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Plant Power Fast Food

Restaurant Fast food restaurant Vegan restaurant

👍👍 Great food, fast service. It is hard to find close parking so if you order online (full menu on their website) then pick up in 10 min. We parked in a empty "reserved" parking lot for 2 min (actual time) in and out fast! Worth it!! People often mention vegan, burger, fast, good, fries, order, time, delicious, great, Great,


Address

5842 Hardy Ave, San Diego, CA 92115

Website

www.plantpowerfastfood.com

Contact

(619) 542-9393

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (168 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 11 AM to 9 PM
  • Sunday: 11 AM to 9 PM
  • Monday: 11 AM to 9 PM
  • Tuesday: 11 AM to 9 PM
  • Wednesday: 11 AM to 9 PM
  • Thursday: 11 AM to 9 PM
  • Friday: 11 AM to 9 PM

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  • 5/5 Stephenie 3 years ago on Google
    Great food, fast service. It is hard to find close parking so if you order online (full menu on their website) then pick up in 10 min. We parked in a empty "reserved" parking lot for 2 min (actual time) in and out fast! Worth it!!
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Amy M. 3 months ago on Google • 89 reviews New
    Delicious vegan fast food! Easy to order online then pick up in store! Great adult and kid options! Burritos and burgers and fries were all insanely good!!! Clean and friendly and love that it’s on campus to get more people to eat vegan!! Highly recommend!!!

  • 5/5 Andy L. 9 months ago on Google • 68 reviews
    Probably the best vegan fast food we’ve had and it’s pretty solid fast food in general. The star of our meal was the Nashville Hot “Chicken” Sandwich - the coleslaw really made it.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Diane H. 2 months ago on Google • 82 reviews New
    All items on the menu are exclusively plant-based, catering to the needs of vegan individuals. The taste of the vegan burger is satisfactory, considering its unique composition. The strawberry iced tea is truly remarkable, offering a refreshing and delightful experience. Furthermore, the cashier provided excellent service, even going the extra mile by offering a complimentary cookie due to a slight delay in our order. It is often these small gestures that leave a lasting impression. Rest assured, your establishment has gained a loyal customer in me, and I will most certainly be returning in the future.

  • 5/5 Myles J. 4 years ago on Google
    You really can’t go wrong with the food at Plant Power. Everything is tasty, and now, having been to all five of their locations, I am happy to report that the quality is consistent across all of them. If I went to SDSU, I would be here a few times a week. The service was friendly and pretty fast, though it was not that busy tonight. The Buffalo 66 is the highlight of the menu in my opinion and I would only recommend getting it as a wrap if you’re driving—otherwise the bun is the way to go.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Stephanie C. 2 years ago on Google
    Fries were awesome! Not salty at all! Great vegan options. I had the 'fish filet' and it was pretty good. My girlfriend had the Rambler and she loved it. We both ordered shakes and they were awesome and non dairy! I would highly recommend this place for all vegans and even non vegans.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Heather S. 9 months ago on Google • 57 reviews
    Very good! It was slightly pricey but we personally don't have any vegan fast food where we're from so worth it for us

  • 5/5 Danielle L. 4 months ago on Google • 45 reviews
    Incredible vegan fast food. 10/10. I had the bacon cheese burger, an AMAZING crispy chicken caesar salad, and of course the iconic fries. The iconic fries are similar to the familiar animal style fries, but WAY better. The menu is absolutely huge, and not only has ice cream, but milkshakes and blizzards too. The food was fast and absolutely delicious. Please bring a location to the PNW!

