I used to come to this place in the 90's and I loved it! I've been craving a nut burger for awhile however I no longer live in the area. I happened to be in town for the weekend and wanted to make sure I could get here before closing! I ordered a nut burger with a pineapple shake and it was just as I remembered! I sat in the parking lot and devoured my nutburger and I was in heaven! I will continue to come as I can...but it was definitely worth the drive and the wait. read more

One of my favorite casual places to eat! Their nutburger is so amazingly delicious. I love a good hamburger too, but I think I'd rather have a nutburger most days. I also tried the pesto pasta salad. It's fine - nothing spectacular, but good. Their iced tea is fresh brewed and they have a few flavors to choose from. You order at the window and then wait to hear your number called. Outside seating is limited, but there's a beautiful park less than a block away. read more

Sunflower Drive In - Nutburger - Vegetarian Near Me - Fair Oaks, California

If you're ever in Fair Oaks and want something that actually satisfies without weighing you down, Sunflower Café is one of those spots that just gets it right every time. Their nut burger never misses. It's packed with so much flavor you almost forget how simple it looks--tucked into that soft multigrain bun, it's hearty, textured, and somehow still feels light. It's the kind of meal that leaves you full but not sluggish, which is rare. And the fruit salad? Surprisingly standout. Every piece tasted fresh and in season--nothing mushy, nothing bland. Just crisp, naturally sweet fruit that actually feels intentional, not like an afterthought on the plate. It's a great little local spot with that easy, welcoming vibe. Perfect for when you're craving something clean, flavorful, and a break from the usual heavy sandwiches and burgers. It just hits different in the best way. read more

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If you want the best tacos, an authentic view, and experience that your friends will talk about, head over to the sunflower drive-in! I would take all my friends here who are vegetarian, vegan, or just wanted to try something new. As an original restaurant the menu might take you by surprise. That's before the flavor of the food shows you how much of a delight it is to be an old Fair Oaks. Recommend as an option for great service, food, and a unique experience. read more

Such a cute find!! Tucked away in an adorable neighborhood, this veggie spot exceeded my expectations. The nutburger was full of flavor and was the perfect texture, definitely a step up from a lot of veggie patties I've tried. There was a pretty sizable area to enjoy your food outside, which is great for warm weather! read more

Sunflower Drive In - Nutburger - Vegetarian Near Me - Fair Oaks, California

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A Fair Oaks staple, people come from all over to get their famous nut burger. This is truly a drive in as the seating is mainly outdoors and there is some limited seating indoors. If you have issues with chickens and roosters, you shouldn't come here. Sometimes they can get a bit bold, but last time I was here it wasn't an issue. Some of my favorites: * Nutburger - I wouldn't bother with the super nut burger, I find that the OG nut burger is plenty * Nutty taco - Uses same vegetarian "nut" mixture but in a taco format with lots of salad * Falafel - Served on pita bread with cucumbers * Burrito - Vegetarian, lots of salad fixings * Vegetable juice - Made right on the spot! * Smoothie #3 - Mixed fruit and yogurt If you call and are lucky enough to catch someone on the phone, you can place your order ahead of time. Most of the time they don't answer the phone however since it is always busy. Once you order either in person or via phone, be prepared to wait 20 minutes! If possible, you can ask for items to be vegan and gluten free as well! Conveniently located off the American River bike trail, just take the turn off for the old red bridge into FO and ride up Bridge Road and take a right into town. read more

Get there early! As soon as we ordered a line started right behind us as soon as they opened! The service was quick and the Nutburger tastes just as good as I remembered it to be! This is a great lunch spot for healthy, good-quality lunch options! read more

Sunflower Drive In - Nut burger - Vegetarian Near Me - Fair Oaks, California

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I tried this place for the first time and it was sooo worth the hour and half wait time (it was Mother's Day) . I ordered the super nut burger, the portion was great and it tasted really good. I'm not vegan or vegetarian and I would order it again. read more

I hadn't been in a long time and it's still just as good as I remember and it's a must try for the vegetarians and vegans in the greater Sacramento area for that Nutburger. It's vegetarian but they can make it vegan if you ask. read more

