We came across this location while researching vegetarian-friendly spots in Ojai and I am so glad we decided to try it. Everything tasted fresh, flavorful, and honestly exceeded expectations. We ordered the gunpowder fries, tacos, and the tiger bowl - and the bowl was so good that I literally tried recreating it at home afterwards because I couldn't stop thinking about it. The flavors were unique, balanced, and super satisfying. It's a self serve style of place, where you order at the counter and then grab your own food. The person helping us was super friendly and provided her recommenations. The overall vibe of the place is pretty relaxed and welcoming. It has indoor as well as outdoor seating and parking was manageable. Definitely a spot I would go back to if I am back in the area. read more

This is my second visit. I love the idea of a vegan restaurant and want to support so we have them as options. My take away: 1-loved the fries. Expertly fried. Not greasy and so crispy. Great mouth feel and the dipping sauces, chefs kiss. 2-Tempeh sandwich was not so tasty. Would not repurchase. Sorry no photo. 3-Tofu sandwich (photo included) had thee hardest bread ever. Just awful. Too hard. Was it stale? Not sure, but I cannot recommend this sandwich. The word slop comes to mind. Too much slaw sauce made it a slippery mess. See photos. See what was left behind and so many napkins used. Very poor construction. 4-An honorable mention was that the fries came out so long before the sandwiches, that they were all gone before the sandwiches for there. So much for timing. Unfortunately, I don't think the cashier/server was having a good day. I hope today is better for her! This visit was surprising bad. read more

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i love hip vegan but finally found something on the menu i didn't love ... i'd skip the banh mi sadly. the bread was very dry, bland and hard and honestly just too much of it for the sandwich. felt like i needed some sauce for the dryness. all the fillings came out when you bit into it. the tofu also was not my favorite, kind of mushy. wouldn't recommend out of all the other amazing things on their menu! also i know it's counter service, but i wish there were more supplies to wipe down dirty tables outside read more

Hip Vegan - Banh Mi - Vegan Near Me - Ojai, California

Even though Hip Vegan's quality does vary significantly, I always visit when I'm in Ojai, thanks to many happy memories. Their food isn't always locked in, but when they're good they're really good. Luckily, I caught them on a very good day. Coincidentally, I was bemoaning their unchanging menu to my fellow diners as we drove to the restaurant and was pleasantly surprised to see a Kale Salad special on the board. The salad delivered on all fronts with apt chemistry between textures and flavors. It really doesn't look like much in the photo, but the mint, dukkah, almond and dressing combined superbly. I hope the kale finds its way onto the permanent menu as I could unthinkingly eat buckets of it. Since the quality at Hip is tough to predict, just think happy thoughts that the kale will make an appearance. read more

Hip Vegan - Kale Salad Special - Vegan Near Me - Ojai, California

Big thanks to Reylene. She was knowledgeable & super helpful in helping me pick out the right meal. Loved the fresh & perfectly dressed Caesar salad. The burger was unique & protein packed. So much flavor in everything. One of my fav restaurants! read more

Hip Vegan - Caesar salad 5/5 - Vegan Near Me - Ojai, California

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Very popular spot in Ojai! We were there last weekend, on Sunday. We arrived soon after they opened. It was perfect timing as the line grew after we placed our order. It was our first time and the cashier was very helpful, and friendly. The food was awesome. My boyfriend and I shared our food because we wanted to taste everything! The restaurant is nice, clean, and hip. We really enjoyed the experience. The outside area is super cute as well. read more

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Delicious vegan food. Friendly service. Reasonably priced. We are going back again and again.

This place is delicious, has AMAZING menu options, and the service is chill and friendly. My friend and I were grateful to find a vegan restaurant after a long trail run, and this place hit the spot perfectly! (Great beer options for those calories. ;) ) Cannot wait to return! read more

Came here with a Vegan friend. EVERYTHING on this menu is vegan. AND if you are not vegan you can safely eat here with a vegan friend. There is NO BIG SIGN to find this place. There is only a small sign to the right of the glass entry door. I ordered the hamburger with the vegan patty and asked for pickles too. IT WAS GREAT! Yes it is not meat, but the patty is delicious! It reminded me more of a GardenBurger patty. I'm sorry I forgot to take pictures because it's beautiful too! We also enjoyed the gunpowder fries. They are a little spicy but delicious. They are served with a mild curry catchup and another dipping sauce. Both were great. They also have regular catchup and mustard for those of us who are traditional. So if you have non vegan friends you'd like to go eat with, this is a great option where I think you and they can eat happily together! If you find this review useful please vote! read more

