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Very cute mom and pop joint serving vegan food! We went for breakfast after a wedding in the area and ordered the breakfast burrito and acai bowl. There was only one person serving, working the counter, and cooking in the kitchen and wow was she efficient! We had to wait a little for the food but honestly given the staffing it was not at all as long as I expected. The acai bowl was yummy, but I've had better - the base had icy chunks and they added about a full half cup of peanut butter on top (which might be a plus for some). The breakfast burrito was HUGE, definitely enough to split. The soy chorizo was delicious and the tortilla was crisped up which was really nice. The only thing is I am not a big fan of vegan cheese, and there was a generous amount in there, which made it a little goopy.
We picked up a couple acai bowls, fries and a smoothie and they were okay. They were extremely overpriced in my opinion. 44$ for the 4 items. The bowls were sooo small too they weren't worth the cost tbh. Cute place but likely won't be coming back. Also we ordered "Kali's Açaí Blended Acai Berries, Banana,Berries, Strawberries, Granola Banana, Granola with coconut flakes." Which as you can see in the photos it's even missing strawberries or the granola with coconut flakes
What a blessing Kali's Garden is to the Julian community! Some recent meals I've enjoyed were kitchari (Indian rice with lentils and spices), a massive, savory, hearty breakfast burrito, luscious coconut curry ramen, decadent Jackfruit asada fries, comforting pozole, an excellent lasagna, amazing bbq jackfruit burger and the best chana masala I've ever had. Every day there are several specials. The chef is excellent and generous to the clientele. I've seen a complaint on here that the food is too salty, which is absurd. The seasoning and flavors are on point. I've also seen a few complaints that the service isn't great, which is also wrong. The people are very welcoming, friendly and hardworking. The food is fresh and made to order, so it's not fast food. But it comes out quickly enough and is always hot and delicious. It gets busy everywhere in Julian on the weekend, so plan accordingly. And the most ridiculous complaint is the person who is mad that they couldn't get dairy in a plant-based cafe :D Every other one of a dozen places within 2 blocks where you can get a coffee offers dairy milk, and this person is upset at the only vegan place within 30 miles for not having half and half? Folks, there's a reason Kali's Garden has a strong average of 5 stars. Ignore the few haters and take the word of the majority on this one. Don't miss it!
Food is delicious and fresh! Customer service was great. They had a busy day with customers so were out of elote and jackfruit but we enjoyed what we had! Soyrizo breakfast burrito was SO good!
3.5 STARS: If you're like "wait, is this the same place as the coffee shop from before?". It's the same location but different ownership, menu & vibes. If you were looking for that simple small town coffee shop with games in the back room, unfortunately, that does not exist anymore. In place, we have the new Kalis Garden (not a bad thing! Just completely different if you were looking for the coffee shop that used to be here). Let's talk about the coffee: Everything on the menu here is vegan which means they only use oat, almond and soy milk in lattes. We noticed the same employee making the drinks as the last shop here so the lattes were good if you're used to oatmilk being the main base. Now the food: I felt like all food items were generously sized and tasted great! The breakfast burrito was great (I recommend adding guac!). And the avocado toast came with 3 slices and had a cilantro forward taste (would be even better with a splash of lemon on it.) The only issue was how looonnngg it took for the food to come out and we went first thing in the morning before the rush Overall ambiance: Not going to lie we were disappointed when we first heard the old shop was replaced but we thought we'd give the new place a try! The overall vibe of the shop felt like meditation/yoga. With crystals, tapestry, and ambient meditation music playing. If that's what you're into, you'll love it here! It wasn't your usual "coffee shop" feel so we will be exploring new "go to coffee spot" for our Julian trips.
Was so excited to see our hotel was right next door to a vegan restaurant!! I got the breakfast burrito and my bf got the skillet and both were delicious. Also got a freshly squeezed juice (try the sunrise juice you won't regret it) and a smoothie. All around great place and the decor is also very nice :)
As a family who is predominantly plant based, it was literally a sign that we saw Kali's Garden as we arrived into Julian. The food is delicious and healthy! The also have a pay it forward board for those who may be going through a difficult time and need a coffee pick me up. The service was great. They even came out to double check to make sure the yakisoba wasn't too spicy for the kids. A definite place to come back to!
Dare I say the food is better than the pies out here! The service was 10/10 and the vibe of the place is so fun! Definitely coming here again next time I visit Julian.
We found this place on Yelp and it had great reviews so we decided to give it a go. Honestly, it was just ok. The coffee was ok, nothing I'd get again since it tasted a little watered down. The açai bowls we were excited for since they make their own and it's not the sorbet stuff. The açai was good, but our bowl didn't come with everything it said on the menu so that was a bit of a let down. The location of this place is wonderful, it is in the heart of Julian and so it was accessible. It had great ambiance due to it's location and cute outdoor patio. The staff was extremely friendly and overall great. I would maybe return for the açai but get my coffee elsewhere.
