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Omg. This is the best vegetarian restaurant I've ever been to. Parking was a bit rough and there is some roadwork blocking roads so it was an adventure to get here - but everyone was so nice to us when we finally arrived - a full 25 minutes later than expected and within about 30 minutes until closing. They said no problem and easily seated us and said no rush. They have a nice indoor area but also a cute patio outside with some firefly lights and bistro tables with umbrellas to provide shade and excellent vantage point for people watching while you eat. Our waitress was phenomenal. Very knowledgeable about the menu and able to answer all our questions and make suggestions on substitutions and easily navigated my friend's soy allergy. Their menu has tons of fantastic things on it which made it hard to choose. Lots of inventive takes on classics like a sweet potato Rueben and buffalo fried cauliflower wrap. In the end - I split a Laughing Seed Salad with my friend - a small size which was huge - and got the coconut curry entree. The salad was delicious and I loaded with veggies, sprouts, etc. I chose the Champagne Derby house-made dressing and did not regret it. Light and delicious with a slight mustard flavor. Very fresh. Now, the coconut curry dish. SO good. I just kept eating and eating and eating. Coconut rice, fresh veggies, the amazing curry sauce. It was a large portion and it was phenomenal. My favorite curry dish I've ever had, vegan or not. I am going to be talking about this forever, and if I'm ever back in town, I'm gonna come get this 2-3x! I like coffee with dinner and warned our waitress as they were close to closing that I like coffee after dinner. She brewed me a fresh pot and offered for me to take some to go and refilled as much as I needed. Although we were probably here until 9:30 - they never rushed us out (another table showed up after us and was still sitting). The food here was some of the best I've had in a while - vegetarian or not. If I lived here I would eat here all the time! Located in a nice part of downtown Asheville on "Wall St" where there is a ton of other shops and restaurants and bars. This is a place to sit out on the patio and people-watch and you can walk around and shop afterwards if you like. Yum! Run. Don't walk.
What a great find on such a cute street in Asheville! Laughing Seed has plenty of indoor and outdoor seating and a bar in the center. We arrived mid-day on a Saturday and had our choice of where to sit. What drew us there were the mocktails listed on the website ($7 each) and we were excited to try them out! Between the two of us we had a Strawberry Basil and a Blueberry-pineapple Mule. Both were done very well and it was so nice to see a mocktail menu of more than just one option (I think there were at least 5 on the list). The fully vegetarian menu gave plenty of options, we settled on sharing the loaded fries (beans, vege-chorizo, queso, jalapenos). The $1 extra for the chipotle ranch was worth it - the flavors were great together! Laughing Seed is a winner - surely for vegetarian / vegan options, but as an alcohol-free carnivore, I was very pleased with what they had to offer!
This was such a quaint place to frequent just in the nick of time. I sat at the bar and the service was great. I had a glass of wine with a side of avocado and a side of homemade fries. They were amazing!!! The fries were SO light and non greasy! I would definitely recommend these items if you were to visit. Until next time, cheers!
Food was good. Staff was nice, service was okay, our waitress forgot we needed water for a long time. But other than that it was all good. The restaurant was clean . They took some favorites off the menu and added other stuff and made our favorite dish smaller. But still delicious and still a great place to eat . I can't wait to try the cashew cheese cake. I recommend to everyone one. It know this is a vegetarian restaurant.
