Good Karma Fine Ales Food & HiFi

Let me start by saying I’m not personally vegan but I would ABSOLUTELY come back here because the food was that great & I couldn’t even tell it was vegan! I got the 1 item plate with Jamaican Jerk with brown rice (pictured) & my friend got the Pulled “Pork” street tacos which were also spectacular. We also ordered a couple desserts, Mom’s Apple crisp & the Baklava, which was also super delicious! They also have a wide beer selection! I have to point out how rad & laid back the atmosphere is; all the art & vinyl records makes this place truly one of a kind! We went on a Saturday night & they had a live jazz band playing which made it even more special. If you’re vegan or not, you have to check this place out!

My wife and I visited this vegan restaurant last Sunday afternoon, and we had a great experience. The streets were quiet, which made the outdoor seating even more enjoyable—peaceful and calm, just what we needed. The food was delicious with fresh flavors, and I especially loved their cider beer—crisp, refreshing, and full of excellent taste. It really stood out! Overall, a lovely place to unwind and enjoy a good plant-based meal. Only reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is that there’s still a little room to elevate the experience even further. But we’ll definitely be back!

I miss the old Good Karma, when back in the day it was green and charming. 🥺 Food still good though. Really enjoyed the Jamaican jerk chicken burrito!! Service ok.

Good Karma is a downtown gem! Love the jazz band on Sunday nights, and the Buddha bun has been a lunchtime favorite of mine for many years. Great beer selection, and good non-alcoholic beverage options as well.

The staff is great, the vinyls are always on point, the ambiance is super chill and relaxing, and the FOOD is incredible!! I'm so lucky I work so close to the best vegan place around downtown San Jose

Amazing place to stop for snack and brew. Craft beer selection on point. Music is the vibe here. Cool record/cd collection played over the system. Food was ok. Not mind blowing but decent veg fair

Good Karma is the best of both words: Tasty craft beer and vegan food. The Fork and Knife nachos, baklava served hot, a great selection of beers on tap and in the can. Super nice people working to make sure everything is great. Went twice while in San Jose. I highly recommend this spot.

Wow, this place is awesome. The owner is super sweet and makes amazing home style vegan food that makes you feel full, hearty, and healthy. I got the Carribean quinoa dish, the bun, and the chocolate mousse pie or the Mayan chocolate pie as it’s called. Everything is really good and the whole vibe is very homely. Also, love the SJ pride and the ceiling art. It’s so cool.

The jackfruit tacos were amazing, just like they were 7 years ago. The employees are friendly, food was delivered quickly, and was piping hot. I really love this place!

Vegan cuisine is not necessarily my forte, but at the same time if the food is flavorful then I'm always down to try it. The beer selection was also interesting so another great reason to stop here, I enjoyed my Kinetic Kush. For food we ordered a kale salad and a rice and quinoa plate with Dal and Jamaican Jerk. A previous review advised me not to get the burrito as it was lightly packed and not very good value in comparison to the plates. I'll have to go in conjunction with that advice and say that the salad also felt small for the price, maybe kale just costs way more than I thought. The rice and quinoa plate was great however, the Dal and Jamaican Jerk had great flavor and left me very satisfied at the end. Good Karma has really good vegan options, I think if you stick with the rice and quinoa plates you'll be very happy.

I ordered two tacos - they were awful- not fresh, very small portion. I relied on yelp reviews therefore decided to leave my feedback. Don't know about drinks - probably this place is for drinking only. Also please note there is only one person to serve you- probably he cooks as well

Being a fully plant based restaurant, this had been on my bookmarks for a long time! Came here on Sunday night for dinner and was pleasantly surprised by a live jazz band. It's a tiny place, so seating was very limited and we had to take the outdoor table and barstools. The service was quick and the portions were slightly underwhelming for the price we paid. We ordered Jamaican Jerk, Drumsticks, Jackruit tacos, Bosco tacos and Apple pie. Loved the Jamaican jerk and both the tacos. The sauce was a little runny on the tacos, but the flavor was fantastic! We also had a side of Chile verde on our Jamaican Jerk plate and that was a little bit too salty. Drumsticks were an unbelievably great texture!! But also very salty. I'd order it again though. Apple pie was my least favorite. I am never picky about an apple pie, but something about the flavors felt very "plastic-ky".

