Welcome... V VEGAN: as is Chicken & Fish Pasta Smoothies Shakes V GF All Smoothies Our Menu offers options for VO VEGAN OPTION: can be made vegan Add a small side salad to any entree GF. 2.95 MOONLIGHT PASTA...... 8.95 GF All Shakes Frozen blended drinks made with fruit many dietary preferences. CHICKEN-STUFFED SPUD...... 8.95 Pasta of the day tossed with fresh homemade Topped with whipped cream. HV HONEY-VEGAN: vegan with honey marinara and Parmesan cheese or pesto* and and fruit juice only...... 3.95 Baked potato stuffed with chicken in ran- VO Soy Shakes upon request. Add...... 1.00 Use these Icons to find HVO HONEY-VEGAN OPTION: can be honey-vegan chero sauce topped with sour cream and feta cheese, served with a salad garnish and Add protein powder...... 95 No ice, sherbet or fillers. items that fit your needs. GF GLUTEN FREE: No wheat, rye, barley or oat gluten guacamole. With salad garnish. GF garlic bread. *Contains nuts VANILLA...... 3.95 STRAWBERRY BANANA BOOST Vanilla extract, vanilla ice cream, milk. Note: Sub GF bread, add 25¢ per slice CHICKEN ENCHILADAS...... 8.95 SWAMI’S LASAGNA ...... 8.95 Strawberry, Banana, Organic Apple juice CHOCOLATE...... 3.95 Organic Non-GMO corn tortillas stuffed Veggie lasagna made of spinach pasta, ricotta Chocolate syrup, vanilla ice cream, milk. with ranchero chicken, black beans, organic cheese, fresh vegetables and marinara sauce PEACH-ANANDA rice, and cheese topped with ranchero with garlic bread. Peach, Banana, Peach juice STRAWBERRY...... 3.95 Vegetarian Entrees sauce, sour cream and guacamole. With BLU ARCTURIAN Strawberries, vanilla ice cream, milk. salad garnish. GF PASTA SPECIAL, After 5 PM... .Market Price GF Blueberry, Banana, Organic Apple juice PINEAPPLE-COCONUT...... 3.95 Add a small side salad to any entree ...... 2.95 Chef’s choice of pasta with homemade sauce Pineapples, vanilla ice cream, pineapple- CARLSBAD QUESADILLA...... 8.95 served with a salad garnish and garlic bread. COC-ALOHA ENCINITAS VEGGIE GRILL...... 8.75 NIRVANA BURRITO...... 8.95 Organic whole wheat chapati stuffed with Pineapple, Banana, Pineapple-Coconut juice coconut juice. Grilled fresh seasonal vegetables with balsamic Sauteed veggies, pinto beans and organic ranchero chicken and cheese, topped with TROPICAL CALM BLUEBERRY...... 3.95 vinaigrette served over organic brown rice. V GF rice wrapped in an organic whole wheat salsa, sour cream and guacamole. With salad Pineapple, Banana, Papaya juice Blueberries, vanilla ice cream, milk. Add sauteed organic tofu or tempeh V..... 9.95 chapati topped with ranchero sauce, garnish. SWAMI’S CARROT...... 3.95 Add grilled chicken GF...... 9.95 cheese*, sour cream* and guacamole. With STRAWBERRY SOOTHER salad garnish. VO Sub vegan cheese, omit sour ESCONDIDO BURRITO...... 8.95 Strawberry, Peach, Banana, Peach juice Organic carrot juice, vanilla ice cream, cinnamon and nutmeg. NOURISHING NATURAL...... 8.75 cream Chicken in ranchero sauce, pinto beans PEACHA COLADA Fresh seasonal vegetables steamed, served over and organic rice in an organic whole wheat Peach, Pineapple, Pineapple-Coconut juice PEANUT BUTTER...... 3.95 organic brown rice, with tahini-ginger sauce.** BLACK BEAN ENCHILADAS...... 8.95 chapati topped with ranchero sauce, cheese, Peanut butter, vanilla ice cream, milk. VO Omit tahini-ginger sauce *GF Omit tahini- Organic Non-GMO corn tortillas stuffed guacamole, and sour cream. With salad PURPLE PRANA Beverages ESPRESSO...... 