Cocktail bar and restaurant that serves snacks and vegan cheese boards, savory plates, and weekend brunch. Example of food include jackfruit sandwich, french toast, tofu benedict, tacos, and curried fries. Beverages include mocktails, kombucha on tap, craft beer handles, cold brew coffee, and tea. Decor is French gothic inspired with skulls, demon wolf mascot, bare-chested shock rocker art. Plays psychedelic metal on the sound system. Large interior. Est. 2015. Call or walk-in for take-out. No reservations taken for dine-in. Open Mon-Wed 4:30pm-10:00pm, Thu 4:30pm-11:00pm, Fri-Sat 4:30pm-1:00am, Sat-Sun 10:00am-2:00pm, Sun 4:30pm-10:00pm. Kitchen stops 1hr before closing time.
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1503 30th St (at South Park District), San Diego, California, USA, 92102
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Last update on 25 Mar 2024 by SarahTedeschi
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168 Reviews
First Review by Mike Weinberg
Kaseyfrench
Points +329
Creative food, cute environment - Edit
They are about to close for a menu refresh and renovation, but I’m sure it will be even better! Great location and ambience with creative mixings of unexpected flavors.
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ValeriaLavongsar
Points +20
Delicious food and metal music? - Edit
Say less!
Read moreOur food and drinks were amazing ! Not only is the food good but the restaurant itself is gorgeous with classy gothic/occult details all over.
Enjoyed the grilled cheese patty melt while listening to Sleep’s Dragonaut! So cool!
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EsraRice
Points +671
Excellence - Edit
Never disappoints. The best vegan food in San Diego, imo. Their brunch and dinner are both fantastic, and cocktails are to die for.
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frankier-c
Points +84
Great atmosphere and amazing cocktails - Edit
The setting was really cool. We sat up at the bar, but didn't feel too watched or cramped. We got two cocktails and the tofu skewers, as everyone seemed to recommend them. I wish they could have been crispier and more bitesize, but that is just personal preference.
Read morePros: Cocktails were unique and tasty, Cool atmosphere , Friendly staff
Cons: Pretty expensive
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ElissaBVegan
Points +2377
Excellent Brunch! - Edit
Everything we had was superb!
Read morePros: 100% vegan , Excellent brunch food , Fun atmosphere
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Adlaurem
Points +17
One of our favorite “go to” restaurants - Edit
We moved to San Diego around a year ago, and have been to Kindred for brunch and for dinner, with visitors, and as a couple. Every visit is fun, and filled with good food and drinks- and you better like rock music too. The place has a big energy and great servers. Their skewers are amazing- vegan food with fabulous flavors and spices- not wheatgrass or bland in any way. Highly recommended!
Read morePros: Flavorful food, Festive atmosphere, Great drinks and good for either brunch or dinner
Cons: Sometimes too loud- can’t hear your dinner partner
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NicoleParks
Points +1553
incredibly amazing - Edit
five stars isn’t enough, the food and ambience were so so good. the seitan skewers, grilled cheese, and s’mores cookies absolutely blew my mind. the “soul crush” was good but nothing special, the mac and cheese tasted kinda sweet to me. overall one of the best vegan restaurants i’ve ever been to, if not the best. they had a heavy metal/cat/occult vibe going on and it was really fun. the check came in a d&d book and the bathroom had really funny pics of cats in it. 100% coming back, even my non-vegan friend loved it as much as i did.
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RisBurton
Points +949
Enjoyable except for my guest. (I ant a div) - Edit
The food here is pretty good. The clientele is eclectic. I dug the hard rock or heavy metal music 🎶 🎵.
Read moreI'm trying to stay in a good mood even with my guest's mood. The food overcame my guest's effect on my mood. 😉
Pros: Great Atmosphere , Nice Staff, Prices are not too high
Cons: It's hard to find parking
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TonyPazzaglia
Points +58
Coolest Vegan Restaurant Ever⚡️ - Edit
Great ambiance, rocking tunes, best decor in any restaurant
Read morePros: Too cool for school!, Inspired bar, Style with kind service!
Cons: It's not in Monterey
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aubreyj27
Points +1546
delicious brunch:) - Edit
i was recommended kindred all the way from john at the coronado phx (also vegan) in arizona, and i have to say, this place is really one of a kind! i loved the decor and vibe.
Read morewhile a little on the slower side, the building was packed at peak brunch hour. they were also very conscious of somebody in my group’s nut allergy, and made sure we were aware of which dishes had nuts and which did not.
all the dishes were pretty good; however, my favorites were the benedict and pancakes. the benedict had this wonderful vegan hollandaise, and the tofu was delicious. the pancakes had bourbon butterscotch and caramelized apples, as well as a coconut cream!
#Veganuary
Pros: allergy-conscious , vegan brunch done right
Cons: slow-ish service when busy
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baileyelizabeth
Points +74
You have to go here! - Edit
Amazing food, service and the ambience is so incredible! It’s a metal themed vegan cafe and the attention to detail in everything from their food and cocktails to decor is the best. This is a must visit if you’re in San Diego!
Read morePros: All vegan , Cool ambience, Delicious cocktails
Cons: None
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jamieclower
Points +423
Creative, high quality options! - Edit
All vegan menu with inventive cocktails and creative flavor combos. Brunch on the weekends until 2pm, we enjoyed the Caesar salad with watermelon radish, white miso dressing, crispy gardein strips and fried capers; also had the "Good Morning Captain" - chickpea cake breakfast entree.
Read morePros: Great high quality options
Cons: Limited seating, Orders took 40 minutes to come out
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ErikaSebastian
Points +67
Get the burger! - Edit
The burger is incredible. I hate going out and getting an impossible burger because I can make them at home but this place did such a great job. I’ve never had a vegan burger like this and I couldn’t recommend it more. The Mac and cheese was also good. And all the drinks we got were very tasty.
Read morePros: Food, Service , Cool
Cons: Loud
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Marie-MicheleDore
Points +665
This place is something else! - Edit
I’m glad I made my way here! The ambiance is something else. I would say it’s more a bar than a restaurant. I sat at the bar and saw many of the drinks be made in front of me. They all smelled so fresh and were beautiful. The food was AMAZING!! I had the grilled cheese with tomato bisque, wow!! From what I get, the menu changed with the seasons, so definitely check it out more than once (if you can).
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HarunNaeb
Points +88
Favorite Brunch Spot! - Edit
Their food is amazing and the drinks and service are great too! Definitely try the pancakes, they are out of this world!
Read morePros: Good service, Delicious
Cons: No Reservations/ Walk-ins only
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Misanthropia
Points +2775
Magical - Edit
I love the Kindred, the witchy atmosphere is amazing, the cocktails are very good and the food is delicious. We had the Soul Crush and the High Steaks; just by presentation and especially depth of flavor this could easily be a upscale restaurant.
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skymyers
Points +52
Unique Experiences - Edit
From the outside, I’d be shocked if you told me this restaurant is fully vegan. It certainly has its own unique style and atmosphere that cannot be replicated, so it’s truly a joy that the menu is entirely vegan. It has indoor and outdoor seating with a large bar, just like you’d expect from a high quality restaurant. This is a place you could take your non vegan friends to and they wouldn’t even realize they’re eating vegan food.
Read morePros: Great atmosphere, Unique drink menu, Great food
Cons: Slow service
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berngreyeyes
Points +122
Love this place - Edit
Awesome atmosphere, my style of jams played and the best vegan food. This place made it to my 5 top vegan foods.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-09-25
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DanielaSurra
Points +32
Amazing Vegan Spot - Edit
Their grilled cheese is to dieeee for, but literally everything on the menu is. I’ve taken multiple non vegan folks there too and everyone has loved it
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Wolfy_
Points +74
Always amazing. - Edit
It doesn't matter what time of year or when I come to this restaurant. The food is always impeccable. The service is always impeccable. I love the restaurants atmosphere. The decorum the choices of food and the wonderful bartenders that make your morning great. I had my birthday breakfast here and every time I'm in San Diego I always have breakfast or lunch or some tidbit of food from this restaurant. It's quite amazing. I love it. The food is good and there's nothing that I've ever experienced that wouldn't make me want to come back except that my plate got empty and I wanted more cuz it was just so tasty. But thank you guys for having a great experience
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LuckyAng
Points +76
Expensive and disappointing - Edit
Was excited to finally have dinner here. Easy parking, nice atmosphere. Our table for two was tiny, and we were seated nearly shoulder to shoulder with tables on either side (zero conversational privacy). The menu was short and sweet, and pretty spendy. The food ranged from pretty good (side of homemade potato chips) to bad (huckleberry white tea that tasted like raisin water. The jackfruit made a nice pulled bbq, but the sauce was unremarkable and it was served on hard, dry toast that hurt to eat. Our table was so small that our plates were hanging off the edges. Won’t be going back.
Read morePros: Free street parking
Cons: Expensive
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AaronPittman
Points +46
Great Find - Edit
We went here for dinner and everything was great. Drinks were great, appetizer was great and our meals were great. Very cool atmosphere and the music was at a good volume where we could still have a conversation.
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missfury
Points +257
Fun and cool concept, very good food! - Edit
Love this place and look forward to going back when we are in town. San Diego has so much excellent vegan food. This was really really good, and our mocktails were great. Staff was so nice.
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DL2021
Points +62
Nice place with a cool vibe and good cocktails. - Edit
The starters were fantastic- especially the seitan skewers. Our mains were a bit hit and miss. I didn’t enjoy my mushroom steaks as the flavours were a bit intense and the veggies not as fresh as I would have expected for the price. My companions really enjoyed their mains though- the gardein and the jackfruit.
Read morePros: All vegan
Cons: Expensive for what it is
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just.a.vegan.girl
Points +1286
Delivery didn’t disappoint - Edit
I have been wanting to try Kindred for years and while in SD this trip I finally just ordered delivery (my friend didn’t want to go). I ordered the BFS. All the reviews said the potatoes were amazing and I concur! I also really liked the biscuit sandwich - super tasty even though it wasn’t fresh out of the kitchen. Wish I could have tried even more but hopefully next time!
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kale_and_trail
Points +269
Impressive cocktail menu and great food - Edit
I’m so glad I went here on my trip to San Diego. I’ve rarely gone to a vegan restaurant with such an impressive cocktail menu. Delicious, flavorful food too
Read morePros: Amazing cocktails, All vegan , Great food
Cons: Pricy , Strange seating
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anitacat
Points +155
What a cool place!! - Edit
All vegan restaurant. Absolutely gorgeous classy death metal decor, as unique and cool and witty as it sounds. Brunch food and cocktails were amazing. Pancakes to die for. Must check out the bathroom decor!
Read morePros: All vegan, Yummy food and large menu , Best decor ever
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