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Cafe serving vegetarian cuisine with international flair, such as vegetarian sushi, sandwiches, salads, a raw tapas plate, fruit smoothies and elixirs, and dinner plates. Reported closed June 2025.
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40 Wall St (at downtown), Asheville, North Carolina, USA, 28801
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Last update on 09 Jun 2025 by Davesw
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214 Reviews
First Review by aglenn0
treypt
Points +20
Super rude and unfriendly! - Edit
We walked up to eat at this establishment and asked if they had seating for four, we were ‘greeted’ by a young lady who sneered and told us ‘we will talk to you outside!’ as she shooed us out of the open door we walked into. Her associate, while sweeping the floor rolled her eyes and walked confrontationally up behind the first girl who was walking aggressively toward us as though we had committed a crime by walking into the open door. She informed us that they were closed and I replied that their hours were posted till 9pm on Happy Cow. She explained with great irritation that that is wrong and that they cannot serve us. I advised they should revise their hours on Happy Cow and we began to walk away at which point the second girl spun around and said loudly, “I hate people!”. My wife stopped in her tracks, turned to the doorway and said “Excuse me?!” Needless to say I would say this is the worst encounter we’ve experienced in Asheville and would tell you to consider other vegan options. We were initially excited to see something with vegan options and so close to our hotel. Go to Plant; much nicer people and probably the best vegan food I’ve ever had! That was where we ate the evening before. Be sure to make reservations there.
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kefox1995
Points +1127
Vegan Pumpkin cheesecake 🎃 - Edit
A great place full of vegan options offering carry out. Must haves: jalapeño fries W/ chipotle ranch. That chipotle ranch is the best vegan sauce I’ve ever tasted - reminds me hibachi yum yum sauce but vegan. Another must have: the pumpkin cheesecake. Also tried the tempeh reuben and the harmony bowl.
Read morePros: A ton of vegan options , Chipotle ranch sauce is a pro on its own , Friendly staff
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hopevsnschaick
Points +281
Wow, the food was amazing. - Edit
We had the eggplant parmigiana, curry bowl, fruited and coconut cake everything was very good.
Read morePros: Would give 5 stars if I could., Friendly , Good selection
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chelsea.elle13
Points +447
Great brunch! Even better dinner and dessert!! - Edit
I’ve eaten here for brunch on the weekends and really enjoyed it. I love the tofu scramble plate and they have vegan cinnamon buns with a delicious orange peel icing!
Read moreThe dinner menu is even better!! I recommend the Thai Curry. And definitely check out their desserts and specials!!
Update: this has become my favorite restaurant since moving to Asheville! I love being able to grab a healthy, delicious meal with local ingredients (when possible) and their vegan cheesecake is my weakness 😍😍
Pros: Vegan brunch & desserts, Wall Street is adorable , Gluten-free options
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C-Nae
Points +21
Love it - Edit
We ate here after visiting Biltmore back in June. The food was great. Our kids created a pizza, and my husband and I both had rice bowls that came with vegetables, sauce and either tofu or tempura. We also had the jalapeno fries. It was absolutely delicious.
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emperdue
Points +1041
Delicious enough for the non-vegans! - Edit
The whole menu is clearly marked with what is vegan and gluten free - and nearly everything is both! Half of our party is non vegan and they loved everything so much we went back the next day! We tried juices, appetizers, entrees, sides, and desserts and it was just so amazing!
Read morePros: Everything vegan , Lots of gluten free , Menu clearly marked
Cons: Expensive , Closed Tuesday
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WendiLilly-Bare
Points +144
Great food! - Edit
Have been here multiple times - always good
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hardy
Points +53
Awesome - Edit
Some of the best vegan takeout we’ve had. We picked up lunch and drive to supercharger to eat(15 minute drive) and the food was still piping hot and oh so delicious!!
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CourtneyBublitz
Points +152
Dare I say... - Edit
Dare I say this is the best vegan takeout I’ve ever had??? Everyone was so nice, their menu is perfectly crafted, and my food and drinks were out of this world. I LOVE a good french fry and I would truthfully eat their jalapeño onion fries as my last ever meal. Literally everything was so good and I can’t wait to come back xoxo
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options
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meghan2017
Points +177
LOVE! - Edit
Laughing Seed is one of my favorite places! I wish they would just go fully vegan menu. Everything I’ve ordered there has been delicious and they probably have my favorite cocktails/mocktails
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loveandvegan
Points +22
Delicious and lovely - Edit
Great aesthetics and amazing drinks and food 💗
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JakeDavies
Points +892
Solid Vegetarian Restaurant - Edit
Tried to get into Plant on a Friday night - no luck but the kind folks at Laughing Seed managed to take us!
Read moreWaitress was knowledgeable and food on service.
We ordered a variety of dishes and enjoyed most of them.
Vegan Cheese Plate - tasty but needs more cheese!
Gyoza - small and tasty but to be honest trader joes veg gyoza might be better!
French onion soup(for the non vegan) - they won’t do it vegan because of Swiss cheese
Jalapeno Fries - tasty with vegan ranch
Truffle mac n cheese - good truffle flavour but needs more creaminess. It was good but we have had better
Farmers Pie - mushroom ragout sort of Shepard’s Pie which was the best dish of the night! Very good!
Salad - was massive and delicious
One thing irritated me... we were not offered dessert! I understand restaurant closes at 10pm but the waitress should have at least mentioned this and maybe offered it to go... this shouldn’t put you off at all it’s just my opinion.
