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We were so happy to find this great healthy lunch option on our way up 95. I had the kale salad, my husband had the pesto pasta and my daughter had the kiddie snack pack with chickpea fritters and corn on the cob. All were amazing. My daughter liked the green sauce that came with her fritters so much that she drank it. The snack pack came with fresh juice and a deck of cards. That's what I call a happy meal!
Despite only one person working, the place was incredibly clean, the food was made fast, and the employee was so kind and helpful! Everything was so tasty and the taste and texture of the drumsticks were spot on. And, every vegan knows the struggle to find good mac and cheese but this one did not disappoint! It was so creamy. Eliza's deserves way more love!
We did a road trip from Florida to Virginia Beach and on the way home my husband insisted on stopping at Elizas to order food . Now, my son is fully vegan, the rest of the family is not. The food that we did get was good. I honestly dont remember what my son ordered but hubby got the "chikun" drumsticks. It was ok. The flavor was mostly on the sauce making the inside "meat" kinda bland in my opinion but the vegan loved it and we would totally take a detour to stop ahain for him. Located next to the gas station convenience store.
My partner Kiki and I stopped in while traveling, and we're so glad we did. We managed to sneak in an order right before closing, and not only was the food absolutely incredible, but getting to chat with the owner was such a highlight of our trip. She's genuinely one of the kindest people we've met. Her passion for what she does is infectious, and it really shows in every bite. We're both vegan, and it's always such a joy to find a 100% vegan spot that's run by someone who truly cares. The food was phenomenal. We got the Spicy Colossal Chicken Sandwich (no joke, that thing is huge and insanely good), the Classic Chicken Sandwich with fries, the Danny's Cheesesteak, and the Mac and Cheese, which was out of this world. I love a good mock chicken sandwich and cheesesteak and these both delivered! We're already talking about coming back next time we're in town. Thank you for such a wonderful meal and even better conversation. -- Cody & Kiki
Put stopped to get gasoline and got a sandwich here. Mushroom Melt! Super big and enough for two. Ask them to cut it in half whether you share or not. Bread super soft & yummy. The veggies all cooked right for each. The "cheese" was AWESOME! Would stop again!
We were on a road trip and decided to find a new vegan spot. After searching the area we settled in this one. Being on the road trip honestly we could've gone to m others. However, we chose Eliza's because of the rave reviews, the portion sizes in the photos, and the home southern style cooking. I am so happy that we did so. Deciding to dine in we took a break from the road and of course, if you know me, we ordered almost one of everything. Everything was fantastic. This is definitely a local hotspot as I witnessed myself the many people coming and going. We were the only guests that actually sat in and ate, but they had food service coming continuously to pick up food orders and they had the local community coming in and out, picking up their orders as well. I love this place because not only did they have Southern style vegan options but they had a lot of soy free options which is what I have been into. This restaurant is attached to a gas station and there is not a restroom in the restaurant. If you have to use the restroom the gas station seems to not have a problem with it. Speaking on that I'll continue to say that the surrounding area is not a traditional restaurant plaza or even a huge hotspot. It is actually a gas station stop so one would could pass by if not paying attention. It's not super sketchy, but it is not what you would expect. It's a little offputting, but we didn't come there for the surrounding area. We went for the food. Sat down got our food, gassed up and left. I actually wondered how this place could still be open when we pulled into the parking lot give that almost missed it and had to double back. Definitely has to do with the food quality and noticeable customer employee relationship / interaction. They were efficient, remembered all of their usual guests by face or name and pumped the orders out. We ordered wings and fries, okra, two sample platters, string beans, corn, fritters, mac & cheese, and the Philly cheesesteak. The Philly cheese steak was one of our absolute favorites! If I'm passing through, I definitely stop again! This place was a hit and I can see why they are still open and thriving.
