I hate to say it, but this was a disappointment from start to finish. The mac and cheese I ordered tasted bland and flavorless--no cheese, no real richness, just a bland, starchy bite. It was the worst mac and cheese I had in my entire life. It also tasted a bit off or old, which made the whole dish feel like it had been sitting for a while. Service was good, but the dish itself was a letdown and not worth the price. I drove 2 hours to try it and I won't return or recommend. If you're craving vegan gluten free mac and cheese, do not come here. read more

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Amazing vegan food truck with possibly the BEST vegan mac n cheese I've ever had! Parking - few parking spots out front, they share the space with Zucchini Kill Bakery. Food - I got the mac n cheese with brussel sprouts and their scone of the moment which was a sweet beat scone. Their mac n cheese is pan seared and SO good, it is easily the top 3, maybe the best, mac n cheese I've ever had. Scone was also incredibly delicious. Service/Ambiance - I went by a Saturday night and the owner that took my order, super nice and the food came out pretty timely. There is outdoor seating Can't wait to go back and try more of the menu, will be thinking about the mac n cheese for a while!! read more

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I've been regularly enjoying Bistro Vonish ever since I "re-discovered" it in 2022. I typically do takeout and the food is always fresh, and so filling! My 2 year old son LOVES the Seitan Ranch sandwich and mac & cheese! I am obsessed with the kale salad. Really enjoying the spicy seitan kolaches as well - the dijonnaise it's served with is SO GOOD. They streamlined the menu recently, and I'm keeping my fingers crossed that they bring the smoked beets & carrots dish back one day. read more

I was there for Zucchini Kill as they share a common area, but I had to stop at Bistro Vonish just to see if I could have anything there. There are covered tables to eat at which is pretty cool. You can see a heater and what could have been a fire pit for when the weather was more cooperative. There was also a black, steel coffin that I was particularly interested in, but I'm not sure what the purpose of it was. It was empty though. Back to the establishment. It's essentially what looks like a cute little food stand and they sell vegan food of the brunch and lunch variety. The 3 places at the corner were painted black (this vegan eatery, a vegan AND gluten free bakery, and a witchcraft type store) giving off a special vibe. We're allium free vegetarians and most plant based eateries tend to use alliums but it was a wet and dreary day so there was no line, though someone had ordered ahead and picked up. What's the harm in asking? I don't have names but the guy was super nice. I was right; most all their food contains alliums, aside from desserts, but he mentioned the Roast Beet sandwich. The tomato aioli had to be taken out and it was substituted by vegan cream cheese for the wet component, but it could be done! Collard greens were another possibility (just remove the shallots), but I opted for just the sandwich. I admittedly didn't know what a panelle was but it's apparently a savory chickpea-based "cake" that's pan fried and it really takes the sandwich to the next level. I didn't get to eat the 'wich until we made it back to the hotel about 30 minutes later, but the beets were great though the larger slices had a slight bite (not raw, but not as tender as the thinner slices). There are what looked like zucchini slices at the bottom that were dyed a bright red from the beets. The ciabatta was wonderfully chewy. I actually liked it quite a bit and shared with my husband. Wish I got a second sandwich, actually. Haha.. what really made it stand out is my husband - who told me award winning pastries in Paris I dragged him to try were just "fine" or "okay" - really liked the sandwich. He especially loved that panelle. He pointed it out and his tone bordered on what could be considered as enthusiastic. If I could have more food here, this place would get 5 stars. As it is, it is a solid choice for our random trips to Austin and I'll be sure to tell my vegan sister about the beet sandwich. Thank you for the wonderful surprise and delicious meal! Parking could be an issue. There is some parking on 2 sides that I can see filling up. Might be nearby street parking as well, but I'm not too familiar with the area to say for sure. In inclement weather, the parking works great, though. read more

