We had a delicious meal at Free Soul Cafe. They have a lovely patio as well as indoor dining, clean restrooms, lovely service, and amazing food. They no longer have a dessert case indoors, but they do still sell the dessert. read more

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The chia pudding was not what I was expecting. It was like falling in love with a beautiful man, having successful kind children, and dying old and lovely. So yeah, now im completely ruined. The cappuccino is like crack, I need it daily, anything I've ordered has been meticulously delicious. The service has always been top notch too, it seems like they genuinely care if you've enjoyed your meal. With that this is my new go-to. read more

Freesoulcaffe - Picture doesn't do justice. - Vegan Near Me - Tustin, California

Love this restaurant. Staff has always been friendly snd respectful to us. Super clean. Food is fresh and delicious. Desserts are wonderful. We have been going for years and have never been disappointed. read more

More like a 3.5 stars, but I'm feeilng a bit nice. My friend and I came here after doing a barre class in Tustin down the street. Since we worked out before, we didn't want anything TOO heavy after the workout, so we decided on this place. Neither of us are vegan, but it was going to be healthier than biscuits. I ended up getting the chia seed pudding - which I love - with some fresh fruit. Filling and something I will be making at home from now on. My friend got the waffle with berries and it looked great! Protip: healthy read more

Freesoulcaffe - Vegan Near Me - Tustin, California

I came here for brunch on a Saturday around 11:30am. There wasn't a wait so we got seated immediately. It was a bit chilly so we opted for a table inside. I wanted to try their breakfast/brunch menu but found out it's only available until 11am so we chose from the lunch menu. We ordered the HATCH BURGER and the HAM AND EGGS. I also ordered a matcha latte, which was delicious!! The burger was delicious, it's probably something I'd order again. The Ham and Eggs? Not so much...maybe it was a bit too healthy for me? Portions are on the smaller side so if you're really hungry, consider ordering a 3rd dish to share! PARKING - Plenty of street parking nearby, it's a pretty neighborhood so why not park across the street and take a little walk? :) I'd love to go back and try some of their other menu items! read more

Ordered the following items: 1) Brussel sprouts 2) Greek salad 3) green tea latte Both of these items were drenched in vinegar as their main source of seasoning. The Greek salad was not edible. The Brussel sprouts were mediocre, and I was frankly sick of eating vinegar as the main ingredient in my meals tonight. I only had 2-3 bites of each. Recommendations for improvement: 1) list all of the ingredients on the menu. ** I ordered the green tea latte which was sweetened. The menu didn't list sugar as an ingredient. I can't eat sugar. When we addressed this with the server she told us that we should have asked for the drink without sugar... 2) Balance vegan dishes with other ingredients besides vinegar. **When I addressed this to the server she said that that's how they make their salad and next time I should order the dressing on the side (there will be a next time?) ****When escalated to "management" the first thing he said was, "There's nothing I can do for you to not give us a 1 star on Yelp." (That's a strange thing to say, especially when I was planning on giving you 2 stars! But, okay, you're right, I am changing it to a 1.) He additionally said that the Greek salad was their most popular salad. That there was nothing wrong with the way it was made, drenched in vinegar and all. (Hmmm...so it wasn't possible that the cook made a mistake and was a bit heavy handed on this one salad? I guess not because that would have been an easy fix, right? **** Recommendations to some great tasting vegan/vegetarian restaurants: 1. Cafe Gratitude 2. Real Food Daily 3. Earehorn 4. Ramen Hood 5. Urth Cafe 6. Au Lac 7. Green Zone read more

Freesoulcaffe - Drenched in vinegar greek salad. - Vegan Near Me - Tustin, California

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Had the Hatch Burger (just the right amount of kick)! Nice servers and great location to meet. Was quiet at 11am so my friend and I were able to have a pleasant conversation. read more

Being new to vegan eating we've been trying new places. So far this is my favorite! I had the Portabello Panini with artichokes. Comes with a little side salad. Delicious! Casual setting with inside and outside seating. read more

Freesoulcaffe - Vegan Near Me - Tustin, California

I've been coming to Free Soul for Years and enjoyed the food and outdoor patio. This review is not about the food. Apparently they will only serve you if you are ordering food . Planned on meeting a friend there for tea and maybe something else. Tried to order a tea before my friend came. They would not allow me to order. Never heard of such a thing and in my opinion bad business. Unwelcoming atmosphere, won't be back. read more

We discovered Fewwsoulcaffe in 2019 while shopping around town and looking for a place to have healthy lunch. Since then we have visited several times and also brought many of our meat eating friends. Even some serious meet eaters loved the food here and could not believe that it was all vegan. My wife and I are in love with their Truffel burgers. I usually order it as is and my wife without buns, either way it tastes fantastic. We have also enjoyed the desserts here. They are unbelievably good. Hard to believe that the cream and cheese cake is all vegan. The outdoor seating is what we prefer these days and is always clean and comfortable. For chilly evenings they also have space heaters and that makes for a lovely atmosphere. read more

