Evolution Fast Food

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I don't normally eat fast food, but this is a great exception. I like the tempeh burger with chickpea salad. The tempeh burger taste more flavorful than regular beef burgers so that's saying a lot. That chickpea salad has bell peppers in it and it is a great side. The churro cheesecake is made out of cashew cheese, so the consistency is very similar to regular cheesecake. I highly recommend getting that for dessert. read more

Evolution Fast Food - Churro Cheesecake - Vegetarian Near Me - San Diego, California

Evolution Fast Food - Chickpea Salad - Vegetarian Near Me - San Diego, California

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I've heard great things about this place and had high hopes coming here for the second time and bringing a friend, but the experience was lack luster at most. . We looked over the menu & both decided on veggie burgers. My friend ordered the black bean patty, fries and a vanilla shake. I got the Evo burger with the house made tempeh patty also with fries and a hibiscus tea. We both agreed everything was alright. . You'd think forgetting to take pictures of our food the flavors would be unforgettable, but they were bland. Tempeh is marketed as a bacon replacement and my sandwich was not reminiscent of any crisp, savory strips. My friend said the black bean patty was plain and that she's had better veggie burgers elsewhere. The highlights were definitely the fries with the rosemary, garlic salt seasoning and the milkshakes & drinks. The fries are warm and thinly sliced and I love the house made ketchup. They don't use the cleanest brand for milks, but the shakes are rich and sweet. . The space has really cool artwork and a large outdoor covered patio with tons of plants and and an artsy feel. There are two restrooms with a code and wifi with a password. The staff did their job, but they all look like the Addams Family versus the Brady Bunch they were polite, but you can see on their faces they don't want to be there. That demeanor is consistent with both of my visits thus far. . We often hear the third time is a charm, I want to see if their vegan chick'n sandwiches, wraps, sides & desserts live up to the hype. . Update - So my friend vomited after eating here and there was also a long, black hair in her burger. She mentioned it to the staff and they made her a new one, but that still didn't stop her from puking. I was able to eat what I ordered and kept it down, however it did NOT sit well in my tummy the next day. I wanted to try them again, but the fact that the small view of the kitchen from the ordering counter looks like a dungeon entrance is probably why the food & service is mediocre. I really enjoy the market they have here a couple Tuesdays every month, but unfortunately I will not order food from Evolution again. read more

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Evolution Fast Food - Vanilla milkshake & house made Hibiscus tea. - Vegetarian Near Me - San Diego, California

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Destini R.

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When I arrived I pulled up to the drive thru but didn't know I had to place the order ahead of time so I parked and went inside. Once inside I then placed my order. The carne asada fries had more guacamole than anything but they were good. The portion is more like a small so I would advise to order something else. The lemonade was delicious. read more

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Alexandria H.

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I'm embarrassed to admit how often I go to Evolution Fast Food. I typically order the chicken sandwich and Evo fries. The portion sizes are generous and the price is reasonable. The evo fries are delicious and unlike anything I've ever had. Service is quick and reliable. The parking lot is small so I try to only use the drive thru. They are right across the street from Balboa Park and next to an awesome brewery if you want a drink with your meal. read more

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Becky L.

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VEGAN FAST FOOD with a Drive-Thru!! This place is incredible and filled with amazing staff. I'm a big fan of the steak chimichurri sandwich, Fried chicken wrap with honey mustard, and the BLTG (the Chipotle sauce is banging!!) Everything is fresh and made to order and the perfect amount to fill you up. read more

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Stephanie C.

2 years ago

Always the best food every time we come here!! Chili cheese fries & milkshake on point read more

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Lisa U.

2 years ago

This 1 star goes to the new chicken tenders. Please throw away all the Gardein tenders. They are disgusting and such a downgrade from the other ones before you all made this switch. We had one order where it tasted like it was frostbite on it, thawed, and then recooked. Go back to the other brand, PLEASE. read more

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Melisa M.

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2 years ago

This place is an absolute must if you were once a carnivore and are craving some fast food choices! And their shakes.... Don't even get me started! Yum! read more

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Kate C.

Elite 18

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4 years ago

Menu vegan fast food right next to Donna Jean & some other good places to grab a drink Some vegan snack offering as well, brownies, peanut crispies, and a smattering of choices of flavored popcorns read more

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Janelle E.