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I love that Bistro Vonish has unique vegan offerings that taste absolutely delicious! I came out on a Friday night with my sister to try out some of their offerings. We ordered online and then walked over since they are a small food truck parked in a tiny lot in North Loop. What called me was the spicy vegan mac and cheese with brussels sprouts: it came in a small box but was extremely filling! My sister had the sweet potato arepas, but I helped her out with one. The arepas were on the grainy side, but the cream and jam on top made it an overall good combination. For dessert, I had to finish it off with a cinnamon roll! While I like cinnamon rolls to be fully covered with icing, I was pleased with the consistency of this roll and the dough as well. For all those who put down vegan food and desserts, you need to try this roll yourself and then promptly shut up! Definitely make it out to BV as soon as you can! Even if you aren't vegan or vegetarian, the menu is out of this world! read more

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I had very high expectations I guess, from a top rated vegan food truck in Austin. The service was courteous but the place and the food truck is as much a vegan cliche as it can be - heavy metal vibes, Close to a tarot reading place, etc. the food was ok, I had the bbq seitan sandwich and mac n cheese with smoked mushrooms - the sandwich was a bit too sweet for my liking. The mac and cheese was good! They do have seating outside, and you might find someone smoking herbs there too *not surprised * read more

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Bistro Vonish is located in a mini food truck park. There is outdoor seating under a canopy. Placing the online order was a quick and easy process, though you can also place an order at the truck. It was ready in a timely manner. Despite the rain pouring down, Craig, the classical trained chef and owner, walked out and handed me the bag. It is very hard to believe this food is vegan, and that's a good thing! The sweet potato arepas are tiny but mighty, with a dense yet soft consistency and a hint of tang from the vegan cheese and sweet sauce. The cinnamon rolls are spectacular and are honestly the best I've ever tasted. The vegan mac and cheese is creamy and smooth, the seasoning on top adds to the savory flavor. I will never stop raving about Bistro Vonish and recommend this to every human. My family and I stop here every time we visit Austin and will continue to do so! read more

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Came here for brunch on a Sunday a little before noon. We had no wait, but it was a lightly rainy and cool day, so I'd imagine this was quieter than their typical Sunday I tried a couple of their kolaches and my partner had the monte cristo, we both thought our meals were great! I particularly enjoyed the smoked mushroom and spicy seitan kolaches. They were all tasty, but the ones that had a more solid filling as opposed to a mushy one stood out as especially good I'd never had mustard with kolaches, but the ground mustard went really nicely with all of them, especially the more bready bites I tried a few bites of the monte cristo and thought it had a great combo of sweet and savory with the strawberry jam and bites really shining through. It is a real hefty sandwich so make sure to come hungry Overall I'd highly recommend giving this spot a try if you're looking for one of the better vegan options in town! read more

We stopped for a quick snack and had the mac and cheese with Brussels sprouts. 15 stars. The little crunchy bits were THE BEST!

Truly excellent vegan food! The Thursday night gnocchi was hands down the best gnocchi I've had in a long time- super pillowy clouds of delicious sweet potato with smoky grilled mushrooms. Heaven! The kolache was amazing too- stuffed with mushroom and chickpea scramble. Mac and cheese was good but we were expecting to be wowed by it given the hype- maybe the gnocchi just upstaged it. Chocolate pie was tasty too though a bit sweet. We'll be returning to try more. The seating was shaded and nice but there were fire ants crawling on the table and up my legs and I had a few bites by the time we were done. Not their fault though read more

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There's so much I could say about Bistro Vonish, it's hard to know where to start, or stop, for that matter. It was hard moving to Austin in the middle of a pandemic NOT because of shortages, or social distancing, but because the trailer was only semi-operational, with pre-orders only and super short hours. Now that service is resuming as before, it finally feels like life is returning to "normal." So here's the real scoop: Everything here is amazing. You cannot order wrong. The menu changes with the seasons, but perennial staples like the mac and cheese, kolaches, and BBQ seitan have won their keep for good reason. Brunch in particular is a special time; usually it's tofu scramble or bust, but the mega Monte Cristo sandwich with super tender meatless ham and two slabs of buttery french toast is really hard to beat. Also, I have Chef Craig to thank for my first solo Thanksgiving in the Lone Star State. I got to Zoom with my family while digging into the most amazing roast and Brussels sprouts around. It was a weird time, but also, not the worst. Thanks, Bistro Vonish. read more

