Serves meat, vegan options available. Upscale restaurant with many clearly labeled vegan choices on the menu, including starters, main dishes, and desserts. Live music Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Reservations are recommended and can be made through the website. Lunch menu may have more vegan options than the dinner menu, but check ahead as the menu changes. Open Tue-Fri 11:00am-2:30pm, Tue-Sun 4:00pm-9:00pm, Sat-Sun 10:00am-2:30pm. Closed Mon.
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901 W Morgan St, Raleigh, North Carolina, USA, 27603
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58 Reviews
First Review by MichelleD
thebougieblackhyppie
Points +252
Great Experience - Edit
I was hesitant to come here because of the reviews but I’m really happy I did. I decided to go to Videri to try some chocolate and Irregardless was in walking distance so I hiked the mile to get some food.
Read moreI sat at the bar since it was just me and there was live music. The artists were excellent and I immediately felt like it would be a good experience.
The bartender told me about some of the options and I decided on the fried green tomatoes and mushroom vadouvan. The tomatoes were lightly fried with a good flavor. The mushroom dish was different than anything I’ve ever had but the flavors were intense and it popped. The curry sauce became a bit much after a while but it’s a very enjoyable dish.
I spent about $75 after two glasses of wine and a tip but I wanted to get whatever I wanted tonight and I don’t regret it. Service was also top tier. Food came out hot and fresh.
Updated from previous review on 2024-10-03
Pros: Good service , Great vegan options , Quick service
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WesRobinson
Points +14
Awesome menu - Edit
70% of menu is vegan/vegetarian, along with options for friends who are averse. Finally a restaurant for us w options for them, instead of the other way around.
Read morePros: Cozy space, Live music, Rotating menu
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jppittman93
Points +16
Dramatic drop in quality/vegan offerings - Edit
Beware older reviews. This place came under new ownership, and has a handful of afterthought vegan options. Previously, they were roughly half the menu.
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jcshoe
Points +63
Lovely cafe and great food - Edit
We really enjoyed the vegan food here and they had several options for appetizers, sides, and entrees despite having a small menu overall. Everything we had was delicious and we would love to come back. The ambience with calming live music was wonderful!
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LJVegan
Points +2328
Solid. - Edit
So many vegan options, and unique dishes. They all sound delicious so it's hard to choose. The cauliflower steak was exceptional. 
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claryb
Points +243
Option with non-vegans - Edit
Food was plated very well and tasted good but if you are dining with all vegans, I would recommend going to Fiction Kitchen for more delicious options.
Read morePros: Nice atmosphere, Friendly staff
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mschlater
Points +1145
Restaurant Week - Edit
Went here for triangle restaurant week. They had an entirely vegan menu. Regular menu is about half vegan. Everything was great. Live music on the weekends is nice.
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xWolfxpak
Points +263
Love this place - Edit
Was a top choice in are before I was Vegan and still is after. Great food and atmosphere.
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gabgurney
Points +225
Excellent date night - Edit
We went here for the multiple vegan options on the menu and were able to have an appetizer, 2 entrees and a dessert completely vegan and delicious! Excellent mocktails as well. Wonderful atmosphere with live music. Highly recommend!
Read morePros: Options , Atmosphere
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maybecarrot
Points +112
good but overpriced - Edit
went here for Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week. really loved the cozy interior and live musician! everything was yummy, but pretty overpriced. in particular, the coconut tofu was $20 for a dish comprised mostly of carrot. i’m curious to come back and try other things but probably not for a while.
Read morePros: cozy vibes, live music, creative-ish menu
Cons: overpriced
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VeggieChacha
Points +28
Regardless of the name! - Edit
Regardless of the quirky name, this is a spot to hold in high regard. It offers great food, great waitstaff, live music and a few tables outside which are dog friendly. 5 stars but my app won’t let me choose that.
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JulieMainSchnatterly
Points +52
Sunday brunch was amazing! - Edit
I had a delicious breakfast burrito that I will dream about until I come back to Raleigh and my hubby had a tofu scramble he found hard to believe wasn’t real egg. I split a cold brew martini with my SIL made with plant based milk - and it was perfect. Great food and fun atmosphere with live music for a Sunday morning.