3.95 ginger sauce with black beans, rice and cheese*, with garnish. Blueberry, Banana, Papaya juice Rooted in the mud but blossoming above the water, mild enchilada sauce, sour cream* and gua- GF All Beverages Espresso, vanilla ice cream, milk. Add cheese or vegan cheese GF...... 9.20 camole. With salad garnish. GF VO Sub vegan CHICKEN TACOS...... 8.95 FRESH SQUEEZED JUICES BLISSFUL BELLA completely uncontaminated by the mud, the Lotus Add sauteed organic tofu or tempeh V..... 9.75 cheese, omit sour cream Chicken* in a ranchero salsa on organic Strawberry, Blueberry, Organic Apple juice CHOCOLATE ACAI...... 4.75 Add grilled mock chicken V...... 9.95 Non-GMO corn tortillas with cheese*, ORGANIC CARROT Chocolate syrup, vanilla ice cream, milk, represents purity and spiritual perfection which rises SUMMER SUNRISE topped with shredded lettuce. With chips organic acai. Add grilled chicken GF...... 9.95 STUFFED VEGGIE QUESADILLA...... 8.95 12 oz...... 2.95 16 oz...... 3.75 Peach, Banana, Orange juice and salsa. GF above worldly illusion, an example of glorious existence. *Steam or saute in olive oil only for GF Organic whole wheat chapati stuffed with BLUEBERRY PITAYA...... 4.75 VO Sub mock chicken and vegan cheese ORGANIC VEGGIE PINEAPPLE BLUSH sauteed veggies and cheese,* topped with Blueberries, vanilla ice cream, milk, organic Carrot, beet & celery. Strawberry, Pineapple, Orange juice VEGGIE STUFFED SPUD...... 7.95 guacamole, salsa and sour cream.* With Sub. beans & rice V GF...... 1.50 pitaya. 12 oz...... 3.95 16 oz...... 4.50 Baked potato topped with steamed veggies, and salad garnish. VO Sub vegan cheese, omit sour PRIYA PITAYA...... 4.95 NEPTUNE FISH TACOS...... 8.95 cheddar cheese** or tahini-ginger sauce.**GF cream DAILY GREENS Organic Pitaya, Pineapple, Banana, Papaya Fish fillet sauteed in ranchero salsa on or- Omit tahini-ginger sauce HVO Sub vegan cheese juice ganic Non-GMO corn tortillas with cheese, Spinach, cucumber, parsley, celery & (sauce has honey) VO Also sub tahini sauce with GANESH’S VEGGIE TACOS...... 7.95 shredded carrot, cabbage and lime. With green apple. AVATAR ACAI...... 4.95 Cafe Menu Tofu Dill Sauteed veggies* on organic Non-GMO corn tortillas with cheese* topped with shredded chips & salsa. GF 12 oz...... 4.50 16 oz...... 4.95 Organic Acai, Strawberry, Banana, Organic Apple juice TEMPTING TAMALE...... 8.75 lettuce and sprouts. With chips & salsa. GF Sub. beans & rice GF...... 1.50 NATURAL BOTTLED JUICES Non-GMO corn, green chiles, pinto beans, Sub steamed veggies VO Sub vegan cheese 12 oz.....2.50 16 oz...... 3.25 MT. PALOMAR STIR FRY...... 9.95 ground peanut and garlic wrapped in corn Sub. beans and rice V GF...... 1.50 Grilled chicken*, stir fried with fresh • Organic Apple • Orange masa with ranchero sauce and sour cream* seasonal vegetables in a ginger-soy sauce* • Peach • Organic Lemonade with rice, black beans, and a salad garnish.*VO TEMPEH TACOS...... 7.95 served over organic brown rice. *Sub • Papaya • Pineapple-Coconut Printed on earth-friendly, Omit sour cream Organic soy tempeh in ranchero sauce Open 7 days a week for on organic Non-GMO corn tortillas with steamed veggies for GF VO Sub mock chicken Check our cooler for assorted beverages. recycled paper using vegetable YOGI BLISS...... 