2 years ago

Falafel was burnt as coal, hummus was an odd color, flavor not great. Also, hair in the box. read more

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Sergio G.

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5 years ago

Pretty disappointed in the service. Way to start a review, I know. Just disappointed in the service like I was bothering them by ordering food. The cashier just didn't want to deal with me. I got a eye roll, when I didn't give attitude or anything. Now that I got that out the way. The food is really good. The California burrito definitely has great flavor and is a decent size. Could be a little bigger but that's just me being fat haha. The wait is very long but not a big deal. Definitely would recommend coming here! Will try more items but definitely will have someone go for me. Feels very unwelcoming. read more

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Lucia C.

1 year ago

Such a nice little place with outdoor seating. The food is phenomenal. Best vegan fast food I have ever had

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I love treating myself to some tasty vegan fast food on a lazy Sunday! I prefer to call in my order and pickup (they have a small parking lot), but they also have a drive through. My go-to is the black bean burger with mozz and pesto. But I also love the Buffalo chicken fries and a shake! read more

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Deweyne L.

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5 years ago

Evolution is the OG vegetarian fast food spot in San Diego. I've been coming here for years, and have yet to be disappointed. The burgers are amazing. My favorite is the GFO Burger with bacon and cheese. A side of fries (extra crispy). read more

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Veronica H.

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COVID review: Cashier was wearing a face mask. She seemed to be having a horrible day. She rushed through our order and seemed bother that we order more than one item and asked for hot sauce. Given we had waited close to 20 minutes to even place our order to begin with (drive through). This is our second time here and definitely not impressed with the food. California burrito was both a hit and miss, all depending on the bite. The guacamole and pico were on one side. So not every bite had that, which is the point of a burrito. It had so much "mustard", that it overpowered any other possible flavor. Burger was good, nothing special either. Fries were good, a little salty but better than the other two items. read more

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Gabriel Q.

Elite 24

2 years ago

Ok, I'm going to preface this review by saying we didn't actually try any of the food here. We just ate brunch after we flew in from San Diego airport and we were looking for a sweat treat. So, we decided to come here and order some vegan milkshakes. The milkshakes here were fantastic. I almost felt like asking if there was real milk in them! Also, the blueberry cheesecake was sensational. When dairy is your enemy there are a lot of things in life you get used to not having. This place allowed those of us with dietary restrictions to feel like everyone else and enjoy a few of our favorite sweet treats. Thank you so much Evolution! read more

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Blu W.

2 years ago

Amazing food! I had a black bean burger, classic style with French fries, it was delish!!! I would highly recommend this place! read more

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Tricia K.

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4 years ago

I'm not generally into junk food, but Evolution's black bean patty with mushrooms and Swiss on a gluten-free bun hit the spot! Fast, no-nonsense service. I ate on the quiet, shaded, dog-friendly back patio. I've only got three weeks total in San Diego, so am trying to try everything on my list before going back for seconds, but I have been back already once. 1,000% more delicious than it looks in the photo, which absolutely doesn't do it justice. Parking lot and drive-thru option. read more

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Lili G.

2 years ago

Enjoy the burritos, looking forward to trying more items on the menu. Outdoor seating available. Unfortunately I haven't been able to order them yet with Uber eats. read more

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Elise C.

4 years ago

As a meat and cheese lover, I was (probably expectedly) a little disappointed. The 'cheese' had a weird funkiness to it that kind of made it smell off. The patty didn't have much flavor. I was kind of hoping for something like a beyond meat... That being said, it's a really cool concept of a restaurant. I want to try their other items and the fries were good! read more

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Tania V.

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4 years ago

Delicious fries The wait time sometimes frustrates me lol but yummy fresh fries I do return for them when I'm craving them read more

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Hayley G.

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4 years ago

They really are fast! The salad with imitation chicken was a quick and easy snack - definitely not a full meal for me, but that's ok and what I was looking for! My boyfriend enjoyed the burrito, and I liked it more than the salad. This is some of the best and most convenient vegan food I've ever had! I'm glad that they have expansive menu options that would suit anyone, even those who aren't typically looking for plant based foods. read more

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Jennifer D.

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California burritos, fries, and shakes? What's not to like. I've never tried going through the drive thru but it doesn't seem the quickest as I see customers waiting a little. They have shaded patio seating past the hallway with the bathrooms which is where I've taken my food to enjoy. read more

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Sheila F.

