My husband's vegetarian coworker recommended this restaurant and we decided to give it a chance. He should have hyped it up more because I thought it was amazing even as a an omnivore. My husband and I went on a late Saturday afternoon and we were seated immediately. We shared the Fido's Fries as an appetizer and I got the Chili Cheese Dogs as my entree. Almost everything could be made veggie or vegan so I asked for the dogs to be veggie. My meal also came with a side so I got the frickles (fried pickles). The Fido's Fries were beer battered fries, topped with cheese, bacon (we got the pork option but they have soy), scallions, & sour cream (on the side). The fries were absolutely delicious! I loved my chili cheese dogs as well. It was a very generous portion because it was two dogs and a ton of frickles. As a dog lover, I adored all of the dog art & statues around the place. The menu is even dog themed. I mean they call appetizers kibbles & bits. That could not be any cuter! There is indoor seating (with a bar) and outdoor seating. As you can probably already tell, the restaurant is dog friendly (with their outdoor area). They even have a dog friendly menu (called puppy meals). Service was superb! There is no dedicated parking lot but we easily found free parking a few blocks away. My mom is a vegan and we sometimes struggles to find creative meals when she visits. I will definitely be taking her here next! read more

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They have a big menu of burgers, dogs, tacos, and more. My server was great. The restaurant layout is cool too.

OMG!!!! Best food and huge portions. Rice and beans and buffalo Mac and cheese were awesome. Not as good when we ordered takeout but excellent in the restaurant. I don't recommend the vegan hot dogs--I have had better. read more

Went back to the Spotted Dog and ordered the veggie bbq sandwich. It was awful. Had no flavor and looked like a fried hockey puck. I was truly disappointed again. This place has gone downhill and I would not recommend any of the vegetarian dishes. read more

Spotted Dog - Spot's Salad with burned tempeh - Vegetarian Near Me - Carrboro, North Carolina

I was attracted to the outside of this building and assumed I was walking into a Irish/burger bar. We were transported to more of a dining side vs. bar so I only got to see one side of the place and I don't like to not see my drink being made. My drink was good but I'm pretty sure the house made syrup was made with sweetener that was not cane sugar and I'm very sensitive to any other sweetener. Menu was large and I had a hard time deciding. It is a somewhat vegan place much to my surprise so I figured why not try it here because I do love good vegan option even though I do eat meat I ordered the trio of patties black eyed peas and black bean. I took a bite of each and left the rest. Three different staff noticed my untouched food but none inquired or offered replacing it or removing it from bill which to me would be a gesture of a good business practice. My companion enjoyed and loved each morsel of his crab cakes! The battered fries were great! My server was very kind and attentive. read more

Been a long time patron but getting some sticker shock from the menu..Prices have gotten quite pricey. Plus, not sure why when the restaurant was almost empty with very few patrons that it took almost 15 minutes to get our order taken with the wait staff walking around.... Not the best service....food was good. read more

The vegan options are so good that we ate here two nights in a row. Great service and nice outdoor seating. read more

Spotted Dog - Spot's platter - Vegetarian Near Me - Carrboro, North Carolina

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Great menu concept! Came here with someone who was vegan and another pescatarian! Everyone had something they could enjoy. Food: I ordered the tuna tostada with a side of hush puppies, the fried green tomatoes and the cinnamon bun bread pudding. Everything was great!!! The tostada needed a bit more flavor (I wish they had seasoned the actual tuna). The tomatoes were amazing (not oily). The dessert was very impressive especially because it was vegan! But overall very good and everyone else I was with really enjoyed their dishes. The menu is extensive and will come back to try more things. Service: our server was awesome! Knew the menu well, gave great recommendations! Very attentive and friendly. Ambiance: very group friendly and casual. Low music playing in the background. Seating is comfortable. Great for groups. I will definitely be back. read more

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Food was great. Tons of vegan choices! Very impressed with the quality of the food. My club sandwich was delicious and husband got the Reuben. We don't live in the area but still definitely going back. read more

