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Cafe Sunflower Buckhead

4.3 (834 reviews)
ModerateVegetarian, Salad, Vegan
Closed • 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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Moderate noise
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Outdoor seating

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Carrot Cake
Rihana A.

I visited Cafe Sunflower in Buckhead on a Saturday around 5pm. At first, the restaurant was nearly empty, but by 6pm it was completely packed. We were seated in a small room by a window. The service was... just service. Nothing particularly welcoming or attentive, but we did get served, so I'll leave it at that. We ordered several appetizers to start: Impossible Wontons - I usually avoid Impossible meat, but decided to give this a try. Unfortunately, I should have trusted my instincts. The wontons were fried too hard, had no cream cheese, as expected in wontons and came. Fried Avocado Egg Rolls - These were disappointing. The filling was mostly blended avocado and cilantro, which created a gritty texture, plus a single slice of avocado in the center. The flavor was flat, and one piece of avocado was brown. Fried Brussels Sprouts - Nicely fried (blanched, then battered and fried whole), but the sweet sauce was overpowering for my taste. If you enjoy sweet flavors with vegetables, you might like this dish more than I did. For the main course, we tried the Gyro Sandwich with Seitan Chicken, and this was easily the highlight of the meal. The seitan was seasoned well, the produce was fresh, and everything came together nicely. I would definitely recommend this dish. We ended with the Carrot Cake. It was decent but not traditional--lots of chopped nuts throughout, which dominated the texture. If you love nuts, you'll probably enjoy it; if not, it might not be for you. Overall, the restaurant itself was clean and had a relaxed, chill environment. While not everything we tried was a hit, the gyro stood out as a winner, and the atmosphere was pleasant. The food portions were large. The prices were good for what we received.

Chicken Seitan
Marquita J.

My aunt who is vegetarian came to visit and I decided to take her here as I enjoyed my first experience at the restaurant. Upon arrival, we were instantly seated and waited on. Actually, the service was great all evening. We weren't rushed but we could always find our server. Inside the restaurant, it was peaceful. It wasn't extremely loud so my aunt and I could catch up and not have to scream. Plus, the restaurant was clean which is great of course. Now for the food! We were both satisfied with our food except for the Brussels sprouts. They should've been crispy but they were more soft and steamed. I took them home to grill some more. But other than that, all was great and would return!

Appetizer -Vegetable roll
Karen G.

9-21-25 I had the review of my last visit (from 2023) sitting in draft. But since I visited today I've added more photos and the following review. Visited with a few friends to celebrate a birthday. We arrive promptly at 12 noon and was greeted by the host and quickly seated. Our server, Richard was amazing! He informed us of the specials of the day and he was excited about every single thing that he told us about including the two for one strawberry lemonade, drinks, and the steak special . We ordered 'Starters' and our 'Main Entree' together and the food was served promptly. Everything was delicious and we were full. Afterwards, Richard asked about desserts and we each ordered each cake so we could all taste everything. And of course in CSB fashion it was ALL delicious! I truly need to make this a "go to" spot more often! I do wish they'd add more options like vegan "soul food" on Sundays. I'll be back!

Strawberry shortcake
JD G.

What a great experience...celebrating one of my dearest friends birthday here was such a treat. She is a vegetarian, and when we go out for dinner she's always so sweet and accommodating to the rest of us and finds things on any menu that work for her vegetarian diet. So we picked this spot just for her, so many amazingly delicious choices....i never missed a morsel of meat. We started with appetizers and wine..and it was a great indicator of what was to come. Avacado Spring Rolls, Crispy Brussels Sprouts and we shared a Harvest Salad- that thyme vinaigrette dressing is delicious... for entree we had - and shared (between the 3 of us) Orzo Eggplant Lasagna, Fettuccine Alfredo and the Sunflower Loaf (impossible meat loaf) everything was spot on flavor wise and presented beautifully. I can't say enough about my experience here - a vegan restaurant that's been around Atlanta for over 30 years is hitting the mark - I will go back ..oh and there was dessert too ...Strawberry Shortcake and Chocolate Ganache Raspberry cake... all served in a very relaxed atmosphere. Why then did I just give 4 stars ...at times we waited longer than we had hoped for service, refills etc...it was clear on this night they could have used at least another 1 or 2 servers... but an amazingly delicious meal and kind, gracious, knowledgeable staff.

Crispy Brussels Sprouts
Jillissa J.

The star of the show were the Brussels spirits, "chick-n" Parmesan, and the old fashioned chocolate cake. The Brussels sprouts are crispy, sweet, with a hint of spicy. The perfect combination. The chick-n Parmesan is a perfectly balanced dish, the favors are harmonious. Absolutely delicious...we order the dish again for pick up the next day. Tasted just as great as when you're sitting down in the restaurant. Let's get into this old fashion chocolate cake.... Somebody grandma made this cake.....dangerous delicious. I think about the girl cake everyday.

