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    4.4 (71 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating
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    Dogs allowed

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    Chocolate Covered Banana
    Matthew H.

    Great location and convenient to all of the north hills shopping. The added protein and dates adds to the blended flavor. The modest choice of toppings create a delicious bowl to fuel your day. The consistency of delicious bowls across the juicekeys brand carries on.

    Anna W.

    Love this place! Everything is gluten free and health conscious. The smoothies are so yummy and there are so many options. The service is amazing. I will be back!

    Jillian S.

    TLDR: Excellent, nutritious grab and go options. Great customer service. Inaccurate smoothies sold for $6 rather than wasted. After attending a recent Yelp event, I returned to try some of the other menu items. I particularly liked the Dreamsicle smoothie bowl and fudge energy balls. Juicekeys really nails their flavors while packing in nutrition. I only wish there were more vegetable/fiber options for the smoothies. The chocolate fix does have zucchini. Customized dippers, smoothies, and bowls are made in the back. The menu can be difficult to read and it seemed like there was only one copy on the counter. They recently upgraded their menu. The menu does have a QR code and is listed online. Note that the nutrition information was not listed on the printed or online menu. Juicekeys has a convenient online ordering option with self pick-up in the far right grab-and-go fridge. The other fridges are packed with ready-to-eat snacks and drinks. Many of these items did not have listed prices. I appreciate how they sell inaccurate smoothies for a discount ($6) rather than wasting them. The rest of the items are pricy, but comparable to other smoothie bowl shops in the area. $14 for a smoothie bowl and nearly $5 for an energy bite is a bit steep. The place is small and has outdoor seating. The employee working the counter was friendly and helpful. Overall, I recommend this establishment to others!

    Falan E.

    This isn't my first time trying Juice Keys. I have visited the midtown location in the past. This location in Lafayette Village is small inside and without a dining area. There is only outside seating here which is perfect for enjoying frozen treats. I had the Green Goodness which has Almond Milk, Kale, Cucumber, Pineapple, Apple, and Ginger. I also purchased an Oopskey to-go which are leftovers from smoothies made throughout the day. Oopskeys are half off. Great buy! The service here is great. The staff I interacted with was helpful and polite.

    Danielle O.

    Really enjoyed this! Cute little shop and the woman there was so friendly and nice. The food came out really quickly and was beautifully presented and tasted delicious! Id probably say that the bowls and smoothies are pretty pricey though and I'm unsure if I would spend this regularly but maybe once every few months I'd stop in and grab a bowl! Very fresh ingredients. I tried the tropical bliss bowl this time

    Stephen C.

    Jenna was super helpful and help me to understand the menu.This is my first time here.Everything in the business is made fresh with the highest of ingredients.They also offer several other things like premaid.Snacks press juices and they have an assortment of health and wellness items. The facility is super clean.The service was very quick and the flavor texture and quality of the protein bowlthat I received was an excellent

    Green Delight - almond milk, pineapple, kale, mango, cashew butter, honey, and vegan protein
    Sandra W.

    Definitely recommend Juicekeys if you're looking for a healthy supplement to a meal! I got a 16oz Green Delight and it was SO filling, but also delicious! I loved how creamy it was and how refreshing it was at the same time. It wasn't too sweet and had the right amount of creaminess to it. The reason why I give it a 4 star is because it's a bit on the higher price ($11.95). It's certainly a meal. So I'd come back and try the others ones if I was looking to substitute this for a meal.

    Carrot cake smoothie bowls *seasonal flavour

    Customer service is nice-- not over the top or anything that is just amazing. I am no way unsatisfied but I am giving 5 stars as their smoothie bowls are impeccable!! I have very high hopes and standards when it comes to smoothies... After visiting I wish one of two things: 1. We had a location where I live 2. I became an employee so I could see exactly how I could make said smoothie at home. They even had little samples to try a smoothie bowl before you even buy it. SOLD! I loved my smoothie and enjoyed it throughout the day even whilst not having it refrigerated in 80° sun. I would enjoy having a smaller portion available. Here nor there, you truly get your money's worth. I will definitely be back next time I stop by RDU. Bonus: The restaurant's interior is beautifully designed.

    Menu 1/2
    Maddi S.

