Vegan
American
Beer/Wine
Take-out
Gluten-free
Comfort food restaurant that offers a menu of burgers, nachos, "chick'in" sandwiches, and more. Reported closed March 2024.
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53 Reviews
First Review by BobbyFieldlander
eleutheromaniac
Points +130
Good vibes - all vegan - Edit
Casual dining located in a charming indoor strip mall with interesting art exhibits and other vegan friendly shops. They have healthy options but I went straight for the junk food. Everything tasted great and the employees were super friendly. I liked the tshirts they were wearing and found out they are available for purchase so I went home with a couple. Happy to have stumbled upon this gem.
Read more((I didn’t get a very good picture, but there was some sort of slushy-alcohol- bar behind the counter. Next time I’ll have to try a drink.))
Pros: Selection, Friendly staff
Guest
leahgdeck
Points +35
My FAVORITE vegan spot in Lex! - Edit
This is my absolute FAVORITE vegan place in Lexington. Everything I’ve had here is great! I love the nachos and my husband (meat eater) said their classic impossible burger is one of the best burgers he’s had!
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AlainaBrauer
Points +98
Sooo Good - Edit
Incredible food and great sized potions. It is so cool to have a place like this that is vegan. Their drinks are very good as well. The chicken and waffles are better than any other food I have eaten in life. Best meal ever.
Read morePros: Incredible food , Great drinks , Nice staff
Cons: Some items a little pricey
Guest
luvloic
Points +18
AMAZING!! - Edit
This food was fresh, hot, and delicious!! The mango tea was awesome and the chicken philly was awesome! Can't wait to come back!
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jas.cou
Points +112
Indifferent - Edit
First time visit, placed order for takeout over their website. Food was ready on time and at good temperature. We ordered onion rings, vegan chili cheese queso fries & cajun shrimp linguine. The onion rings were delicious and battered well, the fries were crispy and light but the portion size or price ($9.99) needs to be revised as it was the size of a side order anywhere else not a plate. The cajun shrimp linguine was saturated in oil that went through the paper to the bottom of the box. It was good but if you’re adverse to oil beware. It lacked any sort of cajun flavor, overall it was sort of bland but it was creamy and the vegan shrimp was interesting. We wouldn’t order anything besides the onion rings again. I do appreciate that they use compostable containers and silverware, and it’s a nice building, appeared clean.
Read morePros: Linguine portion size, Compostable container & silverware
Cons: Oil heavy, A little bland, A bit overpriced
Guest
Skye
Points +1318
Wow! Edit!!! Second& Third visits even better! - Edit
This is inside the Greyline Station bldg. Julietta mkt
Read moreI am so happy this restaurant opened. I couldn’t wait to try it ,if nothing else just a support an all vegan joint. I ate the oyster mushrooms before I ever got home so no picture. The flavor was perfect! They could be a little more crunchy but I did do takeout versus in restaurant! . The spicy shrimp linguine is amazing. I will definitely be back in April.
I had coconut shrimp and I’m telling you…damn!
The buffaloes cauliflower was amazing!!
4/12/22 Oyster Mushrooms are best I’ve ever had!!
Updated from previous review on 2022-04-10
Pros: All vegan options!!, Flavor , Portion
Cons: A bit spendy but worth it
Guest
aluckym08
Points +40
Best vegan food - Edit
Honestly one of the best vegan burgers I've ever had. Their food is amazing. Highly recommended this place!
Read morePros: Vegan restaurant , Amazing food
Cons: Not a lot of parking
Guest
pokyu
Points +101
Delicious creative hip friendly - Edit
Delicate fried “chik” oyster mushrooms on waffle with ample syrup. Mango tea with free refills. Happening modern mall from beautifully restored bus line garage. Immaculate with good optional COVID cautions. Dedicated free parking lot in back. A vegan cupcake shop nearby and coffee/donut shop with vegan options daily. The friendly staff approached and welcomed us immediately noticing we were new and explaining the ordering process. He even offered items on the lunch menu which didn’t technically become available till later.
Read morePros: Very creative real food ways of veganizing dishes, Excellent flavors, herbs and spices in food/drink, Generous portions
Cons: We only wish they were in OUR hometown.
