Like so many places in Chattanooga, this wonderful restaurant is tucked away next to Coolidge Park on the north side of the Tennessee river. The restaurant can be found on the lower level just below an ice cream shop. Muscadine vines climb a staircase to the right. On warm days there are a few outdoor seating options which I'm sure are hard to get. In doors were cozy filled with greenery. Seats and table had an American folk feel. I was interested in the beet burger. The day I went, I ordered the special any patty with mushrooms and Gouda. Great flavor! I expected the beet patty to be closer to beet texture. It wasn't very beet like in texture or flavor. It was pink like beets. If you don't like the earthy flavor of beets, you'll be able to handle this patty. I didn't try something new for my sides. I ordered tots-always will choose tots! They were good. My only complaint was that the bathroom lights were to dim! I look forward to coming back here, the next time I need an escape from N AL! read more

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Cashew was recommended by Pigeon from the Plantbar the previous day. I like the location of the restaurant since it's by the river. We walked in and had the option of eating outside which we did but the table was dirty so we went back inside and secured a table. We had different waitstaff so we really didn't know who was going to take our order. I ordered the buffalo bowl. My friends seemed to enjoy their food too. The food was okay, the vibe was weird. We were waiting for the server to process our checks but they never came. I had to ask where we paid. I personally would not come back but we really only went because my friend is gluten free. read more

Great food and service. Lots of options for gluten-free eating and desserts. Outdoor seating available for eating with dogs. Would go again!

So my friend and I went to lunch, she has Celiac disease so when we entered I was less than thrilled. However I was amazed and my meal, Jackfruit tacos. They were amazing. Her bowl also looked wonderful. I normally wouldn't have considered a Vegan restaurant but all us non vegans have no idea some of the food were missing. The staff were quite friendly and attentive. I would definitely try again. Cozy and casual right by Coolidge park. read more

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Stopped here on our travels out west and enjoyed every moment of it. Service was great, food was even better, atmosphere was comfortable !! If we are ever back in the area we will make sure to come back! By far the best vegan food I have ever had read more

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Food, service, ambiance, all of it was amazing! Memorable! The donuts were the best I've ever had! read more

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Cashew was outstanding. The service, atmosphere and food flavor was amazing. We treated ourselves with an avocado black bean brownie and blondie bar that were to die for. Planning another stop before we head back to MI. read more

There were so many gluten free options and everything was dairy free- a dream! The food was so flavorful I couldn't get enough and I will be back. I can't wait to try the gluten free desserts! read more

Cashew - Thai sweet potato and salad - Vegan Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

Gluten free, soy free and other eating restrictions noted on menu items, which is very much appreciated. I got the Buffalo bowl based on the server's recommendation. It was good, but lacked a little depth of flavor. It's a cute space with various seating options. Service was prompt and efficient. Will come back when in town again. read more

Cashew - Chorizo Burrito - Vegan Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

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Kristiana Mallo and Bailey Cole(owners) , I am temporary physically handicapped. I went to the restaurant Cashew August 14,2025 before lunchtime to place an vegan meal to-go. This simple process turned into a disheartening experiment for me. I sat down at the outdoor tables hoping to place my order to go. When the lady answering the phone stated I would have to come in to place a to-go order because people were leaving without paying. I told her I understood but I was handicapped and could you take the order and come out and get the credit card for the order. She said, "NO". I said can you come and get the card and you would have it in hand when I give you the order she said, "NO". You can use the app and we will bring it to the car after payment. Hmmm.. So I waited a couple of minutes because it was already a task to get to the patio with my walker and one leg. So, I called back again and a guy named Griffin answered the phone and he stated the same thing the lady stated. I would have to come in to place an order even though I asked if he would come and get the credit card and have iit in hand when I placed the order. Griffin said, "NO" as well. After asking the Lord for strength to get down the long inclined walkway to place the order I was thankful because NO ONE held the door for me to enter. I guess I should also state there we a couple on the patio about to eat and ONE PERSON (a man) inside dining. I placed my order which was one meal and four waters. The lady gave the order as I was balancing myself with one leg on a walker. She offered no help!!! Griffin took my signed receipt......looked to see if I "gave a tip" for helping myself and walked away. He did not even hold the door or NOTHING. A man was coming in as I was struggling with the door and held it for me. My daughter indicated she called the store when I told her what happened and "asked the employees of Cashew to help me". Needless, to say if your handicap this is not the restaurant for you especially if you don't add a tip to your bill for helping yourself. read more

