The ambience was good and our server was great. So they definitely deserve stars for that. We got the meatball sandwich and the one with jackfruit. They were so so so flavorless. Like 3 out of 10 on the flavor scale. If that's what you're looking for, come here. Otherwise, save your $20 for a sandwich somewhere else. read more

Stopped in on a whim while in the area. Felt adventurous and got the Jackfruit Cheesesteak with a cashew cheese sauce. The sandwich was excellent. The texture of the steak was a perfect match for traditional shredded steak, including a bit of that crispy char flavors around the edges. I didn't pick up any flavor resembling cheese, but the sauce had a strong mustard flavor that worked great with the sweetness from the peppers. The fries were just fries, but they were crispy and had some good salt flavor. I was expecting to still be hungry after the dish, as I enjoy hearty meals and vegan dishes have often left me wanting more in the past. However, this sandwich also hit the marks on that note as well. read more

DC Vegan - Takeout box containing a jackfruit cheesesteak with a yellow cashew cheese sauced weaved on top and a side of fries - Vegan Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

DC Vegan is my absolute favorite restaurant in the district. Everything I've had here I've enjoyed immensely. Sitting on the balcony in the summer eating a "chicken" caesar salad is a top-tier experience. The staff is also very friendly. read more

I have mixed reviews of DC Vegan. I've come for both the evening menu and the brunch menu, and hands down, I'd only come for the evening/dinner in the future. I love the fact they have all vegan food, the vibe is also amazing, it's a gorgeous restaurant, especially at night. However, the food is just too expensive for the quantities you're recipe Omg. Especially brunch, me and friend ordered two meals that we split, and we're still hungry for more. We ended up having to buy a third meal to split to finally feel satisfied and ended up with an astronomical bill for it. So, yea I'd skip brunch and go straight to dinner to enjoy some good vegan food and chill vibes. read more

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Food was pretty good, but $55 for a sandwich and bowl and fries AND they charge $0.55 for each little thing of ketchup? I really hate criticizing vegan restaurants, but charging that much and then charging for a condiment that's free at every other restaurant on earth is kinda petty. Also I asked for no onions and the bowl came with a bunch of onions. Also the fries were lukewarm-to-cold. Not ideal when you're also having to ration ketchup. read more

Kelly greeted us with a warm smile as we came in from a drizzly DC morning. The establishment was cute and clean, with great seating, boasting a great window seat, benches, outdoor patio, and street patio. We came in for breakfast and got the sausage and egg English muffin & breakfast wrap. The muffin was larger than your standard English muffin, very fluffy and tender, great portion of just egg, cheese, and two sausage patties. The wrap was in a gluten free tortilla, and had a great mix of egg, sausage, potato and cheese. They were out of pico de gallo, which was supposed to accompany the wrap. Since the wrap was so dense, it really did need that freshness of the pico. We did get some buffalo hot sauce, which was great! Overall it was a great experience! My only minimal critique would be that the food was all just a tad over-salted. We tend to always have to salt our food at other establishments, so it was a surprise. Overall, everything was really great and we will definitely be back to experience their deli and lunch menu! read more

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Absolutely love DC Vegan. I've been here for an event, and I've had an offsite event catered from here, and both times the service really went above and beyond. When I was there, it was for a small event, and not only were the staff great about accommodating and being patient with my group, but when we asked them to reduce the volume of the music so we could have our event discussion, they immediately complied. For the catering event, I asked if I could do a Monday pickup (since it was a Monday event) and not only did they agree, in spite of being closed on Mondays, but i was literally the only catering order they even had that day, so they opened just for me, which is an unreal level of restaurant courteousness. The upstaids deli space is roomy and cheery, and the downstairs Botanical Bar is gorgeous and sexy. Ideal for a date, but also really nice and chill for pretty much any dining situation. For now the stars are mostly for ambiance and service. The food has been a little more hit or miss with me, but when it's a hit, it HITS. The vegan macaroni and cheese that I ordered for the catered event was unbelievably delicious. The beet burger sliders are good, would have been better if hot, but I appreciated the spicy kick. I was a little meh on the balsamic glazed tofu, but that was the most popular item at the catered event, so I'm clearly an outlier there. The lemon dill potato salad was less popular but I personally enjoyed how light and refreshing that was, with nice bright flavors. The chesapeake fritters I had during my group event, on the other hand, were a little TOO lemony. Good coleslaw though, and my partner enjoyed his meatball sub. Excited to make drinks at the Botanical Bar my next trip, and at some point, brunch! read more

