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Serves meat, vegan options available. Re-opened Dec 2016 after renovations. An organic restaurant catering to all types of diets including gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan. Makes the food, sauces, and breads in-house. Was originally Planet Palate at 145 N Glenwood St before moving to this location. Confirmed closed, Aug 2018.


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35 Reviews

First Review by happylisa

jamiejuicer

Points +104

Vegan
12 Jul 2018

Very overpriced for poor quality

We had dinner here while in Jackson. Yay for vegan friendly in WY, boo for the quality of the food here. The 2 stars are for our waiter, because he was great. The service in general pretty good. However, the food is grossly overpriced. The nachos were pretty gross with guacamole I’m pretty sure was processed and they just dumped it out of a package. Our salads each had only 2 ingredients and were $9 for a very very small portion. My husband got the vegan lasagna, it was tiny, more like lasagna soup, and costed a whopping $23. It was pretty much tasteless mush. My vegan burger actually smelled pretty bad, and didn’t taste much better. The truffle fries were burned. It’s a cute place, unfortunately the food is just not good. Pic uploaded of the burger and “lasagna.”

Pros: good service , cute atmosphere

Cons: poor quality food, expensive

Mberry

Points +153

Vegan
08 May 2018

Great find in Jackson Hole!

Such a perfect setting for lunch! Upstairs balcony perfect for a few cocktails overlooking the street. Food was a majority vegan with a few meat options for others. Food was good, presented well, nice portions, and they even are very gluten aware.

Pros: Clearly marked items, Many items, Vegan and gluten free desserts

Cons: Some food was a bit bland

KevinMeyer

Points +231

Vegan
04 Feb 2018

Excellent Vegan Options

I was visiting Jackson for a weekend and was very interested in checking out the creative menu at Lotus, with many items marked that they were vegan or could be made vegan. On Saturday I was there for lunch and had the deluxe scrambled tofu breakfast sandwich. It came with a spicy vegan sausage patty that was excellent. The smoothie I ordered was also wonderful. I returned for breakfast on Sunday and enjoyed the Tofu Benedict with fried potatoes and beautiful chai tea. I was pleased to learn that ALL the baked goods at the bakery counter were vegan and I picked some up on my way out to bring home with me. Highly Recommended!

Pros: many vegan choices, lovely setting, fresh smoothies and juices

Hannahelse

Points +35

Vegetarian
20 Jan 2018

Can't wait to come back!

I love this place. After a month on the road eating [censored] veg food the night we got to Jackson I told my partner I needed VEGETABLES. Happy Cow lead us here and oh yes, I got vegetables! The Bombay bowl was exactly what I needed, a healthy dose of well cooked vegetables on quinoa, with a coconut curry sauce to die for. I was happy. My meat-eating partner wasn't pleased with the gluten-free bun that came with his burger, and I'm not a fan of being forced to get gluten free either, so I could relate. But for me, this place was perfect! I tried to come by two nights later to try the vegan lasagna. But after watching my partner eat at a BBQ joint, by the time we arrived to Lotus (Wed 9pm), they'd just closed the kitchen. Welp. The space is super cool, all their deserts and vegan, their cocktails are great. I loved it. 5 stars

Pros: So many options, All vegan deserts, Great space

Diet Coach

Points +311

Vegan
29 Aug 2017

Oasis in Cattle Country

After vegan campfire food for a a week, we decided to catch a late lunch, after riding bikes on one of the most beautiful bike paths in America. The Bombay Bowl was the perfect blend of raw and cooked. I wanted The Green Bowl too, but knew I would never be able to ride my bike back to the car. There were plenty of options for the meat loving cowboys in your life. We tried an interesting vegan mocha with cloves, cinnamon and something hot (cayenne?) Mmmmm

Pros: Nice atmosphere and location, Colorful blend, Perfect portion size

XOXO

Points +1760

Vegan
27 Aug 2017

5 stars

This is the restaurant of the future! It has great options for vegans and gluten free while also plenty of dead corpses for the meat eaters ;)
Enjoy (your veggies hopefully)

plantbasedgrace

Points +26

Vegan
24 Aug 2017

Amazing vegan options

About half of their menu was either vegan or could be made so, and was clearly labeled. I got the pad thai, which was amazing and pretty simple (just veggies and noodles) and the sauce was divine! My brother, a meat eater, got the same thing and was happy. The staff was friendly and the restaurant had a very good vibe.

