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Casual dining vegan restaurant offering savory foods like tempeh reuben sandwich, seitan tacos, beyond burger, nachos, bean burrito with chips & salsa. Serves organic vegan wine, ciders, beers, cocktails, and mocktails. Has vegan and gluten-free baked goods. Est. 2009 previously at 1896 Eastland Ave. Reported closed December 2023.
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1100 Fatherland St Ste 104, Nashville, Tennessee, USA, 37206
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219 Reviews
First Review by SirJustinian
AshleyA
Points +26
Wonderful! - Edit
Entire menu is vegan so you don't have to search for what to eat. There was a wait for a seat but it wasn't all that bad. I got the Buffalo style tempeh hoagie and mashed sweet potatoes and they were great! Also bought a t-shirt :)
Read morePros: All vegan, Not expensive, Cozy setting
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amdiehl
Points +32
The Wild Cow is AMAZING! - Edit
I love The Wild Cow! Who knew you could have so many options for good vegan food?! I had the Philly Cheesesteak sandwich and of course all of the varieties of tacos that they offer- all of which were to die for. I will say the sweet potato black bean taco was a little weird because it was seasoned with cinnamon and that was unexpected for a savory dish like tacos. But still good nonetheless. The serve every vegetarian/vegan option of meat substitute you can think of which makes for a great variety of dishes. And I can't forget to mention that they have some delicious sides as well. Their blue corn chips with salsa verde is light and refreshing with a hint of citrus.
Read moreThey have a variety of vegan dessert treats from Vegan Vee bakery. If you want to splurge a little try out the Raw Vegan Cheesecake...SO GOOD!
Pros: So Many Options, Friendly Staff, DESSERT
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chwjmu114
Points +112
INCREDIBLE - Edit
I would move to Nashville just for this restaurant. Their lentil stew bowl was so filling and delicious, and I added grilled tempeh to it which was a great decision. Most healthy and/or vegan places are over priced, but my mom and I ate a meal each, a kombucha, and a cupcake, all for less than $30.
Read morePros: Fair priced, TONS of options and menu items, Atmosphere
Cons: vegan cheese has a weird taste
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Shappy76
Points +45
Great tacos, but falls a little short - Edit
This place didn't quite do it for me. Some of the food (ie tacos and fresh hummus) was great, but some fell short (Buffalo sandwich). The staff was an interesting cast of characters, but our waitress really didn't seem to know much about the menu. It's worth a try, but based on the other reviews I expected great thingsn it fell short.
Read morePros: Tacos - do it, they're good
Cons: Service
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BurticusBlackwood
Points +21
The absolute best in Nashville - Edit
My go-to place whenever hubby and I want to go out and eat! Everything on the menu is delicious. It's so difficult to choose between something healthy when all of their sandwiches are so unbelievably delicious. Then again, the buffalo beans and greens is something you could easily eat every day; It's seriously addictive. Favourite sandwich is a tie between the mouthwatering and cheesy Philly, French Dip, or Buffalo Grinder. They should consider selling their vegan ranch recipe by the bottle because it's the best vegan ranch I've ever had. I'm not big on getting smoothies unless I'm blending them up at home, but I was impressed by the kick in the chocolate banana cayenne smoothie. It was so good! Seriously, you have to come to this restaurant if you stop in Nashville. Only negative thing I can think is that hubby and I love ordering the spinach dip appetizer which comes with delicious seasoned crostinis. They subbed the crostinis for tortilla chips one day and we were like wtf, we don't want this lol. This has actually happened twice.
Read morePros: Delicious, Helpful and fun waitstaff, Not violently expensive
Cons: Sometimes they sub without telling you
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cookiem
Points +5888
Standard veg menu but extraordinary flavors - Edit
Most vegetarian places aren't that exciting to me when they have the normal food offerings like sandwiches, salads and entrees that I've seen a million times before. However, I do love veg restaurants.
Read moreThis place delivers. It is soo good, I couldn't believe it. The nachos seem to be a favorite, and yes, they are pretty good with the lovely blue chips. They have a special, too, so check for it.
They have raw items, including deserts that are coconut and/or chia based.
They have Vegan Vee (gluten free) desserts - ohmigosh. Cupcakes and cake slices. So good! They also have regular wheat-based cupcakes made in house.