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OMG - how was I sleeping on this place all these years! The most incredibly flavorful and delicious meal. Gluten-free friendly. That spicy Brussels Mac n cheese, and mushrooms, and oh the sweet potato canapés - my mouth is salivating just thinking back to it! And don't miss the chocolate pie!! read more

I always stop by Bistro Vonish anytime I'm in Austin. Top tier food and top tier customer service. The vibes and energy are always good! I always get the spicy Mac n cheeze and sweet potato arepas!! read more

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The bbq seitan sandwich was incredible! I can't believe seitan can be made to taste so much like it's harmful, sliced brisket counterpart. We'll be returning customers for sure. Thank you for offering delicious cruelty-free vegan options! You make the world a better place. :) read more

The best vegetarian food we've had in austin. Unique flavor pairings, beautiful presentation, and it's all vegan. Get the sweet potato arepas!! You will not be disappointed. And, it's next to the north Bananarchy location! My two favorite things together in one space. Though the desserts at bistro vonish look pretty amazing too. Next time. Note: this review was written in 2016, never got posted. Unsure if location has changed! read more

Bistro Vonish is hands down the best vegan restaurant in Austin. Don't believe me? I dare you to try it and say otherwise! Operating from a food truck on North Loop Street near Airport Blvd, culinary genius Craig Vanis uses local fresh product and ingredients to cook original dishes, reinventing cheese cake, pizza, sandwiches and more. The truck may be small, yet it does not stop chef Vanis from creating restaurant-grade concoctions in there, day in, day out. On top of being delicious and providing top notch service, Bistro Vonish features a small rotating menu of new dishes every week alongside their solid regular menu. My husband and I really enjoy the experience of discovering new plates every time we visit. Since Bistro Vonish operates from a food truck, they offer outdoor seating. There are no bathrooms, but the food is so good I don't mind holding it in until I'm back home. Yes, it's that good. To be perfectly honest, it took a while for my husband and I to muster the courage to visit the Bistro. We didn't know what to expect from the food truck. But after trying it only once, we were hooked, and we keep coming back for more. 5 stars, no less. read more

Bistro Vonish - Fourth of July vegan feast featuring BBQ Seitan Po'boy, Smokey Potato Salad, Cheddar-Kale Kolaches and Watermelon Agua Fesca - Delicious! - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

This vegan food truck park (yes, it surprising exists!) has several treasure troves on this spot. The linchpin of the park though has been for a long time Bistro Vonish. And trying this place out - I can see why. I'm not vegan, but the vegan options here are absolutely tasty. And of all the vegan places I've tried in town in Austin, this one is by far my favorite. I highly recommend their gnocchi (and I'm not even a gnocchi type of guy), and their sandwiches. Hopefully they'll eventually branch out to more locations or even have a brick-and-mortar - we're definitely needing more restaurants, especially vegan, of this caliber. read more

Always grateful to find a good vegan cheesecake while I'm out on business travel. Polite service and delicious desserts. read more

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Craig, owner, makes some pretty fantastic uncommon vegan dishes at Bistro, all of which make my tastebuds sing. I love love love his BBQ sandwich and his Hearts of Palm Po Boy sandwich......all ingredients so fresh, scrumptious and nutritious. His passion for creating unique delicious vegan food is a pleasure to experience. Make sure you get one of his thirst-quenching agua fresca's, and round out your meal with a slice of divine Mousseline Chocolate Pie! read more

Craig is a nothing short of a genius in the kitchen and a wonderful host. While I sat outside by the chimenea I could not help but be charmed by the aesthetic of what once may have been a food truck now transformed in to what felt like a lovely home. Moving on to the food, I got to try some of the best Arepas I have ever had(Sweet Potato Arepas w/ Habanero Jam) these were superb. Every bite was sweet, spicy and savory. I am still day dreaming of these. Next, I ordered the Special: Southern Fried Oysters(not really oysters everything is Vegan ) these were packed with flavor and spices and left me impressed. You can tell that Craig put so much thought into the batter and this was not your average fried food. Third, I got to try some Gnocchi, which I had never had before, it is something like a dumpling with a tasty gravy (I highly recommend this). Finally, I tried some Mac n Cheese. Although this was not exceptional, I do think this is among some of the best vegan Mac out there. All in all, this restaurant is an A++ I will definitely be coming back again and again. read more

