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Roots - UCSD
9500 Gilman Dr 0120 (at UCSD Muir College) ~ : +1-858-822-5230
Inexpensive -- Vegan, American, Take-out -- Additional Info: Open during school semesters only. UCSD's all-veg eatery and lounge, located on the Muir College campus below Pines Restaurant. Diners choose from a variety of hearty entrees, sides, snacks, and smoothies. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Thu 11:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Trilogy Sanctuary
7650 Girard Ave Ste 400 ~ : +1-858-633-3893
Expensive -- Vegan, American, Organic, Raw, Juice bar, Delivery, Take-out, Mexican, Fusion, Gluten-free -- Additional Info: Cafe, health center, and event venue. Menu is organic vegan with gluten-free, soy-free, refined sugar-free options. Serves fresh juices, smoothies, desserts, extensive list of entrees and salads. Its rooftop terrace offers views over La Jolla and out to the ocean. Located on the 4th floor of the building, enter next to Pharmaca and follow the signs. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 8:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)
UCSD Food Co-Op
9500 Gilman Dr, Unit 0323-F ~ : +1-760-886-0232
Inexpensive -- Vegan -- Additional Info: Fully vegan food in the old student center part of campus. Super hippie vibe with mismatched furniture and dishes. Serve yourself. Super affordable for a scoop of food with new kinds of food (2 to 3) every day. Asian/Indian inspired often. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Fri 11:00am-3:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)
Blue Ocean / Harumama
1250 Prospect St ~ : +1-858-999-0323
Moderate -- Ovo, Asian, Fusion, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Ramen/Asian fusion with a view. Vegan ramen, vegetable stir-fry, vegetable potstickers, seaweed salad. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Thu 11:30am-9:30pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am-10:00pm, Sun 11:30am-9:30pm -- Rating: 2.5 Happycow(s)
Blue Pepper Asian Cuisine - UCSD
9342 Eucalyptus Grove Ln (at John Muir College) ~ : +1-858-203-3654
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Thai, Delivery, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Thai restaurant in UCSD offering vegan choices such as pad thai, curries with tofu, mock chicken or mock duck, drunken noodles, mango sticky rice and pad see ew, Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Fri 9:00am-8:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet
Blue Whale
834 Kline St ~ : +1-858-352-6580
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Honey, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Beach Cafe in the heart of La Jolla. Superfood bowls and smoothies, some of which are vegan and others that could possibly be made vegan upon request. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 8:00am-6:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Burger Lounge
1101 Wall St ~ : +1-858-456-0196
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Delivery, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Casual dining burger restaurant chain based in California. Menu offers one vegan burger: organic quinoa burger with vegan cheese and dressing. The feelin' good veggie salad can be made without cheese and served with vegan dressing. Side salad and fries are vegan. Onion rings contain dairy. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 11:00am-7:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Cherrywine
8008 Girard Ave, Ste 210 ~ : +1-858-246-7755
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Japanese, Take-out, Asian, Fusion, Burmese , Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Japanese and Burmese restaurant. Offers vegetable sushi rolls, edamame, miso soup, stir fry and more. Outdoor seating. Reservations required. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Tue 4:00pm-9:00pm, Wed-Thu 11:00am-9:30pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-10:00pm, Sun 11:00am-9:30pm -- Rating: Not rated yet
Chipotle
8657 Villa La Jolla Dr Ste 209 ~ : +1-858-554-1866
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Fast food, Delivery, Take-out, Mexican, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 10:30am-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Clay Oven Indian Cuisine
1030 Torrey Pines Rd, Ste E ~ : +1-858-246-7911
Moderate -- Lacto, Indian, Take-out, Catering, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. To-go, outdoors seating (no indoors) and catering Indian cuisine offering 10 vegan plates. Includes yellow daal, mushroom matter, bhindi masala, channa masala and more. Outdoor seating. Mon-Sun 11:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Don Carlos Taco Shop
737 Pearl St 113 ~ : +1-858-456-0462
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Fast food, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, Mexican, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Burrito and tacos eatery. Vegans need to specify because cheese is used. Has a soyrizo filling and sometimes a vegan tamale choices with soyrizo, harvest veggie, pumpkin spice, or pina colada (call ahead to check). Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Thu 9:00am-8:00pm, Fri-Sat 9:00am-9:00pm, Sun 10:00am-6:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Fresheria
