Vegan-friendly
Lacto
American
Fusion
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Upbeat and modern eatery in downtown at the public square. Offers a separate, vegan/vegetarian menu. Uses fresh, local, sustainable ingredients. First Tuesday of month is a vegan club which features events including social vegan happy hours, wine tasting, and cooking classes (reservations required). Has Wi-Fi. Prices moderate for snacks more expensive for main plates. Reported closed October 2022.
10 Reviews
First Review by AdiVedi
kjwcanary
Points +36
Great vegan options - Edit
Would have been 5 stars if it was pure vegan but a great option if you are looking for a nice sit down place downtown. Approximately 10 different vegan options on the menu. I had the mushroom sharing plate and it was outstanding!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Nice ambiance , Friendly staff
Cons: They serve meat
Guest
BEETxBEET
Points +107
Nice vegan options - Edit
Sat at the bar and ordered the chicken fried cauliflower. It was good but I wish the presentation was better. Also wish it was a little less salty. Not sure it is worth paying $19 for this dish.
Read morePros: Creative dishes for vegans
Cons: Expensive, Smaller portions
Guest
milos99
Points +671
Amazing vegan options! - Edit
I visited Pura Vida on a recent trip to Cleveland and was extremely impressed with their vegan options. Whilst there is not a separate vegan menu, but the options are clearly marked. On the suggestion of the server, I got their Crispy Falafel Bowl which was simply amazing! I only got the small size since I was meeting a friend later, and it was a generous portion and very filling.
Read moreIt had warm Couscous, tomato, and Parsley with Kalamata Olives and an unbelievable Vegan Tzatziki. The restaurant is conveniently located just 1/2 block from Tower City so you can take the RTA train directly there. A wonderful gem in downtown Cleveland :)
Pros: Vegan options clearly marked
Cons: Closed between lunch and dinner
Guest
VeganUSA
Points +7454
Gourmet vegan options; many choices - Edit
The menu at Pura Vida features something for everyone, but especially so for vegans. Rest assured, the vegan options go beyond roasted vegetables. We enjoyed a Big Mac made with two black bean patties from an in-house, made-from-scratch recipe, and a potato samosa-like turnover with flaky crust. If we had had more room, we would have tried the vegan peanut soup or the cauliflower chicken entree with green beans. We look forward to our next visit.
Read moreService was excellent: attentive without hovering. We ate late afternoon on a weekday. Staff told us the restaurant’s busiest times are at lunch. Dinner is reported less busy. Outdoor, sidewalk seating is available. Indoor seating is in a sleek, modern, spacious setting. The restaurant is in the heart of downtown Cleveland.
Pros: Numerous vegan choices, Unique vegan recipes, not the usual fare, Excellent service; willingness to veganize options
Guest
barnyardbob
Points +390
Everything was good - Edit
Tried a few things for lunch. The crispy mushrooms were amazing. Everyone raved about them. The fries were great. The chopped salad was good but not terribly flavorful. And the nachos were very good. We got the chocolate cake for dessert. Good flavor, if a tad dry. The caramel could have been more pronounced too, but overall it was a great meal with a few minor negatives. The staff was very friendly and helpful.
Read morePros: Great staff, Good food, No dud dishes
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Tots
Points +285
Nice decor, Okay food - Edit
We were excited for upscale vegan offerings, but ultimately found the food underwhelming. The vegetarian Big Mack turns into an average sandwich when requested vegan (different bread and no special sauce), and the vegan nachos were served cold with brownish guac.
Read morePros: Friendly and knowledge staff, beautiful modern decor, upscale vegan offerings
Cons: A bit on the expensive side, underwhelming flavors , gets crowded quickly
Guest
jc5960
Points +22
An Oasis in a Vegan Desert! - Edit
I love this place! When I come to Cleveland I come here. First, even though I'm Vegan, I want to go to a real restaurant with real napkins, great bar, and of course-great vegan food. This place fits the bill. Try the fried cauliflower. Super hearty and yummy. Vegan nachos were great. Many more things to try. Next time!
Read morePros: Great atmosphere, Hearty vegan options, Real bar
Cons: dessert (don't like chocolate)
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BiljanaD
Points +86
awesome vegan options - Edit
One of my favorite restaurants. Lots of vegan options. African stew is a must
Read moreGuest
Loretta
Points +107
We will return to Pure Vida! - Edit
I had the browned cauliflower dish that came with a delicious gravy, biscuit, and spiced kale. It was SO YUMMY! Reasonable for $18. My husband had the spaghetti squash sandwich that had a lot of barbecue-tasting sauce; $12. We also tried the dark rice/brussel sprout dish. It was OK but the brussel sprouts were a bit undercooked.
Read moreThere is a single menu with clearly marked vegan options. In addition, the server offered to turn a vegetarian sandwich into vegan with substitutions. The decor is snazzy yet casual. We are eager return to Pure Vida!
Pros: cool atmosphere, very good service, reasonable prices for quality of food
Guest
AdiVedi
Points +21
Pricey but plenty of veg*n choices - Edit
The restaurant has a dedicated vegetarian/vegan menu which is great. We got a Tofu dish and a Polenta dish - the food was good and tasted freshly made. The waiter brought a second glass of wine even though we didn't ask for one which was annoying. The restaurant is also quite pricey - plan on spending around $100 for a dinner for two (1 appetizer, 2 drinks, 2 entrees, 1 dessert)
Read morePros: Good food, Good location
Cons: No parking (Valet, Street or Public lot), Pricey
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