Peace Pies is restaurant transcendance. What a healing environment, from the floral garden patio,…read moreto the warm inviting people, to the food packed with love. The raw vegan renditions of old time favorites are nothing short of delicious mysticism, bringing past and future into a single moment of transformation and pure bliss. This is the future of food luxury, a healing sanctuary to consciously nourish, and Peace Pies is blazing the path. I cannot give enough praise, absolutely legendary and inspirational. I tried over a dozen meals + treats and everything was 4.5 to 5 stars, for real. Special shout out to the Twix, Fudge Brownie, Mushroom Stroganoff, Tyler, JP, and of course, all the pies. THANK YOU PEACE PIES.

Peace Pies is an absolute gem!…read more If you're looking for fresh, completely gluten-free food that actually tastes incredible, Peace Pies delivers on every level. Everything is raw, thoughtfully prepared, and you can truly taste the quality of the ingredients. The chef is hands-down amazing and somehow manages to turn healthy food into works of art. I ordered the buffalo wrap, which came with kale chips on the side. It definitely has a kick to it, but it's balanced by an entire rainbow of vegetables packed into the wrap. Every bite feels nourishing, full of vibrant ingredients that feed your body with different vitamins, minerals, and enzymes. I also ventured out and tried the freeze-dried durian. The texture immediately reminded me of a Lucky Charms marshmallow, although it's much less sweet. The flavor is incredibly difficult to describe--mild and subtle at first, with a fleeting savory note that quickly transforms into something almost tropical, like guava crossed with a nutty vanilla cream. It's unique, delicate, and unlike anything I've tasted before. For dessert, I sampled the Butterfinger and Twix. The Butterfinger filling has a green hue, which might surprise you at first, but don't let that fool you. The chef has somehow recreated the classic Butterfinger flavor in a raw, healthy version. It's not quite as sweet or crunchy as the original, but the flavor and texture are remarkably close and absolutely delicious, this is definitely a must try! The Twix was my personal favorite. The layers of caramel, cookie crunch, and chocolate come together perfectly. The balance of flavors is simply incredible. I've tried several items from Peace Pies over the years, and this place has never disappointed. The menu is creative, fun, and proof that healthy, raw, gluten-free food can be absolutely delicious. Highly recommend! Once in a while the workers are busy working in the back, prepping food and creating recipes- so you may have to get their attention... If they hear you come in, you're greeted immediately with helpful guidance to the menu. I came on prior occasions with my best friend who has many allergies and is of dark melanin- I state this because of a prior ill review regarding preferential treatment based on skin color. That has not been our experience. And I hope that review doesn't deter anyone from trying out this place.

I came here 9 years ago during its grand opening when it was still called Raki Raki. You can still…read morefind my review here. Unfortunately on my morning walk this week, I noticed the restaurant is empty and there's a for lease sign up. To be honest, the food was good but not cravable --I never felt the need to go back. In recent years the restaurant rebranded and focused more on vegan options. Their business hours were also scaled back and I can't remember seeing them open during lunch hours.

Came here for a birthday celebration and was less than thrilled with the experience. Made…read morereservations which I would recommend as the location is fairly small and packs up quickly. They have a really nice selection of both vegan and non vegan options. Ordered the Garlic Edamame, Karaage Bao Buns, and Crispy Gyoza. Garlic Edamame was delicious! It had that perfect combo of chili and the garlic was just right. And by just right I mean LOTS of garlic. Little side note, they didn't provide another dish to discard the eaten ones and also had to ask for plates which made a bit of a mess when you are sharing a bunch of small plates. Karaage Bao Buns were so good that we wound up ordering another order. If someone had ordered these and not told me they were vegan I would have never know. The texture of the Not chicken was perfect and the rest of the added flavors from the aioli's and garnish were well balanced. Our least favorite was the Crispy Gyoza. The ends were perfect combo but the middle was mush and the texture and flavor was not spectacular. It might have just been the cook but the the ingredients seemed like they were too wet when they were fried. Service was the absolute worst. Had to ask several times for our drinks when tables that were sat well after us all had theirs. I would come back in hopes the service was better but what a let down when we were there to celebrate and were ignored with the servers passing by us and not checking on us.

Great vibes and service. Drinks are always so yummy. Leo was especially nice and very helpful!read more

Great brunch, service and ambiance, everything tastes fresh keeping concept farm to tableread more

***CLOSED FOR SUMMER***…read more Normally though, I LOVE this restaurant! The dumplings are amazing, and so is everything else I've tasted. Check it out when they open back up.