627 Pearl St ~ : +1-858-551-8786
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Juice bar, Take-out, Mexican, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Restaurant and juice bar serving fresh juices, smoothies, salads, and more. Choice to use soy or almond milk in smoothies. Specify vegan and ask for options. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 7:00am-8:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Fruititude
7777 Girard Ave Ste 103 ~ : +1-858-459-8887
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Organic, Juice bar, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Juice bar and cafe est. 2014. Large menu with fresh juices, smoothies, acai bowls, coffee drinks, plus meals. Uses dairy and egg, so vegans should specify. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 9:00am-6:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
George's at the Cove
1250 Prospect St ~ : +1-858-454-4244
Expensive -- American, Beer/Wine, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Comprises two restaurants, the upscale California Modern and the more casual Ocean Terrace. The menu of California Modern changes frequently, always including vegan dishes which are labelled. Ocean Terrace offers a vegan hummus plate and the Impossible burger. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Thu 11:00am-10:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-11:00pm, Sun 11:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)
Ike's
8657 Villa La Jolla Dr, Unit 101 ~ : +1-858-247-0080
Inexpensive -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, American, Fast food, Delivery, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 10:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)
Juice Kaboose
7556 Fay Ave ~ : +1-858-456-9300
Moderate -- Lacto, American, Organic, Juice bar, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Tiny juice bar and cafe emphasizing healthful fare, opened since Jan 2015. Offers sandwiches, rice bowls, smoothies, and vegetable juice. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sat 8:00am-7:00pm, Sun 8:00am-6:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Marisi
1044 Wall St ~ : +1-858-401-6787
Expensive -- Lacto, Ovo, Italian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Italian restaurant. Has a separate vegan menu, which can include stuffed squash blossoms, romano beans with potatoes, chopped salad, housemade rigatoni in spicy tomato sauce, tortellini with olive oil, lemon & parsley. Outdoor seating. Reservations required. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Thu 5:00pm-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 5:00pm-10:00pm, Sun 5:00pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Mary's Gourmet Salads
723 Pearl St ~ : +1-858-703-0808
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Organic, Raw, Salad bar, Delivery, Take-out, Catering, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Salad restaurant with labeled vegan options. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sat 11:00am-8:00pm, Sun 12:00pm-8:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Mendocino Farms
8795 Villa La Jolla Dr ~ : +1-858-731-8130
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Fast food, Delivery, Take-out, Catering, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 11:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Micheline's Pita House
4150 Regents Park Row Ste120 ~ : +1-858-412-6274
Inexpensive -- Mediterranean, Delivery, Take-out, Middle Eastern, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Middle Eastern quick service restaurant with marked vegan options on the menu. The base styles of dishes (sandwich, hummus, rice, fries) start as vegan, then add your choice of toppings and sauces like falafel and tahini. Try the veggie combo plate. Mon-Sun 11:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)
Parakeet Cafe
927 Silverado St (at Between Drury Ln and Girard Ave) ~ : +1-858-412-5627
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, American, International, Organic, Raw, Juice bar, Beer/Wine, Bakery, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Well rounded menu with numerous clearly labeled vegan choices, including overnight oats, health breakfast bowl, avocado toast and others for breakfast. Vegan bowls are grilled vegetable, roasted greens and vegan protein bowl. Salads include raw kale, raw zucchini noodle and grilled beet. Vegan soups are tortilla, green soup and roast kabocha squash. Also has some vegan desserts. Confirmed open May 2020. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 7:00am-6:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Pho La Jolla
3211 Holiday Ct ~ : +1-858-587-4688
Moderate -- Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, Vietnamese, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Vietnamese food menu with vegetarian dishes highlighted, and there are several vegan suitable dishes like tofu vegetable rice noodle soup, rolls, and vege chicken sandwich. Fruit salad dessert and smoothies. Mon-Sat 10:00am-11:00pm, Sun 11:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 2.5 Happycow(s)
Piatti
2182 Avenida de la Playa ~ : +1-858-454-1589
