Part of the international chain of Loving Hut restaurants; each location is individual family owned and operated. Offers vegan cuisine with a kids' menu plus smoothies, gluten free and raw options. The cafe environment was created using many found, reclaimed, and reused materials. Operating since 2009 previously as Loving Cafe. Confirmed open, Sep 2018. Open Tue-Sat 11:00am-3:00pm, 4:00pm-7:00pm.
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6227 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, 45213
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71 Reviews
First Review by ohheysusieb
Jamir
Points +20
My favorite vegan restaurant - Edit
Great food and a great atmosphere. A bit pricy but worth the money. Very friendly staff also.
Read morePros: Great food
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chansen
Points +20
My Go To Vegan Restaurant - Edit
This place is fantastic! They have tons of options. You can choose to go standard veggie or try one of the many "meat" and "cheese" options if you want a bit of a change of pace. This is flat out the best vegetarian restaurant in Cincinnati.
Read morePros: Many choices, Fantastic food!
Cons: Atmosphere is a bit underwhelming
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PriscillaKohls
Points +26
Very Good Food - Edit
I went to the loving hut once with my friend & a second time with some family members. It's very hard in this area to find a good raw vegan meal. I ordered the zucchini noodles with marinara sauce & it was very good. They had vegan & raw vegan meals so the people I brought with me weren't limited to raw vegan food.
Read moreA couple things I would point out is limited seating. It's probably just because it's one of the few vegan restaurants around Cincinnati but we have gone & had to stand while we wait for a table to clear up. They also have odd hours so it's can be hard to plan to make it there.
Pros: Good food, Friendly people, Good variety
Cons: Minimal seating, Store hours
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warmstorage
Points +242
Tasty and super friendly - Edit
UPDATED REVIEW
Read moreAfter eating there a second time in two days, I'm afraid I have to drop them a star (from five stars to four.)
Two major reasons:
The portions are really paltry on both of the sandwiches I've had. Today I had the CX ("chicken") sandwich, and it was thin. Really thin. (See the image I uploaded.) Two very, very thin slices of grilled "chicken", a single lettuce leaf, one half tomato slice, a couple pickles, and dressing. Yes, it was tasty (largely due to the dressings) but just not justified for a $7 sandwich.
I also ordered a side of the very tasty "Tempeh Salad" starter. It was yummy: I guess sort of a take on tuna salad. At $4, it was actually an okay portion for a side, and it filled out my sandwich nicely. But then it's an $11 sandwich, not a $4 sandwich.
Second major reason for the point deduction: for a place that expressly bills itself about environmental stewardship and respecting the earth (and its animals) it's gross that they serve EVERYTHING with paper products. They have a sign near the LANDFILL cans that proclaims that their plates are compostable, and bowls and cups biodegradable. The latter is a borderline worthless distinction, and doesn't account for the dead trees and water and bleach and environmental justice issues with making paper products. And "compostABLE" is not the same as "compostED". Composting any kind of bulk of this kind of stuff usually requires industrial, super high heat composting (this isn't the cute stainless bucket on your countertop: think bulldozers moving around mountains of compost in a big, stinky compound.)
The remain as nice as can be. Just small portions, and to make it substantial enough to be a filling meal, it stops being "inexpensive."
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ORIGINAL REVIEW
I made it in just ten minutes before closing last night, and they were nice as could be. I got takeout, so no good pictures.
My Seitan Panini (%7) was very tasty and well done, if a little on the thin side. Fortunately I got a side of the Mac & Cheez, which was very well done. A little under-seasoned, but a little salt and hot sauce did the trick. Not exactly health food, but there are plenty of healthier options on the menu.
I'd definitely go back: for all vegan, with fun options, it's at a great price point.
Only real down side is the limited hours:
Tuesday - Friday: 11 AM - 3 PM; 4 PM - 7 PM (Closed from 3 PM - 4 PM)
Saturday: 11 AM - 7 PM
Sunday & Monday: Closed
Pros: tasty, friendly, vegan
Cons: limited hours, small portions, all paper serving products
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VeganAlone
Points +20
My Go-To Place - Edit
Living in a conservative and conventional area like Cincy, I find Loving Hut is a breath of fresh air. I do not know any other vegans in this city, so when I step into LH, I feel accepted.
