I got the Thai Bowl yesterday, and as usual it hit the spot. The peanut sauce is delicious. Perfectly cooked veggies and the cilantro-lime slaw on top is to die for. The upstairs is so cute! Laughing Planet is my go-to for a balanced meal (which can be hard to come by at casual dining..) I felt both satiated and like I did something good for my health after eating my Thai Bowl. (FYI Laughing Planet if you ever read this I miss the Spanky Bowl!!!!) read more

Love the atmosphere and decor. Comfortable seating as well. Guacamole and chips were surprisingly good. However the bbq chicken quesadilla was very tangy. Side of veggies was great but only a few tablespoons for the order. Staff is nice read more

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Love this place when I want a healthy meal! They're also have very fast service. They have such great variety and I love how they post the calories. I got their special and it didn't disappoint. read more

Laughing Planet - Santa Fe bowl - Vegan Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Found Laughing Planet one night after a local event that was by UNR as online said it was open late - woot woot!! Found parking on nearby Tenth & Virginia went inside but it looked like they were closing for the night, totallyyy bummed we started to head out. An employee popped out from the back asked if we were ready to order, so to our surprise and delight we were happy to realize they were still open and confirmed by them - we asked if we get a moment to look over the menu. We looked over the menu, grabbed a table and decided on the Korean BBQ Beef Bowl plus an order of chips with side of guacamole and for drinks Kombucha and Lemonade. Staff was friendly, helpful but unfortunately as we sat and sat wondering where are order of chips with guacamole wandered off in the completely empty restaurant - they had just forgotten that we had even ordered drinks or chips & guac...hence my minus 2 stars. The Korean BBQ Beef Bowl fixed our hunger pangs being deLISH, healthy and we would eat it again should we pop into Laughing Planet for a late-night healthy food option. read more

Laughing Planet - Current view - Vegan Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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It's no laughing matter that we all need more plant friendly options to save our planet and our health, and Laughing Planet delivers that on many accounts. We ordered online for pickup which was super easy and convenient. The website allows you to fully customize your order too without needing to ask at the cashier, especially if there is a line. Our dinner consisted of the Sumac Salad ($11.50) w/o feta, and was a delicious blend of kale, spinach, crispy chickpeas, green applies, quinoa, raisins, and olives. The vinaigrette they used was very refreshing and I'd definitely order this again. We also had their Black bean Hummus ($5.50) which was a good, carby side, and their Tempeh Royale ($9.75) which was a solid burrito that can easily be shared with someone. The salad was my favorite but everything was good overall. read more

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Great and quick service! The quesadillas and Korean bbq bowl is my favorite. But the best part is you gotta try the green sauce and habanero sauce! Layout is great, has an upstairs area with plenty of seating and very clean. read more

I love the laid-back vibe and casual bar seating almost as much as their decor. My most recent visit was with my cousin from out of town and her children and of course myself and my children; we had a party of 7. The kids were impressed with their chicken quesadillas and beans. My cousin and I ordered two chicken bowls, and my kids ordered two orders of their salsa and queso with chips and bean and cheese burritos. Some time had lapsed since my last visit there, but my tasebuds were overwhelmed with all of the fresh flavors in our bowls. We ordered cookies for the kids to eat on the way back to my car. If you're looking for a local spot for lunch in Midtown, check it out. They offer a more vegan and paleo friendly menu, and they don't dig too deep into your pockets. Although it took a while for us to even order, I knew our food would be worth it. There were food delivery drivers waiting by the bar and a full line behind us. There was only one girl running and trying to aid everyone. We felt for her. She was doing her best! They gave us our drinks, chips, and queso for the long wait. We came in during the normal work week and caught their lunch rush. I recommend ordering ahead if you're pushed for time. If you have time, enjoy this cool restaurant or get some sun on the patio. read more

Laughing Planet - a menu and a cup of coffee - Vegan Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Good food and fun ambiance. Service was always friendly although not always super fast. So sad they're gone now!

I love this place. Staff and food are great! Loved stopping by when attending UNR. Decided to bring my 8 year old son to share this great space with him, and he loved it. He enjoys their Tween burritos. read more

Lovely staff. Clean, healthy and fresh food. Preferred the Indians bowl over Korean bowl. Delicious oatmeal chocolate chip cookie.

