I had heard of Fresca for years, and would drive past their chicks dig vegetarians sign at least once a month, before finally going in to see what all the hype was about. My expectations were surpassed, they make incredible food here! The pita that my burger came on was freshly made and so delicious, the balance of flavors in the burger was perfect and the potato salad is the best that I've ever had in a restaurant (sorry my mom makes really good potato salad). If you're looking for good vegetarian fare, look no further! read more

Fresca On Addison - Lentil burger and potato salad - Pizza Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Wonderful. The prototypical veggie cafe, close to a very cool neighborhood. The pizza and wraps are scrumptious, and the sodas and cookies divine. People all healthy looking and nice, a great place to have lunch. read more

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Get the broccolini sandwich with a side of brussels sprouts and be full and happy. This place is a great little local vegetarian/vegan restaurant. Pizzas, sandwiches and other surprisingly filling items make up most of the menu. Service can be a little slow so plan accordingly when there for a weekday lunch or some such thing. read more

Fresca On Addison - Broccolini and white bean pita sandwich - Pizza Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Absolutely delicious food, everything we ate-from the tacos, falafel, to the side were amazing. Staff was terrific and very friendly. Will definitely return, a hidden gem! read more

Makes you feel great while tasting good and pick up was super fast. They bring you out your order and the staff is very friendly. I got the white bean burger (amazing), the potato salad (potatoes could've been softer), and orzo salad (good flavor). Not a bad price either! Thanks and will be returning. read more

Fresca On Addison - White Bean Burger - Pizza Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I'm not a vegetarian, so I am NOT this place's target audience. If you are a meat eater, you may find that the menu selections aren't all that appetizing for you. I was searching for the least objectionable choice (probably much like vegetarians do at non-vegetarian spots). I ordered the veggie plate. Although nicely presented, it looked a bit sparse. It was actually quite filling. Everything was also very fresh. They have brick oven and make their own pita bread there so I was expecting something special. It wasn't. It wasn't "bad" just not what you'd expect from fresh baked in a brick oven. The atmosphere looks like they were going for a shabby chic ambiance, but it doesn't really live up to that. It's very casual and has a dressed down feel. Service is friendly, self-service, and on the slow side. Fresca isn't bad. It's just not my cup of tea. I think there are lots of people who will find it hits the spot for them. I prefer a bit more in the service and ambiance department; however, the food is fresh, pretty, and tasty. read more

I visited here about a month ago, but it feels like it was just yesterday! I took my vegetarian friend here, I knew there are a variety of vegetarian/vegan only restaurants here in Richmond, but I heard the most positive things from this place, so I knew I had to give it a try. I ordered the Spicy Sausage sandwich; it came with two large half pita pockets filled with grilled veggies, spicy vegan sausage, melty mozzarella cheese, and brown mustard. That first bite was like heaven. As you finish the sandwich, it starts to get heavy on the mustard, so I would order it again but ask them to go easy on the mustard. It was very filling and worth the $9.50, and since I got full, I took the other half home. You also get to choose a side with the sandwich, and I chose the Brussels sprouts, which were also amazing. I splurged a little and also ordered a chocolate chip cookie, I believe these were vegan, but I can't remember. The cookie was very moist, soft, and chewy. I wanted to eat it all after my lunch, but since I was full, I also saved this. On top of the amazingly crafted, super delicious veggie foods, the staff is incredibly friendly and super helpful. The woman who took my order was very enthusiastic to answer any questions I had about the food. Definitely a little treasure here in the Fan. Omnivores like me who love to venture out and try new vegetarian dishes will adore this place. I can't wait to go back and try one of their pizzas! read more

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Great chorizo pizza and tasty avocado, seitan asada, and chorizo tacos! Appreciated their social distance practices too; it was very obvious that keeping employees and customers safe was important to them. Would love to go back and try their other foods. read more

Fresca is my go to lunch place when I am in Richmond. My all time favorite is the lentil burger. Nowhere else I have ever been has made a lentil burger that even comes close to the the flavor and texture of this one. The best part about eating here is that you don't feel heavy and weighed down after you finish. read more

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Excellent vegan chicken salad. Wonderful soup , salads and sandwiches that can be made gluten free with the wrap option for 1 dollar extra. The grape leaves are oven heated not microwave. The food here is delicious. I eat here often. It's fresh, healthy and fast. read more

