Had to check out this food stand in downtown Eugene. It certainly wasn't much to look at, but the food was good to look at though. Viva! is a totally plant based operation, with everything being okay for vegans and vegetarians. A lot of the drinks and food are based on fast food. They may not be as fast and certainly are more expensive, but the prices aren't that bad compared to other places for this kind of stuff. Came at lunch and it wasn't busy. It's because it was still kind of early. There's not any indoor seating, just outside with a few tables. Basically this is a permanent food stand. Orders are placed at the window. It's about $7 for a milkshake. Of course these are made with plant milk, so it's not as fattening as the real stuff. Has a ton of food to choose from. It's about $8 for the Savory Italian Soysage. Good and filling. This has marinara and cashew sauce. A lot more to choose from. There's also burgers, fries, and more. Good place if wanting to get plant based versions of fast food. It's closed Sundays. The whole menu is okay for vegans and vegetarians. read more

Viva! Vegetarian Grill - Chocolate Milkshake And The Savory Italian Soysage - Vegan Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

On our way back home we stopped by in Eugene for a quick bite and found this stand. We ordered the Philly cheese steak and the sauce was sooo creamy, and the cheese was so cheesy -- which is sometimes hard to achieve with vegan food. Overall great bite! read more

I watched them handle the trashcan extensively and then not wash their hands before handling my food. It's a shame because the food I've had here before was good but I can't keep eating here knowing they don't practice proper food safety. read more

I love this place! I've been here a few times and love their vegan Philly cheesesteak. It's amazing to go somewhere and know I can eat anything on the menu. The sweet potato fries with the thousand island? Sauce was awesome, the falafel wrap I got a bite of was also super loaded and nice, the tempeh satay was interesting, I don't have anything (like a non vegan satay?) to compare it to. I was a little bummed it wasn't served on a stick, because that's more fun, but this was amazing. I still need to get around to trying their soft serve! My non vegan friend also loved everything :)) i feel like the Philly is my favorite, I think it may be seitan shreds? Aka it may not be gluten free, but I would check! It's up there with the vegan Philly I had ~from Philly~ :) I hope this place sticks around for a long time, it's a real gem. The chili cheese fries are divine, past me didn't get a picture or make a proper review but this is the spot! It's a food truck with nice outdoor seating next to it. There's a paid lot just behind the truck too that uses the Park Mobile app, and some classic street parking. Prices are reasonable, I am certain I will be back! read more

Viva! Vegetarain Grill is a wonderful all vegan food truck in Eugene. Friendly staff works here. I went with the tempeh burrito. This comes with grilled tempeh, housemaid organic chili, cilantro-lime slaw, salsa, and a vegan cheese sauce all wrapped in a large whole wheat flour tortilla. I thoroughly enjoyed the burrito. It hit the spot! They have some outdoor seating near the food truck. Other options on the menu include housemate chili, falafel, vegan cheesesteak, tempeh tacos, sweet potato fries, polish soy sage, and several more options. Recommended if in Eugene to stop and get a bite. read more

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Hands down the best vegan spot around. Every item on the menu hits! Amazing food, Amazing dude read more

Viva! Vegetarian Grill - Chili cheese fries, so yummy - Vegan Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

Eugene, OR has a handful of vegetarian and vegan friendly restaurants, and this is one of them. It's a quaint vegan food truck located in the parking lot next to Claim 52 Brewery on Willamette St. (near the Ta Ra Rin downtown location). Their menu has a large range of various vegan options, from tempeh satay, hotdogs, a vegan Philly cheesesteak, to tacos and even vegan soft-serve. My last visit consisted of the falafel wrap & side of fries. The falafel wrap was a hefty portion size, and was jam packed with falafel, veggies, and vegan tzatziki sauce. The fries were crispy & fresh and paired perfectly with their fry sauce. I highly recommend checking this local spot out, but do be warned, they have funky hours. Check their website eugenecooks.com for updates on their menu and hours, delivery options, and discounts. As of now they are open 11:00am-5:00pm Monday through Saturday. For more photos and reviews, check out my food IG, @sammychews! read more

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This place has good vegetarian food, good customer service, and it tasted very good. It's a food stand, so don't expect major ambiance. I liked how the falafel was not too dry, and it had nice cucumbers and nice salad to go with it. The sauces tasted good as well. Great spot for vegetarian/vegan food. read more

Viva! Vegetarian Grill - Falafel sandwich - Vegan Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

I would go somewhere else. The food was not very tasty and the service was grouchy. I realize one cannot always be cheerful and happy at work. It is a job after all. But between the subpar food and the service I would go else. read more

Food was okay. As a vegetarian I thought I would be welcomed and served with no questions asked. This man then proceeded to questions my integrity about being vegetarian--than vegan was the only way to live. Let's chill out okay I'm all for animal rights but I just left class and was starving then got lectured. So like just smoke a joint in there and fucking chill. It was only one guy the other people working there have never given me a problem. read more

Really solid spot for a quick bite to eat! I like the philly cheesesteak, rueben, chili cheese fries and the soft serve. read more

Viva! Vegetarian Grill - Chili cheese fries - Vegan Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

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My go to when I'm downtown Eugene. Fast, friendly and delicious. I haven't had a bad item yet!

