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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
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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AnneRenee
Points +34
Have to come back and try more - Edit
We loved the popcorn “chicken” with vegan sauces. And the Philly cheese sand witch was really tasting. Great tasting cheese. The staff was so kind and the atmosphere was really nice. Romantic type music made it a great date spot.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Free lemon cucumber water, Fast service
Cons: No desert
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Norcal2017
Points +514
Lucky find - Edit
Spent a long day moving from LA to San Diego for daughter. Had to return the U-haul just down the street and finding Grains just down the street was pure luck.
Read moreNice variety of types of cuisine. Salt and pepper calamari mushroom looked like calamari and had decent flavor.
My main dish of drunken angel pasta was a great portion size. Lots of wonderful flavor and nice presentation. Others in the party cleaned their dishes of yellow curry and pan fried fettuccine.
Did not see any dessert options?
From NorCal so not sure when I'll get to return. Great food at reasonable prices compared to other vegan restaurant, but hope to get back.
Pros: Plenty of options
Cons: Street parking only in busy area.
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Hodzic_fam
Points +1764
Cool spot with great atmosphere - Edit
Great hipster atmosphere. Bahn mi Sandwich and Popcorn “chicken” were delicious and different than you find at other vegan restaurants, which was cool. The only negative comment is that the grains garden vegetable dish was very bland. Otherwise, good experience.
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shiftygrub
Points +162
Omni- and Vegan-Approved! 🥰 - Edit
Grains has so many fantastic dishes with fresh and unique flavors. The prices are fair, and the service is always so friendly. My Omni family specially request to go to Grains all the time, and we always leave super satisfied. My Thai-food-connaisseur mom says the tofu larb is the best larb she's ever had. Our favorite dishes are the larb, drunken angel, fettuccine, popcorn chick'n, and Philly cheese steak.
Read morePros: Flavorful and unique dishes, Ample parking in nearby neighborhood, Friendly service
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Cali-Vegan
Points +97
Great banh mi! - Edit
This is a great little spot with plenty of seating. They serve an awesome Banh Mi with Serrano pepper and crazy good popcorn "chicken". Beers on tap and wine. Also some of the best potato wedges around, the seasoning is perfect!
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laneypitt
Points +56
Support this place it’s amazing! - Edit
Great service, a wonderful varied menu, and the flavors are absolutely delicious. I appreciate that the restaurant is all vegan! Very good value for the money as well. Their Tom Kah soup is the best in town and their curries are delicious. Love that they have good beer and cider and wine and kombucha on tap as well. You really must try this place it is a wonderful addition to the San Diego vegan food scene. Clean and a nice atmosphere too.
Read morePros: All vegan!, Varied menu options with great flavors , Beer and wine menu
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Kyrena
Points +78
Excellent! - Edit
Really casual, relaxed atmosphere. Service was quick and the people were so friendly and nice! The food was absolutely delicious (we had the Grain Garden and Drunken Angel) and the portions were huge! Totally worth the money! Definitely would come here again, especially when I need something relaxed (and huge amounts of food!).
Read moreAlso, the bathroom was really clean. You don't always get that!
Pros: All vegan, baby!, Huge portions!, Fair prices!
Cons: None!
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nmmolinar
Points +29
Drunken Angel - Edit
The atmosphere is relaxed and casual. The food was delicious! I ordered the Drunken Angel dish with glass noodles as the GF option. It was wonderful to have gluten-free options clearly marked, and the waitress was knowledgeable in the GF options as well. It's always a treat to order with a relaxed mind when you're vegan AND gluten-free.
Read morePros: Friendly staff , Gluten-free options
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JeffreyMcLaurin
Points +266
Amazing food, Amazing Staff - Edit
This place is awesome. The staff and food are great. But I honestly come here for the pandan ice tea. If you're not drinking the tea you're missing out.
Read morePros: Pandan tea!, Great food, Great staff
Cons: Parking isn't always great
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THX1138N1
Points +130
Bành Mì sandwich from heaven! - Edit
Family run so warm welcome every time. Casual, comfortable decor with various seating options (bench, tables, high top long bar table type seating, regular tables) so you can hide away or window gaze according to mood. Seating also good for various group sizes. Menu is not large, but QUALITY definitely comes before variety! Rich flavors. Sooooo tasty!
Read moreI can’t help it.....I eat the Bành Mì sandwich almost every visit..the perfect spiciness....flavor...texture... and the accompanying seasoned potato wedges....Ahhhh! Sorry, will finish this review later...can’t wait...got to get over there now!🤪 Follow me...hurry, hurry!🚀
Pros: Multiple seating options (small or large groups), Consistently good quality of food, Nice atmosphere, friendly and efficient service
Cons: Sometimes menu listed beers are unavailable
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Llamalover2580
Points +241
Soooo Good - Edit
Every dish I've had here is amazing! Large selecting of food, different types of food. And the drink menu is equally amazing!
