Vegan
American
Organic
Take-out
Bakery
Breakfast
Vegan kitchen making food for take-out but also offering some seating. Sample choices like mock tunawich, spicy black bean burger, falafel pita, potato salad, day's soup, collards and corn bread muffin. Bakes cupcakes and cakes. Est. since 2010 and reported to have stopped using honey as of Aug 2021. Reported closed December 2022.
64 Reviews
First Review by moonwomyn13
smhenry68
Points +16
Addicted - Edit
Both myself and my girls are addicted to Ms. Julie's Kitchen. #1 favorite is the Sloppy Mac though we have had many other menu items and all are very good. Love the cashew 'cheese' as well. And...don't even get me started on the baked goods...brownies are fudgy, deliciousness and the chocolate cookies are awesome as are the goo balls, granola and cakes and cobblers. No limited availability of baked goods for vegans here! Comfort food at its best!
Read morePros: Best baked goods in town, vegan or not, Staff is friendly and welcoming
Cons: Can be a little pricey-worth every cent!
Guest
MichelleKreidler
Points +88
This place is a great find! - Edit
Ms. Julie has great vegan and other healthy food choices. I LOVE her baked goods, she has the BEST brownies ever...and they are whole grain and vegan:) Enjoyed her Swiss Chard Lasagna and Chili.
Read morePros: Locally grown/seasonal food, YUMMY, Friendly staff
Cons: The curb appeal is non existent
JulieCostell
thank you Michelle...so glad you enjoyed your visit and you are right curb appeal sucks especially in winter..in summer my herb garden along the fence makes up for our weird spot!
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Vegetarian1994
Points +95
It was ok... - Edit
I wanted so badly to love this all vegan, locally grown organic produce restaurant in my hometown, but I just didn't. I ordered the sloppy macaroni and cheese and neither I, nor my macaroni and cheese obsessed child were fans. Of the others in our dining party, one had a pretty decent dish, while the other ordered soup and it also just wasn't good (and was cold). Aside from the food, this is a really different kind of restaurant. As was said in previous reviews...really low key. I was confused during ordering as I tried to figure out how to order and whether the chalkboard was the menu or just daily specials (it was the menu). Additionally, our table was sticky and didn't appear to have been cleaned after the previous diner. I wanted to give this restaurant another shot, but just wasn't motivated enough by my first experience to return during my visit stay.
Read moreJulieCostell
dear Vegetarian1994, we are so sorry you didn't enjoy your visit to our kitchen. yes you are correct that we are very low key but we work hard to serve up great food always. please consider giving us another visit...and tell us when you come so we can offer you a treat on us!
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ConchHiss
Points +52
Ms. Julie's Kitchen - Edit
I just started eating here during the summer of 2014 and wish I would have gone sooner. Hemppatty sandwiches are great. Black bean and falafel pitas seem to be a mainstay. Love the sloppy mac n cheese. I enjoy all the gluten free breads and cookies. The Plant Kingdom Bakery also operates out of her kitchen, and their hemp seed snack bars are so delicious. Most dishes are 7-$9.00 each and snacks are 2-$4.00. They grow their own organic produce on urban farm lots in the Akron area.
Read morePros: Delicious, fresh and fast, Reasonable pricing, Great community resourcing
JulieCostell
dear ConchHiss, thank you for taking the time to write such a kind review...come see us again soon!
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Debra Winter
Points +40
Wonderful food - Edit
We stopped while traveling through Akron. The food was amazing. We had the Cheesy kale bake and the mock tuna sandwich. The ladies at the restaurant were so friendly and kind. They made us feel very comfortable. It is a very relaxed atmosphere which I really like. If I'm in Akron again, I will definitely return.
Read moreJulieCostell
dear Debra Winter, thank you for writing a good review for us...so glad you enjoyed our kitchen! come again when you are in town!
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divancic
Points +23
Fabulous! - Edit
This restaurant is fabulous! When you walk in you are greeted by a friendly staff in a very homey atmosphere. The food is delicious. I had a spicy black bean burger which was full of flavor. My husband enjoyed his falafel sandwich and our friend said the 13 bean chili was really good. Also sold at the restaurant are homemade vegan treats, like brownies, energy bars, breads, etc. Everything we tried was delicious. The prices are comparable to that of a non vegan restaurant--not cheap but not expensive. The only complaint I have is they use honey (which i do not consider vegan) in some of their treats and I didn't know this until after I ate one. I'm really not complaining tho because the ingredients are labeled on everything and I simply failed to read the label. I definitely recommend this restaurant to everyone.
Read morePros: Delicious Food, Friendly Staff, Homey Environment
Cons: Uses Honey In Treats
JulieCostell
dear divancic, thanks for the great review! sorry about the honey...we are only using honey in one product now and it is from our beehives at our gardens...our energy bar...please come visit us again!
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Brew99
Points +56
It's Vegan but.... - Edit
Been waiting to test out this restaurant for ages after reading a few good reviews. Everything is supposed to be local, fresh and organic. A few options are gluten-free but you have to ask. There are a about 5 options for entrees. We ordered one sandwich and it was terrible. We have been vegan for two years now and it was the worst "vegan" sandwich. It was pasty and not at all good. I didn't eat my half of the sandwich and left all the homemade sauce. There were a lot of older restaurant customers so I assume since the meals are very bland, the older generations will enjoy more than younger ones. There was also just one employee and she didn't seem to be pleased to have customers. Maybe it was just the day but I can honestly say it was very uncomfortable to dine in (which I'm assuming you can't dine out since we weren't given an option even though we wanted to dine out). Would have given 1 cow if possible.
Read morePros: Vegan, Local Produce, Available
Cons: EXPENSIVE!!!!, Not welcoming or comfortable, Bland Tasting Food
Guest
RoyT
Points +43
Wish I lived closer! - Edit
Was traveling through the Akron, OH area and found Ms. Julie's Kitchen on the Happy Cow iPhone app. What a pleasant surprise! The food was wonderful (had the stuffed cabbage). There are no vegan restaurants within in a 50 mile radius of where I live. I wish there was a 'Ms. Julie's Kitchen' near by. My highest recommendation to anyone looking for vegan food in the Akron, OH area.
Read morePros: Great food, Wonderful staff
Cons: None
Guest
bigbunny
Points +75
Best hippy food hangout in Akron! - Edit
Always fresh & fabulous, Miss Julie does vegan well! Not one for using anything processed, it's almost always whole food freshly made. Menu changes daily. Shops locally & sources responsibly. Not only good cooked food but also raw treats, locally produced baked good, seasonal & local items to take home and KALE CHIPS! :-) Responsible in the community, co-hosts film nights with The Akron Peace Project and knows her stuff about both vegan & raw foods eating. Talk to her!
Read morePros: Fresh, Ethical, Friendly
Cons: Not a massive place, Varying hours
Guest
moonwomyn13
Points +56
Simple, healthy, "hippy" food. Yum! - Edit
I have only eaten at Ms. Julie's once, but I will go again next time I am in the Akron area. The food is simple, but tasty and nutritious. Most dishes are vegan, save for the grilled raw cheese sandwich and the few items containing honey.
Read moreI had the edamame burger and a taste of the lasagna. Very nice. I also enjoyed the selection of raw crackers, roasted hemp seeds, salads, and other snacks. The "ham" salad, made from juicing pulp, is really refreshing and delicious with some raw crackers. The home made spicy kale chips are fabulous, although in need of a little saltiness.
Ms. Julie's food left me satisfied, yet not too full.
Pros: tasty, feels healthy
Guest
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