Eh. Came here at 8pm on the dot, actually, probably more like 7:58. The server says they close at 8pm as of now. And the only food they can do is to go. Their hours are all kinds of weird on Google and yelp and their website. So I suggest you come early and don't expect a Spanish style dinner. For a vegan place.. they could be better. Got the truffle mushroom burger.. the patty was delicious but the bun was just an awful choice of bread. A brioche or even regular hamburger sesame seed buns would be better than this piece of dense wheat. The truffle flavor.. despite all the mushrooms, I couldn't taste much of it. Even ate the thing without the bun just to see and it was.. in need of salt. Or soy sauce. Or mirin. The green beans were good. Nothing to write home about or brag to your best friend's girl about. Fresh beans but a little greasy. The server recommended it-- that or the Brussel sprouts. I was looking for something slightly less farty. Perhaps I should've known better. The caprese salad was the only thing that's.. interesting in a weird way. The cheese is all vegan so it was just basically a mushy glob of tasteless mascarpone. But their heirloom tomatoes though.. everything about this place just screamed fresh quality ingredients but lazy execution. Whoever is in charge of the produce selection, deserve a pat on the back. I love a good tomato but it's hard to find one that doesn't have that fishy fertilizer taste. The place is also.. pretty dimly lit in terms of their sign. So good luck trying to find it at night without your old folks glasses. Or perhaps I'm just more blind than I realize. But the sign is in matte black against a dark red brick building and all draped and covered with gorgeous vines. Again.. beautiful but kind of worthless for a business. Sorry soulfood. Me no coming back. read more

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Would love to give this place a higher rating as their food, especially truffle burger is amazing, but their service is very particular which makes it a turn off to dine in. It's pretty empty every time I come in but they insist on the entire party being present before having you seated. They also don't let you order a side of half soup by itself which is annoying, it ONLY comes with an order of a dish. We wanted small soup and salad but could only get one or the other... read more

Everything tasted really good. The pizza was on the oily side and gave us a bit of an upset stomach afterward, but it was still memorably delicious. We also loved their drinks! The red velvet cake was just okay. read more

We decided to try this place on a recommendation from my sister. The restaurant is located in old town Tustin and we found parking in a nearby parking lot. There's also street parking if you can find it The place itself is really nice It's very modern and open and it also has a patio area if you prefer to eat outdoors. I ordered a soup for my mom. She always loves a soup and it was the soup of the day which was mushroom. I ordered a regular size bowl and it was a pretty big bowl/portion-they have a half size as well. Now my mom is pretty particular and if she doesn't like something, she will let it be known. Appearance wise the soup didn't look that great but it must've tasted amazing because she finished the whole bowl. I also ordered their chicken Pannini and split half with mom it also came with a side salad. Let me tell you for not being "real" chicken It tasted really good! I would've never known the difference had I not known it was vegan. To drink I ordered my mom a ginger apple drink that she seemed to like and I ordered an iced coffee. It was really good... It came out like a slushy and was delicious. we were with some friends and they all seemed bto enjoy their food. One friend ordered the hamburger. The Patty on that thing did look very vegany not even sure if that's a word or not but you know what I mean you could tell it wasn't beef. She said it was just OK. She took a bite of her mom's Caprese Panini and said that was a lot better than hers we also ended up ordering four desserts yes I said four lol this Group definitely likes their desserts. We ordered a red velvet cake, a peanut butter, cheesecake,, Keylime pie, and a coconut cake,, my favorite was the Keylime pie and the coconut cake the desserts are small, but not too small so you can share with your table .Service was great. you sit down and a server will come and take your order..the gentleman that served us was very kind and attentive. my sister says they have amazing pizzas but apparently they don't serve them until after 5 PM. Would I come back? I'm not a huge vegan in fact I am not a vegan but the food was pretty good. Not sure if I would come back maybe I would ..just to try the pizzas I think as a non-vegan I would probably choose something else but if you are, Vegan you will love this place come check them out ;) read more

