5 Stars.. I’m a Vegan. I found a great place to dine in San Diego. GRAINS….The food was great.. I ordered the Philly Cheesesteak and the Cauliflower Buffalo Wings.. The staff was friendly. I will definitely be back…

Not what I expected but in a good way. They had a great choice of vegetarian vegan options and their service was quick. I took my order to go. I highly recommend the dishes that I ate stir fried eggplant. I got mine with no onions. Absolutely cooked perfectly and the flavor was great. I also got the holy shiitake's really great alternative to french fries and healthier. I ordered a salad for later with the dressing on side. And I got mango sticky rice which I tasted and it was done perfectly. This is my first time here and I'm glad I came in. I put the rice and eggplant with tofu on my plate at home, very generous portions so I have left overs.

We visited grains for lunch and enjoyed a couple vegan meals and some tasty kombucha. I had the philly cheese steak and my wife had the larb. Both had amazing flavors. We also had the tempura kale that was surprisingly light and fulfilling. The service was friendly and the place had a fun vibe.

If you're a vegan and you like food you should come here and eat food and be a vegan. Everything we ordered was excellent.

First time here, and just started being a vegan in training. I have had the food here on door dash, and loved it. So, me and my boyfriend decided to come here in person to save money. The place is lovely, classical music playing, atmosphere is calm, and chill. Workers are amazing, and nice. Food is amazing, prices are decent, and worth it. People must come here in person instead of ordering food online. To give more support for this place cause it is amazing here! I love it. Me and my boyfriend is going to make this place our regular spot.

We came here for lunch and liked everything we ordered. We couldn’t stop eating the popcorn chicken, it was crunchy on the outside and moist on the inside (definitely get this as your starter!). The garlic potato wedges were delightful as well. We also ordered the grain garden dish, which was just average for my tastes. Shared the passionfruit and orange kombucha on tap and I highly recommend it if it’s available. Excellent service! Great vegan spot!

Great experience at Grains. Good service and a delicious range of vegan food.

I recently discovered this great spot, and liked it a lot. The staff is very friendly, making the whole dining experience welcoming. The menu is diverse, offering tasty options for vegans, non-vegans and more. What stands out is the simple yet delicious approach to plant-based dishes, showing creativity without being overly fancy. The ambiance is cozy, with a nod to eco-friendliness and stylish in the decor at the same time. It's a nice touch that adds to the overall vibe. The staff seems genuinely passionate about what they do, and it reflects in their service. Whether you're a long-time vegan or just exploring plant-based options, this restaurant has something for everyone. I'd recommend giving it a try, and I'm looking forward to going back for more. It's a solid choice if you're into good food in a friendly setting.

8/26/22; a spacious Thai vegetarian restaurant on Adam’s Ave in San Diego. They even carry craft beer. Had the “calamari” mushroom app which was cut into strips and came with a light lime-infused dip. On the yummy scale registers 6/10. The pad Thai was missing some ingredients as they ran out, rates 6/10. The drunken Angel pasta was the best, veggies and “meatless” chicken was 8/10. The tofu imitation meat is not as well disguised as in other places, but I would come here again.

This was our first time at grains. We ordered a few things and everything was delicious. Especially the Buffalo cauliflower and the bahn mi. Sizes are generous so we had to take some food home. We went there at around 3pm and it wasn’t busy. I definitely recommend this place to any vegan or anyone wanting to try vegan food out. My boyfriend is a major meat eater and loves everything!

This restaurant is a gem! Tried the salt & pepper calamari, Buffalo cauliflower, Philly cheese steak and bahn mi sandwich. All were delicious!!

Anyone interested in trying flavors from Southeast Asia should definitely come here and experience the magic of the chef combining the spices together with wholesome ingredients to make the dishes stand out. Their popcorn cauliflower and the bahn mi sandwiches have been my favorite since trying them. I’ve tried to find the same dishes elsewhere when I’m not here, but it’s impossible. You won’t find a better vegan bahn mi sandwich or the popcorn cauliflower with the same taste as here. Thank you Grains for being my top choice and my go to meal whenever I’m in San Diego.

