Veg is always delicious. Nice ambience and always kind servers. Last might my husband and I had takeout to try the Vegan Chef Challenge offerings. WOW, the butternut squash pappardelle dish was SO delicious. I would happily eat that every night of fall. The beyond sausage dish was also delicious and a perfect taste of fall. The sticky toffee pudding was such a comforting fall dessert. We had the taquitos as an appetizer and they were huge and also super yummy. Love this place! read more

Food is great especially on the weekends A "wonderful food experience" can be defined by elements like fresh ingredients, excellent service, and a great atmosphere, which can be found in various settings from local restaurants to unique, immersive read more

Ooooh soooo delicious!!! The biscuits and gravy... finger sucking good! The breakfast burrito is pretty fat. They are so filling. The only thing is they should put more potatoes in the burritos. The curry sauce is bomb on the burrito. Service is quick. read more

Veg Kitchen + Bar - Breakfast burrito - Vegan Near Me - Sacramento, California

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I recently went here with my beloved. It was amazing on all fronts. We loved the food, great service, and enjoyed the ambiance. We wished there was a Veg Cafe in the Bay Area for we would visit here once a week if that was the case. I went with the Crepe Florentine that was very tasty and good size portion. My beloved had the Curry Bowl. She enjoyed it. She went with a cocktail that she enjoyed and I had a ginger lemonade that was quite alright. We also went with a side order of French fries that were stellar with a tasty side of vegan ranch. For dessert we had a vegan ice cream and this was the least favorite of everything we ordered yet everything else was superb. We will definitely be back next time we visit here! read more

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This is the most cozy cute little brunch spot! It's the top level of this house and the vibe is a cozy, warm, and welcoming home. There are comfy chairs and a couch. They have tables by the windows which is where we sat. The staff was super helpful as we didn't know what to do. You basically go in and sit at a table set for the amount of people you have then they bring everything to the table and serve you. The lattes were so warm and filling with the perfect amount of sweetness. The latkes and lox was my favorite thing I ate the entire weekend we spent in Sacramento. They were topped with capers, golden beet, and greens! The breakfast burrito my husband got and it was massive! I've never had curry on a burrito but I took a bite and it was so creamy and delicious. I also got the biscuits and gravy. The gravy was hearty and the paprika and chives were such a nice flavor touch! I would definitely recommend coming to this vegan spot if you're in town! read more

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I have been coming here for years because of the consistency of great food, the wonderful service, and the fun rotation of menu items so it's a different experience every time but always a delight. I took a friend here for her first brunch here and she loved it. One of my favorite staples are the waffles (any flavor they offer) and the fries. Both are done so perfectly. I love the curry crepe too. The servers are helpful if you have a hard time deciding what to get. Whether you're a vegan of not (and I'm not), Veg cafe is not to be missed. The interior is super cute too. read more

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The French toast was by far my favorite thing we ordered by honestly everything was amazing, the biscuits and gravy was so tasty and their hash browns seem to be freshly made and were so crispy and delicious. My husband really enjoyed the chicken and waffles. Only bummer is they only do brunch on the weekend but will absolutely be back to try the dinner menu as well. read more

Veg Kitchen + Bar - Vegan Near Me - Sacramento, California

Wow! Just wow. This spot is just magical. Homemade vegan goodness. Located above Thai Basil (take the stairs). Super cute seating options. Good for midsize groups as well. Everything on the menu is vegan. Our group of four ordered cauliflower, fries, soup, salad, crepes, paninis, flatbread, chicken sandwiches. The quality of ingredients is top notch. I would recommend everything! Each dish has its own special flavor. Nothing tastes canned or boring. Service is friendly and quick. We'll be eating here again. Yum! read more

Veg Kitchen + Bar - Side salad - Vegan Near Me - Sacramento, California

The "chicken" (oyster mushroom) and waffles were so good that it gives you that fix if you're craving meat. I can't wait to go back and try the other vegan dishes. It's a small establishment- so can get crowed very quickly. read more

Veg Kitchen + Bar - Fried Oyster mushrooms and waffle - Vegan Near Me - Sacramento, California

Nice place to eat and chill. The food was great! And the service was pleasant. No complaints here. read more

