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This was my first time in Kansas City for only one night and when you're in a city known for barbecue and you choose a vegan restaurant, of course you're gonna be a little nervous. This place absolutely blew me away. If I could give every single thing, I tried there 1 million out of 10 I would. I'm not vegan, but I lean towards dairy free gluten options and mostly a vegetarian diet if I can and when it's accessible to me. I got the BBQ Sammy w/ gluten-free bread: 10/10 A cup of chili, also a 10/10!! because the food was so good. I decided to go back to the counter with a sweet tooth and bought the last strawberry lemon pop tart and I could not believe how good it was. This place is so worth the money and an incredible vegan restaurant! Super kind people that work behind the counter as well. Thank you for such a great first impression of Kansas City!
We ordered food here for delivery while in Kansas City since it is all vegan. We ordered the buffalo Mac Wrap and Strawberry Lemonade Poptart. Everything tasted great. Next time I'm in town I would like to actually eat at the restaurant and potentially try other things on the menu.
This is one of those places where you are not sure what the outcome will be, but rest assured you will not be disappointed at the Tree Hugger. The Vegan based menu has a lot to offer and the quality of food is amazing. Staff were very friendly and accommodating and the restaurant was clean and inviting.
Lovely shop! A comprehensive menu filled with various options. Plenty of seating throughout the space, the food came out quick. Lovely service, the cashier knew the menu in and out. Vegan friendly
Come through Kansas City for this spot. Only place I know with a vegan Monte Cristo. And the desserts are so delicious. They have such friendly service. A must go to place to have delicious food and sit and play a game of uno.
Tried out Tree Hugger for the first time with the family this summer. I ordered the Ultimate Nachos with Chili Walnut Chorizo (the other option is BBQ Jackfruit). I also treated myself to the dollop of guacamole for $2, making these nachos cost a grand total of $19. The nachos were good but I probably will not order them again given that price. I usually don't leave food behind but these had that bottom layer gooey chip situation that wasn't worth finishing. But overall love a vegan spot and now that I'm in the area I'll have to stop by more often to try some of the other options.
I am not vegan so I thought the chicken and bacon bits were bland but neither are bad. The vegan sauces were impressive and the food does come with plenty of it. I loved the bbq jackfruit on the loaded tots but that does cost extra. I do think the price is expensive. For a simple sandwich to be priced that high I could at least get some fries. The seating areas are clean and the employees were helpful.
I have had Tree Hugger numerous times since they opened their permanent location in Riverside and I am always impressed by the quality and range of options! There aren't a ton of vegetarian options living in the northland so it has been so nice to have a reliable place for tasty, plant based food. Tree Hugger is my go-to for a nice carryout meal but I have also eaten inside the restaurant and love the ambiance in the building with all the plants and local art on display. The service is always great as well! I've tried almost everything on the menu at this point and can confidently say I would reccomend this place to anyone. I also know many meat eaters that have tried and approve of the food here!
Tree Hugger is hands-down my favorite vegan restaurant in town! I'm not fully vegan (I'm a cheese-loving vegetarian), but this place seriously never makes me miss cheese -- ever. I got the Buffalo Mac Wrap, and I swear it tasted just like actual mac and cheese, down to the creamy goodness and the little "bacon" bits. The buffalo cauliflower bites on the side were crispy perfection, with tangy buffalo sauce and a house-made ranch that tastes just like the real thing -- I could drink it. And then... the peanut butter chocolate tart. I've been dreaming about it ever since. Decadent, rich, just the right amount of sweet -- truly unforgettable. Vegan or not, Tree Hugger is a must.
The Tree Hugger is a little gem. You ever go to a vegetarian restaurant, look at the menu only to be met by unfamiliar ingredients and pretentious titles, perhaps something called The Earth is Awesome and So Am I, maybe consisting of chia emulsion, purple amaranth, and cassava braised in the happy tears of Aztec children, and then charged $27 for the privilege of eating healthy and leaving hungry, and, sure, it tasted good but you're, like, dang, can somebody bring me a vegan sammy and tots?! Well, guess what, Tree Hugger is here for you! On our visit, the first of many, we tried the Rueben (jackfruit),Fish Tacos (heart of palm), and Taco Salad (walnut chorizo) and they were all exceptional. As were the tots, of course. It was hard to decide on those three, so many items looked tantalizing. The seating area is brightly lit and comfortable with local art on the walls and a super friendly staff that, for me, was the quintessence of happy dining. I highly recommend.
