Food truck turned brick-and-mortar restaurant, opened 2013 at The LAB which also houses other restaurants and shops. Offers a large variety of vegan savory bowls and platters plus small plates, appetizers, desserts, and drinks. Example of dishes include taquitos, stuffed shells in marinara, a cheese sandwich, pancakes, kimchi tacos, tofu scramble, enchiladas, churro waffles, and chocolate ganache cake. Open Mon-Sun 11:00am-9:00pm.
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2930 Bristol St (at 73 & 55), Costa Mesa, California, USA, 92626
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Added by spiceislandvegan on 19 Oct 2013
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164 Reviews
First Review by MrsVeganPizza
thetravelingvegan
Points +1245
This is amazing Vegan food - Edit
I love a place that delivers what you think it should give you. Cool casual vibe, alcohol on the menu which is nice. Everything looked good. I wanted to order one of everything. But I had to settle on the mac & cheese 2.0, and two grilled tacos with a chorizo taste. I think it was jackfruit. Love the fermented cabbage on top. Really big portion taco which is how it should be. Food came out quickly but made with care and perfection. Sit outside or inside depending on the weather. If you like Cafe Gratitude you will love this place!
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ScottReutter
Points +249
Amazing food - Edit
Love this place so much. Quality ingredients and a nice ambiance as well. Whether you go for brunch, lunch, or dinner, it's all amazing. Highly recommend the taquitos!
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MConnell
Points +198
Labor Day Stop in - Edit
We had a tremendous meal here with friends on Labor Day Monday. For 4 of us - we had 3 appetizers , and a lunch entree each. We had the Mac N Cheese, Chips and Salsa, and Brussels sprouts.
Read moreI had the BBQ burger which was great with some French fries.
My friends were very impressed with the alcoholic drinks - they were delicious and they had 2 each.
The chocolate mousse was great at the end of the meal.
Pros: Fresh and tasty, Good portions
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Seanlhy
Points +508
Flavors! - Edit
We got the Poke Bowl, Mac and Cheese 2.0, the Nachos, and the Chopple (whatever it’s called).
Read moreEverything was great, but the poke bowl really stood out. Even though it looked the least remarkable, it was so fully of flavor, and I enjoyed the vegan salmon (made of watermelon).
The mac and cheese had a nice creamy consistency, but it didn’t really have much of a “cheesy” taste. The nachos were delicious, and the cheese sauce they used tasted great. I thought the nachos sauce would be a better option for the mac and cheese. Wish there was a little more sauce though since it was pretty dry.
Overall a great experience. Definitely recommend stopping by if you’re in the area!
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jbrower86
Points +26
THE BEST!!! - Edit
Literally the best vegan food in Southern California. We drive over an hour to eat here at least three times a week. BBQ burger is insane. Bibimbap bowl is soooo good. Locals bowl is awesome. I’ve never had anything I didn’t love.
Read morePros: Food, Atmosphere , Wait staff
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Vegan Vagabond
Points +5643
I had a solid meal here - Edit
There were a lot of dining options in the area, but I decided on this place due to its proximity to where I was. I had been here years ago, but really didn’t have much of a recollection good or bad.
Read moreThis is a comfortable place and a neat little area called LAB, an open error, market area with stores and restaurants. It’s interesting and worth a visit. The menu here is small but mighty. I didn’t notice any processed fake meats or cheeses on the menu, which is a plus for me. I ended up getting the Caesar salad and the local bowl. The waiter recommended that I topped the bowl with tofu, but I opted not to add anything to it. It’s up to personal taste, but I felt like the Caesar salad had a bit too much dressing on it. It was very good, but just a little more dressing than I would like. The bowl was great, but I could’ve done without the tortilla strips. 
Service was great. Everybody was friendly and engaging.
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jeacosta74
Points +35
Amazing everything - Edit
Great staff, food is exceptional and atmosphere was very nice
Read morePros: Food (tacos), Dessert , Staff
Cons: Parking can be tough
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mrotis
Points +241
Awesome brunch - Edit
Had the breakfast burrito, Brussels, avocado taco. All were phenomenal. Mac and cheese was decent
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LauraBuchwald
Points +86
I ❤❤❤ this place!!! - Edit
I go with my omni friends all the time. Today I went with my vegetarian mom. It never disappoints. Please support them. The other two locations are gone; we can't lose this one.
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Alex_619
Points +24
Yum! - Edit
The food was so good. Wife and I were in Anaheim for the FitExpo this past weekend. Checked on HappyCow and came across Seabirds in Coast Mesa. Glad we did!
Read moreThe food was FRESH, TASTY and FILLING. Not that “I’ve over eaten and now I want to sleep” feeling either. Our waiter was helpful at answering questions, service was good, and food came out quick, without suffering any flavor.
Def a place to come back to.
I got: PURPLE TAQUITOS (purple potatoes, chipotle sour cream, fermented curtido, almond cotija, cilantro) and the BREAKFAST BURRITO
(tofu scramble, walnut chorizo, tater tots, sauteed peppers & onions, american cheese, hot sauce) added avocado. They did not skimp on the avocado either. The walnut chorizo was so flavorful and the almond cotija was yummy!
Wife: BEER BATTERED AVO TACO
(fried avocado, Seabirds sauce, cabbage, red onion, lime (nf)) and CHIPOTLE FLORENTINE
(polenta cakes topped with organic spinach, avo mash, eggy tofu rounds, smokey chipotle hollandaise and green onion, served with house salad (GF)). The tacos were flavorful well seasoned avocado and was not mushy. The Florentine has so much flavor and everything just worked.
