Lacto
American
Beer/Wine
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Restaurant and bar on the Saint Joseph River, opened 2015. Reported offers a separate vegan menu - ask for it! Open Mon-Wed 12:00pm-10:00pm, Thu-Sat 12:00pm-11:00pm, Sun 12:00pm-10:00pm.
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1047 Lincoln Way E, South Bend, Indiana, USA, 46601
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38 Reviews
First Review by MelsieT
MeganKnobloch
Points +26
So tasty! - Edit
The brewery itself is so nice and there is a very large vegan menu. The wingchokes were super good and I loved my jackfruit pulled tacos! Will be going there again
Read morePros: lots of vegan options good food , fun atmosphere
Cons: expensive very busy on weekends
Guest
LizWoodworth
Points +28
Great food! - Edit
Great meal with a separate vegan menu.
Read morePros: Food, Service, Beer
Cons: No booze, Only in house made ketchup, Little pricey, but did was worth it
Guest
walkyMom2
Points +40
Great food and location - Edit
The grilled carrot appetizer has us returning. Cashew sauce is better
Read morePros: Options are good & love the catsup , Great staff, Owners care about customers
Cons: Not really
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LinRiffle
Points +24
Great Vegan Options - Edit
Several real choices on separate vegan menu. Ordered the elote hushpuppies and smoked jackfruit tacos. Delicious! Reasonably priced.
Read morePros: Variety, Quality, Price
Guest
namastevegan444
Points +634
Creative,delicious and awesome atmosphere! - Edit
They have a separate vegan menu which is so awesome! Our waitress was vegan and she was so cool! She made me feel very comfortable ordering! The elote hush puppies were so creative and so freaking delicious! The mushroom sandwich was phenomenal (I used a midwestern sauce instead of the spicy sauce it came with)! The fries were so good! They even had vegan dessert which was 10/10! I can’t wait to go back here!
Read morePros: Vegan menu, Delicious food!, Awesome atmosphere/vegan friendly staff
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NoemiAdameGamel
Points +129
Nice brewery and brunch - Edit
I’ve been coming to the Crooked Ewe for several years. They upgrade their menu every few years . This latest is the best .
Read moreThey have a dedicated vegan menu and a weekend brunch with items marked as “can be made vegan”. This last weekend I had the vegan chilaquiles with chorizo and the vegan tres leches cake.
The chilaquiles, while not the way my Mexican grandma used to make them, we’re still really really good. Huge bowl, I ate the whole thing.
The tres leches cake was more like a brownie. It was quite dense but delicious . I gobbled it down once I accepted this was not what I expected from a cake labeled tres leches .
Pros: Amazing weekend brunch options , Vegan dessert options , Clearly marked vegan menu
Cons: No longer have vegan donut holes
Guest
synsynsyn
Points +54
Almost great - Edit
Their menu somehow continues to get worse and worse over time. However they always have a decent amount of vegan options.
Read moreSide note:
Brunch menu is much better
I recommend if you go trying to go during the hours they serve brunch.
Updated from previous review on 2023-07-27
Pros: Nice view, Jackfruit tacos
Cons: Price, I miss the cauliflower burger
Guest
Kelsey.C
Points +30
So Delicious! - Edit
Loved this place! I had the vegan tacos with a side of vegan crema, I was sad when it was all gone! The jackfruit was smoked with so much flavor and the pickled jalapeños were absolutely delicious! I also got their vegan tres leches chocolate cake, holy smokes it was so amazing! I can’t wait to come back to South Bend during football season to eat here again!
Read morePros: Portions, Flavor , Service
Guest
ogmill
Points +88
Solid tacos - Edit
I had the vegan tacos and they were good! I wish they still had a separate veg menu though.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-03-28
Pros: Tasty
Guest
Skyzieboo
Points +3295
Such a cute nice meal place!! - Edit
My partner, her dad and I went for a bit of a lowkey celebration meal and it perfectly matched the vibe we wanted. We sat outside on the balcony looking over the water for dinner which was really lovely - we got to watch the ND rowing team practice. I got the green papaya salad with tofu and they both got a chicken sandwich but with fried cauliflower as a replacement, and her dad got it on gluten free bread. The portions were a great size although that was kinda portrayed through the prices. They have loads of vegan options and they were identified really well in the menu. So glad I finally got to try here!
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katymac77
Points +146
Not so great - Edit
We enjoyed our breaded cauliflower app. It was a good size and very crispy. They forgot to toss it in the hot sauce. The hostess practically refused to seat us in the family section since we didn’t have children.
Read morePros: Some vegan and vegetarian options
Cons: Forgot to toss our breaded cauliflower in sauce, Hostess was rude
Guest
KellyLawrence
Points +67
* items can be veganized - Edit
As reported, the separate vegan menu is no more. Items on the regular menu that can be made vegan are marked with an asterisk. The chicken sandwich becomes a great cauliflower steak. The ramen is also adaptable. There are burger and other options but we didn’t try them this time around. Family seating upstairs & 21 downstairs. Overflow parking close by. Not accepting reservations currently.
Read morePros: Multiple vegan options, Free parking, Outdoor Balcony
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krista1203
Points +109
Great food, good beer, tons of vegan options! - Edit
Updated 2/2021 - They merged their vegan menu back with the main one, which is sad. Tso burger and chicken sandwich are always great. Pad thai and watermelon salad, too. Ewe tso still consistently amazing. :)
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Almost everything on the menu is great. A few notes:
- the ramen is *very* earthy due to mushroom broth
- the honey fried is sometimes amazing and sometimes bland & mushy
- the ewe tso is consistently amazing
They have a FULL vegan menu -- be sure to ask for it. Staff are really well-informed and friendly. Highly recommend.
