Lotus Cafe & Juice Bar

Encinitas, CA

Lotus Cafe & Juice Bar has excellent vegan options and a dedicated vegan menu section, offering delicious choices like the Nourishing Natural or Veggie Stir-Fry and the Lotus Beyond Burger.

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Vegan Breakfast Burrito

Contains avocado, breakfast potatoes, chapati, salsa fresca, tofu scramble, and vegan cheese. We suggest removing the (GF veggie sausage*, soy bacon*)[1]. This item may contain dairy.

Shanti Burger

Contains 1,000 Island dressing, lettuce, marinated vegan tempeh patty, onion, tomato, and vegan focaccia bun. We suggest removing the 1 and the 000 Island dressing.

Veggie Stuffed Spud

Contains baked potato, cheddar cheese, steamed veggies, and tahini-ginger sauce. We suggest removing the cheddar cheese. The tahini-ginger sauce may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Avocado Heaven Sandwich

Contains 8-grain bread, avocado, cucumber, garlic mayo, lettuce, red onion, and tomato. We suggest removing the garlic mayo.

Soup Bowl and Salad

Contains 8-grain bread, dressing, lettuce, and soup. We suggest removing the (8-grain bread*, sourdough bread*)[1] and the (soup?, salad?)[1].

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Full Menu

Vegetarian Entrées

Option to add a small side salad to any entrée.

Veggie Stuffed Spud

Contains baked potato, cheddar cheese, steamed veggies, and tahini-ginger sauce. We suggest removing the cheddar cheese. The tahini-ginger sauce may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Nirvana Burrito

Contains brown rice, cheddar, chapati, guacamole, pinto beans, ranchero sauce, sour cream, and veggies. We suggest removing the cheddar and the sour cream. The ranchero sauce or the beans may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Black Bean Enchiladas

Contains black beans, brown rice, cheddar, corn tortillas, enchilada sauce, guacamole, mild enchilada sauce, organic brown rice, sour cream, vegan cheese, vegetables, and vegan cheese. We suggest removing the cheddar. The black beans or the mild enchilada sauce may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Tempeh Tacos

Contains cheddar, corn tortillas, lettuce, ranchero sauce, and tempeh. We suggest removing the cheddar. The ranchero sauce may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Stuffed Veggie Quesadilla

Contains cheddar, guacamole, organic whole wheat tortilla, salsa, sour cream, and veggies. We suggest removing the cheddar and the sour cream. The salad garnish may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Nourishing Natural or Veggie Stir-Fry

Contains brown rice, organic vegetables, vegan cheese, tempeh, and tofu. We suggest removing the (Nourishing Natural or Veggie Stir-Fry*)[1] and the cheese. This item may contain seafood-based seasoning. The vegan cheese may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Falafel Bowl

Contains falafel, hummus, olives, onions, quinoa, spring mix, tahini-ginger sauce, and tomatoes. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Indian Curry Bowl

Contains brown rice, Indian curry sauce, organic whole wheat tortilla, and steamed veggies. This item may contain ghee. The Indian curry sauce may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Lotus Bowl

Contains black beans, broccoli, carrot, blackened veggie mock chicken, brown rice, red cabbage, sesame seeds, spinach, and tahini-ginger sauce. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Yogi Bliss

We believe this item is vegan as is.

Buddha Bowl

Contains black beans, blackened veggie mock chicken, cranberry, cucumber, jicama, kale, radish, salsa, spring mix, and sunflower sprouts. The black beans or the side salad may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Indian Dahl Bowl

Contains brown rice, cilantro, lentils, lemon, ginger, tomato, and whole wheat tortilla. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Encinitas Veggie Grill

Contains balsamic vinaigrette, brown rice, and seasonal vegetables. The balsamic vinaigrette may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Ganesh's Veggie Tacos

Contains cheddar, corn tortillas, lettuce, sauce, and veggies. We suggest removing the cheddar.

For Little Ones

Served with organic Non-GMO blue corn chips.

