Generous portion of tofu scramble with crisp potato and gluten free toast. at Black River Cafe in Oberlin
Interior shot at Black River Cafe in Oberlin

  • CLOSED: Black River Cafe
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    Closed

  • White Veg-options
Vegan-friendly
American
Take-out
Breakfast
Non-veg

Serves meat, vegan options available. Local and sustainable foods. Vegan choices include pancakes for breakfast, tofu scramble, sandwiches, tempeh dishes, and more. Reported closed November 2020.

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5 Reviews

First Review by steuwe

Avatar VeganUSA

VeganUSA

Points +9661

Vegan
05 Jan 2020

A choice-filled menu for everyone

This is a college-town mainstay with updated, roomy contemporary interiors. The menu has for certain four vegan-ready entree options made with tofu, tempeh, or portabello mushrooms. Other options can be Veganized. Service is good and efficient. WARNING: during peak times of the college season, long waits occur owing to faculty, visiting parents, students, and other locals. Expect a long wait.

Pros: Several vegan-ready options , Portions are ample, Fresh food

Cons: Long seating waits during college season

Interior shot at Black River Cafe in Oberlin

Avatar koen45

koen45

Points +15

Vegetarian
28 Jul 2019

This place deserves five stars!

I was shocked to find in the meat eating heartland of America, a restaurant that also offers vegan and gluten free options. Typically while traveling, I always have to settle for a bowl of oatmeal for breakfast. To have other options, like a tofu scramble, and even temphe is amazing. The service was outstanding. The waitstaff specifically asked me if I wanted dry toast.Also the food was excellent. To me, it was worth every penny to enjoy a delicious vegan meal somewhere other than at home.

Pros: They have vegan options for breakfast, and lunch

Generous portion of tofu scramble with crisp potato and gluten free toast. at Black River Cafe in Oberlin

Avatar bturnbull

bturnbull

Points +154

Vegan
02 Jun 2019

Good veg options with room for improvement

I really appreciate the effort Black River puts into trying out vegan dishes. Their tofu scram is a staple brunch pick for me and is usually delicious, served with a big helping of crispy home fries and toast with fresh raspberry jam. They seem to be adding vegan options to their list of specials more regularly, which is amazing!

However, the tofu scram ($9) is the only affordable veg option on the menu. The vegan specials are often $15 . Vegan food doesn’t have to be expensive to prepare. I would love to see more affordable plant-based meals at Black River.

Avatar CarolynCrenshaw

CarolynCrenshaw

Points +23

Vegan
14 Oct 2017

Good Vegan options, Well done tofu and Tempeh

Several yummy sandwiches, hearty salads, and vegan pancakes. The wait staff was incredibly nice and helpful, and the food was wonderful!

Avatar steuwe

steuwe

Points +27

Mostly Veg
28 Aug 2016

nice cafe with tofu and tempeh

nice small cafe/ bar with a small.menu and a few vegan options. some items are marked vegan on menu others aren't. staff knows what is and isn't.

has tofu scramble and sandwich. had a tempeh sandwich also.

nice atmosphere but tables are a bit crammed in there to get more people in.

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