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Vegan
American
Beer/Wine
Delivery
Take-out
Catering
Fusion
Gluten-free
Breakfast
Vegan bar and restaurant serving pub fare, breakfast, local beer on tap, and a craft cocktail menu. Has a large drink menu and offers Sunday brunch. Open Mon-Thu 8:00am-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 8:00am-10:00pm, Sun 11:00am-9:00pm.
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421 Fayetteville Street Suite 103, Raleigh, North Carolina, USA, 27601
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- Outdoor seating
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 23 Jan 2026 by ElementGastropub
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Added by trippinvegan on 05 May 2021
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136 Reviews
First Review by ZacharyQuinn
Kriscatch
Points +1032
Great food here - Edit
When I saw the menu, I wanted to try everything! I went for the smash burger with fries; perhaps a safe choice but it was certainly amazing.
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Meganimals
Points +869
Oh heck, yes! 🤩🔥🥳 - Edit
An all vegan gastropub! We hit them in October and they have a full-blown October fest menu with classics that I have never tried before. I went with a chicken sandwich as they have a gluten-free bun and a gluten-free chicken patty that just needs to be grilled and not fried. Also tried the nachos, which were super fun
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themcdeez
Points +46
Excellent rangoons & boneless wings - Edit
Just had an amazing meal here. Sauces were great and my favorites were the rangoons and boneless wings, but everything else we had was delicious too. A great vegan option - Highly recommend!
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CarolineBrousse
Points +187
Ideal brunch spot! - Edit
I’ve been to Element so many times but somehow have never come for brunch - so glad I can say I have now! The food was so delicious and comfort food I never normally have being vegan😄I haven’t had gravy since I was 14 and was so excited to finally try it again but better bc it’s vegan!
Read moreWe had the nachos, breakfast plate, and biscuit with gravy. Bloody Marys are delicious too.
I can’t wait to go back and try the other options!
Updated from previous review on 2026-09-26
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fawneyes
Points +59
Just go to fiction kitchen - Edit
I've tried to like this place as a vegan several times especially if I have a junk food craving. Their flavors are often unbalanced and sometimes textures are off.. overall very inconsistent and feels low effort but trying to have finer dining pricing at the same time. Even if you dine in to justify the price, it can be inattentive service (and I barely need any service just silverware, water, and the check😕)
Read moreI've had the nado burger-very sweet,heavy/no freshness and soggy onion rings, their brunch take on bojangles- the dry seasoning was a super odd choice, not great, and drying on the chicken and the biscuit was flavorless, dense and dry, waffle was hard, flavorless, and no salt, and the Ceasar salad tastes decent but my last straw is the insane amount of dressing they put on my takeout order 😭 I poured out 4 ounces of dressing from my side salad, no exaggeration.
Anytime I've tried something other than a classic burger I've had to throw away half of my meal. If you have to eat here get a simple burger and chocolate chip cookie and try not to think about how you spent 25 dollars on a fast food entree w no side.
Updated from previous review on 2026-09-24
ElementGastropub
Thanks for the feedback. A number of the items you mentioned were ordered for takeout, and fried foods, waffles, biscuits, dressed salads, etc. are naturally going to change pretty quickly once they’re sitting and steaming in a closed takeout container. That doesn’t mean we ignore the feedback.. if something was improperly prepared or you received an excessive amount of dressing, that’s something we absolutely want to address.
Read moreWe’d be more than happy to remake any of these items for you and have you try them fresh, in-house, the way they’re intended to be served.
And if Fiction Kitchen is ultimately more your style, which doesn't hurt our feelings at all, definitely go enjoy them! They’re a completely different concept than we are, but we have nothing but love for them and the Raleigh vegan community. There’s plenty of room for all of us. :)
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HardstyleKing336
Points +104
Decently priced and 100% vegan - Edit
Great little spot! Walking distance to venues like Kings, Pour House, etc.