Expensive -- Lacto, Ovo, Pizza, Italian, Delivery, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Upscale Italian trattoria. Italian food restaurant. Vegan pizza comes with a vegan feta and is bruschetta styled. Pasta can be made vegan with vegan cheese substitution or cheese omission. Have a few vegan sides. Outdoor seating. Reservations required. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Thu 11:00am-9:00pm, Fri 11:00am-9:30pm, Sat 10:00am-9:30pm, Sun 10:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)
Piazza 1909
7731 Fay Ave ~ : +1-858-412-3108
Expensive -- Lacto, Pizza, Italian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Italian restaurant with labeled vegan options including fried artichokes, fried vegetables battered with rice flour, risotto with asparagus/saffron, and pizza with vegan cheese. Tue-Thu 4:30pm-9:00pm, Fri 4:30pm-9:30pm, Sat 11:30am-9:30pm, Sun 11:30am-9:00pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)
Regents Pizzeria
4150 Regents Park Row Ste 100 ~ : +1-858-550-0406
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Pizza, Italian, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Can request vegan cheese for the pizzas. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 11:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)
Snooze
8861 Villa La Jolla Dr, No 509 ~ : +1-858-483-5556
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Honey, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Outdoor seating. Reservations required. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Fri 6:30am-2:30pm, Sat-Sun 6:30am-4:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)
Spice and Rice
7734 Girard Ave ~ : +1-858-456-0466
Moderate -- Thai, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Thai food restaurant, will alter many any dish to make it vegan. Be sure to specify as some sauces/base contain fish. Has brown rice. Try the fresh rolls. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Fri 11:00am-3:00pm, Mon-Sun 5:00pm-10:00pm, Sat 11:30am-3:30pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)
Sushi Nekosan
1119 Wall St ~ : +1-858-999-0999
Moderate -- Ovo, Japanese, Asian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Traditional Japanese sushi restaurant with labeled vegan options. Mon-Sun 11:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Taste of The Himalayas
8008 Girard Ave Ste 170 ~ : +1-858-551-9999
Moderate -- Lacto, Indian, Beer/Wine, Nepalese, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Restaurant with ocean view, specializing in Himalayan cuisine including Indian and Nepalese. Has vegetarian entrees - ask about dairy use. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. -- Rating: 2.5 Happycow(s)
The Cottage
7702 Fay Ave ~ : +1-858-454-8409
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, International, Western, Delivery, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Breakfast restaurant offering a vegan breakfast sandwich and vegan hash. -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)
The Taco Stand
621 Pearl St ~ : +1-858-551-6666
Moderate -- Lacto, Take-out, Mexican, Catering, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Offers a nopal taco which is vegan without cheese and a mushroom taco which is vegan as is. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Thu 9:00am-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 9:00am-10:00pm, Sun 9:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 2.5 Happycow(s)
Lotus World Foods
PO Box 2263 ~ : +1-619-823-8030
-- Catering -- Additional Info: Organic raw vegan catering service. Operates a booth at the Sunday 9am-1pm La Jolla Farmers Market at La Jolla Elementary School. -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)
Bobboi Natural Gelato
8008 Girard Ave Ste 150 ~ : +1-858-255-8693
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Small gelato shop with some vegan flavors which are clearly posted. Near the beach. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Thu 11:00am-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-10:00pm, Sun 11:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)
Dr. Juice
8008 Girard Ave ~ : +1-858-454-9910
Inexpensive -- Juice bar -- Additional Info: Old school, hole-in-the-wall kind of juice bar. Serves smoothies, juice, and snacks. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 10:00am-6:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Elixir Espresso & Wine Bar
7863 Girard Ave, No 105 (at La Plaza La Jolla) ~ : +1-858-291-8278
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, International, Take-out, Honey -- Additional Info: Coffee shop that offers granola, sandwiches, and pastries. Vegan options include a crepe, acai bowls, and three donuts. Plant-based Milk available. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Thu 7:00am-6:00pm, Fri-Sun 7:00am-7:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet
Froglanders
915 Pearl St ~ : +1-858-459-3764
Moderate -- American, Delivery, Take-out, French, Gluten-free, Honey, Breakfast -- Additional Info: Crepes, frozen yogurt, and acai bowl shop. Has vegan sweet crepe batter and vegan sauces as well as Dole Whip sorbet. The savory vegetarian crepe can be made using vegan batter and vegan cheese. Note the shakes and smoothies contain dairy, so ask if staff can make yours vegan. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Thu 11:00am-10:00pm, Fri-Sat 9:00am-10:30pm, Sun 9:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)
