Sun Eats guide: Veggie burgers
Just like a hamburger, not all veggie burgers are the same – vegetarians, vegans, and those wanting a “beef break” (for lack of a better term) are passionate enthusiasts for faux-meat burgers that are grain and veggie based.
From mushrooms to quinoa, Sonoma Valley offers hand-made patties that are sure to please. Here is where you can score veggie burgers in the Valley. For the sake of simplicity, “classic fixings” is defined as lettuce, tomato and onion.
B&V Whiskey Bar & Grille makes a housemade patty comprising edamame, shiitake mushrooms, cashews and chickpeas ($10). The sandwich is topped with vegan ginger aioli, classic fixings, and served on a gluten free bun. 400 1st St. W., Sonoma. 938-7110. bvsonoma.com
Breakaway Cafe offers a Garden Burger ($13) on a Dutch crunch roll with classic fixings. 19101 Sonoma Hwy, Sonoma. 996-5949. breakawaycafe.com
Community Cafe‘s veggie option is a combo of tofu and portobello ($11.95): a garlic black pepper tofu patty and a grilled portobello on a brioche bun topped with fontina cheese, basil aioli, mixed greens, tomato, red onion and avocado. Lunch only. A portobello sandwich is offered Thursday night for dinner, too. 875 W. Napa St. Sonoma. 938-7779. communitycafesonoma.com
Palms Grill has a protein-centric veggie patty ($10.95) topped with 1,000 Island Dressing, classic fixings, and pickles. Lunch only. 18999 Sonoma Hwy, Sonoma. 939-8100. palmsgrill.com
Palooza makes their own falafel burger ($15) – which is basically a giant falafel served with Swiss cheese, classic fixings, and chipotle remoulade on a brioche bun. It’s the only veggie burger game in Kenwood. 8910 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood. 833-4000. paloozafresh.com
Picazo offers the largest selection of burgers in the Valley, including a portobello burger ($12). It’s served with Swiss cheese, grilled onions, avocado, mayo, and classic fixings on a wheat bun with a side salad. 19100 Arnold Dr., Sonoma. 931-4377. picazocafe.com
The Red Grape makes the only quinoa burger ($12) in the Valley. It comprises a house-made quinoa patty, Gruyere cheese, red onion, and mustard aioli on a brioche bun. 529 1st St. W., Sonoma. 996-4103. theredgrape.com
Sonoma Grille is last but not least with a veggie burger ($11) topped with cucumbers, sprouts, avocado, tomato, and pesto aioli on a brioche bun. Lunch only. 165 W. Napa St., Sonoma. 938-7542. sonomagrilleandbar.com
