34 Best Vegan Restaurants near San Juan Bautista

“Love the many delicious Lolla sandwiches; the breakfast bagel is my favorite, along with yummy tomato soup. All ingredients are fresh! Desserts are superb as well! 💗“

“Recently, I learned of Cultiva and Cali Caffeine, and that there would be a Sunday vegan brunch happening once a month in San Juan Bautista. My wife is vegan, and I love vegan food, so we decided to take a Sunday drive and check out the brunch offerings! Upon arriving, we quickly came to realize that space is super limited inside. There’s really just one spot right inside the door. There were two tables out in front, however it was raining and that wasn’t going to work for us. We did eye one other table inside, and they quickly cleared it off and were super willing to accommodate us, especially since we mentioned we had come down from San Jose in the rain, and had been looking forward to the experience. After looking at photos online, it’s possible there might be a patio in the back, but again, my guess is it would be weather permitting. Just a heads up to plan accordingly when coming here, as space is limited. Rafael operates the Cali Caffeine part of the business, and right away he made me a very tasty vanilla americano, and my wife had a specialty latte made with oatmilk. Super good and paired wonderfully with our food. Maria operates Cultiva, and is the chef and prepares the food. She was so warm and welcoming, and she made us some of the best vegan dishes we’ve had outside of our own home. We ordered three items and shared: Waffle - Banana Brulee, Cinnamon, Maple Syrup Chilaquiles - House Red Sauce, Corn Chips, Crema, Onion, Queso Fresco Milanesas with Famous Mom’s Macaroni Salad - rice & mushroom medley “steak” milanesas paired with creamy, flavorful macaroni salad In addition to the above, we also got to try a side of spicy garlic potatoes, with chipotle sauce, spring onions, and arugula. The food was incredible and the flavors were delectable! Everything was made with thought and care, and it truly came through in every bite. We are so glad we took the drive out and met these wonderful people, ate some delicious food, and had an amazing experience. Can’t wait to come back again. Thank you so much Maria and Rafael!“

“Great BBQ! I personally love their brisket and pulled pork. Can’t go wrong with either of those!“

“Wonderful staff! It was my mom’s birthday and they brought her a cake and a huge sparkler on top! So nice and took great care of our big group of people. Food was amazing, very tasty, no complaints. Will definitely be coming back! Thank you so much!“

“this is my FAVORITE burger place! well worth the drive. the food is always great! Never had a bad experience“

“Great Food Good Staff Great place to ride to“

“Best ice cream around, flavors are authentic !“

“Always a pleasure, courteous staff and food is always good .“

“Most cheerful counter person ever, probably the owner!“

“Picked up food to go last year and it was really good. So happy that we found this place again! Ordered garlic parm and spicy fried chicken wing plates, lemongrass chicken and beef meatball pho. Also ordered strawberry and melon boba milk tea and Vietnamese coffee with egg cream. Food and drinks came out quickly. Customer service was great. It was so good that we ate and drank everything! We will definitely come here again when we’re in the area.“

“Came in to support a local small business and I’m so glad I did. I got the Coconut Paradise and it was so good, light, refreshing, and full of flavor.

The new owner is working on fresh fruit options like mango and strawberry and it did not disappoint. The fresh mango on top took it to another level.

It honestly reminds me of Mexican raspados, super refreshing and made with care. You can tell there’s intention behind what they’re creating.

Just found my new favorite dessert spot.“

“The service was great the food was delicious the portions were perfect, the menu had many didn’t entry’s to choose from the wine list was something new I’d definitely recommend this place and plan on going back soon“

“Madeline was excellent. food was delightful“

“This is definitely the best pizza in town! The crust, the toppings, etc are all so wonderful. The people who work here as well as the owners are great too!“

“Lovely experience in this restaurant. It's my first time having Pecking Duck in CA and it's the best. The first time I had this beautiful dish was in Texas and I thought I would only be able to have it there. But this place totally exceeded my expectations and matched it. The egg tarts were so flaky with the custard having a beautiful texture full of flavor and not overly sweet. Just how like desserts. If I'm ever in Salinas again, this is where I will come back to eat Chinese food. Oh and the Chinese Broccoli amazing!“