Absolutely LOVED this place!!!! The food was phenomenal with so many wonderful options!!!! My favorite was the soup!!! Staff was "ok" didn't really engage much... Will be going back in the future!

Top-notch atmosphere, friendly service and delicious vegan menu with gluten-free options. I got the "Grains Garden", and it totally hit the spot. I can see how others have found this particular dish underwhelming, but being in the mood for healthy, tasty veggies, it was perfect for me – though a bit more tofu would’ve been welcome. Plenty more menu options (I hear the banh mi is fantastic) - wish I'd found this place earlier in my visit! If I lived in SD, I'd be eating here allll the time. Indoor and outdoor seating. Street parking only.

One of the best take our experiences my husband I have ever experienced happened on our short vacation in San diego. We were stating right across from Grains and figured we could try them out. We got some grilled portobello along with tempura chicken which was obviously not chicken but tasted really good. I got an Asian platter with mushrooms substituting for chicken. My husband got noodles with tofu and both of our moms were delicious. I would highly recommend this place to people even if you are not vegan or vegetarian.

The food here is simply amazing. I love that it's all vegan dishes at the same prices as non-vegan dishes. Out of the four dishes I've tried (at the time of writing), I couldn't pick a favorite. They've all been that tasty. The best part is that Trolley Barn Park is a block away, perfect for a lunchtime picnic.

Found this place on Uber eats and decided to risk it and order and wow do not regret it! I was craving for some vegan “wings” and found this place had some. First thing I ordered and then saw they had “popcorn chicken” needed to try it, then saw they had a vegan philly and finally the “calamari”. Ordered everything to try it. The Buffalo wings made from cauliflower are sooo gooddd. Would come here already for those alone. The popcorn chicken also cauliflower, was really good the outside texture was similar to that of regular popcorn chicken. The vegan philly was good and so was the calamari. Everything I tried was good and will be coming here for all the vegan options. If you’re vegan you need to try it and if you’re not vegan you still need to try it.

Love this place. 😀 The food is great 🍜. The staff is excellent 👌 My brother in law wants to go thru every dish because he was impressed with the first three he got in three visits. We ate here again on 2/19/2023. We will pay photos of the appetizer we had today, along with the cup of coffee ☕️ I had. I had the Curry 🍛 tonight. The taste was excellent.

Cute place - went on a Saturday afternoon and there was no wait. You order at the counter and then sit where you'd like. I enjoyed the kombucha on tap options, and they also have beer and wine available. We ordered the Tokyo fries, bahn mi, and tom kah soup. All were delicious and served at the perfect temperature. The food was all flavorful and the service was friendly. I'd return here again.

Great chill and fun place to grab some delicious and creative food! I’d definitely come back to explore more of their menu.

Ordered carry out after a flight into SAN- everything was very tasty. Loved the diverse menu...get the Tokyo Fries!! Looking forward to planning to return for dine in! **Updated- got the Tokyo fries & curry during a second visit but dining in ... still amazing!!

Food is fantastic! The staff and the space are welcoming.

I ordered the Popcorn "Chicken" and the Banh Mi Pulled Pork Sandwich with a glass of fresh kombucha. The host was so friendly and the food was amazing! Awesome mixture of textures and flavors and great ambience.

I should give this place one star for tricking me that it was meat I was eating. But it was so good it gets all the stars.

Outstanding!

First time vegans .....great meals

The food was really good! The service is a little slow but the food is amazing.

Amazing Bahn Mi sandwich and everything is plant based!! It’s a great spot with super fresh ingredients

This place is amazing and we had such an awesome experience. The larb tofu was phenomenal and we got the stir fry eggplant and it was so delicious 😫❤️ definitely coming back again!

