This place was AMAZING!!! We will be back!! Such a gem of high quality, delicious and healthy food smack dab in the middle of donnelson. Service was very fast and everything we had was amazing. That's sunflower cafe! So nice to find a healthy/filling spot. read more

I was on my way back to the airport in Nashville and decided I wanted something healthy. I found Sunflower Cafe based on the good reviews, and I was very happy with my meal here. My husband and I ordered a ton of food. A "BBQ" bowl, a chickpea wrap, plus the All Sides Sampler plate which was a small portion of every side dish. From the way it was described, "about two bites of each side", I thought it was going to be small. Wow, it was two whole plates full of food! Needless to say we were barely able to finish it all and left very full, and happy. The prices were very reasonable too.It cost us about $37 for all the food we got. Plenty of parking was available behind the restaurant. There was a small outside area and plenty of seating inside. It was kind of hot in the place due to all the cooking going on. Staff was also very friendly. read more

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Delicious food with friendly service. Lots of healthy options. One of my favorite locations.

I am not a vegan but this place is awesome! The potato seasoned with avocados, sandwiches and desserts are amazing! Thumb up for blackboard drawing. read more

Sunflower Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Dear Sunflower Cafe, It's been far too long since I last saw you and oh how I miss you. I've often wondered if I'm crazy since I think about driving 4.5hrs everyday just to see you again. Sigh. The thought had crossed my mind to just move down to Nashville so I could eat here once a week. Ok, that's a lie because if I lived in Nashville I would eat here everyday day. Maybe even buy a house nearby so I could walk there or even rent out parking space for the patrons. Seriously, I've never seen a vegetarian/vegan joint poppin' like Sunflower Cafe. The amazing food just makes you want to come back. I was in Nashville for 5 days and ate there 3 days in a row. I would have eaten there all 5 days if we had discovered it day one. Yes, I'm not ashamed to say I'm obsessed with their food. Favorites: peach kombucha, jalapeño burger on gluten free wrap, sweet potato casserole, pad tai salad and Asian slaw. Things to note: parking can be an adventure if you are there during the rush, which oddly seems to be anytime they are open. Also leftovers (if you have any at all) don't seem to kept for very long. The sweet potato casserole went bad after a day in the fridge... albeit a hotel fridge that wasn't that cold. I can't wait to visit again!! read more

Really delish vegan food served buffet style. The ambiance was amazing on a bright sunny day with ample seating.

I'm sorry... I didn't like it. Everyone says this place is great, and I disagree. Had the worst experience waited along time for not so great food and dry cupcakes with overly sweet cupcakes. Will not be returning. read more

As a vegetarian of 30+ years I'm a bit picky with my food. This place.... is must for for everyone wanting a healthy meal that doesn't weigh you down. My favorites: Vegetarian crab cake on Fridays. Traditional barbecue sandwich. Vegan chocolate mousse. The side dishes are all awesome! They have a sampler platter of their sides, and for first timers I highly recommend you try them all. After a few visits to Sunflower Cafe you earn two free sides as a reward. Parking is tight. They need a bigger space. But if you time your visit during non peak times you will have no trouble. I haven't had anything from here I haven't liked, and I've been dining here for a few years. Very consistent. read more

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good food. but when a food place decides to close on Sunday when everyone is off wanting to get food, makes no sense. horrible

I have to be gluten free so I love visiting Nashville and I always stop by this bakery. You absolutely have to have one or more of their lavender cupcakes. They are amazing. The staff has always been super helpful and give great tips on what to try if you have questions. The only negative can be the wait time if you order food. I ordered one small thing to go and waited almost 25 minutes to get it. They were very apologetic and I know staffing can be an issue all small businesses deal with, so be aware so you come in with patience and grace. read more

A great place to pick up a healthy delicious bite to eat, especially if you're vegan or vegetarian. The screened porch is a wonderful place to hang out. I love Sunflower Cafe? read more

our first stop in nashville on our honeymoon, i loved my food (the beans were stupid good) the spicy chicken sandwich was just enough spicy & the husband loved his bbq chicken sandwich. he isn't a vegan but he said he loved it. we were obsessed with the agave root beer. the staff was nice! when we come back to nashville we will eat here again. thank you guys! read more

Sunflower Cafe - Vegan BBQ Sandwich and buffalo chicken sandwich, with a side of Beans of the day. with two root beers. - Cafes Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

