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Bakery
All-vegan cafe that serves a variety of baked goods and a rotating food menu. Its baked goods are sold at a variety of retail stores in the area. Black-owned. Reported closed August 2022.
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4009 34th St, Mount Rainier, Maryland, USA, 20712
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27 Reviews
First Review by VeganInBethesda
KirkRose
Points +20
Second time visiting and they are closed. I drove 26 minutes. Never coming back - Edit
Never again. Never again. Never again
Read morenilipty
They’ve been closed for a while. They’re working on getting a new location but they’re cakes are found Whole Foods, Roots, and many other stores and restaurants.
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Knoxland
Points +597
Not Coming Back - Edit
Just wanted one crab cake to try. Request rejected and I was certainly willing to pay for it. Business closing? No wonder.
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herownbeat
Points +1330
Nice Options - Edit
There are many good options here, and I was pleasantly surprised. I ordered a stuffed pepper, the plantain lasagna, cabbage, and greens. It’s quite apparent that all the vegetables are fresh. The food was enjoyable, but it lacked a bit of seasoning. I see so much great praise for this place so I’m definitely going to try it again.
Read morePros: All vegan options , Fresh vegetables
Cons: A little bland
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Laurenveronica7
Points +1592
DC comfort food - Edit
After walking many blocks in the hot August weather that is DC I arrived. Ordered take out from here for a little get Goethe’s and everyone loved it! Got the veggie chickn tenders, collard greens and Mac n cheese. We devoured them. Also got a little box of the strawberry cake which was moist and flavorful. It was sweet, but not too sweet after that rich meal. We all felt so happy after eating it. Would for sure go back. It was well worth the walk.
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LamarMcClain
Points +83
Cozy and exceptional - Edit
Vegan fare prepared by a trained chef which creates a well prepared and consistent offering. Pleasant and cozy with a genuinely warm staff.
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veganalways
Points +269
Best Vegan Fried Chicken - Edit
Great comfort food! Loved the banana pancakes, macaroni and cheese, scramble, and potatoes. The fried chicken with BBQ sauce on the side was out of this world. The service was friendly. The ambiance is lacking, otherwise I would give this place 5 stars.
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supabush
Points +935
Incredible food, some of the best vegan chick'n I've ever had - Edit
My taste buds are delighted!!! My boyfriend is not vegan so he's not always thrilled about going to all vegan restaurants with me. However he found this place and said it looked good so we went to check it out. When we got there the man working apologized because it was Sunday so they didn't have as many entree options as other days(all of the dishes are prepared, so you choose what entree/sides you'd like). This was not a problem though because there were still plenty of delicious items to choose from. I got the fried chicken as my entree and holy cow was it some of the best vegan chicken I've ever had. The mac and cheese also some of the best I've had. Incredibly flavorful and creamy. All of mine and my boyfriend's food was up to this standard, there wasn't one thing we tried that we didn't like, it all had a ton of complex flavors going on. The prices were very reasonable for the amount of food given. I highly recommend this place to everyone. I will definitely be back to try more menu items! One of my new favorites!
Read morePros: Extremely fresh, flavorful, delicious food, Great value, 100% vegan
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EverydayImVegginIt
Points +190
Soul food that feeds the soul - Edit
This is absolutely the best vegan food I've ever had... I got a platter that comes with 2 side.... my platter was plantain lasagna with mac and cheese and stewed chickpeas over brown rice... wow... this r eww restaurant uses little to no soy and it's a must try... you will leave feeling nourished and full
Read morePros: Affordable and large portions staff nice , Helpful like a mom and pop joint
Cons: Cant think of any cons
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csad360
Points +44
Tasty - Edit
I ordered collard greens, garlic kale, plantains and Mac and cheese. Yum yum yum
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Dveganpost
Points +645
Great Desserts 💯vegan - Edit
GREAT FOR DESSERTS‼️ The delicious desserts can actually be brought at many vegan spots across the DMV area. Friendly knowledge staff very helpful. More of a carry-out (only two small tables).
Read morePros: All vegan , Lots of entree and food options , Friendly staff
Cons: Carry-out (only two small tables), In the middle of remodeling -no posted menu, Parking
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TessaBwmn
Points +57
Very tasty food and friendly staff - Edit
Visited this place to get some lunch and ended up having the most delicious meal. The staff is super friendly as well. Will definitely return during my trip (I'm visiting D.C. until the end of May)
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HappyToo
Points +131
Another great meal - Edit
Vegan mac&cheeze, spaghetti and "meet" balls, with kale, yummy!