Hip Vegan - The LITTLE sign to right of door. - Vegan Near Me - Ojai, California

Always delicious Today I had the fried tacos de papa with a bit of jack fruit. Huge amount of food and the salsas were perfect We also split some fries and took home dal soup. Fast service too even when busy. Such a clean restaurant with a calming vibe. We'll be back. read more

Hip Vegan - Tacos de Papas - Vegan Near Me - Ojai, California

The bowl ingredients were fresh, and delicious. I truly enjoy the presentation of all the food. The service and ambiance are too notch. The "chicken" tofu sandwich was delicious. read more

The food, as usual is amazing. There isn't a meat-loving burger eater who can honestly say he/she doesn't like this Old Fashioned burger. It tastes amazing and tastes even better knowing no animal was tortured for it. read more

Hip Vegan - The Old Fashioned burger tasty AF! - Vegan Near Me - Ojai, California

The food is incredible. I cycled from Ventura to get here, uphill, inhaled this Asian salad which was truly the best thing I ever ate. If I lived here I'd be spending all my money at this establishment. read more

Hip Vegan - Vegan Near Me - Ojai, California

Super yummy! Yes everything is vegan, even the sour cream in the burritos!! Prices aren't outrageous, either, so that's a plus. If you're vegan or doing lent or even want to just eat better & for animals please come check it out. read more

Hip Vegan - Jackfruit Burrito & Khao San Noodles - Vegan Near Me - Ojai, California

The food is good, but waiting 25 minutes for a green smoothie and then another 15 minutes for a burrito (40 minutes total) is just not okay. Really need to improve the speed of service. read more

A must every time I'm in Ojai, even if only for a dragon smoothie as I walk around. You can just taste the freshness and the good-for-you ingredients! Service is friendly. The interior isn't much to look at, but the exterior space more than makes up for it. So green, so lovely, so peaceful, and well appointed, with ample seating. read more

Hip Vegan - Dragon smoothie - Vegan Near Me - Ojai, California

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Loved this spot!!! Tried the gunpowder fries, coconut lime salad and the tiger bowl. Everything was really fresh and delicious and filling. They have a super cute patio outdoor which is great. Will definitely be coming back next time I'm in ojai! read more

I haven't had much experience with eating vegan dishes but after a meal at Hip Vegan I'd love to incorporate more vegan dishes into my life. I got the Tiger bowl. Visually, it was beautiful and colorful. Tastewise, it was delicious. It was surprisingly filling and kept me quite content until it was time for the next meal. There are indoor and outdoor seating options. I found my experience at Hip Vegan quite peaceful. read more

Hip Vegan - Tiger bowl - Vegan Near Me - Ojai, California

I like going to Hip for the vegan food, but their coconut lime in the coconut, which is under entrees, and makes you think it's a rice entree, is just Cole-slaw!! Finding a grain of rice in it, is like looking for a needle in a haystack. So upsetting. read more

Hip Vegan - Coleslaw. Just cal if coleslaw .. - Vegan Near Me - Ojai, California

This is the most important review you will read, because it is from someone who gave this restaurant a second chance and got screwed. Last Saturday night I went in to "Hip Vgn" and was gaslit and body shamed for my food allergies by the server. I made the mistake of proceeding with ordering a vegan hamburger, and got food poisoning, vomiting out one end and blood out the other end for two days I wrote them an email, and they haven't even responded, let alone offered a refund or shown any remorse for making me sick and ruining my Saturday night. This was after a horrible experience there several years ago. I was giving them a second chance. They proved their merit in a way that you cannot see reflected in a passing-through tourist who has one meal there. I have since talked to multiple other locals who have received food poisoning there. Stay away. read more

We absolutely loved this place!! We wish they would open one in Orange County it would fit so well in Costa Mesa Newport. The food is absolutely delicious with tons of options - bowls, sandwiches, burgers, salads. They have wine and beer as well. We got rose twice and it was delicious. The cookies are so good and soft. We got peanut butter chocolate cookie and it was perfection. Staff was nice and the outside area is super nice with lots of shade and big trees outside. We liked it so much we are here 3 times on our visit. The sandwiches are super filling we loved everything we ate. We really wish that there was a place in Orange County like this!! It's such a fun vibe, amazing food, clean restrooms! Everything you need. We also tried the mango smoothie and it was cooling on a hot day! read more

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So good, unique and healthy. I wish they had more locations- I'd go all the time! Pricing was fair. Portions were okay. Would have liked more protein (my salad came with maybe a tablespoon of chickpeas. I was still hungry). The drinking water would have been nice with some ice as it was 90 degrees outside. Larger cups too! The service was quick and nice. Answered all questions about ingredients. Lots of flavor! Will be back! read more

