Doing great business when plant-based is tough, but J. Selby's has it figured out! The number of dishes to choose from and the variety make me so happy! The problem is my belly isn't large enough for everything. French fries here are delicious with a nice flavor with some spices that remind me of Old Bay. Crisp and tasty! Salad is always helpful to balance the fried food intake and they're just as golden here as the fries. Good rich flavor for a Caesar dressing that doesn't make me miss anything from traditional versions. The walnut parm is a nice touch with extra nutrients. They have donuts here! Drool! Infamous cauli wings?! So happy they have them! They have cookies and wraps and burgers- all the standard fare that anyone can enjoy. I like this place for exactly that reason. I was more in the mood for a bowl- and it was fresh and healthy and happy for my soul. Other choices like noodle stir fry and mozzarella sticks- again just making a diverse and enticing menu! Take me back or just get me more takeout! Yum!! read more

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With not a lot of vegan restaurants in Minnesota I am SO happy this spot is here. I've gotten a few different meals but my favorite is the burger. It's on a super cute street and we went for a little walk after dinner. Parking was easy. The service was incredible. I love it here !! read more

This is THE vegan restaurant. I can't even begin to describe how good the food is. Even meat-loving skeptics (aka me before I first had their cauliflower wings) can find something to fall in love with. But seriously. The cauliflower wings are life changing. They're listed as an appetizer, but they can be a whole meal on their own. Perfectly crispy, and if you were blindfolded you'd never know you were eating a veggie. The sweet chili wings are a perfect balance of sweet and spicy. Oh, and did I mention that the prices are super affordable? Giant plate of wings -- $11. Crispy "chicken" sandwich with a heaping side -- $14. It seriously doesn't get better than this. read more

J. Selby's - Crispy "chicken" sandwich with a side of baked beans. - Vegan Near Me - St Paul, Minnesota

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I've been coming here for years. the food is amazing, I love the atmosphere and even tipping from third party apps. 1. came in for a $17 dollar burger, I have no problem spending $30 on a burger & fries here any day of the week. 2. they're low on sides, I ask if I can have fried cauliflower as a side with an up-charge or Mac and cheese as a side with an up-charge considering they don't have fries and I don't like any of the other sides. 3. completely un-accommodating. it's 6:00pm, I've been waiting all day for this meal. Seriously was my favorite vegan restauran. now I have to go spend $30 on a crisp & green salad because they hurt my feelings no being able to work with me. I told my friend's I was going here only to be met with disappointment. where is the accommodation? can I have no side for $3 off? why was he unwilling to work with me? all I wanted was fries with my burger. I'm certain they will not miss my business but I'm definitely ranting about it on IG. ig: gorgeous.adera ill tell you all about how I cried in the car and will never return. read more

OMG. The food was amazing. The space was so cute, and the staff were very sweet, and helpful! We had 1,000 questions and the person at the register was so sweet to answer them all. I had the fried "chicken" sandwich, and I would have thought was real chicken. Go hungry because the portions are huge. The dairy free shakes are so good. read more

J. Selby's - Wings - Breaded Cauliflower - Vegan Near Me - St Paul, Minnesota

I went to J. Selby's on a Wednesday evening with a friend. Neither of us drove here but I noticed that there was a small amount of surrounding street parking. The restaurant itself is airy and clean. The walls are painted with light colors making the environment feel fresh. Upon entering the restaurant you immediately order at the front counter. We decided to split the cauliflower wings and got all the sauces on the side, I ordered the Athena salad, and my friend ordered the fried rice. There was lots of seating available and we chose to sit at a booth after ordering. After receiving our food I chose to try the cauliflower wings first. These were probably the best cauliflower wings I have ever had. They were juicy and not too fried. All the sauces were really nice to dip the wings in. My Athena salad looked nice but lacked flavor and freshness. The tofu was dry and the lettuce was void of color. My friend seemed to enjoy the fried rice but again was a bit bland. Overall, J. Selby's was nice but I am not dying to go back. read more

