15 Best Vegan Restaurants in Isla Vista

Yetz's Bagels Bagel shop • $
901 Embarcadero del Mar STE 103, Isla Vista

Customers` Favorites

Plain Bagel with Strawberry Schmear
Bagel with Schmear
Large Drip Coffee
Green Goddess
The Deluxe
The Works
Lox

“Best bagels in the entire Santa Barbara area! Real New York style.

Parking: We have been to Yetz’s at least 10 times, we have never had a problem with parking.

Kid-friendliness: We take the grandkids there often. They love the bagels and we love the choices of breakfast sandwiches.“

4.7 Superb112 Reviews
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Zocalo

Zocalo Mexican • $
901 Embarcadero del Mar #101, Isla Vista

Customers` Favorites

Tacos Enchiladas Ceviche and More
Birria Burrito with Horchata
Zocale Tacos Al Pastor
Quesobirria Tacos
Breakfast Burrito
The U C S B Bagel
Torta Mexicana
Quesabirria
Pozole
Flan

“Excellent authentic Mexican food served quickly by a very friendly staff.“

4.7 Superb92 Reviews
Freebirds Burrito • $
879 Embarcadero del Norte, Isla Vista

Customers` Favorites

Onions Cilantro Guacamole Lettuce Pico De Gallo Cabbage
Quesarito Half Quesadilla Half Burrito
Nachos Stake Tacos & Burrito
Regular Burrito Chicken
Chicken Monster Burrito
Regular Veggie Burrito
Monster Burrito Deluxe
Regular Steak Burrito
Quesadilla with Steak
Steak Monter Burrito

“My review is from the period 1999-2002. Simply the BEST place to get burritos or nachos in all of USA. This is where I tried my first ever burrito, first quesadilla and first nachos. I had just joined UCSB as a new graduate student and lived at Goleta/Isla Vista (Abrego Rd?).

Prices today (in 2025) seem a tad high though. Maybe it's the impact of fair labor wages in California. Hope it's worth every $

Amazing fresh food and very enthusiastic crew. I think google didn't exist then or Google maps but had to add this while feeling nostalgic today!“

4.6 Superb95 Reviews
Naan Stop Indian • $
966 Embarcadero del Mar, Isla Vista

Customers` Favorites

Spicy Coconut Chicken Curry
Chicken Tikka Masala
Butter Chicken
Chicken Tikka
Chicken Item
Chole Bhature
Basmati Rice
Veggie Item
Cheese Naan
Chana Curry

“Very fair portion sizing for the money, and amazing food. Highly recommended“

4.5 Superb41 Reviews
Woodstock's Pizza Isla Vista Pizza • $
928 Embarcadero del Norte, Isla Vista

Customers` Favorites

Signature Strawberry Fields Salad
8 Pepperoni Pizza
Slice of Pizza
BBQ Bird Pizza
Man Cave Wings
Hawaiian Pizza
Supreme Pizza
Loaded Tots
Greek Salad
Large Pizza

“This is our go-to spot for our twice quarterly get together after Aikido class.“

4.1 Good99 Reviews
Blenders In The Grass - Isla Vista Juice • $
6560 Pardall Rd, Isla Vista

Customers` Favorites

Tropical Acai Bowl
Pitaya Bowl

“super chill place where friends can hang around and employees were hella nice. I got the banana smoothie and it was SO GOOD LITERALLY THE BEST BANANA SMOOTHIE I EVER TASTED IN MY LIFE like it literally made my day and I only ordered a small one but next time that I'm craving blender's I'll order a large“

4.3 Superb26 Reviews
Kaiju Ramen & Curry Ramen • $
901 Embarcadero del Mar Unit 104, Isla Vista

Customers` Favorites

Original Curry Pork Katsu Rice Bowl
Teriyaki Beef Rice Bowl
Dirty Latte w Boba
Tonkotsu Ramen
Chicken Katsu
Vegan Ramen

“I will admit I pretty much have only come here for the boba and have yet to try their food. But the boba is AMAZING. Their quality is very consistently good, both the drinks and the boba pearls themselves, which are always just sweet enough and chewy enough. Would recommend!!“

4 Good38 Reviews
Super Cuca's Mexican • $
6527 Madrid Rd, Isla Vista

Customers` Favorites

California Burrito with Carne Asada
Enchiladas Verdes
Breakfast Burrito
Taquitos De Papa
Protein Burrito
Veggie Burrito
Super Burrito
Taco Regular
Torta Combo

“You have to try the ranchero breakfast burrito!! It was sooo good I had to go back the next day and get it again before leaving home to Sacramento! I would literally drive all the way back to Santa Barbara just to get another one!!“

3.9 Good75 Reviews
i.v. drip Cafe • $
905 Embarcadero del Norte, Isla Vista

“The people that work there are great, coffee and delicious desserts !“

3.9 Good7 Reviews
Ortega Dining Commons Buffet • $$$
Ortega Dining Commons, Isla Vista

“I was a Gaucho for a couple of years and the UCSB dining commons are nothing but special to me. Pizza, burgers, pasta, sandwich bar, salad bar, waffle machine, unlimited soda, all-you-can-eat everything all with a simple card swipe! (or <$20 for non-students) Seriously, some of you guys' complaints make no sense. You really expect French Laundry quality here? Yeah right! This place's job is to provide us with glucose for our brains to complete our studies, and for that I'd say it's beyond satisfactory. Ranking of the DCs: 1. Ortega (sushi baby!) 2. DLG (late night cravings) 3. Carrillo (best breakfast) 4. Portola (too far, had it once)“

3 Average2 Reviews
Sizzling Lunch Japanese • $
6533 Trigo Rd #106, Isla Vista

Customers` Favorites

Garlic Pepper with Rice Add Egg and Cheese
Beef Pepper Rice Spicy
Curry Beef Udon

“Food is amazing! The safe is Amazing! The whole vibe is amazing! I had gone in after work and got taken care of by Jubei! He was absolutely amazing! He made sure I had what I needed and came to check on me as well! 5*****stars!“

3.6 Good31 Reviews
Mojo Asian Fusion Cafe Bubble Tea • $
6530 Seville Rd UNIT 103, Isla Vista

“Best boba/milk tea/tea in Isla Vista (and even all of Santa Barbara)!! Although new, Mojo Teahouse has quickly become a popular staple in the UCSB community. Stop by and try it out, if you’re in the area :)“

3.1 Average14 Reviews
I.V. DELI MART Deli • $
6553 Pardall Rd, Isla Vista

Customers` Favorites

Buffalo Chicken Cheese Fries

“Shwarma....Mmmm“

3.2 Average25 Reviews
IV Bagel Cafe Bagels • $
6551 Trigo Rd #1, Isla Vista

Customers` Favorites

Super Deluxe Melt on Everything Bagel
Flavored Cream Cheese
The International
Irish Special
Super Emma

“it's a little hole in the wall shop that makes amazing bagel sandwiches. Love stopping here for a bite when in IV.“

3.4 Good77 Reviews
Hana Kitchen - Isla Vista Asian • $
6558 Pardall Rd, Isla Vista

Customers` Favorites

Chicken and Beef Teriyaki
Teriyaki Chicken Bowl
Super Beef Bowl
Mango Snow

“Food with great service with great“

3 Average52 Reviews

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