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Vegan
American
Take-out
Gluten-free
Vegan, gluten free cafe serving baked goods, bowls, sandwiches, and drinks (coffee, latte, hot chocolate). Previously named Cafe of Sweet Abundance. Open Wed-Thu 10:00am-7:00pm, Fri-Sat 10:00am-8:00pm, Sun 10:00am-7:00pm. Closed Mon-Tue.
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1901 Ashley River Rd, Charleston, South Carolina, USA, 29407
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Last update on 25 Dec 2023 by geometric-noise
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Added by ReganWalsh on 14 Mar 2020
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55 Reviews
First Review by ReganWalsh
sedstrom
Points +88
More sweet than savory options - Edit
Customer service was really good. I had the black bean quesadilla. For the price (especially with tip), this was extremely expensive for what I got. It should have included even a small green salad. Flavors were good but I could have made this at home for much less. I’m not a big sweet eater, but they had a variety of cookies, pancakes, etc on menu that would satisfy someone with a sweet tooth.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-10-25
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helenbee
Points +554
Updated menu - Edit
Now with even more choices of savoury and sweet options. Always a favourite place to visit!
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lizardlucas
Points +1152
Not sure how I feel about it - Edit
The cookies are huge and were great, but I got the crispy chicken sandwich and even after reading the menu description it was not what I expected. Was cubes of tofu with pesto (which was good) and savory granola (which was a little strange but kind of worked?) and a slice of cheese. When asked for my choice of side I chose chips, and got nacho chips with a dipping sauce of cheese. The bread on the sandwich was probably one of the better GF breads I'd had, but I'm not GF.
Read moreOverall expensive, a sandwich and three cookies was $45 before tip. But it's GF as well as vegan so maybe that's about right? I'm used to paying $12-15 for a sandwich/side and maybe $5 at most for a cookie
Pros: Good desserts , Friendly staff
Cons: Menus are descriptive but not, Pricey
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veganscorpio
Points +103
Yummy pancakes! - Edit
The pumpkin spice pancakes were delicious! Love the granola. The pumpkin spice horchata was also very tasty!
Read morePros: All vegan, Delicious pancakes, Decent serving size
Cons: Pricey but what isn't?
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nlhaigh
Points +637
Good lunch spot - Edit
We had dinner here but I’d recommend it for lunch.
Read morePros: Friendly staff, Whole vegan menu, Great cookies
Cons: Chickn sandwich was pretty sloppy and not crispy, Salad was pretty bare and basic
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kylewren
Points +84
Wonderful staff and environment, mid cheesecake? - Edit
We ordered the funfetti cheesecake and it was very pretty and a generous slice. Taste-wise, it was too rich for me. For me, more is more, not necessarily good. Still, kudos to them for having a fully vegan spot and gluten free. The staff was super nice and they had a range of options. Perhaps it just wasn’t for me!
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ldifiore
Points +292
SO GOOD! - Edit
Everything is vegan & GF, Enuff said! We had spicy avocado Sammie & Flava flav nachos & ate every bit! Great blend of flavors & will def be back!
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teek
Points +187
Delicious!! - Edit
Absolutely delicious! I had the Mac Daddy Crispy Chick’n sandwich and it was so creative and good!!! I love the tofu on it!! I also got the Cookie Monster cookie and it’s so good! Can’t wait to try the other cookies when I’m in town next!!
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MollyManriquez
Points +1928
Awesome variety - Edit
Fully vegan cafe with drinks, desserts, and savory choices!!
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gcs
Points +66
Hits a unique spot - Edit
Very rich and indulgent food. The cookies are amazing.
Read morePros: Delicious
Cons: Not healthy
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LMHO
Points +171
Some Good, Some Not So Good. - Edit
First the good: It’s a cute location with a lot of menu options. The sandwiches we tried were good and had a lot of flavor. Pancakes were also tasty.
Read moreThe Not So Good: Coffee/tea drinks were average at best, not really a lot of flavor. They tasted very watered down. The nachos reminded everyone of something you’d throw in the microwave at home when you’re in a hurry—a pile of chips with some cheese sprinkled on and a small blob of toppings in the center. The menu descriptions sounded great and both orders were a big let down. In fact my teen said “I can do better than this at home”. Finally, the staff was just a disappointing as the nachos. Not as familiar with the menu as they should be, dismissive, argumentative, and frankly just rude.
Pros: Large menu, Sandwiches, Cookies
Cons: Staff , Nachos , Coffee/tea beverages
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lemonswirl
Points +92
If you love cookies, you will love Annie O'Loves - Edit
We did a quick stop at Annie O'Loves for some tea/coffee and of course cookies! The cookies are BIG and most of us could not finish one but they come in easy to close plastic bags and saving for a future snack was easy. We brought home some of the pimento vegan cheese that they make on site and it was delicious! We would definitely visit again.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-12-17
Pros: Food is delicious, Cute decor in the restaurant especially upstairs, Staff are very nice
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RangadeviH
Points +45
Fun & Delicious - Edit
My family (longtime vegetarians) and my brother's family (not at all vegetarian) were exploring Charleston. I was hoping that the cafe would have some things that my brother's family could enjoy. I had looked Annie O Loves up here on Happy Cow, but the menu descriptions of the savory foods made me skeptical. However, so many of the reviews here stated that it was best to give their food a try; that everything tasted better than it sounds. So true! I really enjoyed everything that I tasted, even though I was pretty doubtful about some of the flavor combinations. My niece is newly gluten-free and very picky. It took her two tries to find something she liked, but at last she settled on the Avocado toast and loved it! The painted upstairs loft with games was a great place to eat with multiple children.
