I'm not a easy person to please, but this place was incredible! I'm one of the bigger carnivores around, but the chorizo burrito with guac and black beans was well seasoned and delicious. I was also dining with someone who had a meat allergy and the restaurant had not only vegan cuisine options but also gluten free. The best thing about those options is that the food usually has an after taste of artificial ingredients. Could not detect the difference between the vegan version and the actual meat. My cohort got the waffles and by some culinary wizardry, the restaurant has created a waffle that did not get soggy after being drenched in syrup. Was attended to by a server named Wes, and his service was excellent. read more

Irregardless Cafe - Rosemary potatoes and a chorizo burrito with guac - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

A friend and I randomly ended up here because it was one of the few places in the area opened late on Sunday that offered dessert. To my surprise, when I looked at the dessert menu there were a lot of vegan options. As a non vegan, I was soooo scared to order a vegan chocolate cake. The waiter assured me how tasty it was so I reluctantly chose the chocolate cake to satisfy my chocolate craving. Let me tell you...I'll never judge a vegan dessert again because the chocolate cake was so moist and amazing!! Even the almond milk whip creme was amazing! The creme brulee was just right creamy and a nice crunchy sugary top. I'll be back to try the food! read more

Irregardless Cafe - Creme brulee - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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I hadn't been to Irregardless in quite some time. Went with a friend for Brunch last Sunday....shrimp n grits was good...had to wait some 15 min even with a reservation. I would probably go again. PS Parking was a bit challenging as their was an Oak City run that morning and lots of street re-routing, etc. but nothing they had any control over. read more

Went for brunch and it was most excellent. There is usually a wait but it is worth it. We got there about 10:45 and waited maybe 20 min. I had the seafood omelet with a bearnaise sauce. So yummy! The meals all come with breads, beverage and OJ My friend did not like the flavor of her vegan sausage but I did and took it home with the home fries and made another meal. read more

Irregardless Cafe - Wolfpack fans. - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Reservations are a must. Service is great. The grits are artfully prepared. Yummy bloodies.

I went here for my sons birthday who is also on a strict gluten free dairy free diet. I chose Irregardless because Ive been to their brunch and they definitely have many gluten free dairy free options. Dinner was pretty good. I wouldn't say amazing. However, what was amazing was the gluten free and vegan cheesecake that they have. Our server was phenomenal. We had Amanda serve us and she was very sweet and attentive to our big party despite the mess all the 5 kids in our party made lol they also had a live band that played happy birthday for my son without me even asking so that was sweet. read more

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We received some great service and awesome food this past Friday. We've been here several times and never walk away unhappy. Were not eating enough Brussel Sprouts at home! These were the star appetizer and I'll probable be thinking them all week. We were a little surprised they collected the paper menus, hope they threw them out. We all enjoyed the evening, Great food perfect music! So glad you are back to filling your restaurant, stay safe! read more

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Can hardly say anything good about this place. Waited 20 minutes for a table, and another about 45 minutes for food to be served. The dish from the kids' menu was completely bland and flavorless, to the point my toddler outright rejected it. The worst kids' menu dish I have ever tasted. I ordered a burger with 'no pink', and they served one that was pink. The waiter never asked to refill my water. Constantly being bothered by bees with outdoor seating. No paper towel in the restroom, extremely filthy trash bin inside the stall right next to the toilet, and the liquid soap bottle pump top simply fell off upon contact. Will never return. read more

The " beet " tartare is the biggest lie it's not real tartare and should be removed immediately

My favorite Jazz music restaurant with amazing food and wine! 47 years history is amazing! Especially the stage light background is creative and attracts me much! read more

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Tasty food, super tasty mocktails. The live music was a bit loud but still enjoyable. Friendly prompt service.

Everything was delicious! My favorites were the coconut ceviche and the fried mushroom po'boy. The slaw on the po'boy was really yummy. I wasn't a huge fan of the side with asparagus and chickpeas though. My husband enjoyed his salmon; it was quite tasty. I was excited about all the vegan options and everything was so fresh. read more

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What a delight! I recently dined-in and had a wonderful meal and a great experience. First off, the employees did a great job of adhering to COVID protocol. Everyone wore a mask and they did an excellent job of making sure all the tables were adequately spaced out. I sat outside with a friend and our service was pretty good. As for meals, I had the Spanakopita, which was very tasty. My friend had the Cuban Ropa Vieja, which he enjoyed, but he mentioned that it likely could have benefited from some sort of sauce because it was a bit dry. Portions were decent and, as I said, our meals were very good. Finally, for dessert I had the Maple Pecan Cheesecake. The slice was rather thin, but boy was it good! Highly recommend. Overall, I enjoyed my experience and I would certainly go again. Not too expensive, okay outdoor seating, and a responsible and attentive staff. read more

