Saint Petersburg raw food cafe. BYOB. Relocated here Apr 2014 and reported no longer offering hot soups, Dec 2014. Open Mon-Thu 11:00am-8:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-9:00pm, Sun 11:00am-6:00pm.
Category: Vegan, American, Organic, Take-out, Fusion, All Raw
Saint Petersburg raw food cafe. BYOB. Relocated here Apr 2014 and reported no longer offering hot soups, Dec 2014. Open Mon-Thu 11:00am-8:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-9:00pm, Sun 11:00am-6:00pm.
Category: Vegan, American, Organic, Take-out, Fusion, All Raw
Reviews (38)
First Review by wendy
Contributions +27
Fun and Delicious - Edit
I visited here as part of a Vegan Meetup (you are all welcome, first Monday of every month, for more info look on Facebook: St. Petersburg Vegan Meetup Organized by a Plant-Based Physician). I ordered:
-Cesar salad which was tangy and perfectly dressed
-Tacos which were flavorful and topped with all the good stuff.
The waiter had no trouble juggling all of our orders and checks.
Updated from previous review on 2017-07-11
Pros: Tasty, Clean, Easy Parking
Cons: Raw only
Contributions +18
Delicious food, awkward service. - Edit
Let me just start off by saying that the food here is delicious. The menu items that my husband and I ate (Thai Curry Soup, Tacos, Veggie Burger, Mango Cobbler & Chocolate Pie) were just wonderful & especially the chocolate pie.. to die for. The teas that we chose were very tasty as well.
Initially, we were greeted by a young woman who I am going to assume is the owner/chef, but she did not introduce her self as such, that is just the impression that I got. She was very friendly and helpful with all the questions that we had about the items on the menu. I ordered the Thai Curry Soup and two slices of the Mediterranean Pizza. My husband ordered the Tacos & two slices of the Tuscan Pizza. She did not write down our order, but repeated it back to us and went to the kitchen area. She came back shortly after to tell us that they were out of the sauce that they put on the Tuscan Pizza, so my husband opted for the Veggie Burger instead. She repeated our order back again, we agreed & she went into the kitchen area. We waited a bit, but I wouldn't say we waited "too" long. The other gentleman waiting tables returned with my soup, the Tacos & Veggie Burger and apologized for the wait. I admit, my mistake was that I assumed that my Mediterranean Pizza was still being prepared and would be brought out shortly after. But it never showed, so we asked about the missing pizza. He seemed confused, but went to the kitchen area and I overheard the young woman explain to him that we had requested the Tuscan Pizza but she told us it wasn't available, which is true, but I ordered the Mediterranean Pizza, which to my understanding was still available. He returned and asked if I had ordered the Tuscan Pizza & I told him that I had ordered the Mediterranean Pizza. He said "well it wasn't on the ticket, but we can prepare it for you now if you want." We had already finished our other food, so I declined and we just ordered our desserts, paid our bill and left. It felt like an awkward response to me, and maybe a bit defensive.
Their prices are quite high, which I can understand to an extent given the type of cuisine that it is. And, again, the food is wonderful, I was very pleased with the flavors! But, I fail to see the importance of taking someone's order, without writing it down at ANY restaurant. If you forget, you've potentially lost a sale and/or a customer & I just don't see any instance where that couldn't have been avoided by simply just writing the order down.
I'm sure we will return again in the future as this particular experience was not a "deal breaker", but we have a few more places in the St Pete area to check out before venturing back to the Leafy Greens Cafe & I'm sure I'll return for some more of that wonderful Chocolate Pie!
Pros: Creative Vegan Cuisine, Delicious Flavors, Chocolate Pie is a MUST
Cons: Slow Service, Order Was Forgotten
Contributions +16
excellent - Edit
Excellent food and wonderful service.
