Vegan
American
Fast food
Take-out
Gluten-free
Breakfast
Also known as CLTRE. Vegan coffee shop offering a range of milk alternatives for the drinks. Serves light bites including its signature waffles, both sweet and savory, as well as sandwiches and wraps, chia puddings, avocado toast, and cakes. Est. 2018 previously at 1314 Kempsville Rd. Open Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:00pm, Sat 8:00am-5:00pm. Closed Sun.
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1309 Fordham Dr Ste 106, Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA, 23464
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Last update on 19 Aug 2021 by jenvth
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Added by CultureCoffee&TeaBar on 03 Sep 2018
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48 Reviews
First Review by VeganVajayjay
OthellaPrice
Points +18
This Buffalo Chicken wrap was amazing. It’s the best Vegan Chicken Wrap ever! - Edit
Great atmosphere and lovely vibe! #Veganuary
Read morePros: All Began Options, Cost effective, Friendly & Knowledgeable staff
Cons: None
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RobPropster
Points +122
Amazing, flavorful, friendly brunch! - Edit
I have eaten there twice now,I have had loaded waffles, a wrap and a sandwich so far. All the food is fresh and delicious, and the coffee and tea service is top shelf also.
Read morePros: Incredibly tasty all vegan menu, Super friendly , Very reasonable
Cons: Wish they had longer hours.
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lilveggie
Points +282
Small but impressive menu - Edit
Small menu but everything is delicious! Don’t skip out on the waffles.. Staff is so wonderful and ambience is as well, beautiful art everywhere! Food served on real plates but with plastic wrapped silverware 👎🏼
Read morePros: Amazing food, Sweet staff
Cons: Plastic silverware
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NegusDowling
Points +35
Black owned and POPPING - Edit
the vibes are good, but the food is better!
Read morePros: 100% Vegan
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AugustR
Points +82
delicious and friendly!! - Edit
me and my friend went here for a late lunch before we went shopping and it was so good! another friend of mine had recommended it to me so i was pretty excited. I ordered the cinnamon apple waffle and my friend ordered the peaches and cream waffle and oh lord it was heavenly. the staff was quick to let us know that hot drinks were free today as well because it was their anniversary so we got two!
Read morePros: wide range of options , outdoor seating, affordable
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Mjfelczak
Points +87
It was fine. - Edit
The staff was very friendly and it was great to be able to support an all vegan place but the food just okay. I got a sweet waffle which was chewy and dense sort of tasting like bran, which was okay but not what I expected from a waffle or a place that is seemingly specializing in waffles since they take up most of the menu. My husband chose the breakfast burrito which was much better than the waffle. He loved whatever sauce they used on it. The coffee was terrible. I would go here again but just chose something different.
Read morePros: All vegan, Friendly staff
Cons: Bad coffee , Food is just okay
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VGa
Points +92
Excellent vegan food - Edit
We drove over 25 minutes for our very late lunch but it was worth it. Food was delicious. TTL sandwich had so much flavour. Gluten free waffles were slightly sweetened and made from buckwheat flour.
Read morePros: 100% vegan , Excellent service , Food is delicious
Cons: Some of the dishes on menu have animal names, Vegan foods should have names of plants
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bkayyar
Points +59
Worth the drive from our beach hotel - Edit
Made the 23 minute drive from our beachfront hotel and the breakfast was amazing! Our family ordered a variety of sweet and savory waffles and they were all delicious! The breakfast burrito was also tasty and a perfect size! If you go on Saturday make sure you order cauliflower wings you will not be disappointed!
Read morePros: Variety of savory or sweet waffles, All vegan items, Great servers
Cons: Not a lot of inside dining space, They can run out of items, so go early , No recycling
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jenvth
Points +396
Vegan cafe - Edit
Update- 5/3/21 - gave them another try- blended mocha was not good. Ordered the Brekki Burrito after being told that they were out of a lot food (no one was there and it’s a Monday morning). I pay and tip. She begins making my burrito and after about 10 minutes she lets me know that they are out of tofu scramble for the tofu burrito. She offers avocado as a substitute, which I decline. I take the burrito with no tofu and it’s not good. I don’t know what it’s supposed to taste like, but the greens are bitter and it’s not appetizing. I will not be back even though she offered me extra tofu on my next visit to make up for this trip. No thanks.
Read moreSmall cafe serving vegan comfort food - was hoping for burst of flavor as the pictures posted on their Instagram were amazing, but the waffle has no flavor and the cauliflower chik’n was just okay. Probably won’t drive the 20 minutes to go back and try anything else. One small fryer and two waffle makers. Call ahead for to go orders and you should be fine.
Updated from previous review on 2020-12-12
Updated from previous review on 2021-05-03
Pros: Vegan cafe , Variety of options, Nice staff
Cons: A little expensive , Could have a little more flavor
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Chelsea724
Points +1110
Poor service - Edit
I would have only given 1 star but happy cow adds an additional star for a place being fully vegan, so 2 was the lowest I could give.
Read moreWe got there at 11a yesterday- four of us - to try this place out for the first time. We excitedly ordered:
-Two plates of waffles
-breakfast burrito
-“chicken” and waffles
-four beverages
This came to around $70.
With no table that sits 4, we stood around chatting to wait. Around 30 min later an employee comes over to tell us he has one strawberry left that he cut into five slices but doesn’t have enough for the people in front of us and ours. We didn’t understand the “five slices” thing but told him that’s fine we don’t need strawberries on our waffles.
More time went by. We watched as they threw waffle after waffle away off of the one time waffle iron (that looked filthy) no one came and spoke to us. No one apologized for the wait. No one told us they were having issues with the waffles. The place was not crowded and only 2 customers were there before us.
