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    Botanical Fare

    4.9 (84 reviews)
    ModerateVegan, Sandwiches, Cafes
    Closed 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Roasted Sweet Potato Bowl and Crunchy Cauliflower Bowl
    Lena M.

    I loved this spot! If I was closer, I'd end up going here about once a week, it's so delicious. My soon-to-be mother-in-law and I ended up here after some wedding venue touring. We needed to eat after some fun wine tasting and ended up at this charming fast casual spot. You order your food at the front cashier. The menu is filled with incredible vegan goodies. After ordering, you get a number to sit wherever you like and they bring the food to you. There is plenty of seating here so you're bound to find a good spot to sit. Our food came out pretty fast and it was incredible. I ate every single last bite. I adored my roasted sweet potato bowl. The sauce really complimented the entire dish. My MIL loved her bowl too. I tried a bite of the cauliflower and it was divine. There were single stall restrooms at this spot with cute wall art. It's a huge space and a great spot for lunch. I highly recommend coming here for a healthy and delicious meal.

    Potstickers
    Paula M.

    We had a wonderful time eating out at Botanical Fare. The staff was very welcoming as soon as we walked in and they had an extensive 100% vegan menu, which is always a dream come true!! We ordered 3 items off their fall seasonal menu - the sweet potato sammie, fall pasta, and the potstickers - and then went outside to their outdoor seating. We loved people-watching in the shade and really enjoyed the street ambience. Food came out and was delicious! We LOVED the sourdough bread of the sandwich, wow! Def get a sandwich with that sourdough, omg. The potstickers were our 2nd favorite, it was very well-made and crispy. We didn't love the fall pasta, maybe because the "goat" cheese and crumbles tasted a bit funky to us - but we never eat those types of things at home, so we probably just don't like those things anyway. Overall, a great experience! They also sell coffee, Rebel cheese, and other take-out options. Highly recommend!

    Crispy Chix sandwich with potato salad, Harvest Chili with gluten free cornbread and cashew cream, and kids Nacho Dippers.
    Adrienne K.

    Phenomenal service and food! It's hard to find a place that has gluten free and vegan options and Botanical Fare checked all our boxes. My 2 year old loved that they had a potty just her size during our bathroom break as well. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in Charlottesville!

    Matcha lemonade
    John B.

    I was surprised to find a vegan restaurant as part of Charlottesville's downtown walking mall. It has outdoor seating on the mall, although the placement is confusing as it is not the seating that's directly outside the restaurant itself (the different seating areas are labeled). I went for a sort of breakfast bowl that was redolent of the way that Australian cafes work: a bunch of healthy ingredients which have no recognizable connection to any traditional cuisine, but which offer contrast in flavors and textures to excite the palate. This bowl was particularly aromatic, which I attribute to the barbecue lentils. A matcha lemonade was a good choice to wash things down. The bowl was not hugely filling for the money, but a light healthy meal is a worthy find in this town. There were also a few interesting grocery items for sale.

    Edward G.

    The wait staff was very friendly, but the food stole the show. I had the crunchy cauliflower bowl and it blew me away. I've not had crispy cauliflower like that since my days at Home Grown in Newark DE!!!!!

    Cold sesame noodle bowl
    Lauren C.

    Great, vegetable-forward vegan restaurant with fresh, creative dishes. We loved everything we tried: the shroom BLT and the rainbow terra salad from the classic menu and the cold sesame bowl and the yellow tomato gazpacho from the summer menu. They also have local products available in their fridge which we appreciated, like Blue Ridge Bucha and some local sauerkraut and vegan cheeses.

    Mac N Cheez with half mushroom Sammy.
    Tamira T.

    I loved the mood of the place, and the food was delicious as well. I had the lunch combo of Mac N Cheez and a half mushroom sammy, and brought much of the Mac home for later. I'd like to suggest some downtime flavors with impossible meat, like chili or lasagna. That would be amazing and take the meals we loved as kids and allow us the pleasure of those memories.

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    Arcadia S.

    Back again, w my daughters this time, for my elder daughter's bday. Having had breakfast here last time, it was nice to try the evening menu. Once again all flavors ON POINT. My girls were impressed w the presentation of their meals, as am I. Service was friendly, but unobtrusive. The dining area was once again filled with happy herbivores enjoying cruelty-free foods. LOVE the decor & layout (as described in my previous review) .... This is almost a three hour drive so we won't get here often but when we do, Botanical Fare is a must stop for THIS vegan family !! YES: VEGAN YES: kid friendly

    Melissa L.

    The food and service here are awesome - I came here a couple of months ago and one time prior, but have been dying to go back They were accommodating and knowledgeable about allergies too

    Street corn bowl
    Ashley R.

    Since our first time here, we've come back so many times. Pretty much every weekend for brunch. The breakfast burrito, avocado toast, and Rainbow Terra salad are all great. Trust me on the salad. I'm not a salad girl. Service is the most consistent and wonderful in the whole town. And being right on the downtown mall in a cute building with character adds to the charm. The decor is so cute. For all reasons, I want to move in.

    Cauliflower bowl
    Jessi L.

    Really great plant based food in Charlottesville! Went with a large group of friends for brunch. I loved the cauliflower bowl. It was umami, sweet, spicy, and satisfying. My other friends raved about the sweet potato bowl and the "chicken" and waffles. Unfortunately the miso Mac and cheese left more to be desired, but overall affordable and delicious!!

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    broooooooo, it's delicious. Would recommend 100%. only thing i would change would be toasting the sandwich bread but it was still amazing

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    Ivy Provisions

    Ivy Provisions

    4.1
    (203 reviews)
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    This is the most amazing food! So down to earth, yet sophisticated food. The Notorious PIG is not…read moreto be missed! Their soups are again, delicious and elevated above many restaurants in the area. Staff are friendly and courteous. As a former Seattleite, I consider myself to be a serious coffee critic, and lover. They know how to make a wicked latte! Some of the best in Charlottesville. My only critique is that I wish they still had inside seating, too cold in the winter and too hot in the summer. But that doesn't stop me from getting my food to go and making a mess of myself on the way home. LOL!

    What do I love most about Ivy Provision's? That they remind me of home in Virginia Beach decades…read moreago when TASTE Unlimited first opened. Better yet I respect the overall operation after a single visit and know they have their act together. Ivy Provisions is located just outside UVA grounds make it very convenient for this HOO Dad to check out the first time. Of course I looked at their reviews, menu and photos of sandwiches to properly vet. I was astonished and made this a must stop. I caught them at a good time on a weekday before close and better yet knew they were featuring lobster rolls on the Ivy Provisions Instagram feed. Parking was easy in their own lot. The non commercialized building was a welcome site. This is the one and only Ivy Provisions. Grab a bag of chips, salad or treat with a bottle drink as you head to the counter of Ivy's cozy space. The young gentleman was friendly and efficient with answering a few questions. My wife ordered the Gobbfather which is a Turkey Melt on white. I ordered the lobster roll special. Seating is all outdoors on the patio. Food orders are prepared and sent out in a bag through the window, you will find utensils and napkins in this location. The area was clean. The restroom is gender neutral and was also clean with proper supplies. My wife enjoyed her turkey melt and found it so big she could not finish. My lobster roll I had no problem dusting off. It was a beautiful roll with fresh Maine lobster and soft roll. Total home run. Find me back at Ivy Provisions the next time in Charlottesville. A full 5 stars and job well done all around.

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