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Serves meat, vegan options available. Upscale restaurant with many clearly labeled vegan choices on the menu, including starters, main dishes, and desserts. Live music Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Reservations are recommended and can be made through the website. Lunch menu may have more vegan options than the dinner menu, but check ahead as the menu changes. Open Tue-Fri 11:00am-2:30pm, Tue-Sun 4:00pm-9:00pm, Sat-Sun 10:00am-2:30pm. Closed Mon.
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901 W Morgan St, Raleigh, North Carolina, USA, 27603
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Last update on 04 Sep 2024 by WesRobinson
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62 Reviews
First Review by MichelleD
eszter.csapo
Points +1097
Tasty food and nice atmosphere - Edit
Many times with live music, good selection of vegan choices, kind waitresses.
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Claudiak11
Points +481
Great find - Edit
This place was great! I was able to choose from many vegan options but also accommodate my friend who eats a gluten-free diet. Serves meat but very well versed in terms of any dietary restrictions with clearly labeled vegan and gluten-free options. Cute place that has live music and unique cocktails. Would go again for sure!
Read morePros: Knowledgeable about dietary restrictions, Reasonably priced, Great atmosphere
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Vegan_ACL
Points +2845
Good food and good service - Edit
Went for the Big Ol Vegan Cinnamon Roll and brunch. The cinnamon roll does not come out hot which I find super weird but our waiter kindly heated ours up upon request. Way better. Hubby and I then split the veganized Huevos Rancheros (they put the tofu scramble on top instead of fried eggs). It was all very good and our waiter was super helpful and on top of his game.
Read morePros: Outdoor seating, Handful of vegan options
Cons: Outdoor seating fills up fast in the morning
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hlmitchell
Points +301
Delicious but pricey - Edit
A fantastic place to eat if you have a mixed party of vegans and non vegans. I had the sesame orange tofu and it was fantastic! I ate way more than I should have! We also had the chocolate cheesecake for dessert which was lovely.
Read moreMy party ate non vegan options and they loved their food too! Although I like to support vegan places, it’s nice to have a great place to eat that everyone can get excited about.
Pros: Lots of vegan options, Lots of gluten free options
Cons: Expensive
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Fanceevegan
Points +150
Good vegan options - Edit
Good vegan options but I would rather support all vegan restaurants in the area..
Read morePros: Good food
Cons: Not all vegan
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DeAnnaSchabacker
Points +130
Yummmm - Edit
Lots of clearly marked vegan options on the menu. Everything we had was delish!
Read morePros: Vegan calamari , Vegan desserts
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SummerLee
Points +1677
Uber Eats gem - Edit
Got here late in the evening on a work trip. Found on Uber eats, everything was clearly labeled. The vegan calamari is out of this world good!!! I am so glad I found this place. I’ll eat it every time I visit the area. Also loved the mushroom philly!
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TEE427
Points +288
Cute and spacious cafe - Edit
We celebrated our anniversary there. It was quite busy for a Tuesday. The ‘calamari’ appetizer was delicious! The vegan salads yummy. We had pad Thai it was okay.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-04-30
Pros: Good number of vegan and vegetarian options, They change the menu items so you have variety, Offers outdoor seating
Cons: Mid price, Parking, Service is a bit slow
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MonicaColes
Points +70
Yum - Edit
I ordered my food online and as soon as I parked at curbside, someone was coming out to deliver my food to the car. I ordered an oyster mushroom po’boy with home fries. It was my first time eating oyster mushrooms and I loved it. The sandwich was absolutely amazing and mushrooms were fried to perfection. The home fries were just roasted potatoes but they were seasoned well. I can’t wait for a return trip. Hopefully I will be able to sit and enjoy the cafe atmosphere.
Read morePros: Quick and efficient curbside pickup, Friendly, Great food
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beznet
Points +73
Great variety of vegan options - Edit
Had the vegan calamari and the BBQ maitake burger, both were fantastic. Our waiter was the most friendly person as well, such a beautiful and cozy little spot. Will definitely be coming back
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Uses plants vs meat substitutes, Amazing service
Cons: None
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bochulindra
Points +185
Plenty of vegan options - Edit
Plenty of options for vegans, vegetarians, and omnis
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tasheatsplants
Points +326
Nice brunch spot - Edit
I went here for Saturday brunch on the Saturday after Christmas. I think the vegan brunch options are really good. Everyone in my party had the garden tofu scramble, which was delicious. If I had to complain about one food-related thing, it would be that they could have more vegan bread options (only 1, but none of the sweet breads that they come standard with the entrees). The waitress's service wasn't good at all, but thankfully the rest of the staff were decent. It wasn't that busy either, so I don't know why the waitress wasn't more attentive. There was some piano music playing in the background, which was a nice touch. I'd definitely go back for brunch.