Handsdown the BEST dumpling house in Southern California (LA OC SD). Everything is homemade,…read moreeverything made fresh daily, no frozen stuff, family run business, friendly and efficient. Many people bought it to go as the restaurant is on the smaller side but it is best to eat in person and fast. I love their chive & shrimp dumplings as well as their pork & cabbage dumplings. Their onion cakes is also a signature item. Come early or line can be long.

I was SO EXCITED to be in San Diego and find a vegan place that had a morning menu where I could…read moreget a legit breakfast sandwich! I really miss those since going vegan. This croissant breakfast sandwich was delicious and the hash brown was perfect. If I lived nearby, I'd be here all the time!! Inside was cute and pretty standard for a fast food restaurant. Nice and clean as well. The staff was friendly and the food came out fast!

Not embarrassed to say that I ate here for breakfast and lunch today. Both times were equally as…read moretasty! For breakfast I ordered the 'Bacon Egg & Cheese' Muffin, but chose to sub the JUST Egg for the Fried 'Egg' for just $1.50 more. The fried 'egg' is so delicious and tasted similar to the real thing, truly making the breakfast sandwiches spectacular. For lunch, I opted for the Jr Cheeseburger with their 'Beefy' Patty. While the patty was a little cold, the burger as a whole tasted great. The fries were hot and crispy. I love the variety of dipping sauces Plant Power offers. The employee that brought bagged and brought our order was very nice and friendly. After 15 years of going vegan and 25 as a vegetarian, I am so grateful to finally be able to experience fast food and have so many options!

Mike's Red Tacos is basically all about birria--and everything we ordered was delicious! You really…read morecan't go wrong with whatever you choose. We ordered the ramen, Crunch Stack, mini churros, and birria tacos, and everything was so good. They also have a self-serve sauce bar with a variety of sauces ranging from mild to spicy, which was a nice touch. They have self-serve soda as well. The place was pretty packed when we went, but we were still able to find a table and order right away. They call out your receipt number when your order is ready, so it was an easy and straightforward process. I love the pun they had on their walls and overall everything inviting. Definitely a spot we'd come back to try more of the menu!

We checked this spot for lunch after arriving in San Diego. It definitely takes a bit for your…read morefood to come out but tasty enough to wait! We grabbed a table outside as we wanted some fresh air but plenty of tables inside. The salsa bar was a nice add to go along with the meal. We tried the birria taco ($5.29), half nachos ($10.99), chips ($2.49), the Cali Burrito ($14.99), and a cheese quesadilla ($7.99). Nachos were amazing - perfect flavor, great toppings, perfect chips! No notes. The Cali Burrito was huge and had a nice bite. The birria is perfectly tender and well cooked so it made all the dishes great. All in all - a nice fast casual spot. One quick note- they only have birria as a protein or vegetarian so if you have picky eaters, be warned!

Food was amazing starting with the chips and salsa and then the chicken tortilla soup and the…read moreAcapulco fish. They have sculpin on tap, but it would be good to have another west coast IPA. Maybe a Mexican one, such as Insurgente, which is a really good Mexican craft brewery. I am a chicken tortilla soup connoisseur and this place has one of the best.

I really wanted to like this place, but overall it was a bit disappointing. I came mainly for their…read moreextensive vegan and vegetarian menu. The staff was very friendly and welcoming, and they even recommended their most popular vegan burrito when I asked. Unfortunately, the burrito was underwhelming and just didn't taste good. I'm not sure if it was my choice or just an off day, but it missed the mark for me. It would have been helpful if the menu clearly highlighted popular items. I also ordered the tamarindo margarita, while it was strong, the flavor was below average. That said, the ambiance was lovely, colorful, aesthetic, and inviting, with cute outdoor tables that added to the overall vibe.

Really good food…read more Don't go to other places if you are not looking for tourist food. Fresh feel and outdoor seating next door! It's perfect! Highly recommend!

They recently moved locations and don't have their full menu available, sadly. We got a few dishes…read moreto try and thought the best was the Surf and Turf taco. The Red Snapper was really disappointing because the ingredients weren't balanced well and it ruined the whole thing. I got the Potato Tostada and was disappointed that there was bits of steak in there. I told the staff about it and they didn't care. I also got told I couldn't use the bathroom because they didn't think I was a customer. They didn't say it nicely either. Practically barked at me to buy something first and didn't apologize when I told them I had already finished what I ordered from them.