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Serves meat, vegan options available. Historic pub and cafe. Has several vegan choices which are clearly marked. Note only one fryer in the kitchen that's also used for fish. Casual family-friendly atmosphere with a full bar and a small gift shop selling locally-made crafts and jewelry. Live music at night. Open Mon-Sun 8:00am-9:00pm.
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26 Reviews
First Review by karenoxoxox
Parker14
Points +3122
Vegan Options! - Edit
While visiting Yachats it was my pleasure to have lunch at The Drift Inn. While far from 100% vegan, the staff were knowledgeable & vegan options are clearly marked on the menu. Despite being quite busy, we received our food in a timely manner. Both my parents (omnivores) & I (vegan) thoroughly enjoyed our food. I opted to order The Artist (sub cashew cheese, as noted on the menu, to make it completely vegan) & it was an abundance of well-seasoned, flavorful food. I look forward to visiting again the next time I visit Yachats!
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jenna33
Points +636
Great service, music and food - Edit
I got the teriyaki vegan chicken, which was great! Great service, so automatic 20% gratuity made sense! Lovely music on Sunday night
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-08-27
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Forman
Points +6031
Fair amount of vegan items - Edit
We actually came here 2 times. First time had modified pizza. She Devil with Dr. Praegers Chick'n, cashew cheese, onions and bbq sauce. 6 bucks for sub chicken and 3 for cashew cheese. 😳 It was tasty. Next night had THAI LETTUCE WRAPS and fries. Both were really good.
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esther802535
Points +332
Plenty of yummy vegan options - Edit
Surprised by the amount of options including pizza and crepes. Great atmosphere, staff and live music. A little pricey but nothing crazy.
Read morePros: Plenty of options , Friendly staff
Cons: A bit pricey , Can get busy
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BridgetteFurrow
Points +114
Delicious spot with a view - Edit
As of September 2023, they have a vegan/gf peach pie with coconut whip cream. Everything is made in house and so good.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-09-25
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justhealthcare
Points +57
Unexpectedly Great - Edit
We didn’t expect to find many or any vegan options on this road trip. This restaurant was delicious, fun, had live music and plenty of vegan options. Strongly recommend.
Read morePros: Great selection , Wonderful service
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jcdoll
Points +206
Delicious food - Edit
I picked up dinner from here on a recent trip through Yachats. I had the teriyaki bowl, persian fusion bowl, and something else that I can't remember. The persian bowl stood out as particularly interesting and tasty, but all were good. The food is expensive but par for the course in Yachats. I would definitely eat here again. Recommended!
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PaulAtreides
Points +1078
Fish decor? Umbrellas on point - Edit
Rolled into this local family joint, they had decent vegan options. The server seemed like a cool dude. A live band serenaded us with a smooth rendition of "Hotel California" while we ate our "Vegan, Again" pizza. A couple a booth down from us appeared to pray before eating, reminding us of our situation on the coast. Pizza was more than acceptable with vegan cashew cheeze and great crust. We also overestimated our pizza eating abilities and had to take second pizza to go.
Read morePros: Vegan options including pizza with cashew cheeze, The taramarind marg was delicious, Vegan options well marked on menu
Cons: On the expensive side, pasta was like $24, Pizza was good, but had a subdued flavor
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PeterN5
Points +493
Great vegan and gluten free options here - Edit
If only the pizza were gluten free AND vegan
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vegangrocerygrabs
Points +1555
HIDDEN GEM - Edit
Wow! I was so surprised to see so many vegan options on their menu. My (non vegan) dad picked this place for lunch and I was a bit nervous because he mentioned he saw one or two vegan options on the menu. To my surprise, they had many vegan options and vegan substitutes! Pizza, noodle bowls, rice bowls, savory crepes, lettuce wraps, and a pasta dish are the vegan options they have on their menu! Unfortunately their breakfast menu is lacking in vegan options. I tried the savory crepes which were interestingly delicious. I also saw that they had a vegan dessert option which is a peach pie with coconut whipped cream!!!! Wish I wasn't so full so that I could've tried it!
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marieroberts
Points +1522
Pretty good - Edit
We had their Thai salad wraps, vegan burrito and vegan nachos with their homemade cashew cheese. Everything tastes really good and fresh. The vegan cheese was quite salty but still very edible. The choice of veggies on the nachos was very original and surprising, but I ate them all up nonetheless - would visit again.
Read morePros: Clearly marked vegan options , Vegan cheese + chorizo available , Very cute spot (and patio)
Cons: 20% gratuity automatically added to bill, Had to ask for table to be wiped clean , A couple dead flies on window sill -gross
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SBVeg
Points +24
Amazing find - Edit
What a treat to find this place - enjoyed lunch so much we came back for dinner. Lunch was comfort food, just like something I’d have made at home: veggies in a Romesco Sauce on a bed of polenta topped with cashew cheese. Every bite was amazing. My seafood-loving husband had the best calamari he’s ever had. Dinner was a yummy vegan pizza - big enough that it will be lunch for me today. Make sure you stop by the Drift Inn if you are in Yachats!
