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Lotus Cafe & Juice Bar
765 S Coast Highway 101
Encinitas, CA 92024
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Main Menu
Vegetarian Entrees
Add a small side salad to any entree $2.95
Encinitas Veggie Grill
Grilled fresh seasonal vegetable with balsamic vinaigrette served over organic brown rice
vegan
gluten-free
- $8.75
- Add Sauteed Organic tofu or Tempeh (Vegan) $9.95
- Add Grilled Chicken (Gluten Free) $9.95
Nourishing Natural
Fresh seasonal vegetables steamed, served over organic brown rice , with tahini-ginger sauce. can be made vegan-omit tahini-ginger sauce. Gluten free-omit tahini-ginger sauce
gluten-free
- $8.75
- Add Cheese or Vegan Cheese (Gluten Free) $9.20
- Add Sauteed Organic Tofu or Temph (Vegan) $9.75
- Add Grilled Mock Chicken (Vegan) $9.95
- Add Grilled Chicken (Gluten Free) $9.95
Veggie Stuffed Spud
$7.95
Baked potato topped with steamed veggies, and cheddar cheese or tahini-ginger sauce. Gluten Free-omit tahini-ginger sauce. can be honey-vegan-sub vegan cheese (sauce has honey). can be made vegan- also sub tahini sauce with tofu dill
gluten-free
Tempting Tamale
$8.75
NON-GMO corn, green chiles, pinto beans, ground peanut and garlic wrapped in corn masa with ranchero sauce and sour cream. with rise, black beans and a salad garnish. can be made vegan-omit sour cream
Yogi Bliss
$7.95
Organic tofu sauteed in ginger-soy sauce, with organic brown rice and salad garnish
vegan
Veggie Stir Fry
Fresh seasonal veggie stir fried in a ginger-soy sauce served over organic brown rice
vegan
- $8.95
- Add Sauteed Organic Tofu or Tempeh (Vegan) $9.95
Nirvana Burrito
$8.95
Sauteed veggie, pinto beans and organic rice wrapped in an organic whole wheat chapati topped with ranchero sauce, cheese, sour cream and guacamole with salad garnish. can be made vegan- sub vegan cheese, omit sour cream
Black Bean Enchiladas
$8.95
Organic NON-GMO corn tortillas stuffed with black bean rice and cheese, with mild enchiladas sauce, sour cream and guacamole with salad garnish. can be made vegan- sub vegan cheese, omit sour cream
gluten-free
Stuffed Veggie Quesadilla
$8.95
Organic whole wheat chapati stuffed with sauteed veggie and cheese, topped with guacamole, salad and sour cream with salad garnish. can be made vegan-sub vegan cheese, omit sour cream
Ganesh's Veggie Tacos
Sauteed veggie on organic NON-GMO corn tortillas with cheese topped with shredded lettuce and sprouts with chips an salsa. can be made vegan-sub vegan cheese
gluten-free
- $7.95
- Beans and Rice (Vegan & Gluten Free) $1.50
Tempeh Tacos
Organic soy tempeh in ranchero sauce on organic NON-GMO corn tortillas with cheese, shredded lettuce and sprouts with chips & salsa. van be made vegan-sub vegan cheese
- $7.95
- Beans and Rice (Vegan & Gluten Free) $1.50
Indian Curry Bowl
Fresh steamed veggies in an Indian curry sauce served over organic brown rice with an organic whole wheat chapati
vegan
- $8.95
- Add Sauteed Organic Tofu or Tempeh (Vegan) $9.95
Chicken & Fish
Add a Small Side Salad to Any Entree $2.95
Chicken-Stuffed Spud
$8.95
Baked potato stuffed with chicken in ranchero sauce topped with sour cream & guacamole with salad garnish
gluten-free
Chicken Enchiladas
$8.95
Organic NON-GMO corn tortillas stuffed with ranchero chicken, black beans, organic rice, and cheese topped with ranchero sauce, sour cream and guacamole. with salad garnish
gluten-free
Carlsbad Quesadilla
$8.95
Organic whole wheat chapati stuffed with ranchero chicken and cheese, topped with salsa, sour cream and guacamole with salad garnish
Escondido Burrito
$8.95
Chicken ranchero sauce, pinto beans and organic rice in an organic whole wheat chapati topped with ranchero sauce, cheese, guacamole, and sour cream with salad garnish
Chicken Tacos
Chicken in an ranchero salsa on organic NON-GMO corn tortillas with cheese, topped with shredded lettuce. with chips and salsa. van be made vegan-sub mock chicken and vegan cheese
gluten-free
- $8.95
- Beans & Rice (Vegan & Gluten Free) $1.50
Neptune Fish Tacos
Fish fillet sauteed in ranchero salsa on organic NON-GMO corn tortillas with cheese, shredded carrot, cabbage and lime. with cheese & salsa
gluten-free
- $8.95
- Beans & Rice (Gluten Free)
MT. Palomar Stir Fry
$9.95
Grilled chicken, stir fried with fresh seasonal vegetables in a ginger-soy sauce. served over organic brown rice. gluten free-sub steamed veggies. can be made vegan-sub mock chicken
