Vegan-friendly
Lacto
Ovo
American
Beer/Wine
Delivery
Take-out
Non-veg

Serves meat, vegan options available. Nestled in a 1930s conch house, a seafood restaurant but with a separate vegan menu. Sample items like the sweet potato burger, vegan cheddar cheese, black bean burger, and vegan desserts. Food is made in-house, including the ketchup. Open Mon-Tue 12:00pm-9:00pm, Thu 12:00pm-9:00pm, Fri-Sun 11:00am-10:00pm.


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87 Reviews

First Review by luvbuniz

pompouspete

Points +78

Vegan
08 Sep 2024

Twice in two days

They have great vegan/vegetarian menu, and many vegetarian options can be adapted for a vegan option.
I had the black bean burger one day and returned the next day for the Joe versus volcano salad. Both were delicious.

Pros: Great food, Friendly and attentive service , Good value

Feffaveg

Points +25

Vegetarian
08 Sep 2024

Good option

Full menu for vegetarian and vegan. We got the sweet potato burger and was a bit missing the twist!!! But overall is nice to see a full menu dedicate to vegetarian and vegan in a fish restaurant!

Pros: The menu, The service

Cons: Missing bit of taste

dinosaursock

Points +132

Vegan
18 May 2024

Great vegan food! Many options

I was so stoked to find a place with a whole veg/vegan menu! We’ve been on vacation for five days and it’s been hard to find vegan options, but I was tasked with finding a restaurant and am so pleased with my food here. My family of non vegans loved their food too, so if you’re with non vegans it won’t be hard to convince them to come. Would’ve been nice if they had vegan key lime pie, but they did have two vegan desserts on the menu which I never ever see. Can’t wait to go back.

KayleeLanier

Points +54

Vegan
16 Apr 2024

Separate Veg/Vegan Menu!

I was stoked when I saw this place had a separate vegetarian/ vegan menu that I had to go try it. Let’s talk about it. I ordered a Vegan grilled cheese and black been soup. Separately, they hit the spot. BUT TOGETHER really made the meal. The bread was perfectly toasted. LETS TALK VEGAN CHEESE: seemed to be a house made, thicker cheese using cashew?? (im assuming). It isn’t by any means an “exact replica” of cheese, but good nonetheless. The black bean burger was served on a hoagie bun with crisp fries and a house made ketchup. Really a good safe dish for any vegan veggie burger lovers. I want to go back and enjoy more of their menu. Glad I found this place.

Pros: Vegan/ veg menu , Good local beer selection , Great service

thejeninaustin

Points +43

Vegetarian
23 Mar 2024

So nice to find good vegan veg in the Keys

Really tasty. Home made vegan patties curries and more

MaureenP

Points +43

Vegan
16 Feb 2024

Separate vegan menu!

Friendly waiter! Quaint homey atmosphere!
Vegetable Curry
Sweet potato burger

Pros: Many vegan options

Thomas-G

Points +46

Vegan
04 Feb 2024

Separate vegan/veggie menu

Pleased that they had a separate menu with vegan/veggie options on. There were a decent number of options.

On this visit we had the sweet potatoe burger and black bean burger. Both were tasty. Side of Mac and cheese was tasteless unfortunately.

Pros: Vegan menu

Lica

Points +274

Vegan
30 Oct 2023

Great Vegan Menu

They have a great separate vegan and vegetarian menu, nice staff, good prices, delicious homemade vegan cheese (we paid $ 25 for a burger with fries and a vegan grilled cheese with bean soup)

TierraJade

Points +794

Vegan
13 Sep 2023

Haven’t forgotten this place

I came here a few years ago when visiting Key Largo. Salad isn’t usually my go to but the Joe vs the Volcano salad was soo good. I enjoyed the vegan grilled cheese as well. If I’m ever in the area again, I’m definitely stopping back

Skye

Points +1318

Vegan
23 Aug 2023

At least they are trying!

The Mac and cheese was just truly “ok” and the black bean tacos need spice! The sweet potato burger was the best thing. We appreciate they have a separate menu for vegetarians/vegans.

Pros: Service

Cons: Only beer/wine, Typical local bar

SeekerOfTheWay

Points +277

Vegan
16 Jun 2023

Vegan Menu and Dessert

Laid back Keys atmosphere was great. Loved the separate vegan menu and had tons of options. The grilled cheese and black bean soup was so good! I also enjoyed the vegan coconut cake immensely! My non vegan partner also enjoyed his meal.

Pros: Vegan Menu, Tasty food, Excellent service

Jertz

Points +121

Vegan
07 Jun 2023

Affordable food

Large vegan options. Taste could be more intense.

CRW

Points +655

Vegan
22 May 2023

Ask for the Vegan Menu

Lots of options. We had the veggie burger and fries, and the grilled cheese w/black bean soup and sweet potato fries. We also had giant iced teas and coconut cake. Our favs were the black bean soup and sweet potato fries. Excellent service!