Have you ever been in a space where you are looking for something, but you can't quite put your finger on it? I came here on a random Thursday evening when San Jose Block Party was taking place. A friend told me he was going to have a pop up show, and remembering this was a place that always seemed to have great beers on tap, I threw on my Moms That Beer shirt, mustered up some energy for positivity, and arrived to Good Karma around 7:15 pm. I was immediately indecisive when I saw the beers on tap. Too many good choices, and the the first beer you pick to drink will generally set the feel of my drinking pace. Who was I tonight: Was I feeling like something outside of my comfort zone, or an agreeable hazy? Seeing the sour selection and hearing the beer tender talk to the customers in front of me, I decided to start with a Blueberry sour. And it did not disappoint. The Lysn Band started warming up, and it was to my dismay that outside seating was pretty full. But, what I did not expect was the warmth of the welcoming I received from 3 friends eating dinner and drinking beer who allowed me to join in their table, but also conversation. And just like that, I had 3 new friends, and soon a 4th, and I quickly realized, Good Karma is not just a restaurant. Good Karma is a living community of energy. Bob, the owner, cultivates a friendly staff, from the chef to the beer tender, and it attracts the type of people you want to get to know over a new beer. So, I came out that night without knowing what I wanted in that moment. What I found: great beers, yummy food, and community. But, one thing that always makes me happy: live music. So if your routine could benefit from more music, every Sunday at 7 pm, catch a live jazz session with the Sunday Messengers Quartet until 9 pm. A weekly dose of Jazz always does a body good.

Yummy vegan eats! I ordered a rice plate with chile verde, jamaican jerk, and sweet karma salad. Everything was delicious, and the chile verde especially had a nice spicy kick. I thought the fake meats had a great texture. I ordered to-go online, which was pretty easy and the food was ready within minutes of ordering. Note that there is an $1.25 extra charge for to-go. Guy at the front who brought me my food was nice and friendly. Highly recommend!

The pulled pork tacos are the best vegan tacos around! All the food is delicious and satisfying. Cool pub vibe. Music is good depending on the server. Short order service is typically fast. But don't worry about that enjoy a beer or cider while you wait.

Checkout Good Karma if you're in the mood for plant based! I had the Jamaican Jerk Burrito. It was flavorful but I found it a bit overwhelming because it was mostly rice and beans and unbalanced. The jerk portion was also on the small. But it came with chips! I recommend steering away from the burritos and towards their plates or other items.

Hands down some of the best vegan food I have ever had. I decided to get the Jamaican jerk burrito. It was super spicy and super tasty! My daughter had the bosco tacos. She loved every bite. I would recommend this to both vegans and non vegans. Oh yeah, I almost forgot. The beer selection is tremendous. Every time I come here they have something new and it is almost always delicious.

I've been coming here for almost 2 years, and yet the owner often treats me like a stranger, even though the place is typically empty or has very few guests. He needs to hire someone with good customer service skills. Some of the items, like the red arugula salad, are WAY overpriced for the portion size, and other items are inconsistent. The food presentation is often a bit sloppy, and the service isn't great. Why come here over other vegan options downtown to get mid service and over pay for food? It used to be way better a few years ago when there were other employees working at the place. Also, when I come here with white friends, the owner is nice and talks to them and said "thank you for bringing good people with you". When I came with black friends, he was rude. Not saying he's racist, but that seems racist. I'd never buy a home with a bathroom in the kitchen. This restaurant's bathroom is in the kitchen.

