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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
GlobeTrotter18
Points +853
Awesome vegan pub downtown - Edit
Great place to hang out in downtown Reliegh. I have not been to other restaurants like this before that are totally plantbased. My husband and I went for lunch. I had the buffalo salad, which was abundant as well as tasty. I ordered their homemade scorpion sauce in the side for an extra 1.5. I am always up for the spicy challenge.It was worth the challenge.
Read moreThey have a lot of sharing apps. This would be a great place to go with a group. A must if you are staying at one if the downtown hotels in Raliegh and are vegan.
Pros: Diversity of menu options, Gluten-free is well marked and numerous options, Large portions and great value for the money.
Cons: Hard to find. Location set back from road
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BPopens
Points +38
4.5 Stars - Edit
I'm very happy to have an all vegan restaurant across from my hotel! The philly cheeseseak was pretty good, as was the kale salad (though the kale was actually Romaine). I give it a 4.5 but round up for all vegan restaurants.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-07-15
Pros: Variety , Food was good!
Cons: Unappetizing? art, Bread fell apart, Salad upcharge was a lot
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Sarah0496
Points +1641
Delicious food - Edit
Flavorful and delicious. Also good portions! Would recommend
Read morePros: Atmosphere, Good sized portions , Large menu
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seankennedy222
Points +36
Best vegan restaurant in the area! - Edit
The pot pie is the best I've ever had. I love the owners too - they're 100% in on the business and super nice (and there often). I go every time I'm in downtown Raleigh. Highly recommended!
Read morePros: Location, Food, All vegan!!
Cons: Parking a little tricky since it's downtown
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MindyK
Points +268
A must visit - Edit
This is a great place to eat - for vegans and not-yet-vegans. The ambience is fun and creative, the food and drinks are delicious, and they even have the Chunk “steak” which is the first time I’ve seen it on a menu.
Read morePros: Lots of food and beverage options, Delicious food, Great service
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CandaceS
Points +122
Best Patty Melt! - Edit
We have a friend here in Raleigh that we visit, and the last two times we have we’ve eaten here for dinner. The both times I got the chicken sandwich, which is fabulous but I tried and ate half of my friends. Patty melt and it just blew my mind. It was spectacular apologize I keep forgetting to take photos because I’m usually so hungry but I do have a photo of what the chicken sandwich looks like on the inside and it is so realistic looking, I’m not sure a lot of people would be able to tell off that it’s not real.
Read morePros: Food is delicious
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BnardBliss
Points +176
A Favorite - Edit
Great location, comfortable outdoor seating, friendly service, excellent menu.
Read morePros: Delicioso drinks and cocktails, All vegan with tasty, creative menu options , Loved the dessert
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KalikaG
Points +307
Amazing Food!!! Everything I’ve had has been wonderful. - Edit
We’ve tried the following and here’s our ratings…
Read moreCheese Fries 7/10 they were good but I prefer melted cheese on my cheese fries rather than cheese sauce but they were still good.
Patty Melt with Fries 10/10 AMAZING the burger pattie was so delicious and the onions were grilled perfectly with such a great flavor profile for the whole sandwich. The fries are beer battered with a nice subtle malt vinegar flavor.
Buffalo Chik’n Sandwich 10/10 the “chicken” was really good the texture was great. The Buffalo sauce mixed with the ranch was yummy!!
Updated from previous review on 2024-05-15
Pros: Atmosphere, Flavor, Speed of service
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Nixter36
Points +56
Fun Deliciousness - Edit
I took my nephews here on my last day in town. They are not vegan and loved the chicken sandwich and Philly cheesesteak. Drinks are fun and food is excellent.
Read morePros: Elevated comfort food, Staff was super cool, Drinks are fun
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JasonManias
Points +1403
Steak is mind blowing - Edit
My brain is struggling to understand how this steak is made. It’s so realistic to steak it’s insane. Loved it so much. Peanut butter cheesecake was bomb too 💣
Read moreEdit: came back to eat the steak again but also tried the pot pie, it’s also amazing 🥧
Updated from previous review on 2024-03-29
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denisetaylor3232
Points +62
Element Gastropub - Edit
100% Plant Based…Delicious!!!
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maltinej
Points +2314
Amazing all vegan restaurant - Edit
Amazing all vegan restaurant. Everything we tried was amazing, service was fast and friendly and prices matched the quality of the food received. Our server Kristen was very friendly and made sure we were happy with our food during our visit. Highly recommended.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-03-28
Pros: All vegan
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MichaelTelesky
Points +1352
Outstanding vegan food - Edit
I could not believe how good the steak dinner was tonight. I went vegan 6 years ago but used to be a very big meat eater. This steak took me back but without all the guilt I used to have knowing I was causing harm to an animal. The malt vinegar fries were delicious and the peanut butter cheese cake was delightful. Great service from Parker and great vibe.
Read moreElementGastropub
You’re the best Michael.
