I love love this place. I used to come here 25+ years ago for the vegetarian food and the vibe. I was so disappointed when I move back to the area and saw it was closed. My heart is singing now that it reopened this spring. I was trying to manage my expectations that it wouldn't be the same, but it is! Maybe even better. It is a delightful taste and feel of India in the middle of this Texas city. Thank you for keeping the dream alive and reopening this lovely, eclectic restaurant. Big love read more

5-star food, vibe, service !! Resurrection of a most cherished oasis in the heart of Dallas. Had to park across the street .. be careful. read more

Cosmic Café - Return of the Chai Bar, and it's unsweetened!! - Vegetarian Near Me - Dallas, Texas

For us old timers this place has come back and changed nothing: same menu, same great vegetarian food, laid back atmosphere. My sampler appetizer and Dahl soup hit the spot today. read more

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I thought this would be a very great comeback of this restaurant. However, it was a very disappointment.. The staff was extraordinarily nice, and very pleasant. It can't get a little bit loud, but it's not that loud. You can still have a good conversation with someone else. We got the chai and dessert. There was two types of chai one for regular and one masala chai. There's two big jugs of chai. You will have to pour yourself. It is not hot and we don't know how long it was out in the open. Dessert was basically American. There was no authentic Indian or anything authentic about the café at all with the dessert. Couple hours later had food poisoning from that place and headed to the ER. The chai was not hot. It was very cold and it did not taste correctly, including the masala high as well too. I would not recommend coming to this café at all due to the lack of making chai. If you wanna get food poisoning here, please be our guest.. read more

We were so excited when we saw that Cosmic Cafe was reopening. Having been to it several times under the previous owner and talking about it numerous times since, about how good the food was, we decided to stop in for lunch today. The overall vibe was the same, we sat outside on the patio because it was a beautiful day and waited.... Eventually the server that sat us came around with water and utensils. Eventually another server came around and took our order. It wasn't that busy for a mid afternoon lunch We ordered the hummus with garlic naan remembering how amazing both were as an appetizer, and it did not disappoint, although we never got the garlic naan it was still very good. I ordered the Cosmic Stir ($14.85) and my husband got the Taco Trinity ($14.50) Cosmic Stir was good, but the portion size was shocking, not in a good way. A very small salad is included, dressing was delish, but not enough. About 1 cup of rice and maybe 6oz of the veggies/tofu stir. My husband got his plate several minutes later and it was the same thing, maybe 1-2 oz of veggies in the tacos, with about a cup of rice and very small salad. I'm sitting here 2 hours later and i'm getting hungry as if I had no lunch. Having just reopened I know they may be working on getting some of the kinks out but the portion size will likely keep us away. read more

Its not very many places in America that are pure vegetarian. This place is kinda Indian with Buddhist vibes and ALL vegetarian, gets me soo excited.... Got a salad for a grab and go, and carrot juice. The salad was soo fresh. Simple ingredients, exotic looking and just soothing your taste buds with mild flavouring. The carrot juice was really good too. Really want to come back here for a sit-down lunch or dinner. Service is fast and ambiance friendly. Maintained pretty neat. read more

Cosmic Café - Look at the designer petal on the salad - Vegetarian Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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Delicious food. I got the Dharma Bell. It was bursting with great flavor. The service was fast. The ambience was out of this world and trippy. They also have a meditation center on the second floor. read more

Cosmic Café - Exterior - Vegetarian Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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I'm so glad they're back! This place has many great options on the menu. I got Buddha's Delight and my boyfriend got the spinach enchiladas. We both really liked our food. The place is decorated so colorfully and there's something everywhere you look. We ate outside on the patio and it was nice. Service was attentive. I'll definitely come back. read more

Cosmic Café - Buddha's Delight, Spinach Enchiladas - Vegetarian Near Me - Dallas, Texas

I've missed this place soooo dearly. One of my absolute favorite spots in Dallas, and I'm so so happy that it's back open. I got the Buddha's Delight and a mug of chai, my old favs off the menu, and it's just as delicious as I remember. Everything was great. Wait staff is great. I love Cosmic Cafe. read more

Cosmic Café - Buddha's Delight - Vegetarian Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Got a chance to visit this gem while they were under a soft opening. Place was great. One of the few places you can actually tell you are supporting local business as the husband and wife (chef) owners were around. Great quality. Just overall cool place. Love picking up food. read more

I have been dining at the Cosmic Cafe for decades. I just got to experience it after years of being closed. it is now open with a new owner and friendly management and the food is even better than before. The original Cosmic decorations remain with some new very tasty additions to the vegetarian menus which makes for a very interesting and tasty dining experience. read more

Love the Cosmic Cafe! Best vibe in Dallas! All the food is great! Check out the yoga schedule too!

