This was a great place to enjoy some good vegan comfort food. The loaded nachos lived up to its name "loaded". Lots of flavors, creaminess with that savory crunch. The Brunch burger and the bacon chicken ranch burgers were delicious as well. Pretzel bun wasn't my favorite as the bottom bun was a bit cardboard in texture. Kinda like bread that was microwaved after being frozen. But the flavors were amazing. The service was equally awesome along with the ambience. It felt like a cozy lounge to enjoy some good food. Definitely recommend this place to try out when in Indianapolis. read more

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The service here was excellent. You order at the counter and they bring it to you. While we were deciding at the counter the worker asked if we had any questions and was very friendly. I got the nachos and my sister got a burger and both were delicious. There was plenty of seating inside and we also saw a few tables outside. We loved that it was right off of the canal walk and we walked here from our hotel downtown. We will definitly return if we are ever back in Indianapolis! read more

My husband and I were on the hunt for a cool spot that served balanced, healthy vegan food, and we stumbled upon this gem thanks to Yelp! From the moment we walked in, we were impressed. The space is super clean with a cozy, modern vibe. The staff greeted us warmly and took our order right away--great service always sets the tone. We ordered the BEC Bagel (vegan bacon, egg, and cheese) and the SEC Bagel (vegan sausage, egg, and cheese), and wow... both were absolutely delicious! The flavors were rich, satisfying, and so well-balanced, it's the kind of vegan comfort food that keeps you coming back. This place didn't just satisfy our cravings; it surprised us in the best way possible. It's officially made its way into our top 3 favorite vegan restaurants--and that includes all of Illinois and Indiana! If you're vegan (or even just vegan-curious), we highly recommend checking this place out. Do yourself a favor and try the bagels--you won't regret it! read more

Black Leaf Vegan - Vegan Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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I've been wanting to try Black Leaf Vegan for quite some time--so I was thrilled that they have their food truck at the Indiana State Fair this year! I had the Mac n cheese and the loaded nachos which I shared with my husband. He is a meat lover but really enjoyed the nachos with vegan meat. The flavors are awesome. I hope BLV will return to the fair again and I plan to visit the restaurant in the near future. Indy needs more veggie options. Thanks for being one of them!! read more

We came here on a whim for lunch as we were both craving something light but more on the heavy side. I ordered a bacon ranch burger with sweet potato fries. It was scrumptious!!! There is some sort of honey sauce they drizzle on top which makes it taste even more amazing and brings all the flavors together. I used some sort of chilli sauce for my sweet potato fries which paired nicely as well. For a drink I had one of their lemonades and the only downside is I couldn't get a refill, lol. The place was quiet and we had our meal within 15 minutes of ordering. If you're in a hurry you should definitely place your order ahead of time, but if not take the time to sit and enjoy your food. We were in during the later part of the lunch hour so it was not insanely busy which was nice. Unfortunately I do think you have to be specifically looking for this place to find it as the street is kind of off to the side, but once you know it's there, I guarantee you'll be going back several times. And what's even better is it's next to the canal so you can go for a walk too! read more

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I really wanted to like this place. I'm in Indianapolis for work and specifically chose an Airbnb in this building because this vegan, Black-owned restaurant is located here. I've eaten here twice now. The first time I ordered a breakfast sandwich right after arriving, and the second time I ordered a burger with fries since they were out of the tater tots that normally come with it. Both times, my food came out within a minute or two... which honestly made it feel like it wasn't fresh. The fries were overcooked and very crunchy, and my burger was also dry and lacked flavor. Taste like the vegan burgers you grab in the frozen aisle at the grocery store. I didn't receive any condiments for the fries, which didn't help. On top of that, the customer service could really use improvement. The energy just wasn't there, and the overall experience felt very flat. I wanted to support and enjoy this spot, especially being a Black-owned vegan restaurant, but unfortunately the food quality and service didn't meet expectations. read more

