Veg Cafe & Bar – American
This vibrant, plant-forward sanctuary invites diners into a space where earthy flavors and creative culinary artistry take center stage. The kitchen masterfully reimagines classic comfort through a botanical lens, serving up everything from salt-cured beet lox and crispy mushroom calamari to hearty, velvet-smooth bowls of mushroom stroganoff. Whether tucking into delicate braised leek agnolotti or sharing a plate of golden potato taquitos, guests experience a soulful celebration of seasonal abundance that feels both indulgent and nourishing.
2431, J Street, Sacramento, CA, 95816 +19164488768 https://www.vegsacramento.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Veg Cafe & Bar
Dairy-Free at Veg Cafe & Bar
Veg Cafe & Bar in Sacramento has 6 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Side Kitchari, Side Fries and Side Of Bread. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Veg Cafe & Bar
Veg Cafe & Bar in Sacramento has 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Extra Sauce (2 Oz) and Side Green Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Veg Cafe & Bar
Veg Cafe & Bar in Sacramento has 16 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Side Caesar Salad, Mushroom Calamari and Side Kitchari. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Veg Cafe & Bar
Veg Cafe & Bar in Sacramento has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Side Green Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Veg Cafe & Bar
Veg Cafe & Bar in Sacramento has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including KC Kombucha and Side Green Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Veg Cafe & Bar
Veg Cafe & Bar in Sacramento has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Side Green Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Veg Cafe & Bar
Veg Cafe & Bar in Sacramento has 8 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Side Kitchari, Side Fries and Side Of Bread. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Veg Cafe & Bar
Veg Cafe & Bar in Sacramento has 15 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Side Kitchari, Orange Olive Oil Cake and Side Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Veg Cafe & Bar
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Harvest Salad | 156.7 g | 57.2 g |
| Crispy Potato Taquitos | 44.5 g | 34 g |
| Orange Olive Oil Cake | 104.3 g | 24.3 g |
| Beet Burger | 113.6 g | 23.6 g |
| Side Caesar Salad | 45.1 g | 14.4 g |
| Side Fries | 44 g | 6.7 g |
| Side Of Bread | 25.5 g | 6.6 g |
| Balsamic Brussels Sprouts | 58.4 g | 5.7 g |
| Lasagna Bolognese | 43.3 g | 5.3 g |
| Doughton Pudding | 39.8 g | 4.7 g |
| KC Kombucha | 9.4 g | 2.3 g |
| Side Green Salad | 7.1 g | 2.2 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Starters
- Balsamic Brussels Sprouts - $14.5: Crispy Brussels sprouts and pickled onions tossed in a coconut balsamic vinaigrette. Topped with house feta, candied pecans, pomegranate, and balsamic glaze. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Potato Taquitos - $15: Golden fried taquitos filled with spiced potatoes, peppers, onions, and tofu. Served with pureed black beans, topped with queso, shark sauce, sour cream, and cabbage cilantro slaw. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beet Lox Crostini - $14: Almond ricotta, beet lox, capers, onions, fresh herbs, and leek oil served on toasted sliced Bella Bru sourdough. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- Mushroom Calamari - $15: Panko breaded oyster mushroom fritters served with Marinara sauce & seared lemon. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Harvest Salad - $17: Shaved Brussels sprouts, quinoa, dried cranberries, walnuts, winter citrus, sliced apple, and pickled fennel tossed in an herb vinaigrette. Topped with parmesan. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $18: Romaine, black garlic & tahini Caesar dressing, herb croutons, Tindle 'chicken', and parmesan. Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Lasagna Bolognese - $23: Layers of oven roasted pasta, lion's mushroom & lentil Bolognese, bechamel, and parmesan. Served with Marinara sauce. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Braised Leek Agnolotti - $24: Fresh pasta stuffed with braised leeks, spinach, walnuts, and feta. Served in a celeriac cream sauce with oyster mushrooms and spinach, and finished with lemon zest and leek oil. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mushroom Stroganoff - $20: Fettuccine tossed in a creamy, tangy mushroom white wine sauce. Topped with fresh parsley and parmesan. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gnocchi alla Vodka - $20: Rice flour gnocchi cooked and gently pan fried. Tossed in a spicy Bianco DiNapoli tomato vodka sauce with Beyond sausage. Finished with parsley and parm. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Savory Crepe - $20: Coconut turmeric chickpea crepe filled with sauteed butternut squash, onions, mushrooms, spinach, and tofu in a panang curry sauce. Topped with pickled carrots and onions. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beet Burger - $21: House beet, mushroom, and black bean burger served on a pugliese bun with mixed greens, crispy onion strings, pickles, house feta, and classic burger sauce. Served with choice of fries or green salad. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curry Bowl - $19: Cashew korma curry filled with butternut squash, spinach, and tofu. Served with spiced basmati rice & lentils. Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Side Fries - $6: Crispy potato strips. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Basket Fries - $8: Crispy fries served in a basket. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side Green Salad - $6: Fresh mixed greens. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side Caesar Salad - $7: Crunchy romaine lettuce tossed in a tangy Caesar dressing. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Extra Sauce (2 Oz) - $1.5: Additional serving of our signature sauce. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Side Of Bread - $1.5: Freshly baked bread served on the side. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side Kitchari - $5: Traditional Indian-inspired rice and lentil dish. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Doughton Pudding - $9: Sweet potato chocolate pudding, topped with whipped cream & cacao nibs. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Orange Olive Oil Cake - $10: Rich, moist orange olive oil cake served with vanilla whipped cream. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- New York Cheesecake - $8: Served with seasonal compote. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
Beverages
- Ginger Lemonade - $6.5: Refreshing drink made with ginger and lemon.
- KC Kombucha - $6.5: Fermented tea drink with a tangy twist. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Blue Butterfly Iced Tea - $6.5: Refreshing iced tea with a hint of blue butterfly essence. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Hot Tea - $6: Classic hot brewed tea.
Frequently Asked Questions about Veg Cafe & Bar
- Is Veg Cafe & Bar dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Veg Cafe & Bar has 6 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Side Kitchari, Side Fries and Side Of Bread.
- What can I eat at Veg Cafe & Bar on a dairy-free diet?
- Side Kitchari, Side Fries and Side Of Bread carry the dairy-free tag, out of 6 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Veg Cafe & Bar have vegan options?
- Yes. 8 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Side Kitchari and Side Fries.
- Is Veg Cafe & Bar gluten-free?
- 2 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Veg Cafe & Bar?
- Harvest Salad, at roughly 57.2g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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