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    NuVegan Cafe

    4.3 (6 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Enna J.

    One of the best vegan spots we've eaten at so far! Friendly service, laid back casual vibe and excellent food. It's down home soul food just vegan. It's like a cafeteria style ordering style. Everything was reasonably priced.

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    Jazz R.

    Everything was amazing and the staff is super friendly. Don't sleep on the kale salad. Both garlic and sweet are the bomb! Fresh-prepped juices are 5-star!

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    4 months ago

    Tasty vegan food. Very good for those transitioning from meat and dairy. Fast and friendly service.

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    DC Vegan - Meatball Sub

    DC Vegan

    4.3(336 reviews)
    2.9 mi•Dupont Circle, Downtown
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    I've been wanting to try this spot for months. I've been missing meat lately and wanted a place…read morethat could pull off that rich, savory flavor. Vegan food doesn't automatically mean healthy, and that's fine by me--I just wanted really tasty food that breaks the stereotype that vegan joints can't hit the spot. Vegetarian/Vegan Friendly: 100% vegan! Decor: Loved the vibe--super nice and cozy. You could easily do a date night here. Portion Size: Decent portions, but being in DC, the prices were definitely steep. Service: Overall not bad. Wish they paid a tiny bit more attention at times, but really not a big deal. Price: On the expensive side, so it's definitely a place you have to budget for. Would I Go Back? Absolutely. Very tasty, with a solid menu and desserts that leave you wanting to come back for more.

    We LOVED IT!!! So glad to have found this place while traveling. We are from Los Angeles, but had…read morean epic meal, actually three at DC vegan. We ate there and the chicken Parmesan sandwich along with the focaccia cheese bread and dip were phenomenal. We got a Caesar salad with chik'n for dinner later that night, which was outstanding. We also planned ahead and got two sandwiches for the plane ride home along with two cannolis, a peanut butter and chocolate cheesecake slice, and a chocolate chip cookie. Everything was absolutely incredible. Love the way that this place actually got veganism and was not only sharing literature and information, but spreading the good word online and are living examples of true compassion! We will be back!

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    PLNT Burger

    PLNT Burger

    4.4(156 reviews)
    2.6 mi•Navy Yard
    Casual dining
    Vegan friendly

    The food was amazing as always. I had a reward for a free entree and got the patty melt for the…read morefirst time with a small fry and it was so good. Surprisingly filled me up because I'm a skinny but eat big portions of food.

    Burger : YUM!!!! Fries : YUM!!!!…read more ... Mac and cheese? NO!!!!! That was one weird waste of money and tastebud exposure. The macaroni was overcooked, falling apart, and sour like it was cooked in vinegar water and disintegrating. ?? Why? There was barely any "cheese" sauce on the mac. That was so weirdly bad, especially in comparison to how good the other stuff was. Stick with the burger and fries. I think this was the place where the sauce was kind of like -- spoiler-- Good-Good Sauce. IYKYK. From a popular late night munchies grub kind of fast food place. Not my thing, personally, so I had a taste and enjoyed the fries without it. The fries are THAT GOOD anyway. Crispy, thick and sometimes fluffy. I like most fries. These were fresh even when sent out in delivery. I'm not trying to set the bar high, but our experience was pretty good. I wouldn't feed that mac and cheese to anyone who wasn't in dire need of immediate sustenance and had no other options. Why did it taste like vinegar water? It tasted "wet" and "soggy" instead of cooked, you know? Gosh. I didn't know I would experience a new low in bad restaurant mac and cheese, but apparently, there's a million ways to make that one bad. Why is it on the menu?

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    MITA - Cherry blossom dessert

    MITA

    4.2(76 reviews)
    2.0 mi

    Michelin Star for a reason! So so good and a wonderful experience. The drinks were well thought out…read moreand unique. The food was lovely and paired so well with drinks and the whole experience. Service impeccable and it's such a cute restaurant. The restaurant really shows that you don't need meat to have a gourmet meal. Definitely will be back!!