So glad to have discovered this place. Never knew it existed. It's always nice going to a 100% vegan restaurant. I love not having to worry about cross contamination or hoping the server remembers all the substitutions or eliminations from your order to make it vegan. We had the Brussel Sprout pizza. Perfect amount for sharing for 2. When ordering a salad request the dressing on the side. They add a bit too much for my taste. The Matcha Latte was delish! And the Peanut Butter Torte was heavenly! First we decided to sit indoors even though everyone else was outside. We soon realized why. It's pretty noisy in there with their blender. So we went out into their cute courtyard seating area where it was more comfortable. Good service and great food! read more

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Best vegan food I've ever had! Everything we got was delicious, desserts too! Atmosphere was lovely. Staff was super friendly. I will definitely be back read more

Freesoulcaffe - Key lime cheesecake, affogatos, chocolate torte, key lime pie - Vegan Near Me - Tustin, California

Got the roasted cauliflower, chix alfredo and the panini frittata. I would skip the roasted cauliflower next time. Nothing special about it. Ate the cauliflower with the alfredo though and it wasn't too bad. The alfredo comes with a garlic bread. Not creamy at all and could use more sauce but still good. The panini was delicious and generous portions. I'd recommend it. I asked for dijon mustard and its surprisingly tasted good with it. Server are nice. The place is small and simple and has a nice vibe to it. Food is ok overall. No substitutions nor modification. Edit: I forgot to mention that.. it looks like the entrance of the restaurant is actually on Main St and not Prospect. Google said "you are here" when were still on Prospect St. and we were like "huh?" :) so we walked on Main St, and tada! :) read more

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I have been wanting to come here for years! Literally. My husband took me here for my birthday. I love little cafes and I love that they are vegan too. I saw on the menu you cant substitute, I totally get that (we used to own a juice bar) Its hard to price and manage substitutions... but their customer service was super weird. Idk.. I felt like this was a snooty gastro pub for vegans haha anyone else? Parking was great. We ordered the portobello panini and my husband got the ramen. Panini was good, ramen was ok. Prices were crazy. Give me a warm atmosphere and good food Ill pay anything. It was just odd..cold, snooty, like they didn't want you there.. Idk, disappointed, for sure. read more

Let me start off by saying thank god for this business. Amazing service, food and atmosphere. I frequently visit with my wife here and please let me be clear that I am not a Vegan and this food is out of this world good!!! This is real vegan food, high quality, chef made dishes with the upmost compliments to the chef as well. Thank you freesoul caffe, I will continue to support your business. read more

Freesoulcaffe - Pumpkin pecan cake... perfect for the October month. Sorry ate half already. Super moist delicious flavor. - Vegan Near Me - Tustin, California

Oh boy, I'm in trouble. More specifically, my wallet is in trouble. Freesoulcaffe is probably my favorite new restaurant in OC...maybe even my favorite restaurant in general. I guess my wallet is going to have to take a couple more hits for me to find out. A friend and I were starving after a long day of activities and we came in around 8:25...5 minutes before the kitchen closed. Normally, I hate doing this since I know all the employees just want to go home at that point but we decided to just go for it. That being said, the restaurant staff, especially the hostess, was so friendly and attentive! Our orders came out super fast and the quality was still A+, which is awesome. I ordered the hatch chili burger and my friend ordered the Alfredo gnocchi with a side of bread. I just took a tiny bite of the gnocchi and I was left wanting more. Normally, I dislike both Alfredo and gnocchi, but this one was just so soft (yet it held its shape very well) and flavorful. The cashew Alfredo was SO GOOD! The hatch chili burger was recommended to me by the waitress, and I'm glad I got it. The lentil mushroom patty was so damn flavorful and it was perfectly complemented by the slightly spicy sriracha aioli and cashew cheese. They mentioned that they started serving miso, kimchi, and curry ramen, so I would love to try that out next time I come...or maybe the panini poulet...I guess I'll just have to go back! Overall, super awesome place with great food. Highly recommend! read more

Freesoulcaffe - Hatch chili burger with cashew cheese, sriracha aioli, and hatch chilies on a delicious lentil and mushroom patty - Vegan Near Me - Tustin, California

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I love Freesoulcaffe. I've dined in with friends and my partner (and our pup on the patio) and get take out once a week and they are always nice. Not sure why there's a trend here with the customer service and people not being happy with it. Maybe I'm low maintenance? I recommend the truffle burger, sphaghettini, the ramen, the paninis (each once I've had is great) and the sausage pizza. Oh, I also love the matcha granitas. Some of the reviews here are people mad about not being able to substitute... which I think is absurd. It's their restaurant, it's on the menu, and they're a small restaurant. Cmon. I do know they'll accommodate if you're allergic to gluten, which is nice. read more

