Vegan
American
Pizza
International
Take-out
Bakery
Catering
Plant-based vegan cafe located inside Coolidge Park. Specializing in from scratch vegan meals and baked goods. Plentiful gluten-free and soy-free options. Pizza night every Friday, specials announced on social media daily. Custom baked goods and catering available. Open Tue-Sat 11:00am-8:00pm.
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149 River St, Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA, 37405
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Last update on 30 Jun 2023 by geometric-noise
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125 Reviews
First Review by Danielled827
Courtney8453
Points +80
great stuff. great location - Edit
Everything I've had here is good! Not always as plant based as you would like (lots of bread for ex) but still awesome! If you are in, get a doughnut for sure! Pricey but vegan food typically is
Read morePros: good prices, great doughnuts
Cons: opened weird hours
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VeganbyChoice
Points +1603
Never a fail - Edit
Stopped here multiple times. On my way to or from on a trip through the area and this place has consistently delivered with flavor. Metered parking available in the lot. Busy area parking can be difficult to find. Very friendly staff. Plenty of dessert options, so make sure you leave room. This trip around we had a buffalo bowl which is a good portion, size and delicious. I also had the chorizo burrito, which was smaller than I thought it was going to be but tasty and filling. We always get dessert. This time we had a doughnut and a cupcake. I donut was better in my opinion for both were finished within five minutes. Will continue to come back here. Solid choice for vegan food.
Read moreMay 2024 Update:
Back in the area again. Could not/would not pass this place up. Had their Buffalo bowl. Nice portion size. Yes I know it’s Buffalo but I was hoping it wouldn’t have packed that much of a kick. It was still good. Their kale garlicky salad was delicious (it comes with absolutely nothing else - no croutons or other veggies). Their grilled chicken salad wrap had good flavor - even the next morning. I also had a donut and a brownie which started something dangerous for me because they are addicting.
Updated from previous review on 2023-07-25
Pros: Consistently good food, Friendly, Clean
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Momof6
Points +265
Great Vegan Restaurant! - Edit
As we walked in we were greeted by two very friendly employees. I had the Burrito Bowl & side of Mac-n-cheese, both very good! My husband had the Chorizo Burrito & side of Chorizo Mac-n-cheese, he loved it. It was pretty spicy, but he loved spicy food. I also got a Peanut Butter Chocolate Cupcake to go, which was good too! 
Read morePros: Variety of food, Friendly staff
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Casalita
Points +157
River front gem - Edit
I loved this cute cafe right near the river. I was stealth camping in my van for the night so I went for lunch and got the buffalo tofu bowl (yummy), then the beyond burger (delish), Mac and cheese (good just needed a touch of salt), potato lentil curry, and chili (haven’t tried yet), for my next few meals. Fully stocked on desserts but I didn’t buy any. Service was friendly, professional, and knowledgeable
Read morePros: All vegan and everything was delicious!, Friendly staff, Great location
Cons: None
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kalden67
Points +111
Must Visit in Chattanooga - Edit
We go every time we visit Chattanooga. Menu is unbelievable. Specials are always worth ordering. Cupcake case that will have you ordering desert before food arrives.
Read morePros: Great food, Bakery items that don’t taste vegan, Happy Staff
Cons: Expect wait but worth it!
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jhsharp8654
Points +26
Food and staff are amazing! - Edit
We eat here every time we visit Chattanooga and that’s often.,We love the food and cozy atmosphere. The staff are so attentive and the food is always wonderful. There are many tasty plant based options to choose from and we always feel good after eating the food. We don’t leave bloated and tired but instead we feel happy and energized by the fresh food especially the garlicky kale!!! Thank you! Open one of these in Nolensville TN please! 😊
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Thisby1
Points +543
Great all vegan restaurant! - Edit
This was a wonderful experience all around! The server was so kind, entertaining, and knowledgeable! We had a meatball sub and a chik’n salad wrap. They were both great, but the wrap was really the showstopper! The flavors and presentation were perfect! The meatballs were great, and I loved the cheese sauce even though I am used to more of a melted mozzarella. We got a side of mac & cheese, and that was honestly like one I’ve made at home. We also got a side of the chili Mac, and that was very good. We normally don’t get dessert, but we got an apple tart, and it was delicious. The meatballs were great, and I loved the cheese sauce even though I am used to more of a melted mozzarella. It was a beautiful restaurant. Our GPS wanted us to park way before we got to the restaurant, so be aware that there is parking right outside the restaurant in case your GPS does the same. 
