Lovely outdoor dining environment and pretty good food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Dave Niquelle
this place was so quaint and incredibly delicious! we ordered ramen, penne alfredo, and tiramisu for dessert. scrumptious!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jodi Riis
Great vegan healthy food. It’s nice to go to a cafe where I don’t have to ask if there’s any animal ingredients in it, because there’s not. Everything but a handful of menu items is gluten free as well. The set up is very cute. Plant lined patio on Girard just into La Jolla. Not far from street parking. A few blocks from La Jolla Cove. Casual dining atmosphere, very basic. Cozy booth seating inside. It’s a small space, so if you’re bringing a large party, I’d call ahead to make sure there’s seating room. Everything is made by hand fresh daily by the owner himself. The food tastes great every time I’ve gone. My husband is a huge fan of Green Door because the owner mentioned staying up the night before Christmas Eve to make all the pre ordered Christmas dinners perfect. We called a few days ahead for our Christmas dinner last year which was shepherds pie and Christmas pudding. So so good!!! All we had to do was reheat the oven items, and reheat the Christmas pudding in boiling water. The preparing instructions were put on the lids. Only took about 20 minutes to reheat. Literally the best shepherds pie I’ve had, and my husband thought it was so cool because it tasted amazing without any animal ingredients. If you’re looking for something healthy, Green Door Cafe won’t disappoint. The prices aren’t cheap. The ingredients are bought frequently from local organic growers. A friend of mine has mentioned to me seeing the owner of Green Door Cafe riding his bike back to the restaurant with a basket full of greens. Which I thought was pretty cool.You don’t have to worry if it’s going to give you a heart attack or make you fat because it’s all natural nothing is fried. Definitely worth a try!!Vegetarian options: The whole menu is plant based/vegan/mostly gluten free.Dietary restrictions: The menu is 100% vegan/plant based. Mostly gluten free menu as clearly stated next to each item.Wheelchair accessibility: Nearby street parking. Outdoor seating in front with plenty of space for a walker or wheelchair.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Blueberry Cheesecake, Side Caesar Salad, Tacos, Sambusa Trio, Carrot Chive Sausages Gluten Free with Sideof Mango Chutney Contains Walnuts, Salad, Hawaiian Burger, Soup, Pesto Panini, Bombay Burger, Pancakes and French Toast, Tomato Soup, On a Toasted Wheat Bun with Sauteed, Street Tacos - Gluten Free, 'Bombay Bomb' Burger on Double Savory Pancake Gluten Free, 'Fungus Amungus' Flatbread, Red Velvet Pancakes, The 'Bomb' Vegan Burger
Patrick Pfeiffer
Green door, your food needs some slight adjustments, and it’d be excellent taste wise. Visit Trilogy Sanctuary and take notes, because that place not only makes delicious food but also food that makes you feel - uplifted. Your panini was ok - needed more pesto. Place is usually empty. Upgrade your decor with lush plants and a new modern look. *Make food that is actually worth coming for again.* This is by far the most important point, and will probably remedy your customer flow significantly alone. I won’t be coming back because the food wasn’t noteworthy. Cheers.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Karan Bhansali
Nice vegan restaurant in La Jolla.We visited this place in a Sunday afternoon for lunch while we were in La Jolla.We were one of the first groups there, and were asked to pick any table we liked, and order food at the counter once we were ready (the host/ server handed us a couple of menus).We order the 'Bomb' Burger, the Pesto Panini (which came with a cup of the soup of the day, which was Tomato Basil), a glass of Cranberry Kombucha and a Detoxer juice.Service was fairly slow as there were only 2 folks running the cafe as it was Christmas Eve (service would have been likely better on other days).All the food we ordered was great: (1) the 'Bomb' Burger had a non 'Impossible' burger patty that was made using fresh vegetables and served with a vegan chipotle aioli (2) the Pesto Panini, similarly, had vegan chipotle aioli and vegan pesto sauce. All the ingredients tasted fresh and the food was seasoned well.Would definitely come here again if I was in the area.Vegetarian options: All vegan cafe
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Pesto Panini, The 'Bomb' Vegan Burger
Mark Steffen
Our dining experience was one of the healthiest we've ever had eating out and the food was delicious too. Their desserts are made with healthier sweetening ingredients. The staff was pleasant and answered all our questions. They accept credit cards, but cash works better for this Cafe. The atmosphere is pleasant and calming. Don't hesitate to give this Cafe a try. Enjoy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
D R
The vegan burger with the pancake bun was amazing! Super filling with the seasoned potatoes. Will definitely be going back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sal DiVita
Deliciously flavorful food with our High Tea experience. Great atmosphere and live guitar background music. Can't wait to come again to try the multitudes of other delicious sounding meal options and desserts. Thank you again, Martin!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
James Bray
Wow! What a find! Great food, atmosphere and friendly service. A huge selection of vegan food, this 100 percent plant-based eatery is surely one for your address book. We had their coconut bacon, lettuce, avocado and tomato on toasted sourdough which came with their tomato bisque soup. Delightful! I added the kombucha - orange and passion fruit beverage to which an alcohol of choice can be added. Large vegan wine selection, too. While street parking can be challenging on weekends, it's worth the effort. This place has my highest recommendation!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gabriela Marcial
Free wifi, comfy outdoor seating for studying / coffee date. Very pricey, price doesn’t match taste of food. Food is good , they’re French toast is very yummy. I got the lasagne (22$) not worth it for the price. They could bring down prices. Overall the service is great !
