Beer/Wine
Californian
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. A cocktail bar offering a couple of vegan dishes. Previouslly fully vegan but started serving meat August 2022. Open Mon-Thu 4:00pm-9:00pm, Sat-Sun 11:00am-8:00pm. Open until 'late' - please confirm hours.
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456 E Main St (at California St), Ventura, California, USA, 93003
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Last update on 28 Sep 2022 by RickFishbein
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23 Reviews
First Review by usonofabeach
Veganism_Heals!
Points +139
Went back to killing animals. - Edit
WENT BACK TO ANIMAL CRUELTY
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-08-05
Pros: None
Cons: Kill animals
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topaz024
Points +162
Cowards - Edit
edit: went from 100% vegan to 5% vegan 95% murder
Read moreused to drive there from l.a. just to visit, now i will drive by and wave with my middle finger on my way to visit an establishment that doesn't kill sentient fellow earthlings
Updated from previous review on 2021-09-08
Pros: might still go out of business
Cons: serves 95% dead animals
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BiancaVegan23
Points +109
Menu changed!!! - Edit
When I first heard this place was vegan I was so happy! It was my family's go-to brunch spot. It was one of the few vegan spots in Ventura. Now the menu includes many non-vegan options. There's plenty of those already everywhere and this place is no different. My family and I will not be dining there anymore.
Read moreCons: No longer a vegan menu
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Athena805
Points +71
Sell outs - Edit
Changed to practically a completely meat based menu. Only 2 unimaginative vegan options are left just like every other restaurant when they offer "vegan". Truly embarrassing to be completely cruelty free and just start serving carcass out of the blue. Even a cocktail now contains egg white when it is quite simple to make a vegan cocktail. The old menu was far better than what remains. They said in a post they'd watch people leave because it was vegan. So their loyal plant based customer base doesnt matter at all. They could have added an option to make items with meat if they were struggling that bad, but keep some of their old menu. Super sad to see. Most likely won't be back unless some of the old menu items return their chicken and waffles, biscuits and gravy, and fish tacos were literally the best I have ever had. Better than anything in LA. Devastating that it is gone.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-10-05
Pros: 2 vegan options remain although mid
Cons: Serving dead animals once again
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DivineDestiny
Points +114
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Yet another sell out restaurant excuse “due to rising of food costs and shortages of plant base alternatives” “now offering a balance menu” quotes coming from @insufferablevegan post on Instagram. OK having dead animals on your plate is considered being balanced?? so disturbing that in 2022 your excuse for rising food costs is to serve dead animals? Then why buy the food? Just close down your entire restaurant!!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-08-13
Pros: Nothing
Cons: Not fully vegan, Not vegan
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Drmantistobaggon
Points +154
Not vegan!!!! - Edit
Horrible! No dignity what’s so ever. What a total sell out, another restaurant using the vegan community to make money then exposing who they really were the whole time! VEGANS DO NOT SUPPORT THIS TRASH PLACE.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-08-13
Cons: Expensive, Supports animal abuse, Not vegan!
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Passittowill
Points +3425
Back To Serving Animals On The Menu - Edit
Update: Crazy how my last update was that went fully vegan, and now I’m here to update that they’ve gone back to serving animals and this time with very limited vegan options.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-08-13
Pros: Very limited vegan options
Cons: Serves Dead Animals
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Professorkirby
Points +54
Solid brunch - Edit
Just went for brunch. Had the breakfast burrito and French toast. Burrito was good but a bit potato-centric. Still tasty.
Read moreFrench toast was quite impressive. Definitely the highlight.
I’d come again and would be eager to try the non-brunch options.
Pros: Cool venue, All vegan menu is great.
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ScooterMcVegan
Points +99
Nice place - Edit
Atmosphere and decorations are really nice. Food was good too. One of the best vegan breakfast burritos I’ve ever had. The vegan pizookie was good too!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-02-27
Pros: Great location, Great atmosphere , Great food
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BeatnikB
Points +605
Great pub food! - Edit
They have an interesting mixed drink menu, but I really like their fries! I crave them. I did enjoy the Mac n cheese as well. ALL VEGAN MENU!
Read morePros: All vegan, Great staff, Supports local artists
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swedash
Points +1798
Nice building, friendly people, need to obey mask mandate. - Edit
Last year I’d give them a 5 start. Saturday the 22nd of January, 2022, bad vibes occurred…
Read moreThe bartender was not wearing a mask, nor was our initial female server. After she came up to our table, she was loudly talking to her coworkers about how she hasn’t been feeling well and then she went and sat down on the clock but still did not put a mask on.
The vibe was odd there and it feels kind of dark in there with no windows besides the front.
The food is good but pricey and they took forever to take our payment so we could leave.
Covid is serious and it’s sad to see people in the vegan community not complying with safety standards.
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Incredible place on Main Street with current outdoor seating due to COVID. Overall very good experience! I’m so thankful for an all vegetarian vegan restaurant in Ventura county! Keep em comin!
They even have a happy hour!
Updated from previous review on 2020-11-13
Pros: Excellent service, Amazingly tasty food , Large portions
Cons: Slightly expensive
Veganism_Heals!
They don't have to wear a mask. Get over yourself. It's a fully vegan pub. Enough said.
Read moreswedash
Actually at the time they should have been. :P
Read moreVeganism_Heals!
