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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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152 Reviews

First Review by Bonitapita

happyrunner

Points +54

Vegan
18 Dec 2019

My Favorite Vegan Place to Eat in Charleston

My husband and I went back again yesterday, and we had another wonderful meal. We visit Gnome every time we're in Charleston, and it never disappoints. We shared the Bulgogi Bowl and the the Pad Thai Salad. It's hard to say which one is better. They had some yummy looking smoothies as well--thinking about trying one if we have time to get there again.

Pros: delicious, lots of options, friendly atmosphere

Cons: limited hours -- would love them to be open later

Nads13

Points +100

Vegan
11 Dec 2019

Great options

Very delicious options. The “taco” salad was delicious, so were the Brussels sprouts. During another visit, I tried the mushroom BLT. It lacked flavor. But once I added some Dijon mustard, it was fabulous. The greensicle smoothie was yummy and refreshing. Oh, and the latte with oat milk was fabulous! Great place to eat!

ElaynaJohnson

Points +143

Vegan
23 Nov 2019

Amazing Food! So many choices!

I got a “chicken” sandwich, Mac and cheese, and cheesy grits and it was OUT of this world! This is a must do for vegans in Charleston! I also got a piece of pumpkin pie because how could you not?

jengalletta

Points +57

Vegan
11 Nov 2019

Tasty southern vegan meals

Fun veganized southern meals. Friendly staff and delicious food.

Pros: Delicious options, Good sized portions

Cons: Minimal seating

KatieBush

Points +3172

Vegan
25 Oct 2019

Gnome Cafe

This place was so, so delicious. I got a breakfast biscuit with a bean-based sausage and it was the bomb. Their fries were really yummy, too!

Medulla0909

Points +430

Vegan
23 Oct 2019

About time Charleston

I absolutely love this place....Charleston is my home but I moved away about 15yrs ago and this this place opens up. Love it!!! Every time I visit or my friends from nyc come down with me we always have to stop in for some amazing food. Lots of options and so far everything that I’ve had has been excellent. I usually dine in as well as food to go since I never know when I’ll be back. 5 stars all the way

Pros: Great southern options , Excellent food, Cool environment

Cons: None

RebeccaHolbrooks

Points +438

Vegan
13 Oct 2019

So many yummy options!

Vegan breakfast/brunch is hard to find! We absolutely love Gnome Cafe!!! Amazing food! Gets better every time we go! Love supporting local vegans! 100% plant based menu

Pros: Lots of food options , Creative choices, Great coffee

Cons: No parking

terraserene

Points +115

Vegan
11 Oct 2019

Dog friendly

dog friendly little vegan cafe

Pros: plant based menu, breakfast & lunch, desserts

Cons: small

phae0184

Points +69

Vegan
08 Oct 2019

Wonderful!

In a town with very limited vegan dining options, the Gnome was like an oasis in the desert! It's small with only a few tables inside and out, but it's worth the wait if you have the time. I tried the homemade veggie burger and onions rings. Hello?!? Onion rings! When is the last time you were able to order vegan onion rings?!? So good! I was told the burger was bean, beet and tofu based and it was topped with cheddar cheez, lettuce, tomato, onions and 'comeback sauce', which was kind of like a Cajun remoulade unique to Charleston I think. All of that plus the tangy pickles that came on the side and the soft baked bun made for a perfect bite. My non-Vegan husband got the cinnamon pancakes with home fries and portabella bacon and a cup of the soup of the day(black bean and kale)and he loved it all. The service was also excellent. So friendly, attentive and helpful, even giving me suggestions of other places in town I should try. I'm a visitor to Charleston, but I will be back to the Gnome before this trip is over.

Pros: Tasty food, excellent service

Cons: Not a lot of seating

TekschərFeel

Points +18

Vegan
27 Aug 2019

Big Ass Basket of Fries

They have RANCH and it is delicious¡¡¡
Prices are on point and definitely reasonable.. The basket of fries can feed everyone.. lol..
Mushroom BLT (bagel)=😋❣❗🎰🔟
Mushroom BLT (sourdough)=9️⃣ only because I wasn't eating it..
... Mac&Cheese=7️⃣ ☮ might have given me gas.. Nice flavors

Pros: 100% vegan, Ranch😋, Crew is Dope and friendly

Cons: Don't worry about the bad focus on the fries.

Judy Bug

Points +73

Vegan
02 Aug 2019

Soooo GOOD!

This is my favorite vegan restaurant! The food is always so tasty & fresh. Wonderful atmosphere & very friendly staff. I wear their shirt proudly! I can’t visit to visit again.

Pros: Wonderful food, Helpful, friendly staff , Great atmosphere

Cons: Sometimes so busy there isn’t any seating.

SouthernmostVegan

Points +1595

Vegan
27 Jul 2019

Delicious

My husband and I (both vegan) went with another couple (both carnivores). We ordered different items from the lunch menu and everyone was happy. The rosemary/potato scone was heavenly. As a vegan, it was so great to have multiple options. Can’t wait to come back and try their breakfast offerings!

Pros: Lots of options

Soupchef

Points +32

Vegan
15 Jul 2019

Favorite place in CHS

The funky little joint is my favorite place for brunch in the Holy City, Charleston. The food is delicious, and the delicious Stumptown coffee is a perfect accompaniment for any meal. Well worth searching for a place to park.

Pros: Varied vegan menu choices, Cool vibe, Friendly staff

Cons: Parking can be a challenge

JeremyFarrar

Points +18

Vegan
13 Jul 2019

Love these guys!

Great staff, great food, live the order online option too!

Pros: 100% Plant based vegan restaurant.