Read morePros: Service, Delicious and all vegan, Environment
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tfish
Points +2633
Dope, got food here twice in 3 days - Edit
Dinner one day, lunch a couple days later. Both were excellent, and ready for pickup quickly after placing the order. Will return next time in town. Shoutout to the mac & cheese in particular
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atlantajules
Points +68
A must in Chattanooga - Edit
Amazing food. I'm from Atlanta and make it a point to come here every time I'm in town. Hubby loves the Philly cheesesteak, and everything we have tried here is awesome. They have a great kids menu too. One of my favorites is the Buffalo bowl. They also have vegan and gluten free desserts which are delish. Prices are reasonable.
Read moreHighly recommend!!
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ryanescanlon
Points +206
Cashew Cheese!!! - Edit
One of the best vegan spots I’ve ever been to for sure! Their specialty is definitely their cashew cheese so is recommend getting anything that includes that. We got the vegan nachos & chorizo burrito & the loaded sweet potato as a side and they were all amazing😄
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sljain77
Points +42
Delicious food, perfect location - Edit
This place has it all - healthy and indulgent food options. Great staff. Indoor and outdoor seating. And located just off the river, at the edge of Coolidge Park.
Read morePros: Cashew cheese sauce is serious, Solid non-alcoholic drink options , Healthy + indulgent
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FreeFlightFoodie
Points +86
Such a wonderful gem! - Edit
It’s so cute, from the moment you walk up to the front your expectations are high and the food does not disappoint! I had the Chili Mac, Garliky Kale, and the BBQ Jackfruit Nachos. Everything was tasty and flavorful! For dessert I got cupcakes for myself and my non-vegan coworkers, who loved them! This place is totally worth a visit if you’re in town.
Read moreThe picture of the nachos is probably not as good looking as they would have prepared it - I was traveling so they gave it to me deconstructed so I could travel with it easier. I’m sure their presentation would be better than mine! But they were soooo tasty anyway!
The staff was super friendly as well.
Updated from previous review on 2023-08-04
Pros: Really tasty food, Really tasty desserts, Really great ambiance
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vegams
Points +67
Best Vegan Food - Edit
Unbelievably good! Everything about this place was absolutely fantastic. My friend and I stumbled upon Cashew while traveling and it was honestly one of the best and most memorable meals I’ve ever eaten (I had the meatball bowl). It was the first vegan meal my friend had and she was sold (I believe she had the burrito). This place is just that amazing! You must try the cashew cheese! We bought some to go and put it on everything. Clean facility, friendly staff, and relaxing atmosphere in a charming part of the city. Good value with large portions, as well. While I didn’t try any, the baked goods looked fabulous.
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erinesha81
Points +173
Great experience - Edit
Visiting from Florida. Got the cheesesteak and tots with Great flavor. Desserts were great and not super sweet. The staff was super friendly and helpful. Love the vibe in the restaurant. Definitely would go back.
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planthealth
Points +344
Vegan heaven - Edit
While traveling we planned our trip around stopping here. Both of us got the Phili Chez steak and Mac and chez in lieu of chips for $3 more. We LOVED the sandwich!!!! Good flavoring in the seitan, nice portion of mushrooms onions and bell peppers for complex flavor profile. And hesitatingly we got some doughnuts that are also gluten free as most gf doughnuts are nasty. But these were fluffy enough and delicious!!!
Read moreSuper friendly staff. Food prep was quick. Decent portions for the price. Limited seating outside and plenty of seating inside. Friendly decor. Pay to park at the kiosk was $1 per hour. We are so glad we live 5 hours away or we would be here all the time.
Pros: GREAT taste, prices in line for area, Friendly, prompt staff
Cons: nothing, no cons, literally love this place, just a heads up, $1/hour to park
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vgn_ogre
Points +71
Delicious food - Edit
This was by far one of the best vegan spots I’ve been to in a while. I was pleasantly surprised. Would come back again.
Read morePros: Delicious food , Cute spot
Cons: Dessert could’ve been better. Kind of dry
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bsimmonds
Points +128
Awesome vegan lunch in Chattanooga - Edit
Cute outdoor patio seating with table service. We enjoyed the chicken salad wrap & garlicky kale and Philly cheesesteak & 1/2 a Southwest loaded sweet potato. Both were delicious and the staff was friendly!
