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Serves meat, vegan options available. Hawaiian style atmosphere. Has vegetarian dishes. Open Tue-Sun 11:30am-8:00pm.
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3330 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, California, USA, 96150
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49 Reviews
First Review by kmdavenport
ministerof_fate
Points +148
Heck yeah!! - Edit
Loved this place! Good amount of options, multiple protein choices for meat dishes, and overall offered some new and unique dishes that I haven’t had vegan before! Wish we’d had more time in Tahoe to eat here again. The tempeh wings (mango habanero) were STELLAR. I would eat my physical weight in them.
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sparkley_vegan
Points +118
Freshies lives up to their name - Edit
I recently enjoyed the vegan sweet potato and quinoa cakes. They were decent, though I would have preferred them to be cooked or fried more. The shredded sweet potato was a little crunchy for my taste and the cakes didn’t hold together. The dressing was flavorful though, and the side of veggies and brown rice were cooked perfectly.
Read moreThey make a vegan macaroni salad that was creamy and had crispy bites of celery and radish in there too, which I found delicious.
We also ordered the kids plate with tofu, which was only flavored very lightly but I really enjoyed the taste of it. Plus, it’s a large serving of tofu, about the size of half a block!
If you have the patience for fresh-made food, Freshies is a great bite in town.
Pros: Plenty of clearly-labeled vegan options, Good variety of vegan options, Kids’ menu with generous portion sizes!
Cons: Service is usually slow, Pricey
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Evangelina
Points +28
Always helpful - Edit
Freshies a good amount of vegan options and they are always up to changing things if they can. I have had the same waitress 2 times and she is always helpful.
Read morePros: Vegan pork tacos. With avocados
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PaulAtreides
Points +1078
Great View of the Inside of A Strip Mall - Edit
My partner got the veggie meal with loaf and gravy. I got the noodle soup and asked for spicy. The spice level was low-medium and the soup was extremely salty. The broth seemed very soy sauce based and was kind of off putting. I got some bites of the veggie meal and enjoyed that more. Overall, if I lived here I would probably try more things here, but I was not impressed with my first visit. Also, we sat in a just too small wooden booth inside of a strip mall, confused where all these "great views" reviews are coming from.
Read morePros: Well marked vegan options on menu, Lots of vegan options
Cons: Service seemed like they forgot us, Food was rough and varied on quality
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pennypower
Points +1527
Great view - great food - Edit
EXCELLENT VEGAN OPTIONS!!!!! Thank you!
Read moreSeating on the top deck gives a great view of the lake and great for sunsets. The service was fast and friendly. Bummer they were out of the vegan dessert but we were already so full from the food.
I got the vegan curry with tofu. Holy moly was it ever good. Huge portion - I could not eat it all. My husband got the bbq tofu with rice and veggies. So good! And the Buffalo cauliflower app was one of the best I have ever had.
The manager circled around a bit checking in tables and making sure everyone was happy. Nice to see that in restaurants.
Thank you for having great vegan food in Tahoe!
Pros: Beautiful view, Lots of vegan options, Delicious fresh food
Cons: Out of some items
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ajohnson96
Points +20
Yumm! - Edit
Great place to get food with friends and family. May be hard to accommodate large groups. Best for couples or smalls groups. Limited seating but awesome food! I recommend the Hawaiian tempeh burger with seaweed salad!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Able to veganize, Food was amazing
Cons: Not much seating, but worth the wait!
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mrchefluke
Points +92
Lots of options - Edit
Hawaiian tofu bbq sandwich was delicious
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Conniemm
Points +1765
Smelled liked fried fish - Edit
I was going to eat here based on the good reviews but we entered the restaurant and it smelled overwhelmingly like fried fish. We didn't end up staying and eating.
