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    Kali’s Garden

    4.5 (101 reviews)

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    Breakfast burrito
    Talia W.

    Very cute mom and pop joint serving vegan food! We went for breakfast after a wedding in the area and ordered the breakfast burrito and acai bowl. There was only one person serving, working the counter, and cooking in the kitchen and wow was she efficient! We had to wait a little for the food but honestly given the staffing it was not at all as long as I expected. The acai bowl was yummy, but I've had better - the base had icy chunks and they added about a full half cup of peanut butter on top (which might be a plus for some). The breakfast burrito was HUGE, definitely enough to split. The soy chorizo was delicious and the tortilla was crisped up which was really nice. The only thing is I am not a big fan of vegan cheese, and there was a generous amount in there, which made it a little goopy.

    Breakfast skillet. Yummy!
    Gg S.

    Great food, wonderful people, nice setting. Could not get any yummier. Also pastries!

    Acai bowl
    Emily S.

    We picked up a couple acai bowls, fries and a smoothie and they were okay. They were extremely overpriced in my opinion. 44$ for the 4 items. The bowls were sooo small too they weren't worth the cost tbh. Cute place but likely won't be coming back. Also we ordered "Kali's Açaí Blended Acai Berries, Banana,Berries, Strawberries, Granola Banana, Granola with coconut flakes." Which as you can see in the photos it's even missing strawberries or the granola with coconut flakes

    Ashley D.

    Food is delicious and fresh! Customer service was great. They had a busy day with customers so were out of elote and jackfruit but we enjoyed what we had! Soyrizo breakfast burrito was SO good!

    Breakfast skillet
    Ericka G.

    Was so excited to see our hotel was right next door to a vegan restaurant!! I got the breakfast burrito and my bf got the skillet and both were delicious. Also got a freshly squeezed juice (try the sunrise juice you won't regret it) and a smoothie. All around great place and the decor is also very nice :)

    BBQ Jackfruit asada fries
    D.A. K.

    What a blessing Kali's Garden is to the Julian community! Some recent meals I've enjoyed were kitchari (Indian rice with lentils and spices), a massive, savory, hearty breakfast burrito, luscious coconut curry ramen, decadent Jackfruit asada fries, comforting pozole, an excellent lasagna, amazing bbq jackfruit burger and the best chana masala I've ever had. Every day there are several specials. The chef is excellent and generous to the clientele. I've seen a complaint on here that the food is too salty, which is absurd. The seasoning and flavors are on point. I've also seen a few complaints that the service isn't great, which is also wrong. The people are very welcoming, friendly and hardworking. The food is fresh and made to order, so it's not fast food. But it comes out quickly enough and is always hot and delicious. It gets busy everywhere in Julian on the weekend, so plan accordingly. And the most ridiculous complaint is the person who is mad that they couldn't get dairy in a plant-based cafe :D Every other one of a dozen places within 2 blocks where you can get a coffee offers dairy milk, and this person is upset at the only vegan place within 30 miles for not having half and half? Folks, there's a reason Kali's Garden has a strong average of 5 stars. Ignore the few haters and take the word of the majority on this one. Don't miss it!

    Breakfast burrito with avocado (extra $0.50)
    Camille A.

    3.5 STARS: If you're like "wait, is this the same place as the coffee shop from before?". It's the same location but different ownership, menu & vibes. If you were looking for that simple small town coffee shop with games in the back room, unfortunately, that does not exist anymore. In place, we have the new Kalis Garden (not a bad thing! Just completely different if you were looking for the coffee shop that used to be here). Let's talk about the coffee: Everything on the menu here is vegan which means they only use oat, almond and soy milk in lattes. We noticed the same employee making the drinks as the last shop here so the lattes were good if you're used to oatmilk being the main base. Now the food: I felt like all food items were generously sized and tasted great! The breakfast burrito was great (I recommend adding guac!). And the avocado toast came with 3 slices and had a cilantro forward taste (would be even better with a splash of lemon on it.) The only issue was how looonnngg it took for the food to come out and we went first thing in the morning before the rush Overall ambiance: Not going to lie we were disappointed when we first heard the old shop was replaced but we thought we'd give the new place a try! The overall vibe of the shop felt like meditation/yoga. With crystals, tapestry, and ambient meditation music playing. If that's what you're into, you'll love it here! It wasn't your usual "coffee shop" feel so we will be exploring new "go to coffee spot" for our Julian trips.

    Halle C.