Pros: Full vegan menu, Good atmosphere, Tasty food & beers
Cons: Often very busy & loud
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happycowgirl
Points +5631
Wasn't Impressed - Edit
I went here because it had such rave reviews and I gotta tell ya I'm not seeing it. The atmosphere walking in was pretty toxic. The menu looked impressive, lots could be veganized but I didn't think the food was great at all. Please note I only went here once maybe I was just unlucky.
Read moreIt has a gorgeous location on the river.
Guest
Davesw
Points +3448
Nice vegan options, good beer! - Edit
Plenty of items on the menu could be made vegan. We only tried two appetizers, but they were great!
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JasmineMorgan
Points +44
Awesome Food - Edit
Loves the atmosphere, food was excellent. Loved the cauliflower and the artichoke bites. Excellent for COVID practices. Enjoyed
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options
Guest
jlemler1
Points +30
A go-to! - Edit
I love Ewe and have been going there since it opened. Alain is an amazing head chef who truly does care about the vegan options as well as the rest of the menu (which is rare around here).
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options at huge portions, Great beer, Fantastic service
Cons: A little pricy , There is a lot of cauliflower used as the mains
Guest
experimental_setup
Points +326
Menu changed for the worse - Edit
They merged their vegan and nonvegan menus recently, so now about 50% of the menu is marked with "can be made vegan". It's a bit confusing and you have to ask what they'll change in the individual items (for example, the pulled pork on one of their sandwiches gets substituted by jackfruit), since it is not specified on the menu.
Read moreThe additional "protein" option consists of a choice between three animal products and carrots (apparently fermented or somesuch, but rather underwhelming).
I found it to be trying way too hard to be fusion-y and modern. The sides I've tried (brussels sprout and fried spiced cauliflower) were good, the main bowls somewhat disappointing. Portion sizes are very large, so a main and a side dish might already be too much.
In summary, the new menu has been a downgrade.
Cons: Kind of pricey, Confusing menu
Guest
BrandySchm07
Points +194
Sometimes Amazing, Sometimes Okay - Edit
As far as options go, this place is amazing! I have gone here MANY times (my friends and family probably got tired of me suggesting it). I love that they like to experiment and create new vegan items, but sometimes it has inconsistent results. I really love the Pad Thai, Doughffle, and Breakfast Tacos. They used to have some really great sandwiches that the took off the menu (Cuban and Vurger). I’ve occasionally had things here that are WAY to greasy. For example the Tso Burger seemed to be deep fried cauliflower, but without much breading. So the cauliflower soaked up the oil and transferred it then to the bread and it was a oily soppy mess. Also, I ordered extra tofu on the Pad Thai for $4 and they gave me four small cubes of tofu more than you normally get. Overall, I would 100% recommend this place. I would just say that certain vegan options on the menu are MUCH better than others.
Read morePros: TONS of Options, Unique Flavors, Creative Dishes
Cons: Inconsistent, Can be pricey, Heavy/Greasy
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FrancisMcDonald
Points +26
Amazing food! - Edit
They have an entire vegan menu as well as a carnivore menu. Great place to take friends who are not vegan. Their general tso’s cauliflower burger is probably my favorite thing in south bend food-wise. I highly recommend this place! To be honest, I didn’t like their beer much though...
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Food is very delicious
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naomihhs
Points +1120
Nice food - Edit
Great place to go with your friends who are not vegan: they have an extensive omnivorous menu as well as a vegan menu. The waitress was very nice, and the restaurant is willing to make changes to the menu items for your order. Note that the main floor is 21 and above only (there is a second floor).
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JoshHyatt
Points +472
Delicious vegan options - Edit
The food options for vegan is varied and delicious! They utilize plant based options like cauliflower with skilled preparation and seasoning. The vegan hush puppies were amazing.
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DoryThomasJohnson
Points +41
Great for Omni and Vegans - Edit
Great for me and my omnivore husband with nearly as many vegan selections as not. Server suggested the house specialty, Tso Ewe, which is cauliflower cooked like General Tso’s chicken. Amazing! Great selection of house brewed beers.
Read morePros: Had nearly as many vegan options as non-vegan. , View of the river if you sit at the bar.
Cons: On the pricey side For lunch but well worth it.
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ZMelin
Points +120
Best food since Tokyo - Edit
Really didn't expect anything so amazing, but both the food and drink were exceptional.
Read moreSadly out of vegan breads when we went, so options were limited. Nonetheless, our meals were unique and enormous. Flavors were bold and the staff was very friendly.
Would go often!
Pros: Flavorful, Number of vegan items, Lots of seating
Cons: Pricey
Guest
RobinLee
Points +55
Love this place - Edit
We ate here last weekend. The staff is totally on board with eating vegan and was very knowledgeable about the menu options. My meal was yummy but my BF had the vegan meal with Jack fruit, he was not impressed as much as I was. The beer selection was good and I enjoyed the IPA.
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MichaelTelesky
Points +1001
Very good vegan options - Edit
Had the jackfruit tacos off the vegan menu today. These were delicious and very hearty servings. I ordered a plate of fries for the table and these were great as well. The ketchup was homemade and tasted great!! They had an entire side of the menu devoted to vegan options. Can’t comment on the beer since I was there for lunch, so can’t comment on the beer but will be back to try more vegan food!
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allhess
Points +5269
Just What We Were Looking For!! - Edit
My omnivore friends loved the food they ordered on the vegan menu! A great success!! Highly recommended.
Read morePros: Full vegan menu - delicious food!, Friendly staff, Warm and cozy environment
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