Best kept secret and hidden gem in the Shadow ridge area of Vista. My daughter and I shared a Morning Glory burrito that was vegan and delicious! I had a blueberry smoothie and my daughter an iced coffee. Ruby our server was super helpful taking our order and serving our food. They also have an outdoor area so our dog could join us. Great prices and value... I'll be back soon! read more

​Read carefully before you consider giving this place a single penny, she doesn't deserve your business​! ​I don't know HOW this place has 4.5 stars overall. ​I got there at 9am on a Monday with a co-worker. We ordered coffee and then started working on our laptops. From the get go we could tell the cashier woman was NOT a friendly person, it was like we were annoying her by being in her cafe. Our goal was to work there for the day and eat lunch there as well. There were hardly any other customers in the place the entire time we were there. At about 11:20 the cashier woman came to our table with our original receipt and showed us the time stamp on the receipt and said, "I told you you can only be here for about an hour, this is not the kind of cafe where you can sit and work all day." I said, "It's only 11:20, it's not even lunch time, we planned on ordering lunch here as well." She just walked away and said nothing. ​We should have left but we were in the middle of working. We did end up ordering food, 2 avocado toast dishes. They made one of them incorrectly and they tasted just OK. We certainly didn't tip her and we certainly will NOT be going back there EVER again. There are other reviewers who feel the same way about this woman, read carefully before you consider giving this place a single penny, she doesn't deserve your business. W​e are always looking for nice little cafes to work from, she could have gotten 2 new customers for life, instead she gets this review and maybe one day will learn a lesson. read more

Stopped in on way back to Tucson , service was great . Super friendly sweet staff that explained all the options . Got the Storm burrito , black beans quinoa avocado peppers - really good perfect ratio of insides to tortilla. read more

I can't believe that I have never been here already. I had a BLT and hibiscus iced tea. My hubby had a great looking breakfast burrito. We will be coming back and vow to try something new every time we eat there. Everything is made in house and there's something for everyone on the menu. Staff are friendly and service was quick! Only thing of concern is that the bathroom was out of service. read more

100% vegan!! Located in a shopping center I nearly missed, it had indoor and outdoor seating. Near 7-11 gas station. I was greeted upon entry, and there were three people eating at their cafe. I scanned the menu and was really interested in eating one of their bowls. The Monte bowl had roasted peppers and pepitas which drew me to order it. The components were all there, except spice. I would've loved avocado and a spicy taste whether it be the tofu, jalapeños, or a spicy sauce of some kind. The morita cashew cream was good though. The other two bowls use a jalapeño cashew cream so I'll have to try them all to see which is my favorite. I'll totally come back and try something new. I also loved that they use compostable utensils and take out containers, plus a bag that used recycled materials. read more

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The food was good, with many selections to choose from. Portions were good and the price was reasonable. A hard combination to beat when looking for a vegan restaurant. read more

I was hungry and stopped by for a bite. I got a grilled cheese and it came with a choice of kettle chips or fruit, I chose fruit. The man at the register was very nice and polite and my food came out quick. The sandwich was hot and toasted, lots of cheese and it was delicious! Fruit was also good, the pineapple was sweet. Overall the inside of the shop was very clean and it looks very calm. A good place to just eat and relax a bit! Will come back when I have the chance! ^^ read more

(Updated) she private messaged me. Please humble yourself we are about the same age. No need to be rude to anyone....Service is usually really important to me when first experiencing a new place to eat. Brought my grand daughter with me and the lady at the front (upon reading past reviews realized she is the actually owner) wasn't very welcoming. Place was empty yet she gave me the feeling that she didn't really want anyone to stay and hang out. Purchased a sandwich and a cappuccino. She kept eyeing me from the kitchen because I had told her everything was to go and then last minute we decided to stay. Food was ok, vegan place. Due to the lack of friendliness and zero welcoming staff I'll definitely never return. read more

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Delicious and fresh! Service is great. Ambiance is clean with light music playing. This place is always in rotation.

