Discovered Basil & Bunny at Rhode Island VegFest and they absolutely lived up to the hype. With a 4.9 rating on Google, expectations were high and they delivered. They had cookies and tarts that looked incredible (definitely going back to try those ), but we went for the classic vegan hot dog and it was so satisfying. Super flavorful, generously loaded with sauces, and that perfect crunch in every bite. It had that nostalgic street-food feel while being completely plant-based. After trying them at the fest, we're definitely planning a visit to their restaurant to explore more of the menu. Highly recommend if you're in Rhode Island and looking for creative, delicious plant-based food. We shared a full reel of our experience on Instagram at @bostonvegeats -- check it out for a closer look at that hot dog crunch https://www.instagram.com/bostonvegeats?igsh=a2Ywa3BlZ3luN281&utm_source=qr read more

Great food highly recommend the cauliflower burrito bowl! The deserts are awesome and gluten free

Some of the best vegan food in Rhode Island! Every time I am in Bristol, I make sure to come here for lunch or dinner. My favorite is the Nashville Hot Chicky and the fries are SO yummy. They also have several different vegan desserts that are always unique and tasty. The design and vibe inside is super chic and the service is always top tier. Would definitely recommend! read more

Basil & Bunny - Nashville Chicky Sandwich - Comfort Food Near Me - Bristol, Rhode Island

Update on a past review. I haven't been back in a while. I met a friend for lunch yesterday. The menu had some added items. We tried the cozy cottage and crab Rangoon burger. Both were delicious! Very generous portions. Service was excellent! Josie helped us with the menu and drinks. The cherry , ginger ale I definitely recommend. The place is as cute as ever. Great lil spot for a quick lunch. Highly recommend. read more

Basil & Bunny - The fluffy chix sandwich, buffalo chix sandwich and the potato nachos!! It was all delicious! - Comfort Food Near Me - Bristol, Rhode Island

Basil & Bunny was a stop on the inaugural Triple Play: Best Donuts, Best Cookies, & Best Cupcakes by RI FOOD FIGHTS journey. The Triple Play runs from April 1st thru April 30th. The coupon at Basil & Bunny was for 1 chocolate chip cookie. The chocolate chip cookie was sooooo good. The cookie was ultra soft and chewy and its edges were slightly crisp. I would definitely come back and get the chocolate chip cookie. I voted Basil & Bunny for the best cookie. Since it was near lunchtime, I also ordered one of the specials, the Frickle Burger, small bunny fries, and a slice of the lemon lavender cake. The frickle burger was absolutely delicious - the seasoned impossible patty, cheese, hand battered fried pickles, lettuce, tomato, spicy ranch on a toasted brioche - worked so well together. The bunny fries came out piping hot and were fried for perfection. I ordered a small, but it was definitely a good amount of fries. I dipped the fries in a sweet and tangy BBQ sauce. The lemon lavender cake had good flavor, but it was a little dry. I am not vegan, but all the food flavors were spot on and I will definitely be back. Basil & Bunny is located in Bristol's Unity Park complex alongside many other businesses. There are a lot of parking spaces in the complex and street parking. I walked in and the space was very open and inviting. Lyslie Smith, owner and founder of Basil & Bunny, was in the kitchen and popped her head out to welcome me to the restaurant. There are plenty of seating tables inside and outside. The staff member who took my order was very friendly. In a few minutes, my order was ready and as I was leaving, Lyslie said bye and best wishes to enjoy the meal. Customer service was amazing. read more

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The food was delicious and they also had an assortment of cookies , cakes and cupcakes. Had to get a bunch to try. All delicious. Me and my boyfriend had the Philly steaks which were so tasty and filling. We had some fries and Mac and cheese. Will definitely come back even though it was a 50 min drive. Decent prices and nice atmosphere. You order and they deliver to table. read more

Basil & Bunny - Philly steak - Comfort Food Near Me - Bristol, Rhode Island

This place is LOVELY!! My boys and I tried the wings, homemade burger, fries and whoopie pie and were impressed. Plant based burgers are often mushy- but this was a double patty, and stayed firm (even for 8yo hands). The ambiance is whimsical and bright, and modern. We can't wait to return! read more

