When I am craving fresh yet satisfying foods, Sunflower Cafe always hits the spot. I often bring friends here - vegetarian and non-vegetarian- and it's always a hit. The sunflower rice, which is in many of the bowls, it delicious. The BBQ Tempeh is amazing, with a slight kick and sweetness, balanced out by the savory tempeh. The portobello mushroom bowl always satisfies as well. A la carte side items are delicious, especially the collards, chick-pea chick'n salad and sweet potatoes. During happy hour try their mushroom spinach quesadilla with vegan smoked gouda as an appetizer or to go with some side dishes. I'm also updating my review to add that Sunflow has become a kid favorite. The kids meals are an amazing value and good portion, with the bonus of teaching my kids healthy eating habits. Finally, it's worth noting that before, during and post-pandemic the staff has always been friendly and helpful. I appreciate the positive energy and fresh foods! read more

Great food! My daughter is gluten free and can eat here without worry. Since moving to Nashville, this and their sister location Sunflower Bakery have become our normal spots. read more

Sooo nice to have a place like this when traveling through on a road trip! Healthy, delish, vegan food! The potato salad was delicious and I wish I had ordered two chik'n, bacon, ranch wraps! It was sooo good! I'll definitely come back! read more

Sunflower Cafe - Chik'n bacon ranch wrap. So good! - Cafes Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

super cute and yummy! cool workers and fast service. lots of parking and a cat outside . i recommend the southwest wrap!! read more

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Nashville Vegan food Mecca. Extensive menu of sandwiches, wraps, bowls and salads with a variety of themes. Won't disappoint! Tucked away in Berry Hill and worth the visit. On repeat. read more

Sunflower Cafe - Hot Chik'N Sandwich - Cafes Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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We visited Sunflower Cafe at the recommendation of my Godson who lives in the area. This establishment had a cafeteria style way of ordering your food. We came for lunch and it wasn't too busy. The tables were very close to each other and it was a bit noisy. The indoor temperature was a bit cold. The service was quick and the servers behind the counter were very friendly and if you're not sure of the food item, you can taste it before you order. I ordered the Spicy Thai Curry with brown rice. The spice level was spot on for this dish. I also ordered fruit as a compliment to the dish. It was so delicious! Other dishes we ordered was a vegan burger, cold slaw (my husband didn't care for it) potato salad & southwestern salad, my friend loved. We traveled through Nashville traffic. It was worth it. The drive back wasn't as bad. Overall, I recommend this restaurant. It's totally vegan and the price is right. read more

As a gluten free eater, Sunflower's menu is almost completely gluten freeI eat here all the time, and some of my favorites are: the lasagna, the bbq nachos, chicken bacon ranch wrap, and the chocolate chip cookie dough dessert. Everything I've ever eaten here has been tasty, it's cooked fresh the day of, and it's made with great ingredients that nourish you well! The only negative thing is the building is kind of old and musty, and the tables can get a little gross is some areas, as the workers don't always have time to clean them. The workers are all mostly kind and know a lot about the food, and get your food to you quickly. If you're looking for fast, nutritious and delicious vegan food with a diner vibe, this is your spot! read more

Been in Nashville about 2.5 years and tonight was my first time at Sunflower. I'm not a vegetarian or vegan but I love vegetarian and vegan food! Adorable location in Berry Hill, nice easy parking lot. Ordered the bistro arugula veggie burger and it was amazing. I love a good veggie burger. This had fresh arugula, lemon vinaigrette, onion, tomato, avocado. Flavors were wonderful, but the burger fell apart very easily. I know it's a veggie burger so more prone to do so.... but I've eaten many veggie burgers over the years and this one was a little "loose" for my liking. Staff was kind and quick, getting through the dinner crowd with ease and a smile (and a mask!). read more

Sunflower Cafe - Bistro arugula burger - Cafes Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Excellent breakfast! Loads of baked goods and smoothies and other great foods. I highly recommend going if you're vegan!

