When my Dad & I pulled up, we were a bit skeptical because it's attached to a gas station. Don't let that deter you. Once you walk in you forget what the outside looks like. It's homey, clean, the staff is super friendly & welcoming and the food was SO good!!! I'm a vegetarian - my Dad eats meat and we were both impressed. I can't wait to go back! read more

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

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Had the chicken pesto pasta and chickpea fritters. Both the food and the service were excellent!

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

Eliza’s Vegan Cafe - Fresh juice from the kiddie snack pack. - Vegan Near Me - Florence, South Carolina

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

Eliza’s Vegan Cafe - The sample platter (minus the spring roll that I already ate) and the mac and cheese. - Vegan Near Me - Florence, South Carolina

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

Eliza’s Vegan Cafe - Vegan Near Me - Florence, South Carolina

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

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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

Eliza’s Vegan Cafe - Sign inside with life lesson. - Vegan Near Me - Florence, South Carolina

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

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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

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This place is EVERYTHING. We ordered the beef stir fry with rice, meatloaf, cheeseburger, lasagna, kids chicken nuggets, papaya juice, strawberry banana juice. Everything was absolutely delicious. We went 2 days in a row. read more

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

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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

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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

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Eliza's is an oasis in the vegan desert. Food is 100% vegan. Owner has followed a dream and what a gift it is to all vegans in South Carolina and for those who travel here. Eliza Jenkins granddaughter carries on the simple legacy of eating that which grows from the earth. This is our lunch stop coming home from Mrytle Beach. A treasure. read more

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

Eliza’s Vegan Cafe - Mediterranean burger - Vegan Near Me - Florence, South Carolina

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

Eliza’s Vegan Cafe - Sample platter - Vegan Near Me - Florence, South Carolina

Great service and food. My first time at a vegan restaurant and it did not disappoint. Had the chicken wrap and the kale salad. Both were delicious and large portions. Will be back when I am in town. read more

Super friendly atmosphere and delicious vegan food! Information available about ethical vegan lifestyle, which is great for people considering a change. Loved it here! read more

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

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Yes, Please! This wonderful spot calls on a tradition of black, female chefs. The food is varied and uniformly delicious. read more

Eliza’s Vegan Cafe - Pea fritter salad - yummy! - Vegan Near Me - Florence, South Carolina

Whoa! Wait!! Brakes screeching...Vegan what?!?! In South Carolina! Right off of the highway. I'm there! This is my second gas station restuarant experience this year... Once inside, its clean and welcoming. You are greeted when you come in. There is a roomy seating area with vegan and healthy living quotes on the walls. They have gluten free options, so I tried the BBQ chicken appetizer and a burger. I got the bacon cheese burger. The burger has a nice texture and is smoky in flavor. It is made from pea proein. The pickle, cheese, sauce and bacon were the cherry on top. They also have chicken nuggets, chick pea fritters, sweet potato fries, salads and quite a few sides which are gluten free. The drinks all looked good, but I walked away with strawberry basil and peach. The strawberry basil is crisp and refreshing. Fresh strawberry pieces, a hint of lime and fresh basil complete the package. The peach was more of smoothie . Tasty, but I am now a fan of the strawberry basil. They've also have lemonade, watermelon. blueberry, peaches and cream-yummy, all fresh and made ftom real fruit. Ok, so I'll be back! Quite the pleasant surprise! read more

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

Eliza’s Vegan Cafe - a sign on the side of the building - Vegan Near Me - Florence, South Carolina

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This place was a welcome stop during our road trip. They serve really delicious homemade vegan food with warm hospitality. Everything is reasonably priced. Service was fast, too. I'm glad we found this gem. If you're traveling along I-95, it's well with a stop. read more

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

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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

Eliza’s Vegan Cafe - Lasagna and Henry's pita - Vegan Near Me - Florence, South Carolina

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

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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

Eliza’s Vegan Cafe - Inside - Vegan Near Me - Florence, South Carolina

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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

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We were on our return road trip on October and I wanted some clean veg food ! I had seen the billboard before but missed the stop - well we stopped in and greeted by the lively owner and her chef- super nice people. The food was so good - my husband eats meat but he adored the veg burger and I had the vegan ribs and they were tasty too ! It's right off the guest and I highly recommend stopping in for a tasty healthy and reasonably priced break from road food !! (We never eat fast food and often go out of the way - Eliza's was so easy to get to we'll be back !) read more

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

Eliza’s Vegan Cafe - Beef skewer appetizer - Vegan Near Me - Florence, South Carolina

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Amazing vegan food. I really love this place. I hope to visit whenever I'm in the area.

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

Eliza’s Vegan Cafe - Vegan Near Me - Florence, South Carolina

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The food is fabulous and the service is wonderful. They are very welcoming and accommodating.

Amazing food and such nice ladies! make sure to stop and try the food! well worth your time and so tasty! read more

So many exciting vegetarian choices at this little cafe. Tons of good meat substitutes and some good home style cooking. I enjoyed my faux chicken sandwich and fried okra. I will definitely be back on my next trip into town. read more

Eliza’s Vegan Cafe - Entry - Vegan Near Me - Florence, South Carolina

Like most reviewers have said, it is great to have a vegan option in the road, especially in the South. And the owner and staff are proud of their place, for sure! They were all friendly from the second we walked in the door. Pros: many options, relaxed and friendly atmosphere, right off the highway, the juices (especially the juices, which were so delicious and our favorite thing!) Cons: lots of fried food, at least what we ordered (Thai dumplings were fried and not a lot of filling, Chickpea wrap which had a fried log of chickpeas (more like a falafel), and a "beef" stir fry that was pretty heavy on the oil). To be honest, our stomachs felt anywhere from a little off to way off, but that's probably because we don't eat many fried or oil-heavy foods. I can see the potential in what was being served, but unfortunately can't recommend to my friends, unlike I thought I would, due to the uneasy "too much fried" feeling it left us with. I appreciate the "healthfulness" this place promotes, and it is healthier than other fast food places, but, to me, it's not quite there. read more

We dropped in upon our travel back to the DMV. Staff was super friendly and engaging and the food was outstanding. This cafe will forever be our go-to spot when traveling I - 95 S. I enjoyed the sample platter, which was artfully prepared with joy and love as well as flavorful and uniquely devine! I even had some leftovers to spare, which I enjoyed later at home. Thank you all for an invaluable experience! Until we meet again! read more

My fried "chicken" wrap was delicious and large ! My partner had the Ron's Hero and he couldn't eat it all . Looked like real cheese was on it , but it was vegan . 5 stars for food . Limited drink selection , and you might have to wait while they cook it , but worth it ! read more

I'm so glad I stopped!! I had a little bit of everything. The Lorraine burger was amazing. The burger was a soft and crispy handmade patty, which was perfect with the grilled onions/peppers and melted Gouda. My husband even liked it. I also tried the Bbq drumstick, which had a 'Bone' in it. Very tasty and amazing texture! The tropical coconut and the mango smoothies were also very fresh with pulp which I like. The kale salad is refreshing and quite large. I will be back! read more