What an amazing find in Nashville. I was looking for some good eats, and YELP brought me to this spot. Its a cute little place, tucked in behind several other buildings and residential streets. The restaurant is very cute, with indoor and outdoor seating. They have the food setup conveyor / buffet style, so you walk down the line and just ask for what you want, and they hook it up. I got one of their bowls, but I couldn't decide what I wanted (literally) so I just took everything. I had BBQ Tempeh, with other proteins and all the veggies. It was literally everything they could put in the bowl. As I sat down and started to eat, a line was forming out the door. Locals must really love this spot. If I was a local, I would definitely be a regular. Who knew Nashville had great VEGAN spots?!?! Great Food, pricing and smooth vibes. Parking can be a little hectic, so be careful. read more

This was a delightful place to pickup vegan food while visiting Nashville. It's organized similar to a Subway -- food is behind a glass partition, you tell the employees what you want & they dish it up for you! In other words, all the food was already ready to be dished out. No time wasted waiting for it to be prepped! So many tasty & healthy options to pick from, we will definitely visit here again the next time we're in town. My favorite was their dessert options: I picked vegan chocolate chip cookie dough to-go & my regret is that I didn't order enough for leftovers the next day! read more

The ONLY VEGAN PLACE I absolutely love!! Let's face it I love my meat!! But this place DID NOT make me miss my meat one bit!! We loved the food so much that we try to go there twice a month and even bought gift cards for our friends! We went late on a Saturday night and the place was not crowded. They have a nice outdoor seating and the weather was perfect for outdoor dining! Food: The first time I went there I got the Buffalo Tempe Wrap which was phenomenal! I got it with spinach Tortilla. It really hit the spot. The flap it's blended so harmoniously and it is one of the best wraps I have ever had. My husband got the jalapeño burger which he absolutely enjoyed. He got a side of Thai salad which was great. Service : Friendly staff who explained the menu very well and gave amazing recommendations. Ambience : a little cafe with so much character! Love the outdoor seating area in the warmer months. Suitable for kids. If you are deciding to go or not you just have to try Sunflower cafe! Go right away. read more

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I love the sunflower café I love that it's been around for quite a while and is a well established business and trust worthy restaurant. Every time I walk in the door honestly I could eat everything so I have lots of choices and I like that. I wish I could just live there read more

I can't express how much I love this place. I found it during one visit to Nashville and have been going ever since. Every visit I am pleased. I even love the bakery. If I lived in Nashville I would be at one of them daily. My husband had to work in Indiana. Because of Covid he didn't want to fly so he drove. Imagine my surprise when I realized he was driving through Nashville. On his way back he stopped and picked up my order. I ordered the bbq wrap with Cole slaw side and the portobello mushroom wrap with a side of sweet potato both deconstructed as I didn't want a soggy wrap. My order was correct and made it to Atlanta in tact. I thoroughly enjoyed the bbq wrap. I normally get the tempeh but wanted to try the seitan. While it was delicious it was pretty heavy. I will probably get tempeh next time. The mushroom was good and light but not as flavorful as the bbq. My husband got the kale wrap and loved it...it did not make it home. read more

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This place is where vegan heaven touches Earth. I travel to numerous cities throughout the US, and this place is worth every cent you spend. They are also a dog-friendly joint with a large outdoor patio for you and your fur baby Delicious to the point you want to saver each bite. Treat yourself read more

I stopped by this place for lunch and initially there were only a few individuals inside; by the time I got my food and sat down to eat the line was out the door. You order your food at the front and pay at the end of the counter after you walk through the buffet line (it is not self serve). I ended up ordering the rice and beans wrap and a side of the pad Thai (this is a cold dish), and the vegetables of the day. All the dishes were very good and could easily standalone. The rice and beans wrap is simple but full of flavor. Staff are friendly and available to answer any questions you might have. read more

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Amazing vegan cafe. Super healthy and delicious food. I tried the jalapeño burger and a wrap.

Such a great find! This is my first time to Tennessee and I was very pleasantly surprised to find a vegan restaurant, especially one with so many options. The food was positively delicious! The staff was friendly, everything was clean, and the place just had a good, positive vibe. If I ever find myself in Nashville again I will definitely be back! read more

I am a big fan of the Sunflower Café. They serve such interesting and flavorful dishes, with a focus on being health conscious. There are tons of vegetarian and vegan options; while I'm not a vegetarian, this place has vegetarian options that I actually love. That's saying a lot! The greens are out of this world, I don't know how they pack such robust flavors without using pork. The menu is pretty extensive, and you go through a line, cafeteria style. They also have a wide selection of drinks available, including some alcohol. They have Kombucha on tap- big plus for me! I love this place and highly recommend it! read more