Kiddie Quesadilla

Contains cheddar cheese, jack cheese, and whole wheat chapati. We suggest removing the (tortillas*, vegan cheese*)[1].

Little One's Taco

Contains cheddar, corn tortilla, ranchero sauce, and tempeh. We suggest removing the (chicken, mock chicken, tempeh*)[1] and the cheddar. The ranchero sauce may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Indigo Child's Wrap

Contains cheddar cheese, pinto beans, and whole wheat tortilla. We suggest removing the (organic whole wheat tortilla*, vegan cheese*)[1], the (blue corn chips*, organic non-GMO blue corn chips*)[1], and the cheddar cheese. The pinto beans may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Breakfast

Served all day!

Vegan Breakfast Burrito

Contains avocado, breakfast potatoes, chapati, salsa fresca, tofu scramble, and vegan cheese. We suggest removing the (GF veggie sausage*, soy bacon*)[1]. This item may contain dairy.

Acai or Pitaya Bowl

We believe this item is vegan as is.

Buckwheat

Contains buckwheat, maple syrup, and seasonal fruit. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Hearty Oatmeal

We believe this item is vegan as is.

Vegan Tofu Scramble

Contains olive oil, spices, tofu, and two veggies of your choice. We suggest removing the (soy bacon*, veggie sausage*)[1]. The breakfast potatoes may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Appetizers

Cardiff Quesadillas

Contains cheddar cheese, guacamole, jack cheese, salsa, sour cream, and tortilla. We suggest removing the cheddar cheese, the jack cheese, and the sour cream. The tortilla may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Nachos Grande

Contains black beans, blue corn chips, brown rice, cheese, guacamole, olives, red onions, salsa, and sour cream. We suggest removing the cheese and the sour cream. The black beans may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Natural Homemade Soups

Contains vegan soup, vegan soup, vegan soup, vegan soup, vegan soup, vegan soup, and vegan soup. We suggest removing the (8-grain bread?, gluten-free soup?, vegan soup?)[1] and the (fries*, sourdough bread?, tortilla*)[1].

Cilantro Chipotle Hummus and Pita

Contains chipotle peppers, cilantro, garlic, lemon, olive oil, sesame seeds, and whole wheat pita bread. The pita bread may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Hearty Vegetarian Chili

Contains cheddar cheese, chili, and fresh onion. We suggest removing the cheddar cheese, the cornbread, and the honey butter.

Guacamole with Chips

We believe this item is vegan as is.

Chips and Salsa

We believe this item is vegan as is.

Burgers and Sandwiches

Served with organic non-GMO blue corn chips and salsa. Option to upgrade to french fries. Option to add a small side salad to any entree. Option to add extra salsa. All burgers are served on a vegan focaccia bun with lettuce, tomato, grilled onion, and 1,000 Island dressing. Option to sub gluten-free bread or a gluten-free bun. Option to add cheese, vegan cheese, turkey bacon, or soy bacon.

Shanti Burger

Contains 1,000 Island dressing, lettuce, marinated vegan tempeh patty, onion, tomato, and vegan focaccia bun. We suggest removing the 1 and the 000 Island dressing.

Lotus Beyond Burger

Contains mato, lsa, ion, ttuce, yond burger, a choice of ue corn chips, or french fries, a choice of eese, or vegan cheese, a choice of uten-free bun, gluten-free bread, or vegan focaccia bun, and a choice of y bacon, or turkey bacon. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Lotus Impossible Burger

Contains 1,000 Island dressing, lettuce, onion, vegan focaccia bun, vegan patty, and tomato. We suggest removing the 1 and the 000 Island dressing.

Gandhi Burger

Contains 1,000 Island dressing, lettuce, onion, vegan focaccia bun, vegan veggie patty, and tomato. We suggest removing the 1 and the 000 Island dressing.

Combo Plates

Soup Bowl and Salad

Contains 8-grain bread, dressing, lettuce, and soup. We suggest removing the (8-grain bread*, sourdough bread*)[1] and the (soup?, salad?)[1].

