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    DC Vegan

    4.3 (316 reviews)
    ModerateVegan, Vegetarian, Salad
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Chick'n Caesar Salad
    Leslie H.

    Why isn't this place packed every night?! I was lucky enough to sneak in before closing time on a recent trip to DC and was blown away by the service and quality of the food. The chicken Caesar salad was amazing--I would be happy to eat that on a regular basis. On my visit I learned that they sometimes shut down the kitchen early if business is slow, so you should call them to confirm that they are open if you're going close to closing time. Although I didn't partake of them, the desserts looked incredible. Another time, perhaps.

    Rumit P.

    "That's gonna be a no from me, dawg!" The service was very good, even though the faux chicken sandwich patty I ordered was small and didn't merit the $17 price tag. The fries for $2 were plentiful, but it didn't seem to balance out. Unseasoned, unsalted fries. I wish they put the ingredients of the chicken patty. I had no idea what I was biting into. It tasted weird and super dry. It also stunk like a gas leak inside. They kept having to tell customers it's the pizza place downstairs. It was also hot as heck inside. I figured their AC was busted but they actually only switched it on when more customers came in. I selected this restaurant since they participate in the InKind network but I don't intend to return.

    Jennifer N.

    This is one of the better vegan restaurants I've tried for American food! Everything they had emulated their meat cousin very well. From the cauliflower wings, chicken sandwich and meatball sub. Its very filling too, we had this for lunch and was too full to even eat dinner!

    Suri S.

    I was in Dupont yesterday, doing apartment hunting. As the day started to wind down, I walked across this beautiful little nook, with folks coming in at opening time for dinner. The staff were kind enough to accommodate me, despite not having a reservation. The seating inside was very clean and reminiscent of an Art Deco era or possibly having a Jazz club feel to it. As a former vegan for one year and growing up with vegetarian parents, I've tried a variety of plant-based foods - I was accompanied by my father on this dinner - we were certainly looking forward to critiquing this place. We ordered a few things off the menu: Bucatini and meatballs, Grilled vegetable bowl, Mocha with oat milk, NY style cheese cake and a chocolate mousse cake. Firstly, the pasta sauce was savory and delicious, very fresh tomatoes, noodles were thick and had the perfect bite, and the meatballs were moist and flavorful. Both the salad, which had come complementary, and the grilled vegetable bowl, were the perfect contrast to the hearty entree. The combination of the earthy eggplant and italian peppers, and the smooth and zesty house vinaigrette, felt like a symphony. It's what other salad places are trying so hard to be. The balance, healthiness and taste of these dishes were so satisfying. It's rare that I don't feel like adding anything more to a dish. The chef has certainly curated these meals to perfection. Moreover, the food came out almost instantaneously and the staff were experienced and attentive. Also, I like trying coffee and desserts, wherever I go. It gives me an equal playing field to compare places. I took these to go - the coffee was one of the best Mocha's I've had - the cakes were also very upscale - a great ending to an ever greater meal. Overall, we left the restaurant feeling rejuvenated and enjoyed the experience. Highly recommend this place to vegans and non-vegans alike, and can't wait to try DC Vegan again soon!

    Cold calamari, but pictures well
    Leah C.

    I will start by saying I am not vegan but have been to a good selection of vegan restaurants and this is by far the most mediocre. I ordered the calamari and the Buffalo cauliflower. Neither of these were even warm. Calamari was whatever and the cauliflower was fine but I like Buffalo sauce and that is really the only reason. At the table there was also a burrito and French toast, a bowl and pancakes. The burrito was a disaster that both people who ordered it struggled to eat as it immediately falls apart. The pancakes were the only thing that looked like maybe was tasty. Mind you all of this is way over priced like appetizers in the 20 dollar range. Service was also some of the worst, server was rude and irritated from the start and had to ask repeatedly for simple things like forks, and my coffee which took about 20 minutes for some reason. I will say the one vegan at the table does like this spot and comes kinda regularly.

    Wedding Soup and king trumpet "calamari"
    Cynthia Z.

    Absolutely loved the food here. Walked in on a chilly fall night and the atmosphere here was so cozy and welcoming. The mushroom calamari was light, crispy, perfectly seasoned and not greasy at all. The wedding soup had amazing depth and flavor and was full of fresh vegetables and herbs. So so so comforting. Blessed that such great place exists. Hope I can visit again soon! Service was prompt and attentive too.

    Chloe F.

    Pro-tip - get one of everything! The menu is pretty extensive and everything was so good! The cheeseboard was so fun, the artichoke sandwich was delicious, and even though I didn't save room for dessert, I'm glad I got it to go. It's pretty small inside, but wasn't too busy with an early reservation. Come hungry!

    King Trumpet Calamari
    Camsie M.

    Incredible vegan food tucked away upstairs in DuPont circle. The food is so good - and so many varieties. We loved the lasagne and the eggplant rolatini but honestly everything that came past us from the kitchen looked amazing. We treated ourselves to vegan cheesecake and unlike the normal dessert - weren't left with a sugar rush/crash. Service was lovely and friendly. The ambiance is sweet and I especially loved the cute antique looking china dishes.

