Food was terrific, Service was incredible, a little crowded but was quick and efficient. Thank you!

This spot is a heaven if you are looking for plant-based food. It's part of Sunshine, and Shine cafe serves great vegan food using local and organic ingredients. They also have some gluten-free options. Indoor seating is closed but they have few tables outside so that worked out perfectly. We got their Black bean toastada and tempeh taco. Both dishes were delicious, so fresh and so good. Also we tried one of their juices and it was great too. The food came in compostable paper box so that was great. I can't wait to be back here and if you are passing the area or staying here, definitely add this to your list. read more

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Stopped through town and picked up some lunch. My friend and I separately ordered at their doorway cash register area. I ordered a mint forest juice and the soup/salad combo with the broccoli soup and tamarind lime dressing. We waited about 10 minutes until our food was ready and left to lunch at the nearby park. Once we arrived at the park picnic bench, we unpacked the goodies. The tempeh tacos looked a lot like the salad, which I thought was delightfully funny. My companion had to dig through the salad to find the taco. I had a bit of the tempeh and it brought nice texture to the salad. The soup was delicious, and it's a big portion. I ended up eating the whole thing, but if I had a fridge, I'd probably save half for later. The salad was nice, refreshing, and huge. I wish it came with a grain or nuts as the texture a little boring and a bit more salad. Both juices were excellent! I was worried the mint would overpower, but it was perfectly balanced. Note: if you don't have cash, tell them the tip amount so they can add it. There's no way to tip after the card is swiped. read more

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They were busy on Saturday at around 1pm, with a 15 minute line and a 15-20 minute wait for food during which I browsed the thrift stores across the street. Street parking only with several small tables available for outdoor seating. Flavorful dressings made them shine (no pun intended) but I found their food to be just average. - Famous Tempeh Taco: $10: too much salad is not necessarily a good thing because though fresh, it was all the same and I found the Creamy Cilantro dressing nondescript after awhile. The excavated seasoned tempeh was soft and almost creamy with a warm and salty curry flavor that rapidly became one dimensional. Unfortunately, the tortilla and salsa did not add much. I feel like this dish required so much chewing and suffered from a lack of textural variation. - Vegetable spring roll: $4/1 roll or $10/3 rolls: this was the exact same spring mix salad and tempeh in a rice paper wrap. It was paired with their Sesame Ginger dressing which was light, rich, salty and just a little sweet (and kept well in the fridge!). Everything tasted great on first bite but dully tiring towards the second half. I feel like my tastebuds just ran a marathon. At least it was healthy, local and good quality! read more

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The spring rolls are amazing! That sauce... (drooling) The tempeh taco is also delicious, same filling as the spring rolls. It's only one taco though, covered with salad. read more

The spring roll is a must! The avocado toast was delicious too! The price is reasonable and worth every bite! read more

Shine Cafe - Avocado Toast - Vegan Near Me - Morro Bay, California

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Fresh food that is full of flavor. Every bite of the Vegetable spring roll was delicious. read more

Shine Cafe - Vegetable Spring Roll and Tempeh Reuben - Vegan Near Me - Morro Bay, California

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very disappointed, awful costumer service by two men. the food was eh, low quality , brittle , and dry. i believe for my veggie rolls the vegetables were old. we waited over 30 minutes for drinks. and i couldn't catch a name on one of the men that was rude to my sister, totally cut her off while she was ordering. overall very disappointed.workers were not at all welcoming except for one woman with bangs and a man with very curly hair! thank you to them! read more

Purely vegan restaurant with great portions. Outdoor seating was also available on the street, but it was too cold for us. Prices were very reasonable. read more

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Stopped to eat here on our road trip to Paso from LA to see the otters play and stretch our legs. Great spot, organic vegan health food, generous portions and good prices. Service was fast, only downfall has having to leave our dog in the car, but we understand. Looking forward to visiting again. read more

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I love this place but the tiny amount of salad dressing they give you with a to-go salad must be some kind of evil joke

Love this spot! Consistently good food at a good price. Haven't ordered a bad meal yet.