    Overall I wasn't that impressed with this place. It was fine but not something I'd go out of my way to get. My boyfriend and I went to Kwench up the road but they were closed for the holiday, so we came here instead. The storefront is very small with a few tables outside. So you can eat there if a table is free or take your items to go. First thing that stands out: The young female worker taking our order doesn't have a mask anywhere in sight. There's also no plastic wall/shield between the customer and the cash register (which maybe could have excused the lack of mask). As mentioned, this storefront is very compact, so it didn't feel very safe in terms of COVID-precautions. The customer service in general was also just pretty "blah." She told us where the menu was and then just waited until we said we were ready to order. Nowhere on the menu does it say you can personalize your order with other add-ins and she never said anything... I just happened to notice the small sign/menu (pictured) behind the register after our order was already in. The bowls and smoothies here are pricier than other places, so we expected the quality to be very high. I got the pumpkin pie smoothie and my boyfriend got the Blueberry bliss bowl. My smoothie was enjoyable, though it felt overpriced considering the ingredients were pretty basic (pumpkin, banana, coconut water, etc). It was also so thick I couldn't drink it with the straw they gave me so I had to scoop it out. The blueberry bliss bowl was several dollars more, but unfortunately the quality of the strawberries on top was questionable. They didn't seem very fresh and in some places were discolored. Between the customer service/COVID safety and the quality/price, I won't be rushing back.

    Gimme Mo' Bowl
    Jessica C.

    Yum, so delicious!! This was actually my first visit to Lafayette Village and it was super cute to stroll around with my treat. Gimme Mo' Bowl: I'm so impressed; really yummy. I loved contrast of the crunchy coconut chips and granola on top of the creamy mixture. The flavors were decadent. My favorite flavors that stood out were banana, coffee, almond butter, and the chocolate chips. It's a huge bowl; definitely big enough for a meal. I'd love half sizes for just a little treat. With friendly service, cute ambiance, and healthy and delicious treats, I'll definitely return.

    Green goodness. Healthy and actually delicious!!!

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    Waited over 15 minutes for 2 pour over coffees, only came here bc jubala was closed. Definitely won't be back.

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    Both times I've tried this location is was really yummy! Great options. Friendly service too.

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    The Fiction Kitchen - Peanut Noodle Bowl

    The Fiction Kitchen

    4.5(762 reviews)
    6.2 mi
    $$

    "Delightful vegan restaurant on Crabtree Blvd in Raleigh"…read more I'd heard of this for years and was happy to finally give it a try on a Saturday for lunch ~1:30pm. The restaurant is a bit set off from a strip mall, and has a small outdoor seating area. The inside has high ceilings and is airy, and is nicely decorated (I also enjoyed the "sci-fi themed" wallpaper in one restroom stall). We were greeted quickly and given a table right away. The specials on the wall sounded amazing-- it was hard to believe they were all vegan with burgers, bbq, "chicken", and more on there. We opted for simple-- the special cantaloupe soup for an appetizer and burgers (impossible) for lunch. Mine came with chips, and my girlfriend's came with mac and cheese. Food came out in maybe 15 minutes. The cantaloupe soup was AMAZING... perfect for a summer day... super refreshing and tasty. The cheeseburgers were good too-- well dressed with an aioli, if I remember right, as well as fresh lettuce, tomatoes, etc. I appreciated that I didn't have to pop a lactase, too, since all vegan! The chips I think were store-made and were absolutely tasty-- we got a lot too and snacked off them for the next few days. And my girlfriend liked the mac and cheese. Service was friendly throughout, and cups were refilled. And I felt the prices were reasonable for what we got. Overall, I'd DEFINITELY come back and am eager to try some of their fake meat dishes like the BBQ.

    Great ambience, friendly staff, variety of options and some unique cocktails. Apps and drinks came…read moreout fast but a long gap before our main dishes came out and we had to ask for them. Cornmeal battered mushrooms- good portion size, delicious and a hit. Mess of collards- large portion, didnt see any bacon at all and the apple cider vinegar element was strong. Onions could have been chopped smaller. Meatloaf plate- very flavorful, the smoked local potatoes were a star too. It came with more collards Southern plate- this plate was a disappointing flop. Popcorn chkn (fried seitan) lacked salt and any flavor in the batter but the vessel had potential. Mashed potatoes were a little cold and also no flavor or salt. Coleslaw needed any flavor. Sauteed vegetables were plenty but again, zero salt or seasoning coming through. The hushpuppies had potential just needed to be a little smaller or a different shape to be balanced. Drinks: Flower and Flame- just a tad heavy handed on the smoke spritz G and Tea- this was delicious and I switched to this after tasting my wife's. Cardamom, mint and lemon make this refreshing!