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Anxious to take my granddaughter out, drive from a western suburb of MPLS . Got to the door and a sign said closed until 3 for maintenance. I had called 2 days earlier to ask if I needed reservations if I was coming in Tuesday for lunch. Not a single mention that they weren't going to be open. read more

Finally made it to this place. Been in my list of " want to go to's "! It was pretty nice. The atmosphere was inviting. The order options are QR code at the tables or with a person at the counter. They have a pretty big choice of entrees, and appetizers. I had the community bowl. Nice flavoring for a rice bowl. The sweet potatoes added a nice touch to the entree. I would return. Oh! For those who are unaware it is one of the places with the service charge for the wellness of all employees so do NOT be too shocked by the 15% increase on the bill. They do have a very nice sign that is posted by the register at the counter and it does specify it on the website as well. The only thing I would say is a bit like WTH is that when ordering online, it has this option that says you will be charges a temporary hold with a open tab. So if a person is NOT ok with that I would say order with the person otherwise I would return. Great food. Great service. Great signage again so a person is NOT surprised and the parking can be a bit hectic because of the location but get some great walking exercise for before or after dinner getting from and to car. read more

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Literally amazing vegan plant based food! It was quick, many options, nice customer service and tip is included when you check out which is a more equitable way to pay employees. It has a nice vibe as well! Top 5 cauliflower wings I've ever had. The prices are high but expected for the quality of the place. I am super picky with vegan milkshakes but this one was super yummy!!! The bathroom was also clean. 10/10! read more

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Lost a Star from me J. Selby's, yes you did. Gotta admit, the last time I visited I was very disappointed. My Friend and I each ordered the Reuben with a side of Potatoes Salad, as it was a 'special' and as an appetizer we got the Mozzarella Sticks. We were excited, we have been here before each together, and separately many times. I personally love the Crunchwrap, and the Dirty Secret; she however doesn't have a favorite. She is a Vegan, and mentioned that this place has a few great plates, but as a Vegan place overall, all of their options should be 'bomb.com'. I am a creature of habit, so I usually get what I like. This time when I saw the Reuben, I remembered my love of them when I wasn't a Pescatarian. I also remembered my friend getting a really good Vegan Reuben in Chicago at the 'Chicago Diner', so I thought I'd try it. That was a HUGE mistake. The bread wasn't toasted, the 'meat' wasn't hot, or even warm. It was cold. The potato salad wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything 'special' either. The mozzarella sticks were fine the 1st bites in because the cheeze was so melted, however, after the cheeze cooled down it 'set' and tasted clearly like fake cheeze. After that experience, I felt as though this is why people who do eat Meat, think Vegan food is gross. Which was unfortunate, because normally places that makes meals like this don't have the specialty of making Vegan food on their side. I know I will return again, but I know I won't get anything else, then what I already know to be good. Very frustrating when this place should be great at everything they make, and not like all the other typical restaurants. Ones that only have a few good options. Please do better for Vegans, Vegetarians, Pescatarian, and all food lovers really. read more

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Awesome place beyond words . Been here four times over the past two months. Really like the ambience and plant based meat menu options . Parking is hard so I have to park a few blocks down the road. Also this pm r closes at 8 pm read more

J. Selby's - Dirty secret - Vegan Near Me - St Paul, Minnesota

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They barely serve vegetables and feature animal food replacements. This is vegan eating at its worst.

