I no longer reside in the Austin, Texas area However any chance I get I will be returning here. Visited before when it was a food trailer near 11th street. So happy to be returning at the brick & mortar place. Service is great, upon entering your order is placed at the front register and a number is provided to be placed on the table. The restaurant has a really cool vibe, nicely decorated, neat bar area with TV's. We started off with the Blaze & Glaze Brussels Sprouts, money mustard dipping sauce and wow these were amazing! I could drink the sauce! I had The Summit, so good. As a matter of fact the whole table had the Summit. It is really that good. I plan on returning for the Ridgeline Burger or The Lodge. I can't stop thinking about what I will order next!!! Definitely be returning. Highly recommend giving this place a try. read more

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I used to come here when it was under different management and the food was always the best but sadly that is no longer the case. First off, how do you have a tap room that doesn't have any beer on tap?? they were giving away complementary Dos XX because they had no beer or alcohol alcoholic drinks. There seems to be only two people working and it's quite chaotic. Everybody seemed very confused and seemed unsure of what their job was supposed to be. They brought out my banana pudding before they even brought out my food. And I'm still waiting on them to bring it back. I ordered the macaroni and burnt ends, and it lacked flavor altogether. I also or the collard greens, at first bite they seemed good but sadly it was so extremely salty that I couldn't take another bite. I also ordered the fried okra and it seems to have been the only thing that they didn't get wrong, but even they were slightly over salted. I'm extremely disappointed because I was really looking forward to a southern meal. And a little upset after the price I paid for it. read more

I've tried nearly every vegan place in Austin, and I can safely say Community has the friendliest service. It really does feel like a community. I felt like I was eating at a friend's house. Steak was delicious. Cornbread was absolutely amazing and the mini cheesecake was on point as well. Definitely going to be back! read more

Omg this place is heaven!!! So much turnover has happened in this spot, but I hope Community Kitchen is here to stay! Their menu is enormous! I came for brunch this time but definitely want to go back to try their regular menu. The Southern Fried Chik'N biscuit I ordered was insanely good and massive. My friend got the peach cobbler chik'n biscuit and it was gorgeous! Portions are humongous. Food came out pretty fast and service was great. Cannot wait to return! read more

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Get all the Community Vegan you know and love, now with a new name and location, serving up their signature soul food in Tarrytown, out of the former Beer Plant space. I can't think of a more fitting revival for the restaurant, soon to be restored to its former glory, and then some. The fried oyster mushrooms are inimitable; resoundingly crunchy, thoroughly seasoned, and utterly satisfying across the board. Grab "The Summit" to get the best of all worlds, adding smoky collard greens, some of Austin's best mac and cheese, sweet and moist cornbread, and a handful of French fries for good measure. If you're still inexplicably hungry, snag some Golden Chick'n Sliders which deliver on a simple combination of fried lion's maine mushrooms on buttery brioche buns. There's three in an order so you could theoretically share... Only theoretically read more

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I'm pretty new to Austin but it sounds like this place used to be a food truck that was busy/popular enough to open into a brick and mortar! I heard about it through a vegan Facebook group. I immediately had to go try it out when I looked at the menu. I ordered The Switchback and everything was so good I almost cried. The food also came out super fast, which was nice too! The food was so good, I actually went back a few days later and brought some friends. Unfortunately my food wasn't nearly as good the second time. I got the bbq sliders, and they came out cold and with very little filling. I probably wouldn't recommend those. Everything else was good though, especially the fried okra I got on the side! The restaurant itself is also really nice and cozy. I'll definitely be back, and really want to try their brunch menu too! read more

Community Kitchen + Taproom - The switchback - Vegan Near Me - Austin, Texas

Went there for a Friday lunch and enjoyed everything we ate. They are accommodating for gluten-free diets. The chef came out and visited with us for a bit. Love his energy and this place! I had the "summit plate" made almost gluten free with braised cabbage (a super delicious smoky side which was not listed on the menu at the time) substituted for the mac & cheese. Also substituted the mashed potatoes and gravy for the cornbread. The gravy is not gluten-free. read more

