Lotus Cafe & Juice Bar

Lotus Cafe it's a wonderful place run by very friendly and warm people. One day we had chai and cake which were delicious. A few days later we had dinner which was, unfortunately, disappointing. They have a very extensive menu with a bit of everything from Indian to Mexican to American. All the dishes we ordered could be improved.

We used to love this place, but have been back a couple times since it was sold to new owners and each time it gets worse and worse. We won’t be back. 

A magical and beautiful restaurant with personable staff. Highly recommend the vegetarian burrito. A great experience!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Hands down one of my favorite places in the neighborhood.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Pleasant atmosphere, friendly, fast service

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Vegan

Amazing place to eat in Encinitas! Fantastic veg and vegan options. ♥️

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Vegan

Excellent food and many choices.

Dietary restrictions: Gluten free, soy free

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

There are one or two items I can eat at Lotus Cafe that they make well (Indian curry bowl is one of them). But they really should not be serving meat or any non-vegetarian food when the have a Ganesh at the entrance and a menu item with the name Shiva which contains chicken (should be at least 100% vegetarian if not vegan)
The indoor ambience is great however last time I had to move outside due to the smell of meat cooking. Distasteful. Any true spiritualist would agree.

Parking lot is a shared lot but should be plenty.

Portions are great for the price paid. I was struggling to finish my quesadilla that comes with a side salad.

All very healthy options, and an abundant amount of options.

Nothing too fancy for seating for both indoor and outdoor.

Service is very friendly and very attentive.

I would absolutely come back again.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Wonderful service and amazing food

Great food, love vegetarian options. My daughter loves the salmon sandwich.

Vegetarian options: Love the Avocado Heaven sandwich

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sandwich

l had a grilled portobello mushroom sandwich, which was delicious! My friends had quesadillas and milkshakes. lt was my first visit, and the menu is extensive. There is lots of indoor and outdoor seating. Lots of artwork. l
plan to return soon!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

I would highly recommend coming here they are very friendly and able to make food we can have since I have an allergy. The place is amazing inside and the food is delicious this was our first place that we came to eat because we're traveling from Alaska.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Been to the lotus Cafe many times. Always a pleasant atmosphere and good service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Picture a diner that serves only the most delicious, healthy, nourishing foods, add some of the kindest, most lighthearted people you’ll ever meet and beautiful ambience and music and you’ll begin to discover the beauty that is Lotus Cafe. This is one of my go to places for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The food is fantastic, the service is excellent and fast, and there is a ton of seating inside and outside in the shade and in the sun. Whether you’re local, or visiting from out of town, look no further for any meal of the day than this fantastic cafe

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5