Mr. Charlie’s has quietly flipped on its red and yellow fast-food-style sign along Garnet Avenue in Pacific Beach. The small chain held a grand opening on Feb. 7 and is serving plant-based spins on burgers, fries, and shakes. Early customers are already comparing the flavors and looking to the big national names, even as the spot leans into its identity as an independent vegan alternative.
Menu leans on fast food classics
The Pacific Beach shop is selling plant-based riffs on familiar fast food staples, including the Mr. Royale With Cheese (a quarter-pound plant burger), Not Chicken Nuggets, and the Mr. Frowny’s box, which echoes a classic Happy Meal setup. According to Mr. Charlie’s, the new location is in soft open mode at 1560 Garnet Avenue. The…..