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    Sweet Melissa's

    4.6 (470 reviews)
    ModerateVegetarian, Bars, Cafes
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    SWEET MELISSA'S ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Greek salad
    Andy W.

    Who'da thought that in the Beef State you could find such a good vegetarian restaurant? Sweet Melissa's makes meat an afterthought. Started with Buffalo cauliflower that had the crunch of the genuine article but a sweeter taste that meshed with buffalo sauce and gorgonzola dressing. Also, a terrific Greek salad with good falafel and dipping sauces. Mexican salad was also very good, but they could go lighter on the olives. Felt satisfied without being stuffed when we left. Very lively crowd for a Wednesday in July. Warm and attentive service as well. Who needs beef when veg will do?

    Absolute Best Hot Buttered Rum ever!! Kudos to Milk!
    Deborah D.

    Absolute Best Hot Buttered Rum Ever! Kudos to Milk for making this Fabulous drink... Happy Thanksgiving !!

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    Micky C.

    I really had a hard time with this rating. I'm going to say this is a high 3 for me ultimately. I'm on vacation in Denver and decided to drive up on Memorial Day & was pleased to find a vegetarian/vegan place that was also open. So I ordered the vegan Ruben (with seitan), a side salad (with vegan Greek dressing), a Bloody Mary, a kimchi pancake, and a piece of chocolate cake for dessert (don't judge me!). I think I'd have been happy with just the Ruben, though. The Bloody Mary wasn't that great (just not great depth of flavor) and I didn't care for the kimchi pancake (I'd never had one before so maybe it was just me). The side salad was weird - I've never had a side salad with whole baby carrots & celery pieces (think the size you'd put peanut butter on), a lemon wedge, and whole slices of tomato, just not great? I also got the wrong dressing (I thought it was wrong but I'd already poured it on my salad). The chocolate cake wasn't anything spectacular but it was good (add raspberry sauce). So the Ruben - it was really really good. I chose seitan and vegan smoked provolone. Not sure why the dressing came on the side but there was plenty to spread on. Bread was toasted nicely, just an overall delicious sandwich. Service was alright, not super helpful when I had questions about menu suggestions or enforcement of the 2 hour parking but he (mostly) got the job done. Plenty of inside seating, some outside seating (if you don't mind the occasional train across the street), and a bar area. Would I come back here? For the Ruben - all day long - and to give some of the other desserts a try.

    Ryan P.

    Great time at this restaurant with a large party. The service was excellent, and everyone was so friendly and helpful.

    Reuben with seitan as the meat substitute.  Three bean chili.  That Reuben was the best I have ever had.
    Richie H.

    This was my first time to an all vegetarian restaurant and " wow we". That is a nod to Diners, Drive-ins &Dives followers. I had the Reuben, they used seitan as the meat substitute. And it was the best Reuben I have ever had. It is a must eat sandwich. The side I got was the three bean chili. Hearty and very tasty. Next time I am in Laramie I will be back.

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    Taco Tina B.

    Look, Laramie doesn't have the best food. If you are traveling here, my advice to you is to pick your restaurant on vibes alone - and the vibe here is winning. Super old building in the heart of downtown with large windows that face the train tracks. The owner is such a delight and obviously cares very much about the business. The food is okay for foodie standards but well above average for Laramie. Order the cauliflower wings with Buffalo sauce and smothered black bean burrito and you'll have a great time.

    Vegan Rueben w/side of sweet potato in the back.  Tikka Masala in the foreground.
    Danielle F.

    Driving across country with a friend with a severe dairy allergy. We pick larger towns to eat in so we have an option or two. We were so surprised to find a vegetarian/vegan option here in Laramie. As a meat and dairy eater, I was thoroughly satisfied and enjoyed the wonderful food immensely. I highly recommend the Tikka Masala. With cauliflower and chickpeas, it was a great option for eating healthy on the road. The wait staff was accommodating and friendly. Also, it is such cute establishment and we were lucky enough to be seated by the fireplace.

    Kailee N.

    I've been here a couple of times while passing through Wyoming from camping and I love stopping here on our way back! The service is beyond sublime and the food is delicious. Most recently I had the dolmas , the tofu and broccoli with coconut rice and the green chili Mac. Off the top the rice - while a bit dry and quite crunchy actually carried such a nice coconut flavor and if it were to be softer I would've just eaten it by the buckets. The tofu was crispy and the service was so filling. The dolmas were lemony and fresh. And the Mac hit the spot. As a vegetarian I normally feel underwhelmed with vegan Mac but this was flavorful and cheesy! Great work and I can't wait to stop by next time we're in town!

    Small Greek salad that we shared. It was just right for two.

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    15 days ago

    Very good! We loved everything we got. Ordered some food to go as well for our daughter and she liked it as well.

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    3 months ago

    The services was slow and the food was blah. It's a dark and dingy. I am not sure why this place is so popular. We won't be going back.

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    10 months ago

    What a delightful surprise in Laramie. Almost worth a trip there from FoCo just to eat the cauliflower teriyaki and key lime pie!

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    10 months ago

    Excellent flavor. Amazing service. Definitely try the nachos. You will be disappointed.

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    1 year ago

    Fantastic vegetarian & vegan restaurant, cool atmosphere, very fun and varied menu! The service was great as well.

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    1 year ago

    Good ambience good food and pretty good service. Laramie vibes are alive at Sweet Mel's.

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    The food is great and the service was amazing. They recommended drinks and dishes that turned out to be excellent.

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    Ask the Community - Sweet Melissa's

    Is the location open still? I drove by 11/12/20 and could not find an open location.

    Yes! It's between born in a barn and Joy's grill Their food is delicious and you shouldn't miss it.

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    My son is relocating to Wyoming for school and while settling him in we stopped in for breakfast…read moreand coffee. The cafe is so welcoming and cozy. The staff is super friendly and helpful. The coffee drinks we ordered were outstanding. My 16 oz Latte was rich and smooth. Delicious . My son's Americano was made with added cream. So refreshing to not be told "the cream is over there you can add it yourself ". We both ordered wraps which were served hot and fresh. There were plenty of tables and we chose one next to the fireplace. The cafe is decorated with care and held so much character. A mix of 80/90s Music was playing in the background. I can see why I saw a few customers making themselves at home with their books and computers. Appeared to be camped out for a while . They had a self service water station with extra napkins and coffee condiments. Newspapers and reading material were in an old fashion holder near the fireplace. This is the perfect place to decompress and relax. We met a doggy too Owners told us their dog walks them there every day to get his treat. This pup was just beaming. Water dish out front for their 4 legged friends. Noticed several customers picking up to go orders so if you're on the run you can order in advance. Hope to return again I pretty much know my son will be going back often. Highly recommend.

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    This place was rated well, and we were looking for a good breakfast place. It didn't disappoint…read moreus, even though they were busy. It was featured on Diner's Drive-ins and Dives with a plaque and wall art to confirm. We got a table quickly and the service was attentive and fast despite that they were busy. They offered mimosas and bloody Mary's to complete the breakfast experience which we chose to partake. My husband got the smothered breakfast burrito and said it was very tasty. I chose to the Prairie Rose Omelet with hash browns and sourdough toast. I loved the omelet which was fluffy and flavorful. The sourdough toast was very good as well, toasted perfect and many jams to choose from on the table. They had famous sweet rolls that sell out quickly, so I took one to go just to make sure I tried one. It was very good, even the next day. The low point was the overcooked crunchy hash browns that didn't add much to the meal and I didn't eat them all. I would definitely recommend this place if your looking for a super breakfast.

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