Love their food and smoothies. So healthy and delicious....wish they had a white rice option for kids

One of the very best vegan & vegetarian cafe' I have ever been to. The entire menu is the tops. 100% satisfied

Sacramento Shine Cafe, my son and I wanted a wick bite with nice atmosphere so we close Shine. We were greeted warmly and were helped with our order. The food promptly arrived and was ok, our sandwiches were ok. They have have great live music and that's wonderful to sit watch as you enjoy your meal. read more

Shine Cafe - Mural - Vegan Near Me - Morro Bay, California

Hidden gem in morro bay! Love the spring rolls and smoothies! This is a must if you're in Morro Bay for lunch! read more

Shine Cafe - Spring rolls and avocado toast - Vegan Near Me - Morro Bay, California

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Such an unassuming place with flavorful nutrient packed food. So far I have only tried the salads but they are so good! Treat yourself to this for lunch once a week! read more

The sandwiches & salads here are delicious! Their tasty "shine" dressing is made fresh, & all foods are made to order once you pay at the counter. Vegan & vegetarian choices. Our favorite is the "reuben" sandwich-comes with a side salad of mixed greens & their signature dressing. Lots of other options & smoothies seem to be very popular here. Friendly staff. Indoor & outdoor seating is available. Right next to a well stocked health store/market. Great for lunch! (805)771-8344 Open 7 days a week 11a-5p (10-4 Sun) read more

Cute vegan cafe with eclectic charm, and food to die for(but no one did, cause its entirely vegan, hah). Ok i'll hold off on being sassy, but dont hold off on being saucy, at least not in a place that has the most scrumptious housemade dips. Get these dips on the side of their famous tempeh tacos, their black bean toastadas, or their colorful rainbow salads- the best dishes from the lot our group tried. Another highlight for me was their really smoothie bar. I loved their green smoothie, It was remarkably similar to the one i make myself at home (ginger, lemongrass and celery will heal anything, quote me). Someone else at my table got the acaii bowl which was well made too. I really can't think of one single dish that didn't hit the spot while also being so good for you. They also have healthy snacks you can grab for the road! The cafe is priced affordably for a place that makes high quality, scrumptious, nutritional and fully vegan meals. It's set in an alley teeming with health food stores, vintage boutiques, and coffeeshops, so make an afternoon of it. read more

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Too crunchy for me. Always dirty inside, smells. Dining room is claustrophobic. Staff are high, slow, get confused easily. I do not like those buckwheat pancakes. The fresh juices are fine, but not after waiting 30 minutes! Food is way too slow, mediocre, and expensive to be worth the trouble. I've tried a half dozen times and give up. And I'm a liberal hippie local so...‍ read more

Vegans are limited in Morro Bay. Places may have a veggie burger.. or options like Thai or Middle Eastern but I'm a fan of Shine Cafe because I like me a fully vegan/vegetarian that touts local this and that.. Indoor/Outdoor Seating Self serve water Order and pay inside and they'll bring your food to your table. We have a dog so we sat outside at a table on declining pavement. It was a slight slope. Not all tables outside were like that. We did get shade from the tree so.. there's that. The food was good. The Famous Tempeh Tacos aren't really tacos. Sure there's tortillas laid flat on the bottom but the innards of what would have been inside said tacos was covering it and the majority of the plate. Tasted great but I would say ask for the tortillas on the side. Then it's available for you to stuff and eat like a taco. read more

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What a cute little spot. Lots of different offerings here with ability to customize. Service at the front helped out with any questions that I had had regarding the food and guided me towards getting an order. I had gotten the TLT and the vegetable spring rolls. The TLT worked pretty well actually though I'd want a bit more savoryness and salt to balance out the flavors. The side salad included was plentiful. The vegetable spring rolls looked amazing although I tried to put in some spicy sauce on the side which ran everywhere inside of the box during transport. The flavor was good with sauce to go with it but once biting into them, they were a bit cumbersome to eat as the broke apart under the weight of their own ingredients. It might have also been that the sauce just didn't jive well with the structural integrity of the spring roll. I think if I ever got it again I'd ask for some little sauce cups to for takeaways since that would help out a lot in that case. I'd certainly give it another shot and venture towards other things. There is definitely a lot to try and it was worth the initial visit. read more

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Vegan jack fruit tacos were amazing with the morning glory juice never hesitate to eat here. read more

