Vegan
American
Beer/Wine
Breakfast

Vegan bar and restaurant serving pub fare, local beer on tap, and a craft cocktail menu. Has a large drink menu and offers Sunday brunch. Open Mon-Thu 11:00am-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-10:00pm, Sun 11:00am-9:00pm.


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101 Reviews

First Review by ZacharyQuinn

carolinavegan

Points +408

Vegan
21 Dec 2024

Good options!

This restaurant has great wings and loaded fries. It has a cool atmosphere and the staff have been very attentive and friendly. We had some great hot apple cider our last visit. In my opinion, it is a bit expensive for the portions and the music is a little too loud. But otherwise, I have enjoyed it and would go back again.

lvd

Points +435

Vegan
07 Dec 2024

Not bad, but nothing special

We had the Reuben and the buffalo chicken sandwich. They Reuben was quite flavorful. The buffalo chicken not so much - even with the added ghost pepper sauce. I wasn’t blown over by the food, and would try another place the next time I am in Raleigh. Interior of the restaurant seemed tired.

Updated from previous review on 2024-12-07

Pros: Reuben

13RUN5

Points +254

Vegan
22 Nov 2024

Awesome vegan options!

Food is awesome, tons of awesome choices, friendly/helpful staff. We’ll hit this place every time we’re in Raleigh!!! Incredible experience!

MrsTerryMasters

Points +24

Vegan
17 Nov 2024

Mid

Staff and service were great. I guess we ordered the wrong thing. Had the Ruben and it just wasn’t great. My friend had the butter beans and felt the same. Tiramisu was ok. I would suggest ordering from the main main maybe ? Our orders were off the changing menu

Pros: Service

smk

Points +686

Vegan
17 Nov 2024

O. M. G. 🤤

The Autumn Steak was probably one of the best vegan meals I’ve ever had. My only complaint is that it was too small! The wings are apparently Impossible chicken but they reconstruct it into these spicy nuggets of deliciousness. And I may have snuck some gnocchi off my friend’s plate - also SO good.

Pros: Unbelievable flavors!, Great atmosphere, Friendly staff!

Cons: Lights too dark for old eyes to read the menu

MelgCundiff

Points +144

Vegetarian
13 Nov 2024

Great spot!!

The bar is super unique. The food is remarkable. Many of the ingredients are locally sourced.

Updated from previous review on 2024-11-13

Pros: Food!!, Drinks!!, Ambiance

Cons: There is nothing to dislike

J_T_A

Points +263

Vegan
20 Oct 2024

Everything is great, the pretzels especially!

This was my second visit and I will be back again. The pretzel was included with both visits and it’s great fresh, as well as a post-concert snack. It’s hard to order just because everything looks so good.

Not pictured - an excellent peanut butter cheesecake.

Pros: Delicious food and great service , Variety of options , Great location

AyJay

Points +105

Vegan
19 Oct 2024

Cool vibes!

In town looking for a late night bite and was attracted to this spot from their reviews and pics. Found free street parking two blocks away (Friday night after 630p, free) We walked in and immediately asked to turn the TV to ESPN to watch WNBA finals game and they were very accommodating! We dined on delicious food and a tasty mojito while watching the game. Very friendly staff, indoor and outdoor seating in the heart of downtown Raleigh. I wondered if there was validated parking garage access during business hours? The loaded French fries weren’t as “loaded” or as large a portion as we had hoped but the cheese sauce was amazing! The bean skillet with crusty sourdough bread was a hearty delight on a chilly evening. The servers allowed us to stay past closing to watch the end of the exciting game and even cheered for our team. I will be back to try other entrees and highly recommend this place!

Pros: Bar with libations, Indoor/ outdoor seating , Friendly staff

Cons: Parking -downtown issues

ElementGastropub

Points +31

Vegan
Owner
15 Oct 2024

Amazing

One of the best vegan restaurants in the south east. Truly a gem.

SergAMox

Points +474

Vegan
15 Oct 2024

Great

Problably the best vegan place I’ve tried in North Carolina so far. Don’t miss the craft cocktails.

penlou

Points +119

Vegan
06 Oct 2024

My non-vegan husband loved it :)

Took my very skeptical non-vegan husband there and he ordered the chunk steak and a mocktail. I had the chik’n and waffles special and a cocktail and we shared the loaded fries. My husband loved the food and even said he’d return. Mine was delicious as well.

Our server was wonderful and very knowledge too.

CarrickMcCullough

Points +165

Vegan
04 Sep 2024

Good bar food!

Staff were friendly, good amount of options on the menu! I had the chicken club and the peanut butter cheesecake, both quite tasty.

JuliaTR

Points +225

Vegan
26 Aug 2024

Really good

At the suggestion of many on HappyCow, I had the patty melt and it did NOT disappoint. So good. Restaurant is in a great location within walking distance to many places in downtown Raleigh. The menu includes a fun selection of pub foods; I will definitely be back to try more. My non-vegan family enjoyed their food and a good time was had by all. Our server was great too.

Updated from previous review on 2024-08-05

Pros: delicious, good location, great service

vegan55

Points +142

Vegan
07 Aug 2024

Awesome

The food is beyond delicious. I've had both the chicken and waffles and the barbecue. They were both terrific. The peanut butter pie was spectacular.

Mokey

Points +98

Vegan
02 Aug 2024

Wasabi Wednesday is fantastic!

We come here a lot from Burlington, but this trip was for Wasabi Wednesday. The flavors were really good!

