Little Lion Breakfast Tacos! at Little Lion Cafe in San Diego
Salad and chia seed pudding at Little Lion Cafe in San Diego
at Little Lion Cafe in San Diego

  • Little Lion Cafe
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Serves meat, vegan options available. Tiny restaurant right on the cliffs that offers many vegan choices for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Vegan options aren’t marked as vegan, but the ingredients are vegan and the staff is knowledgeable. Vegan dishes include breakfast tacos with soyrizo and lentils, a “mermaid bowl” with coconut yogurt and spirulina, chia pudding, a superfood bowl with black beans and vegetables, vegetable “poke” lettuce cups, salads and more. Menu is seasonal. Open Tue-Wed 8:00am-3:00pm, Thu-Sat 8:00am-9:00pm, Sun 8:00am-3:00pm. Closed Mon.

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3 Reviews

First Review by lindseyv

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CleverWolff

Points +63

Vegan
10 Mar 2025

Great Ambiance

Little Lion feels truly exceptional—quaint, thoughtful, and full of fresh ideas. The carefully crafted menu and cozy ambiance make it a standout spot. Nestled beside one of San Diego’s most scenic beach lookouts, this women-owned gem is a must-visit.

While the vegan options are limited, they’re consistent and always delicious. You can count on the Glow Bowl, Soyrizo Tacos, and Chia Pudding to be available, even when the menu changes.

I’m also obsessed with their Vanilla Bean Latte! They make some of the best coffee in the OB neighborhood.

Pros: Tasty vegan options , Ambiance , Location

Cons: Limited vegan items in the menu

at Little Lion Cafe in San Diego

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gayesf

Points +25

Vegan
09 Feb 2022

Exceptional Food

This tiny Café has indoor and outdoor seating. It is run by two sisters who travel to Paris to study cuisine. Their aunt is Michèle Coulon, of the famous patisserie in La Jolla. Every ingredient is fresh and organic. There are several vegan options, and the staff is knowledgeable. Dishes can be made vegan. There is a glow bowl, sorry I don’t have the menu of ingredients in front of me, delicious vegan tacos, and another dish that I ask for and that the make for me as vegan. Delicious hibiscus tea that they will brew for you and pour over ice, if you’d like. A very special place. #Veganuary

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lindseyv

Points +13

Vegetarian
03 Oct 2019

The best

Easily one of my favorite restaurants in San Diego. So many delicious healthy options. So many options for vegetarians. Delicious tacos, salads, sandwiches. Just went for dinner (thurs-sat) and had the same great experience. Located near the cliffs so nice to go for a walk while you wait or after you eat. The staff is so friendly and welcoming! A must go!!

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