Beautiful space, beautiful owners/family, and delicious food. I had the nachos which were amazing. I have nothing but great things to say about this restaurant and would visit again without hesitation! read more

Service was amazing. Such friendly staff! The food was good, but messy! Would have been nice to have knives. Would also like to see plates and silverware vs. carry out containers and plasticware for those dining in. The price was a little steep, but I'm willing to pay that for a great local business. You will need to pay to park, so be prepared for that. read more

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A black-owned business that is also vegan and their food is amazing The owners are very engaging and helpful if you don't know what to order. I ordered the guacamole burger. This is a 100% plant based patty topped with guacamole and a teriyaki sauce. The flavors will have you rethinking your need to have red meat. It's a little pricy but well with it. read more

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I would like to stay the staff was very friendly. The young lady worked in the register was very sweet. We had been doing some work, so we stopped in to get a bite to eat. The mac & cheese certainly looked fire, and I thought it was mediocre. Presentation was a five star. It was just the taste was not there for me. I felt the dill was overpowering. My daughter took one bite of it, and would not eat it. It totally may just be us because we are not typical, vegan cuisine eaters. Strawberry cake was also mediocre. But let's talk about that lemonade-Now that was five star! They've got that mastered! It's a cute little set up. I like the plants sitting around. read more

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YOURE TELLING ME THEY HAVE A PHYSICAL LOCATION NOW??? I've been to the food truck many times and I'm always so happy to spot them at the State Fair or the Woodruff place flea market. Often their portions are so big I feel bad that I can't walk around with them so I'm so happy they have their own location now read more

Great food! I had the guac burger, which I believe was a beyond patty on a pretzel style bun. My friend got the loaded nachos. Both were absolutely fantastic. Service was great with the nice lady behind the counter explaining the options clearly. I also had a Lovely Lemonade and my friend had a cider. This would be a nice place to just get a coffee and work, too, if you were so inclined. read more

Black Leaf Vegan - Vegan Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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I was so pleased to see the food truck parked on Delaware during the Proof Lit Fest! After confirming that the nachos were gluten free, I ordered them. They were $15, which I think is a bit high. It did come in a fairly hefty container, loaded with sauce. There was some kind of vegan meat substitute on it, and it was pretty good! I think the nachos would've been better overall with the cheeze melted a bit--the shreds were just kind of there--and more lettuce added on top. The ratios seemed a little off for my taste. But I was glad to try these out at the event and I'll try more options at Black Leaf Vegan in the future--whether in shop or via the food truck again. The staff were friendly and quick to get my order out, and I'm sure they'd be just as kind in their other location. read more

Black Leaf Vegan - Loaded vegan nachos (also gluten free) - Vegan Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Black Leaf Vegan They were out of a few things when I went. I ended up trying the Crabless Crab Cake sandwich. It comes with ranch (which I don't like) so I subbed for mayo. It was good. I disliked their seasoned fries. They didn't taste fresh. They tasted like they were reheated from a frozen state. The potato salad was different but good. The Apple Pineapple Smoothie was delicious. I didn't like the Biscoff cake. It had the consistency of a typical gluten-free dough. I don't know if it was gluten-free, but that was what it reminded me of - thick and grainy. I was in Indy for a month but wasn't compelled to return to try more things. Customer service was very good though. read more

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I really wanted to love this place. I was excited to find a vegan restaurant in Indy! We came for an early lunch on a Saturday at 11:30am. Ordered crab cakes + fries and a chicken quesadilla. Pros: - Food was good. Visually, very appealing. Flavor wasn't super memorable, though. - Couch to sit on while we waited. - Ample seating. - Friendly staff. - Vegan! - Offered us sweet chili sauce instead of ketchup (though this was too spicy for my 5-year-old). - Parking in the garage next door was free but this may have only been temporary, because it looked like the system was broken. - Small, local business. Cons: - They wouldn't honor the Yelp check-in free beverage. Bummer, since that was something I was excited about! - A little expensive for the volume of food you get. Somehow it felt like our order cost more than what the menu prices listed..? - The food took a very long time to come out. - Others received their orders before us even though they ordered after us. - No Ketchup for fries. - No napkins? read more