    Dare I say the food is better than the pies out here! The service was 10/10 and the vibe of the place is so fun! Definitely coming here again next time I visit Julian.

    Asada fries

    So glad there's plant based options in Julian. We had the breakfast burrito (HUGE btw) and asada fries. Both were so good. The asada fries were bbq flavor. Also had the sunrise juice. Also very good. When leaving Julian I stopped for an iced latte and apple chai latte. There were also pastries we didn't get to try. I'm not vegan, but you honestly can't tell it's plant based. It's super cute inside. You order at the register then sit down with a number. There's seating inside and outside. So good, wish it wasn't so far away. We'll definitely be back. We were also there for the snow but there was no snow. The guy helped point us in the right direction. Friendly staff.

    Yakisoba
    Todd H.

    As a family who is predominantly plant based, it was literally a sign that we saw Kali's Garden as we arrived into Julian. The food is delicious and healthy! The also have a pay it forward board for those who may be going through a difficult time and need a coffee pick me up. The service was great. They even came out to double check to make sure the yakisoba wasn't too spicy for the kids. A definite place to come back to!

    Front counter and vegan treats
    Ana N.

    We found this place on Yelp and it had great reviews so we decided to give it a go. Honestly, it was just ok. The coffee was ok, nothing I'd get again since it tasted a little watered down. The açai bowls we were excited for since they make their own and it's not the sorbet stuff. The açai was good, but our bowl didn't come with everything it said on the menu so that was a bit of a let down. The location of this place is wonderful, it is in the heart of Julian and so it was accessible. It had great ambiance due to it's location and cute outdoor patio. The staff was extremely friendly and overall great. I would maybe return for the açai but get my coffee elsewhere.

    Yakisoba
    Rob V.

    This vegan restaurant was amazing! For those who read my posts, I will often say that when a restaurant has a small menu, that means the food is great! Small menu means they can master the few items they have available. This restaurant has done just that. They just recently opened in Julian, CA, and they have about 12 things on their menu. I had the Yakisoba, which is a Japanese noodle dish, and the Breakfast burrito. Both items were fantastic! Yakisoba was filled with fresh crunchy vegetables and a marinated, pan-fried tofu, which was the best tasting tofu I've ever had. The veggies were cooked to al-dente, which is so wonderful. There is nothing worse than over-cooked veggies in a dish. The homemade sauce in which it was already tossed, was yummy, and a bit spicy. I am not a vegan I love my meat, however, this dish was so filling and wonderful, I did not miss the meat. The breakfast burrito was filled with beans and vegetables, and it came with a homemade salsa and aïoli sauce, which were both vegan, of course. So to summarize, the food and service were excellent. The ambience was very rustic, farm-like. I sat outside with my dogs. It was clean and rather peaceful.

    Healthy and delicious options for breakfast and lunch
    Kaitlin P.

    I am unbelievably happy to have this new plant based cafe in my hometown! Many great businesses have been housed here in the "coffee shop" and Kali's Garden is no exception. Same old great caffeine offerings but with oat, almond and coconut milks - as well as healthy matcha and various other teas, lemonade, etc. they have a full breakfast and lunch menu, as well as dairy free baked goods and pastries (the lemon blueberry scone is heavenly). We had the Lunch Burrito and BBQ Jackfruit Burger and I'm looking forward to trying other menu items like the Tofu Yakisoba. Julian has historically had very little to offer vegetarians and vegans, kudos to the new owners for leveling up the cuisine in this picturesque mountain town and showing even non veggie folks that this type of food can be not only healthy and good for the environment, but also incredibly delicious.

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    They closed the end of April. No longer in business. While I would have liked to see it stay, the hours of operation were slim.

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    Excellent coffee and wonderful service. Lots of smoothie flavors. Definitely worth stopping at.

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    Thank you for your support. Love meeting local vegetarian and vegans.

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    Great coffee with friendly service. A bit pricy, but not out of character for a small mountain town community.

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    We came for breakfast on the weekend. Not too busy, the breakfast burrito was really good and very big.

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    Ask the Community - Kali’s Garden

    Is breakfast served all day?

    Yes

    Do you have any no carb options for type 2 diabetics?

    Yes we do.

    Do you offer gluten free vegan as well?

    Yes, we have GF options pastries and food.

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    Purple Owl Cafe

    Purple Owl Cafe

    4.0(189 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    Everything went well, it is farm to table so it takes a little extra time & so worth it…read more My husband had banana bread french toast with fresh ripe blueberries & strawberries! I had savory crepe with stir fried spinach & onions topped with black olives, the real kind, enjoyed it all.