Got the white bean burger and butternut squash curried soup. Both were absolutely delicious! The restaurant is closed for dine-in right now, but it was really easy to order online through their website, and my food was ready in in 10 minutes. Would definitely recommend to check this place out whether you're vegan/vegetarian or not! read more

My friend took me here since she knew I was vegetarian. I was so happy to see everything on the menu was something I could eat! This was the first time I've ever been to all-vegetarian restaurant. The staff was really nice and helpful. No one seemed miserable, which is always a plus. I got the spicy "sausage" sandwich. It wasn't overly spicy (which I liked), but there was way more vegetables than sausage pieces. The vegetables were still really good, but more sausage would have been better. If I order this again I would opt for light on the mustard. As I got to the bottom of my pita, I was overwhelmed with the taste of it. I got Greek orzo as my side and it was light and fresh. Overall, I really enjoyed my food. It seems a bit pricy but I wasn't even able to finish my food. Would definitely come back! read more

Fresca On Addison - Spicy sausage sandwich with Greek orzo side. - Pizza Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I dined here in December and the restaurant was hot like a sauna. I'm in winter clothes so I don't need that much heat inside. The bathroom was worse with the space heater. You order at the register, get your own water and silverware, bus your own table, so I'm not sure what the tip line is for? The white bean burger was served with a delicious curry mayo. The kale salad was just a tad heavy on the garlic, but still really good. read more

3.5 Note: This review focuses on Fresca On Addison's tacos. Out of the three tacos I ordered, the flavors on the BBQ taco (not listed on the online menu) were the best. It was my first time ever eating seitan, and the texture of it kind of threw me off, but the pineapple slaw more than made up for it. My favorite taco however was the light and fresh avocado taco. The curry veg taco was also good, but the vegetables were a lot crunchier than I expected, so they didn't really go well with the softness of the corn tortilla. Although I enjoyed my three tacos, I wouldn't get them again because they weren't amazing nor were they filling. With tax, I paid around $10.00 for three small tacos, and I'd be fine with that if I were full after my meal, but I wasn't-they were more like snacks than a real meal. However, with that being said, I'd still like to come back to Fresca on Addison to try their vegan pizza. read more

Fresca On Addison - Curry veg, avocado, and BBQ taco - Pizza Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

In town for a weekend looking for lunch. Reviews led us here not far from museums. Very friendly staff who recommended "get one of each". Husband got the falafel and orzo side salad and I got the white bean and pumpkin burger with pineapple slaw. Everything was made fresh to order with a smile. read more

This place is stellar!!!! Had the pizza and a bunch of other things, all outstanding. The girl behind the counter said, my pizza was the 1st one she ever made. Being from NY, I expected a weak pizza. It was seriously one of the best vegan pizzas I've ever had. read more

Amazing Food! Great customer service. The only thing I wish was different would be the dining room. It feels very cluttered.

Where do I even begin? I've been trying to change my diet to a more healthy lifestyle. It has been really difficult to find places that make vegan and gluten free that I actually like. THIS PLACE IS AMAZING. Black bean burger is on point. And yummy curried butternut squash soup w toasted almond slivers.... brick oven pizzas... here's the thing though: the owner is like a good friend from the moment you meet her. My first time here, I felt like I was having lunch at a friend's house. I'm writing this on my 2nd time here. I have a feeling I'll be coming back a lot... read more

Fresca On Addison - Pizza Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

got the pesto pizza and mushroom pizza... been waiting to find good vegan pizza. PHENOMENAL

Excellent butternut squash soup and vegan desserts. Service is friendly and fast. We also ordered the veggie tray with hummus and another great tasting dipping sauce. Highly recommended. read more

Fresca might be my favorite restaurant in Richmond now! Their food tastes so fresh and yummy that my non vegan husband and in laws want to eat there all the time!! Score!! I love their avocado tacos and make sure you get their hummus and veggies plate! I would eat there everyday if I could!! read more

SO SO good! Vegan, vegetarian, omnivore, doesn't matter - the food here is incredible. The burgers in particular are my go to - they're so different than any other veggie burger I've had before, yet so satisfying somehow. I could eat them every day. That said, some minor issues are: super strange hours that make it hard to plan a visit, somewhat slow service, and you'll probably feel out of place if you don't have dreadlocks or at least 15 tattoos. read more