More people started to come in, no one told about any issues, they even took more waffle orders!! In total we saw them throw out 6 waffles (3 stuck completely, 3 I guess burned.)
We now see the only person who came over to us - about the strawberry - dicing a huge container of strawberries. People after us that didn’t order waffles got their food, still no one said anything to us.
More time went by.
After almost an hour, one person in our party went and asked if the breakfast burrito and “chicken” was getting cold as we waited for waffles (remember, no one told us we were waiting for waffles - we could just see it.) they said no, they didn’t make that stuff yet. No apology for the wait or explanation.
A few minutes after the hour mark, with still no apology or anyone even telling us anything going on, I went up and asked for a refund. They just said “yes we can do that.” Still no explanation or apology. No offer to make anything better - no trying to get us to come back.
They didn’t refund our drinks, but that’s fine.
The drinks were great. People friendly if unorganized and unprofessional. Didn’t seem to know how to handle a kitchen line, customers, or issues. Didn’t seem to be thinking it was out of the norm when I asked for a refund.
I really hope this is not how it usually works there, maybe we someone just caught them on a very off day, but we won’t be going back to see😒
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CarolineAngelHutto
Points +151
Really cute cafe - Edit
This cafe is super cute! There’s art work on the walls and it makes you feel like you’re in Richmond. There’s sandwiches, wraps, and waffles, coffee, and tea. Everything is decently priced. It’s clean inside. The staff is friendly. There’s a section for tea bags and soy candles. 10/10
Read morePros: Clean , Friendly staff
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snagab15
Points +236
Awesome local coffee shop - Edit
Very welcoming environment, friendly baristas and owner. My cappuccino was amazing and cheaper than Starbucks. And the waffle was delicious!
Read morePros: Plant milk options , Waffles, Friendly people
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RachelHaddad
Points +22
Bad service - Edit
I had a to go order and the guy completely forgot about my sandwich....and he was the one who took my order! Someone who called in while I was waiting had his order just about ready while I was still waiting. Smoothies were good, sandwich was nothing to go crazy over. Very disappointing.
Read morePros: Nice atmosphere
Cons: SLOW service
AllisonRallison
God forbid a human makes a mistake! But you tell 'em!
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Arjone
Points +60
Welcome addition to Kempsville - Edit
Ordered lunch take out for a change of pace, delicious tempeh BLT and buffalo chick-un wrap
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ScottyBellatti
Points +86
Wonderful waffles and amazing atmosphere! - Edit
Culture is my favorite place to eat in the Va Beach area! It’s not just the waffles as I’ve tried the other menu items as well and love them! But I have to get my waffle fix at least once while I am in town. I normally end up coming back twice as I cannot decide between the sweet and savory option. They are the best waffles I’ve ever had! The founder, Luv, is another reason I keep coming back. Her energy is so moving and the entire place is filled with great vibes. I feel the love as soon as I walk in! Couldn’t recommend this place more!
Read morePros: Waffles, Great vibes , Affordable options
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collsmaj
Points +108
Wanted to love but unimpressed - Edit
I wanted to love this place as we need more fully vegan restaurants in the area but I was disappointed by our experience.
Read moreWe tried their iced chais and a buffalo chickpea wrap. The iced chais were completely watered down - basically just ice, water and a very slight chai taste. Maybe we should have gone for the coffee instead. The Buffalo Chickpea wrap was unimpressive - the flavors weren't great and it was very liquidy.
Unfortunately, I can't say we'll be going back.
CultureCoffee&TeaBar
Hey there! So sorry about your experience. Sometimes these things happen and we would like to earn your business and understand that first impressions are everything! If you’re inclined, give us another try and mention this review for 10% off ? Also, if you got the red chai, it doesn’t translate well into an iced drink, which we do try and communicate to our customers wanting it iced. However, if that wasn’t expressed we’ll gladly make you something different, just let us know.
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LexiCo2.0
Points +44
Best Vegan Food and Coffee - Edit
Amazing vegan waffles and vegan grilled cheese! Their coffee was the best I have ever had!
Read morePros: All Plant Based , Love the art , Very Friendly
Cons: Hard to find at first
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Loushel
Points +28
Best Vegan Ruben Ever ! - Edit
The Reuben is so delicious and the BBQ Jackfruit sandwich has a perfect tanginess. This is a delightful little spot with flavorful food.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2019-05-03
Pros: Excellent flavors, Made with love
Cons: not enough space for dining in
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wholesomechickpea
Points +51
Cute and welcoming gem for vegan breakfasts - Edit
I walked with a friend to Culture one morning after yearning to try it for months. Because we waited for the shop to open after its posted scheduled hours, the owner gave us drinks of our choice on the house. I ordered a sweet waffle with fruit and granola and LOVED it. It had just enough sweetness to satisfy without overwhelming me with sugar. The decor is rustic and organic, with shelves made from crates and whimsical paintings on all the walls.
Read moreThe wait to try Culture was worth it! My waffle cost less than $8 - a fantastic price considering the quality ingredients used. I would definitely go again, and maybe try a savory waffle next time.
Pros: Delicious waffle toppings, Plenty of alternative milk types, Good-sized menu considering the size
Cons: None!
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AmyBethDudley
Points +47
Super cute - Edit
Loved loved loved the atmosphere and cozy inviting art gallery. Beautifully friendly people. And the food is well priced and delicious.
Read morePros: Great vegan options
Cons: A lil head to find even with GPS but well worth , the effort.
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VeganVajayjay
Points +201
Love! - Edit
This place is love manifested for the community
Read morePros: Vegan waffle wednesdays, Connects the community, Vegan nut milk for coffee
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