Vegan-friendly
American
Organic
Take-out
Bakery
Catering
Gluten-free
Breakfast
Non-veg

Serves fish, vegan options available. Restaurant in the Olde Towne East neighborhood serving breakfast, lunch and special events. Some dishes include chikn and waffles, mushroom sliders and taco toast. Also offers fresh baked pastries, coffee and tea. Confirmed open May 2020. Black-owned. Previously fully vegan but added fish and eggs to the menu February 2023. Open Fri-Sun 9:00am-3:00pm.


47 Reviews

First Review by plantbasedlifestyle

JessicaManna

Points +36

Vegan
24 Feb 2024

Closed

Website and Google say they are open but they are temporarily (?) closed. Called and the voicemail says they will reopen 2/1 but that is past.

nidaziyadeh

Points +26

Vegan
21 Feb 2024

They are closed

Big sign on the door that says they’re under suspension I don’t know why it doesn’t say it anywhere online

VeganLens

Points +1342

Vegan
17 Feb 2024

Small portion sizes, high prices.

Lifestyle is a cute little cafe, but the portions are very small and high priced. We left unsatisfied and ended up grabbing food elsewhere. I am very disappointed that they originally breaded themselves as a vegan restaurant and would wear clothing with the words vegan, but they decided to serve meat, dairy and eggs now. Very disappointing.

Pros: Cute cafe

Cons: High prices, Small portions, Started serving meat

AngelaFlora

Points +29

Vegan
27 Jul 2023

Gluten-free and Vegan

When traveling, it can be quite challenging finding food that's both gluten-free and vegan. They were very nice and helpful in making sure I got something to fit my diet restrictions... they actually had several options for me to choose from, and everything was delicious!!

Updated from previous review on 2023-07-27

veganthegiant

Points +38

Vegan
02 Jul 2023

Way Overpriced & Disappointing

The portion sizes were disappointingly small, leaving me hungry and unsatisfied, especially considering the steep prices charged.

Pros: Flavor

Cons: Price, Speed of service , Cleanliness

edav344

Points +2516

Vegan
28 Jan 2023

Great brunch

Breakfast burrito was delicious, will definitely try more items in the future #Veganuary

DynaMo

Points +103

Vegan
13 Nov 2022

Hearty, tasty, filling

I loved that they have HALF sandwiches on the menu so I could try several things. Delicious and satisfying sammies. Chips with seasoned salt and paprika, delicious. Vanilla latte, perfect accompaniment to the lunch.

Davesw

Points +3829

Vegan
12 Oct 2022

Delicious!

**2022-10-12 I asked for clarification on the honey listed in some breads on their menu and got this response:

"We do have honey in the building as a sweetener for coffee but it would be up to the guest to choose it. We do not add honey to any of hour foods."

Good food, and interesting menu, with good variety.

Small patio seating in the back.

Updated from previous review on 2021-10-02

RobinGood_eating

Points +484

Vegan
02 Oct 2022

Tasty, but overpriced!

Small portions but big prices

AdrienneBenavides

Points +18

Vegan
15 Sep 2022

Deceptive Advertising

We ordered to go the Mexican Gluten Free Bowl. It cost $12. It wasn’t a bowl it was smaller than a Cup-Noodle Soup. Definitely deceptive advertising. A Starbucks tall coffee is the same size as this. Buyer beware! I do not recommend this place. Overpriced and underfed. Shameful.

BuffyIreland

Points +22

Vegan
12 Aug 2022

Must visit in Columbus

Very lively spot with great customer service. The Nacho toast and smoothie I got was delicious. I will be coming back for sure. They have a very easy to use online ordering system that makes it convenient.

Pros: Customer Service , Great smoothies

ElizabethGolebie

Points +64

Vegan
15 Jul 2022

Definitely coming back!

Stopped in on a road trip - ordered online and it was ready when we walked in! Staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, and the food was AMAZING! I had the BLT, which may have been the best vegan BLT I’ve ever had? I was craving a milkshake and a little skeptical of the fruit flavors, but pleasantly surprised at how satisfying the mango shake was! Definitely will be back on future road trips😄

Pros: Excellent food, Friendly staff

kashmir_stg

Points +416

Vegan
12 Jun 2022

Amazing!!

Everything we got was awesome!
We ordered the chick’n and waffles. The soy-based chick’n was tasty and it came with a delicious maple cream sauce. We also got the Cali Breakfast Bowl that had Just Egg, plant-based sausage and avocado, tomato, scallion nummies. And Lifestyle Fries.
Everything is fresh and made to order. The owners are super friendly and welcoming. We were passing through and so grateful to find this little hidden gem!! We ate the food in the car and I had to run back in to tell them how great it was. We’ll definitely be back next time we’re in Columbus.

Updated from previous review on 2022-06-12

Pros: All vegan, Fresh and made to order , Friendly and welcoming

thevjf

Points +124

Vegan
29 May 2022

Do Yourself a Favor

Do yourself a favor and stop at this amazing restaurant. The chikn n waffles and chili were phenomenal. This restaurant was cozied up on a corner in Columbus and I was so glad I stopped here. The drinks were very good and I was appreciative the staff was able to help me with suggestions to help with my experience. I love this place and wish I lived much much closer.