**A Relaxing Spot for Vegetarians and Music Lovers** I recently spent an afternoon at this vegan brew pub, and it was just what I needed. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, perfect for unwinding after a long week. As a vegetarian, I appreciated the thoughtful and flavorful plant-based menu. The cider was a pleasant surprise--light, refreshing, and a great companion to the food. We didn't stay for the evening but they have live music on Fridays evenings and live Jazz on Saturday afternoons. It's the kind of place where you can sit back, enjoy the music, and just let the night unfold. Items ordered- 1. Buddha Bun 2. Tacos 3. Chips and Dip 4. Blueberry Cider 5. Hefe Moon Bay We were served by Matias and totally loved our experience. Will totally visit again!

One of my favorite spots for beer. I don't usually opt for vegan, but their food is really good. Small spot with good service. I like sitting outside and people watch as you eat.

The owner is sooo unprofessional & racist. he's some old man who doesn't know how to give good customer service. He served me and my friend's tacos and pulled out a seat and grabbed my taco with his BARE hands and cut it in half and had the audacity to be like "let me try this!" And ate half my taco after he messed up on my first taco so this was the "new" one. Since i ordered it with cheese and he wanted to try it with cheese, so unhygienic and disgusting. I've never experienced such unprofessionalism. made me feel very disrespected and racial profiling me and my friend. Don't come to this place if you want the employees to touch and eat your food with you and join you at the table!

Loved the spicy, flavorful Jamaican jerk, buttery quinoa, and sweet drumstick! Butterfly lemonade cider pairs well with the spices. :) Every time I make quinoa, it's bitter, but this was the quinoa I've ever had - thank you Diego for making it!

Kind and friendly staff. Didn't try the beer but I got the massive bao bun which, while Americanized, was flaborful and salty

Amazing place, food was terrific the beer was a highly curated delicious collection of old money classics and new money ticks. Music was great, friendly people. Excellent service. I'm not sure if I'll ever come back to San Jose but if I do I'm coming back here without a doubt.

Way cool! Great vibes, excellent food and even better beer! Gotta try it! Great beer selection, food is creative. Small menu but I highly recommend this place.

The food was really good I ordered the Bosco Tacos and the vegan chili verde was really tasty, the service was really nice and the ambiance was really nice too I will be coming back for more of their options

Nice place to stop for a beer. I didn't eat, but got a can of beer out if their fridge and enjoyed it. It seems like a one man show in the front. Pretty slow service overall, but I was fine with it since I wasn't in a rush, but I did notice other customers getting annoyed that they were waiting so long.

As an out of towner, I am happy to say that we'd stay here all afternoon. 5 stars - the food is tasty, the decor is cool, the service is friendly, and the music - perfectly curated!

I'm not the biggest fan of the location and seating. The staffs were very friendly and helpful though. The food is vegan/vegetarian. I got the plate with chile verde which was pretty good. I believe they used jack fruit in replacement for meat. The Jamaican jerk had nice flavor and taste like you got it from an authentic Jamaican place. I liked the texture of the potatoes and other veggies that was in the Jamaican plates. Not a fan of the tofu texture, but it still tasted fine. Also got a pulled pork tacos. I have had many authentic tacos, so I don't think I can compare this to real meat. Overall, I would say this place is a 8/10

This place is adorable! It was recommended by a local friend, and was a stop during my weekend trip in San Jose. It's very small, super hole in the wall, bar and counter seating and a few small tables. All the food is vegan and delicious, definitely heavy Indian/Mediterranean influences. There are some ala carte items, and then you can get a plate with rice or quinoa, and pick up to 3 options for your sides including curry, daal, salad and a few others. They were out of the curry I wanted so I opted for the daal. The wonderful human behind the counter let me try that and the chickpea dish, as I mentioned I have zero spice tolerance and those dishes were kinda spicy. The daal was really good and definitely kicked me in the mouth. The quinoa had a bit of an odd taste to it, not sure why maybe if they cook it with or in something besides water, and I got a drum stick on the side which is soy protein based. The drum stick honestly was my favorite, I would've eaten a platter of them. My date got the jalapeno hummus dip... Or something like that. Given the jalapeno I didn't try it, but I did have some chips which were super delicious. We didn't get any drink drinks, date got a "curiosity cola" which was fancy soda in a nice glass bottle. We both hadn't eaten all day before we got there, so we were semi passed the point of needing a lot so late in the day, which meant we definitely had yummy leftovers to take home. This place feels like youre at someone's house and they're cooking for you in their cool beer garden of sorts. I definitely recommend checking this place out

Delicious vegan food that will delight, awesome selection of beer and a cool vibe dining room. Whenever we are downtown we always enjoy going to Good Karma!