DC Vegan - Chesapeake Fritters - Vegan Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

There are great options, I got the breakfast bowl with vegan sausage. For my son, I got a side of fries and breakfast sausage but there are not many kid friendly options i.e. side of fruit, oatmeal etc. The food was cool and it was great to be able to find a local vegan restaurant to grab breakfast after walking around the city. read more

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I haven't had vegan meatballs that were HOMEMADE and not some kind of Beyond meat replacement in ages... until I got takeout from DC Vegan last night, yum. We ordered 4 dishes to split between three of us (we were all starving), so I got to sample quite a few things. The eggplant parm sandwich was perfectly seasoned and cooked, although the sub roll was just ok. The aforementioned meatballs on bucatini were incredibly good and I wish I had leftovers for breakfast now... The grilled tofu dish with vegetables was also perfectly seasoned and cooked. The fried "chicken" caeser salad was a winner too. There wasn't a single dish I wouldn't recommend! We ordered delivery because one of us has a baby, so it was just easier, but I'm excited to check out the restaurant in person some time. read more

First and foremost I was SOOO excited to try this place being that they won best vegan restaurant in DC. We ordered the Cauliflower wings, Lasagna, Foccasia, Caccio de Pepe, And the calimari.. cauliflower wings were great minus the bigger pieces because the inside still had the raw dredge inside making it inedible. Sauce was delicious I will say. The focaccia was also pretty good.. the lasagna was not good, the sauce tasted like a can :/ and the layers of the lasagna were cold inside.. the Caccio de Pepe were made with super thick Udon noodles and personally lacked flavor, the server was also clueless to the menu and wasn't attentive at all. The ambiance was quiet, no music playing in the background.. also the prices for everything was more on the expensive side (21-28$ for apps) (28-45$ for entrees.... I would love to try it again and give them another chance regardless. Oh also they didn't even tell us about the specials they had.. read more

DC Vegan - Focaccia, caccio de Cacio e Pepe, King Trumpet Calamari - Vegan Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Food was EXCELLENT. Cauliflower wings tasted exactly like actual chicken wings (and they're healthier)! Subs were also delicious! Service was amazing and owners were very nice people! To anyone needing a new place to try, DC Vegan is a must! Took my friends here and they loved it. 10/10 read more

Loved this new place. I didn't know how we missed it. I. Particular loves their cheese offerings. We bought a second round to take home . Also the 10 and 14 year old loved it read more

I was excited to find a Vegan spot in DC with comfort food! DC Vegan has indoor and outdoor seating which is nice because it does get busy. It was nice sitting outside since you're up high on the patio and it's a bit more intimate. The staff were friendly and overall it was a nice vibe there. The only reason I gave DC Vegan four stars is that my sister's order took way too long. I pretty much finished my entire meal before she got hers. I walked in to let them know my sister didn't get her meal yet and the woman didn't seem in a rush to get it. Once the woman did grab the food, she walked right past me and went outside without letting me know it was my sister's. It was just weird since I stood in the place a little longer not knowing she finally gave my sister her food. Overall, the food was good, but the service could have been slightly better. read more

DC Vegan - Vegan Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Brunch review: delicious and hearty. We ordered a bunch of food: Oyster Rockefeller: oyster mushrooms with crispy toast, buttery , 9/10 (doesn't take like oysters but it's still good) Frittata - was very potato heavy and delicious! It is a HUGE meal Lemon blueberry ricotta pancakes - another heavy and rich dish, it's more like a cake but that's a good thing! Truffle oyster omelet -- the potatoes were crunchy with just a hint of oil. The omelette was a little oily but still delicious and the bread soaked it up just fine All and all the best brunch in town! read more