This was a cute find, I love that it is vegan and vegetarian. The food was good and reasonably priced for what you get. My friend got the Tofu bowl and I got the buffalo bowl. The Hummus and Pita side was my favorite, we also got a Pa Thai salad but that was not worth the experience. It didn't hurt to try This was our first time going to Sunflower Cafe so it took us a minute to figure out what we wanted to eat. When we got to the food bar I felt very rushed when they were plating my food and they worker seemed annoyed when stuttered trying to answer her questions. My friend had a different worker plating his food and she was sweet to him giving him suggestions and recommendations, offering sides. She was the worker that also checked us out. Very friendly girl! I also really loved talking to the girl with the red hair and the cool flower tattoos on her legs. read more

Sunflower Cafe - Buffalo Bowl with kale and ranch slaw - Cafes Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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I LOVE this place! We came here on a weeknight an hour before close and received the best service! The prices were reasonable compared to the massive food portions. The burger and sandwiches are full of flavor too! I got the Traditional Sunflower Style burger and my friend got the BBQ sandwich and they were both really good! The only item that wasn't amazing was the curried chickpea salad. I felt like it lacked flavor and was pretty bland, but it still wasn't terrible. The Cookie dough desert was sweet and didn't taste vegan at all. Lastly, the raspberry and blueberry kombucha tea was good if you're used to the taste, otherwise it may a bit acidic for some. Overall, I had a wonderful experience. I'm so glad my friend recommended this place, and I'm looking forward to slowly trying everything on the menu. read more

Sunflower Cafe - Traditional Sunflower Burger Curried Chickpea Salad - Cafes Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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I've been eating here for years, and they never disappoint. I usually get the BBQ sandwich or wrap. Their cookie dough dessert is also so good! read more

I feel like the new menu (even though it looks delicious) was just a way to increase prices. Sides used to be $2.99. Now they are $4.25. I know... inflation, but that's 40% price hike. My favorite was the curried chickpea salad for $6.99, which is now off the menu. That salad was enough to be lunch. Now, lunch here is a bowl that is $12 or more + tax. I've been here hundreds of times (maybe 50 times per year). But at these prices, it will unfortunately now be a couple times a year visit for me now. read more

So amazing, create your own style bar, tons of options to choose from and it's all delicious!!!

Listen Linda- One of the best vegan/vegetarian/gluten free meals I've ever had. Would eat here everyday, no exaggeration If you're into healthy goodness, this place has the flavors, textures and people down. The staff are friendly, fun and kind which is the best part. 10/10 read more

Sunflower Cafe - Santa Fe Potato Bowl (add kale and avocado) Asian Slaw, Ranch Slaw, and a carrot cupcake - Cafes Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Sooooooo good. Mouthgasmic. Loved the BBQ taco and BBQ wrap the best. Loved the local vibe. Staff was super nice. Can't wait to go back. read more

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This Casual cafe is a cute place tucked back in berry hill. It's a pick what you like type approach to order when you walk in. Then grab a table to chill and enjoy your meal. Definitely enjoyed my BBQ veggie burger ... was just a little sloppy but tasted great. My sides were okay and just okay. The Brussels where a little over cooked and like them to have a little bite to them. Overall great visit and would recommend to my vegetarian friends! read more

I had the vegan lasagna and pad thai side. My friend had a wrap and the same side. I love the many vegan and vegetarian options. Very delicious. Very hippie boho. After reading so many rave reviews I had to go here and see why people loved this place. It did not disappoint. If the food and service is great, I will dis regard flaws or the negatives of a place. So let's talk about the downside.... The Negatives: Very Crowded and Loud at 2 PM (This place is busy and very popular!) It was warm and humid inside! Too many choices! I wanted to sample everything! Everything looked yummy! No takeout menus to grab and go So the negatives are not too bad *wink* 5 stars and lots of meows! If you love vegan and vegetarian food, this is the best place in Nashville to see. Run don't walk here! read more

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I picked up a to-go order yesterday since I was in the area to bring home to Huntsville. I ordered the Buffalo tempeh bowl & the Roasted Roots bowl. My husband enjoyed the tempeh bowl while I just finished off the roots bowl... my tastebuds are thrilled. So flavorful. The veggies roasted to perfection. The basil aioli was superb. It was just filling enough - not too much, not too little. I was just thinking to myself I could probably eat this meal everyday. It was this delicious even after spending the night in the fridge. My only wish is that there was a location closer to home (we are lacking in delicious, healthy, completely vegan cafes/restaurants here) - I would eat here ALL the time. read more

Yummy food! The atmosphere could definitely be greatly improved. Wouldn't eat inside and the sides seem a bit expensive... other than that the food was very fresh and tasty. read more

Sunflower Cafe - Buffalo tempeh wrap - Cafes Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

