Oh man...I've eaten here so much already, and usually my hands are too covered in deliciousness to write a review afterward. I'm just kidding, I don't eat with my hands, but I would literally dive face first into anything this talented guy cooked. I think a lot of times people think of vegan dishes as being very rabbity - lots of salads and raw veggies. One of my favorite things about this place, especially having eaten here so much during the winter months, is that the dishes were hearty and filling. They were substantial and warm and had delicious, savory flavors that really made you feel full and happy. Like comfort food, but without the gut heaviness and shame afterward. Another great bonus is that half of the menu (and dessert) is also gluten free, as well, so I have plenty of options. It's surprisingly hard to find food that is vegan and gluten free without running into the dreaded aforementioned rabbity fare. If there is a Suppli available, please get it. It's warm and delicious, and you can throw some of his amazing tempeh on for extra protein. Apparently this tempeh is made with chickpea, rather than the typical soybean, and the flavor is so much more refined and delicate. This grub is gourmet, for real. I cannot wait until he opens a brick-and-mortar, I will be there every day and twice on Sundays! read more

This place is like a fancy restaurant but in food truck/trailer form. We ordered a dish and a soup to split and enjoyed free hot apple cider while we waited out in the cold. The butternut squash "suppli" dish was phenomenal. It was a crispy patty of rice and creamy butternut squash served over greens, sweet potatoes and cranberries. Loved it and inhaled it although I wasn't terribly hungry. The beet bisque was served lukewarm (not good!) and tasty. You could really taste the beets. Overall a good experience. This is a little high end for a food trailer; prices for dishes range from $8 to $12 or so. read more

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I came here last night for the first time through a recommendation of a friend and was pleasantly surprised! I'm not vegan nor do I eat vegan food often, but from past experiences it's always lacked flavor. This food truck was the complete opposite. The outside atmosphere is a cute setting with picnic tables and flowers under string lights and a canopy, along with a fire pit to keep you warm. Craig was super knowledgeable when it came to specific items on his menu in helping decide what's best to eat and he even educated me with some history with one of the items in the kolaches (I can't remember what it's called). They were hosting a pumpkin carving party (with cider and snacks) which I thought was really neat. It was cute to see the kids and adults into the Fall and Halloween spirit. My most favorite item were the squash sliders. They were incredible. The watermelon aqua fresca was so fresh and satisfying too. This place is a hidden gem. I'd definitely go back here again and recommend it to anyone that is a foodie, vegan or not! The atmosphere is right and so is the price! There is also one port-o-potty in case nature calls! PS. After dining check out the little shop next to the trailer called, Native. All of their items are local to Austin. It's really cool and a great way to support our community. They also have fun artwork hanging too! Don't forget to say hi to the sweet dog! read more

This is good regardless of the limitations of being vegan. I'm still an omnivore and think this is some of the best food in Austin. You can tell he puts a lot of thought into his work because I've not had any of his food that I wasn't thoroughly impressed by, and I can't say that about another place with such variety. It is what the name says "fine dining". Will be a nice date place some day when he gets a restaurant. read more

I was initially indifferent when this trailer opened up next to the studio where I pole dance (Brass Ovaries, y'all!). "'Elevated vegan cuisine'? That's not for me," I thought. Although I'm a longtime vegetarian, my tastes are decidedly pedestrian; gourmet dining is not my thing. But how wrong I was. After seeing the beautiful food pictures on Facebook and hearing my pole classmates rave about it, I gave it a try. Now I'm a convert! Bistro Vonish serves delicious dishes with an emphasis on local ingredients. I'm addicted to the kolaches -- every day there is one sweet and one savory variety. And on Sundays there are donaches, which are an amazing doughnut-kolache hybrid. There's also a daily pizza featuring fresh veggies and sauces, and a fancy-pants version of mac and cheez (which happens to be gluten-free). They also offer a rotating entree, most recently a suppli with tofu and kale. My only problem is that I always eat way too much food, and am subsequently too full for the beautiful mousseline chocolate pie. Someday ... Chef Craig makes gourmet food both fun and accessible. He takes obvious pride in his work, and puts a great deal of thought into his recipes. And it has to be said -- it's nice to have a food trailer that's reliably open during their posted hours. (Haven't we all been disappointed when we showed up at a food trailer and they were inexplicably closed with no warning? That never happens with Bistro Vonish; if they say they'll be open, they're open.) Everything can be packaged to go, or you can chill out and eat at the onsite picnic tables. And unlike a gourmet restaurant, the prices are definitely reasonable. Orders are prepared quickly, making it a great option for a lunch hour stop. Every time I come here, I'm glad I did. You will be, too! And when you visit, be sure to say hello to Olive and Raul, the resident mini-pigs who live behind the studio! read more

