The Stand Vegan Cafe is a full-service vegan restaurant offering chef-made breakfast, lunch, and dinner - plus smoothies, juices, coffees, desserts, wine, and beer. Has many gluten-free options as well as nut-free and soy-free options. Some examples include tofu broccoli quiche, miso kale salad, avocado toast, seasonal soup, smoothie bowls and sandwiches such as avocado and hummus. Everything is prepared from scratch and to-order. Conveniently located in the Sportsplex, right off Exit 21 from I-95. Reported closed August 2023.
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85 Mill Plain Rd (at Post Road, Exit 21 I-95), Fairfield, Connecticut, USA, 06824
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- Outdoor seating
- Accepts credit cards
- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 06 May 2024 by Bellaaaaa
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54 Reviews
First Review by CherylM
bullcityveg
Points +203
So far so good - Edit
I was in CT for work and knew I'd be stuck at the airport for a while, so I decided to grab some takeout. The owner served me. I got a tofu bahn mi and a snickerdoodle cookie. Both were tasty, and the fried kale chips were a really nice suprise...wish I'd known they were there before I let it sit for a couple of hours, but still good. I look forward to swinging by again when I'm there.
Read morePros: fresh food lots of veggies
Cons: slightly costly
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RebeccaSullivan
Points +4081
Decent - Edit
My boyfriend got the French onion burger, I got the tempeh Reuben, and we got a hibiscus iced tea and chocolate chip cookie to share. Food was good but I’ve had much better Reubens (that’s always my go-to). Burger was good! Nice, healthy ingredients, but found the Reuben and cookie to be lacking in flavor.
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tarayoon
Points +1749
Love their bread - Edit
Stumbled upon this place when we were looking for somewhere to eat in Fairfield.
Read moreWe got the grilled tempeh reuben, buffalo jackfruit grilled cheese, seitan BBQ pesto griller (by mistake), PB&J smoothie, and the cherry bomb smoothie.
First of all, the bread they use is SO good. Chewy, crispy, and really delicious. The grilled tempeh reuben was my favorite, and I can't wait to go back to eat it again.
The buffalo jackfruit grilled cheese was really good, and their homemade blue cheese dressing was fantastic.
We ordered a different sandwich but got the seitan BBQ pesto griller instead, but figured we'd try it instead of sending it back. This was our least favorite. The bread wasn't as good as the other 2, and all of the components on the sandwich didn't go well together. BBQ seitan, pesto, and caramelized onions (like French onion soup) were a bizarre combination.
Disappointing that all of the sandwiches didn't come with a side of any sort.
The smoothies were good, but were lacking body. Needed a bit more natural sweetness, either from bananas or dates or something.
Still highly recommend!
Pros: All vegan, Tasty food
Cons: Pricy
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SaltyBeach13
Points +68
Never a let down! - Edit
I’m never disappointed when I come to eat here. The food is always fresh and full of flavor. First time trying the Skinny Buddha Bowl and definitely will have it again! Also, the nachos are one of my favorites! Both are worth a try.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-07-19
Updated from previous review on 2021-07-19
Pros: Lots of vegan options
Cons: A little pricey but worth the deliciousness
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JenniferCerio
Points +88
Great Vegan Breakfast - Edit
This was a cute vegan restaurant with lots of options!! Everything was delicious!!
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Vic_M_Munoz
Points +230
Solid spot - Edit
This is the closest Connecticut vegan spot near me (Stamford). I had the breakfast bagel and the banh mi. Unfortunately, the latter, and the kale chips that came with it, were a salt bomb. The sandwich was tasty enough to eat, but the chips were inedible IMO. The breakfast sandwich was so delicious that it gives me enough confidence to take another trip to try other menu items
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mars
Points +485
Super staff, good basic food. - Edit
We only had about 10 minutes to order and get a meal. But the staff was very accommodating. We had the Reuben sandwiches and they were really good. We also bought muffins for the morning which were also really good. The kale salad was big enough and sloshing in dressing. I’m not a huge dressing person.
Read moreThis is a nice casually. I don’t know about public transportation but there’s plenty of parking. They are also near a distillery. Just in case you feel like you want to be a little bit of a vacation.
Pros: Good variety , Excellent staff, Decent price
Cons: Close early
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JonClark
Points +66
Nice little vegan cafe - Edit
Had the Seitan Bagel Sandwich: maple-mustard marinated seitan, grilled tofu, chive cashew spread, and tarragon mayo. Served with fresh fruit.
Read moreGood breakfast sandwich. A little sweet (is this a Conn thing? Vegan food in general I got while visiting was sweet). Everything but the bagel looked made in-house. Always a good sign.
Pros: 100 % vegan, friendly staff.
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jamie
Points +390
Amazing food! - Edit
We were so happy to find a vegan place while driving through, and the food was SO GOOD! I got the Buffalo jackfruit, he got the bagel, and we shared some fries - the ranch is awesome! Even the gluten free bread was amazing 😋
Read morePros: Delicious food, Friendly people , Great location
Cons: None!
