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    4.6 (69 reviews)
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    Garlic parm wings
    Rebecca P.

    The quality has really gone down over the last year. Even worse within the last two weeks where food is coming out cold or hard as a rock. Got the Italian Stallion and had to tear off pieces of the bread that were just rock hard. Then my spouse got the gyro and the pita wasn't warmed at all and was just snapped in half. The next time we were in my spouse got the notorious bbq and the porq was mostly cold. We always try to get items without the cheese sauce because it is not good and is very sticky. They also put on so much it is overwhelming. The new staff don't seem very friendly. The other day when I was in, it was just my spouse and I but in the kitchen you hear the workers loudly complaining about an online order that had multiple items on the side instead of on the item and were talking about how awful they were and how they wish the owner would just charge people for doing that so they stop??? They also post photos that look good such as the garlic parm wings but they literally look nothing like what is advertised. The garlic parm wings are just their wings dipped in their garlic butter. Not good at all. I would say they do the cake the best but their portion sizes had been getting smaller and smaller. Even the cake in a cup is sometimes half full. It is just not worth it anymore.

    Menu board. Order at the counter
    Tiffany B.

    Trying a local vegan restaurant turned out to be a great 60 minute round trip! Upon the recommendation of a co-worker we brought our niece and her husband to try Seitan's Realm. I am vegan and am always looking for options. Seitan's Realm did not disappoint! Love the decor and the play on Seitan. So much to look at we forgot we were supposed to order! Speaking of ordering, this is a deli, order-at-the-counter-and-take-a-number place, there is no waitstaff but there is plenty of seating inside. They have appetizers, breakfast, sandwiches, sides and dessert too. I ordered the "Anarchy", our niece ordered the Reuben, her husband order the "Italian Stallion", my husband ordered "The Boss" and we all shared some curly fries and potato salad. The food is reasonably priced and the service was very good. We stopped in for a late lunch/early dinner and there were no other guests although several others arrived while we were there. I think the food was very good. My Anarchy bun did come a bit soggy but the seitan was awesome and the flavors delish. I tried the Reuben and it was tremendous, probably one of the best vegan versions I have had (and they are countless!). The potato salad was unique and flavorful with a hint of sweetness that I really liked but also a nice savory dill flavor. The curly fries were mediocre and the only thing I would say was a bit disappointing compared to everything else. We took German Chocolate and Chocolate Cake home to enjoy later and I'm so glad we did! Generous portions and amazing cake too. We will definitely return!

    Italian Stallion (top), Loaded Fries (right), Anarchy Burger (bottom left)
    Brett W.

    Really can't say enough about Seitan's Realm, everytime we go it gets better. It looks like they recently added some menu items and last year they physically extended the restaurant to a new room. The Anarchy Burger is heavenly, my wife is partial to the Italian Stallion and the Loaded Fries are great to share. Highly recommend.

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    Kurt K.

    Street parking available. Great new dining room. Spooky decor! All day breakfast, delicious!!! Pancakes, hash browns, tofu eggs, sausage gravy and biscuits Smashingly delicious!!

    Cheezestake, half devoured
    Lisal F.

    5 stars for you, Seitan's Realm. I'll admit I'm a little snobby when it comes to vegan comfort food. It's easy to make okay, but incredibly hard to make excellent. You're doing it. Upon arriving I was overwhelmed (pleasantly) by the extensive menu featuring multiple appetizers, classic sandwiches, burgers, and chicken offerings. Luckily the very kind, patient person manning the register was able to guide me in the right direction, sharing their favorites in each category. I wanted the Rick Reuben, however they had just run out of corned beeef so opted for the Cheezestake instead, and this was definitely NOT a sloppy second. OMG. This sandwich. HEAVENLY. GLORIOUS. THE OPPOSITE OF HELL (sorry, seitan). The roll is the perfect marriage of softness with a bit of crispy on the edges. The beeef is SO good, especially when combined with the caramelized onions and garlic mushrooms. I have no idea what's in the cheeze sauce and chipotle aioli but I'm pretty sure magic is one of the ingredients. The crisp lettuce was the perfect balance for the strong, savory flavors. Pricing is very reasonable for the quality, portion size, and location. The space is whimsically decorated, consistent with the name, but never fear, the food will fortify you with all the necessary strength to prevail against any nefarious situations that may arise. Although Columbus is quite a drive from home the food is so amazing it's worth considering a road trip just to visit Seitan's Realm.

    Gyro plate
    Goose R.

    Taco Hell (Bell ) is back at @seitansrealm , I got their vegan Mexican pizza and it did not disappoint. It was delicious! Also got the Boss sandwich with is their vegan roast beef, cheddar , bacon and jalapeños. So good. Always good. Always vegan

    Anarchy burger
    Saphace A.

