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Great Sage specializes in global vegan cuisine in a simple zen-like atmosphere. Features happy hour Tuesday to Friday 3-6pm; live music and drink specials Thursday nights (open til 10:30pm); Sunday brunch from 10am-3pm. It's part of the Conscious Corner family of local, independently owned businesses also within the same shopping center: Nest (clothing and gift boutique), Bark (natural pet food and supplies), and Roots Market. Open Tue-Wed 9:00am-9:00pm, Thu-Sat 9:00am-10:00pm, Sun 9:00am-9:00pm.


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153 Reviews

First Review by ahaus829

Ned Harding

Points +353

Vegan
09 Jul 2022

Great comfort food

You come away from great sage feeling satisfied. Large portions of yummy comfort food.

FreddyPowell

Points +22

Vegan
01 Jul 2022

Vibe of like minded people...

Love knowing every dollar I spend is going to an establishment and to people who share some of my core values.

Pros: 100% vegan!

AShariati

Points +153

Vegan
12 Jun 2022

Excellent Sit-Down Option

The food is excellent and keeps up with the seasons! They have an exquisite array of options for whatever mood you’re in. Also, it is well spaced out and in an easy location to access.

Pros: Variety of options, Customer service, Owned by a neighboring grocer (mostly vegan)

Cons: Price

nicholerose246

Points +62

Vegan
31 Mar 2022

YUM

We had a group of five and all ordered appetizers, entrees, drinks, and dessert. Everything was so delicious and the staff were friendly! Met up with non-vegan friends who enjoyed everything as well!

Pros: All vegan!, Lots of options

50%Dakini

Points +830

Vegan
19 Mar 2022

All vegan, expensive

Nice to have a completely vegan restaurant, though at $20 an entree, it's splurge fare though the vibe is casual. Desserts look amazing but I'm always too stuffed to try them

Pros: Entirely vegan

Cons: Very expensive

GabrielaGnarceeuh

Points +55

Vegan
11 Feb 2022

Gourmet vegan

It's worth every penny. You can tell they use fresh ingredients.The pierogi quesadilla was listed as an app, but it felt like an entree. The side sauces went so well with the dish too. The presentation of their food was superb, and the overall experience was great. I also loved that they had Valentines Day cookies for sale in the restaurant. I'd eat here every day if I could.
My grandma who is not vegan in the slightest, said the autumn crisp was one of the best dishes she's ever had.
Check out Roots market for more vegan finds and desserts in their refrigerator section .

Pros: Gourmet average sized plates, Sit down upscale dining, Good sides

Cons: I wish they had a larger menu , Pricey $18 for a sandwich

ElissaBVegan

Points +3008

Vegan
30 Jan 2022

Stupendous!

I can't believe I haven't done a Happy Cow review of my hands-down favorite DMV-area restaurant! It's time to correct that:

Great Sage is absolutely fantastic! Delicious food, inviting atmosphere - just perfect. I just wish it was closer to DC, but it's fun to make it into an outing by including shopping at super vegan-friendly Roots Market right next door.

For years, Great Sage has been our go-to place for birthdays, anniversaries, or just plain fun. Love it!

Pros: 100 Vegan, Delicious food, Wonderful atmosphere

jeng.c

Points +134

Vegan
11 Jan 2022

amazing vegan food !!

the food was delicious and there was a lot ! i got the adult mac and cheeze - which had sundried tomatoes!☺️🍅 the service was also super nice.

Updated from previous review on 2022-01-11

Pros: All Vegan options, Gluten free, soy free, nut free options, everything labeled

coachmac45

Points +150

Vegan
20 Dec 2021

It delivered

I had the Sunday pancakes and they were delicious 😋. I will definitely be back.

Fenysnake

Points +44

Vegan
28 Oct 2021

You don't have to ask for alternatives to dairy milk

Lunch was a yummy tempeh Rueben, spinach artichoke dip and the best potato leek soup, which imo was the highlight

Pros: Great place to bring a non vegan

beetsrock

Points +807

Vegan
17 Sep 2021

Entire vegan menu

Enjoyed lunch on the patio. Service was super-friendly and the food was delicious. Opted for the Ginger Dijon salad with baked tofu. The portion was huge so got to enjoy it again later. Didn’t order dessert but there were plenty of choices. Highly recommend!

Pros: Everything is vegan, Outdoor seating, Lots of parking

MatthewVBogusz

Points +764

Vegan
15 Sep 2021

This was really good

Wish I'd lived closer (and made more money) I'd be there all the time

BeverlyOrnberg

Points +1209

Mostly Veg
06 Sep 2021

My first time ever

I’ve been hearing about this place forever, and we finally met friends here on a Saturday afternoon. I was the only first-timer in our group. Everything on their menu is plant-based, and if you ask me, they have the best carrot cake in the entire state of Maryland

Pros: 100% vegan, Outdoor seating, Attentive and knowledgeable waitstaff

Fortheanimals111

Points +44

Vegan
30 Aug 2021

So delicious!

We love this place! Delicious vegan comfort food. The portions are huge and they have a great kids menu. Tons of gluten free options too.