Travelled by train from Milwaukee. Saw that it got good reviews on Yelp & took the streetcar there. It was thoroughly enjoyable & delicious. I had the gyro & my wife had a bowl. Appealing layout with cooking & serving happening in front of your eyes. Easy to get extra sauce & a server saw we were taking chili home in a dumb carton & brought over a perfect small cardboard cup with a top. Would be there often if we lived closer. read more

What a fun place! My partner and I stopped in as this place has been on our to-visit list for a little bit now and we loved the experience. Ordering is cafeteria style where you read a handheld menu and order up front before sitting down and the food is brought to you. Service was friendly and food came out quite fast. The highlight for us was the salted caramel and peanut butter shake - so amazingly delicious with just the right amount of salt to counteract the sweet. We also ordered the buffalo chicken wrap (excellent - we took half home and it reheated well too!), the animal style fries (definitely would get again, very similar to an in and out fry basket but even better) and a side of chili (this was the low point for us - almost no broth in our bowl which made it difficult to eat and a bit of an unpleasant texture but the flavor was still good). The prices were a little higher than we normally would like but it makes sense given the more exclusive ingredients and home cooking. We will definitely visit again, it was surprisingly quiet and empty when we visited and had a great view out to the street from the barstool style table we sat at. Hope they continue to get more business, a great local place! read more

Cauliflower wings are amazing, we had the sweet chili wings and they were crispy and full of flavor! Mozzarella sticks so cheesy and gooey, the cheese was the perfect consistency when melted! Dirty Secret burger was another favorite J Selby's version of the Big Mac you would never guess all the ingredients are vegan! Full of flavor and great texture. The potato burger was the other item ordered just like a "fish" filet so delicious and the texture of the hash brown along with the sauce made this item delicious. read more

J. Selby's - Yum - Vegan Near Me - St Paul, Minnesota

As a vegetarian, I am always curious when there is a strictly vegetarian or vegan restaurant. I went here on a Saturday afternoon around 1pm with my mom. She isn't a vegetarian but isn't afraid to eat plant based when with me. We found a parking spot close by and walked inside. You can seat yourself and you place your oder at the counter. I had a hard time deciding what to order. We ended up splitting their burger special which had marinara sauce and pepper jack cheese on it. It came with fries too. I like that the burger was not soy based. There are plenty of options on the menu and a true vegetarian's dream! Our food came out fairly quickly and it was delicious. It was very flavorful and I enjoyed every bite. Overall, I love the mission of this place. They serve plenty of vegan baked goods for dessert too. Even if you aren't a vegetarian, it's worth checking out for a delicious meal! read more

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Their crunch wrap supreme was FIRE! Grilled seriously to perfection if I had to say what I didn't care for was the vegan cheese (texture issue ) but other then I highly recommend this spot it seem to be in a popular atmosphere with great food selections and fresh lemonade which you can't go wrong. read more

J. Selby's - Curbside Togo - Vegan Near Me - St Paul, Minnesota

I'm so happy this 100% vegan restraunt is still around! I know it's not cheap to make vegan food, but I do wish it was a bit more affordable. Service is pretty quick. I wish the atmosphere was a little more cozy but that is a personal preference. read more

Veg me now baby Going green ain't all that bad Where is my Prius? So I am by no means a full-blown vegan, but I am trying to cut down on my meat consumption. Better for you and better for the planet. Seems like a no brainer, right? Been here twice now. Had the Biscuits and Gravy and the Breakfast Hash. Meatless never tasted so good, but it is...well...meatless. Not sure I can ever get to the point of being totally meat free, but I am dabbling here and there now. If you get the Breakfast Hash, be warned that it is spicy! The menu don't lie about that. They have six draft beers on tap and several wines to wash down your plant based meal. I have just had an Arnold Palmer both times that I have been here. Total was 12 bucks today, which I would consider pretty reasonable. read more

J. Selby's - Vegan Biscuits and Gravy - Vegan Near Me - St Paul, Minnesota

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Soooooooo amazing and phenomenal. One of my favorite vegan places EVER. 10 hundred BILLION stars!!!