This vegan restaurant was amazing! For those who read my posts, I will often say that when a restaurant has a small menu, that means the food is great! Small menu means they can master the few items they have available. This restaurant has done just that. They just recently opened in Julian, CA, and they have about 12 things on their menu. I had the Yakisoba, which is a Japanese noodle dish, and the Breakfast burrito. Both items were fantastic! Yakisoba was filled with fresh crunchy vegetables and a marinated, pan-fried tofu, which was the best tasting tofu I've ever had. The veggies were cooked to al-dente, which is so wonderful. There is nothing worse than over-cooked veggies in a dish. The homemade sauce in which it was already tossed, was yummy, and a bit spicy. I am not a vegan I love my meat, however, this dish was so filling and wonderful, I did not miss the meat. The breakfast burrito was filled with beans and vegetables, and it came with a homemade salsa and aïoli sauce, which were both vegan, of course. So to summarize, the food and service were excellent. The ambience was very rustic, farm-like. I sat outside with my dogs. It was clean and rather peaceful.
So glad there's plant based options in Julian. We had the breakfast burrito (HUGE btw) and asada fries. Both were so good. The asada fries were bbq flavor. Also had the sunrise juice. Also very good. When leaving Julian I stopped for an iced latte and apple chai latte. There were also pastries we didn't get to try. I'm not vegan, but you honestly can't tell it's plant based. It's super cute inside. You order at the register then sit down with a number. There's seating inside and outside. So good, wish it wasn't so far away. We'll definitely be back. We were also there for the snow but there was no snow. The guy helped point us in the right direction. Friendly staff.
I am unbelievably happy to have this new plant based cafe in my hometown! Many great businesses have been housed here in the "coffee shop" and Kali's Garden is no exception. Same old great caffeine offerings but with oat, almond and coconut milks - as well as healthy matcha and various other teas, lemonade, etc. they have a full breakfast and lunch menu, as well as dairy free baked goods and pastries (the lemon blueberry scone is heavenly). We had the Lunch Burrito and BBQ Jackfruit Burger and I'm looking forward to trying other menu items like the Tofu Yakisoba. Julian has historically had very little to offer vegetarians and vegans, kudos to the new owners for leveling up the cuisine in this picturesque mountain town and showing even non veggie folks that this type of food can be not only healthy and good for the environment, but also incredibly delicious.
Kali's Garden is a sweet spot to enjoy quality, plant based food in Julian. The jackfruit tacos were delish! I enjoyed the texture and seasoning of the jackfruit. There could've been a little less cabbage but overall they were very good. I also came back and had the breakfast burrito which was full of soyrizo and other goodies - it's big enough for two meals. The chocolate croissant was tasty and flaky. read more
What a delightful surprise to find an all vegan café in Julian! This was a needed addition. I have been here a few times now and the service is always friendly and I love being able to sit outside and take in the mountain air. There are a wide variety of fresh juices and sweet treats. I really enjoyed the loaded fries topped with mushrooms and the soyrizo breakfast burrito! I love that they have specials that are different from the regular menu. I will always stop for a bite at Kali's Garden whenever I visit Julian. read more
2 years ago
The breakfast burrito is so yummy, full of flavor. It is huge, plenty for two people to share. Cute little place with seating inside and outside read more
Very cute mom and pop joint serving vegan food! We went for breakfast after a wedding in the area and ordered the breakfast burrito and acai bowl. There was only one person serving, working the counter, and cooking in the kitchen and wow was she efficient! We had to wait a little for the food but honestly given the staffing it was not at all as long as I expected. The acai bowl was yummy, but I've had better - the base had icy chunks and they added about a full half cup of peanut butter on top (which might be a plus for some). The breakfast burrito was HUGE, definitely enough to split. The soy chorizo was delicious and the tortilla was crisped up which was really nice. The only thing is I am not a big fan of vegan cheese, and there was a generous amount in there, which made it a little goopy. read more
2 years ago
We picked up a couple acai bowls, fries and a smoothie and they were okay. They were extremely overpriced in my opinion. 44$ for the 4 items. The bowls were sooo small too they weren't worth the cost tbh. Cute place but likely won't be coming back. Also we ordered "Kali's Açaí Blended Acai Berries, Banana,Berries, Strawberries, Granola Banana, Granola with coconut flakes." Which as you can see in the photos it's even missing strawberries or the granola with coconut flakes read more
2 years ago
