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    Sluggo's Vegetarian Cafe

    4.3 (350 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Crisi E.

    We drove out of our way to go to Sluggo's and it was so worth it! We got the special appetizer of the day, potstickers, the club, and the rusty and dust. The seitan was incredibly good, tender and delicious! The food took a bit to be made, but it was so worth it. The portions were generous and all 4 of us cleared our plates, happily. The environment and the people were quirky and very punk rock. When we got there, the only seating for 4 was outside or at the bar, so we sat at the bar. When a 4 top opened up, it was offered to us. Ashley was so considerate! I loved all of the plants. We will be back, for sure! This place is a gem!

    Lentil mushroom and onion burger did not miss or disappoint.
    Ambirr M.

    This place was a quick stop on my way home from Atlanta to Detroit. I loved everything the customer advice and recommendations were delicious. I had to pull Over and eat to enjoy every bite. I'll have to visit Chattanooga again just for this exquisite vegan cuisine they left a lasting mark and impression on my vegan soul.

    Lentil Patty Melt with side of Pasta Salad
    Sonali D.

    Vegan??? No way! You can't even tell! I got the Lentil Patty Melt which was topped with grilled onions, mushrooms, and vegan cheese. With a side of pesto pasta salad. I couldn't believe it was 100% vegan. I loved every bite and the meal was super filling and super affordable. I'm really glad I gave this place a chance in my last days of visiting Chattanooga. Check this place out if you're wanting to try something new! You won't regret it! We called in for a to-go order ahead of time. There was also dine in options. So both are available. Affordable. Filling. Delicious.

    Pecan dusted seitan
    Emily P.

    Damn if this place isn't delicious! We went for brunch and dinner while on vacation in Chattanooga. It was hard to choose what to order because everything looked so good, but I'd recommend everything we ordered when we went for dinner: -Pesto Bruschetta -Seitan Wings with buffalo sauce -The Panhandle -Pecan Dusted Seitan First the bruschetta - I am pretty picky about pesto and strongly prefer my family's, but this one was probably the only pesto I've had at a restaurant that I think competes. I have been dreaming about it for weeks since we visited, no lie. It was bright and creamy at the same time. Whatever they used for parmesan (I believe everything here is made from scratch) was the softest, best vegan parmesan I've ever had. Seitan wings - nice and juicy, wonderful texture, and slathered in sauce. I liked the shape of them too, not trying to mimic actual wings but just being their own delicious selves! Panhandle Tofu - this one blew my partner away. I don't know what magic Sluggo's does with their tofu preparation, but I'm grateful for it. The tofu is melt in your mouth without falling apart, the dill sauce was outrageous and the capers provided a nice pop. Served on top of perfectly done cheesy grits with coleslaw and a cornbread muffin, it's well balanced and a nice representation of southern food. Pecan Dusted Seitan - WOW. I've never had anything like this before. They covered the seitan cutlets in a mushroom gravy (I don't particularly like mushrooms but this was bomb) and served on top of garlic mashed potatoes. As if that wasn't delicious enough, it came with collards!! One of the things we really loved about Sluggo's was that they are so good at what they do that while some of their dishes are trying to veganize classic meat or cheese dishes, they're so good in their own right that they don't need to be compared. It's just really good food!! The staff is friendly, and it's clear that the chefs are *passionate* about cooking, not just showing up for a job. You can taste the love and creativity that is poured into their dishes. The brunch was nothing of note, which was disappointing because it's hard to find a vegan brunch spot. We got the Migas and the Cast Iron Skillet and they were good but nothing I'd go back for, and the portions were quite small compared to their other dishes. However, we got the side caesar with brunch and the tofu on top was once again AMAZING and completely different from the dinner preparation(s). I'd go back for lunch and dinner and skip the brunch next time. Covid tip: plenty of outdoor seating options and masked servers, so we felt very safe.

    Annabelle S.

    Cannot recommend this place enough! They are so kind, and the food is delicious! The service is friendly and our server even recommended places to go around town! Will definitely be back!

