Vegan-friendly
Lacto
Ovo
American
Organic
Beer/Wine
Take-out
French
Fusion
Gluten-free
Honey
A vegetarian cafe with labeled vegan options. Caters to various dietary needs, such as low glycemic and anti-inflammatory. Check regarding honey in items. Open Thu-Sat 11:00am-3:00pm.
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808 5th St SW (at Elm Ave and 5th St), Roanoke, Virginia, USA, 24016
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- Outdoor seating
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 22 May 2022 by whateverman
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Added by GardenSongCafe on 28 Jun 2018
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19 Reviews
First Review by tasheatsplants
KenzieZ
Points +47
Yummy good for toad trips - Edit
I loved the food. One note the smoothies are made out of juice not frozen fruit so they are not filling. The crepes are life changing
Read morePros: Healthy, Delicious
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AbeerSaha
Points +16
Great Crepe place (90%) vegan - Edit
Staff was super friendly and service was fast. A great place to have brunch.
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emperdue
Points +1041
Best vegan place in the valley - Edit
Vegan and gluten free crepes with off the shelf extras- chai concentrate, jackfruit, tahini. Delicious and the only allergen friendly place for vegans in Roanoke
Read morePros: Vegan and gluten free , Delicious, Fresh ingredients
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Roanoke80
Points +31
I like the drinks there I tried. - Edit
Been always pretty good experience the two times I been there, good quality also.
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veganhubby
Points +1056
Crepe Magic - Edit
Have to try one of the many crepes. Ask for it veganized and it won’t disappoint. Had the breakfast one with vegan cheese
Read moreNice people. Knowledgeable chef. Cool plcey
Pros: Lots of great options , Taste , Atmosphere
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CleanEatingMommy
Points +11
Wonderful quality, healthy food on our road trip! - Edit
Loved our stop here on our way from Charlotte to Northern VA. Perfect healthy options instead of fast food. Food was delicious and even worked well for our toddler. Highly recommend!
Read morePros: Lots of GF options, Foods worked well for toddler, Toys and high chairs for toddlers
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gregadeth666
Points +200
Jack fruit BBQ AND the sweet crepes - Edit
Delicious delicious delicious! Went here on my own for dinner. Everything looked amazing. Highly recommend
Read morePros: Crepes, Jack fruit , Smoothies
Cons: Not vegan yet
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McMallory
Points +2280
Happy hippie place! - Edit
The food is healthy and a little hippie, but that’s a good thing. Everything is excellent but especially the BBQ jackfruit. Definitely get a coffee, too. Staff is wonderful and friendly. A local gem!
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Tiger111333999
Points +1362
Vegan best option in Roanoke no doubt!! - Edit
We just discovered the place and have been enchanted by the lunch here. The hosts were friendly and kind and we just felt like home. One of them at least is vegan and accommodated us perfectly. We tried several Crêpes and they were to die for. Quality is fresh, minute maid and you can see and taste that they don't use fat gmo products. Everything is prepared in the house, pesto, batter for the crêpes etc or by locals. An oasis of deliciousness in a desert of vegan options. Lol
Read moreMy wife says the turmeric latte is one of the best she had. Would recommend GARDEN SONG to anyone.
Pros: Lots of vegan options, Ambiance and feeling home, Open kitchen, friendly staff
Cons: Medium expensive. (good quality products)
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AaronCRosenbaum
Points +166
Really Great Crepes - Edit
Plus smoothies were good
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SabrinaTellez-Brenna
Points +24
A delicious experience - Edit
So so good!!! The owner is so nice and accommodating. Very tasty and healthy food. Cute atmosphere and creative decorating. We come very year when we visit Roanoke.
Read morePros: All food can be modified for vegans, Delicious smoothies , Cute atmosphere
Cons: expensive
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veganpatch
Points +5252
Expensive, food was not good - Edit
Sadly we did not have a good experience at this restaurant. It was very cute and the service was fast. The food was overpriced and not very good. The menu is very limited and not well marked for vegan items. I imagine it might be good for the area as there is only one other vegan option (Zeezees which is amazing) but they were closed.