Veg Kitchen + Bar - Ginger Lemonade refreshing! - Vegan Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Our order: momo cauliflower, truffle Mac, abundance salad, patty melt, apple crumble, not-so-old fashioned, ginger lemongrass tea My first time at a vegan restaurant and loved every minute of the experience. The sun-dried tomatoes added an unexpected flair and tart to an otherwise mundane mac and cheese. The more spoonfuls I had, the more the dish grew on me. Melted vegan bechamel was more fluid than I thought. Crowd favorite was undeniably the cauliflower - it's not a hard task to love buffalo anything, especially when it's as chonky as cauliflower. The patty melt was an extremely hearty and flavorful sandwich, and the cocktails are fantastic. The crust is thicker than I prefer for an apple crumble but delicious nonetheless, especially with the coconut milk based vanilla ice cream. I was initially worried that I wouldn't feel full for long after the meal, and boy, was I wrong. Veg Cafe offers seasonal and weekend brunch menus. Situated on top of Thai Basil, parking may be the biggest hurdle. Our server was knowledgeable about the food and timed his appearances well, never letting us feel rushed, bothered or ignored. Perfect little quarter to do an intimate catch up with girlfriends and smaller hangouts while people watching through the walls lined with glass windows and gazing out at the streets of midtown. read more

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What a charming gem! We are so glad we found Veg Cafe. Try the mushroom calamari- I'd go back for that just as a snack. Thoughtfully constructed dishes and attentive , yet never bothersome service. I appreciated our servers knowledge of the menu and insights. Great food! read more

Amazing place! Our server was very kind and chill, and it was perfect in the restaurant. not too loud, which is a big plus for me. It feels upscale while not being horrendously expensive, mainly due to the presentation of the food. The food in of itself is also decadent. I got the pesto gnocchi and it was delicious. on top of that, they actually have a nonalcoholic drink menu that isn't just soda and iced tea! big props for that as an under 21. read more

Veg Kitchen + Bar - View into the main restaurant from the indoor patio area - Vegan Near Me - Sacramento, California

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TRUST THOSE WHO YELP REGULARLY... Misha was FANTASTIC! First-timers, took the lift up, due to an earlier procedure, and found this quaint little place... and fell in love with it. We had the Fettuccine alarm Vodka and the Mushroom Pesto Panini (special) with THE BEST FRIES IN TOWN. The panini was good, but the Fettuccine was GREAT (kind of a small portion - recommend the restaurant add 10-15%). Also had a ginger lemonade (no taste of ginger) and the KC Kambucha, which was super. Loved this find next door to Thai Basil (Sacramento staple) and plan to return again and again. Strongly recommended read more

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A solid four star, but not more. There were some good dishes: the Mushroom Calamari was excellent. It was not greasy, it was flavorful, great breading and texture, and had a great dipping sauce. The other apps, guac and chips were ok. Chips were so thin they broke - though they were tasty, they did not work with the guac too well. Also, too few chips for the amount of guac. The bean burger was not very good. First of all, it came smothered in smashed avocado, which may have been mentioned, but I did not see that. I cannot eat avocado. The vegan cheese was on top of that, so I had to scrape off all of it, including the cheese (which I wanted). The burger itself was not flavorful, though it did have a decent texture. The fries were just ok. Not great, but at least they were reasonably hot. Fries at a vegan restaurant need to be memorable, these were not. Other diners enjoyed their dishes but were not saying they wanted to come back, nor were positive remarks made while eating. (Except for the calamari, which everyone loved). The service was a bit sluggish. We were promptly served water on this hot day, but then we waited some time to be offered drinks and had to ask to order apps. And it was not busy. Then another (somewhat lengthly wait) for the food. We were not in a hurry, but I would have been annoyed if I had immediate plans after dinner. We sat in the fern room, and while warm, it was pleasant enough temperature wise. But I could see that this would not be the best place for lunch on a 103 degree day because the AC was slightly behind, and the sun might be hitting all the windows. Luckily we were there for dinner. Local art for sale adorned the walls. read more

The restaurant is upstairs (above Thai Basil) and we sat in the window seat area where you overlook J Street and it was nice. I got the crepe florentine and it had good flavor but could have used a little more flavor in my opinion. We were seated right away and the service was good. I would come back and try the pasta and a cocktail. Definitely check this place out if you like vegan food. read more