I seek out eclectic places... I was so utterly happy that Cosmic Cafe reopened! Please note that Apple Maps says they are "permanently closed" but Google Maps says they are open! I wasn't crazy about the samosa, but I love my dish (it had cauliflower and various other veggies on a bed of basmati rice was excellent. My adult son had a sandwich with cheese and various veggies- he thought it was absolutely astounding! He also loved his lassi. Please note the parking is a nightmare, but someone there helped us leave. I suggest getting there before 5ish so you can find parking... It is vegetarian. But it was so nice! An the ambiance couldn't be beat! read more

really excellent, just excellent. sticks out like a sore thumb in the best way possible. you're in this field of concrete and glass and then here's this charming little cafe with the most beautiful art everywhere, very nice. my friend told me this place was shut down (covid, assumably) but that they reopened it and i'm so glad they did. just a wonderful, cozy experience with very friendly stuff, pretty good food too. my one and only complaint is that some of the food didn't match what the menu said, but the differences were so minor and it tasted good so i didn't care. shoutout buddhism shoutout shakyamuni shoutout avalokiteshvara shoutout to the malnourished ascetic statue out front this place was awesome read more

Cosmic Café - Vegetarian Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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Cosmic Café is OPEN NOW! Come enjoy fresh vegetarian meals, peaceful vibes, and healthy living in Dallas Visit us today Open daily#DallasFood #Vegetarian #HealthyEating #CosmicCafe read more

A very cool and unique dining experience First off, the decor in this restaurant is genuinely neat. I would not be surprised if "influencers" wanted to do a photo shoot in here. Second, the food is delicious and fresh. What's neat is you receive a variety of different foods so it's basically a mini buffet on a plate! I thought the samosa was quite good and really enjoyed the green sauce. I would definitely recommend checking this place out! Considering both the decor and the quality of the food, it's a full package of a dining experience. read more

Cosmic Café - Vegetarian Near Me - Dallas, Texas

My friend and I were in Dallas staying at the Melrose and we were preparing for a national exam that was only a couple of days away. My friend follows a particular diet in preparation for exams to ensure his mental alertness is at peak performance and a vegetarian restaurant just happened to fit our restrictions. The design of the restaurant is what I imagine everyone in the 60s saw while blending a variety of select herbs and fungi. Circumferentially the outside of the restaurant is a busy menagerie of colors, symbols and pictures, and statues and sculptures. Once you've reached sensory overload and finally make it inside you are sure to find ceiling to floor vibrancy, imagery, and ornate decorations clinging to every inch. With a strong Buddist theme throughout it's truly a celebration of culture. Our server was very friendly and food came out quickly. There were many items on the menu that were naturally gluten free so I didn't have any issues finding some delicious sounding selections. We had the hummus with vegetables which was tasty and for my main I enjoyed the spinach enchiladas. Everything was fresh and flavorful. Definitely a great find and feast for the eyes and the tummy. Also..they have a cat statue randomly in the restaurant dining area, so this place is legit. read more

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Food: I've been here once before and I forgot how amazing it is! Cosmic Cafe offers both vegetarian and vegan Indian cuisines, which is exciting. We started with Samosas for appetizers and my God we're they amazing! Perfect flavor, perfect crisp, perfect everything. For my entree I ordered the Buddha's Delight - vegan. It comes with a samosa, curried veggies, lentil soup, and rice. The veggies are SPICY, which I love, but if you don't watch out. The lentil soup was very delicious. My entire experience was perfect. Atmosphere: If you can imagine a hipster Indian restaurant, this is it. There's outdoor seating, as well as indoor seating. The "namaste decor" is very unique and cool. There's live music at night and I believe a yoga studio upstairs. The service is a little slow, which I think is due to the "yoga hipster vibe"; the servers are great though. Parking is limited but they have complimentary valet. read more

Cosmic Café - Samosas - Vegetarian Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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Very bland. The only good thing was the soup. The hummus didn't even have garlic in it. The two entree plates were overpriced. I don't recommend coming here. The only thing is the nice relaxing music. I don't understand how this place has good reviews. There is no flavor in the food. No garlic at all?? No cumin?? There was no salt and pepper on our table either. Don't recommend. read more