Read morePros: Delicious vegan options , Fun atmosphere , Fantastic service
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JohannaWinter
Points +18
Disappointed -- new ownership? - Edit
Even though this restaurant is an hour away from our home, it's been our special occasion go to restaurant for years. We've brought our parents here and purchased gift cards for our friends. I love the selection of creative vegan entrees, relaxed art house atmosphere, and live music. We've always received friendly service and enjoyed our food in the past. This evening, for the first time in my life (at any restaurant), I sent back an entree. I was nearly in tears because I feel so guilty about wasting food. The replacement dish I received was even worse--what was advertised as pad thai turned out to be mushy noodles drenched in what tasted like rice vinegar, hastily topped with carrots and green beans. My husband tasted it and his face said it all. His words were "borderline inedible." We were disappointed with the food, but we understand that on a busy Saturday night, mishaps with food can occur. Between us we have 30 years' experience working in restaurants and have been confronted with many situations like this ourselves. What happened next turned our disappointment to anger: a manager came to our table with check in hand, apologized coldly, and seemed to think that comping the two meals I couldn't eat had been a magnanimous gesture. She did offer us dessert, which I guess was a nice thought but not a substitution for dinner. I'm giving a second star because my husband said his short ribs were very good, as was the appetizer. All said, we're out $70 and I still haven't had dinner.
Read moreSide note: we advise purchasing bottled options if you're a beer drinker. My husband is a professional brewer by trade and every draft beer from here has been flat and displayed off flavors. He knows what these beers are supposed to taste like, and it seems to be an issue with the draft system.
Also, our entrees appeared about 5 minutes after we ordered them, which doesn't seem like enough time for making things to order.
****Since writing this, it's come to our attention that these changes are likely due to new ownership of the restaurant. The lack of hospitality combined with the lower quality food is sure to alienate their most loyal patrons, including us.
Pros: Vegan options , Relaxed, art house vibe, Live music
Cons: Food quality going downhill, Lack of hospitality
SarahinSF
Thank you for your honesty! Boo, I am sorry, what a let-down 😣
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MichelleKimGardner
Points +11
New ownership has ruined the place - Edit
This place has unfortunately gone way downhill. Around 2015 I lived within walking distance of Irregardless and was sure to come every Sunday for the great vibes (live music!!) and overall unique brunch experience. I always ordered the crab cake eggs benedict, and I loved how every meal came with free unsweet tea with the simple syrup on the side and a little shot glass of orange juice. Throughout the years I made sure to stop by whenever I was in Raleigh. Admittedly the pandemic kept me from visiting for some time, but I visited today and was really surprised how drastically things had changed. First of all, why did they paint the building white? The green was so charming. They also took away the free drinks and the tea is now premade with sweetener. They reduced the menu a lot and now opt to focus on dietary restrictions, which is fine, but seems to take away from a focus on actual quality which is how I would have characterised it in the past. I will say that our server, Henry, was absolutely wonderful, provided excellent service, and our whole table really dug his mustache. But I cannot say that I appreciate what the new ownership has done with the place. They really took away everything that made Irregardless so interesting and unique. It's become just like every other overpriced, substandard brunch offering in Raleigh. I used to treat Irregardless as must-go destination in Raleigh, however, I think I will pass from here on out and won't be recommending it the way I had been before. In fact, I am a bit embarrassed to have sent people there assuring it's quality when clearly that is not the case anymore! Go for the vibes if anything, as the live music is wonderful, but otherwise, there is no longer anything about Irregardless which makes it stand out. Another unfortunate loss in the recent development of Raleigh.
Read morePros: Music, Service, Ambiance
Cons: Price, Food, Management
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HealthyChristy
Points +150
Really tasty dinner! - Edit
We had a lovely dinner last night
Read morePros: A few clearly marked vegan options , Nice atmosphere
Cons: Definitely on the pricy side, only two veggie options for kids
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WHA
Points +1571
⭐️⭐️⭐️ - Edit
Brunch review: Four stars for the Belgian waffles. I added the fried maitake mushroom, which was okay but not as good as home fries. Three stars for everything else. Yes, I really, really enjoyed the Belgian waffle, but I tried the tofu scramble and veggie sausage as well and I wouldn’t recommend either. The scramble was very wet, almost soupy, and the sausage was bland. That said, I would return for the waffles but that doesn’t leave a satisfying healthy vegan option/protein. It was also very difficult to enjoy conversation over the sound of music being played.
