Active Culture is a lively health food restaurant founded on the belief that healthy food can taste amazing! We are a fast casual, family-friendly restaurant, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. We use whole grains, local organic eggs, fresh fruits and vegetables, and unique sauces and dressings that are made from scratch, in-house, daily. We have a kid’s menu, indoor dining, and patio seating. We offer frozen yogurt for dessert, along with a selection of organic and dairy-free flavors. Check out our menu of bowls, salads, burritos, tacos, vegetarian food, vegan-friendly food, acai bowls, bagels, smoothies, shakes and so much more!
Based on 348 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.6 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
111 S El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA 92672
Phone: (949) 276-4625
Website:
Hours
| Friday |
8 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday |
8 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday |
8 AM–8 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
|
8 AM–8 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday |
8 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday |
8 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday |
8 AM–8 PM |
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Reviews
Paulin
Love the vibes here! Food and drinks are very healthy. Nutritiously good! Self-serve yogurt and açaí bowl are my favorite. Affordable menu for a healthy living individual who enjoys plant-based food. Very wholesome and fulfilling meals!
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Lanae
Cute little spot with great vegetarian options. Stopped here for a quick lunch on our way to check on at our hotel. Food was yummy. Nothing super special or spectacular. Filling but not stuffing, quality ingredients for sure. Gonna have to come back to try the selection of frozen treats.
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Ritul Jain
Active Culture in San Clemente is an absolute gem that stole my taste buds! Their menu is a delightful mix of healthy and delicious options. But let me tell you, their Grassroots Burger took my dining experience to another level! It was so damn delicious that I’d travel miles just to savor its incredible flavors again.
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Los Angeles
Wholesome bowl was excellent, much better than I expected. Different from other bowls I had elsewhere because it had chopped lettuce and AG sauce. Nachos were good. The fruit bowl with granola was fresh. Huevos Rancheros was filling yet felt very clean. I liked the Whole Darn Farm drink that had all kinds of stuff. Smoothies were decent, too. Prices were a bit higher than what I expected, but for healthy choices, it’s fair enough.
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DIY Solar Power with Will Prowse
Not that impressive. I was charged for a paper straw and it fell apart in minutes. but they served the drink in a plastic cup? I don’t see the logic. Use a paper cup and plastic straw and the amount of petroleum would be reduced tenfold.
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Sophie M
I’ve eaten at this place a few times as there aren’t many ‘health food’/vegan options in San Clemente, but I won’t be in a rush to return.
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Heather
I wanted something fresh and healthy! This place was great. Parking is all street parking so just plan on driving around for a spot. Also the hummus doesn’t come with anything so you might want to order a basket of chips
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Stacy Petersen
We love Active Culture! Super friendly staff, very fun little patio, great flavors frozen yogurt, and, though I didn’t order food this time, whenever I have, it has always been impressively scrumptious! On the pricier side for us, but, I have never walked away thinking it wasn’t worth it.
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Heather Carbone
We love coming here!! The workers are so friendly and very helpful, especially if you have any questions. They have a nice outside area to eat, which is really nice. I also like that they have beer and on the weekends, they have mimosas with freshly squeezed orange juice. So amazing!!! ❤❤ We also really love the burgers! Even though we aren’t vegetarian, we love the burgers here. We literally rave about this place to everyone! I highly recommend it!!!
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Jimbo G
After reading all of the hype we ordered the Grassroots Burger and were not disappointed. It was delicious and like no other burger we have tried. Yummy!
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