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Serves meat, vegan options available. The menu has a separate vegan section with 12 or so choices offering fried rice, salads, and sandwiches. There is vegan cheese for grilled cheese and other sandwiches, as well as vegan feta for salads and appetizers. Tofu and roasted eggplant are both available as add-ons. Has gluten-free bread. Open Tue-Thu 11:00am-8:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-2:30am, Sun 11:00am-8:00pm.
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5 W Canon Perdido St, Santa Barbara, California, USA, 93101
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- Outdoor seating
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 14 May 2021 by Guest
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Added by Theblueowl on 14 May 2021
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29 Reviews
First Review by savannabjorklund
Forman
Points +7410
Good bahn mi - Edit
The bahn mi was good. Real crunchy bread. Nice amount of veggies, tofu and sauce.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-04-23
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k_robsss
Points +2423
Nice ambiance - Edit
This is a really cute restaurant and i appreciate that the vegan options are labelled. My food was decent even though the pictures make it look kinda sad. It was expensive for what is is in my opinion
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-12-22
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gabivegan
Points +129
Yummy vegan food! - Edit
Plenty of vegan options that are well labeled. Offer tofu as a protein option which can also be added to salads or their fried rice bowl (which can also be made vegan)
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Good vegan protein sources, Delicious food
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AngelesHoyos
Points +301
Vegan burrito - Edit
I ordered a burrito, but unfortunately it wasn’t really to my taste. It had very basic ingredients like lettuce, rice, and beans, and I found the flavor a bit boring and not very exciting. Also, I forgot to take a photo.
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Breah
Points +752
Decent options - Edit
In a place with few vegan options, the Blue Owl has a separate menu full of vegan items.
Read moreWe tried the tofu bahn mi sandwich and the mango salad. It was pretty good but not mind blowing. Definitely lacking in spice on both.
Pros: Separate vegan menu, Outdoor seating, Friendly service
Cons: Lacking in spice
Guest
Christmas11
Points +299
Creative menu- good food - Edit
Large separate Vegan menu - lots of unique options- cool vibe. Great tacos
Read morePros: Outdoor tables, Generous portions , Vegan menu
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natgabs
Points +233
Separate vegan menu - Edit
Really enjoyed the tofu bahn mi. Staff was very friendly and even gave my dog some treats 😊
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bindybryce
Points +16
Definitely wasn’t Vegan… - Edit
I ordered the Vegan eggplant and it came with a chunk of beef in it. I took photos and contacted the restaurant but they didn’t seem bothered at all. Definitely would not eat here again and would not recommend it for vegans!!
Read moreCons: Unhygienic cooking practices
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Sirenainthesea
Points +21
So good and dedicated vegan menu - Edit
Such a cool place and great vibes. The food was fantastic! Best Kim chi I ever had. Great customer service and vegan choices
Read morePros: Menu choices
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nicolecarnevale
Points +567
Really awesome vegan fusion - Edit
The options were so so tasty and a nice take on Vietnamese, American, Mexican fusion almost. The flavors were yummy and I loved how it still felt healthy. Not just vegan junk food doused in oil. They also have a separate vegan menu Would 1000% come here again.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-09-04
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rachel_619
Points +111
Good - Edit
This place has a vegan menu with some good options. I ordered the Sweetheart burrito and side salad. They have indoor and outdoor seating.
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blorpy
Points +144
5 stars for the vegan options - Edit
the tofu banh mi & the grilled cheese are my go-tos. also they usually have vegan donuts at the counter that are really good as well!
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nemeryxu
Points +109
One of my faves in Santa Barbara - Edit
I always come here for the vegan banh mi when I’m in town. Super flavorful! #Veganuary
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reinersmichele
Points +36
5. Stars for sure !!! - Edit
The banh mi tofu sandwich was incredible and the eggplant sandwich with vegan cheese was over the top.
Read moreThe fried rice salad was delicious
They even have entertainment!!!!
We will be coming back over and over again.
Pros: Fresh baked bread , Tofu marinaded in coconut milk
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tj9045
Points +450
Separate vegan menu with lots of options - Edit
The “vegan owl” menu had lots of options. Definitely get the strawberry feta crostini. The grilled cheese was ok, but the eggplant sandwich was flavorful.
