Vegan-friendly
Lacto
American
Pizza
International
Take-out
Asian
Fusion

Serving vegetarian cuisine from different world regions with emphasis on Indian, Thai, and European - since 2015. Example of menu dishes include vegan waffles, soba, pakora, samosa, beef-less shawarma, and flatbread pizza. Has play area for children. Kitchen closes 8:30pm. Open Mon-Sun 6:00am-9:00pm.


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42 Reviews

First Review by LinneaSoledad

whyage

Points +127

Vegan
20 Jan 2025

Excellent food on the way from SF to LA

A great little place with plenty of vegan options. They offer a large selection of delicious food with an emphasis on traditional Indian dishes. Super friendly staff. It's my must stop spot on the way from SF to LA. #Veganuary

Pros: Food, Service , Atmosphere

NickTustin

Points +1264

Vegan
14 Jan 2025

great

-Classic pancake - great 9/10, though some vegan butter would be amazing to have
-Indian Savory pancake - great 8.9/10

Nice place, great menu. Would be amazing to see it go fully pant-based in the future!

eddenram

Points +143

Vegan
08 Dec 2024

Holy moly! Delicious!

We had an amazing vegan breakfast here. The vegan French toast was out of this world! Atmosphere was also very peaceful and nice, and everyone that worked there was kind beyond belief. Highly recommend!

brijcubs

Points +22

Vegan
23 Nov 2024

The BEST!

Slow but lovely kind service! Food other worldly.

Pros: Food! , Service! , Kindness!

Jennyglp

Points +63

Mostly Veg
20 Nov 2024

Red Dot

I got tofu curry -- totally delicious. Also got an order of naan bread. My eyes are bigger than my stomach, so this became a second, just as delicious meal later. The atmosphere was calm and comforting. I ordered chai and should have specified almond milk because the coconut milk had the wrong flavor profile, as they would say on cooking shows. That was not the fault of RD, but of me.

Pros: Atmosphere, Vegan options, Calm, kind server

Veganism_Heals!

Points +151

Vegan
19 Nov 2024

So many delicious vegan options

We drove to Mt. Piños and got to see the snow and go for a beautiful hike through the forest and then came to The Red Dot to check out their menu and vibe and we are impressed!

It's a cozy little restaurant with plenty books to read and the music takes you to India so you are immersed in the feeling of being there.

The staff are very kind and helpful with ordering and the food is absolutely amazing!

Pros: Ambiance, Food is delicious, Location

HailCarbs666

Points +366

Vegan
10 May 2024

Lovely!

If you find yourself at this place you MUST get the pakora. Omg it’s so good! Most things can be made vegan and there’s lots of gluten free options. I also had the savory pancake and coconut curry. The service was great, we were even given some fresh bananas at the end to “hold us over” how sweet! The atmosphere is very calm and relaxing which is great because the food does take some time (totally worth it though!)

Pros: Fresh and delicious, Lots of GF options, Great service

Connoisseur&Caveman

Points +193

Vegan
28 Jan 2024

Must visit if in the area! Incredible food and great vibe!

We’re staying in the area & loved spending the afternoon here enjoying absolutely delicious food! Everything is freshly prepared and there is so much love & intention put into every dish! Food does take a while (we enjoyed the slow meal!), but if you’re in a rush, call in your order. Nearly the whole menu can be made vegan. We loved everything we ordered. Favorites were the pakoras & the Mediterranean plate. So good! All the people working there were so friendly & helpful too! We’ll be back many more times!

Pros: Fresh, high quality food, So many vegan options!, Nice setting, kind people

ScottCooper

Points +96

Vegan
23 Oct 2023

Excellent meal

Fantastic. Seek them out if you’re anywhere near the restaurant. Food made consciously and with heart. Great staff.

Pros: Amazing choices, Great price, Very large portions

phyllisch

Points +16

Vegan
12 Sep 2023

Excellent!