I'd rate this one a 4.5 -- not quite a 5, but really good vegetarian/vegan food. The decor reminds me of restaurants in Europe and the skylights provide nice natural lighting. Service is good. I love sweet potatoes so I had to order the Reuben, where the "pastrami" is made from sweet potatoes. They were sliced like deli meat and while the taste wasn't like pastrami or regular sweet potatoes, they were good just for what they tasted like on their own. The consistency was a bit off, but that's often the case with vegetarian substitutes for meat. After a couple bites, I got used to it. The slaw was good as was the Swiss cheese (you can order it with vegan cheese). The marbled rye bread was excellent. The dressing could have maybe used a little more pop. We also had the "chorizo" taco: good taco seasoning, but again the toppings could have used a little more flare. The real gem of the meal was the French fries. They are medium thick natural-style fries with just the right amount of skin left on, and were well seasoned (not too salty) and cooked crispy brown. They were served hot [nothing worse than lukewarm or soggy cold fries]. But what made them special were the crispy onion pieces mixed in, along with a few jalapenos. If you eat vegetarian/vegan, it's easy to find good menu items in many places in Asheville, but as a completely vegetarian/vegan place, the Laughing Seed Cafe gives you a lot of options. We'd go back. One nit: they add a BoH service charge. Frankly I'd prefer they either pay the BoH employees more and charge a bit more (although prices are a bit high for Asheville already) or tip share between BoH and FoH employees. I typically tip for food quality as well as service, assuming at least some of the tips are shared with BoH or they are paid more than FoH to balance that. I don't like adds-on like this. It's irritating, and I adjust the amount I ultimately tip to reflect this added service charge.
This is a great place for a birthday meal. The vibe is really cool and comfortable and the servers were very kind. It's a bit on the pricey side in my opinion, but they serve really great food. It's not fully vegan so make sure you're aware of that if you're a lil dummy vegan!! The drinks are really delicious for no reason too.
Great vegetarian options. We liked the jalapeño onion fries also with the east & west tacos. The tacos were pretty big and had a unique flavor with their sauces they used. I preferred the east taco, but recommend trying both. They have some daily specials as well. Great menu and service.
Lots of great vegan choices clearly indicated. Good service, lovely spot for lunch. Really enjoyed the vegan bahn mi. It was made with seitan which was pretty well. I got the jalapeno onion fries and they were extremely delicious.
Laughing Seed Cafe had awesome food and spectacular service! We ordered the Mediterranean salad and Reuben with fries. The food was flavorful and hot. Would come back next time I'm in Asheville!
We went to the Laughing Seed on a busy Saturday for lunch in Asheville. We had the choice between sitting inside and outside. We picked Outside and were seated immediately. The Laughing Seed is in a fantastic location central to downtown. I recommend sitting outside because there is often live music/street performers that are not too far away. It's a really friendly and fun vibe. As for the food, it is a vegetarian's (and non-vegetarian's) dream. As a vegetarian, it's rare I can go to a restaurant and pick from anything on the menu. However, as a completely vegetarian restaurant, that is exactly the case here. Both the grain bowl and the reuben sandwich were absolutely incredible. We tried the two kombucha options ("fire" and "water") and loved both. As an Asheville local, I wholeheartedly recommend eating here!
We had lunch at Laughing Seed Cafe during a weekend visit to Asheville. We have a plant-based diet so we were excited about all the options Asheville has to offer. Our lunch at Laughing Seed was average and a little pricey. We ordered two of the cold-pressed juices thinking they would be made fresh, but it was actually already processed and bottled, which was disappointing. We ordered the Greek fennel and white bean soup as an appetizer. The soup was okay, basically a tomato-based vegetable soup, but we didn't see a single white bean. We asked the server if it was the right soup since it didn't have any white beans. She said it was, but wasn't sure why there weren't any beans. For our entrees, we got the cauliflower tacos and the harmony bowl with tofu. The cauliflower tacos and sweet potato chips were actually really delicious, but they were definitely heavily fried. The harmony bowl was bland with no seasoning. Our total check was $80. I think next time we'd try a different place with all the plant-based options in Asheville.
After checking out The Big Crafty, our group of four adults and two kids was feeling hungry, so we headed over to Laughing Seed, which was next to where we parked, and which has a menu that seemed to have something for everyone. I can't speak to everyone else's food, but I can say that my buffalo cauliflower tacos were delicious. Buffalo anything is my favorite, and since it's not a "thing" back in Germany, I always order it when I see it on the menu on my visits stateside. This definitely didn't disappoint. I decided on fries as my side and it worked well together. There are also a lot of sandwiches and bowls that looked delicious, and if I lived here I'd be back to try out more. It was a bit of a crisp day but I still prefer sitting outdoors, and we were easily accommodated on the patio (which does have heaters). Our service was attentive and friendly.
