• CLOSED: Bigfoot Natural Cafe

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  • White Vegan
Vegan
American
International
Organic
Take-out
Bakery
Fusion

Cafe opened 2018 and turned vegan in 2019. Serves light meals with influences from around the world. Makes healthier baked goods plus sandwiches, salads, soup, tea, coffee, and cascara tea made from the fruit of the coffee plant. Reported closed May 2021.


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20 Reviews

First Review by dharamkiret

RedheadedR

Points +243

Vegan
15 Feb 2021

So good

This place is wonderful. Their lentil soup is some of the best I’ve ever had, simple and bright flavor. Love the woodland bowl and Cajun Mac. Definitely not vegan junk food (not knocking vegan junk food), beans, rice, veggies and wholesome food you’d make at home (only better 😂). We went once before in 2019 and so glad they’re still serving up delicious food we could Doordash. 😍

Pros: All vegan, Healthy , Great flavors

izzyedelbrock

Points +23

Vegan
17 May 2020

quality vegan food

I have yet to go to the actual cafe but I did get their Mushroom sandwich with cashew cheese at a vegan pop up. SO GOOD!! It was light and contained so much flavor in just a few simple ingredients. Next time I want to go with the Mac and cheez

Pros: good quality healthy vegan food

Cons: a little pricey

SusanOlson

Points +34

Vegan
29 Dec 2019

Score!!!

I ordered the mushroom party. Delicious! Hubby ordered the Madrid Sunshine. He said he would order it again. Great little place!

BrionHurley

Points +104

Vegan
29 Dec 2019

Delicious vegan options

Wasn’t sure what to expect, but glad we made the trip out from Escondido. A cool little cafe. We had the portabello sandwich and jackfruit tacos, and it was so good! I haven’t eaten at lots of places, and haven’t seen these kind of dishes before. I would go back again!

Pros: Homemade, Unique dishes

Cons: Hard to get to (not in the city)

WholeFoodLovers

Points +660

Vegetarian
29 Dec 2019

First visit of many.

Went in for a late lunch since we were in the area. This was our first time here so it took a few minutes to decide...it ALL looked good. So many of the items were tempting, but I was narrowing it down to one of the Taco dishes.
When the wife decided to go with those, I went with an item that was not on the printed menu, the Striped Burrito.
Burrito came out first. Tempeh, black beans, rice in a nice sauce, wrapped in flour tortilla striped with cashew and mole sauce. WONDERFUL. Great flavor.
Taco dish came with 2 tacos and you can have different ones. She selected 1 Chili Guava jack-fruit and 1 Kung Pao Chickpea. This came with side of sweet potato and black bean salad. We both prefered the flavor of the KUng Pao.

Staff/owner(?) was friendly and helpful in explaining the selection. It did not seem like it took very long to get served.
We are not in this part of the county very often, but certainly will try to get back here again some time.

Pros: Good variety on meal choices, YUMMY!!!, Nice Staff. Knew food safety. Clean restrooms.

Cons: Too far away from home :(

michael_d

Points +21

Vegetarian
21 Dec 2019

Great food Wonderful staff

Had cheesesteak sandwich and a taste of dessert. Great tastes. The best thing about this place was the owner and guy who works there. I do not remember his name but he is a soccer player. He had a great attitude and you can tell he loves working there.

Pros: Food, Staff

Cons: Wait time, Hours of operation- went and closed , Days of operation different than google says

VeganRhyno

Points +222

Vegan
27 Oct 2019

So good and worth more than the wait

We came here on a lark after finishing the listing on Happy Cow and so glad we did. We’ve been vegan for 5/6 years and have looked high and low for a suitable mac ‘n cheeze.....we have found it, only suitable is entirely incorrect. The Mac ‘n cheeze is the best I’ve had since going vegan, hands down. Creamy, warm, just a hint of saltiness and small bites of veggies interlaced make this bowl enough to put a smile on any Mac ‘n cheese lover’s face.

We also had the toona on baguette which my wife loved. The mix had both the flavor she has been craving and the texture (thanks to the jackfruit) that made the sandwich a hit. I opted for the mushroom party, a stew with several types on a bed of sprouted brown rice. Hearty, deep and filling, everything you can ever want in a stew, especially on a chilly October afternoon.

The dessert we choose (the wishing well, cookies and creme cheesecake) was based on another review and damn if it wasn’t the most decadent thing we’ve had in a while. Smooth, silky mouthfeel with just enough cookie bits that it walked the line of being too rich and not having enough body like an expert gymnast performs on the high beam. I’d eat two more if I could manage. Knowledgeable and friendly staff make this a place we’ll return to.

