Vegan
American
Beer/Wine
Take-out

All-vegan restaurant est. April 2012. Comfortable atmosphere and a full bar. Open Tue-Thu 11:00am-8:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-9:00pm.


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66 Reviews

First Review by Shannin987

fitz13

Points +32

Vegan
23 Mar 2024

Simply the best

House-made everything! Rotating menu. Won’t break the bank, unless you order more and more, which is a risk.

Besides the food, the vibes are great, and the bar is extraordinary.

Pros: House-made food, Drinks, Atmosphere

KMLarson

Points +101

Vegan
25 Feb 2024

Hidden Gem

Every single time I drive through this state I go out of my way to stop here and order enough food for breakfast, lunch and dinner on the road ! Iowa is not known for being vegan friendly, so imagine my surprise to find some bomb @$$ vegan chefs on my way up north. I’ve had everything on the menu and have yet to be disappointed. Tip the staff good bc they work hard!

Updated from previous review on 2024-02-25

Pros: Super clean eating , coffee and tea options in the evenings, Hip venue doubles as concert hall

Cons: Lack of parking, POPULAR! GET RESERVATIONS ON WEEKENDS! , Sometimes they sell out of my favorites 😭

MarlysCliniteHorne

Points +232

Vegan
21 Feb 2024

Above and beyond

When we showed up today to get takeout the bartender said the kitchen wasn’t open for another 15 minutes. I mentioned that we were trying to get back to the hospital asap she made an exception and got the order in right away.

Pros: Excellent service , Great food

Jewelry

Points +79

Mostly Veg
08 Feb 2024

Great food and zero waste!

We got a Rachel wrap and miso bbq mushroom wrap with side salads and shared the wraps. Completely satisfying meal, colorful and creative
To top it off, they supply cloth napkins and reusable straws.

ashleyjoyce

Points +83

Vegan
01 Jan 2024

v cozy + super tasty!

expectational vegan food. cute cozy vibe. friendly folx that work there. can’t wait to go back. ✨

Bissonomy

Points +119

Vegan
13 Dec 2023

Delicious and reliable

Static menu with some exceptional standouts as well as a rotating special that is often a creative take on a comfort food. Excellent shakes and coffees as well.

Pros: Creative specials, Surprising taste combos, Solid staples

Cons: Not if you're in a hurry

M.B.

Points +57

Vegan
31 Oct 2023

Super tasty

Yummy sandwiches, cakes and so on.
Fair prizes and friendly stuff, highly recommended.

vegalicious68

Points +77

Vegan
25 Jul 2023

Great - fully vegan!!!!

After spending three weeks in the states and my only vegetable intake being the odd slice of tomato on a veggieburger, I was super super happy to find this fully vegan restaurant. I tried the Seitan wings which were delicious. I then had a BLT with salad, absolutely fantastic! …..Followed by a crumble. I was already full, but decided to have it anyway, because it looked so great and it tasted wonderful. Lovely lovely place, will return next year.

stickboybike

Points +94

Vegan
22 Jul 2023

Super charming

I had the miso mushroom burrito and washed it down with the peanut butter, banana smoothie with a little bit of powder  cacao added to it. The burrito is a fantastic combination of textures and flavors in a very neat package. Nice touches are the classic drinking glasses that are ball jars as well as the mismatched linens instead of paper napkins.  I haven’t spent much time in the Midwest, but a little place like this seems to be an oasis for people like us who are vegan. Highly recommended! 

djwiggity

Points +102

Mostly Veg
10 Jul 2023

Great vegan restaurant / bar

What a nice spot! We were able to sit out on the patio (though our dogs had to wait in the car since the only access is through the restaurant) and have a nice meal overlooking the creek. The wings, crabcakes, and fries (including aiolis) were great. The bar had a good selection including some local beers and favorites from outside of Iowa. Too stuffed to try the desserts even though they sounded delicious!

Pros: Beautiful patio, Good drink selection, Friendly staff

VeganSausageDog

Points +770

Vegan
12 May 2023

Fresh and yummy

Lovely fresh home made style vegan food. The seitan wings and falafel wrap were a real highlight.

gumblebumble

Points +95

Vegan
11 Feb 2023

Excellent Food and Drinks

Loved the falafel salad and turmeric latte. The outdoor seating area is great, too.

cometparty

Points +84

Vegan
11 Oct 2022

Can’t get enough of this place!

I visited this wonderful restaurant three times in as many days (and I’m already looking forward to my next trip to Iowa City, haha). Have tried the Reuben, tofu-egg salad wrap, and the soup of the day with corn cakes, all of which were excellent. Yummy turmeric latte and kombucha on tap too. I also love the warm cozy atmosphere—the aesthetic here is 💯🥰

Updated from previous review on 2022-10-11

Pros: Delicious food and drinks, Friendly and attentive service, Cozy ambience

wgovegan

Points +20

Vegan
24 Aug 2022

Delicious and Original

My wife and I recently relocated (back) to Iowa City and are so thankful for this place. The wings (with the habanero mango sauce) are SO. GOOD. I loved them with the vegan sauces. The special milkshake the had was a Strawberry Rhubarb that I wish I could eat/drink daily.

