About Us
Carried Away is a family-owned restaurant in Aptos, California
That prides itself on serving scratch-made comfort food with a healthy twist. Founded over a decade ago, the restaurant offers a menu that is centered around deli fare, featuring about 90% organic ingredients. The concept of Carried Away is to provide customers with the same comfort food that they would cook at home but with the convenience of being able to carry it away. The restaurant has a long history of utilizing organic ingredients and is known for using healthy ingredients for people on the go.
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The restaurant is co-owned by Maribel Martinez, her father, and her uncle, Renee. Maribel began working at Carried Away while attending Cabrillo College and was later offered co-ownership when her father and uncle acquired the restaurant in 2018. Renee, the chef, and backbone of the restaurant, ensures that the menu is made from scratch with fresh, organic ingredients. Maribel takes on a variety of roles at the restaurant, ensuring that the business runs smoothly.
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Carried Away offers a variety of dishes that rotate weekly, with three entrée options, as well as vegetarian options. Some of the most popular dishes include vegetarian enchiladas, signature potato artichoke gratin, wild salmon, and seasonal standout pumpkin turkey chili. For dessert, customers can indulge in the strawberry-walnut apple crisp or the housemade coconut tapioca pudding.
Despite rising food costs, Carried Away strives to keep its prices competitive and maintains high-quality ingredients to provide customers with delicious, healthy food. The restaurant's hours are Monday-Saturday, from 11 am to 5 pm, and offers takeout as its main service. Carried Away has become a beloved spot for locals and visitors alike, and the restaurant's commitment to using fresh, healthy ingredients and providing excellent customer service has helped it to thrive over the years.
From the Press
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Goodtimes - Andrew Steingrube
"One of the best things about Carried Away is that they consistently have high-quality ingredients in all their dishes, which is rare for a takeout spot."
"Everything always tastes so fresh and delicious, and the staff is always friendly and helpful. It's definitely a favorite spot for me and my family."
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Emma Brown, Blogger - Oh My Goodness
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The Food Reporter
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