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Plant-based vegan cafe located inside Coolidge Park. Specializing in from scratch vegan meals and baked goods. Plentiful gluten-free and soy-free options. Specials announced on social media daily. Custom baked goods and catering available. Open Tue-Sat 11:00am-8:00pm.
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149 River St, Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA, 37405
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Last update on 26 Nov 2024 by Guest
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135 Reviews
First Review by Danielled827
JonathanPoverud
Points +82
Great food, friendly service. - Edit
You have to try everything, especially their deserts.
Read morePros: Great vegan option, Little or no oils , Friendly service
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eeseadee
Points +32
INCREDIBLE Food - Edit
Cashew is one of the best plant-based restaurants in the Chattanooga area. The variety on the menu gives you options from Italian to Mexican style flavors. Their daily specials are always worth a try, and their cashew cheese is amazing! The garlicky kale is hands-down the best thing on their menu!
Read morePros: Variety of Flavors, Vegan—But Doesn’t Taste Like It!, Rotating Specials
Cons: Lack of Seating, Odd Hours
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JessiGoldberg
Points +18
Holy Wow! - Edit
Absolutely excellent food and fabulous service. The jack fruit BBQ tacos are a favorite of my husbands. I really love the southwest sweet potato. The desserts are always amazing and there are so many gluten free options.
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bmarti06
Points +150
Amazing!! - Edit
Best vegan and gf baked goods I’ve ever had! Make sure to get a donut. Should be expanding restaurant soon!! Can’t wait.
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Jessica_Marie
Points +416
Loved the meatballs & Mac and cheese - Edit
Cute place in a trendy warehouse type district. Everything we had was delicious and it was ready really fast. It was bright and clean and had some fun T-shirts for sale.
Read morePros: creamy cashew cheese!
Cons: No cons in my book
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inspireyoga
Points +32
meatballs - Edit
Had the meatballs over garlic kale yummy
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Holler409
Points +29
Yummy cafe right downtown - Edit
I’m just visiting in Tennessee and was worried about finding a place to eat around here that could possibly have some options. This place was awesome! Right next to the walking bridge from downtown. They have delicious baked goods, doughnuts, kombucha, and vegan slogan clothing.
Read moreI got the spicy tofu rice bowl and loaded baked sweet potato, i wish i took a picture but it looked so good i had to dive in!
Definitely a place to stop in, staff is very friendly and currently trying to expand. Friday’s they are open a bit later for pizza Friday, can’t wait to try it before i leave!
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lavendarj
Points +18
love it - Edit
Loved it! Their deserts are amazing!
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KatieBush
Points +3176
cashew outside how bout dat - Edit
the mac n cheeze is the best! i've tried just about everything on their menu and the beet burger is by far one of my faves. they also sell fresh vegan donuts, etc, which i bring back for friends in ATL (they say they're divine!).
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SoWo1999
Points +677
Delicious and fresh! - Edit
Cashew is a great restaurant! The prices are fair and serving portions large! The food is delicious and fresh tasting. Lots of flavor! The service is fast, friendly and attentive. Great location right next to the river, makes for a hip fun destination. I was only visiting TN but heard that this is a good place to eat, it did not disappoint!
Read moreCons: very small eating area inside, outdoor option also
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veggie_chef
Points +351
Great - Edit
Really good food and friendly staff. Clean dining room and facilities.
Read moreWe had a buffalo bowl and a wrap that was on special. I was expecting the kind of bland brown rice and Kale bowl that you often find at vegan cafes but this was really seasoned well and cooked perfectly. The wrap was great too. We also had a slice of cake that was really good. Nice to find vegan cake that's not gluten free or made of pure nuts and coconut.
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skipperkt
Points +236
amazing food and service - Edit
I highly recommend Cashew if you are visiting Chattanooga. I went for lunch last weekend with my husband and our dog. They have a small porch that is dog friendly. Right away they brought out a bowl of water for my dog. We ordered the southwest sweet potato, chips and Cashew cheese, and the special that day, which was a savory waffle. Everything was delicious. Be sure to try their house made Cashew cheese. We got doughnuts to go- chocolate and maple, and they were both fantastic. The restaurant is on the north shore in a really cool part of the city. It's a short walk to the walnut street bridge, which is a pedestrian bridge crossing the Tennessee River.
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llstew
Points +16
Awesome food! - Edit
We are so excited to have found this place. Couldn't decide on which item to try first so we went with the Beet burger, Meatball sandwich and the Barbeque sandwich. All were amazing. Will definitely be going back.