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I have been coming here for years and never got around to reviewing it. Here are some pictures from a recent visit. Great ambiance, ingredients, variety, and customer service. I've never been disappointed. Always spring for dessert! read more

Freesoulcaffe - Vegan Near Me - Tustin, California

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Super cute vegan restaurant! The staff is really nice and the food is DELICIOUS! Every dish is yummy! My daughter wanted her graduation dinner party at Free Soul Caffe, but because of our schedule, we needed to stay later than their hours and they kindly accommodated our request! They made my daughter's graduation dinner party extra special! Thanks Freesoulcaffe! read more

*Be aware that their Yelp hours are not accurate- as far as I know one weekdays, they close at 8.* (First time coming here, I went by their Yelp hours and arrived a little before 8, in which I was told they are closed- and that they don't have access to changing their Yelp hours) I came by again for dinner during the week, I have had this restaurant bookmarked for a while and was excited to finally try it! Honestly, their food was just "good". We tried the Fennel Sausage pizza, Chikin Fettuccini, Brownie and ice cream dessert. The presentation of the food is great, but honestly looks much better than they tasted. The pizza was good but nothing too spectacular, especially for the price. The middle of the dough was not the sturdiest and didn't hold the toppings when picking up the slices. The outer crust was actually the best part of the pizza, so yummy and perfectly airy inside. The Fettuccini Alfredo had a very nutty taste. I have had some really good white-sauce pastas at other vegan restaurants so this didn't really hit the mark for me. I think next time I would just go for one of their red sauce pastas. Lastly, their dessert was slightly disappointing because it looked SO good but the brownie was a bit dry and not very warm. I did have very high expectations, especially because of how good their pizzas look. But I would have to say that they didn't meet my expectations. I may come back to give their other menu items a shot, though! The restaurant does have a great ambiance and the staff is very sweet. read more

Freesoulcaffe - brownie and ice cream dessert - Vegan Near Me - Tustin, California

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Still the best food. The only vegan spot my non vegan boyfriend willingly drives 45 min for. Quality food. Super consistent. We'll get the waffles, potato hash. Iced vanilla latte and a chocolate croissant if we're lucky. And for dinner we'd get creamy potato gnocchi or fettuccine, sausage pizza and maybe Brussels sprouts or caprese salad. Or any of the veg sides really. Key lime pie is legit. I also go here when I'm sad because it makes me happy. I personally also love the frittata panini, curry ramen, kabocha salad, matcha.. potato pizza, wild mushroom Bianca pizza etc etc. read more

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Delicious, friendly, lovely atmosphere. A hidden gem in Old Town Tustin and in business 15+ years!

Food was great; had the truffle burger and squash blossom pizza. Also tasted the potato pizza. I liked the truffle burger the most. Potato pizza was also good; very rich cream sauce. Location and ambiance is nice. We sat outside and it was a lovely setting under the glass ceiling. Service was good, will come back to try other items. read more

Freesoulcaffe - Truffle burger - Vegan Near Me - Tustin, California

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Perfect ambiance for a cozy night out with friends or on a date. The food all tasted phenomenal and fresh! Most importantly in this day and age the prices are more than fair for the portion size, two people was just over 60 and that included a shared (delicious) dessert! read more

Wonderful service as the waiter came out consistently to check out our needs. Five stars is for the food quality. Vegan items all around and the ingredients were top notch. The pizza was thin crust and very well sized. Please try the truffle burger with the garlic aioli. If you're lucky with the weather, sit outside. read more

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Great place for lunch in old town Tustin, healthy menu options and comfortable. Highly recommend!