    Im not vegan, but this is one of the best vegan food I've had in Columbus! It's been on my list for a while since it opened but I don't usually go out of my way to eat vegan. I found parallel parking on the side street while my friend found parking a few yards from the front of the building. They have parking at the back, but the back lot looked like you needed a permit to park there. You order at the counter then sit down. Not a ton of tables. They were busy! We found a table, but at one point every table was filled and anyone coming in seemed to do take out. Tons of take out orders here too. Very popular place! I got the Anarchy burger with a side of curly fries while my friend got the buffalo chicken sandwich with a side of curly fries. It's a LOT of food. I found it hard to finish the burger. It had 2 patties in it. Can't wait to try other things! The other sandwiches look good. And for the price, it's reasonable for what you're getting. Great customer service here too! Really friendly staff who were attentive despite how busy they were.

    Inside of restaurant
    Tamara E.

    Upon entering this restaurant, I was intrigued by the restaurant being a horror themed vegan deli. After looking at the various horror posters on the walls and listening to catchy music playing in the background, we looked at the menu board. Once we reached the cash register, we looked at the handheld menus inside the restaurant which their menu items and lists allergens such as almonds, soy, and wheat. I decided to order pepperoni rolls served with garlic and marinara dipping sauce, a Daddy's Thicc & Meaty sandwich along with a Cheezestake sandwich and macaroni salad to go. After hubby notified the employee of his nut allergy , she and other restaurant staff were thoughtful in making sure that he would not be exposed to any food containing nuts. For those visiting with nut allergies, their cheeses, cheese sauce and ranch contains nuts (almonds.) Hubby ordered the Rick Reuben sandwich and curly fries but the employee who took our order came out and informed us that the bread used for the Reuben sandwich could possibly contain walnuts. After bring told of possible walnuts in the Reuben bread, he was given the option to order a different sandwich or have the Reuben made but use different bread. Hubby chooses to have the Reuben sandwich made either different bread. Our food arrives quickly and was delicious. The sandwiches were well seasoned. We appreciated the restaurant employee stopping by our table to ask whether or not we enjoyed our food. As we finished our meal, I was happy to have found this unusual vegan restaurant and delighted by the flavorful food and attentive staff.

    Tasty Peanut butter pie.
    Pat E.

    Come here if your looking for fast casual apps, sandwiches, salads and sides. Even if you're not a vegetarian. The cheezestake sandwhich is my fav and it's HUGE. Filled mostly with fake beef , fake cheese & real mushrooms. The sauce is yummy. It can be 2 meals for someone. The onion rings are good when they first come out the fryer and not reheated. Finally, the peanut butter pie is worth the splurge. On saturdays they offer breakfast items until 12:00pm. They do have small indoor seating. But when the door opens in cold weather.....Burr it's cold inside. Busy take out business as well. The service here is friendly and helpful. If you can't find parking in the front, there are few spaces in back.

    Dude Ranch burger

    I visited with some vegan friends despite being a huge meat eater myself, and it wasn't too bad! I got the dude ranch burger, fries, and a soft serve all for about 25$ which isn't terrible for columbus but definitely on the pricier side for a lunch. The fries are great though I would've liked if it came with the burger. The burger patty is sort of like a fried tofu, but the fake bacon could've fooled me pretty well. Though I did not like the no dairy cheese, so I'd recommend asking for a burger without it. The soft serve was great! Couldn't really tell that it was alternative milk at all.

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    Jen S.

    Delicious everything! We tried the Jalapeño poppers, chickun parm sandwich, and buffalo chickun sandwich...all hot, fresh, and amazing. Thank you to the very helpful staff!!! Can't wait to return and explore the menu more!

    Horror themed but not scary!
    Sean G.

    Some of the best vegan food in Columbus. A great variety, and they just started soft serve! Sunday morning you can do brunch and lunch which is fantastic! Saturday, they have a nice spread of donuts. Did I mention it's all vegan? Even when the place is packed, the service is really good. They just grew the dining area into a space next door, so you can choose the main dining area (which gets a little noisy when it's busy) or the alternate dining room, which I imagine has 50% less bustle. They have a soda machine that makes fancy soda, and they always seem to be changing up the menu with random fun items. I love the ambiance - with (safe for eating) horror posters, masks, and other props, plus posters of actors and actresses. Lots of things to look at and talk about while you wait for your meal to be delivered to your table. The music seems to change each time I go in, too, which keeps things fresh. I'm often running Shazam once or twice each visit to figure out the name of the song and band playing. Oh. And even if you don't do donuts, they have an exceptional cold dessert case, that also has refrigerated take home stuff like mac and cheese or whatever. Don't be afraid of the name "Seitan's Realm." It's a super good restaurant that just happens to be vegan. I feel this is one of those 100% vegan places that if you took your non-veggie friends to, they'd be impressed. Overall, as I mentioned, this is my favorite vegan restaurant in Columbus and I'm always glad to see it's busy!

