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American
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Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Offers house-made veggie and black bean burgers that are vegan. Also has vegan grilled cheese, vegan ice cream sundaes and milkshakes. 50s diner aesthetic. Open Mon-Sun 11:00am-9:00pm.
28 Reviews
First Review by AtomicVegans
VeG0524
Points +17
Vegan Menu Available - Just Ask - Edit
Love this old fashioned diner that literally looks like it is 1950! Vegan shakes are deelish!!!
Read morePros: Vegan milkshakes, Multiple vegan entrees, Ambiance
Cons: Parking is tight if your vehicle is large
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Kellsave
Points +18
Great - Edit
Great, very friendly & had a full menu with all vegan options. Phenomenal vegan milkshakes!!!
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KristinSteele
Points +130
Excellent food and amazing options! - Edit
We loved the atmosphere and there are some great options! Pro tip: ask for the vegan menu. We highly recommend the shakes!
Read moreAlso, the pickles are bomb!!!
Updated from previous review on 2024-05-31
Pros: Service , Quality of food , Atmosphere
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DereckStinson
Points +26
Great vegan option near Smoky Mountains! - Edit
Hot Rods has an amazing, separate vegan menu! They have Beyond burgers, and a variety of veggies burgers. The best part is the vegan ice cream! Banana split, sundae, and even milkshakes! Great stop if you're near Maryville, TN!
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suemax75
Points +20
Wonderful! - Edit
The Vegan menu was impressively large. They even had vegan dessert selections which were delicious as well. Prices were good. The atmosphere was very cool also.
Read morePros: Atmosphere, Hand made burgers, Vegan desserts
Cons: None
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free_living_beings
Points +245
Full vegan menu - Edit
Just awesome, very friendly and a fully vegan card. Maybe you need to ASK for the vegan menu.
Read morePros: atmosphere
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bekkadallasen
Points +1236
MUST eat here when in town - Edit
Be sure to ask for the separate vegan menu! I ordered the beyond bacon cheeseburger and it was delicious! I went for the vegan banana split afterwards too. I’ve been vegan for 6 years and have never seen a vegan banana split on a menu anywhere. So neat!highly recommend for the vibes and the food.
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Nagle
Points +28
Great place - Edit
Not only were the servers accommodating and nice, but the atmosphere was very cool with the whole fifties feel. The food was delicious, and there were a lot of non dairy options. Non dairy desserts, too! The kids loved it.
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EliRankins
Points +489
Separate Vegan Menu & Great Vibes!!!!! - Edit
I found this place on the HappyCow app, and was blown away by a 50s Diner that had a separate full vegan menu on top of all of the other options! Fun atmosphere, large portions, and delicious food! What a great experience!
Read morePros: An entire Vegan menu, Great prices, Large portions
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hway114
Points +58
Full Vegan Menu - Edit
This was pretty exciting. I saw on here that people were saying there’s a menu if you ask, so I did.
Read moreIt was a fairly basic menu, but keep in mind this is an old fashioned diner. My omni-husband had so many options as well. So it was a nice nostalgic dinner. I was most impressed with the dessert menu, it’s nice to go to an omni restaurant and have dessert. I haven’t had a sundae in so long! 😋 #Veganuary
Pros: Extremely reasonably priced, Dessert!
Cons: Basic menu
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PittsburghFlaneur
Points +34
Vegan diner options - Edit
It was great to find a diner with vegan options—both food and milkshakes. Would stop again when traveling through!
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sarahdavis89
Points +1157
Vegan options, cool atmosphere - Edit
Hidden gem in Tennessee! There aren’t a ton of options for us when we stay outside the Smokies, so we we’re excited to find this restaurant! We stopped on the way down, and it didn’t disappoint! A whole vegan menu with desserts included! We had the veggie burger which is homemade and delicious 😋 highly recommend the fries as well! For dessert: vegan smoothies and sundaes! Our server was amazing! The whole staff was very friendly. Highly recommend stopping if you’re in the area.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-10-24
Pros: Vegan menu, Delicious
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shænanigans
Points +157
All about decor - Edit
Limited options and food got real cold because of us sitting under an ac unit.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-10-23
Pros: Decor, Excellent service , Parking
Cons: Food too cold too quick, Few vegan options, Menu was hard to read
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ManuelaConnatser
Points +42
Best Vegan Food in Maryville - Edit
I am in love with this Restaurant so many options including wonderful milkshakes.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan choices , Vegan Menü , Vegan amazing milkshakes
Cons: None
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gnomesoup
Points +16
Vegan menu and outdoor seating - Edit
Our server was very friendly and anticipated all our needs. Food was solid.