Read moreI love their food, hands down. The price, the variety, the taste, the quality. Period.
I dislike the space- it's either outside on two tables, several window tables (which are often taken), several bar tables (which are awkwardly placed as they are inches from the front desk and entry), and the cavernous, echo-y, dim back area. I leave reeking of fried oil (which I wouldn't mind if I was to go home and do laundry...). The ease of entering/exiting available parking spots is a bit scary as cars block the view, and Montgomery Road is often busy.
I wish the location were closer to where I live (but that's a personal thing). I'd live there if it were the case.
Basically, it comes down to location, space, and quality of space.
I love, love the positive energy and feel.
I had a coworker (vegetarian) tell me that it's too preachy (bookshelf of vegan articles, books, newspapers, magazines, documentaries; wall quotes; posters of celebrity vegans, etc.). I didn't see it that way; because, well, I'M VEGAN! I understand her point of view, though- why preach to the choir? Well, it's their space, and why not? If you are to get the message out about something that you fiercely believe in, why not in your vegan restaurant? *shrug*
Oh, and their restrooms are always clean and smell divine!
In conclusion: if you're vegan and live in Cincinnati- GO. THERE. Furthermore, if you're vegan on a budget (and want to treat yourself)- it's THE best place to go. The national chains of Tex-Mex food (only acceptable vegan fast food places in the tri-state area): Chipotle, Hot Head, and Qdoba- get really old, really fast.
Pros: Cheap, Extensive, crazy delicious menu, Friendly/well-informed staff
Cons: Weird/limited hours, You leave smelling like a fryer, Inadequate space/quality of space
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veggieclaire
Points +40
Vegan Heaven - Edit
Extensive vegan menu that will surely satisfy omnivores too.
Read morePros: inexpesive, extensive vegan menu, yummy food
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MissAlanna
Points +61
Great place - Edit
I'm a little late with this review, but I definitely remember my visit to Loving Hut. The staff was super friendly and helped me decide what to order. The food was amazing and I'd definitely come back.
Read morePros: Awesome food, Friendly staff
Cons: Small
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Steaksaintus
Points +17
Yum - Edit
So many options, so delicious. Try the salads and the faux meats. I love the "chicken" salad.
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Keith_Thode
Points +712
Makes Me Want to Move to Cincinnati - Edit
The Cuisine, the Food, the Tea, the Smoothies, the People, the DESSERTS....m-m-m-m-m - ALL fantastic.
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Fabien
Points +58
DELICIOUS - Edit
The Loving Hut offers superb fixes for my three most frequent cravings: vietnamese food, vegan comfort food, and hyper-wholesome vitamin-packed vegetable glory. Their sandwiches (esp. the American panino and reuben) are divinely satisfying in a greasy, grilled way.
Read moreTheir salads are fresh, local, and organic, and their almond ginger dressing is perhaps my favorite salad dressing anywhere. They offer loads of fake meat, as they aim to convert the masses, but I don't think this is their strength.
Most triumphant are their Vietnamese dishes: minty summer rolls with a creamy peanut sauce, and wildly scrumptious pho soup. I find that the ambiance varies widely from the front to the back of the cafe; the window tables are lovely luminous, and quiet, whereas those behind the counter are too devoid of artificial light for my taste. Anyway, go and enjoy; the food is excellent. p.s. they are constantly treading the path of veg-burger innovation, with great results, like their quinoa burger and their sunshine burger.
Pros: scrumptious, affordable, great variety
Cons: lotsa propaganda on the walls
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Sorriso.capo
Points +42
Love it - great tasting food & Smoothies!!!!! - Edit
My husband & I are vegan and travel quite a bit so to find this place is truly amazing!! Every time we come to Ohio we HAVE to stop in lol!
Read moreThe food is extremely tasty the wait time is perfect. You will go home satisfied filled and happy. My meat-eater friends gives it two thumbs up.
Wish it were open Sunday and Monday!!
