I very rarely get to go to vegan restaurants since I'm not a city gal. So when I do it's major cause for excitement! This is all vegan food, and you order at the counter then find a seat and they serve you. I tried the chikn sandwich with chili and found it delicious! The chili was flavorful and the sandwich was large, I brought half home for later. Would definitely be a repeat customer if I lived in the area. They automatically charge you gratuity (if you eat in?), which I found a little odd. Maybe it's common locally but I don't enjoy being forced into things like that. I'd also like some no cal sweetener. All they had was sugar for tea or agave. read more

See all

Food fun and no allergy issues Listed items in order of faves Steak sandwich: fun Fried mushroom (a bit salty and soggy) Gyro (fun) Animal fries (meat crumbles a bit hard and fries also soggy) Cesar salad: salty Sugar cookie: fun Italian donut cookie: fun read more

Great food. We found the loaded fries and the brunch burrito were flavorful and fantastic. Also, they let you contribute to a community fund for anyone who is hungry to come and get a rice bowl. Shout out for that! read more

I'm not a vegan or vegetarian or pescatarian, but of my two friends one is pescatarian and the other is fully vegan. What I am in, however, is my healthy era so I was pumped to try this for dinner. My MN friend has been here with her local friend as well as had access to some items through her job at a sports venue. It's not a fancy sit-down place but also not fast food. It reminded me of Cava when I walked in the door. The bathrooms (2 single-stall) were very clean. You order via QR code menus that have built in pay systems too. My order kept not going through so I had to resort to approaching the counter. Food came out fairly quickly. The server got confused when they brought out an entree size Caesar Salad when I got the side. She came back afterwards & apologized for her mistake in a professional way. Every dish pictured in my review was incredible - including the Ceylon Iced Black Tea! I wish we could've also tried the Mac n Cheese appetizer but all of us ran out of room... read more

J. Selby's - Mel's Ranch Wrap, Caesar Salad - Vegan Near Me - St Paul, Minnesota

See all

Simply stupendous! My husband and I came here for lunch on a Friday and found a very busy restaurant. I got the breakfast burger with fries and my husband got the chicken sandwich with a side of salad with vinaigrette, and we shared a chocolate shake. We also grabbed one of their coffee cakes to go for later. I had really wanted to try the chicken fried oyster mushrooms, but they were out by the time we arrived, sadly. The burger and sandwich were both very satisfying, and the fries were wonderfully seasoned (I think it might be Old Bay seasoning or something similar, it was definitely a familiar flavor) with a good crispy outside and a fluffy interior. Even my husband, who is not a potato fan, was stealing some fries! (Stealing a bit of his salad is not the same level of excitement, let me tell you, but it was a good vinaigrette and it was really fresh.) I didn't get a bite of husband's sandwich, but my burger was flavorful and filling. The chocolate shake was thick and delicious, as well. We had the coffee cake later (with coffee, naturally), and it was excellent and cinnamon-y, and even had some apple bits in it, which was a pleasant surprise. The location itself is pretty modern and clean. You order up front and then get your number and sit down somewhere. The service in general was pretty good, although it did take a little time for someone to come over to the cash register to take our order and he seemed a little annoyed, so I am not sure if we broke some unspoken rule or something known to the regulars with the way we approached. We do try to do a day in the twin cities each time we make a trip to Minnesota to see my husband's family, so we're almost certain to be back again on the next trip! Hopefully next time we manage to catch those fried mushrooms before they sell out! read more

J. Selby's - Breakfast burger with fries! Delicious! - Vegan Near Me - St Paul, Minnesota

Classic dishes that have great taste and unsuspectingly vegan. The workers are nice and straightforward. The ambiance is social and friendly for dates and meetups. read more

Service was great and so was the food. Got there for a late lunch and there was no wait for a table. Wanted to get something from the Deli, but was to full to even care on the way out. read more

J. Selby's - Chicken soup with matza balls - Vegan Near Me - St Paul, Minnesota

See all

Excellent, quality food. Tasty options. Wine and tap beer available which was nice. Ambiance was casual and cheery. Environment was bright and open. Great windows! I would prefer table service, but what they have works. Maybe there will be table service in the future. read more

Best vegetarian/vegan restaurant in town, everything on the menu is guaranteed to be great.