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4 years ago

I love that they are a vegan restaurant in the middle of San Diego! That being said, there is room for improvement that I think will make them a really great niche market in the food super city that is San Diego. Service was good. We went through the drive-through because we were exhausted after trekking the zoo. It was quick and easy to order. There wasn't that crazy of a wait considering the food is made to order. We made it right in time before the dinner rush. The menu was simple but had ample choices and we tried a great variety of foods. We ordered a California Burrito, Evo Burger, and smoothies (Strawberry Goji and 2 Pineapple Mango). The smoothies are great! They're very refreshing and aren't pumped full of sugar, which we appreciated. The burger was also very pleasant. I will say the California Burrito was both "a hit and a miss" as someone mentioned previously, depending on the bite. My main critique was the "carne asada" in it was very heavily seasoned without much else added to balance it out. I felt like I needed more French fries in it to distract from such a strong aftertaste. It's worth a try if you're on the hunt for Vegan options, but I would definitely suggest planning ahead what to order off the menu as it is sort of a hit or miss right now. read more

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Steve B.

1 year ago

The food has always been good when they were in located on 5th. No complaints. But with this kind of food comes a mindset to put your money where your ethics are. So now that they have aligned themself with Covid deniers, I just can't support them. Maybe they just showed their true self with this move? read more

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Christian V.

2 years ago

I used to be a regular but the quality of the food is so inconsistent! It's disappointing because as a vegan I try and support these kinds of businesses but they make it hard. Their food can be cold, their fries aren't even cooked all the way through and one time I found a piece of metal in my beefy burger patty. Service is good but the food can be a hit or miss and I'm done gambling with evolution fast food. read more

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Debora V.

3 years ago

Stopped by this place last minute on a Monday night to grab something quickly. I ordered the pesto mozzarella chicken wrap and let me say, it was delicious!! I opted to turn this wrap into a meal and get fries and a drink. Given the quality of the food, quick service, and friendly staff, the price is right and I will certainly be coming back! Also uploading a picture of their cheesecake menu as this stood out to me since I love cheesecake and look forward to trying this next time! read more

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Katrina P.

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I walked in here on a Sunday night and the food came out pretty quick. The location is clean, the dining area is cute, and the bathroom was clean. The chocolate shake was pretty good 4/5. The fries were okay, nothing special and needed a dipping sauce. The California burrito was just okay, 3/5. I wish it had more avocado and spice. The chicken wrap was also okay, 3/5. It was just bland. Overall it's was okay, maybe I didn't try their best menu items because I have heard people love this place. read more

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Zoe D.

2 years ago

I got the chicken burger with pesto and mozzarella. The texture was perfect and the patty was thick! The fry's left much to be desired and they only had the "healthy" version go sodas which are not my favorite. The burger really hit the spot. Will make another trip out read more

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Dan H.

2 years ago

I usually get the California burrito here, but decided to try the breakfast burrito today. wow! just awesome!

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Jean-Charles N.

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The service was amazingly friendly and the location is pretty good by Balboa Park. However my girlfriend got a food allergy. It is still hard for us to narrow it down as we tried sandwiches shakes and drinks read more

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Steven A.

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4 years ago

Im a big fan of this spot, you should eat here. The mushroom Swiss with the tempeh patty on hemp bread is my go to here. On the main menu page, you can add "sides" like hummus and guacamole for $1. They are little cups but well worth the buck, especially when you get the fries. The hibiscus tea is a nice treat I throw in on trips where I get the fries. Their online ordering is easy, I use it every time. I often grab my food and eat in Balboa park, which is across the street. read more

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Lulu C.

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3 years ago

Evolution is literally one of the best restaurants in SD! A gem of SD and deserves the 11th burger ranking! Their burgers and "chicken" sandwiches are excellent. I always crave them! I can't recommend trying them enough. The reason I'm taking a star off is the price. I understand vegan ingredients aren't cheap. That being said, my order of 2 sandwiches and fries was 30 dollars which I think is extremely costly for a drive through. Making a meal more affordable or at least adding a combo price for a sandwich with fries would be great! read more

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Eleni C.