In the food wasteland surrounding Interstate 5 just 3 miles off of it is the Red Dot. Very nice vibe, excellent food, service and Huge Menu BLD. You can’t be in a rush when you go there. I asked for a take away box and they gave me a lovely herbal ice tea for the road! Check it out!!😀

AdamNeeley

Points +216

Mostly Veg
02 Jul 2023

Tons of options!!

I ordered the Ancient Grains Kitchari. It definitely was delicious, authentic tasting Indian food. Out of the mild, medium, and hot, I got the medium and (maybe because I'm a baby) the medium was pretty spicy. They have so many different options here you will get lost in the choices. Anything from pizzas to Indian food to Mediterranean food. It's about 3 ½ miles off the I-5. There was only one person in front of me and they got my food to me within 10 minutes. I have no complaints so far. Oh yeah, my food was $16 but it was a really big portion size.

Second visit here I got the Indian Savory Pancake. I wanted to try something sort of breakfast related but something different. I was the only customer in there and once I ordered, my food took about 20 minutes to come out. I wasn't very impressed with what came out. The flavor was mediocre and somewhat bland and honestly, for how long I had to wait, I was really disappointed. It also had some sort of weird chutney that I didn't care too much for. I brought my original 5 star down to 4 because of this experience. Maybe it was just the item I ordered but it wasn't that good.

Updated from previous review on 2023-07-02

Pros: Amount of choices , Lots of vegan choices too

Cons: Wait time too long

thatcadguy

Points +254

Vegan
11 Jun 2023

Incredibly delicious

Everything was fantastic. Huge menu with so many vegan options. High quality, extremely delicious

JunSix

Points +20

Vegan
07 Jun 2023

A Pleasant Surprise

Me and my wife found this place on Happy Cow and we loved the food and service so much that we called them to tell them how good the food was since we got it to go. Hoping to go back next time we're in town. Had the shawarma, gyro (request vegan) and pakora was excellent and great vegan food! Long wait but so worth it!

JulienneSlice

Points +1959

Vegan
28 Jan 2023

Good vibes & great eats

We stumbled upon this little oasis of a place while driving through the 5 fwy. We were hungry and this was the only spot in the area that was veg and was not too far off the fwy.
Upon arriving to the location it was much more than we expected. They had a pleasant atmosphere with a nice patio area for dining.
We had originally called in our order in advance but decided to sit down in the patio since the vibe was peaceful and nice and we were greeted with welcoming energy and smiles.
We ordered the pad thai and my first impression was the food was created with intention and freshness. It was definitely a unique take on pad thai and was delicious in flavor and ingredients. I really liked the addition of fresh nappa cabbage and fresh sprouts that brought a nice crunch to the dish. For a treat we got the oat and apple spiced cookies. They were fresh and really delicious. One of the staff gifted us with some bananas for our travels back on the road which was a cool and friendly gesture.

If you’re in the area or passing through I highly recommend checking out this community space and kitchen. They make their food fresh to order so it may take some time but you could always call your order in advance.

I look forward to stopping by here in the future and explore the menu some more.

Updated from previous review on 2022-10-09

Pros: Vegan options , Mostly vegan, Good vibes

Cons: Serves dairy

KauaiGirl4Ever

Points +16

Vegan
20 Apr 2022

Wonderful Food, Hidden Gem!

Food was wonderful and fresh, the vibe here was kind and open-hearted, and service was the same. I was driving from LA to the Bay Area and found this hidden gem on Happy Cow. It’s not too far from the 5 freeway, which was another bonus. I was pleasantly surprised by how magical it felt just sitting down and not being rushed to leave.

Pros: Lots of vegan options, Daily specials are varied, Super comfortable place, great vibe

SydneyDively

Points +76

Vegan
25 Mar 2022

Huge portions, delicious, high quality food

I just so happened to get an AirbnB down the street from this place along my travels. My Airbnb host recommended it but informed me the food takes a really long time. He said it’s worth it. He was right! I was taking in the beautiful scenery so I didn’t mind. I got a Thai Iced Tea with coconut milk & boba, Pakora, and the Tofu Curry. The pakora appetizer was huuuuuuge. I barely made a dent in both of my dishes. Employees were very friendly and helpful.
The food is made to order so it’s very fresh and flavorful.
This place is one of my favorites of all time now. A truly hidden gem.

