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Serves meat, vegan options available. Vegetarian cuisine and fish. Has seitan and tempeh dishes, multi-grain pancakes, tofu reuben, Moroccan seitan napoleon, freshly squeezed juices, and more. Open Wed-Fri 7:00am-3:00pm, Wed-Thu 5:00pm-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 5:00pm-9:30pm, Sat-Sun 8:00am-2:00pm.
31 Reviews
First Review by maliciouskami
meagabug
Points +363
So good! - Edit
So many vegan options so it was super vegan friendly. I really enjoyed the tofu wrap I got - it went really well with the sesame slaw!! The waitress was very nice, and I enjoyed playing othello while we waited for our food. Such a cute spot!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-03-30
Pros: Delicious meal, Yummy sides , Cute vibes
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KimiDawn
Points +99
Awesome Vegan Breakfast Options - Edit
I had the full vegan breakfast two days in a row because it was so good. It contained tofu scramble, arugula (subbed spinach day two), mushrooms (I removed), beans, grilled tomatoes, and Gillie’s potatoes.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-03-04
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JordynL
Points +50
Amazing vegan options in Blacksburg - Edit
Gillies has amazing vegan options! Every option is clearly listed and they always have new weekly items. Their breakfast burrito (photo) is delicious, filling, and affordable! You have to try their potatoes
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-01-15
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saraha_
Points +341
Such good food!! - Edit
I ADORE Gillie’s. When I was in Blacksburg, I got their pancakes every Saturday morning because they were good. Their tofu scramble and potatoes are very delicious. I also tried the seitan philly cheesesteak and a pacific soba bowl as dinner specials and they were amazing as well!! Amazing food.
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roldland
Points +152
Best vegan options in Blacksburg with good location. - Edit
Literally steps away from campus, we stopped in after a college tour. The lunch crowd built up after 11:30 but never seemed crazy. We were seated promptly and given time to review the menu. The menu has lots of vegan or easily modified vegan options. It was nice to see the menu clearly state how they could modify the dishes. I had the peanut tofu wrap, which was delicious and a good size. My daughter had the burrito supreme (actually massive!). My wife and son both had the daily special. All food was great, everyone finished their food and left more than satisfied. The cozy atmosphere, good location, tons of options, and good value would have us return without question.
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patobando16
Points +29
A haven in blacksburf - Edit
Healthy high quality veg food many vegan options and usually lots of vegan specialty items if you’re lucky and come on the right day. They run out too so good luck. But if you’re lucky then you’re in for a super treat they get creative sometimes.
Read morePros: High quality
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frank_VT
Points +33
Cool place with vegan options - Edit
Hip, cool spot in a good location downtown. Handful of labelled vegan options for dinner/lunch and also brunch, entire menu is "pescetarian."
Read morePros: Good location , Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
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Kaymaxxie
Points +25
A vegan must - Edit
I mean…it’s a must for any vegan or vegetarian in the area for sure. The menu specifies clearly if it’s vegan, vegetarian and gluten free. Wholesome ingredients and options for anyone trying to eat locally sourced food!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-01-21
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ElissaBVegan
Points +3531
Very Vegan Friendly - Edit
We enjoyed a delicious lunch at Gillie's. I had the peanut tofu wrap and my husband had the Tofu Gado Gado. Both were yummy. It's a great place to stop for lunch when driving down Route 81.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Good location, not far from Route 81, Tasty food
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emperdue
Points +1041
A must try - Edit
This is a must try place if you’re in the Blacksburg area. It’s right in downtown just off of the VT campus. All vegetarian, but most everything can also be made vegan or gluten free and the menu is clearly marked. The food is also amazing, so it’s a great place to bring non-veg friends and family and get them hooked 😉 prices are not bad at all either and amount of food is plenty
Read morePros: All veg menu , Can be made vegan or gluten free , Great portions and price
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mnhin
Points +28
Won't eat here again - Edit
The food was okay (not the best I've had) and the staff wasn't very friendly. I really wish I would have eaten somewhere else.
Read moreCons: Unfriendly staff
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DaveWalls
Points +84
Try the vegan crabcake sandwich! - Edit
The began crabcake sandwich was one of the best meals I've had in a long time. There was an option on condiments; I liked the vegan tartar sauce. The fried potatoes were very good. I think fries was the other option. I'll make it a point to eat here when I visit Blacksburg.
Read morePros: Taste , Atmosphere
Cons: Wish restaurant was 100 percent vegan
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aspentychonievich
Points +58
Great spot! - Edit
Several vegan options. We loved the tofu scramble and the breakfast burrito. No vegan cheeses or avocado, but overall very delicious and accommodating.
Read morePros: Several vegan options , Tasty food
Cons: No vegan cheeses for substitution
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evep
Points +50
Lots of options - Edit
Gillie’s is primarily vegetarian, but all of those veg meals have several vegan substitutes like tofu scramble, vegan cheese, and vegan potatoes (which are AMAZING). I had the potatoes, which again, are great and I confirmed they aren’t cooked in butter; and the buckwheat pancakes with maple syrup (no vegan butter option but they have fruit you can purchase too). I really enjoyed it all and had it with a coffee and oatmilk. I’ll definitely be back!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan substitutes/options , Oatmilk for coffee with breakfast, Not too expensive! ~$7-$15 for breakfast
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varsha.chari
Points +26
Pleasantly Surprised!! - Edit
The whole experience was great:)
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Great food , Great service
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bethmarsico
Points +98
Love the food! - Edit
The tempeh with broccoli is amazing! Wish the portions were a bit bigger for the price you’re paying, but food is excellent.
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jillianlabonte
Points +169
Good Pancakes - Edit
Stopped here on a road trip! Pleased with the vegan buckwheat pancakes. Personally I was disappointed by the seasoning of their signature potatoes. Also I forgot to ask if the chocolate chips had milk in them but if not the only topping is syrup. GF options available too.
Read morePros: A couple vegan breakfast options , Overall nice staff, Vegan dessert on the specials board
Cons: Waiter inconvenienced “veganizing” food when busy, Only tofu substitution for egg, No VG toppings for pancakes
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dasa2010
Points +28
Great local (V) restaurant - Edit
I had the vegan Basil Pesto and it was amazing. Definitely worth a try.
Read morePros: Several vegan options, Friendly staff, Amazing food
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LauraMorse
Points +42
Great Options - Edit
It's nice to go to a place where you have a choice! Gillies is the place for vegans and omnivores alike. I think they only served seafood when it comes to meat.
Read morePros: lots of vegan options
Cons: a little grungy
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PrinceVegan
Points +70
Pescatarian with many vegan options - Edit
Charming restaurant conveniently located in downtown Blacksburg. Many veg/vegan options. Delicious fresh food. Friendly but slow service. We were there in the summer, so it wasn't fully staffed since Va Tech was not in session which I'm sure affected the service. Still highly recommend if you're in the area or driving RTE 81 and need a pit stop.
Read morePros: menu selections , value
Cons: service inattentive/slow
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KathlynnLewis
Points +28
very good brunch - Edit
This is a favorite spot of mine for brunch with friends. The menu is very clearly labeled and possible substitutions to make something vegan or gluten free are clearly listed.
Read morePros: good service, clearly labeled vegan options, many vegan options
Cons: serves fish
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veganin2014
Points +133
Great food and prices! - Edit
Went to Sunday brunch with my non-vegan family and it was so good. Always know its a good spot when there is a wait but the wait was not bad.
Read moreTofu Scramble with bbq sauce was delicious - and my companions raved about the potatoes.
Very friendly staff and I mean all of them not just our waiter!
Def returning and I think my non-vegan niece will be there more often since she lives there!
I would give it a 5 if I could!
Pros: Good Food, Reasonable prices
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Roger in PA
Points +406
Well worth the detour off I-81! - Edit
Gillie's was a truly refreshing and delicious stop on a 12-hour drive from Pennsylvania to Asheville, well worth the 20-mile round-trip excursion off of I-81. Very pleasant atmosphere in the outdoor seating area on a street with almost no car traffic but bustling with students and other college-town residents on foot. Great selection of regional microbrews to start off. Excellent attentive service by two tag-teaming waiters. Interesting and imaginative vegan dishes. I wanted to try the Moroccan seitan Napoleon but they were out of it, so I had the gado-gado, in which they accommodatingly substituted seitan for tofu for me. Nicely prepared and presented. The peanut sauce was very good, but would have been even better with more tamari in the recipe. My husband had the fresh basil pesto on penne and vegetables, which was outstanding, and that's saying something coming from someone (me) who's been making homemade pesto from home-grown basil for 20 years. An hour at Gillie's helped make a 12-hour drive much more bearable. I'd give five cows if I could, but they're disqualified by the salmon and catfish on the menu.
Read morePros: Imaginative vegan dishes, Outstanding friendly service, Very pleasant atmosphere
Rawgaila
Thanks for your review. We will be traveling from South Jersey to Banner Elk in the fall, and was looking for a vegan/raw place to stop. So, this will be our place to stop for some good food...thanks again. We love Cranberry's Grocery & Eatery in Staunton, VA...but wanted to get closer to NC before stopping.
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vibes
Points +94
COLLEGE TOWN ...worth finding! - Edit
Gillies is famous here. They do breakfast and lunches. The food is awesome. The service ok, but busy.
Read moreHardest thing is finding it even though it is on college avenue!
LOVE IT wish I lived closer.
Pros: vegan options, vegetarian options, open for breakfast
Cons: location! good/bad, super busy
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Eliza13
Points +90
Excellent restaurant - Edit
We were driving through Virginia and wanted some healthy food, so we drove the extra distance to Gillies, as it sounded like a nice place. It was a very good experience. The stir fry had lots of vegetable and tempe, and a delicious thai sauce with rice. There were lots of gluten free, vegetarian, and vegan options. We also had a clam chowder, that had lots of flavor and also vegetables.
Read moreThe only cons were there was music playing over the speakers, and the servers were not the friendliest, but were efficient. Limited outside seating.
Pros: Great food, healthy, large selection
Cons: servers not the friendliest, a little noisy
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soopernish
Points +53
A good meal with entertainment - Edit
Good, hearty food with a number of vegan options, and there's typically a vegan daily special, soup, and dessert. Huge portions. They don't usually have organic food, but they do serve food from local farms from time to time.
Read moreThere is often live entertainment at night, and there is some outdoor seating available. The atmosphere is friendly. There is a reasonably good variety of beers and wines.
Gillie's is known for its brunch, which is served Saturdays and Sundays (and some holidays) from 8 AM - 2 PM. Be forewarned: Gillie's has a tiny kitchen, and when it is busy in the restaurant, food can take awhile to come out.
Updated from previous review on Friday May 06, 2011
Pros: Excellent value, Daily vegan & vegetarian specials, Fun atmosphere
Cons: Long wait and chaos when busy
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HealthNut27
Points +32
Decent, but not the best - Edit
I took my husband here last year and he ordered one thing but after waiting (what seemed forever) they brought a different dish. Even though vegan friendly- eggs and dairy are in most of the menu items. It serves its purpose in a college town but having been to veg restaurants around the world, not the best service or food.
Read morePros: Veg-friendly
Cons: Poor service, Lacto-ovo based menu
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