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Basil and bunny never disappoints. Evwrytime I don't get the Buff Bunny, I wish I did. That's exactly what I got this time- no regrets. Basil and Bunny makes the best seitan sandwiches around, no exceptions. They transform vital wheat gluten into a firm, meaty piece of "chicken" that they season perfectly and fry up for one really solid sandwich. This time the seitan patty seemed a little softer texture wise than it has in the past and it was less crisp, but it was still really good. I'm sure it just varies batch to batch and this is the first time out of the dozen or so sandwiches I've had that seemed a little different- still very good and maybe even a more preferable version to some people. Staff is always friendly and if you eat in, you get to enjoy their calming, clean and "nature filled" dining area. They have plants and lots of light coming in everywhere, highly recommend. read more

Basil & Bunny - Buff bunny - Comfort Food Near Me - Bristol, Rhode Island

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Fantabulous! My made up word which perfectly describes this superb vegan experience within the heart of Bristol, RI. Superior customer service today (which seems to be the norm), hand crafted plant based foods and always fresh. read more

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Man do I love me some bomb vegan food!!! This place never fails to make me feel absolutely FULL and content with their delicious meals. I absolutely recommend getting the Nacho Fries--they are truly a wonderful delight and just jam packed with flavor. The burgers are great--so great that you forget it's not even meat! Portions are literally great for the price and you gotta get the bunny sauce on the side!! From the staff to the food to the cute decor, go get yourself some Basil & Bunny today! read more

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What a delight it is to visit Basil & Bunny! I've been to their storefront a few times and they never disappoint. The atmosphere is totally stunning. It's light, bright, airy, and so perfectly decorated. The girl who took my order was also super friendly and welcoming and it added to the already enjoyable experience. I was with my husband this trip and we both ordered the Buff Bunny sandwich. This dish was a knockout! It was piled high with a huge piece of "chicky" seitan that was doused in buffalo sauce, topped with a crunchy slaw, crisp lettuce, and a juicy tomato slice, all held together on a soft brioche bun. These flavors and textures work so well together and make for a really delicious and cohesive sandwich. The seitan is prepared uniquely from other vegan restaurants I've been to because it's formed into a thick patty that is very reminiscent of a meat protein. A small side of dressed greens is also included, which is appreciated, and the house made "hunny" mustard is so tasty! We also split a chocolate chip cookie, which I thought was good too. It did have a different taste to it, which is to be expected from a vegan cookie, but I still liked it. My husband did not care for the cookie, so I ate his half, but we both agreed that the texture was excellent. It had crunchy edges and a soft middle - perfection. Neither my husband nor I are vegan, but we both love the food at Basil & Bunny. I would highly recommend checking out this restaurant regardless of your dietary needs as it will please everyone in the party. Though the drive is far for me, I will definitely be back and am looking forward to my next visit! read more

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I've eaten there several times. Hip little eatery with outdoor dining. Great location next to a brewery. The sandwiches and desserts are top-notch, creative and very tasty. Staff are polite but not friendly. A 30 minute wait for a sandwich can happen if they're busy. Expect it, and you won't be disappointed. read more

The excellence of the food was only surpassed by the genuine kindness of the staff. Take the time and dine at Basil & Bunny.

My boyfriend and I had a really great time at this place. The food was delicious and the ambience is a hipster-type vibe. There was a festival going on at the time and it was great because there are a bunch of different places in the same plaza. We ended up eating food here and then heading over to listen to music and have some cocktails at one of the other places in the area. read more

Basil & Bunny - Porchfest Impossible Burger - Comfort Food Near Me - Bristol, Rhode Island

Basil & Bunny is a super cute cafe with mouthwatering burgers, bowls, and salads in a very charming coastal town, Bristol, RI. We ordered the Hunny Crispy Chicky and Avocado Greens salads. Both super flavorful and delicious! I absolutely loved the Crispy Chicky Seitan strips! So crispy and the seitan was light and moist! The Hunny dressing IS MY NEW OBSESSION... soo good, I recommend ordering extra.  Paired with our salad, we enjoyed local kombuchas from Fieldstone Kombucha Co Next time we can't wait to try the burgers and sweet treats from foglia's pastry chef Piper. Also in the same plaza is Pivitol Brewing company. And near Colt State Park is 6 pack brewing. We loved that both breweries are pup friendly indoors and vegan friendly with exception to a couple with lactose. read more

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This was one of the best Vegan restaurants that I have ever been to. I can't wait to return.

