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Lotus Cafe Prices in San Diego, CA 92103

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3955 5th Avenue, San Diego, CA
(619) 795-2446
Lotus Cafe Menu

Hours of Operation

Hours may fluctuate. For detailed hours of operation, please contact the store directly.

Restaurant Menu

Pasta

Moonlight Pasta

Pasta of the day tossed with fredh homemade marinara and parmesan cheese or pesto and feta cheese, served with a salad garnish and garlic bread. Contains nuts.

$8.95

Swami's Lasagna

Veggie lasagna made of spinach pasta, ricotta cheese, fresh vegetables and marinara sauce with garlic bread.

$8.95

Pasta Special

After 5 Pm. Chef's choice of pasta with homemade sauce served with a salad garnish and garlic bread.

Appetizers

Natural Homemade Soups

Made fresh in our kitchen every morning with love. Served with 8-grain bread. One soup is always vegan and one is usually gluteen free

$2.95 - $3.95

Hearty Vegetarian Chili

Cheddar cheese & fresh onion on top, with a side of corn bread & honey butter. Vegan option - sub vegan cheese, sub torrillas & gluten free

$3.75 - $4.75

Cilantro Chipotle Hummus And Pita

Tasty spread made of ground garbanzo, sesame seeds, olive oil, lemon and garlic, cilantro and chipotle peppers served with wedges of whole wheat pita bread. Vegan & gluten gree

$5.50

Cardiff Quesadillas

Whole wheat chapati grilled with jack and cheddar cheese and topped with sour cream, guacamole & salsa. Vegan option - sub vegan cheese, omit sour cream. Gluten free - sub tortillas for chapati

$5.50

Guacamole with Chips

Avocado dip served with blue corn chips and salsa. Vegan & gluten free

$5.95

Nachos Grande

Organic blue corn chips topped with black beans, organic brown rice, olives, red onions, cheese, salsa, guacamole and sour cream. Gluten free and vegan option - sub vegan cheese, omit sour cream

$7.95

Nachos Chiquitos

Organic blue corn chips topped with cheese, sour cream, salsa and guacamole. Gluten free and vegan option - sub vegan cheese, omit sour cream

$5.50

Chips and Salsa

Organic blue corn chips and homemade salsa. Vegan and gluten free

$4.50

Salads

Lotus Salad

Variety of organic baby leaf lettuce with carrots, red onions, jicama, red cabbage. radish. tomato and sprouts. Vegan and gluten free. Add albacore tuna salad $1.95

$7.25 - $4.95

Hidden Valley

Mixed organic greens topped with organic brown rice, carrots, feta cheese, tomato radish and guacamole. Gluten free and vegan option - sub vegan cheese

$7.95 - $5.25

Spiritual Spinach

With carrots, olives, artichoke hearts, radish, feta cheese, veggie-bacon bits and sprouts. Vegan option - sub vegan cheese

$7.95 - $5.25

Lotus Caesar

Mixed organic greens with tomato, avocado, croutons, parmesan cheese and vegetarian caesar dressing

$7.95 - $5.25

Lotus Caesar with Vegetarian Mock Chicken

No description available

$9.45

Lotus Caesar with Grilled Chicken

No description available

$9.45

Lotus Caesar with Blackened Chicken

No description available

$9.95

Chapati

Baked whole wheat chapati topped with black beans, rice, mixed organic greens. carrots, sprouts, jicama, radish, salsa, sour cream and guacamole. Vegan option - omit sour cream

$7.95

Harvest

Grilled seasonal veggies with balsamic vinaigrette on a bed of organic baby greens with carrot, tomato, radish and jicama. Vegan and gluten free

$8.95

Cosmic Cobb

Organic greens with feta cheese, veggie-bacon bits, roasted turkey or veggie mock turkey, tomatoes. avocado and sprouts. Vegan option - sub vegan cheese, sub mock turkey

$8.95

Cranberry Walnut Salad

Spinach, organic greens, cranberries, walnuts, blue cheese with balsamic vinaigrette. Vegan option - sub vegan cheese & gluten free

$7.95

Greek Salad

Organic romaine lettuce, cucumbers, tomato, feta cheese, onion and black olives with italian dressing, Vegan option - sub vegan cheese & gluten free

$7.95

Daily Special Salad

No description available

Salad Add-Ons & Sides

Fresh Avocado

Vegan & gluten free

Hard Boiled Egg

Free range gluten free

$1.95

Sauteed Organic Tofu or Tempeh

Vegan. Steam or saute in olive oil only for gluten free

$2.95

Mock Chicken

Vegan

$2.95

Grilled Portobello

Vegan & gluten free

$2.50

Chunk Albacore Tuna (Cup)

