Vegan
American
Organic
Raw
Take-out
Bakery
European
Fusion
Gluten-free
Breakfast

A mostly whole food, plant-based vegan restaurant offering sharing plates, sandwiches, salads, bowls, kids meals, desserts and drinks. Open Tue 9:00am-3:00pm, Wed-Thu 9:00am-8:00pm, Fri-Sat 9:00am-9:00pm, Sun 9:00am-3:00pm. Closed Mon.


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53 Reviews

First Review by Loxodonta

Catdogtor🐾

Points +496

Vegan
22 Sep 2024

will be back😄

Have been here a couple times now and had good experiences both times. This last visit I had a sandwich from the fall seasonal menu and the miso Mac and cheese - thoroughly enjoyed both. Plenty of options, all vegan; also has coffee/espresso and some bakery😄

ViennaVegan

Points +1528

Vegan
03 Sep 2024

There's a new favorite in town!

Fantastic food, nice people, nice ambiance. You now order via QR codes at the tables - they bring the food to you on nice plates, cloth napkins, nice flatware.

I've had lunch, dinner and brunch here. Loved the waffles at brunch. Also the Mac and cheese.

Updated from previous review on 2024-09-03

Pros: Fantastic options, Casual, counter service

lance.botanical

23 Jan 2023

Thanks so much for this review! (and thanks for uploading pics of some great latte art - that was definitely me hahah)

AnitaH

Points +465

Vegan
15 Jul 2024

Amazing food!

Got a few items to share. Portions are not too big but definitely filling. The ambiance of the place is nice - decor is lovely. I wish there was hot sauce readily available but all in all, a great meal.

Mma13

Points +1508

Vegan
13 May 2024

Love to support a local vegan place!

The seasonal vegan crab cake really blew me away. SO delicious! The umami potatoes were delicious too. I’ve tried several other menu items that were good and these were amazing!! Portions are rather small for the price but the customer service here is incredible- the nicest people work here!! And the coffee is amazing😄

Updated from previous review on 2023-08-20

lance.botanical

15 Jan 2024

skykat

Points +136

Vegan
03 May 2024

A plant based gem!

So glad we saw these reviews and stopped here during our travels to pick up our daughter from college. This place is wonderful! Fantastic friendly service combined with a well decorated, inviting atmosphere to enjoy eating in. They offer an appealing menu and we enjoyed everything that we ate. We ended up eating here again on our way back home. My pictures are from our 2nd trip back. We will definitely come here again on our future trips to her college! Highly recommend!

Pros: A creative menu of vegan dishes, Friendly service , Lovely decor

Cons: Limited street parking

KarinaLynch

Points +534

Vegan
21 Apr 2024

Very good!

We like this place!
Great options, very homemade, friendly, and very delicious!

FairfaxVeganFam

Points +399

Vegan
06 Apr 2024

Enjoyable

It was good! More like counter service than a full service restaurant.

TheTofuTyrant

Points +2130

Vegan
10 Mar 2024

Incredible

This eatery has so many good options—mostly whole plant-based! It’s also a super cozy spot and has a patio. I loved the miso mac & cheese, the sticky cauliflower, the crispy chix sandwich, and the cauliflower soup.

Pros: All vegan , Great food, Good coffee

ChaseLaubach

Points +234

Vegan
25 Jan 2024

Good food in nice market area

Tasty Vegan options, easy to find,

Cons: Expensive

Nofilter79

Points +20

Vegan
15 Jan 2024

Wowza!

We live in Virginia Beach and very little vegan options. Probably the best I’ve ever tasted! We had the wonton nachos, sticky cauliflower and vegetable fried rice. Absolutely delicious. Can’t wait to come back!

Pros: Food, Location, Ambiance

lance.botanical

15 Jan 2024

Thanks so much! So happy to hear you enjoyed everything & hope to see you again soon💗

gib

Points +28

Vegan
12 Jan 2024

Local favorite

Relocating to Charlottesville, Botanical has become our family’s favorite local restaurant. They provide a menu that changes each season and balances unique creations with veganized staples. They have a great all-vegan dining facility with coffee bar, to-go options, and diverse selection of drinks. Great place for a snack and watching passerby at the walking mall or a night out for couples. We’ve loved every meal here and the service is outstanding!

lance.botanical

15 Jan 2024

Thanks so much! We're happy to be a lil vegan haven in cville for all who relocate here 😄

kaylab21c

Points +133

Vegan
19 Dec 2023

Great

The biscuits were bomb & the avocado toast was sooooooo good!

lance.botanical

15 Jan 2024

Thanks so much! And thank you for uploading that gorgeous picture of the breakfast sandwich!😄

clcrun

Points +49

Vegan
25 Oct 2023

Great vegan food, great atmosphere, great city. LOVE!

Botanical is one of my favorite vegan restaurants. The main dishes are all creative and satisfying. The desserts are delicious and memorable. Highly recommend going if you are in Charlottesville and want a fresh delicious meal.

Pros: Fresh ingredients, nice environment, menu changes

Cons: Closes very early so not great for late night meal

lance.botanical

15 Jan 2024

Slindbla

Points +96

Vegan
01 Oct 2023

Crab Cakes are the BEST!

Love this place! We’ve been twice and loved everything we’ve tried. I especially love the wonton nachos and the crab cake sandwich. The chef creates fantastic flavor profiles.