Pros: All organic, All vegan, So delicious!

robinsonka2457

Points +57

Vegan
15 Aug 2021

Excellent food

Loved the food & service was great

ScarletCastro

Points +26

Vegan
31 Jul 2021

Tres leches not so good

The “tres leches” was not moist at all. It was dry and hard, nothing like a real tres leches. I’ve had vegan tres leches before that were tasty but this was not. It was pretty tho… I was served a hot latte in a glass container which was hard to drink because the glass was hot. Food was okay. I got a stomach ache soon after leaving.

Updated from previous review on 2021-07-31


Updated from previous review on 2021-07-31

Pros: Nice kids menu

Cons: Expensive

jenngonzalez

Points +37

Vegan
17 Jun 2021

Always A Great Experience

Still outdoor patio/to-go service only. Even short-staffed and super busy the food was delicious and the staff was so friendly and helpful. I've been coming here for over a decade and it's always a wonderful experience!

Pros: 100% vegan!

Cons: Outdoor dining only at the moment

clarebear9

Points +888

Vegan
07 Jun 2021

Always wonderful

Seasonal menu. Outdoor seating.

shroomeater

Points +42

Vegan
25 May 2021

Definitely worth the drive

I picked up their adult mac & cheese and a mint cookie milkshake and both were great. The portions are fairly large as well. They’re still doing curbside pickup only, so call ahead!

Pros: Literally all vegan, Variety of cuisine, Large portions of food

Cons: A little pricey, but the quality justifies it.

HaleyKrauss

Points +35

Vegan
30 Mar 2021

Great for Date Night :)

I love great sage! Ive gone there for my birthday and special nights for the past 3 years.

Pros: Really yummy, Higher end

Cons: Expensive

mairinc

Points +116

Vegan
01 Mar 2021

An all time favorite!

Completely Vegan and delicious! The staff is friendly and helpful. The kitchen crew goes above and beyond to make everything amazing.

Pros: Totally Vegan. No need to ask about ingredients!

Cons: None.

xtinalamina

Points +74

Vegan
09 Dec 2020

Amazing

I’ve been going here since before they went fully vegan. Now I’m fully vegan too! I love bringing my friends who are carnists here to celebrate my birthday. I love ordering a bunch of items and sharing them with my friends. But if I don’t do it that way I always get an appetizer, entree, and dessert. All amazing. I prefer less processed and there’s something for everyone here. I’m also cheap so I definitely prefer brunch. The dinner entrees are mostly $18 .

HalimaAli

Points +95

Vegan
30 Nov 2020

worth the drive

They make delicious vegan food period. My favorite is the quesadilla. They have a seasonal menu that is constantly change. If you stop by make sure to grab some baked goods from roots market next door as well!

caroline.dato

Points +43

Vegan
23 Nov 2020

The perfect vegan date spot.

My partner and I always go to Great Sage on special occasions. For the past two years we visited Great Sage on Valentine's Day and both times the food and service did not disappoint. The food is phenomenal and one of the only places in the area that serves a vegan high dinning experience. I am soy and gluten intolerant AND vegan so it can be really difficult to eat out, but Great Sage has clear menu markings for substitutions and dietary restrictions. If you haven't tried it and are vegan, you are seriously missing out!

Pros: great food, great service, accommodating of dietary restrictions

Nunzi

Points +164

Vegan
07 Sep 2020

Super good, high quality but a little starchy and pricey

Unsure of whether or not there was seating we took our food to go and ended up sitting at the nearby commons food hall - but they did have outdoor seating during covid so that’s a plus.

We got the artichoke and spinach dip which was a lot of artichoke and very lemony. I will say it is good but definitely eat it while it’s hot and don’t save it for later/next day. Definitely not for anyone that doesn’t love artichokes.

I got the “crab cake” made from hearts of palm over the medley of veggies. Absolutely excellent and filling, I could barely finish the meal. The hearts of palm were shredded together and tossed nicely with a remoulade.

My partner got the adult Mac and cheese which was delicious, the top was cooked to the point of having a nice crust - very flavorful and different.

We also got the “tres leches cake” which was less a cake and more like a strawberry shortcake. With the “milk” and cream and a biscuit. Really good and light, doesn’t make you feel gross for eating it.

Finally the next day we had tried the s’mores cookie which was just OK, nothing to write home about

Pros: Fully vegan , High quality ingredients, Somewhat health conscious

Cons: A little expensive , A lot of starch in the menu items, Cookie wasn’t that delicious

KatherineCole

Points +243

Vegan
12 Aug 2020

Vegan sit downs are hard to find!

It is so nice that Great Sage is a fully vegan sit down restaurant. Their food is always awesome and it’s nice having a Roots next door. I wish they had a location closer to DC and I would go much more often! I try to find an excuse to go to Columbia whenever possible for Great Sage.

Pammy87

Points +80

Vegan
22 Jul 2020

favorite vegan place in Maryland

I have been dining here so long back when in 2011 they use to be a vegetarian restaurant. I love this vegan gem of a place.

Katie, Amanda, Jordan, Angel, Gabe are hard workers at this vegan restaurant.

My favorites: Funfetti Cookie with a scoop of ice cream on top.
Buffalo Cauliflower wings.
Buffalo Quesodilla.
Chicken Sandwich with honee mustard sauce with coleslaw.

They change the menu with the seasons, plus vegan resturant week and specials.

Non vegans are impressed. People would always check out my food and ask me what did you get. A variety of people from hippies to business people.

A lot of love in that place.

Pros: Kind people, Yummy food, Awesome service

Cons: limited seating now outside , No more regular plates, no more silverware




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