Good beer selection. But the food was pretty sub par. Maybe it was because only one person was managing the front counter and kitchen. We were served a quesadilla which only had cheese in between two tortillas. Probably will not go back.

I have been going here since the place opened years ago. It is a pioneer craft beer bar as well. I always love to try a new beer, or an old favorite such as Old Rasputin stout. Vegans can get a good meal here. The chips and dip are good, however, I would not recommend the nachos(for better nachos go around the corner to Fox Tale Fermentation Project). I like the chana masala with rice, the kimchi bowl(often not available, though), the dal and Buddha bun. I also recommend the chocolate pie.

Vegetarian and vegan food with some beer! Not feeling beer? There's kombucha! The inside isn't that big, so not a good place for large groups. We ordered: - Knife & Fork Nachos - Pulled 'Pork' Street Tacos - Buddha Bun - Jamaican Jerk All the dishes we ordered were flavorful and filling. I liked the nachos the most, especially with the melted Daiya cheese that they used with it! The tacos were made with jackfruit -- I wouldn't have noticed that it wasn't meat. It was a little bigger than your normal street tacos and costed more too (over $5/taco). The Buddha Bun was okay, too much dough and not enough filling. Lastly, the Jamaican Jerk tofu was tasty! It had a good spicy kick to it. Overall, I'd give this place 3.5 stars! I want to give the other food on their menu a try.

Great place with amazing vegan food. I recommend the Buddha bun! Service was fast and the ambiance was very chill.

Mid afternoon lunch so the place wasn't busy. First time here and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Great beer selection and inventive vegetarian food options. I had the beet salad and "pork" in red sauce. Both very good.

I've been going to Good Karma for over 10 years. I've come to a point where I feel like a need to call them out. My fav item on their menu... the burrito.... imo the flagship item. Well no longer over the last couple of years it's obvious they're skimping. the burrito used to have a good portion of the main ingredients whether it was the the chili verde or the tofu. Now... 90% of the burrito is F****G rice. I literally noticed the ratio of rice and the main ingredients change over time now it's a big ass $15 rice burrito. So, anyway, I will say good bye to their burrito and bye "Good" Karma (how ironic). This is not "good" karma. DO BETTER!

I've been meaning to come here for the longest time and I'm glad I finally got the chance to. I love the concept of a pub that has vegan/veg food, since pubs usually have mostly meat options. Both outdoor and indoor seating is available but we decided to sit outside because it was pretty dim inside. There's only 1 actual table and two sets of L-shaped breakfast bars outside. There are lots of vehicles that come down 2nd street, so I would sit on the side of the L-bar that's not facing the street, if you don't want gas and dust to season your food. To my surprise, the tacos were more expensive than my rice plate. It was basically over $5/taco with the tax and tip. Taste-wise, my rice plate was pretty good. Sadly, there were only 2 pieces of wonderfully marinated chick'n, and the rest of the plate was bulked up with brown rice and tofu (which I also love to eat, don't get me wrong). It just felt like they skimped out on the faux meat. Along with their ales, they also have non-alcoholic drinks available. I got a Brew Dr kombucha (the "Just Peachy" flavor), which was refreshing and light! Overall, I'd rate this 3.5 stars. Both the inside and outside seatings didn't appeal to me because of the dimly lit interior and the strange exposure you have outside. Maybe it appeals to some people, but it wasn't my cup of tea, unfortunately. The food was decent, but it wasn't sensational. I would like to try more of their menu though, so I'll definitely be back in the future!

Good Karma's sours and pear cider are delicious and affordable. I haven't had their food much but I remember trying their vegetarian bao once and it was tasty. A definite gem of downtown San Jose's bar scene, Good Karma is a great place to have a nice conversation with someone and/or get buzzed off of two beers.

