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Great Sage specializes in global vegan cuisine in a simple zen-like atmosphere. Features happy hour Tuesday to Friday 3-6pm; live music and drink specials Thursday nights (open til 10:30pm); Sunday brunch from 10am-3pm. It's part of the Conscious Corner family of local, independently owned businesses also within the same shopping center: Nest (clothing and gift boutique), Bark (natural pet food and supplies), and Roots Market. Open Tue-Wed 9:00am-9:00pm, Thu-Sat 9:00am-10:00pm, Sun 9:00am-9:00pm.


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158 Reviews

First Review by ahaus829

RomaineCalm_CarrotOn

Points +138

Vegan
22 Feb 2025

A restaurant exclusively for vegans with decent options.

I have yet to recall a time when my visit was unpleasant here. When I want to go to a local-ish exclusive vegan restaurant, this is where I typically go. The first time I visited was in late 2023, I think?

Sure, it might seem like some of the items on the menu might've probably been precooked, and were reheated. Nonetheless, it's still pretty decent. I have a handful of favorites, including the adult mac n' cheese, cauliflower buffalo bites, and their famous spinach artichoke dip, just to name a few. I also like some of their seasonal brunch items like the blueberry pancakes, and eggs benedict.

They also have some tasty cookies, too. From what I heard, they're homemade. Ask for gluten free options, if needed.

Updated from previous review on 2025-02-22

Pros: Friendly staff and good service, Tasty food, Some baked goods

LJVegan

Points +2926

Vegan
10 Feb 2025

Great food.

The food is always amazing and the service has greatly improved under the new ownership.

Updated from previous review on 2024-03-09

RavishingRavenous

09 Mar 2024

Joey622

Points +13

Vegetarian
06 Feb 2025

Great food

Chickpeas burger and artichoke dip was awesome.

annabm

Points +70

Vegan
31 Dec 2024

Delicious from start to finish

Absolutely amazing experience and a very friendly waiter. I’d last been a few years ago, and they’ve really seemed to up their game since. I had the mac and cheese, bruschetta, and sin tres leches — each of which were incredibly flavorful. Highly recommend!!

Updated from previous review on 2024-12-31

dwd

Points +45

Vegetarian
28 Dec 2024

dwd

Flavor! Selection! Excellent service! Fantastic vegan restaurant in Howard County. Don’t usually get dessert, but had to enjoy their mousse flight.

Pros: Lots of selection on menu., No cross-contamination gluten-free concerns , Attentive service

Cons: I’m not a fan of fake meat, lots on menu

Kevbromley

Points +596

Vegan
23 Dec 2024

Quality is not great

I’d like to rate this restaurant more as their food could potentially be good. However it just feels like a lot of the food is not made fresh. My main was clearly pre-made and was just heated up so it was cold in the middle. Likewise the chocolate lava cake was overcooked. Flavours of the food are good just not executed well.

Pros: Lots of choice

Cons: Seems food is not made fresh

msutton911

Points +43

Vegan
23 Nov 2024

Always excellent food and service

Great Sage is wonderful. I enjoy the food, the service and the entertainment. Great Sage is an experience!

Pros: Great Food , Lovely Staff , The owners are caring and attentive

Cons: N/A, N/A, N/A

VickiNewMath

Points +889

Vegan
14 Sep 2024

Worth the drive!

When I was moving to Maryland everyone would say "try the crab cakes!" Well...I'm vegan. But Great Sage to the rescue! I had the crab cake sandwich with fries and it was delicious and filling! This place has a great staff, great good, but it does have California prices.

hazelnutter

Points +40

Vegan
13 Jul 2024

Best restaurant in Howard county

This is the only vegan restaurant in Howard county so we're lucky it's amazing

Pros: Veeeegan

DTS

Points +1217

Vegan
27 Jun 2024

Amazing food!

Loved the artichoke dip and spanikopita and shared chocolate lava cake with soy ice cream for dessert. Big portions so I got to enjoy it for breakfast at our hotel on the next day.

slikespizza

Points +1025

Vegan
27 Jun 2024

Good meal in pleasant surroundings

Started with their famous artichoke dip. Really good. We took a side of corn bread for extra taste. For entree I had the adult mac and cheese. A nice variation which included white beans and broccoli. The servings were big so I wound up taking half the entree home for another meal. But, nevertheless, in any case and so indeed …we split a chocolate lava cake for dessert!! Absolutely delicious.
All good, all good… you must come and visit.

Mika1975

Points +323

Vegan
21 Jun 2024

Great atmosphere great food

Really nice restaurant with very friendly service

Updated from previous review on 2024-06-21

Pros: 100% Vegan

Cons: Terrible service, Oil with some food mixed in, Unwelcoming staff

sba_DMV

Points +35

Mostly Veg
07 May 2024

Go to birthday spot

I’ve been going to Great Sage for years, the food is always amazing and tastes fresh. Great staff, favorite dishes are cauliflower buffalo bites and chocolate lava cake. Can’t go wrong with anything on their menu!

rcepuch

Points +20

Vegan
24 Apr 2024

Always fantastic!

