Vegan
American
Take-out
Vegan food cafe operating since 2008. Offers soups, salads, sandwiches, and smoothies in a relaxed environment. Reported closed June 2024.
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344 Adams Ave, Scranton, Pennsylvania, USA, 18503
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83 Reviews
First Review by Lenore
JenO'Donnell
Points +34
Food isn't great.... - Edit
I really wanted to like this place, but in my opinion the food isn't good. And I'm not opposed to mock meat or junk food...this is based on taste. Giving them 3 stars for being all vegan but that's it. Sorry.
Read morePros: Vegan
Cons: Food isn't very good
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KristleKalinowski
Points +70
a junk food vegan's paradise - Edit
Although they have salads and a few home made soups, it's mostly run of the mill faux meat versions of SAD diet. It's awesome this small area has an all vegan cafe, though!
Read morePros: the cheesecakes 😀
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AnnahBarber
Points +27
All time favorite! - Edit
I travel 40 minutes to eat here at least once every week! My non-veg boyfriend loves this place, too. He even asks me to come here often! Everything on the menu is vegan, which makes it so that I don't have to pick and worry about my order getting messed up with animal products. I've liked everything I have had here. Although, I wish the buffalo drumsticks tofu was a little more firm. That is my only complaint, although they are still extremely tasty. Wish they had a location in WB also!
Read morePros: Everything is amazing!, Friendly and helpful staff.
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SamanthaBanul
Points +133
vegan comfort food - Edit
Eden is a pretty great place to find in NEPA. There are very few vegan options in the area. I would describe Eden's selection as vegan comfort food. Definitely not the healthiest, but tastes good! Any vegan place is awesome in my eyes!
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ianellemo
Points +123
Great food!!! - Edit
I would highly recommend this place to anyone. Had a burger and it was delicious. The soup was even better!!
Read moreThe photos on happy cow do not do this restaurant justice!!
Please, though, Eden, stop using plastic to serve the desserts. It kind of goes against being green. That is my only constructive criticism.
Pros: Food quality
Cons: Uses plastic to serve the desserts, not very "gree
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gwild
Points +1596
good vegan sandwiches - Edit
It was nice to find a vegan restaurant in Scranton. I had the pulled pork sandwich with smashed potatoes for $10. The serving was generous. It was a bit too sweet for me.
Read moreMy husband had the Reuben. He has now had dozens of Reubens at various restaurants and rated this one average. The coleslaw that came with it was also a little too sweet.
You place your order at the counter. The woman who took our order was very friendly and the service was fast.
Pros: friendly, fast
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Charlissa
Points +11
Good but really wanted it to be great - Edit
I had really high hopes and went with my boyfriend (meat eater) I wanted him to really like it too so that we could keep coming back but I think they kinda were having an off day with the cook or something because the 1st order we made took a really long time but the pizza we got for a togo was done by the time we ate what we ordered for there. There was only us two and 3 other people at another table... Speaking of the tables all of the tables were not cleaned they were all sticky and one table had a tip on it, The women went and got her tip but never really raged the table down (She could have done both). I got some hot wing thing that im not sure what it really was but it was good other than being super hot but still good I also got a soup kale and potato it was great but my boyfriend got a burger with chili on it, the burger wasn't that great but the chili on it was good and we got one slice of cheese cake that was really good and the pizza togo and that was soso over all I don't think ill really drive all the way to Scranton for it again it was also really hard to find parking we had to go down the road some to get a spot. The price was med/high for the quality of our food.
Read morePros: Great soup, Great cheesecake
Cons: Semi slow for food to be ready, Prices a little high
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Lisa570
Points +108
Eat here today - Edit
I've been coming here for years and have yet to find something on the menu that isn't good. Get up off your ass and eat here!
Read morePros: Food that rocks your taste buds!
Cons: Too full to move
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drummergirl
Points +74
Vegan in Scranton - Edit
I'm excited to have a purely vegan restaurant in my hometown. I walked inside, and they were busy with happy customers. It's a small place, but it sure is a cute spot. I was very skeptical of the menu because most of the food is composed of mock-meat and vegan cheeses/mayo. I don't like the idea of eating vegan foods that are trying to be passed off as non-vegan, even though Eden must thrive off of business because there is both veg and non-veg appeal. So I tried the BLT and it tasted so legitimately like a traditional BLT. It was tasty, and I even tried some of the Old-Forge style pizza that was also pretty legit. I suppose I would go back to try something else and support the local vegan business, but to be honest, most of the menu (i.e. the fake meat/cheese items) do not appeal to me personally. However, I really have to give the folks props for doing so well being cruelty-free in Scranton!