Pros: vegan options are clearly labeled, friendly staff

Cons: expensive

SunnySusi

Points +63

Vegan
17 Jul 2017

New Location

As a vegan living 2 hours south of Jackson Hole in cattle country, coming to Lotus Cafe is like going to Mecca for me. I had a huge shock when I drove up there for doctors appointments last month and their restaurant was empty. I was so disappointed and Depressed (capital D intentional). I went to another restaurant listed here on Happy Cow, but the vegan options were really non-existent. Since I'm going up there again today, I decided to try and find out what happened to my beloved Lotus Cafe, only to discover they had moved locations! Wew! What a relief!

As for the food, I really enjoy it. Some of my favorites are the Tofu Benedict and the tempeh reuben. The raw salads are also good. And all the desserts are vegan! :)

Pros: Just about everything can be made vegan., Good options for meat eaters who won't do veg

Cons: I wish the Tofu Benedict was available all day

Hannyyy

Points +139

Vegan
15 Jul 2017

Fairly good overall

Great atmosphere and the staff was very friendly.Lots of vegan and gluten-free options and a variety of cuisines.The food was good considering how hard it is to get vegan food during traveling,but it was not fantastic.

Pros: Lots of vegan options., Great atmosphere and staff.

Cons: Food was good not great.

AutumnTierra

Points +1442

Vegan
08 Jul 2017

So many vegan options!

I'd give this place 5 stars if it would let me. The menu labels what is or can be vegan and almost everything is! Very beautiful inside and very friendly servers. The cost was also pretty reasonable. Highly recommend!

Pros: Almost everything can be made vegan. , Menu labels what is vegan.

Ryan MTB

Points +477

Vegan
19 Oct 2016

Clear Vegan Options

The menu is clear about what items are vegan, and there is also a desert/ bakery case that has some vegan options. I was disappointed with the food though. I ordered a vegetable curry, and the flavor was very blah, and it was expensive, I think around $15 for a bowl of vegetables. Unfortunately your choices are extremely limited in this town for vegan options. My 3 star rating is due to the location, in LA I'd give this place 1 star.

Pros: Vegan items clearly labeled, Friendly staff, Clean, relaxed atmosphere

Cons: Close early (8:00pm), Expensive, Lacks flavor

Mitchycakes

Points +64

Vegan
29 Sep 2016

Awesome vegan choices

We were in Jackson for one night only, as we were flying back to Scotland the following morning after 4 weeks of road tripping. We had been mostly cooking our own food as we had been travelling in non vegan friendly places. We were so glad to find this place and have a proper meal. For a non vegan only restaurant I was pleasantly surprised at the amount of vegan options on the menu. Most things are either vegan or can be made vegan, and I think all the desserts were vegan. There was so much choice it was had for me to use. I had a lasagne and my husband had a noodle dish. We were both very happy with our meals. I also had the cheesecake for dessert which was amazing!

Unfortunately they don't serve alcohol (although you can bring your own, which we didn't realise until we were already there)

Pros: Friendly staff who know what is vegan , Good choice of vegan options, Can do dessert to go if you are full

Cons: They don't serve alcohol , Serves some meat, The dining area at the side was a bit bland

MajaBizjak

Points +239

Vegan
07 Sep 2016

Happy for trying, but...