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The food is so good and it is a great place to have a get together there service it amazing I have had my past 2 birthdays there

We went here for their Sunday brunch (11-2) and we were blown away by the service and vegan options. We tried the vegan blueberry pancakes, the vegan breakfast sandwich and the cheesy grits. They all were tasty and we will definitely be back for more - especially the cheesy grits bowl! read more

First time stopping in here. This is a cute place with comfy, seating and easy to locate in Carrboro. Parking was a little tricky but if you look around behind the building, you can find parking. Our server was super friendly and helpful and was quick with our order. I ordered a patty melt with sweet potato fries, and everything was delicious. Everyone in my party enjoyed their lunch today. I would recommend coming here for lunch. read more

Delicious vegan options from our bbq plate (and sandwich respectively) and ending with a shared peach bread pudding, it was so delicious.

I probably would not have chosen Spotted Dog if not for a work lunch, but I'm glad I ended up here. Mostly featuring vegetarian and vegan options, Spotted Dog for me, required that I expand my mind a bit and think about why I wouldn't have chosen this place. Do I need meat in every meal? Certainly not. Did I still order an entree with chicken? Yeah. I ordered the Stir-fry with NC natural chicken. It was surrounded by beautiful fresh veggies and tossed in a nice light sesame sauce, served on rice. I throughly enjoyed it. The group with me ordered crab cakes, tacos, a burger and one got an impossible burger. Everyone said the enjoyed their meal. Bottled Boylan sodas are a fun beverage option and I do want to return to try some of their cocktails such as the Lobo Negro, featuring Mezcal and house-made ginger syrup. The place was clean and features art including watercolors, mostly of precious puppies and dogs. The service was friendly. I like the location a lot too - wedged between East Main and Weaver, the view outside the large windows proved to be lovely and entertaining - we saw a guy carrying a fluffy dog the size of a miniature horse, flung over his shoulder like a sack of potatoes. Prices may be slightly higher than a chain restaurant but the quality of ingredients you are getting is well worth just a little more in my opinion. read more

Spotted Dog - The Stir Fry with All Natural Grilled Chicken. It was very good! - Vegetarian Near Me - Carrboro, North Carolina

Had excellent food and great service. Love the radical ruben and the fried green tomatoes with vegan pimento cheese. It hands down beats the real thing. Everything came out quickly. It is pricey, but you get what you pay for. Highly recommend. Have only had the vegan dishes, so can't comment on the other. read more

My boyfriend and I really enjoyed lunch here recently! I had the tofu stir fry, so yummy! We split the fried green tomatoes, recommend those too! Parking can be a challenge, but don't let that stop you! read more

Spotted Dog - Stir Fry with Organic Grilled Tofu - Vegetarian Near Me - Carrboro, North Carolina

Delicious veggie quesadilla, and my family loves the sandwiches and fries. Great service and vibe!

Tired menu, small portions, and high prices. Just hasn't improved in years. Great location -- too bad the food isn't better read more

If you are vegan or vegetarian this is definitely a great spot with lots of options! My brother is vegetarian and this is his fav place to eat in the RDU area. I regret not getting the pickle chips as my side because they were perfectly battered and cooked. The food was good but on the more expensive side for what you get. The outdoor seating is really nice and the dimensions of the building make the interior seating pretty interesting. The servers were nice and attentive. Definitely worth a visit if you're vegan or vegetarian! read more

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I walked to this cute little place from my hotel and I was greeted by friendly staff. I had a very large and tasty salad with fresh seared Ahi tuna and garden greens. They were pretty busy so I had to wait a little bit, but it was a comfortable cozy atmosphere. read more

The food is very good at the Spotted Dog. I had curry with tempeh as my protein. It was so good. It had carrots broccoli, cauliflower, red and green peppers, squash. It also had a side of rice. The good thing about there menu is you can order the dish with different protein, chicken, salmon, tempeh, soy chicken. And a choice of vegan, vegetarian or meat options. The curry was perfect. You will enjoy the Spotted dog. read more