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It's time for me to give credit, where credit is due! GREAT quality, organic food! When we come to the coast, we HAVE to order the BASEBALL sized spring rolls (How DO they roll these?). Included with the ADDICTIVE sesame/ginger sauce! You know? They really NEED to sell tubs of that sauce! But don't order these on a 'date' . . . it will be all over your face. And you may not care! One cool trick I discovered in HOW to eat them is this; Stick the pieces of lettuce TO the rice paper instead of your fingers touching it.! ;) Their soups also are quite delicious. Nice to eat @ Morro Rock while gazing at the ocean. We also REALLY like their carrot/sweet potato/vanilla CREAMSICLE juice! read more

Quirky/delicious vegetarian restaurant with great prices. Definitely gets busy on weekends. Sometimes I'll order ahead of time if I don't want to wait. read more

cute little hippy vegan joint. the mint forest juice was delicious and invigorating. definitely recommend this place

Excellent vegan options, with a varied menu. The Indian curry lentil soup was great. My wife also loved the bagel sandwich. Will definitely return. read more

If you like healthy food this is the place. We go for lunch every time we are on the coast. I especially love the Spring Rolls and Tempe Tacos. read more

Food is always great here! I have ordered most of the stuff on the menu. I love the Tempeh Salad, Spring Rolls and Black Bean tostada. The smoothies and bowls and soups are great also. The service has always been fast and efficient even when they are very busy. You can call in to go orders, or come order at the counter. The ambiance is casual and I normally go next door to the market after I order to get my drink and anything else I might need. I have tried many other vegetarian places when out if the area. I always end up comparing them to this place. The tempeh is so good I sometimes get an extra side if it for later! Thank you to Grey and Tanner for running a top if the line establishment! Your hard work procuring all the fresh produce at farmers markets really pays off! Keep up the good work! read more

I was excited to come here since there are a lot of great options, but I was a little disappointed. I ordered two smoothies ($8 each) and sat inside while I waited. A whole 30 minutes passed as I watched other people receive their meals and juices. I am not an impatient person, but sitting there waiting for two smoothies as other people continued to be served started to make me irritable. It also wasn't very busy. I finally decided to go up to the juice bar and check on my order, and the guy said, "They're right here." He had previously brought out every item to the customers so why would I have any idea that I needed to come grab them myself. They were behind the counter, not visible to customers so I really did not understand his logic. Besides the subpar service, the smoothies were okay. Probably will never come back here due to the long ass wait. read more

Shine Cafe - The chunky af Piña Maca - lada and Island Fever - Vegan Near Me - Morro Bay, California

Wonderful, delicious and healthy food. I get take out and eat it at the beach every time I go to Morro Bay!

Amazing!! It's hard taking both sets of grandparents out for holiday.... I'm eager to please everyone and after a weekend of a lot of tasty but heavy foods in Pismo, I knew both sets of grandparents were probably hankering for something healthy, full of veggies. But going full vegan can be risky at times, many people balk at the idea of a meal without meat! The price looked reasonable as well and there was outdoor seating which was a must for our cautious older folks. I brought the folks to the menu outside and explained to them what it was. We ordered six different things off the menu at the counter and brought our card to our table outside. This place exceeded all our expectations. Everything we tasted from the menu was delicious, particularly the spring rolls were tastier than I anticipated, they were full and bursting with rich avocado. The dressing was just right and the rice paper was particularly nice in texture and the freshness of all the vegetables was just right. I felt like a content Goldilocks! My husband also said the jackfruit tacos were great and we have had jackfruit tacos before. He said these were much better. I enjoyed my black bean "taco", more like a pile of colorful veg on a hiding taco lol that you dig into with a fork. Also got a sunrise smoothie for the baby, which tasted a little like the Jamba surf rider but much better. If we are in the area again we will definitely be back! read more

I was super excited to stop here on my way to SB because I saw on their yelp that they have a brunch menu! But little did I know...they only make brunch on the weekends! Bummer. We still ended up ordering because we were starving. We decided on the bomb bagel and the tempeh reuben. The bomb bagel was soo good!! Definitely recommend! The carrots are sprouts were super fresh. The tempeh reuben wasn't my favorite, it was a little too sour/tangy for my liking. They have plenty of outdoor seating available. The whole experience was great. Would return! read more

Shine Cafe - The Bomb Bagel & Tempeh Reuben - Vegan Near Me - Morro Bay, California