This has been a consistently great Saturday lunch place for me, everything I've tried has been fantastic. Mint lemonade is the drink of choice, this last visit the chickpea "tuna" sandwich was great. Light, fluffy, flavorful and well seasoned, with big portions. Incredibly nice service, definitely ask questions or for recommendations if you don't know where to start. read more

Sabor A Vida Cafe & Deli - Chickpea "tuna" sandwich - Delis Near Me - Vista, California

Great coffee, very healthy wrap. Nice jazz music. Nice patio. Nice folks. 4 min. walk if you've got an appt. at Kaiser Vista on Shadowridge Dr. read more

Gently tucked behind shadow Ridge golf course in Sycamore Avenue- their sits a beautiful restaurant with a nice patio - I'm not even particularly high on Vegan food, but man the food is excellent - This Smoothies were also - The whole menu was reasonably priced- and I got the Chilaquiles and they were absolutely excellent- I really really really want to say that this place was all around amazing... but the service was... Well, I left a lot to be desired.- however with my unstoppable positivity, I was able to- no I'm just kidding. I wasn't really able to get through.- This lady is a tough cookie- but not a bad one- I sincerely hope that she finds joy , love, and happiness- If I was speaking to her directly, I would say - your restaurant is beautiful- your food is even better- but it doesn't feel warm when you walk in- and I know that you probably work a lot of long hours, I got no doubt that life can be hard, stressful and exhausting....BUT being kind is a choice- and someone comes in excited about a menu- it's OK to get excited with him- I think you've done amazing- but if you can't find joy in what you do- why do it? Either way once again, your food is amazing.- read more

Sabor A Vida Cafe & Deli - My delicious breakfast - Delis Near Me - Vista, California

The cashier who i believe is part owner was very rude & unwelcoming. She did not greet or say anything but stood there looking at me after i happily said hello & all she did was smirk. I wanted an açaí bowl & she rudely said ''we don't have it'' how in the heck do u not have that bowl? Don't they make it fresh? I seriously think she was just being bitter & was possibly having a bad morning & did not want to make me a bowl. How do they expect to make business with such horrible service and the smoothie i got was shit too. It was not how a good smoothie is supposed to be. I do not recommend this shitty place to eat at. read more

Very nice place, super clean and the customer service was outstanding. I had the avocado toast and a delicious smoothie. Before I left I grabbed a coffee. I'm not vegan, but I thoroughly enjoyed everything. Would highly recommend this place. read more

Great food! I love the many different options of the vegan foods. It's really hard to find restaurants that have this many choices so this is my go to place for lunch and would recommend us to anyone who eats vegan food!!! read more

Ordered the original Açaí bowl for delivery and it was melted which is my fault because I had a work meeting that I couldn't get out of. No problem though because I just put it in the freezer and ate it later. It was very refreshing with bananas, strawberries, blueberries, and granola. Looking forward to trying it again minus the work meeting. read more

Though they were out of the panini bread the sourdough filled in perfectly. This vegan restaurant will turn a meat eater into a vegan (well at least part time or sometime). I am not vegan (as if it was a religion ). But sometimes I do rest my body from meat. This place is a great alternative. It's very good, the service is good and the place is very nice and clean. The happy panini was so absolutely flavorful and filling along with a fantastic arugula salad. I will try this place again. read more

Sabor A Vida Cafe & Deli - Happy Panini - Delis Near Me - Vista, California

Food was amazing. I got the avocado toast #1. The feta cheese give it amazing flavor. The lady/ owner is really nice too. The only issue is that there was not a restroom available. I had just finished counting cash at a job and wanted to wash my hands read more

As a small business owner myself, I'm all about supporting small businesses. Their food was good, but I would highly recommend improvement in their customer service. As for my family, we will not be visiting this location again. read more

Amazing vegan food, the chickpea "tuna" and all of the smoothies are my favorite lunches! Small family owned, I hope they are doing well because they always treat serve costumers with kindness and respect. Take your office or family lunch orders here! You wont be disappointed with the food for sure read more

