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Vegan
Fast food
Take-out
Brazilian
Name translates to "Vegan Butcher." One of a few outlets serving items like vegan burgers with cheddar, coxinhas, shiitake balls, mushroom sandwich, fries, sausages, and drinks such as pink lemonade and mate. Sells meat alternatives to take home. Opening hours are reported to be unreliable, check ahead. Open Mon-Wed 10:00am-10:00pm, Thu-Sat 10:00am-11:00pm, Sun 10:00am-10:00pm.
74 Reviews
First Review by imogenmichel
MissGaby
Points +749
It didn't meet my expectations - Edit
It was such a shame that the burger was tasteless because it looked very good. The brownie and the ice cream were ok.
Read moreMaybe I'll give it a second try
Pros: Very kind staff, Vegan products available inside of the restaurant
Guest
SJ738
Points +216
Bad, Reheated Frozen Food - Edit
Sad to give bad review to a vegan place, but highly do not recommend eating here. All the food is frozen and reheated, and our food was not reheated enough so we got inedible, undercooked frozen food.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-06-10
Cons: Frozen Food, Undercooked
Guest
AndreaOsmar
Points +1108
Okay burger rude staff - Edit
The burgers was good but the bread a bit dry the staff was really uninterested and rude which kinda took away from the experience.
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eldar
Points +54
Great for vegan fast food like flavor - Edit
This place is great because it’s always open late and available. They have a few plates that are just OK because they’re very much frozen foods. Their burgers are pretty good if you’re craving that McDonald’s like flavor and type of food. The fries and onion rings are incredible and are air fried! Otherwise it’s not an every day type of joint.
Read morePros: Fries and onion rings, Vegan groceries, Open consistently and all day
Cons: Frozen food, Nothing fresh
Guest
Zezuno
Points +108
Not bad - Edit
Their products are very tasty, but for a restaurant it feels a little frustrating to see that nothing is fresh. They just get the great frozen products of the band and reheat it for you on an air fryer.
Read moreIt's not bad by any means, but it got me disappointed.
Guest
_rocha____
Points +3131
Vegan Snacks in Ipanema - Edit
An option for vegan snacks and sandwiches in Ipanema. I really like the Mr. Vegan Melt burger. Nowadays there are also plate options for lunch or dinner, but I think the snacks are tastier.
Read moreUma opção para comer lanches e sanduíches veganos em Ipanema. Gosto bastante do hambúrguer Mr. Vegan Melt. Hoje em dias tem também opções de prato para almoço ou janta, mas acho os lanches mais saborosos.
Guest
bkp17
Points +19
Good not great - Edit
There was a good selection of vegan food at reasonable prices and good portion sizes. Service was friendly and prompt. However not the best vegan food I've had.
Read morePros: Service, Price, Portion Size
Guest
Aneagama
Points +58
Great coxinha and feijoada - Edit
Food was great, there’s an extensive frozen food range. The price is reasonable.
Read morePros: Variety of meals
Cons: Not many salads
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PeterChristian
Points +536
Many choices, cozy small place - Edit
Small, cozy place with only a few tables, friendly staff, many choices (lots of burgers, but also Brazilian food with bananas, beans and rice). Choice of desserts and many takeaway articles.
Read morePros: Friendly staff, Many choices, Brazilian food veganized
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Chuna
Points +46
Pretty bland food - Edit
We ordered the feijoada, 2 different hotdogs and the coxinha.
Read moreThe feijoada was just tasteless, the hot-dogs were edible but also lacked taste. I have had better coxinhas but I still liked the one they sold
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Prajna
Points +5824
Expensive and the food is not great. - Edit
Service was so so. No gluten free options. The spinach coxinha was good, but the burger was maybe the worst I’ve ever had. They do have some good itens as frozen food to go.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2020-12-10
Guest
frankinjection
Points +1034
Mediocre at best - Edit
I read some good reviews here, it was the only spot open, but was let down big time. At best it’s a mediocre fast food spot that offers some of the most bland food I’ve had in Brazil. The Coxinha that came up on several reviews is by far the worst I’ve had, overpowered by onions.
Read moreUnfortunately, we were also greeted by a giant rat running around our table outside and had to retreat indoors where the ventilation was a bit of a problem. Overall a crummy experience I don’t care to repeat. There are far better places to eat.
Guest
Benisavegan
Points +24
Convenient vegan snacks and well-stocked fridges - Edit
We visited twice and tried the hotdogs, coxinhas, and a burger. The food looked nothing like the images on the menu but tasted ok. The store is conveniently located less than 10mins walk from the beach and I'd recommend this as a place just for a light bite.
Read moreThe fridge freezers also stock a wide range of vegan products including ice creams, meat substitutes and ready meals to takeaway although we didn't try any.
