Decent sandwiches, wraps, and quesadillas type of restaurant in Lopez Island. This was our first meal after landing from the inter island ferry so it was a late lunch, but I'm glad that it was not busy and everything on the menu was available. We got the Vortilla and smoked salmon quesadilla (spinach herb tortilla). Both of these combined was around $32 so a bit on the pricey end but still acceptable. The Vortilla is a large burrito with cheese and salad, so it is a vegetarian dish, but it was good. I wouldn't go out of my way to order this since it's easily made on your own, but we wanted to try it out nonetheless. The smoked salmon quesadilla was pretty good - I wished they had a bit more cheese but the salmon was quite flavorful and tender. Food takes a while to arrive because they're made to order. In the meanwhile, there's an herb shop that you can browse around to keep you occupied. We dined in but in retrospect takeout may be better so you could also go next door to the Brewvado Taproom to get some beer at the same time. read more

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I'm waffling between a three and a four. 10 years ago it would be between a four and a five. This year, last year, 10 years back the Vortex is consistently slow - even when you are the only one there. The food is good and healthy. Bowls have been super inconsistent often with more lettuce than rice - I didn't order a salad. Outdoor seating is great, as the rains come the inside can be tight. read more

A variety of tasty wraps and salads along with the best juices and smoothies on the island make Vortex a popular spot when you're in downtown Lopez. Though you can expect a bit of a wait for service, we've seldom been disappointed with our orders. The only downside is Vortex's limited days of service (closed Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays) and limited hours (open at 10:00, closes at 3:00). read more

Vortex - Vegetarian Near Me - Lopez Island, Washington

Fresh, organic, yummy! Lots of outdoor seating. Quality food. Kind staff. All good things! I recommend calling ahead if you aren't looking to wait a bit--they make everything fresh and it can get busy, so it can take some time to get your food. I love the peanut pepper bowl and add ground beef. My family all got the quesadilla, some on corn and some flour. All tasty! read more

Every now and again circumstances lead you to a place you hadn't planned on going, and the result is, well, wonderful! Such is how I came to find Vortex. My wife and I were on bucolic Lopez Island recruiting craftspeople to exhibit their products at our Club's annual Holiday Fair. We were getting hungry, so we consulted Yelp to see what was on offer. Our first choice had too long a wait for a table, and we had a ferry to catch. The only other option was a tiny little place called 'Vortex'. The vegetarian menu and rather 'hippie' vibe initially didn't appeal to me, but we were hungry and in a hurry. I'm so glad I gave them a chance! THE ROSES: Comfy, cozy, homey feel and ambiance. Vortex appears to be in what was once an old farmhouse, and shares the space with a new-agey 'Apothecary' that sells the usual woo-woo lineup of essential oils, crystals, etc. Far from being an 'eat it and beat it' kind of place, Vortex encourages you to sit around, get comfortable, and relax. There's a chess table and pieces ready at one table, and there are ample books to read. The staff is friendly, enthusiastic about their cuisine, and also very efficient. The real draw here is the food. No corners are cut in the name of expediency. Vortex uses fresh local products to the highest degree possible. Everything is made to order, and all the ingredients are prepped by hand. Looking at the way the vegetables in my wrap were cut, it was clear they were cut by hand, and the chef had some truly mad knife skills! We had the gazpacho, which was delightful, and a spicy peanut-pepper wrap that was truly a mind-blower. It featured brown rice and finely diced vegetables, herbs and spices, all tied together with a spicy peanut sauce. I expected it to have either a Thai or African flavor profile, but was surprised and delighted to find it to be neither. The chef/owner of Vortex appears to be a woman who is walking her own unique culinary path, and it's a good path. I prefer hearty cuisine, and despite being a vegetarian (and possibly vegan?) dish, I found it extremely delicious and very satisfying! THE THORNS: Rather limited menu, and they were out of several items. Not a place to go if you're in a hurry. Most orders will take 25 and up to 45 minutes (if they're busy) to get to you. If you're not in a hurry, this isn't really a 'thorn'. As I mentioned before the dining areas (inside and out) are very relaxing. NEITHER ROSE NOR THORN: Lopez Island is one of the least commercial in the San Juan archipelago. As a result, the whole place has a very rural and more than subtle 'hippy' vibe to it. Vortex is no exception. Happily, it's not the pretentious, hyper-politicized 'wokey' brand of faux-hippie ethos you find in the city. It's more of a laid-back 'I'll-be-me-and-you-be-you' kind of vibe that is, once you relax and let your guard down, actually quite appealing. Still, if you swing to the far right, I'd leave the MAGA hat in the car. No need to poke the bear, KnowWhatIMean? THE VERDICT: Vortex is truly a unique little gem that manages to create healthy cuisine that you actually look forward to eating in an environment that promotes a general sense of good feeling. When you see to tiny work area and old household stove the chef/owner uses, it makes her work even more amazing. I'm usually a GOP-leaning, 'steak-and-three-martinis' kind of guy, so to get this kind of review from me is saying something! Very highly recommend; by all means check this place out! read more

Food and service are always wonderful at Vortex! I love to but their juice whenever I stop in!