I heard J. Shelby's is usually very crowded, but we hit a storm and it was orderly quiet and pleasant on a Saturday early afternoon, which could be very rare. Anyway, I can always choose a rainy day to come here to avoid crowd as all plant-based choices will always put my mind at ease. Although we went for the party food, the salad and bowls looked very enticing on other tables and will be on the bucket list for next time. We had steak sandwich and gyro, both made with savory soy curls, a bit on greasy side, but delicious. Love the minimalist ambiance. Will come back for more. read more

J. Selby's - Steak sandwich + salad - Vegan Near Me - St Paul, Minnesota

See all

Loved the crunch wrap and my sister loved the community bowl! They also had a display case with baked goods to grab a treat for after lunch too. They had cookies and brownies and peanut butter Rice Krispies, so many delicious options. I loved that you could order at the counter and they gave you a number and brought your food out that way (makes it easy for splitting checks and also allows you to take your time thinking about what you want before ordering). When we got to the table we noticed there was a QR code which looked like you could order from your phone as well. Highly recommend! read more

Fast service and good food. Three of us all got good food. The fries were especially good. I had the Solo. It was good but too much bun. I've been told it's officially in our rotation. read more

See all

A must stop for any plant based foodie (and their carnivorous drag along a lol). Great selection of totally plant based meals that are so good, you won't even realize you're not eating meat. I've been vegetarian for years and my partner is not, but we love J Selby for dine in and take out read more

Calling J. Selby a plant based eatery is a BIG JOKE!! I went there with some friends who are all plant based, to try this place out. The place wasn't that busy, yet the tables were dirty. We ordered some cauliflower wings at the cashier area and went to sit down at a dirty table that took the server some time to get it cleaned. The wings came out and they were greasy and tasted like the oil hadn't been changed in days. We told the server and got an attitude from her. The manager wasn't pleasant either after we asked her about some of the ingredients of the items on the menu. This so called plant based eatery is NOT a healthy food restaurant. The fake meats are made from wheat gluten mixed with some kind of juices and oils. None of this is plant based. The cauliflower is dipped in an all purpose flour batter and deep fried in processed oils which is NOT plant based. Deep fried potatoes in processed oils are not considered plant based, nor healthy. This place uses all kinds of processed oils in their cooking which is bad for your health!! My friends and I will never come back to J. Selby's read more

Food was horrible Service was slow food was cold, and the atmosphere was unpleasant

My vegan friend brought me to J. Selby's for a quick bite to eat for lunch after a busy day of errands, and I loved it! This is such a cute gem, very vintage diner feel with revamped food. We definitely came in right after the Saturday lunch rush. I ordered the Harvest Bowl with Tofu and shared a chocolate chip cookie. The cookie was delicious, a little more on the doughy side but I like it that way. The harvest bowl was delicious - I think about it constantly. All the flavors were so balanced and comforting, plus the tempura batter on the tofu was delicious! Service was pretty fast for a lunch rush, I would definitely come back and dine in or carry out! read more

J. Selby's - Harvest Bowl with Tofu - Vegan Near Me - St Paul, Minnesota

Came here for lunch and tried the milkshake egg nog flavor as well as the Cesar salad with mushroom locally picked. I paid about $27 for two items which is incredibly steep for vegan dishes. I know it's plant based but that's still pricey. The establishment is large and can be used to study or hangout at. Big enough to have a friend gathering. The Caesar salad with mushroom was alright but the dressing used gave me a headache after 4 bites. Maybe too much soy in it - not certain but it didn't agree with me. It was a very large salad to say the least. The egg nog was the best out of the two items. Not too sweet - it was the perfect amount. I'd be inclined to return and try another dish on the menu should I visit Minneapolis again. read more

J. Selby's - Special: milkshake egg nog flavor - Vegan Near Me - St Paul, Minnesota

See all

J selbys was our first vegan experience many years ago and it is still one of our favorite places to frequent. In fact, we switched to a meatless diet after trying their cauliflower wings and buffalo chicken wrap. The staff is always friendly and helpful if you have questions. They have a good amount of seating indoors and a few spots outside as well. The only downside is that there is no parking lot. We can usually find street parking pretty easily but you might have to walk a couple blocks so just prepare for that. If you are vegan or just want to try other meatless options definitely check out this spot! read more

The ambiance was pretty nice, lots of seating for smaller and large groups. The menu is pretty intensive from sandwiches to burgers to desserts, love how everything is vegan. I'm not personally vegan and thought the brunch wrap was okay, the fries were the best part. However, the bathroom floors were quite sticky. read more

J. Selby's - Vegan Near Me - St Paul, Minnesota

Great service, I love the burgers. Nice hipster vibe, no complaints other than the lack of parking