Read moreFun and competent staff.
Pros: Food , Staff, Prices
Cons: Parking
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jfree
Points +56
Great - Edit
The food is good but there are only two tables, not good for groups, you may have to wait for a table. best suited for take out. Very nice seeing the open kitchen and all of the baked goods. Will definitely come back for takeout. Had the plantain lasagna.
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nilipty
Points +88
Delicious! - Edit
I always have a great experience here. The owners are very nice and the variety of food is delicious.
Read morePros: Great variety of options, Absolutely delicious pastries , Friendly staff
Cons: Small space, Very limited parking
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ShaneAustinHall
Points +571
Nothin’ but sweet and natural - Edit
I was out one day and this place was on my way home. Since I’ve seen their desserts selling at Whole Foods and other markets figured it had to be worth a try. Now I’ve wished I went there sooner! It’s a little hole in the wall, with limited street parking (but fairly easy to find a spot) and confidently next to GLUTE, which is a natural/organic shop with plenty of vegan foods. Upon walking in to Sweet & Natural you have the display case of hot foods to choose from. There’s a great selection. It’s hard not to order everything, including their desserts because it all just looks heavenly. I got the Chick’n, mac n’ cheese, seasoned cauliflower & carrots, peppered steak, and the “fish” scampi. Everything was incredible, and well done. That’s the best vegan Chick’n I’ve had. Their peppered steak was uncanny to the real deal. I recommend taking this To-Go since there’s limited places to eat. I highly recommend this place. You won’t regret it.
Read morePros: All vegan and natural , Rotating menu, Desserts
Cons: Only two tables to sit inside
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Chelsea724
Points +1110
Get the fried chicken! - Edit
We came here on a visit to MD/DC (from Georgia). The fried chicken was all sold out but he made more for us -- and it was WELL worth the wait. So yummy!!! Would love to go here again.
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LauraHaines
Points +96
Great vegan brunch! - Edit
My friend and I were looking for a brunch place that wouldn't be too far for either of us to drive (she's in northern VA, I'm around Baltimore). We stumbled upon this place which was about 40 min for both of us. The location is kind of random, almost like a very small Main Street in the middle of a neighborhood. All the metered parking spots were taken when I arrived (free on Sunday's if you manage to snag one), however it was easy enough to find street parking close by.
Read moreBrunch is $11 (only available on Sunday) and includes a pancake or waffle and 3 sides. You can pick to have banana/blueberry/etc in your waffle. Unfortunately, their griddle was down that day so pancakes weren't in the cards. I went with a banana waffle with the tofu scramble, home fries, and quinoa cakes. Everything was delicious. Best vegan waffle I've ever had, by far. The food definitely left a good impression on my non-vegan friend, as well. Healthy portion sizes, so the brunch is a good deal, although you do have the option of ordering the waffle/pancakes and sides separately if you choose to do so. Staff was very friendly and the place itself was super casual. Definitely will make the trip down there again at some point!
Pros: Vegan waffles
Cons: Parking
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Afiya
Points +40
Pretty good - Edit
I did not purchase directly, but from a resturant. The double chocolate fudge cake was pretty good.
Read morePros: Taste
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GMUGrad2002
Points +267
Nom! - Edit
I'm a new vegan and have been leary of trying tofu dishes, but I'm now a fan!
Read moreLoved the "meatloaf", greens, sweet potatoes, and cabbage. "Fish" and mac & cheese was okay.
Taking home desserts to try. They look so good.
Pros: 100% vegan
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veganrx1
Points +57
❤️❤️❤️ - Edit
Really, really great. Love this place. Different menu every day. Great "sweet treats". Love the intimate environment.
Read morePros: All vegan, just heavenly.
Cons: Moderately priced!
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charlieb
Points +76
Super Desserts & Great Food - Edit
If you don't stop in and get food from here when you are in the area you are missing out. Everything that I have had there is really good and priced right. Whenever I am over in the area I run in and grab a meal and you should too!
