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Encuentro Cafe

Venezuelan, Vegan Arepas

Worth ordering: Arepanamed in 11 reviews

Try the La Vegana arepa, which several reviewers specifically recommend.

$$$

Top tips

  • Check the clearly labeled vegan choices on the menu, and ask staff about modifications if needed.
  • Ask for oat milk in a vanilla latte; one reviewer enjoyed this combination with a vegan arepa.
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  • Outdoor seating is available.

People mention

Juice, coffee and guanabana juice.

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Also latte, passion fruit juice and sandwich.

Good for

The vibe: families

Praised for friendly service, generous portions and attentive service.

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Also praised for cozy atmosphere, fast service, lively atmosphere, beautiful interior and good value.

Good to know

  • Gluten-free options
  • Outdoor seating
  • Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast, brunch, lunch, coffee, takeout, quick bites

About

La Vegana arepa and Venezuelan corn-based dishes give this Old Town-area cafe a distinct choice for a vegan breakfast or brunch, alongside a broader menu with meat and dairy. Reviews mention oat milk vanilla lattes, a cozy outdoor seating area, and warm, attentive service; one recent diner found a meal of one arepa and a soda expensive.

Vegan menu

No dishes listed yet.

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3941 Mason St, San Diego, CA 92110

Opening hours

Monday
09:00–14:00
Tuesday
09:00–14:00
Wednesday
09:00–14:00
Thursday
09:00–14:00
Friday
09:00–19:00
Saturday
08:00–19:00
Sunday
08:00–15:00

the food

4.7 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

  • Good food
  • Great service
  • Good atmosphere
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How we rank

eating vegan

Very vegan-friendly

vegan options
Some · 3–5 dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Knowledgeable
protein
beans
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