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Noooooomm! This place is definitely a favorite. I live in Austin but come here almost every time I'm in Dallas. I'm a vegetarian so obviously there's a lot for me but my husband and uncle who are most definitively not vegetarian, love Cosmic Café as well. Behind the great food choices, the decor is definitely fun and different - lots of details. One complaint: they don't have coffee. There's chai which is caffeinated but I still like to have my coffee. read more

Cosmic Café - Veggie Quest (Quesadilla) - Vegetarian Near Me - Dallas, Texas

I was visiting Dallas, and my friends brought me here because I wanted to eat something that was vegetarian, and gluten-free. The food came out within minutes and they were nicely presented. The restaurant does not have a lot of parking spaces, so just be aware. Great hot tea too! read more

Cosmic Café - Vegetarian Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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I was really surprised when I arrived here. It looks like a temple from outside. I also liked their interior design/ambiance that gives you a spiritual vibe. They also have a Yoga/Meditation room on the second floor. I ordered take out. I didn't have to wait long to get my order. I had Taco Trinity and Tomato Dreams. They give tacos with black beans(not in the pic), rice, and salad. I loved those. Perfect amount of flavor with all the ingredients I love. I loved tomato soup too. Tangy with flavors of ginger, garlic, and basil. Just the way I love it. I love tomato soup and always have high expectations when I order it. Most places disappoint me but this one didn't. Other things on the menu look delicious too. Will visit again soon to try those. There are very few Vegetarian only restaurants in Dallas. So finding a good one like this is like finding a treasure for vegetarians. Definitely recommend to everyone to try some healthy vegetarian food. read more

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Very delicious vegetarian food! If you like Indian food, you should certainly give this place a try! We started with the hummus palette - highly recommend, as the hummus and nan were so good! We even got an extra side order of nan! I got the spinach enchiladas, and my friend got the taco trinity. Both came with rice, beans, and salad. I liked my enchiladas, but I think the tacos were a little better. Parking is a little cramped, and I would imagine it's hard to find a spot if you visit at peak times. Oak Lawn doesn't have great parking overall, so that's a bummer, but that shouldn't keep you from going to Cosmic Cafe! Staff members are wearing masks, and there is outdoor seating available. read more

Cosmic Café - Spinach Enchiladas & Taco Trinity - Vegetarian Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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I've been coming here for more than 20 years, since its Cosmic Cup days! I've seen it though a dozen paint jobs, some menu expansions, and assorted neighborhood changes. It's worth navigating the crappy parking situation for this vegetarian feast. I'm stuck in my ways and still love the hummus (smaller dish than in the past, it seems), with a plate of pillowy naan to accompany it, with the Dharma Bell for entree (stuffed bell pepper with rice, potato and spices blanketed with melted cheese). My dining companion always gets the Buddha's Delight plate, with curried veggies, dal (lentil soup), pappadam (crisp wafer type cracker) and samosa (fried dumpling/pocket). Service is warm but laid back. Come in, let your eyes wander over the murals and statuary, and enjoy the atmosphere along with the food! read more

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Unique looking place. You could admire different parts of the walls for hours. They offer Yoga here too which is super cool. I found the food to just be ok though. read more

We LOVED this place. Such a throwback to the 60's with all the ambiance, color and eclectic menu creations you might expect. We enjoyed the Buddha's Delight, Taco Trinity, Green Chow Mein, A Fold in Thyme. Wonderful flavors and textures especially in Buddha's, Tacos and Green Chow Mein. Not a huge amount of food but just right. As another Yelper said, if you want real Indian food, this isn't, but they do have nan, curries and samosa. Food arrives quickly once ordered by a very sweet wait staff. Atmosphere was very lively with people fully engaged in conversation. Maybe it was the soy or dairy chai, but lively just the same. Many other tea bags to choose from. Many desserts are dairy and with gluten - cheesecakes, other cakes - but it seems there are gluten free choices usually. I wish I lived nearby! read more

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Can't remember exactly what I had but I know that the hummus was really good and I got something with veggies and rice? My boyfriend had a quesadilla I think. Everything was read more

