Peace Pies Raw Food Cafe - Ocean Beach

I arrived at Peace Pies and ordered the tuna wrap. I always tip 20-25% hoping to lift the kitchen staff’s spirits, as they are always openly miserable. My order came with just a few broken kale chips and a wrap that was not prepared on the spot. It was really soggy. The wrap was smaller, as well. I’m raw vegan. It seemed right to support this place. I just don’t want to anymore.

What an absolute gem. If I lived nearby, I'd ask the staff to hurry up and give me a nickname because I'd be a regular like clockwork. Alas, I don't live nearby. A stellar stop should you find yourself driving between Los Angeles and San Diego, or thereabouts. Like I did. If you do live close, lucky you. Newly introduced, I didn't know where to start. I asked about fan favorites and was directed to the mushroom quesadilla. "Everyone on Yelp loves it." Well goddamn. Feel free to include me on the "everyone" list. A tough task, creating a raw quesadilla that can stand up to its traditional, melty cousin. But stand up it does. My wife isn't big on mushrooms, but she was eyeing my half like I was going to have to fight for it. The faux-tuna wrap was spot on. A lot of greens and sprouts, extremely fresh, a crunch factor with a dressing that tied it all together like Lebowski's rug. And the kelp salad was blessed with just the right amount of olives to keep it fun. I used to be disinterested in raw spots. I found the flavors too consistent across the menu, too many dried seed everythings. Too bland, too much not enough. Undoubtedly healthy, but the taste buds want what the taste buds want. Peace Pies took the healthiness, kept that core of the raw lifestyle, and turned up all the rest. What an uplifting spot to hang. Probably a mile or less off the ocean, it's got that sleepy town attitude where fog chills the quiet air outside, and you get to kick back and recharge. They've got big, beautiful plants, a gorgeous passionfruit vine mural, and a deck outside to enjoy the bites and the breeze. I'm a fan of the color palette. Nice decor without going overboard or out of bounds, pillows to lean on, sunlight popping through to hit all the right spots. As far as I can tell, everything is made in-house. Even the coconut tortillas, which they sell separately if you want to get fancy at home. I'm a little sad I didn't try the walnut meat, or the durian smoothy. Durian? In smoothies? Normally worth a chuckle, but I bet Peace Pies handles it with care. The staff were cool folks, there to spread friendliness and care through soul-nourishing food and a place to unplug. Good food and a table to enjoy it are the ultimate display of welcome. I wish we could've stayed longer. A shame, when the daily grind drags us back when the heart wants to stay put. I would've lounged an hour or two on the patio. Maybe sipped a tea and tried one of those sweets in the cooler that couldn't stop looking at me. Closed my eyes, breathed deeply, and noshed 'til I could nosh no more. There's always next time... Well, at least I hope there is. Next time, it will have to be.

sooo freaking yummy 😋 & so wholesome, love it so much here

The food was fairly good, but service could be better. When I entered around 5pm, a cashier was busy on her own phone talking, made no eye contact so I had to ask her to take my order. About 5 parties came after me and they all got their food before me. Then a different cashier, who SWIPED MY CARD, asked me 'Did you pay?' He explained there was misunderstanding with transaction, (it went through so I'm not quite sure what he meant) but it was unpleasant he asked that. Lastly, I wish I could see what the ingredients are on the packaged items or via online.

I had the Nora Nirvana wrap and it was so tasty and fresh. I wish I had food like this where I live. I'll definitely be going back on my next visit to San Diego.

Amazing! Great quality gluten free vegan desserts!

Loved this place! The mushroom stroganoff was the highlight, it's really nice to see a raw vegan place AND the desserts will blow your mind. Even if you're not a vegan, there is something here for you

Absolutely amazing. You must try the mushroom quesadilla. It was the food highlight of my San Diego trip.

I've enjoyed everything on the menu—it's all delicious and nutritious!

Great kale chips and refrigerator section has other healthy options