Gluten free

$2.95

Roasted Turkey (Cup)

Gluten free

$2.95

Turkey Burger Patty

Gluten free

$3.95

Grilled Chicken

Gluten free

$2.95

Grilled Wild Salmon

Gluten free

$6.95

Tempeh Ranchero

Vegan & gluten free

$2.95

Sauteed Fish with Ranchero Salsa

Gluten free

$3.95

A La Carte Tamale or Enchilada

No description available

$3.95

Grilled Veggies with Balsamic

Vegan & gluten free

$4.95

Steamed veggies

Vegan & gluten free

$2.95 - $3.95

Stir Fry Veggies

Vegan

$2.95 - $3.95

Black or Pinto Beans

Vegan & gluten free

$2.50 - $3.50

Organic Brown Rice

Vegan & gluten free

$2.95 - $3.95

Baked Sweet or Reg Potato

Vegan & gluten free

$3.50

Salsa

Vegan & gluten free

$1.75 - $2.75

Guacamole

Vegan & gluten free

$0.95 - $3.50

Hummus

Vegan & gluten free

$0.95 - $3.50

Corn Bread

With honey butter

$1.95

Wedge of 8-Grain Bread

Honey-vegan

$1.25

Garlic Bread

No description available

$1.95

Garlic Bread

Gluten Free

$2.25

Whole Wheat Chapati (1)

Vegan

$0.75

Pita Bread (1)

Vegan

$1.50

Organic Blue Corn Chips

With salsa. Vegan & gluten free

$2.95

Corn Tortillas (3)

Vegan & gluten free

$0.95

Vegetarian Entrees

Encinitas Veggie Grill

Grilled fresh seasonal vegetable and balsamic vinaigrette served over organic brown rice. Vegan & gluten free. Add sauteed orgnic tofu or tempeh (vegan) $9.95, add grilled chicken (gluten free) $9.95

$8.75

Nourishing Natural

Fresh seasonal vegetables steamed, served over organic brown rice, with tahini-ginger sauce. Vegan - omit tahini-ginger sauce, gluten free - omit tahini ginger sauce. Add cheese or vegan cheese $9.20

$8.75

Veggie Stuffed Spud

Baked potato topped with steamed veggies and cheddar cheese or tahini-ginger sauce. Gluten free - omit tahini-ginger sauce. Honey-vegan option - sub vegan cheese (sauce has honey). Vegan option - als

$7.95

Tempting Tamale

Corn, green chiles, pinto beans, ground peanut and garlic wrapped in corn masa with ranchero sauce and sour cream with rice, black beans, and a salad garnish. Vegan option - omit sour cream

$8.75

Yogi Bliss

Organic tofu sauteed in ginger-soy sauce, with organic brown rice and a salad garnish. Vegan

$7.95

Veggie Stir Fry

Fresh sersonal veggies stir fried in a ginger-soy sauce served over organic brown rice. Add sauteed organic tofu or tempeh $9.95

$8.95

Nirvana Burrito

Sauteed veggies, pinto beans and organic rice wrapped in a whole wheat chapati topped with ranchero sauce, cheese, sour cream and guacamole . With salad garnish. Vegan option - sub vegan cheese, omit

$8.95

Black Bean Enchiladas

Corn tortilas stuffed with black beans, rice and cheesem with mild enchilada sauce, sour cream and guacamole. With salad garnish. Gluten free & vegan option - sub vegan cheese, omit sour cream

$8.95

Stuffed Veggie Quesadilla

Whole wheat chapati stuffed with sauteed veggies and cheese, topped with guacamole, salsa and sour cream. With salad garnish. Vegan option - sub vegan cheese, omit sour cream

$8.95

Ganesh's Veggie Tacos

Sauteed veggies on corn tortillas with cheese, topped with shredded lettuce and sprouts. With chips & salsa. Gluten free - sub steamed veggies and vegan option - sub vegan cheese. Sub beans and rice

$7.25

Tempeh Tacos

Ground soy tempeh in a ranchero sauce on corn tortillas with cheese, shredded lettuce and sprouts. With chips and salsa. Gluten free and vegan option - sub vegan cheese. Sub beans and rice vegan and

$7.25

Indian Curry Bowl

Fresh steamed veggies in an indian curry sauce served over organic brown rice with an organic whole wheat chapati. Vegan. Add sauteed organic tofu ro tempeh vegan $9.95

$8.95

Chicken & Fish

Chicken Stuffed Spud

Baked potato stuffed with chicken in ranchero sauce topped with sour cream and guacamole. With salad garnish. Gluten free

$8.95

Chicken Enchiladas

Corn tortillas stuffed with ranchero chicken, black beans, organic rice and cheese topped with ranchero sauce, sour cream and guacamole. With salad garnish. Gluten free

$8.95

Carlsbad Quesadilla

Whole wheat chapati stuffed with ranchero chicken and cheese, topped with salsa, sour cream and guacamole. With salad garnish.