Awesome to have a vegan cafe with varieties of options. We came in with a big group (no reservation) and ended up splitting up into multiple smaller groups because everyone was super hungry. Luckily the food came out quick! Staff was also nice, but did take a little while to get our bill, so had to find the lovely person serving us since the rest of our group had finished and they were able to product the bill on the spot to us. I ordered the buffalo cauliflower tacos with fries on the side. The fries were quite dry / over fried so wouldn't recommend getting, but the tacos were great and came with this chipotle sauce that really allowed you to enjoy the different textures. Overall - recommend for a quick bite and for those looking for a variety of flavor profiles in one restaurant (that is also vegan!!).
SCW and I stopped into Laughing Seed Cafe recently while staying nearby. I looked into Yelp and saw they are a vegetarian/vegan restaurant and I always like to support locals. We arrived during a staff meeting concluding and fortunately we were welcomed in. I ordered the Harmony Bowl, while SCW got the Rueben. I ordered a local pilsner while we waited and enjoyed it. Our order came out about 10 minutes after and we were on our way. I was struck by the weight of our take out. Only a few items but yeah, it was heavy. I really enjoyed the Harmony bowl. So much fresh veggies, great tempeh, and yes the veggies! Really good, not salty, not soaked in oil. Really, really good. SCW oradered the Rueben. Really good as well. Great vegan rueben that wasn't soaked in oil. Laughing seed was awesome. The people were great and so welcoming. Give Laughing Seed Cafe a chance. I'm sure you'll enoy it. read more
This restaurant was so good we had to go back again. I'm a vegetarian and was in heaven with all the vegan food, but my friends - who are not vegetarian - enjoyed everything just as much as I did! Every single dish we got was delicious. I got the miso eggplant and the Thai coconut curry, both of which were so delicious. The entire staff was so nice and all had great recommendations and the restaurant was very cute and comfortable. read more
For the oldest vegan restaurant in Asheville, I can see why it has good Google and Yelp reviews across the board. The food is exceptionally delicious and well-seasoned, and they offer a wide variety of choices. They even have different cuisines too and it isn't just catered to one specific cuisine such as American. The ladies restroom was clean and had plenty of toilet paper. It was easy to find as well. The waitress we received was very nice, sweet, personable, and funny. She is a local of Asheville and has been there her whole life which is cool. She gave good recommendations and was attentive to checking on us. She did not rush my friend and me when we took too long to decide from all of the options. The ambiance was nice and we got the opportunity to sit near the brick wall alone as the previous party was quite loud. From the orange cream flavored mocktail to southwesten fries, to the vegan reuben. Everything was delicious and well thought out with flavor combinations. The cherry on the top was that apricot tahini raw cheesecake, now that was divine. It was rich, creamy, and sweet. The price was everything was reasonable considering the location. I've never been to a specific vegetarian restaurant since I am vegan, but this one is one of the best veg restaurants out there. I wish Texas had something this good!! Next time, I'm in Asheville, I'll be stopping here. read more
Omg. This is the best vegetarian restaurant I've ever been to. Parking was a bit rough and there is some roadwork blocking roads so it was an adventure to get here - but everyone was so nice to us when we finally arrived - a full 25 minutes later than expected and within about 30 minutes until closing. They said no problem and easily seated us and said no rush. They have a nice indoor area but also a cute patio outside with some firefly lights and bistro tables with umbrellas to provide shade and excellent vantage point for people watching while you eat. Our waitress was phenomenal. Very knowledgeable about the menu and able to answer all our questions and make suggestions on substitutions and easily navigated my friend's soy allergy. Their menu has tons of fantastic things on it which made it hard to choose. Lots of inventive takes on classics like a sweet potato Rueben and buffalo fried cauliflower wrap. In the end - I split a Laughing Seed Salad with my friend - a small size which was huge - and got the coconut curry entree. The salad was delicious and I loaded with veggies, sprouts, etc. I chose the Champagne Derby house-made dressing