Vegan
American
Beer/Wine
Vegan bar and restaurant serving pub fare, local beer on tap, and a craft cocktail menu. Open Mon-Thu 11:00am-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-10:00pm, Sun 11:00am-9:00pm.
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421 Fayetteville Street Suite 103, Raleigh, North Carolina, USA, 27601
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Last update on 02 May 2023 by ElementGastropub
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Added by trippinvegan on 05 May 2021
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90 Reviews
First Review by ZacharyQuinn
BarryY
Points +147
Comfort food downtown - Edit
A mashup of bar food and comfort food, smack in the middle of downtown Raleigh. An easy, casual atmosphere with good service. We felt comfortable lingering over drinks. The mains we tried, Brunswick stew and chick'n pot pie, were pretty tasty, but the real standouts were the BBQ nachos and the peanut butter cheesecake. Not inexpensive.
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Brittany.nikki
Points +405
Best Food in Raleigh! - Edit
I go yearly for my birthday! If you're looking to spend NYE in Raleigh, this place is the place to be! Front row seats to the acorn falling.
Read morePros: Drinks are awesome, NYE viewing is amazing, Great warm cookies
Cons: No heaters on porch during winter
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mattlily
Points +224
Vegan comfort food - Edit
I wasn’t expecting much in the way of vegan food in Raleigh, but I was presently surprised by Element! I ordered the BBQ sandwich with the kale Caesar salad, both which were delicious. For dessert, I had the peanut butter cheesecake, which was ridiculously good as well.
Read morePros: Top notch service, Good beer/alcohol selection, Good mix of healthy and junk food
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greenbluegray
Points +1449
Cool theme - Edit
Love that the theme is the periodic table! Bring all of your STEM friends, lol. We had the Caesar salad and Southern plate and bugged the very patient Kristen on life in Raleigh. We came early when it was slow, but it surely gets some nightlife. I am not used to all vegan places that have a bar; it is still a thrill to me. The Caesar salad was a huge portion, and the prices are very reasonable. Wish we had more time in this town of friendly people, most of whom seem to be recently arrived.
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mccorkindale
Points +30
Great spot - Edit
Nice variety of vegan dishes.
Read morePros: Full Vegan menu, Great variety , Quick, reasonably priced
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Catdogtor🐾
Points +488
Cute! 🌱 - Edit
Cute, casual spot with a fun concept. Food was good. I got the Nashville chicken sandwich - I wished it was a bit spicier, to be honest, but still enjoyed it overall😄
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JillBelsanPoston
Points +467
YUM ! - Edit
Finally got to try Element Gastro Pub. We will be back. Great day to enjoy the patio and the yummy food.
Read morePros: BBQ nachos and peanut butter cheese cake, Friendly, efficient service, Good variety on the menu
Cons: Parking
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JoshHyatt
Points +477
Elevates pub food - Edit
This restaurant has a delicious menu of elevated pub food. Great ambiance and very accommodating staff. The nachos and NC BBQ pork pork is not to be missed. BBQ sauce is AMAZING.
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MarkPayne
Points +179
Amazing Southern Bar Food - Edit
If nachos are on the menu I’m always going to get them and the BBQ nachos did not disappoint. Also got the double fried Chik’n sandwich, which reminded me of a chick-fil-a sandwich minus all the horrible business practices. The malt vinegar fries were amazing and as my girlfriend said “I could eat these all day”. We didn’t have room for dessert, but this was our favorite place in Raleigh during our visit for sure.
Read morePros: Delicious food, Draft selection for beers/cider/seltzers, Reasonably priced
Cons: Closes at 8:30
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SusanVegana
Points +390
Yummy menu! - Edit
Loved this restaurant. The menu was perfect. Kale Caesar with a light toss of dressing @ my request, NC BBQ plate w/Cole slaw and jalapeño corn bread, peanut butter cheesecake and a chocolate chip cookie for dessert.
Read morePros: Nice atmosphere, Great waitress (Dakota), Excellent food prepared
Cons: More chocolate desserts!!!
SusanVegana
Came again! Had the kale Caesar with grilled Chikn and cornbread. Melts in your mouth.
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Sandyander
Points +1241
Impressed - Edit
Been a long time since have had proper tasting cheesecake, my partner and I came back here after visiting the museum because we forgot to order dessert. So glad we did! The cheesecake was smooth and creamy just like I remember real cheesecake. Service was also very friendly and the location was nice. Drinks were good, too. Wish I lived closer😄
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lobotomylover69
Points +142
This place is gold - Edit
My spouse and I went here thursday 9/7/23 during hopscotch festival and despite it being super busy everything tasted really good!
