Hip Vegan

We visited Ojai for a weekend getaway and dined at Hip Vegan about 7 times. 😋 Yes, it was that good!! Plus, it's very celiac friendly. Once you order, the food was delivered quickly. The patio was a wonderful, quiet but yet lively space. They are also dog friendly! Our favorite dishes were the tiger bowl, spring rolls, izakaya salad, smoothies, side fries, and side pickles. Honestly, the tiger bowl was #1 for us. A must when eating here. The gluten free baked goods weren't that great, but everything else was delicious.

Great atmosphere and great food. Ordered the tiger bowl and it tasted really good. Looking at other items that came out from the kitchen, I don’t think you could make a bad decision here. Highly recommend if you’re in Ojai and want some great vegan food.

We stumbled upon this fantastic healthy restaurant today! Clean and airy with air conditioning inside! This is not a full service restaurant, but rather a restaurant where you select your food and drink at the counter, pay and find a table. There are several tables inside, but we chose to sit outside in the patio. My husband is not a fan of vegetables or healthy stuff, but enjoyed his Baguette and Gunpowder fries which comes with their homemade curry ketchup and a tasty mustard! He said his baguette was flavorful and spicy good! The fries were spicy and the dipping sauces devine, although the fries are stand alone tasty. He said he would come back to Hip Vegan again! I ordered the Wagamama Bowl which was heavenly to my tummy! I love all the Asian flavors in this bowl. The portion size of this bowl is generous and I could of had it all, but decided to pace myself and take some home for dinner later tonight. I definitely recommend the wagamama bowl! I also ordered one of the seasonal fruit sodas. I chose the watermelon lime juice mixed with soda. My husband had a beer on tap. After finishing our meal, we bussed our plates and trash. Inside there is a station to get your own metal utensils and glassware for water, along with paper napkins. Hip Vegan is truly a pleasant restaurant for yummy food and drink!

hochej

This place has an amazing selection of vegan bites. They have a varied standing menu as well as weekly specials. Cuisine is varied; they have Mexican, Asian, and American-inspired dishes. Make sure to try the grilled tempeh.

A & B Life Adventures

The Hip Vegan definitely fits in with the vibe of Ojai, California. My wife and I stumbled upon it after a walk in Ojai and we had a fantastic experience. Typically we are carnivores and did not know what to expect with an organic and vegan restaurant. The Hip Vegan has a very interesting menu and at first we did not know what to order. We wanted to try something new and we were completely surprised by how much we liked the food. We tried the Souk salad which had a fresh and great taste. At the register we saw their specials and decided to give two dishes a try. We ordered the Spicy noodles and Lime in the coconut and they both tasted great. The food was very filling and nutritious and a great value for your money. They offer a vast selection of different specialty drinks and also beer. The staff was friendly and the restaurant had a calm and mellow vibe. Honestly was surprised by how much we liked it! If you are looking for a healthy and nourishing meal, while enjoying the town of Ojai give Hip Vegan a try!

Asia Perpetua

Playing really good music ranging from Vietnamese to Reggae, this place knocks our socks off. We had the banh mi, the spicy torta, the Vietnamese Iced Coffee, and it was ALL vegan!!! They spared no expense for taste, and the staff was superb. We can't wait to go back.

Piroska Keri

We found this eatery by accident. I am glad we did! Everything is organic And VEGAN. I am not vegetarian but I like only healthy food!!! Portion was right (Wagamama Bowl). You can even have smoothies, coffee (Vietnamese)…. You can sit either inside or outside. It has a very nice atmosphere.

Victoria B

Delicious, fresh food, everyone loved their dish! The izakaya salad was spectacular! Nice, large and shaded outdoor patio. We'll be back :)

Y B

The food here is super delicious and all vegan or vegetarian as well. Amazing flavors that they can pull off with a more limited ingredients. Was looking for a place to eat and also to setup my laptop and work a little, and this was the perfect find with good wifi. Great service and nice atmosphere.

