The food is decent but feels very heavy in the air when you are inside. Every time I go I leave smelling like what seems old grease. There is not enough ventilation. read more

Such a beautiful experience ~ THANK YOU LOVING HUT ~ Wishing all restaurants were this brilliant! Truly valuing their costumers' their health and wellbeing. I recommend this place to all people! Lovely service as well as lovely customers! Great way to meet fellow vegans and make new friends! Such a loving environment. The future is vegan - the future is BEAUTIFUL. The Ck panini so delicious read more

Loving Hut - Vegan Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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This place is my go to for vegan food. Its always consistently good and the staff is super friendly.

If you like plant base food this is the place to go.Very friendly atmosphere. You won't believe you're not eating meat. read more

I came here for the very first time with 2 coworkers today on a Friday for lunch. I was super stoked to see they had so many gluten free and dairy free options! They had a little seating area in the front of the establishment followed by the counter where you order the food and then a larger restaurant-style seating area in the back. We ordered our food to go and there was maybe 4 people ahead of us in line when we arrived. Between waiting in line, ordering our food and receiving it, it took AN HOUR! They are definitely not known for their fast service and it was a bit frustrating considering we only had a half hour for lunch. I paid $11 for a gluten free Mexican Wrap ($9 usually, $2 extra for the GF option) which I thought was a bit pricey.. but it was SO GOOD! Vegan cheese and sour cream is typically disgusting but everything about this wrap tasted great! I will definitely be back because we all liked our meals and I'm excited to try their other GF and DF options, but will only order ahead of time via phone and get it to go. read more

This place is absolutely delicious! The buffalo chicken wrap is my favorite. Ever since becoming vegetarian, I really missed getting these when I go out to eat, and the ones from the Loving Hut has filled the hole of buffalo chicken wraps in my heart. The portions are so big, so I personally don't find it necessary to get sides. Will definitely be here on a regular basis! read more

I am definitely not a vegetarian or vegan...but I love the Loving Hut! I recognize I'm not the target demographic of The Loving Hut. Still, I feel compelled to share my excitement for their craft. They create simple, fresh, delicious dishes. I love that their meals are fast but healthy. And that they have a socially-conscious mission. But mostly I love the taste. I've tried multiple offerings and always been pleased. I do tend to gravitate towards the tofu or seitan meals that are titled "chicken" or "turkey". The 'faux-meat' options, if you will. I point this out because meat items in quotations are always something that makes meat-eaters hesitant...but I can tell you (to all my fellow carnivores) that you'll enjoy ever bite! And your vegan/vegetarian friends will appreciate the chance to enjoy a restaurant where THEY have multiple options to choose from. Having been here multiple times, I plan to continue frequenting the Loving Hut. PS- Love the vegan mac and cheese! read more

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I've been here several different times and I have not had a bad experience! Today I gave the Impossible Hoagie a try and whoa! It was amazing! Definitely give this place a try if you haven't yet. You won't be disappointed! read more

This place never disappoints! The food is absolutely fantastic. I've been vegetarian for 3 years now and it's rare to find a place with good vegetarian or vegan food. This restaurant makes you forget there is no meat in the dishes. 100% vegan cruelty free meals. Today I got the CK Veggie Rice meal to go and dumplings. I ate the dumplings before I could take a picture lol read more

Loving Hut - CK Veggie Rice meal - Vegan Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

wow!!!! this place was fantastic! the cincinnati chili was great! the salad was ridiculously good! the pho was great! the cookie was great! the service was friendly and efficient and the prices were very reasonable one of the best vegan meals i have ever had!!! read more

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I travel from Columbus to come here. I love the options. I love the cheese cake and everything else on the menu!

