Vegan-friendly
Lacto
Ovo
American
Fast food
Juice bar
Take-out
Honey

Natural food restaurant offering vegetarian Mediterranean menu. Offers vegan burgers, falafel, and lemonade (check for honey). Casual set-up, originally est. 1978. Open Tue 10:30am-4:00pm, Wed-Sat 10:30am-8:00pm, Sun 11:00am-4:00pm.


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42 Reviews

First Review by Vegan Mom

SarahEAW.

Points +580

Vegetarian
24 Jan 2024

Want to try again

This place is really cute. I ordered a burrito but it wasn't the best. I also ordered a side of potato salad (which was very good). I'd like to go back and try again.

Pros: Cute seating

Vegan_Hiker_Foodie

24 Jan 2024

Ok so the burrito is mediocre…highly recommend getting either a nut burger or nutty taco. That is what they are known for and they are really good! 🙂

JakeFuller

Points +1178

Vegan
20 Apr 2023

Worth the wait!

If you have time to burn, you’ll appreciate this older vegetarian restaurant with plenty of vegan options. I got the patty melt with vegan cheese and thoroughly enjoyed my order. Luckily, it was a beautiful day and waiting outside wasn’t a problem.

kingscrown

Points +89

Vegan
21 Mar 2023

I can’t seem to order anything else the super nut burger. It’s that good!

Alway delicious never disappointed.

Pros: Lots of vegan options

Cons: There’s always a line. Worth it!

VeganArmo

Points +128

Vegan
19 Mar 2023

Long wait time

The first time I went here about a year ago, my boyfriend and I got the nachos and the burrito. I was disappointed in the basic ingredients. The cheese on the nachos wasn’t melted… #NotMyCheese lol. However, I’ve decided to give it another shot today and I was very pleasantly surprised with my order! Satisfied my burger craving with pretty clean ingredients. If you can’t decide between the two, I liked the flavor of the millet burger a bit more. I love that they have veganaise; To me, a sandwich is not complete without it. I also love pickles on my burgers, and both burgers had ‘em. Getting avocado on both burgers cost more than the cheesecake, which was reasonably priced. 😵‍💫 $2.75 to add avocado to one item? Next time I’ll just buy an avocado and add it myself. Really hope they stop increasing their prices though and open a second location to decrease the wait time. I’ll have to come back when it’s not as busy 🤗

Updated from previous review on 2023-03-19

Vegan_Hiker_Foodie

19 Mar 2023

I’ve never tried the millet burger (always get the nut burger or nutty taco)…I’ll have to try it now! Thanks! 🙂

VeganArmo

19 Mar 2023

Of course! Both are great 😊 👍 And I’ll have to try the nutty taco next time 👀

Vegan_Hiker_Foodie

Points +3078

Vegan
20 Feb 2023

[censored] customer service but bomb grub.

So don’t come when you’re too hungry…because the wait and the line will be long. They never answer their phone and the staff has never been overly friendly. But none of that slows down business because their nut burgers and nutty tacos are THAT GOOD. Also annoying is the lack of vegan milkshakes…but again…I’ll keep coming back for the yummy food regardless. 🙄

kingscrown

23 Mar 2023

Forman

20 Aug 2023

Hey! Is the indoor dining still closed?

Vegan_Hiker_Foodie

22 Aug 2023

Forman

22 Aug 2023

I sent an update to have the description changed

MasonVegan79

Points +41

Vegan
22 Jan 2023

Love this place! Been going here for years!

This place has great Vegan food. Located in Beautiful Fair Oaks on Fair Oaks Blvd near Village Park and has been a staple of the community since 1978. My favorites are Super Nut Burger, Falafel (the bean sprouts they put on them are Bomb!!!) and Super Nachos 😋 another notable favorite is the smoothies! And the best part is it’s affordable!

Updated from previous review on 2023-01-22

Pros: Affordable , Fun place to go, Lots of Vegan options

Cons: Closed on Mondays , No pick up orders, Can get busy

MelissaHorsefeathers

Points +1506

Vegan
18 Nov 2022

A Fair Oaks Institution!