gluten-free
Fish Special
After 5 PM. Fresh catch of the day with organic brown rice and steamed vegetables. Check with kitchen if fish sauce is gluten free
Pasta
Moonlight Pasta
$8.95
Pasta of the day tossed with fresh homemade marinara and Parmesan cheese or pesto and feta cheese, served with a salad garnish and garlic bread. contains nuts
Swami's Lasagna
$8.95
Veggie lasagna of Spinach pasta, ricotta cheese, fresh vegetables and marinara sauce with garlic bread
Pasta Special
After 5 PM. Chef's choice of pasta with homemade sauce served with a salad garnish and garlic bread
- Market Price
Fresh Squeezed Juices
Organic Carrot
gluten-free
- 12 oz $2.95
- 16 oz $3.75
Organic Veggie
Carrot, beat & celery
gluten-free
- 12 oz $3.95
- 16 oz $4.50
Daily Greens
Spinach, cucumber, parsley, celery & green apple
gluten-free
- 12 oz $4.50
- 16 oz $4.95
Organic Wheat Grass
$1.25
Gluten Free Gluten is converted into amino acids during sprouting
gluten-free
Drinks
Natural Bottled Juice's
Organic apple, Peach, Papaya, Orange, Organic Lemonade, Pineapple-Coconut
gluten-free
- 12 oz $2.50
- 16 oz $3.25
Organic Wheat Grass, oz
$1.25
Gluten Free- Gluten is converted into amino acids during sprouting
gluten-free
Coffee & Tea
Organic Lotus Coffee
$1.95
gluten-free
Organic Hot Tea
$1.75
gluten-free
Chai Tea
$2.25
gluten-free
Hot Chocolate
$2.25
gluten-free
Passion Fruit Iced Tea
$1.75
gluten-free
Desserts
Add Chocolate Syrup $0.25. We have a wonderful selection fresh-baked vegan and gluten free creations. please check the desert case or ask to cashier
Vanilla Ice Cream
gluten-free
- Cup $2.75
Vanilla Soy Ice Cream
gluten-free
- Cup $2.95
Breakfast
Huevos Rancheros
$8.95
Served all day. Two free-range on organic corn tortillas, with homemade ranchero sauce, cilantro & jack cheese. served with organic brown rice, beans, guacamole & sour cream
gluten-free
Two Eggs As-You-Like
$6.95
Served all day. Two free-range eggs with breakfast potatoes. served with 8-grain toast and jam. sub tortillas or gluten free bread
gluten-free
Acai or Pitaya Bowl
$6.95
Served all day. Organic acai or pitaya blended with apple juice or soy, blueberries and banana; topped with fresh fruit, coconut, organic granola and honey. Vegan with honey, Gluten Free-omit granola, can be made vegan-omit honey
gluten-free
Three Egg Omelet
Served all day. Three free-range eggs and 2 veggies of your choice with breakfast potatoes. with 8-grain toast and jam. Gluten Free-sub tortillas or gluten free bread. Veggie Choice; mushrooms, spinach, bell pepper, tomato, broccoli, red onion , black olives, squash, zucchini
gluten-free
- $7.95
- Add Cheese $0.75
Fried Egg Sandwich
Served all day. Two free range eggs, garlic mayo, lettuce and tomato on toasted 9-grain bread, served with organic Non-GMO blue corn chips
- $6.45
- Add Cheese $0.75
Vegan Tofu Scramble
$7.95
Served all day. Savory tofu scramble sauteed in spices and olive oil and 2 veggies of your choice. served with breakfast potatoes and your choice of soy sausage or bacon. Veggie choice: mushrooms, spinach, bell pepper, tomato, broccoli, red onion , black olives, squash, zucchini
vegan
Balboa Burrito
$6.75
Served all day. Free-range scrambled eggs, cheese, break- fast potatoes, avocado and salsa fresca in an organic whole wheat chapati. Add Turkey bacon or sausage or soy bacon or sausage -$7.95
Vegan Breakfast Burrito
$6.75
Served all day. Tofu scramble, vegan cheese, breakfast potatoes, avocado and salsa fresca in an organic whole wheat chapati
vegan
Buckwheat Pancakes
$8.95
Served Until 1 Pm Daily. Three vegan buckwheat pancakes topped with seasonal fruit and real maple syrup on the side
vegan
gluten-free
Buckwheat Pancakes Combo
$8.95
Served Until 1 Pm Daily. Two vegan buckwheat pancakes, two eggs any style, breakfast potatoes and your choice of Turkey bacon or sausage OR soy bacon or sausage. Gluten Free- omit soy bacon or soy sausage
French Toast
$8.95
Served Until 1 Pm Daily. 8-grain bread dipped in egg batter, spiced with cinnamon and vanilla, topped with seasonal fruit and real maple syrup on the side
French Toast Combo
$8.95
Served Until 1 Pm Daily. One piece of French Toast, two egg any style, breakfast potatoes and your choice of Turkey bacon or sausage or soy bacon or sausage
Breakfast for Little Ones
French Toast or Pancakes
$5.25
Served with seasonal fruit and real maple syrup on the side
Two Eggs As-You-Like
$5.25
Served with seasonal fruit and toast.