Read morePros: Delicious vegan brunch options, Ambiance
Cons: Service was a bit lackluster, Slightly overpriced, No vegan pancakes
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sethh
Points +89
Excellent food and helpful staff - Edit
I’ve been here twice and I’m each time has been great. I am vegan and went to Sunday brunch with non vegans. There was something for everyone. The waitress was very helpful discussing the vegan options. I loved the musician. The music was good but not too loud as to disrupt our conversations
Read morePros: Tasty vegan options, Helpful staff, Excellent ambience
Cons: Expensive
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kguild
Points +49
Tasty! - Edit
My husband and I ate at Irregardless on a Saturday evening. It was pretty crowded so I am glad we had reservations even though we had an early seating ( 5:30). The restaurant is very charming inside and they offer love music. The tables are arranged very close together and can be tight.
Read moreThe food was exceptional! The menu has several vegan/vegetarian options which is a nice change and listed on the menu as Entrees for Herbivores. We had the vegan onion rings and the vegan nachos as appetizers. The portions were so generous they completely filled us both up. For entrees, I had the vegan Falafel Croquettes and my husband had Chile Relleno (vegetarian). For desert we ordered and split the vegan chocolate layer cake - moist and rich. We ended up boxing up to take home half of the entrees and desert as we were full from the appetizers so we get another opportunity to enjoy the food. The dishes are quite creative with unusual combinations I haven't seen done before. All in all it was a unique and extremely tasteful dining experience.
Service was top notch and the dishes came out quickly. The manager goes around and greets diners as well.
We will return!
Pros: many good vegan options in appetizers, & salads, atmosphere
Cons: parking can be a problem, tables very close to one another
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gabadoodledoo
Points +284
Brunch is Bomb - Edit
Went for brunch recently. Got the vegan rancheros and it was delicious! Loved the atmosphere and drink options too. Plenty of vegan options for brunch including waffles,tofu scramble, and breakfast burritos.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options
Cons: A little Expensive
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ExploreV
Points +401
Lots of vegan options - Edit
So many delicious sounding vegan options, that I'll have to go again while in the area. I had the tasty Middle Eastern Platter to share, and delicious Woodland Pie for mains. It was so filling I took the leftovers for another meal. We didn't have a reservation but only had to wait 10 mins for a table for 5, on a busy Saturday night. The staff were friendly & the nice owner came by for a chat.
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memeriah
Points +130
eh - Edit
garden tofu scramble not great. home fries very yummy. should have gone with the tofu rueben, apparently it was great! vegetarian at my table loved the goat cheese & wild mushroom omelet. the potato hashes not great. won’t be going back especially with remedy diner right next door
Read morePros: variety of vegan options
Cons: expensive, bad service, strange owner? intrusive
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TheChowDown
Points +21
Terrible! - Edit
Was so excited to try the vegan food here but unfortunately never got the opportunity. Even though I had a reservation we still had to wait an hour while we watch parties bigger then us with a later reservation got sat. When alerting the manager he only Rudely yelled at us to basically keep waiting!! So we left. Seriously the rudest experience I have had in a long time!! Found out later from other review sites that the manger is known to do this to other people! Human kindness is just as important as animal kindness yet this doesn’t seem to be this establishments policy.
Read moreCons: Rude
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Raincow
Points +53
Decent but not awesome - Edit
The falafel platter appetizer was great. The veggies wrapped in phyllo were gooey and doughy and the side vegetables floppy and tired looking with not much taste. I wouldn’t eat it again. The moules frites were fishy tasting and we’ve had them in France that were much not fishy so I’d say these weren’t fresh. Fries were good though.
Read morePros: Vegan options
Cons: Hit or miss on the food quality and taste
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CyndiYescasCox
Points +54
yum! - Edit
Love this place! Always has plenty of vegan options! Not mention I brought my dogs and we eat outside. It is so nice to be able to bring them.
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CampbellRodgers
Points +18
LOVE - Edit
Irregardless is amazing in my book. Lots of vegetarian and vegan selections, and they’re not crappy, limited things either. Awesome creative meals, always fresh and delicious. A great dinner option for me!