Elite 21

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5 years ago

The Evo Burger (GFO) w/ the tempe burger in a lettuce wrap... maybe my few favorite fast vegan meal in San Diego. I may or may not have already had it 2x again since this photo was taken. My boyfriend got the California burrito (AMAZING vegan carne asada), a vanilla shake, and fries (that he said were some of the best fries he's ever had. Lmao.) Wholesome "fast food" place that in no way feels like you're receiving or eating fast food. read more

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Ely C.

Elite 23

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4 years ago

With a 100% vegan menu I had to give this place a shot! I ordered the grilled veggie wrap, chili cheese fries, kombucha, and mushroom Swiss burger. All were very yummy and what I would expect from a vegan fast food place as I have tried a couple of them. I thought it was cool that you could choose from a few different vegan patty options (black bean, meaty ect.). Next time I want to try the California burrito because I've heard it's one of their best items!! read more

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Nick P.

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3 years ago

Fantastic! Super friendly service and great food! I had the fuego burger with black bean patty and a house made lemonade. The burger was absolutely delicious and I enjoyed every bite, the sauce was fantastic and the spice level was perfect, the black bean patty was very flavorful, I loved it. The house made lemonade was soooo yummy I had to get a second one before I left! If you have time be sure to eat in their back patio which has a bunch of beautiful luscious plants and a great vibe, highly recommend! read more

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Zach P.

4 years ago

This restaurant was my ABSOLUTE FAVORITE. I came here nearly every single day for almost two months for lunch as I drive for Uber and it is convenient and easy for me as I have dairy and egg allergies so I can't just eat anywhere I stop. I never had any problems UNTIL on the day of the Pride festival I had mobile ordered my food, I arrived at the parking lot and they were slammed. There was nearly 50 people outside. I waited for parking but with no luck decided to call in and cancel my order. The girl I spoke with on the phone told me "ok I will void it" and I said "ok, can you give me some sort of confirmation it will be canceled" she said "you'll just have to wait until tomorrow we are super busy right now." So I waited until tomorrow, called them to ask for confirmation and I was transferred to a manager. The manager had me explain my story, I was cut off mid sentence as she said "you being an Uber driver has nothing to do with the story" I apologized for confusing her. I asked if I could potentially pick up the order and she asked "well did you pick up the order yesterday?" After saying no she said "well that wasn't my decision was it" The food is good, but don't let anything go wrong or you won't get refunded by all the kids who can't work fast enough when it's busy. read more

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Joshua H.

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2 years ago

I am NOT vegan but I have cravings for this spot. The flavors are different but the DRIVE THRU service is super fast wow. Try the side tortilla chips, you won't regret it if you eat them hot. Game changer! read more

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Larissa R.

2 years ago

One of the few places that offers a drive through! I took it upon myself to try out all the food and I can definitely say that all of it is SO GOOD!!!! read more

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2611 El Cajon Blvd
San Diego, CA 92104
North Park
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Hours

What time does Evolution Fast Food open?

Evolution Fast Food opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday.

What time does Evolution Fast Food close?

Evolution Fast Food closes at 12:00 AM (Next day) on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.Evolution Fast Food closes at 10:00 PM on Tuesday.

Mon, Wed-Sun 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM (Next day)Tue 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Evolution Fast Food take credit cards?

Yes, Evolution Fast Food takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Evolution Fast Food have catering options?

Yes, Evolution Fast Food does have catering options.

Does Evolution Fast Food have a drive thru?

Yes, Evolution Fast Food has a drive thru.

Does Evolution Fast Food have a happy hour?

No, Evolution Fast Food does not have a happy hour.

Does Evolution Fast Food serve alcohol?

No, Evolution Fast Food does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Evolution Fast Food allow dogs?

Yes, Evolution Fast Food allows dogs.

Does Evolution Fast Food have TVs?

Yes, Evolution Fast Food has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Evolution Fast Food have bike parking?

Yes, Evolution Fast Food has bike parking.

Does Evolution Fast Food have outdoor seating?

Yes, Evolution Fast Food has outdoor seating options.

Does Evolution Fast Food have parking?

Yes, Evolution Fast Food has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Is Evolution Fast Food wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Evolution Fast Food is wheelchair accessible.

Does Evolution Fast Food have free WiFi?

Yes, Evolution Fast Food has free WiFi.