    (Supposed to be the ) curry bowl. VERY disappointed. Poor quality and presentation.  Used to love this place...nope not anymore.
    Marga J.

    Ate here recently...wow! Things sure have gone downhill. This is supposed to be the wings and the curried veggie bowl. This meal made me want to eat at home. Can't believe this was my favorite restaurant in Chattanooga at one time. Guess it'll be a while before we give it another chance.

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    Rod S.

    My favorite restaurant! We love that it's all vegan. We've been coming here for years, and never have gotten a bad meal.

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    Hole-in-the wall that doesn't meet up to expectations. Mediocre food... We won't go back

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    Great food! I loved the vegan chili! My husband enjoyed the rueben very much. We will definitely return.

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    Food was ok. I thought it was over priced for what you get. Their grit and cast iron seared tofu were tasty though. Kind of small portion.

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    Southern Squeeze - Chattanooga

    4.6
    (128 reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $$

    Our daughter has celiac disease and it's been a HUGE blessing to find a place that she can go to…read moreand not worry about finding good options! Bowls, salads, drinks, desserts...such a gift to feel like you can indulge within your dietary limits. Plenty of great seating, including a nice outdoor area, and we've always had amazing service and care while dining there. Appreciate their wall of health items for purchase as well.

    Finally a place that cares about making healthy food! Everything here is seed oil free and organic…read more They don't give out plastic straws or plastic cutlery (so grateful for that!). There are tons of vegan options, and you don't have to look too hard for gf options if that's your jam. The store itself is packed with amazing health food items like mushroom coffee, shilajit, matcha, electrolytes, and so much more. They also have a refrigerated grab-and-go section with fresh juices, rice paper rolls, chia seed pudding, and a lentil casserole. The glass dessert case is full of vegan treats like peanut butter and chocolate cups, bliss balls, and donuts. The menu is extensive with tons of great organic vegan options. I ordered the grilled cheese sandwich on sourdough (they also offer gluten-free and multigrain) with cashew cheese and a side of chili. I also got a beet juice, a lemon lavender muffin, chia seed pudding, and a decaf oat milk latte. The sandwich was pretty good. The bread seemed really fresh and I enjoyed the cashew cheese. The side of chili had a slight twist that elevated it above most regular chili recipes. It was good, but had a little too much corn for my taste personally. The beet juice was delicious and a generous portion. The desserts were just okay, but I appreciated that they weren't overly sweet and didn't have any weird ingredients. Honestly, it's just so nice knowing your food has no weird ingredients and everything is organic! The only downside was the coffee. Honestly, it was probably one of the worst I've ever had. Maybe it was just an off day or a mistake, I'm not sure. Everything else was good though! I would definitely recommend this spot. The decor is really cute and inviting. I love that they offer plenty of seating options too -- indoor, an enclosed outdoor patio, and an exterior exposed patio. Logistical Notes: Parking was super easy with a lot right out front. There are two accessible bathrooms for people with disabilities, and I love that they have a gender-inclusive restroom as well. You order at the register, they bring you your food, and then you bus your own "tray."

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    Açaí bowl
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    High Su

    4.7
    (43 reviews)
    14.0 mi

    i absolutely ADORE this place. this was my second time here and both times have been just amazing…read more the sweet lady who runs the front register is just so kind and welcoming, and so is the staff in the kitchen. each time i've eat here, they've been so attentive and appreciative of everyone who stops by for a meal. this time around, i wanted to try the báhn mí with the golden tofu. i also got a side of curry and a side of broccoli. this was a DELICIOUS sandwich. i used the curry to dab onto the tofu for extra flavor and let me just say i was not disappointed in the slightest. the lychee and strawberry fruit tea was very refreshing as well and had pieces of real fruit, not just syrups. my mother was a bit overstimulated by the echo of noise (there was a small gathering when we arrived and their voices bounced around the walls easily and made them sound louder than they would have otherwise), due to the high ceilings i imagine, but overall this restaurant is well kept and very clean. i can't wait to keep coming back here to find my new favorite item, this place hasn't missed yet. 10000/10, highly recommend!