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My son took me to Community Kitchen & Taproom for Mother's Day, which made the visit extra special. I really appreciated the creative vegan menu and the service was friendly and attentive. The food was a little greasier and more "meat-flavored" than my personal preference, but that's definitely a matter of taste. A fun Austin spot with lots of interesting vegan options, and I'm glad we gave it a try! read more

WOW!!! I was so surprised to find that Community Vegan moved from their food truck in the east side to Tarrytown! Which is great for me because it's easier to get to! Right now they're soft opened and doing pickup & delivery only, I can't wait until they fully open! The new location is very easy to do pickup from. The food is crazy DELICIOUS - everyhing we got. Even my picky toddler devoured the dime bag pieces and burnt ends Mac & cheese! We will be back! read more

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Love coming here and supporting black owned businesses. They're always so sweet and the food always made to order so super fresh when you get it. I got the lemon pepper "wangz" and they're made from oyster mushrooms. An up and coming vegan staple and it was delish and crunchy. They have these bar stools and a high bar to sit at. Parking nearby is the street if you're lucky and the dental office lot that's next door (you pay for parking but I never have so shhh). Overall a great joint and can't wait to try something else. My mind is on the "too-nah" sandwich for next time. :) read more

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I am trying to eat better these days so I wanted to see what the buzz was about. This food truck is located on the corner of 11th street, it's nice and colorful so you can't miss it. Unfortunately, there is street parking. I was able to luck up on a spot not too far away. I ordered the Lemon Pepper Wangz. This included Fried oyster mushrooms, with lemon pepper flavoring & seasoned fries. These "wangz" were so good! I never would have guessed that it wasn't chicken. I probably could've went with a softer fry but overall it was delicious. They offer a variety of vegan meals including nachos, sandwiches, burgers, banana pudding, and even sea moss. They also offer brunch on the weekends which I plan to make it to soon. Even if you're not vegan, Im sure you'll be satified with anything on the menu. read more

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just so delicious, i really enjoyed everything i tried! service was excellent, servers and owner very kind. my favorite was the dime bag with mac & cheese and collard greens. i didn't order the burger but i had a bite and i will be coming back for it next time i'm craving a burger. also i've never really liked corn bread that much but loved the corn bread here! you've gotta try this place, even if you aren't vegan/vegetarian. i really look forward to coming back!! and you won't hear me say that too often about restaurants because i generally prefer a home-cooked meal. so happy we finally tried this spot!!! bonus points for having parking! read more

Vibe- Nice food truck with great food Customer service- Great! Food/drinks- I got the southern fried chik'n and biscuit Parking- There's street parking nearby by read more

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The fried okra was delicious. I'll be dreaming of it for years... Only wish I showed up on a Friday so I could try that mac and cheese! read more

Community Kitchen + Taproom - Fried okra - Vegan Near Me - Austin, Texas

The food is wonderful. But you are going to roast under the sun in the summer or freeze your petunias off in the winter. * * * Community Vegan is a lovely vegan "junk food" truck. You can call it vegan "fun food" if you like. Sandwiches of lovely deep fried stuff, and buckets of deep fried yummy stuff. It is all plant based which means you are getting your healthy vegetables. They toss a lot of interesting stuff on your deep fried sandwiches - and they have interesting dip sauces for the deep fried bucket stuff. But the basic cooking is completely first rate. The food is just fine naked coming out of the fryer. The flavor layers just add to the fun. * * * The truck is located on 11th Street, right near Paperboy and the Vintage Book store. You are next to some of the finest offerings of Austin's Yuppie East Side. Cute stores and art galleries abound. That said - eating at Community Vegan is kind of like going to Foreign Legion Hell. You are on an exposed street corner with no trees, no canopies, no fans and no shade. We ate on one of the cooler days of this Global-Warming-Driven Summer. Only 93 degrees. Out on Community Vegans corner, we were roasting like Thanksgiving turkeys. We were roasting sitting on tall uncomfortable metal stools which did not help matters. I imagine this place gets cooler in summer evenings ... But Community Vegan closes early, long before sundown. I don't think the setting gets more comfortable in winter either. You are at a corner that intersects five streets , so the wind can hit you from a wide variety of angles. Sure, food trucks mean that you eat outside ... But there are a lot of food trucks that set up significantly more comfortable furnishings for the customers. A fan would have done us a world of good. A canopy could have been a lifesaver. Having an Uber driver pick up the food and bring it to our air conditioned domiciles would not be a great alternative solution. This is food that you want to eat straight out of the fryer the minute it is done. Paying a premium to have a home delivery driver bring me lukewarm sodden formerly fried food? I don't think so. * * * Cooking wise Community Vegan is one of the best trucks in our city. If they can make their corner of the planet a little more comfortable, It would be an absolute must-go-to destination. I love what they put in my basket. And if eating at Community Vegan means having to rough it a little ... Well there are some days in Austin Texas, where the temperature is 70 degrees. read more