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    The Fiction Kitchen - Cast iron skillet cornbread

    Cast iron skillet cornbread

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    Element Gastropub - DAT SUPREME

    Element Gastropub

    4.0(207 reviews)
    8.4 mi
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    Lunch with Mom at @elementgastropub Downtown Raleigh, NC…read more My mom supporting me, means everything to me!!! We ordered the Sweet Chili Sauce wings with house ranch for our appetizer! Mom loved those! I ordered the Carolina BBQ Sandwich which was smoked vegan BBQ tossed in hybrid eastern- Western style sauce (whatever that means lol), creamy coleslaw on a Brioche bun with a side Kale Caesar Salad. Mom ordered the Philly Cheese steak which was chopped seitan "steak", marinated mushrooms, house made cheese, peppers, onions served on a soft hoagie roll. It also came with my favorite chips by Caroline Kettle chips @carolinakettle! So, glad they support local! Mom didn't really care for the cheese steak. I tried it as well & it wasn't my favorite. But, we had an amazing time for lunch on this beautiful day! oh, & I also had a Carolina Mule! Which was I want to try their brunch the next time I go back home to visit! #VeganLunch #LunchWithMom #Element #Gastropub #RaleighNC

    "Vegan faux meat dishes near the Raleigh Convention Center"…read more Stopped here on the Saturday of GalaxyCon in July at 5pm. There are a lot of outdoor tables with umbrellas, but we opted for the interior. The interior was a bit dark but still comfortable, especially near the windows. We got to pick our table and were given menus promptly. I went for the faux Philly cheesesteak and a side salad with Bleu cheese. My girlfriend got the western nodeo burger and a side salad with ranch. Service was good- there was a little confusion about our order and what table we were at, but they were apologetic about it. And we still got our food within 20 minutes and regularly were offered drink refills. My food was fine. The vegan Bleu cheese dressing was quite runny and tasted ok but not nearly as good as the real thing. Honestly, I felt the same about the cheesesteak. The faux meat was oddly rubbery, and the cheese was just ok. It also wasn't very large. In contrast, my girlfriend's dishes were excellent- the ranch dressing was epic and the burger was super tasty. Warning- it was hot, especially the jalapeños. But delicious. If I went back, I'd get her order for sure. Price was pretty good especially for the burger- most entrees were in the $15-20 range, but did not come with sides. Overall, a good vegan option near the convention center and Marriott hotel.

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    Bida Manda - Fresh Summer Rolls Dinner

    Bida Manda

    4.5(1.9k reviews)
    8.2 mi
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    Bida Manda mean "father and mother" in Sanskrit. This restaurant was started by siblings (a…read morebrother and a sister), and they named their restaurant to honor their parents. What a great idea! I like to come here for one dish: the squash curry or the pumpkin curry. It's either vegetarian or vegan, so yeah, it's pretty much the highlight of the menu as far as I'm concerned. It's called the Manda Curry or Mom's Curry: Slow-cooked house coconut curry with fresh root vegetables, jasmine rice, and pumpkin. It reminds me of Vientiane Palace's Squash Curry. Upscale ambience!

    I have not been to Bida Manda in years. It is a classic in downtown Raleigh and highly regarded as…read morethe predecessor to Brewery Bhavana. We came in with some friends on a Monday to celebrate a birthday. My friend has a gluten and dairy allergy, which was actually no problem here. So if that is a dietary concern for you or a loved one - this is a great spot to bring them! We were all able to enjoy a majority of the food. My partner and I both enjoyed a mocktail version of the roselle freezy - it was amazing! Either as a mocktail or a cocktail, you should try this drink. For starters, we had the crispy chicken wings, spring rolls with veggies, and the lettuce wraps. We all enjoyed the chicken wings so much that we got a second order of them. I enjoyed the spring rolls much more than the lettuce wraps as they had more flavor to them. For dinner, we shared an order of the Manda Amphone's Curry and the chicken pad thai. I originally did not expect to be blown away by the pad thai - boy, was I wrong. This is hands down the best pad thai I have ever had. If you love pad thai, you need to try theirs. I also thoroughly enjoyed the curry. Both dishes were rich and flavorful and came with enough to share between 4 adults. Overall, not having been to Bida Manda in 10+ years, I was impressed and will definitely return.