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I've been wanting to check out the vegan food scene in DC and I'm so grateful that I stopped by! The creativity of their dishes to try to mimic the original dish is out-of-this-world, I was blown away by the texture of the vegan calamari (made out of king trumpet mushrooms). The ambiance was warm & welcoming and the service was incredibly fast. Can't wait to try more next time I'm in town! read more

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Nothing but amazing things to say about DC Vegan. My vegan sister was in town visiting so we did a make your own vegan tour and tried just about every spot in DC. This was in the top without a doubt. - calamari, uh yum! Not too greasy or overly breaded, good flavor. - Cesar salad, apparently it's hard to find a good vegan Cesar salad but my sister said it was her favorite meal of the whole trip! - loaded fries, just oozed of garlic and we LOVED it. - Philly steak, was my brother in laws favorite meal of the trip! He said it was one of the best sandwiches he's ever had. - desserts included, cannoli, carrot cake, and tiramisu cheesecake. All 10/10 and instantly devoured. Whatever they are doing at DC Vegan, they are doing RIGHT! Also special shout out to the really nice and helpful lady who checked us out! read more

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at first I thought maybe this place was a front but the fact that a fully vegan not crazy expensive place exists in this prime of a location is promising - I ordered the crispy artichoke bowl that comes with a tomato jam and "blue cheese" - I have 0 idea what the "blue cheese" is made of because its labeled as soy free and I don't think I want to know, however, you could so fool me into thinking this was real cheese - tomato jam added a flavorful punch to this dish -the actual artichokes oh my lord. they left my lips covered in oil/grease which was a little shocking for a healthy looking meal....but they tasted amazing. the crispy flakey outside paired to perfection with the soft warm inside. I would order just the artichokes with some dip happily. read more

DC Vegan - Crispy Artichoke Bowl - Vegan Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I love coming to DC Vegan for you truly forget you're eating vegan food. Very delicious options! When I first began cooking and eating vegan dishes over a year ago, DC Vegan was one of the restaurants I enjoyed going to. Customer service always welcoming, ambiance is loungy and gorgeous (great for a girls night or date night) and food and drinks are tasty. I enjoy every time I come here. I was just here last week and still very very good. Eric is awesome at creating mocktails which I greatly appreciate! read more

I ordered takeout from DC vegan, and it did not disappoint! I got the fries Italiano and the meatball sub. Both tasted excellent. The fries were perfectly cooked, and the cheese sauce topping was super cheesy and flavorful. There were some pickled chilies on top as well, which added a good contrast to the rest of the dish. The meatballs were delicious. They tasted very similar to actual meatballs (and better than some meatballs I've had at some places). Only complaint is that I felt like the rest of the sandwich could have been a little better. It just felt "bready", and could have been a bit bigger (specifically more meatballs) or had more toppings. Nevertheless, I definitely plan on ordering from here again. read more

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I have a lot of food allergies, so I love the idea of DC vegan because I know I can eat anything on the menu (I'm allergic to shellfish and eggs). I was really blown away with how creative the menu was and how much the restaurant isn't apologizing for what they aren't and is celebrating what they are. The service was incredibly friendly (we were upstairs at the more casual area since we came for lunch) and it was a order and then sit situation. We got three things: one was exceptional, one was good, and one I wouldn't order again. The calamari was unbelievable. It tasted so close to the real thing I had to double check we were at a vegan restaurant! It was amazing. The wings were definitely good, but I wish the pieces were smaller so that they remained crispy and didn't lose the breading. The artichoke bowl was a bit of a let down. The cheese was really bland, and while parts of the dish were really good, they didn't pair well together as a bowl. I appreciate what they were going for though. The location is super cute, and I can't wait to come back and try more! read more