Read moreThe sauces are excellent, too!
Updated from previous review on 2026-09-21
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Davesw
Points +5246
Loved this place! - Edit
Came for breakfast and there were so many dishes I wanted to try! What we got was delicious! I want to come back!
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mingleman
Points +306
Amazing Western Nodeo Burger, salad with fried chik'n - Edit
Western nodeo burger was a dream. Salad was amazing.
Read morePros: Fully vegan
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kandyapple
Points +151
A lot of options - Edit
Amazing food, great customer service! It was definitely worth stopping by while visiting the area.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-08-10
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WGBJr
Points +66
Our Go To for Vegan - Edit
We live 1.5 hrs from Raleigh and are there weekly…always make point to stop for a meal at Element. Highly recommend…
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-05-29
Pros: Nachos, Element Burger , Jalapeño BBQ Wings
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vegankass
Points +439
Amazing vegan food in Raleigh!! - Edit
Love this place. Have been going since it opened as often as I can. My favorite is the Elemental Burger with bacon and cheese. Their Kale Cesar salad is amazing (but spoiler it comes with romaine too). 100% vegan and they have a GF labeled as well!
Read moreGreat outdoor patio too.
Updated from previous review on 2026-05-17
Pros: Burger!!, Good beer selection , Good location, great outdoor space
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missprecocious
Points +141
Everything is awesome! - Edit
Chill vibes and large menu selection without being overwhelming. Thoughtful menu and lots of local brews. Full bar available. Onion rings and kale Caesar salad are a can’t miss.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-05-10
Pros: Chill vibes, Diverse menu, Local beer on tap
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DeborahMcLeod
Points +20
Ok - Edit
Food was ok the kale salad was great the nachos had so much vinegar in them I couldn’t eat them. our waitress was new but she was awesome brought the manager out to discuss our mushroom allergy. They were good helping identify gluten free items as well. Now the issues when we arrived for the 8 o’clock reservation we were told we had to pay $10 per person cover charge for the music (nothing indicated this when we made the reservation) it’s in appropriate to extort extra money when we just came for dinner. My son waited a long time for his onion rings they basically came after we had eaten our meal. Then we were asked if we wanted dessert at 8:45 for a 8 pm reservation. When we asked some questions about gluten our waitress told us she would check and then came back to tell us the kitchen was closed so we couldn’t get dessert. Interesting experience based on the cost and lack of wow of the food I will not return.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-05-08
Pros: Kale salad, Our waitress
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jhdeluca
Points +124
Nice people, food mostly good - Edit
I’ve been here a few times. The food is mostly good.
Read moreThe sweets are BAD, though. I’ve tired the cake (dry), the donut (hard as a rock), and the cookies (literally rancid tasting). They need to change to a different vendor. Or, if they make them in-house, they need to change the recipe and the baker.
I think everyone is friendly and I’ve not had bad service.
Updated from previous review on 2026-04-22
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ForTheAnimals23
Points +1078
Liked it! - Edit
The buffalo wings were the best I’ve had. My club burger was a bit dry but I liked the bacon. Would return!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-04-15
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mermermis
Points +270
Love this place! - Edit
Surprised by the recent reviews of bad service. We received exceptional service on our visit! The wait staff were friendly and very knowledgeable about their products and potential allergens. I had the BBQ sandwich and my mom had the cheesesteak. Both were phenomenal! BBQ sandwich was wet from the coleslaw, but I just flipped that bad boy over. Love the patio and the out door vibes. Will return when I’m in town!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-03-22
Pros: Friendly, knowledgable waitstaff, So many options!, Outdoor patio vibes
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Chelsea724
Points +1212
Bad service, mushy food - Edit
I had horrible service and the food was mushy and bland. Happy cow wouldn't allow me to give 1 star.
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LisaMitchell
Points +113
Disappointed with service - Edit
Started out great! Joking around with the server; I was SO looking forward to the chik'n pot pie...which made it that much more disappointing when it came and I couldn't eat it.
