Vegan
American
Delivery
Take-out
Vegan cart & catering turned brick and mortar. Est. 2014 formerly as Dixie Dharma and later Dharma Fine Vittles. Suggested to call ahead to check of any closures. Previously located at Market on South, 2603 E South St. Open Wed-Sun 11:00am-8:00pm. Closed Mon-Tue.
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Last update on 16 Oct 2023 by hairbypaco
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208 Reviews
First Review by AndreaK82
myamie50
Points +20
Zummy food - Edit
Just had an awesome lunch. Chickum sandwich plus macncheez. Both were huge servings and delicious. Shareable. Our favorite in Orlando.
Read morePros: Food had excellent flavor , Serving size, Friendly service
Cons: None
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bleuqueen
Points +44
Great vegan chick'n! - Edit
I initially went there to pick up my birthday cake from Valhalla bakery next door. Unfortunately they were closed, which was my fault for misreading their hours. However, there was Dharma! Me and my husband were hungry and decided to try them out. Wow, so yummy! They do have salads for those wanting to eat more wfpb. Great little spot for a quick bite.
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RavishingRavenous
Points +1596
Amazing BBQ and Mac N Cheese - Edit
Ordered and loved the BBQ chicken sandwich. It was tangy, sweet, savory from the BBQ sauce, onions, and pickles. The chicken was light and juicy. Its less flaky in texture than other vegan chicken, not sure what it is made of, maybe jack fruit? Tastes so fresh and well balanced. My absolute favorite was the side of mac n cheese. It was so creamy, well seasoned, a little crunchy from the toppings, and had a kick of heat from spicy paprika or cayenne. So delicious! Will be dreaming about the mac n cheese.♡
Read moreThe location is small counter service with tables outside.
Save room for dessert because there is a fully vegan bakery, Valhalla ♡ I grabbed some croissants to go.
Updated from previous review on 2024-03-31
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veganfoodeater
Points +48
Delicious! - Edit
Had the Buffalo Mac and cheese and classic chick'n sandwich. Both were very good. Definitely will be back before leaving Orlando. It's a must try!!
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Ashliebe
Points +343
Great food - Edit
We ordered the bbq with mac which was fantastic. We also ordered the adult nuggets with fried pickles and it was also super yummy. Cute little shop connected to a vegan bakery.
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paigebee
Points +40
All vegan + vegan bakery!! - Edit
Great chick’n sandwiches! Also ALL VEGAN bakery inside!! I brought my meat eating family and they all loved everything!
Read morePros: Many options, Quality of food, Vegan Bakery
Cons: Mostly outdoor seating, On expensive side
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clashdk
Points +82
Vegan Comfort - Edit
This place was worth the 45 minute drive! It’s full of all my favorite vegan comfort foods like fried chicken in several forms and flavors, fried pickles, Mac n cheese and sauces galore! Not much seating indoors but there’s outdoor seating as well. And to my surprise, an amazing vegan dessert shop shares the space 🤤 I ordered the Classic Chick’n and fried pickles. I’m loving the food and totally didn’t expect to find a place like this in Orlando.
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BillyMoon82
Points +65
Worth the trip! - Edit
Everything we tried here was amazing. Best vegan chicken I've ever tried! I was about halfway through the Caesar chick'n sandwich when I remembered that it was vegan. The GA peach sloppy joe was full of flavor, the brussels sprouts were perfectly cooked, the fried pickles were deliciously crunchy, and the cheesy hommies were awesome!
Read moreI just wish we lived closer...
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DonnaKalipersaud
Points +96
Birthday Lunch - Edit
Dishes ordered: Buffalo Chicken Sandwich, GA peach sandwich, Buffalo okra, brussel sprouts, and fried pickles with ranch.
Read moreBuffalo chicken sandwich was great the buffalo sauce has a strong vinegar flavor that I enjoyed but might not be for everyone. The chicken was very crispy and the bread very soft and fresh. I would defintely purchase again.
GA peach sandwich was the best item of the day. The sandwich was stuffed and flowing out. It was sweet and tangy reminded me alot of general tsos chicken but in sandwich form. I would defintely purchase again.
