Lacto
Ovo
American
Beer/Wine
Take-out
British
Breakfast
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Contemporary-casual cafe with several marked vegan dishes on the day menu. Choices include vegan french toast, peanut butter & jam on sourdough, overnight oats, potato galette, hummus and crudite mezze board. Open Wed-Sun 8:00am-3:00pm.
4 Reviews
First Review by kgravy
LorraineGadsden
Points +7234
Not Very Vegan-Friendly - Edit
Similar to the previous review, I agree that Cafe 21 is a cool spot but not intended for vegans. The options were minimal, and it was also expensive to me for what it was. The few vegan options were boring (imo!), and the drinks seemed overpriced enough that I did not purchase one. Also one of the vegan options is not even vegan as there are no modifications available but it has honey… Further, we sat outside, which we chose, but there were many bugs (to the point the table next to us left). Normally, this would not bother me, but it disrupted my friend and I’s ability to hold a conversation—not sure what the restaurant could do about this, though. I think this kind of brunch spot is just not for me, so maybe others would enjoy their visit, but I would much rather spend the time and money at one of the many better spots for vegans in the area.
Read moreGuest
Herds
Points +107
Cool ambiance but not great for vegans - Edit
This place has a nice atmosphere but it's not great for vegans. There's 4 menu options labeled vegan but only 3 are actually vegan since one of the "vegan" options contains honey and cannot be modified. The 3 options tasted ok but didn't contain any protein so I left feeling really unsatisfied.
Read moreThey really stress that the dishes are meant to be shared but each menu item is priced as if it is meant for a single person.
Updated from previous review on 2024-04-11
Pros: Really nice atmosphere
Cons: Very limited vegan options , Expensive for the portions , Vegan dishes lack protein
Guest
ap1st
Points +312
Definitely going back! - Edit
It is probably my favorite of the places I visited in San Diego. I love the setting of the restaurant, and the Avocado cake was a 10/10.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-01-19
Guest
kgravy
Points +23
great veg / vegan options - Edit
really prompt service, great food and drinks, and tons of options for everyone.
Read morePros: price point, menu items clearly marked veg / vegan, great atmosphere
Cons: limited parking
Guest
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