    Side Salad
    Sonal G.

    Complete Vegan Place in DC. Ordered the Lasagna which came with side salad. The salad was yummy. Although the lasagna seemed very tangy due to the marinara sauce on top which didn't match my taste. It wasn't worth 32$. They had a small seating and reservation is required. Small restaurant which is pretty packed .

    King Trumpet Calamari
    Briana J.

    Any time I travel, scoping out the best food, particularly vegan, is on the priority list. I was craving vegan brunch and decided to stop in to DC Vegan as it was only about a 15 min. walk from my hotel. Staff - I was greeted immediately and sat promptly. The woman who waited on me throughout my dining experience was very pleasant. I overheard her greet everyone with "hey friend/s" which warmed my heart. Food - Let's start with the king trumpet calamari; it literally blew me away! I enjoyed this more than real calamari, which says a lot considering it's one of my favorite appetizers. The batter, the crunch, the marinara, the parm - 10s across the board. I also had the breakfast wrap which unfortunately, left more to desire. I enjoyed the breakfast potatoes that accompanied the dish but the wrap itself lacked flavor. I also really appreciated the standard offering of bottled sparkling or still water. All in all, I'd certainly return to try more menu items and at the absolute least, order more of that delicious king trumpet calamari!

    Enna J.

    Friendly service. Small, casual atmosphere. There's also a limited amount of to go vegan desserts and cheeses available for purchase. Overall the food was good, although inflated in price.

    Breakfast Wrap
    Joel H.

    My family and I were staying in DC right near DC Vegan. You better believe I made multiple visits there. We first visited during the late afternoon "brunch" menu time of day. My wife ordered a bowl with scrambled tofu, bacon, home fries, sausage and sauteed peppers and onions. The bowl comes with an aioli that my wife asked for without. We both felt this dish was a bit on the salty side. Perhaps the aioli cuts down on that? I ordered essentially the same thing as a burrito (Breakfast Wrap). It did not have bacon or sauteed veggies but everything else was the same. I preferred the bowl as the tortilla was gluten free. Different texture than I'm used to with my regular flour tortillas. I also ordered an appetizer of buffalo cauliflower (really good texture and flavor) and a mocha (excellent flavor). The next day I returned and ordered a pumpkin whoopie pie, latte and French Toast. The highlight of everything I tried, definitely the French toast. It features caramelized baked french toast with powdered sugar, whipped cream, seasonal fruit and maple syrup. The caramelized texture was great! The flavors meshed well and did not feel too terribly sweet. I loved having the freedom at DC Vegan to order anything on the menu without worrying about vegan substitutions. I wish I had more time because there was so much more I wanted to try. Definitely not cheap. Spent well over a hundred dollars during my two visits.

    Chick'n Caesar Salad
    Kristen N.

    The chick'n caesar salad was INCREDIBLE. I ordered via Uber Eats and it was one of the great "I can't believe this is vegan" moments. Wish I had been able to stop by the restaurant!

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    This was really good!! I had this place bookmarked since the previous time I visited DC. We had…read moreattended a hockey game and were starving afterwards. As we were walking back towards our hotel, we actually were passing here so I chose it for our din din spot. I thought for sure it was going to be packed but luckily it was not. I knew I wanted a burger but was struggling with choosing which one. Hubs knew he wanted the Cheesesteak and knew I wanted fries. I went with the Smokehouse burger. We grabbed a seat and did not wait long for our food to come out. I really enjoyed my burger and scarfed it down! I paid for sauces, which were tiny and super overpriced. Hubs enjoyed his cheesesteak but he prefers meat. I had a bite and thought it was really flavorful and very closely tasting like the real thing. I noticed later this is a chain, which is pretty cool. I think the prices were pretty steep so I might skip on the fries next time. The food could have been warmer as well. Definitely worth a visit and will most likely be back when in DC again.

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    4.5 *s About as…read moregood as traditional red sauce, elevated Southern Italian gets in the city. The service was amazing last night for my wife's birthday. As well, I wish I could remember the gentlemen's name, but he took care of us with great recommendations and patience while we were overly conversational! Excellent cocktails and a small-ish, but high quality wine list made the drinking aspect in this really ambient corner restaurant perfect for birthday vibes. Cannot say enough about the perfectly cooked pastas. but the veal Francaise was the real star! Chicken parm was very good but a little overhyped, though the red sauce on everything was AMAZING. Made the side pastas as good as the entrees. Our tomato salad dressing was so good that even the cucumbers (which I do not like) shines. The garlic bread was kicked up with the cheese sauce and the calamari shone bright with the addition of the aioli. Everything was top-notch. Good value for the amount of food we ordered and the desserts were fantastic - including the creme brulee on the house for here birthday. First class dining experience. Grazie mile!

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