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    Val's Vegan Kitchen

    4.9 (40 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 1 month ago

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    A new vegan restaurant to add to my favorites list!!! The mashy smash y burger was so good!!! Felt so good in my tummy! Happy service. Lovely people. It was hard to narrow down my choice to just one item. Even the fries are perfection

    Mustard maple chick'n sandwich with fries, muy friend's order. Mine is in the background.
    Paul L.

    I triedthis place for the first time about a week ago and it was absolutely delicious. I ordered the mustard maple chicke'n sandwich with the waffle fries with 'cheese' and gravy. Phenomenal! Because it was my first time I was kind of stumbling through, but the staff were great and offered recommendations and explained some of the dishes.

    Camila P.

    If I could give this place a 10 star review I would. The owners are the sweetest and loving people. If you happen to run into Fernanda and Michael please say hi. I had the pleasure of talking to them and they told me that these recipes took time and love to create for all of us to enjoy. My partner who is a meat lover fell in love with this spot. He claimed it better than most non vegan food! Safe to say vegans and non vegans will love it. I also want to add the affordability! Val's gives giant portions at a fair price (I could NOT finish my meal, even with help) They are open until 2am which is amazing. Amazing people, amazing food amazing all around. I also want to acknowledge that there was an error in the order where I ordered the Mac and cheese fries but only got the Mac and cheese, I thought I'd only get the fries but nope. Frenanda brought out a fresh new meal. I cried. The ambiance is nice! It shares location with Donna Jean

    Classy Veggie was excellent!!
    Patty D.

    We ordered the Sausage & Egg Burger (with Tracy' Real Food burger instead of the Impossible Pattie), Dirty Burger(with Tracy' Real Food burger instead of the Impossible Pattie), and Classy Veggie. All 3 were outstandingly yummy. The Cheesy Fries and Gravy were a little under cooked. But on the whole, everything was so tasty.

    Side view of the IAMAC burger, so good!
    Kim S.

    So excited to try this spot, the IAMAC burger (with mac & cheese, ceanberry sauce, bacon, and tomato) was very good. Great portion and exceptional flavor. Fries are included and for $2 more you can upgrade to seasoned waffle fries and there are plenty. BF had a bacon burger that was also super tasty. I can't wait to try the loaded mac and desserts!

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    Chris H.

    I've been vegan for almost 11 years and this burger is in my top 3! One of the best vegan burgers I've ever had. Everything from the cheese to the crispy bacon that was actually crispy and not chewy to the 2 smash burger patties, it was all perfect. My wife got the Fysh & Chips and the Fysh was so delicious. Crispy, not super overpowering in terms of fish taste, which I like, and the sauce was amazing. You will not find better vegan food in San Diego in my opinion and this must be on your bucket list when you're visiting or living in SD. For sure will visit again. Keep it up, Val's!

    A photo of the mustard and maple chicken sandwich from Val's vegan kitchen with a side of French fries.

    I made my first trip to Val's vegan kitchen last night, New Year's Eve 2025. It was absolutely amazing. I ordered the mustard and maple chick'n sandwich and waffle fries with "cheese" and gravy. ​It was all so delicious. ​​​​​My friend got the same sandwich but with regular fries. The photo attached is his photo. ​​​Since it was my first time, I asked for some recommendations from the staff and they were friendly and helpful. The dining area for Val's is small, a few two tops and a four top, but it's nice. I'll be making more trips there soon. ​​​​​​​​​

    8. The Real Veggielicious

    great food, greater service. As a new vegan, this is officially my go to spot when I want something to eat, they never miss

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    One, if not THE, best vegan burgers I have ever had. Worth seeking out if you are in the area.

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    This place is awesome! Everything on the menu is tasty and is open late!!! Great variety of food.

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    5 months ago

    Food was excellent best vegan fast food in San Diego I highly recommend you come try it!!!

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    Best vegan burgers in town, by miles! Super creative mix of flavors and mega indulging. Crispy AF burger is THE BEST!

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    Easy to order, fast service, and AMAZING food! Can not recommend Val's enough. San Diego really needs more restaurants like this.

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    Delicious and rich vegan food. The hours online are inaccurate tho so took me a while to actually try it.

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    Deep fried oreos and waffle fries are absolutely delicious! Lol i keep coming back for more

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