Since my husband is a vegetarian, we figured this would be a great option - and it turns out we were right! The inside of the restaurant is small, but decked out for cozyness - lots of pillows and bench seating. It turns out this place started out as a food truck. The process of ordering is pretty similar - you order at the counter, and then they let you know when your food is ready. The staff were all very sweet. I had the fish tacos, which were delicious, and they didn't have an overly fishy taste, which was a plus for me. I do think they need to work a bit on their tortilla chips - they seemed store-bought and kind of lacked flavor, compared to other restaurant chips. Overall, I was satisfied with Tree Huggers, and we'll probably come back if we're in the area.
The best plant-based menu and food I've ever had. I ordered way too much because I couldn't decide and then I couldn't stop eating. The Reuben fries and the meatloaf Sammie are both spectacular. If I lived near this place I would go here every day and I'm not joking. Bravo to the staff for taking such care to make these meals so fabulous!
Deliciously fried monte cristo sandwich. Super tasty barbecue sandwich too. The tots were okay but in big portions which is good for $6. Super friendly employee. Lovely peanut butter tart dessert and soft dense pumpkin brownie in a little muffin shape.
3 months ago
My husband incidentally found this place and, as he is warming up to vegan food, wanted to try it out. He made the right choice!!! Not that I doubted him, ha ha. The interior is clean and well-decorated. The restaurant also has paintings for sale. Our waitress was very friendly and always smiling!!! For our entrees, I ordered the honey mustard chick'n sammy. It consists of a chick'n patty, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, red onion, and mayo on ciabatta and served with honey mustard on the side. I ordered mine without the red onion. Believe me when I say that the patty tastes just like chicken, only less dense! The sandwich was delicious! For my side, I ordered the mac and cheese. Once again, you'd never know the difference between vegan mac and cheese vs. regular mac. The macaroni noodles were perfectly cooked and the "cheez" sauce was very creamy and had both black pepper and garlic powder. Garlicky and spicy, one of the best combinations!!! My husband ordered the buffalo mac wrap with a side of tater tots. He loved both of them! I tried the buffalo chick'n and it was very moist and not too overwhelmingly vinegary like you sometimes get when you order something with buffalo sauce on it. I also tried the tater tots and they were perfectly crisp and not greasy at all! Tree Hugger, you have gained two more customers!!! We will definitely be back!!! Keep up the great work!!! read more
The one thing everyone said to me when I announced I was traveling to Kansas City: "You gotta try the BBQ!" Clearly, many people forgot or don't know that I'm vegan. What they don't realize is that I'm still getting my BBQ, just maybe not the places they are thinking of! KC doesn't seem to have many vegan restaurants, but I was determined to support them all during my week-long trip. So I made the drive from downtown to Tree Hugger. Cute little restaurant in a mostly empty shopping center with plenty of parking. I am overwhelmed by the options, but decided to try the BBQ Sandwich made with pulled jackfruit. The rich pulled jackfruit is combined with creamy coleslaw, jalapeños, and fried onion strings. The jackfruit is delicious! Great texture, rich and slightly sweet. The bread is super soft, and the fried onions add a great texture. Unfortunately, to me, the jalapeños were too overpowering, and I didn't think the extra flavor and spice were needed. I would order without them next time. It is also a very heavy dish. I don't think I was prepared for how filling and heavy this dish is. I barely ate half and couldn't eat another bite! But hey, that makes it a great deal if I can get 2 portions out of it. Very friendly staff, and you can tell there's a lot of love put into this restaurant. Extra kudos to the fact that they have compost receptacles!! read more
17 days ago
The staff were very friendly and helpful, I loved all the decor and the food was tasty. It was nice to find a spot that caters to vegetarians. read more
18 days ago
This was my first time in Kansas City for only one night and when you're in a city known for barbecue and you choose a vegan restaurant, of course you're gonna be a little nervous. This place absolutely blew me away. If I could give every single thing, I tried there 1 million out of 10 I would. I'm not vegan, but I lean towards dairy free gluten options and mostly a vegetarian diet if I can and when it's accessible to me. I got the BBQ Sammy w/ gluten-free bread: 10/10 A cup of chili, also a 10/10!! because the food was so good. I decided to go back to the counter with a sweet tooth and bought the last strawberry lemon pop tart and I could not believe how good it was. This place is so worth the money and an incredible vegan restaurant! Super kind people that work behind the counter as well. Thank you for such a great first impression of Kansas City! read more