Great spot for some quick healthy to-go food! Stopped on our way through and ordered a yummy Tropical Fever Smoothie, Avocado Toast, and Spring Rolls. The Spring rolls were deeeeeelish and absolutely loved the ginger sauce it came with ( I ordered extra). They are pretty big and are filled with a really good tempeh, so be prepared. 1-2 are plenty filling. They are very sticky and a little difficult to manage with how big they are, but I would definitely order them again! The Tropical Fever Smoothie was tangy, fun, and filling. The avocado toast was probably our least favorite. Not much to them and not a whole lot of flavor. Overall it was a great healthy spot to grab some quick food and we can't wait to try more items on the menu! read more

Shine Cafe - Sunshine health food - sister company to shine cafe had some GREAT vegan grocery options as well!! - Vegan Near Me - Morro Bay, California

I've been coming here for a couple years when in town and always leave infused with a bright shining light. It's a creative little hole in the wall in DT Moro, feels like a throw back in time where everything is casual unlike our current environment. Menu is all plant based and it's mostly locally sourced so you know their food is for those looking for food that supports a healthy lifestyle which includes me. The dishes are pretty easy going too in that there is something for everybody. They have a fresh assortment of fresh salads and soups, wraps, sandwiches, burritos or make into a bowl, and whole breakfast menu on the weekends only. They also have side kick juice bar right inside the restaurant where there is a guy preparing a whole boatload of juices and smoothies and Acai Bowls. Some of my favorites here are the heartbeat juice with Beets ginger and cinnamon, the Carlos's Ranchero which is a Tofu Scramble that is smothered with their spicy chipotle , tomatillo and creamy cilantro dressings. Comes with a side of fresh local tortillas. Yum Yum and Yum. Their Ruben is also off the hook here layered with strips of tempeh and filled with sauerkrout and veggies like tomato lettuce and avocado. It also comes with a nice sized side salad. Even their freshly made soups are great I had a bean soup and threw in some hot sauce from their bar in there a wowza pretty tasty lunch with a arugula salad. Spring rolls also a must with fresh local avocado. The best part of this place is the nice staff who take your order. They are super good to change things to make your meal exactly like you want. I'm always changing things up and not very places out there are so accommodating but they are here:) No brainer place to hit up when in the sleepy town of Moro. read more

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This place is so addicting! The amount of flavor and freshness in everything is phenomenal. Large portions and great prices. I legit love everything on this menu! Thank you to the amazing staff who do everything here with love and big smiles. Best salad dressings in the county!! Juice bar is fresh AF!!!! Mint Forest is bomb! read more

I stayed in Morro Bay for 2 days and ate at Shine Cafe twice, that's how good it was. Both times I got the TLT sandwich. It was so good!!! It comes with a small salad. The dressing was amazing. If I live in Morro Bay, this place would be my home away from home!! Service was good, too!! read more

Excellent and healthy food. Sumptuous portions. Decent price. Plenty of choices. Food is also made with healthy and local ingredients without compromising on taste. It is not of the kind that makes you feel hungry in a short time after eating. I see a lot of patrons at the place. The service was very professional. Yet the food came fast and was well assembled. I liked the plenty of different hot sauces they had for spice craving people like me. I am glad I found this place on yelp. This was my second visit. Thanks to the entire team for serving healthy food to visitors. read more

Shine Cafe - Black bean tacos , loaded with healthy greens, quinoa and lots of other goodness! - Vegan Near Me - Morro Bay, California

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Stopped by Shine Cafe based off reviews and proximity as we returned from Hearst Castle and a visit to Morro Rock. We try to visit local eateries vs chain fast food. We popped in 15 minutes before closing and they were kind enough to oblige. The vibe was laid back and indie music current with the Walters and Alex G. We ordered the Shine Sandwich and spring roll, and headed to the rock to chill. The toasted sandwich was perfect with a side salad and creamy cilantro dressing. The spring roll was filling with perfect portioning. Thanks Shine for the delicious options and we hope more travelers stop by!! read more

Shine Cafe - Shine Sandwich and spring roll with ginger sauce. - Vegan Near Me - Morro Bay, California