For the record, I did not get to try any of the ales or drinks, we only went to try the food. I got a chickpea dish that was pretty small, and flavor-wise, it was pretty mid. Definetely needed more spices. My friends got the nachos and the jamacain jerk dish. The nachos were also pretty mid, but you cant really do much with nachos. However, The jamacian jerk dish was the worst thinf ever. My friend ended up only eating the rice, because the subsitute meat option felt spongy, wet and cold leaving a bad taste in your mouth after. Finally we ended on dessert, the mayan chocolate pie, which we did not expect to be so spicy. That may be on us for not understanding the dish, but be that as it may we did not enjoy any of the food. I would not go here for the food, but I cant speak on behalf of the drinks they have.

If you love vegan food, I highly recommend this place! My boyfriend and I went to yoga and decided to try this place since we were in San Jose. This cafe is small, rustic, and modern with plenty of beer selections. The gentlemen who worked today were very friendly and really good cooks. I ordered the "Pulled Pork" street tacos and I have to be honest, these were the best tacos I've ever had. The way they slow cooked the jackfruit didn't make me miss regular pulled pork. The spices and homemade chipotle ranch and cilantro lime tahini sauces they topped on these tacos brought the flavors together. It was tangy and very fulfilling. I could taste the freshness of the ingredients and the lightness but flavorful texture of the sauces. Non-dairy sauces are usually lighter in density than dairy sauces and you can taste the spices instantaneously compared to processed sauces that use a mix of natural and artificial ingredients. The artificial ingredients usually overpower the raw ingredients that were used in processed sauces. The tortillas weren't too crunchy nor too soft. The vegan drumsticks were really good. I devoured them. It was like a boneless drumstick simmered in sweet and savory sauce topped with sesame seeds. The drumsticks aren't gluten-free because the base is seitan, which is wheat gluten that's been stripped down to just the protein. My boyfriend couldn't eat them for this reason. My boyfriend ordered the one item rice plate with Dal and he loved the flavors in the red lentils. It was a little high in sodium for me but I generally don't cook nor eat with much salt. He loves salt and usually curried stews are very high in sodium content. This was in the middle. He got another order of the Dal to go because he loved it. We are coming back here again!

The food here was ok but just ok. We didn't finish ours and left disappointed. The portions were actually pretty good and prices weren't bad considering the location but nothing I ate was good enough to merit a return visit. The vegan tacos were the best thing I had and were pretty standard vegan tacos jackfruit, lots of beans and a chipotle sauce. The rice or quinoa plates had a variety of options and we chose the jerk tofu and chili verde. The jerk was my favorite of the two because it was more flavorful. We also got chips and dip which I didn't really understand. It was a cilantro jalapeño hummus but didn't have much flavor. Some ingredients just don't really go together. The Buddha bun was by far the worst thing we ate and I feel the need to warm you: it looks like a standard pork bun you'd get at a dim sum restaurant but it tasted like fruitcake. Seriously, the sauce was disgusting and in no way resembled anything I've ever had at an Asian restaurant. Absolute swing and a miss and should not be on the menu. Overall, San Jose doesn't have the vegan options that SF, the East Bay, or Sacramento have so if you need vegan food in a pinch and you're downtown already then Good Karma could work for you. I can't recommend going out of your way to come here though.