So the Loving Hut is one of my favorite local finds. The Loving Hut is the perfect solution for when you are too lazy to make anything to eat...but want to eat healthy at the same time. Although the restaurant is small with "interesting" decor of random water fountains in the dining area. Service is quick (even for take out) and the staff is friendly. They have different daily specials for soups and wraps, but almost all of the items are under $8. On this occasion I got my favorite items, the Pho and spring rolls. If you haven't had their Pho, go and try it. It's delicious, with the perfect amount of heat to clear sinuses on those cold and gloomy days. The spring rolls are also delicious, but could be larger. But I guess at 2/$1.50, it's not a bad deal! read more

Loving Hut - Pho - Vegan Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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This was a FANTASTIC experience. Recently new to a full blown whole food/plant based diet, we are desperate to educate ourselves on where to eat, how to cook, etc. Some friends recommended Loving Hut (they told us it's their favorite vegan experience in Cincinnati whenever they visit town) and it did not disappoint. Between the two of us, we got an order of dumplings, spring rolls, spicy sloppy joe, and pho. The sloppy joe was fantastic- I would recommend to herbivores and carnivores alike! The slaw and chips on the side were a good pairing. The pho was flavorful but I did end up needing to add the sauce it came with and a healthy dose of sriracha to kick it up. Additionally, pho usually comes piping hot and this was warm. That may be a side effect of low cooking temperatures, just a small adjustment to be prepared for. Both the dumplings and spring rolls were good- we both favored the spring rolls which had more filling. If the dumplings had a bit more stuffing, they would in the running for favorite with the spring rolls. We ended with carrot cake and cheesecake (we were determined to try as much as possible) and HIGHLY recommend both for a treat! Ambiance and price are also fantastic. I enjoyed the book shelf of books and we ended up pouring over the forks over knives cook book while we ate. The ice tea is complimentary when dining in, the products all fair trade and biodegradable, and the staff welcoming and hospitable. I can't say enough good things and I can't wait to go back! We agreed we will likely be back at least once a week until we get through the whole (extensive!) menu! I would say you could easily invite carnivores and have all diners happy with selection. read more

Loving Hut - Cheesecake and carrot cake! - Vegan Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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8/11/23 @2:00 p.m., I literally just left Loving Hut Vegan Restaurant & waited about 15-20 min. for someone to take my Order. The lady spoke & said she would be with me but instead she was unpacking Potato Chips & doing some sort of Paperwork then preceded to pack up an Order for someone else. I was really looking forward to eating here but once again, I was "Disappointed" on the Wait-Time. I left after not getting to place my Order & not really sure if I would return. Good Food but "Wait-time is too long! read more

Heard and read so much of about them that we decided to give it a try on this Valentines day! So, I finally dragged my carnivore husband's ass to this place at 5 am. We only had two people ahead us at the counter but it took them exactly 51 MINUTES to serve us food which was the worst experience! We had a movie to catch! We ordered grilled dimsums, drumsticks, a seitan Panini and an Impossible burger. Griller dimsums- the filling seemed ok but they stank and tasted weird may be because of the oil they used. (They must have been using the same oil for frying for a long time) Drumsticks- They were really GOOD! Seitan Panini- YUMM!!! Impossible Burger- Probably the BEST veggie burger I have ever had, after Red Robbins and White Castle. I LOVED it! I do believe, the restaurant has good potential and that the staff was just overworked. I would love to give then 5/5 but the service was really pathetic! read more

I always have love for Loving Hut. Great Food and Great customer service. Best Vegan options in Cincinnati for lunch and dinner. read more

Loving Hut - Buffalo Wrap - Vegan Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I always love coming here as they are the only place in Cincinnati that is all vegan. Don't let that scare you away though. There is self seating after you order your food at the front and take a number you are given. Finding parking here is never an issue. You can't go wrong with whatever dish you order. My favorite dishes are the raw pizza (I feel semi-healthy if I eat this then indulge in dessert), mac and cheese, and the veggies & noodles with Ck. The tropical smoothie is also really good. The service is also good. They also have a kid's menu. Come here, you won't regret it! read more