We ordered food here for delivery while in Kansas City since it is all vegan. We ordered the buffalo Mac Wrap and Strawberry Lemonade Poptart. Everything tasted great. Next time I'm in town I would like to actually eat at the restaurant and potentially try other things on the menu. read more
3 months ago
This is one of those places where you are not sure what the outcome will be, but rest assured you will not be disappointed at the Tree Hugger. The Vegan based menu has a lot to offer and the quality of food is amazing. Staff were very friendly and accommodating and the restaurant was clean and inviting. read more
9 months ago
Lovely shop! A comprehensive menu filled with various options. Plenty of seating throughout the space, the food came out quick. Lovely service, the cashier knew the menu in and out. Vegan friendly read more
1 year ago
Come through Kansas City for this spot. Only place I know with a vegan Monte Cristo. And the desserts are so delicious. They have such friendly service. A must go to place to have delicious food and sit and play a game of uno. read more
Tried out Tree Hugger for the first time with the family this summer. I ordered the Ultimate Nachos with Chili Walnut Chorizo (the other option is BBQ Jackfruit). I also treated myself to the dollop of guacamole for $2, making these nachos cost a grand total of $19. The nachos were good but I probably will not order them again given that price. I usually don't leave food behind but these had that bottom layer gooey chip situation that wasn't worth finishing. But overall love a vegan spot and now that I'm in the area I'll have to stop by more often to try some of the other options. read more
2 years ago
I am not vegan so I thought the chicken and bacon bits were bland but neither are bad. The vegan sauces were impressive and the food does come with plenty of it. I loved the bbq jackfruit on the loaded tots but that does cost extra. I do think the price is expensive. For a simple sandwich to be priced that high I could at least get some fries. The seating areas are clean and the employees were helpful. read more
10 months ago
I have had Tree Hugger numerous times since they opened their permanent location in Riverside and I am always impressed by the quality and range of options! There aren't a ton of vegetarian options living in the northland so it has been so nice to have a reliable place for tasty, plant based food. Tree Hugger is my go-to for a nice carryout meal but I have also eaten inside the restaurant and love the ambiance in the building with all the plants and local art on display. The service is always great as well! I've tried almost everything on the menu at this point and can confidently say I would reccomend this place to anyone. I also know many meat eaters that have tried and approve of the food here! read more
1 year ago
Tree Hugger is hands-down my favorite vegan restaurant in town! I'm not fully vegan (I'm a cheese-loving vegetarian), but this place seriously never makes me miss cheese -- ever. I got the Buffalo Mac Wrap, and I swear it tasted just like actual mac and cheese, down to the creamy goodness and the little "bacon" bits. The buffalo cauliflower bites on the side were crispy perfection, with tangy buffalo sauce and a house-made ranch that tastes just like the real thing -- I could drink it. And then... the peanut butter chocolate tart. I've been dreaming about it ever since. Decadent, rich, just the right amount of sweet -- truly unforgettable. Vegan or not, Tree Hugger is a must. read more
The Tree Hugger is a little gem. You ever go to a vegetarian restaurant, look at the menu only to be met by unfamiliar ingredients and pretentious titles, perhaps something called The Earth is Awesome and So Am I, maybe consisting of chia emulsion, purple amaranth, and cassava braised in the happy tears of Aztec children, and then charged $27 for the privilege of eating healthy and leaving hungry, and, sure, it tasted good but you're, like, dang, can somebody bring me a vegan sammy and tots?! Well, guess what, Tree Hugger is here for you! On our visit, the first of many, we tried the Rueben (jackfruit),Fish Tacos (heart of palm), and Taco Salad (walnut chorizo) and they were all exceptional. As were the tots, of course. It was hard to decide on those three, so many items looked tantalizing. The seating area is brightly lit and comfortable with local art on the walls and a super friendly staff that, for me, was the quintessence of happy dining. I highly recommend. read more