7.95 cheese,* shredded lettuce and sprouts. With based inks. Recyclable. Please Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner FISH SPECIAL, After 5 PM ...Market Price ORGANIC WHEAT GRASS,oz...... 1.25 Organic tofu sauteed in ginger-soy sauce, with chips & salsa. GF VO Sub vegan cheese Fresh catch of the day with organic brown GF Gluten is converted into amino acids during allow this menu to be re-used. organic brown rice and a salad garnish. V Sub. beans and rice V GF...... 1.50 rice and steamed vegetables. sprouting *Check with kitchen if fish sauce is gluten free VEGGIE STIR FRY...... 8.95 INDIAN CURRY BOWL...... 8.95 (760) 479~1977 Fresh seasonal veggies stir fried in a ginger-soy Fresh steamed veggies in an Indian curry Coffee & Tea sauce served over organic brown rice. V sauce served over organic brown rice with Lotus Cafe is dedicated to serving fresh, natural, healthy food at Phone ahead for Pick-Up Add sauteed organic tofu or tempeh V.9.95 an organic whole wheat chapati. V Desserts ORGANIC LOTUS COFFEE...... 1.95 affordable prices, prepared with love, simplicity, and a joyful heart. Add sauteed organic tofu or tempeh V.9.95 GF All Ice Cream ORGANIC HOT TEA...... 1.75 Our ingredients are sourced with care and are always natural. VANILLA ICE CREAM, Cup...... 2.75 CHAI TEA...... 2.25 Located in The Lumberyard VANILLA SOY ICE CREAM, Cup...... 2.95 HOT CHOCOLATE...... 2.25 We appreciate your patronage and wish you radiant well-being and happiness. 765 South Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, CA 92024 PASSION FRUIT ICED TEA...... 1.75 “Change yourself and you have done your part in changing the world. Add chocolate syrup...... 25 Every individual must change his own life if he wants to live in a peaceful world.” www.lotuscafeandjuicebar.com We have a wonderful selection of fresh-baked — Paramahansa Yogananda vegan and gluten free creations. Please check Lotus Cafe is one-of-a-kind, locally owned and operated. the dessert case or ask the cashier. Welcome... V VEGAN: as is Appetizers For Little Ones Burgers & Sandwiches Salad Add-ons Served with organic Non-GMO blue corn Our Menu offers options for VO VEGAN OPTION: can be made vegan Served with organic Non-GMO blue corn chips and salsa V Add a small side salad to any entree 2.95 NATURAL HOMEMADE SOUPS chips and salsa V & Sides many dietary preferences. HV HONEY-VEGAN: vegan with honey Cup...... 2.95 Bowl...... 3.95 All burgers are served on a whole wheat SHIVA PITA...... 7.95 AVOCADO HEAVEN...... 7.45 FRESH AVOCADO V GF...... Market Price Use these Icons to find Made fresh in our kitchen every morning KIDDIE QUESADILLA...... 4.25 bun with lettuce, tomato, grilled onion Grilled natural chicken tenders or veggie Avocado with lettuce, tomato, cucumber HVO HONEY-VEGAN OPTION: can be honey-vegan HARD BOILED EGG Free Range GF..1.95 items that fit your needs. with Love. Served with 8-grain bread.** Organic whole wheat chapati*, filled with jack and 1,000 Island dressing.*HVO Sub 8-grain mock chicken* in a light marinade, with & red onion on 8-grain bread with garlic GF GLUTEN FREE: No wheat, rye, barley or oat gluten One soup is always vegan and one is usually and cheddar cheese.**VO Sub vegan cheese bread, alternate dressing *GF Sub corn tortillas organic lettuce, tomato, and red onion in a mayo.* HVO Omit mayo SAUTEED ORGANIC TOFU gluten free! VO Sub tortillas**GF Sub tortillas GF Note: Sub GF bread, add 25¢ per slice * Sub tortillas or GF bread, add...... 50 whole wheat pita with dijon mustard. VO OR TEMPEH* V...... 2.95 POSEIDON’S DREAM...... 7.45 Add cheese or vegan cheese...... 