Read morePros: cute little nook in Scranton, PA, everything is 100% vegan, the food is alright
Cons: mostly faux meat/cheese, deceiving veg meat (i.e. "turkey club"
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CoachBronner
Points +127
Super food - even for non-vegetarians - Edit
The food was absolutely awesome! I am from Atlanta and went to Eden from Happy Cow. I took a non-veg friend. Both of us loved the food and we had different dishes. Everything was great. I wish they had one in Atlanta.
Read morePros: Excellent food, Service reasonably fast, Prices decent
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greenjdmd
Points +57
Awesome - Edit
Can't believe such a gem of a restaurant exists in Scranotn. Hope one day to see expanded hours. Maybe a brunch?
Read moreUpdated from previous review on Saturday September 26, 2009
Word is that they a closing. Very sad.
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NIBsmf
Points +1118
Pleased with this place - Edit
Food: 8. I felt like the food was a tad pricey for what it was (meaning, I can make a lot of it at home, such as wraps with Tofurky slices or mashed potatoes for a cheaper price). I also felt like it was small portions, with the exception of the large rice bowl a friend I was with got because that seemed pretty big. I got a special, which was a Thanksgiving wrap (Tofurky slices, cranberry sauce, stuffing, gravy, and spinach). It was really tasty. I also got mashed potatoes as the side, and that was really good. I had a pumpkin smoothie as my drink, which was also tasty but small. My three friends I was with got the aforementioned rice bowl and wraps, and they all said their food was sort of on the bland side. I was pleased overall with mine, though. I thought everything on the menu sounded pretty good, and I really wish I had a place like this near where I live. Oh, and I liked that there was a mix of mock meats and comfort foods with healthier foods.
Read morePrice: 7. See above for details on this.
Atmosphere: 8. It's cute and cozy, but all the tables were small in an overall small place.
Staff: 9. The woman at the counter was very friendly and helpful. My only complaint is that the food took a while to prepare, but I guess that's a good thing in the sense that places like that take more care with the food.
Pros: All vegan, Great variety on menu, Tasty
Cons: A bit pricey, Street parking, A bit on the small side
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HillaryPerryColey
Points +57
Good pizza - Edit
I a very diverse menu with lots of choices. The personal pizza had a really good crust and a nice tomato sauce with just a little kick to make it interesting. I was surprised how busy they where, but after eating I completely understood.
Read morePros: Great food, Fast service, Variety
Cons: Small and little crowded
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OldManPi
Points +16
Great Stop on I-81 - Edit
On our recent family trip between Kingston and Philadelphia, we stopped in here for supper. Boy am I ever glad we did. My wife and daughter are both gluten-free, and Eden was very accommodating. The staff recommended their favorites for our particular diets and were very knowledgable about their menu. While moderately busy, the service was excellent and the food divine. Highly recommended. We drive to NYC regularly, and this restaurant makes me want to take the I-81 route!
Read morePros: Great food, Friendly Staff, Gluten Free options
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places-in-pieces
Points +679
vegan oasis off interstate 81 - Edit
the staff has always been friendly and helpful. the menu is heavy on the vegan meats, but if you can get down with that, it's tasty. plus, my mom loves this place.
Read morePros: the staff, the food, large selection
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stephaniekh
Points +99
Vegan American Junk Food!! - Edit
Sometimes I think I may've moved to Scranton just to be closer to Eden. It is scrumptiously addictive. The drumsticks are marvelous creations and it's hard to pick a favorite...the buffalo or bbq style??? The chili cheeseburger is a comfort food I missed from pre-veg days. Eden also has a lovely selection of vegan cookies (love the espresso chocolate chip and double chocolate) and jerky and homemade desserts. Oh! Can't forget the chili. Homemade and so easy to take home for a lunchtime meal. I took my brother when he was in town and he wanted to go back multiple times a day. The staff is the best. They always remember me and welcome me back. Can't say enough paws-itive things about Eden. Just wish they were 24/7. (If you go, check hours first. Their longest hours tend to be on Wed, Fri, & Sat. Closed Sun. Boooooo!) Also, don't miss the Fanciful Fox next door for fabulous cruelty-free toiletries. The 2 go paw-in-paw. So happy to have these 2 wonderful merchants in my little town of Scranton, PA! meows & purrs
Read morePros: Yummy comfort food, Good value, Friendly staff
Cons: Limited hours
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PennsyltuckyVeggie
Points +442
5 Stars for Eden's Comfort Foods - Edit
This goes to show you that you don't have to go to New York City to eat in a 5 star vegan restaurant - just find your way to Scranton! You won't be served any avant-garde balsamic reduction flourishes over micro greens, you will be served great food and plenty of it. To counter some of the criticism written on Happy Cow, Eden has plenty of healthy choices. If you don't want to order a meal with meat substitutes in it there are wraps, salads, soups and rice dishes.