The Sunflower Cafe is a hidden vegan cafe in Berry Hill close the the Hundred Oaks Mall. I never would've known about the Sunflower Cafe if my vegan friend hadn't recommended it and told me that it is her favorite lunch spot. I brought three friends here who were visiting from out of town and hoped that there would be something for everyone's tastebuds. The parking lot is tucked behind the cafe and is a little bit small/tricky to park. The entrance to the cafe faces the parking lot even though it is away from the front of the street. The outside patio is welcoming and there are little sunflower decorations outside. The entrance to the cafe has a chalkboard of their menu items then the setup is cafeteria style so you can choose your entree and sides then pay at the cashier once you reach the end of the line. The wraps, sandwiches, salads and veggie burgers are all $6.99 and the bowls are a bit more expensive. The sides are all $2.99, so if you get an entree and a side you are looking at spending about $10 which is reasonable. The special of the day was a "Crab"cake with a slaw on top of it which looked great so I got that. I was asked if I wanted a side and the guy at the counter recommended the pad Thai salad so I got that. The crab cake had a perfect crisp to the outside then inside it surprisingly tasted just like a real crab cake. The slaw was necessary to add a fresh and cool element to the dish. I liked this but wasn't blown away. The pad Thai salad was good but also not something that was too original or knocked my socks off. I ordered a peach kombucha which all of my friends did as well and we were all about it. It may be kind of odd to say that the kombucha was my favorite thing that I tried but it's true it was...get it! It's not too carbonated or bitter like some other kombuchas I have tried it is more like a tea. Two of my friends ordered variations of their Veggie burgers and my other friend just stuck to ordering a few sides. My friends appeared to be enjoying their meals as well. I like the ambiance, the food is decent and the people that work there are very nice. Given the fact that my friend absolutely raved about this place I was a little let down. However, I think maybe it was what I ordered and maybe if I gave it another shot I would like something else better. Overall, a good experience and an example that vegan food can be tasty! read more

Sunflower Cafe - Special of the day: "crab" cakes with slaw. I ordered a side of the pad Thai salad and a peach kombucha - Cafes Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

My coworkers have raves about this place so I decided to give it a try with them one day for lunch. The place is adorable and hidden, but definitely busy. I ordered the buffalo tempeh salad, and we also got a bunch of sides to share as well. The salad was decent though I realized I'm definitely not a fan of tempeh even though it was in buffalo sauce. The brussel sprouts, collard greens, and sweet potato casserole were also underwhelming. I also found a hair in my salad so that was disappointing. read more

If you like your vegan food mushy and salty, you'll love this place! I got the bacon burger with pad thai salad and steamed cauliflower. While it tasted good, it's all way too salty and the veggies and burger patty were total mush. The agave soda dispenser had way too much carbonation and easily overflowed the dinky cup they gave me. I'd say this is a good place if you're in a pinch for hot vegan food, but as someone who enjoys eating vegan occasionally.. I won't be coming back. read more

My entree was delicious, the sides not so much. Outside of the sides not being too hot, I would say there is an area of opportunity for Sunflower Cafe when it comes to customer service. This was my first time and in a sense was a tad bit overwhelming as I stood in line trying to figure out this huge menu. My suggestion would be for Sunflower to have a greeter at the front to explain the menu, samplings, as well as answer any questions you may have about the all vegan choices. I didn't know that you could even get samples until I got on yelp and read the reviews. I also had a hard time deciding what to get as the menu was larger than expected. Other than that, I enjoyed the food and will definitely be returning. read more

Sunflower Cafe - BBQ wrap was amazing! Sides were just okay... - Cafes Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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I have been here twice and my fav is the biscuits and gravy. I eat gluten free and that is something I have missed so much. They are just like the real thing, just excellent. We passed through again this week and I had pot pie, and carrot cake cupcake. I also got a Latte and it was not lame at all, All so good. Highly recommend read more

On a recent trip to Nashville, my friend took me here and it was amazing! The set up is cafeteria like and the menu has a ton of options. The tempeh bbq wrap and pad Thai salad were perfect together. But the single greatest thing I had was the cookie dough. Mind blowingly tasty and with a smooth, creamy texture. read more

Sunflower Cafe - VEGAN COOKIE DOUGH - Cafes Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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If you are vegan and you are looking for a delicious meal get to this place immediately! The food is incredible, all fresh, and lots of really great options. read more