DC Vegan - Calamari, Wings, and Artichoke bowl - Vegan Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I'm an omnivore, but I visited DC Vegan with some vegan friends. We visited on a Wednesday around 5 PM at the downstairs bar/restaurant, and it was pretty quiet. I liked the decor, like the plant designs on the walls and the line drawing of an opossum at our table (with a little caption) but I hated the smell -- they burn some sort of incense which distracts from the food and is really inappropriate for a restaurant. The service was okay but had a few misses, like we had to ask for the happy hour menu and they charged us happy hour prices for three of the four drinks, so they had to correct it. I tried the Cauliflower Wings (1/2 price on Wednesday, so $7.50 for 5 pieces), nachos (not on the regular menu), and Lasagna ($31). The food was decent. The first two items didn't have much meat or dairy substitutes in them, so I didn't really notice they were vegan. The lasagna was an enormous portion and was decent, but did taste noticeably different from non-vegan lasagne. It tasted a bit nutty, which makes sense since it used almond and cashew. It's good to have a vegan option like this in the city, but as a non-vegan I wouldn't bother to go back. read more

DC Vegan - Cauliflower Wings - Vegan Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Excellent vegan food! Loved the bucatini, tiramisu, cauliflower wings, all super tasty. Also very friendly service, super chill ambiance, great spot. read more

Traveling and dining frequently I have the opportunity to meet. Many people places and spaces. Dining at vegan restaurants can often times be a hit or miss. I have dined at vegan restaurants where the foods are over priced for a small portion of foods that are not flavorful. Dc vegans decor is inviting clean and trendy. The multi level space allows guest to sit in areas with zen and peace if they desire. The chicken cutlet Parmesan with the most incredible marinara sauce is one of our favorite new sandwiches. The vegan Lasagna was mouth watering layers of pure delightful bliss. The highlight of the trip to Dc vegan. Was meeting chef marquis. A chef who greets guest and diners is one of the things that goes down on my list of things that make a restaurant best of the best. If you are ever in Dc make the Dc vegan a place that goes down on your must do list. read more

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This is the best vegan food I ever eaten. My daughter is vegan and she enjoyed it very much . We even got sandwiches to go for the rest of the day . 10starts read more

I've been a loyal customer at DC Vegan for quite some time and have always enjoyed the food -- but after my most recent visit, I can confidently say I won't be returning. What happened was not just disappointing, it was downright disrespectful. I walked into the upper café and politely asked a host/server -- a short man who appeared to be of Arab descent -- if there were any available tables. Instead of assisting or even acknowledging me properly, he casually told me to go to the register. When I got there, the staff were all clustered around the espresso machine, chatting and clearly not in a rush to help anyone. I waited patiently, asked again for a seat, and was simply told to grab a menu and find a table myself. Not only were most of the tables and menus visibly dirty, but the lack of structure and courtesy from the staff was appalling. To make matters worse, that same host/server who brushed me off went on to seat and serve another couple who arrived after me -- blatantly ignoring the fact that I had been waiting. The level of unprofessionalism and disregard for basic customer service was honestly shocking. This kind of treatment is completely unacceptable. Good food should never come at the cost of poor service, and in this case, the experience left a sour taste long before I even had a chance to order. I walked out without ordering -- not because I wanted to, but because I felt disrespected, ignored, and frankly, unwelcome. I expected better, especially from an establishment I once recommended to others. If this is the standard now, it's deeply disappointing -- and I won't hesitate to share this experience more widely if changes aren't made. Save yourselves from this place. I recommend Planta (especially the one in Bethesda) and Roots if you decide to go vegan. read more

I was excited to try this place but I see now that this place is described as an Italian deli so the menu would appeal more to meat eaters who want to try a vegan imitation of their foods. The pasta is made with impossible meat, which I don't eat. I ordered the Tofu Mushroom bowl so naturally I thought I was getting a hot bowl of food over grains, no I got a cold salad. The tofu was cold, the mushrooms were cold out of a can. I've never had canned mushrooms but I know what they look like, why would that be served in a restaurant except this is a deli. It was pricey at $17 plus tip and yet you have to get your own water. They have lots of desserts and some menu items you can't take to go. The decor is pretty purple couches. read more

DC Vegan - Tofu Mushroom Bowl - Vegan Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Cool options but the flavor was kinda bland. The best thing we had was the vegan cheesecake, which was amazing! The location was cool, clean & had great seating options. The service was really good as well. read more

