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My husband & were visiting Natural Bridge (about 15 minutes away from the Blue Phoenix) when we mentioned to the tourism greater that we would be seeking a vegan lunch. What a great chance conversation, because she sent us to the Blue Phoenix in Lexington. This gem is across the street from the Washington & Lee University campus & is a cafe with a small market area, as well as some books & games that make it a nice hang-out spot. Everything is vegetarian & most items are vegan or have a vegan option. My husband throughly enjoyed his Cali Wrap, as he loves the avocado which was a key ingredient. I thought my Ruebenesque sandwich was one of the all-time best sandwiches I've ever had - before or after becoming vegan! It was a very loose variation of a Reuben sandwich made with tasty grilled tofu, a red cabbage "sauerkraut" (tasty & not so very sour) & a wonderful dressing. No cheese. The sandwiches came with a pretty garnish of raw veggies that we also enjoyed. The only portion of our lunch we did not gobble down was the onion soup, which was a bit oily for our "no-oil" palettes. The Soup was incredibly tasty, however, so is oil is a part of your daily eating patterns, you'll love it as well. We live about 5 hours away from Lexington, but the next time we're passing through this part of Virginia, we'll be back for sure!