Since my husband is a vegetarian, we figured this would be a great option - and it turns out we were right! The inside of the restaurant is small, but decked out for cozyness - lots of pillows and bench seating. It turns out this place started out as a food truck. The process of ordering is pretty similar - you order at the counter, and then they let you know when your food is ready. The staff were all very sweet. I had the fish tacos, which were delicious, and they didn't have an overly fishy taste, which was a plus for me. I do think they need to work a bit on their tortilla chips - they seemed store-bought and kind of lacked flavor, compared to other restaurant chips. Overall, I was satisfied with Tree Huggers, and we'll probably come back if we're in the area. read more
1 year ago
The best plant-based menu and food I've ever had. I ordered way too much because I couldn't decide and then I couldn't stop eating. The Reuben fries and the meatloaf Sammie are both spectacular. If I lived near this place I would go here every day and I'm not joking. Bravo to the staff for taking such care to make these meals so fabulous! read more
1 year ago
1 year ago
Deliciously fried monte cristo sandwich. Super tasty barbecue sandwich too. The tots were okay but in big portions which is good for $6. Super friendly employee. Lovely peanut butter tart dessert and soft dense pumpkin brownie in a little muffin shape. read more
As soon as you walk in the door, you're surrounded by good energy. Not to mention if Brandy (s/p?) is working, you're greeted with a warm, loving and welcoming smile :-) ... You'll feel at home. Love that the dining room is decorated with art for sale. Careful, there's a delicious display of desserts to tempt you while you order at the counter. I've been craving a Rueben and this hit the spot. The jackfruit is delicious, kraut soooo zingy and the house made 1K dressing scrumptious. The rye bread appeared toasted but it was really soft, almost soggy, but the innards were so good I didn't GAF. I also ordered the caesar wrap as a bowl. So so good. Romaine was fresh and crisp, plenty of shredded "parm" and just enough soy curls. Oh, I forgot to hold the croutons, but holy moly I'm glad I F:ed the one up, cause those suckers were the highlight. They were fresh and a bit salty, so they really took the place of "anchovy" flavor in a real caeser. I love that they do their part for the earth too: there's recycle and compost containers for when you bus your table. I can sum up my visit here by saying: I arrived in KC today from two weeks in Portland, the Mecca of vegan foods. Long story, short, I was really bummed to leave Portland and come to KC because of the lack of options for all vegan restaurants, but Tree Hugger is a savior and now I can have a go-to place in KC. Thank you to the entire team! I'll be a familiar face every time I'm in town, read more
Was excited to try this place. First, the positive my sandwich was very tasty! But here's the butt for a sandwich to be over $12 I should be full and this sandwich just left me wanting another one. I felt like there was no separation of ingredients, I've made this dish myself and I usually dye the jack fruit in a beet, tamarin,veg broth marinade, So as to give the color of corn beef and the flavor. Also jackfruit need to be hot and Sourkraut cold so as to give off the different temperatures and contrasts. Any who tasty but needed to be at least twice the size read more
100% vegan restaurant. Impressive menu. Warps. Burgers. Tacos. Burritos. You name it. Also a rotation of pastries. We went to this place on our way to our hotel from the airport. Uber dude said this place used to be a subway. Wow. What an upgrade. Friendly staff. Clean place. Decor is pretty cool. But the food was really good. I got the Montecristo which is a deep fired triple decker sandwich and my wife got the fish tacos. Both really good. Definitely recommend it read more
2 years ago
Memo to Kansas City - we need MORE places like this amazing joint!!! Meateaters - I guarantee you won't be missing animal flesh when you eat this delicious food! I don't usually get high and mighty as a flexitarian, but this place absolutely gets to claim superiority over everyone else. The chick'n Caesar wrap is to die for! The Reuben is revolutionary. The fries are craveable. I will make it my mission in life to order everything off this menu. Super kind service, even though we came in 15 mins before close. So glad to be able to support this amazing place and their incredible team! read more
I originally tried Tree hugger when they were still operating out of a food truck and loved their food! I'm not sure if they still do the food truck or just have the actual in person sit down restaurant but I have had a great experience at both! I have tried all the wraps, the tater tots (SO good) and today I tried to bbq sandwich and fish tacos and those are now my new favorites! Even my dad who pretty much only eats meat said it was delicious which says A LOT LOL! I wish I lived closer to Tree Hugger because I would be here everyday! read more