Great cocktails and beer!
This is a great option in the Asheville area and I would highly recommend!
Pros: Lots of vegan options , Bar, Great location
Cons: Not 100% vegan
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artnveg
Points +120
My favorite! - Edit
This was my favorite place while visiting Asheville! It's in a great location and is a great space with a large dining area, outdoor seating, and nice bar area. I ordered the buffalo cauliflower tacos with jalapeno fries. AMAZING! It was perfectly flavored and the cauliflower was nice and lightly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Laughing seed is billed as a vegetarian restaurant but most of the things on the menu were vegan (with lots of gluten free options). There were maybe 2 things that could not be made vegan. They also had these giant cookies from a local bakery for sale (I got the chocolate orange almond one). Service was some of the best I've ever received. If there is anything on the con side it's that there is no parking on the street directly in front of the restaurant.
Read morePros: Amazing food, Great space, Excellent service
Cons: no parking directly out front, but plenty nearby
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gwstovall
Points +26
Delicious! - Edit
We had the gyoza to start. Really good! The sauce it comes with has a kick, so beware if you don’t like spicy.
Read moreI had the Harmony Bowl with tofu. I’m glad I ordered a small because it was huge! The ginger dressing it comes with is delicious!
My husband had the enchiladas. He really liked them. It comes with a “cheese” sauce on top. It was pretty tasty. I think it might be made with vegetables and not cashews.
We tried the coconut lime cheesecake. It was a lot more dense than traditional cheesecake, but it had good flavor.
Would definitely eat there again!
The parking is a concern. There are a couple of garages within walking distance. We got lucky and found a spot in front. It’s a one way street and you have to parallel park. And there are meters, but they accept credit cards so don’t worry if you don’t have change.
Pros: Lots of vegan options
Cons: Parking is difficult
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RobinValin
Points +37
One of our favorite places in Asheville. - Edit
Delicious food in downtown Asheville. The only downside is finding parking.
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bbradf4
Points +248
Delicious brunch - Edit
Went here for Sunday brunch and loved it. Breakfast Nachos were fantastic. Really friendly staff in a cool location.
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mcdc
Points +64
Another perfect visit - Edit
Met up with friends for a casual noshing of pre-dinner bites. We got juices, pakoras, and fries. All were very good and hit the spot. Our waitress was so sweet, too. Love this place!
Read moreRecommend reservations to make the process easier, though, at 4.30 on a Friday, there were seats to spare.
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sluther
Points +17
Great place to eat - Edit
I come here every time I visit Asheville .My family loves this place.great food and atmosphere
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Jmorrowlmt
Points +23
Excellent great stop - Edit
Started a vegan road trip from FL stopped in and have to say great food!! My wife had the the raw manicotti and it was phenomenal, I went with the black bean burger and it was delicious as well. Service was ok seemed as though short staffed but we weren’t in a hurry so no biggie.
Read morePros: Lots of options
Cons: Short staff on a Wednesday
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CBDeana
Points +27
Loved it! - Edit
Visited Asheville with my Daughter. We stopped in for lunch. So glad we did. Service was excellent food was fantastic. We had the Raw Vegan lasagna. Can’t wait to visit again. Great service great food and perfect company!
Read morePros: Great service, Great food, Great atmosphere
Cons: Can’t order everything
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DesireeMohanOffner
Points +223
About 60% vegan options - Edit
This restaurant has been business for 26 years. There are many vegan options. All the alcohol, smoothies and juices are vegan. Super friendly staff. Opened for lunch and dinner and brunch on Sunday. The food was delish.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options
Cons: None
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XOXO
Points +2033
Awesome - Edit
Plenty of choices for Vegan and GF. This is a classic place that you should try if you have extra time.
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Emilee21
Points +231
Best in Asheville! - Edit
Our favorite vegan friendly place to eat in Asheville. Amazing food, nice atmosphere and friendly service! You can’t go wrong with the ruben- it’s incredible!
Read morePros: Clean/Nice Atmosphere, Vegan Friendly, Great Food!
Cons: Sides (Not “healthy”; I asked to sub for fruit)
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hannahdare
Points +304
Pretty good! - Edit
We have eaten brunch here several times. Everything is decent, but not phenomenal. I have had better vegan brunches but it’s still not bad and there are several vegan options.
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cfreeman01
Points +107
What vegans eat in NC - Edit
Another great vegan option restaurant in Ashville. Tucked inside the downtown area on Wall St, I would suggest parking in the garage on Otis St because trying to find a parking spot on the street is like looking for a needle in a haystack. The patio area is small but very nice. Food was reasonably priced and the portion sizes were great. Drinks (alcoholic)were good but could have been watered down less. All in all a very good experience. My only suggestion would be to our waiter: pay closer attention to what your patrons have ordered so they don't have to remind you when they haven't received part of their order.
Read morePros: Great food, reasonable prices, good portions
Cons: Less than attentive servers
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JenniferKellogg
Points +425
Loved everything - Edit
Food was tasty and refreshing. Cocktails are more like 3 stars. Busy place on weekend dinner time.
Read morePros: Most menu items can be made vegan. Good location
Cons: Cocktails are ok
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brokenbow1
Points +131
Delicious - Edit
All vegetarian, and most dishes are or can be made vegan. We had the gyoza, buffalo cauliflower tacos, jalapeno red onion fries, enchiladas, Thai green curry, and carrot cake, and everything was delicious.
Read morePros: Delicious
Cons: Very limited parking, Somewhat expensive
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