Plant-based restaurant serving food with Mid-West-meets-California flair. House specialties include Nashville hot shrooms, cast iron mac and cheese, cashew mozzarella, and different flavors of pizza. Also has a separate brunch menu with dishes like French toast, frittata, and chocolate tart. Open Mon 5:00pm-9:00pm, Wed-Thu 5:00pm-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 5:00pm-10:00pm, Sat-Sun 11:00am-3:00pm, Sun 5:00pm-9:00pm. Closed Tue.
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2949 Fifth Ave, San Diego, California, USA, 92103
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Last update on 11 May 2024 by DonnaJeanSD
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Added by westcornersville on 23 Feb 2017
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233 Reviews
First Review by Mike Weinberg
StefiPefi
Points +36
Excellent - Edit
It was hard to choose because everything is vegan and looks fantastic, but I had the mushrooms and green salad and both were phenomenal. Staff is incredibly friendly as well.
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ShelbieMoser
Points +238
Amazing - Edit
I was in SD for work and was so happy with this place. Very relaxing atmosphere. I had that Mac n’ Cheese and ceaser salad and loved them both. #eatingwithshelbie
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TXRhody
Points +479
Fantastic pizza - Edit
I went here based on the reviews and I was satisfied with the quality. The restaurant is somewhat trendy and cool. The service was ok.
Read moreI had the four horsemen pizza, which was excellent. The outside crust was perfect. The inside was a little flimsy. The cheeses were tasty. It was not overwhelmed by nuttiness or gooey fake cheese. The overall presentation was good. The price was ok.
Cons: Dirty restrooms
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MultiLito
Points +33
Best vegan restaurant - Edit
I have been dozens of times over the last few years and this place is my favorite, I’ve had most of the menu and tried at least half the pizzas, I haven’t had a single bad experience in Donna Jean it is that good. The musts for me are Nashville hot shrooms and skillet Mac and cheese, the rest of stuff I’m always rotating but those are the two plates I always order.
Read morePros: Fully vegan menu with lots of options, Amazing pizza , Great selection of beer
Cons: A bit pricey
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happyslee
Points +28
Delicious Comfort Food - Edit
This is one of my favorite restaurants in San Diego. They have really stepped up my expectations of what a vegan restaurant can be here and the types of dishes that can be put on a menu that everyone can enjoy. I appreciate the quality of vegan cheese here and the variety of choices that aren’t necessarily “fake meat” heavy. Lots of flavor! I love the hot shrooms!!
Read morePros: Amazing thoughtful menu with a variety of dishes, High quality ingredients, Great atmosphere indoors and on the patio
Cons: A little pricey but worth it!, A heavy rich meal vs. light and healthy, A little louder inside than outside
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veganyumyums
Points +335
Spring Menu is Amazing - Edit
Great food, Recommend the Cheese Tortellini & Caesar salad
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zoeetz123456
Points +168
AMAZING!!!! - Edit
Go to this place. Everything we had was absolutely amazing. The attention to the different flavors where to die for!!!!
Read morePros: No fake meat , Amazing flavors , Super kind staff
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Veganvoyagers
Points +1798
Mac and trees 😻 - Edit
We tried the Nashville shrooms, the Mac and trees, and a pizza. Everything is a little pricey, but totally delicious!
Read moreCons: Expensive
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AmeliaCarnagey
Points +50
Mac & Trees - Edit
Overall an adorable establishment! I loved the atmosphere and the menu had great options! I was quite pleased with the Mac and trees which was vegan Mac with broccoli. My only con was the super slow slow service,
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edie_eats_vegan
Points +20
Amazing potatoes - Edit
My mom and I went here as our first stop on a trip to San Diego. We ordered the roasted cauliflower, roasted potatoes, and the Gold Lion pizza. Everything was amazing, especially the pizza. Friendly waitress and nice outdoor patio to sit at.
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spookyspice
Points +70
Yum! - Edit
This was an excellent meal my non-veg family devoured! We tried the Nashville Hot Shrooms, the Bread Fang Pizza and the Gold Lion (Both on the socca crust), and the GFMac and Trees. Our favorite was the Mac and Trees, best Mac we'd all ever had! Everything was full of flavor, and we were very happy.
Read morePros: Delicous, Quick Service, Cozy, quiet vibe
Cons: Limited seating
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jcdoll
Points +206
Fancy pasta and appetizers - Edit
My wife and I had the French onion soup, fried mushrooms, and two of the pasta dishes for a late lunch today.
Read moreFood: Fancier and more expensive than I expected from the Happy Cow description. Everything was delicious with strong but not overwhelming flavor. The fried mushrooms (almost mock fried chicken) and ravioli-like pasta dish (I forget the name) were standouts, with a smoky, cheesy flavor in the latter. Average portion sizes.
Setting: Walled garden feel outside. We ate around 2pm so it wasn’t too busy and the chairs/tables/etc were good.
Service: Fast and exceptionally friendly service.
Overall I’d definitely come back frequently if I lived in the area.
Pros: Rich, delicious food, Good atmosphere and service
Cons: Expensive ($18 entrees)
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jamber79
Points +376
Pretty good - Edit
Kind of cold atmosphere, uncomfortable seats, service was just ok. Food was good but not excellent. Kind of a small menu. Glad that they have a kids menu but the prices were barely cheaper than the adult items. Didn't have any problems, but just wasn't super impressed. Would go back again to try more things when I'm in the area.