Saff

Points +1539

Vegan
30 Apr 2023

A few great items

This was my second visit to this spot since they have a separate vegan menu in an area with few options. The fried tomatoes are delicious but over priced. The pasta is amazing. Tried the vegan grilled cheese and it is not anything like a grilled cheese unfortunately. I do not suggest. The coconut cake is a very dry cake but the frosting was so good.

EliRay

Points +32

Vegan
10 Apr 2023

Always stop here on my way to The Keys

Good food. Fun vibe. My favorite way to start my Keys vacation/road trip.

Pros: Separate vegan/vegetarian menu, Reasonably priced, Delicious

kebbkebb

Points +139

Vegan
12 Mar 2023

Decent options

I appreciated the veg/vegan menu that gave a number of options and ate here twice during a stay in key largo (as it was convenient). Service was quick. Black bean tacos were good. Fries and green beans also! I’d avoid the the coconut cake. Ours was very dry.

DeepakSharma604

Points +27

Vegetarian
29 Dec 2022

Yup

Great times…

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Kekd #Veganuary

Pros: Tons of vegan, Full local bar

Cons: Needs a bigger road sign

MarieBKennedy

Points +42

Vegan
11 Nov 2022

Vegan, everything hone made

Received a warm welcome, great vegan choices. Had the black bean burger it was delicious. The bread was so soft and the fries were the best I’ve had in ages.

Pros: Home made bread, Great fries, Everything fresh and tasty

talakoala

Points +926

Vegan
08 Aug 2022

Clear vegan options.

One of the few places with multiple clearly marked vegan options in the area. I really enjoyed the vegan grilled cheese and will definitely be going back.

sdflkjoilaskdf

Points +21

Vegetarian
31 Jul 2022

Dedicated vegetarian menu, good selection and great atmosphere!

Classic laid-back Keys establishment with excellent vegetarian options (a dedicated menu!).

Pros: Atmosphere, Indoor and Outdoor seating, Dedicated vegetarian menu

Steph1226

Points +16

Vegan
20 Jul 2022

Great options!

The black bean tacos are really good. They also have vegan cake

Pros: Lots of vegan options

ecooke

Points +16

Vegan
26 Jun 2022

Should be a 5!!!

Thus restaurant has a wonderful vegan menu with many choices. We have had the tacos, blackbean burger, sautéed mushrooms, greenbeans, grilled cheese and blackbean soup, and stir fry!!!! All was amazing!

Pros: Great vegan menu, Wonderful atmosphere , Food was served quickly

Cons: More vegan desserts. I don't like coconut.

Just_Jodi

Points +146

Vegan
12 Jun 2022

Great options

Had a great lunch here before snorkeling. Separate vegan menu, lots of great options. Had the vegan grilled cheese with black bean soup and a side of sautéed spinach.

Pros: Friendly staff, Good variety of options, Decent prices

ChicoryPete

Points +93

Vegan
30 May 2022

Nice midway stop in the Keys

My family stopped at Ballyhoo's on our way home after we saw they had a separate Vegan/Vegetarian menu. We sat outside with our dog. The server was very friendly but the service was a little slow. Took a while for the food to make it to the table. We weren't in hurry though. Otherwise we were all happy with the portions. The black bean burger was huge. And the fries, as one of the many side choices were great, not your typical frozen spuds. The black bean tacos were also good. And the grilled cheese with black beam soup was also filling. The cheese for the grilled cheese was a different take on vegan cheese. Not your normal smooth consistency, but we cleaned our plates. We took a piece of their coconut cake home with us and enjoyed it together.

Pros: Decent choices for vegan/veg, Friendly staff, Clean

Cons: Entrees a little pricey.

methvinlt

Points +28

Vegan
27 Apr 2022

Delicious vegan options!

I only wish I had realized they had a separate vegan menu before I ordered. I got the sweet potato burger which was good but would have been better with a sauce I’d some sort. I got the roasted mushrooms as a side and they were amazing! I put some on my burger and it was good that way too. I wouldn’t leave without getting a piece of vegan coconut cake to go. I ate it later after slightly warming it and it was really good!

Pros: Separate vegan menu., Several yummy options to choose from., Vegan dessert, need I say more?

john0880

Points +19

Mostly Veg
20 Mar 2022

Awesome vegan options. I suggest the grilled cheese and soup it’s excellent

Great food good staff. Thanks happy cow for this find

Pros: Lots of options, Delicious, Good staff

Cons: None

Highdive98

Points +50

Vegan
16 Mar 2022

Splendid Find!

We found this small, quaint restaurant on the way from the Keys to Miami. They had a full vegan/vegetarian menu for us to order and were more than helpful with veganizing some of their regular menu items as well! Service was great, and the food was delicious! And their homemade ketchup was out of this world!!! A must-stop gem!




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