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katypine
Points +512
Great choice in Yachats - Edit
Eclectic decorations, cozy little interior patio area. A large varied menu offers many veganizable options. Friendly staff were knowledgeable and understanding.
Read morePros: More vegan options than elsewhere , Eclectic atmosphere
Cons: Pricey
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courtneyhudsoon
Points +22
Love this place! - Edit
I can’t believe in as small of a town as Yachats their was such a vegan friendly restaurant. The atmosphere and staff are amazing and the food is even better. Many vegan options and even more vegetarian that can be made vegan easy.
Read morePros: Basically everything is made in house , Have an amazing homemade vegan cheese
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Cloballz
Points +16
Love this place - Edit
I always hit this place up when at the coast. Everything I’ve had here is delicious. Love the atmosphere and staff. The Persian Fusion Rice Bowl is my fav and get it with vegan chik’n. The Thai salad rolls and Indian samosas are yummy. Wonderful experience every time. Definitely recommend.
Read morePros: Variety of options , Taste , Friendly staff
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ole_ersson
Points +317
Multiple vegan items - Edit
Our party of 3 were impressed with the quick service and multiple vegan options.
Read moreWe had the vegan pizza, samosas, and vegan tacos. All were quite good!
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jambriz
Points +20
Surprisingly good! - Edit
Surprising option in Yachats with multiple vegan and vegetarian options clearly labeled on the menu. Our server was very knowledgeable about options and what contained dairy and eggs and what substitutions were available. They make their own cashew cheese and offer a vegan chik’n patty or a black bean quinoa burger. The regular bun is brushed with butter but their gluten free option is vegan, and was surprisingly good. Friendly staff, would definitely return.
Read morePros: Quite a few vegan and vegetarian options, Knowledgeable staff, Options clearly labeled on menu
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BrendaKnox
Points +30
Great place! - Edit
We enjoyed the teriyaki bowl and the Mexican bowl. Both were fresh and good. Oil was not too bad in Teriyaki bowl. Would come back again. Vegan items clearly marked on menu. Nice staff, friendly funky place.
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LindsayNeussl
Points +800
Amazing food! - Edit
First non vegan restaurant i have been to that has vegan dessert! I had vegan pizza and shared a vegan GF teriyaki "chikn" stir fry. Both really good and the vegan shortbread berry dessert was bomb.
Read morePros: Everything vegan and GF is clearly labeled
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JulieH&JulieA
Points +72
surprise! - Edit
A few vegan options clearly labeled. What a nice surprise in this tiny coastal town. We had cashew cheese vegan pizza and a nice spinach salad with faux chicken. Few more options. Checked out the breakfast menu and it is very vegan limited but worth the try.
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DebDewberry
Points +171
nice! - Edit
We ate breakfast here and dinner while spending a weekend at the coast. Menu was clearly labeled and included gluten-free items.
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FiaO'Brien
Points +181
good find - Edit
Lots of options for starters and mains and tasty food
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KelseyMcKean
Points +28
Great experience! - Edit
Lots of vegan options at this cute ocean side restaurant! Got the teriyaki bowl just with vegetables, but it also comes with gardein chicken. Waitress was friendly and service was fast! Will definitely return next time I'm in Yachats.
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tiffrob
Points +278
Plentiful options, would not return - Edit
Wide variety of vegan options for a bar, but lacking in taste and freshness. Has Gardien chicken for salads and as a burger substitute. Friendly staff, cute quaint atmosphere but definitely not WFPB.
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Popster
Points +92
Excellent! - Edit
Live music, delicious food and local flavor! Definitely try the spicy yam empanadas, they are divine! 5 on the plate was very filling and such a treat. If I were to come back to this area, I'd definitely eat here again,
Read morePros: many vegan options!
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karenoxoxox
Points +44
The Drift Inn - Gem of the Oregon (Vegan) Coast - Edit
We were absolutely delighted to find a vegan-friendly restaurant in Yachats! A restaurant in a tiny town that offers tempeh? Sign me up! They actually indicate vegan options (and gluten-free ones as well) on the menu, and this includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner. We got the Indian samosas as an appetizer, which unfortunately were not very good, in my opinion. My boyfriend and I ordered the taco salad (sans cheese) with tempeh and the Persian Bowl. The taco salad was pretty good, but the Persian Bowl was out of this world! So unique and delicious! The atmosphere of the place is charming and wonderful, and they have live music every night of the week. Major bonus points! The only negative thing I can say is that their menu is leather-bound, so you'll have to hold onto a piece of cow skin while you decide on what to eat. :( But, all in all, this is an amazing find for vegans traveling on the Oregon Coast. I plan to go back during our 2-day stay in Yachats. Oh, and our server, Kyle, was very sweet and eager to please. The Drift Inn is highly recommended! (I'd give it 5 stars, but Happy Cow will only allow a maximum of 4 stars for non-veg restaurants.)
Read morePros: Vegan food in an unexpected place!, Great atmosphere, Friendly staff
Cons: Leather-bound menu
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