Breakfast Sides
Turkey Bacon or Sausage
$2.50
gluten-free
Soy/Veggie Bacon or Sausage
$2.50
vegan
Breakfast Potatoes
$2.75
Sweet Potato or Regular. Sauteed with peppers and onions
vegan
Two Eggs any Style
$3.50Seasonal Fruit
$3.50
vegan
8-Grain Toast & Jam
$1.95
Vegan with honey
Gluten Free Toast & Jam
$2.45
gluten-free
Vegan Buckwheat Pancake (1)
$1.95Appetizers
Natural Homemade Soups
made fresh in our kitchen every morning with love. served with 8-grain bread.** one soup is always vegan and one is usually gluten free. can be made vegan- sub tortillas. Gluten Free- sub tortillas
gluten-free
- Cup $2.95
- Bowl $3.95
Hearty Vegetarian Chili
cheddar cheese* & fresh onion on top, with a side of corn bread & honey butter. Can be made vegan- sub vegan cheese, sub tortillas. Gluten Free- sub tortillas
gluten-free
- Cup $3.75
- Bowl $4.75
Cilantro Chipotle Hummus And Pita
$5.50
tasty spread made of ground garbanzo, sesame seeds, olive oil, lemon & garlic, cilantro and chipotle peppers served with wedges of whole wheat pita bread. Gluten Free- sub tortillas or Gluten Free bread for pita
vegan
gluten-free
Cardiff Quesadillas
$5.50
Organic whole wheat chapati grilled with jack and cheddar cheese, and topped with sour cream, guacamole, & salsa. can be made vegan- sub vegan cheese, omit sour cream. Gluten Free- sub tortillas for chapati
gluten-free
Guacamole With Chips
$5.95
avocado dip served with organic Non-GMO blue corn chips and salsa
vegan
gluten-free
Nachos Grands
$7.95
Organic Non-GMO blue corn chips topped with black beans, organic brown rice, olives red onion, cheese, salsa, guacamole, and sour cream. van be made vegan - sub vegan cheese, omit sour cream
gluten-free
Nachos Chiquitos
$5.50
Organic Non-GMO blue corn chips topped with cheese, sour cream, salsa and guacamole. can be made vegan- sub vegan cheese, omit sour cream
gluten-free
Chips And Salsa
$4.50
Organic Non-GMO blue corn chips and homemade salsa
vegan
gluten-free
For Little Ones
Served with organic Non-GMO blue corn chips and salsa (vegan)
Kiddie Quesadilla
$4.25
Organic whole wheat chapati, filled with jack and cheddar cheese. van be made vegan- sub vegan cheese. Gluten Free- sub tortillas
gluten-free
Indigo Child's Wrap
$4.25
Organic whole wheat chapati folded over pinto beans and cheddar cheese. van be made vegan- sub vegan cheese. Gluten Free- sub tortillas
gluten-free
Kiddie Grilled Cheese
$3.75
On crust less 8-grain bread with jack and cheddar cheese. vegan with honey- sub vegan cheese
P B & Honey or Jam
$3.75
On crust less 8-grain bread with crunchy peanut butter and honey or jam. vegan with honey
Kiddie Pasta
Chef's pasta of the day tossed with soy butter and Parmesan cheese
- $4.75
- Add Marinara of Pesto Sauce $0.50
Little One;s Taco
$3.95
Chicken or organic tempeh in ranchero sauce on an organic Non-GMO corn tortilla with cheese. Gluten Free- choose chicken. van be made vegan- choose tempeh, or much chicken, sub vegan cheese
gluten-free
Top Dog
$4.95
A tofu dog on a whole wheat bun. can be made vegan- sub chapati
Burgers & Sandwiches
Served With organic Non-GMO Blue Corn Chips And Salsa (vegan). Add A Small Side Salad To Any Entree $2.95. All burgers are serve on a whole wheat bun with lettuce, tomato, grilled onion and 1,000 island dressing. van be honey-vegan-sub 8-grain bread, alternative dressing. gluten free- sub corn tortillas or Gluten Free bread, add -$0.50. Add cheese or vegan cheese -$0.50. Add portobello -$1