  • 5/5 Luke B. 1 month ago on Google • 24 reviews New
    So impressed! - spicy 'chicken' sandwich, chocolate peanut butter shake, sweet potato fries, chicken salad, all fantastic. Access to the store was a little interesting but worth it, beautiful shop, great staff. -my favorite part was that after I had fast food, I actually felt great
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Aura Master N. 3 years ago on Google
    Terrific Plant Base Food👍
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lily K. 1 year ago on Google
    Really good vegan ‘fast food’. As a meat eater I can barely tell the difference. As for the vegan cheese and sauces I’m allergic to dairy and egg so I couldn’t tell ya lol. Great oat milk shakes!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Sekou Y. 3 years ago on Google
    Good food...but employees need some diversity training. Seems if you have an African name they "forget" how to process your order and make you wait longer...and don't get me started on how much money I've paid for extra sides only for them to "forget" those as well...
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Annette P. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent Food and its not meat i love meat but i also love all the food at this wonderful meatless place Who Knew Now You Know i like eating at this healthy place
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Robin S. 3 years ago on Google
    Big Zac was very good, as was the chicken wrap and the milkshakes. I am not vegan, but my daughter is and I couldn't believe how much it tasted like a regular beef burger. Staff was great. Masks, social distancing, and hand sanitizer. A little spendy of the quality of the food was exceptional.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vivian P. 1 year ago on Google
    Can y’all bring this to the east coast 😫 so good! Wish we had time to try more of the sandwich options. Definitely better than most vegan fast casual/fast food I’ve tried
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marco M. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent Humburgers in San Diego
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Margarito C. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice, fast and friendly
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Ana T. 4 years ago on Google
    If I can give 0 stars I would. Usually go to the one in OB but opted for the SDSU location because it’s closer. Bad choice. My boyfriend ordered at 6:11pm on 1/20. It is currently 6:49 and we have not received our order. Staff claims they are backed up but how? If people who ordered after him are getting their food first?! And we can’t even ask for a refund b/c all sales are final. So now we’re here stuck waiting... Edit** apparently they “lost the ticket” Beyond furious Never coming here again
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Jennifer J. 2 years ago on Google • 32 reviews
    So I was looking for a vegan burger place or something as close to healthy as I could get and this place was a suggestion. I was craving a burger and fries and decided to check it out. BE WARNED ⚠️ The parking here is little to non-existent ⚠️ I litterly mean they rent out a spot in an apartment building complex and have one spot you can park in for only 10 min. I had parking guy tell me I had to park down the way and walk up but it was only 15 min parking and there was a parking garage but for SDSU students it looked like. Oh yah also there are so many people walking around as it is located in with the SDSU college! I drove around what felt like the entire campus. I was apparently going down a one way that I had no idea and then got myself going down roads I didn't think I should be. I was so stressed to the point of tears and called the place and asked where I should park because I was going to give up. I got there and ordered. The staff is very nice. The food.....not so much. Definitely a miss. The presentation was terrible as you can see. The fries were so salty and greasy because they are so small ot was pretty much all grease. I got a kombucha float that has icecream in it. After sadly ordering it I realized I should have it due to health reasons. When my order came up I giggled and shyly explained I shouldn't have this drink and didn't realize that until after. She laughed and said "well atleast you can eat the icecream". I wasn't offered anything else but it's my fault for not remember what I should and shouldn't have. Also another thing ⚠️ don't get the kombucha float unless you can drink it right away! The ice cream is sickening sweet on it own. Again I couldn't drink the kombucha and was just taking it home. The kombucha was litterly pushing the icecream out of the cup and I had to pull over at one point to scrape off the top! I was so upset I just wanted to throw it out of my car but I dont condone littering. I am giving two stars as I believe they are onto something with a vegan sandwich place but the quality and prices (I paid 24 for my drink, sandwich and fries) are just not at all worth it when there are other places that I think are just better overall. I can see this place only being good for the people going to school there as it is convenient for them but not outside patrons. The whole experience was terrible. The burger tasted ok. I won't be going back though.

  • 5/5 Nathan A. 2 years ago on Google
    Plant Power is delicious AF!!! I'm super stoked to see them expanding. I used to have to drive to OB every time. I just found about the SDSU location!!! Definitely very consistent no matter what location you choose. They only have parking spot for pickup here, but it's College area, what you gonna do, ya know.

  • 4/5 Sarah Conway S. 1 year ago on Google
    Honestly, the menu options are fantastic!! Love the variety of classics, especially the Big Zac, and yummy spruced up options like the Western or Holy Guacamole. The iconic and regular fries and the milkshakes are fantastic. Vegan cheesecakes, brownies, and cookies are available for desserts as well as floats and soft serve ice cream! The sodas are cane sugar variants that are naturally made. There are cute free stickers by the register too. The staff are college students for the most part so there are issues with missing or incorrect items pretty often - just be sure to check your order before you leave. The food is also usually pretty light on the sauce compared to other locations. They handle errors really well and have always been very friendly here. Their onion rings are delicious but you only get 2 small ones for $1.50 - unsure if that was an error as we've only tried the rings once. Other locations we've been to have had a much better experience with the quality and accuracy of food delivered consistently. Parking is almost nonexistent, just one parking space outside!