I was in Reno, NV for a business trip and unfortunately the food that was served at the event I was attending was not vegetarian friendly... Due to this, I did a little research and happened to find Laughing Planet Cafe which was about a 15-minute walk from the event center. I am SO GLAD I found this place!! The food was incredible! I hesitated slightly when I ordered the Vegetable Quesadilla as it included carrots and cauliflower - something that I wouldn't think to put in a quesadilla... But the combination of vegetables plus the queso fresco and their house made green sauce was beyond perfect!! I ate the entire thing and could've probably eaten more. They were low on fruits for the smoothies, so I ended up going with the Mango Banana that's typically a kinds menu item because they ran out of peaches for the Mango Peach that I wanted to try. Nevertheless, it was equally delicious! Also, the service was fantastic! This place is counter-service and the guy behind the counter on this day was doing basically everything himself, but was friendly the entire time and handled it all with grace. Much appreciated!! Y'all be sure to stop by and support this local business!! I know I will if I ever end up in Reno, NV again. read more

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I love this place! Such a cool atmosphere and a great deck to sit on in the summer. I love the food and they always have unique specials. My favorites are the comfort bowl and the Lebanese bowl (an occasional special). They also have a great selection of cookies and drinks. The people there are always very friendly. I have been in the past where they have taken a while to get me my food, but today they were very quick! Great location walking distance from my house. read more

Uninteresting and small portion sizes. Avoid the sweet potato fries as they are undercooked. Won't be back and I say this as a vegetarian.

I was craving something healthy and fresh and this restaurant was recommended. I ordered the Highway to Kale salad with chicken added and wasn't disappointed. The salad consisted of kale, carrots, dried cranberries, pumpkin seeds, queso fresco and a lemon-parsley vinaigrette. It was exactly what I needed! Very light and filled with fresh ingredients. I do think the chicken could have looked more appetizing but it was fine. Cashier who took our order was very helpful. They have outside seating available as well as interior. read more

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This attractive cafe popped up for us at just the right time. hungry in Reno, we wanted something with healthy delicious food, and an outdoor dining option. I chose the Bollywood Bowl and my companion had the Korean BBQ bowl. both were under 650 calories, and remarkably delicious. Both choices were loaded with good healthy vegetables, and both were seasoned to create a lasting impression. Neither of us chose to eat the whole bowl at one sitting. I got both lunch and dinner, and only 460 calories! Good healthy food fills you up easily. We don't have this restaurant in our home town, but I'm already starting the campaign to bring this gem to Santa Rosa. if you're in Reno or any other town (probably in Oregon) and you see one, give it a try. You're likely to find something that will end the hunger AND leave you remembering the delicious for a long time. read more

This place was just what I needed. Healthy, quick, clean, not super expensive, lots of vegetarian and gluten free options and the smoothie was so good and refreshing. They had a lot of daily specials also This place is on the corner across from the university, two story historic building, lots of windows to look out. It looks like they also have live music nights. Chic interior. Parking is a bit of a struggle. But overall really glad we came here. I got the crunchero, mango peach lemon smoothie and chips and salsa. It was tasty! read more

Laughing Planet - Crunchero with chips and salsa and mango peach lemon smoothie. - Vegan Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Drink we could not finish, in my opinion it was overwelmingly lemonady with an odd texture and though i can appreciate fruity chunks in a smoothie we found a waxy seedlike booger thing in it. quesadilla ingredients were very good but the breading was soaked/damp- overall unappealing. some of their burrito options are good tho- would recommend the tempeh royale. read more

Laughing Planet - mango smoothie & chicken bbq casadilla - Vegan Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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Food is great but the prices have seriously surged over the years lately. Nice place to hang out though.

What an awesome healthy dining option! We went mid afternoon so there was only one other couple there at the time. It is seat yourself with TONS of seating options. The ambiance is very eclectic, with fun and interesting decor. The food was DELICIOUS!! I personally had the Bollywood bowl - I cannot rave enough about the coconut curry sauce that came on it. Dining in was just fine, but the lack of a lively environment is why it didn't get 5 stars for me, but their food was all incredible and an also great takeout option for lunch. read more

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This place is perfect if you want healthy! Great atmosphere and the guy that helped us was very nice. I did ask for no cilantro and well I got HELLA cilantro on my bowl. Whatever I picked it off but it's that attention to detail. I would not sit out back because it's infested with small bugs, flying into your face and hair. Other than those two things it was a nice place! I'd never go to this location again because it's impossible to find parking as it's right across from the University. Great spot for students if you ask me. The prices were good too! read more