I heard about this place from my employer. I was very happy, because Wyoming is not veg-friendly state. I was not there, but my friends brought me a meal - falafel with french fries. The meal costed 15 $, so you would expect to be really good. It was NOT. The falafel just fell apart, what is unacceptable, it was very dry and not good at all. I was very disappointed. As much as I appreciate restaurants to have vegan options and be organic as well, I am not happy with this place and would not recommend it, at least try something else, because falafel was just awful. Please note that other food might be good.

Pros: organic, veg options in meat-eating state

Cons: expensive

Tehya

Points +24

Vegan
04 Aug 2016

Great restaurant

My family and I went here during our vacation and everyone loved it. Since I'm the only vegan in my family it was great that they had a variety of options for everyone. Almost everything on the menu was vegan or could be made vegan.

Pros: Great food, Lots of options, All organic

Cons: Closes early

nsonnesyn

Points +138

Herbivore
07 Jul 2016

Bit of Heaven

While visiting northwestern Wyoming, we couldn't have been happier to find this oasis for a perfect brunch! Absolutely delicious, very vegan friendly, and excellent service.

Pros: 100% organic, Vegan breakfast , All sauces/desserts vegan

Cons: Busy

MaryAnneRohrdanz

Points +220

Vegan
01 Jun 2016

Nicely cooked veggies

We went here for brunch, and the atmosphere was friendly and casual. The staff were great; service was quick.

Menu items are clearly labeled as vegan and/or gluten free (my friend actually has celiac's).

I had the Kale Avocado salad and Bombay Bowl. The salad greens were fresh, and the bowl veggies were nicely cooked (e.g. still a little crunchy!).

I'd recommend this place to friends.

Pros: easy to navigate menu, friendly staff, nice atmosphere

lamber611

Points +59

Vegan
03 Jan 2016

Wow!!!

Food was amazing!!! Everything was labeled as gluten free or vegan on the menu. So many vegan options. All sauces and deserts were vegan. Staff was very nice. We ate breakfast and dinner here for two days while in the area.
Updated from previous review on Saturday January 02, 2016

Nogd

Points +576

Vegan
22 Aug 2015

What a joke

40 minute wait for tofu breakfast tacos and tofu rancheros. We received egg tacos and egg rancheros. I hate throwing around the Vegan word but made sure to do it while ordering because I didn't want to get eggs. Nice try

Pros: Vegan options if you get the correct ingredients

Cons: We were served eggs, cramped, slow

MausEsel

Points +55

Vegan
16 Aug 2015

Re-visited for breakfast

What a find in Jackson. Had no reservation so we had to come back 30 mins later. The place was packed with happy looking people and after our first bite we knew why. The food, the atmosphere, the juice, everything was good. They offer a fair choice of veggie and vegan dishes. Had a "green bowl" containing quinoa, spinach salad, avocado, pistachios and a tahini dressing and a vegan burger with truffle fries. Was so happy with my salad bowl, I didn't want to share with my partner... But the burger was excellent as well. As our motel did not serve breakfast we decided to come back for breakfast. They have a large offering with the choice to substitute meat for tofu or tempeh. We tried different pancakes (spelt and blue corn) and a frozen Acai-banana-goji berry-buckwheat granola bowl. That was a bit unusual for a breakfast dish but in the hot weather it was a light and refreshing alternative. We bought some baked doughnuts and cakes to take away and left as happy customers. If we are ever in Jackson again, we know where to go and eat!!

Pros: Atmosphere , Friendly staff, Town centre location

JillMari6243

Points +28

Vegan
27 Jul 2015

Amazing

Amazing breakfast! I had a tofu scramble with kale, mushrooms, and onions that was so flavorful and delicious. I wish they would open a chain of Lotus Cafes.

Pros: Delicious and what amazing variety

lotustummy

Points +1162

Vegan
03 Jul 2015

amazing!!'

Come here for breakfast! That's an order :) most amazing breakfast tacos and "huevos" rancheros. And the smoothies! Deliciousness!