Irregardless Cafe - Menu - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

This spot was the perfect post race breakfast after the Tobacco Road Half Marathon, if I lived locally I would definitely be a frequent customer! Super accommodating of food allergies, I have a gluten and dairy allergy and there were plenty of options for me and the staff were knowledgeable on the subject. Everyone was very friendly and the food was phenomenal. I got the vegan and gluten free Belgium waffle which came with vegan whipped cream, syrup and berries and it was genuinely the best I've ever had. Highly recommend this spot. read more

Been here many times, and it never disappoints! They have a good mix of items on the menu, it doesn't matter if you're a vegan, meat eater, or vegetarian, there is something here for just about any diet! Food is always hot and fresh, and the staff is friendly and professional. read more

Irregardless Cafe - Salmon - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Funny name. Paying homage to a colloquial grandmother, the owner has a nice idea for this restaurant. A couple of friends and I went for a birthday celebration based on recommendations. Honestly, was avoiding it because of the name - a word which is a pet peeve of mine. Setting's aside my outdated snobbery... let's get on with the review shall we? We ordered spinach and artichoke dip, Mushroom Goulash (vegan), Paella, and chicken. We also ordered their cherry cobbler, and tiramisu. So everything was fine... but just that fine. Nothing earth shattering. The dip was too much béchamel and too much cheese and not enough spinach and other flavorings. It was missing the brightness you fine in most dips. The chicken looked beautiful. One friend and I split the Paella and Stroganoff. Stroganoff was vegan and quite creamy. But it was missing a bit of brightness it required. It was creamy and mushrooms were a great replacement for meet. Just a bit of spice in any direction. Paella didn't have any saffron at all so it didn't have the expected taste. Seafood was a bit overcooked. Shrimp especially. Tiramisu was overly sugary which is a disappointment. Why it is a great dessert is that it is a nice balance of sweet, bitter, and subtle complexity. Missed the mark by a wide margin. Finally the cherry cobbler - Cherries were delicious...in fact fruit compote and vanilla ice cream were delicious. The biscuits vs standard crumble were the issue. Again overly sweet because it was over-sugared. Too bad. The theme is... good quality ingredients, but mediocrity in taste... unfortunate. May try it again to see if get's better. But... perhaps a bit later. Service was lovely. All staff is gracious. Chef - you have the ability to elevate considering your place rep for farm to table, and quality ingredients. Or perhaps the cooking staff need more training to ensure precise and consistent execution. read more

Irregardless is another one of those places that we've heard about many times, and finally got a chance to try. The atmosphere is cool and the food is delicious, with a menu for just about everyone. Irregardless is well known for their extensive vegan, vegetarian and gluten free offerings. Not to mention a wide assortment of choices for us carnivores. The restaurant itself is in a converted house on an off-the-beaten path street. The room is large, with probably 40 tables - booths around the perimeter and tables in the center. A bar in the back right, with a small stage on the left. Irregardless features live music, and on this night there was an excellent jazz duo - playing stand up bass, plus saxophone. Perfect volume to enhance the quality of the meal and allow for easy conversation with our tablemates. We started off with crab dip and a middle eastern platter. The dip was classic - a crab meat, spices, herbs and cheese concoction, served hot. Pita chips for dipping. The dip was creamy with big chunks of crab. Delicious! The middle eastern platter consisted of hummus, tabouli and a butterbean pate. All were tasty; the butterbean pate was an interesting chunky mash of spicy butterbeans. I like the butterbeans the best of the 3. These appetizers were a great way to whet our palettes. I had the duck. This is served seared (crisp on the outside, medium rare on the inside); sliced over a bed of lentils. The plate is garnished with hoisin sauce, a ginger carrot puree and a few shoots of sauteed bok choi. The duck was cooked perfectly - rare enough to enhance the taste and crispy enough to release the combination of savory duck and tang of hoisin sauce in each bite. This was a very tasty entree. Amy had the portobello stack. The presentation of this dish is fantastic. A neat stack of potato cake, sauteed arugula, beets and carrots is topped with a giant portobello mushroom. The mushroom is prepared with a balsamic glaze with a drizzle of jalapeno sauce. Slicing into this was a burst of contrasting colors. The combination of the sweet, tart and savory flavors in each bite, accented by balsamic and jalepeno was a real treat. This one was a hit - visually and for the taste buds. Our server, Katelyn, did a great job. The restaurant was packed, and she was busy. But she handled our service quickly, efficiently, professionally and with smile, including splitting the bill for the six of us. Well done! The tab for 6 was $220 including cocktails, reasonable for a fantastic dinner. This is great place to come with friends, the atmosphere is conducive to socializing over the meal. Many other interesting choices on the menu, including some that I'm sure my vegetarian daughter will love. We'll be back! read more