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50%Dakini
Points +860
Delicious if expensive - Edit
Nice variety of fancy and comfort food. Nice atmosphere. 100 percent vegan. A bit pricey.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-02-23
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LJVegan
Points +3772
Nice. - Edit
I got the elemental burger plus cheese with malt vinegar fries. It was all delicious. The place doesn't feel like a well oiled machine but I sat at the bar and my server (John?) was really nice. It's a plus that they offer organic ketchup. 
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-02-18
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Thisby1
Points +681
All delicious - Edit
We were planning on going to another vegan restaurant today, but then I got an email from EG advertising Juicy Marbles prime rib this weekend. We’ve been wanting to try Juicy Marbles, so we didn’t want to miss this opportunity. My husband had that, and it came with a side of garlic mashed potatoes and asparagus. I had the Bulgogi with a very realistic, vegan egg on top. We had “wings” as an appetizer. It was all delicious and filling. Their portions seem small, but it was all very filling. The service was great, so we had a wonderful experience altogether. 
Read morePros: Great variety , Delicious , Good service
Cons: Wish for larger portions , Expensive
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WHA
Points +1797
⭐️⭐️⭐️ - Edit
Smash Burger is good if you enjoy the Impossible Burger. Recently I had the coconut shrimp special and it was really good. The shrimp itself was unremarkable but the sauce and coconut on top was very good. The first few times I went the nachos were also good but it was less so the last time I visited. I wouldn’t recommend the bbq plate. The sauce was a strange spicy bbq and the cole slaw was chopped so finely it tasted like mush. Desserts generally taste stale or dry, probably due to not being made in house. I like that the menu changes though so it gives a reason to come back.
Read moreUpdate Jan 2024: I really enjoyed the “Nojangles” chicken on the brunch menu. The breading was perfect. French toast sticks are also v good.
Updated from previous review on 2023-02-18
Pros: Large vegan menu, Large portion sizes
Cons: Disappointing biscuits
WHA
2/17/24 visit update: rangoons are very good; enjoyed chicken and cornbread waffle. Dining experiences here have been improving lately for me with brunch menu and special menus.
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pvw1970
Points +142
Really great - Edit
I was visiting Raleigh for a few days and found this gem. Really great vegan food, lots of beer choices, great music, very friendly and attentive staff. Congratulations you are doing a great job.
Read morePros: Tasty vegan food, Friendliness, Friendly staff - fast service.
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xWolfxpak
Points +271
Great Option!! - Edit
The food is great and they have good cocktails as well.
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JustinPSBaird
Points +117
That chicken though! - Edit
Their menu offers a variety of selection. I had the Nojangles and they nailed it. The food was flavorful and the textures were on point.
Read morePros: Variety, Atmosphere, Location
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BarryY
Points +333
Comfort food downtown - Edit
A mashup of bar food and comfort food, smack in the middle of downtown Raleigh. An easy, casual atmosphere with good service. We felt comfortable lingering over drinks. The mains we tried, Brunswick stew and chick'n pot pie, were pretty tasty, but the real standouts were the BBQ nachos and the peanut butter cheesecake. Not inexpensive.
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Brittany.nikki
Points +872
Best Food in Raleigh! - Edit
I go yearly for my birthday! If you're looking to spend NYE in Raleigh, this place is the place to be! Front row seats to the acorn falling.
Read morePros: Drinks are awesome, NYE viewing is amazing, Great warm cookies
Cons: No heaters on porch during winter
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mattlily
Points +265
Vegan comfort food - Edit
I wasn’t expecting much in the way of vegan food in Raleigh, but I was presently surprised by Element! I ordered the BBQ sandwich with the kale Caesar salad, both which were delicious. For dessert, I had the peanut butter cheesecake, which was ridiculously good as well.
Read morePros: Top notch service, Good beer/alcohol selection, Good mix of healthy and junk food
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greenbluegray
Points +1988
Cool theme - Edit
Love that the theme is the periodic table! Bring all of your STEM friends, lol. We had the Caesar salad and Southern plate and bugged the very patient Kristen on life in Raleigh. We came early when it was slow, but it surely gets some nightlife. I am not used to all vegan places that have a bar; it is still a thrill to me. The Caesar salad was a huge portion, and the prices are very reasonable. Wish we had more time in this town of friendly people, most of whom seem to be recently arrived.
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mccorkindale
Points +30
Great spot - Edit
Nice variety of vegan dishes.
Read morePros: Full Vegan menu, Great variety , Quick, reasonably priced
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vegan.travels
Points +556
Cute! 🌱 - Edit
Cute, casual spot with a fun concept. Food was good. I got the Nashville chicken sandwich - I wished it was a bit spicier, to be honest, but still enjoyed it overall😄
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JillBelsanPoston
Points +613
YUM ! - Edit
Finally got to try Element Gastro Pub. We will be back. Great day to enjoy the patio and the yummy food.
Read morePros: BBQ nachos and peanut butter cheese cake, Friendly, efficient service, Good variety on the menu
Cons: Parking
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