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Appu's Cafe Woodruff Medical Building

Restaurant Vegetarian restaurant Indian restaurant Vegan restaurant Health food restaurant Soup restaurant

One of the Top rated Soup restaurants in Long Beach


Address

3816 Woodruff Ave Suite 100B, Long Beach, CA 90808

Website

www.appuscafe.us

Contact

(562) 452-7772

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (174 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 10 AM to 3 PM
  • Tuesday: 10 AM to 3 PM
  • Wednesday: 10 AM to 3 PM
  • Thursday: 10 AM to 3 PM
  • Friday: 10 AM to 3 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: vegan (12) good (9) service (9) delicious (9) burrito (8) great (8) flavor (7) hidden (7) nice (7) friendly (6)
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  • 1/5 Esm *. 2 years ago on Google
    I ordered and ate outside the cafe. Yet the food is semi cold. The curry was lacking ! flavor. The pita bread is good but only (1) thin slice of pita for almost $5 The hummus spicy soup only taste like chili And it’s lacking flavor. It’s not worth the price. I will not be returning here.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Michele S. 1 year ago on Google
    We ordered 5 things and only one of them was edible, hence 1 star. I'm flummoxed by the other good reviews. The terrible tacos were surpassed only by the terrible burrito. The soup is better described as water. I'm a healthy eater but this gives vegan food a very bad name. We got take out, otherwise I would have asked for my money back.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tziporah L. 1 year ago on Google
    We stopped here after two weeks working out in the Channel Islands eating mostly processed foods and wow, what a treat! So much flavor packed into the dishes. We had the mushroom masala and maharaja burrito and thoroughly enjoyed the healthiness and homemade quality of the food. The masala tastes like it could cure covid—rich and reviving. The mango lassi is spectacular! Thank you, Appu’s, for the very friendly service and a wonderful meal.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nick M. 1 year ago on Google
    Got the Maharaja burrito and mango lassi. This was absolutely fantastic. Loved the flavor. And it came with a pico de gallo that was truly hot. Definitely needed the lassi. This is vegan. And this place is hidden. It is on the 1st floor in the rear of the Medical bldg.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 A 1. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing hidden gem! Food is fresh, delicious and healthy! I'm not even vegan and it was great. Owner is super friendly and wonderful.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Barbara D. 7 months ago on Google
    I am never disappointed when I order food from Appu's Cafe. I have tried almost everything on the menu and found it to be delicious, a good value for the price, and always ready on-time when I order online. The staff is kind and pleasant and very accomodating (sometimes I need to ask for the spice level to go down a few levels!). Excellent value all the way around!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ron J. 2 years ago on Google
    Customer service, prices, all food items are top notch. This hidden gem needs to stay hidden. Healthy vegetarian cuisine at its finest, very highly recommended
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alba S. 1 year ago on Google
    This is place is so good! Healthy vegan and vegetarian options. I'm so excited I found it! You must try it. The location is hidden behind a medical building and there's no dining in options but there's a small patio. I would recommend ordering online. The staff was super friendly and welcoming. Will be returning for sure.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Daphne 1 year ago on Google
    Friendly owners, great menu and fresh ingredients! Hope to come back to try more of their food. This time I ordered the vegan Maharani burrito which was good, but the main ingredient was turmeric rice -- I prefer when there's a balance between rice and the other ingredients so I'll try the Healthy Mex burrito next time which supposedly is prepared with less rice.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Polar G. 1 year ago on Google
    The staff is VERY NICE and I loved the samples because I have never seen a restuarant that gives samples! Love this restaurant! I really love the turmeric rice and the sauce with it, too. I CANNOT get over how good it is!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Peter L. 9 months ago on Google
    Delicious innovative food in a medical office building. It's a nice medcial building, but well its all medical with a few dentists and labs... so I usually do takeaway. They have a nearby restaurant too. Excellent food with better atmosphere. That would have 5 stars...

  • 5/5 Ben F. 1 year ago on Google
    Fantastic restaurant, no deep friers or added sugar anywhere! Always great food and even better service, the employees are super nice!

  • 5/5 Nupur Academy L. 1 year ago on Google
    Quick place to get AMAZING fusion Indian food vegan and vegetarian! The family comes often, and the place is always full of people raving about the food. The complexity in flavor that keeps you going back for more.

  • 5/5 Denise R. 1 year ago on Google
    Came here out of curiosity and it did not disappoint. It’s sort of a hole-in-the-wall type of place. I got the mushroom masala and a chai. Both super duper tasty. I couldn’t stop eating once I took a bite. The price is a bit expensive (I assume bc it’s vegan) but totally worth it.