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Vegan_Mom
Points +48
Good lunch spot - Edit
Went here for lunch with my family after visiting the MOXI Museum. They were very accommodating. My kids wanted grilled cheese sandwiches, but the vegan grilled cheese for grown-ups had basil, sun-dried tomatoes, and olives. So, they let me order one regular vegan grilled cheese for my husband and two kids vegan grilled cheese sandwiches without all the “weird stuff”! I got the vegan banh mi sandwich for myself. Sandwiches were great and came with side salads. Despite being very busy, the food was served pretty quickly. Good customer service. Next time, I hope to try the strawberry crostini.
Read morePros: Good vegan options, Friendly customer service, Accommodating for kids
Cons: Not all vegan
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SBVegans
Points +356
Separate vegan menu, delicious and fresh food - Edit
I love the Nam Toc burrito, it's a burrito filled with fried rice, tofu, and veggies. It is delish! Cute restaurant too, nice place to hang out and get a beer. There are also vegan donuts and desserts in the display case next to the register, we got a chocolate donut that was amaaaazing!
Read morePros: Great flavors, interesting menu items, Vegan menu, Vegan desserts
Cons: Service can be on the slow side
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Debbienet
Points +262
Excellent - Edit
I got the eggplant sandwich. It is on focaccia bread and comes with either chips or side salad-delicious! Prices have gone up a few dollars but so has everything.
Read morePros: Many vegan options
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vegan_mouse
Points +1526
When in SB at night 🌃 - Edit
Anytime I happen to be in SB after dark, I know I'm heading to blue owl. It's really great to have somewhere with delicious vegan options at night when most other things are closed. The vibe in here is so cool. Late night yummy food and great live music and beer.
Read moreI always get the fried rice with tofu. It's amazing! They serve it with red chili paste (I get it on the side because it's really spicy). Next time I'll try something else...maybe.
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PaigeDavis
Points +227
Beautiful music, decent food - Edit
We visited on a Friday night lately, and the gal who took our order was very helpful and friendly, even offering to divide our fried rice salad into two plates. The strawberry bruschetta was excellent, and we enjoyed the piano music playing. Although the salad was fresh, it was disappointingly bland. It almost seemed like they “forgot “ the dressing. But we were grateful to find vegan options during the Fiesta, especially the feta cheese.
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AbigailMichelsonPorth
Points +101
Healthy, fresh, and tasty - Edit
We enjoyed the vegan and GF fried rice with tofu and avocado, and loved the mango salad, which had peanuts and peas and other tasty fresh veggies. Service was friendly and efficient. Lovely outdoor seating and live music too!! Such a lovely and affordable dinner.
Read morePros: Healthy and fresh , Lots of options for all diets , Pleasant atmosphere with outdoor seating options
Cons: Could use more seasoning
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MickeyMack
Points +46
Surprisingly wonderful vegan menu! - Edit
We tasted the sweetheart wrap, the beet salad and the grilled cheese sandwich. They all had amazingly different flavor profiles, felt fresh and clean!! Not too heavy or salty. The meals were luxurious.
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Auramoongreig
Points +184
Fresh vegan options - Edit
Ok, I’ll admit it: this place has a plethora of vegan options, but I only order the fried rice every time I go (at least 5 times so far). It comes in 2 sizes and is packed with tofu, fresh veggies, and spice (be careful if you don’t like spicy food). I’m obsessed with this dish. I even recommend it to my carnivore friends about town and they confirm: it’s delicious!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Dessert options, Cute ambience & outdoor seating
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Schnicbert
Points +2776
Perfect as a snack or breakfast - Edit
The blue owl (love that name) has a really good selection of vegan salads, sandwiches and other snacks. Plus it's really cozy.
Read moreI had the tomato cheese sandwich with violife cheese which melted perfectly. Unfortunately it had no olives on it as it should have but it was delicious anyway :)
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AJN
Points +18
Sweet Little Spot in SB - Edit
Need a quick and easy vegan option in downtown SB? Blue Owl is a good bet. They had a separate vegan menu. Get the eggplant crostini — you won’t regret it.
Read morePros: Separate menu with all vegan options, Clearly labeled main menu with vegan items…, …or items that can be made vegan
Cons: Dumpling soup had onions in it :-(
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AWanderingBadger
Points +259
Really Good - Edit
Cute, cozy, and yummy.
Read morePros: Clearly marked vegan menu
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Whitneynester
Points +103
Amazing vegan options - Edit
Such a great restaurant!! All of their vegan options looked amazing. Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Highly recommend the vegan fried rice, vegan tomato feta salad, and vegan donut! Can’t wait to go back and try more menu items!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-08-30
Pros: Lots of vegan options, Good portion sizes for the price, Fresh!!
Cons: A little pricey
Guest
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