Ambrosia has always had great choices for vegetarians (a falafel pita the size of a small nation, great garden burgers, an excellent veggie platter) and its meatless meals are still strong. One of the best bets on the vegetarian menu is the Combo for Two ($30), which comes piled with two falafel patties, two dolmas, spanakopita (yummy) and moussaka, which is made with egglplant, zucchini, and potatoes and served with a béchamel sauce—a ton of great vegetarian food for $15 per person. Although Ambrosia is sometimes passed over in favor of more well-known Second Street favorites, the restaurant is a great place just another piece of Long Beach’s surprisingly deep Mediterranean eats.

CAFÉ AMBROSIA 1923 E BROADWAY | LONG BEACH 90802 | 562.432.1098 | CAFEAMBROSIA-LONGBEACH.COM | MON-THURS 10AM-10PM | FRI 10AM-11PM | SAT 8AM-11PM | SUN 8AM-10PM FOOD | FOR TWO, $30-50 | BEER, WINE

Tags: breakfast, dinner, Long Beach, lunch, mediterranean