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CLOSED: Pneumatic Diner
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Vegetarian
Vegan-friendly
Lacto
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Small vegetarian restaurant, often busy. Confirmed closed, Jan 2015.
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14 Reviews
First Review by kilat1
KillTorres
Points +17
The Kitchen - Edit
I have been coming to the Pneumatic Diner since '91 and have finally broadened my dining options. I swear I didn't order anything but the All Star Burrito for 7 years! Then they introduced the Thebian Wrap and I was hooked once again - 5 years. I'm happy to report that I finally started eating more options from the menu and have allowed the cook to make suggestions and I am thrilled once again.
Read moreI love that I can make additions and substitutions and build myself the best possible meal.
My current favorite is the Vegan Bubba on Pita with Avocado. Or 1/2 order of the BVA on a bed of greens, no mushroom, no zucchini. Try the Grilled Slab Tacos with Avocado, good grief! so delicious. Love it! I used to order strictly the IVE for kicks but have now fallen for the Godzilla 666. Blended Frozen Espresso with not too much milk, I hate milk so I get a touch of soy.
When it's busy, my tip is to grab a menu, sit patiently in the hall, and Read it! jokes and helpful tidbits sprinkled throughout. Read the parts menu - you might find a new ingredient you can't live without. I was a die hard Cucumber Dill on a Basic Salad my entire life until I finally tasted the Lummox (a balsamic with carrots).
I call this place the kitchen because when I don't feel like cooking I can arrive solo, sit at the bar, order up my parts to make a dinner and take in the show!
The 3 man staff is buzzing around you to serve 7 tiny tables, it's just FUN here. The artwork changes monthly lately and I've been introduced to two 'new to me' artists I adore. Over the years I've seen the eb and flow and yeah, with a staff of 3, when you get a newbie - you order will take time, might look strange, not arrive as ordered, etc... but I must admit, I've never had a dish not taste utterly delicious. Don't like Microwaves? Tell them! They write NO WAVE on the ticket and Voila! Like a veggie dish but wish it was Vegan? Done! A circle and a V on the ticket and you are in good hands. It's not the best place for big parties (> 4) but they do their best to accommodate when they can. It blows my mind that a restaurant can be so flexible and accommodating but I guess that's how the Pneumatic Diner has lasted this long. That and because I keep coming back.
Pros: Fresh Organic, Fair Prices, Non Smoking
Cons: Not for big parties, Often busy/slow food, Hipster Central
Guest
Plantbasedpeace
Points +68
vegan diner grub - Edit
I got a vegan meatball sub with cheeze & pesto as well as a eel river porter ice cream float. Dankest meal I've had in a while
Read morePros: good food, great service
Cons: needs a veggie burger
Guest
kjdelaney
Points +29
Reno's diamond in the rough - Edit
My friends and I went to Reno for three days and on our last day we found this awesome diner. We ate at brunch time and all tried the Vegan options which are plentiful. Their menus give an explanation of their ideals and their food options that I found useful and informative. Two of us being Vegan one vegetarian and the other a carnivore all found our meals to be really good. The atmosphere has new, different kind of feel that is bright and fun to be in. Although the seating is on the cramped side it just adds to the charm of a small diner. The staff is friendly and helpful. We will all be going back and next time for breakfast, lunch, and dinner!
Read morePros: Atmosphere, VEGAN FOOD, cute staff
Cons: location a bit off the beaten path, I don't have two stomachs
Guest
GinzoPig
Points +33
The God's Aren't Crazy - Edit
But the negators sure are. Take it from a true vegan, great food and lots of it at a reasonable price. Fresh and muy delicioso!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on Thursday July 25, 2013
Pros: Funky, Creative, Vegantastic
Cons: None, Worth, Mentioning
Guest
KatieB
Points +431
Has it's own great vibe, great for the laid back - Edit
Wasn't sure what to expect after so many bad reviews, but I was pleasantly surprised. I was greeted right away, told them that it was my first time in, and one of the guys spent 5 minutes telling me his favorites and giving me recommendations. He told showed me the "parts" on the menu and told me we could pretty much do any combo. I got the Vegan Bubba (which tasted GREAT and was on really yummy bread) and the Squirrel Suit juice, which was also great. The art was interesting, the staff were super sweet, and the food was delicious! Sure, the place was small, but that also makes it intimate. I was totally comfortable hanging out there. I hope to go again.
Read morePros: Vegan Bubba, Juice, Staff
Cons: small, microwave, cash only
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Meggie and Ben
Points +1786
Good if you're passing through - Edit
Pneumatic is a good place to stop in Reno if you're passing through, but I always get the ratatouille sandwich. Everything else on their menu is just kind of meh. They also don't always have vegan desserts.
Read moreGuest
sta2ned
Points +98
Tasty Food, Friendly Service - Edit
Note: Entrance is on Ralston St. between 1st & 2nd.
Read moreFood was fresh and tasty. Server and staff were helpful and friendly. I started with a carrot and ginger juice, delicious. Followed by the #1 Burrito which had just enough spice and a small salad, fresh and crisp. Plenty of dressings. Ended with a fresh Oatmeal cookie. They had a nice beer and wine selection to boot. It's a very interesting space with neon and original artwork, I'll be back the next time I am in Reno for sure.