No body is required to wear a face diaper by law otherwise you would be arrested for not wearing one. Use your brain. Stop forcing your damn bs on people.
Read moreswedash
Lol the worker was sick and served us food while coughing. Stay in your lane.
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kbsprouts
Points +99
Highlight of my pass through Ventura - Edit
Outstanding menu, all vegan, and the food was delicious.
Read morePros: All vegan!
Cons: A little pricey
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RickFishbein
Points +104
Great varied menu - Edit
Finally a vegan restaurant that has quality food and varied menu. The petit salad and banh mi are particularly special.
Read morePros: Quality Food, Great staff, Coffees and Danishes!
RickFishbein
Just saw on their IG, they are not doing 100% Vegan any more :(. Just wanted to let the community know so it’s not a shock if you go. They will have vegan options but menu is changing.
Read moreRickFishbein
Don’t bother going now that they almost striped all vegan items from their menu. WAS such a fan of this place and now it is meh.
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mishkamama
Points +42
The best in Ventura county - Edit
The saloon by far exceeds the standards of vegan food. Everything on the menu is delicious. From their coffee menu, to brunch, to dinner, to perfectly curated drinks (many of which can be made virgin upon request).
Read moreThe staff is friendly, the atmosphere is trendy and relaxing.
My favorite items: lavender vanilla latte, chicken and waffles, Buffalo cauliflower, fish tacos, chicken sandwich, green horn, and think beautiful thoughts.
Pros: 100% vegan. , Friendly staff , To go drinks
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Mimi710
Points +640
Great food and ambiance - Edit
Love the vibe here and everything we tried was great. I did think the breakfast croissant sandwich could have used some seasoning to taste up the Just Egg, but the potatoes that came with the sandwhich were on point. I love that this place is also a bar and open until midnight. We need more vegan places like that. I'll definitely come back here the next time I am in Ventura.
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codeea
Points +60
Good but really pricey - Edit
I’ve been eating here since it first opened and the food is good but since they went completely vegan they really jacked up the prices even on the vegan items that were already on the menu before the whole menu became vegan. Some of the items are pretty small portions too yet still expensive. I’m disappointed in how we have to pay more just because it’s all vegan now.
Read morePros: Most items are pretty good
Cons: Way too pricey , Small portions
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GerardoVelasquez
Points +46
Inaccurate hours - Edit
Waited for restaurant to open at 11am as the web and hours on window stated. Called several times and no answer. I saw an employee in the resuturant and him walk away as I approached the window.
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Lilliesme
Points +162
Simply Delicious - Edit
Amazing food, spirits & staff
Read morePros: All vegan, Great portion size , Staff was knowledgeable & super friendly
Cons: Covid not their fault
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BunnyBabey
Points +90
Amazing!! - Edit
Came for a friend’s birthday (but I’m the vegan one). It’s always great when you can amaze your non-vegan friends. We shared the cauliflower wings and let me tell you they were the best I’ve ever had! Also had the chicken sandwich which was also delicious! The French fries, people... THE FRENCH FRIES: Perfection!! Mac and Cheese was great. Friend had the Pulled Pork Sandwich and he was very pleasantly surprised! This place did not disappoint! Also, the staff was WONDERFUL. So nice and attentive. If you’re ever in Ventura, please stop by, totally worth it!
Read morePros: Ambiance / Decor is wonderful , Everything was executed to perfection, Staff is really great
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Seanzmom
Points +40
Outstanding! - Edit
Rode our bikes through downtown Ventura and stopped for a vegan snack on their patio. We had a delicious Charcuterie board and glass of wine. Highly recommend.
Read morePros: All vegan menu!, Excellent outdoor patio, Amazing food
Cons: None
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vegan_mouse
Points +1455
Vegan brunch! - Edit
I was so excited to find out there was a spot in Ventura that served a vegan version of my favorite breakfast.. french toast! It was some of the best french toast I've had, vegan or not. The chicken & waffles was also great.
Read moreWe went in for weekend brunch and it was quiet and we pretty much had the place to ourselves. Staff is very friendly too! I'll definitely be back, and can't wait to try their other dishes.
**Update October 2020**
I don't think they have brunch anymore. The Saloon recently announced that they are now 100% vegan, but they did not announce that the prices were also about to skyrocket. What a shame.
Pros: Vegan Breakfast, Good vibes, Good coffee
Cons: Wish there was a gluten free option , Pricey
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anastronomy
Points +578
A Gem - Edit
The food at Saloon was superb. I was surprised that the vegan nachos were as good as they were! I rate that in itself a 5/5. The vegan fried chicken sandwich was good. If you’re not into cabbage, I would suggest getting a different item. Food choices are limited here. If you want to relax and have a drink, this is the place. Service was not the best. It took quite some time to get anyone’s attention. Overall, this is a great place for a night out. They also provide to-go, which is a good option during these times (and if outdoor seating isn’t currently available).
Read morePros: Quick, To-go option
Cons: Service
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usonofabeach
Points +16
A Hidden Gem - Edit
I had no idea this place was vegan. Great spot downtown Ventura. The food was some of your favorite comfort foods. I had the chicken and waffles. It was a big portion my wife loved the vegan nachos and my daughter had a chicken sandwich.
Read morePros: Lots of Vegan Options, Beautiful place, Right downtown
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