Read morePros: Belgian waffles are delicious
Cons: Difficult to hear each other over live music, Need better vegan protein options , Soupy tofu scramble
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twishaaa
Points +128
Vegan pancakes and waffles!!! - Edit
Visited the place with a non vegan friend for brunch, and was so happy to see vegan pancakes and waffles!!! He liked them too! Yay!
Read moreThey have a lot of vegan options that are clearly labeled.
I’ll be back next time I’m in Raleigh!
Pros: Good options, Fast service
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yeagleho
Points +19
Perfect choice - Edit
What a wonderful choice. So many delicious vegan options. Loved the atmosphere and live music. I love being able to get great upscale vegan choices with atmosphere and a full bar. Would highly recommend.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options
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Veganfoodie_liv
Points +1168
Clearly labeled options - Edit
Just went in for drinks and apps. Great focaccia and vegan chocolate ice cream sandwich! Looks like a great place to grab a bite with a mixed diet crowd. My family recommended to come for breakfast on my next visit to Raleigh.
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cookiem
Points +5888
All star brunch - Edit
This review is only for brunch, but it is going to tell you to go. They have vegan waffles and pancakes, which are began by default for anyone who orders them!!! So good! Yay!!!!
Read moreThey also have 3 delicious savory vegan options for brunch- tofu scramble, vegan burrito and a chorizo puffball. There are 2 salads, both were vegan when I was there.
The service is fast and friendly. The food is delicious and fresh. The prices are on target for the generous portions. Nice to sit outside if weather is agreebalez
I’ll be back next time I’m in Raleigh! The waffles are amazing!!!!!! Gluten free and vegan by default and no complaints from anyone!!
Pros: Vegan waffles , Vegan salads, Vegan savory brunch items
Cons: Serves meat
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LudvigPersson
Points +26
Vegan - Edit
Had both the vegan sausage hash & pancakes, both tasted amazing
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Great taste/quality, Great quick service
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Chelsea724
Points +1110
Yummy vegan options - Edit
They have amazing vegan options that are clearly marked on the menu!! Everything always tastes incredible. Staff is super friendly
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2020-07-19
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JasmineBlanusa
Points +30
Delicious vegan food! Multiple options available - Edit
We found this restaurant/cafe through google as for some reason it wasn’t coming up on HappyCow. We arrived at 1030am right before a rush of people came at 11am, so we recommend going early. They open at 10am! Sunday waffles were exactly what I needed! With vegan whipped cream and powdered sugar, they were delicious. My husband got the vegan chorizo and potatoes which he liked. He said it would have been better if there was a piece of toast with it! Coffee was ok, just regular americano, but the fresh orange juice was amazing.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Clearly labeled , Great service
Cons: Coffee was mediocre
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eszter.csapo
Points +1027
Tasty food and nice atmosphere - Edit
Many times with live music, good selection of vegan choices, kind waitresses.
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Claudiak11
Points +441
Great find - Edit
This place was great! I was able to choose from many vegan options but also accommodate my friend who eats a gluten-free diet. Serves meat but very well versed in terms of any dietary restrictions with clearly labeled vegan and gluten-free options. Cute place that has live music and unique cocktails. Would go again for sure!
Read morePros: Knowledgeable about dietary restrictions, Reasonably priced, Great atmosphere
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Vegan_ACL
Points +2607
Good food and good service - Edit
Went for the Big Ol Vegan Cinnamon Roll and brunch. The cinnamon roll does not come out hot which I find super weird but our waiter kindly heated ours up upon request. Way better. Hubby and I then split the veganized Huevos Rancheros (they put the tofu scramble on top instead of fried eggs). It was all very good and our waiter was super helpful and on top of his game.
Read morePros: Outdoor seating, Handful of vegan options
Cons: Outdoor seating fills up fast in the morning
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hlmitchell
Points +245
Delicious but pricey - Edit
A fantastic place to eat if you have a mixed party of vegans and non vegans. I had the sesame orange tofu and it was fantastic! I ate way more than I should have! We also had the chocolate cheesecake for dessert which was lovely.
Read moreMy party ate non vegan options and they loved their food too! Although I like to support vegan places, it’s nice to have a great place to eat that everyone can get excited about.
Pros: Lots of vegan options, Lots of gluten free options
Cons: Expensive
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