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    Plant Power Fast Food

    4.1 (730 reviews)
    ModerateVegan, Fast Food, Burgers
    Open 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Meatless chicken nuggets and sweet potato fries.
    Fernando G.

    My wife introduced me to Plant Power a couple of years ago and I was hesitatant to try a meatless sandwich, but to my surprise it was actually pretty good. She had me try the nuggets as well and when we had to make a visit to the Encinitas Scripps recently, I had to get an order of my own. The nuggets are so good with BBQ sauce or honey mustard. Everything seems to be made to order as it's crispy and hot. They also have some decent beverage options and the service is always pleasant. I can't say much for the interior since we have always opted for the drive through. I'll be looking forward for the next chance to grab some more of those nuggets.

    Peter T.

    I'm not a huge vegan fan boy. I'm a dad. I grill a lot. I have kids. They like hot dogs, hamburgers, ribs, tri-tip, brisket - so do I. But every now and then, you need a break. Plant power nearly matches the quality of any fast food joint or frozen food in your fridge quality. It's legit. Its like In-and-Out + Mcdonalds combined. Their fries here are ridiculous, so is their secret sauce. Their sauce is like a richer more dense version of In-and-Outs, less runny, more flavor. Their burgers here are a kinda sorta. The cheese is not dairy based and you can taste that it's artificial. The burgers are an 8/10. I like impossible burgers quite a bit. These are similar but there's a slight disconnection. The nuggets taste same same. 5 stars tbh. 8/10 food quality, service is lightening quick. Prices may soar a bit but who cares? You pay for health and you get it here. Nice service too. Recommmend.

    Holy Guacamole Burger
    siri g.

    I tried the Holy Guacamole burger, and it was just okay. The prices are reasonable, but I was expecting a bit more in terms of flavor--maybe it just wasn't the best choice for me. I'd like to try another burger next time to see if there are better-tasting options. Had a very nice outdoor seating options though!

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    Marilet H.

    How do I even start this review? What an amazing establishment I was helped so kindly by KHALED All the Hispanic people in there were so sweet to me and and I was able to practice some of my Spanish Estoy Embarazada I'm pregnant and so hungry all the time these people here who work here are so unbelievably kind and showed me the kind of hospitality that I'm not really really used to. I appreciate every single worker here and I can't wait to come back. I highly highly highly highly highly recommend Plant Power Fast Food on 411 Santa Fe Dr.

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    Brittany T.

    Food: 5/5 Drinks: 5/5 Portions: 4/5 Atmosphere: 4/5 (outside only) Cleanliness: 5/5 Customer service: 5/5 Speed: 5/5 Price: 4/5 Outdoor seating: only ADA access: yes Restrooms: yes Dogs: yes Kid Friendly: yes Vegan options: all vegan Ambiance: casual Pros: delicious food and beautiful location. They have a drive thru Cons: outside only dining

    Sooooo turned the container over and realized these are made to go and NOT fresh.. today is 3/28...
    Christina H.

    Sadly underwhelmed :( I was really looking forward to eating here but doubt that I'll be back. Ordered a superfood salad and it was basically just sloppily thrown together (fast food style) spinach and not much more. There was essentialy no quinoa on it and a few pieces of dried out beets that I was hoping would be fresh but don't think they are- they look freeze dried! :( I don't like leaving negative reviews but it's an honest one Definite emphasis on the fast food part, no so much your typical thought out and carefully prepared vegan or vegetarian place.

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    Trecia L.

    Our first visit here - My husband and I grabbed lunch here after a walk. We were looking for someplace where we could do takeout and have something healthy. I ordered a Holy Guacamole burger with the hippie patty, no cheese (made from coconut which raises cholesterol), and with it wrapped in lettuce. My husband ordered the cheese burger w/o cheese & no onions. (They charge for grilled onions.) When we received our order, mine was correct but they added cheese to my husband's so we had to have There is no seating inside but plenty seating outside. There's a drive thru and a decent amount of parking. It was cold out so we opted for sitting in our car. Our second visit, I got the Holy Guacamole burger again with the hippie patty but got the cheese and bread this time. My husband got the Western burger w/o the bacon. My husband thought the cheese added flavor to the burger but it was lacking in sauce and it was not evenly spread out. I didn't think the cheese added anything to my burger and I must say I prefer it w/o the bread since I felt the bread took some of the flavor away or there wasn't much of the guac to make up for it. The sweet potato fries were a bit over cooked but the ketchup helped a bit. Overall, the burgers are decent and a better option than some other options out there. The photos are from the second visit. Overall, not a bad place to get burgers for a plant based place.