Read moreI had the crispy chik'n with fries for 14.50. The crispy chik'n had really good flavor and the fries had a great malt flavor.
My spouse had the kale caesar for 13.00 which was good for a salad!
For dessert I had Pops peanut butter cheesecake for 9.50. The crust was so good and the cheesecake was really light.
We both had a pineapple margarita for 10 and my spouse had a covid killah for 12. The pineapple margarita was really, really good and was pretty strong.
My only huge complaint was that it was completely understaffed. There were only 2 people staffed for a completely full patio. The staff did a great job but they need a couple more employees.
Pros: Flavorful fries, Captivating cheesecake , Peaceful patio
Cons: Short handed staff
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pambev
Points +376
Okay - Edit
Friendly and nice place. Simple and easy to read menu. I am giving three stars because we couldn’t eat it again after we bought home so food were soaked.
Read morePros: Place
Cons: Soaking foods
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thebougieblackhyppie
Points +242
Really wanted to like this place - Edit
Disclaimer: it’s a gas topic and I didn’t order pub food (mostly) so please try it for yourself.
Read moreI had such high hopes for this place. The reviews were good and the menu items sounded great. I was excited about the oyster Rockefeller until I got inside and was told that although it was still on the menu, they no longer had the item. They also didn’t have the cheesecake. Initial let down!!!
I went back and forth for a while and ended up just tying a few random items that weren’t burgers or sandwiches. I hesitated to do this because most of the reviews and photos were of the pub items but as a vegan, we eat a lot of Impossible burgers and I just wasn’t feeling it at the moment.
I placed my order, waited about 15 minutes then 10 more and finally got my food. I was taking it to go so I opened the containers to ensure everything was there and immediately texted my wife to say “ahm, I think I may have ordered the wrong things.”
Wings: these were more like “large MCDonalds nuggets” as the waitress described them. I ordered them tossed in sweet chili sauce. Now these tasted a lot better than they looked. I was impressed. The flavor was on point and so was the texture (not too tough) and the ranch dressing was ranching. I ate them all (over two days) and I’d order these again.
Soup: I ordered the Last Stew of the cold (will post a pic of the ingredients) but I think they gave me the vegetable soup of the day. This was very disappointing and all I tasted was celery. I tried it twice and just couldn’t do it.
Duo Shroom Bolognese: y’all I am a mushroom fanatic and I’d been wanting a nice savory pasta, so I was soooo excited about this dish. Again I was hesitant to order because it’s not bar food. I asked the waitress if she’d tried it, she said she’d recently done so and it was good. I am now giving her taste buds a side eye. This dish had absolutely no seasoning. It literally tasted like I was eating shrooms and I couldn’t bear it. I had to stop and let my wife taste it to make sure I wasn’t already tripping 🍄… I wasn’t. Thankfully I’ve learned and travel with some seasoning in my bag so I sprinkled some seasoning and finished most of it because I needed something other than 3 wings to soak up the alcohol I was heading to consume.
All in all I am not a fan but if I’m back in the area and craving a burger or sandwich I’d give them another try cause maybe the pub food is the ⭐️
Pros: Fully vegan menu , Tons of craft beer , Variety
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EmpressVegan2021
Points +56
I Love It! - Edit
Discovered this restaurant on a Sunday afternoon walk on a whim. It’s paired down decor and outdoor seating area are great. Waitresses were helpful with their personal favs on the menu. I was not disappointed and had extras to take home too.
Read morePros: Plenty of options to choose from , Flavorful food , Great music choices
Cons: One restroom
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JulieMainSchnatterly
Points +52
Fun, plant based birthday dinner! - Edit
We had a great dining experience for my husband’s birthday while visiting the city. The manager Caroline worked especially hard to make sure we had an enjoyable evening - and I’m sure all the other diners felt equally accommodated. The plant based menu was great. We got to share some plant based food with our family and it was such a fun evening. A lot of the staff was new but they were all doing such a great job. Highly recommend.
Read morePros: 100% delicious plant based menu, The manager - Caroline , Nice atmosphere
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niiccolleee
Points +101
So so good - Edit
Cute little spot with a delicious menu! Definitely would go here every time I visit.
