Vegan
American
Organic
Plant-based restaurant opened 2019. Offers counter as well full service dining. On the menu are choices like caprese melt, bistro burger, beet falafel plate, kale salad, and jack fruit tacos. Owners had previously operated the Ripe Cuisine truck. Reported closed August 2022.
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Last update on 01 Aug 2022 by verdine449
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Added by BriggitteJ on 03 Apr 2019
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57 Reviews
First Review by backroads
dajeunebug
Points +173
Super Underwhelming - Edit
Where to begin? I really don’t like giving 100% vegan restaurants less than 4 stars, but Verdine seriously was a great disappointment.
Read moreFirst of all, my husband and I walked all around the building before we could find the entry way. There should be signs from the parking lot, especially since the restaurant is behind a bistro and the door is behind a tree. Their back patio is not labeled either.
I ordered the Croissant Sandwich and my husband ordered the Wings n’ Waffles. Let’s start with the $18 sandwich. The croissant was hard. There was nothing special about the components. I could have bought Beyond Sausage, Just Egg, and Chao cheese myself and made the same exact thing on a better croissant for less than $3. It came with a block of hard hash browns in the shape of a cube. It looked like something you’d eat in Minecraft. Tasted like it too - flavorless and texture like dried leaves. Surprisingly, I think this was the better dish of the two. I’m giving it a 2/5 and my husband is giving it a 1.5/5
The Wings n’ Waffles was $20… the waffles were too hard for waffles. Not fluffy at all. And once I bit into it, it crumbled - it was like a crispy cookie and a dry cake were just carelessly baked together. The chickun was hard and burnt on the outside and too soft on the inside. Everything fell apart when I stuck a fork in it. It was literally just tempeh. Nothing special was made to it - it was cut in thick strips and fried in burnt breading. The maple syrup and chickun sauce were mixed together too. It was a neat combo, but I don’t think they should come pre-mixed. My husband gives the chickun a 2.5/5 and the waffles a 1/5. I give the whole dish a 1/5.
The pitaya lemonade was $5 for a glass pint. I give it a 3/5 because it hardly tasted like pitaya. My husband gives it a 2/5.
Everything was too expensive for what they’re actually worth. The food wasn’t even close to being good. I think we paid more for the live plants and flower decorations and the fancy napkins more than anything else. If it weren’t for this, I would have given Verdine 1/5 stars if it were an option.
The service was average. BUT as we were walking out, a family was RUDELY turned away 15 min before closing. I’ve worked at restaurants before and I’m pretty sure you accept customers right until you close. I almost wanted to tell the family that they weren’t missing anything anyways.
Updated from previous review on 2023-10-16
Pros: Cute atmosphere (love the live plants)
Cons: Expensive - definitely not even worth it., Hard, burnt food., Entrance difficult to find.
verdine449
Hi Pandani- We're sorry to hear your experience was disappointing! We know sometimes people struggle to find our entrance that's why we do have a sandwich board near the parking lot denoting which way to our front door is, a neon sign that faces the parking lot, as well as have a small sign on our patio gate. Also since you've visited last, we've added another sandwich board right by the front door in an attempt to make it easier on people visiting for the first time! We appreciate your feedback on the menu items you tried. I understand you wrote you review a few days ago, but based on the food you ordered (the Wings 'n Waffles) I can tell this was awhile ago as we stopped serving that dish in the Fall of 2021. I do invite you back in to give us another try since it's been some time you've tried our food. Appreciate the feedback and will be sharing your review with our chef. Thank you.
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veganrunning
Points +638
Closing Verdine vegan creative and AWESOME unfortunately is CLOSING on July 31 - Edit
Houston ♥️ Verdine they will be missed 💚
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-07-28
Pros: Great Vegan creative food
Cons: Closing 7/31/2022
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catwoman1958
Points +262
Everything is awesome - Edit
3 years since I first reviewed and they are still awesome doing so much creative food. Having a special Asian menu there this time and it was over the top fantastic. Chef Stephanie seems to have a love affair with cauliflower and I am so glad she does.