Updated from previous review on Tuesday November 01, 2011
Pros: Everything is 100% Vegan, Price is good, Clean atmosphere
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samanthamuffin
Points +139
So Great! - Edit
There is parking around the back, but you have to drive down a really tight driveway to get there. Not a big deal for me and my tiny car, but it might be an issue if you drive a Hummer. You place your order at the register. If you order drinks, it is self serve out of their fridge. There are about 8-10 tables in the back area to dine at. It's a nice atmosphere; much different from the Loving Hut in Chicago.
Read moreMy husband wasn't hungry, so he got the $2 dumplings. There were 3 of them (2 for him and one for me). They were very good. Small, but the perfect mouthful. I ordered the American Panini. I loved it! It was melt-in-your-mouth yummy goodness. It came with a small side of what was called corn chips, but tortilla chips would be a more accurate description. The sandwich filled me up, so dessert wasn't an option. However, the desserts looked great.
The place was busy, but we were the only table that ate there for the most part. I would definitely go back if I'm in Cincinnati again.
Pros: Delicious, All vegan, Inexpensive
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Herbiv4
Points +1799
Nice place...sad to see it go - Edit
I stopped in there before my flight home and ordered the American Panini. It was excellent! I was a bit overwhelmed with all of the delicious sounding choices, but was truly happy with my decision. I overheard one of the women behind the counter on the phone saying that they were about to become the Loving Hut. Another fav of mine when I travel, but I hate losing vegan spots to international chains. Plus, the Loving Cafe offered a different variety of items and the Loving Hut offers the same from location to location. I'm glad a had a chance to eat here before they changed over. Sorry to hear they're leaving...
Read morePros: friendly staff, reasonable prices, good variety
Cons: changing to Loving Hut
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anaveryisland
Points +28
Great Food - Edit
The Loving Cafe is a very, very tasty restaurant that even offers raw dishes! Definitely make the time to check this place out. They also carry raw love force bars and local kombucha. Just make sure to check out their hours online before driving out there.
Read morePros: Delicious food, Healthy, All vegan
Cons: Restaurant hours
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AbeLincoln
Points +59
Wonderful Place - Edit
Lots of options. I had the chicken sandwich and it was really good. The customer service is great, prices reasonable. I am going to start going here once a week, I even got a pretty sweet organic tshirt for only $10. Great place.
Read morePros: Reasonably priced, Yummy, good parking
Cons: The dining area needs music
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Sprout
Points +218
Wonderful, all-vegan! - Edit
I was very pleased with Loving Cafe, the only all-vegan eatery in Cincinnati. The staff was very friendly and walked us through the menu, and when we couldn't decide (how nice is it to be able to order anything from the menu?!)the woman who took our order said she could make us a sampler plate for 5, 6, or 7 dollars each! So we took her up on the offer and were glad to have done so. We had a sampling of the special, called s.o.s., an orange-tofu-type dish, another tofu dish, rice, mixed veggies, a tempeh dish with tortilla chips, slaw, and bbq "chikin." Plus we were each given a raw and a slightly-baked veggie roll because it was our first time dining there. We also had delicious shakes and a chocolate cupcake (not part of the sampler deal, but worth the extra money). The food was fresh, delicious, and we were certainly filled up with the portions (she gave us a lot for $7/each). The staff was excited about the food they offer, which I like to see. They want to promote healthy, vegan food in Cincinnati, and I hope they succeed! They also recycle and compost everything, which is terrific to see! I would definitely recommend this place, and I think even non-veg persons would enjoy it. Seating is somewhat limited, but we didn't have trouble finding a seat.
Read morePros: 100% vegan, great portions for price, delicious food
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ohheysusieb
Points +16
Good food - Edit
The only all vegan place in Cinci right now. I had a panini and raw veggie meal. Both were very good. The menu changes daily and isn't very big. They have sushi. They give you samples of food. Theres a small parking lot and street parking. The cafe its self has a descent amount of seating area but not a lot.
Read moreThe food is really good and priced pretty cheap. Nothing was over $8! Offered healthy food!
Pros: Cheap prices, good food
Cons: limited parking
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