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Plant-based chain founded 2006 and under ownership by Next Level from January 2024. Offering a variety of burgers, sandwiches, salads, bowls and more. Open Mon-Sun 11:00am-9:00pm.
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965 Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad, California, USA, 90211
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Featured Review
JonJon
Points +20759
Excellent vegan fast food - Edit
Veggie Grill offers a good variety of burgers including ones with Beyond Burger patties. I took the steakhouse burger with vegan cheese and found it excellent. Nothing was missing in this burger. You really have plenty of vegan choices in a diner-like restaurant. Besides, portions were generous for a very decent price. Would recommend it without any doubt!
Read morePros: 100% vegan, very good food, quick service, many choices, affordable
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58 Reviews
First Review by Gyan Penrose-Kafka
ChristineFilipovich
Points +18
Excellent. - Edit
My friend thought the fish was real.
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hewarroe
Points +131
Burgers and nachos - Edit
Every location provides consistently good food.
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keokani
Points +2384
Great plant-based fast food concept - Edit
I really enjoyed the Santa Fe Chickin' sandwich and Carrot Cake. This place is a great example of how animal products are not required to maximize taste. #Veganuary
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-01-29
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kkeegan5
Points +420
Great plant based food - Edit
Food was good, and there was a nice variety of meals to choose from.
Read morePros: Many options , Tasty menu
Cons: None
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Veg
Points +31
Nice Menu, Poor Execution - Edit
I was excited about Veggie Grill opening nearby. They have great sandwich options. Sadly, they don't put as much effort into preparation as they do their menu. The food was poorly prepared. All dishes were cold. The children's dish had absolutely no flavor. There seems to be heavy reliance on oils.
Read moreLastly, the prices are a bit high, especially considering the lack of effort in the kitchen. Still very glad to see Veg*n options appearing mainstream. Hope they focus more on quality, as opposed to speed (fast food model)
Update: Years later, came back to say the food preparation has improved. But, the children's menu is still poor.
Updated from previous review on 2014-11-23
Pros: Great Menu Options
Cons: Poor Food Preparation, Some Dishes Lacked Flavor, Greasy Food
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spritualvegan
Points +30
Lots of options - Edit
Glad that it is all vegan but I wish there was healthier/ whole food options that weren’t just salad bowls and oil free meals. The beyond burger is expensive but tastes good, fries are extra but the burger is already more than $10.. I didn’t like the mac n cheese. The broccoli is delicious. The lux burger is good. The taco bowl is good. The cookies and brownies are good. Love the lemonade. The mashed potatoes are good. The crispy chick’n burger is ok.
Read morePros: Lots of options
Cons: Expensive , Not many healthy options
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MalorayBsn
Points +284
Yummy food - Edit
Deducted a star because both times we visited Carlsbad location, to DINE IN, the cashier tried to give us a single use plastic cup..(they have reusable cups). I’m not sure if the plastic ones are compostable/biodegradable? It just doesn’t make sense to hand on single use cups when customers are dining in. Seems wasteful and expensive....
Read morePros: Moderate size menu, Lovely teas and horchata , Variety of menu items, tacos, salads, burgers
Cons: Plastic cups
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beltongirl
Points +455
Love this place - Edit
The quinoa mushroom burger is delicious with the salad and citrus vinaigrette. Mondo nachos, the street corn and the chikn sandwiches
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rachelandmichael
Points +401
Short walk from LEGOLAND - Edit
A great experience as always. We have never had a bad experience at a Veggie Grill. Staff is incredible and provides for a great dining experience.
Read morePros: Short walk from LEGOLAND , Consistent menu and quality, Friendly staff
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BethSanders
Points +30
5 stars hands down - Edit
So delicious and so many options. Reasonably priced. I love going places where I don't have to worry about what's in the food. Staff was friendly. We need this restaurant in every state.
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ameuleners
Points +234
So delicious! - Edit
Went here twice. First time I had the quinoa veg burger on a lettuce wrap since I’m trying to stay away from bread. I ordered a side salad with it and it came with a cucumber tomato relish on top. I ordered it with the house ranch. My uncle ordered their tempura green beans which I ate most of because he didn’t like them and I thought they were delicious! The salad was okay. I wish it had some healthier greens in it like spinach or kale. The burger was awesome! It came with cheeze, pickled onion, lettuce, and vegan mayo. Yum!
Read moreThe second time we went the only new thing I ordered was the Mac and cheese! It was ok. I’ve had better. But still good.
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JonJon
Points +20759
Excellent vegan fast food - Edit
Veggie Grill offers a good variety of burgers including ones with Beyond Burger patties. I took the steakhouse burger with vegan cheese and found it excellent. Nothing was missing in this burger. You really have plenty of vegan choices in a diner-like restaurant. Besides, portions were generous for a very decent price. Would recommend it without any doubt!
Read morePros: 100% vegan, very good food, quick service, many choices, affordable
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LoriSchafer
Points +30
Great Find. So Fresh. Wish it would open in Palm Desert! - Edit
Very friendly and encouraging for us new to plant based eating. Loved the vast selection. Incredible carrot cake and grilled peaches with a light citrus frosting over cake.
Read morePros: Everything vegan so no worries , Very friendly , Comfort food but also plenty of lighter options.
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mohummus
Points +66
Quick vegan food - Edit
I loved veggie grill. It was my first time going there and we got corn bisque soup, a burger with fries, a buffalo chiken wrap, and Mac and cheez. So good. This place is all vegan and they have gluten free options. My least favorite item we ordered was the corn soup and fav item was the wrap. I love how fast this place was and the customer service was good too. I will return. I wish SLC, Utah had a veggie grill! It would do so well.