Fantastic Reuben. Delicious crusty rye bread, delectable tempeh, and marvelous kraut. Hands down best Reuben in Eugene.

Best falafel I've ever had :D a little messy, but not dry AT ALL, and so so good. 100% worth the mess, just grab napkins :) read more

Viva! Vegetarian Grill - Falafel wrap - Vegan Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

YUM! Highly recommend this place to EVERYONE!!! SO delicious!! and thank you for offering vegan options!!! Will stop by again!!!

Omg I love this place!!!!!! I've come here so many times and am never disappointed! I usually get the tacos which are very filling a stuffed full of flavor! The phillycheese steak is another great item! My bf likes their bbq sandwich with the hot sauce they have. I've tried the burrito and chicken tenders but they weren't as good. Love grabbing a side of sweet potatoe fries too!! Updated for the new year 2019 Still in love with this place!!! And they've updated their menu with the burrito having a Tempe base to it, I'll have to try that next read more

Good fast service. Solid prices and portions. Location could be better but it is a nice little cart. This is a good place to go if you are vegan, lots of options. Got the Vegan Cheesesteak and there was texture similar to a real cheesesteak and flavor was great. read more

So happy to have found this little gem! With a very unassuming exterior, the food that comes from this place is out of this world! The gentleman working the grill was so nice. The Rueben was one of the best vegan Rueben's that I have ever had, a generous portion of sauerkraut with grilled tempeh on delicious bread. My hubby's BBQ sandwich looked amazing and I'm told he's ready to go back again! Parking is easy across the street or in the adjacent lot if you come by car. Order at the window and either take out or sit in the outside chairs. read more

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It's strange that more people don't know about this cute little cart, especially since it's on Willamette. I usually park at Chase and then walk over (shhh) but there's also a parking lot behind it. This is the perfect place to take carnies because the food is not only out of this world, but it's also vegan. And not vegan in that granola-hippie-snorting-broccoli sort of way, but just in that stuff-your-face-and-not-get-fat way. And yes, you WILL stuff your face after your first bite of euphoria leaves your taste buds tingling. The vegan cheese steak always makes me do my happy dance! Don't contemplate the logistics of how cashew cheese tastes significantly better than the dairy kind, just come experience it yourself. Prices are reasonable and staff is friendly (but limited, so be patient). Unfortunately, Viva! hours are short (11:00AM-4:00PM) so get here before they close. Your mouth, body, and wallet will thank you...and you might even find yourself doing a happy dance of your own. read more

Viva! Vegetarian Grill - a wild Munchlax grazes mercilessly on Viva cheese steak. - Vegan Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

Viva! is a fantastic food truck. We live in Portland and have eaten at a lot of the vegan places there. Viva was better than the vast majority of offerings in Portland. The person at the window was nice and helpful, the food came out quickly. We both had the Hickory Smoked BBQ rolls. They were delicious. They make their own seitan and shave it. It was so tender and it melt-in-your-mouth. Their fries were really good too and the fry sauce was great. The next time we are in Eugene we will stop here to eat. read more

Very tasty! Yelp is making me type out 85 characters so yeah, here we go. Really all I had to say is Viva! Is very good, highly recommended :) read more

This is a great place for vegetarian food. You do not even know it's vegetarian. Their pulled pork sandwich is so good. The chili fries are a must. Their strawberry lemonade is amazing and the falafels are great. I opted fir the corn tortillas. They were a bit messy, but the taste was amazing. There is lots of yummy coleslaw with the falafels. You get two in each taco, or four in the sandwich. The service was very friendly as well. read more

Viva! Vegetarian Grill - Bottom to top, falafels tacos with coleslaw(if you eat bread you'll want the sandwich). Chili fries and pulled pork sandwich. - Vegan Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

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Great Food, super quick. Right off the side of the road. The portions were huge and it was super filling. They also had sauces to put on your food. Try the mango Habanero! read more

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I didn't realize it was a stand until I walked up to it. I had the Tempeh Reuben, Super Delicious!

Nothing like having a hotdog craving when you are a vegetarian.. OK, OK, don't have a cow man - for all those snotty vegetarians out there. Really though? You NEVER crave something awful like that? Trust me, I do not satisfy the craving with the real thing! BUT, when there's a place like this that lets me fly my freak colors I am here! Their menu is full of all those bad boys that I once adored but now have realized that they are not good for me. They can hurt me, and my heart deeply. However, her bad boys are only pretending. The menu items have no meat choices, but instead are full of goodnesses like you've never had. She's got your cheesesteak, reubens, hickory barbeque, and let's not forget sausage. No reason to hold it off your plate. You can let it all go and enjoy it to your heart's delight. The food cart is located in the city all by its lonesome in a parking lot. The person inside that food cart is full of all the info you need in case you get the urge to branch out a little, and delight in something that's really only a fantasy. read more

