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Restaurant with beer bar, fully vegan since Oct 2017. Makes fresh pasta (quinoa-based), some Asian style dishes like yellow curry and tom kah, plus bar appetizers like buffalo cauliflower and garlic wedges, among others. Large space with plenty of seating. Confifrmed open May 2020. Open Mon-Sun 12:00pm-9:00pm.
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2201 Adams Ave (at Parkcrest District), San Diego, California, USA, 92116
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Added by MelanieArce on 09 Mar 2017
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94 Reviews
First Review by RedheadedR
MelodyVeganJoy
Points +7507
Long wait, underwhelming . - Edit
I was surprised, based on all the positive reviews. The service was super slow. There were other customers who arrived after me who were served, ate, and got the check before I even got my entree. The buffalo cauliflower was so-so. The sauce was not too hot and the cauliflower not as crispy as it could be. The pan-seared fettuccini was a strange blend of East meets West. Bok choy, mushrooms, and unmarinated blocks of tofu swimming in an oily bath of sesame oil broth with slightly crispy wheat noodles. I felt like they should have swapped the fettuccini out with rice or a more asian noodle. Other people's food looked good, I don't want to knock it til I try it, but my meal was definitely not worth the thirteen bucks or the long wait.
Read morePros: lots of vegan options, lots of beer options, friendly staff good ambiance
Cons: strange food, long wait
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susieandmichael
Points +38
Love this place! - Edit
Such a great addition to Adams Ave! We love everything we've tried at Grains, and I think at this point we've tried it all. They offer delivery through lots of food delivery services like Postmates, but the atmosphere is pretty great if you decide to go. Casual and not too expensive.
Read morePros: Great location, Great menu, Affordable and open late!!
Cons: Limited Menu (we've tried it all!)
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kenvegan
Points +13518
Great, Chill Atmosphere/ Nice Food - Edit
The wooden wall, minimalist decor and light piano music give this place such a chill ambiance.
Read moreThe servers are bright and cheery, and the food is tasty.
I ordered the drunken noodles topped with tofu. The predominant flavor was basil with a touch of garlic. Solid presentation.
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MadelineStephens
Points +44
great atmosphere, service and the food was to die for! - Edit
I tried the angel hair pasta dish, the edamame and the passion fruit juice. Highly recommend!
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Nateveganman
Points +78
happy - Edit
Cheese mushroom sandwich with fries was so good
Read morePros: Mushrooms onions Bell peppers nicely melted cheese, Big potato wedges
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RisBurton
Points +1224
Good food-- wife likes - Edit
If the wife likes, you know the food is good
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annebeck
Points +42
*best* *best* *best* - Edit
The food came out piping hot, clearly, they took their time to make it all extra yummy. Nice ambiance awesome service amazing food!
Read morePros: ambiance, light and bright, beer, wine, kombucha on tap, amazing food
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rayvon
Points +22
The Best Vegan Food! - Edit
I’m obsessed with this place. I just discovered it and have already gone back twice. The owner and staff are lovely. I’ve been vegan now for a couple of years and have traveled the world trying different vegan restaurants, and I️ will confidently say that this is some of the some of the best plant-based food I’ve ever had. Even my non-vegan friends loved the dishes. I️ highly recommend this place!
Read morePros: amazing food, great selection of vegan beer and wines, great location
Cons: NONE!
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westcornersville
Points +673
Now All Vegan! - Edit
Grains changed their menu slightly (primarily to remove the non-vegan items, such as the non-vegan cheese substitutions and the egg pasta). The owner confirmed they're all vegan now.
Read moreOn to the review--good quality food with moderate portion sizes. They have various dishes from around the world, including the US, such as the Philly cheese steak, Banh Mi vegan "pulled pork" sandwich, quinoa fettuccine, a few Thai dishes, etc. Nothing's too exotic but things are tasty nevertheless. They now have a good selection of beers and wines. Friendly service.
Pros: All vegan, Good food, Friendly service
Cons: Menu isn't really big
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MohawkMama
Points +16
99%Vegan Family Run Amazingness!!!! - Edit
Fresh, delicious, and amazing all run and cooked by a beautiful family. Grains is a fully vegan menu but is classified as "vegetarian" due to their having a shredded cheese option in order to help vegans who want to bring hesitant friends.
Read moreI could eat here every night!
Pros: Tofu Larb, Cozy clean atmosphere , wonderful staff
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AllisonCR
Points +40
awesome! - Edit
I highly recommend Grains. Every dish was amazing. The decor is cute and the service was extremely friendly. I can't wait to go back.
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GaryCLouis
Points +18
New Vegan retaurant in University Heights San Diego - Edit
I highly recommend this new Vegan with Vegetarian Options restaurant. 2201 Adams Ave
Read moreSan Diego, CA 92116
b/t Mississippi St & Louisiana St
University Heights - they do not have a website yet, so i the included menu in the attached pictures. Fresh Pasta is excellent and great service. Good sized portions and excellent service. Beer and Wine available also.
Pros: very flavorful fresh ingredients., resonably priced, great atmosphere, gluten free options
Cons: soft opening, small menu, no website or reservations
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RedheadedR
Points +336
so delicious - Edit
The dishes here on the soft open menu are vegan but can be made vegetarian by adding dairy cheese instead of vegan cheese.
Read moreWe had the calamari mushrooms, garlic potatoes, quinoa fettuccini, drunken angel and Philly cheesesteak. My favorite were the mushrooms and drunken angel dish. We had mango sticky rice for dessert. Everything was so good! Friendly service too- we will definitely be back.
Pros: fresh pasta, beautiful presentation, quality food
Cons: I'd prefer not to have dairy cheese as an opti
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