Vegan
American
Take-out
Bakery
Vegan restaurant est. 2012 offering home-style meals, sandwiches, green plate specials, daily desserts, and other American fare like burgers. Open Mon 12:00pm-8:00pm, Thu-Fri 12:00pm-8:00pm, Sat-Sun 11:00am-8:00pm.
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3001 E Independence Blvd, Charlotte, North Carolina, USA, 28205
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Last update on 14 Aug 2024 by ka1mikaze
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154 Reviews
First Review by Doli
2eatmoreplants1
Points +30
Tasty house burger - Edit
Had their house made bean burger with side of steamed kale. My niece had the portabella salad. Everything was delicious! 😋 Service was friendly and quick. Lots of options to choose from. Addition of rice mixed with beans on my burger gave it nice texture and moisture. Kale was steamed to just slightly wilted and sesame seeds were a good compliment to the flavor. Definitely will keep this on my list for place to eat next time I'm in Charlotte.
Read morePros: Lots of menu choices, Fresh brewed tea, sweet and unsweetened, Variety of sides
Cons: More Impossible meat than house made
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TurnipForPlants
Points +2468
Original Vegan of Charlotte - Edit
Bean Vegan Cuisine is the original vegan restaurant that started it all for Charlotte. Erected about 13 years ago, Bean Vegan is still on the forefront of good vegan eats in the Queen City.
Read moreThe first thing to welcome you into the store is quintessential southern hospitality. The staff are friendly and helpful to the point of saccarine. This is the first mom ‘n pop homeliness I have felt in a vegan restaurant before.
The food is a wide range of vegan fast food eats. We ordered the BBQ sandwich and the Jalapeño Burger. The BBQ utilized soy curls which gave it a stronger resistance and “toughness” of the bite than a typical jackfruit BBQ. The burger showcased fried jalapeños that provided crunch and heat. The food was a perfect satiation for salty, fatty food. But, like non-vegan fast food, it’s best occasionally to prevent that brick in your stomach feeling.
For dessert we had the chocolate cake which was some of the best tasting vegan cake I have ever had. Do not pass up on this choice. As the owner let us know, the cake was taken from a depression-era old family recipe — and didn’t take much adjusting to accommodates plant-based palette during a time when milk was hard to come by.
The only downside I could mention is the atmosphere. The exterior could really use some loving attention and the sign is fading away. Aside from that, the location is built right on a busy highway, and this makes it difficult to enter and leave the parking lot.
However, these small complaints don’t take away from all the good that is Bean Vegan Cuisine. If you are in Charlotte looking for lunch, you have to pay a visit to this Southern town’s OG vegan hotspot.
Pros: Entirely vegan, Extremely friendly service, Delicious fried vegan food
Cons: Dilapidated outside, Difficult to drive in
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Ashley3
Points +32
Delicious - Edit
I hadn’t been here in a long time since it’s a little far for me but I went today and got the bacon chzburger and it was delicious! I also got the fried pickles which are always a classic! The two guys there today were also really friendly !
Read morePros: Friendly staff, Vegan versions of delicious classics , Large menu
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candiedabbie
Points +89
Delicious! - Edit
Amazing southern comfort food and friendly staff. We got the fried pickles, waffles & tofu, brunch bowl, and make your own scramble. Everything was amazing!
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Grazer7
Points +48
May not be open - Edit
Drove 20 mins to get there only to find out it’s in the process of being sold. Will reopen in a week or so? Call before you go. No notice on web. Food maybe great…who knows??
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aa11
Points +25
Service and consistency of food need improvement - Edit
Service and consistency of food need improvement
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Flinty
Points +52
Love it - Edit
Great atmosphere and food. I’ve had the burgers, appetizers, salads and desserts and liked everything I’ve had. Fast service also and never a wait. They also do holiday food for take and heat up.
Read morePros: Service , Food, Desserts
Cons: Cost a bit high
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VickiNewMath
Points +889
Decent price and fried vegan foods galore - Edit
Been awhile since I had been here. Location used to be a Pizza Hut. Prices are not too bad. Loved the Diablo burger with the fried jalapeno. None of the burgers are house made, so the burgers are processed vegan junk food. I guess tell the service exactly what you want and be detailed about it, cause she did get annoyed with any changes to your order. But I understand the avoiding food waste irritation.
Read morePros: Vegan
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DrDeb916
Points +53
Jackfruit tacos - Edit
The tacos were really good, the greens are always very flavorful at Bean. The host mess was pleasant, and personable. The food came out swiftly and it was delicious.
Read moreIt’s always good to get a great vegan meal.
Pros: Flavors of the greens, Clean environment , Pleasant hostess
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Mike19130
Points +246
Loved it ! Fried BBQ Tofu sandwich great! - Edit
My meal was delicious and I really enjoyed all the options! 
Read morePros: Tasty , Lots options
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cristianac
Points +90
All the good sides are gone - Edit
No more onion rings, no more mashed potatoes.
Read moreThe sweet mustard soy curls keep me coming back
Updated from previous review on 2024-01-19
Pros: At least they still have soy curls amen
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AveExitium
Points +275
All vegan, everything delicious - Edit
Love that it's all fully vegan. We got the cheese steak and a jalapeno burger, both were delicious. They use impossible burgers. Added the seitan bacon to try, that was also really good. 10/10
Read moreDisappointed that I paid for 2 desserts but they didn't put them in the bag and I didn't realize til we were 2.5 hours away taking a snack break.