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AnnetteStonebraker
Points +93
Love! - Edit
The food, the decor, the staff 💚💚
Read morePros: Service friendly and helpful , Food taste, presentation, portion
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Ksis
Points +1087
Super cute cafe - Edit
Came here for a late lunch on a Tuesday. Beautiful space—some folks were posted up working, and I could definitely see it being an enjoyable place to get some work done, as well as dine.
Read moreI got the kale Caesar with a scoop of chicken salad and a side of mac, and my husband got the meatball sub. Both were good! They also have a large, diverse area of desserts available and we got a french toast donut and cookie dough cupcake to go. 😋
Overall, would happily eat here again, or grab takeout and eat in the park.
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erintramill
Points +25
Drop the beet - Edit
Yummy food friendly staff lots of vegan options very filling highly recommend the beet burger with cashew cheese
Read morePros: Yummy , Reasonable priced
Cons: None
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RyanP
Points +530
Long Wait & Horrible Philly - Edit
I hate to leave a bad review for a fully vegan restaurant, so here are 3 pity stars for a fully vegan menu and nice atmosphere! Also, the prices are really good! Pretty good location in proximity to downtown. Although Unfortunately, what I ordered was just horrible. I got the Philly and Mac, and both were nearly inedible. The seitan was so overwhelmingly flavored with liquid smoke that it was unbearable. Almost reminiscent of cheap jerky. In addition- it was soggy as heck- and I even ate there.. I’m sure other items on the menu are good, as most of the reviews are positive! I guess I just ordered the wrong thing! Also, don’t come here and be in a rush, I had to wait nearly an hour for just one Philly and a side of Mac and Cheeze!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-02-04
Pros: Price , Location, Fully Vegan
Cons: Long Wait, Horrible Philly, Mac n Cheese Meh
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spout
Points +56
Fantastic Find - Edit
Visiting Chattanooga found this gem with a Google search. Came over for lunch and plan to revisit while we are here. I had the special: Alfredo Gnocchi with steak bites and my husband had the meatball sub. I’d give 10 stars if I could. Friendly wait staff, great menu options and the taste was unbelievable.
Read morePros: All plant based , Excellent flavors, Reasonably priced
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Paige01
Points +627
Great options! - Edit
Man do I love plant based vegan cafés. Cashew has so many soy free, real food options. My only complaint was that our food was a bit dry, but that could be because it took us awhile to pick it up. I had the beet burger with a side of garlicky kale, and my partner had the seitan cheese steak. We both liked them! I do wish they made regular cookies with gluten, but the gluten free cookie I had was quite tasty.
Read moreIf you have a coconut allergy, the cookies and the cupcakes are coconut-free.
Pros: Fully vegan, Plant-based, Healthy
Cons: Dry food
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DianaWFPB
Points +455
I ❤️ Cashew - Edit
Wonderful vegan restaurant in Chattanooga. We found it the first night in town. The Jackfruit Nachos are AMAZING! The burger wasn't as spectacular. My husband enjoyed the Jackfruit Sandwich. Delicious desserts. I love the logo so much that I purchased a shirt.
Read morePros: So much to choose from, The Jackfruit Nachos
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RadVeggie
Points +286
Cute, cozy, tasty - Edit
I love cashew! Always stop by when I am in Chattanooga. I love the cozy cafe vibes. Dessert choices are great! Loved the key lime pie! The bbq nachos are excellent and I really like the sauciness of the chickun salad wrap
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Julia.Anne
Points +75
Must try in Chatt - Edit
We had such an amazing meal there today! And the place is adorable! We had the nachos, a Crunchwrap supreme, the Thai sweet potato, chili Mac, the Caesar salad and regular Mac n cheese (which was some of the best Mac n cheese I’ve had in awhile). We also loved the desserts. We had the blondie, the Oreo stuffed cookie, the biscoff cupcake and the cookie dough cupcake. If you’re in Chattanooga and you’re vegan you must go and make your friends go too, everyone else I was with was not vegan and there was not a crumb left!
Read morePros: Fully vegan , Mac n cheese, The desserts!!
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julesaristi
Points +90
Best Vegan food in Chattanooga - Edit
This place is fantastic! They have a lot of options and very tasty food. Their daily special menu is always really good, and their soups are yummy! Service is absolutely great!
Read morePros: Lots of options, Lots of desserts, Tasty food
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