Can Heaven actually be on earth? I didn't think that was possible until I ate at Eliza's Vegan Cafe. Traveling home from Georgia, we stumbled upon this place. I don't get hopeful to find vegan food on road trips because most of the time, it simply does not exist. But after a Yelp search, we found this spot. And baby...I wanted to CRY the food was so mouth watering! I am not going to explain ONE THING I ate. I want you to experience it for yourself (OK, I will say the Colossal Chik'n sandwich is divine and whatever you do, get the vegan cheesecake--oh my, my, my). Be sure to come back to THIS POST and like it--because you WILL BE BACK!
The most delicious food ever!! It was so hard to decide what to get. The chicken sandwich was amazing. I tasted my son's kids meal cheeseburger and that was also so good! It was so good it had to be house-made (not frozen). The sides were got were coleslaw, mac n cheese, fries, and sweet potato fries. The mac n cheese was so good. I wish I'd gotten an extra one to go! The inside of the cafe is booths. It was very clean. I wish they had fountain drinks or cups of water. Most vegans aren't thrilled about all the single use plastic including the ethics of bottled water. There is no bathroom inside the restaurant, you have to go next door to the gas station. Otherwise it was a wonderful stop on our journey and I will make a stop here every time I drive down through Florence. Skip the nasty fast food and hit up Eliza's next time you're in Florence!
We were traveling on the national boycott day and got lucky to find this local, woman owned small business (and vegan too) and were delighted to spend our money here instead of a big box chain. It was Excellent! Very friendly staff despite them being bombed with orders! Let me preface by saying that if you are looking for whole food plant based or healthy vegan food. You will find some options but the highlight here is the vegan chicken! Splurge on something fried for a treat! We decided to do that and we were not disappointed. The spicy chicken is made with what appears to be a house made chicken patty, which is no thin patty! It is thick, coated in a flavorful breading and served on a large bread roll with lettuce pickles and a spicy sauce. Unfortunately they had run out of chick pea fritters so I had to adjust my choice to another sandwich and chose the classic chicken sandwich. The chicken on this sandwich is a typical vegan chicken patty (round with classic breading) and served with lettuce, onion, pickles and mayo. It was delicious. Next time we find ourselves in Florence we will return! I look forward to trying the kale slaw.
Not sure how long this restaurant has been open but just discovered it, next door to Shell station off W Lucas St. We arrived 30 minutes before close but they still had most items except Pattie. I heard the fryer fire up and was worried but those were put to rest w first bite. The sauces paired so well w sampler especially the red one, spicy/sweet. There were a lot of great vegan options I want to try in the near future. This healthy option is probably my new favorite in Flo.
Yes, Please! This wonderful spot calls on a tradition of black, female chefs. The food is varied and uniformly delicious.
1 month ago
The staff was incredibly friendly and the food was absolutely delicious. When we entered the establishment that has ample parking around the restaurant the staff greeted us with such kindness. The seating areas were incredibly clean. The food was so delicious I highly recommend this location if you're looking for a vegan restaurant. read more
4 months ago
Shoutout to Eliza and congrats to her 2026 New York Knicks! The Rib Sandwich is iconic, as is the juicy TRIPLE cheezeburger with orange sauce. read more
4 months ago
10 months ago
We were so happy to find this great healthy lunch option on our way up 95. I had the kale salad, my husband had the pesto pasta and my daughter had the kiddie snack pack with chickpea fritters and corn on the cob. All were amazing. My daughter liked the green sauce that came with her fritters so much that she drank it. The snack pack came with fresh juice and a deck of cards. That's what I call a happy meal! read more
1 year ago
Despite only one person working, the place was incredibly clean, the food was made fast, and the employee was so kind and helpful! Everything was so tasty and the taste and texture of the drumsticks were spot on. And, every vegan knows the struggle to find good mac and cheese but this one did not disappoint! It was so creamy. Eliza's deserves way more love! read more