Our first visit . The waitress was both knowledgeable and friendly. This jackfruit nochos were very very good. The impossible burger good but mild in flavor by comparison. Nice place to eat. We will be back with friends read more

Cashew - Jackfruit nochos - Vegan Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

I really had to stuff this food both into my stomach and into my schedule, but I was glad I did. It's a very hip vegetarian restaurant with a broad, American-ish menu that uses whole food ingredients as well as tofu and Nashville-based fake meats. The buffalo bowl I tried delivered a ton of zing, but a nice nutritional balance, with some pinto beans, tofu, avocado, and kale. My iced tea was fine but nothing special. Their dessert spread, on the other hand, looked pretty convincing, and I took one donut and ate it later. The chai flavor permeated strongly, and while getting a decent texture in a vegan donut is not easy, theirs worked for me, being soft and not overly dry as some such creations are, but also firm enough to be eaten without falling apart. Having said that, the choice was tough, and the other options, including sandwiches with bread from the local bakery of note, tempted me. read more

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Came here multiple times and tried several dishes. Everything I tried was delicious. Their desserts were good, the tacos, the philly, the Mac, the kale, etc. Friendly staff. Dined outside each time too. read more

Cozy vegan restaurant with friendly enough options for carnivores. Had the jackfruit nachos, jackfruit bbq sandwich and the impossible burger; all options were awesome, and one of our favorites from a weeklong adventure to Chattanooga. They have plenty of gluten free options especially in their dessert cases; had the lemon doughnut and a giant cookie; I still think about this place... definitely a must go. read more

This place slaps. Cashew cheese is bomb. I'd upload a pic for y'all, but I devoured my plate before I remembered, so you'll just have to go for yourself! read more

Wonderful little place! Nice atmosphere, good service and terrific food. The baked goods are especially awesome (loved the Oreo stuffed chocolate chip cookie). I had the grilled chorizo wrap with garlicky kale and it was perfect down to the panini grill marks. read more

Cashew - Chorizo wrap - Vegan Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

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Excellent Vegan menu and friendly staff. Found Cashew while traveling through from Nashville where the Vegan options are very limited. Will definitely be back next time I'm in Chattanooga! PS - Plenty of parking as well. read more

We had the buffalo bowl (no avocado) and the philly cheesesteak. Both were amazing! Would definitely recommend this restaurant. The staff were kind and friendly! The ambiance was very peaceful and a nice scenery out the outdoors. read more

Cashew - Buffalo Bowl - Vegan Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

I asked my friend Greg for a good Vegan spot in his beautiful city and he recommended Cashew saying "I have never had anything here that I didn't love". With that, we were incredibly excited to try Cashew out. One of the great things, is that because of the nature of the menu SO MANY items are Gluten Free, so I have loads of options. It was so hard to choose from all the deliciousness, so my hubby and I decided to share a few things: Nachos - can I say ERMAGHERRD? Veggie Plate with 3 items - so we could try a few different things. With the veggie plate - we chose Chili, 1/2 Thai Sweet Potato, and the Garlicky Kale. So, Greg was NOT wrong. Everything was beyond delicious! Nachos can be a hit or miss but these were OUT OF THIS WORLD. The Chili was better than mine (mine is super delicious if I do say so myself). The Thai Sweet Potato, creamy, fresh, and super tasty. The Garlicky Kale? OMG **Chef's Kiss** I am not going to lie to y'all... I was hogging the Kale and the Nachos. My poor hubby almost went without. I mean, I shared ... a little. Since they offered GF desserts you know I just had to have one, so I ordered a chocolate strawberry cupcake. YUM! Service was incredible and you can tell that the food is absolutely fresh and made with love. On the trip back we weren't planning on stopping by Chattanooga again but decided to stop for lunch just so we could eat this truly delightful cuisine again. It was a Sunday so unfortunately they were closed. Until next time Cashew. I can't wait to try other things on your menu. read more

Cashew - Delicious Chocolate Strawberry cupcake. - Vegan Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

