Val's Vegan Kitchen

First time eating here and the experience was very weird and uncomfortable. No one greeted my family and there were menus next to the register and plenty of open tables, so we just sat down. (We found out later we weren't allowed to sit there.) Ordering at the register was awkward because the cashier didn't want to give me my change. It was 81 cents and she didn't have enough quarters so she wanted to just give me nothing. I had to ask twice for my change. Very unprofessional. When the food arrived, the server hesitated to give us our food because the table we sat at didn't belong to them. Apparently the table belonged to Donna Jean (1 building has 3 different restaurants in it) and the server had to go ask if we could stay at the table, despite our food being ready and literally in their hands. Val's Kitchen only has 4 small tables inside that are theirs. We were allowed to stay at the table we were at and ate our food. Which was yummy, but very expensive. Wouldn't go back soley because of the prices. Finished our food and then our drinks finally came out. 2 smoothies took way too long to come out. I literally finished my meal before the smoothie arrived. We finished our meal and left, but the entire experience was enough for me and my family to have no desire to return. The staff was not friendly, it cost over $70 to feed 3 people, and sharing a building with multiple businesses with no greeter is a huge mistake. Making your consumer feel guilty for taking a table that we weren't allowed to sit at and not being notified by any staff until our food was out is just plain wrong. Val's Vegan Kitchen seriously needs to hire more staff and provide better training to their employees because I was not impressed.

just want to take a moment to recognize Diana at Val’s Vegan Kitchen in San Diego. I’m very sensitive to what I eat and have to be careful with ingredients so I don’t get sick. Before placing my online order, I called with a few questions, and Diana was incredibly patient and kind. She didn’t rush me at all. She walked me through the ingredients, answered everything clearly, and made sure I felt comfortable with what I was ordering. After I placed the order, I realized I needed to make a couple of changes. She handled it quickly and without hesitation. That level of care really stood out to me. It honestly felt like the kind of customer service you experience at Chick-fil-A intentional, warm, and consistent. And the food tastes great. Fresh, flavorful, and exactly what I was hoping for. Diana represents this restaurant so well. Employees like her make people want to come back. She truly deserves recognition and honestly, a raise for the way she goes above and beyond. Grateful for the experience.

Val’s Vegan Kitchen is an absolute gem. The food is consistently delicious, fresh, and thoughtfully prepared, you can really taste the care that goes into every dish. Whether you’re vegan or not, the flavors stand on their own and never feel like a compromise. The atmosphere is welcoming, the service is kind and attentive, and it’s clear this place is driven by passion, not just business. I love supporting vegan spots that truly get it, and Val’s Vegan Kitchen does just that. Highly recommend stopping in and supporting this amazing local spot 🌱💚