Contributions +16
Absolutley wonderful! - Edit
I have been vegan for a little over 2 years and this is by far some of the best food I've ever had!! Definitely the best raw vegan food I've ever had. Staff is so nice and extremely helpful. Get the tacos! They are the best! They are my meat-eating fiancé's favorite. Thai curry is great too and the lava cake is amazing!
Pros: Fresh tasting , Delicious , Fairly priced
Contributions +16
100% recommend! - Edit
this cute cafe in st pete is certainly my first go-to when I want to go to a vegan restaurant. their tacos have me hooked, they literally taste exactly like how I remember tacos taste. for the "beef", they use seasoned and crushed raw walnuts, and the "sour cream" is made of the soaked cashew sauce. their food is extremely healthy, all raw vegan, and SOOO delicious. also, their chocolate "cheesecake" is crave-worthy. although their menu is a little on the expensive side, their food is most certainly worth it.
Contributions +20
Fantastic! - Edit
I began with a ginger carrot juice that was delicious. Then I had the Thai Curry soup. I don't usually eat totally raw food, so at first the cold temperature felt strange, but I enjoyed the flavors a lot. Finally I had the veggie burger. When I first saw it I thought I'd have to eat it with a fork, but the lettuce held up as a bun. Very filling!
The prices here are on the higher side, so I won't be able to eat here often, but I understand why. The quality is fantastic. My server was friendly and I enjoyed sitting outside.
Pros: delicious, all raw vegan
Cons: pricey
Contributions +14
Excellent food! - Edit
I had the Veggie burger and my husband had the Real Deal and a Caesar salad. Both of our meals were excellent and the portion sizes were good. We also split a piece of the chocolate pie which was amazing- rich dark chocolate and dusted with coconut. We will definitely be back!
Updated from previous review on 2017-03-06
Contributions +630
Tasty raw vegan cuisine. - Edit
I had the Zucchini Spaghetti which is raw and very tasty. And finished it off with a piece of chocolate pie. Everything was fantastic. The space is small so you do feel snug inside in the dining area. Prices were a bit high but I'm fine paying that for quality food.
Pros: quality food
Cons: seating area small, a bit pricey
Contributions +327
Raw Vegan delicious - Edit
have been several times. pizza is awesome. soups are spectacular. owner is a visionary.
Updated from previous review on 2016-08-26
Pros: fully raw vegan
Cons: no cons
Contributions +11
simply amazing - Edit
The food is ridiculously delicious. The menu is simple yet very creative and unique. Five stars!
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Amazing food but... - Edit
Food was absolutely delicious and surpassed all expectations! Get the tacos and pizza!! My only advise is don't go there if you're in a rush. Service was slow and waiters were not very attentive. Still giving this 5 stars because the food was amazing
Contributions +144
PHENOMENAL! - Edit
I ordered the pizza. The crust was a dehydrated zucchini nut crust. Best pizza ever, highly recommend. Clean fun friendly atmosphere.
Pros: GREAT food, Variety, Fresh
Contributions +18
Yum! - Edit
Love leafy greens cafe! Lived in st. Pete for a year and couldn't get over the smoothies and milkshakes!!
Awesome vibe as soon as you enter the store!
Pros: Central st pete , Healthy, Great food/service
Contributions +52
wonderful place! - Edit
I've been following this place since they were located in downtown saint Pete. Their menu is small but what they do have, they make very well. I've tried everything off the menu and have no complaints!
Contributions +54
Raw vegan - Edit
Started with the curry soup. Tasty but weird because I'm not used to cold soup. Had the Tuscan pizza as my entree. Super yummy and served with side salad-the dressing was really good. The crust was crunchy and could be addictive!!! Dessert was a chocolate lava cake. Very nutty and delicious. This spot was worth the drive from Tampa.
Updated from previous review on Wednesday May 14, 2014
Contributions +13
Leafy Greens - perfect lunch! - Edit
Had a loose leaf Earl Grey with honey and almond milk to start. What a perfect start...
