Plant Based - Vegan - Vegetarian

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​This page highlights our favorite places to eat plant based.  
All except two are within 2 minute walk our Big Bear Hostel in the village. 

Big Bear Lake has mostly standard American tourist fare. But we have dug through all the menus to find some great options. 

You can always cook our own if you are staying at our Big Bear Hostel.
We have a full kitchen! 

I have been eating plant based since 2011. 

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​Amangela's Sandwich and Bagel House

Huge Variety on Menu
Breakfast and Lunch until 5pm close.
Cheese in everything, but just ask to leave it off. 

Recommended: 
Veggie Sandwich w/Hummus, Garden Salad
Dairy Free Fresh Fruit Smoothies
Beer, Chai Tea, Full Coffee Bar

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Royal Thai ​

Start with a large salad to share.
Great Curry Dishes
Soups
Pad Thai
Eggplant Tofu
Thai Basil 
Substitue Tofu in any dish

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​Himalayan Restaurant

Lots of delicious Plant Based options here. Local Favorite!
Cauliflower and Potatoes
Mixed Vegetables
Lentils (daal) Rice, Tofu

Recommended
Vegetable Roll or
Vegetable Lunch Special
(lunch specials until 3pm)

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Masala Craft Indian Food

Recommended: Aloo Gobi
Cauliflower and potatoes sautéed with herbs and spices

Thali refers to a traditional meal consisting of a variety of dishes served in a round platter. (Many plant based dish choices)

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Azteca Grill

Pescatarian Fish Tacos Wednesdays!
​Grilled or breaded Tilapia fish on corn or flour tortilla.
Veggie Burrito wet/dry (ask for low oil) 
​Loco Specialty Margarita Menu
Nice Patio Dining / Fresh Salsa Bar

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Hacienda Bar & Grill

Delicious Salsa Bar 
Full Bar
Specialty Tequilas
Vegetarian Burrito
Big Screen Sports

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Dank Donuts / Deli / Taco Tuesdays

Vegan Donuts
Specialty drinks, beer, wine

Taco Tuesday - 4-8pm Seasonal
Plant Based Tacos (Cactus, Mushroom, Potato, Zucchini) 
Beer on Tap, Wine, Dank Music (sometimes live) 

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Check out Happy Cow for more plant based / vegan / vegetarian options in Big Bear Lake. 

T E S T I M O N I A L

I wanted to let you know, my sister and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay. This was our first time staying in a hostel and we were very impressed. Thank you for making the experience so easy and pleasant. We hope to book again in the future.

Thanks again, Lilah
​July 2019