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    Can't Believe It's Vegan

    4.8 (126 reviews)
    ModerateVegan
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    Updated a few days ago

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    Casual
    Quiet
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Cinnamon crumb cake
    Karolina K.

    What can be better than a fully vegan place with delicious food, friendly staff and very welcoming and amazing owner. We've had an opportunity to try their soup of the day (potato mushroom ginger), it was delicious. We've ordered two sandwiches to share, BLT with sweet potato fries and Cheesesteak Hoagie with house fries. The BLT was very good, jest needed more mayo/sauce as it was a little dry, the sweet potato fries were home made and delicious. Sriracha mayo that comes with them was super good. The Philly was amazing, the "meat" was cooked perfectly, but too salty. House fries super good, nicely seasoned. I got cinnamon crunch cake and muffin to go. Both were very good. The owner came out couple of times, and was talking to customers, super friendly. Respect for him being both the owner and the chef. Hard work for sure. I wish him all the best. We've really enjoyed everything, and if ever back in this area, will come again.

    Buddha Bowl
    Mark K.

    Vegan/vegetarian food has come a long way in the last 30-40 years. Cooking at home or eating out, there are so many more great options. I'm neither, but will gladly eat at a really good vegan place. Stripmall, plenty of parking. Bright and welcoming inside. I arrived around 1 on a Sunday and was told they were between menus and to come back in 15 minutes. Odd, no signage or brunch menus around, but it was a beautiful day so I walked somewhere nearby and came back. Service was great, though minimal (order at counter and they bring it out.) Interesting menu, and everyone seems to love the cheesesteak, but I wasn't feeling it and got the Buddha bowl. Rice, corn, beans, avocado, tomatoes, bbq jackfruit. Came out looking great. Big serving, fresh ingredients, a great blend of flavors and textures. Plus a big side of crispy, lightly seasoned fries that I didn't expect. I enjoyed it all, and left fill with some fries still in the tray. A little expensive, but big portion and great quality. Healthy, tasty, filling, and a pleasant atmosphere to eat in.

    Fries and collard greens
    Debbie C.

    Delicious food, incredible service , friendly owner, loved the chicken sandwich and the fries! The collard greens were delicious and not greasy like I have come expect with vegan soul food joints. Will come back again and 10/10 recommend!

    Spicy Thai Kale Salad
    Arisa L.

    I visited this place about a month ago with a friend of mine for her birthday brunch. Let's start with the good stuff. The place was neat, cute and clean. The menu is on a pricy side but what we had was great. I had the salad which was really refreshing, full of flavors with different textures -if I could make salad like this, I'd eat it everyday! My friend enjoyed her sandwich as well. For food, I highly recommend. The reason why it took me a while to leave my review is...I have some mixed feelings about this place. So now onto the not so good part- when we walked in, I saw the big sign by the counter with no staff (see my pic). There were 3 people waiting in front of us. We waited over 45 minutes just to get our order taken. Since this was our first time visiting this place, I'm not sure if this is a usual thing for here or they could be experiencing staff shortage. I am all for supporting small/local business but this is still a place of business which should have a certain standard (in my opinion). But at the same time, they have the right to run their business however they would like and I feel like I'm being unfair or mean by taking some stars off for this. Also, while we were waiting, someone came in and started to say, "hello? ... hello?" And they ended up knocking on the kitchen door (they might have even opened it, I'm not sure). At that point, the chef came out and screamed at them. The chef was telling them off (not cursing though) in a very loud voice. I don't know the whole story, maybe the chef was stressed out, maybe this person comes everyday just to ask for water, I don't know. But it just wasn't pleasant. The wait time itself is enough for me to hesitate going back there again. 2 customers (1 who was waiting before me and 1 who came after me) left because of the wait. It also wasn't a good feeling to not be acknowledged for such a long period of time. I know they put the sign up so that no staff would have to go back and forth but I still think someone should have come out just to greet or say they would be with you shortly. One last thing- the place is in a strip mall so they gave a decent size parking lot if but I'd do busy since there is a BMV in the same mall. Food is a solid 5 but my experience is 3 at best.

    No-chick chicken caesar
    Laura F.

    Returned two weeks later: Craved that cheesesteak sandwich for 14 days straight after devouring it on my first visit. Let me tell you, It was even better than I remembered!!! We returned on my birthday. My husband said I could go anywhere for a meal that day (cost was not an option). I looked at him without batting an eye and said "oooooh. I want that cheesesteak. Can we go to "I cant Believe Its Vegan"... they only have this on the weekends". My husband, who is a carnivore, looked at me like "seriously? In hindsight, he was probably never so happy to be forced eat vegan as I when he has given me that option in the past I quickly book at places like Chapmans, Agni... boogie/pricey. Nope. Today I wanted a 18 combo plate of that Vegan Cheesesteak! He ordered the Caesar "no chick" chicken salad. He devoured it. This time I shared my sandwich which he literally said "wow, Thats vegan, It tastes real". Cue my "I know, right" face. He is now a believer and wants to come back for the pasta. This time in we got to meet Clayton, the owner. He is also the chef and let me tell you his soul lights up the room with positivity and friendliness. We enjoyed talking to him about his vegan journey. He gave us samples of their mac n cheese which is rich and creamy, a little smokey, yet no dairy at all. He also gave us a sample of his greens. Oooooh, I tell you.... I might need to order a lot of that! So good! For my birthday, he gave me the most wonderful vegan blueberry bar that he baked with his hands. Delish! Thank you, but the greatest gift is this restaurant, which he shares with all of Columbus. So, if you are curious about vegan food this is the BEST place to go as they have honed their craft and I can seriously say there is something here that will appeal to everyone. If you are vegan or vegetarian. What are you waiting for? Its worth the drive. This is a hidden gem!!! Just please dont come on Wednesday- They are closed that day.