    6pc 'Chicken' Nuggets, 'Bacon Egg & Cheese' Muffin, 'Sausage Egg & Cheese' Croissant, Cheeseburger, Regular Fries, 5pc 'Chicken' Tenders
    Kendall H.

    My boyfriend is 100% vegan, we are visiting from out of state and made a point to stop here. Very impressive menu selection! Everything we had was delicious. My one and only complaint is they didn't have diet soda, but we loved our experience! Wish we had our own location back home!

    I got a ''Bacon' Cheeseburger, curly fries,and my friend got a Iconic Burger and regular fries

    I liked it. I am a big big meat eater, my friend had been vegetarian for since he was little. I normally am on the pickier side. I don't like mustard, onions or pickles. My burger came with them and since I normally don't eat at a place like this. I didn't ask for them off. AMAZING move. I normally don't like when those topping over power my burger. This place prepares it jut right. Fire burger def gonna eat vegan more often. My friend said it's not his fav vegan burger but he did think they were good. So that's the opinion of an eat eater and a long time vegan. Our cashier was Marisol J and she did a great job helping us. I had poor eyesight but she was great helping me navigate there options. Def coming again and recommending to a friend.

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    I don't know how this place doesn't have 5 stars. I had the OG breakfast burrito and it was SOOOO GOOD. The chipotle aioli sauce is insane.

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    Tasty chicken and waffle sandwich. Will definitely return. Mellow atmosphere. Nice outdoor seating.

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    Ask the Community - Plant Power Fast Food

    Is outdoor seating available?

    Hi there, due to COVID-19 none of our locations are currently offering any dine onsite options. We are currently operating VIA take out and delivery (drive thru when applicable to the different locations).

    I can't find nutrition facts anywhere on Plant Powers website nor online resources, in 2019 you stated that your working with a lab to obtain this information. Can you provide an update on this nutrition guide? I need to count my calories.

    Hi thanks for checking in, the wait is finally (almost) over! It’s been a tedious, lengthy, and thorough process to be the least, and since we craft lots of our products in-house it’s taken much longer than we thought. :-) We hope to have all that… 

    Where did the chili cheese fries go?

    Is everything soy free?

    Hi, we have a handy allergen guide online that helps identify our items that are soy free! However in the Soy we use is Identity Preserved Soy, either non-GMO, organic, or both!… 

    Does the Encinitas location have inside seating?

    No. It's all outside. They do have a few heaters out though

    Do they have Nutrition Facts? I'm on a restricted diet for medical reasons and I need to know this information or I can't try it out.

    This answer says it is a year old and still no nutritional information?

    What are the ingredients in the food, it doesn't say anywhere even on their website, suspicious?

    Hi Rock! Thanks for reaching out. No need to be suspicious.....we're not an evil corporate vegan empire....not yet anyway. Although we haven't completed our nutritional analysis yet, you can ask about the basic ingredient list for any of our… 

    What is in the Big Zac? (What's it made out of? Is it soy or ?... Bun too...) Thx.

    The Big Zac Two 'beefy' style patties, special sauce, American ‘cheese’, lettuce, onions and pickles.… 

    How is the parking?

    Parking can be hard if you go at a busy time, in between typical meal times you can drive right up and no wait.

    When is the Redlands location going to open?

    August 27th!!!!!!

    Will the mini corn dogs ever come back? They were SO good!

    I hope so cause they was amazing. I would go to their website & send a request for them to come back

    What is the maple aioli made of? I hate mayo

    It does have mayo, according to the folks who work there. Mayo and maple syrup. Hope this helps.

    When are you going to be open? Open open open!

    Soft opening hours are 12 PM to 6:30 PM. Not sure when their actual opening for regular hours begins.