The truffle burger was so good! Also the side salad that came with it and the dressing was super light and delicious. Sweet servers & fast service. No Apple Pay so I had to drive to the bank and get cash. Other than that. It was a great experience. Would definitely go back. read more

Service is always great. Food is always made to order and fresh. I've had everything on the menu over the years. I love that they have been able to stand the test of time so far - good vegan restaurants are hard to find. Everything is flavorful. The only thing I don't care for is their coffee and hot chocolate. Have tried several times and they are both mediocre at best - do not recommend read more

My all time favorite vegan restaurant! Everything is so fresh and delicious! I dream about this place! I love the outdoor seating!!! This place has it all! read more

Freesoulcaffe is such a treat! A vegan paradise if you will. This is one of the few vegan restaurants that I would never associate as "vegan" first and foremost. Anything you know about vegan restaurants - go ahead and throw that out. This is a standalone, wonderful, aesthetic and flavorful dining experience in its own right. I used to come here as a vegan, and now that I eat meat, dairy, all the things, I still LOVE this place! My husband is vegetarian so this is a great spot for us. The staff is amazing, I believe it's family owned and independent, and they are attentive, warm and welcoming. The ambiance is lovely. There's a beautiful outdoor area and a warm indoor restaurant as well, and you are always offered your pick when you arrive. Parking is pretty ample. We came on a Saturday night 2 hours from closing, and there's street parking. This is in Old Tustin and it's a gorgeous area with classic architecture. If you're looking for a dark academia vibe for a work from home experience, this would be a wonderful spot. Check out my photo of the skylight! Now, onto the food! Freesoulcaffe boasts a menu that feels "just right." Salads, pastas, burgers, soups, sandwiches, pizza, even ramen and lots of great dessert options. Note, they do not sell alcohol but they have alcohol free beer for our sober friends, which is awesome! We ordered the following: Matcha Granita - yum!!! A classic Italian granita, made with soy milk and matcha. They also have a coffee flavor (cafe) and mocha. Hatch Burger - vegan jalapeño cheese, hatch chili relish, sriracha aioli. This is the burger that looks a bit plain in my photos, but it is EXCELLENT, promise. I'm a bad photographer :) always comes with a salad! Sprout Burger - LOVE THIS. So refreshing and healthy, but so tasty. Organic alfalfa sprouts, avocado, Roma tomatoes, red onion, house spread. They also have a great looking sprouts sandwich if that's more your vibe! Potato Pizza - UGH THIS IS DIVINE!!!! I always fall in love with this every time I have it. You can smell the fresh rosemary before you even have a bite. Golden potato, fresh rosemary, vegan feta cheese, creamy white sauce. Pineapple Coconut Cake - Wow. For the portion, such a deal. You get a whole mini cake! And like everything else, desserts are made in house. So impressive! All in all, what a special meal. It was a beautiful evening, dining in the courtyard. I highly recommend you come here as soon as you can! read more

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The cutest vegan restaurant located in Old Town Tustin! My friends and I came in for a late brunch, which gave us the chance to try breakfast and lunch menu items. I've had a couple vegan meals before, but Freesoulcaffe does it best! My friends were skeptical as they've never had vegan food before; they ended up liking it. I'm truly glad that they got to experience "good quality" vegan food here. The service was great as the staff gave us time to look over the menu and didn't rush us. It was nice getting an explanation and recommendations. We sat outside and admired the rustic, hipster ambiance. HLT Sandwich: 4.5/5 Ham-Lettuce-Tomato! It's a classic sandwich that reminds me of the ones my mom would make growing up. There was a bit too much Mayo, but nothing wrong with that Panini Poulet: 4.5/5 This one reminded us of a classic bánh mì sandwich! It has all the right ingredients if you're craving a vegan version. FSC breakfast sandwich: 5/5 Hands down the best sandwich we tried that day! I normally do not like tomato's but the sun dried tomato pesto added the perfect amount of acidity. This one contains tofu, which gave the sandwich a nice bite. read more

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Freesoulcaffe has been a stable in the OC community. I really enjoy their food and the values they embody. I have been vegan for close to a decade and they have never steered me wrong. Sure there are dishes that I love more than others, but overall the quality has always been consistent. I am a huge fan of their burgers considering they make the burger patties from scratch. Even the bun feels very wholesome and unprocessed. It's the one place I can eat a salad or a side of vegetables and feel good about it. They do source their ingredients mindfully and offer both dine in and take out orders. read more