I love this restaurant so much. Every time we eat here it's a great experience and this last time did not disappoint. We usually pop up to Chattanooga for a weekend trip once or twice a year and eat here. We came up on Valentine's Day and they were closed for reservations only. I knew we probably wouldn't have time to stop in on Saturday so I was a little bummed I wouldn't be able to get a cupcake. We walked past though & I saw two of the cookie dough cupcakes in the display case. Those are my absolute favorite and I crave them all year in between visits. We popped in & asked if we could buy a cupcake and go and they said yes. It honestly was the best part of the weekend! We took our cupcakes down and watched the sunset over the river. It was every bit as good as I remembered and it was so sweet of them to let us drop in and snag dessert even though we hadn't made reservations. read more

We went on a Friday night and were a bit surprised that there was no wait for a table. This place is the real deal. Full commitment to the vegan community, you can eat here with total confidence that you are not contributing to animal cruelty. The food is delicious, and there are plenty of options so we can visit often and try different things every time. We really hope to see this place succeed, it is good for Chattanooga, good for the animals, and good for the earth. read more

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This place is the bomb. OMG. I am not a vegan but like to find interesting and good places to eat and Cashew is one of them. Please please please visit and have a meal here even if you may not be a vegan or vegetarian. This is a must eat. read more

Cashew - Half eaten but a must share the jackfruit nachos it to die for. - Vegan Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

I went there for lunch with a friend. We both found the experience appalling. The cashier was obnoxious, the service was unimpressive, and the food was equivalent to the service. read more

My mom loved her impossible mushroom burger special! I tried it and I don't even like burgers but thought it was delicious! I got the meatball & kale salad and thought the sauce on the kale was a little overpowering, but I liked the meatballs. Our waitress gave us a big jug of water and took care of us in a timely manner. The desserts looked great! read more

Cashew - Meatball kale salad - Vegan Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

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Stopped by here on a state to state drive. I ordered the Chorizo Burrito; quite delicious! The cashew cheese, BeHive chorizo, and tots mesh well together. I sprinkled some of the Hoff sauce hot sauce on it and it took it to the next level. Chips are the side that come with most items. It's an underwhelming choice for a side and they were super salty. The restaurant should switch to a more hearty side. I also ordered a side of queso, the queso was pretty bland alone and didn't fulfill my queso craving, however, I mixed in the Hoff sauce hot sauce and it made for a more exciting dip. read more

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Was camping in Georgia and this came up as the closest vegan spot.. so we drove to Chattanooga to specifically get food and bring some back. So delicious!! read more

Cashew - Bbq jackfruit nachos - Vegan Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

I'm not a vegan but love trying vegan restaurants when I can. This place was delicious! I got the Beet Burger and side salad. Definitely recommend! My waiter was very kind and overall the establishment gave good vibes. read more

Cashew - Beet burger and cashew side salad. - Vegan Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

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Very cute location. Extremely friendly staff and delicious vegan and gluten free delights to tickle your palette. read more

Cashew - Gluten Free Donuts?!? Shut the front door! And vegan!? - Vegan Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

Vegan heaven While traveling we planned our trip around stopping here. Both of us got the Phili Chez steak and Mac and chez in lieu of chips for $3 more. We LOVED the sandwich!!!! Good flavoring in the seitan, nice portion of mushrooms onions and bell peppers for complex flavor profile. And hesitatingly we got some doughnuts that are also gluten free as most gf doughnuts are nasty. But these were fluffy enough and delicious!!! Super friendly staff. Food prep was quick. Decent portions for the price. Limited seating outside and plenty of seating inside. Friendly decor. Pay to park at the kiosk was $1 per hour. We are so glad we live 5 hours away or we would be here all the time. We would drive 5 hours again for their food! read more

I'll start by saying, I'm not a vegan. I am a vegetarian and i do use a lot of vegan ingredients when I cook. Despite my love for some vegan products, I had never dined at Cashew. This has since been rectified and I can now say I will most assuredly be back. We decided to spend a rainy Saturday evening walking around Coolidge park while we waited for our table to become available. It was a nice moment to watching the city lights dance across the river. Atmosphere. I found the atmosphere to be very calming. The place is decorated in neutral tones with nice touches of plants throughout the restaurant. There is some noise you will hear from the ice cream parlor above the restaurant, but it's to be expected and not too distracting. I ordered a chorizo burrito with a side of seasoned kale. It was DELICIOUS. I am a firm believer that grilling a burrito really elevates it to another level of amazing. My fiancé ordered a Philly cheesesteak with a side of chili. He also gave rave reviews of the Philly cheesesteak. Though I didn't try his entree, I did try the side of chili he ordered. The chili was very delicious, excellent flavor without too much spice and was warming on a rainy day. When you first come in, they bring you glasses of water and a pitcher to refill as needed. Additionally, we ordered chai teas; he had a hot chai tea and I had an ice chai with oat milk. Again, delicious with the perfect amount of spice. I did sample his hot chai and would likely prefer my iced to his; however, if i were to walk around the city on a cold day- I would pick the hot chai. The waitress and hostess were all very friendly and accommodating. Overall, a great experience. Go visit cashew! read more

