"Great Affordable Vegan Cafe!"   My Rating
17 snowy11480	Posted on: Monday, October 19, 2009
	Review: I thought Eden was fantastic. Some reviews below mention that the menu was disappointing but i really disagree. Maybe they have tweaked things as time goes and reviews come in but i thought it was great. Two important things that had nothing to do with the food - the place is super clean and cute, and the staff are very nice and friendly! These two things go a long way with me!! I traveled thru Scranton on my way to upstate NY for work and found this place to be quite a delight. I like that they had weekly specials that were available in addition to their regular menu. I had a bowl of the weekly soup special, pumpkin sweet potato, and a large fruit smoothie. Both were great. On my second stop heading home, I had the BBQ drums - four large pieces of mock chicken, great bbq sauce, and only 5.50. I also had a bowl of the butternut squash soup which was amazing. With both of those items i was stuffed! Before leaving, I got some peanut butter cups and lemon poppyseed muffins to go for later. Had those when i arrived home and thoroughly enjoyed them, sharing with my son and husband. yum! There is a good deal of mock meat on the menu but there are also plenty of options for those not interested in mock meat as well. check out their weekly specials too!! some great options at really affordable prices. I hope that I have the chance to stop back in here someday.   Pros: all vegan menu!! * very affordable * delicious food Cons: parking is tough * maybe needs more veggie based dishes *
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"Love Eden!"   My Rating
3 aeclarke	Posted on: Thursday, October 15, 2009
	Review: I love this place! I was recently made aware of this place after looking for a good vegetarian restaurant in the area. My husband and I went there for the first time a few months ago and we have been hooked ever since! The food is really good and the desserts are out of this world. Even people like myself who are not vegan's can say the chocolate peanut butter cups are absolutely amazing! We love the fresh veggies wraps and the amazing soups as well. Keep up the great work Eden, this is exactly what the Scranton area needed!   Pros: * * Cons: * *
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"Awesome"   My Rating
6 greenjdmd	Posted on: Saturday, September 26, 2009
	Review: Can't believe such a gem of a restaurant exists in Scranotn. Hope one day to see expanded hours. Maybe a brunch?   Pros: * * Cons: * *
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"Saved my life!"   My Rating
3 VEGANDY	Posted on: Thursday, September 17, 2009
	Review: I was driving back to NYC after a long couple of days working in Syracuse and was absolutely starving and practically driving off the road from fatigue when I checked my official Happycow T-Mobile G1 application, Veg Eating Guide, and learned of a relatively new vegan restaurant in Scranton called Eden. Let me say, while NYC is known all over the world for its fantastic vegan restaurants, there aren't too many that could compare with Eden in terms of taste, price, portions, and especially service. The fish fillet was to die for, and the smashed potatoes were entirely scrumptious. Plus the folks that were working were awfully kind and super positive which totally brought me out of my funk. I highly recommend Eden for when you're about to reach your breaking point, or when you're just in the mood for some delicious, compassionate food.   Pros: * * Cons: * *
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"Please, please step it up..."   My Rating
4 plumerider	Posted on: Thursday, July 09, 2009
	Review: It pains me to have to give just an average rating to Eden Cafe. Why is it so painful? Because Eden Cafe is the first and ONLY vegan restaurant in the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre area (where I live), and as much as I want to be 100% supportive and excited for it, the menu is ultimately disappointing. As another reviewer already mentioned, almost every item on Eden's menu contains some sort of fake meat product (and it is not fake meat that Eden is making from scratch). You will not find one meal on their menu that is not something you can make in your kitchen after a fake meat shopping spree at your local health food store (aside from maybe a soup or salad). I have been vegan for years and years, and my obsession with fake meat products is long, long over and done with, so I don't find myself interested in going to Eden ever. Soy-based fake meat products are also not the healthiest foods, usually laden with sodium and the other evils of processed foods. I beg the owner(s) of Eden to broaden their menu to include more homemade food. With all of the amazing vegan cookbooks available, steal some ideas from the hundreds of amazing vegan recipes that are out there!!! I REALLY want to have a vegan restaurant to go to! Really!   Pros: Nice Atmosphere * Reasoable Prices * Homemade Desserts Cons: Too Much Processed Food * *
1 of 1 visitors found the above review beneficial  Responses(1) | Contact Member | Was this review useful?  • eden does specialize in mock meat/diner style/comfort foods. Our mock meat products come from distrivutors who specialize in such products and at eden we flavor, marinate, and cook the products in our own special way. Although eden's menu is now and will remain based on the mock meat foods that our customers love and want, we are also introducing other menu items that will satisfy those customers who are looking for lunch items other than our main menu items. However, I must say that this review is the exception to the norm at our cafe, as the vast majority of our cusomters LOVE our menu items!!!. response by Christian339 - report abuse -

