24 Best Vegan Restaurants near San Simeon

“We had a very long tiring trip through the mountains just to get to our lodge in Lucia because we had to avoid the landslide closure on Hwy 1. It was exhausting driving, then 2 hours at the Hearst Castle where you aren’t allowed to eat or drink anything. .. no coffee anywhere on our route… just to find out the castle cafe was closed when we got back from the tour. I said all that to say this.. The young man behind the counter was closing and the look on my face must have spoke to him because he quickly told me he would make us food and me an Americana.. first his kindness brought tears to my tired eyes and secondly that coffee was THE BEST I’ve had. The hot sandwiches and fresh salad were delicious and the portions were large. We took half of it back up the lodge to eat later. This one decision by him to accommodate me and my grandsons completely turned this stressful day into a much better one. The cafe and store were clean, bathrooms were clean and easily accessible. The staff were friendly and helpful and the area around the cafe and store is peaceful and attractive. Plenty of parking and the walkways were easy to navigate. I highly recommend this establishment and look forward to visiting again.“

“Nice place nice service food is good“

“The food was only outdone by the atmosphere and awesome owners ! Jesus and his family work hard to give you a fantastic meal with an amazing view. When you’re in the area , stop by and you’ll thank me later. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽“

“Good food. Always make sure we visit when we are in Cambria. Burritos come in 3 sizes so you can satisfy your hunger“

“The food was fantastic, and the service was amazing. The atmosphere in the back patio was cozy, and I would have left 5 stars, but when I was there with my parents, the couple next to us had this little dog that kept letting out these sharp, shrill, ear piercing barks like once every minute or so and it was so freaking annoying. I support being pet friendly but badly behaving dogs that bark and disturb the other patrons should not be tolerated.“

“Robin’s is phenomenal on so many levels. The cuisine is out of this world with so much variety. The team is extremely kind, professional, knowledgeable & fun. The ambience is absolutely stunning and so peaceful. The music is fun & uplifting. To top it off, Shanny, the owner, is a leader in contributing to worthy causes. She always generously donates food, time & heart to those in need of support. Even the fire in SO Cal. We love her!“

“I was on the way from Hearst Castle and really lucky to visit this place which offers really outstanding food, for example an excellent octopus appetizer. Then the wine selection is really truly impressive, with special labels from Paso Robles even by the glass, and at less than $20 per glass. And they are very polite and prompt. What else can you ask for?“

“Yummy food! Get the weirdo waffle!“

“We love this place! The staff is so friendly, the food is great, and the bakery is awesome! My husband loves the chicken fried steak but I highly recommend either the avacado toast or the roasted vegetables with polenta. Don't leave without trying the olallieberry cream puff, yum!“

“This was THE BEST matcha tea that I have EVER had in my entire life! Thank you!“

“All of it. !!! The whole kit and caboodle“

“This was truly one of the most enjoyable dining experiences I’ve had in a long time, and everyone in our party echoed the same sentiment. First of all, they graciously accommodated our group of 25, and the room they provided was charming and spotless. The food was exceptional; everything was served beautifully and we had no complaints whatsoever. Our server was fantastic, always attentive and very kind. We look forward to returning again soon!“

“So, we originally stopped at Robin's but were told they were short staffed and there would be at least a 10 minute wait. There appeared to be empty tables everywhere though. So, we headed around the corner to Creekside Garden. The staff was friendly and helpful. The patio was comfirtable and welcoming. The found was so very good. My husband had a turkey fresno cheese sandwich with fries. The peppers were cooked perfectly for the sandwich and the fries yummy. I had beef fres.o and cheese sandwich with potato salad . The meat was perfect, peppers delicious and the potato salad was amazing. We will be back as the experience was better than we've had at Robin's.“

“We walked three miles on new years day 2025 to get a pizza, hoping they would be open. Been coming here since 2003 and they have yet to disappoint us. We give them five stars across the board! Thank you for the great service! Until next time...“

“Had lunch with a friend there the other day and I loved how fresh everything was. The chef came out and greeted us which is always a great experience. Everything was done old school there which I can really appreciate. Pasta was delicious! Attended a 🎶concert 🎶there last night. It was a fun night with great music by Jill Knight and Giovanni did a super job at providing a special menu for the evening. ♥️“

“After over 20 years of visiting, we stumbled on Lillys! What a great place for breakfast! Such a relaxed atmosphere, great service, and delicious food. We had the ham and cheese quiche today. Light and delicious! The staff there are great. We felt welcome as soon as we walked in. I could've just hung out there for hours. Absolutely loved the patio. Plenty of seating. We look forward to our next visit there (tomorrow morning!) 😊“

“Excellent quality meals. The owner is a wonderful chef and the ambience and service is outstanding. Patricia Rodgers Gordon“

“Great food…great views…great staff highly recommend“

“Went here for the first time tonight . I have always wanted to try this place so a few of my friends came here tonight . The mimosa’s are outstanding you get so many choices and flavors . A total 10 in my book . We each had a meal . One friend had the fish and chips and she said they were goof . I myself had the veggie burger which was excellent. My friend had the special turkey melt she said it was really good .definitely will be back for more mimosas. Highly recommend you try it .“

“so yummy!! love the wet burritos!❤“

“The eggplant parmesan was delicious! The restaurant makes their own vegan cashew cheese, and it is rich, creamy, and flavorful. So much better than the fake options usually available. My husband had the same dish with chicken and real cheese. He loved his as well! Any restaurant that can mail a vegan dish and a meat dish… well, that’s a treat!!!“

“Excellent food and service.“

“As two vegans traveling along the California coast , it’s always nice to find food we can eat . The owner was very accommodating and guided us through the menu as to what was vegan . You cannot eat there , it is takeout only, but there were outdoor tables and chairs so you can enjoy your food while it is hot. They even have homemade sorbets with exotic fruits .“

“The food! The food! The food!! Absolutely amazing Italian food! My new favorite restaurant and they have set the bar high. The staff is excellent also. Great service, very attentive and knowledgeable, From here on out I refuse to go to Cambria unless it includes a meal at Lombardi’s! I will definitely be back 😂“