and did not regret it. Light and delicious with a slight mustard flavor. Very fresh. Now, the coconut curry dish. SO good. I just kept eating and eating and eating. Coconut rice, fresh veggies, the amazing curry sauce. It was a large portion and it was phenomenal. My favorite curry dish I've ever had, vegan or not. I am going to be talking about this forever, and if I'm ever back in town, I'm gonna come get this 2-3x! I like coffee with dinner and warned our waitress as they were close to closing that I like coffee after dinner. She brewed me a fresh pot and offered for me to take some to go and refilled as much as I needed. Although we were probably here until 9:30 - they never rushed us out (another table showed up after us and was still sitting). The food here was some of the best I've had in a while - vegetarian or not. If I lived here I would eat here all the time! Located in a nice part of downtown Asheville on "Wall St" where there is a ton of other shops and restaurants and bars. This is a place to sit out on the patio and people-watch and you can walk around and shop afterwards if you like. Yum! Run. Don't walk. read more
What a great find on such a cute street in Asheville! Laughing Seed has plenty of indoor and outdoor seating and a bar in the center. We arrived mid-day on a Saturday and had our choice of where to sit. What drew us there were the mocktails listed on the website ($7 each) and we were excited to try them out! Between the two of us we had a Strawberry Basil and a Blueberry-pineapple Mule. Both were done very well and it was so nice to see a mocktail menu of more than just one option (I think there were at least 5 on the list). The fully vegetarian menu gave plenty of options, we settled on sharing the loaded fries (beans, vege-chorizo, queso, jalapenos). The $1 extra for the chipotle ranch was worth it - the flavors were great together! Laughing Seed is a winner - surely for vegetarian / vegan options, but as an alcohol-free carnivore, I was very pleased with what they had to offer! read more
3 years ago
This was such a quaint place to frequent just in the nick of time. I sat at the bar and the service was great. I had a glass of wine with a side of avocado and a side of homemade fries. They were amazing!!! The fries were SO light and non greasy! I would definitely recommend these items if you were to visit. Until next time, cheers! read more
Food was good. Staff was nice, service was okay, our waitress forgot we needed water for a long time. But other than that it was all good. The restaurant was clean . They took some favorites off the menu and added other stuff and made our favorite dish smaller. But still delicious and still a great place to eat . I can't wait to try the cashew cheese cake. I recommend to everyone one. It know this is a vegetarian restaurant. read more
I'd rate this one a 4.5 -- not quite a 5, but really good vegetarian/vegan food. The decor reminds me of restaurants in Europe and the skylights provide nice natural lighting. Service is good. I love sweet potatoes so I had to order the Reuben, where the "pastrami" is made from sweet potatoes. They were sliced like deli meat and while the taste wasn't like pastrami or regular sweet potatoes, they were good just for what they tasted like on their own. The consistency was a bit off, but that's often the case with vegetarian substitutes for meat. After a couple bites, I got used to it. The slaw was good as was the Swiss cheese (you can order it with vegan cheese). The marbled rye bread was excellent. The dressing could have maybe used a little more pop. We also had the "chorizo" taco: good taco seasoning, but again the toppings could have used a little more flare. The real gem of the meal was the French fries. They are medium thick natural-style fries with just the right amount of skin left on, and were well seasoned (not too salty) and cooked crispy brown. They were served hot [nothing worse than lukewarm or soggy cold fries]. But what made them special were the crispy onion pieces mixed in, along with a few jalapenos. If you eat vegetarian/vegan, it's easy to find good menu items in many places in Asheville, but as a completely vegetarian/vegan place, the Laughing Seed Cafe gives you a lot of options. We'd go back. One nit: they add a BoH service charge. Frankly I'd prefer they either pay the BoH employees more and charge a bit more (although prices are a bit high for Asheville already) or tip share between BoH and FoH employees. I typically tip for food quality as well as service, assuming at least some of the tips are shared with BoH or they are paid more than FoH to balance that. I don't like adds-on like this. It's irritating, and I adjust the amount I ultimately tip to reflect this added service charge. read more