SERVICE - located in downtown San Jose - either park on the street or in one of the nearby lots - limited indoor and outdoor seating with at least half of the seats at the bar - good ambiance for a casual lunch or dinner - only a few staff are taking orders, cooking, and serving so it may take some time if you have questions for an employee - order and pay at the counter before sitting MENU - diverse selection of appetizers and build your own entree plates or burritos - all vegan with items containing gluten and soy marked - average priced ($12-$14 per entree) FOOD - knife and fork nachos (4/10): a large plate of chips topped with black beans, melted Daiya cheese, scallions, corn, and chickpea crema. This portion is a great shareable appetizer as it it quite large. However, none of the flavors are extraordinary. Most of the toppings do not seep down into the bottom, leaving some of the chips dry. I did not taste the chickpea crema as it was masked by the vegan cheese and black beans. - Jamaican jerk burrito (7/10): tofu, veggie soy cutlets, and potatoes marinated in jerk spices and mixed with carrots, bell peppers, and scallions. This was my favorite of the dishes we ordered. I liked the warming spices on the tofu potato mixture and thought that it contrasted the sweetness of the carrots nicely. It is rated a 3/5 on spiciness but I did not find it to have a lot of chili flavor. I did not get any large chunks of veggie meat which was good. One thing that may have been a nice addition would be a side of mango or pineapple salsa to dip the burrito into. - Chile verde burrito (6/10): cumin roasted soy pork cutlets in a tomatillo jalapeño sauce rolled with rice, lettuce, and black beans. I liked the brightness of the Chile verde sauce and thought it paired well against the earthy rice and beans. I was not a huge fan of the soy meat. It was tough and chewy and closely mimicked meat, so if you are a meat eater than maybe this dish is good for you. I also would have liked some more vegetables in the wrap such as onions or bell peppers. WOULD I COME BACK? I would come back at least once to try some of the other entrees such as the channa masala and the red curry.

We came to Good Karma before a Sharks game and boy was I glad we came here. Every single item we had was fantastic and the sour beer was also great. Service was amazing, vibes were perfect, and I highly recommend anyone looking for some vegan-friendly food try it out.

Good things come to those who give plant-based dining a try. This cafe in the heart of DTSJ was a serious hit in the vegan department and I am so happy that they exist. They do an amazing choose-your-own type of menu where you select a style (burrito, plate, etc.) and then pick among their vegan entrees. All of the plant proteins looked amazing and we ended up ordering a 2-item brown rice plate with their Jerk Tofu and Arugula-Beets Salad, and a burrito with their Chile Verde. As a side, we also started with their Jalapeno-Cilantro hummus with chips. First off, the hummus was incredible. A very generous helping of chips came with their dip and we found ourselves having more hummus than chips by the end. How does that even happen? It was so good that it inspired me to make my own at home afterwards. As for our mains, we loved the flavors in the tofu and the salads. Although it was a bit saltier than expected, the jerk tofu combined with potatoes and brown rice made for a very filling meal. My partner enjoyed the chile verde but said it was on the sweeter side, so not a complete substitute but still good to have a meat eater's approval. Definitely try to dine outside with your order if possible. The portions were generous and I feel you'd have a slightly smaller amount if you ordered it to go in containers.

Holy shnit, this place is fire, stopped in for a quick bite and was BLOWN AWAY!! This place is legit!

I went there last week and I had a great experience and will definitely come back! We ordered the street tacos, the nachos and the drumstick. All the food was so good, my favorite was the street tacos however I'd get two plates because of how good it is! I got the Blues Berry cider and I love it so much. I am not the biggest fan of beer so this fruity cider was really good. It makes me want to venture out and their their other beers/ciders.

My friend and I stopped here for a quick dinner before getting cocktails nearby. We ordered our food to eat on some of their outdoor seating. Food: I ordered the "pulled pork" street tacos that were made with jackfruit. The tacos were delicious. The tacos are a little bit bigger than what I normally think of street tacos, which made these two taco plate perfect for me. Service: The cashier was quite friendly. We were able to order quickly, and our food came out quickly as well. I'll be back in the future to try other items on their dish.

Came here with a friend, and got the mayan chocolate pie. It was good, though way too sweet for my taste. We also got the Jamaican Jerk and the Chile Verde, which were both very tasty but also kind of expensive. The workers were also friendly and there was decent ambiance.

Got a 2 item plate for dinner last Friday with brown rice and it was pretty good, a bit above average. I live 15-20 min away so when I got home the food was a bit cold/soggy - and the brown rice very mushy and wet, both before and after microwaving. Still ate it though or course. Jamaican jerk tofu was so tasty! Very good flavor and the tofu had a nice bounce. This is probably the only thing I'd order again. The chana masala had a bit too much or a "spice" kick that made it unappetizing after a few bites - I love indian food and spices but this was a bit over the top and did not complement the Jamaican jerk. Overall 5/5 for the jamaican jerk, 3/5 for the chana masala, and 3/5 for the brown rice, rounded up the total to 4/5 for ease or pick up as well.

