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Restaurant with beer bar, fully vegan since Oct 2017. Makes fresh pasta (quinoa-based), some Asian style dishes like yellow curry and tom kah, plus bar appetizers like buffalo cauliflower and garlic wedges, among others. Large space with plenty of seating. Confifrmed open May 2020. Open Mon-Sun 12:00pm-9:00pm.
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2201 Adams Ave (at Parkcrest District), San Diego, California, USA, 92116
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Added by MelanieArce on 09 Mar 2017
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90 Reviews
First Review by RedheadedR
CheekyChickpea
Points +226
Omni approved - Edit
I went here with my (very picky) omni family and everyone absolutely loved the food. We had the mushroom calamari, Tokyo fries , dragon balls, and buffalo cauliflower to start. All the apps were amazing but the mushroom calamari was probably my favourite. The Philly cheesesteak was underwhelming , but the house pasta was delicious. The atmosphere was casual, and the place wasn’t busy so everything was prepared super quick. Will definitely be back!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-12-23
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goodshroom
Points +26
YUM - Edit
I recently started trying to be vegan & I hadn't tried jackfruit "meat" yet. I had their bahn mi & I'm literally hooked.
Read moreThe aesthetic is rustic & cozy & it feels like a great place for a nice but casual date.
Pros: All vegan, Nice aesthetic
Cons: Parking
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brinocheeze
Points +29
delicious - Edit
I love the variety of items on their menu. My go-to is their Tom kah soup and popcorn chicken.
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missfury
Points +281
So flipping good - Edit
Fantastic food! A great place for a casual date or just to feed yourself after a flight, like us. Definitely recommend!
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AdamK.Boswell
Points +26
One of our favs - Edit
We've been going here for years, since the pandemic. Picked up their Bahn Mi sandwich, one of my favorites in all of San Diego today. Soft bread, pickled veggies and jackfruit meat.
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DL2021
Points +62
Big portions of tasty vegan food. - Edit
Starters were very tasty, especially the popcorn chicken. Mains were a bit oily for my liking but otherwise tasty generous portions. Service was quick and friendly. Would definitely return
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-07-27
Pros: All vegan menu, Large portions , Quick service
Cons: A bit oily
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garyMLR
Points +63
Excellent. As always - Edit
Large menu selection. Get something different every time.
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DarknessGurl
Points +268
Average - Edit
Good serving sizes and well priced, I just found everything a little under seasoned. The onions rings were pretty average, a bit too much batter and not enough onion for me. Was good otherwise.
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lesterville
Points +93
Always great - Edit
Menu is not huge, but everything on it is done very well. Love the bahn mi and the popcorn chicken.
Read morePros: Totally vegan, Delicious
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WFPBTestkitchen_SD
Points +254
Oh Those Potatoes! - Edit
You’ve got to try the potato wedges~ absolutely phenomenal. Also loved the Dragon Balls, they’re listed as an appetizer but they are sweet, gooey and delicious. Also enjoyed the Philly sandwich. Tried the larb which I would not order again. Def going back.
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Thoughtfullyplantbsd
Points +152
Good Diverse menu - Edit
The menu was full of delicious sounding items and my only regret is wanting to try more. I got the oyster mushroom calamari and the pad Thai. Both were good! I enjoyed the calamari the most because it was different then what I can get elsewhere. The portions for the pad Thai was great! Overall I’d come again
Read morePros: Flavor, Diverse menu, Laid bad environment
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elle9000
Points +40
Laid back casual dinner - Edit
Popped in with my family of 4 for dinner, ordered at the counter and our appetizers and entrees came out quickly. We loved the Tokyo fries and my drunken noodles were delicious.
Read morePros: Lovely vegan dishes, lots of flavor, Tons of healthy options
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Bushtitty
Points +501
Great vegan food - Edit
We came here for lunch and liked everything we ordered. We couldn’t stop eating the popcorn chicken, it was crunchy on the outside and moist on the inside (definitely get this as your starter!). The garlic potato wedges were delightful as well. We also ordered the grain garden dish, which was just average for my tastes. Shared the passionfruit and orange kombucha on tap and I highly recommend it if it’s available. Excellent service! Great vegan spot!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-03-17
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LorraineGadsden
Points +7149
Mixed Opinions - Edit
My boyfriend decided to try Grains since we love supporting local vegan restaurants, but our feelings are mixed. I liked my food overall, but I am stuck between three or four stars. My boyfriend was pretty disappointed and said he would give it three stars.
