Vegan-friendly
Lacto
Ovo
American
Delivery
Take-out
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Eclectic, homey atmosphere. Veg choices include fried artichoke sub, vegan chili, and buffalo tofu sandwich. Open Wed-Fri 10:00am-5:00pm, Sat-Sun 9:00am-2:00pm.
53 Reviews
First Review by smylly
mgilmore
Points +437
Many vegan options - Edit
They have so many vegan options it’s hard to choose. The vegan chicken and waffles is a Korean take on the classic dish and it blew my mind. My husband thoroughly enjoyed his Nashville sandwich. The quality of the seitan is fantastic.
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ElMath
Points +712
So many options! - Edit
So many options plus you can have breakfast for dinner!! Got the gyro and it was delicious and the soup special was tomato bisque which tasted just like a regular tomato bisque. The orange soda cake was delicious and dense and sugary and delightful. For sure gave me a little sugar coma though and doesn’t really taste like orange.
Read moreChai French toast was good but not enough food.
Updated from previous review on 2025-12-28
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SeanRush
Points +18
Must see Richmond! cute local dinner! - Edit
Love the aesthetic and the several vegan options, my partner is gluten-free and vegan so it was cool that they had options for her as well. I got the burger and fries with some soup of the day! Can't go wrong! If I'm in Richmond again I will return! ❤️
Read morePros: Friendly, Many options, Specials
Cons: Slower kitchen, One of two cooks
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Librahi
Points +513
Excellent Food, Rude Staff - Edit
The food and options for vegans are excellent. It’s one of my favorite spots in Richmond as far as the food goes. But the staff aren’t super friendly (a couple in particular) and they make it impossible to order food to go. They never answer the phones and don’t have a simple way to order online.
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Mon&Brooke
Points +23
So many vegan options! - Edit
We heard about this place from a friend and checked it out!
Read moreWe had very tasty deep fried tofu sandwiches. The portions are great!
The service was excellent
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FoodMotivated
Points +205
8÷2x1 stars - Edit
So many vegan options! Loved it so much we went here back to back (evening and breakfast service). We had the french toast, nachos, breakfast burrito and a pancake.
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LilMsVegan
Points +2085
Quick and delicious - Edit
Ordered food to go. Packaged carefully so not to squash the food. Everything arrived in tact and hot, ready to eat! Love their breakfast items as the lunch/ dinner items. Comfort food!
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ANewDay
Points +254
Good range of options - Edit
Hard to find vegan breakfast options at restaurants sometimes so I appreciate them being a long time staple in Richmond. Some dishes better than others. I will say sometimes the flavor is off. It tastes like it was cooked with bad water. They are also pretty much always packed on the weekends, especially when VCU is in session. Although they are busy with dine in, they really should try to improve their to go ordering system and service. The last time I came in to pick up an order, I had to stand there for over 15 minutes by the server register at the bar before anyone even acknowledged me. They were literally walking around me and looking at me and not one server said hi or spoke to me. I turned around after awhile and saw a line of people had formed behind me I think they were also picking up orders. Sad. I don't order from here as much as I would because of the funky bad water taste and poor/unfriendly service.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-09-24
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Gymdiva
Points +44
Great Breakfast - Edit
I'm visiting family in VA and had been driving all night and was hungry. Came across this little gem when I did a search on vegan food near me. Service was great. The waitress acknowledged us right away. When I got the menu I thought it was going to be 1 or 2 vegan items. I was pleasantly surprised there were many vegan items on the menu. From soup, pancakes to cheesesteaks. I had the tofu scramble with vegan chorizo. It was delicious! There were savory pieces of potatoes, black beans and the tofu was scrambled perfectly. To top it off they had a vegan biscuit! Whattt! I had to taste that and it did not disappoint. They offered vegan butter and it topped of the flaky softness of it. The prices are reasonable especiallyfor the amount of food they serve. I'm from NY so vegan restaurant can be pricey. I'm visiting for a couple of days so I will definitely be back. I want to try other items on the menu.
Read morePros: Food, Price, Vegan options
Cons: None
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ElissaBVegan
Points +3507
Very Vegan Friendly! - Edit
Lots of vegan options, plus a full special menu for Vegan Food Week. Yummy food and friendly service. Great atmosphere. #Veganuary
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Tasty food, Fun atmosphere
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Plant Powered Eater
Points +591
Fabulous Breakfast on Trip - Edit
We made a point of stopping here while passing through Richmond on a trip because we’ve learned Richmond is far more vegan friendly than our hometown. It was such a luxury to have so many vegan choices! In our hometown, most restaurants we visit may have one vegan options, or we’re forced to overpay by asking the restaurant to remove meat, gettin stripped down menu items. At 821 Cafe, my husband enjoyed a hearty breakfast sandwich, I loved a very creative, savory faux chicken and waffle dish—one of the best meals I’ve had in a while. They had just eggs for sandwiches and a tofu scramble—also vegan biscuits (but I didn’t notice any vegan gravy), as well as vegan pancakes & French toast. The daily menu board had a great-sounding soup. I didn’t peruse the menu for other meals, but based on our breakfast experience, I’d return in a heartbeat for any meal. This cafe is in the VCU area and could potentially be busy at times; we visited during semester break. There were only a few other diners when we arrived shortly after opening time, but the cafe was filling as we left. The waitress was friendly, understood vegan needs, and had other vegan suggestions in town.