This review is long overdue. I had several amazing meals at J. Selby's while visiting Minnesota pre pandemic. The cauliflower wings are the best I've had thus far. read more

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I was craving wings this morning (I don't know why I woke up and wanted cauliflower wings, but I don't ask many questions), so ended up getting J. Selby's Buffalo Wings and I was not disappointed. The sauce is on the side so the wings are not soggy by the time you get to eat them, and I got some vegan ranch on the side too! The sauce is perfectly made, has a bit of a kick but still the tangy goodness you want from Buffalo sauce. The wings are perfectly made, crispy but still soft on the inside, and they aren't overcooked either. Will definitely be eating again, and I hope to try some of the other sauces too :) read more

J. Selby's - Buffalo Cauliflower Wings - Vegan Near Me - St Paul, Minnesota

This place is so cute and modern! It was hard to find a seat it was so busy! I constantly aspire to find new, cool ways to cut meat out of my diet, so this was exciting!! The animal fries were amazing!!!!! We ordered two wraps (Mel's ranch wrap and buffalo chicken wrap) that were both just okay. The mashed potatoes aren't something I would order again, but they had an interesting flavor. I will be returning to try more from the menu soon! read more

J. Selby's - Animal fries - Vegan Near Me - St Paul, Minnesota

Wow! Being skeptical of the menu (I don't have any dietary requirements or restrictions), I was a bit overwhelmed when choosing my food. I ordered the wings (cauliflower) in sweet chili sauce, fried mushrooms and the buffalo chickin' wrap. Everything was phenomenal and I will definitely be returning to try out other items on the menu. I highly recommend this spot, and for those like me who are concerned about street parking; everything was wide and clear at 11:30AM and even if you have to walk, I am positive it is worth the hike. They also offer a variety of beer/wine/THC beverages if you're into that. The ambiance was a bit noisy but comfortable. You order at the counter and they bring your beverages/food to your table. The service was excellent, but don't expect to be "served" as in a traditional restaurant. It's the best of both worlds. Nobody hassling you to get out and just enough interaction to make your visit worthwhile. Does anyone have any recommendations for other things to try here? read more

Ok, I'm not even a vegetarian and I am now craving this food every day. My mom is a vegetarian so I am always trying to find good food for when we go out. This place was perfection. So many delicious options on the menu, I had a hard time choosing. My mom got the gyro and I got the crunch wrap. Plus drinks because they have alcohol y'all. My crunch wrap so damn good. You would have no idea it was vegetarian. My mom's gyro was huge and she finished the whole thing because she couldn't stop. She was so happy and excited to have options that weren't just a black bean burger or salad! I can't wait to come back because I have to try the burger and the wings. I have heard nothing but great things about this place and now I see why! read more

Dope - lil pricey but not bad for vegan food. great place to take a date show them your soft tofu side. Below is a picture of my mother and I out for some great food. read more

J. Selby's - Vegan Near Me - St Paul, Minnesota

J. Selby's is a bustling, durable and all-vegan restaurant in an old building in one of the loveliest, most historic neighborhoods in the United States (Cathedral Hill in St. Paul). It makes much of its own stuff and is junk food-focused without being gross. The mozzarella sticks ($9) have great flavor but I didn't care for the gooey texture of the cheese. The egg & cheeze bagel sandwich ($9) is available only on Sunday (why?) and comes together well. I wasn't blown away by it, and wish they used a better bagel, but I liked the baked tofu patty and the delicious homemade bacon (which I first thought was from Herbivorous Butcher). The Nashville hot chick'n sandwich ($15) has nice bread and tastes good overall, but the chick'n felt rubbery and fell flat in flavor. I do think they make their own chick'n, which is awesome, but it needs better breading. The Philly ($13) tastes good. I loved the bread and the homemade seitan. It won't blow you away, but it's well-done. There's frequently a line to order on the weekends, but the service is otherwise fast and friendly. They also have beer and solid house-made desserts. J. Selby's is a winner on a whole. read more

