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Vegetarian restaurant located in a historical building that has been restored. Menu consists of classic American food like pancakes and sandwiches plus hot bowls, salads, desserts, plus a whole cakes and pie service with 48 hours request. Brunch 10am-2pm on Sat. Reported closed October 2022.
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Last update on 09 Oct 2022 by shanisejordan
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48 Reviews
First Review by HermosaJulieJo
kenny.cakes
Points +1583
Easy lunch stop - Edit
Pretty good food and delicious cupcakes
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ewbethea
Points +125
Permanently Closed - Edit
Closed as of October 7, 2022
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EmmaGinär
Points +45
Delicious food!! - Edit
Everything I've eaten here has been delicious!! The Golden Tofu Wrap is sooooo good and the sweet potato fries are super crispy!! Also, almost every meal can be made vegan. You have to eat here when you're in Athens 😉
Read morePros: Lots of delicious options, Friendly staff, Moderate prices and large portions
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IwaWella
Points +1249
Home away from home - Edit
I became vegan here, I miss the tofu wrap and golden bowl and still make them pretty often.
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Teaganthevegann
Points +131
The Best in Athens - Edit
The Reuben is SO good. All vegetarian with many vegan options. No complaints about the Grit.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options and substitutes
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ThePfef
Points +56
Absolute Favorite! - Edit
You can't go wrong here! Vegan cakes and cupcakes are over the TOP! Tofu cubes can't be beat, I get the Golden Bowl almost every visit or pickup. Lots of outdoor seating with table service. Not a lot of mask-wearing these days, but they have been doing great over the pandemic otherwise.
Read morePros: All vegetarian!, Vegan, veg, etc. clearly marked on the menu., AMAZING VEGAN CAKES!!!
Cons: Can get busy at times., New falafel recipe is disappointing.
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jordaneking
Points +58
lots of options! - Edit
seriously delicious food!!! we got the rueben, med bowl, and lavender cake. the type of food that’s still tasty eaten straight out of the fridge two days later you know what i meannnn haha they nailed the flavors
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CassandraBlom
Points +34
Delcious vegan food - Edit
We loved this place. We had the reuben, the steak sandwich (a daily special), side salad with ranch, burrito and chocolate cake and everything was great. All the dressings are made in house and they are (almost?) all vegan. The seitan was super thin shaved and packed with flavor. Vegan cheese upcharges on almost the whole menu which is the only downside.
Read morePros: Excellent food, Spacious outdoor seating, Vegan desserts
Cons: Upcharges for vegan cheese, No indoor dining
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saraking
Points +119
this place rocks! - Edit
i went here for my birthday and just let me tell you how delicious it was. my sister and i enjoyed a rueben sandwich, the mediterranean platter, and a slice of lavender lemon cake - all vegan!! the rueben was on this very tasty swirled bread, and was ooey, gooey, and stunning. the platter had all of my favorite veggies taut the only thing was that the pita was kinda tough:/ but i would still get it againnnn. finally the cake was very good ofc! it was a lively birthday meal😋😋
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MamaBearAvis
Points +105
Creative and delicious. - Edit
The Grit has so many vegan choices that I find it hard to choose. Ive had the noodle bowls, burrito, and seitan gyro. All have been fabulous.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan dishes, Outside dining , Vegan baked goods
Cons: Can be pricey, Parking can be tricky
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friendofcow
Points +27
great place - Edit
the lunch and dinner menu is amazing! there are so many options and most of what’s not already vegan can be made vegan by just asking for no cheese or sour cream. my favorite is the golden tofu wrap. however, the brunch menu does not have many vegan options. i got he vegan quiche and it was way too salty and overpriced.
Read moreedit: they changed the menu and got rid of some of the best sandwiches. the prices also went up and portions went down. you can tell some of the waiters/waitresses hate their jobs. this place has gone down hill, but the food is still good.
Pros: lots of vegan options, completely vegetarian
Cons: brunch sucks, prices went up, menu was shortened
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KayB
Points +36
Favorite place in Athens! - Edit
The Grit never disappoints! This is my favorite place in Athens for great vegan desserts, but their entrées are amazing, as well.
Read morePros: Nice atmosphere, Great desserts
Cons: Often is busy
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VeganBohemian
Points +51
So good! - Edit
Great food and delicious deserts! Don’t leave without trying their Death By Chocolate cake! It’s the best I’ve ever had.
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Louise7119
Points +58
One of the best! - Edit
The grit is one of the best vegan/veggie restaurants I have ever had. I always make a point to stop in when I’m in Athens!