“Our go to favorite Chinese Restaurant weather its eat in or take out, really good food, generous portions.“

“All food we ordered was amazing… It actually looked so good we wanted to take pictures but didn’t because we just enjoyed it. 😊 Our party ordered the rooster sandwich with sweet potato fries, onion rings, garlic, fries, wings, and a pepperoni pizza. We all shared because it was so good! Highly recommend from two adults and two teen / high school boys with big appetites! Great atmosphere and service as well.“

“First time trying ,I tried a crepe wrap was delicious.Will definitely be going back to try other stuff on menu 👍🏼“

“me and my friend both ordered the number 7 and we were definitely not disappointed. the pho came out super hot and fresh, and the broth had so much flavor. everything inside tasted really good together, and once we added the lime, sauces, and other toppings, it was even better.

the portion was also really good for the price. they give you enough food to actually leave full and satisfied. me and my friend were literally tearing our bowls up we barely even had anything to say because we were too busy eating. the noodles were cooked perfectly, the meat was good, and the broth was probably my favorite part because it was flavorful without being too heavy.

overall, i’d definitely come back and order the number 7 again. the food was fresh, filling, flavorful, and absolutely worth it. if you’re craving pho and don’t know what to order, i definitely recommend trying the number 7. me and my friend both loved it. easily a 10/10 for us“

“Really nice place and great food !! nice staff“

“Always greeted w/ a smile and a friendly good morning! Service is always great and the food is always on point!“

“Food came in within 32 minutes after ordering, drinks came in within 8 minutes (we ordered drinks first because we haven't decided what we wanted to eat) we ordered salad for our sides and it came in within 8 minutes we also got breadsticks when we got our drinks. Overall it was a good experience not alot of people there. times will differ on how many people are there.(moderate amount of people)“

“delicious food and quick service“

“Good fast service. Servers very attentive“

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“If you have the pleasure of meeting Kevin and his family you’re in for a treat. Best Tri Tip in town. Good music Amazing wine. Highly recommend“

“pizza was really good. definitely going back“

“The best pizza for sure! Also they have a friendly staff and great customer service. One time on a phone order there was confusion with one of my choices. Right away they corrected it, and they went above and beyond what was expected to make my order perfect! Thank you!“

“Chris had the upmost professionalism and made sure our orders were accurate. He assisted us immediately with making sure we ordered our correct sandwiches with his amazing knowledge on the menu and made sure we were satisfied and taken care of, he definitely made us feel welcomed and made the dine in experience pleasant. We definitely be back!“

“great menu. variety of soft drinks. Enjoy the salads. good place to meet friends and family. customer service was excellent!“

“Called in last minute to make reservation, was so nice to get the table ready for me within 40 minutes for 7 people.
Ordered pho, shaking beef, banh xeo, and others that I could not remember. Their pho was good, big portion and full of meat. Unfortunately the sirloin was overcooked and the other parts of the meat have too much fats in them, so it was down on the score.
Their shaking beef was also meh, very thin and overly sweet, probably not their strongest dish. Banh xeo was full of meat and fillings, but not particularly crispy. All in all, it was tasty but only lacking a bit here and there. Their service was pretty good though. Their restaurants are also huge, which is a plus.“

“I had the fried tempura plate, which came with a nice combination of shrimp tempura and fried vegetables. The tempura was golden, crispy, and flaky with every bite, and the vegetables were well-balanced and not overly fried.
The soup that accompanied the meal was delightful, light and not over-seasoned. The rice was fresh and well prepared. Overall, I really enjoyed the food, the welcoming atmosphere, and the excellent, friendly staff.
For anyone who enjoys sushi or Japanese cuisine, this is definitely a place worth visiting. I enjoyed what I had , If your a sushi fan Drop by just off of 101 in Prune Plaza“

“Love the food and desserts“

“Jenny is a really nice waitress“