A plant-based restaurant that advocates for inter-sectional veganism and the advancement of persons of color. The kitchen makes vegan soul food, offering appetizers such as cauliflower wings and friend onion rings, mains including burgers, soul bowls, and vegan mac and cheese, plus wraps and a children's menu. For dessert try the sweet potato pie or vanilla cake with strawberry sauce. Est. autumn of 2018 in the Lyn-Lake neighborhood. Black-owned. Open Tue-Thu 12:00pm-7:00pm, Sat 12:00pm-7:30pm. Closed Sun-Mon.
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610 W Lake St, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, MN 55408
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Last update on 09 Nov 2024 by Trioplantbasedmn
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Added by AndyT on 29 Sep 2018
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105 Reviews
First Review by JessicaBahr
TorsiDawn
Points +1193
Everything was wonderful ! - Edit
Super good we got the nachos , the cheeseburger, and the Greek salad. Everything was great . Cute vibe inside
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thatgayvegan
Points +94
God is working in the kitchen - Edit
My girlfriend and I wanted to find a vegan soul food place and this was exactly what we were looking for! We had the grilled cheese with speghettrios, and the mac and cheese. All of it was amazing and creamy which is what every vegan can ask for. Definitely recommend coming here and bring non-veg friends, you can’t even tell the difference.
Read morePros: amazing soul food, great customer service , prices reasonably
Cons: NONE
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eileenorwood
Points +55
Pretty good - Edit
I ordered the sweet potatoes, corn bread and mac and cheese. The sweet potatoes and corn bread were pretty good, but i felt like i could’ve made the mac and cheese at home. Non veg friends really liked the collard greens and BLT.
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notmorganfreeman
Points +55
Just Okay - Edit
We were super excited to try them out but ended up disappointed. The flavors of most of what we ordered was mediocre at best. Everything was either extremely under-seasoned or ridiculously sweet and/or salty. Our server was friendly but our table was sticky and we were surprised by how long it took for our food to come out. (It wasn't busy.) Plus the dishes came out at totally different times, one with the wrong food on it, and not all of the hot items actually arrived hot. The prices are about what I expected for that neighborhood (about $20 per person) but with that I was hoping for higher quality and more thoughtful preparation. Ultimately there was not enough there to satisfy the non-vegans in the group, and for the price, not enough to compel us to return.
Read morePros: Friendly service, Pleasant atmosphere, A for effort
Cons: Higher prices, Flavors and preparation are hit or miss, Underwhelming food
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veggirl25
Points +36
Place to go if you are new to Vegan cuisine - Edit
It was okay. I would have enjoyed this more if eating vegan was new to me. I think this is a good option for those with allergies or new to plant based cuisine.
Read morePros: All plant based eatery, Nut free, soy free, oil free and gluten free avail
Cons: Long wait, Comfort food only
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VeganJ27
Points +57
Great little place! - Edit
I’ve been there twice now and both times, the food was awesome! Today I got the vegan chili with cornbread and maple butter—so delicious! Prices are pretty decent too.
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MaddyJaeger
Points +109
One of my favorite vegan restaurants EVER - Edit
Such amazing people behind amazing food. The Mac and cheese, corn bread, and the chicken quesadilla are all AMAZING and could easily be mistaken for non-vegan. I can’t wait for them to continue to expand their menu. GO HERE you will not regret it
Read morePros: Gluten free options , Amazing food, Wonderful staff
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TheNacks
Points +54
Very Good Soul Food - Edit
Ribs, Greens, Mac and Cheese, Peach Cobbler. Good stuff. Will come back next time I’m in the Twin Cities. Enjoyed everything I ate here. Loved how clean it was.
Read morePros: Tasty , Clean
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clsherrod
Points +96
Yummy soul food - Edit
Cornbread and sweet potatoes are awesome.
Read morePros: Everything is vegan
Cons: Expensive
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allirae
Points +1363
A must if you’re in mpls! - Edit
Great spot for vegan comfort food and in the heart of uptown. I haven’t tried anything I didn’t like!
Read morePros: Great location, All vegan, Prices are reasonable
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meowmixgal
Points +16
The BEST cornbread, but everything else is not impressive - Edit
First, the cornbread is 100% fantastic. It’s SO good. Everything else unfortunately falls short for me. I’ve been twice and had the same feeling both times. I got the soul platter the first time and the quesadilla the second. The Mac and cheese is... ok. Ribs... eh. Cornbread though is bomb. The quesadilla was around $15 and I didn’t even get full. It was so thin. The flavor was good though. I had the peach cobbler and the strawberry cake and both just tasted so cheap. Canned paches and really weird thick syrup sauce. The innovation is just not there. If a friend of mine made me that food, I would love it, but if I’m going to a restaurant and paying good money for it, I expect something better.
Read morePros: Close to my house, Service has been fantastic
Cons: Nothing creative , Food feels ‘cheap’
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veganwflightbenefits
Points +584
Good soul food - Edit
The ribs and mac and cheese were very good, the collard greens were a bit soggy.
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schel112
Points +741
So good, but so expensive - Edit
Got the lasagna with a small side of spaghettrios and a slice of cake, and my total was over $40. For just me. It was great, but I didn’t have anything I couldn’t have made myself at home. I’ll still be in to try everything else though!
Read morePros: Food tasted great, Cute atmosphere, Good service
Cons: Small portions for the price
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rackoo
Points +462
Wonderful place - Edit
Probably my new favorite restaurant when I visit Minneapolis. It’s still new and evolving with new menu items. A very pleasant casual atmosphere, okay for groups, couples, singles, with tables and bar seating. The soul food platter is epic, but lots of other nice things on the menu, too. I look forward to trying more.
Read moreI saw a couple early reviews saying the food was extremely salty. I don’t taste it. They must have toned down the salt since the early days after opening.