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    The Crack Shack

    4.1(2.2k reviews)
    0.8 mi
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    We were on our way home from a quick stay in La Jolla and found this place, so we stopped - boy are…read morewe happy we did! The food was awesome! The service was stellar! The ambiance....super cool! We went with the recommendations of the counter gal, who was super friendly, she did not steer us wrong! Hubs had the firebird sandwich, and his verdict...delicious! I had the little pecker which came with 3 chicken tenders, biscuits (with THE best honey butter) and fries (sooo good)! Dogs are welcome at any table (both inside and outside), which was a huge plus since we had our pup with us. The location is easy to get to, pretty much right off the 5 freeway. We will definitely be back!

    It saddens me a bit to write this review because I've loved Crack Shack for years, but…read moreunfortunately after my most recent visit, I feel like the food quality has gone down. My usual order (to share between 2 people) is the half bird (5 pieces of chicken) and the mini biscuits with miso maple butter. The mini biscuits are tasty and moist, and the miso butter complements them well, adding the perfect amount of sweetness! However, both of the chicken thigh pieces were quite dry. The restaurant provides a self-serve sauce bar with plenty of sauce options. They also provide large paper towel rolls at each table as well as multiple sinks located around the restaurant so that it is easy to clean your hands after eating! The servers are very attentive.

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    The Crack Shack
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    Encinitas Ale House - Lava cake - big portion but no lava inside.

    Encinitas Ale House

    4.0(658 reviews)
    0.6 mi
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    One of the great spots in Encinitas for lunch or dinner, if you love beer or ale this is your…read moreplace. They have an entire menu of six pages of different Beers. They know their stuff. If you go try to get Matt and hear our matt's famous phrases It's almost done Just a second Yours is next Almost ready I'm getting it now He was as fantastic as the burger! Glad to go back after a few years it is now back on her list. Thanks to matt

    Santana Burger medium rare was 5 stars all the way, and the fruits that accompanied it were damn…read moregood as well. The Kern brewing Chuuuch IPA was also 5 stars for my taste buds. And our server was fantastic. So why, you might ask, only 4 stars in my review. Two reasons: 1). Management has prohibited giving a splash of a beer for someone to sample. Bottom line is that I wanted to order a pint of beer, but I wanted a splash of a couple of beers to try to make my decision. They refused, saying that one must buy a 5oz taster if one wants to taste the beer. I find that policy offensive. In the end I bought a taster to taste the Chuuurch, and then bought an additional pint after. It just seems nickel and dimey, and would be asking to an ice cream place not allowing one to sample their ice creams before buying a cone. I hope management reconsiders this policy. 2. My wife got the Hot Mess Fries and was disappointed not only in the flavor, but also in the misleading advertising. On the menu it specifically said that there was bacon in the fries, but in fact what they put on the fries was either chunks of ham or "Canadian bacon" (which as we all know is a very different thing from "bacon"). If they were or of regular bacon, the kitchen should have told the server this so he could have asked her if she wanted ham as a substitute. And, of they always use ham instead of bacon, them the menu needs to be changed to reflect that.

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    Side of bar and bigger entrance for wheelchair accessible

    Encinitas Ale House - Burger with all the stuff. Truly fantastic!!!!

    Burger with all the stuff. Truly fantastic!!!!

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    Biergarden Encinitas - Short rib sandwich with truffle fries & chorizo mussels

    Biergarden Encinitas

    3.9(1.2k reviews)
    0.8 mi
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    BIERGARDEN @ ENCINITAS…read more Parking can be a little difficult since this spot is located right on the main strip in Encinitas. There's parallel street parking throughout the area, so you might get lucky and find a spot nearby. I ended up parking on one of the side streets, which worked out perfectly. I came here on a Sunday afternoon, and it was definitely busy. We had to wait a little while for a table because several tables still needed to be cleaned before they could seat new guests. The staff was incredibly friendly, though, and we were seated as soon as they could. It did take about 15 minutes before a server was able to come over and take our order, but the restaurant was completely packed, so it's something to keep in mind if you're in a hurry. After spending the day at the beach, we were really just in the mood for drinks. I ordered the Blood Orange Margarita, which can be served with Tajín, sea salt, or no rim at all. It was really good and definitely on the stronger side, which I appreciated. My only complaint was that there was a bit too much ice, but the flavor itself was great. The atmosphere is what really makes this place stand out. They have both indoor and outdoor seating, large open windows that let in plenty of fresh air, and a fun, lively vibe that makes it a great place to relax after a beach day. Overall, I'd definitely come back for the ambiance and cocktails, just be prepared for a little wait if you visit during peak hours.