    Not so chicken sandwich  Bbq jackfruit

    The owner is the most attentive and caring person ever!! Food was so yummy, and the soup of the day was so flavorful we got the not so chicken sandwich, bbq jackfruit sandwich, coleslaw and wings. We will definitely return when we are back in town. Such a great atmosphere and such yummy food.

    Store Front
    Max V.

    first off, let me say that there aren't a lot of vegan options north of Columbus. Having said that, we don't need any more than the best one there named " can't believe it's vegan" chef Clayton knows his craft and his customers. Everything is delicious and the restrooms and restaurant are kept very clean! The parking is free, the food is reasonably priced and getting there is easy we have often eaten at 4th & State which we really enjoy. We think the waffles here are better, and it's a lot closer to where we live so we will definitely be coming back! If you are vegan or just in a vegan mood, please check out this restaurant it's worth it!

    The barbecue jackfruit ribs.
    Peasy Peas T.

    The barbecue jackfruit ribs have been the best I have ever tried definitely recommend if you're a first time vegan to try this place or even if you aren't one you can't go wrong here. If you love ribs, this is the one to go to for those. Staff was very friendly. The place is very clean as well which I loved.

    Dining area
    Nanci S.

    There's so much good to say about this place. First of all, the owners Clayton and Kim are very welcoming and each time I come, I am offered a sample of the soup of the day. Cooked to order, the menu has a great variety. For the pastas, there are two dishes with marinara., the CIBV Lasagna Rolls and the Angel Hair Spicy Sausage Pasta. Two dishes are marinara free. I tried the Angel Hair Chick'n Pasta, which was fantastic. It has minimal oil sauce that lets the vegetables shine. I've tried the Chickpea Pasta Alfredo, also a nice choice, and by the way, pasta dishes come with a delicious roll. The place is very clean with a minimalist ambiance and tasteful music. There's two sets of tables with chairs outside. The bathroom even has feminine care products. They also sell t-shirts, coffee mugs, and water bottles. The only drawback for me, an HSP is the loud noise that lets them know a customer has come.

    BBQ Jackfruit sandwich
    Ashley E.

    Absolutely amazing service here, both times I've come here to eat the staff were incredibly kind and helpful, and even gave me a free cookie! The ambiance is nice and clean, with the setup of the inside being very helpful with choosing what to eat. The food is out of this world, divinely packed with flavor, and the textures and smells are just as wonderful. Would definitely recommend you come here!

    Cheesesteak hoagie
    Angel B.

    Food is incredible!! I had the daily special "cheesesteak hoagie". I haven't had one in 15 years since going the vegetarian route. I was leery of the cheese and almost didn't get it but I did and it was awesome! My friend had the Buddha Bowl with the jackfruit and it was so good too! French fries are crinkle cut and seasoned so well. Columbus has another great vegan restaurant to choose from. Right off the highway on Schrock Road.

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    Seitan's Realm is my current favorite Vegan spot in Columbus right now! No matter what dish you're…read morein the mood for, they have a vegan option for you! I have not had a better vegan Mac n cheese ever! The consistency, texture and taste were identical to real Mac n cheese, and it was so tasty! The pepperoni rolls with garlic butter was unreal, you will want to order so many! The Chickun sandwich was so flavorful, texturally perfect and is a go to dish! They have amazing specials all the time and a ton of breakfast options as well! You NEED to check this place out!

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    Saw this place on Triple D, so had to give it a try. Came in on a Thursday at noon. Heard the…read moreplace is small and often has a line out the door. Biggest problem was finding parking. Drove through several lots with others prowling as well. Ended up finding street parking right in front of of the joint. Line was not out the door, which was delightful since it was only 4 degrees out, but my butt was just inside right up against the door. By the time I got to place my order, a spot opened at the counter to enjoy the meal. This place is as much of a coffee house as it is a restaurant. I saw 4 taps and was hoping for an IPA, but they were for coffee and teas. Got a Diet Coke instead. Had the Smashburger and the fried rice to take out. The burger was one of the most awesome burgers I have ever had. I don't know what they put in it, but it was just downright delicious. The fried rice was for my daughter's lunch tomorrow, but I took a few bites of it just for quality control sake, and it was very good as well. Unlike any fried rice you have ever had.

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    It's All Natural is a good locally owned natural store with more unusual items. It's kind of a…read moresmall store but it has things you won't find in Whole Foods. They have lots of local products. It's not a big corporation filled with things from way across the country. They also have lots of vegan items you can't find. I like the local shops like this. It's easier to find things because you won't have to wander around this big market. There's lots of natural care products like shampoo. It's got more of the newer things that haven't come to other bigger stores which makes this good to come to if you need something that's hard to find. They have many vegan products. It seriously has many you would never think would exist. The service is better than any of the big box stores so that's another reason to choose it. I would go to It's All Natural to get some more hard to find stuff. It's got some friendly and helpful employees. They aren't a big store but they have lots of things you won't find in bigger and less friendly big box stores.

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