Let me start by saying that I am not a vegan or vegetarian in any way shape or form. I love cheeseburgers, I love bacon, I love cheese, I love ice cream, I love anything fried, and will probably die a couple years early because of it ha. BUT THIS PLACE IS AMAZING. I was so blown away by the Philly sandwich and fried kale, and now I can’t wait to go back to try other things on the menu. Who would’ve known that I would like vegan cheese??? I ordered online and went to pick it up, and it was ready just on time, which is also a huge bonus when you have a busy schedule.

I've been coming here for a few years and it NEVER disappoints! My partner and I are obsessed with the Dragon Balls. My go to is the Philly cheese sandwich. I have never had such convincing vegan cheese anywhere else in my life. This is definitely one of our favorite go to spots for lunch or dinner

The ranch dressing for the buffalo cauliflower is 🔥banh mi is good too

food was good but wish i knew the philky came with fries because i orderes a side of wedges not knowing the philly had those fries. The kombucha was a little flat but they where so nice and switched it uo to a different one.

This place was a very nice surprise, for an extremely satisfactory lunch. Reasonable prices, quick service--and the Pepper-glazed Chick'n Strips were delicious!

Grains was a WONDERFUL discovery we made in San Diego!!! One of the best places to experience vegan food in all over San Diego. We had the fries which had a different kind of dressing then usual, a tahini maple dressing garnished with sesame seeds. Cauliflower wings were a hit too. Crispy from outside and soft from inside with perfect amount of sauce on top. For mains we had these noodles with Tofu and greens (it was their special that day), it was MINDBLOWING!! I wish I could try all their other stuff too. I would 100% recommend this place. I gave 4 stars as I found the service to be a bit poor and rude.

One of the best vegan dishes i’ve ever had! - the pepper glazed “chicken strips”. The place was clean, service was decent, food was hot and fresh. Will definitely go back again on my next visit to San Diego!

The food is soooooo good!! And the staff is so nice :) Highly recommend the pepper “chicken” strips and mango sticky rice 🤤

I had been meaning to come here for a while now and I finally did! Super fast and amazing service! Gulped all the delicious food in no time!

I have been dying to try this place and it did not disappoint! Everything from the food, ambience, service and prices were exactly on point. I will definitely be returning and I am telling all my local vegans to check it out.

MOST AMAZING VEGAN FOOD and the best ambiance to eat 10/10 will go again

Grains Vegan Cafe is a good hidden neighborhood spot for flavorful vegan eats. My rating for this restaurant is a 7 out of 10 happy healthy vegans worldwide.

OMG the pepper chicken special was frikkin amazing. 10/10 will return

Yellow Curry & Grains Garden were delicious, veggies were fresh and crisp.

Amazingly good vegan ramen! and all of the sushi is vegan too I love it! This place was pretty busy when we arrived about an hour after opening, so there was a bit of a wait, I imagine it's better to get there at opening!

Hands down, the best popcorn "chicken" I've ever had. The BBQ and ranch sauce are amazing!! Picture shows 2 orders.

Food was delicious. I got the “pulled pork” and was not disappointed! For a vegetarian, this was a great find. It was not overpriced either, decent sized portions.

Vegetarian cafe with Urban/Industrial vibe. Good selection of microbrews as well as Kombucha on tap. Menu is limited but tasty. The Yellow Thai curry was delicious, served more as a soup with a side of Jasmine rice.

We got the tom kah soup, salt and pepper mushroom calamari, and the larb wrap. Everything was fantastic! This was our second time having them. Their angel pasta is also great. I cant wait to eat from here again

Grains is my favorite vegan restaurant in San Diego! Their staff is super friendly, helpful and professional. My favorite dish is the drunken angel, but I also love the grains garden, the tofu nuggets, potato wedges and edamame! The location is super central and the place is spacious and super cute. They also serve beers, hard cider and kombucha.