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VictoriaMcSwain
Points +571
special place! - Edit
Always has good music, always has friendly staff, and always has good food!! They clearly label their menu which I'm a huge fan of. Also, it's easier on my husband (nonveg) to order and enjoy.
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The Vegan Chemist
Points +193
Worth Checking Out esp during Restaurant Week - Edit
The reviews on Happy Cow and in my own life, the feedback for Irregardless Cafe is mixed, but I do suggested checking it out. Sometimes my meal is awesome and I don't mind paying the expensive price tag for dinner (lunch prices are reasonable) BUT other times I'm like, "ugh I wish it was better."
Read moreThings to keep in mind when visiting: 1) Irregardless was the first vegetarian restaurant in Raleigh in 1975, but now they serve meat. 2) They are a farm-to-table restaurant so you may be eating veggies that were picked from their community garden that day. For vegan dishes, they tend to keep it simple whole foods. The food can be delicious and filling, but when you go, check out the menu, prices, and online specials beforehand (their online specials don't always match up to what's available). Last 2 times, I got the Woodline Pie and a salad with their "seitan"; I enjoyed both very much. Their seitan is more like soy/gluten meat. I think they purchase it from a local company that resembles chicken.
I have been there ~10 times in the last 3 years. I appreciate the affordable vegan 3 course meal they offer during Restaurant Week. During this time, they always have at least a vegan entree and dessert and if the app isn't vegan, they'll give you a side salad.
They have more than one type of vegan salad dressing and a THANK YOU to Irregardless for bulking up their salads with spring mix, raisins and sunflower seeds instead of sad iceberg lettuce. They serve bread at dinner and the only vegan bread is the whole wheat kind. They give out a bread plate at brunch but refused to give us the whole wheat bread because "they don't do that at brunch." Okay, then what will you do? :/
Why do I wish it was better? Well, 1) vegan brunch needs pancakes and waffles :D 2) Veggies that come w/ an entree tend to be too oily. 3) rotate vegan desserts. Branch out with vegan baked goods b/c there is potential. 4) the music is too loud for that space. With close tables, it's hard not to pick up other conversations or struggle to hear people at your table. 5) Can be overcrowded. If you like space, make a reservation and request a booth near the windows. 6) a little pricey for vegan dinner 7) I wish they had vegan butter for the bread.
I'll go again, but I'll request a table away from the music and I will continue to go during Restaurant Week when I can try some new dishes at an affordable cost.
Pros: whole foods, vegan options including "Restaurant Week", fresh
Cons: too loud when there is music, pricey
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Seamusmack
Points +191
Earnest attempt at becoming a vegan locale in the Triangle - Edit
The menu lists a good daily selection of vegan options: bites to entres and dessert. However two features need to change to send Irregardless up a notch in vegan circles: wait staff need basic training in how to attend a vegan client, and the kitchen staff need to mix the menu up at more often, more creatively.
Read morePros: one of too few vegan stops in the area, home made polenta
Cons: little vegan awareness training for the staff, vegan menu is tired and needs novelty
The Vegan Chemist
Hi Seamusmack,
Read moreI've been living in Raleigh for three years now and around 2016 they did change their usual vegan offerings. Also sometimes they have specials that are only for lunch or dinner, but they don't advertise the specials often enough so I don't know when they have them. They are one of the few restaurants in the Triangle that participate with vegan options for almost all or all of the 3 courses for Restaurant Week.
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noshrub
Points +20
Delicious food and music, too! - Edit
A place for vegans and non-vegans to gather and there is music, too! The vegans choices were great including dessert!
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Chera
Points +23
My go to place - Edit
My husband and I have been eating at Irregardless for years and love this place! I have Celiac disease and they have a good amount of gf/vegan options. I have only been disappointed once in a lot of years. If you are going on the weekend I would definitely recommend a reservation and realize it will be crowded and noisy. We love the live music on the weekends but often go for lunch or dinner during the week to avoid the crowds. I find the food and service to be great!
Read morePros: Knowledgeable on gf and vegan eating, Great food!, Good service
Cons: Crowded and noisy on weekends
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Marniemae
Points +102
vegan options - Edit
Great menu with vegan, vegetarian, gf, and more. A favorite of mine! Great for groups with diverse eating habits and dietary needs.
Read morePros: vegan options
Cons: Jazz music nightly too loud for space. don't s
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