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Take-out
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Breakfast
Non-veg

Serves meat, vegan options available. Café serving breakfast and lunch items, including a vegan beast plate or burrito, fruit bowl, and avocado toast. Also serves coffee drinks with almond or oat milk and specialty drinks, including vegan horchata, lemonades, and hot teas. Open Mon-Fri 7:00am-2:00pm, Sat-Sun 8:00am-2:00pm.


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34 Reviews

First Review by AnaAlanis

DanielleNicole30

Points +142

Vegan
19 Oct 2025

Delicious food & fast service!

Such a great find! We walked here from our hotel in Union Square, & though there were a lot of people waiting to be seated, we only had to wait about 10 minutes- the cycle through folks quickly! We were in and out in an hour. My boyfriend (who is not vegan) & I (a am vegan) both got the same thing- oat milk vanilla lattes and the vegan burrito. They were both absolutely killer. And don’t sleep on the hot sauce! We paid $67 for our meal, which wasn’t great, but it’s SF, so normal prices. Would absolutely go here again. My bf agreed that it was a great spot, he also loved it.

Pros: Delicious food, Fast service, Friendly staff

Cons: Crowded

jlabanz

Points +71

Vegan
01 Sep 2025

Great sit down breakfast!

We thought we were popping into a coffee shop but this is actually a lovely little sit down restaurant. They have a vegan “beast” plate or a vegan “beast” burrito - we opted for the latter. It was loaded with veggies and impossible sausage and really tasty! We also got the avo toast which was on a nice, thick bread. We also got the horchata which was tasty. The staff was super friendly too!

AntyArleen

Points +143

Vegan
23 Jul 2025

Delicious vegan breakfast burrito

I’m always excited to be able to get a vegan breakfast burrito. I was impressed that the vegan beast burrito had portobello, asparagus and I think Kabocha. I loved it.

Pros: Had just a hint of spice, Yummy salsa

Cons: Expensive

alexzilliox

Points +34

Vegan
18 Jul 2025

Great food

Not a ton of options but the vegan beast plate is a ton of food done right. Veggies grilled to perfection and the house vegan sauce is awesome.

Pros: Great food, Big portions, Quick and friendly service

Cons: TINY restaurant

TheMalfoys

Points +179

Vegan
08 Jul 2025

Excellent Beast Burrito + Hot Sauce

Nice clean cafe, good service, very filling vegan options. The whole family loved it.

Pros: Food , Speed, Service

VegDeb10

Points +1148

Vegan
25 May 2025

Great breakfast burrito

I had the vegan beast burrito and it was delicious. Filled with grilled seasonal veggies, impossible patties, avocado, and their special sauce. Super flavorful! Burrito was huge and very filling. Great spot for breakfast/brunch!

Blackcorn

Points +279

Vegan
11 Apr 2025

Good for breakfast

It was among the first place in the quarter to offer a decent vegan breakfast a few years ago and I would recommend the vegan plate there. The staff is kind and nice and the only downer is the pricing to me. Size are okay, but cost a bit too much for what you have.

Pros: Staff

HPchickadee

Points +38

Vegan
27 Mar 2025

Beast bowl was awesome

Filling and well rounded. They use in-season veggies and it's delicious

vegonugs

Points +1894

Vegan
18 Feb 2025

two vegan options

There was only two vegan options (plate and burrito) and the only protien is a vegan patty. I really wish they had something less processed, maybe a tofu scramble option. I had the burrito with no vegan patty. The vegetables in the burrito mixed with the secret sauce was an amazing experience with every bite!! Just wish there was protien !

AthLifer

Points +583

Vegan
16 Feb 2025

Great but limited

Excellent couple options, wish they had a tofu egg or just egg.

miaraealbano

Points +52

Vegan
16 Feb 2025

Good burrito

The vegan burrito at this restaurant had kabocha squash and asparagus in it, along with the items mentioned on the menu (vegan meat, potatoes, etc). I actually very much enjoyed the squash in the burrito but I can also see people being put off by it. It was perfectly cooked and moist which was delicious for me! This restaurant could use more vegan options but at least they have two.

Jason.Fontana

Points +1926

Vegan
09 Nov 2024

Beast Burrito

Amazing! Very friendly staff and the food was delicious.

joechrisellis

Points +116

Vegan
02 Oct 2024

Very tasty, but limited options

Had the ‘vegan beast plate’ — was delicious, probably a 5-star rating on the actual food.

But there’s only a few vegan options — the plate, the burrito, and avo toast — so overall 4/5 for me.

Pros: Great food, Quick service

Cons: Limited options, Vegan items not super clearly marked on menu

CrashmasterJay

Points +297

Vegan
28 Jul 2024

Good Service and delicious food!