One of my favorite vegan restaurants because of the variety of food selections they have for example pizzas, burgers, sandwiches, soups, etc... plus it has a romantic and modern feel to the whole experience. The staff is always so friendly and attentive to details. My go to is the truffle burger. Highly recommend! read more

Apparently they won't sit you if you only want desserts and coffee. They will reject you and send you off. read more

Freesoulcaffe - Vegan Near Me - Tustin, California

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Got treated out by a few friends of mine to this place. We were here on a Saturday during brunch time. It's right on main street in Tustin so like most main streets, you have to look around a bit for parking but luckily I found one on the side of the building quickly. My friends raved about the vegan burger so we all ordered each and shared a miso ramen. The burger came with a side of salad and exactly 4 half sliced cherry tomatoes with each salad. Yeah, I actually counted the tomatoes for some reason. Lol I'm weird and notice things like that. =P The burger was pretty good but it's definitely not the most amazing vegan/vegetarian food I had. Surprisingly, the simple salad was one of the better tasting things. I do have to say either the male barista was killer in making all our coffee and blended drinks or the store itself has good drinks. I got the matcha blended drink and it was perfect. My friends got hot drinks and after the meal got mocha blended drinks and I had a taste of that and the taste was right on. Friendly service, good drinks, and pretty good vegan food in a little café on main street deserves 4 stars. =) read more

In December 2016, FreeSoulCaffe remodeled which gives this already wonderful, vegan restaurant a more relaxed atmosphere. They have a new hostess stand at the entrance/patio. Whether you are dining outdoors or indoors, music will be played for your eating pleasure. The interior of FreeSoulCaffe is my favorite because I love the seats that swing out from under the table; unique, stylish, and a space saver. Before the remodel, there was a long community table with these seats but now...an array of tables with normal chairs and swing-out seats. Their sandwiches, paninis, and burgers come with a light, side salad and dressing. Atlantic (vegan fish) sandwich and Truffle burger are among the favorites. Pasta dishes are quite filling...so eat slowly before you stuff yourself. Pizzas are perfect for one person but are served after 5pm. On hot/warm days, quench your thirst with kombucha or ice blended drinks like the Mocha Granita. The dessert display is no longer but the desserts remain...on a dessert menu. I would highly recommend their breakfast menu...traditional or green tea waffles with artfully, displayed fresh fruit plate and hot chocolate (cute design on the surface). Service is always with a smile and food arrives quickly. Most of the staff are very nice. They are closed on Sundays. Free street parking and public parking across the street. read more

Most fav vegan spot love the truffle burger potato pizza and chocolate tarte omg so amazing ! REALLY wish they had a delivery service i would order way more read more

The food is fresh, light, and flavorful. We ordered two sandwiches, drinks, and 3 cakes (~$10 each). Our total ended up being $60ish. PHEW. But then again, we got 3 cakes haha The entire menu is vegan but surprisingly YUMMY. Definitely has a nice vibe and friendly staff. They are very modern. The servers take your orders through a tablet. The tables outside are marble (?). Solid and pretty! Definitely swing by if you are being health conscious but want to give into your cravings without the guilt haha read more

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I only eat two things here. Soup ( the mushroom and the asparagus or the lentil) and the FSP salad. Those are my guaranteed happy meals for lunch. Miss Lauren is my Fav there. She already knows my usual. She is so nice and once I dropped my engagement diamond ring (which I thought I had lost forever). I retraced my steps and called them two days after I lost it and she had found it and saved it for me. Cute indoor and outdoor dining. read more

No vegan single ice cream No ketchup for my "burger " I is gonna scream !!! This place is really pricy And some of the dishes are kinda dicey Had lunch for Three The price of $105 Made me pee! Soups are good Burger patty not so Kinda like wood I am vegan savvy But this place won't have me Maybe try dinner Maybe the taste will be More linear There are better options for less Consider passing on this mess read more

Just left this place, and I have found my new spot! I ordered a cappuccino and sprout burger. The burger was so flavorful! Idk what they did with the bun, but it was sooooo good. I could have eaten the bun alone and been happy. My bf ordered the frittata panini with tofu scramble. Each came with a side of tossed greens with a light balsamic. Everything about this place screams "Urth Ripoff," but guess what....the food here is better! read more

Freesoulcaffe - Vegan Near Me - Tustin, California

Love this place. Came here after a year and oh boy I am glad I remembered. Got the fennel pizza and miso ramen. The ramen was delicious. I generally set my expectations low for vegan ramen, but the soup flavor, noodle texture, and veggie combination did very good. The best way I can describe it is "intentional" as compared to other vegan ramens I've had. The pizza was incred. The crust texture here most closely resembled my favorite pizza from Rome. Weird huh? Also dog friendly patio seating. I will be back! read more

Freesoulcaffe - outdoor seating for the doggo - Vegan Near Me - Tustin, California

Outstanding vegan food. Even for people who are meat eaters, the food and desserts are fabulous.

