Vegan
American
Pizza
International
Macrobiotic
Organic
Beer/Wine
Gluten-free
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.
153 Reviews
First Review by ahaus829
GinnyTheGG
Points +16
LOVE. LOVE. LOVE. - Edit
The menu is indulgent, delicious, and full of things that I want to try. ❤️
Read morePros: EVERYTHING is vegan. , EVERYTHING is delicious. Seriously. , They have SO MANY beverages on the menu.
Cons: It’s far from my house, but totally worth the dri
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LauraLynn
Points +37
Off the Charts - Edit
So insanely good I am remorseful our meal is over. We live a good 1/2 hour away so it's an adventure to visit and completely worth it. We had the vegan Crabcake Sandwich with Slaw and the Vegan Burger with fries and split them. Words elude me...their food is just so good. Enjoy!
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Sky!
Points +18
Nice & Chill - Edit
Super friendly area, everyone feels like friends you’ve met before.
Read morePros: Lots of options !
Cons: Can be a little costly.
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AshleyHefner
Points +184
Nice food & atmosphere - Edit
I’ve been here twice, once for brunch and once for lunch. Both times were fantastic. It’s a little pricey, but worth it.
Read morePros: Some good whole food options
Cons: Expensive
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stickboybike
Points +94
Solid menu selection for PB eaters. - Edit
Scheduled a lunch meeting here with a friend from Chicago. I’m plant-based but he is not. Love the ambience inside of the café. Menu has a great selection of appetizers, salads, sandwiches, and entrées. Just the right amount of options for each category. I get a little concerned when I see too big of a menu in a plant-based café and these guys nailed it!
Read morePros: Cozy atmosphere without being pretentious, Perfectly arranged drink and food menu, Friendly staff
Cons: 90 minutes from my house.
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PolarBearMom
Points +140
So Delicious - Edit
I love their menu and their staff is fantastic. They also have a variety of gluten-free options which are clearly stated on the menu.
Read morePros: All vegan
Cons: It can get busy so make a reservation in advance.
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veganshorty2019
Points +135
Great good, lots of vegan options - Edit
The restaurant had a cozy and warm environment. The servers were all friendly. I had the vegan biscuits and gravy. Everything was delicious. Also had the green matcha latte, would recommend.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, All vegan restaurant
Cons: None I can think of
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GMUGrad2002
Points +267
Yummy - Edit
App- buffalo cauliflower- good, but a little too much breading and not enough sauce. Sauce on the side helped. $9
Read moreChick’n and biscuits - like a deconstructed pot pie. Delicious! $19
Restaurant week trio - French onion soup, lasagna, panna cotta. Soup was good, lasagna was phenomenal, dessert - would have preferred a cupcake-didn’t care for it. $35 for all.
Pros: All vegan, Delicious food
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Veganwithavengance
Points +105
So far they have come - Edit
I remember before they had gone vegan and I had something and it wasn't so good and then went back and was about to write them off but once they went vegan the food improved greatly and the many times I have gone back I can say it is almost always been top notch. There are occasional dishes that could be refined a bit more but the classics are always delicious.
Read moreIf you are new here get the Spinach Artichoke dip for sure and the Chocolate Lava Cake. Also if you are into alcoholic beverages they do some pretty nifty cocktails and if not they have other delicious drinks that are not alcoholic but still great.
Staff is also generally quite friendly and if you have to wait you can go into Nest or Roots and hang for a bit.
Pros: Delicious Food, Vegan, Friendly Staff
Cons: Prices are not cheap, Some dishes on occasion could use some refinement
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plantmeplease
Points +366
Get the spinach artichoke dip - Edit
Very good food. A little pricey but if it was closer I would def be there more often.
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francia
Points +307
Love this place - Edit
All vegan, delicious food and drinks but way to over priced! Great service and awesome atmosphere with Thursday’s live music!!!
Read morePros: All vegan!!! , Delicious, Great service
Cons: Way too expensive easily over $100 each visit!, Serving sizes are small for the price
Guest
shanbogen
Points +213
This place is a delight, just watch out for certain dishes - Edit
I LOVE Great Sage. It's the only all-vegan place in the area where I feel comfortable dressing up a little bit and going to have a plant-based meal on the fancier side. The location is not convenient, that's for sure - but pairing a meal with a shopping visit to Roots Market next door, and to the Conscious Corner gift/clothing store in the plaza, makes it more worth the drive.
Read moreI think Great Sage has some really fantastic dishes on their menu, such as (subject to change) the pierogi quesadilla, the root vegetable phyllo tart that has popped on their seasonal menus, the nachos (with homemade vegan cheeze sauce), and their pesto lettuce wraps. I did NOT enjoy the spinach artichoke dip or adult mac n' cheese. The nachos are made with such a lovely homemade cheeze, but the dip and the mac are made with some kind of foul plasticky commercial cheese that tastes awful. Basically everything I've had that did NOT contain commercial cheese has been wonderful. So my recommendation would be simply to avoid those dishes.
The service has always been fantastic at Great Sage and they usually have a great selection of desserts as well. I think it's highly worth a visit as long as you choose carefully from the menu!