Freesoulcaffe - Sprout Burger - Vegan Near Me - Tustin, California

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Met up for lunch with my co-workers and someone recommended us to try this spot. When we arrived we sat on the patio area but had the option of indoors. Lots of space and not to crowded. Our server took our order and offer water. The food was fresh and delicious. Enjoyed my experience! read more

Food was really good. The potato pizza surprisingly wasn't dense and was flaky. BLT With their salad was the perfect size. Both the pizza and the BLT were just the right amount where we didn't feel overstuffed or under-satisfied. Wished they had beer options though.. read more

Freesoulcaffe - BLT with salad - Vegan Near Me - Tustin, California

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Thing to note that this place is a work/study-free zone, so if you're spending time alone here, you can't have a laptop or textbooks out haha I just thankfully had a book! Later my friend joined and we enjoyed our food: kabocha salad and soup of the day: lentil soup with really good slices of toast (are they vegan too..??? Cause if they are, that's amazing). At the end, we topped it off with chocolate truffle torte cause the desserts looked popular. I'd highly recommend it. So rich and decadent, can't believe it's vegan!! read more

Delicious food, fast service and great space. Love this plant based vegan cafe in Tustin. Enjoyed the truffle burger (house made Patty) and had some friends get the ramen soup and panini sandwich , all were delish. Don't skip desert! Had a chocolate peanut butter bar and honestly wish I would have brought one home as well :) Easy parking and looks like the menu expands to pizzas and pasta for dinner read more

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This place is very much so underrated! Great food, cafeteria. For breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner, bomb all around... read more

Freesoulcaffe - Potato Hash - Vegan Near Me - Tustin, California

This is a neighborhood blessing for vegetarians. The food is seriously delightful and delicious. The truffle hamburger totally blew my mind and tantalized my taste buds! The kimchi ramen is a must have for kimchi lovers. I'm so happy I found this place. The chia with berries for dessert was delicious. The service is prompt and always with a smile. Very pleasant people to say the least. read more

Freesoulcaffe - Chia granola with berries dessert - Vegan Near Me - Tustin, California

Freesoulcaffe is one of my favorite vegan restaurants. I have been a loyal customer for 6+ years and I wouldn't have it any other way. The food is fresh, delicious and has no added garbage. The staff are warm and friendly and they always make sure to accommodate your every need. Beyond the amazing food and wonderful customer service, the atmosphere is what makes this place extra special. It's always cozy even on the busiest of nights. 5/5! read more

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I really enjoyed my birthday dinner here. We ordered a lot of items and I thought everything was really tasty. Service was on the slow side even though the place was almost empty, and it's true that it's kind of annoying that they won't do modifications. But the burger was a standout, as was the potato pizza, green beans and key lime tart (the whipped cream is unreal. Tastes just like the real thing!). Happy I finally got to try it. read more

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I ordered a cheesecake for a coworker and she said it was good. Super friendly service when I ordered. I didn't sit or see inside but it does look cozy. read more

Came here just now at 3:30pm and was denied to be seated just because we were not going to order full entrees; tea/coffee/desserts were not available for us? what is our $ bad or something? that's terrible service. That's too bad, so we took the business's elsewhere. read more

Had the creamy gnocchi and super-creamy and flavorful it was! Portion initially seemed a bit small, but it was dense and rich and more than enough. Splurged and ordered the pumpkin cake with pecans. It came with a thin chocolate coating and was absolutely delicious! Attractive restaurant, attentive staff, will definitely return next time I'm out this way. read more

Delicious food and desserts. We have been coming here for years. The atmosphere is lovely and sitting on their patio is perfect for warm days. We love their panini's, curry ramen, and soups. read more

The food is excellent, but they need to bring back the glass viewed dessert items. The desserts are so delicious. Also, the pizza is only served during dinner hours. Please add the pizzas all day! read more

This place has my favorite salad, arugula /greens with roasted sweet potatoes, avo and tomatoes tossed in a lovely vinaigrette. I hope they don't get their rent hiked like rutabegorz and have to leave...this place is a GEM! read more