I am new vegan and I'm truly in love with this place. The food was delicious and the service was superb! My friend and I tried Fresca together and we are blown away. Thank you for providing such great service and most importantly great tasting vegan food. read more

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Soooo good! Had pizza (chorizo and kale) Greek salad and lentil soup. Each was fantastic. Our friends had mushroom pizza and the falafel platter - not a crumb remains. Great service and prices. Definitely recommend. read more

We are from out of town and enjoyed our lunch visit and all the options for vegans! We were last here with a group of four in April 2019 and lucky the weather was nice to eat outside on Wed April 27, 2020. read more

Based on other reviews, I tried the chicken salad sandwich. I liked it a lot. The fresh pita from the pizza oven made it extra special. I'd definitely order this sandwich again. One friend had a pizza on wheat crust, which she loved. My husband had a bean burger and wouldn't return based on his experience (he isn't a vegetarian). On a 2nd visit, I tried 3 different tacos. They were a bit lacking in flavor and contained a lot of cabbage. The staff was friendly and allowed me to work for about an hour after my meal using their WiFi. Street parking was easy to find and free during both of my visits. I'm glad this healthy option is available in Richmond. read more

The outside of the restaurant says vegetarian but it is 100% vegan. The staff was friendly and energetic, immediately smiling and telling me the popular menu items when I came in. The service was fast, the food was delicious, and the portions were big! The mix and match tacos on the menu are wonderful. They also make vegan desserts in house (the baklava is incredible). I wish I were staying in Richmond longer so I could go again! read more

Vegan tacos. Enough said. This cozy restaurant is a little gem near the museum district. The small staff are always friendly and everything is homemade to order. If you're vegan or vegetarian, this is a go-to place for you. read more

I hate to give out one star reviews but my meal here was horrendous. We were excited to try this place after arriving for a quick family visit from Florida. Sadly, they were out of their vegan bbq well before closing ... so I ordered the tempe tacos. The staff made them wrong twice and then, I had to eat the finished product which was a huge pile of thick stringy slaw saturated in vinegar. While there were a few, small pieces of tasteless Tempe on top, the tacos really should have been called "vinegar slaw" tacos. It was the worst vegan meal I've ever paid for. My vegan daughters were not fans of the flavorless cheese on their vegan pizzas. I would gladly give them my wife's outstanding cashew cheese recipe. We did try several other vegan restaurants in Richmond (Carytown), and were very happy with them. read more

This is the best place to eat in all of Virginia!!! If you are looking to eat healthy and tasty this is the spot! Prices are unbeatable! read more

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Great food! Get the lentil burger on pita bread and the butternut squash soup. Both were full of flavor and they heat the pita so the bread is soft and warm but the rest of the sandwich is normal temperature. Seating outside if you bring Fido. Highly recommend when in Richmond! Open up one in the DC area! Note they are only open until 4pm and they are closed on Sundays. read more

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Wow - not sure what I was expecting, but this place wildly exceeded expectations. I got the mushroom pizza and it's seriously the best vegan pizza I've ever had. Everything was delicious and handmade. I also got hummus (incredible) and baklava. I wish I had room to eat more! So sad I don't live here, because I would love to come back again and again. Also want to give a shout-out to the amazing people who waited on us, didn't rush us out at closing, and gave thoughtful recommendations. read more

Im sooooo impressed with Fresca! Ive passed this place countless times on my way to Lamplighter... and truthfully, the meatless food at Fresca is wayyy BETTER than that of Lamplighter. So flavorful and delicious! And they've got illy coffee!!! As a first timer, I asked what was most popular on the menu. Currently: the burgers. I am also eliminating gluten from my diet due to a possible sensitivity, but they were quite accommodating and happy to do so. I ordered the Black Bean burger (with gf wrap) and roasted brussels on the side. It was AMAZING, and again sooo flavorful. I cant wait to go back and try more! This will be my new lunch spot, over Lamplighter, for sure!! read more

Very tasty. White bean on pita (homemade) was great. Soup was good too. Very happy to have found this restaurant here in Richmond. Must try their cupcakes...fabulous!!! read more