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Great variety of delicious entrees including vegetarian and vegan options. Service had been fine. It's a fun and funky decor and ambience. read more

We had dinner here recently (somehow for the first time?) and had a great experience. There's parking behind the building next to the construction zone. The hostess was very kind and the music was lovely. We were seated quickly at our reservation time. Our server was helpful and attentive. We had a fantastic acorn squash appetizer, and very good wine. Dinner was delicious (as a vegetarian, I appreciate all of the options!). Will definitely be back! read more

vegan viv's birthday month 3 times in one week family +friends 2/13 delivered family birthday, 2/17 dinner with friends/their 1st time .........with great server Talia and Sheila Casalett Musician. jazz 919.210.5902 2/18 brunch with friends...musician playing/singing and served champagne for my birthday month! Life is great..great food...entertainment and enjoying family and friends! Server Wes...thank you for taking care of us and your smile! read more

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This was my first time at the restaurant and the food was amazing. I ordered the Honey B cocktail which was very good. For brunch ordered the waffle and classic breakfast and extra grits. The waffle was the start of the show. The menu has great options, something for everyone to enjoy. read more

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Irregardless Cafe is a good dinner option, I can't speak to their brunch menu since I have not tried it yet. On this most recent visit we tried the seasonal flatbread, zoodle bolognese, chile relleno and creme brulee. The chile relleno is a must, the portion is huge and it is delicious. The zoodle bolognese was just okay, I would pass on it next time since it had too much liquid and not a lot of flavor. If you have a vegan or vegetarian in your group, Irregardless Cafe is the perfect spot to satisfy the appetites of everyone in your party. read more

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A classic vegetarian restaurant with an expanded menu to include several meat dishes. The artichoke and spinach dip with warm pita bread was very good and very filling. I had the butternut squash goat cheese spring mix salad topped with shrimp. My daughter enjoyed the stuffed sweet potato and my son and husband both liked the chicken roulade. There was a chocolate toffee pie dessert that was amazing. The brownie was just so so. I would recommend sitting inside because there is a garbage dump or something nearby that smells awful. Good service. An institution in Raleigh. read more

Had a really great brunch at Irregardless Cafe to celebrate my moms birthday! We decided to try Irregardless for brunch because my 2 year old is allergic to eggs and I wanted to go somewhere where I knew he would be able to eat something safely. And since they are known for their delicious vegan and vegetarian options, coming here was a no brainer. I made a reservation online for 5 people at 11AM on a Sunday and I definitely recommend doing so if you can because they were very busy and we would likely have had to wait. I ordered the vegan belgian waffle for my son and I ordered the vegan burrito for myself. Both were delicious and flavorful! The waffle had the perfect amount of crispness, while also being light and fluffy. It came with some berries and it was an absolute hit with my son. The vegan burrito was surprisingly had a little more heat than I was expecting but it was SO good. I couldn't even tell it was vegan. I definitely recommend visiting whether your are vegan, vegetarian, or not! You will have a fantastic meal, no matter what. read more

The food is excellent. The service is top notch. The ambiance is crowded and loud but the piano player is a lovely touch.

I am not vegan or gluten free but this is a great little spot with options for everyone! The atmosphere is casual and there is patio dining out front. We went for brunch on a Sunday morning and had great service. Our waiter brought out complementary blueberry scones with butter that were just to die for. The cinnamon roll for the table was so delicious and I believe it was vegan. I think if the cinnamon roll was warmed up a bit it would have just been that much better. Maybe you can ask for that? I'll try that next time. My brisket hash was ok. The eggs were cooked all the way through and I wish they would have had a warm runny yolk to run all over those potatoes. The swiss burger was delicious and the pickled red onions were the perfect addition. Overall, fast and friendly service for Sunday brunch. I would go back. read more

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Absolutely my favorite breakfast place in Raleigh! Gluten free options are delicious. Music was great. Love the food and the atmosphere! I visit every time I am in Raleigh! read more

Irregardless is a classic Raleigh establisment. You can't go wrong with anything you eat there. In a world of trendy restaurants with the latest fads, Irregardless stands apart as a staple and somewhere you want to go when you want to feel at home. It's been around for 35 years, so of course, it has all the good vibes. The service is impeccable, the live music is always a perfect touch and the food is fresh, unique and typically healthy! I'm not vegetarian, but typically always order vegetarian here because they specialize in vegetarian and vegan meals and it's just so dang good! Each time I come I typically order the chile relleno. And I'm craving it just writing this review. It's a fresh poblano pepper, stuffed with Spanish ratatouille rice, placed on a black bean cake and served with a roasted red tomato puree and balsamic reduction. Topped with crème fraiche and smoked gouda! The creme fraiche is some of the best I've ever had , it's such a nice touch. The black bean cake is delicate and melts in your mouth, while the chile adds just the right amount of spice and matches with the creme. It's a must-order. I also typically share the calamari. Which is tender, yet crispy and delicious. It comes with a sauce that is the bomb. All of their appetizers are great. I recommend any of the salads, the crab dip, the hummus, well you get the picture it's all great. read more

Irregardless Cafe - Grilled Salmon - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Great service. Great food. Dietary conscience. Music playing. Ya can't beat it. Definitely has something on the menu for everyone read more

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Never had a bad meal or experience on our many visits here. As a vegan, the choices are great and the staff is first rate!

