Vegan comfort food in a casual, fast food setting with a drive-through and a dog-friendly garden patio. Uses 100% non-gmo ingredients. Choices range from burgers, wraps, and fries, to tenders, tacos, shakes, and desserts. All sauces are house-made. Relocated from 2965 5th Ave. Open Mon 11:00am-7:00pm, Wed-Fri 11:00am-7:00pm, Sat-Sun 11:00am-8:00pm. Closed Tue.
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2611 El Cajon Blvd , San Diego, California, USA, 92104
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- Outdoor seating
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267 Reviews
First Review by divine_health
Gem26
Points +114
Awesome Pie - Edit
I really like their pre packaged items here such as their pie. It is so good I highly recommend grabbing a slice if you are here. I prefer grabbing and going as seating is outdoors. They do have a drive though for when all the parking places around it are taken.
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ameuleners
Points +234
Yum! - Edit
I had the BLTA on a wrap. It was really yummy! I’d eat here again. I’d like to try some of their other stuff!
Read morePros: All vegan
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carrienign
Points +93
Great vegan sandwiches! - Edit
Love the mushroom burger with the tempeh patty. Whichever burger you get--definitely consider the tempeh patty because it's their best patty option! I prefer the regular fries or slaw. Every time we got the sweet potatoes fries, they were full of oil, ruling out that it wasn't an isolated incident.
Read moreI also enjoy all the outdoor sitting areas. When it's cooler, they'll turn the heaters on for you.
I never got any of the prepared goods from the cooler, but there is always a lot there (desserts and wraps) and they all look really appetizing.
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ScottCline
Points +3327
Delicious vegan tacos - Edit
This was my first time here. I really enjoyed the “chicken” street tacos.... very flavorful and nice texture. The tortillas were fresh and soft. The French fries were a little bland/dry but not too bad with the provided ketchup. Overall, I would be back. This was delicious fast food vegan! Rest assured while the menu has “burger” and “chicken” on it, it is all vegan.
Read morePros: Lots of options, Inexpensive , Delicious tacos
Cons: Fries were on the bland side but good w/ ketchup
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xquitx
Points +44
Fantastic! - Edit
The staff were so kind and friendly and our meal was wonderful. I’m going to make it a point to come back next time I’m in San Diego.
Read morePros: Large menu, Inexpensive with decent portion sizes, Low-key patio seating
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Megsicle
Points +330
First stop in SD - Edit
Love coming here! This was my first real vegan restaurant I had ever been to years ago when I was first vegetarian. They take fast food/comfort food and make it a little healthier with quality ingredients.
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MaryDenholm
Points +329
I’m not a junk food vegan thus the 3 stars - Edit
Great in a pinch or if craving vegan fast food. I ordered the TLTG - which is a tempeh lettuce tomato with guacamole sandwich. It was the healthiest thing I could find and it was pretty good but small. Tried a sip of a milkshake and it was ok also. The two times I’ve been they were out of a lot of things on the menu.
Read morePros: Completely vegan , Seem to frequently be out of menu items
Cons: Small portions
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whtwethnkwebcome
Points +158
Tastes like “vegan food” - Edit
Might as well just go next door
Read morePros: It’s vegan
Cons: Doesn’t taste that good, Ice cream was not edible , Did not get our order right
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TwistedVegan
Points +20
My milkshake... - Edit
The Buffalo Chicken Fries and the Strawberry and Vanilla shakes make the trip worth it. The food is average and I found the burgers plain, so I would not come hungry. I will return for the fries and shakes. :)
Read morePros: BUFFALIO CHICKEN FRIES, Delicious Shakes
Cons: Average Burgers, Smaller Portions, Price
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TravelingThroughLife1
Points +3337
Tasty - Edit
Relatively fast vegan food. Buffalo chicken sandwich was great! The burger was just ok
Read morePros: Vegan
Cons: Expensive , Needs to be more flavorful
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baby.granola
Points +40
Great food, amazing burgers, fantastic customer service - Edit
I have a nut allergy so finding good vegan cheese can be really hard. They have some cashew cheeses but the cheese they put on their burgers is usually nut free and SUPER good. My favorite thing to get is a buffalo chicken sandwich, and their classic french fries are phenomenal. I drag my meat-eating boyfriend to it all the time and he loves it anyways!
Read morePros: Gluten free options, Great customer service , Enjoyable for all diets/ dietary restrictions
Cons: Very small and can get pretty busy , A little pricey
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Jaspinkgrl01
Points +64
Good food - Edit
The food that my family ordered tasted great, but they have small portions. Someone would probably have to order two of the loaded fries if that’s what they’re only eating.
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AlannahAloyseNeedha
Points +82
Needs work - Edit
The cookies and cream shake tastes like Graham crackers and the kombucha float is not my favorite. Bland burgers and the animal style fries were kind of off? Like the cracked pepper on them threw off the original animal style fries that I like, BUT the bacon cheddar ranch fries were awesome! Those are worth a trip on their own. Will definitely come back to try something else.