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Don't gravitate towards vegan at all, but this place was pretty great! The brussels sprout mac and cheese was top tier Loved the casual outdoor vibe too read more

Our customers are OBSESSED with Bistro Vonish! We resell his kolaches, sandwiches, and tacos, and have multiple folks come in and order their favorites every day. Craig as a fantastic partner; he is responsive to feedback, delivers on time, and his food is consistently high quality. My personal favorite Bistro Vonish item are the mushroom spinach kolaches. We put them in the panini press for a couple minutes and let them get all nice and toasty. I spread the dijon aioli on top... so tasty! read more

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ALL I CAN SAY..........is I LOOOVE BISTRO VONISH !!!!! I have NEVER HAD anything there I didn't like E V E R !!!!! Craig (the owner) & everyone there r soooo incredibly N I C E !!!!!! ALSO......**Counter Culture** ALSO has AWESOME food !!!!!!!!! read more

Best hidden joint in Austin. Craig is a bad mofo with a menu. The Mac and cheese is divine, and the savory kolaches are amazing, and the bbq sammich really whips the llama's ass. read more

This place is not healthy. So if you come in expecting healthy food, go elsewhere. From my point of view, I stopped caring while I was eating because the food tasted so goddamn delicious. Seriously...my God. I ordered the oyster mushrooms with carrot puree and spicy seitan kolache. If you aren't concerned with your health while eating it, it is perfect. Generally speaking, I would ideally like to eat healthier than this. However, they dropped a huge flavor bomb on me that just made me stop caring for this one flavorful meal. It's also my fault anyways because I did not notice the words "southern fried" until after I ordered the oyster mushrooms. I also could not resist trying a vegan kolache. Regardless, no regrets and back to the gym tomorrow! The only reason a star is being docked is because the prices are incredibly expensive for a food truck. This does not mean I will not be back to show off the food to friends in the future. Just take it at face value... It's really expensive. read more

Bistro Vonish is hands-down my favorite restaurant - vegan or not - in the world. I've been going here regularly since they opened 10 years ago, and what makes Bistro V special is the ridiculous amount of love and flavor Chef Craig puts into all of his dishes. Everything is made from scratch, all of the ingredients are fresh, and you can tell how much thought and effort is put into every entree, side, or dessert. From a decade of eating here, I can tell you with confidence that the food is consistently amazing every time. It's so good I always end up getting an entree and multiple sides, or splitting multiple entrees with my wife. 10/10, best on the planet. read more

excellent vegan food If you are vegan or vegan-curious, but have yet to find a restaurant that is legitimately as tasty as a meal with meat in it, look no further. Bistro Vonish is SUPER GOOD. I have had good experiences with all the sandos, and my wife has always got the pasta that has been awesome. i remember eating the barbecue seitan sandwich and thinking it was better than most barbecue sandwiches i've had. (not all, but most--bbq flavor, nice and moist and great texture) but yeah if you have vegan friends from out of town you want to impress, look no further. read more

Bistro Vonish is one of my favorite food trucks. Hands down the best vegan mac n cheese. They also have amazing bruschetta and their weekend French toast during brunch is always excellent. read more

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10/10 recommend Bistro Vonish. Best food I have had in a longggg time. I highly recommend the French toast and seitan. read more

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The brussels mac & cheese is one of the best vegan dishes in Austin, bar-none. Excellent vibes in the all-veggie food truck park, too. Eating here makes me feel good about Austin, still. read more

I heard such good things about Bistro Vonish, and while It wasn't bad, just wasn't my kind of vegan. I'm in it for the health, and prefer more veggies, beans and whole grains. This was more like vegan comfort food, and it was a bit too salty. I did love the potato leek soup -- delish. The grilled carrots were also very good, and a generous portion, well priced. I would go back for those. So for those veggie sides--4-5 stars. Mushrooms were good and meaty, but might be better with a little more spice. The sautéed kale was soggy, too rich and way too much salt. Maybe that was an anomaly. In general, the main dishes were starch heavy -- sandwiches and pasta, not whole grain or bean based. None of the entrees looked appealing, though clearly I'm in the minority. Looks like others love the Mac and cheese, so take what I say only if you are WFPB. I did enjoy what I had, except the kale, so choose wisely. read more