Black Leaf Vegan - Chicken quesadilla - Vegan Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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I'm traveling from Texas and this place is located inside the building . The place is clean , the staff is very friendly and the food is AMAZING. I had the bagel with sausage and cheese is delicious. The raspberries cake is moist with fresh raspberries. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone coming near the area. read more

Black Leaf Vegan - Clean space , great food and affordable. I had the bagel (sausage and cheese) and it's delicious. - Vegan Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Really bummed about this, especially with the dying/dwindling vegan scene in Indianapolis. We visit once a year and there are fewer and fewer vegan options, so we tried this out. They were out of most of the menu (despite us coming right when they opened) and what we got was awful (plus overpriced). $18 for a greasy burger without any sides is wild. But the nachos were the most inedible thing we've gotten in years. Stale, cold chips covered in the burger and globs of mayonnaise. Yeah, you read that correctly, globs of mayonnaise. Foul. read more

10/10. Lovee Black Leaf Vegan. The people are super sweet and the atmosphere is always amazing. Perfect place to meet up with friends for a bite! read more

Black Leaf Vegan - Original Burger - Vegan Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I had a great experience at Black Leaf Vegan... many options to choose from. Many flavors and smiles all around made it a great experience in downtown Indianapolis on the canal. Great service a wonderful surroundings! read more

Black Leaf Vegan - Vegan Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

We are in from out of town and wanted to try something that was on the way to a nearby playground and popped in and was greeted by a very moody space with plenty of seating and a welcoming staff. Unfortunately she had never heard of the check in offer though so did not honor it but it accomplished the goal for lunch. read more

The cheeze in the mac and cheeze wasn't even melted. They put teriyaki / "Black Leaf sauce" on the bacon ranch cheezeburger? Why put teriyaki sauce on a savory sandwich? Service was weird and unresponsive. The space itself is really lovely so at least they have that going for them. The "Black Leaf sauce" needs removed from the menu, it tastes like pure high fructose corn syrup. read more

This restaurant didn't have the ingredients to make anything on the menu. And the coffee machine is out of order. We cannot rate the food, because they didn't have any. read more

Holy hell, the nachos. I'm not even sure what Black Leaf Vegan puts on their nachos, but it's great and I ate it all. Also, their nachos are vegan! All of the food they sell on this food truck is vegan. If you eat a vegan diet, you're in good hands with these guys. And if you don't eat solely vegan (like me), you're in good hands with these guys because they make great food. I was fortunate to find Black Leaf Vegan at a KIB event, but I've seen the food truck at the Indiana State Fair and other outdoor gatherings. Basically, if you see this food truck, you should definitely partake of their food. My nachos were a bit on the higher end ($15), but there was so much stuff and so many chips that I couldn't even finish them all. And everything was tasty and high quality. I'm so glad that we have a vegan food truck roaming around Indy. If you see Black Leaf Vegan parked at an event that you're attending, you should definitely give them a try. read more

Had a delicious and relaxing lunch with my vegan cousin / friend. Mac & cheese and a wonderful pulled jackfruit sandwich with cole slaw. I highly recommend!!!! Very friendly staff and fellow diners too. Love supporting the Vegan restaurants in Indianapolis. We took a leisurely walk along the downtown canal afterwards....so nice to experience the city from there. read more

The mother-daughter duo who were working the food truck were TOO ADORABLE. I would go back for that reason alone. You can tell that there is so much love put into the work they do. The loaded nachos were solid--so great to have a vegan food truck option. Love that this is a minority-owned business. read more

Black Leaf Vegan - Ok loaded nachos I see you - Vegan Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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This is vegan food done right! They had some plant based chicken options on special for their burgers. I normally don't like guacamole on my sandwiches but this was fantastic and the seasoned fries were yummy. They didn't need a dip, but I got some of the house made teriyaki BBQ sauce...soooo good. The owner convinced me to try the Super Cider and he was absolutely right, I loved it. Such a cozy spot. I will be back. read more