~ * VERDICT * ~ this place really makes being vegan a treat! ~ * PARKING * ~ street parking directly in front of restaurant if you're lucky, or just park elsewhere and walk ~ * SERVICE * ~ dine-in: depends on day/time but it's not difficult to get their attention if you need something to-go: usually quick if they're not busy ~ * ORDERED * ~ - plain alfredo: usually better as dine-in, tasty and decent portion - panini poulet: one of my favorites, tasty and full of veggies. the salad it comes with is really good too. - pineapple coconut cake: always a must (if u like pineapple/coconut) cause it's moist and not too sweet - margherita pizza: got this once and would not get again as the crust/dough was really thin and size was a little small for the price ~ * OVERALL * ~ whether you're vegan or not, would recommend to check out at least once. ~ * OTHER * ~ i've been here a few times now since 2021 and while it can be pricey, i still really enjoy it. the quality is worth it. read more

One of my favorite spots in old town Tustin! It feels amazing to eat out and know that what you are putting into your body is healthy! Delicious and super healthy food options. As a vegetarian and lactose intolerant person, I appreciate these type of restaurants, they are life savers! Very friendly service. read more

No substitutions, extremely poor service, bad attitude... they fail there as the food is great. I've been many times over the years, and each time is a reminder of why I don't like going there. read more

Delicious! I'm not vegan, not even vegetarian but thus place was good. I was very hesitant because they don't serve French fries with their burgers but turns out I didn't miss them. We also got Brussel sprouts as an appetizer which I wasn't on board with but wth ...they were amazing! Still not vegetarian let alone vegan but I will for sure come back. read more

I'm only giving this place one star because the outside of the restaurant looked nice. We never got to eat here because the hostess was very rude and couldn't care less if we ate there or not. I didn't get her name, but she was of Asian decent. We wanted to try a cup of coffee and possibly some of the desserts that were vegan. We ended up at Meads Green Door in Orange. Meads' was great! read more

Stopped by for lunch earlier this week. The place is located in Tustin in a small downtown area. When you walk up you will see someone at the front who will seat you. They offer inside and outside seating areas. Their menu offers a good variety of Vegan options. I opted for the frittata and it was delicious. They offered a butter nut squash and a potato and leek soup the last couple times I was here. The day I was in their soup de jour was a mushroom type soup. All the ingredients are absolutely fresh. They also offer some options for loose leaf tea but my absolute favorite is there matcha latte. Have brought my sister here who is vegan and she loves this place. read more

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Very happy with the truffle burger. Place is awesome in the heart of Tustin! Everything is incredible, can't wait to go back to try everything g else read more

Freesoulcaffe - Vegan Near Me - Tustin, California

Yummy chia pudding for lunch! Light and refreshing and service was on point. I have an hour for lunch so I like my lunch experiences to be filled with great food and great people. Their customer service was excellent and they were knowledgeable with my questions regarding my specific dietary needs. Side note: parking is challenging. read more

Freesoulcaffe - Looks Great! - Vegan Near Me - Tustin, California

I had the Hatch burger and side salad to-go and it was delicious. It feels really good (in so many ways) to eat something healthy, fresh and plant-based. Plus, downtown is adorable. Will definitely visit again. Their website mentions "healthy and light but also hardy and flavorful" - all true. read more

Freesoulcaffe - Hatch burger and side salad to-go - Vegan Near Me - Tustin, California

This place is one of my favorite vegan places to eat. Food: I've tried almost all breakfast items and it was delicious!! Especially the chia pudding . Then I had the chance to eat eat dinner here and it blew my taste buds away. I tried their pizza and kimchi ramen; delicious!!! They also have a dessert menu. They used to have a dessert display, but they did some renovation and took out the display. Ambience: the ambience there is really good. It's casual and it's calm enough to have a conversation without shouting over each other. Service: the servers were super friendly. They checked up on us often and also asked if we needed anything else. I would eat here more often if it wasn't all the way in Tustin. So I urge and recommend anyone who lives in that area to try this place. I hope you'll like it!!! read more

Freesoulcaffe - Pizza - Vegan Near Me - Tustin, California

I love everything I've tried at this restaurant. Staff are always friendly. Pets are welcome. Love that!

It has great customer service and food is great! They come up and check on you twice and always ask how is the food it is a quiet nice place to have a meal like this read more

Freesoulcaffe - Vegan Near Me - Tustin, California