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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152 Reviews
First Review by Doli
jdomin2
Points +40
Bean is Great - Edit
I know there have been a lot of negative service reviews here, but I've been eating here consistently for 4.5 years.... and I love Bean.
Read moreThe owner/managers Roy and Charlie have always been very nice to us. The staff rotates often and that can make it a little inconsistent, but we've never had any experiences similar to what has been described here.
What we have noticed is a lot more foot traffic over the past 18 months, maybe that is driving some of the bad experiences for others.
Give them a chance, the food is great comfort food. It may not be very juice bar vegan, but it satisfies what they aim to do.
Best dishes: Bean bowls, tofu fingers, brunch, and the reuben.
Pros: Fantastic menu, I've eaten every item, Heavy comfort food, Committed to the cause
Cons: Service can vary
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VanezzaHerrera
Points +22
1 star!! Horrible place - Edit
This place should be shut down. Horrible customer service, slllloooolwwwww service, dirty and dingy. Waiting 45 mins for food that NEVER arrived And NO ONE came over to talk to us. And everything is fried!! We will NEVER be back.
Read morePros: zero
Cons: dirty, long wait, and customer service
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SimpleeBekah
Points +27
Mostly delicious - Edit
We had the crabby dip to start and 2 burgers: Cowboy and Bacon Cheese. All were amazing! But avoid the Mac and cheese like the plague. It is dreadful.
Read moreService was a little subpar. But all in all, it was a good meal.
Pros: everything is vegan, burgers are amazing
Cons: service inattentive, mac and cheese awful
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Amyloves
Points +46
expensive but worth it - Edit
I had pimento cheese and a teriyaki tofu sandwich. It was flavorful and the servings are large. The restaurant was a little dirty and the floor was sticky but if u want delicious food, look past it.
Read morePros: large serving, totally vegan
Cons: expensive , kind of dirty
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ErikaDiann
Points +32
BEST FOOD WE HAD IN NC - Edit
now I'm going to start with the bad so I can get to the good. Yes, the service is not great they might forget about you(like they did with us) or take way too long and that is made clear in the other comments. Now thats the way the food was BOMB! It was just good vegan food it was good american food. and if you are there YOU NEED to get the raspberry cake if was life changing ! everything we had was so good and by far the best meal we had while visiting North Carolina. Again I would of gave it 5 stars but unfortunately, the service was poor.
Read morePros: Delicious vegan American food , Pretty affordable
Cons: poor service , slow
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lindsaydarling
Points +29
Good food - Edit
My first time at a vegan restaurant and I was so excited. The food definitely didn't disappoint. Love the cool interior and the store with hard to find vegan items. The employees however could stand to be a little friendlier.
Read morePros: Awesome food, The store
Cons: Unfriendly employees
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SaraPelletier
Points +22
DANK - Edit
i go to bean every time i'm in charlotte. dank tofu fingers and quesadillas.
Read morePros: dank
Cons: n/a
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JamesDeAlto
Points +26
Disappointing - Edit
Read the negative reviews on Facebook. It's telling that the owners don't even bother to respond. I hate to say anything bad about a business online, but I ate here for the first time and wasn't impressed. They rely on Daiya cheese for everything and the food is really greasy. The whole operation felt really uninspired. Friends warned me it wasn't good, but I trusted all the positive reviews here. Paid $15 (including tip) for a lousy Reuben sandwich and fries. Left feeling very disappointed.
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JoshHyatt
Points +477
great southern comfort vegan food! - Edit
Pimento cheese is life changing.
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Iteach2flip
Points +18
Fantabulous!!! - Edit
Very clean with a great, friendly atmosphere and staff. The food was delicious!! We left feeling full and happy!! I will definitely eat here again and will recommend to all my friends. They have loads of choices on the menu from comfort food to burgers and a nice little store on the premises. Eat here!! You will be happy you did!!
Read morePros: food, staff, store
Cons: not my home town ?, none
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David OMahony
Points +172
Tasty food, funky atmosphere. - Edit
It's impressive how they make southern style food from vegan ingredients - and it's real tasty!
Read moreWell worth a try.
Pros: Reasonable prices, Healthy, Vegan
Cons: not close to anything- its a drive
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nadiyah82
Points +13
Best Vegetarian Cuisine!!!!!!! - Edit
Everything was perfect, favorite dining spot! Will definitely be back!!!!!!!!! Thanks for the awesome food and great hospitality!!!!!!!!
Read morePros: Great southern vegetarian options
Cons: Reasonably priced
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Marie87
Points +54
First Time - Edit
My husband and I ordered take-out during our visit to Charlotte. We ordered a variety of items since it was our first time. The items were: the cowboy burger, quesadilla, fishless filet sandwich, and the BBQ jackfruit sandwich, along with a side of fries, mac and cheese, and red beans and rice. We absolutely LOVED the fishless filet and cowboy sandwich. Those two are definitely must-haves! The BBQ jackfruit didn't have much flavor to us. The mac and cheese was a little on the sweet side in my opinion. The red beans and rice lacked that spicy flavor I was hoping for. Overall, the experience was good. If we lived in Charlotte, this would most definitely be one of our favorite restaurants to dine. The service was good and everyone was very kind.
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claryb
Points +244
Great alternative - Edit
I have visited Bean several times during my visits to Charlotte. The desserts are my favorite by far but many of the entrees are delicious too. The chili cheeseburger special was amazing. If you have friends or family that are not vegan but enjoy burgers, this is a good restaurant where everyone can be satisfied.