Irregardless Café is a staple in the central Raleigh area. There are many loyal customers who return to hear live music and eat delicious food. I like that there is a variety of vegan and gluten free menu items. read more

The atmosphere in this place was clean and inviting , but had a upscale look. I sat at the bar and had a really nice dinner experience. The bartender was exemplary and made the night great. The food was also outrageously good. They had a fancy name for the dish I had. I don't remember it though. Take the time to check the menu, because I want do it justice. I had a sweet potato that was just over the moon. So many neat flavors. Then I had dessert. Oh my goodness it was good and freshly made. read more

Vegan here! Had the tofu scramble and vegan burrito- both were delicious! The potatoes are cooked awesome. My only complaint is that I want more! Delicious and cooked fast read more

This restaurant has been a downtown Raleigh staple since 1975. They offer Farm-to-Table menu items utilizing their own Community Garden and the freshness of ingredients shines through. Although the menu is filled with vegan and vegetarian options, the entrees with meat are just as tasty. They also do live music most nights with a jazz feel. They added outdoor seating post-pandemic which is first come, first serve, but I recommend sitting out on Morgan Street as the interior ambiance is lacking. I can highly recommend all of the salads and the hummus starter which comes with pita and veggies. This most recent visit, I had cheese and cornbread stuffed chicken, green beans, & mashed potatoes. My husband had a beef dish with 2 very well seared scallops, which he enjoyed. They also have very reasonably priced draft beer and stay for dessert! We had a chocolate layer cake with a strawberry jam and passion fruit cream. Service was also prompt and well done. read more

Irregardless Cafe - Stuffed Chicken - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Great spot. The food was fantastic. We sat outside - not the best spot on the side of the restaurant but was nice to be outside. We had the avocado rolls which were amazing and fresh. Dinner we have Chile Relleno and the peach spinach salad with salmon. Both were so good. Chile had some heat but was enjoyable. I would definitely recommend - we want to try brunch! read more

Irregardless Cafe - Peach spinach salad w salmon - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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We had a wonderful night of good food and marvelous cocktails. There are 2 vegans in the group and we were able to enjoy appetizers and excellent entrees and a variety of dessert options including chocolate cake. It was luscious Thank you for providing a great place for friends and family to gather! read more

Great place to eat and listen to some music in the background. Our whole party enjoyed their meals. Going through town will try again.

I've driven by this place a handful of times and have heard it's really good, but for some reason have never seen it come up on Yelp while searching for brunch spots - so I never go! Well, drove by it today on my way to another restaurant and ended up here when we couldn't find parking at the other place. Being a Yelp Elite, you don't find me just eating anywhere without scouring pix and menus to see if it's worthy of my next meal - so I was nervous about this spontaneous switch. There's a lot of vegan choices, which means a lot of fake meat, which I'm not a fan of (soy and chemical shit storms I'd rather not ingest), so navigating the menu took some concentration. I landed on the butternut squash fritatta and was super happy with my choice!! Some pork bacon along side it and the yummy potatoes would have rounded it out for the perfect plate, but they only have turkey bacon here. The Lovely Bunch cocktail was sooo good! I'm usually torn between coffee or cocktail, and this was the perfect solution - why haven't more places figured this out!? All n all, good brunch. A bit crowded, and a bit loud, but that's what good food brings, a crowd. At least there isn't loud music to contend w, they had a guy playing guitar softly, which was a nice balance to the chatter. Oh, the free scones are really good too! read more

FABULOUS variety of vegan options! Pictured is the mushroom stroganoff and chorizo puff pastry. The peppermint chocolate ice cream sandwich was given to me as a complimentary bday dessert! Superb flavors. So nice to have great options for those who don't do dairy/meat. If you're in Raleigh, treat yourself to this place. The service from Emily was attentive, friendly, and absolutely perfect! The atmosphere was nice with lovely art and live music. No problem giving this GEM 5 stars! read more

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Popular Raleigh restaurant with MANY vegetarian options. Can't go wrong with the spanakopita, it's been on the menu since the 1970s! read more

Irregardless Cafe - Flower Power cocktail - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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