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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
HanaBanana
Points +38
Delicious vegan food! - Edit
Amazing vegan food ! I got the taco salad and it was delicious! We also ordered the veggie burger and the fries and Mac and cheese was absolutely amazing! Very beautiful aesthetic!
Read morePros: All vegan menu , Great food , Beautiful aesthetic
Cons: Kinda pricey
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Carrots52
Points +95
Fantastic breakfast - Edit
Came in with lofty expectations for a late breakfast and was not disappointed! Got the breakfast burrito with both the hemp "sausage" and mushroom "bacon". Both are great, would recommend the bacon over the sausage if forced to choose just one. Definitely going to try to come back again during my short visit here.
Read morePros: Lots of options for any time of day, Local products (one love kombucha)
Cons: Bordering expensive
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longomai
Points +30
Lovely place - Edit
Wonderful wraps! Muffins and inspirational food for a full vegan!
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Simon_Keller
Points +2007
Perfect for MUSC visit - Edit
I sometimes get concerned about traveling to the states for vegan options but I was delighted with this little place. Recommended.
Read morePros: Lots of options, Great tasting food
Cons: Slightly pricey, especially drinks, Opening hours are limited
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JenyaAnderzhanova
Points +26
One of the best vegan foods I have tried - Edit
That was outstanding. I had their grit bowl, which was spectacular. Clean bright space and great service. Even coffee was exceptional
Read morePros: Delicious options
Cons: Beverages seem to be a bit expensive
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AlexMarieAdams
Points +24
Loved this spot - Edit
We came to days in a row for breakfast and birthdays were fantastic! Love the taco salad biscuits and gravy and the pancakes looked amazing! Coffe was great too!
Read morePros: Lots of options and it all tastes good!
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Orem
Points +30
Gnom gnom gnom - Edit
Cute cafe with lots of yummies... I just crave it sometimes! I am obsessed with their pastries especially the cinnamon roll. Their pancakes are gluten free and melt-in-your mouth. My favorite thing I ever got there was a special: the cowboy burger. This needs to be a staple on the menu. The regular burger is good after tasting the cowboy burger it was lackluster. The grit bowl is amazing too. Great coffee too with different milk options.
Read morePros: Gluten free options, Decent variety , Breakfast and lunch all day
Cons: Some items seem overpriced: esp bagel toppings , great burger patty but rest needs more flavor, Small: limited seating
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JulieFrancine
Points +102
Breakfast burrito: A perfect meal - Edit
I ordered a breakfast burrito with portobello “bacon” to go. I ate it for lunch in my car during a very long road trip. It was perfect and so easy to eat in a car while driving.
Read morePros: Friendly service , Very clean , Wholistic place
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iflys5
Points +134
Amazing - Edit
Being vegan, I tend to eat way too much at vegan establishments. It’s not often I can order anything on the menu, without asking a bunch of questions and often making modifications to menu items. That said, everything I had was amazing. Hemp sausage on a biscuit with pepper jelly? Awesome. Tempeh Reuben. Delicious. Friend seitan sandwich and Mac and cheese? Simply perfect. I should also mention that I went twice during my stay, otherwise you think I’d entirely overeaten during one visit. But at Gnome, it’s certainly easy to! Highly recommended!!
Read morePros: All vegan , Comfort food, Friend seitan!
Cons: Limited seating
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memeriah
Points +130
:) awesome veganized charleston fare! - Edit
yum! buffalo fried seitan caesar salad a bit underwhelming, but still really good— especially compared to the other minimal options around town. loved the local one love kombucha too :) little expensive but worth the stop, breakfast items looked great!
Read morePros: all vegan, cute atmosphere, unique southern options
Cons: expensive
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monandeclan
Points +184
FABULOUS! - Edit
Gnome is the only "fully vegan" restaurant in Charleston, at least the only one our searches on Happy Cow and TA turned up during our 5 day visit. It's also the only restaurant to which we returned, TWICE! REALLY great food and it's nice to be able to try some southern food with a vegan twist.
Read moreOn our first visit, hubby ordered the Reuben sandwich and I had the "Tuna" Salad. Both were delicious. Definitely try the side order of brussels sprouts. AMAZING!
We had breakfast for lunch on our second visit with a tofu scramble burrito and the Cheesy southern grits. Both were scrumptious.
One orders at the counter and they deliver the food to your table. It's a very small place.
Pros: breakfast all day, great lunch menu, serves beer & wine
Cons: a little out of the way but worth the walk!
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1Vegan2Vegan3Vegan4
Points +28
great - Edit
Great, healthy vegan food with authentic tasting burgers. Was a bit expensive but it's worth it.
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RickTucker
Points +18
Awesome Vegan Restaurant that also has Gluten Free selections. Great find!!! - Edit
Great restaurant with very friendly staff.
Read morePros: Vegan and Gluten options.
Cons: None!
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hayley.ls
Points +144
Go here! - Edit
If you want southern vegan food: go here! I had the hemp sausage biscuit and it was incredible! The biscuit was super buttery and the texture of the hemp sausage was spot on! They also have muffins, cookies, grits, etc. Lots to choose from. Incredibly friendly staff too!