Loving Hut - Raw pizza with Mac and cheese. - Vegan Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I don't normally like imitation meat products so I avoided those items on the menu and opted for the sushi and spring rolls. Both were good. They offer some fun treats and sweets along with smoothies that are also very good. Everything you eat on or out of is either reusable or recyclable, and they provide the necessary recycling containers including compost. You order at the counter, take a seat and they bring your food to you when it is ready. You bus your own table unless they happen to come around and do that for you. The decoration within the restaurant is made up of reclaimed items from local buildings. They follow a strict green philosophy, though it is not in your face if that bothers you. They use produce from local farmers and they plan to offer cooking classes in the near future as well. read more

Loving Hut - Vegan Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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This unassuming and friendly place has the best. Vegan desserts I've had an Cincinnati. Service is slow but worth the wait and waitstaff are great people. The chocolate cake is to die for. read more

All of the positive things I have to say are similar to the many other reviews for this place, but overall the food here is fresh, healthy, and affordable all at the same time and I love that they fuse together unique flavors of different cultures (a lot of Asian influences) to make both eclectic and simple vegan dishes. The Loving Hut definitely changed my outlook on vegan and vegetarian food and they prove that you can still be healthy while having a satisfying and flavorful meal. I love to bring friends here when they visit me and they've all enjoyed it as well. My favorites here are the CK meal and the eggroll meal. Don't let the "fake meat" options scare you, they are delicious and the texture is pretty close to that of meat.The almond ginger salad dressing is amazing as well as the seasoned jasmine rice that reminds me of Vietnamese food from home. Also, the vegan chocolate cake.. OMG. It blew my mind how flavorful and moist it was for being vegan! Get that. They also have complimentary hot and iced tea : ) I always look forward to coming here because there's always something new to try and they switch out the daily special with new creations. All of the staff is great and friendly as well! read more

Loving Hut - Korean glass noodles and grilled veggies special. - Vegan Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

While the place is humble, prices are fair, portions are decent and food is tasty. It's not the healthiest vegan food. The Chickn' is breaded and deep fried served with BBQ sauce, and I asked for brown rice and got brown FRIED rice instead. Again, all very tasty but not super healthy. Cabbage soup was delicious. Servers were friendly though service was slow. I'm sure for Cincinnati this place is great, but when compared to other vegan spots across the US, lets just say this one doesn't make the top 10. But hey, if in Cincinnati I might chose to eat here again if I find myself in the neighborhood though no need to go out of your way to eat here. read more

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I eat here every two weeks. Recently I ordered my meal on door dash. I messed up my panini order but the employees recognized my name and gave me my usual order! I was shocked! They wrote a handwritten note explaining this to me and even gave me a full panini versus a half. Also it was delicious!:) read more

I was having a bad day and decided to go on a mini adventure and treat myself to new, delicious food. I chose The Loving Hut because it had such a good reputation, even though it was a bit out of my way. I know everyone knows, but the relief of eating at a place that doesn't serve dairy when dairy makes you sick is such a relief. Being able to eat EVERYTHING on the menu is so cool. And I did want to eat it all. I ended up just getting a bowl of pumpkin chili which comes with chips and water. People make fun of everything pumpkin, but I think pumpkin is underrated as a real food. This chili was amazing. Spicy and hearty. Dense. I couldn't eat the whole bowl for lunch. The people who work there are so nice and gave me a lid to take it home. I also purchased a carrot cake and a cookie. I ate the rest of the chili for dinner. It reheated just perfectly. The carrot cake was amazing. That cream cheese icing... Ah. I even shared a bit of the cake with my dog. She liked it, too. The cookie I've yet to touch but I don't know how long I'll hold out. I wish I would have stocked up on more goodies. The history of The Loving Hut chain is very interesting, if you feel like doing a little googling. read more