This place is just special. It’s been popular since the 70s for good reason. It’s charming, the food is tasty and comforting, and the setting is unique. Most of their menu can be veganized if it isn’t already vegan. I’ve never been disappointed by the food! Definitely try this place at least once if you’re in the area.

Pros: Very vegan friendly, Nourishing food, Good outdoor seating

JonathonVandenBurg

Points +18

Vegan
14 Aug 2022

My Girlfriends Vegan Heaven! 💚

This place is literally Vegan Crack! My girlfriend and I leave wanting more. If we could fill the cooler up and take it home we would.

Pros: Best Vegan food in town, Food is Amazing , Unique Vegan Food

Cons: So far away, Need more locations Las Vegas, Bay Area :)

dlachica

Points +2483

Vegan
13 Aug 2022

Cool place

We arrived around 6:30p on a Friday. Good flow of people. We were able to get a table. Food does take a little while, but we enjoyed the people watching as we waited. I had the nut burger. The fixings is what made it. The patty itself seemed bland. Took home the potato salad to add more seasoning to my taste. My date had the vegan burrito and thought it was alright. Would have liked a little more spice… salsa/pico de gallo.
We were able to park in their lot.
Note: the inside dining is currently closed

Pros: Outdoor seating, Most everything could be vegan, Parking lot

PamTurk

Points +27

Vegetarian
06 Jul 2022

Veggie food

Good vegetarian food

Pros: Nuts burgers are very good

Cons: Wait is long for pickup

Vervain

Points +121

Herbivore
13 Jun 2022

Mushroom Millet Magic

As the title of my review implies, the vegan Mushroom Millet sandwich really is magical. I love the earthy, crunchy feel of this place and the food reflects its flower child vibes. No realistic bloody mock meats here! You'll get nuts, grains, and fresh produce. You do need to specify "vegan" but almost everything on the menu can be accomodated. Also, be ready to wait. If you're in a rush, this isn't the place to eat!

Updated from previous review on 2022-06-13

OokeyBookey

Points +28

Vegan
24 Apr 2022

Cool place

They take forever to make the food , but if you aren’t in a hurry check it out.

KaitlinBaumgarten

Points +718

Vegan
21 Dec 2021

Great!

Such cute place, love the chicken walking around. Was a little sad they didn’t make vegan milkshakes, they were dairy.

Pros: Inexpensive, Slow food

Cons: No vegan milkshakes

Vegan_Hiker_Foodie

22 Dec 2021

Agreed about the milkshakes! That would be so awesome if they had vegan shakes!

vickerbasket

Points +1039

Mostly Veg
12 Dec 2021

Satisfying and comforting

We came here for an early dinner. There was a bit of a line so we had to wait a bit for our takeout food. There are outdoor tables but it was a bit cold already.

Based on its popularity in the reviews, we go the nut burger and then the mushroom millet burger. We both liked the mushroom millet burger much more than the nut burger. We forgot to tell them to make it vegan so I’m pretty sure I tasted some butter on the buns.

Overall, I’d be back for a warm casual meal, but be prepared to wait a bit for your food. Decent amount of parking.

Pros: Mushroom millet burger, Outdoor seating

Cons: Not fully vegan, so you have to specify

WTFlexitarian

Points +151

Mostly Veg
01 Oct 2021

Since 1978

I always knew I can be vegetarian; but, this is one of those places that push and asks, “can you be vegan?” I am happy to live relatively close the past 9 years (much closer 6 years ago) that is this is one of my favorite staples. I’d work here just to see how they prepare the sunflower mead to open a chain in another state/country. A

k8lynsmith

Points +323

Vegan
22 Aug 2021

solid vegan place

long time lover on Sunflower! everything is vegetarian or vegan upon request. unique food that all of my meat-eating friends love. i recommend the nutty taco! :-)

Updated from previous review on 2021-08-22


Updated from previous review on 2021-08-22

Pros: tasty seasonal menu options, good environment

Cons: really long wait (call your orders in!), hours vary A LOT

watsonkates

Points +104

Vegan
26 Jun 2021

Tried and true

This place is so great! Eat in a peaceful setting surrounded by chickens 🥰🐓 Food is delicious, flavorfu, healthy and wholesome. Menu changes seasonally. Though not strictly vegan, they are vegan friendly and have many vegan options. Highly recommend chili in the winter and nut burger year round!