YUMMY and fresh! we had a flight in 1.5 hours so we wanted to find a location that was on the way - we were so lucky to find treehugger! i called in the to go order with the friendly staff and my order was ready by the time i arrived to the restaurant -15 mins. we LOVED the baja fish tacos! you can tell they use very fresh ingredients. the mac wrap was also good comfort food. you can get utensils and napkins from the front right side of the restaurant. read more
1 year ago
Such super nice clean cute place to have lunch. All food was great! Service was fast too. Love that they recycle and compost. read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
When looking for food I wanted to be intentional about finding a local vegetarian friendly place to eat before leaving KC. Boy did I find the right spot! It had a great vibe. Fun, light, and really great service. Everyone was so kind and the food was absolutely perfect. Unfortunately I was so hungry the phone didn't eat before me but when I got the Reuben fries and Buffalo Mac wrap, I couldn't have been happier with how it turned out. 11/10 would recommend making this a stop! No critical thoughts here. read more
2 years ago
Love this place! Just landed from the airport and grabbed lunch. I asked for a suggestion and got the KC BBQ sandwich and it was so delicious! So many of the right flavors. Friends got the Caesar wrap, taco salad and the Buffalo ranch burger and all loved them! Service was great too. I'll be back before we leave and my best friend that lives here says she will make it a regular place. read more
4 years ago
I've been to and have eaten many, many plant based and vegan/vegetarian food in my time, and this place was recommeded by Yelp! I'd never heard of this place before and it didn't disappoint. I got the Frito Burrito and fries and it didn't last long. I tore through it with wild abandon. Please do yourself a favor and eat here ASAP. Let's keep plant based food alive in KC! read more
2 years ago
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4 years ago
I'm not a vegan. I'm not a vegetarian. I love burnt ends, hamburgers, and chicken wings and I love Tree Hugger Kitchen. The food was delicious, the portions were generous, and the hospitality was great. I had the Buffalo Mac Wrap and Reuben Fries with the corned jackfruit (corned beef substitute) added and I loved them both. I'm definitely coming back so I can try the rest of the menu! Oh!... and save room for dessert! Not pictured here is the peanut butter tart I had after my meal. It was homemade and it was the perfect ending to an already perfect meal. Can't recommend this place enough! read more
3 years ago
Hands down the best food I have ever had! I had the rueben sandwich, which did not disappoint! It had so much flavor that once you took the first bite, you didn't want to put it down. I also had the peanut butter tart. It was so silky and was the perfect balance between chocolate and peanut butter without one overpowering the other. This place is amazing and I definitely tip my hat to the chef! Job well done! I can't wait to come back and try more of the menu! read more
3 years ago
Food, incredible. Service, excellent. So clean and bright in the restaurant! We stayed here over an hour also playing board games. Would have stayed longer but needed to get back on the road :,) SO worth the lil 10 minute drive from downtown. Please go! read more
4 years ago
A vegan restaurant in Riverside? This certainly isn't your grandfathers Northland any longer! It what once was a decrepit Subway in a very non-descript strip mall, Tree Hugger is growing roots and providing a cool and righteous option for the neighborhood. I went in on opening day at noon and the place was hopping; a great sign for the future and probably great joy to the owners that sank a lot of time, money and effort to trade in their food truck and make the big leap to a brick and mortar in what few would consider a trendy area. The space is bright and clean with a big and bold menu board taking center stage with attached potted plants. Cable spools are used for some of the tables, long cushioned benches with vibrant pillows allow flexible seating options and local art adorns one wall. Cut flowers, plants or vines are at each table. I ordered the Loaded Tater Tots from the sharables section of the diverse menu. A large basket of tots covered with vegan equivalents of sour cream and nacho cheese along with green onions, "bacon" bits and jalapeños. For an upcharge I added walnut chorizo crumbles. Overall a very tasty meal in a cool casual environment served by nice people. read more
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