  • 5/5 Maria E. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing place! The girl who took my order, Veronica was so friendly and nice! Defo will be going back.

  • 5/5 Roz 2 years ago on Google
    The shakes here are straight up amazing (vegan or not, this is one of the best shakes I have ever had). Also the location is lovely with a big deck for eating outside. As for the savory food, the buffalo wings are fantastic and hit the spot

  • 4/5 Kevin R. 2 years ago on Google
    Pretty good place for vegan and vegetarian foods and their fries were good but extremely skinny and small that's the only draw back to the place.

  • 4/5 Lucas N. 2 years ago on Google
    Alright food, burger patties were terribly thin though and took more away from the burger than it gives. Brownie was alright, but not worth the expense. Milkshakes were absolute fire though.

  • 5/5 Rory 2 years ago on Google
    YOU HAVE TO TRY THE SHAKES!!! They are vegan! 10/10 AND the vegan chicken nuggets too and iconic fries! Burgers are good taste like a standard vegan burger :)

  • 5/5 Abigail G. 1 year ago on Google
    I used to love McChickens and the last one I had was probably around 2011 or 2012 so I was super impressed and excited by their 'chicken' burger, 110% satisfying and always look forward to the next time I treat myself to fast food because they are my #1 choice🤤😋 Fries are also on point! Very friendly customer service as well and breezy, relaxed environment.

  • 5/5 Carl W. 2 years ago on Google
    The Vegan Council has not accepted my application for promotion yet, but I can certainly feel my vegan powers getting stronger every time I load up on calories here instead of basically anywhere else within walking distance of campus, so there's that

  • 1/5 Tyler M. 3 years ago on Google
    Never eat here again. I had the iconic burger and fries and I'm not vegan or vegetarian so that might be why but I felt sick eating it. The shake was still good had a weird taste but wasn't bad.

  • 5/5 Derek C. 2 months ago on Google • 19 reviews New
    Sometimes, you want some old-fashioned junk food, and this place gets that. Their iconic fries are a great impression of animal fries. And they have lots of menu items. Their beef patty substitute could be better, but their bacon, cheese, chicken, and sauce substitutes are all on point. Especially their blue cheese substitute for buffalo. Their milkshakes are a bit too sweet, but they have lots of options. And they have nice cane sugar soda and some fancy tea and juice options.

  • 5/5 C C H. 1 year ago on Google
    I love the spicy "chicken" sandwich. Never disappoints. Make sure to get a strawberry milkshake and iconic fries to complete your meal.

  • 5/5 Morgan 1 year ago on Google
    Best vegan fast food!

  • 5/5 Christine A. 1 year ago on Google
    Tried this place when visiting San Diego on vacation and I really wish we had one in NJ! I had a burger and animal style fries along with a chocolate milkshake. Everything was so good. I ended up going back to a different location the day we flew back but ended up with a stomach ache and on the toilet for ages lmao. It is fast food after all. I wouldn't recommend having burger, fries, and milkshake all at once

  • 5/5 Kiana D. 8 months ago on Google
    Nice spot, tucked in the corner. Patio seating available & enjoyable *however* not too much shade coverage. Can be crowded due to proximity of college campus. Despite that, it's probably one of the better vegan options in the area so if you can go when it's not busy, that's the best. Recommend this spot if you want a quick vegan meal. Shakes and fried chicken wrap, delicious!

  • 5/5 Максим �. 1 year ago on Google
    Wow! 🤩 I can’t believe! Is it real vegan burgers?🤔 Becouse I didn’t feeling difference between regular’s and vegan’s burgers. I recommend Chicken Sandwich and Big Zac 👍🏻lt was very delicious!🇺🇦🇺🇸Thanks!