Pros: Friendly staff and owners, Menu has something for everyone , Portions are a great size

pp2347

Points +964

Vegan
30 Jul 2024

Left much to be desired

We tries the Anaheim Pimiento Skillet Mac, but it wasn't great. The fries pickles were also disappointing as we couldn't taste the pickles. Unfortunately, the spicy dan dan noodles didn't meet our expectations either. Overall, we regret eating a meal here and would suggest skipping this place altogether.

Pros: Presentation

Cons: Food quality

RobinBobbin

Points +145

Vegan
26 Jul 2024

Great late lunch

We stopped in on our way through town for a late 3pm lunch. The restaurant was mostly empty and service was quick. I ordered the Grilled Chicken Club with the Kale Caesar and my husband got the Element Burger. Both loved our sandwich, but I was a bit disappointed in the salad. The kale Caesar was only 1/3 kale and 2/3 romaine; it was also over dressed with way too much salad dressing. Ask for less dressing if ordering.

Had to park around the corner on the street was the weather was nice so we didn’t mind the walk. Sitting by the window allowed us to people watch.

Pros: All vegan, Many different options, Good protein options

Cons: Overdressed salad, Lack of seasonal vegetable options, Could use a vegetable focused entree

GlobeTrotter18

Points +821

Vegan
23 Jul 2024

Awesome vegan pub downtown

Great place to hang out in downtown Reliegh. I have not been to other restaurants like this before that are totally plantbased. My husband and I went for lunch. I had the buffalo salad, which was abundant as well as tasty. I ordered their homemade scorpion sauce in the side for an extra 1.5. I am always up for the spicy challenge.It was worth the challenge.

They have a lot of sharing apps. This would be a great place to go with a group. A must if you are staying at one if the downtown hotels in Raliegh and are vegan.

Pros: Diversity of menu options, Gluten-free is well marked and numerous options, Large portions and great value for the money.

Cons: Hard to find. Location set back from road

BPopens

Points +38

Vegan
15 Jul 2024

4.5 Stars

I'm very happy to have an all vegan restaurant across from my hotel! The philly cheeseseak was pretty good, as was the kale salad (though the kale was actually Romaine). I give it a 4.5 but round up for all vegan restaurants.

Updated from previous review on 2024-07-15

Pros: Variety , Food was good!

Cons: Unappetizing? art, Bread fell apart, Salad upcharge was a lot

Sarah0496

Points +775

Vegan
05 Jul 2024

Delicious food

Flavorful and delicious. Also good portions! Would recommend

Pros: Atmosphere, Good sized portions , Large menu

seankennedy222

Points +32

Vegan
04 Jul 2024

Best vegan restaurant in the area!

The pot pie is the best I've ever had. I love the owners too - they're 100% in on the business and super nice (and there often). I go every time I'm in downtown Raleigh. Highly recommended!

Pros: Location, Food, All vegan!!

Cons: Parking a little tricky since it's downtown

MindyK

Points +222

Vegan
29 Jun 2024

A must visit

This is a great place to eat - for vegans and not-yet-vegans. The ambience is fun and creative, the food and drinks are delicious, and they even have the Chunk “steak” which is the first time I’ve seen it on a menu.

Pros: Lots of food and beverage options, Delicious food, Great service

CandaceS

Points +122

Vegan
16 Jun 2024

Best Patty Melt!

We have a friend here in Raleigh that we visit, and the last two times we have we’ve eaten here for dinner. The both times I got the chicken sandwich, which is fabulous but I tried and ate half of my friends. Patty melt and it just blew my mind. It was spectacular apologize I keep forgetting to take photos because I’m usually so hungry but I do have a photo of what the chicken sandwich looks like on the inside and it is so realistic looking, I’m not sure a lot of people would be able to tell off that it’s not real.

Pros: Food is delicious

BnardBliss

Points +158

Vegan
10 Jun 2024

A Favorite

Great location, comfortable outdoor seating, friendly service, excellent menu.

Pros: Delicioso drinks and cocktails, All vegan with tasty, creative menu options , Loved the dessert

KalikaG

Points +126

Vegan
15 May 2024

Amazing Food!!! Everything I’ve had has been wonderful.

We’ve tried the following and here’s our ratings…
Cheese Fries 7/10 they were good but I prefer melted cheese on my cheese fries rather than cheese sauce but they were still good.
Patty Melt with Fries 10/10 AMAZING the burger pattie was so delicious and the onions were grilled perfectly with such a great flavor profile for the whole sandwich. The fries are beer battered with a nice subtle malt vinegar flavor.
Buffalo Chik’n Sandwich 10/10 the “chicken” was really good the texture was great. The Buffalo sauce mixed with the ranch was yummy!!

Updated from previous review on 2024-05-15

Pros: Atmosphere, Flavor, Speed of service

Nixter36

Points +33

Vegan
06 May 2024

Fun Deliciousness

I took my nephews here on my last day in town. They are not vegan and loved the chicken sandwich and Philly cheesesteak. Drinks are fun and food is excellent.

Pros: Elevated comfort food, Staff was super cool, Drinks are fun

mschlater

Points +1209

Vegan
21 Apr 2024

Vegan Pub Food

Food was pretty good, but nothing amazing. Maybe I just need to try some other items. We split the nachos and I had the patty melt.

Updated to 5 stars. Returned and the chicken and waffles were great!

Updated from previous review on 2023-05-27




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