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We came here on a weekend afternoon and there weren't a ton of people but the food still took a little bit because it was freshly prepared. I had the Cali Ranch (veggie black bean) burger and also a side of chia pudding. The burger was really good and sizable and it also had avocado. I really liked the sauces and the burger itself. The chia coconut pudding was a little bit of a miss though. The texture was a little bit off and clumpy compared to most chia puddings I've had. Overall, the food seems solid and I would come back the next time I'm in town.
I saw this place a couple weeks before they opened and was super intrigued by their menu-- so when I was on a walk by campus and saw they opened I had to give it a try! There's plenty of seating inside and even an outdoor area if thats more your vibe. There were a handful of others coming and going during my visit-- mostly takeout. Staff were friendly and offered recommendations as it look me a while to decide. It was pretty warm out when I went so I opted for the pomegranate lemonade and shared the kale and golden beet salad and the high horse sandwich. (At the time I went there was a promo for a $2 drink when a sandwich and side was ordered.) The sandwich was really tasty! I loved each bit and the creamy sauce just made the experience. The salad had a light vinaigrette but the kumquats and beets brightened up the kale. Both were good but I think the sandwich was my favorite out of everything I tried. Would definitely come back to try some of their other menu items.
I live relatively close to the area that this place is in and it resulted in me passing it a fair number of times before its grand opening, so I was surprised to see it fully open one day when I was dropping off a package and thought I'd stop by and see what it was about. I wasn't entirely sure what kind of food I was predicting that "Pretty Good Advice" was going to have when I first saw it, but I was pleasantly surprised to see that it was a vegan/vegetarian place with affordable prices (I'm neither vegan or vegetarian, but I have a couple of friends who are so it's always nice to have more options to pick from). It is insanely rare to see a place sell drinks that are less than six dollars, and the meals on their menu looked decent for something that's less than fifteen dollars. I had already eaten lunch, so I decided to just get the Tangerine Creamsicle soft serve out of curiosity over what it'd be like as I had never seen that flavor before. The man serving me was very friendly and helpful, and the soft serve came out quickly. As for the flavor of the soft serve, it was much more tangy than sweet/creamy (though still fairly creamy), which was also another pleasant surprise. Overall, a nice experience and a welcome addition to Downtown San Jose. I look forward to trying out more of their menu, with or without my vegetarian/vegan friends.
This vegetarian/vegan spot is located right across from San Jose State with street parking in the area. There's a decent amount of seating inside. The service was good and the workers were friendly. I ordered the Ryan's Lobstah Roll, iced Coconut caramel coffee and mandarin lemonade. The lobstah roll was filling and was a decent size. Instead of lobster it had roasted oyster, porcini mushrooms, artichokes, Old Bay seasoning chives, meyer lemon, in a toasted french roll. It was delicious and everything went well together especially the sauce that was with it. The mandarin lemonade was refreshing and different. Definitely would come back to try out their other items.
The five stars is just for the orange beet cubes in the kale salad. The cubes were more like mellowed peaches, with less of the taste that comes from prepping beets at home. The beets made this salad better than the one from Chick-fil-A. However, the Chick-fil-A kale was sliced a lot thinner than the Good Advice kale - this made the air pockets in the Chick-fila-A kale a lot smaller, and more numerous than Good Advice - And having more tiny air pockets helps the salad dressing cling better to the Chick-fil-A kale. With the Good Advice kale, the salad dressing was draining thru the kale, and collecting in puddles at the bottom of the bowl. After eating the Good Advice kale, I was able to go to the grocery store later that night to buy my own kale. I sliced the kale a lot thinner, and tried to mix salad dressing into it. This time, there was a lot more cling to the store bought kale, and the taste was much improved over the Good Advice kale. Though there was more bitterness with the thinly sliced kale, the increased cling from the dressing helped to offset it. The fennel from the Goodtime Bar was deeper and more pungent than the Good Advice fennel. I think there was an extra zing thing missing, which the fennel, cheese, and almonds did not cover for. One more thing that is worth mentioning, is that the outdoor seating which was there back when Togo's Sandwiches occupied this space; this outdoor space is reactivated again with the opening of Good Advice. This outdoor seating us one of the best in all of downtown San Jose, because of how it is balconied to be secure, protected from the afternoon sun, and helped by convection currents which cool in the summer, and warm in the winter. Sheldon Cooper from the "Big Bang Theory" would insist on using the seating here.