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LinneaSoledad
Points +600
Delicious for vegans and omnis - Edit
My husband's brother took us here while we were visiting Charlotte and the food was amazing. I highly recommend the Korean barbecue cauliflower, buffalo fried tofu, greens, red beans and rice, king burger with tater tots, and the Reuben. On special were the mushroom po boy, the strawberry shortcake milkshake, which were delicious. We had to finish with the vanilla layer cake. If you live in Charlotte, you are so lucky to have this gem.
Read morePros: Can't be missed, Fun and laid back, Delicious
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Pbeame
Points +36
Feels like a diner - Edit
Great service food and vibe for where it is located. I would def suggest it if you are looking for a family meal or a casual cheaper vegan bite.
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mattagarr
Points +30
surprisingly bad given the positive feedback - Edit
rubbery food, made me feel ill immediately afterwards. had heard a lot about this place for years and extremely disappointed
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-10-08
Pros: quick service, Reasonable prices, Totally vegan
Cons: terrible quality food, atmosphere of a 90s pizza hut
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MelissaFrost
Points +20
Lucky Find - Edit
We found this gem (Charlotte, NC) on our way back from DC. I'm afraid I didn't take any pictures, but the food was great and the staff was incredibly friendly (the owner was making the food, and chatted with us about the place's origin story while we looked through their little shop). I recommend their Jalapeño Cheddar Burger, husband enjoyed the Cowboy Burger. Their Chocolate Layer Cake and Carrot Cake Cupcakes were delicious.
Read morePros: Great Food, 100% vegan menu, Great service
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OrlandoCosta
Points +22
Not for me, waste of my money. - Edit
Needs to work on better seasoning and cleaning and decluttering
Read morePros: If you like deep fried foods, Tater tots
Cons: Unhealthy oily, greasy, Place needs to clean up
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CateFields
Points +22
Bean Vegan Ciusine - Edit
I wanted to try it so many times but was not excited by the looks of the place as I drive by. Then I tried it and I’m hooked will definitely be back!
Read morePros: Food is amazing
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OldRedEyes
Points +28
Best chili - Edit
I got the jack fruit barbecue sandwich with a side of collar greens, and a cup of chili. All great! Highly recommend
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-03-10
Pros: All vegan , Decent $ wise , Nice staff
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WHA
Points +1626
⭐️⭐️⭐️ - Edit
The food was surprisingly good and it is very affordable compared to other vegan restaurants in the area (ahem, Oh My Soul). I liked that the menu was very explicit about products and brands featured in meals so that I knew what to expect. However, during our visit there was only one server for 10 tables, and she had to also process takeout orders and make any shakes/drinks. The bathrooms were disgusting and the general atmosphere was one that I wouldn’t recommend to others nor would I revisit. The one server was clearly overworked and tired. Management needs to do better.
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AlisonMarieAlexander
Points +46
Great burger excellent milkshake - Edit
I got the seasonal strawberry shortcake milkshake and it was phenomenal. Their cheese fries are excellent and so is the cowboy burger. Their seitan bacon mostly tastes like maple but still good. Was a little disappointed we couldn’t get fried pickles or onion rings as a side even though they’re still listed as a side.
Read morePros: Amazing desserts
Cons: No fried pickle or onion ring sides , Even though they’re on the menu.
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ELT
Points +478
Vegan comfort food - Edit
I usually order the Cowboy Burger or the tofu fingers, but I tried the brunch bowl today and loved it as much as my usual favorites. Bean always has fantastic comfort food, and the service is extremely friendly. Delicious desserts and soft serve ice cream are a couple of other great reasons to eat at Bean.
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maltinej
Points +2119
Super tasty all vegan menu with lots of options - Edit
Everything vegan and everything we had was super tasty
Read morePros: All vegan, Great comic book memorabilia and decoration, Great music
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kenny.cakes
Points +1583
Asheville Location Closed 😢 - Edit
I have been to bean at the Asheville location almost weekly before it closed and have not yet been to the charlotte location since. My food was always delicious but the owner was incredibly rude. Not sure if it’s under the same management but always made sure to tip the one server super well for dealing with him. I would get the cowboy burger or the waffles at brunch. And the soft serve is to die for!!! Also they have agave mustard that is perfection!!!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-01-08
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Ashliebe
Points +343
So great - Edit
Ordered from doordash. Got the southern tofu, Korean, and teriyaki. The teriyaki was our favorite, it was similar to Korean fried chicken . Southern tofu went great with the agave mustard. I did not like the ranch. Korean bbq flavor was similar to teriyaki but a little spice in it. The fries were good. The Mac n cheese was good in its own way, but not traditional baked Mac. The chocolate cake was great. Definitely ordering again.
Read moreEdit : The Reuben is AMAZING
Updated from previous review on 2022-10-19
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VeganbyChoice
Points +1763
Looks can be deceiving - Edit
This is actually my 2nd time here. I had been here years ago when I came to town for a work conference. I am back for another work meeting and this location was actually open (many other Vegan locations in the area are closed on Monday’s). Free parking available in lot. Unassuming from outside. Dated inside. Spacious. Menu had various comfort foods available. Hostess was quick to suggest tofu fingers and a cowboy burger. I had to try both. I was worried when the plate of tofu fingers was placed in front of me. I will say that I was pleasantly surprised by the flavor and texture. Very much looking forward to having those again. The cowboy burger was impressive to look at. I ordered it with fried pickles and was surprised by the fact that it was fries pickle chips. Both exceeded my expectations. Portion size was nice. Flavor was memorable and I would enjoy having it again. Would like to try other menu items. Looking forward to coming back.
Read morePros: Friendly service, Nice portion size, Reasonably priced
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DevynBauer
Points +104
OG Charlotte vegan - Edit
This place was around before anyone else, and it’s a go-to spot for those greasy American needs.
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