Sidéwon Andre N.

I've driven past this restaurant many times and finally decided to place a to-go order. After my experience, I'll definitely be returning to dine in--the atmosphere is incredibly calming, with soft, dim lighting that creates a relaxing ambiance. For my order, I chose the Fettuccine Alfredo with Soy Chicken and Steamed Pot Stickers. The fettuccine had a rich, creamy sauce that surprised me--it was made from cashews! I've tried making a similar sauce at home, but it didn't turn out nearly as well. The portion was generous, lasting me three meals over two days. Next time, I'll skip the soy chicken--it was an extra $8, but the portion was small and not the most flavorful. The pot stickers, on the other hand, were delicious. They felt heartier than traditional ones, packed with vegetables, and a healthier option overall. The menu offers a great variety, from burgers and fries to even a Vegan Steak--which has me curious! I'll definitely be back when I'm in the mood for flavorful, meatless options.

Interior decor
Marlene K.

Had a great meal here. We arrived at opening and there were people waiting to get in. Good sign! We were seated promptly and ordered the fried avocado taco starter, prepared gluten free. For mains we ordered the Nourishing Bowl and Fettuccini Alfredo as our mains, and they were delicious! Also got a Green Juice. The service was prompt, efficient and friendly. The interior decor was welcoming and decorated tastefully for Christmas. Will definitely visit again when we are in town. The tacos were the star of the meal, for sure.

I've been a loyal customer of Cafe Sunflower for many years, but today was quite disappointing. Although I was seated before at least two other tables, I waited several minutes for my waitress, who was polite. As time passed, I noticed other tables receiving the same appetizer I had ordered. When I mentioned it to her, she explained that she intended for it to arrive after my meal. However, even after 20 minutes, when it still didn't arrive, she attributed the delay to a new chef. This experience might mark the end of an era for me.

Fried avocado tacos, spin dip
Zach S.

Awesome food in a really nice setting with good service. I'm used to NYC vegan prices, and these were about 20% less (especially for alcohol) so that made me happy. Fried avocado tacos were great (wish there was an option to add a 4th so that two people could split it evenly). Spinach artichoke dip was the best vegan version I've ever had, and the meatloaf was good. Shoutout to the fantastic sauce on that dish. Good service, too. We were very happy with this restaurant. Just one note: when Googling to see if they were open, Google said there were no tables available. We called, and she said there were. The restaurant was almost empty, so don't trust the Goog.

Pesto pasta with garlic bread
Sarah H.

Visited on a Wednesday evening to celebrate my sister's birthday. This is a small but cute café with a good amount of seating. Towards the back is a bar with wine, beer, fresh juices, and a few other beverage options but there is no bar seating. I was able to be seated while I waited for the rest of the party. I ordered the brussel sprouts and a glass of pinot noir. Those brussel sprouts were delicious with a nice crunch even though there was a sauce on them. The rest of the party slowly trickled in and ordered more appetizers. We had more brussel sprouts, dumplings, spinach and artichoke dip, spring rolls, and polpette. Dumplings were ok. Spinach and artichoke was good but we didn't care for the chips. I didn't try the spring rolls but there were no complaints from those that did. I didn't eat the meatballs from the polpette but that marinara sauce was delicious. I ordered the pesto pasta as my entree. The pasta was good but was a bit acidic which I assume was due to the artichoke and/or capers. I got a to go box and added some pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder when I reheated which helped the taste. I also got the carrot cake to go and that was really good. Overall this was a great experience and I thoroughly enjoyed myself and the food. Can't wait to go back.

Curry bowl

The ambiance is beautiful and the food is tasty. I ordered the curry bowl, which was a nice portion and just enough spice for me. I also ordered the chocolate moose cake. It was okay. It had an after taste and missing the raspberry drizzle that they described. Overall, the food was good!

Crispy Brussels Sprouts
Greg W.

It's been a while since my wife and I went to Sunflower Cafe since it's a bit of drive but we are so glad we'd did. The menu had a good variety and the food was excellent. We started with brussel sprouts to share. I had the sesame soy chicken and my wife the nourishing bowl. We almost didn't finish the brussel sprouts so we could save space for the entree, but we couldn't stop. My sesame chicken was an also battered and similar to the brussel sprouts, but still delicious. Next time I'll think that through and order something else like the meat loaf. We finished with a slice of the chocolate mouse cake. We've done that for years and still love it! Love this restaurant and looking forward to the next time! Highly recommend it.