  • 5/5 Victor F. 1 year ago on Google
    Hey Everyone 👋 I Was Very Surprised About How Good The Food Tasted Here. I Recommend The Buffalo 6 & I Even Did A Vlog About It. Positive Vibes 💯

  • 3/5 Norine P. 4 years ago on Google
    Could be 100x better. Food is ok, it's not much variety if you are use to the other one in OB. Only stairs surrounding it. Not wheelchair or stroller accessible so dont even try. Shakes are watery, milked down and pour like milk rather than a shake. No close parking had to park a few blocks away and pay. Burgers are good. I wouldn't come here again, rather drive a bit more for better quality and more variety

  • 5/5 Juan Z. 1 year ago on Google
    Always amazing service here and quick, delicious vegan meals made to order. The milkshake/burger combo makes it feel more as a nostalgic spot than a vegan eatery on campus.

  • 5/5 RPM_060 1 year ago on Google
    Sooooo yummy ! You won't be disappointed here if you are craving a good burger (vegan of course!🙂) The service is always friendly and kind.

  • 1/5 Lily R. 1 year ago on Google
    I have been a loyal customer since I first step foot onto this campus. I recently reached gold status, and I come here nearly every day as it brings me immense joy like no other. I come here with disappointment as more times than not this year, the fries are completely excluded from my bag even though they are included on the receipt and in meals every single time. I will come home from my treacherous walk to see my fryless tofu meals and brings me to absolute sorrow. Please do better.

  • 5/5 Austin K. 11 months ago on Google
    Fantastic vegan fast food. Their website lists the allergens in every item which is a huge bonus. The burgers are big, my only complaint is they have a little bit of the sweetness that vegan meat can have. The ice cream is great too.

  • 1/5 Izaiah S. 10 months ago on Google
    Customer service is probably like a two out of five, the food just doesn’t hit as good as it should like at other plant power locations. Been there about three times and each time has been worse. I would definitely recommend trying the other locations until they can fix this issue with how they cook the food.

  • 1/5 Julieta V. 10 months ago on Google
    The food is not as fresh or good as the Ocean Beach location. If you can, do yourself a favor and drive the extra 15 minutes. You will feel like you wasted your money after eating here. Not worth it.

  • 5/5 Richard V. 6 months ago on Google
    Been here a few times and tried something different each time and have never been disappointed. Everything has been delicious! Great seating options as well for a relaxed meal between classes

  • 5/5 Joel T. 5 months ago on Google
    I was never a fan of vegan food before this but this place is amazing! I truly loved it. Make sure to try the Big Zac burger and the cookies and cream snow day.

  • 5/5 Daphne 3 years ago on Google
    I went there last week and the food was delicious. Savannah was so kind and helpful.

  • 5/5 Randolph R. 3 years ago on Google
    Great vegan shakes 👌

  • 5/5 Calvino S. 3 years ago on Google
    Very delicious!!

  • 5/5 Keith B. 3 years ago on Google
    Best milk shakes!

  • 5/5 Karma P. 3 years ago on Google
    Love their food, super tasty

  • 4/5 Alma C. 3 years ago on Google
    Delicious food. Service can be really good but one time I had an employee make us wait for an extended amount of time even though we ordered online ahead of time

  • 5/5 Lucas R. 3 years ago on Google
    Love this place as a post workout treat.

  • 5/5 Desiree M. 3 years ago on Google
    Soooo good

  • 5/5 Annette P. 3 years ago on Google
    I had a great chicken salad NO MEAT I LOVE IT

  • 5/5 William R. 3 years ago on Google
    A must-try for any vegetarian/vegan or anyone curious about plant based foods! The only problem is choosing what to order (and it's fairly pricey, like a lot of imitation veg foods). Burgers, nuggets, fries, and sauces are all amazing! The soda selection is unique and each one is delicious. Really can't go wrong here!

  • 5/5 Xavier M. 3 years ago on Google
    delicious burger 🍔 im from az I will definitely come back !!

  • 5/5 Paul L. 4 years ago on Google
    I love Plant Power and thrilled there's an SDSU location. Somewhat limited menu compared to the other locations, but still pretty decent.

  • 5/5 Carlo O. 3 years ago on Google
    Great vegan fast food and service.

  • 5/5 Marlee 3 years ago on Google
    Just absolutely the best vegan fast food ever. Tenders are 💣 , the 66 wrap is 💣 , all condiments are 💣 , blueberry soda is 💣, all of it! Love love love this place! Staff is super nice also!