DEF A COME BACK to.
Pros: Flavorful food, Good portions, Good pricing
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Nikki5239
Points +180
I really love this place! - Edit
This was an excellent and cozy little spot with amazing customer service. The food was bursting with flavor and we felt satiated afterwards without that overfull food coma you might experience with other food. We will definitely go back to this restaurant. 😍
Read morePros: Customer service, For bursting with flavor, Good portions and fresh taste
Cons: None
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smartbyheart
Points +17
Delicious vegetarian food - Edit
Yummy vegetarian food and great service
Read morePros: Taste, Portion, Service
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Stratosphere7
Points +108
Really delicious and healthy - Edit
Editors: In a beautiful location, really high quality food, and tons of options. Have even a few times over the past year or two and it gets better every time.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-10-09
Pros: Ambience, Taste, Quality
Cons: Price
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Pilot.lj
Points +1636
Took my non-vegan parents and they loved it - Edit
As the title says! This is a cute spot with outdoor seating and cute vibes indoors. Great food and very approachable for your non-vegan friends/family. Have loved the food both times I went. My non-vegan parents were very impressed.
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bfigs04
Points +250
Maybe the best in SoCal - Edit
So elegant and tasty what’s not to love
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Amyladedada1
Points +832
Went twice in one trip - Edit
It was really delicious here. I loved sitting outside. The staff were very attentive and the food came out fast.
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ronitw
Points +853
Great Dinner - Edit
Returning after ten years. Enjoyed dinner outdoors in the setting sun. Had corn chowder, potato taquitos and taco salad. Enjoyed the apple crumble for dessert! A glass of wine for me, strawberry margarita for my partner. The food was delicious, service friendly.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-04-28
Pros: Delicious food, Friendly service
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ynwa
Points +2356
Outstanding artisanal all Vega. - Edit
Drinks to appetizers, so many great main and desserts. Loved the Tacos. Staff is so friendly and vibe is cool.
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PritamBanerjee
Points +3143
Awesome food, nice ambience and great service - Edit
Went to Seabirds for breakfast. Had the wet breakfast burrito and the waffle. Also had their biscuits and tacos. Loved all the dishes. They allow dogs in the patio, so they enjoyed a lot as well. The restaurant is so well decorated. Our server was very nice as well, he explained everything very well.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-02-09
Pros: Food, Drinks, Ambience and service
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·X·
Points +25449
Seabirds - Edit
I loved it! It’s also in a cool location.
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bEzz
Points +2124
Kids Menu! - Edit
The food and drinks are fresh, flavorful, and delicious. As parents of a young vegan child, we were particularly thrilled to see a legit kids menu, complete with colored pencils for doodling. No spending $20 on a meal they will only eat half of!
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marriedavegan
Points +680
Totally Awesome - Edit
We have eaten here many times as well as the Long Beach location, slightly different menus but mostly the same. The grilled cheese is amazing, we have to get when we come. The purple taquitos are also yummy. I have had the mushroom taco and the fried avocado taco, both delicious. My favorite is the warm cauliflower salad, it’s crunchy and a little spicy and tangy. The butternut squash enchiladas also very good. The stuffed shells are delicious, hard to believe they’re vegan because so creamy. The beets me burger is good, kids like it.
Read moreThe true must have is dessert. The chaffle. It’s churro batter made into a waffle covered in cinnamon Sugar served with ice cream and chocolate or caramel sauce, nuts. AMAZING, whoever thought of this, GENIUS. Definitely a share, it’s big.
Pros: Good variety of types of food, Everything is delicious , The chaffle is a must have
Cons: Generally small portions, Pricey , Parking is awful
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AncientOracle
Points +81
It's VEGAN! - Edit
all freshly made, close to UCI… has an industrial vibe in the restaurant. Parking is Hinky.
Read morePros: All of it
Cons: Parkibg
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LiveWellIdyllwild
Points +1835
Enchiladas Rocked! - Edit
Celebrating their 10th year at this location. Great indoor and outdoor seating with a lot of to-go business.
Read moreEnchiladas are fantastic, as well as their brussel sprout appetizer that didn’t fall apart during cooking. Beet burger came with side of salad or fries and bean side came with enchiladas. A full meal for sure!
Only complaint was that we started with one server and then another server took over. They kinda of forgot about us at the end due to their own confusion.
Pros: Enchilada sauce flavor, Nice side salad with burger
Cons: Oops- kind of forgot about us
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katbar
Points +1661
Lacked flavor - Edit
The breakfast burrito was okay, but not what I expected as it lacked flavor.
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SantoshaNutrition
Points +246
Get the chocolate mousse! - Edit
Everything we tried at Seabirds was fresh and delicious. The food was super clean and homemade, but wasn't lacking flavor at all.
Read moreThe star of the meal was the avo chocolate mousse for dessert. It was decadent and rich, but not heavy and too sweet. The whip cream and gluten free Oreo crumble were perfectly balanced and it is one of the best desserts I have ever eaten.
There are plenty of delicious gluten free options on the menu.
Pros: Gluten free options
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ScottCline
Points +3675
Always delicious! - Edit
I really enjoyed the warm cauliflower salad. Everything is always fresh and delicious. The staff, at times, could be a bit friendlier but the food more than makes up for it.
Read morePros: 100% vegan, Always delicious and fresh
Cons: Staff could be friendlier, Parking can be an issue on busy days
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