75 *Steam or saute in olive oil only for GF HEARTY VEGETARIAN CHILI INDIGO CHILD’S WRAP...... 4.25 ARTICHOKE PESTO CHICKEN...... 8.25 Chunk albacore tuna mixed with mayo, Add portobello...... 1.00 Breakfast Cup...... 3.75 Bowl...... 4.75 Organic whole wheat chapati* folded over Grilled chicken tenders or veggie mock pickle relish and onions with lettuce, tomato MOCK CHICKEN V...... 2.95 Cheddar cheese* & fresh onion on top, pinto beans and cheddar cheese.**VO Sub chicken with an artichoke pesto*, jack on 8-grain bread with dijon mustard. Served all day! LOTUS BURGER...... 7.25 GRILLED PORTOBELLO V GF...... 2.50 with a side of corn bread & honey butter.** vegan cheese *GF Sub tortillas cheese, grilled onion, lettuce, tomato, and Make it a melt, add...... 75 *VO Sub vegan cheese, sub tortillas *GF Sub A seasoned, textured vegan soy patty. HVO HUEVOS RANCHEROS...... 8.95 garlic mayo on a whole wheat bun. *contains CHUNK ALBACORE TUNA,CupGF.2.95 Two free-range eggs on organic corn tortillas, SERVED UNTIL 1:00 PM DAILY tortillas KIDDIE GRILLED CHEESE...... 3.75 nuts THE PILGRIM...... 7.45 GANDHI BURGER...... 7.25 with homemade ranchero sauce, cilantro, & On crust less 8-grain bread with jack and Fresh home-roasted turkey breast* with ROASTED TURKEY, Cup GF...... 2.95 BUCKWHEAT PANCAKES...... 8.95 Organic, vegan veggie patty with a unique jack cheese. Served with organic brown rice, CILANTRO CHIPOTLE HUMMUS cheddar cheese.* * HV Sub vegan cheese CHAR-BROILED EGGPLANT lettuce, tomato, red onion on 8-grain bread Three vegan buckwheat pancakes topped blend of whole grains and spices. HVO TURKEY BURGER PATTY GF...... 3.95 beans, guacamole & sour cream. GF AND PITA...... 5.50 & RED PEPPER...... 7.95 with dijon mustard and garlic mayo.* * HVO with seasonal fruit and real maple syrup on Tasty spread made of ground garbanzo, P B & HONEY or JAM...... 3.75 With feta cheese, pesto* and spinach on Sub Mock Turkey, alternate dressing GF the side. V GF SHANTI BURGER...... 7.25 GRILLED CHICKEN ...... 2.95 TWO EGGS AS-YOU-LIKE...... 6.95 sesame seeds, olive oil, lemon & garlic, On crust less 8-grain bread with crunchy 8-grain bread. *contains nuts Tempeh vegan veggie patty. HVO GF Sub corn Two free-range eggs with breakfast potatoes. cilantro and chipotle peppers served with peanut butter and honey or jam. HV FRIED EGG...... 6.45 GRILLED WILD SALMON GF...... 6.95 BUCKWHEAT PANCAKE COMBO...... 8.95 tortillas GF wedges of whole wheat pita bread.* V *GF Served with 8-grain toast and jam. Sub Two vegan buckwheat pancakes, two eggs Two free range eggs, garlic mayo, lettuce and TEMPEH RANCHERO V GF, Cup....2.95 Sub tortillas or GF bread for pita KIDDIE PASTA...... 4.75 GRILLED PORTOBELLO...... 7.95 tortillas or GF bread any style, breakfast potatoes and your choice tomato on toasted 8-grain bread. Chef’s pasta of the day tossed with soy butter BEACON’S TURKEY BURGER...... 7.25 Marinated, grilled portobello mushroom with of Turkey bacon or sausage OR Soy bacon or Add cheese...... 75 CHICKEN RANCHERO GF...... 2.95 CARDIFF QUESADILLAS...... 5.50 and Parmesan cheese. Char-broiled ground turkey patty. jack cheese, grilled onions, tomato, pesto* ACAI or PITAYA BOWL ...... 6.95 sausage. GF Omit soy bacon or soy sausage Organic acai or pitaya blended with apple Organic whole wheat chapati* grilled with Add marinara or pesto sauce...... 50 and garlic mayo, on 8-grain bread. *contains SAUTEED FISH W/ VEGI CHILI DOG...... 6.95 juice or soy, blueberries and banana; topped jack and cheddar cheese*, and topped with nuts RANCHERO SALSA GF...... 3.95 FRENCH TOAST...... 