Then the Mixed Green salad, with avocado, sprouts, red onion, soaked almonds, cucumber, and a green dressing :)
Organic, raw, vegan and sooo yummy.
Saw a Thai soup (cold and raw) come out that looked amazing. Planning on having that tomorrow.
Pros: fresh bright flavors, excellent tea, warm and inviting staff
Contributions +71
yummy raw vegan food :-) - Edit
I have eaten here several times...best not to come here during typical rush times.
Food is yummy, but kinda expensive. Place is clean and service is good. I have had almost everything on menu...it is all good. Ample portions.
Contributions +14
A Treasure - Edit
Delicious vast menu. Very thoughtful combinations of ingredients for entrées. Desserts were amazing and the soups and smoothies a delight. Yummy and clean and healthy the way Raw Food artistry should be. The staff friendly, attentive and knowledgable.
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Leafy Greens Cafe 30 Sep 2013 - Thank you so very much!
Contributions +14
amazing - Edit
My wife and I are vegan. we were in St. Petersburg for some family business and searched for vegan restaurants in the area. Leafy Green popped up. We went and had a late lunch - it was amazing. great service with a friendly-laid back-knowledgeable vibe. Tuscan Pizza is ridiculous; my wife got the Real Deal - and it was amazing as well.
It's a solid place and we will absolutely go back.
Contributions +18
Great service raw food for the win!! - Edit
This was by far my best raw vegan restaurant experience.. Small little cozy place, was busy when I went and the waitress did a great job of handling all of us. I had the pizza and it was good as well as a bunny love smoothie which was quite tasty. With my meal I had the thai coconut curry soup which was divine. And to end it all off the chocolate lava cake which was out of this world!! People need to learn how good raw food can be!! Please visit this cafe.
Pros: Service
Contributions +39
Devil in the details - Edit
Driving through the area we were happy to see a raw place. It was easy enough to find. We ordered the mediterranean pizza and the burger. I was a little surprised the they only offered one gluten-free entree. For two lunch entrees, no drink or desserts or appetizers, it was over $35, not including tip. It took a long time to get our food, and we were surprised that they use standard styrofoam to-go containers. The staff was friendly. The food was good-not amazing, but solid. The pizza crust was thick enough not to get soggy, which was nice. The portions were a good size, not too small but not big enough to warrant the price. I know that raw is expensive, but it just is not that expensive. I have run raw restaurants and eaten at many throughout the world, and it is hard to find the balance between expensive enough to make up for low sales in a raw-unfriendly market and moderate enough to let newbies try a new way of eating in order to build clientele in those markets, but this place is priced like the best raw restaurants in NYC, where everything is much more expensive anyway. So, the details: cost, eco-friendliness, time to get our food, are where the score come from. If that doesn't matter to you, give this place a try, the food alone would get four cows from us.
Pros: Convenient, Raw/vegan, Tasty
Cons: Expensive, Took a long time, Styrofoam
1 Response
Leafy Greens Cafe 30 Sep 2013 - Just wanted to thank you for your review, however, we are VERY conscious about what we do and what our market is. We are 90% organic - if you know about organic produce, you will know that the cost of organic is about 3 times the cost of conventional. Our food is actually less than 20% higher than our conventional competition. In essence, the cafe has a MUCH smaller profit margin than our conventional counterparts. I am unsure where you have eaten but the chef from Pure Food and Wine from New York as well as David Wolfe himself, said it was the BEST raw food restaurant they had ever been to! We are very proud and conscientious about what we do and EVERYTHING including the details like mustard and raw ketchup are made at the cafe from scratch. Sorry, but I have eaten at many raw food places and I can safely say we blow the others away! I suggest you come back and try it again after visiting some others. You said you have run raw food restaurants -- were they organic?
Great food and service - Edit
Very good food, fast. Quality is excellent. Service is great as well!