I also love the ambiance of the place. There is stage that I'm guessing accommodates some live music or open mics, and I can envision a pleasant time sitting at the dimly lit bar, sipping a cherry old fashioned and taking in all the positive vibes.

VagrantVegan

Points +1333

Vegan
21 Aug 2022

Fantastic and Eco Friendly

Everything was absolutely wonderful, and the presentation was amazing. Little touches like mason jars and cloth napkins make the difference. I appreciate the eco touches like the metal straw and drink stirrer. The seasonal produce added a freshness and color that elevated this meal. Everything tasted fresh and had great great texture. Our server was also wonderful, and the atmosphere was fun.

Pros: Local and fresh produce , Cool atmosphere

ace13

Points +38

Vegan
11 Aug 2022

Great spot

I stopped here during a road trip and was thrilled with my meal. The Solstice salad was fantastic! Appreciated the vibe too. Give them a try if you’re near Iowa City!

AllisonKremer

Points +61

Vegan
15 Jul 2022

The best in Iowa

TP is seriously one of the best restaurants I’ve eaten at in Iowa and it’s fully vegan! Tons of options and very reasonable pricing! Outdoor seating on patio is the perfect place to eat the delish fare

Pros: All vegan and delish, Patio, Tons of options

Cons: Parking perhaps 🤔

JillL

Points +37

Vegan
26 Jun 2022

Loved it!

We stopped through for carry-out while on a cross country road trip. Ordered bbq seitan wings, fries, salad, a Reuben, and a vanilla milkshake. Everything was delicious!

Pros: Interesting menu, Fresh food, Friendly service

CocoButta

Points +418

Vegan
28 May 2022

Really dig it

Simple menu but lots of options and flavors.

Pros: Wonderful cocktail selection , Bar is gorgeous , Homey atmosphere

JulieVargo

Points +114

Vegan
28 May 2022

Ambiance and taste

Sassy restaurant style and deceptively complex taste profiles for each food item we ordered. Items that would seem simple by just reading the ingredients list were layered and very tasty! Same goes for their bar drinks. We ordered dinner and also lunch to go for the next day road trip.

cwarrick1

Points +1507

Vegan
22 Apr 2022

Good sandwich

Nice vegan restaurant with a very good Ruben. The dressing was very good!! Also grabbed a chocolate chip cookie!!

Pros: All vegan!!

Cons: Parking, Hours wrong on happy cow.

allirae

Points +1305

Vegan
06 Nov 2021

Can’t miss!

Fantastic food, super cool vibe. Really glad we made a stop at this vegan cafe!

Pros: All vegan, Reasonable prices, Great food options for healthy and indulge

mcw2981

Points +16

Vegan
11 Sep 2021

First time at a vegan restaurant.

Had the Reuben, first one since having the "real" ones more than five years ago. It was just as good as I remember and even slightly better (since no one had to die for it). Very comfortable atmosphere and clean. I brought some non vegan family members there and they enjoyed it as well. Would definitely recommend to anyone. I didn't partake but the full bar looked very inviting as well.

beeandbee

Points +707

Vegan
15 Aug 2021

Wish I ordered something else

We ordered off the lunch menu. I got the miso burrito and it was okay. My friend ordered the gyro and we were surprised that the seitan was crunchy. I would order something else besides these two items in the future. Their coffee and smoothie were good though. I want to come back and try something else on the dinner menu.

Pros: Full bar, Big restaurant

queentaco

Points +100

Vegan
13 Jul 2021

The best damn Reuben ever

I decided on a last second stop here and IT WAS WORTH IT. The best damn Reuben sandwich I’ve ever had. The ingredients mix perfectly together and the thousand island dressing is incredible. I wish they had a location in nj or nyc! They would fit right in. Hope to be back again on my travels someday. So stop by! You’ll be glad you did! Yuuummmmm 😍

Pros: Quiet location, plenty of seating, Gorgeous interior with bar seating, Great service and delicious food

Cons: The menu is not huge but you’ll find something!

SaraSmith

Points +364

Vegan
18 Mar 2021

Delicious!

Curb side pickup currently. Food was actually really good. The wings had a lovely crisp outside, and everything had good flavor and juiciness.

Pros: Friendly service, Quick 20 min order to pickup, Tasty spread

ClintBalsar

Points +56

Vegan
10 Oct 2020

Best Vegan joint in Iowa City (and beyond).

Delicious unique items are always amazing here. If you haven’t tried it, it’s a must.

Pros: All options are vegan!




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