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RachelLouise
Points +632
Fun vegetarian restaurant with a lot of vegan options - Edit
The Grit has a casual, funky atmosphere and a lot of good food. There are quite a few vegan options, but it is still mostly lacto-ovo. The desserts are probably about 30% vegan. They use a lot of tofu and tempeh and prepare them well. The food is pretty simple, but it's very tasty.
Read morePros: All vegetarian, Fun atmosphere, Tasty food
Cons: Most of the desserts aren't vegan, Limited vegan brunch selections
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BriannaZeigler
Points +18
Love this Place!!! - Edit
The staff was super helpful and I loved that I could get whatever I wanted on the menu and did not have to worry about any meat products😄they also have wonderful vegan options as well
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veganmarco
Points +92
i eat here every time i go to athens - Edit
the grit has been in my top 5 favorite restaurants since they opened!
Read morePros: lots of delicious food!!, the specials are always good!
Cons: i don’t live in athens
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CarissaClough
Points +356
Loooved this place! - Edit
My mom and I both got the falafel pita wraps and it was YUMMY. I also got some vegan mashed potatoes because I’m not used to getting to order those and they were also yummy. We also tried their vegan chocolate cake and it was G O O D! I would highly recommend this place.
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Lheidger
Points +269
One of my favorite places near me! - Edit
I ate here before I was truly vegan, and afterward, and I loved it both times! Every time I go, I cannot choose what to order because it's all so good, and I hate to miss out! I will say that the chocolate cake is a must-have, though! I would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone, vegan or carnist. The comfort-food style provides options for even the pickiest of vegans or carnists.
Read morePros: Delicious food, Options to please carnists
Cons: Serves dairy :(
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CourtneySnyder
Points +15
everything vegetarian, several things vegan - Edit
I've been here twice, and both times were awesome! This time I ordered tofu and veggies for brunch with a side of vegan biscuits (OMG!!!!) and it was all so delicious! Add some soy sauce and you are golden! Highly recommend!
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SamTyler
Points +58
A Vegetarian Gem - Edit
This is a great Vegetarian spot with numerous Vegan options in Athens, GA! We thoroughly enjoyed it so much we came on consecutive days for brunch and breakfast! We thoroughly enjoyed the service and food!
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ChelseaTheFemme
Points +15
Wedding cakes! - Edit
Jen made our cakes for our wedding - we and our guests were absolutely IN LOVE with them! Jen was incredible to work with and set up a tasting for us that sealed the deal. Everyone at our wedding couldn't stop talking about how amazing the cakes were - plus, our vegan & gluten-free friends could enjoy them as well! Would highly recommend working with Jen!
Read morePros: great value, delicious cakes, accommodating staff
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KerryElise
Points +378
Great menu - Edit
So many great options to choose from! I got the Bahn Mi and the Split Pea soup (which was the soup of the day). A also took a piece of Neapolitan cake. It was vanilla cake with chocolate frosting on the outside and strawberry jam between the layers. I wish I got two! My only complaint is that it’s too far from my house! :)
Read morePros: lots of options, delicious
Cons: parking can sometimes be hard
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rmazzo62
Points +32
My Go To Place - Edit
The Grit has a wonderful atmosphere and menu for people wanting more than the same old menu! LOVE the vegan and vegetarian options and the variety of the menu! Love going here just chill with a cup of the BEST COFFEE with options of soy, almond or cashew milk for creamer, or to get the BEST Tofu Scramble or Vegan pancakes in Athens. GA! The servings are HUGE, so you br8mg a healthy appetite or you can have enough for leftovers! The staff is friendly and helpful, always going above and beyond! Would reccommend The Grit to everyone, even if you’re not Vegan or Vegetarian!
Read morePros: Great food, Great staff , Great atmosphere
Cons: Better parking, Needs to be bigger, Open earlier
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TofuTrey
Points +817
Cool vibe, great food! - Edit
Swung by this place on the way to a concert at the Georgia Theatre and it was awesome! I had the falafel sandwich and it was amazing. The staff was awesome and the place had a really cool vibe. I plan on going back next time I am in Athens!
Read morePros: Great staff, Cool vibe, Tons of options
Cons: Serves dairy/eggs
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LifeOnFireFitness
Points +55
Delicious Food & Excellent Service! - Edit
We stopped in for breakfast 5 minutes before closing and the staff was friendly and attentive. The menu has a great vegetarian options, as well as a couple vegan choices. We were excited to see that nutritional yeast was used in some dishes, since it tastes great and also adds extra vitamin B! The bakery items looked delicious and the homemade ice cream sounded good, so we will have to come back and sample those in the future!
Read morePros: Delicious and healthy food choices, Friendly staff, Prompt service
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McAngie
Points +104
amazing! - Edit
Tons of vegan options, friendly staff, and a cute and cozy atmosphere. Highly recommend the black bean chili.
Read morePros: lots of vegan options
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