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Specialties

Evolution Fast Food is San Diego's only drive-thru restaurant offering a delicious vegetarian menu made from fresh local ingredients. We encourage health and wellness through food, education, entertainment and activism. We reduce our carbon footprint as much as possible. We buy from with local farmers, and local businesses. All extra food is donated to Rachel's Women's Center (www.ccdsd.org/homelesswomen.php) in downtown San Diego. Many of our 'to go' containers are made from vegetables and are 100% biodegradable. The oil from our fryer is saved and repurposed as fuel, and our bicycle delivery service (foodbikes.com) is the greenest in San Diego! Our Mission is to improve the world with delicious, nutritious fast food that is good for you and good for the earth. Our Promise is No animal ingredients, No refined sweeteners, No hi-fructose corn syrup, No hydrogenated oils, No artificial flavors, All Delicious. We look forward to seeing you soon. Come taste the Evolution.

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Can we bring our own food containers for our to go orders to be put in?

LA, OC & Riverside counties don't allow it for "health" reasons. I'm sure SD has similar regulations.

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How is parking? Debating if we should cab / Lyft or not.

They have a little parking lot, you can find street/meter parking around there if you're lucky.

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I try to track my calories as much as I can so my question is how much calories does the california burrito have, and i don't need an exact number, even just an estimate would work. i order this all the time so it'd be nice to know?

You should look at the ingredients and try to give it an estimate. Worst case scenario you can ask them to barely put any spread in the burrito. Plus you shouldn't worry too… Read more

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Is the crispy fish legit fish or faux fish?

Everything here is vegan.

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Is the artisan beef also vegan?

Yes! Made from wheat and soy.

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0.0 mi•North Park

The Quick: Insanely delicious vegan pizza, generous portions, creative options, a must!…read more The Details: I wish we could have eaten here twice in one weekend. The food is insanely delicious and creative. The new location has lots of seating including outdoor, and they were still popping. Everyone loves pizza! The damage: reasonably priced

I love the food at Donna Jeans. Let me get that out the way first. My sister and I try to go here…read moreas much as possible, just on the strength of their food bein hella fire. Now the SERVICE??? It's a HARD NO. We've done reservations, we've done walk ins, we've called ahead.. it does not matter.. they will BS in service and timing. Over all, service is GARBAGE. But this ONE specific experience, I'd like to share was service from HELLLLLLLL! I promise you. So a friend of mine whom is vegan, was visiting from Oahu and I had been telling her for a while that I want to take to this spot! So boom, our schedules finally align and my sister and I are hella hyping the spot up, like "yea, it's fire ! You gon love it!" Right? Ok so boom by the time we meet each other in the parking lot, it's roughly 5 something. There isn't a lot of cars in the parking lot and it's usually packed. So we're like "BET, it's bout to be smooth!" WRONG! Some get inside and see at least 3 open tables and two tiny table that just needed to be cleared. So me and my sis are like dope finally we come and it ain't busy af! Go to host and tell her party of 3, no res. She's like oh I'm sorry but the wait is going to be at least 20 mins. We hungry and my homegirl leaves back to Oahu in like two days. So we like it's fine, put us down. She takes my number and we wait outside right? So we sittin waiting.. I look down at my phone and it's been 40 mins and I still haven't received a "table ready" text. So I go inside and ask how much longer it's going to be. She's like oh, it's been ready, we can seat you. HUHHHHHHH? So you just seen us sitting outside waiting and didn't bother to send a text or take two steps to grab us??? Mind you, there's STILL open tables that were open wh n we first pulled up. So we're seated and it's about TWENTY MINS minimum, before we get a server, the girl that was "helping" us, moving slower than a sloth on life support's name was Francesca. So she comes and at this point our stomachs are damn near on reserve! And we already knew what we wanted to eat so we didn't need any menus. So she takes our orders, COMES BACK TO t mins later and asks us our orders AGAIN!!!!!! This gotta be a joke!!!?! So now you're playing with our time and trying to be funny! Our food literally comes out about 10/15 mins apart from each other. Did I mention this place was not busy at this time? And she was moving EXTREMELY SLOW? And it started to feel real intentional. Drinks came out separately and in between dished that came out super far apart in timing. Now it's time for the check. I ask for the check and some boxes bc we already know at this lint she's about to take her sweet time. Sure enough I watch her help two other tables, make eye contact with me and walk away. Sure enough I have to wave her down to get the check and some boxes. When I say their customer service is sub-par, that really an overstatement. I've never been there and got even at least some MID service. Except Valentine's Day, the lady was super sweet. But other than that, Only good things i have to say are about the food itself. Talk about embarrassing yourself by trying to hype this spot up to your vegan friend .. and we get the experience from hell

0.6 mi•University Heights

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Grains

4.7(698 reviews)

Food is delicious and restaurant is cute! Love the vegan options, always get the Tom Kha. Hard to…read morepick a wrong thing.