  • 5/5 Shelby R. 3 years ago on Google
    I am vegan and am diagnosed with hyperactive Celiac Disease, which means even a microscopic amount will make me sick within 3 minutes and I'll be sick for 3 days-2 months after. Given this information, I have been extremely weary on eating out anywhere especially because of cross contamination, and I just ate here for the first time out of faith and MANNNNN!!😭😭😭 I missed a good black bean burger and this place absolutely rocks!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!💗💗💗

  • 5/5 Mel B. 3 years ago on Google
    Great outside area. Love plant power food!

  • 3/5 Tdawg 3 years ago on Google
    Ocean beach location definitely better... I ordered a bacon cheese burger and there was no bacon. Also a Zac burger with bacon and jalapeños, no jalapeños :/. They just throw the straws in the bag with nothing covering them. Not to mention they are plastic straws so I felt bad that I just had to throw them away. But they had stuff all over them. Don’t trust it with Covid going around. You would think a vegan joint would have paper straws... but whatever. At least I got some of my money back throw postmates.

  • 3/5 Sandra H. 3 years ago on Google
    This place is in a wonderful location and the customer experience is not bad. Picking from a screen during the pandemic isn't awful, it's tolerable. The flavors of the burgers, however, is not tolerable. Very bland and dry, no spices and a very unremarkable sauce. I hate to knock them but the taste isn't there yet. I hope they get the flavor profile situation sorted out because many vegan eaters want a better experience.

  • 5/5 Diamond G. 4 years ago on Google
    Everything is great. My favorite is the bbq chicken sandwich. They just started serving breakfast. The bacon, egg, and cheese is amazing. I don't even know how they do it

  • 5/5 Tom K. 2 years ago on Google
    Trying everything on the menu so far everything is amazing! Crispy chicken tenders are on point especially in the wrap. Definitely try the shakes too!

  • 4/5 Keven J. 2 years ago on Google
    It's plant based fast food. I thought they did a great job creating the vegan version of food you shouldn't eat anyway. The shakes are good.

  • 4/5 Titan 3 years ago on Google
    Super cool place, been multiple times 🤙 Perfect vegan Munchies after a day of surfing and chilling at the beach! If you've NEVER tried vegaN food, try this place!

  • 4/5 Acie M. 4 years ago on Google
    Surprisingly good!!

  • 4/5 Sarah B. 4 years ago on Google
    Food is delicious, their shakes are not

  • 5/5 Bianca J. 4 years ago on Google
    Has a very nice space to eat and great food like always.

  • 5/5 Gustavo N. 4 years ago on Google
    The staff are very friendly and the dining environment is really clean and comfortable. I sometimes stop by on my way home from work and eat on the patio and listen to a podcast. Very relaxing after a long day of work.

  • 5/5 Mario S. 4 years ago on Google
    Shout out to Teo O for his excellent customer service! Good portions. Tasty food. Reasonably priced. Great pet friendly patio. Will be coming back!

  • 1/5 JD R. 2 years ago on Google
    AVOID!!!!!!! It is great food don’t get me wrong. However I can’t always make it to the physical store so I placed an online order through their website. An HOUR LATER and i still haven’t received my order or contacted regarding the status of my order. I got a text message from Postmates on how to track and the estimated delivery time kept increasing. I called Postmates and they don’t even have the order number or my name as active in the system. But hey who cares plant power got my money. Do not DO NOT give them your money at ALL!

  • 5/5 Black K. 4 years ago on Google
    Healthy burger food and drinks.

  • 5/5 Danila V. 4 years ago on Google
    Best Veggie burger, gotta try the Big Zac, OMG

  • 5/5 Bryan D. 4 years ago on Google
    Awesome meat alternatives!

  • 5/5 Miguel Aguilar J. 4 years ago on Google
    Great food! Thank you for the awesome service!

  • 5/5 Johanna N. 4 years ago on Google
    I really like this place, everything is so fresh and clean

  • 5/5 TYPHOON K. 4 years ago on Google
    The eatery is well decorated and maintained, with many nice people behind the counter; it's full of a new youthful persona. The items I ordered was the "Big Zac" burger with a New York Cheesecake, with a strawberry kumbatcha: very well made overall. You're getting what you order. The Big Zac is exactly what defines the burger. BIG. Topped that off with a delicious creamy, soft, cheesecake and practically a healthy soda and you got one awesome meal for a healthy appetite.

  • 5/5 Mike M. 3 years ago on Google
    Chicken great, burger wasn't for me. Shake was great. Will definitely be coming again


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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