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    4.7 (453 reviews)
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    Wow this place is so good! They are so accommodating to dietary restrictions like celiac. Although it seems like most people take their food to go, they have a nice patio area you can sit in if you clean up after yourself. We got the Mac and cheese with chicken on top and the cashiers request and wow was it good! We certainly plan to come back.

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    Morgan M.

    Vegan chili and rice okay... raw spices that hadn't been cooked out. Mac and cheese were good. The greens were lacking flavor and spice. The sweet potato cupcake was the best thing we ate. Not to sweet but really moist and tasty. Service? You order at a window and you go back to grab the food when they call your name. Outdoor seating and they ask you to clear your table. I will always tip and don't mind doing so but this is probably hard for many to understand when service is self service on every level. The parking was difficult and it's summer so if you enjoy the heat then sitting out it's fine. I really do try to support local and I love vegetarian food but this was a miss for me. Maybe I went on an off day but there were too many factors involved to make me think about giving it another chance.

    Chi A.

    I was visiting San Antonio for the day and I needed something quick to eat before heading back to the Buena Vista Theater. A quick search on Yelp led me to Sweet Yams. This Black owned restaurant offers vegetarian and gluten free options so I was sold. I ordered the bbq salmon and brown rice online and within 7 mins, I got the alert that my food was ready. I drove over there and parked in their parking lot (it's limited). There's plenty of seating as you walk in, which is technically a covered patio so there's no AC. I went up to the window and picked up my food. It was a decent serving size for the price point ($16). I do wish they had fresh juices for purchase besides the ones offered in the program. Nevertheless, the food was good but nothing extraordinary.

    turkey chili-- added raw onions, cheese and avocado
    T M.

    Top 10 places in SA especially for dietary needs and just down right good eating! Easily recommend!

    (Pictured: BBQ chicken poboy, loaded red beans and rice, blackened shrimp, and sweet potato cupcake)

    I had a health-conscious friend recommend this place back in 2017, so my friend and i tried it and it was some of the best food I'd ever had. I got the gumbo and sweet potato pie, and it left me full in the most nourishing way, the kind of full where you are satiated but not weighed down. It's been almost a decade since I've been to San Antonio and the memory of it has stuck powerfully, from the food to the ambience to the story it all just stuck with me. So today I brought my girlfriend, and I was nervous it wouldn't live up to my memory, but it not only lived up to the memory it exceeded it... Simple, healthy, flavor packed meals that make for an almost emotional flavor experience. This is food that inspires.

    Lemon garlic salmon with brown rice, side salad with house dressing, sweet potato cupcake, and organic kombucha
    Chaquille H.

    The food at Sweet Yams is so delicious you will wonder if it's as good for you as advertised! I was so blown away by the flavor, seasoning, and moisture in everything that I went back to read the menu again just to be sure. I am also so happy that they are delivering through Favor so that I can order for lunch while at work. The food came hot and fresh and it was so good that I ordered again for dinner! The delivery service as always was great! If you have not tried this family owned, good for your soul restaurant I suggest you run there now!

    Katherine R.

    Super underrated! Wish it wasn't so hidden so other people can know about it, truly a hidden gem! The food is absolutely amazing and filling! I felt Noo crash after! Even with eating desert! The desert was amazing! Anything here is amazing and the ambiance is soo cute! The service was absolutely amazing!! Truly will be stopping by more often!

    Sesame Ginger Shrimp Plate
    Allison N.

    Came here on our visit to San Antonio. It was a cute little restaurant with outdoor seating. It felt very home-y. I ordered the blackened chicken with lemon garlic. The ingredients tasted very fresh, but the sauce was a bit salty for my preference. Portions were alright for the price. The outdoor seating can get a bit warm but there was working fans. The only thing that threw me off was they had supplies out for us with a sign asking us to clean the tables ourselves after eating. Only had a spray but nothing to wipe the table with.

    Chili Love Salmon (sub salad for beans)
    Terra B.

    This place is soooooo amazing. I love that they are organic as well! Everything was delicious and bonus points for being healthy. The restaurant is a small, cute location that sits on a street by itself. Service was fast and workers were very nice. Everytime I visit San Antonio I will always come here to support.

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    Love this place, food is amazing and staff is friendly. Would recommend this place to everyone. A must try!

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    This place is amazing!!! We held a company event here and everyone loved it. The sweet potato cup cake and a a must!!

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    Absolutely everything! Service is ALWAYS spot on and the employees are always so kind.

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    Amazing food. I love the sweet potato cupcakes. The whole menu is delicious the food is made with love.

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    Ask the Community - Sweet Yams

    We're no onion, no garlic vegetarians (powder counts) with one kid who has food allergies (wheat, peanuts, tree nuts, avocado, kiwi, eggs). Is there anything we can have?

    Hello Iris, thank you for contacting us! Yes, we have lots of options for you..we can defiantly omit garlic and onions from the veggie items. As far as gluten free, everything on our menu is GF except: mini sweet potato pies, tofu bacon & the… Read more

    Is there indoor seating with air conditioning?

    Hello, thank you for contacting us! We do not have indoor seating, however , our patio deck is nicely shaded and screened in with our mister fans. It’s defiantly 8-10° cooler than the outside. It’s very comfortable, we hope to see you soon!… Read more

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    Ken with Offline - Before we talk about the food. Let's talk about Luke our server. He bleeds Pharm…read moreTable and the concept. You can't teach that! 18 year downtown resident and he rushes to the top as one of the top servers! Now the food. Cin is a 40 year vegetarian and I took one for the team. Or did I? OMG amazing, the flavors.... Not often, I wake up the next day still thinking about the meal. Way cool vibe inside, and quite. Thx for the great meal, and thx Luke not for the good customer service... But the memory.

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    This place has the most calmest most welcoming vibe just upon entering it. I'm not a fan of bright…read moreoverhead lighting and this place had that nice ambiance with low lighting. The owner is absolutely amazing and can tell that he truly cares about the dishes he makes and the people he serves. Which warmed my heart to see someone function out of love and not rushing to make a buck. The food was absolutely amazing even my 9 year old loved it! We all tried each others food and man I got the waffles and chicken and it was so dang good! I had never tried a waffle that was cornbread topped with queso! But holy moly it was stellar! The phish tacos were amazing and that sauce ontop of it completed the dish. But that pozole?! Ommgggg I don't eat pozole bc it just weirds me out but this one. WOW. I will definitely be going back just for that dish! This place truly was amazing. Clean healthy food made and served with love? Couldn't ask for a better place

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    My husband made our dinner reservation six weeks ago, for a post-graduation family celebration, and…read morehe chose perfectly! Our twelve guests ranged in age from 14-79 years, and everyone had a wonderful experience. We began with waters for the table, soft drinks, and cocktails/mocktails (Man Walks into a Bar, Amba No. 5, Don Alberto, Green Shug Collins). Due to our large party, we had booked a chef's tasting experience, which was spectacular. The appetizers were plentiful, flavorful, and unique. Our server, Anissa, did a wonderful job of explaining each dish-- its components, highlights, even suggesting that after finishing the beef dumplings, we stir the oil and yogurt together for an amazing pita dipping sauce. Our meal included four meats-- actually five, considering an off menu chef's creation for our pescatarian guest. It was such an immersive experience, I never took out my phone to capture photos of the food (or our group, sadly). Three desserts topped off the evening. When (not if) we return, we'll certainly request Anissa again. She made the evening a complete delight, even bringing out celebratory candles for our honored guests.

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