As a disclaimer, I am not fully vegan, but I do enjoy eating plant-based meals. I've been wanting to try Sunflower for a while, and finally got around to it today. I ordered the jalapeño burger (and was given the traditional one, but that's okay), a side of potatoes (the vegetable of the day), and a side of the curried chickpea salad. Other things I tasted at the table were a banh mi wrap with sauteed portabello mushrooms in place of a burger, the chipotle hummus and pita, and the caramelized apples. My burger was quite tasty. The texture of the burger was intriguing, and wasn't made of beans; it was made of some sort of wild rice blend mixture. The flavors were all pretty good, and adding some hot sauce as I ate it made it perfect for me. The potatoes were pretty good, too, and were properly cooked. I enjoyed the chipotle hummus, and the pita that was served with it was warm and toasty. The caramelized apples were interesting and different than anything I've tasted. The only thing I didn't particularly like was the curried chickpea salad. I'm sure they make new batches every day and it probably always tastes a little different, but it was missing something for me. It needed acid, salt, and a bit more flavor. The portions were great, and the prices were reasonable! Overall, I enjoyed this place. The hallmark of good vegan food is that you don't miss the meat when eating it...and at Sunflower, I definitely didn't miss the meat! read more

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Pros: + amazing food even with a "healthy" approach + caters to allergies really well including gluten + kind amazing people that are very helpful + Earth friendly environment as if you're walking into a restaurant hidden in a garden Cons: - Parking & location Okay, how have I not written a review for this place?? You ever wanted to know what it's like to go into a restaurant that's hidden in a garden?? Well unfortunately they're not located at one, BUT it absolutely feels like it with the amazing delicious food and the amazing setting! They're the older sibling restaurant of Sunflower Bakehouse so they'll have some desserts from there but even they're own homemade parfaits and so delicious!! They take a more healthy approach (at least that's what it seems like to me) that's like what would happen if Subway went vegan and had their own garden with their wraps and sandwiches, but everything is delicious to where you just feel better after eating lol! Tho the parking can be a little tight on their busiest of days (the parking lot seems to hold no more than 15 cars) but hey maybe that's a sign that I should start biking there instead lol! All in all this is a great restaurant where you're guaranteed a healthy option no matter what you get so even tho it doesn't seem like it, it's perfect for those that are into fitness also (speaking from experience) so stop reading this and go check out after your last set! read more

As my boyfriend is a vegetarian, we try to frequent restaurants that provide plentiful options for him. This place is completely vegan. Options galore!!!! You order cafeteria style. As I said, LOTS of options...very hard to choose. But, they allow you to sample things. And, you can do half orders of their sides...so go crazy!! First time I came I ordered the "crab"less cakes with remoulade slaw. It was okay. I also ordered a side of mashed sweet potatoes and sesame kale. That sesame kale is hella good. My bf had some kind of curried tofu which he seemed to enjoy! They say the third time is the charm, but it was the second that did it for me. I had a bbq bowl... vegan bbq, slaw, collard greens, and bbq sauce. It was hearty portion and I had enough for leftovers the next day! Everything in the bowl was very flavorful. This may be my go-to dish when I come here from now on! Let's talk about the sweets. They make these "cookie dough" desserts. The chocolate chip cookie dough one is good....but the oatmeal raisin one is HEAVENLY! It turned my non-oatmeal raisin liking-boyfriend into a believer! Definitely recommend this place. For vegans and vegetarians...but also whoever else, I promise, you won't miss the real meat! Great portions, great food, for great prices! read more

Sunflower Cafe - Traditional bbq bowl to-go - Cafes Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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I am not a vegan. I'll never be a vegan. I like meat and cheese. But I don't mind vegan foods. We went here with my mother in law, who is vegan. This place has a ton of options. Burgers, wraps, salads/bowls, vegan BBQ, and sides. I had the vegan jalapeño burger with sun dried tomato spread and garlic aioli with veggies. For sides I had roasted potatoes and broccoli salad. My husband had a vegan lasagna, which isn't cheese or meat lasagna, but it was still very palatable and well seasoned. My mother in law had a bean and rice wrap she really enjoyed. They had chocolate mousse for desert. I thought it was a little bitter (and I actually prefer real cacao over anything else), but consistency was good. They also had gluten free options, oil-free options. Salads included Greek and southwest options as well as tempeh and chickpea salads. Sides include the ones I mentioned, as well as greens, potato salad, beans, soup, hummus, kale, and more. They have a fantastic agave soda fountain too! So tasty! It was about 80 dollars for three of us with tip, so not super cheap, but I didn't think it was a bad value. They took social distancing and masks seriously and had a ton of outdoor seating. Recommended for light vegan and gluten free fare. read more