Guest
laura8it
Points +656
Neat place with great menu - Edit
I was passing through town on a road trip and this was the perfect spot for a late lunch. As other reviewers have mentioned, the chicken Philly sandwich was incredible. I also really enjoyed the oyster mushrooms and wish I’d tried even more of the menu. The venue is really neat and I’ve never seen so many frozen drink options.
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swedash
Points +1750
Here for it! - Edit
I’d definitely come back here!
Read moreThe guy welcomed us in via mic, and made us feel very welcomed and instantly more social.
He gave us lots of drink samples. I made my own combo that I call “The Virgin Mary” and it was soooo tasty!
The Buffalo wings were everything I hoped, dreamed of and prayed for😄
Overall wonderful experience, 10/10 recommend
Guest
Rebacke
Points +2039
Absolutely amazing - Edit
This is such a great vegan 🌱 place with fun options and great drink 🍹 options as well.
Read moreI had the chicken sandwich and was in heaven! Even my non vegan companion liked it a lot.
Would have loved to try everything on the menu. We also recommend the French fries as they were super crispy.
It was in a great location with lots of other stores and restaurants.
Staff were friendly and helpful. Would definitely come back.
Pros: Lots of great vegan options, Great place with parking , Friendly staff
Guest
GemCityVegan
Points +1402
Great food! - Edit
Stopped in an had the chicken philly and it was delicious. Also loved the spice on the fries. Loved that they had some adult slushees that I hope to try one day when I am not driving.
Read morePros: Great vegan options , Friendly staff
Cons: Expensive
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KristenTravis
Points +88
Great option - Edit
While i would’ve loved to see a few more options on the menu, this was definitely a spot we would return to next time we are in town.
Read moreWe ordered the nuggets, onion rings, chikn and veg quesadillas, Cajun shrimp linguine, coconut shrimp, and street corn.
Nuggets were just as I remembered eating as a kid and hit the spot. It’s hard to find vegan onion rings and these hit the spot! Just as I remember them to be with a great crunch and not greasy either! The quesadilla would have been nice if there was an option without veggies (for my kiddos) but I thought it was very tasty! The cheese was nice and melty with some stretch, great flavor! There quesadilla was was bigger than I anticipated so that was a good surprise! My husband ordered the linguine and said he would definitely order it again. It was a large serving with plenty of shrimp in it! It had a little kick to it and had a great flavor in the sauce. The coconut shrimp was great, good crunch and the sauce was fabulous. My only complaint would be that I wish there was more coating the shrimp. I would however still order it next time. Last, the street corn. Fantastic! I have been craving sweet corn for years! This was excellent! Good thick coating of topping and so flavorful. I will get two orders next time!
They also have a variety of margaritas that looked fantastic and would love to try if we were to sit and eat vs takeout.
I was greeted by a friendly gentleman and nice conversation while another employee grabbed my food. Definitely fits the name, social vegan.
Pros: Great flavor, Options that aren’t common elsewhere for vegans
Cons: A little pricy for a meal without sides included
Guest
smist
Points +205
Love. - Edit
I am in heaven when I find an all vegan restaurant, even before I taste the food. This place is a little spendy but we’ll worth it for our vacation stop! YUM.
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cwilton
Points +23
Thank goodness - Edit
I am so glad to have found this place! We were going to the North Lime Coffee Shop for their vegan doughnuts, and found this in the same (Greyline) building, so stayed for lunch. It's not sure whether it wants to be a bar or a restaurant. It has a nice menu full of great options -- much more than just bar food -- yet everything comes in paper take-away boxes. The seating arrangements are for a bar: stools along a bar and a few 2-person tables. But no place for a larger group to sit and enjoy a meal together.
Read moreThe food is both delicious and filling. Many restaurants seem to believe that vegan portions must be small, but Social Vegan understands that vegans get hungry too. I had an excellent black bean burger with a chipotle sauce that was clearly all from scratch. We also had a sausage roll, mushroom caps, and quesadillas (a very good melty cheese). Great flavor and satisfying all around. They know what they are doing in the kitchen.
The staff is friendly, courteous, and professional. The only downside of the experience was the long wait. There weren't a lot of customers, and there were four people working the grill area, but the food was still a very long time in preparation. Not sure what was going on there. The music was a little on the loud side as well: again, the ambiance says bar. Maybe the place makes more sense at night.