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I really wanted to like this place. I had high hopes, and I'm actually really bummed out that my expectations weren't met. My friend asked me to go to this food truck with her that serves a really good vegan mac n cheese. I've been on this mac n cheese kick for a few weeks since it's the best comfort food and life hasn't been great lately (lol). We get there and we're told there's a discount for the weather! (Because it's so damn hot already.) It was a 30% discount so I decided to get the watermelon agua fresca too. ...........The most interesting agua fresca I've ever tasted...It was unlike any other I'd had before. It was carbonated, but not like topo chico carbonated. It was a flavored carbonation, like a slightly bitter taste, similar to perrier or san pellegrino (both of which I hate). I was told the agua fresca would be as sweet as a watermelon would be, but it wasn't sweet. I'm not sure if a bad watermelon was used, but this was not a traditional-tasting agua fresca. Not sweet, not refreshing, and not smooth in flavor. I give it 4/10. Then the mac n cheese. It smelled really good. REALLY good. We went back to my friend's place to eat and after the first few bites....it was not good. It took me longer than my friend to admit it wasn't that good. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't good. I thought it was a little too salty and I loved the texture of the crispy/crusty parts that were obviously stuck to the pan, but to my friend, she tasted flour while I tasted rice. Reminded me a lot of burnt rice, actually. Also, we'd asked for waters, but never got them. Two guys who ordered after us were given them when they paid. We went back to the counter to order them, and were told they'd be brought to us. We were confused because the guys had gotten theirs immediately....but in the end, we got our food and agua fresca, but no water. I'm fairly certain it was only one person running the truck, so I want to lend some sympathy, but yeah......idk I'm probably not gonna come back again. read more

Have not been here in 4 years and missed this place so much. The barbecue sandwich is to die for! Highly recommend - chef is amazing! Try to pickles too - they are yum! This place also rocks since it's next to Zucchini Kill ( best cupcakes ever) and other vegan food trucks in Possum Park on 51st street. read more

This was mecca. This was amazing. I am not a vegan, but rather an unwilling lactose intolerant soul. So I love stress-free eating when the "vegan" sign is on. And this place is on. Heart o Palm Po'Boy. Black Garlic Bruschetta, Sweet Potato Arepas. And kolaches! I haven't had a kolache in 20 years (they all have milk). Everything was really good, spiced just right, layered flavors. I was ordering things with intriguing names, and each dish was freakin' delicious. And, the lady inside was really nice! Yeah. Go and eat. read more

Thank you for the amazing brunch, Chef Craig! We loved the pumpkin French toast, greens, home fries, tofu, kolaches, and cinnamon rolls. Thanks for helping us start the morning off right! read more

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A fine vegan food truck. The cook is an excellent cook - and a nice guy as well. The vegan I was eating with was ecstatic and would rate this place twenty eight stars. * My dishes were all fine - but my take on what makes vegan food wonderful is slightly different than that of management. Bistro Vonish's take on vegan food is to make it substantial so you don't feel hungry and deprived. So their menu is heavy on starches. Lots and lots and lots of starches. Pizza, sandwiches, bruschettas, mac and cheese. Vegetables are garnishes or show up on one or two occasional dishes. * You walk away full. Execution is uniformly excellent. (Special shoutouts for the black garlic bruschetta and for the barbecue seitan sandwich An extra tip of the hat to their hush puppies. Your mother never made them so good). The cook loves what he does and turns out a nifty dish. Another plus - beets are honored and respected at this establishment. Any friend of beets is a friend of mine. * But what I love about great vegan restaurants is amazing vegetables which is not what Bistro Vonish does. I have been in legendary vegan restaurants where the vegetables are intoxicating magic. There are soups to die for - greens with multiple tastes going on at once - complex layered vegetable dishes with amazing combinations of flavors. * Bistro Vonish is simple happy starches. Enjoy your mac and cheese and have a nice day. Bistro Vonish is light years ahead of any loaded baked potato restaurant you know. But potatoes just can't complete with the flavor possibilities of vegetables. * One note on ambience. This place is much much nicer in winter than in summer. For whatever reason, their spot on North Loop is the epicenter of a skyscraper sized community of mosquitoes. Bistro Vonish offers de-bugger and has anti-mosquito equipment - but the clouds of bugsies distract from the food. In contrast - in winter there ain't no mosquitoes and the stock of this place goes way up. There are lots of heaters - and they have a very classy campfire. Sit around a burning fire - and eat a seitan sandwich. Good eating. Good times. * So write a goodbye letter to kale. Curl up around the fire. And warm your soul with mac n cheese. Sometimes happiness is a warm hush puppy. read more

