Vegan-friendly
Lacto
Ovo
Organic
Fast food
Salad bar
Juice bar
Take-out
Gluten-free

Vegetarian counter service cafe inside MOM's Organic Market. Menu is all organic and largely vegan with gluten-free options. Offers fresh juices, muffins, veggie burgers, grain bowls and salads, soups and other savory foods like mashed yam. Limited seating available. Open Mon-Sun 11:00am-7:00pm.


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13 Reviews

First Review by lfusfeld

Blue_carrot

Points +312

Vegan
26 Nov 2024

Lots to like

Nominally a take-out restaurant in an organic grocery in the Mosaic District, there are a few bench seats by the front window so you could eat in. Recyclable containers & friendly, efficient staff with a big menu card overhead that lists lots of different veggie options. We’ve eaten here numerous times for several years, and the food quality has remained consistently good.
Our favorites continue to be the Moler Bowl, with sweet potatoes & kale (pineapple instead of cheese), and the Butternut squash soup with lots of delicious fresh basil — our goto for delivery to any friends’ family needing temporary food help. Free parking across the street in a multistory garage.

Update Nov 2024
Butternut squash soup is apparently no longer on the menu. But the “Jammed Yam” is delicious!

Updated from previous review on 2019-04-15

PatRed

Points +30

Vegan
19 Oct 2023

Cleanest food in the DMV!

The food bar is inside a grocery store. All organic ingredients and everything's fresh from the grocery store. The custom bowls are huge and delicious! The daily soups are usually always good too.

Pros: Many vegan options, Super fresh, Juices

LJVegan

Points +2410

Vegan
01 Oct 2023

Love the freshness.

I think Naked Lunch is a hidden gem. The produce is organic, most dishes are vegan, and those that are vegetarian can easily be customized. The prices are reasonable for the amount of fresh, organic produce that you get. The flavor combinations are delicious and the portions are huge. I love it. 🤍🌱

Updated from previous review on 2023-09-16

ViennaVegan

Points +1578

Vegan
05 Aug 2023

Organic ingredients, generous portions, and good taste

I like Naked Lunch -- the cauliflower tacos with buffalo sauce is my go to favorite

FairfaxVeganFam

Points +444

Vegan
20 Jul 2023

Finally- a healthy veg spot

We will come here A LOT now that we have finally tried it!! Healthy and delicious.

Pros: So many options , Flexible

Cons: Small bar height area for eating in

Jenniffniff

Points +116

Vegan
19 Jul 2023

Naked lunch doesn’t disappoint!

Naked lunch is one of my go-to vegan spots. Great menu with rotating specials and tasty baked goods! I got the tacos today and they were so delicious! Also try the jammed yam! I make a copycat recipe at home all the time.

Pros: Great menu, Tasty!

QueeneN

Points +102

Vegan
13 Jan 2022

Can't get enough

...and wouldn't want to ! #Veganuary

kelseyfayep

Points +437

Vegan
24 Dec 2021

Easy, healthy options

We eat here quite regularly. Menu highlights include the sushi bowl, burger, and buffalo tacos

Ms.Jenna

Points +525

Vegan
30 Jul 2021

Awesomeness

The food was so delicious that after my first bite I could not stop and take pictures. The food here is fresh, and delicious. Hubby and I ordered cauliflower tacos and Madhya Bowl and both were so good we kept sharing one another plate. The cauliflower tacos had a great sauce but it was not over powering and you could taste all the flavors. The Madhya was large and fulfilling with great fresh flavors. This is a hidden jewel with great foods. Inside a grocery store but OMG it's a five star spot

Pros: Great vegan options , Affordable , Fresh

alex2019

Points +108

Raw
29 May 2021

It's an oasis in the desert for a raw vegan. Organic..

Great juices fresh and organic

Pros: Organic, Raw vegan available, When the ladies are working there place rocking

Cons: When the guys worked the kitchen it's not worth

Vegan-in-Training

Points +132

Mostly Veg
28 Apr 2018

Great Vegan Option but Not a Super Wow

Hard to decide how to write this review or rate because I love MOM's and the concept of the eatery being all vegetarian and easily made all vegan, plus everything is organic.

The food is fresh, for sure. I like my Sushi Bowl but I like things on the blander side so it suits me well, focused on the flavor of the ingredients. My husband ordered the Breeze Bowl (Mediterranean ingredients) and while he liked it, he said it did not wow him -- specifically (1) wish onion was chopped smaller and more even; (2) heavier handed on the dressing; and (3) have a sweetness (E.g. grapes) to balance the flavor.

On the whole, I am definitely coming back. I love it for what it is -- fast, fresh, organic, vegan food.

TheCopperValkyrie

Points +173

Vegan
07 Aug 2017

Yum!

I've been here a couple times with my boyfriend, and the food was delicious every time. The line moves a little slowly, and all options are about $10, but is very good. All sauces are vegan and most of the entrees are as well. I've only had one of the juices, it was good but a little too costly for the amount you get.

Pros: Lots of vegan items, Fresh juice

Cons: Slow when busy

lfusfeld

Points +268

Vegan
27 Jun 2013

Delicious Sandwiches

Love the beet burger and the apple-tempeh sandwich. Also wonderful juice selections. They used to be nice about offering to sub avocado instead of the cheese on sandwiches, but then they decided to charge extra for that substitution, which is a shame. I thought the black bean burger was just ok. The steam bowls are pretty good.

Pros: Good sandwiches, Quick service most of the time

Cons: Closes early, Not 100% vegan




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