Pros: Simple tasty food, Nice casual atmosphere, Inclusive space & foods
Cons: Some better hot sauce would be nice
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rhonlyn
Points +16
Trio Plantbased is the BEST! - Edit
Trio Plantbased is my favourite! The food and the people are amazing. The food is delicious and comforting, the people are like family, and the space is cozy and inviting. It’s just perfect, and I highly recommend it!
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ErikaLin
Points +6
A+ friendly service and great food - Edit
First time eating at this awesome vegan restaurant that seems to focus on vegan comfort foods and it was all delicious. We were a group of eight hungry people so altogether we tried most of the menu. Service was kind and welcoming.
Read moreMost impressive, to me, was that one of the owners (get this!?) created a new menu item because my wife has so many food allergies. My wife had a great dinner, and they have soda she can drink even, which was a bonus. There aren't many places my wife can safely eat. We'll be back. A+ food and service.
Pros: Friendly and kind, Tasty food, Justice-oriented business
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AmyLeoBarankovich
Points +15
Lovin' Trio Plant-Based - Edit
I have been vegan since 1990, vegetarian since 1976, so – a lot of plant-based foods have crossed my lips and…I know good vegan food when I taste it. Trio Café is “Rockin’ It”.
Read moreNot only do they have great food, and their GF Lasagna is enough to kick the “raw foodie” out of me, they are also founded on a beautiful principle; Community.
This is reflected in how their patrons are welcomed and what appears on their menu. Featuring ingredients, recipes and menu items that come from the reaches of the community, they are true to their vision.
Do I suggest that you visit Trio Café? In a heartbeat.
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KariRose
Points +28
Fantastic people - Edit
Beautiful restaurant run by awesome people! You can sit at the bar or be served at your table. Food that brings you back to childhood.
Read morePros: served at your table, delicious food
Cons: shared parking lot in back is not free , a little on the spendy side for the portions
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TarrahNikki
Points +26
Not what I expected - Edit
They give large portions, but all of the food is salty. I felt my blood pressure rise as I was eating it.
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Gazelk
Points +226
Great Food - Edit
We had corn bread, ribs, macaroni and cheese, grilled cheeze, cake, and spaghettios. All of the food we had was fabulous. Definitely the best vegan mac and cheese and ribs I've had. Plus, the place is modern and comfortable, and the people are friendly.
Read morePros: Lots of delicious, all vegan options.
Cons: Parking
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ermix
Points +52
SO GOOD - Edit
Trio exceeded my expectations! The food was phenomenal, the staff was friendly & welcoming, the space was clean and beautiful. Trio is so worth a visit. I cannot wait to go back!
Read morePros: 100% plant-based, vegan friendly!, Delicious comfort food, Friendly atmosphere and staff
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johnnyh
Points +96
10/10 Amazing! Heroes! - Edit
AMAZING!!! We were so excited for our first (of many) dining experience at Trio that we ended up ordering almost everything on the menu. Each delicious plate was as impressive as the next so it’s hard to pick a favorite. I loved the ham and cheese sandwich served with tomato soup - but again everything was 10/10 so no matter what you’re in the mood for you can’t go wrong. Going plant based was the best thing we’ve ever done for our health, the environment and especially the animals - the ultimate win/win/win - but Trio added another win, racial justice! Trio is owned primarily by people of color and has a progressive mission of empowering others. Check out their original kickstarter video for more info on their origin story. These guys put it all on the line for something they believe in and Minneapolis is so lucky to have them. They’re personal heroes of mine and they also know how to cook! You’ll dine feeling good knowing that you support good people but will be simultaneously blown away by their food!
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Tigra220
Points +10712
Delicious Vegan Soul Food - Edit
Some things just cannot be put on the back burner. This review is one of those things. I was lucky enough, by chance, to be in town when I heard about this new vegan restaurant’s grand opening. I arrived @ 5:20pm on Sunday night, 30Sep, the first night of the grand opening event, and the place was packed! (Always a good sign.) The hostess was very pleasant and organized. She took my name and number, put me on the waitlist, and I received a text once my table was ready.
Read moreI ordered the Soul Food Platter and picked BBQ “ribs,” collard greens, sweet potatoes, and cornbread with maple butter. BAAAAABY! When I say the food was fire, I mean hella!
COLLARD GREENS were seasoned so good it makes you wonder why people ever put meat in non-vegan versions. I didn’t even need the obligatory hot sauce! I will say that there were too many stems, but I thoroughly enjoyed these greens, nonetheless.
SWEET POTATOES that would make your granny proud. Sweet, cinnamony & nutmegy. They were perfect.
CORNBREAD complete with pieces of corn inside. This is one of my favorite cornbread recipes. I’m ordering 2 or 3 next time!
BBQ RIBS - they were good (but not like, OMG great), and so tender that you could cut them with a fork. They come from The Herbivorous Butcher. I may or may not order them again.
Of course Tiggy had to order not one, but two desserts.
PEACH COBBLER - Hunty! It was so good, I ‘bout threw my fork. They don’t have vegan ice cream yet, but an a la mode version would set it off. Delicious! I’m too full to try the Vanilla cake with strawberry sauce, so I’ll report back on that in the photos.
They had other things on the menu, but I was drawn to the southern and soul food options, and they did NOT disappoint. Southern food done right, and cruelty free to top it off!! I’ll be back!
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JessicaBahr
Points +356
Amazing vegan soul food! - Edit
Beautiful restaurant with a stance against racial injustice serving delicious comfort food! Love the Spaghettrios and soul food platter!
Read morePros: Vegan spaghetti-o's, Everything is vegan , Great location in LynLake area
Cons: Can be noisy if crowded, May not have enough seating for very large groups
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