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Vegan brewpub est. Oct 2018. Offers vegan Southern comfort food. Dishes include loaded mac and cheese, sandwiches, fried ‘chicken’ and more. Uses faux meats and cashew cheeses made in-house. Also includes raw options. Staff encourage any questions and will help anyone looking to transition into veganism. Previously named V-Grits & False Idol. Relocated from
1025 Barret Ave. Open Tue-Sat 11:00am-8:00pm, Sun 10:00am-3:00pm. Closed Mon.


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129 Reviews

First Review by B.Rosewater

chug

Points +414

Vegan
30 Jul 2019

Nice Southern Comfort Food.

I was in Louisville for 2 weeks and went to V-Grits 3 times. The menu has a lot of Southern comfort food that's a bit on the heavy side. My favorite meal was the Rise and Shine Tacos with vegan sausage at the Sunday Brunch. I also really liked their potato salad and gyro. I wasn't as big of a fan of the Junebug which is a vegan country fried steak or their Mac&Cheese. Neither did it for me, although I'll admit I'm SUPER picky about Mac&Cheese :)

Overall, I enjoyed it and would go back.

LaurenRister

Points +138

Vegan
29 Jul 2019

Yummy

Super friendly staff. Walk up to register and order then sit down. It’s a little slow (especially if you’re hungry) but the wait isn’t that long. I’ve had a couple different things here and all enjoyable. If you go for lunch instead of dinner I think the food is fresher/better. LOVE the Mac n cheese. They also have brunch on Sunday’s that I’ve been to once and the biscuits and gravy is SOOOO GOOD! This is definitely my favorite vegan place in Louisville for lunch/dinner.

Pros: Healthier Options, Yummy, Friendly staff

Cons: Pricey, No parking

6grace2

Points +32

Vegan
25 Jul 2019

New favorite restaurant

100% vegan food with SO many options! I had the Cuban sandwich with Mac and cheese, while my sister had the Nashville hot chicken sandwich special with the fried Mac and cheese bites. The Cuban was DELICIOUS, and the Mac and cheese was good. Not a strong cheesy flavor, so I really liked the fried bites because they came with marinara. The restaurant is so cute, full of REAL plants and reusable silverware (disposable cups though). This is my favorite restaurant now, I will be bringing everyone to it from now on. (I also want to try a vegan hot brown!!)

Pros: So many vegan options, Not ridiculously expensive (I spent $11), Staff was so friendly!

AshlyndBirgy

Points +42

Vegan
16 Jul 2019

Amazeballs

I went and got breakfast here and it was absolutely amazing!! My friend that came with me loved it as well, even though she isn’t vegan/vegetarian.

Pros: Everything is vegan !!

Cons: Somewhat expensive

PeaceToAllBeings

Points +238

Vegan
12 Jun 2019

Seriously good food

This restaurant consistently turns out delicious food. I try different dishes every time we come and I have never been disappointed. It’s also nice to have the option for a beer with the meal.

Pros: Delicious food , Good variety

Cons: Limited parking

cx45

Points +2111

Vegan
12 May 2019

Awesome food and atmosphere

Really great restaurant with lots of tables and a nice bar with homebrewn beer.
Everyone was really friendly and theres a nice variation of food. Typical southern dishes but vegan. Theres a really nice atmosphere and the food was there really quick.

Had the chicken waffles which were awesome! The chicken is made of Oyster and was really tasty. Liked the mix of sweet and savory.

The Chiaparfait was amazing, too.

Awesome place go there!

Pros: Nice atmosphere, Awesome delicious food, Great service

Cons: None

andreathinks

Points +324

Vegetarian
18 Apr 2019

Great menu & great space

I had the cuban sandwich with the mac n cheese... ultimate comfort. My partner had the gyro and the soup. The soup was outstanding! The desserts were so tempting.. macarons! Wish i would have bought one of each.

ErikAaron

Points +67

Vegan
09 Apr 2019

Great food and service

I had the Betty and a wheat beer, Cecelia. Great pairing. Total comfort food. I recommend this place to anyone, not just vegans. The staff was very happy to talk about the food and story of the restaurants. Stop in.

Pros: All plants with beer, Super friendly , Diverse clientele

lemieul

Points +24

Vegan
05 Apr 2019

A must go. Try everything.

We had the buffalo wings, crab cakes, vegan club sandwich, fried Mac bites and regular Mac and cheese. Four of us took it all down and every bite was delicious.

ShawnKummrow

Points +70

Vegan
08 Mar 2019

Wow!

Amazing vegan comfort food. The beer is also amazing.

Pros: All vegan 100% of the time, Amazing comfort food options that will appease, Just try them!