If you consider a price to fullness ratio, this place is a bit on the pricey side. But, who the hell cares, this place is amazing. It is some of the best food I've had, and I've lived in many cities and had many favorite restaurants. This is outstanding. That said, some things here are better than others. I was not a huge fan of the sweet potato Arepas. But I think everything else I've had here has been fantastic. Honestly the menu changes a lot I think, so maybe it's best to just order whatever you desire at the time. The guy who runs it is very awesome. It is outdoor seating though, so I suspect I'll mostly be coming here in the not-hot seasons heh. read more

It's an amazing place! The food is so good and elevated. The chef is friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable. When you try this place, you definitely want to come back!!! read more

Wow! Would have never guessed this place was vegan based on how tasty the food was. We came here as the first stop of a progressive dinner and were blown away by our first course. We ordered butternut squash pancakes, hush puppies, and the black garlic bruscetta. The black garlic bruschetta was DELICIOUS and a must have-- one of their most popular items, according to the owner. They have a firepit going at night (but no vegan marshmallows for sale, unfortunately), so the only thing I would recommend doing if you're coming here on a colder night is to bring your own marshmallows! read more

I went opening night. I really liked the experience. It was a cold, rainy night. Bistro Vonish had a tent set up with hot apple cider and a fire-pot. Nicely done. My wife and I ordered a couple items. The golden beet bisque was very good. The butternut suppli was very tasty. The only thing I did not like about it was that you had the option of adding tempeh for a few extra dollars. The guy strongly recommended doing so and I did. The tempeh was really bland. If they still have that dish, have them hold the tempeh. read more

The chef here is doing some really exciting things with his vegan dishes. The mixing of ingredients and flavors is very interesting and some items I've had here are just out of this world just delicious. It's a food truck so if you come here on a date be prepared for that, but the food is 100% fine dining. I'm personally waiting for them to open a brick and mortar location. Bistro Vonish would be Austin's first and only vegan fine dining restaurant. (Other vegan restaurants in town are great but they're just not fine dining). And we need a vegan place where we can eat great food and also dress up and look fabulous. :) read more

We ate here three times while visiting Austin for a week. We had a lot of vegan food around the city but this place was hands down the best. The mac and cheese is seriously top 3 mac and cheese ever - you wouldn't believe it's vegan or gluten free. Everything we got was delicious but the bbq sandwich was the perfect pairing with the mac and cheese. The pizza is also pretty great. This place is a real gem! read more

I'm new to the vegan world and this truck was absolutely amazing! I loved everything I ordered! You won't be disappointed if you decide to try this!! The dessert Mac-n-chz was delicious and is something I would order over and over again!!! read more

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Bistro Vonish errs on the side of vegetables. And by errs, I mean you can only have vegan grub. But, it isn't just vegan food... it is certainly bistro-like fare that could turn anyone into a convert. Options range from pizzas of the day, namely brussel sprouts and the like, to kolaches from scratch. In my case, we were gifted a free vanilla custard and cinnamon creme baked good. Soups sit well on cold days, and the butternut bisque lent itself to all of the desirable nutty and squashy and rustic flavors in a bowl of soup. This food truck cranks up the heat on the typical flatbreads and salads provided at vegan eateries, and they are doing so with finesse. read more

Really good Mac & Cheese and excellent service (: the location also has a nice area tobsit with a great vegan cupcake place next to it.

This place is nothing short of a top notch restaurant, which happens to be all vegan and happens to be a food truck - and of course the (very friendly) proprietor makes the most of both aspects. The seating is well lit when dark, heated when cold and has a nice outdoor ambiance worthy of the amazing food which includes some of the best vegetarian options in the city. There was a small campfire and a propane heading stand when we were there, which the owner came out to light for us as soon as we sat at the candle-lit table under beautifully string-lit dining tents. There doesn't seem to be a single bad choice on the menu - at least when we were there. I would definitely rank Bistro Vonish one of the top 5 food experiences in the city for vegetarians, and pretty high on the list for anyone (unless of course you just can't live without meat). read more

Quiche and salad was amazing. Great music (oldies) and food. I bounced in my chair happily the whole time I ate.