We did a road trip from Florida to Virginia Beach and on the way home my husband insisted on stopping at Elizas to order food . Now, my son is fully vegan, the rest of the family is not. The food that we did get was good. I honestly dont remember what my son ordered but hubby got the "chikun" drumsticks. It was ok. The flavor was mostly on the sauce making the inside "meat" kinda bland in my opinion but the vegan loved it and we would totally take a detour to stop ahain for him. Located next to the gas station convenience store. read more
1 year ago
My partner Kiki and I stopped in while traveling, and we're so glad we did. We managed to sneak in an order right before closing, and not only was the food absolutely incredible, but getting to chat with the owner was such a highlight of our trip. She's genuinely one of the kindest people we've met. Her passion for what she does is infectious, and it really shows in every bite. We're both vegan, and it's always such a joy to find a 100% vegan spot that's run by someone who truly cares. The food was phenomenal. We got the Spicy Colossal Chicken Sandwich (no joke, that thing is huge and insanely good), the Classic Chicken Sandwich with fries, the Danny's Cheesesteak, and the Mac and Cheese, which was out of this world. I love a good mock chicken sandwich and cheesesteak and these both delivered! We're already talking about coming back next time we're in town. Thank you for such a wonderful meal and even better conversation. -- Cody & Kiki read more
2 years ago
Put stopped to get gasoline and got a sandwich here. Mushroom Melt! Super big and enough for two. Ask them to cut it in half whether you share or not. Bread super soft & yummy. The veggies all cooked right for each. The "cheese" was AWESOME! Would stop again! read more
5 months ago
5 months ago
We were on a road trip and decided to find a new vegan spot. After searching the area we settled in this one. Being on the road trip honestly we could've gone to m others. However, we chose Eliza's because of the rave reviews, the portion sizes in the photos, and the home southern style cooking. I am so happy that we did so. Deciding to dine in we took a break from the road and of course, if you know me, we ordered almost one of everything. Everything was fantastic. This is definitely a local hotspot as I witnessed myself the many people coming and going. We were the only guests that actually sat in and ate, but they had food service coming continuously to pick up food orders and they had the local community coming in and out, picking up their orders as well. I love this place because not only did they have Southern style vegan options but they had a lot of soy free options which is what I have been into. This restaurant is attached to a gas station and there is not a restroom in the restaurant. If you have to use the restroom the gas station seems to not have a problem with it. Speaking on that I'll continue to say that the surrounding area is not a traditional restaurant plaza or even a huge hotspot. It is actually a gas station stop so one would could pass by if not paying attention. It's not super sketchy, but it is not what you would expect. It's a little offputting, but we didn't come there for the surrounding area. We went for the food. Sat down got our food, gassed up and left. I actually wondered how this place could still be open when we pulled into the parking lot give that almost missed it and had to double back. Definitely has to do with the food quality and noticeable customer employee relationship / interaction. They were efficient, remembered all of their usual guests by face or name and pumped the orders out. We ordered wings and fries, okra, two sample platters, string beans, corn, fritters, mac & cheese, and the Philly cheesesteak. The Philly cheese steak was one of our absolute favorites! If I'm passing through, I definitely stop again! This place was a hit and I can see why they are still open and thriving. read more
2 years ago
Can Heaven actually be on earth? I didn't think that was possible until I ate at Eliza's Vegan Cafe. Traveling home from Georgia, we stumbled upon this place. I don't get hopeful to find vegan food on road trips because most of the time, it simply does not exist. But after a Yelp search, we found this spot. And baby...I wanted to CRY the food was so mouth watering! I am not going to explain ONE THING I ate. I want you to experience it for yourself (OK, I will say the Colossal Chik'n sandwich is divine and whatever you do, get the vegan cheesecake--oh my, my, my). Be sure to come back to THIS POST and like it--because you WILL BE BACK! read more
2 years ago