Contributions +30
Best yet - Edit
Had the tacos today and they were the best vegan food in a restaurant I've ever had. Slow but worth the wait. Smoothies were really yummy too
Pros: tasty, unique
Cons: slow
Contributions +16
yummy - Edit
I have been twice. After the first experience I just had to return with another health conscious friend. She loved the pizza that she dreamed of it a long time thereafter .
I thoroughly enjoyed the wait time sipping on a wonderful carrot almond drink and enjoying the time with dear friends.
The waitress was very nice and patient and helpful. They are all willing to share their knowledge of the ingredients and preparation to anyone who is interested in making raw meals themselves.
Very clean.
Store front street parking was not a problem.
Pros: all raw, delicious, generous portions, clean
Cons: pricey but you can share
Contributions +15
Great Food; So-So Service; Happy Experience - Edit
This place has awesome food and beverages, yummy raw desserts, and a nice atmosphere. The service leaves something to be desired, but for such delicious, healthy raw food, it's worth the wait. Just don't go if you're in a hurry, because they're not! Love it.
Pros: Healthful raw food, Great taste, Nice people
Cons: Long waittime
Contributions +30
Great food - Edit
great food.
Pros: good food, friendly
Cons: slow, limited menu
Contributions +19
Bad Service Left Bad Taste - Edit
Our family of three visited Leafy Greens during a recent day trip to St. Pete's. It had been recommended by a local as we sought a good vegetarian lunch. What we found was that while our waitress smiled a lot, she and others at the restaraunt were absolutely incapable of service. The place is small and quaint - just our style. And, the menu pricing did seem high, but we were on vacation and okay with a splurge. The taste of the food was actually decent, but waiting nearly an hour and a half for three raw dishes (the tacos, the burger and the wrap) seemed absolutely ridiculous -- all without the waitress stopping by once to say "oh, so very sorry for the delay, can I refill your drink or make your stay more pleasant in some other way". See, I put my way through college working at restaurants and know what service is. Even when the restaurant is busy or slow or backed up, you communicate with your customers so they don't feel ignored. The kicker was that we had our 7 year old son with us and yes, kids tend to be a little less adventurous with food. Every place we went to while on vacation (mostly local restaurants but also a few chains) realize that sometimes kids require a bit more accommodation. I asked if there was any way that we could get a piece of bread or wrap for his burger (sorry folks, while he likes lettuce, the flavorless veggie burger was not something any of us could wrap our heads or the lettuce around), the chef got angry. They charged us $4 extra dollars for the onion wrap, which was fine on the cost side, but not the attitude side. So, if you happen to be into going and spending a lot of money to be ignored and treated poorly by pompous staff, then Leafy Greens is your place. But, I'll tell you, there isn't a meal good enough that would make me choose that kind of poor service and treatment, especially while on vacation.
Pros: Decent Food, Quaint Decor
Cons: Horrible Service, Not Accommodating, Rude
1 Response
Leafy Greens Cafe 30 Sep 2013 - I apologize for your experience at the cafe. Unfortunately, the time you were there was at the time a HUGE full-page article came out about the cafe and we were totally overwhelmed. As the owner, I want you to know that we do NOT sell onion bread under any condition - my rules. So if they did give you the wrap, it was against the policy of the cafe - someone was trying to accommodate you. As for the flavor of the burger, I don't know of any veggie burger that is more intense in flavor than ours! In fact, I can't eat it without a huge pile of veggies because it is much too intense in flavor! It is made with portabello mushrooms, red onion, nama shoyu, olive oil, walnuts and lots of fresh herbs. I can't imagine anyone could make one that was as flavorful. If a server has 10 tables - all coming in at once, it is quite difficult to give anyone personal service - this is what had happened in April. I do so apologize, but the cafe is a five-star cafe and the food is fabulous - your experience is not the average but rather the exception. I hope you will contact me if you are coming back to town. I would like to make your next experience the pleasure it should have been!
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