The food here offers a pretty wide variety. I enjoyed the salad with peanut sauce and can't wait to try the other items. I asked for more dressing since it's a bit small compared to the amount of salad, but other than that, I loved it! They were very accommodating with the extra dressing, and the inside is very spacious.
What I first noticed about this place was their big menu! I was immediately indecisive because everything sounded great. I tried a good amount of food here because Im pescatarian and I love a good meat alternative. everything came out fast and it was delicious! definitely recommend the lobster roll. i would pass on the shaved brussel sprouts. I ate inside it was clean and a nice place to even study. And the staff had amazing service! I can't wait to come again!!
strawberry salad w/ peanut sauce + pomegranate hibiscus juice ! salad has pistachios btw 8/10 juice 7/10, a little too acidic service 10/10 !! veryyy student friendly, total was a little more than $17
The restaurant was small but there were enough seats for people who were waiting for their orders. I was able to order and receive my food in just a couple of minutes despite it being lunchtime. I ordered the Big Kimmy, which is essentially an egg sandwich with vegan kimchi and mayo. It looked small, but it turned out to also be very filling. The egg tasted good, and the kimchi was both sour and slightly spicy. The mayo helped enhance the flavors. Overall, the sandwich tasted way better than I previously expected. I'll definitely stop by here again.
This place just opened. I personally have been waiting for this place to open having heard about it for quite sometime by now. They really did not disappoint! I ate here twice already and their food is excellent! My favorite is their "lobster" roll ($12). I am impressed at how they can capture the flavors of a traditional lobster roll using mushrooms and artichoke, old bay seasoning, and lemon. The sandwich itself is pretty hefty (shared the sandwich with my partner and both of us were full with just half the sandwich!). I actually like their version better than the real thing! Another thing I love is their avocado toast ($9). It is a simple avocado toast, but the English muffin (?) they use gave a nice crisp and chewiness that mesh well with the avocado chunks! They also seasoned this with meyer lemon zest, and a dash of salt, detectable but not overly so that it overpowers the entire thing. And of course, the drinks! Mandarin lemonade and pomegranate palmer are my go to! The mandarin lemonade got my vote slightly more. Service was quick and neat (the toast and rolls were packaged nicely). And there's plenty of seatings if one wanted to eat in. All-in-all, I'm impressed! I'm not even a vegan/vegetarian, but I hope they stay because they do serve good food and their prices are very much reasonable!
