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Cosmic Cafe Vegetarian Restaurant  
4 cows based on 8 member votes based on 8 member reviews
2912 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas Texas 75219
214-521-6157
Type: Lacto, Vegan-friendly, Indian, American, International, Beer/Wine
Info: Open daily for lunch and dinner. Will accommodate vegans upon request. Re-opened May 08. Price: Moderate.

   
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"Just not really that good..."  
My Rating
Fair
delilah71
Newbie Reviewer
1
Posted on: Thursday, October 22, 2009
Review: I was in Dallas for a conference and came here twice, because it was in walking distance from where I was staying and I did not have a rental car. Maybe I am too picky, or maybe I didn't order the right thing, but I just didn't really think there was anything too special about the food here. The first day I got the cosmic stir fry, which was incredibly greasy and came with a salad which was kind of blah. The second day I got the taco trinity after reading the reviews on here, and they were okay, but nothing great. The beans were undercooked, the salsa was bland, and their dishes come with white rice! I forgot to ask for brown rice, so if that's important to you, make sure you get it. I got chai with it, which was good - the real Indian kind; not too sweet, and I also got the mango cheesecake, which I do not believe was vegan, but was just kind of bland. Also, surprisingly, they have Splenda and Sweet and Low on the table. I just don't think they get it. The service was good, and the ambiance is cool, but if you're going for veg. food, this is not the place.
 
Pros: Good service * Cool ambiance * Books to read
Cons: Greasy food * Bland food *
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"unaware of veggie items"  
My Rating
Needs improvement
Carrie C. Reid
Newbie Reviewer
1
Posted on: Friday, April 17, 2009
Review: The staff were unable to tell me if their cheese was vegetarian, also they did not even know what vegan sugar was, although they claim to have vegan desserts. This is frustrating that they did not use completely vegan items in vegan-listed. Food quality was average to good.
 
Pros: variety * good spices *
Cons: expensive * crowded *
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"delicious"  
My Rating
Very good
vegan sunshine
Over 10 Reviews!
14
Posted on: Saturday, July 12, 2008
Review: Try the taco trinity, vegan cakes, and hibiscus tea.
Everything is wonderful. The dahl makes a delectable first course.

 
Pros: vegan cakes * atmosphere * large portions
Cons: parking * not 100% vegan *
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"keep in mind"  
My Rating
Needs improvement
winston32
Newbie Reviewer
1
Posted on: Monday, July 07, 2008
Review: I would never recommend this place to a vegan. The owner himself is not even a vegetarian and therefore is not aware of what is or is not vegan. He also does not respect the vegan lifestyle so he gives little mind to what is or is not fully vegan. For example once I was told that the no bull burger was vegan, if ordered without the cheese, but when I asked what kind of patty they used I found out that it was a brand whose patties contained cheese.

I have also been told by several employees that the so called vegan cakes are not actually vegan at all.

You can't really depend on the service there to tell you what is and what is not vegan since it is not in their job description to check every label in the restaurant for animal byproducts therefore they might tell you something is vegan and later find out it is not.

I was also told once that the whipped topping was vegan, and then I asked to see the bottle, (I had been a vegan for a long time and was very interested in what company was making such a good product), when the bottle was brought to the table the first thing I see on the back is that it contained milk.

seriously. thats just bad business.

 
Pros: * *
Cons: * *
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"Best Indian food in Dallas"  
My Rating
Excellent
jdame
Over 10 Reviews!
31
Posted on: Sunday, June 08, 2008
Review: I was just recently visiting the area and ate at this little cafe and would recommend this to anyone traveling through the area.
 
Pros: Selection * Price * Atmosphere
Cons: Parking * *
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"Love the food!"  
My Rating
Excellent
Veghead74
Over 10 Reviews!
14
Posted on: Sunday, March 02, 2008
Review: Everything is yummy: daal, nan bread, curries, pizza, salads, and more. Their chai tea is an enticing spicy blend that I would love to figure out how to make at home. They even have yummy vegan cakes here.
 
Pros: Excellent Food * Vegan Friendly * Nice Atmosphere
Cons: Parking * *
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"Cosmic Cafe = delish..."  
My Rating
Excellent
crunchygramz08
3-10 Reviews
3
Posted on: Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Review: I decided to take my meat eating family to cosmic cafe for my birthday. I was pleasantly surprised when I was able to get my vegetarian fill on excellent food while my family was able to do the same. I definetly recommend going to this place. especially if there are omnivorous people that dont just want eat a salad. However, I dont recommend the ginger beer.
 
Pros: Atmosphere * groovy staff * Fantastic Food
Cons: expensive * small parking *
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"I love Cosmic Cafe!"  
My Rating
Very good
Anisabellydance
3-10 Reviews
4
Posted on: Thursday, December 14, 2006
Review: I eat here weekly - sometimes twice a week! I looove the Trinity Tacos and the dahl. They are always helpful in "vegan-izing" things if it has something on it that I don't eat. Everything I have ever had there has been tasty! They also serve beer and wine there.
 
Pros: tasty food * wine * beer
Cons: parking - not many spaces * sometimes loud if busy *
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