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It's possible that I'm biased because I'm not vegetarian, but that doesn't mean I don't know a good thing. This isn't that. Both things that I tried last night were a disappointment, and the prices were even more disappointing. The service is very friendly, but the seat yourself, get your own silverware, clean up your table, clean your plates in the trash, sort the dirty dish aspect of the place doesn't justify the high food prices. (Neither does the food). My sushi wrap had the flavors I was expecting EXCEPT no rice??? I highly anticipated some room temperature rice to really bind this whole thing together but instead it was just vegetables. Average flavor, but man was I bored after just a few bites. The accompanying potato salad wasn't cooked so each bite had a starchy crunch. To make it worse, the sauce was nearly vacant so it tasted mostly of raw potatoes. As I ate, the 3 orders served around me were incorrect. Each person looking noticeably disappointed that they had to get all their own utensils and sauces, and each looking upset that their orders came out wrong one after another. Chalk it up to a bad night maybe, but for a place that's been open this long I likely won't return. read more

Fresca is a small, cozy, yummy restaurant that is ready to serve up yummy veg-head friendly food. The location is small, so not great for large parties. There is a small patio with outside seating. Their menu has sandwiches, pizzas and entrees. It is made to order so you will have to wait a little bit for your food. But it is worth the wait. Vegetarians, carnivores and vegans will delight in their selection. It's simple, good food, made from real ingredients. You'll leave feeling full and satisfied. I highly recommend their hummus with veggies and pita (made in house!) The hummus is very garlicky but I love that. I also have had the pear and arugula sandwich more then once and I love it! They have a great selection of sides, I have had the apple/fennel salad, brussels sprouts and potato salad! I LOVED the brussels sprouts. Yummy, roasted and crisp on the edges. My one warning is their store door. It is a heavy door the swings closed quickly. I got my heel caught and it hurt. A lot. Especially with the little ones- beware! Overall- really great little spot for sandwiches, pizza and more! The real ingredients and pleasant staff make this place worth a visit. read more

After hearing so much buzz about this place, I was really excited to check it out. I felt like the meal I had was good, but not what I was expecting given the reputation this place already had. I got the Greek salad pizza (on whole wheat, yay!) and my boyfriend got the egg salad with potato salad, and the curried butternut squash soup with coconut. My pizza was okay. I'm surprised at reading so many comments about the crust being hard, because mine was quite soft. A little too clearly made on a pita for me. I felt like it lacked crunch. The spicy sauce, cheese and olives were good, but the thinly sliced lettuce was a little weird. It got a bit soggy on the pizza so I think it didn't quite add the dimension they were hoping for. I did like that the pizza felt light and not so terrible for me as a regular pie, though. My boyfriend loved his egg salad, but wasn't a fan of the potato salad. It tasted like it had spicy mustard in it, which wasn't his thing. Similarly, the soup had good flavor, but it was really, really thin. It tasted more like a sauce then a soup. In all, we felt like it was a good option to mix up our weeknight dinner routine, but not as stellar as we'd hoped for. read more

OMG! I love this place SOOO much. It's the one place I miss in Richmond, VA and there's surprisingly nothing in NYC that is quite like it. My favorite is the broccolini sandwich w/ the white bean spread on the whole wheat pita. Coming in close second is the sushi sandwich (this sandwich is so unique and surprisingly taste just like sushi in a non-weird way). Their potato salad and cole slaw are also quite delicious on the side making it the perfect lunch (or dinner actually). I never had their pizza but my friend did and LOVED it. Everything is vegetarian and/or vegan and mostly healthy!! read more

This is by far my favorite place to chomp on a good vegetarian meal! I once took one of my most carnivorous friends here and he ordered the chorizo, pepper and onion pita (not knowing it was vegetarian chorizo). He LOVED it and had no clue it was not real chorizo until I told him after our meal! My two favorite items I've gotten here are the kale and pinenut pizza (so freaking good!) and the egg salad pita. They also have really great vegan cupcakes that don't make you miss the real thing! Definitely recommend for vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike! read more

Sitting on the toilet while writing this review... Ok I ate the greek salad pizza. It was tasty, but within an hour I was trapped as a slave to my porcelain god! The vegan girl that took my order was a little rude. I simply asked her which pizza should I choose, the egg pizza or the greek. She looked at me with disgust and said, "I am vegan." I told her I guess that I will have the Greek then... I think she poisoned me. I can't get off the toilet. If you value customer service and your anus, don't eat here. If you are looking for tasty vegetarian dishes ask for it served vegan. You might make her happy and she won't poison you. read more