Really was hoping for some good food, just landed from LA. The chic pea kale salad was bland and the kale had way way too much dressing. The Bon Mih wrap was OK but nothing special. The Brussels sprouts were also fairly boring. On the positive side, people were nice and menu was creative. Just not for me I guess. read more

Sunflower Cafe - Chickpea curry kale salad, Bon Mih wrap and side of Brussel Sprouts. - Cafes Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

I've been sleeping on this spot, how is this the first time I've been here? Grabbed takeout while I was in the area looking for a healthier dinner. I'm not a strict vegetarian, but I'm not a big meat eater at all. There were so many delicious options that I had trouble picking. Settled on the rice and bean wrap and a side of broccoli salad. The wrap was HUGE and that is not a complaint. I ended up adding hot sauce at home just to spice it up a level but it was delicious. I devoured it and would do it again tomorrow. The broccoli salad was also good, but I was so full from the wrap that I need to save most of it for tomorrow. I can't wait to try more! read more

Sunflower Cafe - Broccoli salad side - Cafes Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Was very pleasantly surprised by this delicious vegan restaurant. Food was excellent, but the staff makes the place even better. I told the very nice young man that it was my first time there and he let me know to ask anything and he would help, and he actually meant it. I had the bahn mi burger, in a wrap form with their oh so delicious portabella substituted for the veggie patty. It was excellent. I will be back within the next week for my fix. As a matter of fact, I bought one to go to bring to hubby for lunch. I would give them a five star but I felt the curried garbanzos and a couple other sides needed a little salt and acid, but maybe that is just my palate. I recommend you try this place for a healthy and very enjoyable vegan, (many dishes are) gluten free, and oil free. Amazing flavors with those restrictions. My ultimate compliment? I didn't miss meat, gluten nor oil. read more

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The Thai Ginger Bowl had fantastic flavor. However, this missed out on 5 stars as the tofu was slightly mushy. It would've been better with firmer tofu but this was fantastic nonetheless. Sunflower Cafe also has lots of options for any Vegan's needs! read more

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We were pretty happy with our recent lunch at Sunflower. Everything we ordered tasted fresh and good, the service was friendly, and the prices were totally fair. I had the Vegan BBQ Bowl w/ kale and quinoa. I'm not 100% sure what the vegan protein in this particular dish is comprised of up but it's delicious, a bit spicy, and goes great with everything else in the bowl. I wish there had been just a tad bit more of it as it was long gone by the time I forked my last bite of quinoa but it's a fair amount TBH. The quinoa had perfect texture, the vegetables were all fresh and tasty. I added some fresh avocado and had to try a bowl of the seasoned potatoes (which tasted like they'd just been harvested, and that's a good thing). My wife had the buffalo tempeh wrap and enjoyed it. The desserts looked intriguing but we passed on them this time. The service style is like a Subway or Chipotle, with a cafeteria style line and tray. A nice place for a healthy, quick lunch. read more

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What a hidden jewel in Nashville. Highly recommend from the yoga studio I am training at this week. Making a decision was so difficult, everything looked and smelled amazing! Super friendly staff and eager to assist any questions you have and give tastes or recommendations. My protein bowl was delicious black beans, kale and sunflower rice! Topped with sriracha aioli (several different options). Love that they have good filtered water as an option! THE (peanut butter and chocolate) COOKIE- phenomenal only ate about a third and saved the rest. My friend got the chocolate mousse also tasty, but too sweet for my taste!! Will definitely go back! Only minor complaint is parking is a bit tight! read more

Sunflower Cafe - Chocolate Mousse - Cafes Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Sunflower Cafe is cool little spot in a great part of town. I stopped in for happy hour before heading to the airport, which allowed me to get a decent sample of some different menu items. The hummus plate was a solid choice, and the pita was delicious and warm. I found myself wishing we had gotten more veggies, though, because there's just no way we could eat all the hummus we got unless we just scooped it up. The nachos were really good. I loved whatever chips they used and the queso, which I assume was cashew. The only thing I'll say is that as with most nachos, it was impossible to get to the chips in the center and the chips just got soggy and inedible. In hindsight, I would have gone for the double dip since it still had the queso and black bean corn salsa. I was unimpressed with the quesadilla. The buffalo tempeh was a little weird texture for the quesadilla...yes, all tempeh is weird texture, but I usually like it and just didn't feel it worked inside the quesadilla. The carrots and such were fine to, but I honestly couldn't even tell there was cheese in it, which was a bummer. the chocolate chip cookie dough was great! The texture was slightly grainy and not as "solid" as I like to see from a typical cookie dough, but I wouldn't say I minded it. It definitely hit the spot for some sweetness after the rest of the meal. read more

