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    Sunflower Cafe

    4.6 (694 reviews)
    ModerateCafes, Vegetarian, Vegan
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    SUNFLOWER CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Burger bowl with black bean hummus
    Brooke s.

    Yummy!! So glad to finally try this healthy vegan restaurant. Staff were helpful in answering my questions about their different options. They have wraps, bowls, burgers, rotating specialties, sides, etc. I got the burger bowl & especially enjoyed the black bean hummus I added on! I also love the exterior of their building and the fact that they have a cute cat outside to welcome you as you enter! Would love to come again and try something else.

    Heather B.

    Did not get a pic this time. I tried the southern bbq bowl with a mix of brown rice and quinoa. Hit the spot because I was craving some southern comfort food. I also tried the chocolate mousse. It had a kick of cayenne, a nice surprise. The service was quick; it was a bit after a lunch rush. And I got it to go as my pup was in the car.

    Vegan BBQ Sandwich
    Amayah E.

    Okay well that was one of the yummiest vegan barbecue sandwiches I have had. I also got the bacon ranch chicken wrap to go and it was so yummy! I would get that over and over again! Everything can be made gluten free, yes even the wraps! Which is very rare. Overall, this is a great place to go for a southern flared vegan restaurant that gives you that feel of Nashville. Also, their pad thai cold salad was so great!

    famous bbq bowl with side of garlic aioli (don't skip it)
    Elizabeth B.

    One of the best vegan/vegetarian/clean restaurants in the Nashville area - so grateful to live and work close by. My go to is the buffalo tempeh wrap and the famous bbq. Today I need warm, comforting, filling food and went with the famous bbq bowl over season potatoes, melted cashew queso, and a side of garlic aioli and it was absolutely perfection!! The service is consistently friendly and quick, you walk up to order and then are given your food on a tray. They have beautiful indoor and outdoor table space. While their private parking lot is tight, I've never had an issue getting a spot. Their desserts are also a big hit, didn't order any today! They did offer some free halloween candy. I appreciate their self-service items and to-go containers for ease packing leftovers.

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    Lady C.

    Mood: vegan eats! Very very filling & delicious. So fresh and obviously made in house. Really enjoyed the Asian slaw that came with both dishes. Hummus 10/10 Bar b que wrap 8/10 Bar b que bowl 8/10 Overall the place is quiet, clean, with top tier service. Such a hidden gem (to me) but located in a great area.

    Jalapeño Burger
    Greg P.

    This place is slightly hidden. parking in the back. This is my second time here and not the last. It will be a staple to come check and have when in Nashville. Everything here is vegan, and packed with flavor. Their burgers are some of the best I've ever had. The jalapeno burger is awesome! Its got a tiny kick to it but the flavor is great. The bbq beef is what they are famous for but it's not my favorite. The service is super quick and friendly. All the food is already prepared and they have cafeteria like set up. You walk up order and pay and pick the food up at the register. I would encourage to try everything on the menu. I don't think you can go wrong. I can tell you one thing, if this place was close to my house i wouldn't hesitate to go vegan.

    Roasted root wrap
    Lana B.

    100% recommend sunflower cafe. A variety of options- bowls, wraps, salads, tacos, nachos, phillies, veggie burger galor, and lots of sides options. I got the roasted roots wrap, it was super good. I also got the black bean hummus. Super refreshing lunch. They have beer, kombucha, and CBD drink options. Order cafeteria style. Indoor and outdoor seating with the cutest feline company on the porch. I will be making my way through this menu.

    Chickpea salad
    Chris A.

    This is a great spot to go for Vegan/Vegetarian. The food is very good and the staff are friendly. I myself am not vegan or vegetarian but I am completely open to eating it. Food is food :) To the meat eaters out there, go into these places with an open mind, I guarantee you will enjoy it. A good diet consists of "mostly plants" as I heard a doctor say once before. We as Americans eat too much meat I believe. Meat used to be a treat and a special thing. Saying that, yes I am a meat eater, and yes I probably eat too much meat. Now on to the review: I usually opt for their "you pick two" (Not sure if that's what it's called) but I get the soup option and a side. I don't get to eat out as often as I want but each time I have come here, it's always delicious and served with love.