    The boss with broccoli salad. Roast beeef with a sauce and jalapeños. I don't remember what the sauce was.
    Sheila B.

    The food was great and well worth the price. The staff was kind and humorous. The atmosphere lives up to his name of being whimsical play on old horror movies.

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    Friendly service & great food menu with a lot of delicious VEGAN options!! 10/10 will be returning might even become a regular

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    Good food. The music is very loud and makes it hard to have conversations. Recommend ordering for takeout.

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    The seitan here is outstanding. The cheeseburger is delicious. I love this place. Also, the decor is so cool.

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    Northstar Café - Chicken sandwich

    Northstar Café

    4.3(1.4k reviews)
    3.6 mi•Short North
    •$$

    Love the concept. Order, pay & have a seat. Went for brunch on a Sunday while in town for a…read moreconference. I ordered the fruit smoothie bowl, eggs w/gouda & coffee. Sat outside & it was so nice. I received my fruit quickly. So fresh. My eggs took longer but the staff were great about following up to make sure they arrived. Great meal overall in a nice setting.

    Despite my peanut allergy, we decided to have breakfast at Northstar Café during our visit to…read moreColumbus. We started with a Hot Apple Cider, topped with maple-infused whipped cream and cinnamon, along with a couple of hot coffees. The cider was warm, comforting, and full of cozy fall flavors. Unfortunately, the self-serve coffee station wasn't kept stocked, and after waiting quite a while for a refill, we eventually gave up. For breakfast, we ordered two Mushroom Frittatas, a Fresh Buttermilk Biscuit, and a side of Housemade Breakfast Sausage. The Mushroom Frittata featured three hearth-baked eggs with roasted mushrooms, sweet onions, and Gruyère cheese, served alongside breakfast potatoes and a peppery arugula salad. It was flavorful, hearty, and incredibly satisfying. Although I informed the staff about my peanut allergy, I was surprised to find the crispy breakfast potatoes on my plate, which left me uncertain whether the allergy request had been fully communicated to the kitchen. The Fresh Buttermilk Biscuit, served with strawberry preserves, was one of the highlights of the meal. It was flaky, buttery, and wonderfully moist, pairing perfectly with the sweet preserves. The Housemade Breakfast Sausage consisted of two peppery pork patties that were juicy and well-seasoned, making a great accompaniment to the rest of the meal. Overall, we enjoyed a delicious and filling breakfast with fresh, high-quality ingredients. While I wish the coffee station had been monitored more closely and that greater care had been taken regarding my food allergy, the Mushroom Frittata and fresh biscuit alone make Northstar Café worth returning to.

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    Roots Natural Kitchen - Pesto Caesar Salad

    Roots Natural Kitchen

    4.1(65 reviews)
    2.3 mi•University District

    Obsessed! I haven't been to the location but have been getting delivery on the apps for the last…read morefew months now. Huge portions and so fresh! When I order from Roots it makes me feel clean and healthy. I've ordered their pre-made bowls as well as building my own. Portions are big and can serve as two meals. If I order for dinner I end up eating it for breakfast. Ingredients are fresh AF and their dressings are all delicious. Sometimes I question how my build-your-own bowl will come out and I do a good job--it's delicious!! I always feel good about the healthy and clean options here!

    Formal Complaint: Unprofessional Management and Order Fulfillment at OSU Campus Location…read more To the Executive Team at Roots Natural Kitchen, I am writing to formally express my profound disappointment regarding a recent experience at your Ohio State University campus location on Father's Day. The lack of customer care, patience, and professionalism I encountered from the Manager on Duty was entirely unacceptable, and doesn't deserve even a half star, but I had to choose one. On Father's Day, my family ordered five bowls, two of which were seasonal bowls made with the original ingredients with the exception of extra lime. One of these bowls was specifically meant for my husband, who is currently in the hospital. I had raved to him about your restaurant, as it was one of the few healthy options he could safely enjoy during his stay. Unfortunately, the meal was prepared with a blatant lack of care. Even after it was made clear that this was a special meal for him, his portion size was equivalent to a half-bowl, and it was entirely missing the onions and tomatoes. Seeking to resolve the issue, I called the restaurant and was placed on hold. When the phone was picked up, the staff member did not offer a greeting, a name, or any indication of who was speaking. I politely stated, "Hi, I was holding for the manager," to which she abruptly replied, "This is." When I asked for her name, her response was unclear and unkind. Despite maintaining a calm and respectful tone while explaining that my husband's hospital meal for Father's Day had been made incorrectly, the manager was immediately combative and argumentative for absolutely no reason. Instead of offering a basic level of customer service or empathy, I was met with disrespect. Your company's mission proudly states: *"We strive to empower people through radical accessibility to natural food."* Unfortunately, the radical lack of care and professionalism I experienced completely contradicts that standard. Because of this deeply disappointing experience, I will no longer be a patron of your establishment. Furthermore, I will not be recommending Roots Natural Kitchen to anyone moving forward, including for any future corporate or community events I coordinate. I hope you address this leadership and service failure with your OSU campus team so that no other customer is treated this way in the future. Sincerely, Latisha Roland