Read moreWe ordered take-out, so I cannot speak for the location or atmosphere, but the food was hit or miss. We ordered the bahn mi, potato wedges, kale tempura, tofu nuggets, and tom kah. The bahn mi, potato wedges, and tofu nuggets were all “meh” at best. The bahn mi maybe was just not our kind of dish (which is odd because I like bahn mi’s from other restaurants), but the potato wedges were overcooked, and the tofu was super bland. I like tofu, so I didn’t mind, but for $7, I would expect a little more. The kale tempura was super tasty, even though it was pretty oily. The tom kah in my opinion was good, but my boyfriend disagreed as he said it tasted “off.”
Overall, I have mixed feelings about the food. However, with so many vegan options in San Diego, I more than likely will not try Grains again. But, I still recommend giving Grains a try, as some items were delicious and they have many other options.
Updated from previous review on 2022-03-14
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TiaLove
Points +100
Rustic Vibe - Edit
Grains has a casual vibe and rustic decor. At the entrance is the ordering counter. Then, you seat yourself at any of the farm house tables and chairs. I ordered the glazed chick'n strips and mango sticky rice. The chick'n was crunchy with similar flavors of the Panda Express orange chicken with a kick of pepper. My favorite was their mango sticky rice. The texture of the rice was spot on. Overall, the menu has some interesting items worth trying, and it's great to have a vegan spot in the neighborhood.
Read morePros: Customer Service
Cons: Uncomfortable seating
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kaiwpost
Points +31
Wonderful Cozy Place - Edit
Both healthy and “naughty” vegan fare. Absolutely delicious and wonderfully casual yet cozy. Love going there 😊
Read morePros: Lots of choices, Both healthy and “naughty” vegan comfort food, Non-vegans love it too
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ScottCline
Points +3156
Loved the larb! - Edit
I stopped by after landing in San Diego and was not disappointed. A cut cafe with lots of items on the menu.. all vegan! I had the tofu larb and it was delicious. I used to love having larb and this was so close to the original- spicy, sour- yum! I just wish I had some big lettuce leaves to make wraps.
Read morePros: 100% vegan , Friendly staff, Indoor and outdoor seating
Cons: Street parking
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DanielAronowitz
Points +16
Excellent vegan Thai - Edit
We did a pickup order that was ready freaky fast (10 minutes or so). We got:
Read more1) fried calamari mushrooms. Pillowy soft and good even delivered
2) tom kah soup. Simple and flavorful, nice!
3) larb. Nice and creative idea
4) drunken angel. Very tasty but not super interesting
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alienvegan
Points +4972
Versatile dishes - Edit
This restaurant has a versatile menu, with Asian and fusion style dishes. The kale tempura and spicy house sauce was delicious and more filling than I expected. I loved the Tom Kai soup!
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JLSake
Points +24
Exceeded expectations! - Edit
We shared the Tokyo fries 👍🏼👍🏼 grilled calamari mushrooms 👍🏼 garden salad 👍🏼👍🏼 drunken pasta👍🏼👍🏼 dragon balls👍🏼👍🏼
Read morePros: All vegan!!!, Lots of drink/beer options , Clean atmosphere
Cons: No lemon/lime wedges for beer
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DarrenDavid
Points +42
Calamari mushrooms - Edit
Can we just call this dish what it is? It’s sliced mushrooms. There’s nothing calamari about it.
Read moreIt was tasty- as mushrooms.
Pros: All vegan
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keokani
Points +2384
Excellent, plant-based Thai fusion cuisine - Edit
Grains Chow Mein is excellent.
Read moreCons: hard to find parking
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cwl666
Points +1430
Asian Italian-American fusion? - Edit
Interesting menu. Most everything has been pretty good. Bahn mi and popcorn chicken were pretty good. The Philly sandwich didn’t have enough filling. Remember liking the pasta a lot.
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Jadediana
Points +2661
Ok - Edit
The popcorn chicken was pretty good. Got the bahn mi and the pan seared fettuccine both tasted a little off. The menu is pretty limited, but there are some interesting items.
Read moreOn the plus side they do have some indoor and outdoor seating.
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ShanChat
Points +159
Best vegan restaurant in San Diego? - Edit
Grains is definitely one of my top 2 vegan restaurants in San Diego. I am addicted to basically all of the appetizers. Also, I am the type of person who tends to get the same exact dish every time I go to a restaurant, but at grains I have 3 entree options that I love. Considering how small the menu is that is amazing! I love this place. Also the staff are great!
Read morePros: Delicious, Nice staff, Great for apps and a drink or a full meal
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jbg
Points +35
Great for lunch. - Edit
The food is all healthy vegan and very tasty. I stop by and carry out often. I say it is good for lunch because the atmosphere is very casual. If you want casual dinner, it is good for that too.
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TracyLL
Points +22
Highly recommend! - Edit
I ordered Grains Garden with no tofu, extra vegetables, and medium spice. It was delicious! Wide variety of perfectly cooked vegetables with amazing flavor! The service was wonderful as well.
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