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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. Est. 2010. Open Mon-Fri 10:30am-10:30pm, Sat-Sun 11:00am-10:30pm.
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2025 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, California, USA, 90403
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queermutt
Points +85
Great vegan food of all kinds! - Edit
Veggie Grill is an awesome chain. Their food is delicious, and well priced. I ordered the Sante Fe crispy chickin’ sandwich and a bowl of mac n’ cheese, and they were both scrumptious! This was my first time eating at Veggie Grill and it did not disappoint. There’s something on the menu for everyone, from more healthy meals, to good ole’ home cooking! The staff is super friendly, and the food arrived quickly, regardless of how busy they were. Parking is a but tricky, being as its right on the main stretch, so I’d suggest getting there early unless you don’t mind a little bit of a walk. Veggie Grill is a great restaurant, with very good food. Definitely recommend to any and all people looking for a good meal.
Read morePros: Good food, Good value, Friendly staff
Cons: Parking can be hard to find
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Gabe
Points +117
Like a way better version of Native Foods - Edit
I haven't eaten an actual chicken sandwich in a number of years, but this is one of those places that makes a vegan version that would satisfy most carnivores. Also excellent drinks and desserts.
Read morePros: Great vegan fast food, decent value, friendly staff
Cons: Fattening, no parking
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sglcklch
Points +3323
vegan fast food at its best - Edit
My partner and I stopped by and had a pretty good lunch here before heading out of town. Place was clean, staff very kind, food was tasty although not as healthy as I would've liked. Yes, the entire menu is vegan, but much of it is fried and uses fake meat/dairy products. It was all too processed for frequent visits, but OK for a little indulgence once in a while. They do have a couple of healthier soup and salad items. I also liked that you can opt for steamed kale instead of wheat bun for your burger. If you want a cruelty-free fast food fix, this IS the place.
Read morePros: tasty food, friendly service
Cons: not that healthy
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FoodAndLoathing
Points +294
Vegan fast food with mass appeal - Edit
Nope, it ain't healthy, but at least no animals were harmed. Also, it's probably less unhealthy than MOST fast food, just more unhealthy than what comes out of my kitchen. Whatever. It's a treat, and it's completely crowded with omnivores, which makes me so incredibly happy. They need to expand across the country. You know what would be a good place for one? San Francisco east bay. Oakland? Berkeley? HINT HINT. I feel like this chain could be successful anywhere.
Read morePros: all vegan, popular with omnis, consistant
Cons: less healthy
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SoledadMoretti
Points +77
Loved it! - Edit
I can't believe I didn't find this place before. Food is delicious, and served super fast. Nicely decorated inside and some tables on the balcony with street view to enjoy the warm nice Santa Monica sun.
Read moreI loved the kale salad and my 5 year old enjoyed the "Buffalo wings" so much...
We come here twice, but I wish I could go every day until I've tasted everything on the menu!
Pros: Delicious, Super Fast, Friendly staff
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amaranth
Points +115
I wish they had Veggie Grill in Sydney!! - Edit
I LOVED this place, like LOVEDDDDDD. The burgers were amazing, the chilli cheese fries were TDF, omgosh I was so full every time I ate here but it was totaly worth it. I kept having the VG-cheeseburger but next time I will try something else. I'm drooling at the memory.
Read morePros: best burgers, great for non-veg too, Friendly staff
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norcal girl
Points +32
I'd move to so cal for this place alone! - Edit
soooo good! not what i was expecting! kind of an upscale decor but pretty laid back feel. the staff was very friendly and the food is GOOD! me and the person i went with shared out food and every thing other than the mac n cheese which was a little funky, was super good! made this vegan very happy! can't wait to go back!
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Naan Cee
Points +105
KALE DELISH! - Edit
I had the kale salad with chikin and it was absolutely amazing! The colors in the salad were great. The chicken noodle soup was nothing spectacular, just reg soup. The free sample carrot cake got a thumbs up.
Read moreI've brought my boyfriend here twice already, and he likes it too.
Pros: fresh, tasty
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gr8vegan
Points +2357
fast food, as unhealthy as any other fastfood - Edit
I call this place compassionate fast food because only human animals get hurt. The only thing I've been able to modify on the menu is the Baja Salad, but I fear even the quinoa is made with rice bran oil... (Get w/o dressing, avo, tortillas for a heart healthy meal) the soups all have earth balance in them... i'll never be going back here again for a $9 plate of lettuce and papaya...
Read moreI finally went to this location after a movie last night since its open until 10pm. There is free parking in back and its still quite lively before close. There is outdoor seating, too. The staff is well trained and they definitley have a winning business model = ruin the health of your customers to get their money just like mcdonalds, burger king, wendy's (actually I can get a baked potato there) taco bell, etc.
Veggie grill, its what people want, but its not what they need... there is no reason for added fats in the soups...
Pros: clean hip decor, well run, nice employees
Cons: food is high in fat, no low fat items
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estefinparis
Points +870
Please expand to Europe! - Edit
Discovering the Veggie Grill was a revelation - a vegan fast food chain with great food, great service, great atmosphere... I only wish some day they decide to expand all the way to Europe! The mac and cheese, the kale, the sandwhiches... I would've love to try every item on the menu.
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zaphod46
Points +413
Fast and Easy - Edit
From the menu and prices, Veggie Grill looks like a slightly less expensive version of Native Foods (if that helps). There is a decent variety of soups, salads, and sandwiches (mainly burgers) in a clean, friendly space for a decent price ($40 for dinner for three, including appetizers). You order at the counter, take a number, and food is delivered to your table.
Read moreIf you have any dietary restrictions, be sure to ask for their X-free menu. They've got a set of cards for gluten, soy, and nut allergies that tell you what items are free of that allergen and what items can be made free by requesting specific changes. This was awesome.
Pros: allergen-specific menu, moderate price, friendly
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thetalkstops
Points +99
fast and easy - Edit
this place is nice because it's totally vegan. Even though they don't really advertise as all vegan, everything on the menu is. The outdoor dining is nice and the mac and cheese is pretty good.
Read moreThe only thing I don't like is the heavy reliance on "fake" meats which are not really my style. However, the portobello sandwich and the bali style tempeh sandwich are great.
Pros: fast, outdoor dining
Cons: lots of fake meat
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SonjaCPA
Points +5270
Another awesome location - Edit
I met up with a non-vegan friend who loves VG and wanted to check out this newer location which is as awesome as the others. The bonus at this location is the easy free parking behind the building. The decor is the same IKEA like style as the other ones. We arrived right at 11am when they opened and stayed a couple of hours to chat and the place really filled up for lunch! Very popular spot already. My friend almost always gets the Santa Fe crispy chicken on a bed of kale. She loves it! I got the All Hale Kale salad with blackened tempeh which I've had many times before. It's a fabulous salad. I also had a side of the mac and cheese. YUM! Although everything they serve is so delicious. If you've never been to VG before, what are you waiting for? :-)
Read morePros: fabulous vegan fast food, clean and modern, easy parking at this location
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·X·
Points +23204
One of my favorite fast food vegan places. - Edit
What can I say? Veggie Grill is the BEST. If I could give them 10 cows I would. Every location I've been to is amazing. Generally VG's are located in a mall or shopping plaza, not this one, you can find this VG conveniently located off of Wilshire, street parking was easy to find.
Read moreSo I ordered the All American Stack ... yum yum yum!!! I ended my meal with one of their fantastic chocolate chip cookies too. I can't wait go back! Veggie Grill is one of the best fast food vegan restaurants.
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