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Always delicious and good service in a quiet pleasant atmosphere with easy parking. Pad Thai is my favorite. Generous portions.

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Food is awesome people are great and customer service is very good. If recommend this restaurant to all.

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Ask the Community - Cafe Sunflower Buckhead

Does the menu have just vegan options, or is it vegetarian and vegan?

The menu is all plant based (vegan). Don't let that stop you from trying it! The meatloaf and mashed potatoes would please any omnivore.

Is it kid friendly for a family birthday dinner?

Yes. I had a luncheon with 10 people. Lots of space

Is there beer or alcohol?

They have craft beers and wine. I'm not sure if they offer anything else.:-D

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La Semilla - Chips and Queso Blanco

La Semilla

4.7(214 reviews)
4.9 mi•Reynoldstown
•$$

Food was amazing! Service was enthusiastic about sharing…read moretheir favorites and what we must try for our last night in Atlanta. The only misgiving is she didn't come back to get our desert order before the kitchen closed - could use a little training. Overall the food and the space was true to latin love! I loved the experience of vegan croquetas - so delicious we ate them all! We ordered a salad and the burrito to split. Very flavorful. Wish we got to try the desert but next time ATL!

Enjoyed my early dinner at La Semilla today. This is a not so new plant based spot in Reynoldstown…read more It's elevated Latin vegan food and it hits the spot. Trust, you won't be missing a thing here. The menu is not too large - they do everything well without a ton of options. Also, they have a diverse cocktails, mocktails and wine selection. No Sangria though - at least that's what our server said. I got a Rose instead and my friend had their Passiflora. For dinner, we started with the chips and queso and fried green tomatoes. The tomatoes had a great flavor and topped with grape tomatoes, basil and a sauce. It was delightful. Our entree's were the Cuburrito - their vegan buritto stuffed with rice, beans, maduros, avocado, carmelized onion & vegan picadillo. I'd add some hot sauce but otherwise it's amazing. The atmosphere is on theme - there's an island hut booth, outdoor dining and plenty of art, plants and music playing. The restrooms are unisex and on theme as well. I'll return for other drink options, more of the menu and dessert.

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La Semilla - Inside the restaurant

Inside the restaurant

La Semilla - Yuca con queso

Yuca con queso

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Planted Soul - 2 Soul Rolls, 2 Philly Egg Rolls, A Side Mac & Cheese & French Fries

Planted Soul

3.9(79 reviews)
1.7 mi•Westside / Home Park

The food was amazing and tasty. It was a very nice quaint restaurant and clean. The restaurant had…read moreTables inside and out the area is very safe to each other.

Lord, I finally got a chance to make it in to Soul Vegan/Planted Soul! Their hours had a brother…read morestruggling with my schedule and all, but I made it. I ordered via Uber Eats take out today, and it was great. They have a similar set up like Soul Box in the West End, but you will not find tradition meat on the menu. The food is so good. My order was ready on-time. Parking is ample in a private lot and the process of getting your order via pick-up was so easy. I felt the heft of the food in the bag immediately when I pick it up to deliver up out of it the deliciousness of everything inside. It felt like a heavy plate from the cookout or from Grandma's house after Sunday dinner. This is true food for the soul. I loved the sweet potatoes. I loved the mac and cheese. I loved, loved, LOVED the vegan chicken-like protein. I felt in love with it and the hot sauce that came with it. I was not a fan, in particular, of the collard greens--not because they lacked meat seasoning. They were a little too spicy for my liking. Otherwise, this is good food. It is Black-owned and-operated to my knowledge. Support, eat vegan, and be ye healthy.

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Planted Soul - "Good 4 the Soul" Plate

"Good 4 the Soul" Plate

Planted Soul - Jamaican Me Crazy. Good taste overall but mac needs something.

Jamaican Me Crazy. Good taste overall but mac needs something.

Planted Soul - Oxtail Pasta. Does not mimic oxtail stew flavor. But as a dish, pretty decent taste.

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Oxtail Pasta. Does not mimic oxtail stew flavor. But as a dish, pretty decent taste.

Tassili's Raw Reality

Tassili's Raw Reality

4.3(1.1k reviews)
5.4 mi•West End
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11 years in business
Kid friendly

Tassili's makes my favorite wraps of all time. I am not vegan but I absolutely love eating here…read more Their wraps are massive, delicious, and make me feel like I'm eating healthy too. I got the South of the Border wrap. The full size is enough for two people. It is stuffed with kale (I get the spicy one and it has a nice kick to it), avocado, black bean hummus, and couscous. I highly recommend! I usually order ahead of time and come to pick it up because service is slow. Online, it will say your order is ready in 10-15 minutes, but that is not true. Wait at least 30-45 minutes to pick it up. I have been here many times, and the people that work here are absolutely incredible, but they are slammed with a lot of orders so it takes a while to get prepared.