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Great selection of wine and cocktails, friendly service and a bunch of vegan food options! Inside is rather large with a lot of patio seating. I got a vegan bean burger with the quinoa patty and it was spicy and with a great texture. They've got a ton of options so I will be back to try more. read more

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I was interested trying this place for the outside seating/ atmosphere for lunch. I quickly got seated however while waiting for any server another table was sat and given drinks. The server ignored us and went to that table a second time. We never got a server so we left after 10 minutes. Wouldn't recommend! The parking is very sparse. read more

My friends and I came here for a quick drink/bite before a concert. Our waitress was very friendly but the drinks took a while to come out. I enjoyed the drink I got (razzarita) but was disappointed that the cup was 90% ice and only 10% drink. I didn't order any food but I tried a few bites of what my friends ordered and we all agreed it was just mediocre. Overall was kind of disappointed with my experience dining here and probably wouldn't come back. read more

We enjoyed an ideal evening outside at Spotted Dog. The food was very good, with prompt cheerful service. Give them a try for pub food and drinks. read more

Had an excellent time celebrating my friend's birthday here! Sarah L was very attentive and kind and all of us enjoyed our food! Highly recommend! read more

20/10 recommend for vegan and Omni diners. We ate here twice in the 2 days we visited the area. Most impressive southern foods veganized! We got the fried green tomatoes and pimento cheese, bbq platter with fried okra, red beans and rice, quesadillas, patty melt, and mock tails! Don't forget the fries or med dip whew thank you for vegan options! Municipal parking lot across the street! read more

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The Food was great and the staff was terrific!! Environment was friendly. Will return for more. I enjoyed my lunch.

Loved my dinner experience here. Our servers were so friendly and attentive and the food was fabulous. Cute atmosphere too. I love that there are so many vegan options! This restaurant caters to everyone. The curry with soy chicken was delicious and the portion size was perfect. The veggie bbq sandwich was also flavorful and satisfying. The chocolate peanut butter torte with soy ice cream was a perfect dessert - the ice cream complemented the warm chocolate perfectly. read more

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+1 for service. Our waitress was super attentive and very friendly. Unfortunately, the food wasn't as great. We did get vegetarian options, so maybe that was the issue? The vegetarian dogs were too small for the buns and were just mediocre. They were at least better than the buffalo mac-n-cheese. The buffalo mac-n-cheese was more like cheese soup with a few noodles in it. I'm not even sure how to describe the taste, it wasn't bad, but it also wasn't good ... weird is the only thing that comes to mind. I also ordered the old fashioned ginger. It was decent, but there was a bunch of grated ginger (or at least that's what I THINK it was) at the bottom of the glass. There was so much you could get a mouthful a chew it (it didn't have much flavor either, so I'm not 100% confident it was ginger ... ) read more

Spotted Dog - traditional Carolina dogs - vegetarian version - Vegetarian Near Me - Carrboro, North Carolina

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Not a super fan. The food was ok but I would imagine it would be amazing for those who follow a vegan or vegetarian diet. The "regular" food was just ok, for me. The staff is super friendly and the price is right. read more

We are all entitled to our own opinions, right? Well here's mine: Parking: 5 Location: 4 Decor/ambiance: 3 Customer Service: 5 This place has so many awesome options for vegans and vegetarians! Its paradise to those who have an alternative diet! You'll find so many favorites to eat but presented with alternative protein! I had an Cheeseburger with "Impossible Meat" and "vegan Cheese"... it was perfect in every way! The food is amazing, no complaints. Our server was top notch knowing all of the ins and outs of the menu. Parking was a challenge as we went during a peak time. I don't see that Spotted Dog has their very own parking lot so you are left to park in shared lots. The ambiance is unique... not romantic, not edgy, kinda blah... but the FOOD is amazing! Check out Spotted Dog Chapel Hill! read more