I'd been wanting to try The Loving Hut for a very long time, but had sort of been afraid because I'd heard that most of their dishes were based on fake meat...which I'm not a huge fan of. However, I am so glad that I did try them. My vegan friend and I went one night for dinner. She had been there before, but this was my first visit. They have a parking lot in the back, which I wouldn't have known about if she hadn't been driving (and been there before). The inside is a little run down looking and didn't look super clean. You order at the counter, choosing from the menu on the wall. They give you a number and you go sit down to wait for them to bring your food out. There's a larger dining area in the back. We went on a Thursday night and I was very surprised and impressed at how brisk business was. I was not impressed, however, by how long it took to get our food...I mean...it's not like anything was getting cooked. I ordered the raw vegan Reuben, which came with a salad. It was absolutely delicious. I was very impressed. I don't remember what my friend ordered for her main dish, but she did order a side of vegan mac and cheese, which I tried. Very tasty! On the way out, she suggested we get a cookie for dessert, but my eyes were drawn to the refrigerator case on the right...I was what looked like a chocolate cheese cake and a carrot cake...and...so many delicious looking desserts. She got a vegan cheesecake and I got whatever the chocolate looking creamy dessert was (it was super delicious...so who cares what it was really called.) I got a piece of the carrot cake to take home (it was good, but not as good as the chocolate dessert.) I honestly wasn't too sure what to expect from the Loving Hut, but I was duly impressed by the delicious food if somewhat unimpressed by the interior. However, the tasty food more than made up for the unprepossessing interior. I can't wait to go back...now if I can just convince the BF to go. read more

Loving Hut - Vegan Reuben and salad. - Vegan Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I will start off saying that I really was looking forward to dining at and enjoying the Loving Hut. My boyfriend and I went in with open minds and open stomachs with no real expectations besides a full vegan menu. Onsite private parking was a huge bonus, especially in Cincinnati. The parking lot was very spacious and well maintained. Once inside the decor was pretty dated throughout but I personally didn't mind. I am a fan of unique mom and pop restaurants. The overall feel was very cozy and welcoming. Everything definitely reflects the owners tastes and beliefs. One thing I really did appreciate were the biodegradable utensils and cups. The only complaint that I have about the interior is that it could have been a little cleaner. Although I was more forgiving because they were very busy while we dined in. There was a line to the door for almost the entire duration of our meal. For our appetizer we ordered spring rolls, mac and cheese and chips and salsa. I'll start off by saying the spring rolls were outstanding. According to the menu they are baked, not fried, leaving them much lighter and crispier without any greasy fingers. We agreed they were some of the best spring rolls we've had in a long time. They sell them frozen in 12 packs that you can heat up at home in your oven. I definitely plan on making a trip back and buying some for home in the future. Unfortunately we were not big fans of the Mac and cheese and chips and salsa. The Mac and cheese didn't have much flavor at all and the noodles were a little too soft for my taste. The chips and salsa were the bigger let down. The menu said "house salsa sauce" which I assumed was made in house which is why I ordered it (I am not a fan of bottled salsa at all) and to my disappointment one bite in I knew it wasn't made in house. Our entrees came out not long after our appetizers, both looked very appetizing and were pretty large proportions. My boyfriend really enjoyed his BBQ wrap. He said the rice was cooked perfectly and the ingredients seemed very fresh and complimented each other. His only complaint was that the BBQ sauce was too sweet for his taste. My Cincinnati chili was okay. It had a good Skyline chili flavor but I ran into the mushy noodle issue again. I feel I would have liked it more without the vegan cheese as it can be a little stodgy on certain things. However, the onions did a lot for the dish and I appreciated how thinly they were sliced so that they weren't overbearing. I'm not sure it's something I would order again though. We ended things on a great note with the vegan cheesecake. The flavor of the cheesecake was fantastic and so was the texture, something I thought would be hard to replicate. We actually agreed it was much more appetizing than the traditional cheesecake we used to eat. Overall the experience was okay with a couple of highlights. I really wanted to love it here but a few too many things fell short in my opinion. We would probably go elsewhere for the money (we spent over $30) or stick to strictly spring rolls and cheesecake. read more