Had the opportunity this afternoon to visit Basil & Bunny for lunch with my sister who is local. OMG - yum! Ordered the Bunny Mak burger (mushroom and bean patty) which was incredible. The sauce, the bun and the flavors all were on point. We also ordered the Korean Grain bowl with Gochuchang tofu and local kimchi. I will dream about this flavor combination for months to come.... Sipped on a Blue Mermaid lemonade which was another tasty treat. Finished it off with a slice of Biscoff Cake- heaven! My only disappointment is that I live in the Mountain West and won't be back often enough. 10/10 recommend this awesome eatery. read more

Basil & Bunny - Funfetti cake (ended up choosing a Biscoff cake) - Comfort Food Near Me - Bristol, Rhode Island

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I went to Basil & Bunny yesterday for dinner. It was my birthday, so it was a treat. The food was delicious as always, the ambiance was so relaxing and fun. The service was outstanding! My friend and I ate outside, and towards the end of the meal, they brought out a cookie as a complimentary surprise for my birthday! That was so kind of them, and I'm much appreciated! read more

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Excellent plant based restaurant, so happy to find it! Just had the best vegan burger I've ever had, house-made with Tempeh bacon and vegan ranch on a gf bun, all the while with awesome tunes groovin in the background We had the vegan Biscoff cake for dessert with delicious mermaid lemonade made with spirulina & butterfly pea read more

Basil & Bunny - Bunny Bacon Ranch - Comfort Food Near Me - Bristol, Rhode Island

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Really cute spot for vegan sandwiches- namely creative impossible burger combos and faux-chicken sandwiches. All the typical vegan foods,like seitan, are employed, for a pretty diverse menu. My Jalapeño hopper was a nice combo. I was looking for kick and the jalapeño provided it. The cashew 'cheese' provided the right texture and flavor to compliment it. The crispy onions added some great crunch. Overall I would say it lived up to the stated motto "All your favorite foods, made from plants." The location is pretty awesome in a former mill in Bristol. Nearby is Borealis and Pivotal Brewing. I invited a group and we took out Basil & Bunny into Pivotal, but the cute decor inside Basil & Bunny was pretty inviting in its own right, with sweet wallpaper and cozy tables all following the theme. The service was good in managing the long line we brought in. What a nice concept and what great execution. My kids love it. Surely we will be back! read more

Please get a new baker! I bought a strawberry lemon cupcake and it was terrible. It was very dry, hard, and tasted stale. I give the cupcake one star. The fries were delicious! I give them 4 stars! read more

Basil & Bunny - Strawberry lemon cupcake. - Comfort Food Near Me - Bristol, Rhode Island

Basil & Bunny was primarily a food truck operation until summer 2022. Leslie, the owner and chef, is wonderful! They recently opened this permanent location, and I couldn't be happier! Their plant based menu is extensive which options to appeal to everyone. On this visit, we ordered the honey crispy 'chicken' salad, the avocado salad, and the nacho fries. These are our go-to choices. Limited drink options (for now - Leslie says there are more on the way!). However, they also serve wine and beer. The restaurant itself is very cute. There are live plants and succulents in the area. Service is friendly and authentic. They say hello to everyone who walks in, and your food is delivered to your table with a smile! Last comment is that anything in bowls is served in compostable paper containers. However, the restaurant itself does not compost. It would be less wasteful if they switched to serving everything on the trays (a tray salad would be great, IMO!) and only provided the to go containers for take away / leftovers. read more

Basil & Bunny - Comfort Food Near Me - Bristol, Rhode Island

Pros: I really enjoyed the atmosphere at Basil & Bunny, the inside is bright and spacious and the patio has plenty of seating - perfect for a summer night! The staff were very friendly and service was quick. They have fun unique drink options. Cons: I found the menu a little expensive, but that's consistent with other vegan restaurants in RI. The nacho fries aren't as flavorful as the vegan nachos at Plant City X, I would like more toppings throughout, still good though. Tip: It's in a repurposed mill building (?) that has lots of other businesses in the same complex, so if you're coming from the Wood St entrance, drive through the first parking lot until you see the sign for Borealis Coffee read more

Basil & Bunny - Nacho Fries - Comfort Food Near Me - Bristol, Rhode Island

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Absolutely delicious plant based restaurant! Perfect for a family member who has a dairy allergy. Perfect for anyone else as well since the food was fantastic! Service was great and they were helpful in recommending items to try on our first visit. Great little eat in or eat out cafe. Baked goods looked and tasted so good! The fries were some of the best I have had. After our lunch we even purchased some takeout! read more

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I have been wanting to go to dinner at Basil and Bunny for a while now. I have had pastries from there but never a meal. This restaurant is a plant based restaurant and it is delicious The Korean Ooo-Mami did not disappoint at all!! This dish is made with Gochujang tofu, garlicky kale, ave, kimchi, green onions, black sesame seeds, micro greens, sweet ginger soy dressing, garlic aioli, brown rice. I have tired a few plant based dishes and meals in the past and I can honestly say this is the best plant based meal I have ever had. I don't know if that means much because I don't have plant based often. I would recommend this dish to anyone wanting to try plant based meals and desserts read more

