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Vegan restaurant operating since 2011. Offers classic American food using faux meats like chicken drumstick, savory grilled fish steak, grilled chicken, and turkey sandwich. Brunch on Sunday. Previously at 2299 Young Ave. Confirmed open with dine-in Aug 2024. Open Mon-Fri 11:00am-7:00pm, Sat-Sun 11:00am-9:00pm.
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209 Reviews
First Review by ohmylatte
kk14
Points +78
Best Vegan Restaurant I've ever been to - Edit
Best BBQ ever, along with Mac & Cheese, Chickn drumsticks, and desserts!
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turnell
Points +60
Avoid - Edit
Avoided as seemingly racist political people vs a welcoming vegan restaurant #Veganuary
Read moreTiggy
What’s the story here?
Read morekindlizard
It's even worse than what could be explained briefly, they Hate large swaths of the community and all are NOT welcome.
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KadiHarmon
Points +8592
Best BBQ!!! - Edit
Was psyched to try this place and I really went for it. When in Memphis! Got the bbq platter, then the sides dinner bc I needed to try as many as possible, then added on the a la cart ckn, fish and shrimp, with corresponding sauces. All was excellent! Friendly staff and super cool space.
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NickTustin
Points +1179
Decent - Edit
Place could have felt a bit cleaner, a lot of surfaces were sticky.
Read more-KFC platter with honey mustard - 7.5/10 very good
-Philly cheese - 8/10 very good
-cheese sticks - 9/10 great
-potato wedges - 8.5/10 great
-buffalo chicken - 8.5/10 great
-hush puppies - very good but I've never had before so hard for me to have an informed opinion
-fried chicken- 9/10 great
-Mac and cheese - 5/10 edible but not that enjoyable, kind of a strange flavor
-coleslaw - 7.4/10 good
-mashed potatoes - 9/10 great
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Motherfox
Points +174
Delicious! - Edit
All vegan, wide ranging menu. Food and milkshakes were amazing. In a cool little area of Memphis.
Read morePros: Great menu, Good prices , Friendly staff
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Laurenjuliaa
Points +38
Delicious and Friendly - Edit
I took my aunt (veggie) and my mum (omni) and everyone loved their food! Large portions, a bunch of gluten free options and a whole desert fridge!
Read morePeanut butter shake was UNREAL, we were so excited for the food we forgot to take pictures
Pros: Variety, Gluten Free options , Incredibly friendly staff
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mostzy
Points +146
bbq - Edit
the bbq sandwich was excellent. the baked beans were also good. the fish platter was decent as was the mac and cheese
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Matt_Schreck
Points +535
Friendliest service in Memphis! - Edit
There’s tons of options, I’ll guarantee you’ll find something delicious! Portions will definitely not leave you hungry, just make sure to make room for dessert too, it’s going to be worth it!
Read moreThe staff was super friendly, so friendly in fact I wish we had time to go back again, but unfortunately our travel plans interfered.
The surrounding neighbourhood is cool too!
BIG recommend!
P.S. I highly recommend to get the chili with fries, it was really good!
Pros: Staff, Their chili is awesome!, Neighbourhood
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Ruddegur
Points +1447
So good!! - Edit
Staff were helpful and friendly - the food was delicious - especially the dessert!!
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JanVolz
Points +38
Best vegan food - Edit
We ate here one evening, the food was so good we went back the next night. The BBQ sandwich platter is the best vegan food I’ve ever had!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-10-05
Pros: Amazing food, Great service , Did I mention amazing food?
Cons: Not located in my home town…😢
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whosthegoss
Points +233
Better than you can imagine! - Edit
We were very hungry travelers and we ate good here! We had the Carolina popcorn chicken fries, buffalo wings, double bacon cheddar burgers, hush puppies, and BLT’s. All were delicious but I think the favorite was the Carolina popcorn chicken fries. Oh and add cheese to your entree’s side of fries 😋 Tasty vegan cheese is hard to find but this one is a winner!
Read morePros: All vegan, Taste, Lots of choices
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Urdasato
Points +730
Tasty comfort food - Edit
We had a BBQ sandwich, Ruben sandwich and chocolate milkshake. All tasty and filling!
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SaraEzra
Points +24
Great vegan restaurant - Edit
Great food , lots of choices. I had the BBQ plate with fries and Mac n cheese. Huge portions, really flavorful "meat". Milkshake was ok, not blended enough.
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a_ruva
Points +444
Not for me - Edit
I ddnt like anything that I ordered, it was a waste of my money, mind you I ddnt try everything on the menu, but as far as breakfast food, imma pass
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dwfisher
Points +83
Awesome southern comfort food - Edit
Great spot with a warm, fun, casual vibe in a hip-feeling section of Memphis. Lots of great options on the menu to justify coming back over and over. We had the BBQ (w/baked beans, fries) and Shrimp platter (w/mashed potatoes and mac n cheese). Everything had great taste and awesome value for portion sizes and prices!
Read morePros: Casual atmosphere , Food variety and taste, Value / pricing
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LilyRoseM
Points +128
I Wish I Lived in Memphis - Edit
I wish I could eat here every day. SO GOOD.