This is a great place for a birthday meal. The vibe is really cool and comfortable and the servers were very kind. It's a bit on the pricey side in my opinion, but they serve really great food. It's not fully vegan so make sure you're aware of that if you're a lil dummy vegan!! The drinks are really delicious for no reason too. read more
Great vegetarian options. We liked the jalapeño onion fries also with the east & west tacos. The tacos were pretty big and had a unique flavor with their sauces they used. I preferred the east taco, but recommend trying both. They have some daily specials as well. Great menu and service. read more
Lots of great vegan choices clearly indicated. Good service, lovely spot for lunch. Really enjoyed the vegan bahn mi. It was made with seitan which was pretty well. I got the jalapeno onion fries and they were extremely delicious. read more
3 years ago
We went to the Laughing Seed on a busy Saturday for lunch in Asheville. We had the choice between sitting inside and outside. We picked Outside and were seated immediately. The Laughing Seed is in a fantastic location central to downtown. I recommend sitting outside because there is often live music/street performers that are not too far away. It's a really friendly and fun vibe. As for the food, it is a vegetarian's (and non-vegetarian's) dream. As a vegetarian, it's rare I can go to a restaurant and pick from anything on the menu. However, as a completely vegetarian restaurant, that is exactly the case here. Both the grain bowl and the reuben sandwich were absolutely incredible. We tried the two kombucha options ("fire" and "water") and loved both. As an Asheville local, I wholeheartedly recommend eating here! read more
4 years ago
We had lunch at Laughing Seed Cafe during a weekend visit to Asheville. We have a plant-based diet so we were excited about all the options Asheville has to offer. Our lunch at Laughing Seed was average and a little pricey. We ordered two of the cold-pressed juices thinking they would be made fresh, but it was actually already processed and bottled, which was disappointing. We ordered the Greek fennel and white bean soup as an appetizer. The soup was okay, basically a tomato-based vegetable soup, but we didn't see a single white bean. We asked the server if it was the right soup since it didn't have any white beans. She said it was, but wasn't sure why there weren't any beans. For our entrees, we got the cauliflower tacos and the harmony bowl with tofu. The cauliflower tacos and sweet potato chips were actually really delicious, but they were definitely heavily fried. The harmony bowl was bland with no seasoning. Our total check was $80. I think next time we'd try a different place with all the plant-based options in Asheville. read more
5 years ago
After checking out The Big Crafty, our group of four adults and two kids was feeling hungry, so we headed over to Laughing Seed, which was next to where we parked, and which has a menu that seemed to have something for everyone. I can't speak to everyone else's food, but I can say that my buffalo cauliflower tacos were delicious. Buffalo anything is my favorite, and since it's not a "thing" back in Germany, I always order it when I see it on the menu on my visits stateside. This definitely didn't disappoint. I decided on fries as my side and it worked well together. There are also a lot of sandwiches and bowls that looked delicious, and if I lived here I'd be back to try out more. It was a bit of a crisp day but I still prefer sitting outdoors, and we were easily accommodated on the patio (which does have heaters). Our service was attentive and friendly. read more
4 years ago
Awesome to have a vegan cafe with varieties of options. We came in with a big group (no reservation) and ended up splitting up into multiple smaller groups because everyone was super hungry. Luckily the food came out quick! Staff was also nice, but did take a little while to get our bill, so had to find the lovely person serving us since the rest of our group had finished and they were able to product the bill on the spot to us. I ordered the buffalo cauliflower tacos with fries on the side. The fries were quite dry / over fried so wouldn't recommend getting, but the tacos were great and came with this chipotle sauce that really allowed you to enjoy the different textures. Overall - recommend for a quick bite and for those looking for a variety of flavor profiles in one restaurant (that is also vegan!!). read more
5 years ago
