Big Kitchen Café
San Diego, CA
Big Kitchen Café has great potential options for vegans. Dishes like the Mushroom & Avocado Sandwich and the Tofu Burger are notable picks.
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Vegetables
Contains avocado, black beans, carrots, chives, cilantro, green chilies, green peppers, garlic, mushrooms, onions, spinach, tofu, tomato, and zucchini. We suggest removing the (home fries?, rice?)[1], the (toast?, waffle?)[1], and the omelet. The black beans may contain non-vegan ingredients.
Bowl of Rice & Beans
Contains beans, and rice. This item may contain animal broth or butter. The beans may contain non-vegan ingredients.
Veggie Stir-Fry
Contains brown rice, carrots, green peppers, mushrooms, onions, and zucchini. The sauce may contain non-vegan ingredients.
André's Suggestions
Contains bacon, eggs, and sausage gravy. We suggest removing the (biscuit and sausage gravy with eggs and bacon, biscuit and veggie gravy with extra veggies and fruit?)[1].
Jaimie's Burger
Contains avocado, bacon, beef patty, bun, cheddar cheese, lettuce, mayo, red onion, and tomato. We suggest removing the (beef patty, vegetarian patty?, tofu patty*)[1], the cheddar cheese, and the mayo. The bun may contain non-vegan ingredients.
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Burgers
Served with lettuce, tomato, and mayo, and a side of potatoes. Option to substitute beef patty with tofu patty, vegetarian patty, or grilled chicken.
Jose's Burger
Contains bun, cheese, chipotle cream cheese, green chilies, jack, lettuce, mayo, onions, sourdough, and tomato. We suggest removing the (beef patty, vegetarian patty?, tofu patty*)[1], the chipotle cream cheese, the jack cheese, and the mayo. The bun may contain non-vegan ingredients.
Swiss Melt
Contains bun, lettuce, mayo, mushrooms, onions, Swiss cheese, and tomato. We don't recommend this item.
Big Kitchen Burger — Jim's Favorite
No description available.
Tofu Burger
Contains bun, garlic, tamari sauce, and tofu patty. We suggest removing the (beef patty, tofu patty*, vegetarian patty?)[1] and the mayo. The bun may contain non-vegan ingredients.
Germaine's Ghetto Burger
Contains bacon, bun, cheddar, catsup, lettuce, mayo, onions, and tomato. We suggest removing the (beef patty, vegetarian patty?, tofu patty*)[1], the bacon, the cheddar, and the mayo. The bun may contain non-vegan ingredients.
Hilo Burger
Contains bacon, beef patty, bun, BBQ sauce, jack cheese, lettuce, mayo, pineapple, and tomato. We suggest removing the (beef patty, vegetarian patty?, tofu patty*)[1], the bacon, the cheese, and the mayo. The BBQ sauce or the bun may contain non-vegan ingredients.
Serrano Burger
Contains bun, green pepper, jack cheese, onions, serrano chilies, tomato, and tofu patty. We suggest removing the (beef patty, vegetarian patty?, tofu patty*)[1], the jack cheese, and the mayo. The bun may contain non-vegan ingredients.
Joy Burger
Contains bun, lettuce, mayo, tomato, and vegetarian patty. We suggest removing the (beef patty, vegetarian patty?, tofu patty*)[1] and the (mayo, potatoes*)[1].
Très Bien Burger
Contains bleu cheese, bun, lettuce, mayo, onion, roasted garlic, and tomato. We suggest removing the (beef patty, vegetarian patty?, tofu patty*)[1], the bleu cheese, and the mayo. The bun may contain non-vegan ingredients.
Jaimie's Burger
Contains avocado, bacon, beef patty, bun, cheddar cheese, lettuce, mayo, red onion, and tomato. We suggest removing the (beef patty, vegetarian patty?, tofu patty*)[1], the cheddar cheese, and the mayo. The bun may contain non-vegan ingredients.
Steve's Burger
Contains bun, cheddar, BK chili, lettuce, mayo, red onion, and tomato. We suggest removing the (beef patty, vegetarian patty?, tofu patty*)[1], the cheddar, and the mayo. We suggest substituting the (bun?, potato side?)[1]. The bun or the chili may contain non-vegan ingredients.
Veggie Options
Option to add eggs, tofu, or roasted garlic.
Steamed Seasonal Vegetables & Brown Rice
Contains steamed seasonal vegetables. We believe this item is vegan as is.
Sautéed Spinach, Mushrooms, Onions, Cilantro, and Brown Rice
Contains brown rice, cilantro, mushrooms, onions, and spinach. The sauce may contain non-vegan ingredients.
