While down south for the holidays, I picked up take-out from Bliss Cafe. They’re a tiny, all vegan place in downtown San Luis Obispo, CA. The “yogi style, karma free” menu offers wholesome raw and cooked food, sourced locally and organically whenever possible and as close to zero-waste as possible.
Since I couldn’t decide on what to get, the Peace Plate ($10) seemed like a great choice. I got to try a little bit of everything – eggplant parmesan, grain of the day with a chutney, curry vegetable and a side salad.
The eggplant parmesan was delicious – the flavor of the marina sauce and eggplant really comes through. The grain of the day by itself was nicely seasoned with bonus spiciness from the chutney.
The side salad wasn’t your typical pile of lettuce with a token piece of tomato thrown on top. It’s like a real salad – lettuce, carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes, red cabbage in a creamy dressing with a bit of nutritional yeast taste.
I also couldn’t resist trying a dessert – a pecan banana cream pie ($6). I’m not exactly sure of the name but it sure tasted good. Light and not overly sweet, it’s more than enough to satisfy a sweet tooth.
Very reasonably priced for the amount of food received, I had enough for two meals. The people working there are also super nice. So happy to have such an awesome vegan option in SLO town.
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Hey Chow, hope you enjoyed your holidays! That banana, pecan cream pie looks magnificent. Food bling! I am left a little ashamed upon reading your post though (boo!) I saw you said it was enough for two meals ?! I really need to look at my portion sizes (blushing.
Is SLO the place with bubble-gum alley? Sorry to bring up something so gross but..just wonderin’
Extremely Happy 2012 to you x
What an appropriate name- Certainly sounds heavenly! I’m not one to order pies when eating out [ever] but I’d totally spring for a slice of that one.
India-leigh – I don’t know if you should feel ashamed – it was a lot of food. There’s more in the box that’s not shown. :-) Yes, bubble gum alley is in downtown SLO, but easily avoided if it’s too gross to see.
Hannah – I normally don’t order desserts either but the pie just looked too good to pass up and it’s vegan. You don’t see that too often. :-)
Bliss Cafe was closed during my last weekend trip to SLO. :( I’ll have to check it out next time. Everything looks so good!
Always nice to find a place like that, and an added bonus that it’s reasonably priced!
I happen to know, and love, the couple that runs this restaurant.
(Have forwarded them this lovely review)
They are both such amazing spirits.
Glad you found this little gem.
The peace plate looks like the right choice to me, as does the pie. If I ever find myself in SLO, I’ll know where to eat. Now I’m going to look for your reviews of SF restaurants, because I’m headed there for a visit soon.
Tiffany – That’s a bummer. I’ve been meaning to try them out, so glad they were opened when I was in the area.
VegSpinz – Yes, it’s always good to know I can zip in and grab some yummy food.
in2insight – Lucky you! Everyone there seems super nice.
Andrea – The food totally seems like something you would like. :-)