Read morePros: Dedicated vegan menu, Outdoor seating, Great service
Cons: No alcohol
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authenticallykennedy!
Points +60
Average but grateful - Edit
Let me start by saying we’re from California. My husband and I are both vegan. We’re grateful this place exists and has a vegan menu. We’ve had a difficult time finding good vegan food in this area (we spent a lot of time in Knoxville too, nothing good there).
Read moreThe food at this diner was okay. Nothing to write home about. They use incognito meat & a variety of black bean Pattie’s & veggie Pattie’s for your vegan options. The milkshakes and desserts alone are AMAZING & on point with what we’re used to back home. But the food is just eh. But we don’t have many great options around here. This place is different the best this areas got to offer
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druemdach
Points +74
Soulfood and veggie burger - Edit
The vegan menu is a lifesaver in that area.
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Cptnemo
Points +11
Classic Diner with a hidden vegan personality. - Edit
Went with our family of four. Asked for the vegan menu (thanks to a review on here) and ordered. My kids enjoyed their choices. My wife and I both ordered vegan (double green burger with sweet potato fries, black bean burger with fries.) Our burgers were homemade and filling. I have no major complaints. Seriously the food was good. It was just not wow, we totally have to come back. It is place that we will certainly go back to with its wide selection, atmosphere and wonderful staff. There are plants more options for us to try as well.
Read morePros: Full vegan menu. , Very friendly and attentive staff. , There is an option for everyone!
Cons: It was good, we will go back, but not wow., You have to know about the vegan menu.
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lleslienicole
Points +172
Amazing! Full vegan menu! - Edit
Such a cute diner with a 50’s vibe. They have a full vegan menu with vegan burgers and shakes. (I had to ask for it) The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Food was delicious. I got the grilled cheese and a chocolate shake and both were great!
Read morePros: Full vegan menu, Cute diner, Friendly staff
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LizMayo
Points +1452
Deserves 5 Stars! - Edit
Any restaurant in an otherwise vegan food desert that provides a full ass vegan menu gets my approval. I had been hiking and running today in the mountains so I was ravenous. The incogmeato burger and sweet potato fries with a vegan ice cream sundae dessert was perfect. I’ll definitely come back with my whole family next time I’m in town.
Read morePros: Full vegan menu, Delicious and filling food, Friendly staff
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BrandonConnelly
Points +26
Very good - Edit
I've heard that the owner is vegan and that is the reasoning behind having their own vegan menu for all of us😄the burgers are really good but the desserts are amazing. Tried a shake and a banana split and loved them!
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EmmaStrysniewicz
Points +19
the go to - Edit
I live in town and have tried all sorts of stuff on their vegan menu. shakes, bacon burger, chickpea salad, and so much more. so good!!
Read morePros: provide small vegan menu with options, above and beyond vegan options for our small town
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MattW
Points +153
Nice Dinner - Edit
Enjoyed a Vegan black bean burger. Was able to get a gluten free bun with it as well. Definitely recommend checking this place out if your in the area.
Read morePros: Have a few vegan options
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AlishaM
Points +1056
Good vegan food and shakes - Edit
I was super surprised to find a restaurant like this with a full vegan menu, but am delighted it exists. Vegan burgers and salads are the main food items available, but they also had a good selection of vegan milkshake flavors, which were delicious! Would recommend and would visit again.
Read morePros: Many vegan options, Vegan shakes
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TerriL
Points +62
An entire vegan menu! - Edit
The owner of Hot Rods is vegan and so takes special care of our plant-based community. The vibe is a fun 50's diner and they offer plant-based burgers, salads, grilled cheese, spaghetti, and a long list of vegan sides. If that doesn't fill you up, they offer multiple vegan shakes, floats, and sundaes. A go-to place for our family.
Read morePros: Entire vegan menu, Fun atmosphere, Large portions
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Debilea
Points +87
Cute 50’s themed all American Restaurant. Cozy. Lots of Vegan options. - Edit
Very popular restaurant, as it was very busy. Enjoyable. Easy to find.
Read morePros: Has separate Vegan menu, Very helpful waitress’s, Tasty food/ popular diner/ outside searing also
Cons: The main menu should say “separate vegan menu”
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dreams4dale
Points +68
Wonderful decor, but the vegan food leaves a little to be desired. - Edit
Walked into see some wonderful decor and be greeted by very pleasant servers. Asked for the vegan menu. The fries were greasy, the black bean burger was bland, the grilled cheese with jalapeños sandwich was enjoyable but skimpy. Unfortunately, wouldn’t go back.
Read morePros: Plenty of parking , Wonderful decor , Music not overly loud
Cons: Greasy fries , Vegan black bean burger bland
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