The food did not agree with me at all, it tasted very bland but must of had something in which made me feel sick. Also overpriced and expected much better.
Pros: nice area, friendly staffI love the food at The Naked Sprout. The food is always tasty. I have been to other vegan places and their food was a little dull but The Naked Sprout knows how to do it right. The dessert we had was amazing. They had vegan, raw ice cream sandwich as a special. This place is a must go.
Pros: Amazing food, Friendly staff
Heather86
Hi BellaL, thank you so much for your review! We are glad that you enjoyed dining with us :)
I've been here a few times now and have enjoyed it. Both visits the servers were friendly but not very helpful when it came to navigating the menu. On my first visit I had the Cashew Pappardelle and the root vegetable "noodles" we're cut way too thick and the cashew meatballs (all 2 of them) tasted very strongly of sundried tomato which would have been fine if I was expecting it but the menu made no mention of it. The menu is worded horribly and is not very descriptive. It essentially just lists ingredients and doesn't describe the dishes at all. An example being the breaded coconut wrap lists "coconut wrap, coconut poppers, greens, vegetables and mayo." When I questioned the server about the menu she looked confused and wasn't able to elaborate much. The food is decent and I'd like to try more things but the menu needs to be reworked. It's not doing them any favours. Also they don't have a baby change station in their washroom and once agin I had to change my daughter on the floor :(
Pros: Vegan and raw options, Nice atmosphere
DangerGirl
Thank you I look forward to using your new change table! Writing a menu really is an art, I hope you have more success with it next time. It's a huge turn off when I can't discern what's really in a dish and somewhat how it's put together from the menu.
Shanine
HI DangerGirl. Thank you so much for the review and thank you for visiting us! We do take pride in that our servers are friendly! We are in the process of getting a baby changing table as we have had some requests for that! In the meantime, you can use the yoga studio where there is a vanity table where some moms change their babies. As for the food, I know it is a matter of personal preference and I will definitely pass along your suggestions to our executive chef, Pete. The wording of the menu - it is a challenge to write down the main ingredients without being overwhelming with the variety of choices in dishes we offer, but we are definitely open to feedback and will relook at this again when we update our menus.
I hope you have a great day and hope to see you again soon!
The quality of food is not what I thought I'd get and two times i have eaten here I get stomach aches. The SERVICE was ridiculously SLOW. OMG Slow.
I really have eaten better at many other vegan restaurants and felt the lack of service, food that made me feel unwell to be a detriment to this place.
DangerGirl
Listing ingredients is fine when your customers can infer what those ingredients are. mayo, sour cream, greens and vegetables aren't really that descriptive.
Shanine
Thanks for your feedback and we’re sorry your experience was less than optimal. We are still a relatively young business trying to spread the joy of healthy food and as the message is spreading, we are getting busier (which is a good thing J ). As we get busier, we are trying to keep up with demand and staff appropriately and we continue to fine tune our operations to avoid this kind of problem. That being said, we are not a fast food restaurant and all of our food is prepared lovingly by hand, when ordered, so our meals will always take slightly longer to serve. To us, this isn’t a bad thing as long as you are expecting it as it gives you an opportunity to linger over a fine wine and conversation.
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As far as the stomach aches, it’s difficult for me to comment on that without knowing your normal diet and if there are allergies. We are inspected regularly by Halton Health Department and we ensure the healthy and safety of all our patrons with our food.
Thank you for your feedback!
DangerGirl
I wasn't thrilled with this place either. A real disappointment. The way the menu is written is awful!! Who just lists ingredients?
Shanine
HI Danger Girl. Sorry you feel it was a disappointment. We have to list the ingredients so people know what is in the dishes. Oliver & Bonacini and many restaurants do this.
I guess I'll be the odd one out and say that I wasn't thrilled with this restaurant. The night I was there, the service was very slow. The food was good, but not as good as I expected for the price. I like raw food, but I've had much more interesting raw food elsewhere. I'd eat there again, but I wouldn't rush back.
Pros: Healthy food
Shanine
Hi Mike,
I apologize for the late reply. I am also sorry you had a less desirable experience. Since you last posted this (which we knew was a huge issue), we have added more servers, and another chef. We got busy so quickly that it took us by surprise. We still sometimes experience slower wait times due to the nature of the food. We hope to continue to improve and grow!
Peace
I have tried just about every dish they have, and it is difficult to say which is my favorite. I like the rice bowls a lot, but I also like the 'raw pizza of the day' and raw burritos. There is a very dedicated group of chefs and a beautiful yoga studio attached (Chrysalis)!
Shanine
Thanks Sherry!