Some other reviews have criticized the prices. Entrees ran about $15, which felt a little on the high side, but it is a nice establishment preparing quality (and 100% vegan) food, so I can't complain. I hope more people support it.
Updated from previous review on 2021-07-10
Pros: Great food, 100% vegan menu, Friendly people
Cons: Long wait, Loud music, Only bar seating.
Guest
itssarahthyme
Points +32
Pricey and not great! - Edit
I had high hopes when I found The Social Vegan while passing through Kentucky. The prices seemed a little high but not outrageous since the food looked good online. I do not recommend the Cajun Shrimp Linguini. It had very little flavor (I forgot until writing this review that it was supposed to be "Cajun" since it definitely was not!) I ended up throwing it out since it was not flavorful + the pasta was mushy. I had never had vegan shrimp before, but would not try it again (very hard texture).
Read moreThe fried oyster mushrooms were good! But not worth $12 for the small portion.
Cons: CAJUN SHRIMP LINGUINI (lack of flavor), Pricey
Guest
Aeowen
Points +138
Vegan, but Pricey - Edit
I ordered the Chop Chop salad from here and it was good - but not worth almost $15. Most of their food feels overpriced for what you get, but I am glad it is a vegan option. The quesadillas are good as well.
Read morePros: Delicious salad, Nice choices
Cons: Too pricey
Guest
Mahgret23
Points +16
Deluxe Delish! - Edit
Wonderful to have so many delicious vegan choices! Started with Portabello Pizza Caps followed by the Deluxe Impossible Burger. Both items were layered with sloppy delicious goodness. Amazing flavors. Owners are super friendly! Go here!
Read morePros: All vegan menu, Very friendly vibe, Outside seating
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lauraboehne
Points +84
👍🏼👍🏼 - Edit
Excellent food and friendly workers😄will definitely be back next time I’m in town!
Read morePros: Great food, Great selection, Great staff
Cons: Single use utensils not compostable (box was)
Guest
AlexDeaton
Points +30
Great food & friendly people! - Edit
This place is excellent! We have been here twice and loved it both times. We've tried several of the dishes, and everything has tasted amazing. I highly recommend it!
Read morePros: Excellent vegan options!
Cons: The food is pricey, but it is great quality.
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NancySwigert
Points +71
Finally, a proper vegan restaurant for Lexington! Fun location, delicious food. - Edit
The portions are large (could easily share the nachos or quesadillas). Order at counter, with lots of tables in food court at Greyline Station or on sidewalk outside. Great to be here to support this black-owned business on Juneteenth!
Read morePros: Fully plant-based menu, Large portions , Delicious entrees
Guest
Mimjy
Points +249
Best black bean burger I've had in a while - Edit
The concept of The Social Vegan is very cool: a little bar you can stand (or sit) and socialize at, or get a bite to eat. I didn't get any drinks, but the black bean burger was flavored perfectly and complimented well by the avocado and chipotle sauce. It had an amazing texture, and was pretty big. It's pricey, but I'd recommend the black bean burger.
Read morePros: Delicious and cool vibes
Cons: $15 burger with no fries.
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rbashir
Points +93
Great to see another vegan restaurant in Lexington! - Edit
Cool atmosphere and some great food! The Cajun shrimp linguine was delicious, and so were the cauliflower wings. Definitely will be coming back to try some other things on the menu.
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JaelH
Points +18
It was a very friendly place - Edit
I had the oyster mushrooms. They were delicious. It was nice to find a vegan place in Lexington. They were very friendly and offered suggestions. They also had alcoholic slushies.. I was sold.
Read morePros: Alcoholic slushies, Yummy food, Vegan ranch
Cons: Parking
Guest
Tommy817
Points +1351
Awesome Sauces - Edit
The coconut shrimp had this amazing pineapple sauce and the chipotle ranch dressing was unreal!
Read moreCons: No desserts
Guest
BobbyFieldlander
Points +16
Great place for 100% vegan food and amazing drinks! - Edit
The menu has many options, food comes out quick, the ambience of the restaurant is very nice with lots of seating. Overall a fantastic place to eat for vegans and vegan-curious people!
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