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Since Linda sold the restaurant the place has pretty much been complete well don't want to say it, service is always horrible I have had managers tell me that they owe me food that they messed up but I really don't care for it rather not go back ever again. It's a tiny cute little spot great location to walk to in town but the ambience is now awkward and feels like the staff is always angry or judgmental the cooks aren't as good as they once were the food is very different and taste gross and you can clearly tell the lack of professional from the preps of the back of the house, nothing is cleaned well or properly cooked or seasoned correctly. I'm sure their is still regulars that go for the nostalgia but even though I wasn't the biggest fan of Linda her way of working made that restaurant what it was back in the day and worth every penny read more

I love Spotted Dog! There aren't a lot of places around here that cater to vegetarian and vegan needs, but this sure is the place! Most dishes had a meat option but were all substitutable with a soy protein. I got the side salad with the spicy fried rice and soy chicken sandwich (love the pun on the dish name). Because of COVID, dining was all outside which was totally fine. The stir fry could have been a bit more spicy-- perhaps letting the waiter know as we did not ask for a higher spice taste. The soy chicken filet really great and super crispy. The patty is definitely on the thinner side compared to other soy patties I've had. Our waiter was really nice, and I strongly encourage you to visit here for casual dining or to meet people! read more

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I've been coming to the Spotted Dog on and off probably since it opened. The food is amazing (the Club Veg is my favorite) and there's something for everyone - vegetarians, vegans, carnivores. Bobby is an amazing bartender who takes great care of us and always makes us feel welcome. Very laid back and has never been packed or loud; I love the energy here. read more

solid place, nice staff, tasty food, portions are good, I sat outside and enjoyed the vibe!

I love this family owned and run business. So many great options for varied diets. The best selections for a vegan like me with plenty meat options for my husband. Great service and nice clean atmosphere. read more

This place does not disappoint! The food and service are exactly what you expect from a 4 Star Yelp restaurant. Given the time this is written, I want to give a special thanks to everyone at Spotted Dog during the Covid-19 pandemic. They have done everything they can to make sure that their employees and patrons are safe while they continued to offer take out. Favorites here are Fish & Chips and the Fish Tacos. However, once we are past the current situation you must dine in. They have great beers on tap that pair perfectly with the fish. Also, they have outdoor seating, which can be tough to fine in the area. Well done Spotted Dog! Look forward to seeing everyone once we are on the other side of these challenging times. #SupportLocalRestaurants read more

Spotted Dog - Fish & Chips - Vegetarian Near Me - Carrboro, North Carolina

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Cute atmosphere (I love dogs so I love a place covered from ceiling to floor in dog decor)! Friendly staff and quick service. The food was okay but I say skip the drinks. We came in for a quick lunch before hoping around to local breweries. We ordered some Vegan nachos (which my friend states were better and different when she came the first time) and fish and chips. I wasn't a fan of the nachos because they were a bit soggy and the super thin chips were hard to find under all the salad mix and beans on top. I did, however, like the Fish and Chips. They looked more like fish strips than typical pub fish and chips but it was perfect for sharing. Plus the fries were fried to perfection. Now I will say to absolutely skip the standard Bloody Mary here though. Our drinks were very watered down, the olives tasted odd and as if they had been soaked in water and almost had a gluelike taste, plus it was a pretty small drink for $7. They had offered their specialty Bloody Mary for $9 but I'm not sure how much better it would've been. There are plenty of other places for drinks nearby. I say pop in here for some apps and food and drink elsewhere. Just my suggestion. read more

Spotted Dog - Vegan Knock-Me-Down Nachos - Vegetarian Near Me - Carrboro, North Carolina

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This was a pretty great place to come to for lunch and dinner the next day. My partner and I are both vegan and they had some really great vegan options that didn't just seem as if they were there to be a placeholder, if you know what I mean. The dishes were thoughtful and the presentation was lovely. The vegan beef curry was so amazing that I was shocked at how delicious it was. My only complaint is that the macaroni was way too greasy that that the grease was leaking out of the cardboard container. Maybe use less oil next time and I will be five stars. read more