Yesterday was the second time I'd been to Swami's Cafe, right on Pacific Coast Highway, and it was just as delicious as the first! There's not a whole lot on the menu that's explicitly vegan but they're definitely willing to cater to the herbivore crowd. The breakfast burritos are always a good choice...says right on the menu that they can substitute tofu and soy cheese (it's vegan, I double checked! None of that casein crap) for the eggs and queso. I went with the "Veggie Egg" burrito, minus the egg -- grilled tofu, carrots, zucchini, tons of broccoli, and soy cheese wrapped up in a whole wheat tortilla. I substituted the burritos' accompanying potatoes for fruit, and it also comes with two different types of salsa -- your basic spicy salsa and a fire-roasted version. Both excellent! The only thing I was a little disappointed with was the preparation of the tofu...it was cubed and grilled, I would've much preferred something similar to a tofu scramble in the burrito. But it was still tasty, would order again.
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| Veggie breakfast burrito. |
I also recommend the Acai bowl, but ask for it without the granola (it has honey in it) and bee pollen (depending on your stance on that, I know some vegans don't consider it off-limits). Acai berry smoothie, coconut, bananas, strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries, mmm. I got it last time I was at Swami's and it was perfectly fresh -- and huge! There's also unlimited coffee and tea refills, such a plus.
Encinitas is one of the only areas in San Diego county with plentiful vegan options and such a laid-back, natural vibe. Next time I'm there I'm totally hitting up Lotus Cafe (can't believe I haven't been there yet, I need to fix this ASAP) or The Greenery!
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