Wanted to try a vegan restaurant while visiting. I am not vegan or vegetarian but enjoy the food a lot (and my friends are) Food: i would say both dishes were amazing. I am not a fan of ordering salads bc i think they are usually overpriced. But this one was well worth the price as it was different than anything I've ever tried before. The sauces made all the difference. The Fries were amazing! I order fries everywhere i go and am picky about them. These were amazing the "chorizo" added a layer of great flavor! Price: fairly priced for portions Service: great service gave suggestions were fast and gave me two sauces because i could not decide which i wanted. Very accommodating. Ambiance: the place is low lit and quiet. It's a chill vibe. Good for couples and maybe groups if not roudy... Doesn't seems like that type of place. read more
This place was absolutely incredible, with a menu of entirely vegetarian cuisine, and most of it vegan, we were able to choose anything without concern...and boy did we! The Brussels sprouts starter was INCREDIBLE, the Harmony Bowl was tasty (and massive), and the desserts (including the pictured Tiramisu cake) we stupendous, but nothing compared to the Farmers Pie, an entree I'd easily place in my top 5 vegan entrees ever. INCREDIBLE!! read more
4 years ago
Stumbled upon this place while I was in town on Christmas Eve, I'm vegetarian so it was nice to not only have a nice place to eat, but with a menu that gave several options. Sat at the bar, had the Vegan grilled cheese and soup of the day which was a bean soup. The grilled cheese had many flavors and was better then I had expected. I will definitely be back and to try something different when im in town. read more
This place has awesome vegan/vegetarian options and cocktails which was lovely. The salad portions are more than generous. Plenty of room/tables for a bigger group. Service was fairly quick. It was nice to have so many great options to choose from and see so many people enjoying their veggie meals! read more
4 years ago
Our fist stop in Asheville for some food. The cocktail serendipity with pineapple, elderflower liqueur, silver sake and basil was very good. The hot cider (Hendo Hottie) was also very good. The Darjeeling tea is ok. Buffalo tacos was very good. Kids margherita pizza and marinara pasta are ok. The jalapeño onion fries is oily and disappointing. The crispy Brussels is ok, little too salty and oily. Customer service is decent. read more
We came here for lunch one day and dinner the next day during our weekend trip to Asheville. They've got great portion sizes and lots of healthy options for the vegetarian/vegan and non-veg alike. Service and wait times were consistent for both our visits, and the flavors are pretty decent (sesame ginger dressing on the salads/harmony bowl was delish and the crispy tofu on the curry was surprisingly good). Would definitely recommend if you're looking for a healthy option! read more
One of our favorite places for vegan and vegetarian food is this unpretentious nice café in Asheville!! It has a friendly atmosphere and anything coming out of the kitchen is delicious. We had been here a few years ago and did not forget! There are many tasty options on the menu and besides food they serve drinks like kombucha, beer and wine. Asheville is one of our favorite cities and Laughing Seed Café on the top of our to visit list! read more
This is not one of those vegetarian restaurants that exists on the margin. It was in the center of the city, next to a slightly sketch parking garage with no elevator and ominously creaking floors that was free for an hour. It was packed even at 1:30 or so on a Sunday, and I took a bar seat rather than wait for a table. They had a hostess and a bartender. It was a nice place inside, with a few outdoor tables that were not open on a chilly winter day. Atmosphere-wise, it seemed among the prime restaurants of Asheville, vegetarian or not. The menu is certainly vegan-friendly. I find that brunch can be a problem meal for me because despite not being absolutely committed to avoiding them, I don't like eggs. Here it was just a choice of eggs or tofu, the latter of which I happily accepted. My breakfast bowl also contained kale blanched just enough to be tasty and both sweet and regular potatoes and some thinly sliced carrots and onions. I will say that I was a bit miffed they were out of the special brand of ginger beer I wanted; I ended up getting a cinnamon roll instead for my sugar fix. I'd certainly be happy to try dinner. read more
