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Serves meat, vegan options available. Offers many vegan dishes such as peaches and cream pancakes, general Tso’s cauliflower, Carribean bowl and superfood nachos. Uses mostly local and organic ingredients. Has plant milks available for coffees. Open Tue-Sun 11:00am-9:30pm. Closed Mon.
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1001 E Washington St (at Washington and S Wenzel), Louisville, Kentucky, USA, 40206
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Last update on 21 Nov 2020 by CharlesHefley
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Added by actm on 03 Sep 2018
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20 Reviews
First Review by actm
ClaudiaHines
Points +16
best vegan entree ever - Edit
I have been vegan for 8 years and this has by far been my best experience. The small plate, appetizer, and entree were incredibly flavorful. I had the crispy mushroom rice and it was incredible. My partner eats meat and loved his entree as well. The service was very attentive and friendly.
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JHC5
Points +140
Not good - Edit
I wanted to like this place; the restaurant had a nice vibe and I’d heard good things about it. I got the orecchiette via carryout, and couldn’t believe how small the portion was. They also forgot to add the chickpeas, which was the protein for the dish. The pasta was really dry and the only flavor was heat. For a $21 entree it was really disappointing.
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lp85
Points +44
Pleasant vegan surprise - Edit
Four stars based on KY vegan options. Very west coast inspired. Lots of fresh veggies, also a nice surprise. Service was great. Full bar coffee options.
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lilbit
Points +321
Perfect for vegan date nights - Edit
My partner and I love coming here for date nights since they offer entirely vegan tastings composed of seasonally rotating 5 course meals!
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ElizabethO
Points +62
Vegan options in a non-vegan city - Edit
The cauliflower was really good, the pancake was very sweet. The Bloody Mary nice and spicy!
Read morePros: Vegan Options, Nice vibe
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vegan18
Points +112
good food options - Edit
Good food options. Options for people who eat gluten-free too. Cute restaurant.
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NikiaGray
Points +50
Underwhelmed - Edit
I was in Louisville for business and decided to try this place based on the reviews. Sadly I have to admit to being underwhelmed. I ordered the cauliflower with hummus, kale salad (without cheese), and delecata squash entree with added chili tofu. Only the kale salad was truly good. Everything else was just meh. The cauliflower and squash were both bland. The tofu was oddly excessively battered and fried and was extremely salty (and I love salt so it’s a lot if I say that). None of the flavors of the dishes melded together or were anything special (steamed cauliflower, baked delecata squash). Healthy and vegan - yes. Particularly tasty - no.
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NancySwigert
Points +71
Service ruined the experience. “Out of” vegan tasting menu - Edit
Explicitly asked for appetizer, then salad… instead overwhelmed with all dishes at once
Read morePros: Tasting menu intriguing , Cute setting , Nice outdoor area
Cons: Served all food at once, Out of eggplant, so only one entree choice
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AlainaBrauer
Points +92
Only dine in here!!! - Edit
Food is good but I have noticed it I order take out I get significantly less food.
Read morePros: Good flavors , Some vegan options
Cons: Cheeps out when u order takeout , Stingy portions, Expensive
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hungryoldman
Points +40
Have to experience this place!! - Edit
Vegan with non vegan family. We all had the best meal in a very long time! One of my daughters asked if there is a franchise close to us. Visiting
Read morePros: Taste and selection, Atmosphere
Cons: $$
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holdfast2012
Points +1197
Upscale - Edit
Came here for dinner on a Friday night, definitely a more upscale dining experience. We sat outside on the patio, which was very pleasant. Vegan options clearly labeled and they have a few to choose from!
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BeverlyOrnberg
Points +1209
Hipster Brunch - Edit
This was a wonderful find! I had a mimosa flight, featuring blueberry, orange, and grapefruit mimosas, and the avocado toast, which aside from the avocado toast I make myself, mmmmmm, is among my top five, so far. My boyfriend had a passion fruit margarita with chili salt and a breakfast sandwich with a vegan sausage patty and Just Egg scrambled egg. We loved it.
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BriannaMeyer
Points +160
Upscale vegan food - Edit
Nice vegan options. Swanky modern decor. Kid friendly.
Read morePros: Vegan options
Cons: Pricey but not too bad
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CharlesHefley
Points +500
Excellent vegan options. - Edit
Fine vegan dining.
Read morePros: Great atmosphere., Lots of beautiful vegan food. , General Tso’s Cabbage was so yum!
Cons: Not 100% vegan.
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poimen1
Points +47
The Absolute best - Edit
My wife and I eat according to Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn’s “Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease.” Essentially everything we eat falls under fruits, vegetables, whole grains and legumes. No oil either existing or added, nothing enriched or processed. To say the least, it’s challenging to go out to eat with an expectation that your restaurant choice can create a compliant meal that you can eat.
Read moreNAIVE is truly the best place to go whether you have special dietary needs or not. They take your order serious and produce an extraordinary meal with immaculate service.
COVID-19 UPDATE: It's been about 8 months since my wife and have been to NAIVE and when we walked in today, I was floored when the wait staff remembered us and remembered precisely how we eat. They really made us feel like they care about us and the way we eat. Additionally, we were very pleased to see adequate social distancing, mandatory masks being enforced and an all out effort to make sure their customers are safe.
Every time we visit NAIVE, it keeps getting better. I tried to give 5 stars but the app won't let me.
We love you guys.
Pros: Customer service and perfect quality food the way.
Cons: They no longer make their Green juice. Good stuff.
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VeganUSA
Points +7729
Unique & Abundant Vegan Options - Edit
So many vegan options on the menu; a welcomed departure from avocado toast or tofu scramble! We split General Tao’s cauliflower. It’s a side plate, but huge portion. The cauliflower florets were huge, crisp and delicately coated. A bowl of chana masala soup,a menu special, was spicy and filling, consisting of a tomato purée loaded with whole chickpeas.
Read morePros: Delicious gourmet cuisine, Fresh ingredients combined in a unique way, Excellent service
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kwbat12
Points +174
Great place! - Edit
Loved the service and ambiance.
Read moreSome of the food was out of this world. I had general tsos cauliflower that was one of the best things I've ever eaten. The rest of the food was okay, but not as stunning.
Pros: That cauliflower... And the coffee., Service and great people.
Cons: Expensive, and location isn't ideal from downtown., Not everything is as yummy.
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cx45
Points +2111
Nice ambience, healthy good quality food - Edit
Went there for lunch and had a good healthy salad. The waitress was nice and the food, healthy delicious and of a good quality. The portion size was also good.
Read moreLots of seats available and a nice open space with lots of light inside.
Pros: Nice restaurant, Healthy food
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Blythe
Points +208
Delicious - Edit
I got the mushroom kale burger and sweet potato fries. So good! They serve it with curry ketchup which was super delicious!
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actm
Points +55
Coffee bar, great food, cocktails - Edit
The space has a hip vibe you order at the counter and your food is brought to you. Peaches and Cream pancakes are delicious as is general Tso’s cauliflower.
Read morePros: Many vegan options
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