Read morePros: Wonderful food, Creative menu offerings, Friendly, helpful waitress
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DanielleConnolly
Points +93
busy breakfast - Edit
the food was very solid and it was large portions. which was nice with the pricing being on the normal/high side. it’s a very busy place on a sunday morning with limited seating. luckily we didn’t have to wait, but i believe lots did.
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cstein40
Points +355
Lots of options - Edit
On the plus side there are lots of options. The food is good - especially the vegan chicken and waffles and vegan wings, friendly over worked servers. On the negative -the food was worth the long wait but ty the entry process is flawed. Same number of guests randomly selected, no information to where you were on the list. Vegan chili was really boring. That said, I'd go back to try more vegan options.
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TheTofuTyrant
Points +2183
FANTASTIC FOOD!!! - Edit
Wow the vegan wings, the vegan chili, the vegan pancakes, the vegan sandwiches… SO GOOD!!!! If you eat here get the wings they are soooo tasty!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-02-18
Pros: So many vegan options , Delicious , Awesome service
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sadiebrennon
Points +24
My go-to - Edit
I love this place. They have a vegan sausage egg and cheese biscuit and it’s huge and delicious. And they always have new vegan specials. If they have vegan cake when you’re there- get it.
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Heavymetalfever
Points +28
Options for everyone - Edit
Richmond classic! This is a great place to go for casual brunch or lunch with friends. They have been offering vegan options for a long time and have some solid choices on the menu. They usually have a vegan special of the day and often have cake from a vegan-friendly local bakery so sometimes there is a vegan cake of the day. I wouldn’t expect mind-blowing gourmet dishes- it’s a diner style menu but they do it well. It gets really crowded for brunch and lunch on the weekends so you might have to wait a little while to get a table. There’s a couple tables outside but it’s mainly indoor seating in a small space.
Read morePros: Lots of options , Rotating specials
Cons: Styrofoam for take away drinks
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HungryVeganinDC
Points +81
Moldy fruit - Edit
I am allergic to mold and I had an allergic reaction to the fruit they served me. Also they don’t clean the kitchen area properly- there are years worth of dirt built up.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Delicious food, Good prices
Cons: Filthy in the back
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ElectricRara
Points +220
Good vegan options - Edit
Lots of options for breakfast & lunch. Half of my family is vegan & there was something for everyone. Cute local spot with an outdoor patio.
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eleutheromaniac
Points +130
Best breakfasts - Edit
This place serves the best breakfasts I’ve had since going vegan. The traditional American breakfast reinvented as totally vegan. They offer meat/dairy options but I don’t have any fear of cross contamination; the restaurant understands the concerns of their vegan patrons. They serve great lunch, dinner, desserts, and drinks as well but I think their breakfasts (served all day) stand out the most.
Read morePros: Amazing food, Lots of vegan options, Pricing
Cons: Parking can be difficult, Long waits during peak hours
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Regan4
Points +51
Absolutely delicious - Edit
Lots of vegan options and some vegetarian. For people who are vegans or vegetarians there is something for you too. I got the special they had which was a vegan Nashville hot friend chicken on waffles with creamy cole slaw. It came with a side but I couldn’t even eat the side I was so full. I would totally go there again.
Read morePros: Vegan options, In door seating
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CatherinePhelpski
Points +26
Great options - Edit
Lots of options ranging from breakfast to lunch, alcoholic beverages, and sides.
Read morePros: Variety of vegan options , Cost is reasonable, Delicious!
Cons: Can take some time to get in and then to get food
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seitanicritualz
Points +55
Solid vibe - Edit
Great vibes solid food, tofu scramble was pretty average but the sausage biscuit was killer.
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lmhewitt
Points +90
Good for veg-omni mix - Edit
My brother is omni, nephew is Vegetarian and I am Vegan and Gluten Free. Good choices for nephew items that were Vegan and GF were limited. I got a tofu scramble.
Read morePros: Had a GF Vegan option, several Vegan options.
Cons: Limited GF
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dkpanthera
Points +80
Delicious vegan options - Edit
Fried Chick’n sandwich is REALLY good.
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macyb
Points +112
My RVA go-to - Edit
I love 821- I go about once a week! My favorites are the chick’n satay kabobs with a peanut sauce, vegan caesar salad, chick’n sandwich, and they have different vegan cakes every week which are always incredible!
Read morePros: Many vegan options , Cheap, Location
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ponchoswindow
Points +818
Always delivers - Edit
Fried artichokes.
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CarleciaStewart
Points +18
Delicious Food & Great Service - Edit
Took a little bit of time to get our food but that’s only because they were packed with orders (COVID-19). The app wouldn’t let me give them 5 stars
Read morePros: Great Variety, Amazing service , I was so hungry I forgot to take a picture
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