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We were around the area and felt like being vegetarian for the day haha. The place is located in the corner, the parking lot did not have that many spots, so be aware. However, there is parking on the street. You order from the outside, so I'm glad it wasn't sunny or too hot. The person taking the order was very patient and nice. I could only imagine answering all these questions from curious customers haha. There are a few tables inside, but it's mostly outdoor seating. I remember coming to this place a while back and it being good. Well, today was no different. Everything we got was excellent. This place is located on a corner, so be aware that parking spots We ordered 2 Nutburgers, a Super Nutburger and a Patty Melt. Nutburger: The nut burger was very flavorful. It was not dry, and you can taste all the healthiness in there haha. The sauce was a nice addition and made everything come together. Super Nutburger: It is a bigger patty, BUT it's not in a bun this time. It's in a pocket bread. Refer to my pictures. My son got it and gobbled it all down, so I can only assume it was good. Haha Patty Melt: I believe it's the same nut burger patty, just prepared differently. The bread is toasted with butter, has cheese and grilled onion, just like a common patty melt. My daughter ordered this and left no crumbs behind haha. So also good. When you're getting tired of Beef Burgers, stop by Sunflower Drive In and get yourself a NutBurger! read more

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Vegan friendly food for the soul! Sunflower is nestled in the cute hills of the Fair Oaks neighborhood. I'm a vegan purist, so I love my homemade protein combos.... the nutburger is the best burger in Sacramento. The salsa is flavorful, light, and worth the $1.75 upgrade to a combo. Portions here are also quite large, I was surprised by the size and quality of the chili dog (also incredible, fyi) and the aforementioned nutburger. We ended our meal with a fresh Mango sorbet shake. This place is a must visit for all food enthusiasts in the Sac area. Great service, great location, great food, great chickens frolicking about, all for a great cause read more

Still going to wait a hot minute for food but that doesn't deter me! The chikin' sandwich hits the spot every time. Consistently flavorful, warm by the time I get home, and a good bite to it. read more

Sunflower Drive In - Inside view from bench - Vegetarian Near Me - Fair Oaks, California

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I hope they have this type of food in heaven!! This place always wows me. 10 stars for service, taste and quality. That's it you must go here to experience this heavenly food. Healthy, clean tasting and delicious, exceptionally delicious. Go here tomorrow. read more

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Finally got a chance to check out the infamous Sunflower Drive-in and sure did not disappoint ! It was nice weather out today but we opted to get our food to go since the weather was also chilly today. There is outdoor seating available and plenty of parking in front. Ambiance is super chill and casual. Staff were friendly and helpful. You just order (much like a taco stand) and pick up at the next window. The wait was short and we were on our way. I ordered their nachos and hubby and his dad got the regular burrito , one with black beans and one with refried beans . I devoured my light and fresh tasting nachos. Hubby and father-in-law enjoyed their burritos as well. read more

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SERVICE: counter style, relaxed AMBIANCE: patio but mostly shaded - gotta have the perfect weather or takeout. FLAVORS: Falafel (3.5/5) - not my jam... but it was solid MUSHROOM MILLET SANDWICH (10/5) - get it, get it, get it, get it, get it...GET IT... Lemonade (5/5) PORTIONS: filling and hearty PRICE: appropriate BONUS TIP: parking is a private lot but small read more

Great food and service. The nutburgers and burritos are my typical go to orders but everything is GREAT. Worth the wait in line also.

This is an excellent find in Fair Oaks! Order at the window and sit outside, like the good ol' days. The nut burgers are #1 on the menu for a reason. Huge, flavorful, and healthy to boot. Add pepperjack cheese for some extra oomph. Kids smoothie is a great option if you don't want to commit to a full size. read more

Sunflower Drive In - Nutburger - Vegetarian Near Me - Fair Oaks, California

Great food! Friendly service! Cute vibes! Dog friendly outdoor seating. Tiny but clean bathroom. A bit of a wait for food but this place is always busy! Definitely worth the wait for quality healthy vegetarian and allergy friendly food! read more