Just loved this spot! Delicious vegan food and a variety of yummy house made sodas. Order at the counter and the server will bring your food to you. Water and utensils all self serve! I had the hummus wrap which was huge and delightfully stuffed with veggies, and the strawberry basilseed soda which had the perfect touch of sweetness, not over syrupy and very fun to drink. At night the lights illuminate the beautiful oak tree, which is a perfect place to sit and enjoy a meal. Will definitely be back! read more

Loooove this cute vegan restaurant. We would be willing to drive from LA to Ojai just to eat here. Perfect for our toddler as well. The gunpowder fries is spicy... don't get it unless you can really handle spice. Enjoyed the Tiger Bowl and other varied and tasty offerings. Service is excellent as well. We've eaten here twice, and also got food to go for the next day. That's how much we enjoyed this restaurant. A MUST VISIT for all those herbivores out there. read more

I loved my classic hamburger and fries and green ice tea, but wish they would have used less salt on the fries as it was making me feel ill. (Why did I keep eating them???Because they were over the top crispy on the outside and steaming on the inside good with two uniquely flavored dips).. I went with a group and they all enjoyed what they ordered. One other person also commented on how over-salty the fries were. Indoor (w/a/c), and outdoor seating on a lovely patio under the trees. Order inside and they bring it out. Definitely come back here again. read more

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The gunpowder fries are AMAZING! I'm South Indian (where the gunpowder is extensively used) and could tell that it was authentic. They serve it with two dips. A white one (likely had peanut, cashew sauce, garlic) and a red one (likely had ginger, tomato, coconut). The white one was my most favorite. I'd rate the fries and dips a 5/5 My friends and I ordered: - Torta (portion size is good for 2 people. The staff was nice enough to give us a heads up): the menu claimed it was spicy but it wasn't at all. The jackfruit patty was excellent but the bread and beans made even a half of it very heavy. 3.5/5 - Old fashioned burger: my friend really liked it. The tempeh was a little too salty 3.5/5 - Spicy noodles: excellent. Very flavorful. Must try! 5/5 They do have a lot of smoothies, appetizers and drinks. But we were too full to try anything more. Restrooms : all-gender, spacious, fairly clean. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating options. Parking available on the street. read more

Hip Vegan - Left bottom: torta; top right: old-fashioned burger Gunpowder fries (with white and red dips) and spicy noodles - Vegan Near Me - Ojai, California

Workers were preparing food in the kitchen while on iPhones doing veggie prep work and cooking, tapping back and forth on phone screens to food prep kitchen tasks. No gloves No washing hands In between holding phones and food prep. I have worked at restaurants and we were required to wear gloves. One gentleman was slicing a veggie, taking bites of the veggies he was slicing while on the phone tapping again and again. I love coming out here to this restaurant, but this was truly disappointing to view while my food was being prepared. read more

Came here after a long hot bike ride for a pick-me-up. Lovely spot with beautiful indoor and outdoor seating options. The service was standard. The snack was delicious. A bit pricey, but overall a good experience. Plenty of bike parking nearby. I would go back and would like to try more than a treat, but a full meal. read more

Got the wagamama bowl...it is probably/arguably the best bowl I have ever had - vegan OR not. No, it's not cheap at its $18 price tag, but with the flavor it has WHO CARES. This bowl is absolutely AMAZING. Should I be rating an entire restaurant based off 1 dish? Maybe not. But between the flavors of the meal and the peripheral considerations (the speedy service, the serene outdoor patio, the well kept tables, etc.), I feel no reservations doing so. Whether you're vegan or not, patronize hip vegan! read more

This is a true gem of a vegan restaurant in Ojai! This will now be my go to spot when heading ip to Ojai! You have to try their spring rolls an absolute must! A must try is their tiger bowl! It is very rich in flavor and very filling and has a little but of everything! I also tried their banh mi sandwich and it is good as well. Has lots of flavor and is very filling and can be shareable. I cannot comment on their restaurant as I have ordered pick up twice already. They always look very busy but are able to get your order out very quickly. They have a great and friendly team when I have gone to pick up! read more

Hip Vegan - Vegan Near Me - Ojai, California

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Service is top notch! The cashiers/servers were so kind and accommodating. The food is absolutely fantastic. I had the Tiger Bowl and fell in love immediately. The Gunpowder Fries also are crispy, spicy, and flavorful - dips are great!! The outdoor seating is lovely, especially at sunset! read more