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A local Willamette street favorite, this neat little cart offers a variety of vegan "dogs" and an assortment of other takes on traditional grill food. Examples include items such as a vegan cheeseteak, tempeh reuben, or the TLC Strip 'N Dip (which tastes like chicken!). To beat the summer heat they also offer vegan soft serves, smoothies, and an outstanding organic lemonade. They also have rotating specials which keeps the menu fresh if you're wanting to try something new. During my most recent visit I gave their Polish Poysuage a shot. I found it to be decent in general, though a little lacking in flavor and texture. However, the abundance of caramelized onions included really accentuated the flavor made it a satisfying lunch. Viva! also offers a few different sauces to try out which can spice up the meal and take it in different directions depending on preference. I'd personally give the food about 3 stars, but because of the steadfast commitment to animal friendly options, great service, and the classic Eugene atmosphere - I'd easily bump that rating up in terms of an overall experience. read more

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For me this was just OK. I had the Hickory Smoked BBQ sandwich. It was a lot of "veet" (vegetarian meet) in a sauce in a sandwich roll. Unfortunately the sauce didn't have enough bite and the flavor was muddled together. This blended flavor had only one note, which was average for a bbq flavor sauce. The fries were crispy and not very greasy but they were nothing special. Pre-cut frozen fries given a quick bath in oil and seasoned. The dipping sauces were nice and the addition of the mango habanaro sauce to the red sauce was a nice flavor punch. I would return here but I wouldn't go out of my way and make a special trip to get there... read more

Viva! Vegetarian Grill - BBQ & fries - Vegan Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

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Shame on me for not liking this place. I do like the sweet potato fries. But the cheesesteak was pretty untasty. I'm going to have to come here again because I want to like this place. I really liked the fries, so I'll be back for those. I feel like Eugene is the capital of vegan food that attempts to mimic non-vegan/vegetarian food. I like vegan/vegetarian food-- I really do. I just don't like the vegan/vegetarian food that's meant to replicate a common meat dish, but without the meat. It just tastes funny. Service is great here. Ladies in the cart are super nice and helpful. Cool chicks. read more

Absolutely love it here. Excellent vegan ice cream and the food is I recently had the vegan cheesesteak and it was a little too saucy for my liking, but everything else I've ordered has been incredible. Highly recommend read more

The BBQ sandwich was savory and very tasty. Straight up order and pickup with some outside furniture available under cover. read more

Viva! Vegetarian Grill - Hickory BBQ sandwich - Vegan Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

I'm not vegetarian but my wife is so we checked this place out and I was blown away. I got the hickory bbq sandwich and it was one of the best things that I've ever tasted. Amazing food, amazing service. read more

very nice food cart and guy... very good food - I had the veggie tacos both times I have been - looking forward to trying more!

One of the best vegan restaurants I've ever encountered! A must every time I'm in Eugene. It is the perfect vegan comfort food and really hits the spot every time! Absolutely love it. read more

Everything on the menu is great! My favorites are the Philly cheese and the strawberry lemonade.

The chili cheese fries and Philly cheesesteak are my go to order here! Every time I'm in the area I have to go get some! Really good vegan food for a great price read more

Easily one of my favorite vegan spots in eugene. Excellent food, quick service and a friendly staff. They also have quite a few gluten-free options as well. I would definitely recommend the spicy teriyaki dish! Lastly, the strawberry lemonade is a fantastic addition going into the warmer months. read more

On the way to Portland, we found this wonderful spot. It was delicious! The food was excellent, the service was fast, and both staff and clients were very friendly. read more

The truck is small but there are a ton of options here. I typically expect a lot out of food trucks for some reason and this place did not disappoint. Plus, the staff was really friendly. We got the bbq sandwich, hotdog, chili cheese fries, and tempeh tacos. Everything was so good. You have to try the ice cream if you save room. Can't wait to come back to try the other items on the menu. If you're looking for some good food, you need to check this place out. read more

Honestly so delicious. I even take my friends and family who are not vegetarian here and they enjoy the Tempeh tacos a lot. I wish they had some beverages that were less pricey but if you do get the lemonade it is super good. My favorite is the polish soysage, I load it up with relish on top of the heaping pile of onions and saurkraut. The soysage is great because it doesnt try to resemble a meaty texture and embraces that its vegan, it tastes peppery and pretty good but I'm in it for those hot dog toppings that ive missed since going veggie. read more

MMMM this place was good!!! I love all vegan places like this and its so fun to support the local community. the gentleman working was very friendly and fast. We ordered the Rueben, the philly cheese stake, and the sweet potatoe chilli fries hahha yes I loved it all! it dangerously good and filling!! Although I will warn this is a messy sandwich but well worth it! Update: came back here a few days ago and tried the tacos and wow they were amazing and so much more filling than I thought they would be haha bf got the Philly since it looked so good last time he ate that fast so I'm sure loved it haha he also got the little teriyaki triangle pieces forgot what they're called bit they looked really good! Gonna keep coming here that's for sure read more