HIDDEN GEMS • Eris Food Co

THE OSIDER NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2022

Triple Taco Combo Chikun Bakon Ranch Sando

Bam Bam Burger

ERIS FOOD CO WORDS: ELIZABETH SCHWARTZE PHOTOS: ZACH CORDNER

Oceanside holds many hidden gems, but The Osider has found one that won’t be hidden for too long.

Eris Food Co is conveniently located at 302 Wisconsin Avenue, perfectly situated in downtown with beach-walk access. Once this hidden gem is found, nothing but amazing and delicious food awaits as the treasure.

Owner, Scott Steele, is a foodie, an artist, and a creative genius. His food is not only delectable and made-from-scratch, but it’s also vegan—100% vegan. The food creations are out of this world and it’s a treasure for every customer.

Eris is the Greek goddess of chaos, and Steele claims, “embracing chaos and the creativity that comes with it celebrates the ups and downs of life.”

Since September 7, 2021, Steele has been sharing space with Living Tea Kombucha and building his clientele with consistently delicious food. The word-of-mouth marketing is working because the delicious food brings customers back, and they tell a friend.

A chef and restaurateur for nearly thirty years, Steele loves the vibe in Oceanside. “I really wanted my next restaurant to be in Oceanside. I love it here.”

Absolutely every food item in the restaurant is made fresh daily and from scratch, and 100 percent free of animal by-products. Even the ketchup is made from scratch, and it’s absolutely amazing.

Steele is excited for the vegan culinary world as it’s really upping its game. Steele proudly states, “it’s real good food and not pretentious. Vegan, vegetarian, non-vegan—you’re going to like it. My quality is my hallmark.”

The Triple Taco Combo is one of the most popular menu items; it contains an adobado, fysh, and sweet potato taco. Pair the tacos and burgers with the galactic monster sweet potato fries, and it’s a culinary palate-pleasing piece of food art.

The Bam-Bam burger is topped with a fresh bam-bam sauce and is more-than-a-mouthful that will please any burger lover. The flatbread pizzas are deep-dish style, and packed with flavor to share as it’s a glutton of delicious food in one pan. Of course, there’s lots of yummy, refreshing Living Tea Kombucha on tap to wash down, and complement every meal.

Not only is the food delicious, but the vibe is part of the experience. Steele partners with local artists and proudly displays their work. The vintage rock and surf posters are a nostalgic trip. Steele curates his walls, stating “it’s all an art project. The food. The vibe. The music.”

Since food is both his hallmark and an art project, many of the dishes have their own graphic—a sort of personality to pay tribute to the food creation.

Steele is constantly creating in the kitchen, and new to the menu, he’s excited to feature chilaquiles. Chilaquiles is a comfort breakfast food found in Mexican homes, and Steele’s will be epic (and vegan)!

Eris Food Co is open seven days a week from 11am-7pm. Stop in and eat good food, drink good ‘booch, and enjoy the experience.

Eris Food Co 302 Wisconsin Avenue erisfood.com @erisfoodco

Owner, Scott Steele