This is a prime location for a restaurant and they do their duty of serving great food. I absolutely love this patio area on the corner near the farmers market but off the main drag. They nailed the ambiance here and you can tell by walking on the side walk by the patio and wishing you were sitting down and enjoying a nice meal or drink just on the other side of the hedge. This place has a good vibe and feeds it to their guests, because everyone seemed to be cheery and vibrant. Or maybe it was the first hint of summer we've seen in a minute. The server who helped us, Lauren, was very friendly, helpful and attentive. Seemed like she was working the bar, cashiering, serving and waiting! She did a fantastic job and recommended some great freshly baked goods which were delicious! 2 meat lovers in our party got the old fashioned burger and were pleasantly surprised by how great non-meat tastes haha. Their only complaint was how the burger fell apart more than they are used to...but I know my vegan burgers and if it falls apart it usually tastes pretty dang good, so no hate there. We got a hummus plate which was very chicly arranged and fresh. The fries were homemade, beautiful and delicious and they have some fun sauces to go along with regular ketchup. I want intending to get the jackfruit torta but the "spicy" part is not removable since the jackfruit is marinated so I opted for the Tiger bowl instead and I'm so glad I did, even though the torta looks amazing too. The star of the Tiger bowl is the sauce..I think it's peanut something?? Idk but it's fantastic and the tempeh is really flavorful and delicious. Tiger bowl is a great option. read more

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We stopped into Hip Vegan to pick up a sandwich to take to Ojai Olive Oil Company for a picnic. While we waited a bit for our sandwich it was well worth the wait. It wasn't busy when we arrived and we ordered at the counter. While waiting there was so many people in and out picking up take out orders or placing orders. So my suggestion is to go to Hip Vegan, but place your order online if you are doing take out. The staff was awesome, the clean industrial feel to the dining room is cool and very hip. We ordered the Torta sandwich and the staff at the register said it was a large sandwich which I appreciate, as then we knew to split the sandwich. The staff came over several times to update us and let us know the sandwich would be out soon which we totally appreciated. We picked up our sandwich and headed out for our picnic. The staff was nice enough to put each half in its own container making it easy to split and enjoy. We opened the containers and oh man, the half sandwich is huge. But it was still warm, and the tender torta bread was thin which I love, I don't love sandwiches put on really thick bread that overwhelms the filling. This one was perfect. Between the slices of bread we had jackfruit carnitas, smashed black beans, melted cheese, salsa, avocado slices and sour cream. It was pure heaven. Each bite had each component which I loved too. Parking is on the street and the place can get very busy. But go and enjoy! read more

Hip Vegan - This is half of the sandwich. But Amazing! - Vegan Near Me - Ojai, California

Friendly staff, excellent food! What else could you want? Drove a bit to get there but well worth it!

We were up visiting Ojai today and decided to try lunch here. Everything we had was delicious. I loved what I chose, Put the lime in the coconut. It had just the right amount of spice and sweet. I absolutely loved their fries, especially with the curry ketchup. They have a nice patio where you can enjoy your food. read more

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A really good restaurant for some casual yummy bites that are also vegan! I love trying these spots! Food Spring rolls were huge! It was a great portion and felt pretty filling as well. A huge plus. Tiger bowl was also ample sized but tasted a little bland. Gunpowder fries were so spicy but SO good. I totally recommend these. Parking was street. I really like how there's an option to eat outdoor (find your own seating) but it was too cold. Maybe next time. The service was quick and no frills as we grab a number and take it to our table. read more

Reuben sandwich was so good. Everything we had was amazing. **************************

This is such a cute spot!! The staff was friendly and food was out pretty quick which was a plus. I tried the spring rolls and really enjoyed them! read more

Hip Vegan - Spring rolls - Vegan Near Me - Ojai, California

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Spirit of full disclosure, I'm not a vegan. In fact, I'm a huge meat eater and this was only my second veg-only meal. With that out of the way, it was one of the best tasting meals I've ever had. Perfectly balanced. Nuanced flavors and textures, and overall incredible taste. The vibe is hip indeed. Service super friendly and as casual as can be. Great indoor and outdoor space. If there's a food Zen, it is just off main street in Ojai. Strongly recommend the Tiger Bowl. My wife another bowl that was above average, but we both agreed the Tiger is, well, king of this veggie jungle. The soup was perfect. Get it. Don't ask questions, just Get it. The drumroll moment though is the fries. I didn't know potatoes could have this much flavor and the dipping sauces took them to another level. Do not leave without ordering the fries, under any circumstances! Will I give up my carnivorous life? No, but I was seriously giving it a thought after the Hip Vegan. read more

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A wonderful spot to hang out with friends and eat great vegan food. The staff is very nice and the service is great.