$8.95

Escondido Burrito

Chicken in ranchero sauce, pinto bean and organic rice in a whole wheat chapati topped with ranchero sauce, cheese, guacamole and sour cream. With salad garnish.

$8.95

Chicken Tacos

Chicken in a ranchero salsa on corn tortillas with cheese, topped with shredded lettuce. With chips and salsa. Gluten free and vegan option - sub mock chicken and vegan cheese, sub beans & rice vegan

$7.95

Neptune Fish Tacos

Fish fillet sauteed in ranchero salsa on corn tortillas with cheese, shredded carrot, cabbage and lime. With chips & salsa. Gluten free. Sub beans & rice gluten free $1.50

$8.95

Mt. Palomar Stir Fry

Grilled chicken, stir fried with fresh seasonal vegetables in a ginger soy sauce served over organic brown rice. Sub steamed veggies for gluten free & vegan option - sub mock chicken

$9.95

Fish Special

After 5 pm. Fresh catch of the day with organic brown rice and steamed vegetables.

Burgers & Sandwiches

Lotus Burger

A seasoned, textured vegan soy patty. Honey-vegan option

$7.25

Gandhi Burger

Organic, vegan veggie patty with a unique blend of whole grains and spices. Honey-vegan option

$7.25

Shanti Burger

Tempeh vegan veggie patty. Honey-vegan option & gluten free

$7.25

Beacon's Turkey Burger

Char-broiled ground turkey patty.

$7.25

Vegi Chili Dog

A tofu hot dog on a whole wheat bun with our homemade vegetarian chili, cheese and onions. Vegan option - sub corn tortilla, sub vegan cheese

$6.95

Pipe's Pita

Falafel balls, organic lettuce, cilantro chipotle hummus, tomato, and shredded carrots with tahini-ginger sauce in a whole wheat pita. Honey-vegan & vegan option - omit tahini sauce

$7.25

Shiva Pita

Grilled natural chicken tenders or veggie mock chicken in a light marinade, with organic lettuce, tomato and red onion in a whole wheat pita with dijon mustard. Vegan option

$7.95

Artichoke Pesto Chicken

Grilled chicken tenders or veggie mock chicken with an artichoke pesto, jack cheese, grilled onion, lettuce, tomato and garlic mayo an a whole wheat bun. Contains nuts.

$8.25

Char-Broiled Eggplant & Red Pepper

With feta cheese pesto and spinach on 8-grain bread. Contains nuts.

$7.95

Grilled Portobello

Marinated, grilled portobello mushroom with jack cheese, grilled onions, tomato, pesto and garlic mayo, on 8-grain bread. Contains nuts.

$7.95

Grilled Cheese

The classic with jack and cheddar cheese and tomatoes on 8-grain bread. Honey-vegan option - sub vegan cheese

$6.45

Avocado Heaven

Avocado with lettuce, tomato, cucumber & red onion on 8-grain bread with garlic mayo. Honey-vegan option - omit mayo

$7.45

Poseidon's Dream

Chunk albacore tuna mixed with mayo, pickle relish and onions with lettuce, tomato on 8-grain bread with dijon mustard. Make it a melt, add $0.75

$7.45

The Pilgrim

Fresh home-roasted turkey breast with lettuce, tomato, red onion on 8-grain bread with dijon mustard and garlic mayo. Honey-vegan option - sub mock turkey, alternate dressing

$7.45

Fried Egg

Two free range eggs, garlic mayo, lettuce and tomato on toasted 8-grain bread. Add cheese $0.75

$6.45

Combo Plates

Soup (Bowl) and Salad

With lotus salad. Served with 8-grain bread. Honey-vegan & vegan option - sub tortilla. One souo is always vegan and one is usually gluten free

$7.25

1/2 Sandwich & Soup (Bowl)

1/2 sandwich with choice avocado, vegetatian mock turkey, albacore tuna, or roasted turkey breast. Honey-vegan option - with vegan soup, see sandwiches for modifications. Sub char-broiled eggplant or

