Vegan
American
Fast food
Beer/Wine
Delivery
Take-out
Bakery

Vegan deli, bakery, and butchery all in one. Features daily selection of cakes, cookies, and pies alongside a menu of pressed sandwiches, chili cheese fries, hot dogs, and salads in addition to weekly sandwich specials like banh mi and philly cheesesteak. Serves entire menu all day. Uses house-made vegan cold cuts, cheese and mayo alternatives. Offers vegan brunch on weekends from 10am-3pm, and yeast-raised artisanal doughnuts on Sundays. Serves local craft beer, wine, coffee, and locally made kombucha. Casual, counter service with seating inside and out. Dog-friendly patio. Confirmed closed January 2025.


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175 Reviews

First Review by CalebCain

heatherpierson

Points +42

Vegan
10 Mar 2020

So satisfying!

I got a Philly cheesesteak, and it hit the spot! I also had a yummy chocolate cookie for dessert that was the size of my face 🤣🤣 I really enjoyed the outdoor seating and the music choice, too. Everything was delicious and comforting.

StevenBecker

Points +91

Vegan
03 Mar 2020

Great Find

Ordered Dill Chickpea sandwich. Pressed on Cuban bread. Fantastic

byrds6

Points +44

Vegan
25 Feb 2020

Crave able

I had a rueben sandwich with waffle fries and they knocked it out the park! Super friendly! Lots of desserts too.

Pros: Huge menu of all vegan food, Make their own “deli style meat”, Super friendly

greisb01

Points +16

Vegan
23 Feb 2020

Excellent

Excellent “Harvey “ sandwich and cookie

Pros: Unusual choices, Friendly staff, Very tasty

Cons: None

Stephaneen

Points +1251

Vegan
13 Feb 2020

Yum!

If you’re in the area, go here! Sandwiches are delicious. We loved the cookies too. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Located in a cute neighborhood.

chameleonsovl

Points +160

Vegan
15 Jan 2020

Best vegan deli ever!

This place rules, flat out. 100% vegan, 100% amazing. Their staff is super nice, prices are on point! The atmosphere is laid back and fun even tho it is a small establishment. The neighborhood is really cool with a lot of local shops and it's located near the water in the hippie town Gulfport. All of the locals rant and rave on how amazing their vegan food is. I couldn't agree more! When I first moved here, a waitress at a vegan restaurant I was visiting said that this place was a must. So of course I had to see for myself! They haven't been in business long but they are thriving and I can't see them going anywhere but up! Their homemade donuts are absolutely insane, like Krispy Kreme but 100 times better. Once in a while I'll crave a chili dog and this is the place to go, they top it with their homemade house chili and for people who are not vegan..this hot dog will be an easy transition for you to try out something vegan without being weirded out because it looks just like a meat hot dog..but obviously better because it's not from an animal! Their buffalo tempeh sandwich and Reuben..blondies..cheesecake. I could go in, they are all so unbelievably delicious. Their gyros are the same way, they really make their dishes with love and intention and you can tell from the presentation to the taste and quality. If you're in the area & vegan or not and just want to eat some really amazing food..GDVD is where it's at!

Pros: All vegan everything!, Delicious, Good Vibes

Qcvegan

Points +59

Vegan
10 Jan 2020

Everything here is delicious!

I had the chimichanga and my husband had the Cuban with a side of Mac and cheese. We took dessert to go and loved both the chocolate chunk with sea salt cookie as well as the peanut butter pie. We are going back for brunch on Saturday to check out their breakfast options and hopefully some of their donuts. Worth a drive from anywhere in the Tampa area. If you love vegan food, this is the place for you!

KenseyS

Points +112

Vegan
05 Jan 2020

Delicious & affordable

This place was fantastic! Had the Cuban and the Mac & cheese. They were both very well done and even enjoyed by my non-vegan friends. The Mac & cheese is a hard one to do well vegan but they passed my test.

Pros: Yummy , Affordable , Cute location

veg.Angela

Points +441

Vegan
31 Dec 2019

Great for visitors looking to try a Cuban sandwich!

Was able to try my first ever Cuban sandwich thanks to this place! So many delicious comfort food options, had to get some things to go to keep back in my hotel while on vacation. Couldn't pass up buying a 'Hail Seitan' t-shirt.

Pros: Many options, Souvenir swag, Fun decor

MarkM.

Points +40

Vegan
30 Dec 2019

Excellent!

We really enjoyed the Cuban and the waffle fries. We are from out of town but will be back each time we are in the St. Pete area. Also located in a cute neighborhood to walk around in.

Pros: Lots of options, Reasonably priced, Inside and outside dining

Demmy

Points +166

Vegan
29 Dec 2019

So good we ordered more to go

Everything here is amazing. Definitely recommend the cowboy Dan, Cuban, and French dip. Soooo good.