Veg Kitchen + Bar - Crepe Florentine - Vegan Near Me - Sacramento, California

Food is delicious! Ambience is cute and staff are very friendly. I felt food is a bit expensive for the quantity served. So, 4 stars. Must try: Momo cauliflower - 5/5 Crepe florentine - 4/5 Truffle and pistachio garlic bread - 4/5 Okayish: Bread pudding - 3/5 Broccoli cheddar soup - 3/5 Will definitely be back to try other dishes :) read more

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Stopped by for late lunch. Server was nice and friendly. We were seated promptly. Food was amazing.We had the fettucini pasta and the "boiga." One the best vegan burgers I have ever had. Food was prepared fresh, so this placed doesn't work for a "quick" bite. It was worth the wait. Will be back. read more

I went for the VCC. Wow! I was blown away by different dishes and of course the staff. Don't forget the special lemondrop. Their alcohol drinks are legit. They go vegan well and the staff is great. The stair climb will get you ready for the tasty meal that is about to ensue. Recommend. read more

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Really, really amazing food here. Can't recommend it enough. If you're in Sacramento and you are vegetarian (or just like vegetarian food) this is a must go to restaurant! read more

Veg Kitchen + Bar - Latkes & Lox (delicious) - Vegan Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Well I had HIGH expectations based on reviews and photos but meh. Maybe Sacramento doesn't have as big of a vegan culture and food scene as Portland does, but the website showed some pretty great food and we were left just thinking "meh." I'll start with the bad and finish with the good. The service meh. 2 stars. They were full but not slammed. No reason that everything should have taken so long and my request for the Impossible nuggets to be on the side got ignored. The Veg Griddle was SO small. It looks massive and it was awfully pricey for what you got. And again with flavor, pretty disappointed. It just lacked. Very bland. The Kale Cesar with Romaine, was 99% romaine, and quite honestly I should have just sent it back since I knew it would disappoint but I ate it because I'm a glutton for punishment. It was not very "Cesar" at all. The flavor was just flat. The croutons were oddly sized and just tasted like stale bread not like seasoned croutons. (which are so easy to make it's silly.) The Kale was floppy, which meant it was not fresh. Also, in viewing their menu, there was NO shaved parmesan on my salad. Sprinkled Parm but not shaved maybe. And my salad looks like romaine with bits of kale, also nothing like the online menu. The only thing notable about the Blue Butterfly tea was the pretty hue. No real flavor to be had. The Aperol Spritz was nice. No complaints on it. And the Perrier was as expected. As we are attending a big reception for our friends wedding, they've got a cocktail party at 4 and I wanted to make sure I'd had enough food to handle cocktails at 4 and probably until 10. We ordered the Granny Smith Bread Pudding and the Basket of Fries. The fries were the best thing we ate. They were perfectly seasoned with large grain sea salt, crispy and not greasy. I literally never like steak fries but these bumped the food from a 2 to a 3 for me. So delicious. If we had only had this and dessert I'd probably give it 4 stars. Even though the service wasn't great. The Granny Smith Bread Pudding was lovely as well. The pecans weren't candied as in the description but the flavors were great. Tart apple and sweet compote with the creamy gelato that felt more like rich vanilla ice cream. Very good. The other item which really shone was the Latkes and Beet Lox. Really great flavor. Subtle flavors on all counts where nothing really stood out, but I loved the crisp texture of the Latkes. They could have put more capers and onion to accentuate the acid and spice but it was good. So for what we had it was $101 to me, it wasn't worth that AT ALL. It's OKAY food. Nothing that was culinary genius or that can't be recreated easily. I say hard pass for anyone wanting to get great food and get what you pay for. Overpriced and bland for what you're paying. It's 2-2.5 stars good. And you're paying for a 4-5 star experience. Random side note: the tin cups we got were rusted and I wasn't sure if I should be drinking out of that, which is why I got Perrier. read more