Owner is very accommodating , friendly service , GREAT HEALTHY VEGAN FOOD . We need a locale in Sumter SC , but the drive to FLORENCE-ELIZA's is worth it! Thank You all for all you do, May your business continue to FLOURISH!! read more
The most delicious food ever!! It was so hard to decide what to get. The chicken sandwich was amazing. I tasted my son's kids meal cheeseburger and that was also so good! It was so good it had to be house-made (not frozen). The sides were got were coleslaw, mac n cheese, fries, and sweet potato fries. The mac n cheese was so good. I wish I'd gotten an extra one to go! The inside of the cafe is booths. It was very clean. I wish they had fountain drinks or cups of water. Most vegans aren't thrilled about all the single use plastic including the ethics of bottled water. There is no bathroom inside the restaurant, you have to go next door to the gas station. Otherwise it was a wonderful stop on our journey and I will make a stop here every time I drive down through Florence. Skip the nasty fast food and hit up Eliza's next time you're in Florence! read more
2 years ago
We were traveling on the national boycott day and got lucky to find this local, woman owned small business (and vegan too) and were delighted to spend our money here instead of a big box chain. It was Excellent! Very friendly staff despite them being bombed with orders! Let me preface by saying that if you are looking for whole food plant based or healthy vegan food. You will find some options but the highlight here is the vegan chicken! Splurge on something fried for a treat! We decided to do that and we were not disappointed. The spicy chicken is made with what appears to be a house made chicken patty, which is no thin patty! It is thick, coated in a flavorful breading and served on a large bread roll with lettuce pickles and a spicy sauce. Unfortunately they had run out of chick pea fritters so I had to adjust my choice to another sandwich and chose the classic chicken sandwich. The chicken on this sandwich is a typical vegan chicken patty (round with classic breading) and served with lettuce, onion, pickles and mayo. It was delicious. Next time we find ourselves in Florence we will return! I look forward to trying the kale slaw. read more
4 years ago
Not sure how long this restaurant has been open but just discovered it, next door to Shell station off W Lucas St. We arrived 30 minutes before close but they still had most items except Pattie. I heard the fryer fire up and was worried but those were put to rest w first bite. The sauces paired so well w sampler especially the red one, spicy/sweet. There were a lot of great vegan options I want to try in the near future. This healthy option is probably my new favorite in Flo. read more
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3 years ago
Yes, Please! This wonderful spot calls on a tradition of black, female chefs. The food is varied and uniformly delicious. read more
2 years ago
I stopped in to get lunch and I ordered the Mediterranean burger. It was beyond my expectations. It was so delicious and it was the best veggie burger I have ever had. The owner Markesha was super nice and even gave me some Mac and cheese to try. That was so good too! I definitely will stop in again when I'm traveling. read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
Stopped at Eliza's Vegan Cafe for lunch after seeing raving reviews on a vegan FB group. It is worth the hype. The food was DELICIOUS!! Even my dad who is a carnivore couldn't get enough of it. The Jim Davis burger is humongous...can feed 3-4 people lol. We also had the kale salad, Mac n cheese, Philly cheesesteak, sampler plate. All great. It's right off 95 so very convenient location. We can't wait to stop there again on our way back home!!! read more
2 years ago
Let me start off by saying, this place is an absolute blessing! I was driving down the highway and saw this billboard advertising a Vegan Cafe, but there was a black woman on the logo! I said hold upppppp! Do they have soul food for vegans?!?! Chileeee! I drove my butt there so quickly! When I walked in, I was greeted by THE MOST PLEASANT STAFF EVER!!! I ordered the fish sandwich! OMGGG! You wanna talk about flavorful!!!! The best tartar sauce ever! The Mac and cheese was seasoned very well! Fried okra comes with some kind of sauce that NEEDS TO BE BOTTLED AND SOLD! I also got the raspberry beverage and a strawberry basil juice! Listen, these people are not playing around with food options for vegans! Anything you can think of...they sell!!!! I was so grateful about such wonderful options that I wanted to tip extra...but guess what...THEY DONT ALLOW TIPPING! This family just wanted to created healthy food options for their community! I was WOWED! I purchased a Stanley cup with their logo on it. They filled it with ice. Yall!!!! I drove from SC to ATL in the heat, left the cup out, and the next day the ice STILL had not melted! What!?! Everything in this restaurant is of utmost quality! Please stop and pay them a visit! And yes my greedy butt will be taking the drive from Raleigh just to eat here again! Thanks for the wonderful encounter and great food!!! read more