Pros: Lots of options for drinks and food, Fantastic atmosphere, Ridiculously delicious

sarakharmon

Points +512

Vegan
07 May 2022

Good food, but sells Purium

They have an amazing chik’n and waffles and Mac and cheese, but they do sell products from Purium, a controversial Multi-Level Marketing company. Although the food is great and they don’t push these products nearly as much as Herbalife cafes, but it is something to be aware of.

Updated from previous review on 2022-01-24

Pros: All vegan food

Cons: Purium

dchale2

Points +13

Vegetarian
02 May 2022

Exploring restaurants in my backyard!

I have passed this place multiple times and finally made plans to visit. We were greeted right away, and told how to go about ordering. The staff was so friendly and available for questions. My meal was delish!! Totally will be back.

Pros: All vegan options, Good variety of food, Super friendly staff ❤️

Cons: Out of Mac and cheese (but seems a good sign!), Small seats (literally)

j.eni_

Points +120

Vegan
15 Apr 2022

great brunch gem!

stopped here on my way through from chicago, and wow what a gem!

My vegan meat hesitant father got the chicken and waffles with extra chicken and was quite happy with it and feeling full afterwards (his most frequent complaint of vegan meals being that they don't fill him up)

I also enjoyed the waffles but plain with their maple butter- definetly a fav! the butter was really great not overly sweet or overpowering. The side sausage patties were decent, but nothing special imo.

My mother had the mexi bowl, and loved the fresh veg and avacado in it, as well as their mac and cheese. The mac was creamy but more of a fresh mac style with nutritional yeast and some pepper instead of a cheddar flavor which she was expecting. Good but she preferred the bowl.

Over all great experience!
Cash free and all ordering it done online on your phone or their set up kiosk inside.

Updated from previous review on 2022-04-15

Pros: amazing vegan GF waffles! , good addition options , friendly staff

Cons: cash free, small seating area

anmrise

Points +567

Vegan
06 Mar 2022

Great Brunch

This is The Spot if you want a lowkey lunch. The berry waffles were delicious, as were the buffalo bites & fries. Coffee options were minimal and not amazing, but we're here for the amazing food.

Pros: Fantastic breakfast menu, Quick & prompt service

Cons: Gets crowded easily

VeganbyChoice

Points +1763

Vegan
03 Mar 2022

Café with flavor

1st time at this location. Small spot. A few tables and bar section for dining in. Good menu with easy to read descriptions of the available food. I had the egg cheese melt. Comes with a just egg, smoked Gouda, lifestyle guac, tomato, on sweet wheat. It was worth having again. If I would make one suggestion, I personally would have enjoyed it more if the bread was crunchy. Looking forward to coming back and trying other dishes in the menu.

Pros: Friendly service, Comfy space, Good quality food

Cons: Would have preferred crunchy bread

JenShuteBenson

Points +140

Vegan
16 Nov 2021

Delicious food

The breakfast burrito was amazing. My friend got and shared with me. I had avocado toast which was great also. I wish they had normal nondairy milk lattes however not health versions. But I did get coffee with their nondairy milk.

Pros: Food was fantastic, Cute spot w patio, Hands free order through your phone

Cons: No plain latte

koledurant

Points +21

Vegan
17 Oct 2021

Bullcrap

Their food may be good and prices are high probably because (they dont put a sign up) that they do not accept cash.

Cons: Does not accept cash

swimatt363

Points +305

Vegan
18 Sep 2021

Fresh and flavorful

Lifestyle cafe always satisfies. It’s so full of flavor and just tastes so crisp and fresh every time. I don’t go here enough.

Pros: Great variety, Fresh, Clean

Silly Little Vegan

Points +1166

Vegan
02 Jul 2021

Yum!

Everything that we've had here has been delicious!

Pros: I believe everything is vegan

Serasaur174

Points +100

Vegan
17 Jun 2021

Incredible food

I was sad to see that Angry Baker was gone, but WOW this food is good! The “chicken” and waffles was a mind blowing mix of sweet and savory. The matcha latte was YUM! Definitely will come back.

Pros: Amazing tastes, High quality and nice-sized portions, Awesome, welcoming staff

christopherevans

Points +329

Vegan
20 Mar 2021

Traveled all the way from Dayton

Best Vegan food I’ve ever tasted. Heard about this place from my father who isn’t Vegan at all. He raved about this place and he is very very hard to please. He took me the next week to try this amazing place.

Tried the fish sandwich (amazing)
Buffalo wings (amazing)
Tacos (outstanding)

Will hit this spot everytime I’m in the CO

Pros: Food prep time, Ambiance , Presentation

Keeperr

Points +47

Vegan
13 Nov 2020

Good hidden spot

This restaurant is in the previous spot of Angry Baker (RIP) so I am happy that a vegan restaurant took over. They get 4 stars instead of 5 because one of their items lists honey in the bread, and honey is not vegan, so be aware.

Pros: All original ideas for items

Cons: Be aware of honey in the bread

ElizabethMcManus

Points +46

Vegan
29 Oct 2020

Get the Chik’n and Waffles!

Great business with a rapidly growing menu. The Chik’n and Waffles are amazing, as are their selection of pastries.




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