My cousin is vegan and I always enjoy when she comes to visit and I can try some new vegan places in DC. I saw the news about the vegan cheese counter opening within DC Vegan and couldn't wait to take her to check it out, and check it out we did indeed! We started with the potato skins (Crispy potato shells stuffed with cashew cream, bacon bits, scallions and sour cream) which were delicious! Highly recommend. We also split the fried artichoke sub with fries (Fried artichoke hearts, carrot provolone, sundried tomato jam, arugula, lemon aioli) which was good but a little underwhelming. We also split the Caesar salad (Romaine, croutons, sunflower Caesar dressings and cashew parmesan) and I've gotta say the sunflower Caesar was soooo good! The cheese bar varies whenever you go, so we just went with a selection of favorites that were recommended by staff. I don't remember exactly what they were, but they were all delicious (albeit a bit pricey) Definitely a fun experience! read more

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Get the LASAGNA! The calamari was good as well for the table. That lasagna was EVERYTHING! My non vegan sister even claimed it was the BEST she has ever had! 5 stars solely for the lasagna. read more

DC Vegan - Lasagna - Vegan Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I had a really lovely experience here right before Christmas and have been meaning to write this review because I can't wait to go back. The food was unique and delicious, the service warm, friendly, and with attention to detail, and the ambience cozy and eclectic. A friend and I split a couple items including the cheese board, focaccia, and wedge salad, and we liked everything. We are both veg-friendly but neither of us vegan and we found them all tasty, generously-portioned and outside of the rote vegan options at most restaurants. Next time I want to try a larger variety of the cheeses which all sounded so interesting, as well as the king trumpet calamari which they were sold out of (it was so busy and my friend was smart to make a reservation as it was a Saturday night--you will probably need one!) Our server was excellent even though he was super busy, and I believe one of the owners checked in on us. The wallpaper, lamps etc. are super beautiful, and the chairs are so comfortable I sat back in one and ended up leaving my phone in it--we walked back to retrieve it after realizing this and the server instantly saw me and said he was happy I'd been so involved in the meal I wasn't looking at my phone. Cozy, delicious, innovative, and just plain nice people, I highly recommend. read more

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Stopped by this beautiful gem on an overnight visit to Washington DC with the family. I'm vegan so of course I searched out the best vegan food in the area, the reviews on DC Vegan was all good so I had to see for myself. First off, our server Kelly was absolutely amazing! She made our experience along with the delicious food worth the trip with her wonderful & pleasant personality coupled with her on point great suggestions from the menu. Definitely will be back in DC primary because of this spot. Thanks Kelly for making our last stop before heading back home to NYC memorable! read more

We loved DC Vegan! Absolutely loved the calamari, potato skins, and carrot cake! These are not to miss. Calamari was unreal and I'd challenge a non vegan to tell the difference between actual calamari and their version. Same for the potato skins. I wasn't planning to order these but my sister wanted to try them - so glad she did bc they were amazing. The absolute best vegan bacon ever. Ever! We also had the lasagna and chicken piccata. I'll say that they were both very good but definitely overpriced. The lasagna needed more time cooking as it was lacking texture (a little mushy) but awesome flavor nonetheless. I would order again but ask for them to crisp up the edges. The chicken picatta was tasty and crunchy but had no sauce so I would've liked more yummy sauce to add some flavor. Didn't care for the mashed potatoes as they were kind of bland. Carrot cake was so moist and the best carrot cake I've ever had, even pre vegan. Definitely this place is a can't miss in DC! Great service. Cute atmosphere too! read more

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Stopped in for lunch as this place has been on my list. What we ordered and opinions: 2 Meaty Ball sandwiches ( 1 with a side of fries for an extra charge): a lot of bread, good bread, but a lot of it. I like my meatball sandwiches covered in marinara but these sandwiches just had them covered with the marinara as a topping. Decent flavor but was dry overall. 2 Hot chocolates: served at a drinkable temp! 1 Slice of chocolate cake: not overly sweet but semi-crumbly and dry. 1 slice of NY-style cheesecake: my guest would order this again. Overall underwhelmed but will try again because the menu does entice me and I would like to give it a second chance. (I would not get this sandwich or chocolate cake again). read more