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    Tamasha - Butter chicken

    Tamasha

    4.4(157 reviews)
    4.2 mi

    Truly one of the BEST meals I've had in the Triangle! I'm generally more critical of Indian food,…read morebeing Indian myself, and I had very little say about Tamasha. What I appreciated the most was that everything was reminiscent of their original dishes, but with innovative and delicious twists- fusion perfection. We got the: - Four Cheese Truffle Kulcha (sharp cheddar, brie, asiago, chilli, black truffle dust, truffle butter, shishito pepper): Love a good bread moment- this one was cheesy, savory, and buttery; appreciated the contrast from the shishito. Added the roasted garlic and chilli dip upon the servor's rec for an extra cost; it was good, but not necessary- I'd probably skip this next time. - Chaat Mate (purple sweet potato & crunchy kale chaat, crispy okra & tuk aloo chat): Loved this! Such cool takes on chaat, which happens to be one of my favorite Indian dishes. Really appreciated all the elements, such good diversity of flavors and textures- crispy, sweet, tangy, earthy. - Nadru Malai Kofta (lotus stem dumplings, nut based sauce, plain butter naan or steam rice): First off, such a pretty dish! The gravy was rich and creamy; the dumplings were so interesting (strong spice essence). - Nigellaseeds Chilly Olive Naan: Got this because I thought the ingredients for this naan sounded unique- it was decent naan, but nothing mind blowing, would probably skip next time. - North Meets South (elaneer payasam, ghewar, rose, hibiscus, coconut jelly, young coconut): Maybe my favorite part of the whole meal! Loved every aspect of this dessert, which seemed so separate but all came together beautifully. Not too sweet, which was great too. I've never had anything like this before. Service was great. We mentioned to our server that we were rushing to catch a show in an hour, and he was so amenable! Ambiance is really nice, definitely one of the prettiest restaurants around. There's free valet parking in the adjacent deck. 10/10 would recommend!

    Tamasha was a great night out and would work for a casual night or a special occasion. The space is…read morebeautiful without feeling like they tried too hard, and the service matched it. Orlando took great care of us, made thoughtful recommendations throughout the meal, and struck balance of being attentive without hovering. The food was outstanding. I especially loved the snapper entrée, and both the shrimp and pork belly appetizers were excellent. The biggest surprise, though, was the paneer. Instead of the firm texture you typically expect, it had an incredibly rich, almost ricotta-like quality that was a refreshing take on a staple. We finished with two desserts (I wish I could remember their names), and both were fantastic. Tamasha took familiar Indian flavors and present them in fresh and elevated way. I was really impressed.

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    Tamasha - Inside. Dining room view from entrance. Beautiful booths, decor, and interior design.

    Inside. Dining room view from entrance. Beautiful booths, decor, and interior design.

    Tamasha - Murg Pasanda -  could have licked my whole plate so good!

    Murg Pasanda - could have licked my whole plate so good!

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    Chicken Biryani with Burani Raita

    Soul's Kitchen

    Soul's Kitchen

    4.5(12 reviews)
    9.2 mi

    I haven't tried a lot of vegan food in my life, but I was really impressed by Soul's Kitchen! They…read morehave a beautiful food truck (which is actually a bus) and they put out a cute table with menus and examples of some of their food. I tried their Oyster Shroom Po'Boy and it was really good! I don't particularly like mushrooms, but it didn't taste like mushrooms at all. The mushrooms were seasoned and fried to perfection. My box was packed full of food, I couldn't even see the bun they put so many fried mushrooms on top of it! The fries were okay.

    My first visit was on a very hot day for this food truck. The Ouster Mushroom Po' Boy was…read moredefinitely worth the ride for me! They were lightly fried and the roll was overflowing just like my first "Shrimp Po' Boy" in New Orleans, years ago. This was definitely a hit, for me, with a side of Mac n cheese! My 2nd visit, I tried the "Smakin Mac Bowl"! A very nice helping of their Mac & cheese, topped with Carolina BarbeQ, underneath a portion of lightly fried onions! It did not disappoint! The owners are very friendly and make sure you are satisfied with their offerings! The ambience is "the food", due to it being a food truck! I check their schedule for local locations and make it my business to drop in to please my palate! If you are looking for a tasty vegan meal, find their truck and drop in! Tell them Reggie sent you!