Read morePros: Amazing food, Reasonable pricing, Very friendly staff
Cons:
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pesewla
Points +20
Excellent - Edit
I stopped here while on a business trip in Charleston, and the food was absolutely delicious! The cafe itself was small, but cozy, with music playing and families enjoying themselves. The staff was very accommodating. Their food is healthy, but modern - for example, I had a portabella BLT and a lentil taco salad. Amazing! Would recommend.
Read morePros: Great food, Friendly vibe/cute cafe, Very accommodating
Cons: On a busy road, Doesn't usually deliver, A little pricey
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DmarieC
Points +251
Spectacular!! - Edit
We so much enjoyed our breakfasts of cappuccinos, pancakes, bagels, southern grit bowl and a burrito that we ordered lunch to go. We got the sausage biscuit, tempeh Reuben and a BLT. We loved everything!!
Read morePros: Everything is vegan!, The staff is cheerful, enthusiastic and helpful , The prices are more than reasonable.
Cons: I wish they were open more hours
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MeganD
Points +108
Great place - Edit
We had excellent lunch in this place which included burrito, taco salad and french fries. We both loved it and let me say that my husband is not vegan or even vegetarian. Food was very fresh and tasty. The only con was that place is located kind of in the middle of nowhere and is very small. Despite that fact, it was extremely busy on Sunday, lots of people waiting for table. This is amazing how busy this place was for its location. I wish they expand closer to main attractions areas.
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Chelsea724
Points +1143
Worth a visit!! - Edit
We recently spent a long weekend in Charleston & ate at gnome cafe twice. Once for lunch, and the next day for breakfast.
Read moreCoffee is excellent!
Veggie burger & Mac and cheese were really good. Excellent vegan Mac!! Veggie burger a little crumbly but very tasty!!
Standard tofu breakfast burrito but still tasty.
Would visit again.
Pros: Delicious, Fast & friendly service, Really good coffee
Cons: $10 sandwich should include a side
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MatthewKelly
Points +18
Amazing vegan food! - Edit
Was a bit crowded but our food came out really fast!
Read moreThe tempeh reuben IS TO DIE FOR.
I can't wait to come back!
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Tellitlikeitis
Points +640
Delicious x100 - Edit
Super popular place, crowded but not in an awful way. Steady stream of folks coming in for take out. Got the special which was a BLT w/Avocado. Portobello mushroom bacon was wicked good. Came with hand cut real fries --> seems weird to say real, however in this day and age when sometimes the fries are an amalgamation of potato and other stuff, these stood out. Just potatoes! And, to top off the awesomeness, got a sticky bun. To die for. Period. Loved this place. Glad I don't live near the sticky buns or I'd be a fat vegan!
Read morePros: All vegan., Staff was super friendly and helpful
Cons: A bit pricey. , Tables fill up quickly during busy times.
grace lorraine
When I lived nearby, i was grateful to be “monetarily challenged” or i’d’ve become a fat vegan on those buns!
Read morePretty much everything Gnome makes = wicked good!
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otiaviana
Points +24
The Best Ever! - Edit
Try everything. Go everyday. The food is amazing; I haven’t tried anything that I didn’t like. Get the brussel sprouts!
Read morePros: Beautiful Space, Friendly Staff/Guest, Menu
Cons: Parking
DarleneMoak
Yes, brussel sprouts!! And the Mac & "cheese" is killer.
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Mikeoh712
Points +45
repeat customer - Edit
What an excellent little cafe! We shared one breakfast (cinnamon pancakes) and one lunch (veggie burger) and a few extras thrown in and every single bite was delicious. We'll be regulars from now on.
Read more- just adding to previous reviews. This place is the best! Another absolutely delicious meal 😋
Pros: portabella bacon is dangerously good
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AllysaRobinson
Points +19
Amazing food, cute space. - Edit
We would come back for the brussel sprouts alone! I don't know what those bad boys are cooked in, but I could make a meal of them. The buffalo seitan sandwich was SO good! The vegan Mac and cheese didn't look pretty, but tasted great! Everything was plant-based and delicious! If you get a chance, definitely eat here!
Read morePros: 100% plant based
Cons: A little pricey.
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WandaCavazos
Points +14
love this place, great good, atmosphere, experience - Edit
Ordered the Mushroom BLT, brussel sprouts and fries. Husband got the Veggie burger. Everything was super tasty! Getting some baked good to go! Will be back!!!
Read morePros: great options
Cons: parking
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jhns
Points +41
hip place with completely plant-based menu - Edit
unfortunately, i didn't have that much opportunity to try much from the menu. we only went there in the afternoon and had pancake, coffee and a cookie. there's better coffee in charleston, but the food was great.
Read morePros: lots of options for vegans
Cons: coffee could be better
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leahrowntree
Points +22
Sooooo happy to find Vegan in Charleston! - Edit
Super friendly dude staff and a big diverse menu to pick from! Can’t tell you how great it is to find tempeh and seitan in the land of fried chicken.
Read moreTempeh Rueben was as it should be - poet gooey good! Would be even better with a side salad but I’ll take it!
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TofuTrey
Points +859
Love it!!! - Edit
The staff were so helpful and the cinnamon pancakes were the BOMB!!! Wish I could have tried everything on the menu when I was in town last April.
Read morePros: All vegan!, Awesome staff, Incredible food
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