What a blessing Kali's Garden is to the Julian community! Some recent meals I've enjoyed were kitchari (Indian rice with lentils and spices), a massive, savory, hearty breakfast burrito, luscious coconut curry ramen, decadent Jackfruit asada fries, comforting pozole, an excellent lasagna, amazing bbq jackfruit burger and the best chana masala I've ever had. Every day there are several specials. The chef is excellent and generous to the clientele. I've seen a complaint on here that the food is too salty, which is absurd. The seasoning and flavors are on point. I've also seen a few complaints that the service isn't great, which is also wrong. The people are very welcoming, friendly and hardworking. The food is fresh and made to order, so it's not fast food. But it comes out quickly enough and is always hot and delicious. It gets busy everywhere in Julian on the weekend, so plan accordingly. And the most ridiculous complaint is the person who is mad that they couldn't get dairy in a plant-based cafe :D Every other one of a dozen places within 2 blocks where you can get a coffee offers dairy milk, and this person is upset at the only vegan place within 30 miles for not having half and half? Folks, there's a reason Kali's Garden has a strong average of 5 stars. Ignore the few haters and take the word of the majority on this one. Don't miss it! read more
2 years ago
Food is delicious and fresh! Customer service was great. They had a busy day with customers so were out of elote and jackfruit but we enjoyed what we had! Soyrizo breakfast burrito was SO good! read more
3 years ago
3.5 STARS: If you're like "wait, is this the same place as the coffee shop from before?". It's the same location but different ownership, menu & vibes. If you were looking for that simple small town coffee shop with games in the back room, unfortunately, that does not exist anymore. In place, we have the new Kalis Garden (not a bad thing! Just completely different if you were looking for the coffee shop that used to be here). Let's talk about the coffee: Everything on the menu here is vegan which means they only use oat, almond and soy milk in lattes. We noticed the same employee making the drinks as the last shop here so the lattes were good if you're used to oatmilk being the main base. Now the food: I felt like all food items were generously sized and tasted great! The breakfast burrito was great (I recommend adding guac!). And the avocado toast came with 3 slices and had a cilantro forward taste (would be even better with a splash of lemon on it.) The only issue was how looonnngg it took for the food to come out and we went first thing in the morning before the rush Overall ambiance: Not going to lie we were disappointed when we first heard the old shop was replaced but we thought we'd give the new place a try! The overall vibe of the shop felt like meditation/yoga. With crystals, tapestry, and ambient meditation music playing. If that's what you're into, you'll love it here! It wasn't your usual "coffee shop" feel so we will be exploring new "go to coffee spot" for our Julian trips. read more
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Was so excited to see our hotel was right next door to a vegan restaurant!! I got the breakfast burrito and my bf got the skillet and both were delicious. Also got a freshly squeezed juice (try the sunrise juice you won't regret it) and a smoothie. All around great place and the decor is also very nice :) read more
3 years ago
As a family who is predominantly plant based, it was literally a sign that we saw Kali's Garden as we arrived into Julian. The food is delicious and healthy! The also have a pay it forward board for those who may be going through a difficult time and need a coffee pick me up. The service was great. They even came out to double check to make sure the yakisoba wasn't too spicy for the kids. A definite place to come back to! read more
2 years ago
Dare I say the food is better than the pies out here! The service was 10/10 and the vibe of the place is so fun! Definitely coming here again next time I visit Julian. read more
We found this place on Yelp and it had great reviews so we decided to give it a go. Honestly, it was just ok. The coffee was ok, nothing I'd get again since it tasted a little watered down. The açai bowls we were excited for since they make their own and it's not the sorbet stuff. The açai was good, but our bowl didn't come with everything it said on the menu so that was a bit of a let down. The location of this place is wonderful, it is in the heart of Julian and so it was accessible. It had great ambiance due to it's location and cute outdoor patio. The staff was extremely friendly and overall great. I would maybe return for the açai but get my coffee elsewhere. read more
3 years ago
This vegan restaurant was amazing! For those who read my posts, I will often say that when a restaurant has a small menu, that means the food is great! Small menu means they can master the few items they have available. This restaurant has done just that. They just recently opened in Julian, CA, and they have about 12 things on their menu. I had the Yakisoba, which is a Japanese noodle dish, and the Breakfast burrito. Both items were fantastic! Yakisoba was filled with fresh crunchy vegetables and a marinated, pan-fried tofu, which was the best tasting tofu I've ever had. The veggies were cooked to al-dente, which is so wonderful. There is nothing worse than over-cooked veggies in a dish. The homemade sauce in which it was already tossed, was yummy, and a bit spicy. I am not a vegan I love my meat, however, this dish was so filling and wonderful, I did not miss the meat. The breakfast burrito was filled with beans and vegetables, and it came with a homemade salsa and aïoli sauce, which were both vegan, of course. So to summarize, the food and service were excellent. The ambience was very rustic, farm-like. I sat outside with my dogs. It was clean and rather peaceful. read more
