From the original post
The photo note
I think I found my new #vegan spot to grub at! #nativefoodscafe #veganfood #veganporn #vegetarianfood #vegetarianfood #healthyeating #eatclean #cleaneating #eatingclean #goodeats #sandiegofoodie #sdfoodie
Looking back
The SD Foodie take
Editorial commentary written from Roger’s original photograph and caption. Roger’s own words are the quoted photo note above.
The six-frame collage covers a whole table: a big composed salad, a stacked sandwich, a plate of small bites, a vegetable bowl, a bottle of porter and a shot of the café’s own wall sign.
The caption is the review, and it is a strong one — not just a good meal but a possible new regular spot. That line lands differently next to Roger’s later picks of Donna Jean and Plumeria: plant-based places kept showing up on his list long before this site existed.
The quick critique
What stood out
- A full vegan spread across six plates
- Salads, sandwiches and bowls in one visit
- A porter on the side
Bottom line
Archive verdict
A confident first impression — the kind of vegan lunch that made Roger think about coming back regularly.