The food is everything you need. Healthy, inventive and super tasty. It's very low stress to walk into this cozy, happy place. Add a bowl of hot soup and all your cares go somewhere else for a while. Thank you, Jean! read more

This place has the best salads on the island. So refreshing, and their hot sauces are bomb!!! My friend bought a bottle of each to take home. The smoothies are pretty awesome too- try the Marionberry one if they have it available! Little bit of a wait, but worth it, and there are plenty of benches to hang out at on the grassy lawn behind the restaurant. read more

My wife and I came here for a quick lunch while exploring Lopez Island. The staff was very nice and helpful, and the food was freshly made when we ordered it. I ordered the curry and it was hot, delicious and complex, exactly what was needed after a long morning of hiking in the cold. My wife ordered a vegetarian wrap with peanut sauce and she loved the freshness of the salad and the serving size. The food was light enough to keep us going for the rest of the day. The seating area can be limited on cold days, but overall it is a nice place to eat and warm up. read more

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Salmon wrap was excellent. Southwestern wrap and coconut shake were good too. Friendly staff. Cookies we tried were a little bit over baked. Dog friendly. Would definitely return. read more

I stopped here for lunch during a bike ride and ordered the southwest wrap and carrot orange pineapple juice, it was so good! There was a 30 minute wait but I didn't mind because there was a nice area to sit and wait out on the deck. They also have amazing hot sauce to put on the wraps. read more

These wraps are awesome! I had the peanut pepper wrap with beef add on and it was filling and delicious. Funky little place, the woman who made my wrap was just a gem of a human. Go to here! read more

Great place for juice and smoothies on Lopez Island. Plenty of seating inside and outside, but the place can fill up since it's a medium-small cafe. This place seems most popular for juices, like the beet red juice blends or a classic green juice. However, the salads and soups are also good healthful choices. Consider a quesadilla or wrap if you eat wheat. Know that the food is so freshly prepared that your patience and time are essential parts of the process of receiving your beverages and bottles. Folks here are nice and look like they work nonstop, so everyone is happy with the offerings and timing. read more

Great food! A little pricy but worth it. The salmon wrap and peanut salad over delivered.

Omg where do I start! Vortex is SO good and is my favorite restaurant! I would highly recommend the western burrito by the way. And their smoothies are supper tasty and well made! read more

Num! Love the Vortex! Who wouldn't want fresh everything? Pros? The wraps are fresh and to die for... I love the greek, smoked salmon with cream cheese, and spicy peanut. Service is friendly and personable Ingredients are mostly local and all fresh Gazpacho is the best I've had Smoothies taste REAL... cause they are! Cons? Well, they close at 3... but the nice part is they do takeout orders until 5 read more

I was craving a fruit smoothie and many locals said I had to go to Vortex. We headed over after walking around and instantly I knew what I ordered was going to be fresh. My craving for a smoothie was perfectly satisfied! I ordered an Strawberry Blueberry Apple smoothie. It also has banana in it. Well, all of their smoothies have banana along with non fat yogurt added to them. If you don't want yogurt added to yours, you can request a fruit slushee instead. While waiting for our smoothies I watched one of the making a quesadilla. It looked amazing. It had avocados, cheese, salmon and then topped with organic greens. It was more like a salad wrapped in a corn tortilla! It smelled great - I wish I had actually been hungry so I could have indulged in the food. But at the time the smoothie was perfect! read more

Cool little cafe. Really healthy food! A little pricey but I think it was worth it. Definitely gotta stop by here if you are visiting Lopez island read more

Vortex - Rice and Pinto Bowl, Smoked salmon with feta cream cheese spinach wrap, and green juice with apple - Vegetarian Near Me - Lopez Island, Washington

I recently coordinated a wedding where Vortex catered dinner. Jean was a pleasure to work with and unbelievably generous with her time and assistance. Oh, and the food? DELICIOUS! I highly recommend Vortex and hope to work with Jean again soon. read more

So, so good. Everything was made fresh and with real food!!! Had some fresh salsa/chips and a green juice. Delish!