Waiters don’t know how to do their job. Food was so spicy it was inedible. The food is overall mediocre. Everyone in my party had a terrible experience. Go somewhere else for good vegan options!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 2
Callum Spray
The waitress was very nice and apologetic but the service time was very slow. We waited very long for our food and drinks, and the portions were small, especially the avocado toast (very conservative with the avocado…)
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Zachary W.
Wow y'all are definitely the hidden gem in La Jolla. If I could I would eat here everyday. The service, hands down the best in La Jolla. Approachable and happy to see us. Ambiance was very nice calming music. I felt like I was in another country away from the hustle and bustle. I hope more people find you guys. Show them some love this place is top notch
Ahmed H.
We tried their Bomb Burger on Savory Pancakes (GF), green smoothie and the carrot cake. There was so much flavor yet you could tell that only fresh ingredients from scratch created those dishes.i definitely recommend.
Shawna G.
The lavender latte was delicious and the lavender flavor was perfectly balanced. The cinnabon pancakes were the best pancakes I've ever had, vegan or not. My husband who is usually reluctant to try vegan food loved the breakfast burrito and said it was so flavorful. Friendly helpful staff and cute quiet atmosphere. I'm not vegan but I've recently had to go completely dairy-free, so vegan is easier. That being said, I would definitely recommend this place even if you don't consider yourself vegan or vegetarian. Just delicious food regardless!
Lovely outdoor dining environment and pretty good food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
this place was so quaint and incredibly delicious! we ordered ramen, penne alfredo, and tiramisu for dessert. scrumptious!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great vegan healthy food. It’s nice to go to a cafe where I don’t have to ask if there’s any animal ingredients in it, because there’s not. Everything but a handful of menu items is gluten free as well. The set up is very cute. Plant lined patio on Girard just into La Jolla. Not far from street parking. A few blocks from La Jolla Cove. Casual dining atmosphere, very basic. Cozy booth seating inside. It’s a small space, so if you’re bringing a large party, I’d call ahead to make sure there’s seating room. Everything is made by hand fresh daily by the owner himself. The food tastes great every time I’ve gone. My husband is a huge fan of Green Door because the owner mentioned staying up the night before Christmas Eve to make all the pre ordered Christmas dinners perfect. We called a few days ahead for our Christmas dinner last year which was shepherds pie and Christmas pudding. So so good!!! All we had to do was reheat the oven items, and reheat the Christmas pudding in boiling water. The preparing instructions were put on the lids. Only took about 20 minutes to reheat. Literally the best shepherds pie I’ve had, and my husband thought it was so cool because it tasted amazing without any animal ingredients. If you’re looking for something healthy, Green Door Cafe won’t disappoint. The prices aren’t cheap. The ingredients are bought frequently from local organic growers. A friend of mine has mentioned to me seeing the owner of Green Door Cafe riding his bike back to the restaurant with a basket full of greens. Which I thought was pretty cool.You don’t have to worry if it’s going to give you a heart attack or make you fat because it’s all natural nothing is fried. Definitely worth a try!!Vegetarian options: The whole menu is plant based/vegan/mostly gluten free.Dietary restrictions: The menu is 100% vegan/plant based. Mostly gluten free menu as clearly stated next to each item.Wheelchair accessibility: Nearby street parking. Outdoor seating in front with plenty of space for a walker or wheelchair.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Blueberry Cheesecake, Side Caesar Salad, Tacos, Sambusa Trio, Carrot Chive Sausages Gluten Free with Sideof Mango Chutney Contains Walnuts, Salad, Hawaiian Burger, Soup, Pesto Panini, Bombay Burger, Pancakes and French Toast, Tomato Soup, On a Toasted Wheat Bun with Sauteed, Street Tacos - Gluten Free, 'Bombay Bomb' Burger on Double Savory Pancake Gluten Free, 'Fungus Amungus' Flatbread, Red Velvet Pancakes, The 'Bomb' Vegan Burger