Sautéed Zucchini, Mushrooms, Onions, Carrots, Green Peppers, and Brown Rice
Contains brown rice, carrots, green peppers, mushrooms, onions, and zucchini. The sauce may contain non-vegan ingredients.
Sautéed Green Chilies, Mushrooms, Onions, and Brown Rice
Contains brown rice, green chilies, mushrooms, and onions. The sauce may contain non-vegan ingredients.
Tofu Rancheros
Contains cheese, corn tortilla, salsa, tofu, and veggies. We suggest removing the cheese. The sauce may contain non-vegan ingredients.
Big Bowl Specialties
Big Mack & Cheese
No description available.
Black Bean Chili
Contains black beans, and chili sauce. We believe this item is vegan as is.
Big Veggie Mack & Cheese
Contains cheese, macaroni, and vegetables. We don't recommend this item.
Big Kitchen Chili
Contains chili. We believe this item is vegan as is.
Brown Rice, Black Beans, and Tortillas
Contains black beans, brown rice, and tortillas. The black beans may contain non-vegan ingredients.
Mack & Cheese
Contains cheese, and macaroni. We don't recommend this item.
Homemade Soups
Contains homemade soups. We don't recommend this item.
Kids Korner Lunch
Peanut Butter & Banana
Contains banana, and peanut butter. We believe this item is vegan as is.
Quesadilla
Contains cheese, and tortilla. We don't recommend this item.
Cup of Soup
Contains cup of soup. We don't recommend this item.
Stella's Burger with Salad
Contains beef patty, and bun. We don't recommend this item.
Peanut Butter & Jelly
Contains jelly, and peanut butter. We suggest removing the (jelly?, peanut butter*)[1].
Bowl of Rice & Beans
Contains beans, and rice. This item may contain animal broth or butter. The beans may contain non-vegan ingredients.
Turkey Sandwich
Contains bread, and turkey. We don't recommend this item.
Big Salads
BK Veggie Salad
Contains cheese, and veggies. We suggest removing the cheese.
Cobb Salad
Contains avocado, bacon, bleu cheese, cucumber, dressing, tomato, and turkey. We don't recommend this item.
BBQ Chicken Breast Salad
Contains BBQ chicken breast, and tossed green salad. We don't recommend this item.
BK Tuna Salad
Contains onions, potatoes, tuna, vegetables, and vinaigrette. We don't recommend this item.
Chef Salad
Contains cheese, dressing, ham, turkey, and vegetables. We don't recommend this item.
Spinach Salad
Contains bacon, beets, egg, mushrooms, onion, and spinach. We don't recommend this item.
Big Apple Salad
Contains apple, bleu cheese, cucumber, lettuce, onions, tomato, vinaigrette, and walnut. We suggest removing the bleu cheese. The vinaigrette may contain non-vegan ingredients.
Tossed Green Salad
Contains dressing, and greens. We believe this item is vegan as is.
Sandwiches
Option to substitute potatoes with potato salad or green salad.
Mushroom & Avocado
Contains avocado, bread, and mushroom. We suggest removing the (green salad?, potato salad?)[1]. The bread may contain non-vegan ingredients.
Tomato & Cheese (Open-Faced)
Contains bread, cheese, and tomato. We don't recommend this item.
Quesadilla
Contains cheese, and tortilla. We don't recommend this item.
Tuna Salad
Contains bread, and tuna salad. We don't recommend this item.
BLT
Contains bacon, lettuce, tomato, and bread. We don't recommend this item.
Fresh Roasted Turkey
Contains bread, and roasted turkey. We don't recommend this item.
Jake's Special
No description available.
Catherine's Suggestion
No description available.
Big Kitchen Club
No description available.
LGBTQ — Lettuce, Guacamole, Bacon, & Tomato... and Quality
No description available.
Grilled Chicken Breast
Contains bread, and chicken breast. We don't recommend this item.
Chicken, Chili'n'Cheese
No description available.
Tuna, Cucumber, and Cheese
Contains bread, cheese, cucumber, and tuna. We don't recommend this item.
Big Kitchen Meatloaf
Contains bread, and meatloaf. We don't recommend this item.
Honey Baked Ham
Contains bread, and honey baked ham. We don't recommend this item.
Egg Salad
Contains bread, and egg salad. We don't recommend this item.
Grilled Cheese
Contains cheese, and bread. We don't recommend this item.
Lunch Specials
Specials beginning at 11:30am.
Thursday — Hot Meatloaf Sandwich
No description available.
Monday — Chef's Choice
No description available.
Friday — Chicken or Tofu Fajitas
No description available.
Wednesday — Turkey Dinner
No description available.
Tuesday — Chef's Choice
No description available.