First let me say it is a relief to look at a menu and know we can choose any item and not worry there will be meat or dairy. I had the Beaner, my son had the Nachos, my daughter had the Twisted Tacos. The presentation was beautiful. And the flavours matched! Everything tasted wonderful. It was fresh and satisfying. Will definitely go again.
Pros: lovely decor, healthy cuisine, good size portions
Shanine
HI, Thank you for the amazing review! We have updated our menu so hopefully you got a chance to see the new menu already!
My only regret is that we waited so long to try out this restaurant. It was wonderful, with both cooked and raw options, and everything that we ate was delicious. I highly recommend the tempeh reuben, which they were able to wrap in a super thin raw zucchini raw for me. The veggie burger was also very flavourful. Drinks were delicious, although a bit of the small side for $7-8 (I had the beet and berry combo- not sure if was juiced or blended though since I had frozen raspberry chunks in mine). The desserts did not disappoint, although the chocolate fudge pie literally is chocolate fudge with a pie crust. It was so firm, it was easier to eat it with my fingers! The avocado key lime pie was also very good although it could have used a bit more lime flavour. I can`t wait to go back for Sunday brunch because their raw options look absolutely delicious. Beautiful ambiance and great hours, I hope these guys keep it going!
Shanine
Fingers for dessert are always the best. Thank you for the amazing positive feedback and giving suggestions! We will keep going and learning to keep everything amazing!
This place is amazing! I had the berry craze smoothie and tacos and I was extremely impressed! The food was not only delicious, but also quite filling. I would absolutely recommend The Naked Sprout as a unique date idea and I look forward to going back and trying other things from their menu.
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Shanine
Thank you! We love your blog by the way! Such a unique blog!
We've been going to The Naked Sprout for a while and one thing I have to say about this restaurant, the service is outstanding. They seem to hire really great people and very knowledgeable too. The ambience is very organic, we feel peace at every bite. The dishes are creative and you can tell they were made with a lot of love and inspiration. I love the kale salad and if you have a sweet tooth, please order the dessert. Their cheesecakes are fabulous and will make you feel really happy to be alive. A must, if you are in the Burlington area.
Pros: fresh, delicious, great service
Shanine
Thank you for the beautiful review GabynBrad. We hire only friendly staff and we aim to have everyone in the lifestyle and to continue to learn.
Pete's 'Wilted Kale Salad' is amazing! And the restaurant is just lovely...very bright and beautifully kept. They have an extensive tea menu. It's just a lovely place to be.
Shanine
Thank you Jan100! We are making our tea selection a little more streamlined so it is easier for people to make a decision :-)
My husband and I ate at the Naked Sprout on the weekend and it was a pure delight.
We started with the sushi which we shared, the rice was made from parsnip, it was very tasty , the hemp wasabi was delicious.
I had a raw main dish ,which was the Noodle Tang...the "noodles" were made from zucchini and kelp, it was filled with tons of veggies and had a almond tamirand sauce. It was so huge I struggled to finish it, but it was worth it ,as it tasted great.
My husband had the BEANER which was a roasted red pepper chickpea hummus, guacamole,brown rice ,kale,onions,casher sour cream. served on a gluten free brown rice wrap. He ate the whole thing and it was yummy.
I will definatly go back to the Naked Sprout.
Shanine
Thank you shirley1 for the amazing review! I hope to see you often!
A very nice feel as soon as you walk in. Nicely decorated and lots of natural light. The friendly and welcoming staff made us feel right at home. We ordered the nachos as a starter. It was delicious and a meal in itself. The guacamole had perfect consistency, the salsa was fresh and delish, as was the "sour cream". The nut "meat" was the final component that made for a great appetizer. My wife ordered a tempeh reuben sandwich which she raved about. It must have been good because she wouldn't share....
I had the Warrior bowl which had a great combination of brown rice, broccoli, and tempeh all covered in a Thai peanut sauce. It was awesome!
We washed it all down with some delicious fair trade coffee in a french press (the only way to really enjoy coffee).
Our only regret was that we didn't have room for dessert because we were so full.
This was top quality food made with love and care at a very reasonable price. Total cost for everything was $44.00 and worth every penny.
Naked Sprout has given us a reason to drive 40 minutes to Burlington!!!!
Updated from previous review on Wednesday May 18, 2011
Since my original review, we have eaten here many, many times. The food is ALWAYS excellent and consistency goes a long way with us. We have never been disappointed. The desserts are spectacular! The only criticism I would have, (if you could consider this a criticism) is that the portion sizes are so large, that it makes it difficult to have an appetizer, and entree, and a dessert. LOL. We are SO very happy to have such a great high quality vegan restaurant in our area and will continue to patronize it in the years to come. We love this place!
Shanine
Wow, Thank you for the amazing review NewVegGuy. Thanks for letting us know about the portion size - I guess we never want people to leave hungry :-)
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