    Sunflower's extensive menu
    Sloane L.

    A sister cafe to the (relatively) newer Sunflower Bakehouse in Donelson, this OG cafe remains a charming locale for delicious vegan eats. Set back on a side-street, this retrofit yellow house offers a wonderful assortment of salads, sammies, wraps, bowls, burgers and more. Guests order cafeteria style from friendly staff, then grab a table inside the quaint interior or outside on multiple decks. Ample parking and seating available - making it a great place for a casual meetup. The food is really delish - and so many choices. Only suggestion for improvement - consider investing in better AC. On a summer day in July with temperatures reaching 97°, the AC just couldn't keep up. But otherwise, definitely stop by anytime you're in Berry Hill for a great meal.

    Garlic burger Ceasar chickpea wrap Side potatoes and chocolate mousses
    Meki A.

    I haven't been here in like 4 or 5 years. I was super excited to because I use to come here all the time in the past. I was a bit disappointed bc the garlic burger didn't have the spicy aioli sauce it typically comes with and it just didn't taste the same. The potatoes were good, so was the chocolate mousse. My husband got the Caesar chik wrap and said it was very good. I would definitely try it again and try something else.

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    Go here a few times a month and never disappoints!! Highly recommend. Great atmosphere and never a long wait. Check it out.

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    Big menu, cafeteria style, excellent food, quiet, good parking, reasonable prices, ample seating

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    Impressive variety! Healthy and tasty. We enjoyed it and would go back even though I'm not vegan or vegetarian

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    Ask the Community - Sunflower Cafe

    Is it dog friendly?

    I was there the other day and saw a couple sitting outside with their dog.

    What's vegetarian on the menu?

    Everything is vegan on the menu. There are some gluten free items too. I've enjoyed their delicious food for years. Even my non vegan family enjoys coming here. They'll help you with food allergies too. Have a fun time!!

    Does anybody have a pad Thai copycat recipe? I live in Knoxville and constantly crave Sunflower's pad Thai!

    I love their Pad Thai!! I make a vegan Pad Thai and quick easy sauce I use is a Thai Almond sauce. I get mine from thrive market. It is so tasty! Check out this product on Thrive Market: https://thrivemarket.com/yais-thai-almond-sauce… Read more

    What are their veggie burgers made out of?

    I asked this weekend! I was told: purple sticky rice, sweet potato, beets, sunflower seeds, and sundried tomato paste.

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    Vui's Kitchen

    Vui's Kitchen

    3.8
    (538 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    It's been a hot minute since I've had Vui's, but it was just as fresh and tasty as I remembered! My…read morefriend and I were coworking in the area and decided to grab a quick lunch. Vui's service is fast, and there's plenty of seating inside and outside for large groups. It was busy on a Thursday during lunch, but we only had to wait a few minutes to order, and another 10 minutes for our food to be delivered to our table. We sat out on the patio, and it was truly a beautiful setting for a weekday lunch. I ordered the chicken pho, and it was just what I was craving on a beautiful spring day. My friend ordered the Banh Mi, which looked delicious as well! There's plenty of sriracha and hoisin available for dipping and drizzling.

    Make sure to catch a good time to go, if you're planning to stop by for lunch. We went and there…read morewas no one, so had parking and a table. About 20 mins later it was completely packed. Staff is a 5 star! Very nice. Food was okay. Shrimp Summer Rolls are okay but do not taste like any traditional Fresh Vietnamese rolls I have had. They are not as fresh and flavor misses the mark - so does the sauce it comes with. Pork Belly Bahn Mi was okay. Bread they use is really good but contents were just okay. Liked the side salad I ordered with it! Great dressing. All in all, it was okay. It gets very busy so if you have a table, you feel rushed to eat and go, since it's a small indoor space and everyone wants to sit (completely understandable).