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Very cute little spot! A little hard to find, as it's on the second floor above a Thai restaurant. There's a door leading to some stairs for access. The interior is very cozy, with lots of hanging plants, mood lighting, and paintings on the walls. The service was decent, I believe they were understaffed when my partner and I went. There were only 2 servers that we saw. Our server asked us if the other server had told us that there was a menu change, and we hadn't been helped yet at all so we were a little confused. It took a little while for them to get our food out and for us to get the bill, but it was understandable given that we only saw 2 employees. The appetizers that we had were great! Maybe we were just hungry, but they tasted amazing. The mushroom calamari was nice and crispy, and the sauce that it came with was phenomenal! The momo cauliflower had a nice kick to it, and the spiciness had a gradual rise in heat. The ranch (?) that was on the plate tasted nice with it as well. The main courses were rather basic. I ordered the fettuccine, but was disappointed to hear that they only had gnocchi that night. The gnocchi was a bit softer/mushier than I preferred, but the sauce was good. The veg fest was huge! The portion size for that dish blew us away, it's definitely enough for 2 meals. I'd recommend the veg fest if you're looking for a whole variety of things to try. The brussel sprouts in it were our favorite part overall. Everything else on it was just ok. read more

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It was SO nice getting THREE orders of different food for 4 people where ALL four were not just good, but really good. They must have a really good cook. Give him/her a raise. Biscuits and 'Sausage' Gravy with scrambled Just Egg. (2) Caesar Salad with Mushrooms and 'Chicken' topping. (Day Special?) Corn Soup with Taquitos. (perfectly spiced - not hot) Waitress ('Soul'?) was great. It would be nice if it wasn't so loud and easier to talk. They need some sound dampening fabrics on the walls, or something like that. read more

The food, atmosphere, and employees are incredible here! I have loved trying their drinks, appetizers, and main entrees. Very filling and decently priced. read more

So happy I got to check this place out on my quick Sacramento trip. I ordered an iced oat milk latte (unfortunately they didn't have any fun flavors) and the chicken and waffles which did not disappoint. The restaurant itself is very cute. I sat upstairs near a window the faced the street so I was able to people watch. The service was good and the pricing was pretty standard. Plus, everything on the menu is vegan which is awesome and they have a solid range of options from things like chocolate chip waffles to burritos. read more

Veg Kitchen + Bar - Vegan chicken and waffles SO GOOD - Vegan Near Me - Sacramento, California

Honestly the food here is incredible. We've never had anything we didn't like, everything is super flavorful and thoughtfully made. The inside of the restaurant is also very cute and love the natural lighting and artwork. Unfortunately though the service is always subpar. We came the Valentines before last and paid ~$100/person just for our server to basically ignore us for another couple that he clearly knew well. We almost didn't even get our entrees and had to stop someone else and ask when we saw the desserts being brought out. Since then we've come back several times but the service is slow even when there's only a couple other tables and they generally aren't very friendly or happy. Sometimes they don't check on us and we can't get water refills. To be clear though they're never rude - so it might just be the culture of the restaurant. Overall though the food is worth it and I'll keep coming back. read more

The food is amazing!!! We have came back our second time now. We had the abundance salad & fritters & squash pasta with Brussels sprouts it was absolutely ahhhmazing!!! If you are looking for a place that has good vibes and healthy food with unique taste this is the place. Ayden was our waiter and he was very helpful With recommendations and service! We will be back again for sure ! read more

Love this gem! Incredibly fresh and flavorful vegan food! Service was amazing and love the ambiance! The stuffed pappardelle is fantastic and I love their buffalo cauliflower and Caesar salad! read more

This is a 2023 Vegan Chef Challenge review based on GrubHub delivery. I ordered the Root Ravioli, Potato Bacon soup, and the Pumpkin Creme Brulee. The vegan beet root ravioli was really nice. It's been years since I've had a sage brown butter on pasta (pre-vegan days), and this was done really well. I love beets, both cooked and raw, and I think people who don't like beets would enjoy this meal. It wasn't a strong flavor or earthy like they typically are. Just a lovely, high-quality entrée. The vegan potato bacon soup was a total hit! That bacon was out of this world! It had such a classic flavor that I remember from childhood, mom sautéing bacon and red onions just before she added them to her beans. The texture of the bacon was spot on. It's been over a decade since I had pork bacon, but it's a flavor and texture that's hard to forget. The red potatoes were perfectly cooked. It was an amazing soup just in time for the fall season. (I don't think this soup is part of the vegan challenge menu.) Omg y'all. A VEGAN CREME BRULEE!!!! With pumpkin. I usually have my partner taste everything I get, but I literally couldn't offer any of this. It was too good. So smooth. So creamy. So custardy. I'm not a big dessert person, but creme brulee was my number 1 dessert. I'm so grateful I got to enjoy a vegan version of such a divine dessert. Delectable, decadent...I felt like I was in those fancy yogurt commercials where I was transcended by what I was eating. It lightened my mood. Made me smile. Cannot wait to try Veg Cafe at the restaurant and see what other amazing food they have. If it was this good on delivery, I can't imagine how incredible it is when you get it immediately. Will definitely be back! read more