Buffalo okra, brussel sprouts and fried pickles all seemed overly greasy. I'm not sure if they were fried at too low of a temperature or left too long in the oil. The flavor didn't come from the sauces but the oil instead. It's unfortunate cause tasting the sauces alone they were phenomenal. I'm chalking this up to bad cooking technique then to their normal food flavor. I ended up bringing the sides home and trying to reheat in my airfryer which made the oil flavor release more. I ended up throwing the sides out unfortunately.
I would defintely recommend the sandwiches they were both fantastic, the sides I can't recommend from my experience unfortuntely.
My brought my dog with me he's a 2 year old yorkie. He was allowed into the restaurant and also in the patio area just outside the restaurant so defintely dog friendly. The inside of the restaurant is bar seating only and the outside seating in Florida may not be appealing to everyone. There is also parking on the side and front of the restaurant.
Valhalla bakery is also next door to Dharma but unfortunately was closed when I went. Turns out they are closed on mondays.
Overall I would recommend this restaurant for the sandwiches and take out until further improvements are made on seating.
FYI: The chickpea salad has been discontinued from the menu as a side dish and is now being served as a chickpea melt sandwich.
Pros: Delicious food, Great Customer Service, ample parking, Dog Friendly
Cons: Lack of seating , Greasy side dishes
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daalai
Points +917
My Fav - Edit
Love Dharma it’s easily one of my favorite restaurants in Orlando and Tampa. They changed their menu a bit, but the new options are great. They said the bbq jackfruit should be coming back soon which is my usual.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-09-18
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ryanescanlon
Points +194
new & improved !! - Edit
This has always been a favorite of mine but their recently reopened new location features an updated menu that is even better than before!! Any of their chicken sandwiches/salads are great
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aubreyj27
Points +1443
ate here 6 times in 3 days - Edit
the first time i was finally able to try dharma’s (they were still closed the first 2 times) i ordered the georgia peach sloppy joe and a side of mac n cheese— it immediately made its way onto my “favorite restaurants of all time” list and is staying there permanently. i joined the rewards program. i could go there and ask them to give me a completely random order and i’d be happy with whatever i got (i tried most of the menu in that 6 days)! the food has always been ready in good time and i was always happy with my service.
Read morealthough i’ve tried a lot of the menu, a few of my favorites are the georgia peach sloppy joe, caesar sandwich, and the mac n cheese. the adult chick’n nuggets are also an honorable mention! the portion sizes are large and the sandwiches are packed with flavor and toppings. everything is well-seasoned.
i would 100% recommend coming here to eat and i give all my love to the staff and chef and everybody who puts their love into this food and service😄
Pros: strong menu, big portions, excellent service
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lovez
Points +24
Know what's good. - Edit
i ordered the cheesy homies, fries with honee mustard, and one kidz nugz with mac, and another with fried pickles.
Read moreThe kidz nugz and fries were amazing. You can't go wrong with the honee mustard. it's so good. the ranch was a bit too salty, though.
The mac and cheese was disappointing. It was pretty flavorless. I've made way better mac and cheese at home. It wasn't cheesy at all.
The fried pickles were good in concept, but they felt so heavy and greasy that it made me feel sick.
The home fries were good, but I didn't realize they'd have buffalo sauce on them, so they weren't very enjoyable because of that. (I hate buffalo sauce, lol)
overall, it has some really good things, but also some disappointing things. I just now know what I wouldn't get again. I really appreciated the BOGO deals on Uber Eats, though. Otherwise, I wouldn't have ordered it.
Pros: Vegan comfort food, AMAZING honey mustard
Cons: Lacking GF options, Menu isn't consistently tasty.
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Tommy817
Points +1191
Excellent Chicken - Edit
Great sweet and tangy BBQ sauce.
Read morePros: Vegan Bakery in the building
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MattChester
Points +2254
There’s a reason this is the Orlando go to vegan spot - Edit
So great to go here and indulge. Everything is great— the dippers are some of the best wing replacements, and the orange bird is one of my all time favorite sandwiches period.