I'm coming to find this place with my family! We were treated to bbq at work and the non-meat choice was from this vendor. Let me tell you, the food was not only delicious but beautiful to look at! Presentation is a big deal for me when it comes to dishes and Community Vegan didn't disappoint. The people I talked to were kind and explained the ingredients in the dishes with pride! read more

Community Kitchen + Taproom - Delicious vegan barbecue! - Vegan Near Me - Austin, Texas

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This place is absolutely amazing. It was my first time trying a vegan restaurant, and it exceeded my expectations. The food was incredibly fresh, full of flavor, and everything was made to order. The service was outstanding, and the vibe of the restaurant was just as impressive as the food. Such a great experience all around! read more

Really cool spot in a food truck area with lots of picnic tables outside the truck. I ordered the Crispy BEER BATTERED CAULI CHIKN SANDWICH with WAFFLE FRIES, and it was pretty greasy (that's the only qualm I had was how it was still dripping oil from the grease), but SO delicious! It was literally a huge piece of cauliflower battered & seasoned and then fried. It was so good- I think about it almost everyday of my life since I had it, and if I end up moving to Austin, this will be my monthly meal. The waffle fries were the best waffle fries I've ever had in my life. They were so crispy (which is how I like all my food) and so delicious- no ketchup needed! Will return again, and I highly recommend everyone experiencing this delicious food. read more

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First of all, love the hip vegan vibes of this truck. A painted bus, hot dope. Got the Lemon Pepper Wangz Basket. Kind of pricey for the amount of food that you get, but still yummy. The Fried Oyster Mushrooms were crispy and so flavorful, definitely get them dirty. Paired it with the cajun dipping sauce which balanced out the fried taste. The fries were also so yummy. Crispy and also rolled in flavor :) read more

Community Kitchen + Taproom - WAFFLE FRIES and oyster mushrooms - Vegan Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Absolutely amazing. They are doing a soft opening at their new location, so they don't have the full menu yet, but what they do have is delicious. I cannot wait till they open the full menu with the most delicious vegan BBQ brisket plates. Give them a try, you will not be disappointed. read more

I really wanted to love Community Vegan, but I was disappointed. I tried their wings, and they turned out to be just fried oyster mushrooms. Personally, I was expecting soy or seitan for "wings." It might just be a matter of personal preference, but I was hoping for something different. read more

I REALLY lie their lemon pepper wangs basket. Every time I've ordered (uber eats or in person) it's always been delicious and fresh tasting. The flavors are sooo good. It's fried really well and the breading is nice and crispy. I usually get the tartar sauce...so good. But the house sauce is also good. I've had some other items too which are also good but nothing beats the lemon pepper wangs. The toona melt with the avocado bites are good. I wasn't as into the burger option (I forget what it's called) but it was still decent. Their shakes are also really delicious. Staff has been friendly every time as well. read more

Community Kitchen + Taproom - Lemon pepper wangs. Dime bag. Strawberry shake - Vegan Near Me - Austin, Texas

