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    Cafe Sunflower Buckhead

    4.3 (827 reviews)
    ModerateVegetarian, Salad, Vegan
    Closed 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    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!

    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.

    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.

    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!

    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.

    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!

    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.

    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.

    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.

    Pad Thai
    Maurice B.

    Wasn't sure what to expect but the food was delicious. I am not vegan or vegetarian and do not care for the fake meats and cheeses but the pad thai and curry was great as well as the avocado roll. Would recommend and come again.

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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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    I dropped in for lunch and was seated right away. The food and atmosphere were awesome.

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    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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    Planted Soul

    Planted Soul

    3.9
    (79 reviews)
    1.7 mi

    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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    "Good 4 the Soul" Plate
    Jamaican Me Crazy. Good taste overall but mac needs something.
    Jamaican Me Crazy. Good taste overall but mac needs something.
    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
    $$
    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.

    I finally made it to Tassili's after hearing only positive reviews. I had a weekday off and wanted…read morea healthy wrap. There were about four customers in line when I arrived but it moved as slow as molasses. I recommend ordering online if you don't have extra time to wait. Also know what you want when you arrive, it helps move the line a little quicker. This is a raw vegan restaurant that is known for their kale mix. You have your choice of wraps, spicy kale, mild kale or you can do a 50/50 blend. The spicy has heat which i love but I'm glad I did the 50/50, it was perfect. There is a free parking lot a few steps away from the business and it's large so you shouldn't have a problem finding parking. I had the south of the border with a chili wrap and all ingredients. I had the half size which was extremely large and enough for two people to share or enough for two days. It's such a beautiful wrap but personally not my favorite. All the ingredients were very fresh but it was something that I just didn't enjoy about it. Maybe it was the Moroccan couscous flavor. I'm willing to try another wrap and will probably go with the OG or Dat Ish. Prices were okay for the serving size you receive. There are tables outside. And the employees were all pleasant.

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    Half wrap " south of the boarder" added corn.
    Half wrap " south of the boarder" added corn.
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    South of the Border Wrap
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    Mamak Vegan Kitchen

    Mamak Vegan Kitchen

    4.6
    (243 reviews)
    7.7 mi
    $$

    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!

    Just want to provide an update that this place is still amazing :)…read more I'm now gluten free and this place is both GF friendly and vegan - what a blessing! This place is good at accommodating family size groups as well as solo diners If you are vegetarian/vegan in ATL you have to go to Mamak!!

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    Table with lights between buildings.
    Olive Fried Rice
    Olive Fried Rice
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    Stir House Atlanta

    Stir House Atlanta

    4.9
    (52 reviews)
    3.9 mi

    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!

    I've been wanting to come here since they opened but parking can be difficult to find. If you take…read moremetro or live in the area it's not a problem. But with construction going on and very limited street parking I had to circle around twice to find a spot. Thankfully my order was ready when I arrived so I didn't get a ticket being parked in a loading zone. Order was placed through doordash and it was handed to me with a smile when I picked it up. The place had customers eating inside and it appeared to be very spacious and clean. Fried shrimp $12.95 - 7 pieces of vegan fried shrimp made from konjac vegetable root deep fried in chickpea flour. Plus you get your choice of dipping sauce. I selected the jambalaya sauce and it was perfect with the shrimp. Very tasty, perfect consistency and just a delicious appetizer. Truly some of the best vegan shrimp that I've had. Khan spicy $19.95 - don't let the small box fool you. This is a very generous serving and it was enough food for two days. Asian rice noodles with Abbott grounds, onions, garlic, sweet peppers, purple cabbage, basil, Thai chili tossed in Mongolian sauce and topped with Daring chicken. It was a delicious meal but not spicy enough and needed more sauce. Recommend adding an extra sauce. I'll definitely return for another order of vegan shrimp and to try some additional appetizers and build my own stir fry. This is a 100% vegan restaurant but you don't have to be vegan to enjoy it. They are using quality meat alternatives and most of the dishes are loaded with fresh veggies. I definitely recommend.

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    Dining area & Atmosphere
    Stir House Atlanta
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