Ah. Good intentions here and a great beer selection. However, I ordered a burrito with Dal. I went with quinoa instead of brown rice. I pretty much got Walmart Tricolor quinoa in a flour tortilla. The kale salad, black beans and chipotle ranch were hardly noticeable. The Dal? Maybe I got a little at some point with a certain bite. The next thing, Jesus, I asked for hot sauce and the server brought me some coconut curry sauce. What restaurant in California doesn't have Tapatio? I wouldn't come back for food.

They have outdoor seating on the sidewalk. Some were next to the building and some next to the curb. 4 people could sit at each table. You had to order from the door and they did serve to the table. Service was very pleasant and quick. They could recommend beers well. I ordered the Jerk and it was delicious. I have been to the place several times and I always love their food. It well spiced and balanced. It's one of the best tasting vegan food in San Jose. They have good selection of beers at tap, but most are strong in alcohol. The portions can be small and seems that they are meant as side for beer and not the whole meal. I have to order several just for myself to feel full. That's has been the case with this place always and not a recent change.

First time eating at Good Karma downtown San Jose. The dish I ordered was sooo delicious. The restaurant has outdoor seating along the sidewalk. Great food great Pliney beer. I look forward for another quick bite here.

I have mixed feelings about this place. I'm glad that they're all vegan, but it seems like good food and service are an afterthought here. When we were in, we were the only people who ordered food, yet it still took a long time for them to bring it to us. They forgot to bring us one of the things we ordered, and it was extremely difficult to get their attention. The food was just okay, and they were out of multiple menu items. Good Karma Artisan Ales is a fine place to snack on Daiya cheese over chips while you're out drinking, but it's not somewhere that I should've gone out of my way to try. I agree with another review that the cheese choice causes the chips to get too stuck together, and aside from the top layer, there aren't enough toppings left for the rest of the chips.

I liked the food. The area is sketchy. Parking is tough. I am a meat eater however I found the Jamaican jerk to be very filling. Lots of tofu and brown rice smothered in a delicious sauce. I wish it had more fresh vegetables. The quesadilla had some fresh corn and the dipping sauce was nice. I'm not a big fan of vegan cheese but if you like it then this is right up your alley. Plenty of beers to choose from. I asked if they had wine and he did not but he said this one particular beer tasted like a blend of red wine and beer. He was spot on! Outdoor seating only on the patio with high chairs around barrels. It was quite a seen on the street with many homeless people begging for change and people talking to themselves. It reminded me of 6th & Mission area or in San Francisco. I won't be back, but if you're in the area and you're a vegetarian I would recommend getting the burrito as that seems very filling and you can get it with any of the flavor profiles on menu one - red curry, chile verde, Jamaican, etc. Probably best to go at lunch rather than sunset.

Continuing my birthday quest we stumbled across this place. Well, we actually didn't stumble but our gps sent us to the wrong restaurant and we ended up here! It's a small place but such a cozy atmosphere. We came on a Friday and to our surprise the downtown area was completely dead. The area is still trying to catch up post pandemic. In the end we felt great supporting this awesome place. They have you order your food with the bartender then either sit inside or on a small outside patio in the front of the building. We chose inside because I am nosey and I like to hear what other people order and watch their reactions to the food when they taste it or catch the names of food items they say they love. The bartender was so nice and the owner so chill. The craft wall has catchy names and we went for the Pawsitive Outlook and it was amazing! As far as food goes we enjoyed pretty much everything but the tacos were the #1 pick for our tastebuds. Even if you're not vegan you will love this place! Grab tapas and a beer here! Good Karma=Good People+Good Food and Great beer! P.s. The Ginger ale is all the rave so grab one on your way out... that is if there is any left,..

Great options for being dairy free! Finally somewhere to go for quesadillas and nachos!!