Read morePros: Tastes great, Friendly staff, Decent prices
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Oscargogh
Points +72
wow - Edit
Beautiful little gem at Coolidge Park in Chattanooga. We had a variety of awesome nibbles, including cashew cheese, tacos, stuffed sweet potatoes, garlicky kale, and possibly one of the best peanut butter fudge topped cupcakes in existence. We'll be back. Worth the drive for sure!
Read morePros: tasty, clean, great atmosphere
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Swansonbuns
Points +172
yum - Edit
I loved the vegan Mac and cheese and Thai stuffed sweet potato. I also had their raspberry mojito kombacha and it was delish. Pricy, limited seating, and limited hours, but the food is tasty.
Read morePros: all vegan, gluten free options
Cons: pay to park, limited seating/hours, price
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Courtney8453
Points +80
great stuff. great location - Edit
Everything I've had here is good! Not always as plant based as you would like (lots of bread for ex) but still awesome! If you are in, get a doughnut for sure! Pricey but vegan food typically is
Read morePros: good prices, great doughnuts
Cons: opened weird hours
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VeggieGardener
Points +20
Consistently delicious - Edit
I have visited Cashew several times a year since it opened. I usually have a salad, carrot juice and a veggie burger. The quality of the food is consistently good and the service is prompt and friendly. Cashew is my favorite vegan restaurant in Chattanooga and I frequently go there with non-vegan friends who find that delicious vegan food is simply good food for all, whether vegan or carnivore.
Read morePros: consistently offers delicious food, prompt service, healthy, fresh ingredients
Cons: parking can be a challenge
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JJohnson
Points +28
Pillar of Chattanoogan vegan awesomeness - Edit
Even though Cashew is relatively new, it has already made itself one of the pillars of awesome vegan food in Chattanooga (the other being Sluggo's).
Read moreSluggo's is where you go to have great (but not great for you) diner food/comfort food. Cashew is where you go to have really tasty food that is healthy enough to power you through the day. Their food evokes the awesome flavors of dishes that are normally unhealthy (reubens, meatball subs, etc.), without being heavy or greasy.
Cashew is like the angel on your shoulder, to Sluggo's devil. The yin to Sluggo's yang. You need both to be balanced. So go early, go often.
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Metal_junkie
Points +38
Delicious Sloppy Joe - Edit
"I've wanted to change my diet and eat healthier for some time now with no success. With how delicious these vegan restaurants have been this is the only time I've ever felt like I could." -My Aunt commenting on my Bean Burger and her Lentil Quinoa Sloppy Joe. This was my Aunts 2nd experience with vegan food, her 1st was with Sluggo's the day before.
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Anita Good Meal
Points +92
Excellent!! - Edit
I don't know what the person who posted the negative review was talking about - this place is clean and cute, the food is yummy and filling, and you can't ask for friendlier service. I visited for lunch on a cold Friday and needed to thaw out my fingers and toes, so I started with a hot cup of Tortilla Soup. It was absolutely delicious, just about the best I've ever had. For my meal, I had the Philly sandwich with a side of sweet potato and beet chips, and it was so good my mouth is watering right now just remembering it! Very flavorful and filling, served on a soft roll you could tell was freshly baked. To make a great experience even better, I treated myself to a doughnut for dessert - something I haven't enjoyed in quite awhile - and it literally melted in my mouth. (I'm actually glad I live an hour away or I'd be addicted to them!) To sum it all up, the folks at Cashew know how to blend flavors to create something special, and you don't have to worry aobut what's in your meal because they're vegan, too. The serving sizes are just right, and even though the price is a little more than you would pay at some corporate-owned chain restaurant, it's definitely worth it because you're getting much better quality food that's freshly prepared - you can taste the love in this food!! When I left, my taste buds were happy and my tummy was full. I will definitely be back!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on Saturday February 08, 2014
Pros: Delicious food, Clean, upbeat environment, Service with a smile
Cons: Tricky to find, have to pay for parking
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Hanseat
Points +77
Pleasant Surprise - Edit
We went by there for a little snack and ordered more than we could eat. The gluten free donuts are awesome, best I've ever eaten. The chili was good and the polenta stacks were beautifully presented and delicious. Very friendly service and nice location as well. It is worth checking
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Pros: fast and friendly service, clean
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ApisonGolf
Points +40
Great First Visit - Edit
Had heard lots about Cashew before finally have the opportunity to visit. Loved it. Had the "Deviled Eggs" which were GREAT and the Black Bean and Plantain Quesadilla. All was very good. Atmosphere ---? Food --- GREAT!
