Vegan Restaurant

The Mental Bar

0 (0 reviews) · $$$$ · sanDiego · Strict-vegan verified
Fully vegan
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Diners overwhelmingly call out the signature dish as the must-order. The vibe reads as vegan restaurant — service is consistently described as warm and unhurried. Common gotcha: queues form at peak times — go early or late.

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This is a spectacular coffee/eatery location. Although I reside in the south bay region of San Diego this have become my favorite location to frequent for a cup of coffee, meal, and mello vibes. The atmosphere is a sense of community, sharing, and enrichment. This location hosts many community activities which I find so encouraging and empowering. The staff is professional, friendly, and very helpful. The interior/exterior is Kempt. -For me It's a great opportunity to contribute to a small business and help to make this location thrive in order for them to continue their contributions to the community...

This is a spectacular coffee/eatery location. Although I reside in the south bay region of San Diego this have become my favorite location to frequent for a cup of coffee, meal, and mello vibes. The atmosphere is a sense of community, sharing, and enrichment. This location hosts many community activities which I find so encouraging and empowering. The staff is professional, friendly, and very helpful. The interior/exterior is Kempt. -For me It's a great opportunity to contribute to a small business and help to make this location thrive in order for them to continue their contributions to the community...

Loved this place 🫶🏼! I can tell a lot of effort and intentionality was involved in the planning and execution. You can feel the sense of community and care the moment you arrive outside. While parking is along the street they have some spaces that are saved for quick trips in and out and you can easily find places along the curb elsewhere. I stopped in quickly for a coffee and breakfast sandwich on my way to run errands. I had the breakfast turkey sausage croissant 🥐 sandwich with no cheese and an iced Mexican Mocha with oat milk both were delish and extra special sitting in the swing chair looking out at San Diego. There was even an outlet and way to charge my devices on the little table next to me. The drinks and food are made with care. The staff are attentive and you can tell the staff actually seem to get along and like one another. That always leads to great service! I’ll probably be back tomorrow 😊 and definitely have it bookmarked to visit again when I’m in town next month. ☕I’ll be sharing more from this visit on my travel & foodie reels at @flightsandbites8 (TikTok) and @flightsandbitesbrand (IG)!

Loved this place 🫶🏼! I can tell a lot of effort and intentionality was involved in the planning and execution. You can feel the sense of community and care the moment you arrive outside. While parking is along the street they have some spaces that are saved for quick trips in and out and you can easily find places along the curb elsewhere. I stopped in quickly for a coffee and breakfast sandwich on my way to run errands. I had the breakfast turkey sausage croissant 🥐 sandwich with no cheese and an iced Mexican Mocha with oat milk both were delish and extra special sitting in the swing chair looking out at San Diego. There was even an outlet and way to charge my devices on the little table next to me. The drinks and food are made with care. The staff are attentive and you can tell the staff actually seem to get along and like one another. That always leads to great service! I’ll probably be back tomorrow 😊 and definitely have it bookmarked to visit again when I’m in town next month. ☕I’ll be sharing more from this visit on my travel & foodie reels at @flightsandbites8 (TikTok) and @flightsandbitesbrand (IG)!

I’m new to the neighborhood and stopped by for the first time. Stellar service and I’m so impressed with the flavor of the drip coffee. I loved the ambience as well. I do wish they’d had more options for beans to purchase, but it’s a Monday morning so I know they may be short from the busy weekend. I’m looking forward to going back and trying one of their specialty drinks!