Updated from previous review on 2023-03-30
Guest
SofíaCabreraParragu
Points +50
Excelente - Edit
Tienen coxinhas veganas!! Amé demasiado, una carta exquisita
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rervais
Points +195
Not great - Edit
We really wanted to like this place after having excellent (and friendly) vegan meals at Teva and Spazziano the two days prior on our trip to Rio. Sadly, the food was mediocre, the double melt was tasteless, the service pretty meh (we ordered, they weren't busy, there were three staff members and by the time our food came, we were the only customers in the place) - our food came after about 20 minutes but no cutlery and no drinks (lemonade). I mentioned the drinks, he said coming, I started to mention no cutlery (I got the non-hand food parmigiana dish) but he walked away too quickly, I walked up to counter so I could get a fork before my food got cold and was handed cutlery. Suggestion to owner that he take a trip to Australia (Lord of the Fries) or the US (Veggie Grill) to see how a vegan fast food burger should taste.
Read morePros: Great air conditioning, Central location, Clean
Cons: Tasteless, Poor service
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Sphynxdani
Points +487
A delicious quick meal - Edit
This cute little restaurant was a quick stop after a long trip. It filled us just enough and everything we tried was delicious. Staff were lovely and tried hard to communicate with our low Portuguese level.
Read morePros: Everything was tasty , Lots of choice , The meals canbe bought (frozen) to enjoy at home
Cons: Small , Not the best seating
Guest
Queensnbeans
Points +1538
Perfect for a lunch on the go - Edit
Don't expect high quality food or a gourmet lunch there, it's a fast food joint. The menu is interesting with veganised traditional brazilian recipes, as well as burgers, and tasty desserts too! Limited seating available, friendly staff. They also sell a few grocery items (all vegan) including a vegatella to die for 🤤
Read morePros: Varied menu, Inexpensive , Great location
Cons: Probably not very healthy
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MiriamIzquierdo
Points +68
Vegan Brazilian cuisine also open during carnivals - Edit
Vegan feijoada and coxinhas! Also sell vegan cheese and vegan ready meals. Open during carnivals.
Read moreCons: A little bit expensive
Guest
CamilaMorenoLopez
Points +16
Muy rico! - Edit
Muy rico todo, platos y postres!! Lo mejor 💚
Read morePros: Sabor Perfecto , Muy contundente
Guest
Caleg
Points +314
Comida muito boa! - Edit
Pedi os espetinhos, salgadinhos e batata frita com cheddar e estava muito bom. Atendimento maravilhoso também. 😁
Read morePros: Tudo vegano, Preço acessível
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CarolinaSoria
Points +1155
Good spot for a quick meal - Edit
Food here was good, not the greatest but it was tasty and had a lot of options to choose from.
Read moreIt also has a market with snacks, cookies, frozen food.
Guest
JahleelWasser
Points +1703
Voltarei - Edit
Gostei que teve comida pra fazer em casa. Tofu, tenpeh, pão de queijo, linguiças, ect.
Read moreO sabor não foi espectácular más gostei. Os preços dos refeições eram boas. Os lanches eram um pouco caro.
O quejo cheddar original do restaurante é bom . #Veganuary
Pros: Preços decentes, Comida pra fazer em casa
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Henriquesantos
Points +24
Deixou a desejar - Edit
Restaurante exclusivamente vegano, porém com muitas opções processadas. Ótimo atendimento e cozinheiros muito bons também, mas a ideia do restaurante deixa a desejar.
Read morePros: Apenas opções veganas, As comidas feitas na casa são muito bem temperadas
Cons: Ambiente pequeno, Pouco acolhedor , Muitos produtos processados
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ryanwhatt
Points +942
Great food, cool market - Edit
Has a great menu with lots of options. I had the two kebab combo that came with a pink lemonade and a really delicious slice of their brownie. The staff was incredibly friendly and they also had an English version of their menu.
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Joe_G
Points +173
Great Food! - Edit
I was at Ipanema beach and it started pouring rain. I looked for near by food on Happy Cow and ran to this restaurant. vegan coxinhas! Burger was great! The meal was great and i grabbed two cookies for my run back to the hotel!
Read morePros: Totally Vegan
Cons: Messy. Bring extra napkins
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ClarenceMiddlebrook
Points +18
One of the first all vegan restaurants that I’ve been to, the food was amazing. - Edit
Lots of great vegan options, friendly staff, wonderful ambience.
Read moreGuest
undercovermartyn
Points +545
Great location but a bit basic - Edit
The vegan steak was well done but the sides are a bit bland in the sense that they could use more flavor or spices. The cheddar for the cheese fries was more like a mayo and the rice could've used some veggies or spices. It's a nice little place though with lots of vegan things to buy to take away.
Read morePros: Great selection, Nice staff
Cons: Dishes are a bit bland
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