Read moreWe were cheerfully greeted by Lindsay the Counter Girl who understood that we were overwhelmed just looking at the specials. We scanned them and decided to take regular menus to sit down and look over. I think it took us over 10 minutes to calm our excitement and reassure ourselves that everything on the menu was vegan.
Eden get its vegan buns fresh daily from Scranton's own National Bakery. I could really tell that with my Chili Cheeseburger and after the sub-par ciabatta earlier in the day, this was a welcome sandwich. The chili was mellow and reminded me a lot of the very first vegetarian chili I used to make with kidney beans and TVP - it really made me smile. The burger itself was a thinner chewy patty with veggies like corn, peppers and carrots in it. Although I never really got the cheese aspect of this sandwich, I got some sweet pickle relish for an additional charge and the whole burger was a warm delightful feast.
The Tuna Melt isn't the way we typically make our sandwich fillers, we like big old hunks of stuff, but the pimento spread like flavor was pretty nice. With the healthy serving of warm and melty cheese and toasted bread, it too fell into the category of vegan comfort food.
If I considered all of the above comfort food, I have yet to share the most soul soothing of all that we ate - Eden's Smashed Potatoes! Topped with just a little bit of vegan butter, the pile of warm and savory sage seasoned softness was like a big hug for our tummies. They weren't overly salted, were chunky but soft and had just the right amount of pepper. I want them just like that for Thanksgiving this year.
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Pros: fresh & vast menu, super staff, great hours
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Roberta Stack
Points +49
Eden. Very satisfying - Edit
Good variety and many choices, all vegan. Food is clean and well prepared. Staff and owner are very friendly. Most enjoyable. I travel a great deal and it was a pleasant surprise to find such a lovely place. And there is a vegan store just 2 doors down with some great soaps, jewelry, clothes, and other products. Very nice!
Read morePros: Excellent variety, Clean and well prepared food, Friendly staff
Cons: None really
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phoenix205
Points +15
Great Food - Edit
The food was delicious at Eden Cafe in Scranton, PA. I enjoyed four days of healthy and great tasting food during my stay in Scranton. My coworker and I were never bored with the variety of options offered at the cafe. We enjoyed rice bowls. steak and cheese sandwich, pizza, and homemade peanut butter cups (addictive).
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NicoleF
Points +321
LOVE! - Edit
This is by far one of the best vegan places I have been to. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, they had a ton of choices, and the food was amazing. I wish it wasn't a hour and 15 minutes from my house I would eat there all the time. I will have to book more jobs in the area ;)
Read morePros: Great Food, Great Staff, Clean place
Cons: Too far from home
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Sue0327
Points +32
We love Eden! - Edit
My boyfriend and I have been going to Eden regularly for over a year now, and we've never had anything less than a wonderful experience. We live 45 minutes away, but we still try to get there at least every 2 weeks. The staff is incredibly friendly and positive, they remember us every time, and they make us feel so at home. As far as the mock meats, we love them. I haven't had meat in almost 18 years, but my boyfriend has been vegan for less than 2 years, and the mock meats really help him feel like he's getting a satisfying comfort meal. The soups are also amazing, as are the peanut butter cups, and every time we go we have trouble deciding what to order because everything is so good! The place is incredibly clean and nicely decorated, and I love the stickers all over the walls in the bathroom. As a bonus, after you eat you can walk two stores over to the Fanciful Fox, which has all vegan and handmade lotions, soaps, candles, etc. We would eat at Eden several times a week if we could!
Read morePros: Amazing comfort food, Friendly staff, Incredibly clean
Cons: We can't get there often enough!
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zippypo
Points +42
Fun Little Cafe in Scranton - Edit
I went there for a quick lunch. Had the Ham and Cheese.
Read moreReminded me of the real thing? Not big on the mock meats but this is a perfect alternative to fast food and prices is very competitive.
The sides I enjoyed more than anything. Smashed potatoes I will go back just for those absolutely delicious.
Would like to see cookies in the future.
The only complaint I really have is the roll for the sandwich was lacking flavor and to me a poor quality baked good.Not sure if bakeries like National in Scranton offer many vegan breads but I do know they have better breads.
FYI I am a long term Vegan so this is nice to see a place like this in NEPA.