Aye yi yi! I had BIG hopes for this place after seeing it on a few of my social platforms. I knew…read morewhen I went to Atl, I had to go. My friend warned me it "wasn't all that" but jus see for yourself. Upon walking in, there was a smell, that wasn't pleasant to my senses. It was if the vegetables/greens were getting bad...had a sour smell to the place. And because we're still dealing with the recalls on lettuce, vegetables and such. I just couldn't see myself spending that kind of money on something that could potentially hurt me. Im cool ....no bueno.

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Tassili's Raw Reality - Half wrap " south of the boarder" added corn.

Half wrap " south of the boarder" added corn.

Tassili's Raw Reality - South of the Border Wrap

South of the Border Wrap

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Mamak Vegan Kitchen - Beyond Rendang

Mamak Vegan Kitchen

4.6(247 reviews)
7.7 mi
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I was super excited to try 100% plant-based Malaysian food at Mamak Vegan Kitchen! The ambiance…read morehere is great, super elegant and spacious (great for fancy occasions but also casual). We got: - Chicken Satay: The chicken itself was so believable, stringy and smoky! And crunchy (though I'm used to satay meat being grilled). The sauce was tasty too- peanut-y, sweet, hint of curry. However, for $8, I'd expect at least 4 skewers. - Shrimp Chow Kway Teow: CKT is one of my favorite noodle dishes ever, and Mamak's version certainly did it justice. The wok hei was so present, the noodles perfectly chewy, and the veggies (snow pea, onion, carrot, bean sprouts) well-cooked. The shrimp was insane, so bouncy and real-feeling. - Olive Fried Rice: Can't say I've ever had olive leaves before, this dish was delightful! Lots of great toppings (tofu, carrot, green bean, mushroom) that gave some textural diversity. - Black Pepper Beef: The black pepper essence was clearly distinguishable, but the sauce was too sweet for me. The beef was truly reminiscent of the actual thing. Lots of tasty veggies again (cauliflower, celery, jicama, carrot, bell pepper). Overall, taste-wise, all of the dishes were great; however, we did not feel portion sizes matched prices. Service could also stand to improve, with regards to attentiveness. To note, the restaurant is self-seating (I wish there was something that said this at the entrance). You can pay the bill via QR code, but there's a platform fee (I wonder if you could avoid that if you pay physically). Lots of parking available. 9/10 would recommend!

Like --------- The curry patties are my favorite things on…read morethe menu so far The food is always hot, fresh, and tasty. Dislike ---------- No wifi... not a place to work or eat before a massage or nail appointment. The service is ok; they are standard; it feels more like an order and self-serve. But no complaints about them.

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Mamak Vegan Kitchen - Table with lights between buildings.

Table with lights between buildings.

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Olive Fried Rice

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Stir House Atlanta - Build Your Own Box

Stir House Atlanta

4.9(55 reviews)
3.9 mi•Downtown

The staff greeted us very warmly and made sure we understood the menu. Everything is vegan and…read moregluten free. The store has a great spacious vibe in it. We tried their cucumber pineapple limeade which is presumably made in-house. So good! We ordered the oyster mushrooms, shrimp, General Tso's, a salad, noodles, and a BYO bowl with chorizo. Everything was amazing! Well-spiced, fragrant, and great portion sizes. We all left feeling like one of those constrictor snakes that swallows a big animal whole. We'll be back!

Must try: General Tso, Fried Shrimp, and Fried Oyster Mushrooms!…read more Why: I was impressed with the Daring vegan chicken used in the General Tso rice bowl. Tons of "chicken" on a bed of rice topped with onions, garlic and peppers in a sweet and spicy sauce. The apps, Fried Shrimp and Oyster Mushrooms, were also crispy and delicious esp with the Mongolian Sauce. The shrimp is made from Konjac veggie root deep fried in Chickpea flour. Reminded me a little bit of imitation crab you see in some sushi rolls. Filling meal that was flavorful. Note: I was walking around downtown during the weekend and many restaurants weee closed. Since I had vegan ice cream earlier in the day I decided, why not try vegan dinner too?! You order on a kiosk pad and the food is made fairly quickly. The workers are friendly and seem to work well together and have fun at work, which is always nice to see. They had a handful of tables inside to dine in. Clean and spacious place. I ordered take out to eat back in my hotel. Glad they were open when most restaurants in area were closed. Also, if you have a BILT credit card you can earn 5X points! Lastly, I'm not a vegan but this meal was pleasantly surprising!

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Stir House Atlanta - Dining area & Atmosphere

Dining area & Atmosphere

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