Vegan-friendly
Lacto
American
Beer/Wine
Delivery
Take-out
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Vegan choices include: bbq jackfruit sliders, tofu spiedies, hummus, kale bowl, sesame tofu stir fry, TLT (smoked tempeh lettuce tomato). Open Tue-Thu 11:30am-8:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am-10:00pm.
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220 Main St, Johnson City, New York, USA, 13790
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11 Reviews
First Review by zombiesoybot
mark m braunstein
Points +484
good food, but bad air when meat is sizzling on the grill - Edit
Grapevine Café offers all-vegan soups and several clearly marked vegan or vegetarian dishes, including two vegan sandwiches with well-prepared tempeh. My host ordered the Tempeh Reuben, I ordered the TLT (Tempeh, Lettuce and Tomato Sandwich). The tempeh is roasted in the Reuben and sautéed in the TLT. Both are served on white breads, so unfortunately no whole grain bread matches the wholesomeness of the tempeh. Nevertheless, vegans mindful of nutrition will find more worth eating here than at all-vegan Parlor City, which serves mostly fried foods, mock meats, and fried mock meats. (Keeping the Rant in restauRant, I reviewed PC here on Happy Cow two years ago on October 17, 2021.)
Read moreGrapevine serves booze, hence its name, and occupies a former seedy bar designed as a typical long and narrow American bar & grill. Walk past its entryway and you’ll find the interior dark and dank, so by all means sit at the two tables by the windows. Also typical of a seedy bar & grill, the kitchen is right behind the sit-down bar, so shares the same room as the dining area. When meat grills in this poorly ventilated café, vegheads will gag on the charnel stench of burning flesh. When we began to smell the smoke, my host and I fortunately had finished eating our meal. So when we began to even see the smoke, we fled outdoors. A breath of fresh air was to be found even on this rundown end of JC’s Main Street that converges with the seedy end of Binghamton’s Main Street.
Forced to choose between Grapevine Café’s monster Scylla or Parlor City’s whirlpool Charybdis, I instead would opt for Basha’s Lebanese Grill.
Pros: the well-prepared tempeh in their sandwiches
Cons: the charnel stench of burning flesh
Guest
GFGoldenLady
Points +2013
Excellent spot - Edit
They have vegan items marked on the menu as well as gluten free. And plenty of VGF options. The gf bun is vegan and amazing!
Read moreHad the jackfruit pulled pork sandwich and really enjoyed it and the kale slaw was wicked delicious.
They even had a VGF dessert the day I went. They always have vegan desserts.
It was a vanilla sandwich cookie and it was so good!
Highly recommend!
Guest
orconectes
Points +24
Solid vegan options - Edit
Kale salad was great. Nice to have sides beyond fried. Just wish they had some solid vegan cheese . Really wanted that Reuben.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-05-21
Pros: A good variety of options., Great drink menu., Very friendly service.
Cons: No vegan cheese yet a local maker exists.
Guest
PlantbasedSue
Points +332
Excellent lunch! - Edit
Lots of vegan options. Cute little place. Food was extremely fresh. Nice servers. The kale slaw is excellent. We preferred the jackfruit BBQ cover the TLT but both were really terrific! The photos are dark and don’t do it justice.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-04-05
Pros: Lots of vegan options , Extremely fresh, Tastes great!
Cons: Portions on the small side but still adequate
Guest
JessLoy
Points +46
Great jackfruit sandwich! - Edit
This is a great little place that is locally owned. I love the jackfruit sandwich, always hits the spot!
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Susan13
Points +16
Must Try! - Edit
I have been a fan of the Grapevine Cafe for several years. Their food is absolutely delicious with many vegan options. Also daily specials are many times vegan! I LOVE the Tempeh Reuben and TLT. Hubby loves the Vegan Pulled Pork sandwich on gluten free flatbread. Sides are great-especially the kale slaw(vegan). The staff is always friendly and efficient. Highly recommend :)
Read morePros: Great variety, Quality food, Great staff
Cons: Nothing
Guest
MichaelStephens
Points +16
Excellent Vegan Reuben! - Edit
I was around the corner at the hospital for a couple of weeks and ate at least one meal here each day they were open. Staff is friendly and food is excellent and consistent. Try the Kale Slaw!
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Juanefny
Points +190
Delicious - Edit
Went yesterday and ended up having two things for lunch bc I couldn’t decide. The tempeh Reuben (veganized) was delicious. Everything was amazing. I’ll definitely go. Can next time I’m in town.
Read morePros: Friendly staff, Delicious , Good price
Guest
Star Thrower
Points +69
Super friendly spot with great food! - Edit
Great hidden gem. Would recommend stopping here.
Read morePros: Lots of vegetarian choices , Apple cider mimosas, Amazing service
Guest
K8lin
Points +100
so yum! - Edit
Recommend for sure! Friendly staff and delicious food. Had the jackfruit sliders with kale slaw and a TLT. Very impressed and will be going back again.
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zombiesoybot
Points +100
worth going again. - Edit
Surprised by this little cafe and their vegan options. Didn’t expect it in JC. Everything we’ve had so far off the lunch menu was great. The jackfruit bbq sliders and tlt were tasty.
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