Pros: Lots of vegan options, Great customer service, Delicious, high quality dishes

Andrew1

Points +11

Mostly Veg
24 Oct 2021

Great!

Very good food! Super friendly and great flavors. Not too heavy.

Knoxland

Points +597

Vegan
05 Sep 2021

Here Now

Absolute GEM! of a spot to grab a bite enroute. Freshly squeezed orange juice and the GIANT buckwheat flapjacks are delish. Light and neutral sweet even with maple syrup. Customer Service excellent. Welcoming with smiles. Always a plus!

Bananas&Beer

Points +45

Vegan
14 Aug 2021

Good food but some problems

We ordered the yellow curry and the fish & chips. The curry was solid and yummy. The chips were good. The fish is the Gardein Fishless Filets though. I eat them all the time so I recognized them immediately. Awesome tartar sauce. There was no one else in the restaurant but our food took 40 mins. Convenient stop off I5.

MichelleCastro

Points +18

Vegan
01 Jul 2021

Definitely a new favorite 🤩 Repeat Visit errrrrytime !

Loooved this gem of a find! Seriously the best food. From Thai, Indian, Mediterranean and Mexican you will be impressed at the selection and deliciousness of this vegan gem. I loved the Thai Coconut Curry and the Tofu Mapo! Their Thai iced tea is wonderful. The patio is full of the fresh herbs they use in their dishes too 🥰🥰🥰🥰

Pros: Looooooots of options , Vegan and Gluten Free, Vegetarian for those still eating dairy

Cons: None

dangerbang

Points +23

Vegan
04 Mar 2021

go to here

This food is incredible. A gem in beautiful California nature. they Use fresh baked sourdough in the sourdough pasaka . . . I highly recommend you get it for an appetizer and maybe get two. If you’re in a rush, call ahead and place your order. If you are in a rush, we brought some wood and started a fire in the fire pit

RoxySanchez

Points +24

Vegan
16 Jan 2021

Awesome!

The service here was so amazing. Everyone was so kind and attentive. The food was delicious! Everything is made fresh so it does take a while to get your food but it's worth the wait. There are many vegan options to choose from.

Pros: Plenty of vegan options

jersam1

Points +203

Vegan
02 Aug 2020

Amazing, simply amazing

I was headed North on the 5fwy and not much tasty vegan places. I'm so glad I found this place.

Great menu, fresh, tasty and good pricing.

I had a eggplant tofu lunch special. Darn good!

HowieS

Points +58

Vegan
14 Feb 2020

Amazing

Fantastic service and food. Asian fusion perfectly spiced and cooked.

Pros: 9 of us are a wide variety of vegan dishes.

Cons: None

Awake1234

Points +1656

Vegan
25 Oct 2019

Blessed meals

Such wonderful people place and foods!
Serving live through food - highly recommended.

Pros: Beautiful mountains , Wonderful people , Delicious loving foods

tovart

Points +24

Vegan
09 May 2019

Red Dot Fan

Staff is wonderful and the food is excellent! We stop by when traveling to LA. Wonderful variety on the menu and everything we have tried so far has been excellent. Highly recommended.

Pros: Variety, quality, service, and tasty food!

Cons: None

Llamalover2580

Points +241

Vegan
29 Dec 2018

Off The Beaten Path

An outstanding meal all prepared when ordered. A beautiful spot with excellent decorations. Menu can please for all. That being said, it took a very long time. My girlfriend ordered the most complicated dish on the menu and it came out 20 minutes after my food. Not the biggest deal but what was originally a "pit-stop" on a long drive became an hour long experience. Would go again though. Food was delicious.

Pros: Fresh, made to order food, Good vibe, Friendly staff

Cons: Long wait time, Expensive drinks




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