Best of 2000: Best Betcha-Can't-Tell-It's-A-Veggie Burger

Island Burgers
240 South Melrose Drive, Vista
(760) 631-1535

Sometimes you want a hamburger that's not really a hamburger, but you don't want to be served by a Hare Krishna, hear the word "tofu," or have to listen to Enya. At Island Burgers, the menu is full of variations on real beef burgers, like the Hawaiian, with pineapple and teriyaki sauce; and the Maui, slathered in guacamole. Any burger can be prepared with a tasty veggie patty containing zero percent cow, so you'll feel safely camouflaged among the carnivores and only your server will know your self-righteous place on the food chain.