Read moreIt doesn't say ANYTHING on the menu about pepper in the pot pie. Thyme, rosemary, yes. But all you can taste is PEPPER PEPPER PEPPER!!!! I tried to cut it with sugar but it didn't help.
So I asked to send it back and they wouldn't take it, because "it's not a usual complaint." Which, and I don't apologize for the pun, left a really bad taste in my mouth. I mean what does that even mean? I literally told her I can't eat this. We were happy to pay for another dish, and did. But they should've taken it off the bill.
Then we asked for a piece of pie to go and she brought it out with the ice cream on it. Don't do that. Just tell us "it comes with ice cream, so I assume you don't want that in the box?" and LEAVE IT OFF. Duhh! So we ate the pie instead of taking it (bc we knew they wouldn't bring another piece sans ice cream!) and now my stomach hurts and I'm irritated I've paid for a meal I couldn't eat.
Bad experience, Element. Booooo on you.
Cons: Put it ON THE MENU that the pot pie is pepper pie
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stslj01
Points +1423
Amazing - Edit
Hands down, a great experience. Plenty of options and everything tastes great. Wish I was local so I could come by more often. Conveniently located in the city by hotels and other restaurants. Cute vibe. Portions were a good size, I ended up taking leftovers home. Non-vegan guest enjoyed everything as well!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-12-30
Pros: 100% vegan, Lots of flavor, Big portions
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Chef_Cuy
Points +1380
One of the best burgers I’ve ever had. - Edit
Really cool spot that you almost wouldn’t expect to be all vegan if you didn’t know. In fact, 2 guys walked in, sat down and left when they realized it was all plant based. Their loss, BIG TIME. Great food, cool atmosphere and super friendly staff. One of the best burgers I’ve ever had. And the desert was top notch as well. Would love to come back and try more.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-12-11
Pros: Great service , All vegan, Deserts
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MisterCope
Points +234
Fine Dining Flavor - Edit
We got daily specials and each was better than the last, just incredible depth of flavor!
Read morePros: Fully vegan!, Excellent service
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Zurv
Points +2429
Super tasty - Edit
A bit expensive but the food was amazing. The rice and apparatus were so delicious the steak and shrimp was super tasty too! Nice cheesecake too! Super friendly staff!
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delveggiebaby
Points +54
All pretty good - Edit
The taste of *mostly* everything was great! I got the hot honey mini chicken biscuits with home fries and the taste was there. The biscuits with chicken itself was pretty dry and there was barely any hot honey included. I asked for more and they charged me $1 extra. Just kind of stung when the sandwiches actually needed the extra dressing. The home fries tasted really good, except they could have cooked a little longer. They were pretty underdone and squishy. My butterfly effect cocktail was pretty watered down and was overall pretty bland. On a whim I ordered some choc chip cookies and they just weren’t for me. They had the wrong kind of chewy texture and just didn’t suit my palate. The umaro bacon was great! My mom got the French toast and her only critique was that the fruit that came with the toast was very tart and the compote was not sweet enough to combat the tart fruit. Service was pretty quick with friendly staff. Despite everything today, I’ll definitely be back!
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TamMoore
Points +276
My favorite - Edit
I love this place. I try something different every time and I love it all. Absolutely amazing and delicious!
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gabgurney
Points +355
Will be back again - Edit
Came here for a date night but have also been here for lunch with my in-laws and neither time disappointed. Great menu with lots of tasty options, as well as great drink menu and selection! Rotating seasonal specials and cocktails.
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justyouraverageotter
Points +287
Vegan Pub Food - Edit
I had the kale caesar wrap and it was very tasty and filling, however I think it could have used a bit more dressing. But overall it was quite nice!
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mschlater
Points +1839
Vegan Pub Food - Edit
Menu updates regularly and is always great! One of our favorites places in the Triangle.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-04-21
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