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Vegan
American
Beer/Wine
Take-out
It's 2nd location, opened Apr 2015. Vegan restaurant in South Asheville specializing in southern comfort foods. Reported closed, Apr 2020.
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2145-A Hendersonville Rd, Asheville, North Carolina, USA, 28704
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- Outdoor seating
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
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Last update on 22 Apr 2020 by AmandaBremseth
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Added by beanvegan on 02 May 2015
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92 Reviews
First Review by geocacher
BritneyCobbRice
Points +30
Great Food and Service - Edit
Everything on the menu was vegan and the waiter we had was super nice and helpful. The food was delicious and we had a great experience.
Read morePros: Everything on the menu was vegan , Lots of options to choose from
Cons: A Little Pricy - $50 with an app for 2 ppl
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lindsaydarling
Points +29
Yay! - Edit
Tried this one out since we went to the Charlotte location first. This one was better! The employees were super friendly and the food was delicious!
Read morePros: Food, Nice employees
Cons: Smaller, No store
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werbs
Points +13
Delicious!!!! - Edit
Every dish was perfect. The service was great and gave us first timers insight on our orders. It is too bad we live 10 hours away.
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JLP
Points +117
Amazing Bean Vegan Cuisine - Edit
Eat here!! They have an oil free menu they have terrific desserts, they have wonderful appetizers! Don't pass this by!!
Read morePros: Oil free menu available. really amazing desserts
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soy_decaf_latte
Points +247
Southern Comfort - Edit
Brought my parents and my kids to Bean, and all three generations enjoyed the excellent, Southern comfort food. Oh, yeah, and it's all vegan! From now on, Bean is a "must" anytime I return back home to visit my parents.
Read moreBean is a little hard to spot off the highway, US 25, so keep you eye out for the sign. The restaurant has a nice, casual atmosphere, and the wait staff is up beat and helpful answering questions about the various menu items.
All of our meals tasted great, and were served in more than ample portions. We started with the fried cauliflower, with ranch and Buffalo sauces. For the main course the kids had fried Tofu Fingers and Cowboy Burgers, while the adults had Crabby Patties, Old Fashioned Meatloaf, and Reuben Sandwiches. We especially liked the side dishes we had: Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Collard Greens, Fried Pickles, and Mac and Cheese. The Raspberry Zinger Cake and the Chocolate Layer Cake desserts were very good, also.
We are definitely looking forward to going back to try the many other dishes on the menu, which look equally awesome.
Pros: Tasty comfort food, Friendly staff, Reasonable prices
Cons: None
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MeganMedlin
Points +32
One of my very favorite vegan spots! - Edit
Bean is hands down one of our very favorite nosh out vegan joints! We visit the Asheville area specifically for the food, beer and views, and Bean is always the very first place we go to. The Cowboy Burger is my absolute favorite (and maybe I genuinely shed a happy tear the first time I tried it lol). On more than one occasion, we have eaten multiple meals in a day there and we always day dream about it when we're home! All of the employees are always absolute angels as well. Super sweet and welcoming! They also carry some neat retail packaged vegan items, like mixes and boxed foods, that can be hard to find. Last but not least, the desserts are absolutely AMAZING! They're always changing and always some of the best we've ever had! Thanks for being so amazing, Bean!!!
Read morePros: Amazing delicious food, Wonderful customer service, Retail vegan goods
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KennyAnderson
Points +18
A place where vegan dreams come true! - Edit
I have been vegan for only a short time but am no stranger to the struggles of the life choice. This place not only makes being vegan an actual cake walk but I was able to indulge in the foods everyone told me I'd be missing. Everything tastes amazing and I felt nothing lacking what so ever. Please support this place. Places like this make our community such a better place to exist
Read morePros: EVERYTHING
Cons: I ONLY HAVE ONE STOMACH
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typeoneinthesun
Points +110
Great Familiar Flavors! - Edit
I thought Bean had some great options for vegans who want to have a taste of what they used to eat before going vegan. I really enjoyed my food, but the tofu strips sandwich I had wasn't excitingly good. The queso was GREAT. Definitely try that out and maybe even get it as an entree.
