Vegan
American
Fast food
Take-out
Drive-thru vegan eatery serving fast food including charbroiled vegan burgers, chick’n sandwiches, tater tots, fries, and sweet potato fries. Est. 2020. Previously named Nice Guys. Open Mon-Thu 8:00am-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 8:00am-11:00pm, Sun 8:00am-9:00pm.
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1727 17th St, Santa Ana, California, USA, 92704
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Last update on 14 Sep 2023 by geometric-noise
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Added by spiceislandvegan on 27 Oct 2020
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66 Reviews
First Review by Vegan_Newbie
EvieSong
Points +73
Milkshake is the best - Edit
I got spicy chicken sandwich, Neapolitan milkshake and tater tots. The chicken sandwich tastes very tofu-y and could need more sauce. The milkshake is really good!!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-04-13
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RogerThornhill
Points +87
A wide variety of fast food options and reasonably priced. - Edit
A wider variety of options than other vegan burger joints. They have many styles of burgers and other types of sandwiches patterned after popular selections from major chain restaurants. Most of the competitors in the plant-based burger game either only carry fries, sweet potato fries, or tater tots for sides, but Nice Burger carries all of them. Two years ago, I visited their Costa Mesa location a few times. Every time the food has been delicious and the staff has been very warm and welcoming.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-10-01
Pros: Many options, Great food, Shakes!
Cons: Needs onion rings as a side option.
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veganmarketingpeople
Points +1561
Outstanding !!!! - Edit
The best vegan breakfast sandwich in the world 🌎 I’ve tried loads, trust me it’s worth every dollar 👍
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VeggieEarthling
Points +170
Big portions - Edit
Huge portions, especially if you have a hankering for vegan junk food. Love their vegan milkshakes too. Had it twice. Wish it was open later though since I sometimes only had time to eat later at night.
Read morePros: Large portions, Nice staff
Cons: Wish it had later opening hours, Wish there was Nice Burger in other countries 😀
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glassesgirl79
Points +2380
Big Flavorful Food in Santa Ana - Edit
Having been wanting to visit this restaurant for some time, I was excited when hubby and I finally got a chance to stop by. Upon driving up, I was impressed by the large "Nice Burger" sign as well as the 100% Vegan noted under the sign. Although they also offer drive-thru, we decided to do dine in for our first visit.
Read moreAs we entered the restaurant, we were warmly greeted by employees and asked if we had any questions. Hubby asked about whether their meat contained nuts (since hubby has severe nut allergy) and was told that they Beyond burger.
After utilizing their self serve kiosk, I ordered a combo with their breakfast burger, animal style fries, and a soda while hubby ordered a combo with their grilled shroom burger and chili cheese tater tots.
Our food was quickly delivered to our table by an employee who regularly checked if the food was satisfactory. The burgers were hot and delicious and the fries were crispy and cheesy.
The overall restaurant atmosphere is chill with the combination of smoothies Jazz playing in the background along with a big screen TV showing a display of a comfortable room with a fireplace.
Following our delicious meal and having such friendly service, we definitely plan to visit again the next time we are in the area.
Pros: Friendly Staff, Attentive to Those With Nut Allegeries
Cons: Some might feel their food is a bit pricey
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EsraRice
Points +671
Delicious! - Edit
I tried the mexicali burger and fries. Both were Fantastic!
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kieraiscool289
Points +13
Amazing - Edit
actually tasted completely like a chicken sandwich a delicious normal chicken sandwich
Read morePros: taste
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VeganRooster
Points +47
So much food - Edit
Came here and ordered inside at the self-order kiosk. The food ended up taking over twenty minutes to come out but they were sweet and apologetic and gave us a free shake for the inconvenience. The food was good too. The sides are huge! The spicy chicken sandwich isn’t very spicy but I’d still recommend it. The big boy burger was amazing. We’d come back to try other items.
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Bethiasw
Points +54
Burgers and fries galore - Edit
100% vegan menu with a variety of burgers plus chicken and fish sandwiches. And excellent fries. A great fast food restaurant for vegans!
Read morePros: Variety of burgers, Excellent fries, Fast food cravings extravaganza
Cons: No dislikes
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HealthyMac
Points +17
Great burgers , great people! - Edit
Stopped in to try a burger after reading Yelp reviews and discovered this gem! Looking for burgers and fries but vegan? They have a huge menu and great selection of fountain drinks including the pineapple cream soda I got , I tried to mushroom burger 10/10 just gotta tell them light on the mushrooms next time cause there was ALOT but delicious they were! And the chicken nuggets 7/10 tbh they had the McDonald’s type breading which isn’t my favorite but it felt good to eat and not weird at all! Very filling aswell for only 6 nuggets . Overall I’ll be coming again when I come back to the area ! They actually told me about this app and I’m so grateful ! Great job guys at nice burger!
Read morePros: Customer service, Good quality , Many options
Cons: Lack decor and ambiance
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Cedric.Thomas.Dalton
Points +52
Be sure to go to East 17th. Not West 17th. - Edit
When we clicked on “directions” our GPS took to West 17th.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-05-03
Pros: Very friendly and caring staff. , Lots of variety. , Passionate about plant based food.
Cons: Needs a window wash. , Under staffed. , Light strobing in bathroom area
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Alyssa.Rosa
Points +118
Yum - Edit
This place is pretty good. The chicken sandwiches used to be my favorite thing to get before my sensitivity to wheat got worse. Vegan chicken sandwiches like these are a rare find. Thankfully they offer gluten free burger options including a gluten free bun. I would give a four and a half about the burger taste since I have had more enjoyable vegan burgers elsewhere although these are still tasty. I’m overall pleased with this place and enjoy going. I love that they offer tater tots and “animal style” tots or fries.
