Burger Lounge Going Vegan in Hillcrest | Eater San Diego

"Starting today, I'm reporting that Burger Lounge is turning its University Avenue outpost in Hillcrest into the Real Food Innovation Test Kitchen, debuting a Flora and Fauna line of vegan dishes that are being trialed exclusively at this location before a possible chainwide rollout. Founded in La Jolla and now with 23 locations across California and Las Vegas, the grass-fed burger chain is offering new items that can be made with Sweet Earth® plant-based protein or with grass-fed, grass-finished beef; highlights include the S.O.B. “Son of Butcher” topped with vegan cheddar, caramelized onions, pickles, and veganized Thousand Island dressing, the Keto Cave Dweller on a cauliflower sandwich thin with roasted squash, gem lettuce, tomato, and vinaigrette, Cowboy Fries that can feature meatless crumbles with melted dairy-free cheddar, caramelized onion and scallions, and cashew-based strawberry or vanilla milkshakes. If the test run in San Diego goes well the brand plans to introduce these dishes across the chain (with the plant-based protein brand potentially changing before official rollout), and the Hillcrest location is currently open for pick up, online ordering, delivery, or patio dining." - Candice Woo