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Supporting small businesses. I went here for lunch over the weekend. My carry out order was the All American Burger. It was made with the Dill pickles, mixed greens, red onions, tomato & Dusseldorf mustard spread. I had a side of black eyes peas with jalapeño cornbread. The burger was delicious. It had good flavor. I almost forgot I wasn't eating meat. The black eye peas were okay. I had to add some salt and pepper. The jalapeño cornbread was dry. I crumbled it into my black eye peas Overall I definitely would go back for the burger and try a different side dish. Happy eating. read more

Sunflower Cafe - All American Burger - Cafes Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

holy cow. we ordered five different menu items (asian bbq wrap, potato bowl, sweet potato casserole, greens, and buffalo chicken taco) and they all blew us away. do you know how hard it is to find a place with several knockout food items? must try the greens... we will be back for sure. read more

Covid review: This is one of the most friendly family dining spots in Nashville for down home southern food with vegan flair. Bring your carnivore friends and put it to the test. They won't be missing anything and they will leave satisfied. The best thing about Sunflower is the entree selection. Vegan lasagna, curry bowls, veggie burgers and mashed sweet potatoes. You can make a meal of sides alone. My favorite is the steamed kale, the jalapeño burger in a spinach wrap, with a no bake chocolate cookie and a kombucha. It costs a pretty penny to eat this high quality food, but the atmosphere is worth it. Friendly, quant and charming with a true berry hill vibe. All of the servers are friendly and you don't have to wait long for how popular this place is. For the pandemic the samples have stopped and the condiments aren't out on the table anymore. But you can still request a small position to be added to your tray. Get those healthy probiotics flowing with the Pu-aire...it tastes like root beer and it's the only place I've seen it sold i read more

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Sunflower Cafe is a cute little lunch spot located in the Berry Hill area. We stopped here for a bite to eat after visiting Spa Haus around the corner. We ordered the Asian Chikn Salad, Southwest Wrap, Citrus Kale side salad and jalapeño cornbread to share. Everything we had was tasty. We really enjoyed the mandarin oranges and dressing on the Asian salad and the bean hummus in the wrap was great. There's seating inside and outside and you order at the counter - sort of like a cafeteria style set up. Nice vegan spot. read more

Sunflower Cafe - Asian Chikn Salad Southwest Wrap Citrus kale side salad - Cafes Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Super great food and flavor! As a vegetarian & Gluten Free person this place was full of options and flavor. So excited about this place. read more

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Vegan and non-vegans will love this place! I am a non-vegan but enjoy trying vegan restaurants because their menus are so unique. They have so many fun burgers, wraps and bowls to choose from. I ended up trying the kale salad with curried chickpeas and toasted pita bread which was very good! It's served cafeteria style and assembled on the spot. This salad was only $8 and did not look like much but it was super filling...one of those magic bowls where you eat and the food seems to never disappear. Looking forward to coming back to try one of their wraps! read more

My partner and I dropped in to Sunflower Café on our return road trip to Chicago. The restaurant is tucked back in an unassuming area but totally worth finding! All the menu options looked fantastic so we had a hard time deciding on our meals but both settled on burgers with sides of hummus. The burgers were loaded with toppings and delectably messy in the best way possible. The sides were also HUGE. If we weren't driving most of the day we'd have taken leftovers, but finishing our plates didn't leave us feeling heavy anyway because everything was homemade and plant based. It's always a pleasure finding delicious vegan food when we are on vacation. One minor note about parking is that the lot can get packed and you can find yourself in a tricky situation leaving. Luckily another group who parked us in by parking against the fence behind us left shortly before we did. read more

Sunflower Cafe - Mushroom Burger - Cafes Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

This place is great! So many tasty options. I tried the famous bbq nachos and my friend had the chick'n caesar wrap. For dessert we had the chocolate mousse. Everything was delicious. The service was fantastic and the prices were very affordable. Well done! read more

Sunflower Cafe - Menu as of 12/18/23 - Cafes Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

I have to say this place is one of the better restaurants I went to in Nashville. Truly delicious vegan food and I got to try the sides sampler. The lentils were my favorite, garlicky and delicious, and the pad Thai side was good too. Covid times there was some indoor and outdoor dining and the customer service was great where they brought the food to me as we waited read more

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