Pros: Vegan friendly, Yummy food, Seasonal menu

JuliM.K

Points +13

Vegetarian
16 May 2021

Love!!

This place has the best burgers!!! Definitely recommend eating here if you get the chance!!

evenloveflows

Points +240

Vegan
20 Mar 2021

Walk up style stop for a healthy veggie burger

You can tell the food is made fresh from whole ingredients, their veggie burger felt really wholesome and healthy, not greasy mock meat. They didn’t have a ton of vegan options as this place is mostly vegetarian but it was decent enough. I believe they have a vegan cinnamon roll but needs to be confirmed

Pros: Healthy vegan burger , Walk up style order window , Decent vegan options

Cons: Better portion for prices

Veg*n4Life

Points +105

Vegan
20 May 2020

Nut Burger 👍

Fun place with delicious food. You order at the counter then eat at picnic tables. There is a park nearby, too. Highly recommend the nut burger.

Pros: Good food

Cons: Not completely vegan

chewwyjewwy

Points +52

Vegan
14 Nov 2019

It’s popular for a reason

We probably all know the nut burger is delicious by now. Probably one of my favorite places to eat because not only is it vegan friendly, but the food is actually tasty and filling. This is a great place to hang out with the roosters and enjoy your meal. My only con is that if you go here on a busy day, you will wait a decent amount of time to get food. It’s a small place with few staff, so you must be patient and understanding that they cannot pump food out as fast as maybe a full-size restaurant would.

Pros: Delicious food, Vegan options for everything

Cons: Wait can be long if it’s busy, Little indoor seating

Mojoman536

Points +26

Vegan
22 Sep 2019

Excellent!!!

Nut burgers are fantastic. Fresh and delicious.

Pros: Everything can be made vegan.

Cons: Parking is limited.

nabenson

Points +610

Vegan
27 Aug 2019

Many vegan options

Had the nut taco and it was amazing. Love all the vegan options at this place.

Pros: Lots of vegan options

Nicknselena

Points +292

Vegan
09 Jul 2019

Well worth a visit

Have been here a couple times on my way through town. The nut burgers are delicious and many of the other dishes are very tasty. It is very much a burger joint, so I wouldn't exactly call it a healthy option, but if you're in the mood for some fries, a burger, and a vegan shake, definitely check this place out.

Pros: Lots of vegan options, Reasonable prices (to fit the food-truck feel), Tasty and satisfying comfort food

Cons: Not all vegan (they serve animal secretions), Not particularly healthy food overall

waneja

Points +17

Vegetarian
29 May 2019

Consistently good

Been coming here for 6 years. Great whether you’re vegan, veg, or not! Milkshakes are so good, nut burger, chili (winter), cornbread, etc. It only takes a little longer because the place is small and the few workers run themselves ragged to make your food quickly. Try it!

Pros: Lots of vegan & veg choices, Nice size meals, Funky setting :)

Cons: Don’t go if you’re in a mad rush

Hazelcubed

Points +430

Vegetarian
02 Apr 2019

Hearty but bland

This place is an institution. If I’m feeling nostalgic I stop here. My favorite is the Patty Melt.

hypnosis19

Points +96

Vegan
19 Aug 2018

Great food if you're willing to wait

I love this place, there's something for everyone here. The wait is always long but it's worth it! I recommend the vegan potato salad and the nut burger.

Pros: tons of delicious vegan options, vegan options are clearly marked

Cons: no indoor seating




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