Read moreOne of the best vegan spots in San Diego!
Pros: Lots of seating, Drink menu
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tonyakay
Points +3527
Great Thai American Fushion - Edit
Everything I ate was amazing. Everything I drank was unbelievable. Worth it.
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prettyinglamour
Points +216
good - Edit
Nice cozy restaurant serves alcohol, q great selection of food available.
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Atp146
Points +290
Super yummy, super friendly - Edit
We got the mushroom calamari and it was super good! I got the Banh Mi and my girlfriend got the curry and both were delicious. I usually don’t care for vegan cheese and usually opt to get it with out but I tried it and it was good! The food came out quickly and our server was super friendly. If we lived in the area we would come here again but we’re just visiting. Overall foods great, service is great, loved it.
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caro_
Points +48
So delicious, all vegan - Edit
Soo delicious! We had the angel pasta and the banh mi, both very good. I would absolutely go back!
Read morePros: All vegan
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Crisamar
Points +68
Great options - Edit
We had the mushroom calamari and banh mi and it was absolutely delish comfort food. I’m still dreaming of that banh mi
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KellyBone
Points +2827
Coloring Outside the Line - Edit
Ignoring the confines of tradition, Grains blends Thai sensibilities with pan-Asian, Italian, and American dishes. Lemongrass wafts from tender cubes of tofu floating in a coconut Tom Kha broth next to smokey BBQ sauce dropping from Popcorn Cauliflower. From mild to spicy, sweet to pungent, Grains covers a wide array for tastes in a relatively short menu.
Read morePros: Drunken Angel Pasta, Friendly Service
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MonicaMedina
Points +100
nice place... - Edit
Food is good. Atmosphere s great.
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JamesH42
Points +128
Amazing Food Must Try - Edit
amazing experience love the thai fusion recommend the House pasta and salt and pepper calamari they made my night. great atmosphere good and experience
Read morePros: tons of vegan options, creative american Asian fusion , different flavors than most ordinary vegan eaterie
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JesseVegan
Points +30
Great food and service - Edit
I really enjoy coming to this place. It's relaxing atmosphere and decor really let you enjoy the food. The popcorn "chik'n" and calimari mushrooms are tasty starters. The Tom Kah soup is just right.
Read morePros: Great vegan options. Good sample of beer and wine.
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VeganDan1
Points +41
Out of the way gem - Edit
Had lunch here with my brother.
Read moreWhat a terrific surprise!
Started with an appetizer of buffalo style cauliflower. Wow!!! So yummy.
Followed with a dish called the Drunken Angel. I have not had an angelhair pasta dish that good in 10 years - I kid you not. It is now on my shortlist of favorite restaurants.
Pros: Food is amazing!, Friendly waitstaff
Cons: Limited dessert menu
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VRunner
Points +335
Amazing Lunch - Edit
Had a great lunch here today. I ordered the chik’n nuggets (breaded cauliflower nuggets) and a house salad. My friend had the Philly Cheese “steak” with potato wedges. Everything was delicious. I will definitely be back when I am in the area!
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MelodyVeganJoy
Points +7362
Long wait, underwhelming . - Edit
I was surprised, based on all the positive reviews. The service was super slow. There were other customers who arrived after me who were served, ate, and got the check before I even got my entree. The buffalo cauliflower was so-so. The sauce was not too hot and the cauliflower not as crispy as it could be. The pan-seared fettuccini was a strange blend of East meets West. Bok choy, mushrooms, and unmarinated blocks of tofu swimming in an oily bath of sesame oil broth with slightly crispy wheat noodles. I felt like they should have swapped the fettuccini out with rice or a more asian noodle. Other people's food looked good, I don't want to knock it til I try it, but my meal was definitely not worth the thirteen bucks or the long wait.
Read morePros: lots of vegan options, lots of beer options, friendly staff good ambiance
Cons: strange food, long wait
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susieandmichael
Points +37
Love this place! - Edit
Such a great addition to Adams Ave! We love everything we've tried at Grains, and I think at this point we've tried it all. They offer delivery through lots of food delivery services like Postmates, but the atmosphere is pretty great if you decide to go. Casual and not too expensive.
Read morePros: Great location, Great menu, Affordable and open late!!
Cons: Limited Menu (we've tried it all!)
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kenvegan
Points +13128
Great, Chill Atmosphere/ Nice Food - Edit
The wooden wall, minimalist decor and light piano music give this place such a chill ambiance.
Read moreThe servers are bright and cheery, and the food is tasty.
I ordered the drunken noodles topped with tofu. The predominant flavor was basil with a touch of garlic. Solid presentation.
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MadelineStephens
Points +44
great atmosphere, service and the food was to die for! - Edit
I tried the angel hair pasta dish, the edamame and the passion fruit juice. Highly recommend!
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