I'm not even vegetarian, but I crave their super nut burger more often than I crave real meat burgers. Quality food in a cool relaxing atmosphere. It's a Fair Oaks classic perfect for a sunny day. You don't have to be a vegetarian to really enjoy the food here. read more

Best peanut better banana milkshakes ! The nutburgers are out of the world we used to buy them frozen for our best friend in the Bay Area! Parking can be harder to find we like to take ours and walk over to chicken park! Years of amazing food and service ! There is a bathroom which is nice , limited seating and you can probably predict to wait ! But it's worth it! read more

My mom use to bring me here when I was a kid. I brought my husband here not that long ago for the first time and it hasn't changed at all!! He is a meat eater and still raves about how good their nut burger is. I'm a fan of their nut burger or nutty tacos. Service is fast, but around lunchtime there is always a line and not enough places to People will literally be sitting on the blacktop chowing down on their food and milling around in the parking lot waiting. It's a testament to how good it is. Don't ever change! read more

I've gone vegan since my last review and so glad that they can make the nutburger vegan. And it's still amazing. read more

Sunflower Drive In - Vegan nutburger, delicious! (instagram: jax.vegan.eats) - Vegetarian Near Me - Fair Oaks, California

Oh my I am not a vegetarian any more but I still love my Super Nutburgers. I always add avacado and cheese which makes it a little more pricey but worth every cent. Also I get a choclate-bing cherry shake in warmer weather but in winter I get hot apple ciider with cinnamon. I go once a month. I have been going religously since 1978. There is nothing better. Oh yeah and they use Gunther's ice cream, iconic. read more

I've been wanting to try this place for a VERY LONG time! The lady who checked us out was nice and informative. I learned about seasonal items for winter and summer. I love that my friend has been here and recommended it. I was pleasantly surprised with the parking, ambiance and food. The pineapple, banana, mango, peach smoothie was so tasty and filling. The chicken less sandwich was AMAZING and full of flavor where the burrito was lacking flavor but it's nothing sauce can't fix. The Mac and cheese was amazing and I highly recommend it. I cannot wait to go back to try the seasonal potato salad. Wanting a meatless, fresh place to eat? Try Sunflower Drive In! read more

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This spot has a slightly hippie vibe and is tucked away in a quiet corner. I tried the taco, fruit and yogurt milkshake, potato salad, and grilled cheese. The taco and milkshake were fantastic, the potato salad was pretty average, and the grilled cheese was just alright--not bad, but nothing special. It's also a bit pricey for what I ordered. read more

Sunflower Drive In - Hours - Vegetarian Near Me - Fair Oaks, California

My Nana choked. It was the most horrible time. She almost almost almost had to go to the hospital. I guarantee because she was choking out. The food was terrible. It tasted like a termite had landed on it and made it taste like Beatles. My mom also started to choke. It was horrible. It was the most horrible thing I've ever tasted read more

10/10 vegan & vegetarian spot! I got my usual- vegan nut burger add vegan cheese and I got a delish fresh squeezed carrot apple juice! So yummy! Even when busy, not too long of a wait! read more

Sunflower Drive In - Nutburger (vegan add vegan cheese) Carrot Apple juice - Vegetarian Near Me - Fair Oaks, California

This is hands down my favorite vegetarian spot. I love the nut burger and the smoothies are so good too. It's busy most days but we'll worth the wait. Great staff, great food, reasonable prices. read more

Food was good, service was awful. Very rude staff. There was a family of four in front of us and only one other person waiting for food when we ordered. The lady taking our order was not helpful when asked questions and was very rude. Also when we picked up order at the window. This was the day before Christmas Eve. I can only imagine how snappy and rude they were for customers after us because it got pretty busy while we sat there eating. Hope their morale improves. The food was good. read more

They've cut some costs. The falafel is still good, but it's not the same as it was. I've never had a nut burger, but my friend said it was good. I always enjoyed their milkshakes too. I'd eat the food here, but get it to go because out of fourteen spaces in their parking lot, the six nearest the outdoor dining area were filled by cars idling while they waited for their orders. There's a park a block away. read more