This was my first time here and I am very pleased by the variety of healthy vegan options. I got to sample before I made a choice. My Moroccan chickpea bowl was hearty, warm and comforting for the cold rainy day. It's easy to be gluten free without feeling like you're missing something. I'm full and very satisfied. I'll be back! read more

OMG! I am in awe of this place. The endless delicious vegan, gluten free, soy free, and OIL FREE dishes!!! Everything on the menu looks seriously amazing. My mom has an autoimmune disease where she is very sensitive to oil so this was a dream for her. Seriously nothing bad to say about this place. So amazing for someone like me who is allergic to wheat and plant based. Awesome drink choices and desserts. Also SO well priced. We got the Thai Ginger Bowl, the Banh Mi burger, the Traditional burger, the hummus and pita, and the chocolate chip cookie dough dessert. All were unbelievably tasty!New favorite spot!! read more

This is hands down one of my favorite restaurants in town. The only thing that could ever make me deduct even 1/1000th of a point is the parking lot from hell. I have never had to leave for lack of a spot though and just know to always carpool. 99% of the staff is super kind and down to earth. There was a point in time where some of them knew who I was when I was coming in on a weekly basis. The food is amazing-- I always get a burger in a wrap (so many topping options) and/or cold pad Thai salad and/or broccoli salad. Last time I got the cooked kale and sunflower rice and was so blown away because I wasn't expecting to like it that much and I LOVED it. My parents (2 casserole loving, cream of chicken soup using, hamburger eating baby boomers) both agree that the food is delicious. The portions are SUPER generous and the prices are great. They have a rewards program that gets you 2 free sides after a certain point, which is an entire meal for me. I recommend sunflower to vegans & meat eaters alike...especially in the off hours :) read more

Though we eat meat, this may have been the best meal either of us has ever had. Everything we tried was incredible! So much so that we came back the next day to take some goodies for the road. Those goodies include the pad thai salad, black bean and corn salsa, 2 of the parfaits, and the NO-BAKE PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES. If you're in Nashville, please do yourself the favor of trying Sunflower Cafe. Call ahead for the cookies. read more

Sunflower Cafe - Greens, curried chickpeas, sweet potatos, brussels, tika massala, and portobello mushroom bowl with local high gravity kombucha. - Cafes Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Here's the deal: I would give them 4 stars due to some legit sketch but my usual order is just so good that I have to give it 5 stars. The good: The traditional BBQ sandwich (or spinach wrap as I order) is hands down the best thing you can get in Berry Hill. Period. I can't even put it into words. It is crave-worthy. I mean, I can't stop thinking about it. Their chick pea salad is probably the next best thing. Staff are very helpful (usually) and can point out which items are safe for allergies. This place has something for everyone. Might be the biggest vegetarian menu in Nashville? The bad: The cleanliness is hit or miss. Sometimes the bathroom is foul, sometimes it's nice. One time we saw a roach the size of a building scamper across the floor of the dining area. Another time we found a hair in our food. Sure enough, we looked over to the staff standing over the food area to see a particular employee with (same color) hair hanging in her face while hovering over the food, continually tucking it behind her ears, over and over. Gross. Meals can get pricey once you get an entree + side + drink. Pretty standard for a meal but it kinda feels like a cafeteria so the price always ends up surprising me. The ordering system seems very straightforward but it always ends up being really inefficient and slow. read more

Very fresh vegan food with a ton of options. I love the buffalo tempeh and so many sides.

My wife and I were very impressed with Sunflower Cafe. Their prices, especially for a vegan/vegetarian restaurant, are extremely reasonable. The food is fresh, healthy and most importantly, damn tasty. I can personally vouch for the wraps -- both the Buffalo Tempeh and Portabello are fantastic. Also the chocolate mousse. read more

I've been to sunflower and few times. It's cute and affordable, but I really struggle with the food. It's hit or miss. In terms of vegan restaurants in the Nashville area I don't gravitate her. But it's casual and affordable and in a great area! You should try. Maybe it's just not my cup of tea. read more

Tried this place for the first time today since I'm trying to eat more plant based. The menu does have plenty of options, which is great for someone just getting into vegan cuisine. I ordered the jalapeño veggie burger and I was really hoping for a side fries but that was not an option. The sides were plentiful but nothing seemed best to pair with a burger. I've had plenty of veggie burgers and I would rate this one 3/5 stars it was really just okay. Very rice-y and falls apart easily. read more

Adorable little vegan spot, cafeteria style. The food was super tasty and it's very affordable!!

It was good experience. I had a the famous bbq sandwich and my friend had the chickn Philly. It was pretty good and it was gluten free!