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This is just the most incredible place. We have recently gotten back on the vegan wagon and when I checked for vegan places on yelp I was so excited that this was fairly close to where we stay every week. We're weekly visitors from Nashville. I had their American panini today, my daughter loves their pho, and the spring roll plate is great for a hungry teenager apparently because my oldest devoured hers today :) the staff is always lovely and the energy is so nice in there. Wonderful vegan dishes. Not too salty, not bland, perfection. read more

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Best Vegan restaurant in Cincinnati. The pricing is affordable, great staff and awesome food! I wish they would extend the hours and open on Sunday. Overall, excellent and clean restuarant! read more

Loving Hut - Vegan Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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The woman that took our order was very informational and friendly. The pumpkin chili was perfect and the carrot cake could not have been better. read more

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I spent my college years (plus some) in a crunchy, hippy, often-vegan/veg focused town. Prior to that, I had never experienced the range of vegan fare-both good and abhorrent- out there. After living there I learned to really like some of the raw, whole, non-meat options out there and decided to give this joint a try. It's in a odd area for me, a bit difficult to find the real parking lot, but in the end I was in the area of the Loving Hut running some errands a few weeks ago and decided to have a vegan/veg throwback, and hopefully reenergize for the rest of my errands. Walking in, the environment was fine, but confusing. The menu is on the wall but busy (and I later learned it's also written in a pamphlet) and I had a hard time deciding on what I wanted. Then I saw these quotations on the walls as I waited for a confused 80 year old with her family, trying to explain the concept of a faux-meat sloppy joe. Given these messages and my previous experience, I was looking for the soulful hippy types (dreads, cords, etc). who might have decided on this decorating avenue. Looking around, all I saw was a hard working mix of folks, mostly Asian, none seeming too crunchy. I shook that expectation off and tuned back into the 80 year old orientation to faux meat, deciding that vegan Cincinnati is certainly entitled to being different than vegan-Eugene, OR. I ended up ordering the spring rolls and salad dish and a vegan sweet potato chili. I'm not one for too much fake meat or soy product, I was really just hoping for some solid, real food, and I wan't disappointed. The spring rolls rocked, the salad was fresh with great dressing, and the soup rounded it all out. I really liked my food. It was a good throw back to my college days and I left satisfied. What wasn't so satisfying was the decor. There is an Asian inspired theme in the lamps and lighting in the back, a pretty cool water fixture, and those darn sayings all over the place. In my reading, as I was eating alone, I learned from a brochure (and the TV's advertising this) that the Loving Hut is a franchise. I guess that explains the odd mix of decor, but it was still a bit strange. I, ultimately, don't go to restaurants for the decor- though it does play a role- so I'm happy give this place a good review. I'd be hard pressed to find too many dishes without faux meat product, but the food I had and a few other dishes did look worth checking out. read more

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The Loving Hut has the most amazing food, even when the service is slow. The last time I went, I waited almost 30 minutes for my meal, but I immediately forgot about the wait when it arrived. The menu is so extensive - you can eat raw, all vegetables, or enjoy Gardein and other vegan "meat". My favorite is the barbecue wrap and the pumpkin chili. Parking is not a big deal - there are always spots on the street, don't worry about the narrow driveyway! read more

Loving Hut - BBQ Wrap - Vegan Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I love everything about Loving Hut. The people who work here REALLY care about this food, and whether you are just trying vegan food on for size or a full time vegan, you will appreciate that effort greatly. Everything here is vegan, so I can order without the usual questions and hesitations. Freedom!! I particularly like ordering from the raw menu, and can't recommend the Lucky Sea Kelp dish enough. I call it a salad....it's such a tasty combo of flavors. I have also enjoyed the Spring Roll Meal. My dining mate last time had the Vegan Sloppy Joe, and raved about it (he's not vegan). Now, I have to tell you about the desserts- don't skip the desserts!!! I have tried both the Organic Carrot Cake (good, but the icing was a little sweet for me). But that Chocolate Cake omg...omg. Let's just say that it's a good thing I don't live within walking distance of LH. If you have kids, you can't beat the kid's menu at LH also. I plan on working my way through the entire menu over time. With pleasure. : ) read more