Read morePros: Vegan, Original Recipes, Very friendly staff
Cons: Metal tables, SMALL
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mjac
Points +16
Totally satisfying! - Edit
I too wonder at the negative review... our group has been there twice and had an amazing experience both times! Each of our visits has included trying different items on the menu, and in search of oil free options have chosen to substitute the chips for side items. Everything that we've tried ( and I mean EVERYTHING) has been absolutely delicious. I must say that I have never been a fan of beets (an incredible understatement) but my friend ordered the special a veggie burger made with beets- and so raved over it that I tried a bite...WOW!!!! As much as I enjoyed my dish- I wished I had ordered the special! Please Please put that burger on your regular menu- It will still be "special" just on a consistent basis!!!
Read moreThe owners and staff are very friendly and helpful. I would really love to see what you could do with desserts that only use natural sweeteners.
Love Love Love Cashews!
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Raesock
Points +675
Donuts! - Edit
When I saw that Cashew had vegan donuts I KNEW we had to stop by when we were driving through Chattanooga. I haven't had a donut since going vegan over a year ago and these did not disappoint! I had a lemon one, and a chocolate one and they were amazing! My husband got an oreo filled cookie and loved it. We'll definitely be back next time we're in town to get lunch! The woman behind the counter was very friendly and we were in and out fast!
Read morePros: donuts, great price
Cons: parking
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Thatch
Points +18
Delicious, Healthy Vegan Food in Chattanooga! - Edit
Chattanooga is so lucky to now have two terrific vegan restaurants - first Sluggo's and now Cashew - right in Chattanooga's thriving North Shore district. If you are traveling down I-75 or I-24, Cashew offers a great break from the long interstate food desert on the way to Florida. And you once you taste the food and see Chattanooga's river front, you may decide to stay longer.
Read moreI couldn't disagree more with luvv's review on this site. Cashew's varied menu is delicious and healthy (low oil, so Drs. Barnard and Esselstyn would approve) with generous portions. My wife especially likes the Cashew Salad. The barbecue sandwich with baked onion rings was out of this world. The space is clean and bright with cool shiny metal tables - small but feels spacious. Very hip. Not like a "basement" at all. And if you don't like the space, weather permitting, get a to-go order and have a picnic on the river, right out the front door in Chattanooga's beautiful Coolidge Park.
I'm hoping Cashew will open for dinner soon. If you're in town be sure to check out Sluggo's too. Not many cities Chattanooga's size can claim two great vegan restaurants within a half mile of each other. I'm also hoping the Adventists will re-open Green Thumb or Country Life. It was another great option in the same area.
Pros: Delicious, low-oil vegan food, Cool space and staff, Located in Coolidge Park
Cons: Parking in Coolidge Park
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cevatt
Points +16
Best Food In Chattanooga! - Edit
I couldn't wait for this place to open, and as soon as it did I've made sure to visit at least once a week. I try something new each time I go and I'm blown away every... single... time! In my travels I've visited several great vegan restaurants in cities large and small, all at the recommendation of HappyCow contributors. Only after my experience at Cashew was I compelled to finally register and write a review of my own. Exemplary service, tons of options, and accessible to everyone! Your mom will love it, your cousin will adore it, your kids will lick their plates, your carnivorous grandfather-in-law won't complain, and your hardcore vegan pal visiting from Portland will be forced to admit that Chattanooga has amazing food! Confirmed incredible: adzuki cheeseburger, 'haystack' nachos, sweet potato with candied walnuts, HUMMUS, tortilla soup, brownies, gluten free doughnuts, and the oreo baked inside of a chocolate chip cookie. Holy cow, the friggin oreo inside of a cookie... I know it's been done, but not like this! Do not pass up an opportunity to eat this great food and support the movement of animal free food in Chattanooga!
Read morePros: Plenty of raw options!, Even omni friends will love it!, Amazing desserts!
Cons: Only open for lunch (for now)
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Danielled827
Points +33
Awesome food! - Edit
Cashew is my new favorite lunch spot! I anticipated their opening with great expectations & they exceeded them! Their cashew cheese is delicious, unlike any other cashew cheese I have ever tried. So far everything I have tried has been very flavorful and delicious! It also doesn't hurt that they always have incredible desserts. The owner is very friendly as well. Great place!
Read morePros: Delicious food, Variety of desserts, By the park for picnics
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