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The server was great! Attentive and patient when one of us couldn't decide what they wanted. Also loved the view - We sat by the large glass window looking down on J Street from the 2nd floor. Another plus! We got the Curry and the breakfast Burrito. We requested spicy, and the server said " it's got some heat" but it didn't. Curry was still delicious. Burrito girl asked for hot sauce but was given cute baby pitcher of red sweet sauce, no heat. I would give it 5 stars if they had any hot sauce with heat. read more

Veg Kitchen + Bar - Breakfast Burrito - Vegan Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Vegan spots are coming up fast and I'm not mad about it. LOCATION: Tucked away in an upstairs hideaway above midtown streets and a hip community. DECOR: What you would expect from there vegan community. Plant life, exposed wood and a warm, inviting vibe. PRICE: I don't remember, but I know it was worth the price. I don't recall batting an eye at all. FOOD: I honestly didn't know vegan food could taste this good. I've been raised in the American classic. Meat, starch and something green for decoration. STAFF: Personable, down-to-earth and fun. They aren't uptight like stereotypes suggest. Ugh. I hate stereotyping people. We are so much more complex than the judgement you've placed on our entire existence based on 10 seconds of observance and our current outfit.. Anyway, they are cool and interesting to talk to. EXPERIENCE: I was invited here by some of my more health focused friends. I haven't had many reason to go to any vegan places so I just never did on my own. However, that was when I was open to a change in diet, but not actively looking for it. Now, if like to know more places like Veg. I can't remember everything I had with it being my first time having some of these ingredients, but I will be having it again and that's all that matters. Truly. read more

For some reason, i have been here quite a few times but haven't posted a review yet, so here we go! Veg cafe hits many important hits for me, but like any restaurant, i mainly go for the food. The food always is beautiful in presentation, made with high quality ingredients, tells a story, and is bursting with flavor. If you think vegetarian or vegan food is boring.... it's 2021, wake up and smell the plant based goodness at Veg Cafe & other high quality plant based cafes homies. Ive had many items not pictured in this review that i equally love & would order again. What I love about the food is that I dint feel gross and heavy afterwords. I would consider Veg cafe a healthy option. The Tofu Benedict (along with others) is super protein packed & tastes amazing! In regards to flavor, i love how every ingredient balances the other out in regards to taste category & texture. Staff is always friendly, no questions asked about that! Friendly service & a clean restaurant is what i like to see. I see some complaints about price... good quality comes with a price. We live in 2021, look at the menu with the prices online before you go out instead of b*tchin about a great small business on yelp. Pls & thank you, from common sense. To the team: Keep doin what yall doin! read more

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We took our long time vegan friends to try out this spot, it's so very cute but sadly almost all our plates were not flavorful. We were forgotten about and other tables who were sat after us received their food first(one even ordered the same thing as me) it took maybe 30 mins or longer before we got our meals. Im always craving biscuits and gravy but it's so rare to find vegan/vegetarian ones so i was stoked to see they had one on the menu! ...a full plate for 18? is literally two biscuits in half excuse me. which was fine because i had a hard time finishing it womp even forgetting about us and a dessert we ordered they didn't compensate anything so i really had small hopes for the meal to start with. very excited, but disappointed in the end didnt want to spend over 100 for food that disappointed. the place is very cute and comfortable the workers are sweet as well. we need more vegan spots in sacramento please read more

Since removing all seed oils from my diet I was sad to find out veg cafe uses canola oil I really hope they make some healthier changes soon and use better oils like Avocado, olive oil, or coconut. So I'm only limited to salad without anything fried unfortunately. read more

Absolutely LOVE the chickpea crepe filled with mixed veggies! I'd love to be able to order some of their dinner options earlier in the day, but I'm more than satisfied with everything I've tried here! Also love the aesthetic and view from upstairs! read more