8.95 A tofu hot dog on a whole wheat bun* with with fresh fruit, coconut, organic granola and sour cream*, guacamole, & salsa.*VO Sub LITTLE ONE’S TACO...... 3.95 8-grain bread dipped in egg batter, spiced our homemade vegetarian chili, cheese* and A LA CARTE NON-GMO TAMALE/ honey. HV GF Omit Granola VO Omit Honey vegan cheese, omit sour cream *GF Sub torti- Chicken* or organic tempeh in ranchero GRILLED CHEESE...... 6.45 with cinnamon and vanilla, topped with sea- VO ENCHILADA...... 3.95 llas for chapati onions. * Sub corn tortilla, sub vegan cheese The classic with jack and cheddar cheese* sonal fruit and real maple syrup on the side. sauce on an organic Non-GMO corn tortilla THREE EGG OMELET...... 7.95 with cheese.* GF choose chicken *VO Choose and tomatoes on 8-grain bread. * HVO Sub PIPE’S PITA...... 7.25 GRILLED VEGGIES Three free-range eggs and 2 veggies of your GUACAMOLE WITH CHIPS...... 5.95 Tempeh, or mock chicken, sub vegan cheese vegan cheese FRENCH TOAST COMBO...... 8.95 Falafel balls, organic lettuce, cilantro chipotle W/BALSAMIC V GF...... 4.95 choice with breakfast potatoes. With 8-grain Avocado dip served with organic Non-GMO One piece of French Toast, two eggs any hummus, tomato, and shredded carrots with toast and jam. GF Sub tortillas or GF bread blue corn chips and salsa. V GF TOP DOG...... 4.95 STEAMED VEGGIES V GF style, breakfast potatoes and your choice of tahini-ginger sauce* in a whole wheat pita. Veggie choices: mushroom, spinach, bell A tofu hot dog on a whole wheat bun.* * VO Cup...... 2.95 Bowl...... 3.95 Turkey bacon or sausage OR Soy bacon or HV *VO Omit Tahini Sauce pepper, tomato, broccoli, red onion, black NACHOS GRANDE...... 7.95 Sub chapati sausage. STIR FRY VEGGIES V olives, squash, zucchini. Organic Non-GMO blue corn chips topped ADD cheese ...... 75 with black beans, organic brown rice, ol- Cup...... 2.95 Bowl...... 3.95 ives, red onions, cheese*, salsa, guacamole, BLACK OR PINTO BEANS V GF FRIED EGG SANDWICH...... 6.45 and sour cream. GF *VO Sub vegan cheese, Salads omit sour cream Cup...... 2.50 Bowl...... 3.50 Two free range eggs, garlic mayo, lettuce and Breakfast for Combo Plates Homemade Dressings: Lemon Herb HV GF, LOTUS CAESAR...... 7.95 COSMIC COBB...... 8.95 tomato on toasted 8-grain bread. Served with Tofu Dill V, Italian V GF, Ranch, Tahini V, Mixed organic greens with tomato, avocado, Organic greens with feta cheese*, veggie- ORGANIC BROWN RICE V GF NACHOS CHIQUITOS...... 5.50 SOUP** BOWL AND SALAD...... 7.25 organic Non-GMO blue corn chips. Little Ones Balsamic Vinaigrette V GF, or Caesar croutons, Parmesan cheese and vegetarian bacon bits, roasted turkey* or veggie mock Cup...... 2.95 Bowl...... 3.95 Organic Non-GMO blue corn chips topped with Lotus Salad. Served with 8-grain Add cheese...... 75 Caesar dressing. turkey, tomatoes, avocado and organic FRENCH TOAST OR PANCAKES...... 5.25 with cheese*, sour cream*, salsa, and gua- bread. HV VO Sub tortilla BAKED SWEET/REG POTATO V GF3.50. SOULFUL SALAD...... 7.25 sunflower sprouts.* VO Sub vegan cheese, sub Served with seasonal fruit and real maple camole. GF *VO Sub vegan cheese, omit sour *One soup is always vegan V *and one is Half Salad...... 5.25 VEGAN TOFU SCRAMBLE...... 7.95 Variety of organic baby leaf lettuce with car- mock turkey syrup on the side. cream usually gluten free GF With Organic Tofu or Tempeh...... 