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Vegan-friendly
Lacto
Ovo
American
Juice bar
Take-out
Bakery
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Offers meals made from whole foods and Alaska ingredients, along with dairy-free and mainly gluten-free baked goods, fresh juices. No red meat. Opened 2014 at the location of the previous Julia's Solstice Cafe. APR 2019 CLOSED - TO REOPEN AS UNDER A DIFFERENT NAME - PLEASE ADD THAT SEPARATELY WHEN IT OPENS IN MAY.
10 Reviews
First Review by AlaskanVegan
AkWeedGirl
Points +27
Could Use A Happy Spirit In This Place! - Edit
This is a cute little place in downtown Fairbanks. The food's consistency changes daily. Some times I go here and the food is awesome, other times I leave with something left to be desired. The staff's attitudes' consistency is like the food, changes daily! This could be an awesome place, but the Lunch Cafe is holding it's self back from greatness, due to the lack of care in the restaurant. I really hope they reevaluate the food and friendliness atmosphere in this restaurant.
Read moreThey have a variety of salads and sandwiches, as well as soups. The eggs benedict on Saturdays is incredibly delicious with their homemade pumpkin biscuits. Wish they offered breakfast food all day, every day! The stuffed Avacado is wonderful, especially paired with their chicken salad...... on most days, but the chicken salad is one thing that changes daily!
Things not to go for:
*salad dressing that comes with potato salad is horrible
*potato salad is not very good
*appetizer sampler, with the veggies and dip was the worst thing we've ever had. (veggies were horrible, how do you mess up veggies!)
*some of the sliders are good and some are not, seems like they are trying so hard to make them vegan instead of making them great. (the chicken salad slider is the best by far, and it's clearly not vegan)
Pros: Organic foods, nondairy milk, vegan choices
Cons: Servers attitudes can change drastically by serve
Guest
dlough
Points +44
No longer open - Edit
Was looking forward to checking this place out, but unfortunately they're no longer around. Seems they'll be reopening in Feb 2019 under a different name. I'll give them slightly better than middle rating for being one of the few vegan spots in fairbanks.
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Molnicho
Points +188
Vegan + Low Waste - Edit
Came here for the vegan options but was pleasantly surprised that they used all reusable utensils, cups, plates and even condiment holders!
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soy_decaf_latte
Points +247
Excellent Brunch - Edit
The brunch menu offered ample vegan options, each of which were expertly prepared vegan, and delicious. We had the Hot Mess, chili, BBQ classic, and tofu scramble burrito. Note that most of the items listed with eggs (except the omelettes) can be prepared with a vegan egg, which was very tasty, and I think home made.
Read moreAlthough they serve various meat dishes, the kitchen is dairy free, which simplifies the ordering.
And best of all, just about all of the baked goods are vegan, including the chocolate brownie truffles, donuts, cinnamon buns, and pretzels, all of which we enjoyed. There were many others that I wanted to try, including the key lime cheese cake and the chocolate strawberry cake.
I have often wondered at other restaurants and coffee shops why they don't just make all the baked goods vegan. Finally a place that got it right!!
Pros: Dairy free Vegan friendly staff Many vegan options
Cons: Closes at 4pm
Guest
Suburbivore
Points +162
Vegan-friendly, and just plain friendly, in Fairbanks - Edit
We were pleasantly surprised to find this vegan-friendly (and gluten-free friendly, if that matters to you) cafe in Fairbanks during our recent visit. We had three meals here over three days, and not just because it was the easiest place to eat as a vegan, but because the food was good and the staff was friendly.
Read moreAfter finding this place on Happy Cow and reading the reviews on Yelp, we showed up for lunch on our first day in town. I got the black and tan rice bowl with peanut sauce, and my husband had the black and tan pita. Both were great, and plenty of food.
Spurred on in part by the case full of vegan (and gluten free) baked goods we'd seen at lunch the day before, we drove from Eielson AFB (30 minutes) just for breakfast the next day and were not disappointed. VEGAN donuts! While these aren't light and fluffy Krispy Kreme-style donuts—the consistency is more like a dense cake—they're delicious. We had the blackberry vanilla (my favorite) and the maple coconut. In addition, the pre-made breakfast sandwich (vegan/GF) with a black bean patty and vegan egg really hit the spot. They had vegan breakfast burritos too, but we didn't try them.
On our last day, we returned for breakfast to find that on Saturday they serve brunch. My disappointment at not getting the same breakfast sandwich was quickly overcome by the delicious Eugene sandwich (grilled tomato, avocado, sprouts, and nut-cheese on a pumpkin biscuit). We, of course, had to order more donuts—I had more in two days than in the last two years—and enjoyed the blackberry vanilla and coffee salt caramel (my favorite).
If you're looking for something sweet, but less sweet than a donut, try the solstice cake. Our friend ordered one, and it was good, but after the donuts, it couldn't compete.
If we ever find ourselves in Fairbanks again, I hope Lunch Cafe & Eatery is still there!
Pros: Friendly staff, Gender neutral bathroom, Close to everything in downtown Fairbanks
Cons: Only open for breakfast and lunch, Only a couple vegan options on regular menu, Thirty minutes from Eielson AFB
Guest
barnyardbob
Points +432
Good Find - Edit
I had a conference in Fairbanks, and this place kept me nourished. I ate lunch here twice. On Saturday they even had vegan sweet potato biscuits. I also ate one of the best raw cheesecakes I've ever eaten.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, especially for Fairbanks, Cozy restaurant, Vegan baked (and raw) goods
Guest
CorriAK
Points +18
Amazing - Edit
Their vegan chocolate chip brownies are amazing! I've heard great things about all their vegan options as well :)
Read morePros: Vegan deserts , Vegan main dishes, Vegan alternatives
Cons: Not EVERYTHING they serve is vegan
Guest
Sarah P
Points +9100
Delish - Edit
I ate at Lunch two days in a row while visiting Fairbanks. Each day the food and service were super. I was able to enjoy a breakfast sandwich- with an easy addition of a vegan sausage patty, house-made- vegan broccoli slaw,, a huge salad with a substitution of vegan burgers for chicken, falafel pita sandwiches, veggie kabobs, and delicious rich vegan brownies. We had donuts one day that were impressive, and the next was just ok. We also ordered a mango-coconut smooshie one day that was incredible. I would definitely go back to Lunch if I visit Fairbanks again. Tips are included in the prices, which are very reasonable.
Read morePros: Excellent choices, Ample quality portions, Fast service
Cons: Serves meat
Guest
vegan_ryan
Points +3873
Best thing in the city - Edit
This is definitely the best place for vegans in Fairbanks. Everything is labeled clearly, they have vegan donuts, and there are numerous choices. I had great experiences here, including friendly service. I'd definitely go back again.
Read morePros: Labels vegan items, Vegan donuts
Cons: Serves meat
Guest
AlaskanVegan
Points +137
Yummmm!!! - Edit
I love this place! Most of their food is vegan. Tons of delicious baked goods. A fresh juice every day. Fresh soup every day. I had a soft pretzel with nut-cho cheeze the other day that was so good! They serve local food whenever possible. Also roast their own coffee right there. Great place:)
Read morePros: lots of excellent vegan options, small, local cafe, delicious food
Cons: not open on Sunday or Monday
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