Amazing vegan options; both comfort food and lighter options.

Vegan deliciousness and friendly staff! I eat the larb all the time. Sometimes I switch it up to the pan fried fettuccine, I can drink a gallon of that broth it comes in. Soo good. There’s usually a special of this pepper chicken made with oyster mushrooms oh myyyyy gawd it’s soooooo good. Definitely try it! Thai teas here are my favorite! And the best part of it all is that this place is 100% Vegan so you can comfortably order it allllllllll. Woooo!

Their food is really good and pretty affordable. The only problem we had was them putting an incorrect item in our order but still good! Deff get the soup!

Wow this was delicious! The fettucine was out of this world and the bahn mi was a unique take on the sandwich that made you stop and appreciate each bite. I went here a few years ago and had a bad experience so haven’t gone back until today and I’m glad I did. This will be a new favorite and it’s all vegan! Minus one star because it’s COVID and they didn’t offer a touch free payment.

An absolute must! Don't shut away because it's vegetarian food. The tastes are amazing!

I had the best bahn mi I have ever consumed here. The potato wedges that come with it are also amazing. Highly recommend! Will definitely be coming back :)

One word.... AMAZING! Great tasting food and awesome customer service! Definitely coming back!

Vegan food and the atmosphere here is above par. Normally I would have posted a pic but food looked so good I couldn't stop. Will surely make a return trip. It has a good interior.

Best vegan apps in town! The popcorn cauliflower "chicken" is perfect, and that's before you even dip them in their fantastic housemade ranch and BBQ! And how amazing that they are run by the SWEETEST family and even make their own pasta?! Visit them to support local eats, a vegan menu, great prices, family over fortune, and hard work!

Wonderful Vegan flavors, size, place, prices, and customer service......

I wouldn't consider myself a vegan but I do love trying new things and this place was great.

Love the comfort food aspect of this place! Staff is so helpful and kind, you can’t go wrong on the menu!

Pop corn chicken its amazing

Everytime I visited for lunch I enjoyed my food and my time there.

Ultimately, a very okay experience. The initial greeting was confusing as we walked in and stood awkwardly waiting to know if we should seat ourselves or wait to be seated. Service was also fairly timid -- we were served promptly and food arrived promptly, but were not helped again until it was the time for the check. No checkups, no water refills, no dishes pulled. Food was what really brings this into a two star. The cauliflower wings were underbattered, the house pasta was linguini in curry (???), and the banh mi was just simply not banh mi. It tasted more like a Philly cheese steak with cilantro. Best part of the meal were the fried potatoes that came with the banh mi. Pretty okay experience + kind of bad food = two stars

Dandy

So happy to have another great plant-based option in San Diego. Overall great food with some misses. I had the buffalo cauliflower bites which were great! I also had the kale salad, the was a little too mustard-y for my taste and the kale could have used a good massage before serving. We ordered the potato wedges to share and they were very greasy and surprisingly bland, least favorite of the options. My friend ordered the drunken angel pasta dish and it was delicious! Had an unexpected thai twist to it.

(Translated by Google) Excellent place to eat vegan. 😍👌👌 (Original) Excelente lugar para comer vegan. 😍👌👌

Changed my view on vegan food

Delicious and healthy, all vegan options! Cute little place, fantastic service. Very clean and friendly. Family, friends, handicap accessible.

This cozy plant base restaurant had me and my wife very satisfied. You know when you have that good feeling when you enter restaurant? You’ll have that here. Their menu has plenty of delicious appetizers, main dishes and for my delight a lot of good beers on tap!

I order over the phone, I was told 15min I arrived in 10min. I ordered Vegan Pullpork sandwiches with garlic fries. Fries were old and sandwich was cold and dry. Unfortunately I was back on the highway and couldn't turn around.

Lance told me that there is a back yard kitchen with actual meat and the oil comes from another restaurant where they serve meat At which is off 54 th st I believe