I LOVE THIS PLACE! TLDR: An amazing restaurant with…read moreincredible staff, gorgeous atmosphere and a wide variety of food (both vegan and non-vegan options). Came here on a whim for a brunch/lunch and was so pleasantly surprised. The menu had a wide variety of options, for food (appetizers and mains). There was also coffee and cocktails. We tried the monkey coffee (god tier), popcorn "chicken" (fire), the pan seared fettuccine (amazing) and the fried chicken ginger rice (non-vegan, they loved it). You can taste the quality and care put into every single thing they make, and if that wasn't already enough, the staff is so sweet and kind. Food came out pretty quick and this is a nice casual spot that can also be a really great date night. Please make sure to give them a try, def a new SD favorite. Remarkable truly!!!!

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Ranchos Cocina

4.0(1.7k reviews)

0.5 mi•North Park

Best food and service and ambiance that you can get any where in SD. My wife found this hidden gem…read moreand keep coming back again again. Great options if you are eating healthy or love good carne asada. ,The music and atmosphere is so unique.

I know this place has been around for so long but I thought it was *only* vegan. The menu has…read moremostly options that can be vegan and/or gluten-free, but for an omnivore like me, you can still get meat for your protein. The restaurant itself has an inviting and relaxing ambiance, and my friend and I had excellent service. At the time, there was one person handling several tables, but she frequently came around to check in and refill waters. I ordered the carne asada bowl, which I would order again. I used the orange hot sauce on the table, giving it a little bit of an extra kick, and it was perfect. I also ordered the passion fruit iced tea; though I didn't really taste the passion fruit come through, you get free refills, and it was still refreshing. I'm glad I finally made it in and will look forward to returning to try other dishes.

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Sangria and V Horchata

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Excellent food, and Chan took excellent care of us. This is the best Lao/Thai restaurant that I've…read morebeen to on San Diego. Loved the laab in particular. There was lots of parking and it's a cute spot for a date.

Everything is always so good and Chan is always especially helpful! We always come for some of the…read morebest pad thai and fried salmon belly.

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Loving Hut - North Park

4.2(1.4k reviews)

0.5 mi

Locally owned & operated

Vegan friendly

This is a nice sized restaurant with a peaceful and soothing environment…read more We were addressed upon entry, was told how the ordering works and then found our table. Quick service and the food was amazing. Will certainly go back.

I had such a great experience at Loving Hut. Brenda was seriously amazing. She went above and…read morebeyond to accommodate my dietary and health needs, which I really appreciated. Also, huge shoutout to the chefs because my food was so delicious. I ordered the fried tofu banh mi sandwich and it did not disappoint. The daikon had so much flavor, the bread was that perfect combo of crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside, and everything tasted super fresh. The cilantro added a nice kick, and the tofu was crispy but still soft and almost pillowy inside. Overall, just a really tasty meal and great service. Definitely coming back.

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Garlic Butter Fried Rice

Val's Vegan Kitchen

4.9(40 reviews)

0.0 mi•North Park

So this one restaurant has 3 different spots inside. It was little confusing…read more I accidentally ordered something that wasn't on Val's menu. So I got the BLTA off of the other restaurant and wasn't a fan. My other order was the burger from Val's and it was really good! The smoothies from Vals are delicious. Just be careful when you're ordering so you're ordering from the right place.

Found this Heavenly Gem on Google…read more Chose #8 Smash burger (V) w/ cheese & mashed potatoes and gravy. OMG! Highly recommend! So cheesy, creamy, chewy, mashy. Fries were hot and made to order. Not crispy but not limp. Just right. A tad salty but as you can see I didn't mind too much. It wasn't super busy so I got my food and about 10 minutes. The counter staff is very friendly, and I was created by a barista with a great big smile. It was kind of calm and quiet as everyone was just doing their own thing, but it was a very chill warm and welcoming environment. Cannot wait to go back and try something else.