Sandwich & Soup Bowl

Contains vegan soup. We suggest removing the (albacore tuna, avocado, char-broiled eggplant/red pepper, grilled cheese, grilled portobello?, roasted turkey breast, vegetarian mock turkey*)[1]. The soup may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Sandwich and Salad

Contains dressing, and lettuce. We suggest removing the (albacore tuna, avocado?, char-broiled eggplant/red pepper, grilled cheese, grilled portobello?, roasted turkey breast, vegetarian mock turkey*)[1]. This item may contain butter. The soulful salad may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Salads

Homemade dressings include lemon herb, tofu dill, Italian, ranch, tahini, balsamic vinaigrette, or Caesar. Kale and spinach available upon request. Option to add albacore tuna salad, organic tofu, tempeh, veggie mock chicken, grilled chicken, or blackened chicken.

Cosmic Cobb

Contains avocado, feta cheese, greens, organic sunflower sprouts, tomatoes, and turkey or veggie mock turkey. We suggest removing the feta cheese.

Soulful Salad

Contains baby leaf lettuce, carrots, jicama, red cabbage, red onions, radish, sunflower sprouts, and tomato. We suggest removing the (Italian dressing?, lemon herb dressing?, balsamic vinaigrette*, Caesar dressing?, ranch dressing?, tahini dressing?, tofu dill dressing?)[1] and the (albacore tuna salad, blackened chicken, chicken, grilled chicken, organic tofu*, tempeh, veggie mock chicken?)[1].

Hidden Valley

Contains brown rice, carrots, feta cheese, guacamole, greens, radish, and tomato. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Lotus Caesar

Contains avocado, croutons, greens, parmesan cheese, tomato, and vegetarian Caesar dressing. We suggest removing the parmesan cheese. The croutons or the vegetarian Caesar dressing may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Chapati

Contains black beans, brown rice, carrots, guacamole, jicama, organic greens, radish, salsa, sour cream, sunflower sprouts, and whole wheat chapati. We suggest removing the sour cream. The black beans may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Cranberry Walnut Salad

We believe this item is vegan as is.

Southwest Salad

Contains avocado, bell pepper, black beans, cilantro, red onion, blue corn chips, cheddar cheese, and greens. We suggest removing the cheddar cheese. The dressing may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Harvest

Contains balsamic vinaigrette, baby greens, carrot, jicama, radish, seasonal veggies, and tomato. The balsamic vinaigrette may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Spiritual Spinach

Contains artichoke hearts, carrots, feta cheese, olives, radish, spinach, and sunflower sprouts. We suggest removing the feta cheese. The dressing may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Quinoa Veggie

Contains bell pepper, carrots, corn, organic rainbow quinoa, red onions, romaine lettuce, tahini dressing, and tomato. We suggest removing the (Italian dressing?, lemon herb dressing?, ranch dressing, tahini dressing*, tofu dill dressing?, balsamic vinaigrette?, Caesar dressing?)[1]. This item may contain seafood-based seasoning.

Sandwiches

Served with organic non-GMO blue corn chips. Option to upgrade to french fries or add a small side salad. Option to add salsa.

Avocado Heaven

Contains 8-grain bread, avocado, cucumber, garlic mayo, lettuce, red onion, and tomato. We suggest removing the garlic mayo.

The Pilgrim

Contains 8-grain bread, Dijon mustard, garlic mayo, lettuce, red onion, tomato, and turkey breast. We suggest removing the (mock turkey*, turkey)[1], the cheddar cheese, the feta, the garlic mayo, the jack cheese, and the Swiss cheese.

Pipe's Pita

Contains whole wheat pita, tomato, tahini-ginger sauce, shredded carrots, lettuce, falafel balls, and cilantro chipotle hummus. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Shiva Pita

Contains chicken tenders, Dijon mustard, lettuce, red onion, tomato, and whole wheat pita. We suggest removing the (chicken, veggie mock chicken*)[1] and the (french fries*, side salad?, blue corn chips*)[1]. We suggest substituting the (Dijon mustard*, light marinade?)[1].