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I brought my own recyclable 'to-go' containers & asked if they would use them for my dbl order. The waiter said no, bc that could be a cross-contamination problem. That made sense, I guess, so I said I would just order normally then transfer my food from the restaurant's regular washable bowls to my containers @ a close table- when they were brought out to me. Sadly, when I got them, they were in the shop's 'to-go' containers, from the kitchen. The waiter did not take responsibility for the mixup & said the cook did not speak English & he didn't know I already had 'to-go' containers w/me. What a sad reality. I was trying to be a good customer & environmentalist. I probably paid more for being designated as a take-out customer. My fancy plastic 'to-go' containers, which I rescued from being thrown away a cpl years ago, & always keep in my car, to reuse, will probably outlast my lifetime. I don't go out for food often & this was a big disappointment. The restaurant was empty except for me & 1 other customer. There was just no excuse. read more

I had tried a few restaurants before finally feasting at Laughing Planet. I was in town visiting a friend, and can't thank them enough for pointing me to the best crunch wrap supreme something I could have ever met. Order the crunchero now and thank me later. read more

Laughing Planet - CRUNCHERO - Vegan Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Excellent food quality and friendly staff. Large space with musical venue upstairs, but dusty piano looks unused in a long time. Would be good to see some events here to go with food and drink options. read more

Laughing Planet - Mushroom taco, Harvest bowl & mango iced tea - Vegan Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Fun spot with a nice ambiance. Friendly staff that are super accommodating. We ordered some Spanky's bowls for the kids with added chicken, and they are it up no problem. They even gobbled up the broccoli since it was covered with some mashed potatoes and cheese. I had the Thai bowl, and the flavors were spot on, the veggies were fresh and it all melted together deliciously. My husband got the Paleo bowl with beef, he is not much of a vegetable-eating guy...but he ate it all. Good food, good flavors, good price! read more

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Food - On point. Loved that they have plenty of vegetarian & vegan options for my companion. Very flavorful food both the vegetarian and non. Service- super friendly and fast. Ambiance- nice. Out door seating and inside. Clean. And full of art. Also they're conscientious about offering biodegradable to go boxes. Only thing I was disappointed about was their lack of a liquor license. Online it says they serve Margaritas sure was looking forward to that with my chips & gauc & tacos read more

The food here is delicious, so flavorful, unusual and healthy. And from the upstairs tables, you get a nice view Manzanita Lake. All this for a very reasonable price. read more

Laughing planet is a great option for lunch. This location is one of the only food choice options near unr, and definitely the only healthy option. This is really convenient for students and anyone who has a job near campus. The food is very fresh and has so many options for all kinds of people. There are meat options, vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, smoothies, pretty much anything you're in the mood for. I have gotten some things I don't like but that happens. However I've gotten a lot of great things. My favorite is the crunchero quesadilla. It is my favorite quesadilla out of anywhere I've been. The spankys bowl And the comfort bowl are my other favorites. They also have never been "out" of anything before, which is saying a lot considering they're in a popular spot. The turmeric mango smoothie is also amazing. The staff is always nice and the food comes out fast. Thumbs up! read more

Laughing Planet - Crunchero quesadilla - Vegan Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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I have been a fan of Laughing Planet for years. This is the first time I have had the chance to check out the location near campus. If you are searching for a place that I reasonably priced and serves not only delicious but healthy food, then this is the place! Laughing planet serves vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, and paleo options, as well as meat and cheese options. The food is delicious and always makes me feel amazing. The portion sizes are perfect. There was about a 30 minute wait for my food, once I ordered. I happened to come at 12:30, peak lunch time. If you do not mind the extra wait and love eating delicious and healthy food, then this place is for you. They also have an option to order ahead and pick-up. read more

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Not open. Website says open at 11. Got there at 11:10, door locked. No signs or explanations Bummer, had an elderly group that walked pretty far after graduation only to find a closed business. read more

Been here a handful of times, a great spot for a healthy meal. I stopped in for a smoothie today (they'll run you $6). I love the menu and location, but this laughing planet always seems to be out of something! (Smoothie ingredients mostly). The paleo bowl is delicious and light -- something I recommend if you're cutting back on carbs. Overall, it's a nice study spot on campus and the healthy meals make it even better. read more