A delicious panini with jazzy renditions of mariachi favorites in the air! I highly recommend the hope panini with fruit on the side. The menu has several options between salads, bowls, wraps, burritos, smoothies, finger foods, and sandwiches. The staff is also very friendly! There is indoor and outdoor seating. At 4pm on a Friday, it was easy to find a table. read more

Sabor A Vida Cafe & Deli - Interior - Delis Near Me - Vista, California

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Delicious, nutritious and exciting menu options! I had such a hard time choosing because everything sounded yummy. I enjoyed my smoothie and lunch. I just wish they were open for dinner! read more

This place should have a line out the door!! Best coffee! Food is absolutely incredible!! So fresh and so tasty!! And the people are so friendly & make everything above & beyond Each time is better than the last!!! read more

I live two blocks from this cafe and never really knew it existed. Had an eye appointment three doors away so I dropped in for take-out. We will be back! It's hard to find decent vegan food in Vista, so I rarely eat out. But the food here is awesome! There's a large variety of dishes and my latte was perfect. We had vegan breakfast burritos and the flavors all stood out. You don't have to be vegan to enjoy the food here. My carnivorous son had part of my burrito and loved it. My family and I will be regular customers. read more

Every...single...visit...has been GREAT! We love this place and visit weekly for coffee, smoothies, Smothie bowls, burritos.... You must try!! read more

I called and asked for a pick up order and asked the woman to tell me about the sandwich. She proceeded to tell me she was too busy and told me to go online not the best business practice for way to keep clients bummer. I really like this place. read more

Family owned and run by incredibly hard working and diligent people. Everything I've ever eaten here, has consistently been of high-quality. The freshest ingredients. Always. read more

Sabor a Vida has quickly become one of my favorite places to frequent. On my first visit, I tried the Morning Glory burrito and whoa! I was blown away by how delicious it was. I couldn't even tell the difference with the egg alternative. The salasas they pair their dishes with are great! On my second visit, I tried the Monte Bowl and it was so flavorful! The cashew cream sauce had the perfect amount of spice. Absolutely a 10/10 dish. On my last visit, I had their special which was the chilaquiles. They packed a nice flavor and it was such a filling dish. I cannot wait to go back and try more of their items. Do yourself a favor and give them a try. You won't be disappointed. Just keep in mind that they do close early at 3pm however they are open on weekends which is great. read more

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Bad service, cashier was not friendly. We went with some friends and the paninis did not meet our expectations. Not good for working either.

I have been to this cute little cafe on several occasions. Every time I have visited, I was welcomed with good vibes and great service. I always feel great after eating here and everything is homemade, tasty/fresh, and healthy. I feel even better about supporting a business that believes in what they do and money is not the main driving force. The owner shared with me that her and her husband wholeheartedly believe in veganism and this is there way of giving back to the community and showcasing what vegan food can be. read more

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I want to like this place I have been a few times. Every visit the food is just ok and the lady behind the counter always seems annoyed and unfriendly. I thought maybe I caught her on a bad day because the reviews say how pleasant she is but that has not been my families experience. I want to support local business's but unfortunately it just doesn't seem very welcoming. I guess it's just not the right fit for me and my family. read more

This is an all vegan restaurant!!! It's probably more a lunch place than dinner. It's small with a few seats additional seats outside. I usually get their BLT style sandwich, but all their choices have been very good. The drinks and teas they offer are very tasty as well. Nice people, great service. I make the drive from Escondido to eat here. Easy off/ on from the 78 if you are passing through. read more

Sabor A Vida Cafe & Deli - Yum! Chocolate croissant! - Delis Near Me - Vista, California

My friends and I came to get some breakfast at this Cafe all the way from LA. As soon as we enter the lady at the counter spoke to us in Spanish, automatically assuming we're Latin Americans. She then told us that the restaurant is only vegan, which we knew. (We literally picked this restaurant because it vegan). When we went to order she told us we couldn't bring outside food. We all looked at her confused because none of us brought any food with us. Her tone and aggression was absolutely not necessary. The food was decent but not worth the attitude. read more