I am so confused. So, so confused. When searching for vegetarian restaurants in my area, I stumble across this place which seems to have decent ratings. It will catch your eye driving by the Oak Lawn area, with all it's eclectic colors and unique decor. Today I finally stopped in for lunch. First off, the parking situation here sucks. Prepare to get creative with parking and where you leave your car. As I walk in and through the painted door, I didn't have anyone really point me towards a menu or where to order. You will see a counter walking in, so I figured that's where I needed to order. Cool. Prepare to be a tad bit overwhelmed in colors, shelves, Hand of Hamsa decor, Sacred Om symbols, Buddha statues.....THERE IS A LOT GOING ON HERE. The young ladies who work here weren't too helpful either. The menu has some interesting things. Plenty of veggies. Curry. Basmati Rice. More veggies. I opted for the Portabella Trance (portabella mushrooms with nan) - which to my utter horror tasted like mushy/juicy dirt with cream cheese. I am a lover of mushrooms so I was excited for this. No flavor and just huge chunks of extremely over-powering mushrooms. Whatever chip they put on my lunch, I don't know what it was but it was salty and spicy and I never want to taste again. My smoothie was good though. Meh. On the plus side, the yoga studios upstairs are nice. I am told there is free yoga (just tips). So for the Yoga lovers, try it out. I was super excited for this place, and after my experience today I don't think I will be returning. I like my food seasoned well, is that a bad thing? read more

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Get 'Buddha's Delight'! I noticed that this seemed to be a favorite among the patrons that were placing their orders. You get a little bit of everything with this dish and all of it is good!! Also, the Samosas are bomb!! Mmmmm....now I want some... My husband ordered an entree from the specialty menu (board) which was a mint/pesto pasta thingy...it looked pretty, but the mint was way too overpowering and he actually ended up sending it back and ordering the Buddha's Delight (which he enjoyed). My oldest daughter got the "Tomato Dreams" soup and wasn't a fan, but she's super picky, so I tasted it to see if she was trippin...nah, it definitely wasn't good. I think the ginger killed it for me. So she ordered 2 samosas and had those as dinner. (Parent of the year, I know) All-in-all, it was an okay experience, but we probably won't go back. If you do venture out, I would highly recommend Buddha's Delight, I don't think you'll be disappointed with that dish. read more

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Ambiance and decorations are cool, and service was extremely nice and fast. Food however... was not that great. Had the Buddha's delight: samosa was kind of bland, definitely had way better ones at Indian restaurants. The tomato and squash soup tasted super watered down and bland. Each plate was around 9 dollars but portion size was tiny. The humus was ok, not the best, also tasted kind of dilute. Everything lacked flavor overall. The one good thing is the lemon blueberry vegan cake. read more

Cosmic Café - Buddha's delight - Vegetarian Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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The food is fresh and light tasting. I got the feeling from this Restuarant that you are eating to enjoy flavors and relax, to enjoy the experience of eating. We ordered the Herban Renewal & Pizza Mystica the vegetables were fresh and flavorful, while the nan was delicious. We loved the the hummingbird cake dessert. It tasted a bit like a frosted banana bread. The frosting was incredible, creamy, soft, cold - the perfect amount of sweet. The atmosphere is a major reason to eat here. The decorations are purposeful and dedicated to the theme of meditation. The amount of detail in every aspect of the Restuarant is incredible. This is a laid back place to eat, if you are stressed out and need to unwind during your lunch hour eat here! If you are planning to have a loud birthday party celebration or an angry cell phone call this is not the place for you. Everything was so calm and relaxing even the servers were soft spoken and efficient yet laid back. The Restuarant was busy but not over packed and there were seats available at any given time. Be aware the parking is complex as spaces are behind the Restuarant and can be narrow. read more

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Omg I love this place. Very cute eclectic atmosphere. The service was great. Small beer and wine menu but I need to cut back on drinks the hard stuff so no worries there! Apps came out quick. Must try the samosas they are perfect and the sauces are deadazz bomb. The hummus was interesting but good. Food was delicious and extremely large portions for me. I had the veggie tacos with rice and beans and friend had some eggplant dish that he loved. Needless to say I'm a lifelong patron moving forward. read more

Cosmic Café - The hummus and samosas. Delish! - Vegetarian Near Me - Dallas, Texas

First vegetarian restaurant I've been to and I'm impressed! I got A Fold in Thyme which was very tasty although the portion was a little small because I was still hungry after. My friend got spinach/garbanzo (special of the day) and yellow curry soup, both of which were also very tasty. The menu prices all add up to 9 or 18 interestingly, I'm not sure why. The decor and aesthetic is very unique. In this space, I feel creative and spiritual. Sometimes the decor can feel a bit much but it's also really interesting and different. If you go upstairs, there is a yoga studio (not sure if used anymore) and small small library, and you can see a small garden out in the back. I haven't seen a place quite like this. Parking is very difficult in the back unless you're an amazing driver. read more