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Firstly, let me state that I am not a vegan. In fact, I'm one of those people who has a certain discontent for the idea of vegan food. However, after eating at Basil and Bunny, I'd say that feeling of discontent is misguided, at least for their food. I came here for an event with my hopes pretty low. I have to say that whatever sorcery they're using in the kitchen to make their food needs to be studied. Regardless of the fact that what they are serving is vegan, it's some of the best tasting food I've had...period. To compare the Chickies and Burgers to chicken sandwiches and hamburgers would be a disservice. While I believe the intent is to present food that is not made from meat, to look, feel, and taste like meat, I think it's better to put this food in it's own category because that's what it deserves. The sauces are incredible and the Mac and Cheeze is somehow some of the best Mac and Cheese I've tasted...again...sorcery. Lastly, the restaurant itself was incredibly clean and well maintained. The owner and staff were courteous and friendly. I can understand why it's received so many great reviews and I'm happy to add another one. read more

I'm not vegan, but I'd (almost) be willing to give up real cheese if I could have Basil & Bunny every day. I tend to eat their food too quickly to photograph it, and since this was the year of takeout, the best photos are on Basil and Bunny's Instagram. But their brunch is fantastic. I came for the pancakes and I stayed / died / went to Heaven for their breakfast burrito. This is surprising for me because I grew up in New Mexico and I'm very particular about my breakfast burritos. I don't know what they did, but it was delicious. I also had a Buffalo seitan sandwich (I believe?) back in the summer and it was SO filling, but in a good way. Like, damn I got my money's worth way. And those passion fruit cotton tails are award winning - I'm not just saying that, they really are! They were my unexpected favorite of the bunch. Definitely check them out at hope and main or wherever they're popping up! read more

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Basil and Bunny's truck happened to be at the brewery we decided to try in RI. The burgers options are definitely interesting! I got the bunny mak (a vegan version of the big mak) and my bf got a special burger with corn I believe. We also got a side of fries and the pop tart dessert. The burgers were really good!! They were substantial and had great flavor. The only thing I would add is something to give the burger more texture. At some point midst meal, the mak just died in my hands and became a mush pile. Because the "meat" was also a mushy consistency, it was very hard to distinguish what was what. The stand out item were the fries. They were so crispy and light!! The pop tart was also so good. Great finish to the meal. read more

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Unbelievably good. Little mix up with pricing again, but the food is so good. I'll pay whatever they ask. Nacho fries and Jalapeño burger are a winning combo. What a fantastic restaurant. read more

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Every dish that Basil and Bunny creates is guarantee amazing! I've been enjoying their food since they started in February, and I have never had a dish I didn't like! They usually pop up weekly at Hope & Main in Warren but sometimes they are in Providence on a Saturday. The regular menu involves veggie patty burgers, chicky seitan sandwiches, cheezy fries, bowls and more. I'm working my way through the regular menu but those weekly specials are too hard to resist! There is always a unique special that is only available for a week or two before it rotates to the next special. Off the regular menu, I love the tots and onion rings. They really hit the spot. They are great paid with a chicky seitan sandwich! Two specials that stayed around were tacos and the cheezesteak. The cheezesteak is my current favorite! Recently they had a Brunch Sunday with pancakes, breakfast burger, avocado toast, and more. I'm not sure if I like the brunch or dinner options more, they're are just too good! Another day special was the Picnic Basket, which included a deli style sandwich, a side, and a cookie. I'm really hoping for this one to make a return! Overall, the food is always beautiful and delicious. You can taste the love and care they put in the food. read more

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Cute and clean looking vegan burger joint where has great reviews, why not try?! I'm a vegetarian and my husband mostly vegetarian as well. So we did, my husband had a jalapeño hopper and I had a buff bunny , no slaw and ranch on the side. Waited for good 20 minutes my burger had slaw in it, so took it back. While waiting we had fries, it was good but small portions. It wasn't crowded, but waited for another 10 minutes, poor my husband's burger got cold. He didn't enjoy the burger because lack of flavor and impossible burger was mushy. Buns were not warm, crispy chicken was extremely oily and flavorless. Ranch was also flavorless just salt. I didn't like it at all. They were quite big burgers but not our taste, so sad we had a high hope. read more