Lotus Burger
$7.25
a seasoned, textured soy patty. can be honey vegan
Gandhi Burger
$7.25
Organic, vegan veggie patty with a unique blend of whole grains and spice. can be honey vegan
Shanti Burger
$7.25
tempeh vegan veggie patty. can be made honey vegan. Gluten Free-sub corn tortillas
gluten-free
Beacons Turkey Burger
$7.25
Char-broiled ground turkey patty
Vegi chili Dog
$6.95
A tofu hot dog on a whole wheat bun with our homemade vegetarian chili, cheese and onions. can be made vegan- sub corn tortilla, sub vegan cheese
Pipes Pita
$7.25
Falafel balls, organic lettuce, cilantro chipotle hummus, tomatoes, and shredded carrots with tahini-ginger sauce. In a whole wheat pita. vegan with honey. van be mad vegan-omit tahini sauce
Shiva Pita
$7.95
Grilled natural chicken tenders or veggie mock chicken in a light marinade, with organic lettuce, tomato, and red onion in a whole wheat pita with dijon mustard. van be made vegan
Artichoke Pesto Chicken
$8.25
Grilled chicken tenders or veggie mock chicken with an artichoke pesto, jack cheese, grilled onion, lettuce, tomato and garlic mayo on a whole wheat bun. contains nuts
Char-Broiled Eggplant & Red Pepper
$7.95
With feta cheese, pesto and spinach on 8-grain bread. contains nuts
Grilled Portobello
$7.95
Marinated, grilled portobello mushrooms with jack cheese, grilled onions, tomato, pesto and garlic mayo, on 8-grain bread. contains nuts
Grilled Cheese
$6.45
The classic with jack and cheddar cheese and tomatoes on 8-grain bread. can be honey vegan
Avocado Heaven
$7.45
Avocado with lettuce, tomato, cucumber & red onion on 8-grain bread with garlic mayo. can be honey vegan- omit mayo
Poseidon's Dream
Chunk albacore tuna mixed mayo, pickle relish and onion with lettuce, tomato on 8-grain bread with dijon mustard
- $7.45
- Make it Melt $0.75
The Pilgrim
$7.45
Fresh home-roasted turkey breast with lettuce, tomato, red onion on 8-grain bread with dijon mustard and garlic mayo. can be honey vegan-sub mock Turkey alternative dressing
Fried Egg
Two free range eggs, garlic mayo, lettuce and tomato on toasted 8-grain bread
- $6.45
- Add Cheese $0.75
Combo Plates
Soup Bowl And Salad
$7.25
With Lotus Salad. Served with 8-grain bread. vegan with honey. van be made vegan-sub trotilla. one soup is always vegan and one is usually Gluten Free
1/2 Sandwich & Soup Bowl
$7.45
1/2 sandwich with your choice avocado, vegetarian mock turkey, albacore tuna, or roasted turkey breast. can be honey vegan- w/vegan soup, see sandwiches for modifications. sub char-broiled eggplant/red pepper or grilled portobello 1/2 sandwich add -$0.50
1/2 Sandwich and Salad
$7.45
1/2 sandwich with your choice avocado, vegetarian mock turkey, albacore tuna, or roasted turkey breast. with lotus salad. can be honey-vegan-w/vegan soup, see sandwiches for modifications. Char-broiled eggplant/red pepper o grilled portobello 1/2 sandwich add -$0.50
Salad
Homemade Dressings: Lemon Herb (vegan with honey, gluten free), Tofu Dill (vegan), Italian (vegan & gluten free), Ranch, Tahini (vegan), Balsamic Vinaigrette (vegan or gluten free), Or Caesar
Soulful Salad
Variety of organic baby leaf lettuce with carrots, red onion, jicama, red cabbage, radish, tomato, and organic sunflower sprouts
vegan
gluten-free
- $7.25
- Add Albacore Tuna Salad $1.95
- Half Salad $4.95
Hidden Valley
mixed organic greens topped with organic brown rice, carrots, feta cheese, tomato, radish, and guacamole. can be made vegan- sub vegan cheese
- $7.95
- Half Salad $5.25
Spiritual Spinach
with carrots, olives, artichoke hearts, radish, feta cheese, veggie-bacon bits and organic sunflower sprouts. can be made vegan-sub vegan cheee
- $7.95
- Half Salad $5.25
Lotus Caesar
mixed organic greens with tomato, avocado, croutons, Parmesan cheese and vegetarian Caesar dressing
- Half Salad $5.25
- With OrganicTofu or Tempeh $9.45
- Vegetarian Mock Chicken $9.45
- Blackened Chicken $9.95
- $4.95
Chapati
$7.95
Baked organic whole wheat chapati topped with black beans, rice, mixed organic greens, carrots, organic sunflower sprouts, jicama, radish, salsa, sour cream and guacamole
Harvest
$8.95
Grilled seasonal veggies with balsamic vinaigrette on a bed of organic baby greens with carrot, tomato, radish and jicama
vegan
gluten-free
Cosmic Cobb
$8.95
Organic greens with feta cheese, veggie-bacon bits, roasted turkey or veggie mock turkey, tomatoes avocado and organic sunflower sprouts. van be made vegan- sub vegan cheese, sub mock turkey
Cranberry Walnut Salad
$7.95
Spinach, organic greens, cranberries, walnuts, blue cheese with balsamic vinaigrette. can be made vegan- sub vegan cheese
gluten-free
Greek Salad
$7.95
Organic romaine lettuce, cucumbers, tomato, feta cheese, onion and black olives with Italian dressing. can be made vegan- sub vegan cheese
Daily Special Salad
Salad Add-ons & Sides
Fresh Avocado
vegan
gluten-free
- Market Price
Hard Boiled Egg
$1.95
Free Range
gluten-free
Sauteed Organic Tofu or Tempeh
$2.95
Stream or saute in olive oil only for gluten free
vegan
Mock Chicken
$2.95
vegan
Grilled Portobello
$2.50
vegan
gluten-free
Chunk Albacore Tuna
gluten-free
- cup $2.95
Roasted Turkey
gluten-free
- Cup $2.95
Turkey Burger Patty
$3.95
gluten-free
Grilled Chicken
$2.95
gluten-free
Grilled Wild Salmon
$6.95
gluten-free
Tempeh Ranchero
vegan
gluten-free
- Cup $2.95
Chicken Ranchero
$2.95
gluten-free
Sauteed fish W/Ranchero Salsa
$3.95
gluten-free
A La Carte Non-Gmo Tamale/Enchilada
$3.95Grilled Veggies W/Balsamic
$4.95
vegan
gluten-free
Steamed Veggies
vegan
gluten-free
- Cup $2.95
- Bowl $3.95
Stir Fry Veggies
vegan
- Cup $2.95
- Bowl $3.95
Black or Pinto Beans
vegan
gluten-free
- Cup $2.50
- Bowl $3.50
Organic Brown Rice
vegan
gluten-free
- Cup $2.95
- Bowl $3.95
Baked Sweet/Reg Potato
$3.50
vegan
gluten-free
Salsa
vegan
gluten-free
- Cup $1.75
- Bowl $2.75
Guacamole
vegan
gluten-free
- Side $0.95
- Cup $3.50
Hummus
vegan
gluten-free
- Side $0.95
- Cup $3.50
Corn Bread
$1.95
W/Honey Butter
Wedge of 8-grain Bread
$1.25
Vegan with honey
Garlic Bread
$1.95Garlic Bread
$2.25
gluten-free
Organic Whole Wheat Chapati (1)
$0.95
vegan
Pita Bread (1)
$1.50
vegan
Organic Non-Gmo Blue Corn Chips with Salsa
$2.95
vegan
gluten-free
Organic Non-Gmo Corn Tortillas (3)
$1.50
vegan
gluten-free
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General Info
Hours
Monday:
11:00am - 9:00pm
Tuesday:
11:00am - 9:00pm
Wednesday:
11:00am - 9:00pm
Thursday:
11:00am - 9:00pm
Friday:
11:00am - 9:00pm
Saturday:
11:00am - 9:00pm
Sunday:
11:00am - 9:00pm
About Us
Lotus Cafe is dedicated to serving fresh, natural, healthy food at affordable prices, prepared with love, simplicity, and a joyful heart.
Our ingredients are sourced with care and are always natural.
We appreciate your patronage and wish you radiant well-being and happiness.