  • 5/5 merrilyn h. 3 months ago on Google New
    I just can't say enough. We love the food and the owner and other guy there too. The food is amazing and the 2 people there are SO dang nice. The food is fresh and made from the heart with care and love put into the food. My husband does not like trying different foods but we went back 2 days in a row and he ordered the Docs burrito. He LOVED it twice in a row now. I just can't say enough, just try it.

  • 5/5 Louie A. 1 year ago on Google
    Fantastic little find on the 1st floor of a medical bldg. Don't blink or you will miss out on a great menu of vegan, vegetarian, and fusion options.

  • 5/5 mobetter3672 7 months ago on Google
    Appu’s Cafe is the place to be for amazing great food!!! The service is second to none and the atmosphere is a cultural experience. I strongly recommend all go and meet Chef VR and his incredible team and be enriched by their great food and good will. Perhaps I’ll see you there!

  • 5/5 Tru B. 7 months ago on Google
    I love the people, the food is fabulous, Chef VR also works with young musicians, as well as being a musician himself!

  • 5/5 robert b. 7 months ago on Google
    Always have a good experience. I am a regular for my Burrito.

  • 1/5 K K K. 3 months ago on Google New
    Worst food ever, very disappointed and don’t trust the pictures, burritos hardly have any veggies or paneer or chickpeas. It’s just rice and uncooked tortilla. I wouldn’t even give 1 star, chipotle is much better choice than this and much cheaper.

  • 5/5 Emily C. 1 year ago on Google
    Everything I've tried so far is very delicious and flavorful, and the owners are so friendly! I recommend the yellow lentil soup, samosa chat, and the Flavor of Madras.

  • 5/5 Lindsey A. 1 year ago on Google
    So delicious! A variety of yummy options that also happen to be healthy and plant-based. The owner and team is so nice as well. Can’t wait until the DTLB location opens!

  • 5/5 Aubryanne C. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing. Great food! Great service and Again the food is sooo good. NOTE: this little cafe is located inside a medical complex and in the back of the building. But it’s so so worth it.

  • 5/5 Isha K. 2 years ago on Google
    This place is such a hidden gem and my new favorite restaurant. I’ve had a lot of Indian food in my life and this was the most flavorful and definitely one of the best. I got the samosa chat and an Indian burrito and it was so amazing. The people were really nice as well. Definitely coming back here as often as I can.

  • 5/5 Arcángel M. 1 year ago on Google
    Very polite a pleasant service Appu is informative kind, and the fresh food is vegan and delicious. He definitely has customer service as great as the fresh healthy and delicious food. Great first impression.

  • 5/5 Colin B. 2 years ago on Google
    The location is hilarious. The owner is so nice and the food is absolutely incredible. Paneer masala was perfectly spicy and the burrito tasted so bright. Would recommend to anyone!

  • 5/5 Jonathan S. 2 years ago on Google
    This is one of the best Indian restaurants I've ever been to. I've eaten at Indian homes and businesses all over the west coast and this is incredible. So many vegan options that taste better than most dishes with dairy elsewhere. Their prices can't be beaten, especially for the quality. To top it off, their service is spotless and they are so friendly. This is a new staple in my life.

  • 5/5 Emmett M. 2 years ago on Google
    Very delicious and affordable! I really recommend Appu's. Yes it is in a medical office building, but it is worth seeking out this gem. The burger was a delicious twist on the formula, not like your standard veggie burger, full of great flavor and smooth consistency. The side Salas was fresh and equally full of flavor. The mango Lassi also was a delight. Service was friendly and attentive, outdoor seating is spare but nice. Eat here, you won't regret it!

  • 5/5 Miriam 2 years ago on Google
    Truly a hidden gem. The food is super delicious and the service is exemplary. Plenty of variety vegan or non vegan. I recommend the lemon grass tea. Outdoor seating, parking ok. You must try!

  • 2/5 Anisha S. 2 years ago on Google
    Would like to give few heads up for new guests at this place 1. It is not dine in, only to go orders. 2. It's just a cafe closing at 7 pm and not a family restaurant. 3. Pricy for quantity 4. Flat breads served with Paavbhaji and Paneer dishes are smaller than 6 inch and not adequate for 16 oz entrée.

  • 5/5 Steven P. 2 years ago on Google
    Wonderful Indian food. Their mushroom soup was super flavorful with hints of cumin, turmeric and coconut. Their Bombay Frankie was amazing too, probably the best egg dish I've had in my life! Definitely filling with zero meat. Bravo, Appu!


Call (562) 452-7772 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Counter service
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Curbside pickup
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Identifies as Asian-owned

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