Cheesy vegan cheese. Plated food. Unique menu. Hilarious service. The best vegan comfort food in Austin. There, I said it. read more

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I really enjoyed my lunch here at Bistro Vonish. My favorite item was the raspberry french toast. The owner was very friendly, and they have a fairly clean port-o-potty on site! read more

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This place is so good, I don't even know what to say. My favorites are the sweet potato arepas (without cream cheese so they're soy free) and the watermelon cucumber salad. The guy who runs it is super nice and was helpful when I asked what was soy free. I eat here at least once a week since discovering it read more

Bistro Vonish - Sweet potato arepas without the cream cheese (soy free) - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

The food is amazing. There are a couple of regular menu items, a couple of seasonal ones that rotate, and a couple of specials that change more frequently. Everything I've had here has been great. A lot of creativity and cool techniques on display in their dishes. Along with The Great Y'all and Zucchini Kill Bakery all in the same area, you can get a really great variety of food for a really good price. Definitely the first place I would recommend to vegans/vegetarians, but more than worth checking out for omnivores as well. read more

Passionate chef, great seating options, gourmet-style food... All good things at Bistro Vonish! We had the peach and arugula pizza and mac and cheese. We don't typically look for vegan food but were interesting in seeing what it's all about! The pizza didn't have cheese on it, it was replaced with a creamy-type spread. The crust was more of a stiffer crust than the Papa John's crust. We were satisfied after eating the pizza and mac and cheese. Vegan success! read more

Bistro Vonish - Peach-arugula pizza and mac and cheese! - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

Went here for the first time with my husband on Valentine's weekend. We ordered the butternut squash pizza and the mac & cheese. Both were really good and we had to get to-go containers because we got so full. Ended up eating it the next day for lunch and it tasted even better. I may have even dreamt about the food since eating it. The owner was very nice and I love the ambience even though it is a food trailer. I really hope this goes brick and mortar because I'd love a place that I could go to in all sorts of weather. read more

Came here for Sunday brunch today. We got two peach French toast combos, one with tofu scramble and one with home styled fries, and the very last kolache donut (lucky us!). Everything was so good! The peach French toast was so yummy. The sweetness of the French toasted balances out the saltiness of the tofu scramble perfectly. Oh and the watermelon Fresca is really good too. I really taste fresh watermelon in it, it's not superficial tasting at all. So happy to have found a place that serves vegan French toast! read more

Bistro Vonish - Sunday brunch with French toast and tofu scramble or home style fries, and kolach donut with donut holes. Yum! - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

I was expecting to enjoy Bistro Vonish, but was surprised to be totally blown away. We're talking "oh my god, why did I wait so long to try this place, now I need to have it every other day to make up for lost time"-blown away. My husband and I got a sampling of dishes to try: the sweet potato arepas, the BBQ sandwich, and the fried oyster mushrooms with fancy slaw. Nothing was only okay, everything was truly to die for, even the tiny salad that came on the side of the BBQ sandwich that had some sort of magical poppyseed dressing. My husband isn't vegan, but I think he possibly enjoyed the food even more than I did. It's not good "for vegan food," it's just damn good food. read more

Nice place to hang outside with your friends get the gf mac and cheese read more

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The dishes are well-conceived and attractively presented. I'm impressed that they serve such gourmet offerings out of a food truck. But I guess if this were to fly anywhere, Austin would be the place to do it. The mac and cheese is so, so, so good. It's simultaneously cheesy, gooey, and crispy. We also had a tuscan white bean dish. I really liked the use of herbs and spices. The kolaches seemed to be reheated and left a little bit to be desired, especially given the steep price. But all in all it was a great meal, and I would highly recommend stopping by. read more