Consistent great food, love their Millet Sandwich and my husband enjoys the Patty Melt. There's always a steady flow of customers too. Ambiance is simple and clean with a long picnic table inside to stay warm and tables outside. read more

Sunflower Drive In - Vegetarian Near Me - Fair Oaks, California

Stopped here for lunch on a walk with friends and what a cool spot this was! I had the nutburger, which was loaded with fresh greens (alfalfa sprouts galore!) & a flavorful pickle-y sauce. As a meat-eater, I was wholly satisfied with this vegetarian creation. My one tip for those trying the nutburger for the first time--ask for extra napkins, or keep your burger in its wrapper! The chopped salad and sprouts can get a little messy. read more

Sunflower Drive In - Nutburger--yum! - Vegetarian Near Me - Fair Oaks, California

Get all your veggies in and enjoy doing it! This place has become the dedicated lunch spot for the family when the parents are in town. If you have a family of carnivores, that's saying a lot for this humble little drive in restaurant. A cult favorite, Sunflower Drive In, is making carnivores and herbivores alike smile and smile BIG. So many sandwiches, nut burgers, tacos and salad options. I always get the fresh vegetable juice and that's non negotiable. It's so delicious and makes me feel wonderfully energized! My other favorite choices are the egg salad sandwich and the pesto sandwich. Delicious, healthy and so fun to eat. Even the kids love the smoothie, juice and vegan dessert options. read more

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Pulled up to Sunflower Drive In thanks to the Yelp community. The food was absolutely amazing!!!! The super Nutburger (Vegan) style has to be one of the best vegan burgers I've ever had. Next time I'm in town, I'm pulling up again! read more

Sunflower Drive In - Super Nutburger and Vegan Potato Salad (Summer) - Vegetarian Near Me - Fair Oaks, California

This place has always had very fresh food that tastes flavorful. I'm slowly making my way through the menu and the best thing so far is the super avocado pocket bread sandwich. It's a perfect combo of avocado, sprouts, and yogurt dressing. All the employees are friendly and courteous. The only real issue is that this place is always packed and the wait is always very long if the sun is out and the weather is pleasant. I prefer to go after 8pm (even though it's close to closing time at 8:30) because most of the crowd by that time has dissipated. Worth the wait if you have time and worth the price to have great healthy food in a beautiful area. read more

I've been coming to this place for years! Just to give you a hint of how much I love this place I live in Vacaville. It is an array of different vegetarian choices. My favorite is the super nut burger. Always get extra sauce. They have an amazing nonfat yogurt shake as well. They also offer malts and other refreshments. The location is great right by a park. They have park benches in the front of the establishment and some inside seating. The staff is usually very kind. I highly recommend this place, you will be hooked. read more

Before I went vegan this place was a go to for me. I can't get enough of their super nut burger!! Been eating here for years. I tell them I need it vegan and they take care to make it so. I've tried a few other items and nothing hits the spot better than the nut burger and super nut burger. Maybe the nut taco. No harassment from locals as I eat my food in the park will stop me from coming. What is the harassment? For some reason I've been warned...not too nicely... and more than once...not to drop off a rooster. I HAVE NO ROOSTERS! Why do I look like I'm going to pull a rooster out of my trunk?! All I have is just a super nut burger and my poodle. read more

Sunflower Drive In - Waiting for our nut burgers in a nice shady spot. - Vegetarian Near Me - Fair Oaks, California

Fair Oaks and Sacramento's absolute best kept secret for excellent vegan food. Believe me, I'm a meat and potatoes guy but I can eat here every week. . Don't eat here if read more

It's a nice to see a restaurant like the survive how many years now? I think for me 35 years I've been coming here everything is consistent flavours always on point options for vegan or vegetarian. The most delicious food in Sacramento they set the trend many years ago and it was, way ahead of its time!! read more

Sunflower Drive In - Best vegan burger in town - get the super but burger - Vegetarian Near Me - Fair Oaks, California

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I go here at least once a week. The food is always on point, never disappointed. Very consistent. Service is always great, staff is very friendly. Wait can be long during busy hours, and not a ton of seating, but you can order to go. read more