Brianna Bukowski
Very nice people and a cute place, so I do want to start with that. I also do not usually leave negative reviews, but this was unfortunately some of the worst vegan food I have had.
I ordered the vegan taco and could only eat about half. It was basically a tortilla with a large pile of raw vegetables and some tempeh on top. The tempeh was not like typical tempeh at all. It was very wet, unseasoned, and honestly tasted pretty unpleasant.
I understand this is a health-focused café, but there was almost no seasoning and only a light drizzle of sauce, so the whole thing tasted extremely bland. It ended up feeling more like a plain vegetable pile than an actual taco.
The staff were very kind and the place itself is cute, which is why this was disappointing. Maybe other menu items like the sandwiches are better, but I would definitely skip the taco.
… moreRachaell Wood
What happened to the beautiful spring rolls ? These were a favorite treat of mine when visiting the coast.. but after today sadly I am in search of something new. Rolls were FULL of carrots. No cabbage at all. And just a small amount of avocado, 4 slices in each roll. Tempeh was sparse and buried inside the carrots. Really bummed about this experience.
… moreNiti
Visited Shine Cafe and found it to be just okay. The food was pretty average – I tried the TLT and a bagel, and while they were both edible, neither had much flavor to speak of. It felt like something was missing that could have made the dishes stand out. The atmosphere didn’t help either; none of the staff seemed particularly enthusiastic, which took away from the overall vibe. Overall, it’s an acceptable spot if you’re in a pinch, but there’s nothing here that would make me rush back.
… moreKira Smith
I <3 Shine Cafe! I wish I could eat their spring rolls every day! Yum!
… moreGunjan Asher
Lovely place with lots of vegan options
Loved it.
The juice blends were refreshing fresh and great combinations.
The breakfast taco was extremely flavourful and it was great to have a vegan pancake which was made with healthy buckwheat.
The bagel sandwich was delicious too.
We took a take out of vegan tiramisu and chocolate and strawberry balls which was awesome.
Love this small vegan vegetarian cafe with its lovely friendly staff and service.
Must visit if in Morro bay.
… moreCrystal Ignacio
We ordered the tempeh tacos, black bean tostada, jackfruit carnitas street tacos, t.l.t., Asian slaw salad and spring rolls. The Asian salad was drenched in dressing, way too much. The spring rolls fell apart so easily. Maybe they should be double wrapped. The tacos lacked flavor or some seasoning. The only dish that was finished was the t.l.t. Disappointing meals. FYI any order over $80 has a 20% additional surcharge. So the meal came out to almost $120 for 4 people and 3 drinks. Not worth it.
… moreRhiannon Chae
Love the health! We got the spring rolls and they were so good! Definitely gonna be going back!
2025: TLT Sandwich and a gluten/dairy free chocolate chip cookie!
… moreJoel A.
I’m not even a vegetarian and this is my go to lunch spot in MB. The food quality is top tier, you always feel great after eating here. Their sauces are unparalleled, smoothies delish, and prices are very fair! I recommend spring rolls
… moreSean Pringle
Great vibe. Food is wonderful. The Tempe Rueben and spring rolls are amazing. Everything tastes very fresh. Friendly service and excellent atmosphere. Will be back!!
… moreMaureen San
Found this lil gem on my gluten free app. I enjoyed my meal and the music. The staff was knowledgeable about gluten free and best part was I had a vegan meal with lots of flavor and immunity shot. I love Morro Bay and can’t wait to try the buckwheat pancakes.
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