Cute Vegan place with some good options. Three of us visited & we each tried everything that was ordered.
The Veggie Sandwich was really good. The fries were great & the sauces were very unique. Two of the dishes didn't really agree with our taste buds (The Spring Roll & The Wagama Bowl). Good quality fresh food... we just weren't big fans of the bowl or the intense flavor dynamic & herbs in the Spring Roll.
We also tried a couple cookies & a brownie... they were slightly dry but decent. The choc chip was prob the best one we tasted. To be fair... we were there near closing time at the very end of the day.
I would definitely return if i'm ever in the area again to try some other dishes. We may not have chosen the best options for us.
CaleyMcCready
food was delicious, service was friendly, atmosphere was excellent
CaleyBear
food was delicious, service was friendly, atmosphere was excellent
georgiegirl626
Great vibe the minute you walk in the door of this cute cafe!
The fries with homemade dipping sauce were some of the best we’ve ever had! We were too scared to try the “Gunpowder Fries” but for folks who like spicy I bet they are amazing. We also had the Tiger Bowl, which was a delightfully unique combination. Everything was priced reasonably.
Updated from previous review on 2025-05-07
JennSchindler
Best part was the atmosphere, loved this! Such good vibes.
The food honestly wasn’t great, not bad. Part of the issue was not listing all the ingredients on the menu. Example: on the menu there weren’t tomatoes listed but there they were, same with the salad only with cucumbers instead of peppers… I loathe cucumbers. If I’m able to return I’ll order something different and see if that works. After we ate, a local recommended the veggie burgers, so try that.
Asia Perpetua Anderson
Playing really good music ranging from Vietnamese to Reggae, this place knocks our socks off. We had the banh mi, the spicy torta, the Vietnamese Iced Coffee, and it was ALL vegan!!! They spared no expense for taste, and the staff was superb. We can't wait to go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Torta Spicy
Alex A
A solid vegan spot 🌱🌮 After a disappointing tofu dish last time, I was skeptical. I checked the menu beforehand but wasn’t thrilled—two dishes were too spicy, and the third had tempeh (not my thing). Still, I gave it another shot, and I’m glad I did. The best options were on the specials menu. My group ordered from the main menu—a burrito (solid) and a Wagamama Bowl (also good)—while I went for the ‘Lime of Coconut’ special, which was very good. Prices are reasonable, the ambience is pleasant, and overall, it was a much better experience than last time. Would return—but probably sticking to the specials!
Kid-friendliness: High-chairs available
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Tim Fuhs
Riding in on the Ventura river trail, we were famished. Rolled up to Hip Vegan and WOW. The food and service was so amazing— it was like that burger or pizza after a 5 day backpacking trip. I challenge any carnivore to try the old fashioned burger and not be completely satisfied. It is that good. Combined with the on site fries with on site dip sauce, again WOW. You owe it to yourselves to try Hip Vegan. You will be stoked. Right off of 33
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Veggie Burger
Valerie Brooks
Love, love,love! Seasoned very well. Great portion size. Staff very friendly and had good recommendations
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tiger Bowl, Gunpowder Fries
Susan Shiba
Not on the main drag, a couple blocks in. So glad another new resident happened to say how great their food is! Will definitely go back when in the area!
This place is busy for a good reason! The food is so amazing! I finally got my husband to eat vegan!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Maximilian Walter
Got the wagamama bowl…it is probably/arguably the best bowl I have ever had - vegan OR not.
No, it’s not cheap at its $18 price tag, but with the flavor it has WHO CARES. This bowl is absolutely AMAZING. Should I be rating an entire restaurant based off 1 dish? Maybe not. But between the flavors of the meal and the peripheral considerations (the speedy service, the serene outdoor patio, the well kept tables, etc.), I feel no reservations doing so.
Whether you’re vegan or not, patronize hip vegan!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegan
Carly Y
Love! Can’t go wrong
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Robert Henry
Nice vegan restaurant. Staff was friendly and informative. Food was delicious
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dal Vada, Salads
maxwalter1019
Got the wagamama bowl…it is probably/arguably the best bowl I have ever had - vegan OR not.
No, it’s not cheap at its $18 price tag, but with the flavor it has WHO CARES. This bowl is absolutely AMAZING. Should I be rating an entire restaurant based off 1 dish? Maybe not. But between the flavors of the meal and the peripheral considerations (the speedy service, the serene outdoor patio, the well kept tables, etc.), I feel no reservations doing so.