My husband thought we would try this place because our daughter was going to take him there for his birthday, but they weren't open on Mondays. I'm not whole grain/plant based, they are. So I was like ugh...no flavor. We went in and while we waited, we ordered the lemon lavender spritz and the peach green tea spritz. The lemon was great. Nice fizz, loved the tart and right amount of sweet! The peach was fizz "less". They say it had a touch of fizz, but...we tasted zero. We got our food to go, so he came home and added some Perrier water to his. Didn't help. Anyhoo... The cheese sauce was impressive! The sauce made the smothered burrito delicious. He wanted me to try it first and I didn't read the ingredients. I just knew the more trees and berries, he would get it(eye roll). He said he wanted to share it with me. So I took my bite and I was very surprised! Lots of texture in my mouth which I usually don't like. But it was good. He pointed out the seitan and I told him I thought it was meat. I had no clue! He said that's not meat. I thought when he was reading the menu to me and he was saying burgers and chicken, it was burgers and chicken. I didn't realize it was a vegan restaurant. Fooled me. I would definitely go and eat there again!!! read more

J. Selby's - Lemon Lavender Spritz - Vegan Near Me - St Paul, Minnesota

See all

THE BEST VEGAN FOOD IN THE CITIES!! Only ate in once (usually get takeout) and the service was fast! Whether eating in our out the food is amazing! I've tried a few items off the menu and my favs is this "chicken" sandwich + the crunchwrap. The shakes are one of the BEST shakes I've had! The parking could be a little tricky + they have some cute merch available. read more

J. Selby's - Vegan Near Me - St Paul, Minnesota

This time around we dined in. We tried the nachos, steak sandwich, dirty double burger, chili, and the cookies & creme shake. Was expecting the restaurant to be noisier when dining in, but was pleasantly surprised that even during the dinner hour on a Wednesday around 6pm it wasn't bad at all. We could hear each other just fine, despite looking up to see it was a pretty full front of house. Nachos ($14) - 10/10 (maybe 11/10?!?) These were SO SO good. It's what regular, meat eater nachos WISH they were (and so rarely are.) These absolutely hit the spot. Were they a bit of a mess to eat? Yes, but absolutely worth it. They were so delicious we couldn't stop eating them and would definitely go here JUST for nachos. Plus between two people they were very filling (could be an entree unto itself) and we agreed that in future we cannot split nachos and also each get entrees because we were so full! (But it tasted so good along the way lol) Steak sandwich ($14) - 9/10 Partner had the steak sandwich and he said the only thing that would have made it better was more of the aioli, because when he got a lot of the horseradish aioli in a bite it was amazing. He said he would absolutely get this again, but ask for extra aioli next time. Dirty double burger ($17) - 10/10 Honestly, at this point I had heard about this burger from other people and despite my efforts to resist, my expectations were already set high. That said, the burger knocked it out of the park, even beyond my expectations. The secret sauce, the sweet pickles (which I usually disdain), the melty "cheddar cheese" - it all worked. It was everything you want in a juicy, messy, mouthwatering burger. Incredibly satisfying, every bite. $17 may sound steep compared to a faster burger option, but for a sit down restaurant I find that a beef burger runs between $14-20 anyway and doesn't even include a side sometimes. Chili (side) - 6/10 We're Midwesterners, we understand that there's chili competitions for a reason. There's so many options and so many spices, making every chili recipe unique. That said, we both agreed that the chili was a bit too cumin heavy for us. Upon bringing it home, my partner heated it up the next day with some added garlic salt and mango habanero hot sauce to a marked improvement. "Delicious" was the new description of choice. However, we likely won't order it as a side dish again. Cookies and creme milkshake ($8) - 10/10 Frankly, it is absurd how great this dairy free milkshake (oat based) is. I kid you not, we always try cookies and creme shakes. Everywhere we can. We try them at burger joints, ice cream stands, and now at a vegan restaurant. Something that My Burger and Shake Shack and all the others haven't mastered yet, has been honed to perfection at this vegan restaurant. A nice thick milkshake with actual cookie chunks in it that won't fit into the straw, the best problem to have. Why do these other places get away with using just cookie dust?! It's a shame they serve it with a (compostable) straw, because it's so thick you need a spoon (unless you want to wait for it to melt.) And it's not even the thickest option on the menu! They have something called frostbites which is supposed to be even thicker. Perhaps we'll try it next time. There will *definitely* be a next time (even if only to get the nachos) read more