Wow...superior. I ordered four items and they were all available on time, and well executed. To be fair, I drove 20 minutes and had to micro a couple of them to the proper temperature, so that definitely affected the taste of one or more items. I ate everything with a 2016 Bordeaux that was inexpensive but a decent complement to the food. I ordered the: 1) BBQ Sandwich a la carte - really well done but probably suffered from the time delay before I ate it. The baguette was (still) fantastic. This isn't really my favorite type of sandwich, partially because I'm meh about seitan, but I'd still give it 3.5/4 stars. 2) Potato & Black Bean Taco - 5 stars, fantastic. I'd go back just for this. Such a great combination of flavors. Fresh tortillas are amazing and this was no exception. 3) Spicy Mac&Cheese - 5 stars, also fantastic. I loooove spicy food and this was a nice riff on a classic. I mentioned to the chef that I would have ordered this with the brussels sprouts if it was available. 4) Mousseline Chocolate Pie (slice) - 5 stars, so good I was almost sad. I mean, it has to end, right? No, I shouldn't have gotten a whole pie, jeepers. :) All in all, fantastic food and deserves some serious investors to uplevel it to a location that matches the food's sophistication. I'll be back, absolutely. read more

I usually trust yelp as far as recommended places, since i've been active for like 8-9 years. I trust my palate, because i've been vegan for over 20 years. as excited as we were for finally trying Bistro Vonish, I haven't been this let down in awhile. sunday brunch : tofu scramble with home fries, spicy tempeh kolache & red white and blue kolache. tofu scramble was not a scramble. it was tasteless tofu chunks, heavily covered in a spice blend. the home fries were nicely seasoned with salt and pepper. spicy tempeh kolache was a tasteless & dry dough, stuffed with a nice tasting tempeh & greens blend - but no spice whatsoever. the red, white and blue kolache was (again) a tasteless & dry dough, with some jam and cream cheese. if the dough wasn't so tough to eat, both kolaches would have been better. it was almost as if the dough was stale. the whole meal was just so dry. why is it called a scramble? where are the vegetables? "elevated vegan cuisine" the only thing elevated about Bistro Vonish is the attitude. read more

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This food truck is our go to vegan truck (well basically tied with the vegan nom let's get real) and I absolutelyyyyy have loved everything we have gotten here. Their menu changes as well so it's great to be able to try different innovative vegan food from the same great chefs! We came on a Sunday at noon and got the sweet potatoe arepas with jalapeño jam. I don't even like sweet potatoes that much but my boyfriend convinced me he would eat it if I didn't like it - so we gave it a try. These were awesome and the jam was sooo heavenly!! Next we got the mac and cheese which seems to be a crowd favorite in the yelp reviews. I will say I was a little disappointed but that's more because I love cheese and not a fan of fake cheeses. The pasta was cooked super well and was crisped. It also had a great addition of paprika to give it a smokey flavor. read more

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Their weekly French toast with changing flavors each week is a must! Make sure to get their tofu scramble on the side, as it truly is a unique experience with the way they fry up the tofu! This past weekend they had a strawberry rhubarb French toast and it was a seriously delicious flavor combo, especially with the agave they put on the side to drizzle on top. I also asked to try their homemade bbq sauce to dip my tofu in and I highly suggest getting some on the side if you're a bbq sauce fan! All around great experience with the friendliness and cool demeanor of the owner as well! I look forward to my next visit! I hope to try their dinner options next time! read more

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