Pros: Organic food abounds, House made delights, Luscious desserts

Cons: Limited seating, Wait time for order

ameuleners

Points +234

Vegan
04 Oct 2019

Mac and cheese!!

I stopped by here to get some food to go. I grabbed the Mac and cheese. It was so yummy. Such a wonderful comfort food and I love that they add in some carrots, broccoli, and cauliflower for a bit of nutrients. I didn’t have a chance to try anything else, but staff was super friendly and if I’m ever in the area again I’ll be back!

_whit_

Points +83

Vegan
28 Aug 2019

Best dessert ever!

I don’t know what it is called but I got a cookies ‘n cream custard thing and it was THE BEST dessert I’ve had since going vegan 4 years ago, possibly ever. Good lord it was delicious

AndrewTitus

Points +32

Vegan
10 Jul 2019

Great food and friendly, helpful service

We ordered a mole burger, cheese steak sandwich, and Mac and cheez. It was all really good. The desserts are amazing and they were so nice. We will definitely be back!!!

Kplant

Points +4013

Vegan
07 May 2019

Great food. Created in Restaurant

Family run restaurant. Food terrific. Lots of flavor. Personal attention. Pies are delicious and Made in house. My top choice for the area. I will be back soon.

Pros: Great variety.

Cons: Salad Portion was small

anildas

Points +70

Vegan
06 May 2019

Bigfoot is BIG

Mom & Pop cafe in a strip mall in the middle of suburbia. What a hidden jem! Great food (vegan & gluten free) & fantastic people. I love it!

Pros: All vegan

Cons: None

kathmil

Points +11

Mostly Veg
05 Apr 2019

My New Favorite Restaurant

Wonderfully creative, delicious and wholesome food. Our entire party enjoyed their meals and there was a lot of sharing so we could all experience the unique flavors. The owners asked for feedback and really cared that we were all happy with our choices. We will be back for sure. Highly recommended!

Pros: Lovely Staff, Many Delicious Choices, Healthy & Tasty

JamshleyRose

Points +22

Vegan
24 Mar 2019

Amazing!

Just visited from the OC and absolutely loved it! The owner and staff are as friendly as can be and the food is incredible. The Kung Pao tacos and Woodland bowls were so good, and the cacao caramel muffin was seriously the best muffin I've ever had! Highly reccomend!!

jcdoll

Points +160

Vegan
24 Feb 2019

Delicious

I’ve tasted a few items from their menu: dirty mac, woodland rice bowl, cookies, cashew pie. All were delicious with strong, memorable flavors. The portion size is reasonable, but don’t expect leftovers. The staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful.

Pros: Friendly and helpful staff, Large and varied menu

Hpurcell

Points +29

Vegan
10 Feb 2019

Awesome!

We had lunch at Bigfoot yesterday and the consensus was that we wish they were closer to us (we live down in East County). We had the mac and cheese and cuba libre sandwich and a slice of banana bread. We also brought home some muffins. The food was a little pricey but to be expected for vegan,organic food. They are a smaller operation so just be prepared in regards to wait times and some dishes not being available and such.

Pros: Delicious food, Friendly service

Cons: A little pricey

Mike Weinberg

Points +247

Vegan
25 Jan 2019

Now 100% Vegan!

Once I learned that Bigfoot Natural Cafe had ditched their non-vegan items and become fully vegan, I was eager to give it a try. I wasn't disappointed. The food was delicious with unique flavors that exuded health!

Fye

Points +16

Vegan
13 Dec 2018

Perfect location

I had a great experience. The staff was super friendly and the food was DELICIOUS! I’m so happy to have a vegan spot near me!

Pros: Vegan food, comfort food, Very friendly staff, Clean spot

Cons: Portions somewhat small but not ridiculously., Wish they were open earlier.

christinabell

Points +8

Non Veg
06 Dec 2018

Must Try

Met a friend for some Mint Tea last night, lovely quaint little spot, reminds me of a cafe you would find in Europe. Brought some muffins home to try this morning, the Apricot was DELICIOUS. Can't wait to go back and try some more. Had a chance to visit with one of the owners and I just love their story. Delightful addition to our community ♡

Pros: Super clean , Dairy free baked goods, Conveniently located

Cons: None

dharamkiret

Points +21

Vegan
20 Sep 2018

A Gem in La Costa

There aren’t a ton of dedicated vegetarian and vegan restaurants in the La Costa area but Bigfoot is hands down the best and one of the best in the whole area. The food is delicious with interesting flavors and combinations. The bakery goods are to die for and the “smoodies” are excellent. If you want to put good, clean, tasty food in your body this is the place. As a real bonus the owners are the loveliest folks.

Pros: Great vegan food, Your non veg friends won’t care coming here, Fantastic service

Cons: None!




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