I was actually on my way to get a nice juicy cheeseburger before deciding to try something new. I was really hankering for some beef. Surprisingly, this place satiated my appetite and cravings with something a bit healthier. Interesting atmosphere and ambience to this restaurant. Lots to see and some things feel kind of randomly placed (IE Dog statue). Service was on point and food was delivered relatively quick after ordering. As soon as I was seated, they were quick to bring me a cup of water prior to taking my order, which was nice. I ended up ordering the Buddha's Delight. - Buddha's Delight - A mix of curried vegetables of the day, dahl, samosa, pappadam, rice and naan. The curried vegetables were well seasoned and melded well with the rice. Samosa was a nice size/serving with loads of seasoned potatoes in it. The dahl and pappadam were good, but not amazing to me, nor was it bad. It was a nice small selection of various foods and I thoroughly enjoyed my meal. Glad I took the opportunity to try something new and would comment that it is a good place to try. NOTE: This place is vegetarian. I stopped here despite my craving for meat. Worth it. read more

Cosmic Café - Buddha's Delight - Vegetarian Near Me - Dallas, Texas

So good. Good vibes. Good people. Great vegetarian options. Self service tea that was also amazing. It is on a pretty busy street but there is parking in the back. Also the vibe is so chill you almost forget you're in the thick of the madness on the busy street. Everyone was accommodating. Did I mention self serve tea. I would recommend this is you like Indian or Mexican vegetarian food. You can't go wrong. If you don't believe me, just head over for a smell test. Thank me later. read more

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I am a vegetarian so naturally that's one of my favorite search terms when looking for a "new spot". This is how I found Cosmic Cafe, upon arriving you'll notice the establishment is about the size of a home and well decorated. It is inviting, cozy and host to a "feel good" atmosphere. I drive a tundra so one of the first issues was parking, the parking lot is very tight. However, since I don't frequent the place often there may be an alternate lot which can be used. I started with samosas which were awesome! My guest had the vegetarian burger and I had the vegetarian quesadilla. Both were good just relatively small portions. However, the prices are reasonable for location and theme. Upstairs has a meditation room which I thought was really neat, I wasn't able to explore it but maybe you'll do it if you end up going. All in all great, friendly establishment. The only reason I don't give it a higher rating is due to parking, normally I wouldn't do that but it has actually kept me from going back, so it is a factor. read more

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Cosmic Cafe feels like a genuinely old-school vegetarian restaurant of the sort you'd find in a northern California redwood forest. You won't find any fancy faux meats (no seitan in sight), and most dishes don't even have tofu but are veggie, grain, or legume based. The atmosphere is supremely hippie dippie, with a hodge-podge of vaguely "eastern" religious iconography (that somehow manages to seem quaint and cute rather than mildly offensive or appropriative). Across two visits I've tried a delicious mushroom sandwich and a really good green chow mein. My guy had the eggplant sandwich (which was decent but very spicy), and the lentil naan wrap. The dishes all have quirky or cute names. I also like their chai, which is self-serve and available in dairy or non-dairy versions. The portions are really reasonable: you'll eat until you're full without leftovers and without being overly stuffed. We've been too full to try dessert either time we've visited! Much of the menu contains dairy, but there are a lot of vegan options (and I suspect they could modify many of the dishes to be dairy-free). Service was good each time I visited. I didn't try parking in their teeny lot, but could easily find street parking a block or two away. Prices are decent, and I like supporting entirely meat-free establishments. This is a Dallas institution, and while you won't find food with the craveability of the faux meat dishes offered by a place like Spiral Diner, it's well worth a visit! read more

We absolutely love this place! We found it online as we are vegan. We enjoyed everything we ordered. The appetizer of the sampler was delicious. Our entree was out of this world and we loved the strawberry cake. We also love the way the place is uniquely decorated! read more

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I'm going to rate this 5-stars because the food and ambiance were both great! But if you're looking for Indian cuisine, THIS may not be the place for you. However, they offer a few dishes with an Indian flair, and as I mentioned above, you'll love the aesthetics and feel of the spot. Would I return? Sure. But not because I'm in search for one of my favorite cuisines, but for something different. read more

Imagine Haight-Ashbury in the 60s, add a vegan menu, and throw in some flower child friendliness. Quaint, quirky, very friendly staff, and excellent food. I brought my granddaughter here for dinner and while she wasn't thrilled that there was no meat on her dish, my order was delicious! I'll definitely be back, with my wife read more

Cosmic Café - Vegetarian Near Me - Dallas, Texas