Black Leaf Vegan - Seasoned Fries - Vegan Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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The food here was scrumptious. I got the loaded nachos & a verde smoothie. I LOVE seeing all-vegan places like this one when I travel. The seating (combo of couches and tables) & entertainment (board games, books, tv viewing) added to the cozy feel of the place. And last, but certainly not least-- the service was amazing. I felt as though I came on a day when they were running low on employees, so I felt that the person who took my order & prepared my the food was doing the work of 3+ people... I see you! Thank you!! read more

Cool location in some ( Student ) apartment living near the Canal. Nice open seat concept that leads into a common area in the apartment building lobby. Plenty of seats , tables, cocktail bar style seats, and couches. A small but solid menu and most importantly.... the burger was good ( plant pea-based protein ... I couldn't even tell ... very tasty burger and I'm quite the carnivore. read more

Black Leaf Vegan - Vegan Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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This was the best vegan burger I've ever had! I ordered the guac burger and fries along with a lemon ginger iced tea. My friend's and my meal came out quick and everything was delicious. Looking forward to coming back soon! read more

Black Leaf Vegan - Guac burger and fries - Vegan Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I found this spot via Google "black owned vegan restaurants" and I must say that I was content with the high quality looking ad easy to use website.‍ They state all of the ingredients they use which is so critical for me because I have a soy allergy amongst some others. Many other "vegan" restaurants and other restaurants in general often time fail to be THIS transparent when it comes to their ingredients and it can become problematic or worst for other people who have other dietary restrictions, so I don't support those businesses. But, I digress, lol. 1) Black Leaf Vegan's food was super affordable, tasty and hearty! 2) The ambiance was chill, clean, spacious and very comfortable- everyone is welcomed there + kids. 3) They had board games and a lot of seating arrangement of all types lol, this too quickly caught my eye. 4) Their service was prompt and they prepared my friend and my meals in front of us which again is something I don't see often. Y'all should open another location hopefully in SoFl because I really want to eat some more of your dishes. read more

Black Leaf Vegan - Avocado toast - Vegan Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

My favorite vegan quesadilla ever!! I also ordered a side of mac and cheese and a latte. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Plenty of places to sit, outdoor area was not open despite nice weather. Disappointed to see single use dishes and silverware. read more

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Delightful find when traveling to Indy for work! The Vita Verde green smoothie was SO good - sweet and hearty - you'd never know there's spinach in it. Since I had some greens :) I added a cinnamon roll that was calling my name. It was fantastic. Not too big for a guilt trip and not too small to not be worth it. As the owner prepared my smoothie she explained some of the lesser known ingredients. I've been to other places where they don't tell you what some of those mystery scoops are, or they get on a soapbox about it. This was neither. Very casual and welcoming. Definitely check them out! read more

Black Leaf Vegan - Vita Verde smoothie - you truly won't taste the spinach. It's so good. - Vegan Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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I was so excited to finally check out Black Leaf Vegan and see their new space firsthand. I'm glad that they are bringing life to this space along the canal (formerly home to Quill's Coffee Shop in the lower level of 9 on Canal Apartments). I have to admit it's a tough location so I really hope they succeed and that there is some form of signage along the Canal to connect the dots for foot traffic in the warmer months. I had to order the loaded nachos based on everyone's raving reviews and they did not disappoint. Fair warning, if you're looking for a healthy lunch this may not be the best dish to choose ;) Customer service was super friendly and they make a great drip coffee. I look forward to future visits and trying more menu items. They feature a variety of coffee drinks, smoothies, soup and other vegan dishes. read more

I came for the jazz event. The food smelled amazing. The vibe was nice and chill. Definitely a grown folk vibe. Plus I had a surprise waiting for me when I checked in. I will definitely be back to grab food and drinks in the future. read more

Black Leaf Vegan - Vegan Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

this food was amazing. Ordered a bagel breakfast sandwich and loaded nachos- I couldn't eat enough of it - so good. Even our 3 year old devoured his Mac and cheese read more

the food was amazing and i liked the chill vibe in there. best vegan burger i've had in a while.

