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
xoMia
Points +140
This place is SO CUTE! - Edit
The decor is quirky and adorable, I wish I lived here. Went for brunch alone and sat at the bar. The bartender was friendly and conversational. The food was awesome and I can’t wait to come back when I’m in the area!
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leisele
Points +67
MUST HAVE - Edit
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS PLACE you have no idea what you’re missing if you haven’t tried it! I went to dinner and had two cocktails and had their version of a charcuterie board THAT YOU HAVE TO TRY I have literally never had such an amazing charcuterie board even when I wasn’t vegan! I loved it so much I went back the next day which was Sunday and I had their brunch which was equally as delicious! Every time I am in San Diego I make it my goal to come here for a meal, I can’t recommend this place more! Please drag your friends/family here, I promise it won’t disappoint!
Read morePros: Everything is vegan! , Has super amazing cocktails , They have brunch on the weekends!
Cons: Plays heavy metal music but I didn’t mind (:
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JustJade
Points +30
Fav! - Edit
This is my favorite restaurant! Everything on the menu is delicious and the cocktails are great!
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bettywouldgo
Points +156
Soul Crush! - Edit
I LOVE this place even though I often dislike some of its characteristics when I encounter them elsewhere - tiny tables very close to others, more noise than I usually like, a bar-dominant scene. The food is stellar, with lots of creative options. Soul Crush is my fave "comfort food-gone-upscale" plate (cornmeal crusted Gardein, parsnip potato mash, broccolini, creamy beer mac, tomato lemongrass velouté). The cocktails are super-creative, featuring ingredients not likely part of your home bar (ancho chile liqueur, charcoal, fennel dust, Xocolatl mole bitters...). Sitting at one of those tiny tables with one bentwood chair and one small, wood-wrapped bench, watching the gorgeous bar and lively scene, makes for a truly immersive experience, much more than "just" a great dinner and drink.
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verenadakota
Points +188
My favorite vegan place! - Edit
I love the food whether is dinner or brunch (omg those pancakes!!)
Read moreSuch a great vibe there and the cocktails are definitely worth a try!
My favorite place for a date night
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heathenvegan
Points +732
one and only Bar Kindred - Edit
I love this bar! The food, people, atmosphere and awesome decor make it a must for anyone visiting San Diego. You don't have to be vegan to have a great time so bring your non vegan friends too.
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tonyakay
Points +3298
I save my 5 star ratings for this. - Edit
Vegan gothic rock and roll. I’m tripping out. This place is real and it’s a legend. Say no more. Wolf head necropolis in mists of psychedelic Metal.
Read morePros: Giant wolf head and mirror ceiling , Astronaut bathroom and Danzig holding a black cat, Food and drinks TOP
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Kuresh
Points +90
Fantastic flavor - Edit
The presentation and the flavor and atmosphere is all unique!
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ChristinaGrierson
Points +30
Skewers For Life - Edit
I love the Skewers appetizer and so many things on the menu. I deducted 1 star because cocktails could be better with less ice and the new chef ruined the charcuterie board (which used to be amazing) I’m loving the in flight menu. Kindred is one of my favorite spots in town.
Read morePros: Flavorful, interesting food, Good atmosphere
Cons: Cocktails are $$$$$$ and mostly ice
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The Gay Vegans
Points +331
Amazing brunch - Edit
We have been a couple times for dinner and loved it. Yet the brunch is the main reason we LOVE Kindred. Well the brunch and the staff. The pancakes are our all-time favorite and we usually each get another entree each and split the pancakes. Coffee is delish too. And as many times as we have been (over a dozen) we have always felt kindness and hospitality from the staff.
Read morePros: Delish food, Staff, Brunch
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VeganRhyno
Points +222
Come for the drinks, stay for the food - Edit
The best bar and restaurant in SD. Great decor and ambiance (metal playing just loud enough that you have to listen to realize what’s playing) with killer eats. The food is well worth our drive from Temecula (over an hour away) for date nights and Sunday brunch. The seasonal menu takes advantage of the best produce and flavors the area has to offer and ensures quality ingredients. The charcuterie board, breaded and pickled, tofu Benedict and Soul Crush have remained our favorites, but we love trying the seasonal changes and new additions. The drinks are good, but not so much of you’re not a fan of bitters as they’re in almost every drink. Oh, don’t forget to say hi to the 4 eyed wolf! Best mascot, ever.
Read morePros: Great bar, Brunch!!!, Open late
Cons: Slow service, Loud, but hey, it’s a bar
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SaMa
Points +41
Super place - Edit
Tasty drinks and food. Great atmosphere. Cute decoration.
Read moreCons: À bit too salty for me
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StefiPefi
Points +36
The best - Edit
Incredibly cool bar with beautiful decor, super friendly and knowledgeable staff and a very interesting menu and excellent beers on tap. I had the seitan skewers which were fantastic and everything is very reasonably priced. And the metal music just kinda works😄I wish this concept exists elsewhere!
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missleota
Points +47
This is my favorite vegan restaurant! I’ve loved everything I’ve gotten there - Edit
The food is always delicious (especially the skewers) I also love their brunch! The staff is always helpful and friendly.
Read morePros: Food is delicious , Fun atmosphere , Staff is great
Cons: Too far from Escondido haha
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cwl666
Points +1367
Great vegan food in a hip location - Edit
If you're looking for good food in a cool place this is going to be on the top of your list.
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lorind13
Points +267
SO GOOD - Edit
Go right now. Had the Hearts of Palm starter and Soul Crush entree. Fantastic. All vegan menu and I get to listen to Pallbearer while eating?! The metal enthusiast will be stoked about this place, but I don’t think it’s played up to a degree (or volume) that would put off somebody who isn’t into metal. Super cool vibe/atmosphere and the food stands up to it. 💯
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ryancthompson
Points +207
Don’t miss - Edit
It’s good, so just go and enjoy it.
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sloffler
Points +34
Best in class - Edit
Omg there is so much to rave about. This place has an outstanding menu whether breakfast lunch or dinner. You cannot go wrong.
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shiftygrub
Points +148
Amazing!! - Edit
I could live at Kindred. Every single person I have taken here (vegans and omnis) has loved the food. Seriously, everything is ridiculously delicious -- you might cry. The brunch is AMAZING and the cocktails are on point (pretty boozy though... Beware! 😋). Very unique decor and pretty good service. The wait to get seated can get a little long, but it is well worth it.
Read morePros: Fantastic food, Brunch
Cons: Wait can be long
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prettyinglamour
Points +202
vegan delicacies - Edit
Kindred has a hidden menu and seasonal menu. Make sure to check it out. Food tastes great! Great vibes with a bar in the middle. They have an interesting schedule for serving food, so make sure to find out if they are.
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MonicaMedina
Points +100
very cool place. - Edit
Very pretty. Nice place.
Read morePros: all vegan lots of drinks.
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jojacob
Points +215
Great night out - Edit
This place was incredibly cool from the atmosphere to the cocktails. Beware it gets busy so we sat at the community table which I didn’t mind. The Palm tacos were incredibly good, the texture and taste reminded me of sea food. The beef skewers on the other hand tasted just like beef and had a nice outside texture, but I wasn’t a fan of how there was just beef of the skewers and nothing to break the flavor like a vegetable. Also it tasted so much like beef I almost got sick hahah but that means it is truly a great dish, almost like the real thing.
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StelanieChirgott
Points +42
Wanted to go but the wait was over an hour - Edit
Went to buona forchetta across the street instead and got their pizza with vegan cheese. Would recommend the pizza.
Read moreCons: Plenty of empty tables that were dirty
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Scottanderson
Points +100
Kindred is everything! - Edit
Their brunch is good but the sweetness is a little over the top for some of the dishes (like the cinnamon roll) but the savory dishes are amazing. You don’t always get a restaurant that serves jicama and smoked coconut (hashes for the masses). The hearts of palm and the fried and pickled are a must try if you’re there for dinner. The only dish I would suggest avoiding is the soul crush (underwhelming), and the dish I would highly suggest is the artichoke po’boy.
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Rehdd
Points +257
Delicious. - Edit
The artichoke bread was really good. we split it and I’m glad we did because it’s pretty dense bread but super good. I have the breaded chicken on Mac and cheese with this type of mash. Everything was so good. And the Mac and cheese was bomb. My friend really liked her ravioli. It was a lighter option but really good.
Read morePros: Open late , All vegan
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julzzz
Points +92
Not mind-blowing, but very good. - Edit
We would go again. Cinnamon roll and Pancakes were fantastic. Benedict and Hashes for the Mashes were a little disappointing, but still good. Tofu scramble was tasty.
Read morePros: Both savory and sweet vegan options
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CaitlinJulia
Points +279
Wow! So great and very helpful servers - Edit
We had a selection from the menu and everything was tasty. My favorites were the seitan skewers and the vegan version of a charcuterie. The cookie dough bites were yummy too!! This place is a bargain for the quality. Definitely a must-eat.
Read morePros: Great ambiance, Outdoor seating, Flavorful food
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