    I had saved Purple Owl Cafe in my collections for my first trip to Julian, and I really enjoyed it…read more The atmosphere and food were both impressive. I loved their interior decor; although there has been certain comments on it not giving "purple owl" vibes, I think everything looks well put together with several purple colored and owl decorations that respond to the name. There could always be more, but that seems like a nice fit to me, lol. Anyway, I loved my Fun Guy tartine with potatoes, and my matcha tasted just how I like it. Vegan whipped cream was on the menu, but they did not have it, so that was a bummer, but I'll call it blessing in disguise to avoid more calories. My friend and I wanted to try the Beyond Papas, but they were all out of beyond meat. She ended up ordering the Luca tartine and said it was okay but has had better. She loved her Purple Owl drink though! They had a clean restroom outside, which was a plus! I even returned to use it again before I hit the road back home because the porta potty lines were seriously unfavorable, and I'd rather go here (clean restroom over a porta potty) anytime I'm back in Julian.

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    Purple Owl Cafe - Inside--lotta seating!

    Inside--lotta seating!

    Purple Owl Cafe - Normal breakfast

    Normal breakfast

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    Jeremy's on the Hill

    Jeremy's on the Hill

    4.3(1.4k reviews)
    2.9 mi
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    While researching Julian staples to visit/try, I came across this restaurant and was eager to try…read morebased on the "farm-to-table" aspect and not going to lie, the food looked absolutely delicious and amazing. We were not disappointed at all. Upon arriving, there was a musician playing, and they did seat us off to the right so we could not see but could hear still. There is outdoor and indoor seating, but at the time we came it appeared that the outdoor was reserved for an event. We happily sat inside! Having met Jeremy's parents earlier in the day who also recommended his restaurant, and they were just lovely, we had hoped to possibly meet Jeremy too. I wanted to try everything, but we opt on getting a few dishes to share. Our son ordered the filet mignon and they were able to substitute mashed potatoes for fries. Amazing!! The mac & brisket appetizer appeared to be the highlight and specialty and we just had to order it. Every bite was cheeesy and delicious with the brisket very moist. We couldn't go without ordering the Brussels sprouts and it had a twist with ponzu sauce and pineapple. Definitely a different take and I thoroughly enjoyed the taste. Every bite was foodgasmic and I highly recommend!!! I knew coming here that some Yelpers have experienced wavering in quality, so glad we did not experience that at all. As of the date that we came, we understood that the restaurant had been listed for sale, not sure if Jeremy sold it yet or not. I hope not, we plan on coming back this summer!

    Im sorry to report as one who was a local for many years that I no longer can recommend Jeremy's…read more I had to meat loaf which was mediocre and not served piping hot. My daughter's meal was fish and chips and not that great. The prices are high. If you wanna get a steak, it will be $60, thank you. The chairs are hard and it's kind of like a regular restaurant. Feel not the luxurious feel that it was many years ago. Just too pricey for an average restaurant

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    Jeremy's on the Hill - Jeremys new sign

    Jeremys new sign

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    Diver scallops wrapped in pancetta

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    Julian Pie Company - Apple pie

    Julian Pie Company

    4.5(1.8k reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    Must visit! When you visit Julian, you definitely need to make this your first or last stop! Julian…read morePie Company has so many different things to offer, you will definitely find something you absolutely need! We already got our pie fix at Mom's, but made this our last stop before heading out. It was so cold out, a super chilly day, there's nothing more perfect than to grab a hot cup of steaming Apple Cider! It hit the spot! I couldn't stop just standing there sipping my hot cider while waiting for our to go items to be prepared. We got two apple cider donuts, one cinnamon sugar and one chocolate dipped. Long ago, I tried these tiny heart shaped pie crust cookies covered in cinnamon and sugar - Apple Memories! These are crisp tiny bites of love that you want to take home every single time! There are actually two buildings. One where you can grab a bite to eat, the other has all the merchandise, and both have whole frozen pies to grab to go! The building where you can dine has a small inside dining area, it can get cozy in there, but on a chilly day, that is exactly what you want! Just outside there is plenty of room outdoors to enjoy the scenery. In the merchandise building I couldn't help myself... we took home a whole gallon of apple cider, and also bought a jar of Cinnamon Apple Honey Spread and a jar of Apple butter... absolute yum! The hubs also decided to try the apple cinnamon chapstick! Yes, you can grab one of these famous pies at many different establishments throughout San Diego. To make name a few, Iowa Farms, Spring Valley Market, Siesel's and even at Vons! But if you're in Julian, don't forget to try a pie, grab some Apple Memories, and don't forget to bring a hot thermos to take that hot Apple cider to go! Enjoy!!! Simply the Best! Series: 14 2026: 25