Black Leaf Vegan did not disappoint!!!!!!!!! My family has been vegan-ish for a few months and I've heard more and more about this food truck. I haven't been able to organically run into the food truck...until today! My husband had an outdoor art show that Black Lead Vegan food truck attended. I was first in line and practically jumped into the food truck! I ended up ordering two burgers because I you only live once and who knows when I'll run into the food truck again. The first one I sampled was the guacamole burger. The teriyaki sauce that comes on all 3 burgers is amazing!!! Spicy and sweet! Perfect pairing with spinach, pickles, onions, and guac all piled high on the burger. Next was the bacon ranch burger. Oh. My. Goodness!!!!! It is sent from heaven!!!! The saltiness of the bacon plus the teriyaki sauce is a match made for your taste buds! I would choose this over a real burger any day! Both burgers came with a side of guac and chips. The price point is a little higher than a beef burger ($15-$19), but it's good for your body and soul! read more

Black Leaf Vegan - Guac vegan burger - Vegan Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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OMG! I love this place! The owner treats everyone as if no one is a stranger. She is always engaged with the customers and the restaurant has a cozy and clean environment. I got my, usual, Loaded Nachos and as usual, the presentation was neat and the food was flavorful (with a slight kick to it). The colors made it very appealing as well. I didn't know that it was BOGO 50% off, so the cashier suggested the Apple Pineapple Smoothie. It's not my usual choice of flavors, but after 1 sip, I understood why it is the most requested smoothie on the menu. I'm going back just for another one! When I post a review, I'm looking for cleanliness, great service, good food and good food presentation. I've eaten there food many times, but this is the 1st time I've visited the restaurant. I must say they have exceeded my expectations every single time. Hats off to the ownership and employees who made this a great experience! read more

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Tasty Vegan food that doesn't make you feel like you are eating like a rabbit...I NEVER thought it was possible....but baaaby Black Leaf Vegan Cafe proved me wrong. Not only was the food so good, but the service was OUTSTANDING! So a little background, Black Leaf Vegan is a black owned Vegan spot owned by a husband and wife team. They started off as a food truck and I would see them around town at different events and at the Indiana State Fair near the back of the fairgrounds where the Free stage and pioneer village would be. I've been hesitant about trying Vegan food just from my own personal bias, but my friend convinced me to try it...so that's how I found myself face first in some vegan loaded nachos! Black Leaf has grown from a food truck to an actual brick and mortar cafe inside the 9 on Canal luxury apartment building. It occupies the spot that Quill Coffee use to be at. What's nice is that it is accessible from Senate and 9th street or from the downtown canal if you are taking a stroll during lunch or early dinner and get hungry! The inside has an array of large and small tables with pub level seating as well as a couch for friends to converse. During this trip I tried the loaded nachos, vegan bbq sliders and the chocolate cake. I've always wanted to try jackfruit, so the BBQ sliders was a great opportunity to see what the hype of jackfruit was really about. My opinion is that jackfruit has the visual of pulled pork but the flavor of maybe celery. It really didn't have a flavor...but had a slight crunch. You knew you weren't eating meat. The loaded nachos was amazing. It had vegan meat, tasty chips, vegan cheese, sour cream and some type of green sauce and it was plentiful. If you've never had vegan food and want to try, I definitely suggest Black Leaf Vegan. Its a great place for those looking to transition to a less meat heavy lifestyle. read more

Black Leaf Vegan - Vegan Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I had to stop in after seeing all the great stuff they make. I tried the vegan crab cake sandwich and it had all the right textures and flavors. I can't wait to test out other things so n their menu. Definitely check this spot out. read more

Black Leaf Vegan - Crab cake sandwich - Vegan Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana