Been here a few times. The food is good (apparently NOT organic, which is surprising). The burgers always taste great and the fries are generally great as well. The only food item I had a problem with was the Honey Mustard Chik'n Wrap. The chik'n tasted pretty dry and was tough to chew. I do take issue with a few things. The drive-thru is kind of a pain. If there are more than two cars in line then it does get cramped and the lot is pretty small in itself. Another issue is the amount is that the fries are $2.25 yet to add a drink and fries it's $2.95 so you only really save $0.70. I think that ought to be lower, but that's my opinion. The patio and back areas are great for relaxing and enjoying your food. Other than that I guess I enjoy the place. Would definitely go back here and there. read more

I come each and every time I'm in the neighborhood of San Diego.. it's just too good to pass up. Buffalo Burger is my go to, but I have tasted their smoothies as well! All great. I wish food like this was affordable, so I can't eat there everyday.. but man it's tough to stay away. read more

The food is amazing, organic, and vegan. The customer service is splendid. I come back again and again. Easily give stars. Thank you guys for existing. read more

Wow, I went here today and was very surprised. After shopping at Fashion Valley, I was looking at a different raw food restaurant and wasn't too satisfied with the price and stuffy environment. So I pulled out Yelp and went here. Amazing food: I had the South of the Boarder Burger (Black Bean Patty). Amazingly large burger. I am a bigger guy and didn't order the meal because I am watching my weight and was completely satisfied with this burger, if not overly full. So delicious. It was hot enough to be considered south of the boarder but not too hot that my mouth was burning. Flavorful! With a bun that made eating carbs worth it. The environment is cool too and the fact that you can buy smaller meals to keep in your fridge at home for the grab and go work lunch was awesome. Great customer service. I felt like they appreciated my business. My burger was only 6 bucks too. Cannot say enough good things! Would recommend to anyone and everyone! read more

Been here twice, it's the perfect place to go take your vegan and gluten free friends. I had the Swiss and mushroom garden burger, it was delicious, my friend had to eat two burgers as one was not enough. You can go walk your food off at balboa park! read more

Was my fave place, especially if I'm at the park, but something changed! ! The Cali burrito is Terrible! The chili cheese fries are a sloppy mess. Literally almost took my food back for a refund. .. What did u guys do? Last three visits have been no good, can't keep trying. So much for my once a week visit 4 stars for all our prior gd times :( read more

I wish the drive-through was better, but then I wouldn't be able to call it the vegan place with the backward drive-through. I've never disliked any of my orders, I've never had a rude employee, everything and everyone is always great! They actually prepare the food for you, so expect a bit of a wait, but it's well worth it. Get the sweet potato fries!!! read more

Evolution Fast Food - Stuffed veggies! - Vegetarian Near Me - San Diego, California

Great concept! I fluctuate between vegetarian, vegan and gluten free, and Evolution can cater to each of those diets AND does it well! Go for the buffalo chicken sandwich. The sauce is delicious. Cali burrito is also tasty. Got a side of "chicken nuggets", which were suppose to be buffalo, but maybe the cashier didn't hear me... They were boring/dry without sauce. The "milkshake" was a treat, but not worth the price and had a bit of an icey texture overall. Cute semi enclosed patio for eat in and drive through for takeout. Overall impression for this type of food establishment is 4.5 stars. Just needs minor tweaking to be great! read more

The California burrito was really good. The honey mustard chicken wrap was a little bland. Pet friendly. My husky loved the outdoor seating. Key lime pie wasn't good. I don't know about the hazelnut one. But a guy named Matt got it. Oh and he got a vanilla shake that he said was really good lol read more

Evolution Fast Food - Vegetarian Near Me - San Diego, California

Oh me oh my! Evo is the place to go. Everything I've tried is amazing. The portobello sandwich & mushroom swiss burger are super good. The strawberry shake is out of this world! The buffalo tenders are finger licking good. Love that its next to balboa park, so you can drive up and order & head to the park and chill. read more

Evolution Fast Food - All about mushroom here! Strawberry shake is AMAZING! - Vegetarian Near Me - San Diego, California

This place was horrible to say the least! Rude staff of unhappy females I ordered the tempeh evo burger chili cheeze fries and a side of chimichurri. The worst hamburger bun EVER cold and tasted like it was a couple of days old asked for the cashew cheese should have said sauce. The chili fries were not bad the chimichurri sauce tatsed like the worst recipe ever or it was rancid yuk!!! U was a professional chef for 20 years and i gotta tell you i would rather eat out of McDonald's trash than suffer through another evo burger in this joint. They wouldn't let me post without a star but this place deserved 0 stars read more

Really great food. Skip the cookies that are offered. Awesome spot for a good vegan food otherwise.

