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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421 Fayetteville Street Suite 103, Raleigh, North Carolina, USA, 27601
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Last update on 18 Nov 2024 by smk
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Added by trippinvegan on 05 May 2021
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101 Reviews
First Review by ZacharyQuinn
JasonManias
Points +1387
Steak is mind blowing - Edit
My brain is struggling to understand how this steak is made. It’s so realistic to steak it’s insane. Loved it so much. Peanut butter cheesecake was bomb too 💣
Read moreEdit: came back to eat the steak again but also tried the pot pie, it’s also amazing 🥧
Updated from previous review on 2024-03-29
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denisetaylor3232
Points +62
Element Gastropub - Edit
100% Plant Based…Delicious!!!
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maltinej
Points +2104
Amazing all vegan restaurant - Edit
Amazing all vegan restaurant. Everything we tried was amazing, service was fast and friendly and prices matched the quality of the food received. Our server Kristen was very friendly and made sure we were happy with our food during our visit. Highly recommended.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-03-28
Pros: All vegan
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MichaelTelesky
Points +1049
Outstanding vegan food - Edit
I could not believe how good the steak dinner was tonight. I went vegan 6 years ago but used to be a very big meat eater. This steak took me back but without all the guilt I used to have knowing I was causing harm to an animal. The malt vinegar fries were delicious and the peanut butter cheese cake was delightful. Great service from Parker and great vibe.
Read moreElementGastropub
You’re the best Michael.
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50%Dakini
Points +830
Delicious if expensive - Edit
Nice variety of fancy and comfort food. Nice atmosphere. 100 percent vegan. A bit pricey.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-02-23
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LJVegan
Points +2432
Nice. - Edit
I got the elemental burger plus cheese with malt vinegar fries. It was all delicious. The place doesn't feel like a well oiled machine but I sat at the bar and my server (John?) was really nice. It's a plus that they offer organic ketchup. 
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-02-18
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Thisby1
Points +609
All delicious - Edit
We were planning on going to another vegan restaurant today, but then I got an email from EG advertising Juicy Marbles prime rib this weekend. We’ve been wanting to try Juicy Marbles, so we didn’t want to miss this opportunity. My husband had that, and it came with a side of garlic mashed potatoes and asparagus. I had the Bulgogi with a very realistic, vegan egg on top. We had “wings” as an appetizer. It was all delicious and filling. Their portions seem small, but it was all very filling. The service was great, so we had a wonderful experience altogether. 
Read morePros: Great variety , Delicious , Good service
Cons: Wish for larger portions , Expensive
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WHA
Points +1602
⭐️⭐️⭐️ - Edit
Smash Burger is good if you enjoy the Impossible Burger. Recently I had the coconut shrimp special and it was really good. The shrimp itself was unremarkable but the sauce and coconut on top was very good. The first few times I went the nachos were also good but it was less so the last time I visited. I wouldn’t recommend the bbq plate. The sauce was a strange spicy bbq and the cole slaw was chopped so finely it tasted like mush. Desserts generally taste stale or dry, probably due to not being made in house. I like that the menu changes though so it gives a reason to come back.
Read moreUpdate Jan 2024: I really enjoyed the “Nojangles” chicken on the brunch menu. The breading was perfect. French toast sticks are also v good.
Updated from previous review on 2023-02-18
Pros: Large vegan menu, Large portion sizes
Cons: Disappointing biscuits
WHA
2/17/24 visit update: rangoons are very good; enjoyed chicken and cornbread waffle. Dining experiences here have been improving lately for me with brunch menu and special menus.
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pvw1970
Points +142
Really great - Edit
I was visiting Raleigh for a few days and found this gem. Really great vegan food, lots of beer choices, great music, very friendly and attentive staff. Congratulations you are doing a great job.
Read morePros: Tasty vegan food, Friendliness, Friendly staff - fast service.
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xWolfxpak
Points +263
Great Option!! - Edit
The food is great and they have good cocktails as well.
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JustinPSBaird
Points +97
That chicken though! - Edit
Their menu offers a variety of selection. I had the Nojangles and they nailed it. The food was flavorful and the textures were on point.
Read morePros: Variety, Atmosphere, Location
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BarryY
Points +152
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 +455
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 +253
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 +1505
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 +496
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 +539
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 +584
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 +1295
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 +292
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 +61
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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