Read morePros: All vegan!, old fashioned southern food
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MyGreenTongue
Points +478
A little disappointing - Edit
We took a group of our non-vegan friends hoping to show off how tasty Vegan food could be. The menu is quite large which I initially was very excited about. The staff were nice and friendly. Sadly, when the food arrived it wasn't as tasty as we had hoped. It wasn't terrible, but I don't think we will go back.
Read morePros: Wide selection, friendly staff
Cons: Not very tasty
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gray_gold
Points +54
Genuinely terrible - Edit
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.
Read moreAlso, keep in mind that this is a fast-food chain atmosphere.
Pros: Quick service
Cons: Terrible food (flavors and textures)
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Arianne1328
Points +52
Our Favorite - Edit
We first stumbled into the original location in Charolette and fell in love. Anytime we are close
Read moreTo 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!!
Pros: quality of food, prices, friendly staff
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yup
Points +112
The best - Edit
The fried pickles. Seriously.
Read moreEverything 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.
Pros: Best vegan junk food omg, Seriously their fried pickles, Their staff is amazing but they work here so duh
Cons: Those pictures on their website really need to go
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oldguy
Points +13
You are going to love it - Edit
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.
Read moreBean 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.
Pros: Great selection of comfort food options, Food options for everyone, Friendly and helpful staff
Cons: Drive entrance is a little steep.
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j9lovespets
Points +16
LOVE YOU BEAN CUISINE! - Edit
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!
Read morePros: BREAKFAST, STAFF, EVERYTHING ELSE
Cons: NOT 24/7!!
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veganhell
Points +30
Absolutely delicious - Edit
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
Read moreI 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.
Pros: all vegan options, gluten free options
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Andi12
Points +215
Love, love, love - Edit
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.
Read moreThe 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
Pros: They know how to make tofu!, Sells a small selection of vegan merchandise, Good value
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Raesock
Points +679
Vegan Junk Food Done Right - Edit
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.
Read moreHighly recommend! We'll be back next time we're in town for sure.
Pros: great food, easy to park, nice staff
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Lesw1
Points +21
Bean - Edit
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.
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AmyMichelle
Points +30
Great! - Edit
Our group tried so many items, all were fantastic. Great service, as well.
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emmawin
Points +246
Yummy comfort food - Edit
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!
Read moreAnother plus is the pet friendly outdoor patio. Our pup even got her own water while we ate.
Pros: All vegan!, Clearly labeled gluten free items , Great staff
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NIBsmf
Points +1375
yummm! - Edit
Food: 9/10. Generally loved it, so much so my husband and I went two days in a row.
Read morePrice: 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.
Pros: all vegan, big portions, easy parking
Cons: not too cheap
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soycrates
Points +42
Exactly what I was looking for. - Edit
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 :)
Read morePros: Great service, Cheap, large portions, So yummy
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Docric
Points +99
Vegan fast food! Lovely staff. :-) - Edit
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.
Read moreThe food was great. This is not a raw vegan restaurant, it is comfort food at its finest! You will not leave hungry.
Pros: Great staff, good location, Good value
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mpalmatier
Points +17
one word: AMAZING! - Edit
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.
Read morePros: ALL VEGAN MENU REASONABLE PRICES GREAT ATMOSPHERE
Cons: CLOSED TUESDAY
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WNCVeggie
Points +539
Great When You Want to Have a Treat Meal - Edit
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!
Read morePros: All Vegan Comfort Food, Plenty of Parking, Friendly Staff
Cons: Not the Most Healthy
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PixieMel
Points +740
Vegan Comfort Food - Edit
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.
Read moreThe 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! ;)
Pros: Great options, Delicious, Friendly
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steele
Points +114
Friendly Comfort Food - Edit
We ordered Bean's Thanksgiving feast catering. They serve hearty southern comfort food, which was just what we Georgians wanted for our holiday meal. The food was good; we enjoyed the vegan brie (we topped with Bean's cranberry sauce, wrapped it up in a crescent roll sheet, and baked it-- yum!), curry squash soup, and the green bean casserole. The staff was very accommodating when ordering over the phone, and friendly at pickup. We'd love to eat here in-house next time!
Read morePros: Friendly, Tasty comfort food
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