Ryan Bridgen

Great atmosphere and great food. Ordered the tiger bowl and it tasted really good. Looking at other items that came out from the kitchen, I don’t think you could make a bad decision here. Highly recommend if you’re in Ojai and want some great vegan food.

Max H

Some of the best vegan ramen I have ever had! The gunpowder fries are to die for with the curry ketchup and the fry sauce. Everything was so delicious here.

Nicole Rutherford

Highly recommend this spot for dinner! So so good I came back two nights in a row! Had Wagamama bowl, and a special, Lime & Coconut green Curry salad (or similar name) Also tried c.c. cookie and molasses ginger cookie. They were not as good as the dinner items. That said, I took home some coffee cake that was pretty good for breakfast the next day with a steaming cup of joe. I wished I was in Ojai longer so I could try everything on the menu! Nice selection of beer and wine too. Very nice outside patio that seemed quite busy at lunch. Less busy for dinner Sun, Mon evenings.

selange giannetto

Best vegan food I've had in a long while. Like most vegan restaurants they kind of meander all over the culinary map. But these folks get it right! From their spicy fries to their health conscious Ashram Bowl, it's a symphony for the senses. A must for ANY vegan in So-Cal.

Emily D

Ok I don't know how to put this... The food is so damn good I came back the next day to make sure I wasn't dreaming. They somehow managed to be a vegan restaurant and serve up some of the most flavorful, delightfully rich, colorful dishes with great portion sizes for a full and happy stomach. The wagamama made my heart SING with such delectable ingredients!!! The seaweed! The pickled cucumber! The roasted sweet potato! The marinated tofu! All so good. Also, the black bean burger with the tempeh patty was FLAVORful! The honey-coated bun threw us off, but the ingredients inside really brought it together to be such a delicious meat-free meal. The tiger bowl with the fried onion bits, and the jackfruit burrito both are super delicious and highly recommended. Aside from the wagamama, the gunpowder Fries were my favorite. That miso aioli-tasting dipping sauce and sriracha-honey ketchup (??) was a perfect pairing to the crispy, generously sized, well seasoned and spiced fries. Only disappointment was the $9 Choco date smoothie- too expensive and not enough cocoa taste or really any nuanced flavors to make it worth the price or calories. Unfortunately, service could be better as the register girl and floor guy seemed irritated and unwelcoming. The vibe is nice, though and lots of options for group, couple, and single diners. Bathrooms are clean and spacious! Can't wait to return.

Kelcey Schroder

We had lunch and were so impressed we went back for dinner. Excellent food, drinks, beer selection, and dog friendly. Be sure to get the soup, a cookie, the Vietnamese cashew condensed milk and fries. Also, be sure to check out the specials menu at the counter. Staff was so friendly and remembered us by name.

Kikki Avila

We visited Ojai for a weekend getaway and dined at Hip Vegan about 7 times. 😋 Yes, it was that good!! Plus, it's very celiac friendly. Once you order, the food was delivered quickly. The patio was a wonderful, quiet but yet lively space. They are also dog friendly! Our favorite dishes were the tiger bowl, spring rolls, izakaya salad, smoothies, side fries, and side pickles. Honestly, the tiger bowl was #1 for us. A must when eating here. The gluten free baked goods weren't that great, but everything else was delicious.

Phoebe Sherman

Nutritious yummy food and 10 star staff experience. Darrell, the person who served us was so sweet and had great menu suggestions and made sure we were satisfied. He made the experience here even better!

eriko p

We stumbled upon this fantastic healthy restaurant today! Clean and airy with air conditioning inside! This is not a full service restaurant, but rather a restaurant where you select your food and drink at the counter, pay and find a table. There are several tables inside, but we chose to sit outside in the patio. My husband is not a fan of vegetables or healthy stuff, but enjoyed his Baguette and Gunpowder fries which comes with their homemade curry ketchup and a tasty mustard! He said his baguette was flavorful and spicy good! The fries were spicy and the dipping sauces devine, although the fries are stand alone tasty. He said he would come back to Hip Vegan again! I ordered the Wagamama Bowl which was heavenly to my tummy! I love all the Asian flavors in this bowl. The portion size of this bowl is generous and I could of had it all, but decided to pace myself and take some home for dinner later tonight. I definitely recommend the wagamama bowl! I also ordered one of the seasonal fruit sodas. I chose the watermelon lime juice mixed with soda. My husband had a beer on tap. After finishing our meal, we bussed our plates and trash. Inside there is a station to get your own metal utensils and glassware for water, along with paper napkins. Hip Vegan is truly a pleasant restaurant for yummy food and drink!

teejay berariu

Another great place with quality vegan food worth the 1 hour drive.

