Vegan
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Vegan restaurant and coffee shop. Has an ecological perspective and in search of sustainable and social-conscious practices. Serves hot dogs, ribs, rice with chick'n, chifrijo, nuggets, marine steak and more. Reported closed October 2024.


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8 Reviews

First Review by skirato

MelodyDmd

Points +469

Vegan
24 Sep 2024

Loved it

I had amazing ribs and a cold drink made of corn milk, both had a very interesting flavour.
The owner is a vegan activist, so we should definitely support his business!

Updated from previous review on 2024-09-24

Pros: Ribs, Corn drink, Location

Cons: No card payment

NeeleGrace

Points +122

Vegan
10 Sep 2024

Incredible food

A completely vegan place with a variety of food! The ones I’ve tried so far were incredibly delicious.
Take some time to come here as we only saw one person cooking, serving the food and everything else that needs to be done.
I’d still say it’s 100% worth coming here.

Side Notes:
1. The entry is sort of hidden as we were not able to see an actual sign outside. The photo shows the entry and for your orientation: there’s a church right across the street.
2. You cannot pay with your card!

JoyZ

Points +663

Vegan
01 Sep 2024

Tasty pizza and friendly staff

I reallly enjoyed my pizza and ice cream and appreciated how friendly the two men who worked there were in putting up with my terrible Spanish. I want to go back and try the "ribs" and mashed potatoes. Tip: Waze took me practically to their doorstep, but I didn't see a sign and it took me a while to realize that I was at the right place. When Waze says you are there, the restaurant that is right in front of you is it. Well, that's their entrance but apparently the first space is operated by a different restaurant (the dessert case by the entrance is not theirs, and those desserts are not vegan). Just walk past that into the middle space which is Cocina Libre.

Updated from previous review on 2024-09-01

Pros: Tasty pizza, Friendly people

AnneHeiners

Points +1163

Vegan
27 Aug 2024

Delicious food & wonderful people

The ribs (costillas) are just amazing! I would def recommend them to anyone eating there. The place is cute with all the art and the people working there are so kind ❤️

JessBloye

Points +304

Vegan
04 Aug 2024

Incredible Food

This was a great find. It’s a little place that makes entirely vegan food, all made from scratch. We can’t speak Spanish but the lady was so lovely and translated the menu for us. Portion sizes were good - not overwhelming large. All of the food was unique and delicious and for the price it was amazing!

Subi

Points +126

Vegan
27 Jul 2024

Best vegan food in downtown SJ

New restaurant that just opened near San José Chinatown, serving delicious vegan food. The founders are committed to principles of veganism, and the restaurant also serves as a community gathering space. All meals are made from scratch and everything I have tried was incredible! This does mean that your food can take awhile to prepare, so feel free to bring a book/laptop or check out the literature they have! They are currently open on Thursday to Monday, for lunch and dinner.

Pros: Everything is vegan, Good taste and not too heavy, Central location

Cons: Long wait time, Small dining space , Not all menu items available

Aara

Points +110

Vegan
20 Jul 2024

Excelente

Por más espacios veganos como estos!✊🏼💚 probé las costillas, los nuggets de hongos, los waffles y el perrisime!! todo delicioso

tienen que probar los helados de Anaki y este de fresa😻

skirato

Points +89

Vegan
13 Jul 2024

Increíble

Comí los nuggets de coliflor, un perro caliente y las tostadas francesas. Todo era delicioso !!

Pros: La comida rica, Se siente el amor en los platos, Son atentes al servicio




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