The salads are awesome, especially the taco salad and Pistachio and Pear salad. So good. Love their salads. Plentiful, generous portions. Awesome.
I'm not a sandwich fan, but a taco fan, yes. Get the trio of tacos - a sampler that will make you so happy. Not since TX have I had vegan tacos this amazingly delicious! So good! The flavor on their black beans is garlicky goodness.
They have grain and veggie bowls, and wow, the garlic aioli is awesome. The pineapple cole slaw is the bomb.
Really, you can't go wrong here. Not to mention they make juices, fresh juices, here for you, too. This is an all in one place to make your mouth so happy. So good. Loved it!
Pros: Vegan Vee desserts, Vegan tacos, Salads
Cons: Not 100% vegan, Small restaurant- long wait for seats
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skipperkt
Points +236
best in Nashville - Edit
I went here in early January when I was visiting friends in Nashville. I got the spinach artichoke dip and the OG Beans & Greens Bowl. Everything was great. My non-veg friends enjoyed their meals as well. I will definitely eat here again whenever I am in Nashville.
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Twee G
Points +187
good vibes and food - Edit
Notice I say good not great. We had a 30 minute wait as walk-in's at 7.30p on a Sunday night and quickly decided to start with dessert first since the cupcakes on the counter were right there and looking delicious! We sat on the bench outside on this beautiful summer night and took a bite into the toasted coconut cupcake. Good. Not great. Same for the rosewater pistachio cupcake. Great name. Pretty looking. But a bit dry like the last cupcake.
Read moreWhen we were seated we ordered the Buffalo Tempeh for appetizers. GREAT!
We then had the French Dip and Tempeh Reuben. Both good. Not great. Both came with a side and we chose the garlic kale. Which should have been named Warm Shoyu Kale. I think when one calls something Garlic "anything" it must be able to walk the walk and taste like garlic with no mistake. The buffalo dip for the tempeh had a garlic kick that was awesome. Not that was fantastic!
The French Dip had a great bread bun and fantastic au jus but the small bits of cut up seitan just fell apart when I tried to dip the entire roll. Even when cut into two pieces it was too much of a mess. Of course it was meant to be eaten with utensils and dipped into the au jus but this girl likes to feel her food and use her hands. But if using utensils you'll probably love it! The daiya cheese tasted really good on this.
As for the Tempeh Reuben. Nope but there's hope. The experience was a sauerkraut sandwich on a gorgeous marble (untoasted) bread. The texture of the tempeh made me ask if it was tofu as it was very desirably soft but no real Reuben sauce to distinguish the Reuben from the sauerkraut. Definitely needed more of a sauce and to be toasted.
So I say good. Not great. It has potential to be epic. But not there yet.
I wanted to love them both as the vibe in the restaurant was cool. Great energy. People. Menu choices and creativity. Drinks. But I can't give them higher then a 3. Tops 3.5 if it was available.
And I only based this rating on what we ate. I would return if back in town and I would recommend to friends for sure.
Oh. And the service was friendly enough but everyone on staff seemed to be in a big rush. Not to mention when our waiter picked up my dish and dropped the fork and knife that slipped off and just walked away leaving it spilled on the table. I had to laugh. Casual service I guess.
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Rosezeller3
Points +61
Best Vegan Restaurant in Nashville - Edit
I just discovered this on my trip to Nashville through the Happy Cow app. It got rave reviews and I have to agree! I wanted to try everything on the menu it sounded so good. I tried the taco sampler which was superb and the tempeh buffalo strips were awesome too! My meat-eating husband loved it as well and didn't mind that everything was vegan! I will definitely come back next time I am in the area.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on Tuesday July 28, 2015
Updated from previous review on Tuesday July 28, 2015
Updated from previous review on Tuesday July 28, 2015
Pros: Lots of tasty vegan options, Excellent value, Large portions
Cons: Parking, Limited seating, Spicy food
Rosezeller3
Still amazing 8 years later and at the new location! Yum!!
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NML
Points +477
Go To Place in Nashville for Vegans - Edit
I always eat here as many times as possible when visiting my sister who lives in the Nashville area. The service isn't the greatest, but the food is wonderful! Lots of gluten-free options available. The desserts are incredible! Always busy no matter what time of day. This is a must stop location when in Nashville.