"yay!"   My Rating
5 sashwap	Posted on: Saturday, April 25, 2009
	Review: Eden specializes in mock meat sandwiches, and have a lot of delicious side dishes, like coleslaw and mashed potatoes. Last time I was passing through, I stopped in and got a BBQ spare rib sandwich with relish, and my friend got a tuna salad. I rarely order from the regular menu, because they always have really amazing specials that I just have to try. The atmosphere is nice -- bright, clean, and family-friendly. I see all types of people there, and I think its style is very conducive to attracting (and satisfying) non-vegans. If you're passing through Scranton on a road trip, this place is a perfect place to stop for lunch. Also note: It's right next door to a great record store.   Pros: simple, satisfying cuisine * large variety of choices * good value Cons: mock meat-centric * might get crowded * in scranton
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"Wonderful Cafe Has A Disappointment with Servings"   My Rating
1 Arts Guy	Posted on: Tuesday, March 31, 2009
	Review: I eat at the Eden on average once a week. The food is delightful, delicious and, well, de-lovely. The chef/owner is always friendly, talks with the patrons whilst preparing the dishes, makes certain that you enjoyed your food and your time there, and fosters a general atmosphere of "chill." In short, the Eden is terrific. However, the last two times I've gone (a Friday and a Saturday) and ordered the potato & leek soup, I've been decidedly short-changed: it was virtually all broth, with nary a potato to be seen. Once I can understand: everyone makes mistakes, and they were busy the first time this happened to me. When it happens a second time, it suggests a systemic issue with whomever is ladeling out the soup that day. I submit this request to all of you in Cyberland - if you've had a similar issue in not receiving all of what you paid for - to please post your thoughts on this, as well as to the owner & operator of the Eden, to nip this issue in the bud before it becomes a problem. Eden is fantastic - let's keep it that way.   Pros: Delicious * Healthy * Friendly folks Cons: Short Changed on Soup * *
1 of 1 visitors found the above review beneficial  Responses(1) | Contact Member | Was this review useful?  • Thank you for the positive feelings from your review! I do want to mention that the Potato & Leek soup that we have on special from time to time is meant to be a cream-style soup where the potatoes themselves are steamed & then pureed into the soup so that they are not large chunks of potato! I am sorry you felt short-changed but that soup was not supposed to have large potato chunks in it!. response by Christian339 - report abuse -

"Good Food"   My Rating
1 BuddhaVega n	Posted on: Friday, March 20, 2009
	Review: The food is amazing. The place is great and way over due. My only bit of advice is that the staff keep business conduct. I witnessed public display of affection that made me feel unwelcome.   Pros: excellent food * friendly staff * clean Cons: * *
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"Unimpressed"   My Rating
1 medveg	Posted on: Wednesday, December 24, 2008
	Review: I was passing through Scranton and, after doing some Happy Cow research, decided to stop at Eden for lunch. Had I looked up the menu, I certainly would not have bothered. Eden's food is comprised mostly of processed soy products. I'm not hating on faux meats, but, if I go to a restaurant I expect the food to be of higher quality then some store bought pre packaged omni alternatives. Very little of the food listed on the menu was actually cooked in the restaurant, the sandwich list did not contain a single item without store bought fake meat. The menu did also list salads with basic topping options, veggie burgers and dogs and pastas and soups. I should have stuck with a soup and salad, but on recommendation attempted to eat a steak sandwich. It was incredibly unimpressive. My companion got the BLT. Prior to ordering we asked what the bacon was made of (hoping it was coconut or marinated tempeh), all we were told was "soy based". The cashier was unable to clarify further. My companion described his coleslaw as "the worst I've ever eaten" my smashed potatoes were good, but they didn't really make up for everything else. The bottom line is that one can easily expect a better lunch in their own home. I believe Eden is relatively new and all they need for success is a minor menu revision.   Pros: Vegan * friendly staff * Cons: majority processed soy products * unimpressive *
1 of 5 visitors found the above review beneficial  Responses(1) | Contact Member | Was this review useful?  • Gosh, I am sorry that you had such a disagreeable experience at our cafe. I do feel I must correct a few things in your review. Yes, our menu is purposely faux meat based & we have found that that is what the vast majority of our customers want & enjoy. However, our menu items are not "store bought" as you described them. We purchase items from several distributors who specialize in veg products, we then cook, flavor, marianate, etc the products iin our own special (and secret) way to bring the menu items to our customers plates! Our Steak & Cheese Sub and BLT are two of our customers most favorite items! So once again, I am sorry you did not like your experience at our cafe, but 99.9% of our customers leave happy and come back often!. response by Christian339 - report abuse -

"Eden is great!"   My Rating
1 Lenore	Posted on: Friday, December 19, 2008
	Review: What a great little place. Delicious food, and clean as a whistle. Affordable! Have been twice, so far - both times were outstanding. The food is as fresh as can be, there are lots of sandwiches, salads, soups - even burgers and dogs! Don't miss the smashed potatoes. Owner and staff are friendly, generous. Scranton is becoming cooler by the minute!   Pros: * * Cons: * *
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