I came upon this place by accident by just getting my free bday bundtlet right next door. I'm a life long vegetarian so didn't have any expectations. I ordered the Far East Thai Chikn Bowl. It was delicious. The perfect portion size too. Prices are a little high but they pretty much are that high everywhere. I loved the fresh veggies mixed with the sauce and crunch of the sesame seed chikn. read more

Veggie Grill by Next Level - Menu - Vegan Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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All vegan & vegetarian with plant-based meat substitutes, but you wouldn't know it by looking at or tasting food. We ordered the mushroom tacos, comes with two corn tortilla tacos. Great if you have a light appetite & earn want something small & the Chicken Bacon burger. Both served warm & fresh. Tasty. Both worthy of ordering again. Fast friendly service lots of booth seating. Easy parking. A great option for the health-conscious , vegetarian and vegan. Family and kid friendly. read more

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Really good vegan staple when we are out in Carlsbad, everything on the menu is good. Cauliflower bites and Mac and cheese are definitely the best, but I try a different thing every time and I always enjoy it. Really great staff, they are eager to answer questions or provide help. Super clean and well lit interior, with good outside seating. read more

Veggie Grill by Next Level - crispy cauliflower - Vegan Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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Overpriced and marginal. Some items are good but by my best calculations you pay mearly 70 cents a french fry. Ranch is oddly sweet. I feel that veggie gril generally is a bad example of vegan food. Service is kind, ambiance is generically fast casual. Not worth the trip. read more

We got the Nashville Hot Chick'n sandwich, carne asada loaded fries, and the Original burger. Everything was fantastic and portions were enormous! We enjoyed it so much after going to Legoland we came back the next day! Plenty of parking, good service, lots of booths for our family to sit in read more

Veggie Grill by Next Level - Nashville Hot Chick'n Sandwich Carne Asada Fries - Vegan Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Was so disappointed in this place, was looking for a vegan place after all day at Legoland and this didn't satisfy unfortunately. We tried a bunch of things and they were all bland and lacking flavor and uniqueness, super sad and I was hoping for better. read more

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Ordered the smoked mushroom burrito for about the 5th time. It's the best!!! The chocolate cake was delicious too! Love this place!!!

I love veggie grill! Everything I've had has been so delicious, fresh and so healthy! The menu is pretty big with lots of different options to choose from. The bowls are also my go to. They are so good and packed with so much flavor. I love how healthy this place is, and it all tastes great! Perfect for after work out meal or just because. read more

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I love this place and am a fairly regular customer despite living in Escondido. The food is delicious and they offer healthy and comfort food. Everyone I've ever dealt with has always been pleasant as well! Side note, the app is worth getting as well if you go there often at all read more

As a vegetarian restaurant connoisseur myself I love coming here. I can always find something new and interesting to try.

For a non vegan person, I wouldn't be mad if I got to eat some of the food from their menu :) I order a Southwestern Nachos & 2 of the Santa Fe Chikin' Burger. Not disappointed but also I have already lower my expectation ( not in a bad way, but sometimes we have to, to avoid unnecessary bad feelings lol ) They are clean & service was pretty okay. I paid $32 plus change; fair price and quite a nice alternative to start a new year new me lolol Cheers! read more

Veggie Grill by Next Level - southwestern nachos - Vegan Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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The pictures speak for themselves. I feel such bliss after enjoying this meal and I wish the same onto others. The ambiance is perfect and feels nostalgic. Would go just for fries and a lemonade. read more

Veggie Grill by Next Level - VG Classic Santa Fe Chick'n - Vegan Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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I came here looking for mas veggie taqueria, because I really wanted to try their mushroom tacos. This was where the address google maps lead me too. Upon entering I thought I was in the right place until I started to look at the menu and saw nothing about tacos or anything remotely Mexican. I was kindly greeted by the staff, and decided to try the vegan cookies and a small lentil soup. The cookies were decent 3 came in the order, but the lentil soup though smelled like it was going to be awesome was rather off. I'm not sure what it was but there was a flavor in it that immediately put me off. So not a fan of the soup. As I left I re examined the address to see if I miss read it and drove around the complex again once more to realized that yes that was the same address for "mas veggie taqueria". Once I drove away I went onto the actual website to see if they had closed down or something, and found out in very small print.... that they only basically do delivery and if you order online you can pick up... wait for it....AT the VEGGIE GRILL! Hmmm... so correct me if I'm wrong.... wouldn't the nice thing to do to help your customers out is have some sort of a sign letting them know that either it's 2 restaurants in one... or even a small sign saying, " mas veggie taqueria pick up"! Very frustrating from a customers point of view. read more