Pros: Good value, Vegan options, Friendly staff
Cons: Most cooking is Microwaved
Guest
Smallu
Points +134
Great atmosphere, mediocre food. - Edit
I pretty much go here annually when I'm in town to visit my sister, because it's the only vegetarian restaurant in town. The service flat sucks. The place is pretty low-budget, as well as IMPOSSIBLE to find!! The food is decent, but I can and do make much better vegan food at home.
Read morePros: Atmosphere, decorations
Cons: Hard to find, Small space, Service
Guest
rainfall2008
Points +52
An alright diner - Edit
I was not impressed by the food. There is not much healthy cuisine on the menu except for maybe a salad. And there many exciting vegan options. I had the meatball sandwich, and the bread was white and not tasty. They put hummus and pesto on my sandwich. I loved the pesto, but they didn't put enough, and the hummus did not go well with the meatballs. The meatballs were pretty good though. I guess all of it together was not my favorite combination though. They use food that they can prepare as easily and little as possible. Thus, the food isn't high quality, and it's overpriced if you ask me.
Read morePros: friendly staff, fun atmosphere, breakfast all day!
Cons: low quality food, small, sketchy location
Guest
Yell
Points +88
Leaves Much to be Desired - Edit
I admit: I live in San Francisco and I am completely spoiled by vegan food.
Read moreThat being said: this place...sucks. It's not good. Sure, about 10% of the menu is "decent," but the other half is just sad. Not very much of the menu is vegan, either, and since this is one of the VERY few places to find such food in Reno.
I got a calzone. Let me make this clear: a calzone is NOT mushed up fake meatballs and sauce in a wheat tortilla wrap.
I got a shake. It was almost as watery as soymilk - although the taste was fantastic.
The boy got his "regular" (he lives there): a meatball sub. It was an open-faced sandwich that didn't look very appealing.
Also: what kinda joint that caters to vegans lacks simple basics (that are NOT hard to prepare); tofu scramble, for example.
Service was pretty shoddy, too, and we waited for about 45 minutes on a Saturday morning to eat here. There was no system, really, besides pure honesty by those waiting to be seated.
We had to wait forever for a glass of water. Eventually, we just got it ourself from the bar.
The joint is tiny and everything is cooked in the morning downstairs and then microwaved to order upstairs.
Sadly, this is the ONLY place of it's kind in Reno. If I lived here, I would probably (begrudgingly) be there frequently.
If you have no other options, by all means: go.
Guest
AnonymousTasteTester
Points +48
Just okay - Edit
As a long-time vegan, I'm always up for supporting vegetarian restaurants. Have to say, though, that Pneumatic could do better. They have a lot of yummy-looking creations for vegetarians, but the vegan stuff is just not very tasty. And I always end up leaving there with some intestinal disturbances.
Read moreThe ONLY time I've been completely 100% satisfied is during their raw nights -- their raw food is always very excellent and TASTY. But I do love the vibe there, which is very laid back. Service isn't overly friendly, but that's part of the charm. Food takes a long time to make. I hope Pneumatic will add more DELICIOUS vegan food to their menu -- it would be nice to be catered to that way since it's the only vegetarian restaurant in town now.
I think if there was another vegetarian restaurant in town, it might force them to make some needed changes to their vegan food, but as it is it's REALLY the only game in town. Except for Dandelion Deli, which I adore but which isn't completely vegetarian.
Pros: Delicious shakes, Great beer selection, Hip
Cons: Vegan food is not very flavorful, Not enough vegan selections
Guest
Nikki
Points +27
Okay food, okay service - Edit
I came to the restaurant for late dinner with 5 friends. We were seated right away which was surprising considering how small the place was. Our drink orders were taken but not filled for another 15-20 minutes. We ordered an appetizer of chips and beany dip, a hummus dip that was flavorful when the drinks arrived. We then waited another 30 minutes for the dip. My entre was the slab tacos. Perhaps it was a bad choice? The tofu or "slab" looked like it had just come raw out of the package and been cut into strips. It was served with a pile of hard stale-ish corn chips.
Read morePros: Super cool location, Beautiful decor, Intimate
Cons: Very small, Appathetic service
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jdame
Points +140
Dinner - Edit
Diner was very nice but I have just a couple of things to say about it in general. Very small sitting area so you may end up waiting around for awhile, service is usually very friendly but a little over worked as they forgot a portion of my order (the vegan chocolate shake, but maybe that was a good thing for me :) ) The positives are the portion size and price .... I had the raw special of the night which consisted of a squash type raw pasta with alfredo nut sauce, side salad, and small cup of soup. Everything was amazing and I walked away feeling full and content.
Read morePros: Portions, great value, variety
Cons: Hard to Find, Small, Wait time
Guest
kilat1
Points +31
favorite veg place in Reno - Edit
A nice, big menu of really, really tasty veg food -- many more options than you generally get. Great drinks and coffee too!
Read morePros: great selection, good prices, cool atmosphere
Cons: very few tables, occasional long waits
Guest
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