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The service was amazing. Our waiter was very intentive. Make sure that I drink stayed full, and my food came in a time in a manner with great knowledge of what was on the menu and broke down in detail for someone that was looking for good quality vegan food. read more

DC Vegan - Vegan Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I desperately want to enjoy the Botanical Bar every time I'm there, but it's impossible. Their drinks have never been excellent, their food has always been mid (and overpriced), and they seem unable to decide what kind of vibe they want to put off. It's a weird place to charge for still water, given that it's not upscale. The decor is slightly tacky, but I love the animal sketches on the walls. I never have a real reason to go here, and I *am* a DC vegan. What a shame that the place that's supposed to fulfill our needs is overpriced and mediocre. read more

DC Vegan is a unique establishment between 17th & P streets. I was a bit confused at first but realized that it's comprised of a deli, which is located on the second floor, and a restaurant, which is located on the first floor. So, if you were also confused about the ~ vibes ~ don't worry, I got you! The deli, based on photos, is like any other... glass display case, tiled floor, etc. However, the restaurant (i.e., botanical bar) is rather ornate and private. It's a great spot for a secluded date, away from the bustling city. We stopped for some drinks and a shareable plate. Ended up getting an Aperol spritz, photosynthesis, moonflower and focaccia. I wasn't happy with the drinks. They were rather expensive for bland and somewhat odd flavors. I must note that the wait staff, who were beyond friendly, came over and asked several times whether we liked the cocktails. We showed indifference but never voiced our concern. The focaccia was wonderful though! A delicious snack! Overall, the restaurant is beautiful, wait staff is inviting and food is tasty. My only note is that I hope the bartenders revisit their cocktails. read more

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The calamari was okay. My eggplant was not, ricotta was bland, no flavor/seasoning in the eggplant, and it was just lukewarm. Not hot at all. When i was offered to change my sandwich suddenly they didn't serve it until 4. Yet, the reason I asked was because the people next to me got the lasagna, actually 2 of them to go. I think maybe some of the raving reviews got to have a different chef. As well the lady at the register saw me walk in long after a group of 3 people in front of me did. Like they already had menus in their hands contemplating when I came in. They even waved me in front of them and said out loud "You go we haven't decided " Yet still somehow she asked if I was with them. (we were the same ethnicity) Microagression much? Won't be returning, how disappointing read more

I am so glad this place exists! Had dinner & drinks on the patio with a group of friends. Great ambiance. Even the bathrooms were beautiful. Red corvette mezcal drink - 8/10. Fresh, smoky, & fun Photosynthesis drink- friends got this one and loved it Calamari - 10/10. I've never had vegan calamari before, and it was so unique and great. Focaccia - 5/10. Chicken parm sandwich - 6/10. Good, but I've had better. *I'm also not a huge red sauce fan, which definitely factored into this. Lasagna - 8/10. I would def recommend this one!! Cacio e pepe - 6/10. I've tried vegan versions of this dish a couple of times, and I've never been a huge fan. I think it's a hard thing to make vegan. Chocolate cake - 8/10. Rich & yummmmmmmy would recommend. We ended the night with tequila shots (or tequila on the rocks officially) and they were verrrry expensive. Fun but wouldn't get again. read more

DC Vegan - Lasagna. Sooo good - Vegan Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Loved the veggie bacon on this sandwich. Was not to big of a fan of the chick'n patty used. Overall good and fast service. read more

DC Vegan - Chick'n Cutlet Club Sandwich - Vegan Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

We walked in to the bar/restaurant on a Saturday at 1:30 PM, and luckily there were spots at the bar. (If you want a table, make a reservation in advance.) We were greeted immediately in the cozy below-ground space made of dark floral wallpaper and flowery decor. Off the special Easter brunch menu, I ordered the glazed tofu cutlets (glaze was delicious, but I was hoping the tofu would be a bit more firm as a 'cutlet'), with scalloped potatoes (more sauce than potatoes-- but sauce was delicious) and grilled asparagus (perfection). The cocktails are works of art and strong, the best of both worlds for a reasonable price. Chicken sandwich was on-point. We will be back to try dessert! read more