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A 100% vegan restaurant located downtown near MUSC. Limited seating. You can order in advance online. Check with them about local delivery. Confirmed closed, Sept '22.
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109 President St, Charleston, South Carolina, USA, 29403
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Last update on 05 Sep 2022 by kwheeler17
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152 Reviews
First Review by Bonitapita
finxch
Points +139
Amazing! - Edit
I ordered takeout here while I was on vacation in Charleston and it did not disappoint. All I ordered was the vegan tuna salad on sourdough with tomato and onion added and it was sososo good! When i revisit Charleston I plan on coming back and trying more dishes because just the sandwich i ordered was slapping.
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NealVaught
Points +47
Absolutely delicious! - Edit
Charming corner restaurant with a wide selection of items on their menu and my breakfast was so good!!! Will definitely go back on my next trip to Charleston.
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dashle
Points +40
Delicious and nutritious - Edit
What to say about Gnome Cafe other than I’m obsessed!! Charleston is slim pickings when it comes to vegan restaurants. Gnome cafe is like a breath of fresh air. I can breath easy knowing that everything there is vegan and delicious. Slowly going through the menu bit by bit and haven’t gone wrong yet.
Read morePros: All vegan , Amazing staff
Cons: Little to no sit down space , Coffee drinks are a little lacking
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JoanelleNavarro
Points +18
Great cafe! - Edit
Went to the Gnome Cafe because it was near the hostel I was staying at. I ordered the bagel sandwich, while my friend ordered the pancakes. We also both ordered iced matcha lattes with oat milk. Everything was delicious! My friend is an omnivore, and she was impressed by everything!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-07-09
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ivoryc
Points +72
Great vegan cafe! - Edit
We had the veggie burger, Mac n cheese, bulgogi Korean bowl and pancakes. We loved every since bite was amazing. Gnome cafe was the first place I ever had vegan Mac n cheese from (back in 2017) and I’ve been hooked ever since. Love this place!
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MollyManriquez
Points +1660
All day breakfast - Edit
I am generally a creature of habit and get the same thing from places once I find what I like but everything on the menu is so appealing that I try something different each time. It’s all do delicious. The staff is very nice and the setting is quaint. They play nice mellow music and everything is always prepared fresh. Today I’m lay l literally making a mail of sides and I couldn’t be happier.
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tnheather
Points +40
So good we went twice while in town! - Edit
Limited seating but the food is worth the wait. We went twice on our short trip because our food was so good.
Read morePros: Fresh ingredients , Friendly staff, Delicious!
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ColleenJoy
Points +70
Great Find! I went 2 days in a row. - Edit
This place is fantastic! I went with several omnivores, all of whom also appreciated the excellent food at Gnome. I had the taco salad, which was super fresh and full of tasty ingredients and the Reuben, which was equally tasty.
Read morePros: Great menu variety, Fresh ingredients, Excellent flavors
Cons: Seating can be hard to come by during lunch rush
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ChloeCanetti
Points +308
Great vegan joint - Edit
All vegan, great food, decent seating! The breakfast burrito was really good- it had mango in the tofu scramble! Unique and delicious. Needs a little salsa for dipping though in my opinion
Read morePros: Decent prices, Fun menu, Good amount of seating
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kashmir_stg
Points +394
Visiting Charleston for a day - Edit
So glad we found Gnome Cafe for breakfast before heading out. My husband got the tofu scramble on an everything bagel. The portobello bacon is amazing!
Read moreI got the hemp seed sausage biscuit (cheddar scallion biscuit). Everything was awesome and the staff inside are cool, friendly, and helpful.
Pros: All vegan, Reasonable prices , Friendly and awesome staff
Cons: Limited parking
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gschoenwetter
Points +60
Stopped there by chance and hit the jackpot! Awesome vegan food. - Edit
We had the veggie burger and the pad thai salad, as side the fries. Everything was outstanding! If you’re in the area, stop here! Friendly stuff and the waiting time was ok. We ordered to go. There are tables inside and also two tables outside.
Read morePros: All is vegan
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navajogirl25
Points +18
Delicious!! - Edit
It was my first time here. The cashier recommended the Reuben sandwich with a side of Brussels sprouts!! Wow!! So good!!
Read morePros: Menu is all plant based!
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christinaderricck
Points +50
My favorite Charleston spot - Edit
I’ve been going here for years and I’m never disappointed! The breakfast burrito is so flavorful. I’ve had everything on the menu and guaranteed whichever item you choose you will not be disappointed.
Read moreLadyLibra28
I usually get the same thing every time so because of this I will venture out and try some other items!! Thanks for the review!