Veggie Grill by Next Level - Menu - Vegan Near Me - Carlsbad, California

I ordered the Veggie Grill house salad along with the Harvest Bowl. Both were 5 stars and a must try. Very healthy and very tasty. The harvest Bowl comes with grilled tamari mushrooms, roasted butternut squash,turmeric cauliflower, and red beets. Server over ancient grains and chipotle marinated greens. The veggie grill house salad comes with kale, baby spinach, cabbage, carrot mix. Topped with pickled cucumbers, tomatoes, and sunflower seeds. I will order both again in the future. The service was excellent. The employees who work here definitely stand out from the rest. A professional establishment with an assortment of healthy eating options. read more

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Ordered the house veggie burger and 7 layer burrito. House veggie burger: moist and flavorful. I would order this again! 7 layer burrito: can't say no to avocado! lots of flavor and portions are perfect! read more

Veggie Grill by Next Level - Vegan Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Delicious and healthy menu options with many creative vegan dishes. Consistent excellent service and a great value with large portions and seasonal menu items. read more

As a gluten free person, I was so excited to try this location. I was extremely disappointed when I bit down on the sandwich and the bread fell apart in my hands. The bun was dryer than Las Vegas in the summer! I couldn't finish it so I decided to get another bowl & I was not impressed with the beans. The bowl was better but I think the continued disappointment made me lose my appetite. The service was good, when I was asking questions the person wasn't very helpful but they answered the best the could which I appreciated. My partner on the other hand loved their regular burger! So their food isn't bad but their gluten free buns are! The location is in a nice place and it was pretty inside. I don't think I'll be coming back but please know their regular burgers are small but delicious. read more

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I've been to this location a number of times and the food is consistently great. I'm always greeted by a friendly face and hospitality. I'd only suggest they keep the outside tables a bit more clean, but otherwise would highly recommend! read more

Veggie Grill by Next Level - far east bowl - Vegan Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Highly recommend the steak bowl. Everything looked great. Can't wait to go back and try more.

Great food and service. They got a nice decor in side with nice lamps. They have a colorful decoration one the wall, kind of like a rainbow color scheme. The Buffalo burger was good, wasn't too spicy nor did it have too much ranch. I added the sweet and sour sauce on it and thought it tasted better. The cali flower bites were good and went best with the sweet and spicy. The Buffalo sauce was too over powering and too hot without the mixture of ranch. The other customers even were super friendly and gave us recommendations on what to get. This place is definitely not something I would eat everyday because the price was about $20. Great selection of beers also. Due to covid they don't have their drink machine working. read more

Veggie Grill by Next Level - crispy buffalo chickin' sandwich - Vegan Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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I love love love love veggie grill! Regardless where I go the staff are attentive, friendly, and helpful! This is an awesome food chain that I first discovered a couple years ago in the bay area (Mountain View), since then I've been to their Pasadena and Walnut Creek location, but when I found out there was one not too far from my hotel my eyes lit up! I haven't been to Veggie Grill in about a year, so their menu is definitely improved, as they seem to come out with new season menus. I get a laugh out of it when there tends to be a first timer in front of me who's a carnivore wanting to order some meat, realizing it's a vegan restaurant, but he's inclined to ordering anyways because the date he's with is most likely a vegan/vegetarian. I ordered the Beyond Crispy Tacos, Crispy Cauliflower with both of their sauces to try (I believe one is a sweet and the other is the buffalo, which accommodates the cauliflower more in my humble opinion), a chocolate chip cookie, and a coconut water. Hardly can one go wrong ordering off the menu here, at least try it once! The prices on the other end are a little pricey, but anything vegan tends to be. My total came out to $33.66 after tip. read more

Veggie Grill by Next Level - Vegan Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Impossible meat burrito was delicious! My daughter loved the Mac and cheese! We ordered ahead and service was fast!

