Vegan
American
Caribbean
Located in the World Beat Center in Balboa Park, this restaurant turned vegan in Jan 2020. Fresh kombucha on tap. Artwork adorns the walls. Formerly 'Prophet Vegetarian', same owner. Open Fri-Sun 11:00am-6:00pm.
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2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, California, USA, 92101
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29 Reviews
First Review by kenvegan
Fstauber
Points +41
Great vibe, great food - Edit
I’ve eaten here 3 times now and each time the food has been fresh and delicious, and the service is always super sweet and attentive.
Read moreI definitely recommend the Jamaican cabbage patties and the combo plate. I also love the CBD kombucha.
There’s a huge parking lot across the street, and a few spots in front. There’s also indoor and outdoor seating.
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sailorcindy
Points +19
Fav vegan spot in San Diego - Edit
Great vegan food inside a cool cultural center! They host drumming classes during the week and open the restaurant during the weekends. We got the combo plate and a smoothie. Both were delicious 😋
Read morePros: Delicious food, Spacious , Good music and cultural exhibits
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NicoleParks
Points +2242
incredible!! - Edit
everything was amazing! the jamaican red curry, special (spring rolls, fried rice, and salad), cinnamon roll, and jamaican spinach patty were soooo so good! everyone who works here was super nice and kind and the food was incredible
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leafekat
Points +271
Eat Here!!! - Edit
The variety on the menu is amazing. We got the sampler platter and the soysage burrito.
Read moreThat was so good that we also had two of the veggie patties. And we also sampled the chocolate chip cookies. The hospitality was amazing. The owner and staff were so welcoming and you could feel they really love feeding people.
Pros: I can feel the love through food, The space is amazing, The food is incredible
Cons: I didn’t find it any sooner than I did
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Lol638
Points +463
Pas les bons horaires d'ouverture référencés - Edit
Tout est dans le titre.
Read moreAlexiSandM
What do you mean? English please?
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codex
Points +98
Delicious (and a tiny bit messy!) - Edit
I had the soy chorizo burrito, my sister had the jerk burger. Both were tasty but a bit of a mess- don’t expect to eat while you walk the park.
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Legami
Points +587
Just DELICIOUS - Edit
What a surprise to find this gem hidden near Balboa Park. It’s a mix of cafe, art center and gallery. The food is amazing and the staff super friendly. If you are looking for something different, that’s the place to go.
Read morePros: Lots of art, Delicious , Friendly staff
Cons: No AC which makes it hot in summer but worth it
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EliFields
Points +34
Awesome food - Edit
This place always pleases me. The food tastes like family cooked it. They definitely put care into the dishes they serve. I’ve had a little bit of everything here and you can’t go wrong with any selection.
Read morePros: Food , Culture , Art
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veganalways
Points +269
An Absolute Gem! - Edit
The location is amazing…and the food was so comforting, filling, and tasty. The Jamaican jerk tofu spicy veggie patty was a dream. Wonderful staff too! So glad I ate here!!!
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hrn126
Points +579
best vegan food in San Diego - Edit
this place is an absolute gem. the food is so flavorful and unique. i can’t remember if i’ve ever had vegan Caribbean food before but it is incredible and if you like good food you should come here. and not only that but the location is amazing and the inside space is warm, welcoming and educational. highly recommend
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caw
Points +2766
Delicious - Edit
Peanut curry was fantastic, had some heat to it and lots of flavour. Really friendly staff, nice atmosphere.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-06-04
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anne5r
Points +30
Amazing😍😍 - Edit
This place is so amazing! The food was delicious!!! We tried the Combination Plate and the Jamaican red curry. We recommend both! The raw kombuchas are delicious as well! Everything was just so tasty!!💖💖💖
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MarcNicolaePopa
Points +58
Incredible African food - Edit
Get a combo plate and you’ll be happy! Delicious food!! Oh and the tap kombucha is sooo good
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VeganNinjas
Points +427
Good Food Good Vibes! - Edit
Combo plate hit the spot, burgers were 🔥, and dare we say…best brownies?! 🫠 #Veganuary
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-01-08
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LorraineGadsden
Points +7351
Love It! - Edit
The food was delicious, and there was a good variety of options! There was also a peaceful and positive energy mixed with great people. Love this place!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-06-12
Pros: lots of food options , friendly people, great energy
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alannahneedham
Points +435
Super cool experience - Edit
Always a good experience and the food is flavorful. Love the events here, too.