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AshKenyail
Points +2474
Delicious vegan comfort food - Edit
I ate here in 2018, and it was delicious! Very good vegan comfort food. I'm a big fan of vegan comfort food and vegan soul food, and Imagine Vegan Cafe did not disappoint.
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teek
Points +187
So good! - Edit
I love coming to Imagine! The drumsticks are my favorite and their hush puppies are out of the world! Also don’t skip dessert— the chess bar and cakes are delicious!!!!
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nphillippe
Points +380
Vegan Comfort Food - Edit
The best place in Memphis for comfort food.. and it's all vegan! They have pretty much everything... BBQ, baked beans, greens, sandwiches, mac & cheeze, shakes, pasta. Too many items to list. I've visited regularly over the past 6 years or so and the food is always great. My favorite items include the spinach dip, mozzarella sticks, chili, cornbread, veggie plate, BBQ nachos, loaded hot dogs, and sweet tea. And of course, the desserts! Especially all of the cheesecakes! Every year they also have an incredible Thanksgiving dinner.
Read moreThe restaurant is very laid back and great for families and children. They have some books, coloring sheets, games and toys to keep kids entertained while they wait for their food. The staff is friendly, personable, and knowledgeable about the menu. They also have Imagine t-shirts, house made ranch dressing, and other vegan items available for purchase.
The owners are some of the most kind, compassionate and loving people I've ever met. Everyone is welcome and treated like family at Imagine. They also regularly support sanctuaries & other good causes. Even if you don't like comfort/junk food, it's worth giving this place a try and supporting a great small business.
Updated from previous review on 2024-03-27
Pros: Huge selection of comfort food + desserts, Kid friendly, Friendly owners + staff
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samboae
Points +209
What a Gem! - Edit
This place was off the charts! Everyone here is SO nice, and they support🇵🇸
Read moreI got the shrimp dinner with mac n cheese and coleslaw. I subbed the cocktail sauce for their homemade ranch, and wow! I also tried some of their hush puppies and they were great. I got the snicker doodle cake and cookies and cream cake to go as well.
It was seriously a great place and I can't wait to go back the next time I'm in Memphis!
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TraciRatliff
Points +1967
Memphis BBQ, vegan style! - Edit
We enjoyed dinner at imagine Cafe. We had the sampler appetizer platter, BBQ platter, chicken philly, chocolate shake, and funfetti cake. The BBQ sandwich platter was hands down the best BBQ we've ever had. It is a must when visiting this cafe!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-02-27
Pros: Service was phenomenal! , BBQ sandwich is out of this world
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gavickrey
Points +24
Delicious food and dessert - Edit
Another vegan gem in Memphis. My husband and I met a friend here for dinner as we were traveling through the Midwest. We ordered many things from the menu (too many great options and we couldn’t decide), all of which were delicious. We ordered the KFC plate, the spinach artichoke dip, chicken and waffles, and sides of the greens and broccoli. The portions were huge (we had a bough left over for us all to take food with us for another meal). The mac and cheese, corn bread, and mashed potatoes and gravy were unbelievably good. The chicken was delicious, the waffles were sweet yet savory, and the artichoke dip was the best I’ve ever had (it was served with tortilla chips). The peanut butter and chocolate shake and Biscoff cake we got for dessert were also delicious. If I’m ever back in Memphis, I’m definitely coming back here!
Read morePros: The food, Large portions, Pricing/cost
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Parker14
Points +3172
100% Vegan Restaurant! - Edit
Imagine is a rarity in Memphis (well, the South in general) in that it's a 100% vegan restaurant & the prices are more than fair. While the use of processed, store-bought products leads to lower my overall rating, I'd be remiss to not emphasize the importance Imagine carries in their local community.
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k.dieks
Points +180
Delicious food and great cafe! - Edit
The vegan drumsticks are the best I’ve had, and everything I tried was delicious. Make sure to try the cornbread too! Nice dine-in experience.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-02-06
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Chachasliiiide
Points +96
So many great options - Edit
I love that the whole menu is vegan so I could finally let my babies browse the menu and choose what they want. I like all of the options, the staff is friendly and the food is good. #Veganuary
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whatevelyn
Points +31
GET THE GUMBO - Edit
GET THE GUMBO it was the winner, so good! We also got the BBQ sandwich absolutely delish, get an extra side of slaw if you’re a slaw person (like me). We also tried the shrimp - the most like a real shrimp I’ve ever had. The greens were delish, and the beans have that hint of sweet / bushs baked beans that round everything out. No frills type of place, servers were incredibly sweet and attentive!
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GF&Vegan
Points +31
Celiacs beware - Edit
I was so excited to go here when I saw their menu and all the items marked gf. When we arrived I was trying to decide between all the chicken items and asked the waiter for advice. He said they were out of gf buns. Then said I could have the fried chicken if I didn't mind cross-contamination since they fry all their gf items with their gluten items. That left nothing on the menu I could eat but the sides. Boiled and tasteless. So disappointed.
Read moreCons: Menu is misleading.
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