    Great Tasting Menu, but overpriced! (4.25/5)…read more Food - (2/2). I want to emphasize that though I'm giving 2/2 for the food, not everything was hitting out of the ball park. Also, for the price, it definitely left me hanging across the board. The full tasting menu started well with the smoke to bring you into the little villages of Latin America. The mini corn topped with a fragrant spread of tiny popcorn throws some inception corn flavor that blends well with the seasoning. The accompanying roll is perfect contrast to add some spice to the starter. The finish to the first course was an interesting fermented drink that just made sure the pallet was neutralized before the drinks and next courses. The next course (Arepas) was the highlight of the day for both my wife and I. The trio of sauces were unique. One was savory, another spicy, and one that was sweet. It came with 5 little tiny "breads" though they seemed to be for little kids than adults. Luckily, the sauces were so good, you could eat them all by themselves. These were definitely the highlight for us however, we couldn't even fill our stomachs with it even if we got 20 of these breads. Another unique dish (Ceviche Nikkei) we had and liked was the fusion between Asian flavors and Latina flavors. Pickled veggies on top of soy flavored watermelon soup base created a mixture that actually works well. The Tamal and Gnocchi were great as well. Overall, I enjoyed the unique flavors and the journey the chef takes us to across different Latin cuisines that vegans don't generally get to experience. That said, the desert ice cream seemed like an afterthought. There was more of sour flavor than sweetness in the shaved ice. Non-alcoholic drinks pairing (0.25/1) When we picked paired drinks with our meal I was looking forward to some variety of wines and cocktails or even beer. However, I was a bit underwhelmed with wine selections and that too with the quantity again. Very little variety and quantity in the drinks section. To me the value didn't match with the cost. Service (1/1) As a renowned Michelin star restaurant, you expect the service to be amazing. Though it didn't go above and beyond, the service was as you would expect from them. Decor (0.75/1) The dining room itself was cozy, close to the chef where you can watch them do their magic, and also close to the bar where you could order some great cocktails. The place was subtle and not too loud, the mood and lighting was perfect for a date. Overall, I liked the food, the service, and the place. However, for this much of a cost, I didn't come out filling satisfied and truly had to get 2-3 slices from Andy's right next door. It was a good experience overall though.

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    Melange

    Melange

    4.7(17 reviews)
    2.0 mi

    To be honest, I think the food in this place is UNDER-seasoned. The concept is amazing and I love…read moreEthiopian food, but I leave wishing I had chosen to eat at an Ethiopian restaurant instead. I'm looking for aggressive seasoning. The service is here fine, and I love the vibe & ambiance of this place. I really hope the owner sees this and starts aggressively seasoning.

    Holy cow. Ethiopian fusion?? Soul food? Burgers? Fried chicken?! I met up with a friend at a new…read morespeakeasy in town and was hungry after. On my way home I decided to stop around U St / Shaw to see if anything interesting was around. Looking up what was new in town brought me in to this place. I was immediately intrigued, and realized I had just an hour left before they closed. So I made my way over and was able to settle at the bar. The bartender was friendly and professional, and I saw a party next to me chatting with another staff member that was dressed differently -- I'm guessing that was the owner! I looked over their menu and was having so much trouble deciding what to have. After so much going back and forth, I decided to do the doro wat chicken tenders and the spiced mac and cheese. What. A. Treat. And why did I get the highest spice level for the chicken? I was feeling it the next day LOL. The Mac and cheese also had a nice kick, and it was creamy with bread crumbs. Some folks next to me got tacos, which were smaller than I expected, but I know they were so good. There are burgers, tacos, and much more to explore next time, and I can't wait! Oh, their drinks definitely include Ethiopian spices.. how creative! And they taste great. Definitely returning.

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    SpiceX - Chicken Tikka Masala with naan bread

    SpiceX

    4.6(16 reviews)
    3.0 mi

    First time eating Indian food from a food court…read more I ordered a Butter Chicken and Palak Paneer plate with Rice. On top, I requested that they add Chickpeas, Yogurt, and Cucumber + Tomato. On the side, I added a Garlic Naan. We were looking for a quick meal. SpiceX delivered a good amount of flavor at fast food speeds. If you're looking for a sit-down experience, this location is at a bit of a disadvantage since all of these components are put into a plastic tray, everything is intermingling, and it looks like a mess. They only have plastic forks and knives (no spoons) which makes it hard to eat these saucy dishes. Lastly, since a lot of things are pre-made, they're not super hot and they don't adjust the spice level. My favorite thing about naan is it tastes like fresh bread from the oven, which you don't get here. Everything is very mild, and we normally get dishes mild to medium in heat level. If you can get past all that, I think all the flavors are pretty good and the price is very reasonable for the amount of food you get. If you're in this area, I think it is a worthy choice for a quick and affordable meal.

    A steal for a fast casual lunch place in L'enfant. They have really good lunch specials and…read morecertainly give you your money's worth for 10.99$. The butter chicken lunch special is really good and filling. You can add supplementary toppings like chickpeas, cucumber, red onions, and various sauces. Service is fast as well since it's chipotle like service.

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    NuVegan Cafe - vegan - Updated October 2026

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