Cambria, a small town on California's Central Coast, is a favorite stop for tourists on their way to or from Hearst Castle, six miles north. Cambria has few strictly vegan or vegetarian options, though more are available in Morro Bay, about a 30-minute drive north.
Robin's remains in the old home where it opened in 1983. Though not a pure vegan restaurant, it provides vegan and gluten-free options---such as stir-fry, sandwiches and salads---on its lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch menus. Robin's quiet, informal dining room features a fireplace, and there's also an outdoor patio surrounded by vines and flowers. Robin's is open for lunch every day and for dinner Thursdays to Sundays; take-out is available.
Robin's Restaurant
4095 Burton Drive
Cambria, CA 93428
805-927-5007
robinsrestaurant.com
Shine Cafe, 21 miles north of Cambria in Morro Bay, has been providing what its website calls "a healthy alternative" since 1973. The cafe is located inside Sunshine Health Foods and offers vegan and vegetarian cuisine made with local and organic ingredients. Shine is open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Mondays through Fridays, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays. On Sundays from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., it offers "live" or raw foods.
Shine Cafe
415 Morro Bay Blvd.
Morro Bay, CA 93442
805-771-8344
sunshinehealthfoods-shinecafe.com
This deli serves fresh sandwiches and juices, smoothies and homemade soups. It features some vegetarian or vegan dishes, has a full bar, an outdoor patio, and is kid-friendly. Readers of the ChefMoz Dining Guide recommend the wild rice, organic lemonade and the Mother Nature Veggie among the healthy options.
Cambria Courtyard Deli
604 Main St.
Cambria, CA 93428
805-927-3833