Cute Vegan place with some good options. Three of us visited & we each tried everything that was ordered. The Veggie Sandwich was really good. The fries were great & the sauces were very unique. Two of the dishes didn't really agree with our taste buds (The Spring Roll & The Wagama Bowl). Good quality fresh food... we just weren't big fans of the bowl or the intense flavor dynamic & herbs in the Spring Roll. We also tried a couple cookies & a brownie... they were slightly dry but decent. The choc chip was prob the best one we tasted. To be fair... we were there near closing time at the very end of the day. I would definitely return if i'm ever in the area again to try some other dishes. We may not have chosen the best options for us.
food was delicious, service was friendly, atmosphere was excellent
food was delicious, service was friendly, atmosphere was excellent
Great vibe the minute you walk in the door of this cute cafe! The fries with homemade dipping sauce were some of the best we’ve ever had! We were too scared to try the “Gunpowder Fries” but for folks who like spicy I bet they are amazing. We also had the Tiger Bowl, which was a delightfully unique combination. Everything was priced reasonably. Updated from previous review on 2025-05-07
Best part was the atmosphere, loved this! Such good vibes. The food honestly wasn’t great, not bad. Part of the issue was not listing all the ingredients on the menu. Example: on the menu there weren’t tomatoes listed but there they were, same with the salad only with cucumbers instead of peppers… I loathe cucumbers. If I’m able to return I’ll order something different and see if that works. After we ate, a local recommended the veggie burgers, so try that.
Playing really good music ranging from Vietnamese to Reggae, this place knocks our socks off. We had the banh mi, the spicy torta, the Vietnamese Iced Coffee, and it was ALL vegan!!! They spared no expense for taste, and the staff was superb. We can't wait to go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Torta Spicy
A solid vegan spot 🌱🌮
After a disappointing tofu dish last time, I was skeptical. I checked the menu beforehand but wasn’t thrilled—two dishes were too spicy, and the third had tempeh (not my thing).
Still, I gave it another shot, and I’m glad I did. The best options were on the specials menu. My group ordered from the main menu—a burrito (solid) and a Wagamama Bowl (also good)—while I went for the ‘Lime of Coconut’ special, which was very good.
Prices are reasonable, the ambience is pleasant, and overall, it was a much better experience than last time. Would return—but probably sticking to the specials!
Kid-friendliness: High-chairs available
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Riding in on the Ventura river trail, we were famished. Rolled up to Hip Vegan and WOW. The food and service was so amazing— it was like that burger or pizza after a 5 day backpacking trip. I challenge any carnivore to try the old fashioned burger and not be completely satisfied. It is that good. Combined with the on site fries with on site dip sauce, again WOW. You owe it to yourselves to try Hip Vegan. You will be stoked. Right off of 33
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Veggie Burger
Love, love,love! Seasoned very well. Great portion size. Staff very friendly and had good recommendations
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tiger Bowl, Gunpowder Fries
Not on the main drag, a couple blocks in. So glad another new resident happened to say how great their food is! Will definitely go back when in the area!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Izakaya Salad, Veggie Burger
Restaurantji Recommends
This place is busy for a good reason! The food is so amazing! I finally got my husband to eat vegan!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Got the wagamama bowl…it is probably/arguably the best bowl I have ever had - vegan OR not.
No, it’s not cheap at its $18 price tag, but with the flavor it has WHO CARES. This bowl is absolutely AMAZING. Should I be rating an entire restaurant based off 1 dish? Maybe not. But between the flavors of the meal and the peripheral considerations (the speedy service, the serene outdoor patio, the well kept tables, etc.), I feel no reservations doing so.
Whether you’re vegan or not, patronize hip vegan!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegan
Love! Can’t go wrong
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nice vegan restaurant. Staff was friendly and informative. Food was delicious
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dal Vada, Salads
Got the wagamama bowl…it is probably/arguably the best bowl I have ever had - vegan OR not. No, it’s not cheap at its $18 price tag, but with the flavor it has WHO CARES. This bowl is absolutely AMAZING. Should I be rating an entire restaurant based off 1 dish? Maybe not. But between the flavors of the meal and the peripheral considerations (the speedy service, the serene outdoor patio, the well kept tables, etc.), I feel no reservations doing so.
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