Read morePros: Friendly service, Entirely gluten free!, Both ambiance and food are delightfully artistic.
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GFGoldenLady
Points +2013
Not very good - Edit
I love the decor and atmosphere and the staff were so friendly.
Read moreThe good was not very good though.
Had the Mac daddy Sammie, the flavour Flav and the chezdilla.
The Mac daddy tofu was super good but the sandwich didn't really work for me. Too many flavours and very greasey.
The nachos were not good at all. But I did like the pineapple.
The chezdilla was pretty good. We got the smokey cheese sauce with it which was very good.
I enjoyed the chocolate chip cookie.
I'd come back for just the Mac daddy tofu and a cookie but nothing else.
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ELT
Points +460
Excellent Flavors and Friendly Service - Edit
I tried the Mac Daddy nachos and the savory cornbread waffles. I loved the unique combination of ingredients and complex flavors. I highly recommend this place, especially for brunch!
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VeganSteph16
Points +199
So unique!!! - Edit
The owner is very nice and friendly. The outside is super cute and inside full of unique art.I had the chicken and waffles, my husband loved it, the tofu was a little too sweet for me but the cornbread waffles delicious. I can't wait to try some of the other items on the menu. I have 1 more day in South Carolina and I will visit again tomorrow.
Read morePros: The atmosphere and friendliness , Options of Food
Cons: A little pricey
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LigeiaSmith
Points +614
Good vegan food in a relaxed setting - Edit
Interesting menu with unique items. Lots of parking. I recommend the Get Woke smoothie.
Read moreWant to go back to try their desserts.
Pros: All vegan , Well priced
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Jenn’sgoingvgn
Points +20
Nice Vegan Spot - Edit
The desserts in a jar are beyond amazing and the fried chicken and waffles are deliciously yummy. The atmosphere on the second floor is very relaxing and I enjoy the artwork.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-04-29
Pros: All vegan options, Amazing Desserts, Friendly Staff
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GGRUBER
Points +25
Vegan Delight! - Edit
This restaurant surpassed our expectations. The sandwiches were exploding with flavor and so out of the ordinary. The cookies were the perfect blend of flavor, texture, and sweetness. We ordered the Macdaddy Crispy Chick'n, the Sassy Grilled Cheese, and bought two cookies to go: Cookie Monster and Sweet & Salty Gangsta O'love. YUM!!!
Read moreSo glad we found this cafe on Happy Cow!
Would love to see the owner make a cookbook for those of us who can't visit often because we live in New England. Would definitely buy it!
Pros: Vegan and gluten free, Variety of ingredients, Amazon cookies
Cons: None
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ShaunaeatsVeg2
Points +54
Soooo good - Edit
I was so impressed with the food. I ordered the Mac Daddy Chick'n Sammy which was so full of flavors. Got the salad as my side then got the peanut butter chocolate cheesecake. I haven't even tried my cheesecake yet but I'm excited to try it since the other food was good. I cannot wait to go again!
Read morePros: All vegan options , Unique menu items, Baked goods
Cons: Kinda pricey
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LisaArthur
Points +196
Delicious! - Edit
The cookies look phenomenal, but we came for the sandwiches. My husband and I were both very happy with our choices. My husband had the Spicy Chick’n Avocado and I had the Sassy Grilled Cheese with a chocolate chip cookie. Next time we come back we’ll save room for some of the special cookies in the dessert case.
Read moreMy husband was blown away by the combination of flavors in his sandwich and how they came together so wonderfully. We will return!
We returned the next day and added a Dream Big cookie to our order. Wow! Cookie Nirvana!
Updated from previous review on 2023-02-03
Pros: Outdoor seating so pup could join us, Friendly service , Exceptional looking cookies!
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Joanie1982
Points +44
Very tasty! - Edit
Super tasty, different and excellent. People there are kind. Will go back!
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RAwRhodes
Points +34
Unique & flavorful spot - Edit
Was very excited to see an ALL vegan spot(always am)! Got the “chicken and waffles” which was packed with multiple unique flavors,, was a little dense(and quite $$) but pretty good, worth trying but I wouldn’t get again. Would definitely go back though to try some cookies and drinks(as their menu was huge!) The service was efficient but not as friendly and personal as I had hoped. The murals everywhere were really nice and fun😄
Read morePros: ALLL vegan (and I think gluten free), So much flavor variety , Real maple syrup
Cons: Expensive!, More sweets than savory, Average customer service
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faskom
Points +165
Great food and atmosphere - Edit
Read moreLove the food and the vibe of the place and the people there. The waffles are great.
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TracyMason
Points +40
So good! - Edit
Delicious. I eat here when I’m visiting from California.
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Lyd.12.151
Points +141
A must stop - Edit
The menu is so different! The meals may sound a little odd but I promise you have to try the food it is amazing! I will definitely return!
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K.Pilson
Points +144
Get the chocolate truffles - Edit
Cookies were okay, but the chocolate truffles were delicious!
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