This place has soooo many good looking options on the menu. I settled on the pimento grilled cheese sandwich-vegan pimento cheese with grilled onions, sliced tomato, shiitake bacon, and arugula. Delicious!! I could eat that sandwich everyday! I subbed a side salad with the chipotle ranch. That dressing was amazing. Can I take a bottle home, please? The place was very spacious with a patio for outside seating as well. And there's even a staircase down to Jack of the Woods below. Whether you are into plant based food or not, you must give this place a try! read more
3 years ago
Casey was an amazing server. The food was so good. Mac and cheese had such a unique and great flavor. The bowl was just magnificent. Space and atmosphere great read more
5 years ago
Laughing Seed Cafe offers some very good vegetarian and vegan cuisine in the heart of downtown Asheville. On a blustery Saturday afternoon, the wait we were quoted was around 30 minutes and we were contacted via text that our table was ready only 15 minutes later. I tried the Seed Burger, a veggie patty (of course) made of carrot, black bean, beet, tofu, and onion on a bun with garlic aioli. I added cheddar cheese which was a good move. The patty itself was flavorful if a bit mushy, and the garlic aioli was a little overpowering but overall it was a good veggie burger. It was served with an excellent housemade pickle and freshly-fried sweet potato chips which were crunchy and delicious. My son had a kids grilled cheese that he demolished and it came with a side of french fries that were so good I wished I'd gotten them instead of the chips accompanying my burger. Service was impeccable and prices reasonable. I'd come back here any time, especially if I wanted to treat someone meat-averse. read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
We had a short wait for a Saturday for a party of 4 and 2 pups. Loaded fries and Brussels were delicious. Wish I could say the same for the burgers but unfortunately the patty was soft and of a mushy consistency which we didn't care for. read more
4 years ago
So lovely to go to a restaurant where you are not limited to 2 options but instead have a whole menu! But overwhelming, too! I really wanted to try it all but I went with the harmony bowl and the Asian seasame dressing really was amazing. My husband had the mushroom pizza which was yummy but had almost 20 whole cloves of roasted garlic- phew! I am a garlic lover and even so it was a bit over powering. The pizza dough and pesto were spot on, though. Slightly pricey but portion sizes were huge and it does feel nice to leave a restaurant full with nutritious and fresh foods! read more
Just spending a few hours in Asheville im so grateful to find this little vegetarian gem in a nice part of the city. The quality of food here is A+. There is plenty of seating inside and outside, and lots of dishes to choose from, there is something to satisfy anyone. read more
5 years ago
I always love a good, vegan restaurant! Having both a gluten and dairy allergy, the Laughing Seed Cafe made it easy for me to eat here! Make a reservation in advance, but be sure you can attend the reserved time! We first walked up to Laughing Seed for a late lunch, and they said they were taking no more walk-ins for the remainder of the day. Instead, we made a reservation online via Google, BUT there's a $30 credit card hold, and if you miss your reservation, you get charged. The Buffalo tacos were out of this world! My friend had the seed burger and also loved it. Honestly though, I couldn't get over the side potato salad! It was seasoned so well, and had the perfect mustard flavor. I definitely want to try the Farmer's Pie (vegan Shepard's pie) next time! read more
Overall a good experience and I would come back. It felt expensive for the ambiance and menu items but the food was pretty consistent. There was a weird vibration that you could feel through your chair and table the whole meal and it was quite loud inside even mid afternoon. I'd aim for another off hours visit. French fry appetizer with the "all four" sauce option (7/10) - we got the bottom of the bin. Flavor was great but compared to the other tables it was a 3/4 order with more bits than whole fries. The dressing and dips were awesome. Hard pass on the queso though, it tasted and had the consistency of smoke paprika and nutritional yeast water. Would be 8/10 with a robust order and full fries Sweet potato Reuben (9/10) - fantastic flavor, very creative, filling Tempeh Reuben (6/10) - not worth a reorder. Tempeh was a thick slab without much flavor Cauliflower tacos (10/10) - great flavor and would absolutely order again Margarita pizza (3/10) - thin flaccid soggy crust. The sauce was good but it didn't even look or taste cooked Black bean bowl (6/10) - met expectations but without much fanfare read more
5 years ago