2 months ago
This place serves fresh, delicious vegetarian and vegan food, but you definitely don't have to be vegetarian or vegan to enjoy it. I've been here a handful of times, and every visit has been consistently great. The staff is always welcoming, the food is fresh, and that's really all you can ask for. The restaurant is clean, with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, plus lots of natural light that makes it a nice place to relax. You order at the counter and then grab your own table, which keeps things simple. The prices are very reasonable for the quality and portion sizes you get. I also appreciate the self-serve water refill station, and the dining area has always been spotless when I've visited. It does get pretty busy around lunchtime, so if you're on a tight lunch schedule, it's worth planning ahead. read more
A wildly-hyped minichain (that launched in Soquel and has now migrated to the South Bay) from an acclaimed chef (of Michelin-starred Sons and Daughters) serving vegan comfort food that is sustainably sourced. I thought the food was fine, but it didn't quite hit the mark for me as an omnivore. Counter service was indifferent, the vibe (mid-day) felt a little empty, and the food didn't feel quite as fresh as I'd hope given the farm-to-table ethos everyone is going for. A lovely vegan spot - that might not work for me. read more
I was having dinner with my mom and uncle. She picked up Ryan's Lobstah Roll for me because they didn't make any vegan food, and she knew I was curious about it. The bread was great, and the mushrooms had a nice flavor, but it didn't quite hit the mark for me as a lobster roll. I'm such a stickler for descriptions. If they called it a mushroom sandwich, I'd probably give it a 5-star rating, but since it's described as a "lobstah roll" and says "served cold like a classic Boston lobster roll," the comparison to a traditional lobster roll stuck in my mind. I've actually made vegan versions of crab and lobster rolls, and they hit a lot more in my opinion. That said, as a mushroom lover, I still enjoyed the sandwich. I'm looking forward to trying more things like the Spicy Ain't Chick'n Sandwich, Pretty Good Potato Chips, and Pomegranate Hibiscus Palmer. read more
We came here on a weekend afternoon and there weren't a ton of people but the food still took a little bit because it was freshly prepared. I had the Cali Ranch (veggie black bean) burger and also a side of chia pudding. The burger was really good and sizable and it also had avocado. I really liked the sauces and the burger itself. The chia coconut pudding was a little bit of a miss though. The texture was a little bit off and clumpy compared to most chia puddings I've had. Overall, the food seems solid and I would come back the next time I'm in town. read more
6 months ago
I saw this place a couple weeks before they opened and was super intrigued by their menu-- so when I was on a walk by campus and saw they opened I had to give it a try! There's plenty of seating inside and even an outdoor area if thats more your vibe. There were a handful of others coming and going during my visit-- mostly takeout. Staff were friendly and offered recommendations as it look me a while to decide. It was pretty warm out when I went so I opted for the pomegranate lemonade and shared the kale and golden beet salad and the high horse sandwich. (At the time I went there was a promo for a $2 drink when a sandwich and side was ordered.) The sandwich was really tasty! I loved each bit and the creamy sauce just made the experience. The salad had a light vinaigrette but the kumquats and beets brightened up the kale. Both were good but I think the sandwich was my favorite out of everything I tried. Would definitely come back to try some of their other menu items. read more
6 months ago
I live relatively close to the area that this place is in and it resulted in me passing it a fair number of times before its grand opening, so I was surprised to see it fully open one day when I was dropping off a package and thought I'd stop by and see what it was about. I wasn't entirely sure what kind of food I was predicting that "Pretty Good Advice" was going to have when I first saw it, but I was pleasantly surprised to see that it was a vegan/vegetarian place with affordable prices (I'm neither vegan or vegetarian, but I have a couple of friends who are so it's always nice to have more options to pick from). It is insanely rare to see a place sell drinks that are less than six dollars, and the meals on their menu looked decent for something that's less than fifteen dollars. I had already eaten lunch, so I decided to just get the Tangerine Creamsicle soft serve out of curiosity over what it'd be like as I had never seen that flavor before. The man serving me was very friendly and helpful, and the soft serve came out quickly. As for the flavor of the soft serve, it was much more tangy than sweet/creamy (though still fairly creamy), which was also another pleasant surprise. Overall, a nice experience and a welcome addition to Downtown San Jose. I look forward to trying out more of their menu, with or without my vegetarian/vegan friends. read more
7 days ago