Price range: high - "really?!" To consider: it's vegetarian. Gratuity is already added onto your bill. Wait time: food took about 10 minutes. There was about 3 other people there. Food & drinks details: the food was ok. It didn't look very "instagram worthy." The curry was spicier than expected. The fries literally tasted like those fries you buy frozen. They looked the same too. I guess the sandwich I ordered was technically a burger? I think they gave me the wrong meal, I just didn't want to say anything. Overall the food was 3/5. Ambiance: I loved the glass windows overlooking J street. The other people that were there sat by the window too. I loved the art on the wall. There was even midtown inspired art! Shoutout(s): to the art and the window view. It's cool when you can remember a place not just for the food. This place is unique and cool. Location review: easy to get to, hard to find. Ask a local or just use Yelp to help you locate the correct entrance. Service: was ok. Honestly, the server was kind of snarky. I mean, I'm ok with it and it was just the right amount of snarky without it being a real problem. Expectations: I expected the food to taste better for the price I paid. Whenever you pay over $50 for lunch for two people it's ok to raise your expectations a bit. Improvements: I would improve the service slightly. We don't want to go back, because the taste and the snarky server. Other people will love this place and will wish to come back on the regular. It just depends what kind of environment you can embrace. Last words: I loved the building and location and indoor aesthetic. If you've never been, at least come for a drink and hang out on the second floor overlooking J street. Cheers! read more

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The best outdoor dining experience I've ever had, hands down. Veg Cafe's "Secret Garden" is truly a hidden gem; equipped with greenery, a miniature water feature, and a friendly old dog. I dined for brunch here for the first time just recently and I was blown away by the peaceful atmosphere. I was impressed before I was even seated. As for the food I will say I am relatively new to vegan dining so I landed on what seemed like was a safe option, being their quesadilla served with pico de gallo and filled to capacity as all quesadillas should be. And it was pretty good! Far from the best I've ever had but certainly sufficient - I only wish that they served it with more than the little cup of pico, as I felt it tied it all together. My lunch date ordered the Chik'n Tortilla Soup (which wasn't on the menu but was advertised on their instagram page) and I believe she was also sufficiently satisfied - though she did wish that it came hot. As for drinks I was very impressed with their menu! We landed on some hard kombucha that absolutely blew me away. So while the food may have been satisfactory the drinks were extraordinary. But like I said, the best thing about Veg Cafe by a mile is the atmosphere and aesthetic - I will definitely be back if for nothing else. I couldn't recommend Veg Cafe highly enough for vegans and non-vegans alike who are looking for a nice experience dining outdoors, especially during Covid. read more

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The food - Absolutely fantastic, perfectly cooked and textures were fresh and lively. The food leaves you feeling good and obliterates all the cravings !! Service - kind, and caring and will get you what ever you want. Sometimes a little slow, but who cares, the food was worth the 15 min wait. Ambiance - Beutiful view out of the corner windows down to the street and downtown, great lighting and clean interior. GO HERE!!! read more

I didn't get any pictures because I devoured the food. Im a VERY new vegetarian. I've been very skeptical of vegan food for a long time, but this place has seriously changed and enlightened me. The chef cooks with love and skill. Must orders are the Brussel sprouts, momo cauliflower, the deep fried oyster mushroom "calamari," the vodka sauce pasta, and the rosemary gnocchi. Just full of flavor and well prepared. With the pastas, you would not know the meat is plant based. I was honestly shocked. This is my 2nd time in. 11/10 whether you are vegetarian/ vegan or not. Price-wise, decent. I got a $20 pasta dish from cheesecake Factory the night before and sent it back because it was utterly awful. $18 pasta dish here had me sad when the pasta was all gone (because i utterly destroyed it). Eat here. read more

The food, service, and ambiance are always 10/10. I've been coming here for 8 years now, ever since I became vegan, and I've never had a single bad experience. I'm honestly in love with Veg Cafe. It's always felt like a sacred place to me. The menu rotates often, which keeps it fun and exciting, and you can truly taste the love and care in every bite. I appreciate this spot so much. Thank you, Veg. I bring my non-vegan friends here, and they're always impressed. I'm just so grateful this place exists. read more