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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48 Reviews

First Review by VeganVajayjay

OthellaPrice

Points +18

Vegan
12 Jan 2022

This Buffalo Chicken wrap was amazing. It’s the best Vegan Chicken Wrap ever!

Great atmosphere and lovely vibe! #Veganuary

Pros: All Began Options, Cost effective, Friendly & Knowledgeable staff

Cons: None

RobPropster

Points +122

Vegan
01 Jan 2022

Amazing, flavorful, friendly brunch!

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.

Pros: Incredibly tasty all vegan menu, Super friendly , Very reasonable

Cons: Wish they had longer hours.

lilveggie

Points +282

Vegan
05 Nov 2021

Small but impressive menu

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 👎🏼

Pros: Amazing food, Sweet staff

Cons: Plastic silverware

NegusDowling

Points +35

Vegan
22 Oct 2021

Black owned and POPPING

the vibes are good, but the food is better!

Pros: 100% Vegan

AugustR

Points +82

Vegan
25 Sep 2021

delicious and friendly!!

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!

Pros: wide range of options , outdoor seating, affordable

Mjfelczak

Points +87

Vegan
07 Jul 2021

It was fine.

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.

Pros: All vegan, Friendly staff

Cons: Bad coffee , Food is just okay

VGa

Points +92

Vegan
12 Jun 2021

Excellent vegan food

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.

Pros: 100% vegan , Excellent service , Food is delicious

Cons: Some of the dishes on menu have animal names, Vegan foods should have names of plants

bkayyar

Points +59

Vegetarian
22 May 2021

Worth the drive from our beach hotel

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!

Pros: 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

jenvth

Points +396

Vegan
03 May 2021

Vegan cafe

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.

Small 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

Chelsea724

Points +1110

Vegan
28 Feb 2021

Poor service

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.

We 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😒

CarolineAngelHutto

Points +151

Vegan
09 Dec 2020

Really cute cafe

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

Pros: Clean , Friendly staff

snagab15

Points +236

Vegan
20 Feb 2020

Awesome local coffee shop

Very welcoming environment, friendly baristas and owner. My cappuccino was amazing and cheaper than Starbucks. And the waffle was delicious!

Pros: Plant milk options , Waffles, Friendly people

RachelHaddad

Points +22

Vegan
19 Jan 2020

Bad service

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.

Pros: Nice atmosphere

Cons: SLOW service

AllisonRallison

03 Jun 2020

God forbid a human makes a mistake! But you tell 'em!

Arjone

Points +60

Vegan
31 Dec 2019

Welcome addition to Kempsville

Ordered lunch take out for a change of pace, delicious tempeh BLT and buffalo chick-un wrap

ScottyBellatti

Points +86

Vegan
31 Oct 2019

Wonderful waffles and amazing atmosphere!

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!

Pros: Waffles, Great vibes , Affordable options

collsmaj

Points +108

Vegan
10 Sep 2019

Wanted to love but unimpressed

I wanted to love this place as we need more fully vegan restaurants in the area but I was disappointed by our experience.
We 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

01 Oct 2019

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.

LexiCo2.0

Points +44

Vegan
19 Jul 2019

Best Vegan Food and Coffee

Amazing vegan waffles and vegan grilled cheese! Their coffee was the best I have ever had!

Pros: All Plant Based , Love the art , Very Friendly

Cons: Hard to find at first

Loushel

Points +28

Vegan
03 May 2019

Best Vegan Ruben Ever !

The Reuben is so delicious and the BBQ Jackfruit sandwich has a perfect tanginess. This is a delightful little spot with flavorful food.

Updated from previous review on 2019-05-03

Pros: Excellent flavors, Made with love

Cons: not enough space for dining in

wholesomechickpea

Points +51

Vegan
06 Feb 2019

Cute and welcoming gem for vegan breakfasts

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.

The 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!

AmyBethDudley

Points +47

Vegan
06 Dec 2018

Super cute

Loved loved loved the atmosphere and cozy inviting art gallery. Beautifully friendly people. And the food is well priced and delicious.

Pros: Great vegan options

Cons: A lil head to find even with GPS but well worth , the effort.

VeganVajayjay

Points +201

Vegan
03 Nov 2018

Love!

This place is love manifested for the community

Pros: Vegan waffle wednesdays, Connects the community, Vegan nut milk for coffee




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