Read moreCons: Smell
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CattooedVegan
Points +98
Delicious vegan options! - Edit
My partner and I got jerk tofu and it was delicious. Also the mango habanero tempeh wings - lots of heat!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options
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jamiemichelle_xvx
Points +284
Breath of fresh air - Edit
While many restaurants in the area had vegan options, Freshies by far had the most veg dishes that were clearly labeled. Our server was also vegan and she made recommendations on which dishes were worth trying. We were both pleased with our orders (I only wish they had malt vinegar for the ‘fish’ n chips) and their peanut butter and chocolate mousse pie was rich, creamy, and very tasty. Would definitely come here multiple times on the same trip!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Knowledgeable staff , Dessert option
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Veganmouse
Points +1257
Creative menu, lots of options - Edit
Had the tempeh, buffalo cauliflower and potato cakes as a starter.
Read moreBuffalo cauliflower was the winner, definitely get that! Tempeh also good but the sauce was very similar if not the same as the cauliflower. Potato cakes were decent but not the most flavorsome.
The vegan meatloaf was delicious - came with lots of vegetables. Red curry with tofu was good but would have liked the coconut flavor to be a bit less dominating.
Loved all the ways that could make a dish vegan.
Pros: Lots of options, Reasonably priced
Cons: Needed a little more seasoning
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TyVaughn
Points +24
Eh - Edit
Maybe we got the wrong dishes but it was very underwhelming. We got the spicy thai noodles and swee and spicy vegetarian stir fry. Neither were remotely spicy and the thai noodles are a cold dish. Couldn't even eat our leftovers the next day..
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Sjjk12
Points +1105
Red curry with tempeh is delicious - Edit
At first, I was like- this place has good vegan apps, not amazing… but then the curry from the dinner menu came. And the pieces. Of. Tempeh. Incredibly buttery and flavorful. This is a great place to stop for vegan food. Order the cauliflower Buffalo wings btw. The sauce is great as well.
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mrmayer1030
Points +94
Awesome vegan dishes - Edit
We love this place—so many vegan options and the staff is so friendly.
Read morePros: A lot of vegan options, Noodle bowl was delicious and they made it spicy.
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ErnieVeg
Points +120
Great vegan food - Edit
Had to search for vegan food in Tahoe since there weren’t any fully vegan. Freshies would be my first recommendation. Great food. I had the thai noodles and loved it
Read morePros: Good food
Cons: Not all vegan , No vegan menu
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mfoy
Points +192
Great menu, flavorful food - Edit
We loved the menu. Very vegan friendly. Good food. We loved the sweet potato poke bowl. And a vegan chocolate pie. When we were there, they did not have fully outdoor seating, but the did have private separated booths right outside the restaurant in the small mini mall.
Read morePros: Menu, Vegan choices , Vegan dessert
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shannon5
Points +142
Creative, Filling, & Tasty - Edit
We ordered to-go and had a very pleasant experience. The menu was clearly marked for the vegan dishes we ordered, so there weren’t too many questions. Both meals (Mana & Thai Noodles) were large enough to have leftovers the next day. Mana is comfort food…like meatloaf & gravy. The Thai Noodle dish was served cold with lots of tofu, noodles, and tasty flavors.
Read morePros: Easy to Order, Flavorful & Creative, Friendly Staff
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megkamille
Points +744
The food was great - Edit
I got the Buffalo cauliflower to start with (specify you want vegan) and it was delicious! I got it with the creamy basil sauce for dipping, it was like a basil ranch. Amazing. Then I got the vegetarian stir fry, it was good! I would recommend and I would go back. I’m happy we stopped here.
Read morePros: Tons of vegan options
Cons: Restaurant was freezing cold 🥶
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Points +21301
Freshies - Edit
I tried to order food to go from Freshies from Tammy and SHOCKINGLY had the worst experience ever. Much different from my more positive experience here last year. That said, I would advise no one ever go to this restaurant while Tammy is working.
Read moreI walked in at 3:15PM and asked Tammy if I could order some food to go (for my ride back to SF). She gave me the menu and when I asked about the vegan version of the Philly, she told me that I could read the menu to find out. Given her tone she seemed irritated about something (not sure if she was having a bad day) so I went and read the menu...which didn't really describe the sandwich...I wanted to know what the burger patty they used was made of, if there was vegan cheese, vegan mayo, etc.).