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Confessions: I was prepared to walk in this restaurant and not like anything. Honestly, when so many people rave about one place I am usually disappointed when it doesn't live up to the hype. J. Selby's did NOT disappoint. I broke my fast by coming here so I was prepared to eat everything on their menu. I started out with the Dirty Secret burger, since I used to love Big Macs and would have something easy to compare. McDonald's better watch out, because J. Selby's has found the exact formula, including the secret sauce and ...made it VEGAN!! I was actually able to only finish half my burger due to the layers of bread and vegan patty. In addition, I was very curious about the dessert options. So to satisfy this curiosity, I ordered the carrot cake. Jeezus!! This was a serious mic drop. I actually think a tear fell from my eyes to know that I was eating something so delicious without the guilt. I have since dubbed J. Selby's as my new favorite restaurant in the Twin Cities. I am here to confront anyone that says otherwise!! I am so excited to try other items on the menu. This restaurant is the true meaning of life. read more

I love J. Selby's!!! This restaurant is one of the best hidden gems in the Summit-University area. ALL-PLANT-BASED menu with so much variety!!! I have been coming here exclusively for the Crunchwrap for the past year or so, and it has been my absolute favorite item on the menu. That soy chorizo just touched my heart in ways that nothing else could. This week, I stopped in and ordered my usual Crunchwrap, and was so disappointed to take a bite and find out that THE SOY CHORIZO WAS GONE!!! BLASPHEMY!!!!!!! They've updated the menu, and the soy chorizo has just... disappeared. My heart is very sad. But, J. Selby's still holds a special place in my soy-chorizoless heart. It truly is a very welcoming space where all people can enjoy sustainable, thoughtful, plant-based meals. The Community Bowl is a pay-what-you-can option, allowing everyone to have access to a delicious plant-based meal without worrying about the cost! There are also Community Bowl tokens at the front register that have already been "paid-forward," which can be redeemed for a free bowl. Lots of love for J. Selby's. Just bring that soy chorizo back, please. :-) read more

J. Selby's - Crunchwrap + Tater tots - Vegan Near Me - St Paul, Minnesota

Holy smokes!! Phenomenal vegan food!! Absolutely loved going to brunch and not having to study a menu just to eat vegan!!

I've been to J. Selby's a few times and every time it's been packed. I think this place is a little overhyped but it is tasty for being all vegan. I'm pretty impressed by their selection and their creativity. I would give it a 3.5/5 if I could but I'll round up to 4. Food thoughts: The tacos and buffalo wings are a must try. I didn't enjoy the ice cream as much though, too many chocolate chips inside that weren't adding much. Soups are hit or miss there. Banana bread is very tasty. Burger was not the best but still tolerable. read more

J. Selby's - Fries are okay here. Tacos were yummy, my friend's burger was not the best but I'll give it a 3.5/5 overall. - Vegan Near Me - St Paul, Minnesota

What a great find, thanks Yelp! Hard to find good vegan food outside of Oregon, or at least I thought it was. Stumbling upon J. Selby's was a real treat and this is now my favorite spot to eat in MSP. Check out the menu, they offer some incredible items. I have tried the buffalo wings, macaroni and cheese, hamburger and the tacos. I have enjoyed each item equally and look forward to expanding my experience here as well. The staff is pretty damn good as well, friendly genuine offering a critique on the menu items that is honest and informative. I'll be back! read more

This was one of our first vegan/plant-based restaurants experiences, and they did not disappoint. We will absolutely be back. The oyster mushroom wings were incredible. read more

J. Selby's - Vegan Near Me - St Paul, Minnesota

We walked in, grabbed a menu and took awhile to figure out what to order before stepping up to the counter. I say this because in hindsight, you really can't go wrong here. Everything looks amazing here. The beer battered sweet chili cauliflower 'wings' we ordered were so good! I ended up getting the "House-made bean burger, featuring fonio, harissa & beets, topped with charred poblanos, harissa mayo, lettuce, tomato, and onion", which was one of the best black bean burgers I've ever had. And my wife got the crunchwrap which was also very good. They also have a good rotating selection of beers. Definitely coming back! read more