I am a fan of Laughing Planet - I love that they offer fresh, healthy, delicious, and reasonably priced vegetarian fare that is different from other places in town. I also love that they always offer a seasonal dish with both meat and veggie friendly options. Offering a wide selection of craft beers is also really nice (my current favorite is a hazy IPA they have on tap). It is really great to have a LP located so close to the UNR campus! A welcome alternative to the pizza and hamburger joints in the area. And on Wednesday nights from 7:30 - 9:30 there is free live jazz performed by talented UNR jazz and improvisational music students! A healthy, yummy meal, tasty craft beer, and good music is a great way to spend an evening! read more

Laughing Planet - Vegan Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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Looking for something unique and different- laughing planet has just that! I most recently ordered a mushroom taco and a mini Thai burrito. I absolutely loved the flavor of the mushroom tacos but the burrito was a bit dry and a tad on the bland side aside from the pickled carrots. They are a bit overpriced in my opinion but still worth checking out if you've never been or treating yourself for a healthy diverse option! The location is walking accessible, especially for college students but parking can sometimes be challenging. read more

The perfect spot for lunch! We got a bowl of the Vegan Chili (which came with tortilla chips to dip), the mini Bean and Cheese Burrito, and Thai Bowl. The portions aren't huge but a reasonable size for one sitting. Look forward to coming back! read more

Let me first start off by saying I am a fan of meat but I wanted to try a healthy place out here in Reno. I got a Thai bowl with tofu and a mango smoothie. I am extremely allergic to berries and asked the employee if it was possible to get my smoothie made in a clean blender because of my allergy. She was extremely helpful and she made sure the blender was cleaned before making my drink. They are extremely accommodating and made sure my health was #1 and my allergies were heard. The Thai bowl was pretty good but I was not a fan of the tofu and probably should have gotten chicken. Otherwise I think the bowl was light, healthy, and flavorful with the peanut sauce. I think that this place is a little high with the price. I paid almost $16 for a bowl and a smoothie. I wouldn't come here often because of the price point but would try again! read more

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They have a great assortment of vegan options, I always enjoy their specials they rotate through. Service is fast and friendly, usually only taking a few minutes to turn around its great for a work lunch. They have plenty of seating inside and outside which is great for nice sunny days. read more

Laughing planet has become a staple of my diet in the last two weeks! Right now they have a seasonal bowl named "the Lebanese bowl". It satisfies my Mediterranean cravings with a mix of lentils, chicken & delicious tahini sauce. Otherwise, on the regular menu you just can't lose with the Bollywood bowl. Also I don't want to recommend the snickerdoodle cookies because there's a limited amount but sharing is caring - the cookies are delicious. Wait time is a little long at the one on campus so if you're in rush to get back to the office, order ahead of time to save some time. Lastly, parking in Reno is always a challenge, I recommend parking in the garage across the way if you don't get lucky along the streets surrounding LP. Bon appetit! read more

Laughing Planet - All decked out for the spooky season - Vegan Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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The last few time I been there I was very disappointed. I had to listen to Hispanic music loudly. The older lady that works the counter is rude and unfriendly. The young boy (Sam) is always has a smile and very friendly. And alway comes to table and asks if we need anything. If this continues I will have to take my family other places. read more

Bad food, bad service, freak flag flying right outside. Easiest choice to never come back in my life.

Wanted a healthy dinner and decided to try Laughing Planet. It was a Friday night so I thought parking was going to be tough since a lot of people are probably parking there to go to a nearby bar. I got lucky with my parking though, across the street. I ordered the Thai Bowl and I didn't expect it to be as delicious as it was. The sauce that was mixed in, I believe is a lime peanut sauce, was to die for. I also got the Berry smoothie and it was thick and delicious. You bus your own tables and get your own water cups. I got like three water cups and they were all dirty which is why I knocked down a star but other than that, everything was super delicious. read more

Laughing Planet - Thai bowl - Vegan Near Me - Reno, Nevada

I've been here twice now since moving to Reno for a work assignment. The cafe looks smaller than what it is. There's seating available both upstairs and down. The soda foundation is full of craft sodas and regular/sparkling water. The most interesting thing about this little place is that they serve you on Fiestaware and you bus your own table and separate your trash, recyclables, and dishes. Fantastic idea. This is the first restaurant that I've been to that blatantly shows such priorities. The menu is vegan friendly and offers most dishes that do have meat and cheese to be ordered without or without dairy free substitute(s). For portion size the menu is very fairly priced. You are getting quite the bang for your buck. Now for the food: DELICIOUS. Everything tastes very fresh. The salsa had a good bite to it without being overly spicy. The crunchero was very good. Very crispy with the lettuce inside tasting fresh. I prefer my Guac to be a little chunkier but it was good. read more

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