Read morePros: All vegan, Variety, Comfort food
Cons: Not the healthiest, They forgot something that I ordered to go
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ToddACollins
Points +284
In any city I will stop here - Edit
Lunch salad is the bomb
Read morePros: Great menu
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Awake1234
Points +1607
Love da Grill - Edit
Veggie grills are great(est) vegan sit down/ take out easy go to joints.
Read morePros: This location has good staff, Good food, Great selections
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smilingvegan
Points +64
I am in love 333 - Edit
I live on the east coast but when I traveled to California I knew I just had to try this place. I have heard amazing things about veggie grill from everyone who tried it, and it really lived p to my expectations.
Read moreThe food I ordered was spectacular (Santa Fe chick'n Sandwich). Even my parents (who aren't vegan) really enjoyed the food they had.
Staff was very friendly and professional, able to answer any questions asked of them.
The environment was very enjoyable and casual. It was nice to be surrounded by other vegans (as stated on many of their shirts lol).
In all, this was one of my all time favorite vegan places.
Pros: Casual, feels like Panera, Friendly Staff
Cons: none
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mettepalludan
Points +122
Nice casual place - Edit
We had the Santa Fe Crispy Chicken. The bun was kind of dry with made the whole burger a dry experience for me. My boyfriend was estatic about the food though -and for the whole place.
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jamber79
Points +376
good consistent place - Edit
Tons of good tasting vegan options. Not the best vegan food I've tried, but consistently good across the many locations. Very good iced teas, lemonades, and agua frescas. No hot tea.
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alethea0623
Points +529
quick consistent food - Edit
Veggie Grill is consistent no matter which location I go to. My husband got the beyond burger and loved it! The kids meals are great (my daughter got a beyond burger with fries and carrot cake along with a drink at a very reasonable price). I got the kale salad with tofu added and ranch dressing- yum!!
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RikkiR
Points +94
A casual date night favorite - Edit
One of my favorites in the area, this Veggie Grill--tucked into the corner of a small strip mall across the street from the Carlsbad Flower Fields--has a great vibe, excellent food, and really friendly staff. We usually sit outside even when it's chilly as the seating is more private and there are heat lamps. The carnist restaurant next door is revolting, but the two establishments standing practically side-by-side serves as an interesting juxtaposition: an icon of cultural dichotomies and, in my optimistic view, symbolic of the rise of veganism.
Read moreAs anyone who has eaten at multiple Veggie Grills knows, their dishes tend to vary depending on at which location you eat them--sometimes for the worse. Returning from a short trip to Seattle I re-ordered the Bahn Mi tofu bowl (which had been mind-blowing up north) and was sadly disappointed by how different it was, here.
But don't be mistaken: I *love* this place.
My favorite go-to burger is the Santa Fe Crispy Chickin' with the patty tossed in buffalo sauce. Definitely try their Southern Fried Backyard Spicy Fried Chickin' platter; everything on it is amazing, including the pinto bean stew--which surprised me, as I don't usually like pinto beans. The Seoul bowl is so-so and the Sonoran bowl is incredible. Their Mondo Nachos rival Native Foods' Native Nachos (I think it's the cheese...or maybe it's the chickin'). Get their dense and deeply chocolatey brownie for dessert: you'll want to eat it all in one bite and savor it slowly over the next few days and then you'll cry knowing you can't do both at once (and how is this possibly gluten-free??) but then you'll buy another one under the pretense of sharing (you probably won't, and that's okay).
Pros: delicious food, nice vibe, great waitstaff, food comes out quickly, ample opportunities to make carnists uncomfortable
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AngieLupusLife
Points +55
if only there was a closer location to me - Edit
Just have the beyond burger with french fries mac & cheese and a brownie. Amazing food great menu items and friendly staff. Definitely will be driving here in the future just for a meal. Would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who is looking for delicious healthy options.
Read morePros: large selection, delicious food, friendly staff
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Next2last
Points +146
Most excellent in Carlsbad - Edit
Great variety of burgers and sandwiches. B.L.T.A on sourdough bread was fantastic. Cucumber mint lemonade was fantastic.
Read morePros: Wish one was close to were we live. Vegan dessert.
Cons: Nonr
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veggiewoman
Points +374
Solid vegan dinner - Edit
Ordered 2 apps and 5 entrees and all were good. Two meat eaters didn't even know they were eating vegan chicken!
Read moreHappy this place delivers!
Pros: Variety
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oceansidevegan
Points +90
Great Burgers and Things - Edit
I went here with my husband to get the ever anticipated beyond burger. It was great! We both got the beyond burger, could've gotten it with two patties for sure (we can eat a lot lol). The fries were good as well. Will definitely be back!
Read morePros: fast, all vegan, tasty
Cons: wish the burger was bigger
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ronitw
Points +782
Thai Taco - Edit
Driving back from San Diego this was the perfect place for lunch. I tried the Thai Taco, with Asian slaw, and added Fresh Little Salad for $3.95! This was delicious and it is my new Veggie Grill favorite.
Read moreThe place was packed for lunch, but service was friendly and the food excellent.
And it was convenient to fill in gasoline at the Costco across the street.
Pros: Good food, service. , Costco next door
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BrianJ.Reeves
Points +112
Great for Dinner with the Family - Edit
I am typically a raw vegan, but when I want to have the family/kids all go out together I love The Veggie Grill. They have food to appeal to any diet, that tastes great. The kids menus are a great deal. I wish they have more 'pure' raw options, but their salads are 90% raw so I can survive or ask to have them prepare meals custom and they are happy to oblige. This is a nice location with great parking, and outdoor seating with nice heaters.
Read morePros: Wide Selection, Parking, Outdoor Seating with heaters
Cons: Limited Raw Vegan Menu Options, Next Door to a Burger Place, Wish it was open even later
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