This vegetarian/vegan spot is located right across from San Jose State with street parking in the area. There's a decent amount of seating inside. The service was good and the workers were friendly. I ordered the Ryan's Lobstah Roll, iced Coconut caramel coffee and mandarin lemonade. The lobstah roll was filling and was a decent size. Instead of lobster it had roasted oyster, porcini mushrooms, artichokes, Old Bay seasoning chives, meyer lemon, in a toasted french roll. It was delicious and everything went well together especially the sauce that was with it. The mandarin lemonade was refreshing and different. Definitely would come back to try out their other items. read more
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The five stars is just for the orange beet cubes in the kale salad. The cubes were more like mellowed peaches, with less of the taste that comes from prepping beets at home. The beets made this salad better than the one from Chick-fil-A. However, the Chick-fil-A kale was sliced a lot thinner than the Good Advice kale - this made the air pockets in the Chick-fila-A kale a lot smaller, and more numerous than Good Advice - And having more tiny air pockets helps the salad dressing cling better to the Chick-fil-A kale. With the Good Advice kale, the salad dressing was draining thru the kale, and collecting in puddles at the bottom of the bowl. After eating the Good Advice kale, I was able to go to the grocery store later that night to buy my own kale. I sliced the kale a lot thinner, and tried to mix salad dressing into it. This time, there was a lot more cling to the store bought kale, and the taste was much improved over the Good Advice kale. Though there was more bitterness with the thinly sliced kale, the increased cling from the dressing helped to offset it. The fennel from the Goodtime Bar was deeper and more pungent than the Good Advice fennel. I think there was an extra zing thing missing, which the fennel, cheese, and almonds did not cover for. One more thing that is worth mentioning, is that the outdoor seating which was there back when Togo's Sandwiches occupied this space; this outdoor space is reactivated again with the opening of Good Advice. This outdoor seating us one of the best in all of downtown San Jose, because of how it is balconied to be secure, protected from the afternoon sun, and helped by convection currents which cool in the summer, and warm in the winter. Sheldon Cooper from the "Big Bang Theory" would insist on using the seating here. read more
3 months ago
The food here offers a pretty wide variety. I enjoyed the salad with peanut sauce and can't wait to try the other items. I asked for more dressing since it's a bit small compared to the amount of salad, but other than that, I loved it! They were very accommodating with the extra dressing, and the inside is very spacious. read more
3 months ago
What I first noticed about this place was their big menu! I was immediately indecisive because everything sounded great. I tried a good amount of food here because Im pescatarian and I love a good meat alternative. everything came out fast and it was delicious! definitely recommend the lobster roll. i would pass on the shaved brussel sprouts. I ate inside it was clean and a nice place to even study. And the staff had amazing service! I can't wait to come again!! read more
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strawberry salad w/ peanut sauce + pomegranate hibiscus juice ! salad has pistachios btw 8/10 juice 7/10, a little too acidic service 10/10 !! veryyy student friendly, total was a little more than $17 read more
5 months ago
The restaurant was small but there were enough seats for people who were waiting for their orders. I was able to order and receive my food in just a couple of minutes despite it being lunchtime. I ordered the Big Kimmy, which is essentially an egg sandwich with vegan kimchi and mayo. It looked small, but it turned out to also be very filling. The egg tasted good, and the kimchi was both sour and slightly spicy. The mayo helped enhance the flavors. Overall, the sandwich tasted way better than I previously expected. I'll definitely stop by here again. read more
7 months ago
This place just opened. I personally have been waiting for this place to open having heard about it for quite sometime by now. They really did not disappoint! I ate here twice already and their food is excellent! My favorite is their "lobster" roll ($12). I am impressed at how they can capture the flavors of a traditional lobster roll using mushrooms and artichoke, old bay seasoning, and lemon. The sandwich itself is pretty hefty (shared the sandwich with my partner and both of us were full with just half the sandwich!). I actually like their version better than the real thing! Another thing I love is their avocado toast ($9). It is a simple avocado toast, but the English muffin (?) they use gave a nice crisp and chewiness that mesh well with the avocado chunks! They also seasoned this with meyer lemon zest, and a dash of salt, detectable but not overly so that it overpowers the entire thing. And of course, the drinks! Mandarin lemonade and pomegranate palmer are my go to! The mandarin lemonade got my vote slightly more. Service was quick and neat (the toast and rolls were packaged nicely). And there's plenty of seatings if one wanted to eat in. All-in-all, I'm impressed! I'm not even a vegan/vegetarian, but I hope they stay because they do serve good food and their prices are very much reasonable! read more
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The food and staff are A+. We've been driving down to their Santa Cruz locations for a year+ and are SO excited they are in our backyard now. What an excellent addition to downtown! read more
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