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KiwiLimette
Points +1257
Good! - Edit
Unfortunately, I was a little underwhelmed by my scrambled tofu burrito as it was very watery. It was still good, though. my cookie was amazing:)
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RebeccaSullivan
Points +3303
Good Grits - Edit
Ordered the Reuben, Southern Grit Bowl (sub home fries for the tofu scramble), and side Caesar Salad. The Reuben was good but found it to be a little bit more sour than other vegan reubens I’ve had. The grit bowl was delicious - it was the first time I ever had grits and I really enjoyed them. Was not impressed with the Caesar salad and it also was missing the croutons that I believe it was supposed to come with.
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kenapotter
Points +130
Tasty food and friendly staff - Edit
Went at 9am for breakfast. Very busy but staff was quick and friendly. Fried potatoes were cold but everything else warm and tasty. Especially the berry pancakes and “cheesy” grits
Read morePros: Wide variety - all vegan of course!, Friendly
Cons: Disposable boxes for serving
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Gh05t_girl
Points +511
Not bad - Edit
I did get something very simple. A cream cheese bagel, portobello bacon and a latte. It was good but its pretty pricey for what it was. I also wouldn't call the portobello bacon, "bacon". It was good but its not the same texture. It was just cooked mushrooms.
Read moreCons: Street parking
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KeyshaMac
Points +32
Great - Edit
Everything I’ve tried here is so, so good! I love the southern grits bowl, the bulgogi Korean bowl, the breakfast burrito, cinnamon pancakes, hemp sausage biscuit, veggie burger, mushroom blt, and the mac & cheese, and I love love love the taco salad and caesar salad. Their mac & cheese is actually the best vegan mac I’ve tried, hands down, and I’ve tried mac & cheese at vegan restaurants in Columbia SC, North Charleston SC and San Antonio TX.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-10-17
Pros: It’s ALL vegan
Cons: No dinner hours, It’s downtown Charleston, Not a lot inside seating & too few parking spaces
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Hpyvgn
Points +36
Excellent - Edit
Driving down to Savannah and stopped off the 17 for a quick bite and found this gem. Such good food. I’ve been craving a Reuben, and their’s is awesome!!
Read morePros: Good menu , Fast, Fresh
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VeganDrainer
Points +1348
Great food. - Edit
The food was great. Great way to refuel after walking around historic Charleston.
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Limitlesssmiles
Points +152
Delicious! - Edit
Definitely recommend coming to this all vegan cafe! Food was delicious and love the plants decorated around the space!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-08-16
Pros: All vegan , Eco-friendly , Lots of plants
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Erika
Points +2062
Good coffee - Edit
Great food and coffee! They have a nice variety of breakfast and lunch options. I love their reuben sandwich and pancakes. Parking is tricky at this location and during busy times it can be hard to dine in as seating is limited.
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Veggiesaurus_Jen
Points +381
If you haven’t had these Brussels sprouts, you’ve been wasting your life - Edit
5 star rating based on the Brussels sprouts alone! Whatever sorcery is going down with the sauce, keep up the magic!! The sausage biscuit was also excellent; Cesar salad was good but not a showstopper (not quite enough dressing, but I had extra Brussels sprouts sauce so that was obviously a win!!) My friend had the burrito and said it was good but needed more flavor. Service was good, people were kind, the space quite cozy so during busy times is best for people who really like people!
Read morePros: All vegan! , Free parking across the road
Cons: Crowded, Loud
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Tommy817
Points +1257
Awesome Breakfast - Edit
Everything was delicious, the staff was super friendly, what a great way to start the day. I also got the breakfast burrito to go for lunch on the way to Myrtle Beach, since fully vegan restaurants don't exist there.
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ewalke04
Points +75
Don’t miss in Charleston! - Edit
Visiting Charleston from out of town and came here 3 times during our visit. The first visit we ordered the Grit Bowl and Cinnamon Pancakes as well as specialty coffee drinks, then took a chocolate chip cookie and gluten free brownie to go. The next morning we stopped by for coffee again, then came back the following day for coffees and picked up a fresh cinnamon roll and a caramel ginger chocolate cup. Best coffee we had on vacation! Loved the variety of alternative milk options. Wish we had made it back for lunch while we were in town.
Read morePros: Coffee, Delicious Food, Generous portions
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Madisonian
Points +850
Great vegan breakfast/brunch spot in Charleston - Edit
We highly recommend the Southern-style cheesy grits, scrambled tofu and portobello-bacon bowl as well as the oatmeal breakfast smoothie.
Read moreStaff was also super-friendly. Outside patio is also dog friendly.
Pros: Great vegan breakfast, Friendly wait staff, Reasonably priced
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JacquelineTangerine
Points +114
Such a sweet little cafe - Edit
Stopped by for a quick bite on the way out of Charleston. Our order only took 15 minutes to prepare. The sausage biscuit sandwiches were delicious. The pepper jam really made the sandwich. Wish we could have gone again.
Read morePros: Vegan comfort food, Cozy and friendly, Decent coffee
Cons: They close early
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