Pros: great tex mex breakfast!!, healthy delicious ingredients, nice vibe

indyveganfoodshare

Points +27

Vegan
03 Jul 2015

Can I please live at the Lotus Cafe

My (also vegan) husband and I were spending a day in Jackson on family vacation last week and our group included 2 vegans (us), 1 vegetarian, 1 omni who only eats chicken, 3 omnis who eat whatever and 1 who is quite passionate about the joys of meat eating. We looked briefly at the Lotus Cafe menu online and it sounded perfect for meeting all of our dietary needs.

We got there and I was so stunned that they had an extensive breakfast menu that could almost all be made vegan, plus lunch sandwiches, salads, bowls, and a case full of vegan desserts.

My husband got the pesto sandwich which he said was amazing. I ended up getting the Imperial Bowl (which seemed kind of lame considering all the options but it sounded so good) and it was amazing. My man said I put my head down in the bowl and didn't come up until 20 minutes later. It was fantastic.

Our waiter was super nice without being over-bearing, and when he learned that we were from Indy, he reminded us to drink lots of water because of the elevation, which I thought was really kind of him.

I really wanted to just sit there all day and sample all the vegan foods.

My only complaint is that I ordered tofu added to my bowl, because were were hiking in the Tetons that day, and even though the waiter repeated it back to me when I said it, it wasn't included in the bowl.

I want to go back to Jackson just for Lotus Cafe!

Pros: so. many. options. , delicious food

Cons: Bison Burger on the Menu - oh the irony.

SimonGruber

Points +671

Vegan
08 Jun 2015

1st place to go in Jackson!

Very very delicious vegan breakfast and dinner. We had bith there. It is also very well located in the center of jackson. Just 2 minutes walk to main street. The staff is very well informed about vegan lifestyle and super friendly. The serve a large variety of vegan dishes and mostly all desserts are vegan too.

It is really woth to try it out!,,

Pros: A lot of vegan dishes, Vegan deserts, Nice staff

Cons: Little bit high priced

GigglingPixie

Points +103

Vegan
20 Apr 2015

Yummy VEGAN food!!!!

While visiting Jackson Hole, Wyoming...I surely thought we would be "vegan food challenged"...but...we found the Lotus Cafe!!! We ate there every day! All the vegan dishes we sampled were yummy. They have vegan pastries in the morning, but you have to get there early or they sell out. The service is hit-or-miss...sometimes you get great service & sometimes you don't. Can be loud if it is crowded & sometimes parking is an issue. It is a must for the weary vegan traveler.

Pros: many vegan options, fair prices, good servings

Cons: service is hit or miss, can be loud if crowded

jasonlheath

Points +184

Vegan
14 Oct 2014

Nice place

They are certainly aware of gluten free and vegan eating, and have a wide range of food and drinks for any time of the day at this nice cafe in Jackson. The only place in town we found that was like this so a real savior.

Pros: Wide range of choices, Open all day, Tasty food

Cons: Moderate-High pricing

johnjet

Points +46

Vegan
16 Sep 2014

Great selection of tasty, healthy options

The family was in Jackson on vacation in August and we were looking for healthy cuisine. This restaurant has a lot of raw, vegan and vegetarian options and it was delicious. It also has fresh made juices. We ate here almost every day and everyone was pleased with the quality and taste of the food. A real find and I would not hesitate recommending it.

Pros: Delicious cuisine, High quality ingredients, Many healthy options to choose

minrathous

Points +109

Vegan
13 Jul 2014

Vegan in Wyoming

Was here in September 2013. I can't tell you how surprised I was to find a restaurant with so many vegan options in Wyoming! As I recall, there were a looot of them, and the condiments (sour cream, etc) were vegan only. I had vegan nachos, which were quite good. The waitress was also friendly and knowledgeable about the menu and ingredients.
Updated from previous review on Sunday July 13, 2014

Pros: lots of options, nice vibe, friendly staff




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