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LorraineGadsden
Points +6449
The “Big Guy.” - Edit
On the drive home from Los Angeles, we stopped at Nice Burgers, and it was my favorite meal of the trip. After wanting to try nice Burger for a while, I now feel as if they do vegan fast food right. It’s classic American fast food: heavy, a tad oily, but somehow comforting. We ordered the “Big Guy” chicken tenders, tater tots, and a strawberry milkshake. The chicken tenders were not my favorite vegan fast-food chicken tenders, but they were tasty. The milkshake was a bit sweet for me (to be fair, I don’t like milkshakes), but my boyfriend loved it. However, the “Big Guy” was the star of the show for me. Assembled to mimic a big mac, the thin crispy patties with the thousand island sauce, cheese, and lettuce was amazing. The “Big Guy” with the tater tots reminded me of something I would eat as a child. The drive-through concept was nostalgic, and the food came out pretty quickly. I understand the hype around Nice Burger!
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K-SecretVegan
Points +100
5 stars! - Edit
I absolutely love eating here because I always leave will a full stomach. Everything on the menu is good. My all time favorite though is the Mexicali burger combo. The pineapple dole whip is very good as well. Drink selection has a good variety of choices. You won’t be disappointed when you eat here.
Read morePros: 100% vegan, Delicious food and drink selection, Nice atmosphere
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mayrapsl
Points +136
Best burgers ever! - Edit
I love all their food, I’ve tried 90% of their menu and everything is extremely delicious!!
Read morePros: Fresh fries , Juicy burgers
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LouJimenez
Points +215
Place is delicious - Edit
Placed online order and was ready on time .
Read moreRestaurant was clean and plenty of seating.
Staff was friendly.
And most important part food was delicious.
Pros: Food, Clean, Plenty of parking/seating
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Zombiecynthia
Points +5012
Tasty Vegan Fast Food in Santa Ana - Edit
Enjoyed the tasty Jr. Nice Burger (nice size, with tots on side), not mega filling but hit the spot! The vegan burger was delightful and personnel were very kind!
Read moreAreas of improvement (IMO) would be in the attention to aesthetics of the establishment (overall cleanliness, streamline layout, newer paint interior/exterior). I appreciate that they took an existing building but I think there’s lots of potential for making it even better!
Pros: Yummy Vegan Burger, Personnel/Staff were Attentive and Kind, Large Outdoor Signage from Street
Cons: Interior/Exterior Could Be Modernized + Revamped
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laurajclowes
Points +46
Best burgers - Edit
Absolutely loved my food from here, all vegan so I was spoilt for choice, the animal friendly style fries were a personal favourite!
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moregarlicpls
Points +50
Fast food heaven - Edit
Sometimes you get tired of date cookies and carrot cheez sauce and want junk food that actually tastes like the real thing — and Nice Burger is unhealthy indulgence at its finest.
Read moreI went here with an omni family member, and when we left, he went up to the line cooks to thank them and tell them he really enjoyed his meal. He got a jalapeño burger, and I got the breakfast burger, which comes with egg, tater tots, and bacon. It’s been a while since I’ve had real bacon, but this tasted 98% similar — so savory with a great crunch. We also split sweet potato fries and dipped them in chipotle ranch; it’s the same recipe that most vegan places seem to have, like Vegan Nirvana and Veggie Grill.
They do charge $0.60 for each sauce, but it’s a decent portion. The burgers and fries are also pretty generously sized, and I would recommend splitting fries with your dining companion if you’re not starving.
I thought it was funny that every other patron in the restaurant was a tattooed male who was following the curly girl method 😂 Can’t wait to go back and try the soft serve and breakfast burrito!
Pros: The bacon, Diner booths, Generous portions
Cons: Sauce charge
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Plantsnwater
Points +91
Vegan Fast Food Paradise - Edit
I’ve been here four or five times and it always hits the spot. I want to branch out on their menu but I’m such a big fan of their breakfast burger it’s usually what I go with! (also loved their spicy mexican-style but it’s quite messy 😂). I also love it as a place to take non-vegans to show them you don’t have to abandon delicious comfort food by going vegan. #Veganuary
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BlairBurggren
Points +96
Nice place! - Edit
Great service, great food and great shakes!
Read morePros: Everything is vegan!
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tqkelly
Points +92
Nice Burgers - Edit
Excellent burger and chicken sandwiches concepts.
Read morePros: Sandwiches, Desserts, Breakfast
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MaarKaas
Points +127
Best breakfast burrito! - Edit
Love this place. I go almost weekly. My co-workers that are no vegetarian also love it and are usually the ones suggesting we go for lunch. Hands down best vegan breakfast burrito in OC. I get mine with bacon and add jalapeños. They also have a breakfast burger in case you miss breakfast hours that is equally amazing. Get the animal friendly style tots. You won’t regret it!
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Banangela97
Points +2482
Good chick'n! - Edit
I really liked the food, but it was very pricey and the side of tots was super small. I'm sure at some point I would go back though😄my non-veg friend loved it
Read morePros: 100% vegan
Cons: $$$
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Izanowak
Points +542
Fast food paradise - Edit
Nice-burger has some delicious burgers, I’m not from California so it was super cool to have so many fast vegan options!
Read morePros: All vegan, Fast
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LoganMelton
Points +1245
Great burger place - Edit
Service was quick, burger was delicious, they offer a drive through. What more could you want in a fast food joint?
Read morePros: Offers a drive through
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thenicguy
Points +16
What you've been waiting for - Edit
I got the milkshake and dang, it be poppin. Also got the breakfast burrito and my wife got a breakfast sandwich. Dang, they be poppin.
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