I had been wanting to try this place for years after hearing people talk about it and following the fun CV stories on social media. I decided to come for brunch and debated between the Chick'n N Waffles and the Southern Fried Chik'n biscuit. The photo on the IG post of the biscuit sandwich earlier in the day was still haunting my mind, so I decided to go with that. I definitely want to come back and try the Chick'n N Waffles. The sandwich wasn't exactly what I was expecting. My biscuit seemed a little flat and didn't have that puffy golden top that I expected. Although the taste was good, it was really crumbly and caused me to have to cup the sandwich in my hand to eat it. The best part was the fried oyster mushrooms! I want to come back for lunch and try them just on their own, because I bet they will be amazing without any thing else to distract from them. The wait for my food wasn't too bad, it was just unfortunately hot out so time stood still. I wish there were more shady spots to enjoy your food. They only have two rows of bar seating and most of it's in the sun. read more

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So first off, didn't realize this spot was THAT good. Literally, prepare yourself for s** sounds with each bite. It's. That. Good. I had the dimebag of lions mane bites and crab cake sauce. Let me tell ya'll, these people KNOW how to fry some food! That seasoning? Yes. That crunch? Yes. That steamy, tender mushroom on the inside? YES! The crab cake sauce I would literally put on everything, and I'm not kidding. It should go on everything. Thank you Community Vegan for the flavors and the vibes, ya'll are absolutely a wonderful surprise. read more

The food was amazing! Great service too. Best meal I've had in a while. The fried oyster mushroom was incredible. Perfectly seasoned and crispy. Man n cheese was outstanding. read more

Have had their smash burgers & nuggets previously, at their food truck . Was excited to try the current Specials and THEY DID NOT DISAPPOINT . Flavors in every layer , warm and melty. Service always attentive and kind. Grateful they're remaining open ( temporarily at 1311 Chestnut Ave ). Seating available outside in a shaded area with table/ benches)& plenty of parking. read more

10/10! This place is a MUST try. The service. The food. Amazing. Fried yet light. Vegan or not. This place has the flavor, the spice, and the amazing people behind the scenes. We tried the fried avocado, the (not) fish fillet, and the lemon pepper wingz. Everything was SOLID. Will be a staple for us. read more

Stopped here for brunch with a friend! I'm always a little disappointed when vegan foods don't offer protein as a meat replacement in lieu of mushrooms/cauliflower/etc., so I was a bit wary when taking a look at the menu. I ordered a BME sandwich and was, again, a tad put off by the heavy barbecue smell. I was then disappointed yet again when the sandwich turned out to be very very good and flavorful because I like being right about all things. The flavor was not overpowering in any way, and I was really impressed with the texture of the mushrooms (not chewy at all - just right.) The bread was a tad more crumbly than I liked, and the cheese could have been a bit meltier, but that's veganism I guess. Overall, very solid breakfast sandwich. The wait wasn't bad at all even though the truck was a little busy, and there's quite a bit of seating around. No issue when the weather's nice, and there are some covered tables as well. The owner came out to thank us for stopping by, which I really liked. I love knowing that I'm supporting people genuinely passionate about what they do. Can't wait to stop by and try something on the regular menu next time. read more

Community Kitchen + Taproom - THE BME - Vegan Near Me - Austin, Texas

While visiting from Houston, I decided to give this place a try. I am sooooo glad I did. I got The Dime Bag for $10 and boy was it GOOD! It was hot, fresh and delicious. And let's talk about the fries-THE BOMB! I will ALWAYS make a special trip here when I'm in town. read more

Community Kitchen + Taproom - THE DIME BAG - Vegan Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Sooooo good. Got the chicken sandwich and lemon pepper wings. Great flavor and just the right amount of crispy. The ranch was delicious and the fries were seasoned really well. They were out of the mac & cheese, but definitely going to try that and some other items soon! read more

Community Kitchen + Taproom - Vegan Near Me - Austin, Texas

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10 out of 10! Let me start off by saying I am not a vegan and I hate, really hate mushrooms. I have my whole life. Can't stand mushrooms. Until I tried Community vegan. I had seen post from them on IG and it just looked good so while I was out and about we decided to stop and give it a try. We ordered lemon pepper wangz (fried oyster mushrooms), 'crab' cake totchos (good catch plant based crab cakes), and the "I use to eat fish" filet sandwich. Let me just say meat was not missed in any of the dishes. But most of all I, the person who can't stand mushrooms are just about all the fried oyster mushrooms! 30+ years of life hating mushrooms came crumbling down by this one delicious dish created by a chef and his crew. I'm wish I was closer to them because I would be ordering from here all the time. read more

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Great food, the cauliflower chicken sandwich is delicious, and the service is great. It's got a great homemade vibe. I will be a regular.

