Bean Vegan Cuisine

I was so excited to go to Bean Vegan Cuisine, as I was craving fried, southern food and the reviews were good. We were starving and ordered the fried pickle appetizer, the fried tofu plate and the cowboy burger. We also had 3 sides: mac and cheese, mashed potatoes, and collard greens. Not only was all the food bland (poorly seasoned, poorly fried, unappealing textures), but some of it was genuinely distasteful to the point that I wouldn't eat it (mashed potatoes, fried tofu, mac and cheese). The pickles tasted alright but weren't fried properly and the burger was totally fine, so I give it a star for the burger and another star for being all vegan. I think they should just serve their burgers and have that be it.

Also, keep in mind that this is a fast-food chain atmosphere.

We first stumbled into the original location in Charolette and fell in love. Anytime we are close
To either location we make a point to get to it!
They serve amazing vegan comfort food. The bacon cheeseburger, meatloaf and pimento cheese dip is perfect!!

The fried pickles. Seriously.
Everything here is amazing. The crabby patty burger is probably my favorite lunch/dinner entree, and it's everything you want it to be.
Staff is super friendly, and there's a little section of stuff you can bring home. This is where I got the follow your heart vegan egg before my friends in Atlanta could, and it was probably the first and only new vegan product I could ever try before they did. They also have those Joker faux-snickers bars that I love.
So I feel like I have to address the pictures they have on their website. They really need new ones. I looked at those pictures, toggled back to the menu, and then back to the pictures for the longest time before I felt like I could give this place a shot. I did not regret it. You will not regret going here.

I was traveling on business and I was looking for a local place that offered healthy food. I am working on being a vegetarian but my wife does not believe that you can have dinner without meat – it’s going to take a while.
Bean Vegan is the first vegan restaurant that I have been that I would feel comfortable taking non-vegan friends and family to, to show them that no one has to die for you to eat a great meal. I didn’t know what to order so I asked what the server would recommend. She was very friendly and made several suggestions which I followed. I had a great quinoa burger that was spicy and delicious. I will go back to Bean Vegan anytime that I am in the area.

Almost the only thing I miss about Asheville is Bean. The food, the staff, the endless coffee, THE DESSERTS! The reuben remains one of the best I've ever tried. And I'm talking nationwide. It's good, y'all!

I found this restaurant while visiting Asheville and I am so glad I did. Bean Cuisine is the first all vegan restaurant I've ever been to and it was so refreshing being able to order anything I wanted without worrying about what was really in it. :D
I ordered the Tofu finger platter which came with two sides, so I chose the mac & cheese and the mashed potatoes & gravy and for dessert I tried the Kitty Kat Cake. It was all incredible and I cant wait to visit again and try something different.

Oh my god! I love this place. I ordered the BBQ Tofu Bowl and loved every perfect bite! I can't wait to go back. I'd like to think that I might try something else, but that bowl was perfection! I also got some goodies and a t-shirt while I was there.
The service was pretty slow, but once I got my food all was forgiven!
I'm even using a picture of myself in front of Bean as my avatar.

Updated from previous review on 2016-08-28

We loved this place so much we ate there twice in one day. My favorite out of everything we tried was the fishless sandwich. It was perfect. The flavor, the texture, the bun, loved it! Also really enjoyed my BBQ sandwich. They have an extensive all vegan menu and the staff was all great. I also like their little grocery selection in the front. We bought vegan candy bars to take to a movie later that day.
Highly recommend! We'll be back next time we're in town for sure.

I don't normally write reviews but after four days of travel with 9 meat eaters, this place was a God send. The meatloaf, mashed potatoes and side salad were delicious!! I plan to go back each time I visit Asheville. It's better than Laughing Seed.

Our group tried so many items, all were fantastic. Great service, as well.

Liked what we got. Both the vegans and the omnivores in our group were satisfied. Will be back on our next visit.

We went several times while we were in Asheville. Bean has a great menu for any time of day. They have a lot of options, even for people with gluten sensitivities. Our favorite things were the queso dip, the fried pickles, the sides, and the desserts. I tried their cheesecake and their carrot cake cupcakes (both gluten free) - absolutely delicious. If you're in the area, at the very least go for dessert!

Another plus is the pet friendly outdoor patio. Our pup even got her own water while we ate.

Food: 9/10. Generally loved it, so much so my husband and I went two days in a row.

Price: 7/10. Pricey, but at the same time it's pretty big portions.

Atmosphere: 7/10. Cozy enough but not super decorated or particularly unique.

Staff: 9/10. Friendly.

I could eat here every day. My husband and I were visiting for a few days and we kept coming back here -- it was so good! They have all the comfort food I've missed and it was delicious and cheap. The breakfast menu is amazing. Our server was really lovely as well! We can't wait to come back :)

I went for lunch with my daughter. I was a quiet time of day and we were in a hurry.The waiter was very helpful and had our food quickly and made small talk after. She was so nice to us that I wish I could remember her name to give her a shout out on this forum.

The food was great. This is not a raw vegan restaurant, it is comfort food at its finest! You will not leave hungry.

The food is made in site by a wonderful,friendly,and knowledgeable staff. THEY offer both breakfast and lunch/dinner menus. In addition to their great food, they also have a limited(but growing) number of grocery items that you can purchase to go.Among them are Charlie's homem bean jerky and three pepper cheese.Additionally Charlie is one of the only authorized sellers of follow your hearts vegan eggs. if you live a plant based life and have not tried these,wait no more.These are amazing! Long Nd short of it Bean offers great comfort food at reasonable prices in a warm ,cozy atmosphere.Drop by and see them.PS they are currently closed on Tuesdays.BON APPETITE.

This all vegan restaurant is my favorite place to go when I want to have a big, decadent breakfast with all the fixings that is still vegan-friendly. It is far from health food if that's what you are seeking but it is oh so good! I love the Breakfast Bowl with some gravy on the side and the Jalapeno Burger is truly delicious!

I LOVE Bean. My kids and I took my husband for his birthday and we all ordered a different sandwich. Everything was great. The jalapeno burger is pretty much the best burger ever. We also ordered a fried pickle appetizer. This was my 1st experience with fried pickles and I was more than pleased. They were very tasty.

The employees were really friendly and chatty. We enjoyed our overall experience at Bean and recommend it to all!

****Also, the food isn't "healthy." It's fried and salty and is exactly what it's supposed to be. I don't detract from a rating due to that. If I wanted super healthy and/or raw food/salads, I'd go to the appropriate establishment. If I want a burger and fries, Bean is the place! ;)