Okay, so this place is vegan... completely. Don't let that fool ya, all you meat-and-potato people. The food is delicious and affordable, even for the likes of you. They have sidewalk seating and walk up order service. The people are wonderful and polite who work there. I believe I have a fairly balanced review here. We went 2 days in a row and ordered 4 different meals, a juice, and a smoothie. All delicious. Portions are good. Prices are good. Atmosphere is good. Everybody brings their dog to sit and hang out too, just like we did. Dogs allowed? Yep. Good. **There's just a few downsides (minor): 1.) A few of their dressings contain Veganaise. - "So?" Well, while vegan, there is some very good dispute about the health claims and transparency of the ingredient list and the "hidden" MSG ingredients. Now, I'm not here to defend or otherwise, but to just let you know. Also, Shine wasn't trying to hide the fact they use it like some major conspiracy or something. They showed me the label of ingredients when I asked. Very, very nice and accommodating. So, the Veganaise, well... We eat a pretty clean vegan diet, so anytime Veganaise happens to end up in something we eat... we both know it usually at night or when we wake up. The culprit is usually that, and/or canola oil, and canola oil is a whole other bag'o beans discussion, but we do our best to stay far away from it (which they don't seem to use canola here, so that's very cool in my opinion... which is more worthless than my reviews.) Whatever's in Veganaise, trust that it's not a healthful decision. It's not. It's not. It's not. It's tasty, and you like to splurge. Fine. Just know what you're eating. Everything marked vegan, natural, or GMO-free is not healthy. It's not. Not here to argue... save that for the people who commit their lives to focusing on the truth... or even covering it up... that's your job to research, ya turkey. 2.) All the wrapped plastic with silverware and pepper & salt packets, most of that ends up in the trash. It's a little heart breaking for a California coastal town. It's during the pandemic... so that may have something to do with it. And, bamboo forks probably aren't the most cost effective... YET. A single plastic fork may be the answer, don't know. But it does seem a bit wasteful. And just watching the careless tourists flood in, it's more stuff that litters their beautiful rock island and waters. They also fatten the wildlife! (which is getting WAY obese from the tourists feeding them, and piling windblown trash... a weird side rant. But look at the HUGE squirrels!) Plastic, plastic, and litter. An important topic. 3.) The "Black Bean Taco" - Well, I'm not sure how to categorize this one. "Is it good?" - Yep. "Is it affordable?" - Yep. "Is it filling?" - Yep. "So what's the problem?" - It's not a taco. It's salad with a single flat lonely tortilla just waiting at the bottom when you're done. It's not a meal that's lacking, it's the name. It's the expectation when you order a taco. However... it is tasty. And if you know what to expect... have at it! Anyway, to sum up... this place is awesome. It's also very busy all the time, so that should say something. And it should be. The prices are less than half than the other overly priced meals in the area. And that's no joke. There's a place on the waterfront that tries to charge over $25 dollars for pasta. And not the fine-dining pasta establishment where the waiter is in fact Italian, speaks Italian, knows Italian food, and carries the wine towel over his arm and serenades you gently to light piano music while your date swoons. It's just.. spaghetti and sauce. $25. There's another place on that same strip that charges over $22 for curry. "What?" Yes! For curry! Not sure if you've ever had curry, but... first of all: WHAT?! Go get some because it's gooooooooood. And you'll likely spend a maximum of $10 + a fat tip for a whole meal you can't finish because it comes with enough rice to feed a family of 8. If you spend more than that AND you don't have a crapload of leftovers... go to another spot, immediately. Because coconut milk, indian spices and white rice are about the cheapest ingredients on the planet. And they might actual be from India, know Indian food and speak its language(s) and charge an appropriate amount for curry. "Well, it's the atmosphere you pay for." - Okay. You're right. "You don't have to go." - True. You don't. "You're free to go somewhere else". True. And we did. Are we all feeling justified and righteous yet??! But if the service and atmosphere "wows you to death" and demands overpayment of $12 for potatoes & bell peppers bathing in yellow coconut milk... hey, your prerogative. :) Weird side rant. Let's review: BE INFORMED. Go. Eat. Tip. Smile. And thank everyone and everything for having the beautiful life to have the choice and the chance to partake. Make the world awesome. read more

Shine Cafe - Vegan heaven! Super friendly and delicious. Dog friendly sidewalk seating. Boom. - Vegan Near Me - Morro Bay, California