Vegan-friendly
Lacto
Ovo
American
Organic
Juice bar
Catering
Breakfast
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. A selection of vegan and vegetarian dishes including sandwiches, breakfast items, and macrobiotic. Has smoothies and vegetable juices, soups, and gluten-free. Formerly Tao Natural Foods and Books. Open Mon-Sat 9:00am-8:00pm, Sun 9:00am-7:00pm. Weekend brunch & coffee 9am-2pm.
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2200 Hennepin Ave S, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, 55405
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Last update on 20 Mar 2024 by VeganDanMN
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11 Reviews
First Review by condekedar
lilvegancat
Points +849
Pretty good - Edit
Not a fan of only having 3 menus for a counter order restaurant. Cozy environment, but also not regularly cleaned (look up). Staff is very friendly and familiar with regulars. Build your own bowl option was pretty good for the price.
Read moreCons: No clear labels
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lesbeanflannel
Points +813
Great stop for lunch - Edit
I had an avo veggie sandwich with hummus and no cheese (although there is a vegan cheese option) and my partner had the doozie bowl. Both super yummy! I loved the sandwich, found it the perfect portion for lunch! Couldn’t even eat the chips that came with it 🥵 My partner loved her bowl and took what she couldn’t finish to eat later. We felt energised after and stayed full the rest of the day! Loved having the option for a healthy lunch on the road😄
Read morePros: Options, Location is quiet , Quick service
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DiningDuster
Points +593
numerous vegan options - Edit
Nice to have a variety of vegan options.
Read moreEnjoyed the natural grocery store in the back.
Pros: multiple options to chose from
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notYeT
Points +21
Disappointing - Edit
Got a bowl, just had giant hunks of raw onion in it, was not a fan
Read morePros: Good options
Cons: Poorly prepared
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ThatSurlyVegan
Points +399
Surprising find - Edit
Most people go here for the food, though they have a pretty good grocery set in the back and an extensive herbal and cook set to discover. Salads are the best!
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MollyLohman
Points +31
Super good vegan options!!! - Edit
Cutest little cafe hidden back from a busy area. The staff is super friendly! All the food has been very good.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Good curry , Lots of grain bowl options/ substitutes
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JuliaLauren
Points +38
Caterpillar in my food - Edit
I was SO excited to try this place. The nachos were amazing and I ordered the dozie bowl. The service was super slow and only one person was working. Everything tasted great but as I got to the bottom of my bowl there was a large green living caterpillar. When I showed the employee I asked for a refund and they responded by saying “yeah the lettuce is wild”. I received my refund but was very disappointed to say the least.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Bomb nachos , Organic
Cons: LIVE CATERPILLAR IN MY FOOD, Terrible service, Long wait
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KellyMason
Points +34
1 time visit Review. Bad Service, Vegan UNfriendly - Edit
Gave one try, found service to be condescending and impossible regarding vegan substitutions. Rather than removing egg & dairy from 1 dish, server pushed a replacement, supposedly vegan dish that ultimately contained yogurt sauce. He decided that the 1st dish was unacceptable w/o dairy & egg. Server seemed to have a demeaning attitude toward vegan food choices.
Read morePros: Vegetarian breakfast sandwich very good.
Cons: Not vegan friendly at all., Wouldn't accomodate substitution., Dismissive server.
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EverydayTastiness
Points +2723
vegan options - Edit
I first went a few months ago. A couple of the items on the menu were no longer there, but they hadn't been removed. kind of annoying. The food was good, and I plan on going again soon. I enjoyed my smoothie and sandwich.
Read moreThe grocery has a large selection of tea and unique spices some of which are quite pricey compared to others.
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Keith_Thode
Points +717
A Wide Variety - Edit
Many good choices for everyone, including Vegans. Soup, salad and sandwich was very good. You can sit at the counter and watch them prepare the food right in front of you.
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condekedar
Points +9507
Expensive, but tasty - Edit
Tao is a wonderful, cozy little corner joint with the feel of an old-time diner. The staff is on a first-name basis with most of the customers and the food is amply vegan. The wait for the food can be long, but that's only because each dish is lovingly prepared and hand-made; no short-cuts here. Try their delicious multigrain waffle or their simple, macrobiotic rice plates (which pack more of a kick than you might guess). The food is extremely healthy, fresh and nicely prepared. They also feature at least one or two innovative vegan desserts. Tao also has a large selection of health food and body-care items, as well as a small book section, in case you need more than just food.
Read moreUPDATE: Tao, while still tasty and good, has increased its prices considerably, as well as reducing its portion sizes. So, you pay more, but get less food. I still love the food here---and they just added delicious vegan milkshakes (12 oz. for $7??)---but I'll be cutting back now that they're so expensive!
Pros: Fresh, Healthy/Tasty, Atmosphere
Cons: Not 100% vegetarian, Long wait for food, Expensive
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