See all

So let's start with the great stuff... The fact you can order a plant based cheese burger that looks and mostly tastes like a big Mac, complete with the sesame seed bun and secret sauce, is awesome. The fries were hot and fresh and the peanut dessert bar was phenomenal. My date enjoyed a tofu stir fry and we both found it to be hot and tasty. There is a good variety of menu items, including cookies and desserts and service was timely and friendly. That said, $17 for a burger is excessive and the wait time to get our food was longer-than-expected given the lack of patrons in the restaurant. I will be back, if for no other reason than to order the cookies and i will recommend it to anyone who appreciates a plant based menu. read more

J. Selby's - Tofu Stir Fry - Vegan Near Me - St Paul, Minnesota

See all

So amazing can't be legal . I try to come here often.! It was one of the reasons I moved to Minnesota. I have a pleasant experience every time. I always order to go because I'm on the go but it looks like a really nice place to sit and enjoy your meal. I strongly recommend it & give them high praise read more

See all

I can't believe I've missed reviewing J. Selby's for so long! I was ecstatic when they were opening and anxiously awaiting their success - I love what they've become! They used to be a go-to place for me and my friend to meet and catch up. I never thought in my life that I would be able to have a juicy lucy so when they came out with their vegan version I was over the moon. I got to have the same mouth burning, molten hot cheese in your mouth experience like every other Minnesotan. Their cauli-wings are good and when we ordered out for my niece and nephew they ate ALL their food! Proud auntie right here. I love, love, love that they support other vegan up and comers and host pop ups and sell Vegan East's goodies. The only item I haven't liked that I always try are their shakes - for some reason the taste has always been off for me, but every time I try one hoping I'll like it, maybe they've improved! read more

I used to love this place. Haven't been in since Herbivorous Butcher took over, but it is NOT the same. Had the "dirty double" which is supposed to be the "dirty secret" replacement. It is not. Niece had the crispy chicken sandwich, which she's loved for years and she said she wouldn't order it again as it's nowhere near as good as it used to be. Don't get me wrong, everything is still good, but it used to be amazing. I moved out of MN and it was always my first stop when back in town. Considering the prices are still high ($70 for 2 of us) and the quality has gone down, I'm not sure I'll be back. Not even close to what it used to be. Shakes are still great. read more

J. Selby's - Dirty double - Vegan Near Me - St Paul, Minnesota

See all

What a fun find! Enjoyed my selection s. The gyro was crispy.could use a touch more sauce. The fries were lightly seasoned. Great aioli dipping sauce! read more

I'm not Vegan but I can't have much dairy. And I certainly can't have a traditional milkshake or malt. I have tried so many dairy free ice creams over the years, both from the grocery store and out and about. And none of them have satisfied. This was the best milkshake I've had in years and years. There were so many different varieties, all plant based. And the best part is that you honestly couldn't tell. It just tasted like a normal milkshake. It was the best ever. Even my husband who doesn't get dairy free things normally really loved his shake and thought it tasted great. The service was good, the space was nice and open and clean and the area is great. I can't wait to go back here. read more

J. Selby's - Oreo shake - Vegan Near Me - St Paul, Minnesota

It saddens me to write this review, but we all need a reality check sometimes. J Selby's is an establishment that I have supported for a number of years. As a vegan, I was excited to try out this plant-based eatery nestled in the Rondo neighborhood of Saint Paul. Over the past few years, I have witnessed J Selby's decline in representation within the diversity of the staff, food quality, and overall customer service by much of the staff since they have been bought by Herbivorous Butcher. J Selby's used to feel like it was a PART of the community. Now it just feels like they are apart of the Rondo community. I can understand in this day and time we are living in how inflation pays a role in increased food pricing. I just don't respect how inflated prices including hidden fees and even charging extra if you place a take-out order sits well with already high food prices. Much of the staff seem out of place as if they don't live in Rondo or even Saint Paul, yet very Minnesotan. There is a pretentious and very passive aggressive energy as if many of the staff are doing you a favor in serving you. This place used to have a welcoming vibe about it as if it once had a soul. Now it just seems very "vanilla", with much of food tasting bland like many neighboring Minnesota eateries. In reading other online reviews, I can see that I am not alone in my observations and experiences of J Selby's. I sincerely want to love and be eager in continuing to patronize this establishment as plant-based restaurants are few and far in between here in Minnesota. Yet and still, after thousands of dollars likely having been spent over the years at J Selby's, it just might be the time to say goodbye. read more

