• Ocean Beach Grows Roots

  Filed under Eatable, Restaurant Reviews
  Mar 31

  

  One of the latest small vegetarian restaurants to open in San Diego is Roots Cafe.  It is literally a hole in the wall establishment with a nicely appointed order window.  Tables and chairs are on the sidewalk adjacent to parking meters…but this is OB, a funky and down home surfer town still embracing its late 60′s heyday. Roots Organic Cafe is a vegetarian spot, fitting nicely among the tourist shops, surf shops, trinket boutiques, antique stores and tattoo parlors.  We ordered carryout for four and walked around town while waiting for the food to be assembled. Anticipation escalated as we took the obligatory 20 minute drive (here, everything takes twenty minutes).  We opened the biodegradable and recyclable containers to see four beautifully fresh sandwich wraps garnished with organic salad greens, sliced beets and fresh flowers.  The Thai peanut and soy chicken wrap was very good.  The Burrito was fresh and flavorful but lacked zip while the artichoke sandwich was simply delicious.  The Green Wrap was intriguing, a fresh collard green with avocado, lettuce and soaked bulgur wheat.  Prices were very reasonable, 7.50 for and full size wrap, making it a good alternative for a quick lunch.  We are looking forward to the next OB junket.

  

  Politically incorrect seashell shop down the street from Roots.

   

  
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