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Indybeedee
Points +28
the absolute best - Edit
Two words: cowboy burger!!! Guys, if you're looking for the best place to spend a cheat meal or looking for the best burger in life...GO TO BEAN. Being vegan never tasted so good. They also have their own little vegan market in the restaurant which is pretty darn cool. Get the cookie dough, and don't bake them because cookies are over rated ?
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sampstar
Points +88
Delicious SAD (Standard American DIet) Vegan food - Edit
Great veganized American food...like the unhealthy, tasty stuff without the cruelty. I opt for the jalapeno cheddar burger (the fried jalapenos should be offered as their own appetizer) and tater tot casserole or kale for the days i need greens. Also a big fan of the buffalo tofu fingers.
Read moreThe Herc Bowl is the bomb. It has most of my favorite things (BBQ Soy Curls over Home Fries with Spicy Mayo, Steamed Kale, and a Biscuit).
They also have a vegan store to stock up on all your vegan food needs.
Pros: All vegan, Vegan store, Buffalo tofu
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hayvin
Points +128
Very good - Edit
After battling terrible traffic like other users mentioned, and a long wait time time after we ordered, our food arrived and we were happy with it. Nice to have so many vegan options. The best part of the restaurant is the vegan grocery shop - so many specialty items you really can't find many places. Decor is unique too. We've been to both this one and the Asheville location. Enjoyed both. Happy to have these vegan options for comfort food items.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2016-06-16
Pros: Vegan comfort food options , Good range of products , Nice flavors
Cons: Long wait time , Prices in grocery section are high
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Knt2016
Points +16
Great food/Not so great service - Edit
I have been coming to Bean for about a several months now. The food is delicious, my non vegan family loves it as well. The teriyaki tofu fingers are my favorite along with the fried pickles. The service is not very good. Every time I come, we will have several people waiting on our table and it always takes forever to get our ticket. The wait staff is not always that attentive and I end up apologizing to the people I bring along with me. The staff is friendly but they really need to work on their service skills.
Read morePros: Awesome Appetizers, Love the small Grocery Shop located inside
Cons: Slow service
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tarabyte.0101
Points +28
fantastic!! - Edit
Visiting friends here in Charlotte and tried this place. Our friends are not vegan and they enjoyed the food so much! Raved about the cheesecake. Everything we ordered was so tasty - including the meatloaf. Definitely try it out. Very casual.
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Chedream
Points +25
horrible - Edit
I've tried this place twice, hoped that the first time was a bad day, but the food was still horrible, taste like the poured a bucket of salt on all that I had. The person that took my order kept saying "if you are not use to vegan food you may have trouble with the taste", I explained to her that I have been a vegan since 2008. I travel with my job, and always go to Happy Cow to see what's close to where I am. Noticed that people that were coming in after me were leaving, went up to ask after waiting 45 mins for my food, when asked if the boxes I was looking at was mine, the person said "yeah, but I didn't take your order, so I didn't know who that was".
Read morePros: good hours of operation
Cons: poor service, horrible food, salty.
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Mberry
Points +153
What a gem! - Edit
Found the Bean as we drove through Charlotte using the Happy Cow ap. Great menu options. Helpful staff. Delicious food! Really loved the mixture of southern staples with a vegan twist! The Bean Bowl was phenomenal. Great dessert options, too.
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veronicatorres
Points +48
always amazing - Edit
the bean bowl is a must. I love it, and the cookies are seriousely the best you can get. i drive 1.5 hours just ti buy them.
Read morePros: best vegan Place for confort food I know of.
Cons: reasonable.
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SandraPopeHays
Points +30
Wonderful vegan food! - Edit
I visited Bean Vegan Cuisine during a business trip to Charlotte. I had to battle killer traffic to get there from where I was staying, but it was WELL worth the effort. It is SO NICE to be able to go into a restaurant and feel safe ordering anything from the menu, knowing its cruelty free. I highly recommend the Crabby Platter, Tofu Fingers (I had the "Buffalo" type) and the Cheesish Dip (which is heavenly!!) Loved their store too.
Read morePros: VEGAN, Good prices, Fast and friendly service
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ShaunWilliams
Points +49
Our Go-To Vegan Restaurant - Edit
Bean is our go-to vegan restaurant. We visit several times a month. Great food at great prices. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. First we eat our delicious meal and then we go to their vegan shop and get more delicious foods. Getting into the location is interesting sometimes but it is well worth it. Maybe one day they will expand and open another Bean closer to us in Hickory... then we may never leave!
Read morePros: Great Food, Great Prices, Wonderful staff
Cons: None
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uniongal65
Points +42
Love this place!!! - Edit
I have eaten at Bean lots of times and thought it was time to put up a review. :D Bean is a great place to get some awesome vegan food. I love all of the different burgers I have tried, especially the jalapeño-cheddar burger. Their french fries are also really good. There are so many choices and all are great. The staff is very friendly. Even though we live over an hour away, we make sure to stop in at least once every month (and most of the times way more than that). :D We also make sure to stop by the vegan store to get all the things we need. :D We really love this place, the food, and the people.
Read morePros: Excellent Food, Awesome Staff, Excellent Value
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DairyFreeInNC
Points +49
Awesome! - Edit
I have been here three times and each time has been an enjoyable experience. If you don't like things that are fried, this might not be the place for you, but greasy crunchy goodness is exactly what I enjoy in a meal. Their reuben is what made me fall in love
Read morePros: tasty!!, yummy, great food
Cons: this isn't a place to find raw food, impersonal staff
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drzeels
Points +19
Tasty Carnitas - Edit
I enjoyed the carnitas during a recent trip to Charlotte. I would have never thought of cooking with Jackfruit but it was a tasty addition with a pleasant texture. Looking forward to coming back when I can try the Kitty Kat cake.
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