Amazing vegan food. I recommend the steak quesadilla. The cheese tastes better than real cheese. Also the customer service was excellent and the place was clean. read more

Veggie Grill is a classic for vegetarians and vegans alike. While the competition has increased, Veggie Grill remains a solid and consistent option. Been to this location a few times and have always had a good experience. While consistent, I did notice the Caesar salad has slightly evolved into a pretty basic, mostly romaine, skeleton of what it once was - oh well. The food is always good (I wouldn't say great), it caters not only to vegetarians and vegans but also to the general population, and it's reliable. Will continue visiting Veggie Grill locations here and there when in need, and I appreciate them for being there for it. read more

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Yum, fresh hot and fast every single visit. As a Vegan this is one of my top choices when I'm in Carlsbad

I have been coming here for over two years now and while I love the fact that everything is vegan, there have been some changes to their dining experience. First off, portion sizes have significantly decreased. The French fries on an entree are no larger than a kids meal portion. The kids meal "chicken nuggets" were overly breaded and appeared smaller in size from what I recall. The carrot cake offered to kids is now the size of an average cupcake. I continue to love the quinoa and veggie burger but they no longer offer the, "bad boy style," which makes me sad. I used to get full off of eating their food and now I'm left hungry. The prices have also gone up, considering they have added some big names like Beyond Meat to their entrees. I still love their chipotle ranch dip which is great with just about everything. However, this place is no longer 5 stars. The increasing prices and smaller portion sizes are a game changer for me. We paid $40 for 2 entrees, 2 drinks and a kids meal, that didn't fill us up. Sadly, we probably won't be back for a while. But it's still a great place for people wanting to try out vegan fast food or those not wanting to stress about dietary restrictions. Their menu is always changing- this could be a good or bad thing as some of my favorites are no longer offered. Lately though, when I've tried new foods, I've been disappointed. So, I won't be trying anything new when and if I return. read more

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I love veggie grill and was really sad when they closed their san diego space :( I come here whenever I go to legoland and always love their offerings. The service is super good, too. Wish they bring back their san diego restaurant soon in some location closer to me.. would ove to visit them often if they open again in san diego or poway :) read more

I always like to check Veggie Grill for their seasonal specials. Their food seems to feel healthier than eating Native Foods (but I am also a big fan of Native foods as well). The only disadvantage of Veggie Grill is that the serving amount does not match how much one pays. Often when we takeaway, we open up our food with disappointment of the amount of food received. After eating the food, we aren't that full. For this reason, I recommend buying an appetizer to share along with two mains to have a good meal. Beyond Burger: tasty. But I stopped buying this when Costco started to carry the Impossible burger patties. Making this dish easier and less expensive to make. However, the different concoctions of burgers available are worth a try. I just do not go out of my way to keep ordering the burgers. Wunderbrat: disappointing serving size. Although it is good. Thai Broccoli: not too spicy. Crunchy broccoli too. Nachos: a classic starter when I'm eating with someone else. The mix of flavors used are good. read more

Veggie Grill by Next Level - Bulgogi Beef Protein Bowl but sub it with Beyond Sausage - Vegan Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Fantastic "fish" tacos. You'll eat both--no sharing they're so yummy! Get both red & green salsa. All vegan. Skip the flavorless mac n cheez. Clean. Friendly staff. Great ambience. Comfortable & private booths. Good place to read or chill over a meal. Reasonable prices. read more

First time trying out veggie grill through delivery app and it was not disappointed. I'm not a vegetarian and I love meat, i'm always skeptical trying out 100% vegetarian/plant based food due to concerns of taste. Surprisingly, the food here was decently palatable. The delivery bag it came with had a safety seal just to secure the food and make sure no one else opens the bag except for the consumer. I thought this was a cleaver idea especially with all the rumors about delivery drivers sampling your food while they're delivering your food, makes me feel much safer about my meal. I ordered the VG burger with lettuce wrap and the meat patty taste like almost the real thing, so did the Buffalo wings, both were delicious. The Mac and cheese tasted too clean/bland for me, I like it very cheesy and thick which this one did not have the consistency of. Overall pleased and satisfied with my meal, would definitely order again when I want to be more healthy with my dietary choices. read more

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Elite Yelp review June 29, 2022 Veggie Grill-Carlsbad, CA AMBIANCE Comfortable stylish decor inside, booth seating outside w umbrellas during the day. Upbeat music playing at a good level, lent to fun vibe of this place. I was really impressed w the attention to detail and attentiveness of the staff. Laid back, comfy plant based food only! SERVICE The service here was excellent! Kirsten offered great suggestions and we were taken care of! Kamryn was also very kind, noticed me looking around taking pics, asked if I needed anything, etc. Such friendly, warm service! FOOD/DRINKS VG Classic w sweet potato fries Chocolate parfait Avocado bacon croissant So I was in a bit of a hurry so I ordered my food to go. When I got home which was 10 to 15 minutes later, the food was still warm and the veggie classic was excellent. But the sweet potato fries, oh my goodness. One of my top three best sweet potato fries. Definitely go check them out. The chocolate parfait chocolate pudding with Oreo crumbs and a dollop of whipped cream, heaven in a bowl. I ordered the avocado bacon croissant for breakfast tomorrow so I will update this and let you know how that tastes. The fact that this is all plant-based food blows my mind, not only have they done it but they have done it right. They even have gluten-free options! RESTROOMS Clean, elegant decor OVERALL They have excellent food and great service. The restaurant was beautiful. We felt taken care of and appreciated. The staff was wonderful, they all worked together and had an Wonderful, laid-back vibe that created a memorable experience. Download the VG app on the App Store before you come in, they also have a great rewards program. Tell them Peggy sent you for extra love! read more