Read morePros: Super Yummy Food, Amazing Desserts
Cons: Hit or Miss Customer Service
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T2Veggie
Points +267
Absolutely Worth the Drive - Edit
I drove up to visit a friend in Franklin so that we could try this place. A bit of a wait but totally worth it. Great selection and easy to be vegan. We could have shared a meal but instead left stuffed. Nice Seitan selections. Parked down around the corner and then walked to a nearby bakery. Taco Sampler plate and French Dip were what we tried.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on Saturday July 11, 2015
Pros: Food, Employees
Cons: Waiting, Parking
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LadyVolsFreakDeb
Points +79
Totally amazing! - Edit
It was a wonderful surprise to find a full service vegan restaurant within walking distance of where I was staying in Nashville. There was a wait when I arrived, so that was a good sign; it was worth every minute! The menu was amazing and I had a difficult time making a choice. Everything is vegan, unless you ask for dairy cheese. It is a relief to walk into a restaurant and feel confident that everything is vegan. I ended up enjoying the nachos with avocado and fajita style seitan, peppers, and onions. The queso was flavorful and the entire meal was a treat. That was the first time I'd had nachos in over 10 years and these were worth the wait. The staff was super nice and efficient. They had a great selection of vegan wine and locally brewed beer. Will definitely make this my first stop the next time I'm in Nashville!
Read morePros: Extensive menu, Beautiful food, Excellent wait staff
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CharTalk
Points +76
Good food in a fun atmosphere - Edit
My husband and I really enjoyed our dinner at this quirky little restaurant. While the menu was not extensive - especially for dinner entrees, the two sandwiches we ordered were both excellent. Our waitress was friendly and efficient and the prices were reasonable.
Read moreThe restaurant is located a bit off the beaten path, so use your GPS to find it. The drive will be worth it because it's in a lovely old section of Nashville with charming homes.
Beware: there is little off street parking and the street has a lot of traffic. We had to park on a side street 4 blocks away. The whole neighborhood was hopping. It was a Saturday night so it may not be so congested during the week.
Pros: Good food, Reasonable prices, Excellent service
Cons: Limited dinner options, Parking is extremely limited
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Rhiannon-vegan
Points +79
Great Vegan food in Nashville! - Edit
My friend and I love going to Wild Cow whenever we come up to Nashville. They are often busy and we have to wait a bit - which is great, as it shows they are popular.
Read moreMy favourite is the California burger with a side of BBQ Tempeh. So good! They are fully licenced with some great vegan alcohols to choose from. We also love the desserts, which are supplied by Khan's, just down the road.
Pros: Great food , Nice atmosphere , Reasonabe price
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kmcauliffe
Points +29
great vegan food! - Edit
We visited family in Nashville and being from Austin we were super stoked to find a true vegan restaurant. I had the daily special, anot Asian BBQ tofu wrap with a side of sweet potato bisque and they were both Soooo good! I'll definitely will be back!
Read morePros: food, ambiance, staff
Cons: parking
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topwater
Points +24
Excellent Meal - Edit
Stopped by for lunch. Cute restaurant with a nice menu. We ordered the nachos with everything and a reuben. Both were delicious along with a slice of cake for dessert.
Read moreFriendly staff in a nice location. Glad to have a great place to eat while we are visiting Music City.
Pros: Food, Service, Desserts
Cons: None
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Raesock
Points +673
Wonderful - Edit
I love the Wild Cow. My husband and I eat here a lot. My favorite thing on the menu is the nachos! Get them fajita style with avocado! Yum! Even just an order of the vegan queso as an appetizer is amazing! My husband loves the Philly and the tacos. They always have good desserts, the cheese cake is especially good. Or share a big slice of cake! The banana chocolate chip is really good!
Read moreMy only complaint is the service is VERY hit or miss. There are a few employees that are great and friendly, then a bunch that seem to hate that you came to their restaurant. Recently we were waiting for our check (we had finished eating probably 10 minutes before) and our waitress was sitting at the counter eating a plate of food. When one in our party went to ask if we could get our check she said "sure" then continued eating her meal. We waited a while longer then flagged down another passing waitress to get it. It was really weird. The bad service sadly seems to be the norm. I will still give them an "excellent" because I like the food so much.
