now. The owner is great and the service is exceptional.
Hands down the best salad bar in town, full of fresh delicious options you won't find anywhere else. Prepared options are quick and delicious too! Well worth the trip from anywhere in Sac, and a must for lunch if you're downtown.
Vela cafe still the spot for the best salad bar and gyros. Im so glad Vela is open again.
After wanting to come here forever, I finally made it in this morning and became a firm believer in the miracle of this wondrous gem of a restaurant. I'll only ever be able to enjoy breakfast here unless my work schedule changes. The vegetarian breakfast burrito, however, is large enough to tide me over way past lunch, chocked with all sorts of fresh things, seasoned just right and leaving nice, lingering flavors on my taste buds. My spouse's Bagel Deluxe was not too shabby, either. They feature Peets Coffee (which somehow tastes better here than at an actual Peets!). The owner is super nice, hospitable and gives great service. Outdoor dining area, fully covered, is also a plus, though the entire space looks bright, cheery and inviting. I can hardly wait to return!
Owner was very friendly and gave my family and I free desserts after our meal. Cute atmosphere and delicious Mediterranean food!! Will definitely be coming here again on my next trip to Sacramento!! :)
Love this place. Best salad bar around. Always fresh . Great options. Make it your way. The owner is always polite and friendly. He loves his job. Great place.
Took my mom out here and it was pleasant. Did it have interesting vibes at 10 at night? Yes
Very good food specially shawarma on Friday 😩
Great place to eat a good lunch!
The rice is excellent and they have great garlic sauce that tastes like zankou chicken garlic sauce
Beautiful. delicious. fresh. very tasty. And clean
One of my favorite locations for delicious mediterranean food. I can say this place does it for me. Fast, efficient, and courteous service. Bring your appetite because portions are generous. I can see why they have so many great reviews.
The best Restaurant in downtown of Sacramento if you looking for healthy and tasty Mediterranean yummy food. ❤️ Vela Cafe known for it friendly management and very affordable prices and relaxing music.
Would go there again and recommend to all Vegetarians and lowers for lamb and beef or salads!
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I am happy that Vela Cafe opened. Not only do they have the best food in downtown but it's a nice restaurant to be in. So far, I've been able to take my work there in the morning and start the day with a freshly made breakfast burrito and coffee. There's even free wifi. For lunch, I've had the lamb gyro and recently tried the salad bar. The great thing about it all is that their food is made fresh AND tastes great. I can't go without mentioning Vela Cafe's friendly and helpful staff. Bottomline, if you are looking for affordable delicious food in a clean space, Vela is your place.
Reliably good for lunch, very friendly staff. Can be hit and miss at breakfast, seems they run out of faves like bagels. Speaking of which - smoked salmon & cream cheese bagel sammie is pretty good for this neck of the woods.
Non-obvious eatery, tucked away on the NW corner of Cesar Chavez park. Great buffet, sell by weight food. Each day's menu is generally different, with a middle-eastern flavour (the lentil/rice dish is often served).
I like the ability to order just as much as you want to eat and not an ounce more. Good takeaway cartons that you fill yourself, or plates that you can use to eat on site. Outdoor seating area is great and you don't get the hobo traffic that K St does.
I like the meatballs (THursday) and the fried chicken (Friday) and the spring rolls/pot stickers are good too.
No parking, but great for a lunchtime meal, in or takeaway.
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