I first got to experience Craig's cooking when he used to host monthly vegan supper clubs around Austin. I went to two of them, and dragged my meat-eating boyfriend to one for my birthday, who said it was the best vegan food he's ever had, bar none. I was so excited to hear that Craig opened up a trailer. The ambience is great; nice soft lighting, nice music, heat lamps- a really nice set-up for a trailer. I've been here a handful of times now and I have yet to taste something that I don't adore. Everything is impeccably plated and looks almost too beautiful to eat. You really are getting a 5-star dining experience, despite the fact that it's a trailer. The food is, to put it mildly, LEGIT. The mac n cheese is so good, especially with tempeh on top. The pizzas are droolworthy. The croquettes are the perfect consistency, and the kolaches are DELICIOUS. The seitan sandwich is bomb, too. Even if you're not vegan, you will love this place. read more

The French toast is amazing! The tofu scramble is awesome! The home fries were a bit greasy but whatevs. All in all this food is really good and we got our food pretty quickly. I liked the location too. 3 different vegan trucks in one location. Very please read more

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This place is DELICIOUS! What you would expect of a swanky brunch spot but it's a food truck! Believe the hype!

The gnocchi was to die for. Really everything we tasted was. It's somehow rare to find someone who actually knows how to season food, but Craig has it down to a science. A delicious, delicious science. Go here, you will not regret it. read more

If you live or visit Austin, this is a place you have to go to. You won't be disappointed, and if you have time for dessert the cinnamon roll is a must get. read more

I got the Mac and Cheese, but it felt very unflavored. Bland taste... definitely lacking in salt. Their logo is "elevated vegan dining" but it seemed like just an ordinary vegan food truck. It is located in a vegan food truck park, with dessert available around there too. I feel like if I'm going to be eating mac and cheese and wasting a lot of calories, it better be REALLY good mac and cheese. Was not reminiscent of real mac and cheese. read more

Owner Craig is a rad guy. He even opened the truck a bit early to serve me. What a sweetie! I tried the pizza of the day which was a smokey mozzarella with candied pecans, apple slices , and a tossed arugula salad on top. The pizza was good and I look forward to trying some of his other food options. read more

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We ate here when we were staying in Austin back in late August. We ordered a sandwich, macaroni and cheese, and their pizza. The mac & cheese was good. We got it for my son because he can't eat gluten. The chef working there that night was kind enough to offer to make my son a mac & cheese pizza when my son originally tried to order a pizza. However, he wasn't able to do that because the pizza crust has gluten. The pizza my bf ordered was the best pizza either of us have ever had, and we've both eaten a lot of vegan pizza. It wasn't only the best vegan pizza we've had, it was the best pizza ever. This place makes me wish I lived in Austin. read more

Fantastic vegan brunch. Can't recommend enough, especially on days when you can eat outside.

Everything I've ever ordered from Bistro Vonish has been AMAZING! The quality and thought that is put into the flavors and presentation of their food is spectacular. The mac and cheese with seitan is my go to, but I also love the bbq seitan sandwich, the arepas, and the TofuLT sandwich! The people who work in the truck are always pleasant to interact with, and the owner is great! Possibly my favorite food truck in Austin (and we have a lot of really good food trucks) read more

I've been dying to try this place after so many stellar reviews, but was left completely underwhelmed. I ordered the raspberry cheesecake french toast with tofu scramble. First of all, the tofu scramble was tofu chunks that were way too crispy/burnt on the outside but somehow oily on the inside. The seasoning was overdone. The french toast was also burnt on the outside and soggy/oily on the inside. It just tasted like margarine with raspberry puree on top. How can you call it cheesecake flavored when there's no cream cheese?! The french toast was the worst vegan french toast I've had to date. There was just no good flavor to it other than the raspberry puree which was decent. I truly hope it was just a bad day on their part, but this is not making me want to ever come back. read more

Sooo good!! Came from brunch and loved everything I ordered, such unique array of well executed brunch fare. Did I mention. BRUNCH enough. Don't miss the next one, here 10-2pm Sunday's!!!!! read more

Having eaten at many a vegan restaurant coast to coast, I have to say this one leaves a special impression. The thoughtfulness, creativity, and execution of the menu are much more than the weathered picnic tables and humble-side-lot-location lead on. These guys clearly have a passion for what they do and are creating a culinary experience that will no doubt command a larger venue / stage in the near future (I can't wait to see what happens when they can pair the menu with wine). It's great seeing the vegan food scene in Austin continue to evolve via places like this. Well done! read more

You guys, I'm in love. I'm visiting Austin from Los Angeles for a wedding, and as a vegan, I knew I was in for a treat, food wise. Get the Heart of Palm; it was spectacular! :) read more