All vegan in a perfect setting with comfy seating outside and a very relaxing vibe. Nice! Didn’t eat meals this time but just hung out and chatted with community folk and had coffees and fries. Will be back! Friendly staff and out pups were welcome. Drove in from LA to have a little getaway in Ojai. We were delighted to see a vegan cafe. 🤩🌱❤️

The Dal soup is the highlight. The Casa Burrito was good. Just needs more veg. The green tea was good. The Thai noodle dish was good. Again, just needs more pop. Outside seating is wonderful.

Oh my goodness, we were so hungry I forgot to take photos of the food! Their Reuben was amazing! Hubby had the Waggamamma bowl and loved it. Gunpowder fries are indeed spicy but good! The regular fries are a hit as well. Outside seating was delightful.

Amazing food! Very tasty and healthy as well. Every bite felt like a treat. Definitely going back to Hip whenever in Ventura or Ojai!

Marina Friedrich

Oh my goodness, we were so hungry I forgot to take photos of the food! Their Reuben was amazing! Hubby had the Waggamamma bowl and loved it. Gunpowder fries are indeed spicy but good! The regular fries are a hit as well. Outside seating was delightful.

A solid vegan spot 🌱🌮 After a disappointing tofu dish last time, I was skeptical. I checked the menu beforehand but wasn’t thrilled—two dishes were too spicy, and the third had tempeh (not my thing). Still, I gave it another shot, and I’m glad I did. The best options were on the specials menu. My group ordered from the main menu—a burrito (solid) and a Wagamama Bowl (also good)—while I went for the ‘Lime of Coconut’ special, which was very good. Prices are reasonable, the ambience is pleasant, and overall, it was a much better experience than last time. Would return—but probably sticking to the specials!

We came here specifically for the Wagamama macro bowl. Absolutely delicious although they were a bit skimpy with the tofu this time. I do not believe they used authentic espresso beans for the Vietnamese coffee because it was quite mild and not robust as it should be. However, outdoor seating was clean/comfy and waitress who took our order and brought food out was friendly. We had absolutely no wait time at 11:30am but it was packed about an hour later.

Maggie Yu-DiPasquale

We came here specifically for the Wagamama macro bowl. Absolutely delicious although they were a bit skimpy with the tofu this time. I do not believe they used authentic espresso beans for the Vietnamese coffee because it was quite mild and not robust as it should be. However, outdoor seating was clean/comfy and waitress who took our order and brought food out was friendly. We had absolutely no wait time at 11:30am but it was packed about an hour later.

Alex A

A solid vegan spot 🌱🌮 After a disappointing tofu dish last time, I was skeptical. I checked the menu beforehand but wasn’t thrilled—two dishes were too spicy, and the third had tempeh (not my thing). Still, I gave it another shot, and I’m glad I did. The best options were on the specials menu. My group ordered from the main menu—a burrito (solid) and a Wagamama Bowl (also good)—while I went for the ‘Lime of Coconut’ special, which was very good. Prices are reasonable, the ambience is pleasant, and overall, it was a much better experience than last time. Would return—but probably sticking to the specials!

Had the Warung burger, gunpowder fries, and 1 beer for lunch. Added a $2 tip and my meal was $39. A bit more than I was hoping to spend for a simple meal but it was good I guess. Place was clean and staff was nice.

Andrew Polo

Had the Warung burger, gunpowder fries, and 1 beer for lunch. Added a $2 tip and my meal was $39. A bit more than I was hoping to spend for a simple meal but it was good I guess. Place was clean and staff was nice.