Haagen-Dazs
1172 Prospect St ~ : +1-858-459-4381
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Mainstream dairy ice cream brand selling at supermarkets as well at individual parlors. Offers a few non-dairy flavors like chocolate, mango, strawberry, and/or raspberry. Smoothies available. The company no longer uses honey as an ingredient in their products. Mon-Fri 11:30am-7:30pm, Sat-Sun 11:30am-8:30pm -- Rating: Not rated yet
Hermosa Surf
5636 La Jolla Blvd ~ : +1-619-505-0515
Moderate -- Ovo, American, Western, Take-out, Fusion, Honey, Breakfast -- Additional Info: Surf shop with cafe offering vegan-friendly smoothies, acai bowls, toast, coffee beverages, tea and toast. Menu is dairy-free and vegetarian. Specify vegan when ordering. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 9:00am-6:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Il Giardino di Lilli
7467 Girard Ave ~ : +1-858-203-3926
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, Italian, Take-out, Honey, Breakfast -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Italian coffee shop offering a few items that are or can be made vegan and are indicated as such. Dishes include paninis and salads. Non-dairy milk & feta available. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 7:00am-4:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)
Java Earth Coffee
1030 Torrey Pines Rd D ~ : +1-858-412-4779
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, American, International, Delivery, Take-out, Breakfast -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Cafe offering breakfast items. Vegan dishes include soy chorizo bowls and burritos, avocado toasts, overnight oats, chia puddings, acai bowls, bagels and more. Mon-Sun 7:00am-3:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet
La Jolla Open Aire Farmers Market
7335 Girard Ave ~ : +1-858-454-1699
-- -- Additional Info: Open air market featuring farmers, vendors, and a food court. Sun 9:00am-1:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)
Le Macaron French Pastries
1025 Prospect St, No 120 ~ : +1-858-999-1543
Inexpensive -- Bakery -- Additional Info: French pastries shop that offers three vegan cakes daily including tiramisu, mango lime, and caramel choco. Mon-Thu 10:00am-8:30pm, Fri-Sat 10:00am-9:00pm, Sun 10:00am-8:30pm -- Rating: Not rated yet
MRKT SPACE
2202 Avenida De La Playa ~ : +1-858-500-7484
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: A cafe, bar and market selling vegan food brands and vegan prep food, donuts and truffles. Has coffee with plant milk option. Mon-Thu 7:00am-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 7:00am-10:00pm, Sun 7:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet
Nekter Juice Bar
834 Kline St ~ : +1-559-313-5357
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Juice bar -- Additional Info: Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 9:00am-3:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Philz Coffee
8849 Villa La Jolla Dr ~ : +1-858-242-5070
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Specialty coffee shop serving made to order pour over coffee. Offers soy, almond and oat milk as well as vegan donuts, cookies and pre-packed foods. -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)
Rosemonts Cafe
6830 La Jolla Blvd, Unit 101 ~ : +1-858-352-6311
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Local cafe with plant-based milk alternatives. Also offers a few vegan-labeled food items including overnight oats, avocado toast and chickpea salad sandwich. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Fri 6:30am-2:00pm, Sat-Sun 7:00am-2:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)
Scoops
2179 Avenida De La Playa ~ : +1-858-246-6321
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Ice cream shop offering some vegan ice creams, sundaes, and cones. Mon-Thu 10:00am-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 10:00am-10:00pm, Sun 10:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)
Scoops La Jolla
1025 Prospect St, Unit 130 ~ : +1-858-203-3282
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, Delivery, Take-out, Honey -- Additional Info: Ice cream chain offering a range of vegan ice cream flavours. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Thu 10:00am-9:30pm, Fri-Sun 10:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)
Trader Joe's
8657 Villa La Jolla Dr ~ : +1-858-546-8629
-- -- Additional Info: Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 8:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)
Valley Farm Market
6902 La Jolla Blvd ~ : +1-858-999-0358
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Sells a wide selection of vegan brands and products, including Miyokos cheese, beyond meat, plant milks, fresh fruits and vegetables, tea, spices, kombucha, and more. Mon-Sun 8:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet
Whole Foods Market
8825 Villa La Jolla Dr (at Nobel Dr) ~ : +1-858-642-6700
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 7:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)
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