If you are vegan/vegetarian and looking for delicious food with incredible ambiance, you HAVE to stop here while in Asheville! Whether you sit inside or outside, the energy surrounding this spot is truly something special. Almost magical. This will go down as one of my favorite restaurant experiences of my life. I'm so grateful and i will certainly be back. The restaurant was super packed and busy. We arrived around 6 or 7, i believe. We were told a 90 minute wait, but we were actually seated in about 15 minutes. It's worth the wait - trust me. While we waited we sat at the bar. I had the bright eyes fresh pressed juice to start and my boyfriend got the blackberry-ginger-mint mocktail. He loved it. Unfortunately i didn't photograph the entire experience. As an appetizer my boyfriend and i ordered the (vegan) fried oyster mushroom succotash which was incredible!!! The mushrooms were fried to perfection, and the succotash was bursting with so many flavors that paired beautifully together. It was my first time ever trying succotash, and i really didn't know what to expect. I was blown away. For dinner i had the raw vegan spinach pesto manicotti... JUST WOW!!! I normally eat predominantly raw vegan, and to see such a gorgeously crafted creation on a menu that aligned with my lifestyle just touched my heart. This was soooooo outstandingly flavorful. I'm still blown away, just floored, at how delicious this was. I wish i could eat it once a week! The filling is SO fluffy and creamy and bursting with all kinds of delicious fresh flavors. The zucchini is so thinly sliced that you wouldn't even know you're eating a raw vegetable. The bruschetta-like tomato sauce under the manicottis themselves is sweet and savory and perfectly balanced. I think this is the best dish I've ever had in my life - raw or otherwise. 15/10! My boyfriend ordered the vegan gluten-free midnight mushroom pizza. I wish i would have gotten a photo of that, it was soooo beautiful!!! A super thin, GF crust (VERY IMPRESSIVE!!!) with fantastic vegan cheese (some of the best, if not THE BEST vegan cheese i've ever had) with a beautiful spiral of balsamic reduction + so, so, sooo many mushrooms tucked in under all that delicious cheese. I'm not joking when i say that this was the BEST pizza i've ever had the pleasure of tasting. It puts all other pizza to shame! I had a slice and my boyfriend finished the rest. It's not too big of a pizza, be forewarned. Two people could definitely split it and be satisfied if appetizers were involved, or it would be good for one person with a voracious appetite and a high metabolism like my boyfriend, lol! We sat outside and got to enjoy the buskers just across the street play lovely, charming, jazzy tunes while we ate. It really made me so happy to find a spot tucked away from the true hustle and bustle of the city, but still had so much life and energy. I definitely recommend stopping here once or twice while you're in Asheville. I am certainly looking forward to my next visit! read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
Eating at Laughing Seed makes you feel so good about your body. Everything is so fresh! Their menu is perfect for those looking for vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options. I of course picked probably the entree with the least amount of vegetables but still i was covered in an arugula salad with fresh tomatoes. I had the mushroom risotto and it was 100%!! The truffle flavor was delicious and the risotto was smooth and soft and not the buttery overpowering taste that you get at some other restaurants. They even have healthy cocktails! I got the Jessica Rabbit which had sweet potato vodka, sweet vermouth and a carrot blend. I felt like I was drinking a beautiful carrot smoothie but when I stood up, definitely felt the kick of the vodka. read more
5 years ago
Great food. Sat here for a few hours while I'm vacation and truly enjoyed the experience. Server was incredibly knowledgeable on all things vegan and answered all my questions. I had the jalapeno fries with cashew queso, the soup of the day which was gumbo and their seasonal cheesecake which was a raw chocolate caramel. read more
We were seated around 8:44pm and their kitchen closes at 9pm. So we put in our orders quickly. Outdoor seating is quite nice. Highly shareable quantity-wise, including the brussel sprouts appetizer. They also have specials that are not listed on main menu and easy to miss. We had ordered already before we found out about the specials. read more
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What oil do they use to fry or saute their fries and other foods? (I'm trying to stay away from the inflammatory oils like canola, corn, safflower, and sunflower.)
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