I've only had the desserts here but they're pretty amazing. The peanut butter torte is to die for. Tastes like a tangalong Girl Scout cookie but even better. Melts in your mouth. The key lime pie is also great, perfect combo of sweet and sour with fluffy whipped cream on top. Pineapple coconut cake was also pretty good but I'm not much a cake person. It was a little dry. read more

I was looking forward to trying this place for lunch. When I arrived there was a server stand with a large sign placed on the edge of the patio separating the sidewalk stating to wait there to be seated. The place was completely empty and I waited for three minutes, but nobody came over so I left. I know that three minutes doesn't sound long, but I didn't even see an employee anywhere in sight and standing there hungry with excitement to try a new place for that long with no acknowledgement is a lot. read more

Freesoulcaffe - Vegan Near Me - Tustin, California

On the Road to becoming a baby vegan and a friend recommended this place. The vibe is super chill, chatty but not super loud. Was greeted immediately and opted to sit outside. The service was AWLLL THAT okay!? they anticipated my needs and were very informative to my questions. Let's get to the food tho!! This curry Ramen!?!? Babyyyyyyy YES! Very flavorful, nice portion size and the proteins were goodt! I had to get a to go box, the curry was so filling! Also ordered a regular degular customized fresh green salad. It was good too! Worth the drive, would def come back as it's one of the tastier Vegan spots in So cal that I've tried thus far! read more

Freesoulcaffe - Curry Ramen - Vegan Near Me - Tustin, California

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If you're looking for a sweet spot for a leisurely lunch, this is a good spot! I love vegan restaurants! The service was friendly and attentive. The food was delightful and so satisfying. I highly recommend the broccolini! My salad had fillips of cashew burrata that was creamy and paired perfect with the heirloom tomatoes. I'm definitely a fan! read more

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Freesoul Caffé is hands down the best vegan spot I've ever been to! I've been coming here for over ten years, and on every visit, the food is consistently perfect. Their Panini Frittata is my absolute favorite, I also love their matcha and mocha drinks (very flavorful and well-made). The ambiance is super charming, right in the heart of Old Town Tustin, and their patio is absolutely adorable. I love this place for the quality and consistency. I have never been disappointed in the many, many times I have eaten here! Whether you're vegan or not, this place is a must-visit! read more

Food was amazing I love there panini bread taste just like garlic bread the waiter explained to me how it's special order the soup of the day was so bomb asparagus soup the service was easy going fast friendly I also had a hot chocolate taste so bomb read more

Freesoulcaffe - Drink coffee beer iced blended menu - Vegan Near Me - Tustin, California

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Refreshing surprise!! So my friend who eats meat actually recommended this spot. I assumed they had some vegetarian options and was willing to give it a try. I just trusted all the positive yelp reviews but didn't really look at the menu. When we got to the restaurant, I realized that the entire menu is vegan! Whaaaaaaaaat. So freaking awesome. This is music to my ears. That means I can order ANYTHING off the menu. Anything I want. This place is such a blessing for any plant-based peeps who don't participate in animal cruelty/ consumption or have issues with dairy products. I was so happy that I didn't have to order a bunch of sides to create a plant-based meal or do substitutes to make things veggie friendly. And the menu is big. It's not just a couple things you can order. They had a big menu with lots of options. It is mostly sandwiches, salads, and soups. They have some dessert options as well. I ordered the veggie panini sandwich and a chicken Cesar salad. Both were good! I think I enjoyed the chicken (vegan chicken) Ceasar salad more than the panini. The dressing didn't taste like Ceasar, but it was creamy and good with the mock meat and greens. My veggie panini just had too many vegetables lol It overpowered, and you couldn't even taste the pesto sauce. I also ordered the Oreo cheesecake, and it was rich and amazing!!! So good. My friend enjoyed his food and got a coffee instead of dessert. All in all, great place to eat. There is indoor and outdoor seating available. read more