Green door, your food needs some slight adjustments, and it’d be excellent taste wise. Visit Trilogy Sanctuary and take notes, because that place not only makes delicious food but also food that makes you feel - uplifted. Your panini was ok - needed more pesto. Place is usually empty. Upgrade your decor with lush plants and a new modern look. *Make food that is actually worth coming for again.* This is by far the most important point, and will probably remedy your customer flow significantly alone. I won’t be coming back because the food wasn’t noteworthy. Cheers.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Nice vegan restaurant in La Jolla.We visited this place in a Sunday afternoon for lunch while we were in La Jolla.We were one of the first groups there, and were asked to pick any table we liked, and order food at the counter once we were ready (the host/ server handed us a couple of menus).We order the 'Bomb' Burger, the Pesto Panini (which came with a cup of the soup of the day, which was Tomato Basil), a glass of Cranberry Kombucha and a Detoxer juice.Service was fairly slow as there were only 2 folks running the cafe as it was Christmas Eve (service would have been likely better on other days).All the food we ordered was great: (1) the 'Bomb' Burger had a non 'Impossible' burger patty that was made using fresh vegetables and served with a vegan chipotle aioli (2) the Pesto Panini, similarly, had vegan chipotle aioli and vegan pesto sauce. All the ingredients tasted fresh and the food was seasoned well.Would definitely come here again if I was in the area.Vegetarian options: All vegan cafe
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Pesto Panini, The 'Bomb' Vegan Burger
Our dining experience was one of the healthiest we've ever had eating out and the food was delicious too. Their desserts are made with healthier sweetening ingredients. The staff was pleasant and answered all our questions. They accept credit cards, but cash works better for this Cafe. The atmosphere is pleasant and calming. Don't hesitate to give this Cafe a try. Enjoy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The vegan burger with the pancake bun was amazing! Super filling with the seasoned potatoes. Will definitely be going back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Deliciously flavorful food with our High Tea experience. Great atmosphere and live guitar background music. Can't wait to come again to try the multitudes of other delicious sounding meal options and desserts. Thank you again, Martin!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Wow! What a find! Great food, atmosphere and friendly service. A huge selection of vegan food, this 100 percent plant-based eatery is surely one for your address book. We had their coconut bacon, lettuce, avocado and tomato on toasted sourdough which came with their tomato bisque soup. Delightful! I added the kombucha - orange and passion fruit beverage to which an alcohol of choice can be added. Large vegan wine selection, too. While street parking can be challenging on weekends, it's worth the effort. This place has my highest recommendation!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Free wifi, comfy outdoor seating for studying / coffee date. Very pricey, price doesn’t match taste of food. Food is good , they’re French toast is very yummy. I got the lasagne (22$) not worth it for the price. They could bring down prices. Overall the service is great !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pancakes and French Toast
Restaurantji Recommends
Waiters don’t know how to do their job. Food was so spicy it was inedible. The food is overall mediocre. Everyone in my party had a terrible experience. Go somewhere else for good vegan options!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 2
The waitress was very nice and apologetic but the service time was very slow. We waited very long for our food and drinks, and the portions were small, especially the avocado toast (very conservative with the avocado…)
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Wow y'all are definitely the hidden gem in La Jolla. If I could I would eat here everyday. The service, hands down the best in La Jolla. Approachable and happy to see us. Ambiance was very nice calming music. I felt like I was in another country away from the hustle and bustle. I hope more people find you guys. Show them some love this place is top notch
We tried their Bomb Burger on Savory Pancakes (GF), green smoothie and the carrot cake. There was so much flavor yet you could tell that only fresh ingredients from scratch created those dishes.i definitely recommend.
The lavender latte was delicious and the lavender flavor was perfectly balanced. The cinnabon pancakes were the best pancakes I've ever had, vegan or not. My husband who is usually reluctant to try vegan food loved the breakfast burrito and said it was so flavorful. Friendly helpful staff and cute quiet atmosphere. I'm not vegan but I've recently had to go completely dairy-free, so vegan is easier. That being said, I would definitely recommend this place even if you don't consider yourself vegan or vegetarian. Just delicious food regardless!