$7.45

1/2 Sandwich And Salad

1/2 Sandwich with choice avocado, vegetarian mock turkey, albacore tuna, or roasted turkey breast. With lotus salad. Honey-vegan option - with vegan soup, see sandwiches for modifications. Sub char-

$7.45

For Little Ones

Kiddie Quesadilla

Whole wheat chapati, filled with jack and cheddar cheese, Vegan option - sub vegan cheese & gluten free - sub tortillas

$4.25

Indigo Child's Wrap

Whole wheat chapati folded over pinto beans and cheddar cheese. Vegan option - sub vegan cheese & gluten free - sub tortillas

$4.25

Kiddie Grilled Cheese

On crust less 8-grain bread with jack and cheddar cheese. Honey-vegan - sub vegan cheese

$3.75

P B & Honey or Jam

On crust less 8-grain bread with crunchy peanut butter and honey or jam. Honey-vegan

$3.75

Kiddie Pasta

Chef's Pasta of the day tossed with soy butter and parmesan cheese. Ad marinara or pesto sauce $0.50

$4.75

Little One's Taco

Chicken or tempeh in ranchero sauce on a corn tortilla with cheese. Gluten free - Choose chicken, vegan option - choose tempeh, or mock chicken, sub vegan cheese

$3.95

Top Dog

A tofu hot dog on a whole wheat bun. Vegan option - sub chapati

$4.95

Smoothies

Strawberry Banana Boost

Strawberry, banana, organic apple juice

$3.95

Peach-Ananda

Peach, banana, peach juice

$3.95

Blu Arcturian

Blueberry, banana, organic apple juice

$3.95

Coc-Aloha

Pineapple, banana, pineapple-coconut juice

$3.95

Tropical Calm

Pineapple, banana, papaya juice

$3.95

Strawberry Soother

Strawberry, peach, banana, peach juice

$3.95

Peacha Colada

Peach, pineapple, pineapple-coconut juice

$3.95

Purple Prana

Blueberry, banana, papaya juice

$3.95

Blissful Bella

Strawberry, blueberry, organic apple juice

$3.95

Summer Sunrise

Peach, banana, orange juice

$3.95

Pineapple Blush

Strawberry, pineapple, orange juice

$3.95

Priya Pitaya

Organic Pitaya, pineapple, banana, papaya juice

$4.95

Avatar Acai

Organic Acai, strawberry, banana, organic apple juice

$4.95

Shakes

Vanilla

Vanilla extract, vanilla ice cream, milk

$3.95

Chocolate

Chocolate syrup, vanilla ice cream , milk.

$3.95

Strawberry

Strawberries, vanilla ice cream, milk.

$3.95

Pineapple-Coconut

Pineapples, vanilla ice cream, pineapple-coconut juice

$3.95

Blueberry

Blueberries, vanilla ice cream, pineapple-coconut juice

$3.95

Swami's Carrot

Organic carrot juice, vanilla ice cream, cinnamon and nutmeg.

$3.95

Peanut Butter

Peanut butter, vanilla ice cream, milk

$3.95

ESpresso

Espresso, vanilla ice cream, milk

$3.95

Chocolate Acai

Chocolate syrup, vanilla ice cream, milk, organic acai.

$4.75

Blueberry Pitaya

Blueberries, vanilla ice cream, milk, organic pitaya

$4.75

Desserts

Vanilla Ice Cream (Cup)

No description available

$2.75

Vanilla Soy Ice Cream (Cup)

Add chocolate syrup $0.25

$2.95

Coffee & Tea

Organic Lotus Coffee

No description available

$1.95

Organic Hot Tea

No description available

$1.75

Chai Tea

No description available

$2.25

Hot Chocolate

No description available

$2.25

Passion Fruit Iced Tea

No description available

$1.75

Beverages

Fresh Squeezed Juices - Organic Carrot

No description available

$2.95 - $3.75

Fresh Squeezed Juices - Organic Veggie

Carrot, beet & celery.

$3.95 - $4.50

Fresh Squeezed Juices - Green Veggie

Spinach, cucumber, parsley & celery.

$4.25 - $4.75

Natural Bottled Juices - Organic Apple

No description available

$2.50 - $3.25

Natural Bottled Juices - Orange

No description available

$2.50 - $3.25

Natural Bottled Juices - Peach

No description available

$2.50 - $3.25

Natural Bottled Juices - Organic Lemonade

No description available

$2.50 - $3.25

Natural Bottled Juices - Papaya

No description available

$2.50 - $3.25

Natural Bottled Juices - Pineapple-Coconut

No description available

$2.50 - $3.25

Organic Wheat Grass (oz)

Gluten free is converted into amino acids during sprouting.

$1.25

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