    My mother and I came here for lunch on a Tuesday in June. We both received burgers, she asked for…read moreonion rings instead of fries and I asked for a Caesar salad instead of fries. My burger had very little flavor. The meat was dry, it was still edible just wouldn't order it again. The Caesar salad was fantastic!!!! The lettuce was amazing and the dressing was absolutely delicious. My mother ordered the fig burger with a side of onion rings and instead she got fries and there was no goat cheese on the burger. However she still loved the burger. Also all the pictures online show that they have WAFFLE FRIES - THEY DO NOT. The service was good and they were helpful in fixing the issues with the onion rings. Ambiance is very loud being right on the 101 but it's not terrible.

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    Biergarden Encinitas - Cardiff Crack Steak Sandwich was delicious.

    Cardiff Crack Steak Sandwich was delicious.

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    Viewpoint Brewing

    4.3(1.3k reviews)
    4.7 mi
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    This is probably my favorite brewery in all of San Diego as the views here are pretty sick and you…read morecan spot some cool birds while enjoying a beer and some food. I wonder if this is a location on eBird. Yes, I am a dork. I came here years ago while on a business trip and randomly found this place and loved it here. So when a date suggested we come here, I took a look at the venue and remembered what an awesome brewery this is! Date gets some brownie points for chosing this spot, maybe this could go somewhere haha. Parking is a situation here. But if you go past the restaurant, there is some parking on the road and in small lot meant for those enjoying nature. I felt bad taking one of these spots. There is paid public parking on the corner before the restaurant and valet is available at this brewery. I need to figure out another way to get here... On a Sunday afternoon, place had people but it wasnt mobbed. Baseball game and Del Mar horse races were showing on the TVs. But, don't come here to watch TV, look outside! I saw some very good bird action, including an egret doing some weird strutting in the lush greenery. I am bummed I forgot to bring my binoculars but I will be back here again soon with binocs ready! I started off with a hefeweisen and that was good, date had a Mexican lager x 2. I had the ceviche (pretty good) and had the aioli on the side. Date had a sandwich of some kind and copious amounts of fries. It took a lot of will power for me to not have any of those fries, they looked so yummy! I also had a watermelon beer, this had hints of watermelon flavor and I enjoyed it. Great spot for large groups too as there were a few large parties sitting in the "outside" space. Hostess initially asked if we wanted to sit "inside" or "outside," and I was confused as it all looked like outside to me haha. I guess this is SoCal, everything is open air. This is a nice spot to have convo, very spacious, lots of nice tables, we sat at a high top. I love perching higher up, kinda of like a bird haha! Waitresses here were all very good, some very cute too (eye candy is always appreciated). Overall, a really fun way to spend a Sunday summer afternoon! I'll be back!

    Seven of us had dinner at Viewpoint last night, reservations for a table right by the lagoon, and…read morethe view was really pretty. Valet parking for $6 on site was easy and smooth. The restaurant is really loud when crowded and you can only talk to the person right next to you, but that worked ok in a group of 7 anyway--we just had multiple mini conversations. If you're planning a large group gathering, you might have to play musical chairs to catch up with everyone, unless everyone has naturally loud voices that carry. Most of the people in our group ordered beers, but I ordered a nonalcoholic prickly pear hibiscus ginger beer which was ok--pretty subtle, but it quenches the thirst all the same. I ordered the Farmer's burger (black bean) with added avocado and a side salad which comes with a lemon vinaigrette. I had to eat it with a knife and fork after removing the top bun. Very tasty. My daughter ordered crispy shrimp tacos which she really enjoyed. Most people ordered the backyard burger which looked pretty good--choice of fries or side salad. Freddy our server was friendly and helpful. Overall a good dining experience!

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    Viewpoint Brewing - The bar area with the TV

    The bar area with the TV

    Viewpoint Brewing - Burger - came with their homemade sauce that has mayonnaise so we had it on the side.

    Burger - came with their homemade sauce that has mayonnaise so we had it on the side.

    Viewpoint Brewing - Outdoor seating with heaters

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