Read morePros: Lots of options, Very friendly staff, Some good choices
Cons: About 20-25 dollars a person, Some bland choices
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TattedYankee
Points +376
Delicious - Edit
I had to try their food because a couple of the owners own Plant Power Fast Food. It was very delicious. I will be back. They even have a drive thru
Read morePros: Lots of options, Drive thru
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swrobel
Points +257
Meh - Edit
I really want to love this place but it just has too many flaws. The food is good but not great. Their burger patties have been eclipsed by the better offerings from Beyond & Impossible. Their carne asada is pretty flavorful but the texture is off. There are better versions at other places I've eaten. On top of that the $9 California burrito was barely bigger than the palm of my hand (see photo). No self respecting San Diego burrito joint would dare hand a customer something that small. Finally, they give you tons of disposable stuff if you eat in. It killed me having to use tapatio packets but there was no alternative. I don't think I'll be back.
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Kyrena
Points +78
Pretty Alright - Edit
We ate in instead of using the drive through feature (though that part is great). The service was very fast, we didn't have to wait for our food long at all. The food was not amazing, but not bad either. We got animal fries (delicious), mushroom burger and fuego burger (pretty good), and a choc/PB shake (not good, watery). The burger patties didn't have a whole lot of flavor and the burgers didn't go crazy with toppings, but they weren't bad (really good buns). The shake was the worst part of our order. The chocolate ice cream machine ran out or broke or something, so they used vanilla instead. Which was fine, but it was so watery and thin.
Read moreThe outdoor patio seating is a nice idea, but I'm not sure how much maintenance happens out there. All the tables and chairs were just kind of sticky and gross feeling.
Overall, I would eat here again. They have so many different things, I'd love to keep working my way through the menu. I don't think it would be my first choice though.
Pros: All vegan, duh!, Quick service!, Both drive through and parking available!
Cons: Food is hit and miss. , Expensive. , Patio seating area is kind of icky.
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RossEcheverria
Points +216
California burrito please! - Edit
So happy I found this place years ago. Never disappoints. Right next to Donna jean so it’s perfect when my husband and I can’t decide where to go. We go to both!
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ThatsVegayzing
Points +781
Finally! Amazing vegan soft-serve - Edit
Cute fast food vegan restaurant located in Hillcrest, San Diego. Healthy vegan junk food is their specialty!
Read moreFood***
We ordered the vegan soft-serve ice cream—vanilla and chocolate twist. You get a good amount for the price and this vegan soft-serve is actually very good and authentic to the dairy version. The chocolate chip cookie was seriously scrumptious with its traditional bake and an added pinch of cinnamon.
Atmosphere***
Parking on site and street parking and despite it being small inside it was clean, well-lit and the menu on wall is clear and concise.
Service***
Quick, easy, and with a smile!
Price$
Actual fast food prices! Bring this to NEW YORK—PLEASE! 🙏🏻
Pros: The best vegan soft-serve I’ve had yet!
Cons: No seating room
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ShelbieMoser
Points +238
Fast Food Fast Love - Edit
Really enjoyed my burger and chili cheese fries. So so so good, I will def be back. #eatingwithshelbie
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hellokicia
Points +75
Great Fast Vegan Food - Edit
Quick service, delicious food. Will definitely be going back for more!
Read morePros: Fast, delicious, has parking
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sapientia
Points +1235
Affordable delicious food - Edit
Best stop in San Diego for fast vegan food with real flavor. Not too spicy nor pricey
Read morePros: Great options
Cons: Small indoor eating area
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lorind13
Points +267
It was fast, it was good. - Edit
Evolution turned out just what I expected, tasty vegan fast food. I tried the fried chicken bacon swiss wrap and a cookies and cream shake, would definitely go back 👌🏻
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theevetree
Points +158
sooooooo good!! - Edit
good prices, great food, fantastic service, & an overall nice place to be. so many options too. had the california burrito which i highly recommend. so fast & convenient too. want to try everything!!
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iligirl76
Points +89
Lack of customer service. - Edit
I discovered Evolution last year when I was in SD. The food was very tasty for vegan fast food they do a good job. Sadly since moving to the area I found myself choosing to go here less and less due to the lack of customer service. Last summer they had super friendly people working here, they always greeted you with a smile, and were always happy to answer questions about the menu. Lately when I’ve come in, customers were lucky if someone says hello at all. More recently they have on several times forgotten to put things in my bag that were part of my to go orders. That really stinks especially when you realize it after you get home. Today was the last straw for me. I walked in and there were 2 gentleman in front of me, one girl at the register taking a to go order on the phone, and no one in sight to help those of us waiting. Finally a person I’ve come to know as one of the mangers came up and took the order of the guys in front of me. But then after them he turned his back to me and the other people in line and starting talking with his employee I guess about the to go order. He never acknowledged me or the other people in line even to say be with you in a minute. So I stood there a couple more minutes while a 3rd employee walked over again not offering to help us waiting, before I finally just walked out. It’s sad as a vegan I want to support vegan businesses. As I said the food is vegan fast food it’s good, but the lack of customer service is a bummer.
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KaylenaBecker
Points +335
Amazing food! - Edit
I ate here before going vegan and I was hooked! They have just about any kind of food you are craving! I ended up with the California burrito which proved to me that vegan food could be just as good (actually better) then the traditional version. It is a little more than I would like to pay for fast food but the quality is great!
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Llamalover2580
Points +241
Dope - Edit
Excellent fast food vegan food. I've gone a few times and have been very happy!
Read morePros: Options up the wazoo , Fast, Good atmosphere
Cons: Lots of single-serving things (cups, napkins, etc)
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sjwinn9
Points +85
Great tastes! - Edit
So many options to choose from. Replicated a California burrito perfectly.
Read morePros: Great atmosphere , Eco-friendly , Nice attentive employees
Cons: Parking lot sucks
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