Ughh the Dirty Secret Burger with Animal Fries were to die for!!! I'm drooling thinking about it. It tasted like a Big Mac only fresher, healthier, and less guilt! I couldn't believe this was all vegan and did not miss the meat whatsoever. You can also get drinks or fun desserts! I opted for a glass of light and crisp rose. Everything came out fast and the place was very cute! By far one of the best vegan places I've ever experienced! read more

J. Selby's - Dirty Secret Burger + Animal Fries - Vegan Near Me - St Paul, Minnesota

We tried the Black Bean BBQ sandwich, the breakfast sandwich, animal fries, and the steak sandwich. The steak sandwich was by far the favorite. The food isn't too adventurous, but was all well made. Their home vinegarette was also very good. read more

This is our favorite vegan restaurant in the Twin Cites. They don't have decaf all the time. A problem many independent restaurants should remedy. They stopped during the initial outbreak of the pandemic. Also, the last time we where there the breakfast to scramble was very greasy. My digestion was not a fan. read more

I still dream about this place. I visited St. Paul for a very brief time some months ago and had the fortune of eating here with some friends. Places like J. Selby's show how awesome plant-based food can be! I ordered the Crunchwrap and chili cheeze fries with a coffee shake to DIE for. If you're ever ever ever in the area, add J. Selby's to your list and thank me later! read more

J. Selby's - The solo with animal fries! - Vegan Near Me - St Paul, Minnesota

I can say as a certified non vegan this was the most scrumptious vegan food I've ever had. Service was exceptional. I would recommend the vegan burger read more

J. Selby's - Vegan Near Me - St Paul, Minnesota

The food is excellent! Very tasty and the staff is so kind and professional. I wish I lived closer so I could go more often.

The burger was better and had more flavor than most meat burger restaurants. The animal fries were definitely worth the upgrade and were fun to try. There was plenty of seating when we went at lunchtime and not a long wait for food. We're not vegan but will definitely be back to try more items! read more

J. Selby's - Animal fries - Vegan Near Me - St Paul, Minnesota

See all

J Selby's update- Major changes have been afoot at J. Selby's, and what a difference they've made! First of all, thank you to the management and staff for working during these crazy, unprecedented times! Every employee who came out, delivered my curbside order with a friendly disposition and a smile you could see from behind their masks. Service has improved 100% since my last visit. Thank you for the safety measures too! There were also some improvements with the food. The menu is limited, due to Covid-19, but they are excelling at what they are cooking up! Cauliflower Wings - With the to go order, dipping sauces come on the side, so it was the perfect opportunity to try several. Buffalo sauce was still a spicy hit. The maple mustard BBQ was very good. I'd love to try it with a vegan corn dog. The Sweet Chili sauce was so incredible, I wanted to swim in it! The cauliflower itself, still perfect - crispy battered outside, warm and tender inside. Yum! Dirty Little Secret - They are not using the same burger patties as the ones I disliked two years ago. The new patties are very tasty! I added some seitan bacon, which really set it off. This is now a 5-star dish! GLBT - Simple but delicious! A BLT with guacamole added. And as always, I omit the tomatoes. I ordered this a couple of times. I'm basically in love with their seitan bacon, so... Caesar Salad - I modified this salad, opting for mixed greens instead of romaine, and no walnut parm. Another simple yet delicious option. Topped with plenty of my favorite seitan bacon and a to-die-for caesar salad dressing. This is a solid choice on any day. Sides - I tried some different sides this time. The potato salad was ok, but not my favorite. Fries are fries. Can't go wrong there. Refried beans were really good! They could use a lil bit more sabor (flavor), but still good. So again, thank you to management for making improvements to both the food and the service. It's noticed and appreciated. *insert chef's kiss here* read more

See all

A dream come true for vegans and just overall delicious food for everyone else. The service is excellent and the atmosphere is cheerful.

Doing great business when plant-based is tough, but J. Selby's has it figured out! The number of dishes to choose from and the variety make me so happy! The problem is my belly isn't large enough for everything. French fries here are delicious with a nice flavor with some spices that remind me of Old Bay. Crisp and tasty! Salad is always helpful to balance the fried food intake and they're just as golden here as the fries. Good rich flavor for a Caesar dressing that doesn't make me miss anything from traditional versions. The walnut parm is a nice touch with extra nutrients. They have donuts here! Drool! Infamous cauli wings?! So happy they have them! They have cookies and wraps and burgers- all the standard fare that anyone can enjoy. I like this place for exactly that reason. I was more in the mood for a bowl- and it was fresh and healthy and happy for my soul. Other choices like noodle stir fry and mozzarella sticks- again just making a diverse and enticing menu! Take me back or just get me more takeout! Yum!! read more

See all