The best fried vegan chikn around! I love their use of mushrooms and every flavor I've tried is delish. Their brunch specials are my favorite with a buttery biscuit. Their fish filet is also great and sometimes they have a good deal on it. I am also a fan of their milkshakes. read more

Community Kitchen + Taproom - Vegan Near Me - Austin, Texas

The food was okay. Everything was greasy. I think they might need to adjust the fryer and fry food at a specific temperature (350 degrees minimum) I got the chick n waffle the fried mushrooms were seasoned well but kinda gummy. My husband had the Chick'n biscuit sandwich but we both agreed it had a soapy taste to it, not sure why. It was buttery and crumbly. I wanted to support them because they are black owned and vegan. I might try again another time but not any time soon. Chicken " Breakfast Sandwich read more

First time ordering from here (had it delivered). The shake is hands down worth it! It's on the smaller size but very delicious and for it being vegan, it's hard to find a shake that tastes and feels like a shake, and this one is so gooooood! Now, the beer batter cauliflower sandwich was as huge as it was tasty. Bring a knife and a fork and don't forget the napkins. She's spicy and sweet! Delicious. The portion is too big until you remember she's all cauliflower and delicious sauce. Give this place a try. It's gooooood! read more

Community Kitchen + Taproom - Vegan vanilla shake with chocolate chips. - Vegan Near Me - Austin, Texas

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This food was remarkable! I couldn't get over the batter on the mushrooms for my chicken and waffles. The staff was so nice and they even helped me find a local farmers market that sold those amazing mushrooms they used. I will follow your food truck anywhere! read more

Community Kitchen + Taproom - Vegan Chick'n and waffles & vanilla shake with Oreo topping - Vegan Near Me - Austin, Texas

Community Vegan has been on my food bucket list for the longest! When I found out we were in the area I immediately ordered food online. The pictures on the website and the menu always looked so good to me so I really had to try them out. The website said my food would be ready in thirty minutes and it was. I got a message stating it was ready. Parking was slightly hard they are located close to downtown and they're a food truck. Among other food trucks in the area. We found parking on the side of the road by an empty property and walked over. Now the food, didn't look nearly as good as the pictures. The cauliflower burger was a touch too fried for me. The waffle fries are waffle fries so not much to say there. It was their version of the tuna melt that was underwhelming for me. Just regular toast I could get for a cheap price and "tuna" that barely covered the entirety of the sandwich. Honestly, I could have made this same sandwich at Whole Foods for way less. Taste wasn't there either for this sandwich either. Nothing stood out other than the fact it looked like I was getting less food for this price point. The fried avocado stole the show. This was pretty good. Overall, I'm happy I finally tried them out. read more

Community Kitchen + Taproom - THE TOO-NAH SALAD MELT THE TOO-NAH SALAD - Vegan Near Me - Austin, Texas

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So I'm going to be brutally honest here the avocado bites were horrible no flavor at all the soul bowl was a big let down the shrooms were super greasy the batter wouldn't even stay on so every bite your pulling grease and batter into your mouth before you even taste shrooms between the texture of the shrooms which were gooey & the flavorless dishes on this menu aww man you're better off making this yourself. read more

Community Kitchen + Taproom - FRIED AVOCADO BITES - Vegan Near Me - Austin, Texas

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The fried oyster mushrooms were amazing. Service was good and I reccomend eating here read more

Community Kitchen + Taproom - Fried Oyster Mushrooms - Vegan Near Me - Austin, Texas

I love the location and vibe of this spot. The food is good, the queso is mid. Lots of options to enjoy and a full vegan menu! Service was relatively fast and there were lots of picnic tables to sit at. read more