9.45 SALSA V GF.... Cup...... 1.75 Bowl..2.75 Savory tofu scramble sauteed in spices and rots, red onions, jicama, red cabbage, rad- With Vegetarian Mock Chicken...... 9.45 olive oil and 2 veggies of your choice. Served ish, tomato, and organic sunflower sprouts. CRANBERRY WALNUT SALAD...... 7.95 GUACAMOLE V GFSide. ..95 Cup....3.50 TWO EGGS AS-YOU-LIKE...... 5.25 CHIPS AND SALSA...... 4.50 1/2 SANDWICH & SOUP BOWL....7.45 with breakfast potatoes and your choice of V GF With Grilled Chicken...... 9.45 Spinach, organic greens, cranberries, wal- Served with seasonal fruit and toast. Organic Non-GMO blue corn chips and 1/2 Sandwich with your choice avocado, HUMMUS V GF .Side...... 95 Cup....3.50 Soy sausage or bacon. V With Blackened Chicken...... 9.95 nuts, blue cheese* with balsamic vinaigrette. homemade salsa. V GF vegetarian mock turkey, albacore tuna, or Add Albacore Tuna Salad...... 1.95 Veggie choices: mushroom, spinach, bell VO Sub vegan cheese GF roasted turkey breast. * HVO w/vegan soup, Half Salad...... 4.95 CORN BREAD w/honey butter...... 1.95 pepper, tomato, broccoli, red onion, black CHAPATI...... 7.95 see sandwiches for modifications Baked organic whole wheat chapati topped WEDGE OF 8-GRAIN BREAD HV....1.25 olives, squash, zucchini. HIDDEN VALLEY...... 7.95 GREEK SALAD...... 7.95 Breakfast Sides Sub Char-broiled eggplant/red pepper or with black beans, rice, mixed organic greens, ADD vegan cheese ...... 75 Mixed organic greens topped with organic Organic romaine lettuce, cucumbers, to- GARLIC BREAD...... 1.95 grilled portobello 1/2 sandwich Add..50 carrots, organic sunflower sprouts, jicama, TURKEY BACON OR SAUSAGE GF.....2.50 brown rice, carrots, feta cheese*, tomato, mato, feta cheese,* onion, and black olives BALBOA BURRITO...... 6.75 radish, salsa, sour cream* and guacamole. with Italian dressing. VO Sub vegan cheese GF GF SOY/VEGGIE BACON OR SAUSAGEV.2.50 radish, and guacamole. GF GARLIC BREAD ...... 2.25 1/2 SANDWICH AND SALAD...... 7.45 *VO Omit sour cream Free-range scrambled eggs, cheese, break- * VO Sub vegan cheese fast potatoes, avocado and salsa fresca in an BREAKFAST POTATOES 1/2 Sandwich with your choice avocado, DAILY SPECIAL SALAD...... Market Price ORGANIC WHOLE WHEAT Half Salad...... 5.25 organic whole wheat chapati. SWEET POTATO OR REGULAR V...... 2.75 vegetarian mock turkey, albacore tuna, or HARVEST...... 8.95 CHAPATI (1) V...... 95 ADD Turkey bacon or sausage OR Sauteed with peppers and onions. roasted turkey breast. With Lotus Salad. Grilled seasonal veggies with balsamic vinai- SPIRITUAL SPINACH...... 7.95 PITA BREAD (1) V...... 1.50 Soy bacon or sausage ...... 7.95 TWO EGGS ANY STYLE...... 3.50 HVO w/vegan soup, see sandwiches for grette on a bed of organic baby greens with With carrots, olives, artichoke hearts, radish, modifications carrot, tomato, radish and jicama. V GF ORGANIC NON-GMO BLUE CORN SEASONAL FRUIT V...... 3.50 feta cheese*, veggie-bacon bits and organic VEGAN BREAKFAST BURRITO...... 6.75 CHIPS with SALSA V GF...... 2.95 Sub Char-broiled eggplant/red pepper or sunflower sprouts.*VO Sub vegan cheese Tofu scramble, vegan cheese, breakfast pota- 8-GRAIN TOAST & JAM HV...... 1.95 grilled portobello 1/2 sandwich Add..50 Half Salad...... 5.25 ORGANIC NON-GMO CORN ...... toes, avocado and salsa fresca in an organic GLUTEN FREE TOAST & JAM GF...... 2.45 whole wheat chapati. V TORTILLAS (3) V GF...... 1.50 ADD Soy bacon or sausage V...... 7.95 VEGAN BUCKWHEAT PANCAKE(1)..1.95