Pros: Full vegan, Amazing vegan deli meats

RachelTouchet

Points +198

Vegan
28 Dec 2019

Best restaurant in the area

Fresh, homemade amazingly delicious food ❤️ you can feel the love in each bite you take. And don’t forget about the desserts !
If you are in Tampa Bay Area, be sure to stop by !

Pros: Delicious homemade food, Service is perfect , Great prices and beautiful place, outside sitting

Cons: None

AllOne

Points +124

Vegan
30 Nov 2019

Awesome food!

An amazing little place that offers so much! If you are nearby on a weekend - their brunch is highly recommended. Their baked items are second to none. Be careful... their dark chocolate sea salt cookies are addictive. Eat inside or on the patio.

Pros: Lots of vegan/vegetarian options and specials, Great brunch menu and wonderful service, Reasonably priced

ylimes

Points +2

Vegetarian
20 Nov 2019

10/10 would definitely recommend!!

We worked with GDVD for an event hosting 20 people and not only was the food a huge hit, but pickup/planning was a breeze. We'd definitely recommend Golden Dinosaur and will hopefully get the chance to work with them in the future!!

Big,Beautiful&Vegan

Points +617

Vegan
05 Nov 2019

Not my favorite Vegan cafe

Good Food. Ok service. Flea Market interior.Not enough parking.

Pros: Good Food

Cons: Flea Market interior

feliciamarie

Points +18

Vegan
04 Nov 2019

Love

Great desserts great sandwiches. Highly recommend

Pros: Desserts, Little souvenirs to purchase., Has alcohol

Cons: None

Cassidyblakeslee

Points +26

Vegan
04 Nov 2019

Great local vegan food!

I was visiting St. Petersburg and stopped in to try this place and was not disappointed! The Philly cheese steak was awesome and the peanut butter pie was to die for.

KelseyWolf

Points +48

Herbivore
02 Nov 2019

Amazing!!

Amazing vegan find in Gulfport when on vacation in St. Pete. I had the Cuban sandwich and got some chocolate and chocolate/pumpkin cupcakes for dessert the food was so delicious. I took my food to go and was able to eat it all on the go. The inside and the outdoor seating at the Resturant looked like a fun place to just chill! Service at the counter was excellent you could tell that they enjoyed what they do 😁😁

Updated from previous review on 2019-11-02

Pros: Food, Nice vibe, Great staff

Poplizard

Points +87

Vegan
02 Nov 2019

Fabulous

Wonderful sweet and savory vegan food. So much to choose from. I'll return over and over.

Pros: Selection, Atmosphere, All vegan

JessicaE

Points +25

Mostly Veg
20 Oct 2019

Delicious!

Great food and great desserts! My husband and I were in the area for 3 days and ate there twice for lunch and once for bruch.

Pros: Food, Dessert, Location

lsavon

Points +148

Vegan
20 Oct 2019

Pretty amazing

Love this place! I had the Cuban sandwich and it was delicious!

Pros: They have beer

Cons: Far away from my house.

raedz684

Points +82

Vegan
19 Oct 2019

The best!

Every single thing I’ve had is so good! Not a bad option on the menu. Cool, eclectic vibe in the heart of downtown Gulfport.

Touchet

Points +125

Vegan
16 Oct 2019

Delicious vegan entrees. Draft beers and nice place

Amazing vegan place. Went several times. It is one of my favorite place in Florida. Great variety and everything is delicious.

Pros: Only vegan !

ajtaylor91

Points +23

Vegetarian
12 Oct 2019

Hidden Gem

Retro vibe and awesome food

Pros: Music playlist, Atmosphere

Cons: Drink selection

ChristopherKrull

Points +63

Vegan
22 Sep 2019

Fan-[censored]-tastic!

We went twice during a 4 day trip to the St. Pete area. Sandwiches were fantastic, chili cheese fries were bomb, staff was friendly.

Pros: All vegan!

Cons: Lukewarm drinking water

HeathlyVegan

Points +255

Vegan
18 Sep 2019

Delicious Vegan Lunch

After being in St. Petersburg for the weekend, we had a delicious vegan lunch at Golden Dinosaur in Gulfport. It is only a 15-20 minute drive from downtown St. Pete. It is a very casual place - order at the counter and then food is brought to you. Large menu of vegan selections. One of us had the tofu scramble which was very good. Other had the sandwich of the day on pretzel bread. Enjoyed it too except the bean burger seemed very formed and dense, almost as if it was from fake meat instead of beans. Overall, we enjoyed our experience and if we are in area, we will go back. Several people brought their dogs with them. Most people sat outside with their dogs but a few brought them inside the restaurant.

Pros: All vegan, Friendly staff

Cons: Parking limited on the weekends

AlizabethAshlee

Points +844

Vegan
10 Sep 2019

Yummy sandwiches and delicious desserts!

Lots of options, we've been for brunch and during the week for lunch. Amazing options for both! Honestly want to try the whole menu, we love the Reuben, Gyro and the Benedict!




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