Cons: Uh what cons? :)

allhess

Points +5812

Vegan
01 Mar 2019

Lived Up to the Hype

I’ve heard about V-Grits for years and was super excited to visit. My meal was DELICIOUS and I understand why this establishment is a legend.

Pros: 100% vegan and 100% cool, Great drinks and desserts, THE MAC AND CHEESE FLIGHT!

hadleyj16

Points +83

Vegan
24 Feb 2019

Nice

It’s good, you should go here. If you’re like, “But is the ____ good?” The answer is yes.

JulieBlackLichlyter

Points +45

Vegan
06 Feb 2019

Absolutely Awesome

Very much enjoy V-Grits & False Idol, their food, service, staff & restaurant is fantastic, an A+++. We live about 50+ miles and it's definitely worth the trip. We've been 6 times over the past month and we don't normally eat out that much especially out of town. They have a variety of menu items. We have tried something different each time and they have all been great. They have a terrific beer selection, husband really enjoys them. I'm not much of a beer drinker and I've really liked them as well.

Pros: Excellent Food, Friendly and Helpful Staff, Good Value

Cons: Parking could be an issue during busier times

BrandonDeLaConcepcion

Points +18

Vegan
22 Jan 2019

Great food

Nice staff and great food.

Pros: Lots of options

KaterinaFox

Points +721

Vegan
11 Dec 2018

The V(grits)ery Best Vegan Place to Eat

This is the very best vegan place I have ever eaten. I drove two hours to eat here and I will make the trip again. The food is so wonderful. The mac and cheese was honestly life changing. The staff was super friendly. I really appreciated that they were advertising free adoptions at the local animal shelter. The atmosphere was great and the artwork was so beautiful (art by Sarah Tidwell).
Their parking lot is very small and we had to find parking elsewhere. They also have a really great selection of beer. The beer brewing equipment is set up to the side and is really fun to look at.
V-Grits is must eat!

Pros: 100% vegan, amazing food, beautiful location

Cons: limited parking

Veg-GG

Points +282

Vegan
09 Dec 2018

Raw Lasagna was outstanding!

Fantastic food and friendly staff. Top five favorite vegan restaurants.

AliVator

Points +19

Vegetarian
07 Nov 2018

I’d eat here 3 times a day if I lived in Louisville

Ok I might be exaggerating slightly, but this is a really great restaurant. I travel across the US for work and try new vegan restaurants when I can, and this is really one of the best. They make everything themselves and you can tell - everything is so flavorful and doesn’t taste like generic vegan food with the same old brands of protein or cheese. They also have a brewery and a nice casual atmosphere. It’s the type of place I’d frequent with my friends on a Friday night if I lived in the area.

ExtraAsGuac

Points +23

Vegan
22 Oct 2018

Yum

For a place with grits in its name, they gotta make better grits.
Other than that I haven’t had anything bad.
Raw lasagna is perfection.
Mac n cheese flight will change your life.
The gyro is happy time.
If you get a chance to get that key lime pie ... 😳 DO IT.
🖤🖤🖤 I’ve eaten here twice. Went one day, went right back the next.
Thanks v grits!

Pros: All 100% vegan, Consistently yummy, Great desserts

Cons: Small menu , Grits not fantastic, Closed two days a week

klaurenmcwilliams

Points +22

Vegan
19 Oct 2018

Good Vibes Great Food!

I had the crab macaroni and cheese! The crab cake served on top with remoulade was divine! My husband had the pimento cheese steak sandwich which was even better! It was so hearty, and melt in your mouth good. The sour ale had a refreshing, almost citrus flavor, which was a very nice change! I found myself wishing there was a kid’s menu for our two toddlers, but the servers were more than happy to bring us extra plates and bowls, and there was plenty of food for my husband and I to share with them. Not all the entrees are available if you go before 5pm so keep that in mind! I cannot wait to go back for dinner and try one of those! I definitely recommend giving this place a try. The service we received was wonderful, everyone was so friendly and down to earth.

Pros: Everything’s vegan , Comfort food w/ a few raw, healthier options!, Good beer

Cons: Wish there was a kid’s menu

Toddseb

Points +24

Vegan
12 Oct 2018

LOVE This Place

Very interesting and diverse menu. I had The Betty, which is their version of fried chicken. It was unbelievably delicious. Every element of the dish is creative and thoughtfully prepared. Cool space. Super-friendly people. And great beer. I love this place.

Pros: 100% vegan, Great service, Reasonable prices

Cons: No TV

B.Rosewater

Points +160

Vegan
12 Oct 2018

Love It

Absolutely love this place, from the family friendly vibe to the great food options! You can get your water in cute mason jars and the staff were so happy and helpful. Some of the best food I’ve had so far 10/10 would recommend to anyone passing through. Even my nonveg family members loved this place!

Pros: Reasonable pricing, Great southern cooking, Family friendly




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