Pros: Creative menu, changes seasonally, 100% vegan, Good ambiance and service
Cons: Location - middle of nowhere, Several dishes ruined by commercial cheese sub
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EverydayImVegginIt
Points +190
Yummy food - Edit
Restaurant cozy clean staff nice with knowledge of menu my hibby got blueberry pancakes I got am omelette both dishes were $15 which is little pricey for 2 pancakes after eating I decided to get a smoothie to go I thought it seemed a little light when I picked it up... that's because it was all foam... I went to a little boutique next door while shopping I looked down at my smoothie and realized all the foam settled and the smoothie was the consistency of juice which prob totaled about 6 ounces if that and it was $8 not happy with that at all
Read morePros: Fresh delicious vegan food
Cons: Expensive and do not get a smoothie or at least a , Least a green one me myself if I was a server I, Wount not bring out a cup of green foam to charge
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Allgreen!
Points +48
Our go to dine in vegan restaurant ! - Edit
We have enjoyed the Great Sage experience many times. The atmosphere is inviting, wait staff knowledgeable, specials of the day are delicious and change with the seasons. The desserts are absolutely out of this world. If you haven’t had the experience, stop depriving yourself!
Read morePros: All vegan, Made to order dishes, Dessert options that rival non vegan desserts
Cons: Fairly expensive
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DianePrice
Points +31
Only if you like spice - Edit
If you like your food spicy you'll love it ...if not you won't. Even when they say oh it's not spicy(cause they have no taste buds) it is. Sad for those who like to taste their food. Not everyone likes spices and black pepper😥 Everything tastes the same...be creative!
Read morePros: Desserts dont have black pepper yet, Spinach dip doesn"t have spices yet
Cons: Black pepper, spice in every meal
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Nniicckk
Points +50
The place to go - Edit
Amazing. Such an awesome place. Wish more places would follow their example. The absolute best in the world.
Read morePros: All vegan , Tastey , Harmless
Cons: Only one location
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hannns_
Points +29
so good - Edit
I've been wanting to come here for over a year, and I finally got around to it. The staff was super friendly and the food was amazing! We got the adult vegan mac, which tasted different than what I was expecting but I wasn't mad about it. The chocolate lava cake was to die for though! The whole shopping center is super cute and worth the visit.
Read morePros: great vibe, good food
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Plank
Points +58
Fantastic vegan restaurant - Edit
We stopped to eat at Great Sage after visiting the Burleigh Manor animal sanctuary. We got the spinach artichoke dip, which was surprising convincing and delicious. My wife had the adult mac and I had the spanakopita, both dishes were very unique and tasty. Recommend to anyone wanting to try interesting vegan food.
Read morePros: Unique dishes, Lots of options
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lostcontinents
Points +34
Yummmy! - Edit
Such an amazing vegan restaurant! Great food, lots of options, never a disappointment!
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KRobSto
Points +305
Definitely A Favorite - Edit
Great food, atmosphere, staff, etc... Am not an urban guy so I am grateful this place isn't in Washington DC or Baltimore; though kinda in the middle of nowhere, haha... And I don't mind paying for a good meal, especially to support smaller vegan businesses, but some things (drinks and dessert for example) are a bit costly; makes an informal simple meal too expensive .
Read morePros: Fully vegan, Food, Location
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Dveganpost
Points +645
Always a winner - Edit
This has to be the best or definitely one of the best 💯vegan restaurants in the DMV. Never left disappointed. Has a menu that changes with the
Read moreSeasons and always a new delicious chef’s special. Perfect for regular dinning, groups or special occasions. Nestled right between Washington DC and Baltimore — worth the trip‼️
Pros: 100 percent vegan, Large menu, Everything is delicious
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Vandekieft
Points +321
Good food. Best In MD - Edit
Place was real nice and had good seating. Outdoor or in. But very expensive. Still the best place I have had in the DC area.
Read morePros: ALL vegan, Outdoor or indoor seating, Best Meals in DMV
Cons: 18$ for regular meal
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julesaregems
Points +431
Charming vegan place - Edit
I’ve dined all the menus, the Valentine’s Day tasting, Sunday brunch , dinner, lunch. This place does an excellent job at classics.
Read morePros: Creamy dreamy vegan options, Classics , Well executed vegan dishes
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RebeccaDanielle
Points +122
You can't go wrong - Edit
You literally can not go wrong with anything at great sage. Menu items are seasonal. I don't think it is healthy for our bodies or the environment to consume excessive amounts of imitation meats, BUT if your gonna do it great sage is THE place. My favorites so far have been the beetroot burger, buffalo cauliflower bites, reuben sandwich and they had a homemade "sausage" sandwich with molé sauce and that was amazing. The mac and cheese is always amazing and don't forget to get a cookie on your way out! The first dessert I ever had was the carrot cake and that will forever be my favorite. The chocolate addict inside me craves the chocolate lava cake with coconut ice cream (always coconut ice-cream, never soy (unless your allergic)). I see that they have a pierogi quesadilla on the menu now ... if I was in the Maryland I would be all over that.
Read moreThe best part is that this is the conscious corner. You know how you should never grocery shop when you are hungry?? Well you can get your bomb great sage meal and then head straight to Roots for your quality groceries!
Pros: Friendly staff, Excellent location , Excellent food
Cons: Lighting (can be quite dark)
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Artsyone
Points +23
Nothing but amazing! - Edit
Able to sit outside on the patio, had vegan crab cakes that were delicious.
Read morePros: A lot of tasty, vegan options, Creative recipes, Nice atmosphere
Cons: A little far out from immediate DC area
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lindsyhoward
Points +72
So good! - Edit
We go here all the time and the food is always excellent!
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CamCow
Points +130
Best vegan restaurant in DC metro - Edit
Everything here is divine. Even carnivores I’ve brought here love it. I only wish they would open more locations!
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