Very friendly staff. The dirty chai was delicious. Great place to meet up with a friend. read more

Sabor A Vida Cafe & Deli - Avocado Toast 1 - Delis Near Me - Vista, California

There are so many options, it's vegan heaven! I had the happy sandwich and the vanilla coconut oat latte. The sandwich had the perfect amount of heat and the latte was refreshing. The staff were helpful, and the shop was quiet and welcoming. read more

Sabor A Vida Cafe & Deli - The Happy and the vanilla coconut oat latte. - Delis Near Me - Vista, California

Amazing service. Amazing menu. Amazing lattes. Go, to have a taste of the sweetness life has to offer! read more

Sabor A Vida Cafe & Deli - Delis Near Me - Vista, California

I live in Palm desert and I'm planning to make a day of it to visit this cafe. Two hour drive. So far, I called in advance to see if this place would possibly wet the pallet of my girlfriend when it comes to vegan food. We don't go out to eat at all she say there's no good vegan options in the desert! I'm not a vegan but she is. From the menu and the delicious photos I think it will be a winner for me. I did read about the questionable service reviews. During the call I found out I was talking Veronica the owner, understandably the problems with the service reviews are that of untrainable employees. I agree finding good help is close to impossible. She was humble and very nice. Which I appreciate people like her. Plan to go there hopefully next week. But so far I have a good feeling that it won't be a waste of time!! I will be giving a follow up after we get a taste I can't wait!! I think the drive will be worth it. read more

Sabor a Vida is tucked into a strip mall along Shadowridge Drive, a block or so from Sycamore. They have a small dining area that is set up in a pleasant way - nothing remarkable but it works for a small space. Sabor a Vida was my first experience with vegan dining and I was impressed! I have been there twice now and have had the red chilaquiles and the Morning Glory burrito. They were both great! I was surprised how tasty the vegan eggs were. Not exactly like eggs but a nice texture and flavor that worked well in both dishes. I will definitely be back to try more of their very creative and tasty dishes. read more

What a hidden gem for plant based eaters!! We were recommended to this awesome restaurant by Ky from Thousand Petal Lotus (Great Vegan Grocery). So grateful that he recommended it and we listened to his advice. This Cafe/Deli is just one of the best of it's kind. I've tried a lot of the plant based restaurants in San Diego and Sabor A Vida is amongst the best that San Diego has to offer in both taste, quality and value!! The owner and staff were very friendly, helpful and conscientious! There efficiency in preparing the food was also very good considering the Cafe was packed at the time of my order. Their menu is quite extensive and had so many delicious offerings, but for my first visit I tried the following: Fysh Tacos, Rainbox Sandwich, Lightning Burrito, Churro Waffles and a Mocha Latte. The Fysh Tacos is the best plant based version that I've ever had and close to the best I've ever had even including non-plant based versions. It has wonderful corn tortillas (2 layers!!) and a lot of fresh vegetables in it that just makes it taste fresh and light! The Rainbow Sandwich is also very good. Compared to other plant based sandwiches it excels in that it is well balanced in it's use of fresh vegetables, deli meat, mayo and mustard. Love the addition of the warm crunchy kettle chips as well! The Churro Waffles are only made homemade and fresh on weekends. They are gluten free as well as plant based and are so delicious!! Oftentimes, I do not like when desserts are made gluten free, but they have found a way to make it both gluten free and delicious!! The combination of coconut whipped cream, cinnamon and syrup make this a bit a heaven that matched perfect with the Mocha Latte. I have not tried the Lightning burrito yet, because I was too full from eating the other foods mentioned above, but will update this post later. Can't wait to go back and try more from this wonderful Cafe and Deli!!! read more

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This was the sandwich I ordered: it had barely any meat, which looked fake. The woman (I'm assuming she's the owner) who took my order was very rude and impatient. I've attached a photo of another review where her response was unprofessional and dismissive of criticism. I recommend Tropical Juices and Deli instead! read more