Read moreEdit after soft opening of new location: love the new building, and some of the new dishes are worth the wait. Buffalo and nashville hot sandwiches are winners and the dipping sauces are great. Ran like a well oiled machine on night one so looking forward to them thriving once again!
Updated from previous review on 2020-07-12
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noetsx
Points +222
Great American menu - Edit
Loved everything here. You can feel you're in the States. Very modern too.
Read morePros: Tasty vegan comfort food
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kenny.cakes
Points +1395
Used to be my Favorite - Edit
3.5 ⭐️ It’s gotten less good as the years have gone on. The taco with jicama slapped! And I liked the Mac and cheese but the consistency is just not there. I tried the biscuits and gravy last year and surprisingly loved it.
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WHA
Points +1431
⭐️⭐️⭐️ - Edit
Okay. Kind of forgettable. Mac and cheese was okay.
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Livjai
Points +181
Has went downhill - Edit
The last few times I’ve went the food has either been extremely salty or extremely bland. My Mac n cheese was literally like coconut cream with pasta.
Read moreOld review: We have been to lots of vegan restaurants and are slightly disappointed by the lack of all vegan restaurants in Florida. This place is just what central Florida needs and doesn't disappoint! We got the fried green tomato sandwich, the orange BBQ sandwich, and the mac n cheese and cheesy potato sides. We also got a gingersnap sandwich cookie and a cookies and scream donut.
Updated from previous review on 2017-09-10
Pros: reasonably priced , 100% vegan so no guessing or worrying , dessert and food
Cons: somewhat limited menu
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alliepop
Points +16
Hurts to write this - Edit
This place used to be my absolute favorite, I’ve been going for years. I’d drive 30 mins to it consistently. Didn’t mind dropping $15 on the DFC Bowl, however the other plates didn’t do it for me. Service has never been the best though. Orders take forever and food comes out cold most days. Just seemed like it needed more structure. Some days the meal would be really good, others not so much. Anyway I’d still take the bargain because why not I love supporting vegan food and it’s convenient. However, last time I went they told me they don’t make the DFC bowl anymore WHAT!! I feel like that’s the most liked thing on the menu, definitely the most fulfilling for the price and flavor. But I’ll still go in to get the bakery items, those are good af💗
Read morePros: All vegan
Cons: Expensive , Lacks Structure
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alannahneedham
Points +370
Overall, good experience - Edit
Very yummy food. Valhalla Bakery is delightful wonderful staff
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2020-04-09
Pros: All vegan, A lot of choices
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yoronisrael
Points +109
Be sure to call beforehand - Edit
I was vacationing in Orlando and looked forward to dining at Dharma, as part of our plans. However, good thing we called before making the 30-minute trip. We got the unfortunate news that they their kitchen was closed.
Read morePros: Unique selections on the menu , Great reviews
Cons: Inconsistent with staffing
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ryanhansen
Points +226
Unique and delicious tastes - Edit
We came here on a brief stay in Orlando and were really impressed. Snagged a few entrees and several desserts from the bakery section. Every single item was top notch. Would return next time we are in Orlando again
Read morePros: Great to have both entrees and bakery options
Cons: A bit slow
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Skye
Points +1267
Worth the trip! - Edit
First time as we’re new to area! Good choices and potato salad was best I’ve had in 30 years!
Read morePros: Service! , Food , Desserts
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AvivaB
Points +18
Hasn’t been worth it in years - Edit
I have been coming to Dharma for about 5 years. The food was really good a few years ago but now it is overpriced and bland. The quality control is also horrible. Sometimes I get large pieces of the fried chicken and sometimes the pieces are so tiny. I once waited 20 minutes for a side of to-go Mac and cheese that the employee said would take 5 min. The bakery inside Market on South called Valhalla Bakery is amazing and I continue to get dessert from them.
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Lthomas924
Points +30
Delicious food and baked treats! - Edit
Back for a 2nd time from Detroit. Fried green tomato sandwich is hands down . . . The best!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2019-10-20
Pros: Comfort food, Served hot and fresh, Delicious!!!
Cons: None!
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Keliex
Points +115
Good and Meh - Edit
I’ve had GREAT food from here. I’ve also had not so great. It’s kind of hit and miss.
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