J. Selby's - Spicy Black bean burger and Crunchwrap with chips & salsa - Vegan Near Me - St Paul, Minnesota

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I love when the amount of food you order doesn't differ whether you ordering to go or dining in. Hubby and I order to go for a picnic and, as you can see from the pictures, the portions were generous. I had the gyro and the flavor was spot on. I wondered if I'd miss a little of the classic gyro flavor since they use a green goddess sauce rather then Tzatziki. That was definitely not the case. It had all the classic tastes I was looking for. Mitch had the dirty secret and he loved it. We had actually eaten here on our last visit to St Paul & completely forgot about it. But it was great then too! Glad we stopped again. read more

J. Selby's - The gyro - Vegan Near Me - St Paul, Minnesota

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Flew in from CA looking for a vegetarian friendly place to eat. A friend recommended this place and I was grateful they did! I had the Crunchwrap with home style potato and bean soup with a local beer. The Crunchwrap was fresh! No wilted lettuce or sogginess. The soup is straight up nostalgic of home in the Midwest around fall time. Flavors were on point. The beer was great too, from a local microbrewery (first in the area owned by women). All in all, I was VERY happy with meal today. read more

J. Selby's - Crunchwrap, home style potato and bean soup, beer from local microbrewery. - Vegan Near Me - St Paul, Minnesota

I was eating vegetarian for the month of March and it seemed like the perfect time to try J Selby. If you come around lunch time on the weekend there will be a long line to the door. Just FYI they only serve brunch on Sundays ( I came on a Saturday and it was so disappointing). I ordered an impossible burger and my sister ordered the infamous Crunchwrap. Everything is vegan including the sides. My burger was good, and the Crunchwrap was huge. We both enjoyed our meal and I really liked the potato salad I had as a side. It's hard to believe everything is vegan. Honestly nothing was screaming -You need to come back for this- and prices were a bit high. Since I'm not a vegan/vegetarian it's not necessarily worth it to me, but it was still good and I am interested in trying out their breakfast menu. read more

J. Selby's - Potato Salad - Vegan Near Me - St Paul, Minnesota

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Best options for vegan food in a wonderful casual atmosphere. All the staff are super friendly and helpful!-Great service!

I got a recommendation to eat here from a meat-loving man who said that the wings are to-die for so I had to come. I came to this restaurant with two vegans and a fellow meat-eater and we were all impressed with the menu. Casual vibe- no need to dress up. I ordered the J Lucy with side of tots and it was a pleasant surprise. I've had a number of veggie burgers but this one was impressively textures as meat- a few more solid chunks to remind me that it was not but the cheese oozing from the middle helped me forget. The tots were ordinary but done crispy. I got to try the spicy peanut stir fry which had a slightly odd taste from whatever the base of the sauce was. It also left me wanting more mushrooms but overall good Asian dish. The star of our meal was the mac and cheeze- creamy texture and full-coverage sauce. The portion is generous and can fill up a full-grown man! For dessert, the matcha vanilla ice cream is done right with a frozen yogurt consistency and some vanilla cookies broken up into it. The pecan pie bar is also good although I think we picked up a slightly stale one and it was tough to chew. There was also a chocolate cookie (can't remember exactly what kind it was) that was amazing and I'd get again!! Parking was simple when we visited on a weeknight with free street parking. Great place to visit to eat your heart out and not feel too guilty! Good variety of menu and execution of meal!! read more

J. Selby's - J Lucy with tots - Vegan Near Me - St Paul, Minnesota

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Nacho Average Monday goes vegan! There were a lot of good things about these nachos, and we certainly ate them all. But call me old fashioned, I just like cheeese. There were ample toppings! You got plenty of guac and a good amount for your money. Also I LOVE LOVE soy chorizo! And the black bean pico. If you're vegan/vegetarian these nachos are the ultimate. I'm excited to go back and try more of their meatless options. Reminds me of Veggie Grill! read more

J. Selby's - Nachos! - Vegan Near Me - St Paul, Minnesota