I was intrigued by the theme of this restaurant and immediately drove over to try the "chicken" sandwich. When I got there, a male staff was very focused and failed to acknowledge my presence or make eye contact. I was new to the place so I wasn't exactly sure what to do or where to go. Luckily, a nice girl helped me out and had good customer service. But the sandwhich... I ordered the chicken chipotle sandwich and when I ate it ... I wasn't impressed. I'm sure they have other better food options but my overall experience wasn't too great. Nice concept though! read more

SO good! Definitely worth each dollar, drive thru is kinda slow but worth it. Will be back when in the area! Craving the honey mustard 'chicken' wrap already read more

Cute little walk up fast food place with all vegan food! South of the border burger was delicious and their fries are SUPER good! Prices not bad for vegan food. read more

SO YUMMY! Must try. I go there as much as I can. They really care about food restrictions and make it really yummy.

The menu is intriguing. I like the raw tacos and smoothies. Items are pricey and service can be laden with apathetic/annoyed vibes.

This place has amazing food, and it's in a great location. The patio seating is lovely, too. The black bean cheeseburger is my favorite, followed closely by the crispy chikn sandwich, which has the SoCal burrito in a close third. Honestly, there's no bad food here. The only reason I hesitated to give it 5 stars is because they are often very slow (which could be seen as good - it's always nice to see a local business turning a nice profit) and I regularly get home with an order that has some little thing wrong with it. That being said, I highly recommend Evolution to vegans and non-vegans alike. read more

I was a little underwhelmed by my visit. I ordered the black bean burger and sweet potato fries. I was super excited to find a vegan restaurant, but disappointed to find most options on the menu are soy based. I won't be rushing back.. maybe I'll give them another shot and try something else. read more

This place is the best vegan fast food joint! Quality food with great costumer service! They have many different options from burgers to wraps to sandwiches to burritos and even shakes! Everyone is bound to find something they love! You can't go wrong with the evoburger beef patty and some fries! This place also has a drive thur to make order and pick up a breeze! Love this place! read more

First time here. Loved the food. Had the fish tacos, yummy! Our daughter is Vegan, hence the reason for being here. Had the chili fries, sweet potato fries, a burger etc. also had a carob date shake. I'd eat here every week if I didn't live 2 hours away. read more

For my first experience with vegan food, this was great. I had the buffalo strips and they tasted better than the real thing. Down the street from my job so it is a nice walk but they also have a drive thru which is nice. Minus one star for the fact that the parking lot/drive thru is a disaster to your car waiting to happen. Will be back again to try this California Burrito some speak of read more

EVERYTHING IS VEGAN FYI. I've been here twice through the drive through. The first time I asked for the most popular item and the girl suggested I get the California burrito -- does not disappoint! It was a bit much for me, so the second time I opted for something a bit lighter and chose the grilled "chicken" (Gardein) wrap with Caesar and chipotle dressings -- sooooo yummy!! The only thing is, both were a bit **salty** for my liking . The drive through can take a bit longer than "fast food" but they are very kind so just be patient!! read more

This place is a unique find. Everything is real and tastes great! Lots of good energy from the staff and the food they serve. Always a pleasant experience to dine in the outdoor courtyard. Evolve. read more

So good! The mushroom Swiss burger is delicious and the French fries are amazing. I haven't tried anything but the burgers but the black bean burgers are totally solid. read more

Yum! That's all. Check out this place for yourself, but they make vegan get in my belly. Always recommended. read more

Looks like all the people who don't like this place aren't vegans or vegetarians, so they didn't know what to expect. It's delicious, the shakes are super good, I love the strawberry one. The fries are absolutely delicious, and definitely try the chili. :3 woot! read more