Read moreWe live really close so have been here probably 10 Times since they opened the brick and mortar. Hours have now expanded into evenings. And they do still have a truck as well contrary to the description. The krabby patty, the orange cauliflower, and the waterworks cheeseburger are my favorites. Followed closely by the kung fu bowl. Everything is fresh including the ketchup for your fries. Service is excellent. Creative vegan food.
Updated from previous review on 2019-06-14
Pros: 100% vegan, Fresh creative food
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ShaneAxcell
Points +32
Classy and fun - Edit
Verdine is a great place for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They have a great selection of sandwiches, salads, pizzas, and entrees. I’m not much of a wine drinker, but they do offer a good variety and do pairings. They also have events with special menus and holiday menus. Get there early on the weekends as a line forms for breakfast/brunch.
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JaimieLynn
Points +281
Go for brunch! Or lunch. - Edit
Love the bistro burger, cauliflower (sweet chili I think), kolache and hash browns!
Read moreI wish they had brunch more than once a week!
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LAMeouw
Points +52
Fantastic vegan pizza - Edit
Can’t wait to go back to try other things on the menu. Pizza was excellent.
Read morePros: Plenty of vegan options , Fun drinks both alcohol and non alcohol
Cons: Would like to see non gluten free dessert options
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pcssommers
Points +123
Nachos pile - Edit
I enjoyed the pile of nachos and presentation was on point. Waiter was very friendly
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sydneyo
Points +434
Good food - Edit
The Buddha bowl was pretty good. I really liked the orange cauliflower. The s’more brownie was alright. I’d try new things next time.
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SantinaPolky-Link
Points +153
Best sandwich I have ever had - Edit
I’m not great about leaving reviews but I had to review this place because I seriously just ate the best sandwich of my life. The caprese melt with added vegan bacon is heaven in sandwich form. Seriously amazing!
Read morePros: Fully vegan , Amazing food , Very cute interior
Cons: None
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gabrieller
Points +230
I forgot to take a phot - Edit
But loved The Godfather pizza! #Veganuary
Read morePros: All vegan menu, Seasonal options, Great staff and vegan wines
Guest
Veggiemom81
Points +34
The best Sunday brunch! - Edit
I love the brunch menu. I’ve gotten other items that were amazing but my go to comfort food is the biscuit and gravy and the hash browns!
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RobertHillIII
Points +164
Cold food - Edit
I bought a pepperoni and a sausage kolache. They were pricey so I expected good flavor and good service. They were cold and barely filled. I didn't complain about the almost empty kolaches. Only their temperature. Instead of making me new ones, they popped them in the microwave a couple of seconds and brought me the same ones which were barely warmer than they were before.
Read moreUnbelievable! This place used to be nice.
Cons: Expensive, Don't appreciate customers, Cold food, skimpy portions
verdine449
Hi Robert - Thanks for your feedback on our kolaches. We don't intend to have them served piping hot, more at room temperature, but it's good to understand that may not be everyone's expectation. We also do not use microwaves in our restaurant, so would not have microwaved your food and returned it to you - Just wanted to clear that up! Appreciate the feedback as we can use this to improve. Thank you
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kyliiekay
Points +61
Dreamy vegan brunch! - Edit
Me and the girls went here for my birthday brunch and it was perfect. Just Eggs cooked to perfection, insane hashbrowns, and the most photogenic French toast. The interior is cute, too. Cons: difficult parking and high price points. Typical for big cities though!
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laseysimon
Points +72
Amazing Food - Edit
They have a great menu full of different options to satisfy everyone, but their brunch menu is where it’s at! The chickn and waffles are to die for. The desserts are always great as well, especially the s’mores brownie 😋
Read morePros: Wide variety of options, Cute place for a date / special events , Amazing vegan brunch menu
Cons: Pricey, Brunch menu only available on Sundays
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DeanJen
Points +5625
Venust victuals voraciously dispatched. - Edit
Pleasing to the eye albeit slightly less to the palate.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-09-20
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DDesai
Points +212
Good food - Edit
Ordered the banana blossom tacos and sweet potato fries. The banana blossom in the tacos was really, really chewy and rough, and I had to eat the tacos with a fork and knife just to cut through the banana blossom. Other than that, food was good and interior decor of the establishment was beautiful.