Pros: nachos, good food, good specials
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Imriela
Points +349
Amazing - Edit
This place is amazing. I've been here so often, it's my go to place when I don't feel like cooking. I've had so many things on their menu and all of it has been top notch. My girlfriend always gets the nachos. My two favorites are probably the Philly and the sweet potato black bean tacos. I can't say anything bad about this place; great food, good atmosphere, friendly staff, laid back attitude, and just an all around great place to go eat. I bring my meat eating friends here regularly and they are always shocked at how good vegan food can taste.
Read moreIt can get busy on Friday and weekend nights, and they don't take reservations; so be ready for a wait or go during the week when they are less busy.
Pros: Amazing Food, Great Atmosphere
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7karen7
Points +43
fake meat dishes galore - Edit
Super casual, service isn't the best. Lots of fake meat type of dishes. Note that I only went once, about 4yrs ago so maybe staff is better now but online menu looks the same.
Read morePros: support veg restaurant
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DaveMiami
Points +96
Very awesome! - Edit
Informal atmosphere. I got an awesome dish with tempeh, kale, quinoa, beans, and vegan ranch and bbq sauce. They also have local kombucha, and juices and smoothies and a great menu. Highly recommended!
Read morePros: Menu, Quality food, Kombucha, juices, smoothies
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hollyfrench
Points +78
Tasty solid vegan food - Edit
Wild Cow is great. Everything is vegan unless you choose to add dairy cheese, and I think maybe a couple of the bottled drinks are sweetened with honey. The menu is pretty much all of the standard stuff you expect from a casual vegan restaurant: salads, sandwiches, bowls. They serve (vegan) beer and wine. The Sunday brunch was just okay when I tried it, but it was relatively new at the time and may have improved by now. The rest of the menu items I've tried have been great, though the specials can be hit or miss. My favorites are the taco salad (fajita style!), the buffalo beans and greens, and the tempeh reuben.
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WilliamKyleCaldwell
Points +16
Love! - Edit
Nice to have a spot where you don't have to scour the menu and read labels, delicious food as well.
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jdestefanis
Points +41
Great Food!! - Edit
Visited the restaurant twice while vacationing in Nashville.
Read morePros: Large Menu, Friendly Staff, Yummy
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Anthony-Fucito
Points +52
Excellent food (for the most part) - Edit
I've eaten at Wild Cow 3 times. For the most part everything is fantastic. I will whole heartily recommend:
Read more-The Philly Seitan Cheesesteak
-The Tempeh Reuben
-Veggie Burger
-Couscous salad
-Buffalo Tofu
These were all delicious and I would get them again in a heartbeat.
I have one complaint, and it's their hummus. It's missing something, and pretty bland. I'm not a culinary expert, but I think they use too little tahini or spices. I would suggest reevaluating that recipe.
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TesaJ
Points +20
Good Food - Can Be Expensive - Edit
Thanks to HappyCow I found this place while in Nashville and I would say I would go back again. I had the Picnic Veggie Burger (which has pineapple coleslaw) and it was delish. I also bought a slice of peanut butter banana (my weakness) cake the size of both my hands and they said I got a discount for it being smaller than usual! The cake was an amazing Vegan cake, one of the best I've had while eating out. Most of the menu is vegan which was a lovely bonus. However, it cost about $20 just for my food alone. Not exactly budget friendly. Plus the seating and parking is extremely limited. Over all, the food and the staff were great though!
Read morePros: Great Cake, Nice Portion Sizes, Most Of Menu Is Vegan
Cons: Expensive, Limited Seating and Parking
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Ceili1966
Points +49
Loved it - Edit
Stayed in Nashville for a week and ate here twice. Had the artichoke dip appetizer and the Prince Fielder was excellent. The nachos were a little spicy for me. Highly recommend
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Technicality
Points +101
Wild Cow - Edit
I have eaten here twice and the food is pretty good on the whole, but can be hit or miss because they are not afraid to experiment. For example, if you always wanted a vegan cheesesteak sandwich this is your place. That sort of thing makes no sense to me, I'd just as rather fly up to Philly and go to Jim's. Still I admire the daring, and obviously some have a taste for faux-meat foods.
Read moreThe veggie quinoa bowl was very good and the sweet potato black bean tacos were good.
This place wins the hipness and cool factor, if that is important.
Prices are fair for a sit-down nice casual upscale type of place.
Parking can be interesting.
Service can be aloof.
Updated from previous review on Wednesday January 15, 2014
Pros: Creative menu, Good for a "date night", Many choices
Cons: Parking
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