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StephanieMeyer
Points +1501
❤️❤️ - Edit
Delicious reasonably priced food 🙂
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TracyChilds
Points +33
Great eats! - Edit
We had a delicious dinner! Reasonable prices. We got the combo to split and it’s a lot of food! Drop by, you won’t be disappointed. #Veganuary
Read morePros: Kombucha on tap, Friendly staff, Wonderful eclectic atmosphere. Art and music.
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ChrisCather
Points +305
Disappointing - Edit
I had the Jerk burger, and it was pretty disappointing. It was advertised as having a pretzel bun. Maybe they ran out, because I just had a regular bun you'd find at the grocery store. The patty was likely a reheated frozen veggie patty. The Jerk sauce treated an awfully lot like BBQ sauce. The sweet potato fries were OK, but not particularly good. All in all, it felt like a minimal effort.
Read moreMaybe I should have tried the peanut curry. I'll revisit to try that and update this review. Hopefully there is better food, and the Jerk burger was just not the right thing to order.
If you like kombucha, this is probably a good place for that, as they have several on tap.
Pros: Lots of kombucha on tap, Variety of food options
Cons: Burger did not have advertised bun, Food tasted like heated frozen items, not fresh
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nikalouw
Points +42
BEST VEGAN FOOD IN SD - Edit
This is by far the best food we have had in San Diego. We shared the combination plate and the Jamaican jerk tofu patty, and both blew me away. The favours were amazing- so much nuance and well-rounded flavours, not too spicy but just PERFECT. GO HERE! #Veganuary
Read morePros: Fully vegan, Interesting, unique, flavourful cultural food, Veggie-packed
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ypelaez
Points +30
Beautiful Outdoor Seating - Delicious Food - Edit
I ordered the vegan tamale plate and the baobab smoothie. It was so delicious, the staff were very welcoming and friendly and the outdoor seating was enchanting!
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Miss_Ari
Points +99
Very tasty - all vegan! - Edit
Very delicious! There was a cute little outside eating area. The food was very delicious. I loved the plantains 🤤 it’s only open (I believe) Fri-Sun 12-4, so not a very broad window. The drinks are a bit overpriced tho, but over than that - worth it!
Read morePros: All vegan , Full of protein, Food is well priced imo
Cons: Drinks are like $10 for 12 oz
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NaomiGoldstein
Points +49
Great service! - Edit
Good food (ask to taste the main course it can be spicy), and good portions and price :)
Read moreThey were super nice!
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Chase&Jen
Points +40
Delicious and affordable - Edit
I can't stress the affordability enough. Everything on the menu was around 5-7 dollars. Me and my wife shared the spicy cabbage jamaican patty, chilly, and peanut curry along with coffee and two desserts for around $30. All the food was good, but the jamaican patty was easily the best thing we tried. Definitely recommend trying it out when you find yourself near Balboa park.
Read morePros: +Affordability, +Good food, +Chill atmosphere
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NeilGaudet
Points +349
Just ok - Edit
It’s doesn’t have the greatest look to it. A basic cafe. It’s friendly however. Don’t expect fancy in the least. The salad was basic but tasty (Dressing is delicious). The Jamaican patties are greasy but very good. Had a grilled cheese and it was super basic and boring. Kids would like it.
Read morePros: Vegan food aplenty
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Erit
Points +6
awesome - Edit
Really nice atmosphere. Affordable and delicious. Try the burritos, the grilled cheese sandwich and the brownies. Everything is good.
Read morePros: outside seating available, nice little parrots whistling at you
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DominicLacroix
Points +18
Way more than just the food - Edit
We were in Balboa Park visiting museums and looking for somewhere to grab a good lunch. WorldBeat Cafe surpassed our expectations. The food was delicious, the decor eclectic, the staff inviting and very helpful.
Read moreThe building they occupy is part café, part art gallery, part music venue and community centre. The building has lots of green and sustainable designs with more plans for improvement.
We left with a full belly and a full list of contacts and recommendations for other places to visit along our journey (we are on a cross-continental road tour).
Pros: Great tasting food and drinks, International culinary inspiration, Grow some of their food in their own garden
Cons: Great things take time to put together
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