Vortex is a total gift to our island community!! There food is made with organic and local ingredients always so I can trust every time what I am getting is high quality and good for me. The juices are super fresh, the wraps are to die for and the ladies at Vortex are always so kind and helpful! read more

After a welcomed wait (we could hear them chopping the vegetables) we had the vortilla and smoke salmon bowl. Fresh. Delicious. After today closed until Oct. 13th (or later). Got to love island time. read more

Vortex - Deeeelish! Fresh, local, organic. Check them out! - Vegetarian Near Me - Lopez Island, Washington

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I stopped in on a winter Wednesday at 2:55pm. They close at 3. I asked if it was too late and I was warmly told there was five more minutes to order. I offered to take it to go and was again warmly encouraged to stay that it was no problem. So I did and enjoyed the Southwest bowl with cheese. Absolutely fresh and wonderful. Organic local ingredients. Excellent quality and big portion. This is second time I have had pleasure of eating here and I will be back. read more

YUM! Great juice bar and local organic cafe. I reccomend the "Vortilla" with a spinache tortilla. read more

My husband and I were biking the island here on a chilly November day. Several restaurants were closed so we tried Vortex. So glad we stumbled upon it! We both had the burrito which happily is vegetarian. It was EXCELLENT! Big with lots of fresh ingredients. Next time we will make sure this is one of our stops when we visit the island. I also had a coconut chocolate chip cookie which was wonderful. read more

Based on the other very positive reviews on Yelp we were expecting a very enjoyable lunch at Vortex when we stopped there during a recent trip. The restaurant is in a nice location with inside and outside seating. They have a very extensive menu including a great selection of smoothies. I had a grapefruit and peach with ginger, it was the best thing we tried by far, everything else was a letdown. My girlfriend had a drink with kale and some other veggies in it, very watery which wasn't too surprising, but it also didn't taste very good (my girlfriend like these sort of drinks). My girlfriend also ordered a quinoa salad, which came with some not very nice tasting brown goop on top. I ordered a combo with vegetable soup (just a random selection of veggies with no spice), quinoa and a very basic salad. The food wasn't bad, but it was so bland and unimaginative I would never go to Vortex if I lived nearby, I can easily throw together something much better myself in a few minutes. read more

We were on Lopez Island in the off season so very little was open, and we ended up here. We had a Southwest Bowl and a Greek Wrap, both delicious. read more

Delicious, fresh, local, organic, healthy, island fare! Plenty of vibrant, vegetarian and vegan options and delicious juices. read more

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Yummy very fresh food, but I wish there were more choices for me...I have some dietary restrictions that means I can usually only order one or two items. However, I enjoy this place and visiting family have enjoyed it, too. Once I had a bad reaction when I ordered a smoothie - I could tell by what happened that the juicer hadn't been really cleaned when someone made a previous beverage with soy...so, now I don't order the smoothies, just to be on the safe side. read more

I stopped in during the lunch rush, it was busy so I waited about 25 minutes for my to go order and it was WORTH IT. I ordered the smoked salmon salad wrap, it had avocado, cilantro, lime, mixed greens, cream cheese, feta and a light vinaigrette. it was to die for- everything tasted fresh and the veggies are all local and organic. The staff is very friendly and there seem to be a lot of regulars there as well as the tourists. I will be back! read more

Vortex - Salmon feta wrap! - Vegetarian Near Me - Lopez Island, Washington

Most tastiest wraps, salads and juices. Fresh local selection with daily specials and house made goodies such as hummus and cookies. Stop in here for a healthy flavorful bite year round. read more

Such an amazing Wrap/juice bar. Vortex has such a great selection of healthy, fresh foods and ingredients to chose from, as well as several in house sauce for sale. The service is nothing short of what you would expect from 'the friendly isle,' and the ambiance is laid back and welcoming. I always love getting one of the salmon wraps, and sitting out on the deck in the sun during the summer. Check out their juice menu, too! read more

This was the best food we had on our recent vacation to Lopez Island. Very flavorful, tasty and sumptuous. Best vegetarian food and worth the cost. Their cucumber, ginger, pear juice spiked with jallepeno was very refreshing. Their black bean and corn wrap was stupendous. Worth every penny. Highly recommend this place read more

I was on a recent trip to Lopez Island and asked a local for good vegetarian food, Vortex was the answer. It was delicious! We went back the next day too. We tried all the veggie option wraps over the 2 days and we're pleased with all. read more

Amazing fresh and healthy food!! The spicy pepper wrap is to die for! Friendly staff & great service!

Wow! The food was so fresh and the people were so friendly and welcoming. My friend and I came here on our first day of our girls weekend for a late lunch. We both ordered the spicy peanut veggie wrap on a spinach tortilla and had a really good bottled rootbeer they sell. The veggies were nice and crisp, the peanut sauce was zesty and the quinoa was a perfect texture. The wraps were really big too and the price was decent for the amount you get. We were really hungry and devoured our food. I would happily eat here again. read more

Best food in the village! Meat-lovers don't be fooled they also serve local beef or smoked salmon on most items. Veggie lovers delight in incredibly delicious bowls, juices, smoothies and dressings. Tip: tell the cooks your favorite fruit or veggie, then let them make you a personalized juice. My sweet greens juice with pineapple was amazing! read more

Best, freshest food ive had in a long time. Friendly service, cheap, just incredible.

Great food , quality and very tasty. But be prepared for a long wait. Service is very slow and personnel are not very friendly, for "the friendly isle". read more

Loved the Vortex. Fresh, healthy and delicious food in a serene atmosphere. The fresh juice was fantastic and the employees were great.