Loving Hut - Not fancy, but who cares? - Vegan Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I am certainly not a vegan or vegetarian but I have been to loving hut numerous times and each time I have had good food that has made me feel great the rest of the day. Its amazing how healthy and fresh foods change how your body functions. read more

Always a yummy experience!! Would come back over and over. Pumpkin chili, veg drumsticks,protein bowl. Spring roll. So good. read more

2 words: PUMPKIN CHILI! If you're vegan come to this place, if you aren't vegan still come to this cafe. My boyfriend is in love with their pumpkin chili. It is soooo good. I've tried to make my own but it doesn't compare. So please, for me, get the chili. You won't be disappointed. For dinner I had the CK Panini. It was very good and surprisingly filling. The bf had the Udon Noodles with veggies, which is pretty much a stir fry. Oh and he got the chili...duh. I'm looking forward to eating here again and trying some new! read more

Loving Hut - CK Panini - Vegan Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Wow. This place has such amazing food. All vegan, but taste is so so great. We tried the dumplings, chicken sandwich and chicken over rice (all vegan). It was hard to decide which one is better than the other. And you have to try the carrot cake. One of the best carrot cakes. I rarely give five star. This one deserves one. read more

Loving Hut - Chicken sandwich - Vegan Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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My friend and I went for lunch and both ordered Pho; it was delicious! I wish I had ordered the larger bowl because it was so good! (I also wish they had bigger spoons, more sriracha in the communal bottle and I really really wished they had the traditional add-ins of bean sprouts, fresh basil and cilantro leaves!! That would have made it PERFECT!) It was very enjoyable overall, though, and I will definitely be back soon! read more

This place is great :) they make a conscious effort towards being environmentally friendly: biodegradable utensils and durable paper plates so that they can be recycled. I'm sure they have other efforts as well that I wasn't able to notice this visit. Anyways, the food itself is yummy! We got the American Panini, quarter pounder, and a grilled veggie sandwich. Whatever sauces they put in each item made it way better than vegan food I'd make for myself at home. Corn chips and salsa were a plus :) They've also got vegan baked goods for sale.. might try those next time we stop in. read more

The one thing that draws me to Loving Hut is the diversity in foods. Would you like a panini? Sure! Soup? Plenty! Noodles, raw food, veggie burgers, cookies... It hits the spot with whatever you may be craving. I've been in about 4 or 5 times. I've had times where I was wowed and times where I felt the food was simply alright. Yesterday I tried the butternut squash seasonal soup and it really was not good, sadly. Way to buttery or oily... The seitan panini however was quite tasty, and it was very filling on it's own! I'm also really a fan of all the sweet treats; cookies, carrot cake, cheesecakes, etc. It's really cool being able to walk into a place and not have to worry about milk, butter, meat, or eggs being hidden inside. Located in Pleasant Ridge about 10ish minutes from Kenwood Mall makes it not too busy but busy enough to know that people (especially those vegans!) enjoy coming here. Loving Hut is a place I go once every couple months, but I wouldn't put the label of "favorite" restaurant. read more

I like this place. Love the food. Sometimes it's better to call in so it's ready when you get here. Slow service but that's ok if im not in rush. I can do without the TV screens constantly running the same stuff and the reading material, again, I can put up with it because I like the food. Parking not good, so be careful driving in. Always get vegan chocolate cake to go. Very good. read more

Absolutely one of the best vegan cafes in Cincinnati --- do not miss this one--- best green smoothie money can buy! Real health here no pomp-circumstance (nor false marketing ;) read more

Loving Hut - Yummm - Vegan Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio