Vegan-friendly
Lacto
Ovo
American
Juice bar
Take-out
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Juice, smoothies, sandwiches, soups, made-to-order salads. Vegan and vegetarian options are marked on the menu. Originally known as The Juice Cellar and was veg, then added meat in 2016. Reported closed July 2022.
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Last update on 05 Jul 2022 by Jakethepilgrim
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9 Reviews
First Review by tab
SaraNorlin
Points +3970
Okay - Edit
Slow service but I think it's more at the speed of Maine. The salad I got was okay. They were out of a couple things I tried to order but had good substitutes on hand. I got vegan chicken too and they were very generous with that portion size.
Read morePros: They seemed like a community oriented place
Guest
DavidArthur
Points +20
Slow and Blah - Edit
Super slow service and unseasoned bland food. Not a lot to choose from for vegans. Went down the street to the Grind House the next day and had amazing tasty vegan but very pricey.
Read morePros: Vegan Options, Downtown
Cons: No Flavor Food, Super Slow Service, Bathroom Filthy Like An Unkept Roadside Rest Area
Guest
ChloeCade
Points +36
Disappointing ☹️ - Edit
Was so excited to come across somewhere catering to vegans while on my recent vacation. However, was extremely disappointed. Ordered a vegan tofu/kimchi/vegan cheese panini. To make it truly vegan, by asking for vegan bread, I was charged an extra 2 dollars. Really? Bread that’s vegan is not difficult to find. Long wait time to get food. I have to say this was hands down the worst sandwich I’ve ever had. Ever. And I am not a picky eater. Literally a thick slice of tofu with zero seasoning. Not sure whether it was suppose to be hot or cold bc some areas were lukewarm, others cold. Although it was a panini the bread was super soggy. Fell apart. Vegan cheese had weird texture and the kimchi zero flavor. Couldn’t even eat half of the sandwich. They also offer vegan bakery goods but when I got there at 11am they were already gone.
Read morePros: Vegan options
Cons: Long wait time, Cost extra for vegan bread, Horrible food (what I ordered anyway)
Guest
sophiefrenchfry
Points +1589
Pretty good sandwich, could add more veggie options - Edit
Fork and Spoon has evolved a bit over the time they have been open in Bangor. They started out as a completely vegan restaurant, but they are now serving meat in addition to vegetarian and vegan options. On the positive side, the vegan and vegetarian options are clearly listed on the menu. The last time I visited, they were offering two vegetarian and two vegan sandwiches, and a couple of vegan salads. They offer smoothies, good coffee, and sometimes they have vegan baked goods available. Their sandwiches are pretty good, and I like that they are full of veggies. It is kind of a bummer that they are no longer focusing on all veggie ingredients, but I still appreciate that they have options that are clearly labeled. Fork and Spoon is right next to the Children's Museum, so if you have kids, it is a convenient spot. If you don't have kids, you can expect it to be rather full and boisterous with families who have just come from the museum.
Read morePros: Vegetarian and vegan options clearly labeled, located near children's museum/downtown, good smoothies
Cons: Would be great to have more vegan options
Guest
cliff
Points +13
Bad Experience - Edit
The BBQ Jackfruit Sandwich and Chickpea Salad sandwich are not mad anymore, but are still on the menu. It was a waste of my time coming here. So I decided to order a juice and was told the juicer was taken apart for cleaning. This was over an hour before they closed.
Read moreCons: No Vegan options, NO Juice
Guest
Bgeezy
Points +744
Cute spot - Edit
Update: I went a second time and had to drop a star because of my experience there. I asked for food for there, she gave it to go. Asked for a small, she charged me a large but still gave me a small. Wasn't polite. The smoothie was way too much cashew milk and not enough fruit. The chickpea tuna melt however was really really good.
Read moreI am going to update this review once I go for a second time and try something else. I got the jack fruit sandwich which wasn't my favorite but there are a few other vegan options that I want to check out. The vibe here is really awesome and they have lots of things for vegans from smoothies, to baked goods, to meals. They stop serving the jack fruit sandwich & chickpea sandwich at 4 since their chef leaves. Also just a two minute walk from pickering square which I recommend checking out. Its a little spot where if you stand in the middle of the box and clap your hands, instead of hearing the normal sound of your hands clapping you hear an odd squeak.
Updated from previous review on 2017-05-30
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TunnelMojo
Points +295
Not vegan, not a great experience - Edit
I went to Fork & Spoon today since it was the only vegan spot listed in Bangor. It may have once been vegan, but it is not anymore. I was not terribly happy with my overall experience either. I don't want to negatively affect a business that is (I think?) vegetarian, particularly in a town with not many options, but I do want to comment on my experience as a general "heads up" to other vegans visiting the restaurant.
Read moreI went in and immediately saw a sign listing flavors of ice cream they had, and one of them was marked with a (v). Strange, I thought, since this was listed as a vegan restaurant on Happy Cow. So then I saw some stuff on the board that said "cheese" and so I figured I'd ask for clarification. I got to the register and asked what items were vegan. The woman at the register said "everything on the board."
Looking at the heavily-stocked baked goods rack against the wall, I said "So none of that is vegan?" The woman replied, "No. You can't get croissants like that without butter." I thought that was a weird thing to say, especially since I've had AMAZING vegan croissants. In the interests of letting her know that you can, in fact, make vegan croissants and baked goods, I said "Oh, well I get them in CA all the time." So she said "Really, like from where? Tell me who." So I said "You mean you want names?" She said "yeah" and pulled out a pen and paper. Although I think her initial reason for doing it was like ... yeah right, prove it... I thought it was great, cool! Maybe she'll contact them and ask them how to make vegan goods! So I said "Some of the best vegan croissants I've ever had came from Sweat Pea Baking Co. in Portland, Oregon."
I'm not sure if she actually wrote it down or not because she then went in to this weird, abrupt tangent about how the rent is really high for the space and she'd make no money on vegan food and no one will eat vegan food. Then she said "My daughter won't even eat here because it's vegan food."
I'm not sure why me asking if things were vegan garnered a response about how no one likes vegan food and her rent is high and her daughter has been raised to believe vegan food is weird and gross (hint, hint... that's a reflection on you, not vegan food). Anyway, I had my son with me and he's allergic to soy, so I asked if any menu items were soy-free. She looked confused and got into dismissive mode. She said "well, you can get the salads made soy-free." So I clarified, (since my son is 18 months old and not yet a salad-eater) "I was wondering if there might be something for him." So then she said the bread is gluten-free. I said, "So, soy, as in tofu, soy cheese, things like that." So then she says "Yeah, we've got that. We've got soy cheese." The woman working with her said "No, she was asking for things WITHOUT soy." The woman just sort-of stared blankly ahead like she was confused and wanted out of the conversation. So I said, "Okay, thanks!" and I decided to eat elsewhere (great burrito place with vegan options across the street).
So. My takeaway is that the woman who (I'm assuming) is manager/owner doesn't actually know much of anything about vegan food, and be careful of allergens like soy. In terms of being vegan, it is not. To its credit, the menu actually looked like it had some tasty options for vegans and vegetarians. She did mention they have a cashew-based cheese, so that's an option.
Honestly, give this place a try. I appreciate that there is a vegetarian option in town. However, if management or the owners happen upon this review, I would definitely give more thought to being welcoming to your vegetarian AND vegan clientele. We vegans have money to spend, I promise! As I mentioned to the woman, you don't have to use the word vegan when advertising if people are afraid of that word. Also, I don't need to know about rent costs and your daughter's food aversions... it felt defensive and unnecessary.
Pros: Vegetarian options, Great location, Vegan options
Cons: Not vegan, as advertised, Unknowledgeable staff, Dismissive about vegan/soy-free options
alicia108
It's funny you mention the bit about not making money being a vegan shop, etc. and I'll explain why. I actually applied for a job there as a vegan chef and had a few conversations with her (the woman you were talking to is the owner, btw). She told me the same thing and was rather dismissive about my gentle push to add more vegan items. In all honesty, after a few conversations with her, it's clear SHE doesn't want it to be a vegan place. Ironically, she used a write-up in our local paper to then PROMOTE being a veg place. I'll also add I was very upfront with her when I applied, that my husband and I were looking to open a vegan cafe in a couple of years, once we were acclimated to the Bangor region. We moved here specifically FOR the availability of plant-based foods, proving there's a market for it, if you want there to be one.
Read moreThey need a lot more in the ways of veggie options, which I was hoping to bring to the table. She even asked for menu ideas, which I sent. I'm not sure if she didn't like them or intends on trying to steal them for her own menu options. The truth is, she doesn't seem to want the place to cater to us, so we took our business elsewhere (Verve, to be specific, which you mentioned being across the street!). Luckily for us, there's a new veggie cafe/tea room opening soon down the road, proving there IS a culture for veggie food (despite what the owner told me straight up). I tried to explain there is a culture if you're looking for it, but she said there wasn't enough of one. Wrong!
Guest
James605
Points +19
Great food! - Edit
The food here was absolutely phenomenal! I got a chickpea quinoa salad and it was amazing! The smoothie I got I wasn't crazy over but that was my fault as it said it had ginger in it and I don't really like ginger. My only complaint would be that there aren't many smoothie options without agave, also the smoothies were a tad pricey for the size.
Read morePros: Delicious Food, Food Good Value, Extremely Friendly Staff
Cons: Too Much Agave, Smoothies Too Small
Kahlan
You could probably ask for the smoothie without agave. I'm sure they'd be happy to accommodate you.
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tab
Points +51
Finally a vegan place in Bangor! - Edit
The meals are filling and tasty, and the space is open and inviting.
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