They got milk alternatives for coffee beverages. Service and staff were very kind and helpful. Noticed, we were eating completely vegan and by themselves made clear that the hot sauce and dips with our meals were vegan too. Had the vegan burrito and vegan beast plate and both were very tasty! Can absolutely recommend. Had to wait a little bit on a Saturday morning, but was totally worth it!

babidi

Points +3589

Vegan
18 Jul 2024

Friendly and tasty

Although there aren't too many vegan options, the ones offered are really delicious.

Updated from previous review on 2024-07-18

surkie

Points +46

Vegan
14 Jan 2023

Best thing I've ever eaten

The Vegan Beast breakfast burrito was genuinely (one of the) best things I've ever eaten! It's got so many tasty ingredients than work so well together to create a true feast in your mouth 😁 I also had a flat white with oat milk, which was coffee perfection! #Veganuary

Pros: Super tasty meals & great coffee!, Fresh ingredients , Great vegan options!

Dariush

Points +1128

Vegan
14 Jan 2023

Vegan breakfast!!!!!!!

We need more places where vegans can get a proper diner breakfast. Heist is the best SF has to offer in that regard. Just go, and as others have said, order up the Vegan Beast- pb sausage, breakfast potatoes, avocado (yeah, a little fancy) and some other veggies (oh, and you have to ask for ketchup for some reason).

MattyMcGrory

Points +112

Vegan
07 Nov 2022

BIG Vegan Breakfast

Went for the vegan beast and wow! It was a beast! Huge portion, two Patties, loads of veg, potatoes were delicious! Nice variety of teas on offer too which is handy for visitors from the UK.

Pros: Great coffee , Vegan breakfast, Friendly staff

swilt21

Points +32

Vegan
22 Oct 2022

Out of this world

5 out of 5 is in order for this place. Staff is beyond helpful with recommendations. I ordered the vegan beast plate and it gone in two seconds after getting dropped off at the table. They have options for everyone here. Biggest plus there’s more than one vegan option on the menu.

Pros: Staff is SUPER friendly and helpful, Food is amazing , Indoor and outdoor sitting

TakenyaNixon

Points +36

Vegan
17 Oct 2022

Delicious vegan burrito

This place has two really good vegan breakfast options and plant based milk for your coffee. I had the vegan burrito and it was delicious and filling.

RoxanaBeladi

Points +46

Vegan
10 Oct 2022

Would give 5 stars but app won’t let me

This is a delicious place with great vegan options. One of the best vegan breakfast burritos I’ve ever had.

HarryCrawford

Points +16

Vegan
06 Oct 2022

Sensational

Would've been 5 I could've rated it such. Vegan burrito was sensational and the staff really friendly. I love the vibe in here a great place to start the day.

Menu items seem quite expensive but I'm a Brit traveling through SF on my first morning and everything seems quite expensive haha!

Friend has the buttermilk pancakes and thoroughly enjoyed too.

All considered though still worth the money!

Pros: Vegan options are sensational, Staff are very friendly, Nice vibe

Cons: Pricey

lucyaustin

Points +13

Vegetarian
30 Aug 2022

Best vegan burrito ever!

There’s not loads of options for vegans but the vegan burrito is incredible - best breakfast burrito ever. French toasts for veggies was also very tasty.

brooklyngeorge

Points +56

Vegan
24 Jul 2022

Nice vegan buritto

For breakfast you can get avocado toast or the vegan breakfast burrito or the vegan breakfast plate, and they are basically the same ingredients. The burrito is hearty and very tasty! I just wish it wasn't $18.50.

Pros: Tasty, hearty breakfast

Cons: Expensive , Only a few options

AliciaNickisher

Points +312

Vegan
12 Jul 2022

Nice Breakfast in the City

My boyfriend, & I tried the vegan beast burrito, my mom had the avocado toast! We all enjoyed our meals. The coffee with oat milk and hot chocolate made with oat milk was really good!

Pros:

Cons: No decor or ambiance

cr0wnedincurls

Points +44

Vegan
09 Jul 2022

Best breakfast!

BEST VEGAN (W/ GLUTEN-FREE TORTILLA) BREAKFAST BURRITO! I'm gluten-intolerant, so ya girl is always looking for epic brekkie options. Also, try the iced hazelnut latte with oat milk and/or the vegan cochata (cold brew horchata). This Seattleite was in heaven. And the vibes are immaculate. 10/10 recommend.

Pros: Amazing flavors!, Homemade gluten-free tortillas , Bomb coffee options

SirDudeOfSeattlelot

09 Jul 2022

I'll go for that avocado salad right h
There, looks delicious, the burrito look ok though:)

RichKeith

Points +80

Vegan
02 Jul 2022

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