Windmill Food Hall

"Windmill Food Hall has vendors slinging Thai, Mediterranean, Chinese, Italian, Vietnamese, and more options for those traveling with a group who can’t reach a consensus on a single cuisine." - Bailey Berg

"Cultivated Greens, makers of vegan Filipino and California comfort food, has relocated to the Windmill Food Hall, taking over the former Lobster West space. Led by industry veterans Preston Burris (Amplified Ale Works) and Kristine Peters (Puesto and Sourshine), it originally launched as a part of the Barrio Food Hub in February 2021 but after a challenging four months, they’ve left the ghost kitchen to pivot to dine-in service at the Carlsbad food hall. On the Cultivated Greens menu, vegetables replace meat in popular items like cauliflower wings with agave barbecue or buffalo sauce and king oyster mushroom birria tacos. Popular specials, such as the deep fried mushroom chick’n katsu with creamy macaroni salad, now have a permanent placement in the food lineup. The masarap plate is also a standout, offering a bit of everything Filipino on the menu. The dish comes with pancit (rice noodles and vegetables sauteed in tamari), soy-stuffed vegan lumpia, tofu sisig (deep-fried tofu and veggies with calamansi and traditional spices) and, of course, rice. For those who can’t make it to Carlsbad, Cultivated Greens can also be found popping up at local events like DAY MVS XL this August at downtown’s Waterfront Park. Plus, they will be selling food through the VRG (Vegan Regional Goods) Market located inside North Park’s Chicago Not Dog." - Kelly Bone

"The Windmill Food Hall is a 12,000-square-foot dining and entertainment hub in Carlsbad. It features 14 food vendors including Cross Street Chicken & Beer, Bing Haus Desserts, Friend’s House, El Puerto, Notorious Burgers, Bread & Cheese Eatery, The Fry Fix, Mesteeso Brazilian Coffee Co., The Poke Stand, and Thai Style. It also includes arcade games, communal seating areas, a central cocktail bar, and spacious outdoor picnic areas hosting various entertainment and educational events." - Candice Woo

"The Windmill Food Hall is set to transform an iconic building in Carlsbad into a 12,000-square-foot indoor/outdoor dining and entertainment space. It will feature several eateries including Convoy’s Cross Street Chicken & Beer, Bing Haus, Friend's House Korean, Taco Lady, Thai Style Kitchen, and concepts from the owner James Markham such as Doughballs Pizza, Rolled Up, and Crackheads. The venue will hold seating for over 300 diners, a full bar, and offer activities like ping pong and lawn games." - Candice Woo