Read morePros: Variety of menu (changes daily), Friendly staff
Cons: more drink options would be nice, parking (not their fault though)
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cookiem
Points +5888
Vegan on the DC border - Edit
Fellow vegans informed me this place was not worth the time and travel investment since DC has so many vegan choices. Reluctantly, I went here, and surprisingly, I was not hating this place by any measure. This place is good, solid vegan cooked food in the Soul Food and American vegan style. They have brunch on Sunday, too. The cake offerings are simple but at least they lost ingredients and have about half of their choices as gluten free.
Read moreWhile you can go to the local markets for their selection of vegan cake and cookies, they have a few extra choices here like quick breads- muffins, corn bread. However, the reason to go here is probably for the food. A nice hefty plate of one of the vegan main dishes of the day with 2-3 sides to veg it up. If you can tolerate gluten and soy, you have many more choices since they have plenty of fake meat that is seitan, tofu, soy or gluten based in some way. They are delicious though with a more complex flavor profile than just salt, pepper, oil and Braggs. The veggies are fresher here than other similar vegan places, and again, better tasting. So, I would recommend this place for the cooked food before recommending some other similar cooked food vegan Soul food.
Stay for the food and grab some cake to go. They have a unique mac n cheese that doesn't taste like vegan mayonnaise and salt. Sandwiches and some cold sides are also pre-made. Small menu keeps it fresh, but not as expansive as other vegan eateries. It's just nice to have another vegan bakery with good vegan food. The staff seems to be hit or miss, but it's the food that brings you in. If you are unsure, you can ask if you can sample some food- pretty nice staff!
Pros: All vegan, Gluten free cake, Good prices
Cons: Not raw friendly, Needs more beverage choices
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jonkatz5
Points +46
A vegan gem! - Edit
This is a vegan gem in terms of its food, nice staff, experience, atmosphere, and bonus of being the baking headquarters of the label that you see at MOM's and beyond. The food is similar to that of Everlasting Life and Woodlands. May such restaurants continue to flourish!
Read morePros: Excellent food., Nice sweets., Nice people.
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lazylimabean
Points +204
Mediocre food, but kind staff. - Edit
I tried several of the fish dishes, sweet potatoes, collards, mac 'n' cheese, stuffed plantains, and chickpeas but nothing was particularly tasty, just alright. The staff was friendly and helpful though, and told me what each dish was.
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NatureGirl215
Points +38
Love At First Sight - Edit
Read moreWhile visiting a friend in the DC area, he told me about this place he wanted to take me to that had the best vegan breakfast & vegan mac-n-cheese that he's ever tasted which shocked me considering he's a meat eater. So we went for breakfast & my goodness was it awesome. I had tofu scramble, veggie sausage, & cheese grits. The atmosphere was very cozy & the service was awesome. This place will definitely be a staple for me when I visit again.
Pros: Food has lots of flavor & fresh. The baked goods a
Cons: Wished it stayed open later.
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Katie Le
Points +519
Fabulous unique soul food & baked goods! - Edit
This is one of the coolest and most unique places I've ever been to. I loved the personalized no-frills service, but I know it can be a little confusing for people who are used to having a menu or a little more clarity in the ordering process. We got our wedding cake here because it was delicious and infinitely less expensive than Sticky Fingers. And the cake was terrific! I have also eaten here and really enjoyed the savory / soul food. It's right next door to the Glut, a natural foods shop. Mount Ranier is such a cool interesting neighborhood and I'm so glad to have found Sweet & Natural! The holiday butter-balls (Russian balls?) are SO GOOD, but everything is.
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VeganInBethesda
Points +16
A rare find in DC area - Edit
We first discovered their baked goods at Whole Foods. The double chocolate cake and the blueberry lemon cake are my favorite (so moist and not overly sweet). I checked out their web site and discovered that they now also have a cafe that serves vegan food. My husband and I ate there two days in a roll, and we also bought many dishes to bring home to try (they know how to cook!!). We like everything that we tried and we are just so happy to discover this vegan cafe. This will be one of our regular places to eat from now on. We live in downtown Bethesda where we are surrounded by all kinds of restaurants, but there is no vegan place like Sweet and Natural. We normally walk to everything in downtown Bethesda, but we sure do not mind getting into our car to drive to Sweet and Natural. I wish there were more places like Sweet and Natural in DC area. This is one of the very few true vegan restaurants in DC area.
Read morePros: Excellent food, great value, friendly staff
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