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agb82
Points +202
Great Vegan Food - Edit
We tried the Nashville mushrooms, mac n cheese, the dill pasta, and a blood orange cardamom desert. All food was delicious. Wine was good too.
Read morePros: Really good food, Cute restaurant
Cons: Expensive , Slow service
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VeggieDoctor
Points +124
Best Chicken-Fried ‘Shrooms EVER!!!! - Edit
Visited this establishment for the vegan brunch today. We waited 30 min for a table but it was SO WORTH IT! Our server was friendly and pleasant. I ordered the chicken-fried shrooms and all I can say is that I can die happy now. It was incredible (literally - I’m not sure what they did to make it taste so amazing!). It came with a yummy flaky biscuit and greens that were perfectly lemony. I had a French toast on the side and it was just ok. We also ordered espresso bread pudding and it was just ok as well. Overall I enjoyed the food. I was eyeing other customers Mac ‘n trees and it smelled delicious. The pizza looked great too. Hope to come back again some day!
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lorind13
Points +267
Fantastic - Edit
Had the Truffle Dill Agnolotti. So flavorful and interesting! Would love to go back and try more of their dishes. Service was great.
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Chant12
Points +19
Great Brunch - Edit
I had the Horchata Pancakes and they were delicious.
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bikenanigans
Points +16
Incredibly Delicious! - Edit
Went for brunch, had the Florentine and the Mother Load. Florentine was unlike any we’ve had before and really delicious. Of the two, Mother Load was our favorite though, an incredible mix of unique and complimentary flavors. We also had a single Horchata Pancake as a side and it was not too sweet and super tasty. Because it was brunch, we had the house strawberry lemonade mimosas which were delicious and very refreshing. To top it all off we had the Espresso Bread Pudding which had a fantastic coffee flavor and great texture. All in all we super enjoyed the visit and will definitely be back next time we’re in town or maybe again before we leave!
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iligirl76
Points +89
Very tasty but a little pricey - Edit
Donna Jean is a cool All Vegan restaurant here in San Diego. I absolutely love their Caesar Salad and they have some very tasty and fun pizza choices. I like that they change their menu up each season to keep things fresh. In the fall they had a tortellini dish on the menu that was DELICIOUS! They are a bit pricey, but if you get a salad and a pizza it won’t break the bank, and the food is good. They also have some very nice people that work at this restaurant, they remember my name and my favorite foods, to me making sure you give good customer service is must and they do. The restaurant is pretty especially the outdoor area. I think it would be a fun place to go on a date.
Read morePros: Completely Vegan , Tasty Pizzas, Salads, and Pasta Dishes , Fun menu changes
Cons: Expensive
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KaylenaBecker
Points +335
So-So food - Edit
I had really high expectations for Donna Jean's because everyone says its a MUST in San Diego, but I have lived there and I could give you plenty other better/cheaper places to eat in the area. We had the Mac n' cheese, which had good flavor but it was missing something, and that had way too many cherry tomatoes in it (I would order it with out the tomatoes). We also had the fancy fries, which were just glorified potatoes with a bunch of cheese and oil. And then we had the mushroom pizza and it was just boring. I was expecting the truffle oil to make it amazing but it was just ok. Overall it was just not worth the money, because just the three items split among three people was $25 each! In my opinion it is way over hyped.
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Yenni80
Points +456
Delicious - Edit
Delicious & suitable to bring your omnivore friends!
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ForAnimalsJapan
Points +5242
Good but not great - Edit
We had a pizza (I forget the name but it had potatoes, garlic, and rosemary) and mac n cheese. They were both tasty, but the prices would keep us from coming here again. Honestly, I liked the pizza at PizzaRev better. Very friendly service.
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Llamalover2580
Points +241
A Gem - Edit
My favorite vegan spot. I showed my parents and they loved it!
Read moreSuch a great atmosphere, friendly staff, and so many vegan options! Pizzas are delicious! Mmm.
Pros: Tasty vegan food, lots of options , Friendly staff , Great environment
Cons: Expensive
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chahawww
Points +1088
Some of the best food I've ever had! - Edit
Our group ordered the wild mushroom fettuccine, butternut squash ravioli, scrambled tofu, the sandwich, and the French toast. Everything was incredibly delicious. I highly recommend this restaurant, don't miss it!
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Jtorvs
Points +109
One of the best vegan restaurants ever - Edit
I don’t say that lightly. I’ve been to some of the “top” vegan restaurants and while they are all delightful, Donna Jean has a perfectly crafted menu with brilliant flavors. I find this to be very unique and hard to do. Only Cafe Flora in Seattle comes close (but they are just veg not 100% vegan). Donna Jean was a celebration of the beautiful plant based flavors. The pasta, Mac and cheese, and pizza were very intelligently designed. Flavor combinations were perfect and unique. Additionally the serve was very nice. The vibes were great. And of course, desserts were perfect. This place understands how to make vegan food purely delicious without being overtly “vegan” in its flavors. Your omni friends would love this food as much as I did.
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sloffler
Points +34
Mac and cheese was so good but portions too small. Service is good. - Edit
It was ok. Went once and never again.
Read morePros: Good location
Cons: Portions small. , Rather bland.
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banana1398
Points +26
When I say this place is next level, I really mean this place is NEXT LEVEL. - Edit
My boyfriend and I came here for dinner, and it was absolutely amazing. Each dish is made from scratch with interesting ingredients. One of those places you can’t put your fork down, and each bite is just an explosion of flavor.
Read morePros: All vegan, Vegan bar, Everyone was so friendly
Cons: A little pricey
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