    Love that we have a vegetarian/vegan restaurant here in Chatt!…read more Food was delicious and big portions!! Dumplings were amazing, we had the "beef" noodles and the rich broth ramen. My husband got the mango boba tea (DEEEEEELICIOUS) I ended up drinking most of it (oops) Highly recommend! It's a great place to eat. Booths and tables available. The service was great, and the restaurant is clean and cute!

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    The Dumplings
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    State of Confusion

    4.3
    (710 reviews)
    2.3 mi
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    Came here on a recommendation of friends and wow it was FANTASTIC! The outdoor seating looks…read moreamazing in cooler weather but we chose inside due to heat. Fairly busy but seated right away, brought water instantly and quickly took our drink order. Modelo (served with lime like it should be but is not always) and TROPICALIA IPA which was delicious. Their glasses are etched nicely but they come with drink coozies. I wanted to buy and at end of lunch waitress said we could keep if we wanted. Now the food: DELICIOUS. My husband ordered ahi tuna bowl and it was fresh, great veggies and ahi was great. I had the chicken po boy with confusion potatoes. The seasoning on potatoes was so excellent we bought a bottle of the seasoning. (And one is on every table for use in case you want more). Their glasses baguette was fresh and chunky with yummiest sauce. Chicken was juicy and seasoned perfect. But the best sort was put altogether with the cucumbers, lettuce and tomato...it was a hot sandwich that was refreshing and not too filling on a blazing hot day. The service was fantastic and fun vibe. I would definitely come again and again.

    Stopped in for dinner based on reviews and very glad we did…read more We got ceviche, lettuce wraps, and alligator bites to start and everything was delicious. I ordered the grilled chicken poboy and HOLY WOW! The sandwich was one of the best I've had and the mixed potatoes side was equally yummy. Definitely a must try place when in the area

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    Cashew

    Cashew

    4.7
    (234 reviews)
    0.5 mi
    $$

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

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

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    Thai sweet potato and salad
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    Real Roots Cafe

    Real Roots Cafe

    4.6
    (62 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$

    I visited during a low-traffic time and was able to find decent street parking, which was a nice…read morestart. Service was reasonably quick, and the ambiance was stellar. I absolutely loved the décor. The menu is extensive, and it was hard to choose just one thing, so my friend and I ordered two juices (Dope Beets & Let's Kick It Out) and two plates (the Grilled Pimento Panini and the Buddha Bowl) to share. The juices were phenomenal. Honestly, I would go back just for those. I really wanted to love the food, but unfortunately, it lacked flavor. I even ordered a cookie to try to redeem the meal, but that missed the mark as well. I felt especially bad because I brought a non-vegan friend and didn't want their first impression of vegan food to be a disappointing one, but sadly, that's how it turned out. That said, I'd be willing to return and try something different. Maybe it was just an off day, or perhaps the dishes we chose just weren't the best representation of the menu. I'd definitely come back for the juices, and I'm curious to try the smoothies too. Those might be a winner. I really want this place to thrive and wish them all the best! I really love their concept and support their mission 100%.

    Great vegan spot in North Shore!…read more The vibes are chill and the food is good at Real Roots Cafe. The person at the counter was welcoming and helpful as it was our first time there. I got the Jackfruit Sandwich (which was so flavorful) and a frozen matcha frapp (not quite the right consistency, but tasty), while my husband got the breakfast burrito. I love how there's outdoor and indoor seating and it really is such a chill vibe. I'll be coming back!

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    The kitchen area
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    Grilled Pimento Panini
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    The Local Juicery + Kitchen

    The Local Juicery + Kitchen

    4.3
    (116 reviews)
    2.3 mi
    $$

    The juice is so good! I plan to visit very often. The ambiance with the Fiddle leaf fig trees is…read moreamazing. The service is top notch and proper.