Read morePros: Food tastes good, especially liked the fries, Really nice interior decor
Cons: Expensive , Staff was a bit confused at times, Banana blossom texture very rough
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zeyumwang
Points +374
Amazing - Edit
Everything here is amazing, they also deliver via Uber eats
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Vatrawellness
Points +65
Delicious - Edit
My boyfriend and I ordered takeout from here and it did not disappoint!! Best vegan Mac and cheese we’ve ever had! Salad was delicious (Caesar), tacos were so good and flavourful, he loved his chili cheese dog. Highly recommend
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ChubbyVeganHTX
Points +67
Eh - Edit
I’ve tried this place 3 times & the food wasn’t great. It was kinda bland, flavorless.
Read morePros: 100% vegan
Cons: Expensive , Food could be better
Rasputin
I’d have to agree 👍
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Esteban369
Points +107
Vegan food p@&n!!! - Edit
I’m glad I discovered this place on my short visit to Houston. Went once, food was so tasty I went back again the next day.
Read moreThe Elote is perfect, simply perfect, was blown away by how simple and ingenious it was.
The mushroom burger is one of the top best vegan burgers I’ve had, and I’ve had vegan burgers from many many places around the globe! Pre covid times that is..
Their “chicken” tempeh sandwich was surprisingly good, since tempeh sometimes has a very tricky texture/flavor to deal with.
Overall great food, nice decor, friendly service.
Updated from previous review on 2021-05-16
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AndreaNMartin
Points +16
Unwelcoming Service - Edit
We were turned away at 8:30pm (by who seemed like a manager) because they “close at 9:00”. When asked if we could order to-go we were told yes but to hurry.
Read moreWe asked if we could sit down and eat our $50 worth of food (for two people) because the restaurant still had four tables sitting, laughing, drinking and talking.
We were told we could sit outside on the (dark and cold) patio. The servers were polite and apologetic for their manager’s behavior. I messaged them privately on IG- and received no response.
We ate outside and left at 9:10pm while there were still two tables of people eating and laughing inside.
The food was good, but the service was terrible. As someone who spends lots of money eating out vegan in the Houston area, I’ll take my money elsewhere.
Pros: Atmosphere, Lots of Options
Cons: Unwelcoming Manager, High price for poor service
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lamega
Points +162
Loved it - Edit
Came with a friend and ate on the patio. Lots of variety and everything tasted delicious! I had the chicken sandwich and a lavender lemonade. Desserts also looked great, but we didn’t have room. Highly recommended!
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biancam09
Points +621
Inconsistent - Edit
Overall it was an okay experience. I had the bistro burger with fries. The burger and fries were super yummy. I would definitely get it again. However I did order the caramel cookie sauced sandwich and it was not as described. I was given a chocolate cookie with buttercream inside instead of a butter cookie with chocolate ganache and strawberries. I don’t know if it was a mistake but that was very disappointing.
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Hodzic_fam
Points +1754
Nice modern upscale restaurant with great food. - Edit
Aesthetically, the a restaurant is beautiful. Very modern feel. The vegan mushroom burger is one of the best vegan burgers I ever had. The vegan sushi is also amazing. You won’t be disappointed.
Read moreApril 6, 2021 Update: came back to this place a couple years later and disappointed with a couple things - 1) they charged me a $1.50 for bagging my carry out order without informing me about it. 2) the price of the food is very high and food quality wasn’t as good. Updated to 3 star.
Pros: Creative options, Cool vibe, Clean
Cons: Portions can be a little small, Expensive
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TexasMeg
Points +69
Wonderful! - Edit
Delicious food and a beautiful place to eat. The buffalo tempeh sandwich is amazing!
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Raven1
Points +37
This place is great! - Edit
I love the ambiance here. They have unique upscale vegan food choices. Great place for a date or to hang out with friends.
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ErinCook
Points +108
Incredible!! - Edit
I've been here several times and every time it's incredible! I've had the tofu rib burger, the chiken and waffles, and the spicy chiken. Will definitely be going back for many more delicious food!
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