Char-Broiled Eggplant & Red Pepper

Contains 8-grain bread, eggplant, feta cheese, pesto, red pepper, and spinach. We suggest removing the feta cheese and the pesto.

Grilled Portobello

Contains 8-grain bread, garlic mayo, jack cheese, marinated portobello mushroom, onions, pesto, and tomato. We suggest removing the garlic mayo, the jack cheese, and the pesto.

Salad Add-ons and Sides

Hummus

Contains hummus. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Sauteed Organic Tofu

Contains olive oil, and tofu. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Stir-Fry Veggies

Contains sauce, and vegetables. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Falafel Balls

Contains falafel. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Steamed Veggies

Contains vegetables. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Grilled Veggies

We believe this item is vegan as is.

Pita Bread

Contains pita bread. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Salsa

Contains salsa. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Slice of Bread, 8-Grain

Contains 8-grain bread. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Organic Non-Gmo Blue Corn Chips with Salsa

Contains blue corn chips, and salsa. We believe this item is vegan as is.

French Fries

Contains french fries. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Sweet Pot

Contains sweet potato. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Corn Tortillas

Contains corn. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Organic Brown Rice

Contains brown rice. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Black or Pinto Beans

Contains black beans, and pinto beans. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Baked Sweet/Regular Potato

We believe this item is vegan as is.

Grilled Portobello

Contains grilled portobello mushroom. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Guacamole

Contains avocado. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Tempeh Ranchero

We believe this item is vegan as is.

Organic Whole Wheat Chapati

Contains whole wheat chapati. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Fresh Avocado

Contains avocado. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Mock Chicken

Contains mock chicken, and sauce.

Organic Rainbow Quinoa

Contains quinoa. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Pasta

No vegan options.

Breakfast Sides

Served all day.

8-Grain Toast & Jam

Contains 8-grain bread, and jam. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Gluten-Free Toast & Jam

Contains bread, and jam. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Sourdough Toast & Jam

We believe this item is vegan as is.

Breakfast Potatoes

We believe this item is vegan as is.

Sweet Potato or Red

We believe this item is vegan as is.

Seasonal Fruit

We believe this item is vegan as is.

Smoothies

Frozen blended drinks made with fruit and fruit juice only. Option to add protein powder. No ice, sherbet, or fillers.

Acai or Pitaya Bowl

Contains apple juice, banana, blueberries, coconut, coconut milk, fresh fruit, gluten-free granola, honey, organic acai or pitaya, almond milk, and oat milk. We suggest removing the (acai*, pitaya*)[1] and the honey. The protein powder may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Strawberry Banana Boost

Contains banana, organic apple juice, and strawberry. This item may contain dairy. The protein powder may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Purple Prana

We believe this item is vegan as is.

Blissful Bella

Contains apple juice, blueberry, and strawberry. This item may contain dairy. The protein powder may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Blu Arcturian

Contains banana, blueberry, and organic apple juice. This item may contain dairy. The protein powder may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Pineapple Blush

We believe this item is vegan as is.

Pineapple Express

We believe this item is vegan as is.

Moonlight Mango

Contains pineapple, peach juice, and mango. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Peanut Butter & Jelly

Contains strawberry, peanut butter, blueberry, and almond milk. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Tropical Calm

We believe this item is vegan as is.

Strawberry Soother

We believe this item is vegan as is.

Go Green

Contains spinach, peach, orange juice, kale, and banana. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Avatar Acai

Contains acai, banana, apple juice, and strawberry.

Priya Pitaya

We believe this item is vegan as is.

Peacha Colada

Contains pineapple, peach, and pineapple-coconut juice.

Shakes

We believe this item is vegan as is.

Peach-Ananda

We believe this item is vegan as is.

Summer Sunrise

We believe this item is vegan as is.

Desserts

Gluten-free all ice cream. Option to add chocolate syrup. We have a wonderful selection of fresh-baked vegan and gluten-free creations. Please check the dessert case or ask the cashier.

Vanilla Organic Coconut Ice Cream

Contains coconut ice cream, and vanilla. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Chicken and Fish

Option to add a small side salad to any entree.

No vegan options.