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krjwaj
Points +74
Worth the trip - Edit
Have tried 6 menu items and all have been delicious.
Read morePros: 100% vegan, Friendly Service, Outdoor seating
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BroHouston
Points +39
One of the best. - Edit
Wife had the buffalo chicken sandwich, I had the Carolina BBQ plate and we split the sweet chili wings. The only minor thing I would say is that the coleslaw was a little too fine for my preferences, but the flavor was spot on. The corn bread and BBQ were incredible. Our server was awesome, even though the place was packed.
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static175
Points +513
Good food - Edit
The food was very good but I did order takeout and it was kinda cold and soggy. Obviously i warmed the food and it was good but I have a feeling it would have been amazing if I ate there. The wings were awesome reminded me of maywah wings from NYC. The chicken sandwich and the pot pie were very good as well. The place had a great atmosphere, and the staff is very friendly. The only negative is paid parking but I geuss that's too be expected being downtown.
Read morePros: Everything's vegan, Friendly staff , Great atmosphere
Cons: Paid parking
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vbleyle
Points +30
So Yum - Edit
I live in a small town without many vegan options so the choices here are a definitely treat when I visit!
Read morePros: Vegan comfort food/hearty fare , Chill atmosphere , Decent prices
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DawnWheeler
Points +82
Great bbq - Edit
The NC bbq plate did not disappoint! Everything about it was delicious. The bbq sauce had great flavor, the coke slaw was just a bit sweet and the jalapeño corn bread was amazing.
Read morePros: The atmosphere was inviting, Great food
Cons: Tad bit on the pricey side
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Vegangalore
Points +16
Great food - Edit
Great food when you sit inside restaurant but when you order delivery the food is cold and soggy.
Read morePros: Barbecue sandwich, Ambience in restaurant
Cons: Delivery food
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eszter.csapo
Points +1027
Best spot in Raleigh for Burger 🍔 - Edit
Burgers, sandwiches, loaded nachos, loaded tots : they are all amazing! Finally they have more dessert options too! For weekends recommended to book in advance.
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ELT
Points +418
Excellent Lunch Spot - Edit
I visited on a Friday around lunchtime, and they weren't very busy. The caprese sandwich was perfect! The peanut butter cheesecake was delicious as well.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-11-23
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LisaJax
Points +61
Good vegan food and beer! - Edit
Beer choices were good, and the food was excellent. The restaurant was very short handed while we were there and the server immediately apologized that he had just started and was unfamiliar with the menu, except that everything was plant-based. I ordered the BLT sandwich, but got the BLT burger, which turned out to be a good mistake, and my meal was outstanding. My husband had the BBQ sandwich and a salad, with vegan ranch, and we had wings. Everything was excellent, and the service, in spite of only having two people to cover both the restaurant and the bar, was excellent. Hats off to the staff for doing such a great job.
Read morePros: all vegan, many meal options, good beer
Cons: hoagies/subs are only available until 4PM
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Amber1984
Points +272
Completely disappointed 😭 - Edit
😭😭 after stalking this place for months, my husband and I decided to make the hour drive for my birthday! I was completely underwhelmed. The hushpuppies were so bland and way over fried. I will say they took that off the bill so no sweat there. The Nashville chicken sandwich was 3 pieces of chicken and tasted exactly like the hushpuppies. Blaaannd and over fried. The manager explained that the Nashville chicken is double fried bc that is how they do it in Nashville. I wish the server would have explained this better to me. I was also expecting the chicken sandwich to be a patty, not tenders. I will say the manager came over and spoke to us before we left and said he'd talk to the owner about sending me a gift certificate if I left my email. I did but haven't heard anything yet (my visit was a week ago). I will say the bahn mi was alright. The sauce was really good, the tofu was okay. The real star was the Philly cheese steak. I dislike mushrooms but I could have eaten that whole thing!! It was phenomenal and the reason I'm giving 3 stars. The server had to be flagged down everytime we needed something which I wouldn't have expected being as slow as they were. He also had cat hair all over his shirt and looked unkept...which I was shocked about seeing how I'm paying $13 for a sandwich. The manager tried his best to make it right and even offered us dessert which we declined. I was so so sooooooooo sad that my birthday lunch was such a disappointment 😞 I'd say give them a try but don't expect too much...so you won't be disappointed like I was or you'll be completely surprised
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-10-19
Pros: Really good Philly cheese steak
Cons: No parking lot, street parking or pay $10
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