    I'm sad. In 2015 when I visited this spot I would have happily given it 5 stars hands down. Talked…read moreto the owner who appeared passionate about health food and enjoyed some great bowls. Unfortunately this visit was disappointing. The prices were not posted anywhere, nowhere, no paper menus with prices. This may be fine for people where money is not an object but although I appreciate the benefits of health food and am willing to pay and this is not the case for me. I found this distasteful. We were quickly told that is was a branding choice to exclude prices and a way to engage more with clientele except when I asked how much things were they didn't know... there is so many more ways to increase engagement between customer and staff. Also, all this being said prices are totally reasonable for a juice bar. Next the avocado toast was missing at least two ingredients the avocado oil and the Himalayan salt, so it was pretty bland, small portion and left us wanting the ingredients we were missing. The coconut sky smoothie was good, sweeter than my usual taste but totally yummy. Overall, this visit left me not wanting to return when I was so looking forward to this long awaited return. It didn't hold the same warmth, authenticity and care this time around.

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    Front counter and an amazing employee whose name I do not know.
    Front counter and an amazing employee whose name I do not know.
    Nutted açaí bowl
    Nutted açaí bowl
    Beautiful view when you walk in

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    Beautiful view when you walk in
    Mayan Kitchen

    Mayan Kitchen

    4.4
    (518 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$

    My family was staying at a nearby hotel and decided to try this place for dinner after a concierge…read moresuggested it. So happy we did! It was delicious. We enjoyed strawberry margaritas, queso, Mayan fajitas, steak tacos and kids Mac & cheese. Service was great & the restaurant was very clean. Would definitely go back if we're in Chattanooga.

    This is one of the best places I have found to eat in Chattanooga. The food and service are…read moreconsistently excellent, and the experience is reliable every time. The bathrooms are always clean, which I appreciate. Paid street parking is usually easy to find, though during busy hours it can take a little more time. The veggie fajitas are an absolute treat and full of flavor. The guacamole is fresh and perfectly seasoned, and the salsa is truly top notch. One of the most delightful surprises is that the churros are vegan, and they are unforgettable. The Papillón dish is especially meaningful. It can be made vegan and comes from the owner's grandmother's recipe in Guatemala. That personal touch really shines through and makes the menu feel inspired and unique. There used to be a young blonde male bartender who was hands down one of the best servers I have ever had. He was personable and somehow remembered both your order and your conversations even months later. That level of hospitality really stood out. Prices are not cheap, and the ingredients are not explicitly organic, but the quality, flavor, and thoughtful menu make it well worth it. Highly recommend if you are looking for consistently great food and a standout dining experience in Chattanooga.

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    Maya kitchen
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    Fajitas
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    Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar

    Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar

    4.1
    (1.2k reviews)
    1.7 mi
    $$
    Full bar
    Takes reservations

    I found this place online & decided to try it while visiting Chattanooga for Spring Break…read more I enjoyed the espresso martini & life's a peach Chicken & waffles. Unfortunately I didn't take any pictures because I dug in & realized after I cleaned my plate. Loved this place. Not too loud. Very great for families

    We stopped in for a late lunch after taking the Chattanooga trolley/train tour. Wanted to see a…read morelittle more of the area and it was only about a half a mile from the station/public parking lot where the tours take off. If one can't walk that far there is parking around the warehouse that Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen and other shops are located in. It was a quiet afternoon around 2 pm. Our waitress was prompt and answered our questions. I was happy to see they had gluten free bread/buns. I ordered the Whisky and onion smash burger on a gluten free bun and it was so good I tried to replicate the topping with what I had back at the Airbnb we were staying at. When I get home I'll check out the ingredients better and give it another try. I had a side of green beans nicely seasoned with bacon as my side. My husband, bless his heart, ordered the honey pecan chicken salad sandwich on gluten free bread so I could taste it. It was also delicious and he had a side of home fries to die for. We would definitely come back and try more of their menu if in the area again.

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    Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar
    Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar
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