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I am not vegan, but if I could eat here every day, I could be! The nachos were . The bbq jackfruit was so flavorful. Coupled with an Irish coffee, it was the perfect brunch. Glad I don't live far because this girl will be back! read more

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We ordered both Jack Fruit Nachos and Buffalo Bowl! Spectacular! If you twisted my arm to pick one over the other, I have to go with the Jack Fruit Nachos. They also carry some great deserts (We are taking that home for later)!! They have a good selection of brew as well! My girlfriend is Vegan and I'm a vegan light or vegan in training! Either way this is a must whether you are a vegan or not! J.B. read more

Cashew - Jack Fruit Nachos - Vegan Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

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Man this place was a real disappointment. I went here with some friends from out of town. I had heard such good things and it's hard to find a truly vegan place that is decent. We walked in,a group of 4. Asked to sit inside, told we had to go on a wait list by the young man at the counter. So we gave him our number. Waited 15 minutes and another group of 4 walked in and were told to take whatever seat they wanted. So they were seated ahead of us. We brought this to the attention to the people at the counter and after some debate they seated us. No apology or anything. I think there was a missed opportunity to just acknowledge thier mistake and gloss it over. Then they were out of almost everything everyone at the table wanted. 3/4 of us. The food was just ok. Wasn't what anyone wanted. The only thing that made this a 2 star review was the dessert was really good. Also they seemed to have a good selection of vegan cheeses in the case. All this being said, I'd definitely give it one more shot, because any place could have a bad day. I would recommend just giving your front of house staff some customer service training so everyone is on the same page about seating people. read more

Finally got the opportunity to visit this vegan joint and it was every bit as amazing as I expected! I got their daily special, an avocado bacon impossible burger with a side of garlic kale & my friend got the jackfruit nachos with a side of chili mac & cheese. Everything was VEGAN and SO GOOD! The burger honestly tasted real and the garlic kale was so flavorful. The nachos had vegan cheese that was really tasty (this is coming from someone who loves real cheese) and lots of other delicious toppings. The restaurant interior was pretty loud but very cute. As of July 2021 they are open for indoor seating. Would recommend to vegans and meat eaters alike! I will definitely be back read more

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We love Cashew so much!!! I have never been disappointed here. Everything they offer is delicious and fresh!! Easy take out options also!!

I've had thier jackfruit nachos twice!!! Love it. It's full of flavor, yet light and healthy.

Found this place by accident a few years ago. Now every time I go to or through Chattanooga, I make sure to stop. It is all vegan. The meatball sub is so good that I get one for now and one for later. The chicken salad is great, I bring some home for the week. It's hard to get the cashew cheese to go since it sells out so fast. The desserts are delicious. Haven't had anything I didn't like. read more

I ordered take out here while visiting Chattanooga. First, I'll say the takeout experience was seamless. I ordered online. Food was ready exactly on time and everything needed was in the bag. Eco-friendly, sustainable take out containers were a plus. Though brief a brief interaction, the service was great. On to the food - I tried three of the most popular items. In general, what I liked was the ingredients were clearly fresh and whole foods. The cheesy mac was by far my favorite. Savory, rich, the true form of vegan soul food. By far my favorite. If I return, I would order as my entree. The loaded sweet potato and the buffalo bowl were both OK. They were absolutely fine, but not something that I'd come back for (easily something I could throw together at home). All in all, great experience. When I'm back in town, I'd love to try other things on the menu. read more

my server, erika, was so incredibly attentive!!!! a warm presence always! she served the food fresh and hot and it was sooo incredible! I got the burrito bowl, and it was amazing. The ambiance was comfortable and cozy, and very welcoming! read more

One of the best restaurants in the city. BBQ Jackfruit Tacos are a must have. So yummy!! Philly Cheesesteak is delicious with mushrooms and cashew cheese. The best sides are mac n cheese. I wish their Broccoli cheese soup was as good. read more

Cashew - Philly Cheesesteak - Vegan Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

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