The concept of this place is great - healthy vegan food that is affordable and tasty. We need more of this! But what it lacks is consistency, sometimes in food quality, which ranges from okay to really tasty, but mainly in its service, which can be rather quick to quite slow. The most consistent food and service are the burgers. It's a chill place too. Casual and easy to go to in groups or alone. read more

Had a portabello mushroom sandwich.....delicious!!! I would recommend this place to anyone who loves "health" food and anyone wanting to try some. read more

Evolution Fast Food is good food made quick but without sacrificing quality or healthiness; they are actually 100% vegan. Evolution appears to be located inside a former farmers market foodstand. The inside is small and utilitarian - no space goes unused. Heading back outside you will find a few scattered chairs on their small covered patio. If you head out back there is a large, covered, outdoor seating area and a small fountain. The overall vibe is one of peace and tranquility. We visited Evolution on a sunny day and the cool breeze wafting through the patio area was a welcome respite from the heat of the midday sun. We came in search of a light lunch in a relaxing atmosphere and that is exactly what we found at Evolution Fast Food. Evolution offers two different types of burger patty - Gardein Veggie Burgers and a house-made black bean patty. We had some Gardein burgers in our freezer at home so I opted for the house-made burger. I ordered mine with the vegan cheese and pickles. The burger is served on a whole grain bun. I also ordered a side of sweet potato fries. My husband ordered the Mushroom Swiss Burger that came with veganaise, daiya cheese, mushrooms, lettuce and tomato on a whole grain bun. He also ordered the Daily Greens juice, which was made from celery, cucumber, apple, kale, and lemon. At the top of our food sack were the sweet potato fries. But they were definitely not traditional fries. They were actually shaped like potato chips. Some were crisper than others and were very lightly salted. The crispy fries resulted in that satisfying potato chip crunch. Those that were not quite as well done were a bit chewier - more fry like. The sweet and salt combination is always a winner and in this case you are allowed to enjoy the subtle sweetnessof the sweet potato. Evolution's homemade black bean burger consisted simply of blackbeans and various spices. While it looked like a standard burger, the consistency was that of refried black beans packed together to create a burger. The vegan cheese tasted surprisingly like nacho cheese, without being too in your face. If they had smothered the burger, it would havebeen overpowering, but given that it was used as a complimentary topping, the result was a happy combination of bean and cheese. Pickle chips completed this delicious threesome. The tanginess of the pickles complimented the smoothness of the cheesy burger nicely. I ate my burger open faced so that I could experience the burger and its toppings without the overbearing presence of the bun. After making short work of my burger, I turned my attention to the burger bun. It was light and fluffy. The grains contained within it were whole and fresh. The bun on its own was delicious but I felt that it would have overshadowed the burger had I consumed everything together. I also tried a bit of the veganaise. Veganaiseis an egg-free, dairy-free mayonnaise substitute. I am not a fan of mayonnaise, I find the concept of it unpleasant and the taste is too rich for me. Veganaise, on the other hand, was light and vaguely had the taste and consistency of whipped cream cheese. Like their other toppings, the veganaise was applied minimally, making it a co-star with the burger instead of the headliner. I was completely prepared to dislike my husband's Daily Greens juice. The look of it did nothing to reassure me that this was going to be something that I would enjoy. Anything that shade of green cannot possibly be tasty, in my opinion. Happily, I was pleasantly surprised. The ingredients combined together perfectly, not one overpowering the other. Each sip brought forth a different flavor - first apple, then cucumber, followed by the kale, with lemon providing a backdrop for all three. While most juices created from these types of ingredients tend to be harsh in their flavoring -this juice managed to be subtle while still reminding you of what you were drinking. While not my particular cup of tea, I could drink it without making a face - a claim I cannot make about many of the juices my husband has ordered. Like most hidden gems, I was not all that impressed with Evolution Fast Food when we first pulled into their small parking lot. Given its name I was expecting a slick, shiny storefront with plastic booths and perhaps funky techno music in the background. Evolution fast food is not slick and shiny. It is however, a small, unpretentious dining establishment serving up good food quickly that is also good for you. Sure, it is more expensive than the Burger King located around the corner. But when was the last time you got a handmade burger and fries with a fresh juice from there? In this case, you get what you pay for. I would happily fork over a few extra dollars for their friendly customer service, quality food and relaxing atmosphere. For me Evolution Fast Food is not only an evolution in food but also an evolution in dining experiences. read more

