Vela Cafe

  amazing food with amazing workers!! the store was quiet at around 11am on thursday. many people came in around 12 for lunch but there were plenty of seats. i got... read more a chicken shawarma and a beef and lamb gyro to start. the shawarma was crispy and amazing. it has pickles, a lovely garlic sauce, and super tender chicken. delicious! the beef and lamb were amazing, i love the flavor. the iced white mocha was good. they use peet's coffee for their beans. overall this place is great and i would come again.

  Vela catered dinner for our seventeen guests. Feras delivered all the dishes right on time, and each course was beautifully presented.
All our guests raved about the food and wanted to... read more know who provided it.
We even had a vegetarian menu that was so rich in flavor, appearance, and texture that no one missed a meat course.
We look forward to enjoying our next visit to Vela and highly recommend it.

  came here to wait for a lyft and grab a drink and the staff was so kind!! they ran out of oatmilk for our hot chocolate and offered us the... read more amount they were able to make plus a free drink of our choice, then brought out a free pastry for each of us. super pleasant experience :))

  Are you looking for a healthy lunch spot that serves fresh hot food and also has a salad bar right in the downtown area close to Cesar Chavez park? Well... read more check out Vela Cafe.  This is a gem of a lunch spot!!!!

I didn't even know this place existed until about a month   ago. I always passed by it when I park in the area and walk to the Cathedral but it was always closed. I actually thought that the place shut down. But it just so happened that they re-opened again recently. The owners/staff are super friendly. I came by again for lunch a couple of days ago and it's been a place I frequent when I get the chance to go on my lunch break.

Their food is always fresh! I'm a fan of the salad bar- it's my fave. It has Mediterranean-themed dishes from hummus to babba ganoush. The hot area also soup which changes out by the day, a roasted chicken with delicious flavor and a mixed vegetable dish.

The price is based on the weight of the food you get if you elect to get stuff from the hot bar or salad bar. But they also have menu to choose from.

Ambiance is clean, bright, and relaxing to eat in especially during a busy day of work. They have free water with ice and I also was given baklava to try during my first visit. I think it's family-owned and I've also gotten great customer service from a guy behind the register and also Michelle; everybody is great there.

So if you're looking for a healthy option and relaxing spot for lunch check out Vela Cafe!

  I happened upon this place on my walk down I Street. I was really attracted to the curtain lights and the small hanging lamps so I decided to come inside... read more and check out what they had. I ordered the chicken gyro plate and it was delicious! The baklava for dessert was also sweet and filling. It didn't look like it was going to be sweet but looks can be deceiving! It hit the spot after a good gyro plate. Feras was very welcoming and friendly, especially to someone like me who was exploring downtown Sacramento by foot for the first time. I recommend everyone to check this place out and grab a meal or baklava. Feras will take care of you.

  I am so happy yall are back. I know it's been a rough three years.
We so needed you back downtown. Vela is an awesome lunch choice. My soup was... read more full of flavor. Roasted chicken and rice. I love having a salad bar option. And the finger baklava

  I miss this restaurant so much!  I loved their salad bars for lunch and the vegetarian breakfast burrito. And the owner was really nice. I walk by everyday and see... read more the closed sign. I hope they open up again one day. A lot of state workers are being required to come into the office at least twice a week.

Miss you guys!

  I frequent Vela Cafe since it is not only close to my office, but also a great lunch spot. I usually go for the wonderful salad bar (which is always... read more stocked with an assortment of veggies, toppings, and salad dressings) but today I tried a salad off the menu. I had the Beef and Lamb Gyro Salad, and it did not disappoint! There was a ton of meat, and the dressing was delicious. The customer service is always great here, and I will be going back very soon.

  I eat here at least once a week the food is really good and really fresh. I did have one time where my order was not what I ordered but... read more when I brought it to the manager's attention he took care of it immediately I had a new meal in front of me in under 5 minutes. They're fast hear your courteous and the food is delicious

  amazing food with amazing workers!! the store was quiet at around 11am on thursday. many people came in around 12 for lunch but there were plenty of seats. i got... read more a chicken shawarma and a beef and lamb gyro to start. the shawarma was crispy and amazing. it has pickles, a lovely garlic sauce, and super tender chicken. delicious! the beef and lamb were amazing, i love the flavor. the iced white mocha was good. they use peet's coffee for their beans. overall this place is great and i would come again.

  Vela catered dinner for our seventeen guests. Feras delivered all the dishes right on time, and each course was beautifully presented.
All our guests raved about the food and wanted to... read more know who provided it.
We even had a vegetarian menu that was so rich in flavor, appearance, and texture that no one missed a meat course.
We look forward to enjoying our next visit to Vela and highly recommend it.

  came here to wait for a lyft and grab a drink and the staff was so kind!! they ran out of oatmilk for our hot chocolate and offered us the... read more amount they were able to make plus a free drink of our choice, then brought out a free pastry for each of us. super pleasant experience :))

  Are you looking for a healthy lunch spot that serves fresh hot food and also has a salad bar right in the downtown area close to Cesar Chavez park? Well... read more check out Vela Cafe.  This is a gem of a lunch spot!!!!

I didn't even know this place existed until about a month   ago. I always passed by it when I park in the area and walk to the Cathedral but it was always closed. I actually thought that the place shut down. But it just so happened that they re-opened again recently. The owners/staff are super friendly. I came by again for lunch a couple of days ago and it's been a place I frequent when I get the chance to go on my lunch break.

Their food is always fresh! I'm a fan of the salad bar- it's my fave. It has Mediterranean-themed dishes from hummus to babba ganoush. The hot area also soup which changes out by the day, a roasted chicken with delicious flavor and a mixed vegetable dish.

The price is based on the weight of the food you get if you elect to get stuff from the hot bar or salad bar. But they also have menu to choose from.

Ambiance is clean, bright, and relaxing to eat in especially during a busy day of work. They have free water with ice and I also was given baklava to try during my first visit. I think it's family-owned and I've also gotten great customer service from a guy behind the register and also Michelle; everybody is great there.

So if you're looking for a healthy option and relaxing spot for lunch check out Vela Cafe!

  I happened upon this place on my walk down I Street. I was really attracted to the curtain lights and the small hanging lamps so I decided to come inside... read more and check out what they had. I ordered the chicken gyro plate and it was delicious! The baklava for dessert was also sweet and filling. It didn't look like it was going to be sweet but looks can be deceiving! It hit the spot after a good gyro plate. Feras was very welcoming and friendly, especially to someone like me who was exploring downtown Sacramento by foot for the first time. I recommend everyone to check this place out and grab a meal or baklava. Feras will take care of you.