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The Top Vegetarian-Friendly Restaurant  
3.5 cows based on 4 member votes based on 4 member reviews
30 N Main St, Gainesville Florida 32601
352-337-1188
Type: Ovo, Lacto, Beer/Wine, Not 100% Vegetarian
Info: Serves meat, veg options available. Most items have choice of either meat, tofu or tempeh. Try the pecan encrusted tofu. Limited vegan options. Accepts credit cards. Price: Moderate.

   
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"Disappointing for vegans"  
My Rating
Needs improvement
RachelLouise
Over 10 Reviews!
15
Posted on: Monday, June 16, 2008
Review: I was looking forward to trying The Top, and when I finally did, I was very disappointed. Despite the large selection of vegetarian items, there were very few that were vegan. The waiter was not very helpful, and was clearly annoyed that I wanted him to ask the chef if the Mediterranean Pasta could be made vegan (it couldn't). I finally ordered the orange-ginger stir fry, and it was good, but too sweet, and I wouldn't order it again. They didn't have either of the vegan desserts that appeared on the menu. I heard the vegan chocolate cake was good, and also that the spicy peanut dish, which I believe was vegan, was also good. Be careful, though, because many of the menu items look vegan but actually contain dairy.
 
Pros: vegan chocolate cake? * spicy peanut dish? * good for groups
Cons: bad service * small vegan selection * out of a lot of things
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"more please"  
My Rating
Very good
tamberine97
3-10 Reviews
5
Posted on: Sunday, June 08, 2008
Review: Went there for the first time this morning, they were out of tempeh, but im pretty thankfull. I got the scrambled tofu. I made sure not to eat it all so that I could take it home. They also automaticaly asked if i would rather soymilk or creamer with my coffee which made me feel all warm inside.
 
Pros: amazing veg items * amazing food * freash veggies
Cons: * *
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"divine food, fun and quirky atmosphere"  
My Rating
Very good
felinedreams
3-10 Reviews
5
Posted on: Thursday, November 22, 2007
Review: this place has super-scrumptious, mostly italian-inspired dishes. very unique feel to the place and the food is totally delicious. everything on menu can have tofu or tempeh substituted to make it vegetarian and they have several ways of preparing the tofu too. if you get any dish with the pecan-encrusted tofu option, you'll be toally hooked! i dream about how good this food is and wake up craving it. friendly and fast service for pretty cheap prices.
 
Pros: wonderful tasting food * great vegetarian/vegan options * locally-owned, buys organic
Cons: a little too much olive oil in noodles * *
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"excellent food!"  
My Rating
Very good
rainfall2008
3-10 Reviews
10
Posted on: Friday, August 31, 2007
Review: This place is excellent for dinner! Try the tempeh thai dish. The vegan ceaser salad is great too.
However, don't waste your belly with the vegan rum cake.

 
Pros: excellent dinner * friendly staff * cool atmosphere
Cons: a little pricy * *
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