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    Decor is amazing
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    Velvet Taco

    Velvet Taco

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    Located in assembly food hall- you must get your food here the dip trio is heavenly- and the birria…read moretacos are the best I've ever eaten! You have to get a shrimp taco as well- the flavors were jam packed and everything was FRESH tasting- the avocado the cilantro we did not have a bad item here. Then hop over to agave Maria's for the best margs to pair with this food!

    The tacos were very good, if overpriced. Honestly the food was great but the whole experience was…read morenot. The music was so loud I could not hear the cashier standing right across from me. It made conversation almost impossible, even though we chose seats outside. Im personally not a big fan of how they call your name to come get your order instead of having a number at your table; they yell into the microphone and it's also so loud. It also takes longer than I feel it should to put orders together. More than once in the past we wanted to try this place, the line was only a few people long, but when we got up there the cashier told us orders were running about 30 minutes behind. So we left and went elsewhere. No time to sit around waiting for them to catch up. If they would turn the bloody music down, stop yelling into the microphone and just bring the food to your table, and figure out their kitchen so it doesn't take so long to put tacos together, this would be a completely different (and better) experience. The tacos were good, but not good enough to put my ears and psyche through all that nonsense again.

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    Jamaicaway Restaurant & Catering

    Jamaicaway Restaurant & Catering

    4.0
    (283 reviews)
    4.1 mi
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    I was driving down the street when I saw their signage and made a U-turn. Jamaicaway is located…read moreinside the Nashville Farmer's Market. It's a restaurant but you can also get some bulk Jamaican groceries too. They have so many vegan-friendly options for sides and mains. They even had some vegan desserts. I was impressed! The entrees were clearly marked V for vegan and VG for vegetarian. Their menu descriptions also took the guesswork out of determining what proteins were used. e.g. Soy Chicken, Curry Tofu, Jerk Seitan. This also helped me pick, as I am trying to avoid gluten. I was informed that all of the vegetable sides, except for anything with cheese, are vegan. SPICY JERKED SOY CHIKN (vegan) - I ordered a large plate so I could have leftovers. Both the small and large plates come with two sides, but the portion is bigger with the large. That being said, the portion was huge! The Jerk Soy Chikn was good (not spicy). I paid for an extra side so I got rice and peas, greens, and cabbage. The rice and peas tastes like it's made with coconut milk. It was some of the best rice and peas I've ever had in the USA. The greens and cabbage were very good as well, but the rice and peas were top tier. I went back and got 4 additional sides of it before leaving Nashville. VEGGIE FRIED CHIKN (vegan) - Made with soy. Coated in a seasoned batter and served with mango chutney. Delicious! I loved that chutney! I got a side of greens beans too. They were just ok. I tried the Pineapple Ginger juice. It was good and the ginger was strong. But Riddim n Spice's has better overall taste and both the pineapple and ginger taste fresher there. When I told them I was traveling 4 1/2 hours they were nice enough to package my food in travel friendly containers. I'd love to try more of their vegan options, so I'll be sure to run it back the next time I'm in Nashville.

    Simple advice here: GET THE OXTAIL!…read more It's a 5-star dish - so tender, rich, and oozing with flavor, in huge chunks, with tasty roasted carrots. The sauce is perfect and hearty. Just... wow Oxtail isn't cheap, so for the best deal - get the Jerk Wings Sample! 3 delicious jerk wings for $7, served steaming hot, and they leave a great sauce to dip your sides in (get the yellow rice). For sides, the Green Beans are top tier! Smoky roasted goodness. The spicy beef patty was good, but not the best I've had. Everything else was dope, though. Will return soon, and you should too!

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    Red Snapper Filet cabbage and plantain
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    Jerk chicken, Brown Stew Chicken, green beans, rice and peas, Mac & cheese

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