1 year ago
I saw the billboard driving on the highway for a vegan restaurant-always up for a fresh vegetable while road-tripping-I thought I'd give it a try. The staff are wonderful, the menu is varied with options both with and without soy products. My sample came with 3 sauces-the staff made sure to explain which sauces pair best with which items and to nipple the hot chili last because she's spicy...and it was but it was a nice gentle heat perfect for the dumplings. This precious little vegan gem sitting off the side of the highway sharing space with a Shell gas station is a must visit for any vegan/vegetarian and even for meat eaters who should enjoy a vegetable here and there-me included. I loved just sitting and listening to the jazz/soul/r&b playlist and nibbling on my faux chicken drumstick. 5 stars-y'all earned it! Food for the soul! And for the record-I made sure to stop on my way back north for drumsticks to go.... read more
4 years ago
Awesome vegan food in a road side restaurant attached to a gas station! For real! Stop here for a quick bite. It definitely has the roadside diner vibe. The extensive menu includes hot and cold sandwiches, salads, sides and pressed juices. The service was amazing. The owner operator was very welcoming. Definitely add this to your road-trip list for the best off the highway eateries! read more
2 years ago
Excellent vegan food and kind friendly service. The oyster mushrooms were perfectly fried and were a generous portion. Easily accessible from the highway. Will definitely be back! read more
4 years ago
The food was delish, the staff & owners were kind and it was PERFECT for a road trip pit stop. I am currently dairy free (due to a milk allergy while breastfeeding) and oh how I miss cheese! We just spent the week in Charleston and many restaurants were NOT willing to accommodate a dairy-free lifestyle. Eating at Eliza's was healthy and most importantly, we did not have to sacrifice texture or taste. Highly recommend!! If you have never tried vegan food, give this a try and you will not be disappointed. This was the best restaurant during our entire vacation. (Yes, better than anything I had in Charleston!) Our Order: * Chicken nuggets-- pretty tasty. Sauce tasted similar to Chick-fil-A's. Yum for the kids. * Double Cheeseburger-- husband loved it * Lorraine Burger--sooooo good. I loved it. The "cheese" was melty and not slimy. Patty was crispy and flavorful * Green beans--crispy and not greasy * Pineapple juice--100% pure deliciousness * Cheesecake read more
Right of 95! An absolute gem! Plenty of menu choices for everyone in the group and plenty of comfy booth seating for everyone as well. Staff and Owner greeted us with boisterous "hello and welcome!". Fresh cold pressed juices and lemonades. We had a hard time deciding from all the delicious looking items but settled on the mushroom melt and the chickpea fritters. Both amazing and filling. We also loved the vibe of the place and there was smooth jazz and R&B playing overhead. Healthy road food is hard to find in this format and with so many choices. Get after it!! read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
The friendliest folks ever making great food! It was such a treat to have an entirely plant based experience for foods that I haven't had in such a long time. I will try to visit every time I end up traveling 95. read more
3 years ago
We were surprised when we saw a billboard for a vegan restaurant in Florence, so we decided to stop for lunch to check it out. The detour was well worth it! They have a large menu and the food was amazing! We stopped in again a few days later on our way back through the area. Highly recommend for all vegans taking a road trip on I-95 to stop in and support this amazing cafe! read more
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Does Eliza's Vegan Cafe use separate cookware for their vegan dishes?
All the dishes are vegan! But, if she uses separate for each item I don't know. She will be happy to answer that question-just call or stop by.
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