    Place is rather very small inside. Probably at least 10-12 seats, very very small booth spaces…read more Tons of seating outdoors, which is great when it's not cold. Had the Dutch Apple pie, because I wanted something sweeter. It was very good, and served slightly warm. The crumbles on top added the bit of crunch with the soft gooeyness of the apple pie filling, The small scoop of ice cream covered it all, but I had to scoop the ice cream off to eat the pie.

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    Julian Pie Company - Caramel Dutch apple pie with cinnamon ice cream

    Caramel Dutch apple pie with cinnamon ice cream

    Julian Pie Company - My pecan pie slice and a poor man's mocha (half coffee, half hot cocoa)

    My pecan pie slice and a poor man's mocha (half coffee, half hot cocoa)

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    Julian Tea & Cottage Arts - Tea w/ sandwiches & fruit

    Julian Tea & Cottage Arts

    4.4(137 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    My husband and I have been doing the Julian Tea Cottage Victorian Christmas tea for about 16 years…read moreand we love it! Three courses of savory and sweet treats including finger sandwiches, scones, pastries, and cookies with as much tea you can drink. The staff are always friendly and nice, and they make sure my food is safe from food allergens. The tea room can sit up to about a dozen people (my gals and I have booked the whole room once!) with two small tables for 1-3 people and then one larger table. If you aren't having the high tea, you can also shop their tea room, with both loose and bagged tea, tea cups and teapots, jellies, curd, and other pantry items and tea accessories. They also have other fun kitchen items (don't forget to check out the room upstairs for more cute gift ideas.

    Cozy tea room serving afternoon tea and a staple in Julian. Great service and LOTS of teas to…read morechoose from. We came for the 3-course, Christmas-themed afternoon tea at ~$50 per person. Tea and Food: Both the house welcome tea and our tea of choice were outstanding. We ordered a pot of the Caramel Vanilla tea and it was very tasty. Absolute 5/5 for the teas. The food was generally good. Scones are served with whipped cream and there was a solid variety of sandwiches, scones, and desserts. We ended up taking quite a few items to go. Service: Service was attentive and friendly. We were served by two younger ladies who were lovely. There's also a few older ladies that checked in with us periodically. Parking: Street parking. We parked on Julian Main St and walked over.

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    Julian Tea & Cottage Arts - Menu w/ tea cups

    Menu w/ tea cups

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    Pumpkin Soup

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    Soups & Such Cafe' - Vegan burger

    Soups & Such Cafe'

    4.1(498 reviews)
    0.0 mi
    $$

    Hidden gem! Don't skip on giving this place a try! With the different options of diners in the area…read moreand the hype on which may be the a better place, Soups and Such is a quiet secret! It was late in the day, just after 2pm before closing at 3pm. They were sold out of couple side items. It was a bit windy that day, so it was very chilly. We started with a cup of creamy tomato soup. That hit the warm cozy spot! We decided on the bbq brisket sandwich with the potato salad. OMG, it was the perfect pairing! The sweetness of the sauce from the brisket and the tangy potato salad. I ate every bite together! I love fries and sweet potato fries, but they were sold out. Staff were super nice! There were still customers coming in for lunch after us. There is a small outdoor patio area where you can eat if you have dogs. Lunch was so yummy! Thank goodness we decided to come here instead of the other restaurants/diners on the Main Street! 2026: 20

    Took a day trip to Julian and stopped to try this place out based on the yelp reviews. This place…read moreis a hidden gem. Small little cafe with a lot of personality. Plants hanging from the ceiling and painting on the walls. We decided to have an early lunch and arrived around 1030am on a Sat. and holiday weekend. (MLK). Great choice since we missed the crowds. I ordered hot green tea which was served in a cute teapot. Which they also sell. I decided on the soup and 1/2 sandwich special. The BLT and the vegetable soup was so flavorful. Wished I had ordered a full order. My husband ordered the Curry Tuna sandwich with a side of potato salad. I'm not a fan of curry but if you are this sandwich is amazing. And the potato salad had so much flavor. Everything we ate was amazing. Service was great too. I would highly recommend. 5 Stars for sure!!

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    Soups & Such Cafe' - Dinning area

    Dinning area

    Soups & Such Cafe'
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