Pros: Perfect alt to reg fast food , Friendly staff , Cozy dining room
Cons: limited amount of seating, limited to mainly lunch hours, limited parking
Christian339
The buns we use are from National Bakery, a long standing Scranton company. Many of there products are vegan, and the sub & burger rolls we use are baked fresh at National daily. I am surprised that the bun was not to your liking, as we have not had any other such complaints since we began using national Bakery more than a year ago! We are glad that you liked the Smashed POtatoes (they are a fan favorite!) and the ham & cheese! We hope to see you again!
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jswiss
Points +80
AMAZING food and staff - Edit
I brought my vegan husband here for his birthday, and it was even better than I read about. There are so many options, and everything we ate was so good that we each ordered an additional meal to-go. The staff were incredibly friendly and even brought out a slice of birthday cheesecake with a candle. The wings/drumsticks and the meatball sub (all vegan) were our favorites. The chili cheese burger and Turkey BLT were also great!
Read morePros: Delicious food, Great menu options, Friendly Staff
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KATHLEEN W.
Points +92
Best vegan place I have been to! - Edit
I recently ate at Eden on a trip to the Scranton, Pa. area to see a Bryan Adams concert. The food was amazing! I had a vegan "turkey club" with smashed potatoes and tomato soup. Everything was wonderful. The restaurant has a awesome decor, and the staff are very friendly. I wish I lived closer to eat there all the time!
Read morePros: food, service, decor
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snowy11480
Points +106
Great Affordable Vegan Cafe! - Edit
I thought Eden was fantastic. Some reviews below mention that the menu was disappointing but i really disagree. Maybe they have tweaked things as time goes and reviews come in but i thought it was great. Two important things that had nothing to do with the food - the place is super clean and cute, and the staff are very nice and friendly! These two things go a long way with me!! I traveled thru Scranton on my way to upstate NY for work and found this place to be quite a delight.
Read moreI like that they had weekly specials that were available in addition to their regular menu. I had a bowl of the weekly soup special, pumpkin sweet potato, and a large fruit smoothie. Both were great. On my second stop heading home, I had the BBQ drums - four large pieces of mock chicken, great bbq sauce, and only 5.50. I also had a bowl of the butternut squash soup which was amazing. With both of those items i was stuffed! Before leaving, I got some peanut butter cups and lemon poppyseed muffins to go for later. Had those when i arrived home and thoroughly enjoyed them, sharing with my son and husband. yum!
There is a good deal of mock meat on the menu but there are also plenty of options for those not interested in mock meat as well. check out their weekly specials too!! some great options at really affordable prices. I hope that I have the chance to stop back in here someday.
Pros: all vegan menu!! , very affordable, delicious food
Cons: parking is tough, maybe needs more veggie based dishes
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aeclarke
Points +114
Love Eden! - Edit
I love this place! I was recently made aware of this place after looking for a good vegetarian restaurant in the area. My husband and I went there for the first time a few months ago and we have been hooked ever since! The food is really good and the desserts are out of this world. Even people like myself who are not vegan's can say the chocolate peanut butter cups are absolutely amazing! We love the fresh veggies wraps and the amazing soups as well. Keep up the great work Eden, this is exactly what the Scranton area needed!
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plumerider
Points +56
Please, please step it up... - Edit
It pains me to have to give just an average rating to Eden Cafe. Why is it so painful? Because Eden Cafe is the first and ONLY vegan restaurant in the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre area (where I live), and as much as I want to be 100% supportive and excited for it, the menu is ultimately disappointing. As another reviewer already mentioned, almost every item on Eden's menu contains some sort of fake meat product (and it is not fake meat that Eden is making from scratch). You will not find one meal on their menu that is not something you can make in your kitchen after a fake meat shopping spree at your local health food store (aside from maybe a soup or salad).
Read moreI have been vegan for years and years, and my obsession with fake meat products is long, long over and done with, so I don't find myself interested in going to Eden ever. Soy-based fake meat products are also not the healthiest foods, usually laden with sodium and the other evils of processed foods. I beg the owner(s) of Eden to broaden their menu to include more homemade food. With all of the amazing vegan cookbooks available, steal some ideas from the hundreds of amazing vegan recipes that are out there!!!
I REALLY want to have a vegan restaurant to go to! Really!
Pros: Nice Atmosphere, Reasoable Prices, Homemade Desserts
Cons: Too Much Processed Food
Christian339
eden does specialize in mock meat/diner style/comfort foods. Our mock meat products come from distrivutors who specialize in such products and at eden we flavor, marinate, and cook the products in our own special way. Although eden's menu is now and will remain based on the mock meat foods that our customers love and want, we are also introducing other menu items that will satisfy those customers who are looking for lunch items other than our main menu items. However, I must say that this review is the exception to the norm at our cafe, as the vast majority of our cusomters LOVE our menu items!!!
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