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    Soul's Kitchen - Cute decor and examples of the menu offerings - April 2026

    Cute decor and examples of the menu offerings - April 2026

    Soul's Kitchen - Chik'n Plate with Kale and Mac & Cheez - May 2026

    Chik'n Plate with Kale and Mac & Cheez - May 2026

    Soul's Kitchen - Smackin' Mac Bowl

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    Brewery Bhavana - Chicken Curry Bao

    Brewery Bhavana

    4.4(1.6k reviews)
    8.2 mi
    $$

    Wow, I was so surprised after trying Brewery Bhavana when we first moved here. When you arrive…read moreparking can be difficult in this area as the restaurant backs up to Moore Square. I'd recommend parking a few blocks away and walking if you are unable to find parking nearby. Walking into the restaurant you'll be transported to a modern brewery, bookstore, and flower shop. It feels chic, Belgian inspired, and upscale. To start I ordered a Vase IPA which was excellent. I then switched to cocktails and ordered the Black Sesame Old Fashioned (bourbon, black sesame, black walnut bitters), the Dionysus (pinot noir, raspberry lemon shrub, chambord, amaretto, lemon, rhubarb bitters), and an aviation (hendricks, luxardo, creme de violette, lemon). By far the Black Sesame Old Fashioned was my favorite and what a nice touch with cracker on top of the dish. For food we ordered the Gai Lan (Stir-fried Chinese broccoli with garlic and oyster sauce), the Peking Duck (Whole, barbecued, free-range duck served with steamed bao buns, cucumber, scallions, and hoisin-honey sauce), Sweet Soy Chicken (Scallions, bell peppers, and caramelized in our ginger soy sauce. Served with jasmine rice), the Lo Mein Noodles (Stir-fried noodles with julienned shiitake mushrooms, choy sum greens, soy sauce, and shrimp), seafood dumplings (Lobster, shrimp, and scallop dumplings served in garlic and black mushroom sauce with fried Youtiao doughnuts), Chicken Curry Bao (Steamed buns filled with spicy yellow chicken and vegetable curry), the Beef with Longhorn Peopers (Sautéed beef, ginger, and longhorn peppers with Shaoxing wine sauce. Served with jasmine rice), the Xiao Long Bao (Steamed crab and ground pork soup dumplings), Nasi Goreng Crab Fried Rice (Traditional Indonesian Chinese fried rice with blue crab meat, Nam Pla fish sauce, house made Nasi Goreng sauce, served in an egg crêpe), and the General Tso's Chicken (Crunchy, sweet, and tangy, Bhavana's General Tso comes with your choice of chicken or tofu tossed in our house-made General sauce and topped with sesame seeds. Served with jasmine rice). By far our favorite food items were the seafood dumplings (excellent flavor, Chinese donuts were so good, along with the flavor from the broth), and the shrimp lo mein noodles (cooked perfectly and the sauce was perfectly distributed). Definitely check out brewery bhavana if you are looking for excellent Chinese food in the Raleigh area. This is by far one of my favorite restaurants in the area.

    Wow! This was one of the best meals I've ever had! My husband dined here several years ago, and…read moreevery time Raleigh comes up in conversation, he hyped this local gem up to me and said it was a must-visit whenever we had the chance. Well, I finally got to try Brewery Bhavana and it was indeed incredible. Definitely worth the hype. We met my coworker and her partner here for dinner, and I was grateful we had a reservation because this spot was poppin' on a Monday night! The dining room is huge, but the decor breaks things up a bit and makes your meal feel intimate. Everything is shareable, so I highly recommend visiting with fellow foodies who want to try a little bit of everything. Honestly the entire menu sounded amazing, and it was hard to choose! Thankfully our servers provided some excellent recommendations. The Pork Bao was probably my favorite bite of the night, and may very well have been the best Bao I've ever had. The Lap Cheung Fried Rice was also delicious, and I'm usually not a fried rice person! Also worth mentioning is the Lo Mein, which we ordered with chicken. We didn't stay for dessert, but all of their sweet offerings sounded incredible as well. I did try one of the beers they brew on-site, the Sow. It was light and sippable, and I appreciate their diverse beer and cocktail offerings. I can't wait to visit Raleigh again because this will be my first stop!

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