Shine Cafe Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Shine Cafe, a hidden gem in Morro Bay, California, dedicated to delicious vegan cuisine. This cozy cafe offers a diverse array of dishes crafted to delight both plant-based enthusiasts and newcomers alike.
The menu features standout entrees like the innovative T.L.T., a twist on the classic B.L.T., and the hearty Tempeh Reuben, both served with fresh sides. If you're in the mood for something lighter, try the Kind Kale Salad or the Baby Arugula Salad, both bursting with fresh flavors and topped with house-made dressings that elevate each bite.
Don’t forget to indulge in their enticing smoothies, like the refreshing Strawberry Shake or the invigorating Green Dragon. Customers rave about the friendly service and vibrant ambiance, making Shine Cafe the perfect spot for a healthy lunch or a quick takeout. If you’re in the area, this cafe is a must-visit for anyone seeking nourishing, flavorful meals.
ENTREES
Famous Tempeh Tacos
Seasoned tempeh, quinoa, and fresh veggies in a blended corn/wheat tortilla, topped with cilantro dressing and avocado. Served with our housemade salsa
Black Bean Tacos
A warm corn tortilla filled with seasoned black beans, brown rice, fresh veggies, avocado and cilantro dressing. Served with our housemade salsa. gluten free
Shine Sandwich
Toasted sprouted grain bread with fresh veggies, avocado, mustard and cilantro dressing. Served with a side salad
Vegetable Spring Rolls
Rice paper spring rolls filled with fresh veggies, avocado, and seasoned tempeh. Served with our sesame ginger dressing.gluten free
Shine Hummus Wrap
Featured homemade hummus, baby arugula, kalamata olives, fresh veggies, and our house lemon and roasted garlic vinaigrette all rolled up in a spinach and whole wheat tortilla. served with a side salad
T.L.T
Our take on a classic B.L.T. Toasted sprouted grain bread with thin slices of "bacon" flavored tempeh, lettuce, tomato, avocado, and vegenaise. served with a side salad
Tempeh Reuben
Seared strips of seasoned tempeh served on sprouted grain bread with our cilantro dressing and mustard. Topped with sauerkraut, tomato and lettuce. You can choose to add avocado at no extra charge! Served with a side salad
Black Bean Tostada
Black beans, avocado, rice and fresh veggies on a crispy tortilla served with fresh salsa and our spicy chipotle lime dressing
Soup Of The Day
Fresh daily made with fresh seasonal ingredients
Fresh Start Salad
Fresh organic season produced tossed with your choice of dressing, topped with avocado.gluten free
Soup Combo
A bowl of soup and a fresh start salad
Salad Combo
A bowl of soup and a fresh start salad
Tempeh Salad
Our Fresh Start Salad with a big scoop of seasoned tempeh, served with avocado.gluten free
Spinach Salad
Baby spinach, cranberries, apples, and walnuts tossed with our houses balsamic vinaigrette
Kind Kale Salad
Fresh kale and veggies tossed in our house made tamarind mandarin vinaigrette, topped with our house blend nut mix, nutritional yeast, mandarin wedges, and avocado
Baby Arugula Salad
Baby arugula, toasted pepitas, nutritional yeast, shaved shallots, and oven-roasted golden beets tossed with our house lemon and roasted garlic vinaigrette
SOUP & SALAD
SMOOTHIES
Berry Blast
Blueberries, strawberries, bananas, apple juice and almond milk
Island Fever
Pineapple, mangos, bananas, coconut, and orange juice
Blue Heaven
Blueberries, pineapple, bananas and apple juice
Mudslide
Bananas, peanut butter, carob, dates and almond milk
Strawberry Shake
Strawberries, bananas, dates and almond milk
Pina Maca-Lada
Maca. Pineapple, coconut, bananas and almond milk
Green Dragon
Spirulina, ginger, mangos, bananas, apple juice and almond milk. Strawberry Lemonade Detox Fresh lemon juice, frozen strawberries, apple juice, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, and cayenne