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tessofthedurbervilles
Points +215
Delicious Vegan Eats - Edit
We stopped here on our way home from a long road trip. Loved finding an all vegan place off I 95! We got the Fresh Veggie wrap, Tomato-Basil Avocado Toast and a side of fries and everything was excellent. The basil on the avocado toast was so good. Had indoor and outdoor seating, good prices and clean restrooms. Will definitely be back.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-05-08
Pros: Everything was vegan, Fresh ingredients , Environmentally friendly containers/utensils
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EleniM07
Points +101
Great place for vegan eats - Edit
Great place, completely plant based, lots of menu options, affordably priced, great location, great decor and seating. Will definitely be coming here more often. 10/10
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Good location and parking, Nice indoor/outdoor Seating
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whattheheckman
Points +57
Perfect stop - Edit
We visited on our way home from vacation and this was the perfect stop for some filling and delicious sandwiches. We tried both the seitan griller and the tofu bahn mi. The griller was tasty but the bahn mi stole the show. Definitely plan to stop here anytime we are in the area!
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LilMsVegan
Points +2056
Awesome options breakfast, lunch, dinner - Edit
Love going to the Stand when I am in the area. I always order multiple items from the menu to taste a bit of a few things. Their Seitan Breakfast sandwich is a real winner! Cute interior with exposed brick walls and friendly staff. A few cafe tables outside are also very inviting. My only critique would be (since I live 35 minutes away) is that not all the food travels well, and is best consumed fresh
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Reasonably priced, Cute atmosphere
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kyoungbird
Points +1783
Delicious - Edit
Great little spot with indoor seating and many great options. Never had anything I didn’t like.
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pinkysinclair
Points +49
Nice menu, good food! - Edit
I enjoyed everything I had from The Stand. The inside is pleasant with a nice little seating area. The peanut butter and jelly smoothie was delicious, as was the meatball parm. The sub was big enough for two meals. The cheezy bread was great! I was really excited to see that on the menu. It tasted pretty much exactly as I remember cow’s milk cheezy bread. The menu is pretty big, so there’s probably something for everyone, even non-vegans.
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fxp
Points +817
Healthy vegan café - Edit
I had the quiche which was amazing, so creamy. They have a couple of tables for outdoor seating.
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Kevinipina
Points +64
Loved it - Edit
Beautiful little spot that has tons of great options and nice little patio area outside to enjoy a delicious vegan meal.
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hrn126
Points +579
the BEST - Edit
This is my absolute favorite vegan restaurant I have ever eaten at. Good amount of options and the food is incredible, tastes gourmet every time. Reasonably priced for how amazing the food is. Recommend this place to anyone looking for great food!
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savvytravyy
Points +107
Cute spot - Edit
The restaurant itself is very cute, however very little seating. We tried the pest bbq sandwich and the mac and cheese, both of which were decent. The mac was our favorite, nice flavor and loved the added veggies. The sandwich was only ok, the onions and sauce made it a little too sweet for us. Loved how many options there were, including vegan and GF desserts. The cold brew coffee was absolutely horrible, so steer away from that! Otherwise, definitely worth checking this place out.
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JessicaBarlaam
Points +62
Great Variety - Edit
Loved all the options from warm comfort food to smoothies to salad and more!
Read morePros: Big variety
Cons: A little pricey
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bruno.ordorica
Points +30
Good food - Edit
The space is very cozy and the food is delicious.
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plantbasedpower1
Points +24
Hidden gem - Edit
I have had multiple items here from food to smoothies. All were delicious and fresh. Barely knew this place existed as a vegan cafe. My only gripe is the hours. Expand your hours, do some marketing and may get more customers. Also they had one person working sunday am. People kept coming in and she had to do everything which led to a little longer wait than normal.
Read morePros: great food, fresh, diverse menu items
Cons: hours to short, need more staff
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SMK3134
Points +21
Delicious food! Highly recommend. - Edit
Had the miso kale salad, BOC avocado toast and Belgium waffle. All were excellent. The can make many things gluten free. What a great find!
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Vegpam11
Points +119
Tucked away but quality find - Edit
Hidden in a shopping/sports complex. The stand is an all vegan spot for lunch and breakfast.
Read morePros: All vegan , Friendly owner
Cons: Bit costly, Bit hard to find
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zaphod46
Points +409
Good food, bad coffee - Edit
Got a selection of sweet and savory dishes here and was not disappointed. Everything was made fresh and tasted good. The cold brew coffee, however, was horrible. I think they had kept it around far too long.
Read morePros: Fresh ingredients
Cons: Bad coffee
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rosalindnyc
Points +529
Great little spot - Edit
Delicious food (I had avocado toast, cauliflower soup, and carrot juice). Great desserts, and very friendly service.
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CherylM
Points +88
New menu is great! - Edit
The new menu here is fantastic - everything we've had so far has been delicious. My personal favorites are the broccoli tofu quiche and the sweet-tart smoothie. My husband loves the tempeh reuben and the chickpea wrap. Baked goodies are also yummy (and there are a few gluten free options as well). I just wish they were open at least one evening so we could eat there more often!
Read morePros: Excellent food, Nice staff
Cons: Not open evenings
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