This past weekend my hubby and I went on a quick jaunt to Encinitas for the inaugural half marathon and in gearing up for the race, we fueled up with so much delicious vegan food. For those who will be in the Encinitas area looking for vegan meals and treats, here are a few of my favorites:
- EVE (#1 favorite)!: Eve is a beautiful, peaceful all vegan spot with comfy couches, goddess artwork, a gorgeous vertical succulent garden, and it even has a large and beautiful yoga studio in the back. They do lots of healthy options and from reading Yelp reviews it sounded like the Buddha bowls were the way to go, and boy was that an amazing choice. We had the ‘Legendary Hero’, which seems so simple to make w/ rice, brussels sprouts, kale, carrots, and beets but the magic was in the tahini sauce! The tahini sauce and the way the veggies were perfectly cooked made this bowl incredibly tasty, and next time I’m in Encinitas I definitely plan to return. They also have an ample library and it is a cozy spot to read, write, or do some work.
- PeacePies: This raw vegan spot (believe the only fully raw vegan spot in Encinitas) has a nice outdoor patio w/ a vibrant mural backdrop. I’ve been there twice now for desserts and the first time I got doughnuts, which weren’t that great, but this time I returned for the Cosmic Coconut pie, which was creamy coconut deliciousness. Raw vegan is not for everyone, but if you tend to like raw vegan like me, would recommend you try it. They also have lots of savory options like nori wrap, ‘farawfel’ and more.
- SucculentCafé (Carlsbad): This is a café – not a vegan joint – but it is oh so beautiful and inspiring with creative succulent creations everywhere and the entire large space is surrounded by succulents. It’s got great little nooks and benches to hang out in the sun and the soy chai latte is the perfect mix of spicy and sweet. This spot is a gem, especially for succulent lovers!
- UnionKitchen & Tap: This is more of a classic very lively brewery, and by no means specifically vegan (in fact believe they are known for burgers), but the sweet potato fries are amazing.
- LePapagayo: Didn’t get to try this one yet but the menu looked great and there was very lively music on Sat. night. The line was too long w/out a reservation so next time we’re in town we’ll be sure to make a ressie and try out this romantic, hopping spot.
Feel so blessed that this was our third time in the Encinitas are in the past six months and it always feels like such a refreshing, sunny, laid back, coastal vacation. Look forward to returning soon!
