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CLOSED: Sojourner Cafe and Restaurant
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Veg-options
Serves meat, vegan options available. The menu is predominantly vegan and vegetarian and also has vegan choices in the daily specials. Serves unique dishes created using fresh ingredients. Buys organic produce from local growers, buys local wines and beers and coffee is fair trade organic. Opened in 1978, it was one of the first places in Santa Barbara to be vegan-friendly. Has a Sunday brunch with live music. 2015 REPORTED SHUT, CONFIRMED BY ITS FB.
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134 E Canon Perdido St (at Santa Barbara St), Santa Barbara, California, USA, 93101
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Last update on 28 Sep 2015 by Guest
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12 Reviews
First Review by nainabarnett
m@earthville
Points +10392
A reliable option for groups with mixed diets - Edit
Back in the days before Santa Barbara had vegetarian restaurants, Sojourner was one of the best places in town for veg*n meals. Now that there are multiple vegetarian and vegan places in SB, the appeal of Sojourner for the veg*n diner is slightly diminished by comparison, but it's still a good choice when dining in mixed company.
Read moreThere's plenty on the menu for vegetarians and they are very vegan-friendly. Fresh juices are a plus. Service is always warm, even when it's crowded.
Pros: Good vegan options, fresh juices
Guest
isabeldivine
Points +77
Very Good! - Edit
You must try the garlicky Cesar if it's the last thing you eat you'll be happy!
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corinal
Points +1870
Great place! - Edit
The food here is really good and very creative. I love the tofu buddha salad. Their portions are huge so I have to get the small options. And they have a wide selection of vegan desserts! It makes it really difficult to choose what to eat.
Read morePros: Wonderful food, Lots of vegan desserts, Nice atmosphere
Cons: A bit pricey
Guest
kristensilva
Points +31
What a find! - Edit
We were on our way to a Chinese restaurant when we arrived there and it was closed. I saw this little place in passing so we decided to go here instead. The food here is great! They have a wide variety of menu items. I had a beans/rice dish with chips, which just hit the spot. And the portion sizes are perfect! They have dishes ranging from Mexican to Italian to... well, I don't remember, but why don't you just go there and find out yourself?
Read morePros: delicious, eclectic dishes, cool vibe
Cons: location, somewhat pricey, parking
Guest
jkohler2
Points +68
Has my good will - Edit
4 years ago, we visited Santa Barbara and ate at this restaurant, and I sent email about an overcooked nut burger.
Read moreI received a reply offering a free sandwich on my return to town, from the ex-partner of the current owner, Donna Mudge.
Donna made good on an offer she did not make. Good will is the tendency of a customer to return where he has been well treated. Sojourner Cafe has my good will. By the nut burger is as delicious as it ever was.
Pros: healthy food, fair prices
Cons: limited parking on weekdays
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veggefatale
Points +45
Confusing, Mediocre - Edit
I looked over a menu at the counter before we were seated. I found two vegan dishes-- one being a salad, the other being a pasta. I asked the employee if those were the only two. He rattled off a list of items that could be made vegan. It was overwhelming and unwelcoming.
Read moreI tried a pasta with stuffed shells. It had essentially no taste to it, and the filling was very gritty in texture. I also had a cake made layered with banana slices. That was decent, but nothing to write home about.
Pros: desserts offered
Cons: items not marked on menu, food wasn't enjoyable
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veganstraightedge
Points +33
$$$$$ - Edit
EXPENSIVE! It's okay food - but you would be better off making most of it at home yourself. A Virgil's root beer float is $4.75 or something close to that - outrageously over-priced. It costs extra to add tofu to a normal meat option, and the food itself is never that satisfying. You can leave the Sojourner just saying "meh". This is for the Santa Barbara vegan/vegetarian elite with large wallets.
Read morePros: Great atmosphere, Vegan-specified menu
Cons: Too expensive, Extra $$ for tofu, Markup is so high
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gr8vegan
Points +2357
Great cafe with a few outdoor seats - Edit
This is a nice vegan option in Santa Barabra. There are a few outdoor seats which allow you to enjoy the view of the mission style park across the street. They will do most of the menu vegan. I had the veganized Tempeh Reuben and it was pretty tasty.
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fancy!
Points +87
Wish I lived in Santa Barbara...I'd be a regular! - Edit
On a recent weekend getaway to Santa Barbara we walked to this cute cafe just a couple of blocks off of State St. Of course, we found the place on happycow. It's become sort of a fun travel thing for us to do, go to a city and try to go to as many happycow listings as we can!
Read moreAnyways, so glad we went here. Lovely atmosphere, very friendly staff. They have an organic wine selection. I had the dinner special which was Vegan Eggplant Parmesean....so delicious and big portion! My boyfriend had the Tempeh Reuben without cheese and said it was pretty good, although he is a harsh critic of reubens as they are his absolute favorite sandwiches.
I wish I had had room for dessert because they had vegan pumpkin pie and some other awesome looking choices.
The menu is not 100% vegetarian but there are vegan options and the menu is clearly labeled.
Overall, I loved the vibe of the place and it was delicious so I would recommend it to vegans that go to Santa Barbara...so far there is not a 100% veg restaurant in that city...let's make it happen!
Pros: good atmosphere, friendly staff, delicious food
Cons: not 100% vegetarian
Guest
jamber79
Points +376
cool place - Edit
Fun little casual restaurant to spend time in. Has coffee/wine bar to sit at also. Good service. Had the Sojourner tostada and it was yummy. Just get no cheese or sour cream for vegan option I think. Big portions.
Read morePros: price, atmosphere
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larryabailey
Points +129
Very Enjoyable - Edit
After a long drive down Highway 101, our lunch at the Sojourner Cafe was wonderful and relaxing. The menu was very creative and the food great. I ordered the Chili Tempeh Tacos and my partner ordered the Mediterranean Vegetable Nut Burger. Both were professional presented, excellent tasting and the portions were more than we could eat. The nicely crafted dark wood environment creative a casual inviting atmosphere that was very inducible to conversation. I would certainly recommend this restaurant for vegans with specific diet concerns (wheat free, etc.). The staff was very helpful and knowledgeable about the ingredients of the menu items. I later discovered that restaurant's web site does have the menu and even offers some great sounding recipes from Chef Edie Robertson.
Read morePros: excellent food, healthy, knowledgeable staff
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nainabarnett
Points +56
very good - Edit
not only is the atmosphere really nice here (even though it's a pretty large and busy place they manage to keep it feeling very warm and cozy) but the food is great! I went with my mother and two friends and we all enjoyed it very much. Not everything is vegan or vegeterian but everything is clearly marked, and the waiters are more than happy to answer any questions you may have. We started with a lentil spinach soup that was very good, and while both of our friends got non vegan dishes, my mother got the Mediterranean Torta, which was delicious but we were both blown away by what I ordered, one of specials of the day, the Posole Vegetable Stew. It was amazing! Unfortunately we didn't have room for dessert, but they had a large variety with a lot of vegan options, and our friends we were with, who are from Santa Barbara, said they're all very good. Next time I'm up in Santa Barbara, I'll make sure I leave some room to try one.
Read morePros: nice atmosphere, delicious food, lots of choices
Cons: can get busy
Guest
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