A very nice gentleman asked if he could help me after Tammy walked away, so I asked him what vegan-friendly items he recommended and proceeded to ask him about the vegan version of the Philly. He started to say he didn't recommend that sandwich for vegans, then Tammy came back and interrupted us, and actually gave the nice gentleman a dirty look (not sure if she was mad that he was helping me). She cut him out of the conversation and in a rude tone said "Didn't you read the menu like I told you to!?" Wow...OK. I still let her horrible demeanor pass. I told her yes, I did read the menu but it was unclear what was in the sandwich, could she give me more information? She grunted and rolled her eyes and shoved the menu in front of me...and that's when I paused and told her that I was getting a negative vibe from her and was, therefore, uncomfortable ordering food from the restaurant. She said fine and shoved the menu out of my hands onto the ground (WOW!!!). I asked for her manager's name and she shoved right past me and refused to give me her manager's name. This was some seriously poor behavior. How does she expect to keep customers coming back to this restaurant??? It seems like she doesn't care otherwise she would respect all customers, regardless if she's having a bad day or not.
If you want to be treated as a human being, do not spend your hard earned money to be treated like a piece of garbage at Freshies. Tammy's customer service is ABSURD. I hope she learns how to treat people the way she wants to be treated, even if she's having a bad day. I also hope she feels better soon, it must not be great to feel that angry.
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badgirlsvegan
Points +2092
Good options - Edit
Not bad for the area. They are very accommodating to vegans which is nice. I liked the texture of the tempeh best out of all the protein options—they make it nice and crispy. I felt like it was salty but not a lot of natural flavors.
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sabri
Points +102
Great for vegans - Edit
Food is pretty food, a lot of vegan options and they also have dessert, a chocolate peanut butter pie. I will go back.
Read morePros: Friendly team, Great outdoor
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SusanMarsh
Points +169
A few good vegan options - Edit
A fairly small restaurant with a great menu for all culinary tastes. Some great vegan options (tempeh tacos/buffalo cauliflower/tempeh or tofu red curry to name a few). Due to the size of the restaurant we had to wait for a table to become available but worth the wait!
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nrtnlites
Points +39
The best - Edit
We live in South lake and eat 99% plant based . Freshies is our go to at least once a week ! They have so many veggie and vegan options. You can't go wrong! No bar but they have wine and great beer on tap . GO!!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options. Fresh ingredients, organic
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RachelPerera
Points +215
Yummmmmy! - Edit
Enjoyed the nice ambiance of the place while getting some great eats! My family shared the tri fry bowl appetizer which was delicious and HUGE! I got the organic tofu taco platter. When you specify vegan they replace the cheese with their homemade vegan taco sauce which is amazing. Huge servings and great service
Read morePros: Delicious house made dressings and sauces, Huge servings, Many options
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juperera
Points +153
Lots of vegan options - Edit
Many options and varieties of choices for vegans. They have options for tofu or tempeh to several of their entrees. All the food we had was delicious and served promptly. Would definitely come back again.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Very reasonably priced, Friendly and knowledgeable servers.
Cons: None
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Dcvegjess
Points +146
Good food, weird rules - Edit
I always bring my dog with me to Tahoe, and sometimes can't get Freshies' (really tasty) food. They don't allow dogs on their outdoor deck, which is unfortunate but understandable, and won't do takeout when they're busy, which I don't understand at all. Make me wait, charge me for the take-out containers, add a service fee, great, but why send customers away empty-handed?
Read morePros: Great food, lots of vegan options
Cons: No takeout when busy, no dogs on outdoor deck
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Nursejessica87
Points +324
A Tahoe favorite! - Edit
We’ve eaten here twice now on trips to Tahoe. Super stoked to have lots of vegan options on the menu! The staff was super accommodating to our 7 year old daughter who wanted a vegan alternative to chicken strips & they made her fried tofu instead. The burgers & vegan pie are our favorites! Just a heads up, the vegan chili is a little spicy
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Friendly staff
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