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    Charmy's Persian Taste - The yummy pita

    Charmy's Persian Taste

    4.7(40 reviews)
    4.9 mi•Discovery District

    We found this in Yelp! (of course) and had no idea it was a restaurant/market. My wife and I were…read moretaken aback a bit, as that was unexpected. We'd walked a way to get there, and didn't have a backup plan...so we went to the electric kiosk and ordered. We decided to share and got an order of lamb chops, a large feta salad, an order of pita and drinks. The waitress, Braxton came over and brought us water as we waited for our food. This absolutely charming and intelligent young woman was extraordinarily charismatic. We told her we were from Bloomington, Indiana. It turns out she's an Indiana University grad, and a middle school English teacher...which my wife was! The food was superb! The lamb chops were served on a large bed of basmati rice, and were delicious. The salad with tahini dressing was large and fresh and the ingredients were balanced. The pita was homemade and amazing. I checked out the market and they had a wide variety of middle eastern foods and baked items. I noticed that they had THE LARGEST selection of Jeni's ice cream I've ever seen. There were well over a dozen different flavors. Had I not been so full from dinner, I'd have tried the "Lemon Bar" flavor. We may go back tomorrow. They had a wine bar and were conducting a tasting while we were there. We wisely skipped it as we had to walk back to our hotel.

    Went with a bud who knows and loves Persian food. Service was surly, no greeting, order at the…read morekiosk. Appeared there was one person running the kitchen; he kept rubbing his eyes while gloved and not gloved. Appeared the food preparation was taking Tupperware out of a cooler then heating the stew I ordered and plating the cucumber dip. The stew tasted like canned Dinty Moore beef stew, my bud's was much better. The pita was very flavorful, grilled, and generous and delicious with the cucumber dip. The rice, we both agreed, had a weird taste despite the saffron streak--almost like soap. Beautiful space but will probably not return.

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    Charmy's Persian Taste - We had wonderful day with great food for my son graduation day.

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    My $17 Persian stew.

    Charmy's Persian Taste - Looking back from the restaurant section one can see how huge the place is!

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    Looking back from the restaurant section one can see how huge the place is!

    Lavash Cafe - Shawarma platter - yum

    Lavash Cafe

    4.5(899 reviews)
    0.7 mi•Clintonville
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    I stopped at Lavash Cafe while my mom was at a doctor's appointment at OSU because I was craving…read moreGreek or Mediterranean food, and I'm glad I chose this place! They had plenty of options, and since I had been wanting lamb for a while, I ordered the lamb kebab entrée. It came with pita, rice, a side salad, and roasted vegetables. Mine only had onions and peppers, but everything tasted really good. Their house-made hot sauce was absolutely delicious! Before leaving, I ordered food for my mother and grabbed a few desserts, including banana cream cheesecake and pistachio cream cake. They accidentally gave me a chocolate dessert instead of the banana cream, but it was okay. Everyone was pleasant, helpful, and informative, which is something I really value at a restaurant. There is plenty of seating both inside and outside, plus a more private area toward the back where I sat because I had homework to complete. Overall, I enjoyed the food, atmosphere, and service. I will definitely be coming back!

    We have eaten Take Out here twice in the last 3 weeks. The food was spectacular! I had heard about…read moreLavash from our pharmacist at Kroger who is Palestinian. I asked her where I go could get good Palestinian food and she suggested trying Lavash. I was expecting a small family restaurant, but Lavash is a large restaurant that apparently does a lot of catering also. My wife and I love Middle Eastern food and I can't recommend this restaurant highly enough. The Friday Special, Lamb Mencef was delicious and could easily feed a family of four, with several sides also. Basically it is large pieces of Lamb and lots of yellow rice, and a wonderful sauce, so you need to order (or make) side dishes too. We both are in our late 70's and no longer have large appetites, so this dish lasted through several meals. We both are from the Midwest and lamb is rarely on menus here in America, and the lamb on this dish is about as good as it gets. Very mild and not dried out. Thanks for the recommendation, Summer!

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