MollyDonchez

Points +38

Vegan
11 Jul 2019

excellent!

Wonderful selection & even my non-vegan family members enjoyed!

Pros: Good selection, Helpful with food allergies

kellanpan

Points +92

Vegan
11 Jul 2019

Beautiful place with amazing food, and really nice design

I haven't even eaten my food yet, and I can tell it's going to be incredible. I've eaten my cookie though - sea salt chocolate chip. Get one, they're incredible.

Pros: 100% plant based menu

Cons: Not cheap, but worth it.

MrzRedBone

Points +18

Vegan
09 Jul 2019

Horrible Experience

While visiting Charleston we decided to try Gnome based on the reviews. Unfortunately, I did not have the same experience and highly disappointed. This restaurant should call themselves a raw restaurant since that was what a majority of the choices where. I could have moved past the raw food for myself except... We ordered a veggie burger for my son where I specifically asked the cashier was the cheese or anything in the burger have cashews or tree by nuts. She paused and said, “No, the only nuts we have are the ones put in salads!” I then stated are you sure, my son has a server cashew allergy. She again states there are no cashews in the burger or cheese. So we proceed to order the burger! Well almost immediately after my son bit the burger he tells me the burger is spicy, then a few minutes later he tells me his mouth is burning. We immediately called for a Lyft and got him back to the hotel try to determine if we were going to have to go to the emergency room. To sum it all up, he had an allergic reaction to the burger! The food was definitely over priced and lacked flavor in addition if you have any type of nut allergy stay clear of this place. Definitely not worth it! There are several vegan restaurants in our area and we have never experienced this! I want to give it 1 star but the system want let me!

Pros: Cute Restaurant

Cons: No consideration for allergies , No Flavor, Over Priced

TheNightAnn

Points +628

Vegetarian
30 Jun 2019

Nom

Light and delicious food. Cute atmosphere.
Decently priced for the quality of food.

Pros: Good food , Inexpensive

AlisonCogan

Points +54

Vegan
22 Jun 2019

This place is amazing!!!

I was in Charleston for about 48 hours and managed to eat at Gnome three times! The grits bowl and burrito were amazing for breakfast. Took my omnivore colleagues for lunch before we headed off to the airport and had the mac & cheese and brussels sprouts. Seriously wish I was in town longer so I could sample the rest of the menu. Excellent coffee as well! Definitely get to Gnome cafe if you go to Charleston.

Pros: Amazing food, Great coffee, airy and lots of windows

Cons: breakfast and lunch only

GregsVeganVittles

Points +166

Vegan
22 Jun 2019

Amazing menu!

Wide variety of great vegan dishes! We will be back soon. Wish they bad dinner hours.

amychristina

Points +77

Vegan
22 Jun 2019

a dream come true!

absolutely delicious—I’m in love. do yourself a favor and get their chocolate chip cookie. do yourself another favor and (if you bring one home) pop it in the microwave for a few seconds. also try everything else on the menu

Pros: tons of vegan treats, super cute atmosphere , friendly staff

Cons: expensive

Emilee21

Points +231

Vegan
15 Jun 2019

Vegan Haven

Gnome Cafe is literally a dream! Instantly, you’ll fall in love with the atmosphere, decor, and the abundance of natural light. Then, your food arrives and it’s absolutely mouth watering! You can see and taste the attention to detail that has been put into this restaurant and the menu. Every aspect of my experience at Gnome Cafe has always exceeded my expectations! One of my all time favorites!

Pros: Amazing Food, Cleanliness , Atmosphere

AlexaEllis

Points +91

Vegan
04 May 2019

Cutest Vegan Restaurant

I love this place when i visited Charleston, ending up stopping here 3 times in our 3 day stay! Not too many veg friendly places in Charleston but this place makes up for it! I loved their blt bagel sandwich, it was so darn good! And their sweet cinnamon pancakes hit the spot! I love the flyers they have up on the walls getting people to open their eyes about our environment and government, love to see a business spread awareness on topics like that! Such a cute place and so clean, literally sparkles. Beautiful plant wall and i’m looking forward to coming back here someday!

Pros: Everything is Vegan , Clean environment , Friendly staff

Cons: Expensive

Reese

Points +58

Vegan
20 Apr 2019

Favorite place in Charleston!

We were only in Charleston for one night but we came here twice - once each day! Excellent food, lots of vegan options. Parking on the street is a little crazy but we found a spot both times. Excellent service. Good coffee. I highly recommend this place!

Pros: All vegan, Delicious food, Good desserts

Cons: Busy corner for traffic

sandysimp

Points +134

Vegan
31 Mar 2019

Great little vegan spot.

My husband and I had lunch here on Friday while visiting Charleston. Very cute little cafe with great vegan sandwiches. We shared the Rueben and the BLT. Both were fresh and delicious. Will definitely be back next time we are in town. I really want to try the grits bowl.

Pros: Vegan!, Delicious food, Friendly staff

Cons: Parking

lindsgirl05

Points +101

Vegan
23 Mar 2019

Best vegan food!

This is my go to when I visit Charleston. I have never gotten anything from Gnome that wasn’t delicious. Great vegan spot!!

Pros: excellent food, good atmosphere

Cons: small

CaseyAndryushchenko

Points +74

Vegan
20 Jan 2019

AMAZING VEGAN FOOD

My husband (non-vegan) and I (vegan) tried out this restaurant this morning for breakfast and lunch. We decided to order a few items and split it to try different things. And it was AMAZING! Definitely would recommend this place to anyone who is vegan and non-vegan.

Pros: Lots of vegan options, Great Atmosphere

Cons: A little on the pricey side, Small, limited seating




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