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Vegetarian/ Vegan celebrate having Basil and Bunny right here in Bristol. An inviting beautiful location. Nice sunlight and plants. Ample seating indoors and outdoors. The food is scrumptious. I suggest multiple visits to try everything! Do you have to be a vegan! NO! Eating healthy gives you the option of a longer well lived life Try it you'll love it. read more

Basil & Bunny - Popcorn Chicky and fries - Comfort Food Near Me - Bristol, Rhode Island

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We had tried Basil & Bunny over a year ago and remembered it being tasty, but haven't really had the opportunity to have it again until today. They were parked at Narragansett Beer in Providence across from India Point Park which was very convenient for us since we often walk our dog at the park. There was a long line of customers so we knew it would be a bit of a wait which was fine. Everything on the menu is plant based. We ordered the Hoppy Popper burger, the Bunny Mak, and a couple of their Pride Mmm Bop Tarts (in celebration of Pride Month). The Bop Tarts which is similar to a Pop Tart was amazing! It was soft and had a nice sweetness to it that wasn't overwhelming. The filling was a house made strawberry jam that was yummy and the Bop Tart itself was so aesthetically pleasing in all its colors (I am a sucker for foods with a lot of color). I also love that Basil & Bunny will be donating a portion of sales from these Bop Tarts to RI Youth Pride. The burgers were also really good, but both my husband and I agreed that the Hoppy Popper was the winner between the two. This burger was so juicy and flavorful. It is evident that all their food is carefully made with a lot of effort. We waited about 45 minutes in total to get our food, but completely expected that and felt it was reasonable given the quality of the food. read more

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Some of the best vegan food I've ever had, but they consistently don't have things in stock and do not post about it anywhere so you show up and can't get what you want. Like why are you advertising and pushing the specials in store but then you try and order them and are told "oh we're out of that"??? Why are things not available when it's the lunch hour?? At least label what's out of stock! They've also been skimping on things like the cheese fries for what they're charging--$9 and our bowls had maybe 2 tsps of cheese sauce on them. Just months ago they were generously layered with cheese. Even more ridiculous is that they won't serve their bowls on the weekend. I don't understand why you'd remove everyday menu offerings just to push brunch food. I hope they can turn it around because I'd like them to last, but it's just too difficult right now to even order what I want. read more

A cute bunny food truck provides option on old classics and new creations for those who are not vegan without compromising taste and quality. Discovered this little spot that opens on Friday evenings and had been visiting since last May when there wasn't a travel restriction between MA and RI due to COVID. How does one make Big Mac vegan? What about that Whopper? Chicken Sando? Cheesesteak? Clam cakes? The innovative chefs do this and more. We love the cheesesteak and have it over fries. You can't tell it's not meat and the vegan cheese is so good! The onion rings are fried perfectly with panko paired with their own hunny mustard. Clam cakes are pretty awesome too! All dessert are gourmet made from scratch from chocolate dipped cookies, mmmbop-tarts, and decadent cottontails that are moist rolled in cookie crumbles. Pop-tart toppings may include natural sprinkles, edible flowers, candied lemon, and granola. Not only are they tasty, but also beautiful. read more

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I can only comment on the dessert I bought from the RI veg fest. Those pecan squares are absolutely delicious!! I will have to check out the other menu items at some point. read more

Everything was a little different than the usual but delicious! I love the unusual names they give for everything!

Just a tourist stopping in, but I love vegan places and wanted to give this one a try. So great, very friendly staff, excellent food, phenomenal taste, beautiful decor, nice overall vibe to the place. Even if you're not vegan (which really I'm not), you'd probably love this place too. It just feels great to fuel up on great food. Highly recommend, take a look at the menu, you're going to be pleasantly surprised. read more

The house made burgers are amazing! The seitan sandwiches are exceptional. Seitan tends to be dry, but they've managed to make it tender and crispy. The fries are great, but expensive. I also made the mistake of getting everyone in the family a $7 sparkling water, and ordering sauces without realizing they were $1 each. My 12-year-old son said the buff bunny was the best sandwich he's had in a long time. My 9-year-old was surprised to find out it wasn't meat. We all agreed it's one of our new favorite lunch spots! read more

Fantastic ambience, pleasant decor, entire place clean (even the bathrooms and that's a great sign), prompt, friendly service, high quality food served quickly, perfect pace. Restaurant was about 1/2 full on a Wednesday night, but felt lively. In this economy, that's a good sign. Wife and I are very discerning, and picky, and this hit on all points. They say, service, quality, price, pick any two, but I'd argue this was all three. Keep up the hard work, it's paying off. We will be back. read more