Pros: Food is AMAZING!, Ordering at your table is cool. , Staff are very helpful

lance.botanical

15 Jan 2024

Thanks so much for the support! We'll be bringing back the crab cakes eventually.😄[check out our restaurant week menu]

AaronBrown

Points +28

Vegan
01 Oct 2023

Wow

Super interesting dishes, everything we had was delicious.

Pros: Outdoor seating area extremely nice , Dog friendly

lance.botanical

15 Jan 2024

Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review, it's so appreciated!

Chip

Points +63

Vegan
24 Sep 2023

Tasty and Filling

Delicious flavors in a lovely setting with great prices.

lance.botanical

15 Jan 2024

chett126

Points +59

Vegan
17 Sep 2023

My kids loved it!

This was such a wonderful place!!!! We visited while in town seeing Monticello. My kids said this was their favorite restaurant!!! Too bad we don’t live around here. The food was amazing! I am WFPB, and there were so many options for me. My only problem was trying to decide what to order!!! We were all so thrilled to have a charcuterie board…something we can’t find anywhere else. I highly recommend this place!!!

lance.botanical

15 Jan 2024

Hahah, yes we are very proud of our charcuterie board! Very glad you liked it so much & we hope you get the chance to come back someday😄

IzzyEnxuto

Points +68

Vegan
28 Aug 2023

Delicious & Diverse

My friends and I shared several different meals and loved everything. The pastries are also excellent, and the price point is great. We will definitely be back!

lance.botanical

15 Jan 2024

madewithhappiness

Points +13

Mostly Veg
25 Jul 2023

Absolutely wonderful

What a great meal! One of the best plant-based/vegan/healthy eating restaurants I’ve ever been to, not only this but they’re also super queer friendly✨🌈. A must try is the rainbow terra and crunchy cauliflower bowel. I also loved their summer special drink called the lavender blossom cold brew.

Updated from previous review on 2023-07-25

Pros: Crunchy cauliflower bowel , Rainbow terra , Summer special lavender blossom cold brew

lance.botanical

15 Jan 2024

Thanks so much for the review! We plan on bringing back our lavender blossom syrup every summer😄

TofuLuva

Points +99

Vegan
13 Jul 2023

Super delish!

Yummy bowls & salads featuring creative combos of flavors & textures with the freshest ingredients. A delicious change of pace from the usual boring salad offerings at so many places.

Pros: Imaginative combinations of flavors & textures , Nearly everything can be made gluten free , Generous portions

lance.botanical

15 Jan 2024

bunnypuff1123

Points +52

Vegetarian
20 May 2023

Hit or miss depending

I’ve gone here a few times and I greatly enjoy their soup and mushroom sandwich, but I dislike their Mac and cheese

Pros: All vegan options , Fair prices , Quick service

Cons: Sometimes too cold

lance.botanical

15 Jan 2024

We definitely understand the miso mac & cheese is a bit different, but we have changed the recipe up a bit since this review & we hope you'll give us another try sometime😄

BethClarke

Points +26

Vegan
19 May 2023

Highly recommend!

Great selection of food - really tasty! Staff are lovely. Kitchen made us extra waffles since the first batch took a little longer than expected.

lance.botanical

15 Jan 2024

Thanks so much for the review, we really appreciate you taking the time do this💗

lastwordspoken

Points +90

Vegan
11 May 2023

Great food, great atmosphere

Botanical Plant-Based Fare is such a great find while out on the road. It feels a little more upscale, which is nice and all the options are fantastic. They have indoor and outdoor seating along a pedestrian only street. My tour mate and I got: the Veggie sandwich from the Spring Menu, the miso Mac & cheese, kale Caesar salad and wonton nachos. Everything was super super good and quality. The staff were also very kind.

Pros: So many options!, Quality food

lance.botanical

15 Jan 2024

Thanks so much for the great review! We're so glad you enjoyed it all enough to leave such glowing & kind compliments😄

MattChester

Points +2711

Vegan
15 Apr 2023

Wonderful spot that you shouldn’t miss

Too great of food that you might miss if you just walk by. Very well done and reasonably priced, and nice mini market of goods to check out inside too

lance.botanical

15 Jan 2024

Thanks so much for the review! We really appreciate you stopping in😄

clifftos

Points +202

Vegan
14 Apr 2023

Amazing

I was the only vegan in a group of 4 but everyone was raving about the food! We thought we ordered too much but ended up almost licking the plates clean.

Pros: Great options, Reasonable, Delicious

lance.botanical

15 Jan 2024

Glad to hear the omni friends all loved the dishes too! It's one of our favorite compliments to get hahah

Deberry

Points +20

Vegan
14 Apr 2023

Love

Great food, great service, I have been here many times and it never disappoints. Love the fact that it’s all vegan, such freedom that I don’t usually have when I go out. Enjoy!

Pros: Great menu selection , Vegan

lance.botanical

15 Jan 2024

AnnaMcCulloch

Points +99

Vegan
19 Mar 2023

Love the Energy of the Place

As a fully vegan restaurant, there are many options. They have a "pick-two" menu item that allows you to try more options at once! I have a small macaroni and cheese (which wasn't that small, really) and a "tuna" sandwich. They were both to die for! I was having a hard time believing that what I was eating was vegan!

Pros: Everything is vegan , Super fast service , A vegan pastry counter!

lance.botanical

15 Jan 2024

Thanks so much for the 5 stars! Your compliments are so nice - glad to hear we impressed you😄




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