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I like the concept here and I used to like the food, specifically the Nashville hot chicken sandwich. But now that they've discontinued it, I'm not a fan. I've had their bowls, and their Buffalo and Santa Fe chicken sandwiches. Not great. Even with their BOGO offer, it's not worth it. No Nashville sandwich = no more visits from me. read more

The one thing I really love about eating here is everyone is always so nice and honest. Not only is food great but the customer service is amazing. Cameron & I think her name was Kelly sorry if That's wrong thank you so much always having great customer service! read more

Loved everything. So you start off by ordering. I ordered the santa fe crispy "chicken" which is made with a plant based patty and came with a cup of zucchini soup. They have an array of wonderful fountain drinks that are mahhrvelous. They have a cucumber mint drink that I personally love. The chicken sandwich was perfectly crispy and tasted oh so delicious. The soup was also great, piping hot! Everything is vegan and full of flavor! read more

This place is really fun. They do a great vegan take on comfort food. I munched on the double Mac and cheese BBQ burger that was pretty good! My only thing with this place was that the Mac and cheese wasn't toooooo terribly special. Tasted like daiya vegan cheese, which is fine but just not the most tasty or flavorful morsel I've had. However, the chili cheese dog with coleslaw and potato salad was ridiculous! I really enjoyed it and the spice level was perfect. My boyfriend munched on their Santa Fe chicken sandwich which was flavorful and strangely juicy!! The lentil soup had been sitting a good long while because it was mush, but overall I had a positive experience. The staff was super sweet and made me feel so welcome in the minutes I was there! Perfect stop for the post beach munchies. read more

Update: my favorite burger has been gone for sometime now and I'm sad! Haha The Papas Portabello was soooo good! I chose it because sometimes I didn't want a burger that was as processed as a seitan patty or beyond meat burger. It was simple, fresh and delicious! I'm pulling the stars down 1 since their food quality has gone down and their fresh and NON PROCESSED choices are minimal. I think their catering to Non-vegan or non-plant based clientele has pushed them in the direction of making "fake" meats or meals that appeal to meat eaters rather than those actually seeking to eat that way long term :( It's business and I get it but I'm still a bit disappointed. read more

Amazing food, wonderful customer service, clean environment, nice quality healthy food. Great management. Really appreciated and enjoyed our evening here.Cynthia was amazing! We would definitely come back. Highly recommend day appetizer hot wings. The sauce is absolutely delicious. The drinks are fantastic wonderful assortment of lemonades and Ice-T's. The kids menu is wonderful. So nice not to have to throw a bunch of animal product on everything. read more

Great service but a little disappointed with the portioning. Flavor of the 'meat' was good but zucchini was bland. https://images.app.goo.gl/8jke67XrqKCyzfbm9 read more

Veggie Grill by Next Level - What I got (zucchini and sausage) - Vegan Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Came here after a time share event and we loved the food. Had the mondo nachos YUMMM and the 1/2 savory kale ceased salad. Boyfriend had the Rustic farm bowl. Rustic was a small portion but very good. We shared my nachos they were a lot so we shared them. Staff was friendly. I asked for extra chorizo sauce which was amazing. Great place! Highly recommend it. read more

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Hard to give a bad review to such a great place, but it's a pretty big fail when a restaurant thinks it can improve on something that's already good, or even perfect, and ruin it completely: Such as adding kale to a Caesar salad...there is NO KALE in Caesar salad! You had it so perfect before you made the ill-fated decision to add kale to this! You have to know how to properly prepare kale to make it palatable when serving raw for a lot people, such as removing the ribs, and that wasn't even done. $10 is a lot to pay for a salad that you can't eat. Wish I'd known you'd changed the recipe before I ordered this, but who could know you'd do such a foolish thing! Terribly dissapointed. read more