2 years ago
So glad there's plant based options in Julian. We had the breakfast burrito (HUGE btw) and asada fries. Both were so good. The asada fries were bbq flavor. Also had the sunrise juice. Also very good. When leaving Julian I stopped for an iced latte and apple chai latte. There were also pastries we didn't get to try. I'm not vegan, but you honestly can't tell it's plant based. It's super cute inside. You order at the register then sit down with a number. There's seating inside and outside. So good, wish it wasn't so far away. We'll definitely be back. We were also there for the snow but there was no snow. The guy helped point us in the right direction. Friendly staff. read more
3 years ago
I am unbelievably happy to have this new plant based cafe in my hometown! Many great businesses have been housed here in the "coffee shop" and Kali's Garden is no exception. Same old great caffeine offerings but with oat, almond and coconut milks - as well as healthy matcha and various other teas, lemonade, etc. they have a full breakfast and lunch menu, as well as dairy free baked goods and pastries (the lemon blueberry scone is heavenly). We had the Lunch Burrito and BBQ Jackfruit Burger and I'm looking forward to trying other menu items like the Tofu Yakisoba. Julian has historically had very little to offer vegetarians and vegans, kudos to the new owners for leveling up the cuisine in this picturesque mountain town and showing even non veggie folks that this type of food can be not only healthy and good for the environment, but also incredibly delicious. read more
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Rosie W.
Thank you for your support. Love meeting local vegetarian and vegans.
2 years ago
Everything we hoped for! Perfectly balanced spice blends, fresh and delicious. We got ours to go. Great food. Great staff. Fun to see the chef at work too. You can tell she's in her element. We can't wait to go back to eat in. The place has a comfortable vibe. read more
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Thank the day, Warm orange rays fill us with vit D, Kalis garden calms us naturally, A family run business full of love and hope, With many arms to help, like shiva evokes, Green plant based beverages and vegan treats, Music moves the soul, organic love filled beats, Like an oasis to calm and cool, not a mirage, Historical entourage impart knowledge and love, Guide travelers on their paths towards Unity, Above all else that's what America needs, Come together in this time of greed, New deal type era and spirituality. read more
2 years ago
Delicious, healthy, and great service. They have a great patio with plenty of seati g up front. Can't wait to come back! read more
3 years ago
Stopped by today to try their Turmeric latte, cinnamon roll and breakfast burrito. Amazed on how delicious they tasted. After breakfast, I came back for lunch and had their Jack fruit tacos. Wooooooow! Soooo fire! I was thrilled when they shared all items at this cafe are plant based and made fresh. Will come back soon to try out the rest of the menu. This is my new favorite spot :) read more
2 years ago
I had the pleasure of visiting this place on Sunday, and it was a 12/10. The customer service was top tier! The food - incredible. I had the Jackfruit burger, and sunset smoothie and it changed my life. I will definitely be visiting again next time I am in Julian! read more
3 years ago
Delicious food. Usually I avoid jackfruit because I'm not a huge fan but this was probably the best jackfruit we had. It had a real meaty texture and seasoning. The asada fries were so good. Perfect fries, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Great guac. It is pricey but you can taste that it's homemade and good quality ingredients. The ube cheesecake was also delicious. Cute spot in Julian. So glad us vegans have a go to spot in Julian now. The cute outdoor patio is a plus and that they serve you with real silver utensils instead of plastic ones. read more
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Our new favorite breakfast spot--we will be stopping each time we're passing through Julian! The owner is so sweet, and the breakfast burrito is the BEST we've ever had. The energy inside is lovely, the outdoor seating is beautiful, and the service is top notch. If you're plant based (or even if you're not!) Kali's Garden is for you. read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
A recently opened cafe in Julian. Beautiful little outdoor seating area was perfect for watching the 4th of July parade with shaded seats. Had a great oat milk iced mocha latte. I believe all of their food and drinks are plant based - had some tasty tacos with jackfruit. Very friendly staff also. read more
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Rosie W.
I’m glad you enjoyed the food and drinks.
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This cute little spot in Julian is so delicious and the service is really awesome! Staff is super sweet and accommodating and the food is really fresh. They get their ingredients fresh so the food is made to order. They have vegan options which is very helpful to those who avoid animal products. You won't regret coming here! Left this restaraunt w a warm heart and a happy tummy. read more
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3 years ago
Cozy atmosphere when it was cold and drizzle outside. Ordered lots of food. All delicious and prepared with care! Would definitely recommend! read more
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