0.8 mi•University Heights

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Muzita Abyssinian Bistro

4.4(2.2k reviews)

Down in SD for a ladies weekend to see the Timbers v SD match. We were seated on the restaurant…read moreporch which had heaters and the friendly server asked if we wanted them turned on, but it was a lovely cool afternoon so we went with nature. The porch faced a busy tourist street buzzing with people and it was great seeing everyone come and go. We started with the vegetable sambusas which outstanding. The spice level and filling were perfection and the pastry divine! I had the Shiro + Beggie which was out of this world! My friends shared a mixed vegan plate and everything on it was delicious! Next time I'm here in San Diego I'll remember to return. Highly recommended!

My husband and I have gone by here on our way to eat elsewhere so many times over the years, each…read moretime saying that we've got to stop in sometime. Saturday night after a show at the theater down the street, we were walking along Park and decided that was the night! It was almost 9 o'clock when we came into the charming house-turned-restaurant and asked if it was too late to get a table. We were assured it was the perfect time and seated right away. Our lovely server, Melissa, offered us expert guidance on the menu. We went with her suggestion of the roasted mushroom appetizer and were floored by them. I wouldn't expect to be so stunned by mushrooms of all things (I can only think of one other time and beer batter was involved then) but they're wonderfully seasoned and have unexpected crunchy bits. We completely cleaned the plate, scooping up all the spaghetti squash accompaniment. Our mains were also delicious, a fava bean and a lamb entree with cabbage and lentils as the sides. Melissa delivered extra injera without us even asking, and gave us the excellent tip as we headed out to add our leftovers to a pan of scrambled eggs. We did so the next morning, and ate them with our crisped up leftover injera, a very tasty cap to our experience with Muzita!

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Inside of one of the sambusas. So much flavor!

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Thanh Tinh Chay

4.9(1.4k reviews)

2.3 mi•City Heights

Not sure if I trust some of these negative reviews, since some of them even said they didn't eat…read morethe food. Others you can't even see their profiles. So, I'll leave a legitimate review along with pictures. Initially, we were ambivalent about trying this place due to the high prices but they also have an exceptional rating on Google and Yelp. 4.9 on both Google and Yelp, that's rare. We bit the bullet and headed there. Parking can be tough but luckily we found parking in front of the restaurant. It was free after 8 pm on a Tuesday. If you go earlier or on the weekends, I would read the parking sign more carefully. There might be free street parking on the left side behind the restaurant. Don't quote me on that. Like I said, parking is not as easy as other places in SD. There are quite a bit of tables to sit in. It wasn't busy when we went. Yes, they do have a very large menu with like 1,000 items. We are not vegetarian or vegan but we have tried vegan places in Denver, CO. We ordered eel Helen pho roll, crispy beef chestnut and pineapple banh mi, and duck wonton noodle soup. The owner also gave us complimentary desserts, vegan corn pudding and vegan creme. She also gave us cookies and two cups of that delicious special water to go. That special water is hands down one of the best drinks I've ever had. Prices range $22-30. -eel Helen pho roll 5 - not real eel but this was very tasty. I like that the rolls don't fall apart easily. -crispy beef chestnut and pineapple banh mi 5 - the bread has a crispy exterior and the inside is moist. The chestnuts and pineapple really pair well together. I devoured this fast. -duck wonton noodle soup 5 - I really like the broth and the noodles. -vegan corn pudding 5 - this has corn with some coconut. It's a light dessert. -vegan creme 5 - this tastes like the real thing. I honestly wanted more.

Holy shit I am so impressed!!! We found street parking right in front. When we walked in we were…read moregreeted by Tran and seated right away. She went through the menu with us and gave us water. Water that tasted so freaking good! She mentioned the recipe is from the Middle East. Tran was so amazing! Plenty of seating inside. We found this restaurant on google searching vegan restaurants. This place did not disappoint. To be honest I knew it was going to be good cause being Vietnamese myself, my mom always used fresh ingredients!! Everything I ate tasted like my mom's cooking and that is extremely rare! Everything we ordered was 10/10!! I have no complaints from anything we ordered. It is expensive but you definitely pay for the quality of the food and you can taste it tooo! Can't wait to come back!!