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Top tips

  • Order the GOAST Toast, made with vegan goat cheese, tomato jelly, and balsamic.
  • Good to know: Check food availability later in the day: one reviewer found the kitchen closed around 1 p.m. and couldn't order burritos.
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  • Try the vegan Belgian waffles or waffle sandwich; reviewers called these favorites.
  • Ask for oat milk in coffee drinks; a reviewer noted there was no extra charge.
  • Seating is limited, with about five small indoor tables and a couple outside, so plan for a compact space.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention belgian waffles, goast toast and toast.

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Also waffle egg taco and waffle sandwich.

Good for

The vibe: work & study The vibe: relaxing

Praised for friendly service, beautiful interior and cozy atmosphere.

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Also praised for affordable, lively atmosphere, laptop-friendly, attentive service and fast service.

Good to know

  • Outdoor seating
  • Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast, coffee, takeout, quick bites

About

Torque is a small, coffee-focused shop with a nostalgic mid-century feel, local art, counter seating, and a few indoor and outdoor tables. Vegan picks include Belgian waffles, the Avo’Cate Toast, GOAST Toast with vegan goat cheese, and an Impossible breakfast sandwich; baristas can also tailor drinks with plant milk, which reviewers say has no surcharge.

Vegan menu

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Torque Coffee · dine-in · 3 dishes

More options may be available. Other dishes on this menu are still being checked.

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3459 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92104

Opening hours

Monday
07:00–14:00
Tuesday
07:00–14:00
Wednesday
07:00–14:00
Thursday
07:00–14:00
Friday
07:00–14:00
Saturday
08:00–15:00
Sunday
08:00–15:00

the food

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From recent reviews, out of 5.

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How we rank

eating vegan

Outstanding for vegans

vegan options
Many · 5–10 dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Knowledgeable

Good to know: Vegan options aren't always available.

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