Evolution Fast Food - Black Bean Burger with cheese and pickles - Yum! - Vegetarian Near Me - San Diego, California

When visiting San Diego this is a must eat place for me. Being a vegan when traveling can suck but this place made being stuck in the land of carne asada easier. I ate at this place 5/7 days the last time I was in the area. A few of those days I ate there twice. It's quick, pretty good and I am so happy to have a go-to spot. read more

A super nice atmosphere with a big patio seating in the back! There's a variety of sandwiches, and burgers and what not. I ordered the Buffalo Chicken Sandwhich with Ranch. It was excellent, not too much flavor from the "Chicken", but it was still good. The ranch is super creamy! Yum! read more

Close to the park, this is a vegan's fast food paradise of sorts. The menu is mostly burgers and sandwiches, although I've heart they serve chili cheese fries. Must try those next time! I've gotten a chik'n burger and also the chik'n wrap. Although my friends thought my choice to get a wrap at a restaurant weird, that's my favorite thing on the menu. They also have a little refrigerator section stocked with Blue Sky sodas and various vegan desserts! If you are hoping to sit down at the location, don't miss the patio tucked away. Plenty of tables and shade! read more

I can't even say enough good stuff about evolution. Any excuse to go there I do. All the food is vegan and sooooo amazing. It's hard to get out of there without a dessert or treat to go along with your burger! Drive through does take a while-just go in and take it to go :) read more

Kind of pricey but you get what you pay for. Good quality food and great flavor. They also do great fresh vegetable juices too which I love! The whole concept of a drive thru that's healthy, organic food is a great idea and more places should do this. I'm not vegan but I like eating clean and this place is fast and convenient for me. I'm always satisfied when I come to evolution :) read more

Evolution Fast Food - Daily greens :) - Vegetarian Near Me - San Diego, California

So glad that I've found my neighborhood vegan restaurant! Since moving down here I've been missing all the yummy vegan restaurants from where I used to live. The fries are really yummy and I liked my black bean burger. A smidge more sauce would have been lovely but it was still yummy. I'm anxious to try their juices and other menu items! I was so surprised to find that they had a drive-thru...perfect next time I'm grabbing something on the run! Yummy and convenient but I'd still have to give the award of best vegan place ever to Native Foods. read more

I purchased the Buffalo Chick'n Sandwich and, besides having too little ranch for my taste, it was amazing! I had to double check that the chick'n was vegan, because it was kinda freaking me out. I got my little sister chicken strips and we shared fries. She got honeydew tea, which was delicious, and I got the carob date shake, which is positively addicting! SO creamy. I think I'll try to recreate it at home - but, although they say they use coconut milk, the flavour is so powerful I'll be using coconut cream. Five stars!! I wish I could come daily! read more

Evolution Fast Food - Vegetarian Near Me - San Diego, California

The raw tacos are incredible, so fresh & filling. The sweet potato fries are also delicious! read more

Evolution Fast Food - Sweet potato fries! - Vegetarian Near Me - San Diego, California

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I love the idea of vegan fast food that is not just raw veggies. For a long time vegetarian like myself, it is pretty cool to see various veggie burger options (the burger itself, too -- they have more than the common black bean burger) and items like "chicken" nuggets. I've visited here twice, and both times, the food was good; not mind-blowing, fantasize about it everyday kind of good, but solidly good. Beware, though, this food is not fast. I don't know why they have a drive-through because once we ordered, we were asked to go park and someone brought out our food. We could have just as easily gone inside the store to order, which we'll do next time. If you're a vegetarian or a vegan, this is a fun place to come eat and satisfy your "fast food" cravings :) read more

Ok....so this place is my guilty pleasure! I always feel like I've pigged out after eating here. Although it is vegan, the calories do add up. Food is always great. I get the black bean burger with "Swiss" and mushrooms. I get the GF bun which is one of the best GF breads I've tried. I also love their fries! I like the little desert balls with my coffee in the am. They have many GF deserts which are pretty hard to find (at least good ones). Service is ok. No one usually seems stoked to be working there. The kitchen and area behind the register usually looks pretty tore up. I just hope they are using proper handling technique. A lot of clutter and somewhat messy. Otherwise food is spot on. Love that everything is vegan. No hassle, no thinking or rearranging my order. read more