Read moreWhen we arrived no one else was there. We had ordered two paninis on gluten free bread. However, belatedly, the owner advised the gluten free bread contains egg (not marked anywhere on the menu). Not sure why as we've successfully made vegan gluten free bread and this was supposedly made local.
The owner also quoted us about $4 higher for a panini than what was listed on her menu. She was also visibly upset when we inquired about the price discrepancy.
The only other option available for dinner is a crepe. Sadly we do not like crepes in general and this experience did not change our minds. Furthermore the owner seemed to have lied in order to get rid of us. When I asked if the mushroom cream could be made vegan she said yes. The French Crepe comes with mushroom cream, rather my crepe only had mushrooms. Other photos on happy cow clearly depict mushroom cream. The vegan cheese was not melted and was supposed to be garlic and herb while it tasted like mossarella.
The other meal we ordered was the BBQ. It was similarly bad. Both meals had a weird sweet flavor to them that was really gross.
Several items also have honey in them and the owner clearly thinks honey is vegan. We encounter this a lot and it is super frustrating. Exploiting bees is not vegan. Raping the queen bee so that you can make a profit is not vegan. Paying someone to do this for you because you like the taste is not vegan. Use maple syrup or coconut nectar or one of the several vegan sugar options. And absolutely do not pretend honey is vegan!
In sum we were very disappointed with our experience. The food was bad, overpriced, the owner was rude and condescending. We paid $27 for two sub par meals.
Cons: Expensive , Owner states honey is vegan, Poor service
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TheresaP.
Points +74
Awesome Crepes - Edit
Ate here three time during our visit to the Roanoke area.
Read moreLOVE that the crepes are all gluten free and can be made vegan. It is a fully vegetarian restaurant and does carry free range eggs and dairy.
The crepes are light but filling and you can choose between sweet or savory, to suit your palate!
The coffee is organic, fair trade, shade grown and carbon free, and is smooth as silk!!
Will definitely visit again when we are in the area!!
Pros: Vegan/gluten free options , Delicious sustainable organic coffee , Pure ingredients
Cons: Expensive but worth it, Not open early (for breakfast)
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Mr.Bungle
Points +24
Best Crepes in Roanoke - Edit
Cute place. Indoor/outdoor seating options, super friendly staff, fast service for a small staff. Not much is vegan as is but they know what vegan is and can make almost anything you want vegan. My friends and family all had crepes and they were great. If you are tired of Zeezee's (is that possible?) or just want breakfast food then head over to Garden Song.
Read morePros: Friendly Staff, Vegan friendly, Brunch
Cons: Few dedicated vegan options on menu, Limited seating
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GraceTurner
Points +22
Food was good... - Edit
The food was pretty great and the atmosphere was nice but my sister and I got pressured into spending almost forty dollars on two crepes (we only wanted one) and a mediocre smoothie. The crepes were great, especially for being vegan. Servers were very accommodating. The size of the smoothie was tiny for the price. Kind of a hike from Blacksburg.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2019-05-05
Pros: good food, friendly staff, accommodating
Cons: pushy, pricey, location
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jimventresca
Points +24
Great place, lovely folks - Edit
This relaxed veggie restaurant is a great little place with lots of delicious vegan options and friendly folks.
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KathyGrundyStewart
Points +18
So many choices! - Edit
Very friendly staff willing to answer all questions. So much to choose from and unique combinations. Delicious food and even better smoothie!
Read morePros: Helpful staff. , Adapt for all dietary needs.
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bethmarsico
Points +98
Pretty good food! - Edit
I was impressed with the number of vegan options.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan friendly options, Food was pretty good
Cons: Expensive
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tasheatsplants
Points +326
Great fresh food - Edit
I’m new to the area and had an impromptu work lunch here on a gorgeous Friday.
Read moreI got the basic quinoa bowl with black beans, roasted sweet potatoes, and I subbed broccoli for the sauerkraut. It comes with a tahini dressing. The flavors were really good and everything went well together. Most of the ingredients are organic.
There was a vegan dessert and some kale chips and seed crackers that were individually packaged.
I thought it was a little overpriced but I think the premium is because of the organic ingredients. I’d go back though.
Pros: Quality ingredients , Whole foods, Decent vegan options
Cons: Small menu, Slightly overpriced
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