I wish I lived closer (50+ miles away) every time I'm lucky enough to get to this place.

Pros: great food, friendly service, nice outdoor area

Gustavo_Woltmann

Points +23

Vegetarian
17 Mar 2024

Gustavo Woltmann

I've frequented this place countless times, and I must say, the food never disappoints! Whether it's dinner or brunch, the culinary experience here is always top-notch. What's particularly impressive is their commitment to seasonal menus. Personally, I love coming here for my birthday, especially when the fall menu is in full swing—it's truly the best. And let me tell you about the Autumn Crisp—it's an absolute standout! A must-try, without a doubt. Oh, and before you dive into the main course, make sure not to overlook the appetizers. The spinach artichoke dip is simply divine!

KTFlute

Points +114

Vegan
28 Feb 2024

Superb meal!

Portabella-Bulgogi Bowl, Autumn Crisp,
Blueberry Lemon Mousse (or I think that's what it was called)

Updated from previous review on 2023-08-16

Pros: Wait staff very helpful with menu, Service was efficient and quick, 

elliemoss

Points +61

Vegan
11 Feb 2024

Best Option in the Area

I've been here many times now and the food is always delicious! Dinner and brunch too! They have seasonal menus and I like to come here for my birthday because the fall menu is the best. My absolute favorite dish is the Autumn Crisp. It's a must try! Oh and don't skip the appetizers, the spinach artichoke dip is delicious.

My only complaint is that their desserts taste like they're trying to be "healthy" but I prefer my desserts to be an indulgence! I just grab dessert next door at the grocery store after dinner now.

Pros: Very good food

Cons: Their desserts aren't sweet treats 😔

ricetotherescue

Points +121

Vegan
21 Dec 2023

Amazing

This place has incredible upscale food with a rotating seasonal menu. Atmosphere does not always match the food or the prices but I don't really care.

Pros: Delicious

Meemi

Points +114

Vegan
17 Nov 2023

DEE-LUSH!!

Great Sage is such an awesome place to dine; it's all vegan, and they offer lots of seasonal dishes and treats! There's a nice outdoor dining area or you can eat inside if you choose and the food is fantastic!

Pros: All vegan, Friendly staff , Delicious food

Unicornprincesssss

Points +30

Vegan
15 Oct 2023

AMAZING 🤩

This place is a must visit. That’s all I will say. Just go. Why are you still reading this?

Pros: Food , Service , Price

Cons: Nothing

KaterinaFox

Points +781

Vegan
30 Sep 2023

It’s a Sage Idea to Come Here

So many delicious vegan options and a nice atmosphere.

Pros: Great food, Good price

barfierocks

Points +21

Vegetarian
17 Sep 2023

Super delicious

Delicious entrees and desert.
Good drink menu as well

Pros: Entrees

Cons: A little pricey

Batgir1

Points +36

Vegetarian
16 Sep 2023

Gourmet Vegan

I have been eating here about twenty years. The food is always amazing. The restaurant is upscale but dress is casual. It is family friendly. It is pricy but the food is definitely worth the splurge.

Pros: Best gourmet vegan in MD, Friendly staff, Family friendly

Cons: Price is too high to eat here often as I want

mgilmore

Points +425

Vegan
25 Aug 2023

Amazing food and experience

Great Sage has such a nice vibe, and they are outwardly vegan for the animals which I love. I got the BBQ Jackfruit sandwich special which our server highly recommended. It was so good it hit the spot! It’s a bit of a trip for me but I’m definitely coming again.

VeganMaster2

Points +38

Vegan
03 Jul 2023

Super good

I loved everything especially the buffalo bites and tres leches cake. Edit:they no longer serve the tres leches cake 😖. Another Edit:the tres leches cake is back!😁

Updated from previous review on 2022-11-20

Pros: Every thing is vegan, Super yummy

Cons: Expensive

veganhubby

Points +1056

Vegan
15 Jun 2023

Large menu

Nice setting. Lots of tables and beautiful outdoor patio.
Some of the items were not available today. I wanted to try the Reuben but they were out of some ingredients. I settled for a Beyond Burger. It was the pretzel bun and my curiosity of the sauce. I frankly didn’t want anything else on the menu. The burger was quite good but the fries were amazing!! I had the monkey smoothie which was not worth 10$ for the size and taste.

Pros: Atmosphere, Large menu

Cons: Out of ingredients , Not so friendly server, Over priced smoothie

LineshShah

Points +237

Vegan
27 Mar 2023

Great fine dining all vegan restaurant.

Part of the conscious corner family of businesses this place has an extensive variety of creative global vegan food options on their menu. The food is great tasting. There is also roots market nearby which has whole lot of vegan grocery store items. Went there with a group as part of Naryland vegan restaurant month.

Pros: Casual and classy ambience, Very tasty food. Great desserts as well., Very friendky staff with great service.

Cons: None.




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